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Missing VII, a rising local band, will join Andle in the studio Friday, April 16th at 9am. Tune in for all the details.
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(LEFT to RIGHT) Missing VII is comprised of Nick Girard (vocals, drums), Dana “Mitch” Mitchell (vocals, guitar), Jeremy “Rudy” Moyers (vocals) and Keith Newman (bass).
HELP KEEP A CHILD WARM THIS WINTER BY DONATING YOUR UNWANTED COATS. THE ARDMORE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARE HAVING COAT DRIVES. THE COATS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ANY OF THE 9 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCHES, THE SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA RADIO CENTER AT 1205 NORTHGLEN, OR AT THE ARDMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE NEW DIMENSION/ARDMORE LITERACY COUNCIL IS ASKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME TUTORS. THEY NEED TUTORS IN ARDMORE AND MARIETTA. CALL 580-223-8290 AND ASK FOR THE LITERACY CO-ORDINATOR.
BE A HERO AGAINST HUNGER BY DONATING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS. ALL MONETARY AND FOOD DONATIONS WILL GO TO LOAVES AND FISHES THAT HELPS FAMILIES IN 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA. FOR DONATION DROP OFF LOCATIONS VISIT ANY OF THE SOUTERN OKLAHOMA RADIO CENTER WEBSITES, KKAJ.COM, TEXOMAROCKS.COM, GTO107.COM, OR KVSO.COM, OR YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR MONETARY OR FOOD DONATIONS AT THE SORC STUDIOS AT 1205 NORTHGLEN IN ARDMORE.
WEEK OF 11/16-11/22
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, A SHOEBOX GIFT, NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK STARTS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AND ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND. A SIMPLE SHOE BOX CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN IT’S FILLED WITH SMALL GIFTS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TOYS, AND PERSONAL ITEMS. FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO FILL THE SHOEBOX, VISIT SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG. YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR FILLED BOX AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT 515 MAXWELL AVENUE IN ARDMORE FROM 9AM TO 2PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL HELEN THOMASON AT 580-263-8638.
ARDMORE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH IN FRONT OF HOMELAND GROCERY STORE IN ARDMORE. YOU CAN DROP OFF NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FROM 9AM TO 6PM. CASH DONATIONS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED. ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT LOAVES AND FISHES IN ARDMORE.
THE 14TH ANNUAL CHIGGER CHASE WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST AT ARDMORE REGIONAL PARK. THERE’S A 5K, 1 MILE, AND THE CHILDRENS RUN. THE CHILDRENS RACES START AT 4:45PM AND THE 5K AND ONE MILE START AT 5:15PM. REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE 5K AND ONE MILE IS $20, AND FOR THE CHILDRENS RACES IT’S $10. YOU CAN REGISTER AT THE ARDMORE YMCA, ARDMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, OR ARDMORE REGIONAL PARK. THE FEE WILL INCREASE $5 THE DAY OF THE RACE. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ARDMORE REGIONAL PARK AND THE FAMILY SHELTER OF SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CHIGGERCHASE.NET
THERE WILL BE A CHILI SUPPER AND A CAKE AND PIE AUCTION AT THE BROMIDE COMMUNITY CENTER ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST FROM 5 TO 7PM. THE AUCTION WILL BEGIN AT 6PM. DONATIONS RECEIVED WILL GO TO FLOYD ROSS, THE BROMIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF, TO HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, AT 16 E ST NORTHEAST IN ARDMORE, INVITES YOU TO COME HELP THEM CELEBRATE THEIR 121ST ANNIVERSARY AND HOMECOMING CELEBRATION. THEY KICK OF THE CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST AT 6PM WITH THE YOUTH MUSICAL. AND CONTINUE ON SUNDAY DURING THE 11AM MORNING SERVICE AND THE 3PM SERVICE. THERE WILL BE SOME SPECIAL GUESTS AT EACH SERVICE.
WEEK OF 11/23-11/29
LOVE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, MEDICAL RESPONDERS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING TO UPGRADE THE COUNTY’S 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM. MEETING TIME IS 7PM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH AT THACKERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT ENVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD AT MARIETTA SCHOOL CAFETERIA.
THE ANNUAL ARDMORE ELKS AND MOOSE LODGE THANKSGIVING DAY CHARITY MEAL WILL BE HELD AT THE ARDMORE ELKS LODGE THIS YEAR ON THANKSGIVING DAY. SERVING TIMES ARE NOON TO 2PM. THE LODGE IS LOCATED AT 2526 SOUTH COMMERCE IN ARDMORE. IF YOU ARE HOME BOUND AND NEED A MEAL DELIVERED, PLEASE CALL 580-226-5741. THIS MEAL IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS FROM THE ELKS LODGE AND LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES.
THE SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE KICK OFF WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH AT 11AM AT WALMART IN ARDMORE. MEMBERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY’S YLEAD TEMBREL BRIGADE WILL PERFORM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RIBBON CUTTING AND ATTENDANCE BY THE SALVATION ARMY OFFICERS AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. THE SALVATION ARMY SERVES CARTER, MARSHALL, MURRAY, JOHNSTON AND LOVE COUNTIES AND THE RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN RAISES MONEY FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.
THE LONE GROVE POLICE RESERVE IS HAVING A RAFFLE FOR A FOSSEL HIS AND HERS MATCHING WATCH SET, ALSO A DINNER FOR TWO AT TWO FROGS GRILL. COST IS $1 PER TICKET, YOU CAN GET THEM FROM ANY LONE GROVE RESERVE OFFICER, OR AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 30TH. PROCEEDS HELP SUPPORT THE POLICE RESERVES FOR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL LT. SMITHERS AT 580-220-5951.
