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The Fort Sill TribuneVolume 55 Number 3 Home of the Fires Center of Excellence January 26, 2017
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By C.Todd LopezArmy News Service
WASHINGTON — Female Soldiers may nowwear dreadlocks and male Soldiers whose reli-gious faith requires beards and turbans maynow seek permanent accommodation.
Army directive 2017-03, signed earlier thismonth, spells out changes to Army Regulation670-1, the uniform policy, for the turban, wornby male Soldiers, the under-turban; male hairworn under a turban; the hijab, which is a headscarf worn by females; and beards worn bymale members.
Sgt. Maj. Anthony Moore, the uniform policybranch sergeant major inside the Army’s G-1,said the policy change was made largely as away to increase diversity inside the service andprovide more opportunities for Americans toserve in uniform.
“This is so we can expand the pool of peopleeligible to join the Army,” Moore said. “Therewas a section of the population who previous-ly were unable to enlist in the Army. Thismakes the Army better because you’re open-ing the doors for more talent.You’re allowingpeople to come in who have skills the Armycan use.”
DreadlocksFemale Soldiers have been asking for a while
for permission to wear “locks,” or dreadlocks,Moore said.
“We understood there was no need to differ-entiate between locks, cornrows, or twists, aslong as they all met the same dimension,”Moore said. “It’s one more option for femalehairstyles. Females have been asking for awhile, especially females of African-Americandecent, to be able to wear dreadlocks, andlocks, because it’s easier to maintain that hair-style.”
The Army directive says that each lock ordreadlock “will be of uniform dimension; havea diameter no greater than 1/2 inch; and pres-ent a neat, professional, and well-groomedappearance.”
All female Soldiers can decide to wear thedreadlocks, Moore said.
Religious accommodationsThe Army has granted waivers to Sikh
Soldiers since 2009 to wear a turban in lieu ofissued Army headgear and allowed those sameSoldiers to wear the turban indoors whenArmy headgear would normally be removed.Moore said for those Soldiers, the waivers were
permanent, but that it was unclear whether thiswas the case Armywide.That is no longer true,he said.
The new policy is that religious accommoda-tion for Soldiers who want to wear the turbanneeds to be requested only once, and that theaccommodation will apply to them for theirentire Army career.
The new policy is that a Soldier seeking reli-gious accommodation to wear a turban mustmake the request only once, and the accommo-dation will apply to the Soldier for the Soldier’sentire Army career.
In an Army directive dated Jan. 3, then secre-tary of the Army Eric Fanning made official thepolicy regarding the wear of turbans, beards,hijabs, and under-turbans.
“Based on the successful examples ofSoldiers currently serving with these accom-modations, I have determined that brigade-level commanders may approve requests forthese accommodations, and I direct that thewear and appearance standards established in... this directive be incorporated into AR 670-1,”Fanning wrote in the directive.
“With the new directive, which will be incor-porated into the Army regulation, religious
Uniform changes coming for male, female Soldiers
Story, photo By Jessica Evans
Working in conjunction withAmerican Dream U and the FortSill Soldier For Life TransitionCenter, Jarrin Jackson present-ed a conference on ways inwhich Soldiers can best preparethemselves for transitioning outof the Army at Sheridan TheaterJan 20.
The aim of Vetracon was to helpveterans, spouses, and thosepreparing to leave the service tolearn about decision making crite-ria to help form a second careerplan after leaving the military.
The free event offered advice onthe tactics, techniques and proce-dures individuals might need toopen their own business. Steppingoutside of military culture whereexpectations and career paths areclear can be challenging for manyindividuals.
Jackson understands this fearfirst hand. After transitioning outof the military, he said that he did-n’t really know what his next stepwas going to be, but he knew hehad to do something to help betterthe veteran community at large.
During his service with the Army,Jackson worked as part of a team,saying that he knew that as oneSoldier he was nothing, but withhis platoon or his battery behindhim, he could accomplish greatthings. When Soldiers leave the
Army, they’re often faced with theknowledge that their platoon andtheir battle buddies are no longeraround them, and this can bedebilitating. Jackson believesbecause of this, many veteransdon’t push themselves as hard as
they can, and said “A lot of themdon’t take the step because they’rescared they are going to fail.
“The challenge is because theytransition as an individual, do theybelieve they can accomplish themission by themselves? The BigArmy teaches that I can alwaysthink that my brother to my left ormy right is going to take care ofme.That’s the trust that’s prevalentin the military community.Takinga leap of faith is something you’reto do on your own as a businessowner and it can be scary.”
Jackson left the Army and ranfor Congress in 2016 as aRepublican candidate. He hadhopes to represent the 2ndCongressional District of Okla-homa, in part because there “are sofew veterans currently serving ingovernment.” Though he wasdefeated by his incumbent in theprimary elections, his enthusiasmfor finding gainful employment forveterans has remained undeterred.
Jackson recently launched anew company, Get Vets Jobs, whichhelps to connect transitioning vet-erans with employment opportu-nities that match the skills they
Soldiers learn transitioning techniques
Retired Maj. Mark Stoddard speaks to an assembled audience duringVetracon, Jan. 20, at Sheridan Theater here. Stoddard reminded theaudience that a first plan doesn’t always work, and that successful busi-ness owners need to remember that they are not adverse to risk.
See VETRACON, Page 3A
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Photo by Jeff CrawleySheila Olsen, Fort Sill Installation Tax Assistance Center manager; volunteer Staff Sgt. Tina Brown, and Maj. Gen. Brian McKiernan, FiresCenter of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, surrounded by volunteers, cut the ribbon to open the ITAC J an. 23, in Bldg. 4700.The center will be open through April 14, for free tax preparation. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 580-442-6445.
Story, photoBy James Brabenec
“If you had not used your EPIpen and called 911, the mostlikely result would have beendeath for you.”
I received those chilling wordsduring a conversation withBrittney Little, a paramedic forEmergency Medical ServicesAuthority of Oklahoma City,recently. Little was the leadparamedic who saved my lifefrom my most recent bout ofanaphylactic shock.
Anaphylaxis is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitive reac-tion, involving the whole body,which is usually brought on bysomething eaten or injected.
In my case, I ate sesame ofwhich common forms are seeds,oil and tahini, often used in saladdressings. The frightening reac-tion first occurred about 15months ago. Even worse, in theinitial stages I didn’t know whatwas bothering me.
I’d never experienced a foodallergy before, though I sufferfrom various plant and otheroutdoor allergies, and I haveasthma, which I understand aremarkers for people susceptibleto anaphylaxis.
The closest I ever came to anawareness of this condition wasfrom people who are highlyallergic to bee stings. I oftenthought how terrible to be out-doors, far from medical facilitiesand be rendered so helpless.
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January is cervical cancerawareness month. Cervicalcancer is the second mostcommon cause of cancer inwomen with 500,000 newcases diagnosed annuallyworldwide. Most of thesecases occur in developingcountries, but in the UnitedStates, the number of newcases is 12,000 annually.
Screening is done by thePapanicolaou (Pap) test and,sometimes, a human papillo-mavirus (HPV) test is per-formed depending on ageand risk factors. In mostcases of cervical cancer,there was no history of Paptesting or cervical cancerscreening.
Lisa Stout, a nurse practi-tioner and midwife at theReynolds Army HealthClinic (RAHC) Women’sHealth Clinic, explained theimportance of Pap testingand cervical cancer screen-ing.
“Scientists have foundthat the human papillomavirus, or HPV, is in 99 per-cent of all cervical cancers,”she said.“There are over 150different types of HPV. Mostare low risk that do notcause cervical cancer, butmay cause genital warts andabnormal pap smears. Highrisk types can cause abnor-
mal cells on the cervix orcancerous cells.”
Stout said HPV is spreadby skin-to-skin contact andthe highest risk types ofHPV are Types 16 and 18which cause 70 percent of allcervical cancers.
“The key is early detec-tion,” continued Stout.“When cancerous or precan-cerous cells are found early,
cervical cancer is more like-ly to be treatable.”
Along with HPV, otherrisk factors for cervical can-cer are: those who smoke orhave smoked, women whohave had multiple sex part-ners or take on new part-ners, as well as those with ahistory of being immuno-suppressed, taking immuno-suppressant medication,
early onset of sexual activi-ty, and taking birth controlpills for several years whilehaving HPV.
Steps women can take toprevent cervical cancerbegin with routine Papscreenings.They should alsostop smoking, get the HPVvaccine, use condoms, andpractice monogamy.
The HPV vaccine com-
monly known as Gardasil ishighly recommended forgirls ages of 11-12, althoughthe vaccine may be adminis-tered to individuals ages 9-26.The vaccine is a series oftwo or three injections,depending on the individ-ual’s age. It is recommendedby the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, andthe American College ofGynecologists. Ideally itshould be given before thefirst sexual encounter.Gardasil 9 protects againstnine types of HPV to includethe two highest risk types.
American College ofGynecologists, the Ameri-can Society for Colposcopyand Cervical Pathology andthe United States PreventiveServices Task Force recom-mend screening for cervicalcancer should occur forwomen: ages 21-29 with aPap smear every three years;and ages 30-64 years with aPap smear and HPV testingevery three to five years.
Screenings should alsooccur for women ages 65
years and older with a previ-ous histories of: abnormalPap smears, smoking or whostill smoke, HPV, or new sexpartners.
Women who had a hys-terectomy or are over age 65should speak with theirhealth care providers aboutscreening. These guidelinesare subject to change basedon a person’s age, Pap smearresults, and previous historyand HPV testing
“Whether you fall into thecategory for screening everythree or every five years, youstill need to see yourprovider every year for awell-woman exam thatincludes a breast and pelvicexam,” Stout said. “No refer-ral is needed to make yourannual exam appointmentat RAHC’s Women’s HealthClinic for a Pap smear, sexu-ally transmitted disease test-ing, or birth control options.”
Call 580-558-2000 (option-1, option- 5) to schedule awell-woman exam today, ormake an appointment usingTRICARE Online.
Month raises awareness of cervical cancer
Photo by Joel McFarlandLisa Stout, a certified midwife and nurse practitioner, examines a patient at the Women’sHealth Clinic at Reynolds Army Health Clinic. Because cervical cancer is the second mostcommon cancer affecting women, they should contact their health care providers toschedule annual wellness examinations.
“The key is early detection. When can-cerous or precancerous cells are foundearly, cervical cancer is more likely to betreatable.”
Lisa StoutReynolds Army Health Clinic
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Estate claimsThose with debts owed to or by the estate
of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Raul N. Fimbres,3rd Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery,must contact Capt. David Rhoads, summarycourt officer for the Soldier. Fimbres diedDec. 17, 2016 in Elgin, Okla.
For more information, email Rhoads [email protected] or call him at410-533-6777.
Anyone with debts owed to or by theestate of Pvt. Logan C. Crawford, 4thBattalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, mustcontact 1st Lt. Isra Hendon, summary courtofficer for the Soldier. Crawford died Dec.28, 2016, in Duncan, Okla. For more infor-mation, call Hendon at 580-558-0918, oremail [email protected].