WEEK OF 11/30-12/6
GENE AUTRY ROPING CLUB WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN 5D BARREL RACE ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 3RD AT THE GENE AUTRY ROPING CLUB ARENA, 6 MILES NORTH OF HWY 199 ON GENE AUTRY ROAD. EXHIBITIONS START AT 6:15PM, IT’S $4 A RUN OR 3 FOR $10. JACKPOT STARTS AT 8:30PM, ENTRY FEE IS $25 PER HORSE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 580-465-7416.
THE COMMUNITY CHORAL SOCIETY WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, “CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS” ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 7:30PM AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT 2:30PM AT NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1609 ROBISON AVENUE NORTHWEST IN ARDMORE. TICKETS ARE $10 AT THE DOOR. THE COMMUNITY CHORAL SOCIETY WILL HAVE VOCAL AND MUSICAL TALENTS OF APPROXIMATELY 50 SINGERS FROM SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA. THE “CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS” WILL FEATURE TRADITIONAL CAROLS AND NEW COMPOSITIONS.
WEEK OF 12/7 - 12/13
CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN TWO MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS CAN FILE DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY BEGINNING AT 8AM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH AND THE FILING PERIOD ENDS AT 5PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH. OFFICES FOR WHICH DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OFFICE ARE MADILL SCHOOL DISTRICT, OFFICE NO. 5, AND KINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 5. THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION WILL BE FEBRUARY 9TH, 2010.
INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN RUNNING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE NO. 5 SEAT ON THE PLAINVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY FILE TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE AT THE CARTER COUNTY ELECTION BOARD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8AM AND 5PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH THRU WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH.
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH READING AND MATH SKILLS OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES, THE ARDMORE LITERACY COUNCIL IS OFFERING FREE TUTORING SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN BASIC READING, WRITING, MATH, AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. PLEASE CALL 580-223-8290 AND ASK FOR THE LITERACY COORDINATOR.
THE MARKET PLACE ON BROADWAY WITH REGIONALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND GREENHOUSE TOMATOES IS NOW OPEN ON WEDNESAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 7:30AM TO NOON AT 106 EAST BROADWAY IN ARDMORE.
MUSIC FOR REHABILITATION INCORPORATED IS OFFERING TO CLEAN YARDS FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED FOR FREE. TO GET ON THE CLEANING LIST CALL DAVID AT 580-319-8591.
MUSIC FOR REHABILITATION INC. IS OFFERING TO PROVIDE FREE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR ANY BENEFIT OR FUNDRAISER. CONTACT DAVID AT 580-319-8591.
THE RITE CARE CLINIC AT ARDMORE HELPS CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS WITH COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS INCLUDING SPEECH, LANGUAGE, READINGS & WRITING. THE RITE CARE CLINIC IS LOCATED AT 911 W. BROADWAY, SUITE 212 IT’S A FREE SERVICE SPONSORED BY THE SCOTTISH RITE MASONS. FOR MORE INFOMATION CALL TRILBY AT 224-9943.
MAMA KNOWS, MOTHERS AGAINST MOMMIES ALONE; A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP, IS A RESOURCE FOR PARENTS TO SHARE THEIR EMOTIONS, FEELINGS, VIEWS, AND ADVICE ON PARENTING, SPECIFICALLY SINGLE AND TEEN PARENTS. DURING THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAMA KNOWS HAS TOPICS AND TRAINING ON NUTRITION, SEX EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE SKIILS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KAYLA AT 580-277-0367, OR EMAIL MamaKnows13@yahoo.com.
As of 9:15am we have no reports of any school closings in Carter County, Murray County, Love County, Marshall County, Johnston County or Stephens County. Please check back often for updates.
Ardmore Police Department September 2008 Spotlight Crime: Armed Robbery
On 03-28-2008 at about 0207 hours an Armed Robbery occurred at the SUNMART located at exit 42 on Hwy 53 in Springer Oklahoma.
The suspect was a black male wearing a red coat and blue jeans with a dark scarf wrapped around his head and face area. The suspect displayed a chrome platted handgun. The suspect demanded the money out of the register and then fled south on the interstate. The suspect fled in a dark colored two door mid size vehicle.
Anyone who has any information concerning this crimes or any other crime, please contact your local Ardmore Crime Stoppers at 504-4LAW (4529). You can also log on to our web site at www.ardmorecrimestoppers.com. All callers will remain anonymous. Any person or persons who directly contacts Ardmore Crime Stoppers and gives information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution through preliminary hearing of the offense in question will be eligible for an Ardmore Crime Stoppers reward up to $1,000.00.
Contact Ardmore Crime Stoppers about a quick $100.00 without having to go through the preliminary hearing phase.
Cpl. Ruben C. Garcia
Ardmore Police Department
Public Relations
Here are some emergency and other local community contacts you should have. Please feel free to print this list for future reference:
Ardmore Police Department
Non-Emergencies- (580)223-1212
Emergencies- 911
Ardmore Fire Department
Non-Emergencies- (580)221-2550
Emergencies- 911
Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service
Non-Emergencies- 580-223-1226
Emergencies- 911
United Way Of South Central Oklahoma
580-223-1401
CASA
580-226-0009
Red Cross
South Central Oklahoma Chapter
580-223-6313