Those with debts owed to or by the estateof Pvt. Dallas R. Sutton, Fort Sill PersonnelControl Facility, must contact Capt. RicardoReyna-Rivera, summary court officer for theSoldier. Sutton died Jan. 2, in Goldsboro,N.C. For more information, call Reyna-Rivera at 915-202-5238, or email the captainat [email protected].
Tax center openThe Fort Sill Income Tax Assistance
Center (ITAC) is open through April 14, onthe fourth floor of the Welcome Center,Bldg. 4700 in the Legal Assistance Office. Itis open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdaysand Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Tax services are free. Bring amilitary ID, Social Security card, the SocialSecurity card of anyone claimed as adependent, and any documentation that isrelevant for tax preparation, such as W-2
forms. The ITAC accepts walk-ins andschedules appointments. For more informa-tion, call 580-442-6445.
Lending Closest hours changeArmy Community Services’ Lending
Closest will have new hours beginning Feb.1. Operating times will be: Mondays,Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It isclosed on Thursdays and federal holidays.The closest offers free temporary (30 days)household items to military families. It is inthe Welcome Center, Bldg. 4700. For moreinformation, call 580-442-2360.
Black History MonthFort Sill will celebrate African
American/Black History Month with aluncheon Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. atthe Patriot Club. The speaker will be Dr. T.Elon Dancy II, University of Oklahomaassociate professor of adult and higher edu-cation.This year’s theme is “Success AlwaysLeaves Footprints.”Menu items will includebarbecued chicken leg quarters, pork chops,mixed vegetables, and a garden salad.Tickets cost $15 and must be purchased byFeb. 14 through unit EO advisers, or visit theInstallation Equal Opportunity Office inBldg. 4700, Room 459. The 434th FieldArtillery Brigade is the co-sponsor for thisevent. For more information, call the EOOffice at 580-442-4108.
USO helpVolunteers are needed to serve as center
representatives at the Fort Sill USO Center.Volunteers greet guests, ensure snacks are
replenished, and assign computer and gam-ing stations to visitors. Shifts are typicallytwo hours, and people can choose betweenmorning, afternoon, or evening shifts.Register at www.volunteers.uso.org.
Post trading storeThe Fort Sill Post Trading Store, 435
Quanah Road, is open Thursdays andFridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The store sellsvarious souvenirs, such as coffee mugs,postcards, model cannons, art and afghansrelated to the post’s past. Volunteers areneeded to work the store and given enoughadditional help, it may open more days orhours. Email [email protected] more information.
Post thrift shopThe Fort Sill Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays
through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; andSaturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open tothe public.The store is at 1731 Gruber Road.For more information, call the thrift shopstaff at 580-355-8731.
Corvias notesCorvias Military Living residents can
access both community centers after hours.Residents may use their key fobs atSouthern Plains and Old Cavalry Post com-munity centers for access from 5 a.m. tomidnight. On-post family housing residentscan use Corvias Military Living’s fitnessfacilities from 5 a.m. to midnight daily withtheir key fob. Corvias changed its hours togive service members time to warm upbefore reporting for unit physical training.
Fires knowledgeWith more than 100,000 visits in last year,
the Fires Knowledge Network is a valuableinformation resource for Fires Soldiers.Thenetwork connects Soldiers to an extensivelibrary of knowledge. Search FiresKnowledge Network to view the website. ACommon Access Card is required to viewthe material.
Behavioral healthThe Child and Family Behavioral Health
Clinic offers its services to Army families.The clinic is on the second floor of ReynoldsArmy Community Hospital directly abovethe primary care clinics. Appointments areavailable Mondays through Fridays from8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Traffic notesThe Pig Farm low water crossing is still
under construction, however, the CacheCreek low water crossing project is finishedand is offering access to the hand grenadeand Adams Hill personally owned weaponsranges, and the gas chamber training areas.Road crews are also working on MinerRoad west of the washrack, but a detour isopen on the tank trail which parallels MinerRoad.
Post trash pickupHousehold and bulk trash pickup days for
Corvias Military Living residents isTuesdays. Containers should be curbside nolater than 6:30 a.m. pick up day and must bepromptly returned to storage locations. Formore information, residents should calltheir Corvias Community Office.
learned in the military.Calling himself a “vetrepre-neur,” Jackson is passionateabout translating the skillshoned on and off the battle-field into something that isviable for transitioningSoldiers.
“It’s a tripod approach.First we look at what theSoldier has done in the mili-tary. Then we assess whatjob he or she might wantafter transitioning out of themilitary. And finally, we finda location that is beneficialto the Soldier,”he said. He isemphatic about the need forveterans to find appropriateways to land work after exit-ing the military.
“As military members, weare designed, trained, andtested to be successful busi-ness owners,”he said.
It can be challenging for
veterans to find employmentafter exiting the military butJackson said that every serv-ice member is going to liveby the same code of ethicsthey lived by in the military.
“They’re going to be punc-tual.They’re going to tell thetruth. They will live theArmy Values because that’sjust part of the military cul-ture.
American Dream U’s mis-sion is to help “transitioningmilitary men and womenlive the most prosperouslives they can by envision-ing, educating, and execut-ing individual plans forfinancial freedom,” saidSoldier for Life TransitionAssistance Program (SLF-TAP) Manager JaneCunningham.
This is the second eventthat Fort Sill has hosted withthe hope of helping transi-tioning Soldiers, veterans,and their family memberscreate a well formed plan tohelp them once they exit the
military. All of the guestspeakers at the event wereformer Soldiers, and eachhad a story to help inspirethose in the audience.
“They’ve been serving foryears. This is the first placethey came into after schooland they don’t understandcorporate America,” saidThomas Miller who worksalongside Cunningham atthe SLF-TAP.
He recommended thateveryone who is preparingto transition out of the Armyparticipate in mandatorycounselling along with abridge strategy that shouldinclude education, employ-ment, and entrepreneurialtraining to help best prepareSoldiers for life outside ofthe military. The SLF TAPsees an average of 50Soldiers a week and 1,200 ayear.
“Approaches to careersare different than jobs,”Miller said. “In some cases,people will take a cut in pay
if that’s what they reallywant to do.”
One of the best ways thatSoldiers can prepare for lifeafter the Army is to explorethe options available to themas veterans. Based out ofTulsa, Oklahoma, BobMarshall is a CertifiedMentor with Score Chapter1194.
Marshall is a VietnamVeteran and earned a PurpleHeart for his service. Scoreis a nationwide volunteerassociation “dedicated tohelping individuals intend-ing to start a small businessand those already in busi-ness desiring advice.” Theorganization, which startedin 1964, has chapters inevery state in the countryand states it has more than13,000 members. Scoreoffers free mentoring to any-one who has questionsabout the processes involvedin starting a business and itsmentors are comprised of“active and retired business
men and women” who helpto “provide clients with freeand confidential businesscounseling.”
Marshall recommendsthat anyone who wants to bein business for themselvescreate their own COP, orcommon operational pic-ture, which will help them“visualize and understandwhat they want out of work-ing for themselves.”
“A business plan is a livingdocument that alwayschanges,” said Marshall.“And veterans are equippedand trained to adapt tochange. The Army teachesus to hit, risk, and rotatewhen engaging the enemy.Business is exactly thesame.”
Among those who spokewas Retired Major MarkStoddard, owner andfounder of Lava Cable, amusic company that pro-vides the music industrywith cable and accessoryproducts. Stoddard retired
from the Army in 2011 andis currently based inOwasso, Oklahoma. Hetouted one of the reasonsfor his success in themusic industry is becauseof his experiences in theArmy. He reminded theaudience assembled atSheridan Theater that “Asveterans, you’re notadverse to risk. No plansurvives first contact withthe enemy, so there’s noreason to think that yourfirst plan is going to suc-ceed.” Though starkwords, Stoddard’s adviceis well founded and practi-cal.
Those who are preparingto transition out of the Armyshould visit the Soldier forLife Transition Complex,2505 Sheridan Road.
The SFL program helps totrain and prepare thoseleaving the military com-munity for successful rein-tegration into civilian com-munities.
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Every January, the Armyrecognizes the contributionsDr. Martin Luther King Jr.made to America.
His strong message ofservitude and peace broughtexponential change to thecountry and gave millions ofpeople hope for a betterfuture.
On Jan. 19, the 75th FieldArtillery Brigade co-spon-sored the Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. commemo-rative luncheon along withthe Installation EqualOpportunity Office at thePatriot Club.
Fires Center of Excellenceand Fort Sill CommandingGeneral Maj. Gen. BrianMcKiernan hosted the event.
The theme was“Remember! Celebrate! Act!A Day On, Not a Day Off!”
The luncheon included apowerful recitation of King’s “I Have a Dream” speechby Simeon Hughes, a senior at Eisenhower High School.Hughes recited the speech in character and the crowdcould hardly tell the difference between Hughes andKing.
Council woman V. Gay McGahee, Lawton Ward 7 repre-sentative, was the guest speaker and delivered an inspiringmessage for the more than 400 people in attendance.
“Dr. King’s work has led to civil rights for all people andhas given me the opportunity to stand before you today, andalso to serve on the Lawton City Council, and for that I amgrateful,”said McGahee.
McGahee went on to share,“As we reflect on the lifeof Dr. King, we remember that he didn’t take anydays off. He had committed his life to serving othersand to achieving civil rights for all despite the
harassment, threats, beatings and jail time he had toendure.”
McGahee is a native Lawtonian and began representingWard 7 in October 2015.
She graduated from Eisenhower High School, andreceived her bachelor’s and master’s degrees fromCameron University.
In 2016, McGahee won the Perry Publishing andBroadcasting Public Servant of the Year, the Woman ofColor Public Servant of the Year, and the Comanche CountyWoman of the Year awards.
She volunteers for a number of organizations in the com-munity including the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church,the Comanceh Nation Family Assistance Center, and theCity of Lawton City Planning Commision.
At the conclusion, Lt. Col. Ralph Heaton, 75th FABdeputy commanding officer, presented McGahee with a
plaque, and 75th FAB Command Sgt. Maj. JamesAckermann gave Hughes a token of appreciation for theircontributions to the luncheon.
Afterward, the 75th FAB Equal Opportunity andEngagement Operations Office staff were thanked bybrigade leaders for their tireless efforts to make the eventa success for all in attendance.
75th FAB, post honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Guest speaker V. Gay McGahee, Lawton city councilwoman, shares her words and insightson the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Day luncheon atthe Patriot Club, here Jan. 19.
Simeon Hughes, a senior at Eisenhower High School, givesa stirring recital in his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. delivering his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Fort Sillluncheon.
Distinguished guests gathered to commemorate the annualMartin Luther King Jr. day luncheon, hosted by the 75thField Artillery Brigade at the Patriot Club.
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My initial attack occurred eatinghummus and veggies at a MiddleEastern restaurant with my wife andfamily. I began to notice my lipsitched and what felt like an increas-ing fever. Leaving the restaurant ashort time later, my breathing grewdifficult and my complexion flaredto a ghastly red.
According to Integris Health ofOklahoma City, common symptomsof anaphylaxis are: n Itching and hives over most of
the body;n Swelling of the throat and
tongue;n Difficulty breathing;n Dizziness;n Headache;n Stomach cramps, nausea, or
diarrhea;n Shock; andn Loss of consciousness.In that initial attack, we were
close to an emergency room, droveover and received prompt treatment.Again, being unsure of what causedthis flare up, I decided it had to be aningredient I’d never had beforecalled sumac. Seemed a safeassumption until I had anotherattack a few months later, and againafter eating hummus.
This time I consulted my primarycare manager, who put in a referralfor additional allergen testing.
The University of MarylandMedical Center website statesthough a rare condition, anaphlyax-is may affect those people with:known allergies; cardiovascular dis-ease; asthma and other respiratorydiseases; initial exposure to theallergen by injection (intravenousmedication); frequent exposure tothe allergen, particularly if exposureis followed by a long delay and thena re-exposure; and low vitamin Dlevels, which evidence suggests maybe associated with risk of anaphy-laxis and food allergy.
I’ve dealt with a variety of outdoorallergies for a number of years, butagain never with foods. The testsrevealed sesame as the likely culpritwith garlic, slightly elevated but atthis time not a problem.
Getting back to this latest calami-ty, Nov. 19 promised to be a pleasantevening with dinner at a nice restau-rant followed by tickets to theOklahoma Philharmonic Orchestra.It was a night to get dressed up andcelebrate the coming holiday sea-son.
Sitting down to order I made ahuge mistake by not reading themenu and selecting an item Ithought I’d had before.
Ordinarily that’s something IALWAYS do these days along with
asking the waiter if anything on themenu contains sesame.
I knew I was highly allergic to thisseed, and had I chosen a chickendish instead, this whole episodewould never have happened. Even acursory review of the menu wouldhave revealed the previously men-tioned “tahini,” an oily paste that iscreated by soaking sesame seeds inwater, then toasting and grindingthem into the final product.
Being my fourth attack, I knewinstantly I had a problem.
I felt lightheaded, along with aninstantly irritation in the back of mythroat making it difficult to swallow.I also felt the rush of internal heatand knew if I wasn’t already, I’dsoon become a ghastly sight. Iturned to my wife and asked if I wasgetting red and the look she gave meconfirmed my fears. Next week:Mistakes made, help on the way.
accommodations are offi-cially permanent forSoldiers,”Moore said.
The level at whichrequests for such accommo-dation can be approved hasalso changed. Whereasrequests in the past rose tothe Pentagon before theycould be approved, permis-sion can now be granted bybrigade-level commanders.Bringing approval down tothat level, Moore said,speeds up the approvalprocess dramatically.
That was the intent, Mooresaid. “They are trying tospeed up the process for theArmy and for the Soldier.”
Moore said the same reli-gious accommodation rulesapply for Soldiers seeking towear a beard for religiousreasons as well as femaleSoldiers who want to wear a hijab.
If brigade-level commanders feel it inappropriate toapprove the accommodation for some reason, he said, thenthey can recommend disapproval, but the recommendationmust be channeled to the general court-martial conveningauthority (GCMCA) for decision. Under the new policy,requests for religious accommodations that are notapproved at the GCMCA-level will come to the secretary ofthe Army or designee for a final decision.
Still at issue for Soldiers is wear of a beard in conjunctionwith a gas mask. In the Army directive, Fanning wrote thatstudy results have shown that beard growth can degrade“the protection factor provided by the protective masks ... toan unacceptable degree.”
“Although the addition of a powered air-purifying respira-tor and/or a protective mask with a loose-fitting facepiecehas demonstrated potential to provide adequate protectionfor bearded individuals operating in hazardous environ-
ments,”Fanning wrote,“further research, development, test-ing, and evaluation are necessary to identify masks that arecapable of operational use and can be adequately main-tained in field conditions.”
Moore said until further testing is completed and alterna-tives are found to protect bearded Soldiers in environmentsthat affected by chemical weapons, Soldiers with beardsmay be told to shave them in advance when there is specif-ic and concrete evidence of an expected chemical attack.
If a chemical warfare threat is immediate, Moore said,instructions to Soldiers to shave their beards would comefrom higher up, at the GCMCA-level — typically a division-level commander.
Likewise, Soldiers who seek religious accommodation towear a beard will not be allowed to attend the Army schoolsrequired for entry into chemical warfare-related careerfields, Moore said.
For those who wear a beard, Moore said, the new direc-tive allows for beards to be as long as the Soldier wants, solong as the beard can be rolled up and compressed to lessthan two inches from the bottom of the chin. Additionally,for those Soldiers wearing a beard under a religious accom-modation, the rules for wearing a mustache are also new.Mustaches may extend past the corners of the mouth butmust be trimmed or groomed to not cover the upper lip.
Maj. Kamaljeet Kalsi, a civil affairs officer in the ArmyReserve’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion at Fort Dix, N.J., is aSikh who wears a turban and a beard. He said he welcomesthe new policy change as an indication that the Army isnow looking to accommodate his faith and open its doors totalent in the United States that might have been previouslyuntapped.
“To me, it says the nation is moving in a direction that thefounders intended, a pluralistic democracy that representsall,”Kalsi said.“I think we’re a stronger nation when we candraw from the broadest amount of talent, the broadest tal-ent pool. And it makes us a stronger military when the mil-itary looks like the people it serves.”
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Cyber training company arrives at Fort SillStory, photo
By Jessica Evans
Fort Sill activated CCompany of the CyberTraining Battalion Jan 19, atRinehart Fitness Center.
The schoolhouse unit forall Army cyber warfareSoldiers, C Company isheadquartered at FortGordon, Ga. The CyberCenter of Excellence (CoE)is responsible for cyber-space operations, signal andcommunications networksand information servicesand electronic warfare(EW).
C Battery is the newesttenant at Fort Sill. Trainingwithin EW ranges from fiveto nine months.
The Cyber CoE is respon-sible for developing doc-trine, organizational, train-ing, material, leadership,education, personnel devel-opment and facility solu-tions. Fort Sill has been
home to an ElectronicWarfare schoolhouse for anumber of years. The EWteam consists of all unit mil-itary occupational specialty(MOS) 29-series, whichincludes officers, techni-cians and noncommissionedofficers. Working together,their mission is to integrateEW into unit operations.These are not new careerfields for the Army.The over-arching mission of careermanagement field 29 EW isto locate, target, exploit, dis-rupt and destroy an adver-sary’s electronic systems atthe tactical and strategic lev-els of the operational envi-ronment.
“Today we take anotherstep forward in establishingthe cyber branch of theArmy,” Lt. Col. BenjaminSangster, Cyber TrainingBattalion commander said.Though Fort Sill has beenhome to schoolhouses inEW for many years, this is
the first time that a batteryhas been established onpost.This will be essential asthe Army continues to devel-op new ways of approachingcyber threats. Because we
live in such a highly digi-tized world, the modernArmy needs to be able tocontinually train Soldiers toface new threats.
Along with Sangster, new
company commander Capt.Jackson Wittkamperbelieves that training inelectronic warfare can helpthe U.S. stay ahead of itsadversaries.
“If you don’t stay ahead ofthe curve, someone else isgoing to get ahead of you,”Sangster said.
Fort Sill offers an officer’squalification course thatlasts 13 weeks and gradu-ates are awarded a militaryoccupational specialty of29A. The course providesSoldiers with the educationand training that are neces-sary to perform EW func-tions in support of the com-mander’s concept of opera-tions. Emphasis is on Armyand joint doctrine, as well astactics, techniques, and pro-cedures to prepare officersto participate in EW coordi-nation, cyber-electromagnet-ic activity integration, plan-ning, and execution of theseplans.
In addition to the officerqualification course, the EWschool offers a 15-weekcourse for technicianswhich produces an MOS290A. Because Fort Silltrains all level of Soldiers,the courses help to diversifythe information theSoldier’s have learned. Aftercompleting a course, aSoldier will return to his orher unit and be able to dis-seminate the informationand training received.
“The Soldiers responsiblefor planning and executingthose operations are trainedand educated here at FortSill,”said Sangster.
After commissioning asan infantry officer in 2010,Wittkamper applied for theVoluntary Transfer IncentiveProgram to become anElectronic Warfare Officer inApril 2016. Along with 1stSgt. Darnell Folsom, he willcommand C Company of theCyber Training Battalion.
C Company unfurled its colors at an activation ceremonyinside Rhinehart Gym, Jan 19, here. Part of a cyber trainingbattalion located at Fort Gordon, Ga., the newest battery atFort Sill will help prepare Soldiers of all ranks for dealingwith electronic warfare scenarios.
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Fort Sill honors its retiringmilitary officers, enlistedSoldiers and DA civilianemployees bimonthly with apostwide retirement cere-mony. The next ceremony isslated for Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. atGeneral Vessey Hall — the95th AG Battalion Complex,Bldg. 6005 Berry St. on thebasic training side of thepost. Honoree Soldiers needto be there by 8 a.m.
Retiring militaryMaj. Roger Carroll, Fires
Center of Excellence, G-1/G-4
Chief Warrant Officer 2Travis Craig, CapabilitiesDevelopment andIntegration Directorate
Command Sgt. Maj. JesseBatts Jr., 3rd Battalion, 13thField Artillery
Master Sgt. FrederickThomas, Fires Center ofExcellence
Sgt. 1st Class AntoineAmos, 95th AdjutantGeneral Battalion(Reception)
Sgt. 1st Class BrandonBarrett, Fires TestDirectorate
Sgt. 1st Class BradDurrance, Directorate ofTraining Development andDoctrine
Sgt. 1st Class JaimeOsuna, 2nd Battalion 6th AirDefense Artillery
Sgt. 1st Class JefferyScotten, Fires TestDirectorate
Staff Sgt. Sheldon Bointy,31st Air Defense ArtilleryBrigade
Staff Sgt. Steven Hecker,75th Field Artillery Brigade
Retiring civiliansGS-13 Robin Sexton,
Capabilities Developmentand Integration Directorate
GS-9 Randall Shears, FortSill Army Education Center
Audience dress is militaryduty uniform and civilianbusiness casual.The event isopen to the public.
Post retirementceremony
set for Jan. 27
Photo by Robert TimmonsSpc. Harpal Singh, with C Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, watches as hisfellow Soldiers go through the Slide to Victory obstacle at the Fort Jackson confidencecourse.
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Brittney Little stands beside her ambulance adjacent to the Oklahoma CityMuseum of Art, the site of my most recent bout of anaphylaxis. Little hasbeen a paramedic for six years with Emergency Medical Services Authorityin Oklahoma City
News briefsThe Fort Sill Religious Support Office has
Wednesday night programs with dinner starting at5 p.m.and classes at 6 p.m. A complete list of chapelservices is available on the Fort Sill website. Forinformation call, 580-442-1875, or cynthia.a. [email protected].
Prayer for Fort Sill The Fort Sill prayer is the fourth Friday of every
month, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the FrontierChapel, Bldg 4121.
Join Fort Sill clergy and parishioners for aprayer service for all who live and work on FortSill to ask God’s blessing, protection, and provi-sion.
Roman CatholicSSuunnddaayy,, Confessions by appt. or 30 min. before
Mass.10:30 a.m.Mass,Cache Creek Chapel MMoonnddaayy tthhrroouugghh FFrriiddaayy, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Mass,Reynolds Army Community Hospital Chapel.MMoonnddaayy, 6 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, Frontier Chapel CenterFFrriiddaayy, 9:30 a.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel
Faith Formation, Baker Emporium, 1320 NWHomestead,Lawton
Latter Day SaintsSSuunnddaayy,, 10 a.m. Cache Creek Chapel Rooms
11-13
JewishFFrriiddaayy,6-8 p.m.Sabbath service,Room 44-45,Cache
Creek ChapelProtestant
SSuunnddaayy, 8 a.m. Church of Christ, Cache CreekChapel Room 33-35
8:30 a.m. Contemporary Protestant, Cache CreekChapel
9:45 a.m. Traditional service, Cache Creek ChapelRoom 51
9:30 a.m.Traditional Service, New Post Chapel11 a.m.Traditional Service, New Post Chapel11 a.m. Gospel Service, Frontier Chapel Center
LiturgicalSSuunnddaayy,,10 a.m.Old Post Chapel
Other worshipSSuunnddaayy, 11:00 a.m. New Post Chapel
Children’s Church9:30 a.m. Gospel Adult and Children’s Sunday
School Frontier Chapel Center Room 128
6 p.m. Adult Bible Study, New Post ChapelMMoonnddaayy, 9:30 a.m. Flower Ministry, New Post
ChapelNoon: Bible study, Reynolds Army Health
Clinic ChapelTTuueessddaayy, 6 p.m. Gospel Bible study, Frontier
Chapel Room 128WWeeddnneessddaayyss 10:00 a.m. Protestant Women of
the Chapel, Praise, Worship and Study Group,Frontier Chapel
TThhuurrssddaayy,, noon Bible Study, Reynolds ArmyCommunity Hospital
SSaattuurrddaayy,, 9 a.m. every second Saturday, AllCongregations Men’s Prayer Breakfast atGolden Corral
9 a.m. Every second Saturday, Sisters Abidingin Christ Fellowship and Service, FrontierChapel
9 a.m. Every third Saturday, Conquerors forChrist Men’s Group, Frontier Chapel
3 p.m. Every fourth Saturday, Gather to Grow,Protestant Women of the Chapel, FrontierChapel.
Story, photosBy Jeff Crawley
When military families receivePCS orders to go overseas theymay plan to take their cat or dogwith them. If so, they are requiredto get an international health cer-tificate for the animal.They can getthis service for about $37 throughthe Fort Sill Veterinary TreatmentFacility (VTF). If they were to getthis service off post it could cost upto $200, said Capt. Aidan Wolfe,VTF Oklahoma Branch officer incharge.
“Generally, our services arecheaper than off post, like officevisits and vaccines, so it’s moreeconomical for Soldiers, and we’reright here on post,”he said.
Issuing the certificate is just oneof the many services the four vet-erinarians and five veterinarytechnicians perform at the VTF forprivately owned animals.
With a surgical suite, diagnosticimaging capabilities and in-houselaboratory testing, the staff canmeet virtually every need of pet
owners, said Capt. Joseph Thomas,VTF officer in charge.
“About 90 percent of ourappointments are for flea, tick, andheartworm prevention; regularlyscheduled vaccines; and wellnesscheckups,” Thomas said. “We alsosee sick-call which could be aboutanything.”
The vets and techs see about 100pets a week, Wolfe said.
The VTF recently started offer-ing dental services as well.
“We do everything from prophy-lactic dental cleanings to extrac-tions”Wolfe said.
Routine procedures offered atthe VTF include mass or lumpremovals, orchiectomies (neuter-ing), ovariohysterectomies (spay-ing), and laceration repairs.Additional procedures can be per-formed on a case-by-case basis.
Microchipping pets is anothercommon procedure offered at thefacility.
“Microchipping is pretty basic,”said Staff Sgt. Lesley Ogle, VTFnoncommissioned officer incharge. “If the pet is healthy and
has been seen recently by a vet,then the tech can do the proce-dure.”
A microchip contains a 15-digitnumber, Ogle said. When it isscanned the number comes up,
and the tech can identify and con-tact the company that has the petowner information to reunite itwith its owner.
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Story, photoBy Monica K. Guthrie
It wasn’t long ago I wrote anOkie Bucket List about dancing(actually, after looking it up, it wasalmost a year to the date). I went tothe Great Plains TechnologyCenter to learn some steps withCheryl-Ann Fogle and RickClyburn (who also teach line andswing dance). It was a great classat an affordable price — $19, waycheaper than I would pay in Dallasor Savannah, Ga.
Then I learned Fort Sill FMWRwas going to have a series of dancelessons on post with the sameinstructors. Brilliant! I had such agood time with Fogle and Clyburn Iknew I had to go back and see whatthey were doing for our Fort Sillfamilies.
It turns out they are having adance-lesson series. Currently thelessons are in two-step with eachtwo-hour lesson costing $16 perindividual and $26 per couple. InFebruary, a three-class dance serieswill focus on the waltz with thesame prices. However, if you buy allthree lessons in advance (six hourstotal), the price is $45 per individualand $75 per couple. What a deal!The lessons are geared to help thosewith no prior dance experience, sodon’t feel like you have to have anyskill or grace to come out.
The lesson took place on the sec-ond floor of the Patriot Club, a per-fect room for dancing with its beau-tiful floors and open space. Likemost dance experiences I’veencountered, there were morewomen ready to learn than men(which inspired me to make aFacebook-live video and encouragemen to come out), but the lack ofmen didn’t stop us from learning thesteps. Clyburn had everyone prac-tice the steps backwards so the fol-
lowers would know what it felt likewhen dancing and also so the lead-ers would have a better understand-ing of what it felt like to follow (andtherefore not take massive steps).
Since I was writing this story inaddition to learning the dance, therewere many times I had to step awayto take photos. It was during one ofthese photographer moments that Ihad the chance to talk to Fogle’sdaughter, Shiloh. As of the weekprior, it had been four years since
Shiloh’s stroke. Doctors told her shewould be unable to walk, however,her desire to dance encouraged herto get back on her feet.
“I reached into the enjoymentpart of the brain where dancingwas,”said Shiloh.
She began with a walker, “danc-ing” a few songs before needing torest. From there she regained theability to walk and now, to the casu-al passerby, Shiloh can walk anddance with the best of them.
As I talked with her, couplespaired up and danced around theroom. Music played as Clyburncalled out “slow, slow, quick, quick”guiding the would-be dancersaround the room.
The Jan. 19 class was the first of athree-lesson session with anothertwo lessons today and again Feb. 2.The waltz lessons will begin Feb. 23.Those who missed the first class arestill encouraged to come.
“We’ll build on the lessons welearned today but at the next lesson,if you missed this one, we’ll reviewthe steps so you aren’t lost,” saidFogle.
So if you’ve always wanted tolearn to dance or just want to comeout and get your groove on, sign upfor the dance classes.You’ll have funtapping into the enjoyment part ofyour brain. For more informationand to RSVP call 580-442-5300.
PSC casino nightThe Patriot Spouses’ Club will
present Denim & Diamonds, anight of Oklahoma style casinofun open to everyone ages 18 andup in the Lawton-Fort Sill commu-nity, Feb. 25 from 6-11 p.m. at thePatriot Club. The event featuresgames of chance, live and silentauctions, and live music. All pro-ceeds benefits the club’s scholar-ship and welfare fund. For ticketsor more information, look for theclub on Facebook.
Local theaterLawton Community Theatre’s
season continues with “ThePitmen Painters,” through Jan. 29;“Driving Miss Daisy,” April 14-23and the season finale, “YoungFrankenstein,” June 16-25. Formore information, email [email protected] or call 580-355-1600.
The theater troupe will alsopresent “The Tale of Peter theRabbit (and Benjamin Bunny)”Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at McMahonMemorial Auditorium, 801 NWFerris Ave. in Lawton. Tickets are$5 with children ages 2 andyounger free. Purchase tickets atthe auditorium’s box officeMondays through Fridays 10 a.m.to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Call 580-581-3472 for more information.
Soccer registration Spring soccer registration is
open to the public for the LawtonPredators soccer club. Eligibleplayers must be born between1999-2011.The number of teams ispredicated on the number of avail-able coaches and registered play-ers. New, experienced coaches willenable the formation of a U12 girlsand a U12/U14 boys travel teams.The club also offers teams by gen-der as well as teams that don’ttravel out of the local area.Registration dates are continueuntil Jan. 31 for local teams, andnow through Jan. 15 for travelingteams. To register visitwww.predatorssoccer.com. Formore information [email protected] or call580-514-8813.
Lawton PhilharmonicThe orchestra’s next concert,
“The Power to Console,” is Feb. 11at 8 p.m. at McMahon MemorialAuditorium, 801 NW Ferris Ave.in Lawton. The program consistsof “Dreamtime Ancestors” byTheofanidis and “Requiem” byBrahms.
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Things to do Pet clinic offers range of services
OBL: Dance lessons come to Fort Sill
Capt. Joseph Thomas, Fort Sill Veterinary Treatment Facility officer incharge, shows a preserved dog’s heart that had heartworms to young-sters during the VTF open house Jan. 21. Heartworm prevention is oneof the many services provided at the clinic.
Couples move around the Patriot Club during a dance lesson, Jan. 19.
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Jan. 27, 6 p.m.Collateral Beauty (PG-13), 1 hr., 37 min.
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man
questions the universe by writing to love,time, and death. Receiving unexpectedanswers, he begins to see how these thingsinterlock and how even loss can revealmoments of meaning and beauty.
Jan. 27, 9 p.m.Why Him? (R), 1 hr., 51 min.
A holiday gathering threatensto go off the rails when NedFleming realizes that hisdaughter’s silicon valley bil-lionaire boyfriend is about topop the question.
Jan. 28, 2 p.m.Fences (PG-13), 2 hrs., 19 min. A working-
class African-American father tries to raisehis family in the 1950s, while coming toterms with the events of his life.
Jan. 28, 5 p.m.Why Him? (R), 1 hr., 51 min.
Jan. 28, 8 p.m.La La Land (PG-13), 2 hrs., 8 min. A jazz
pianist falls for an aspiring actress in LosAngeles.
Jan. 29, 3 p.m.Passengers (PG-13), 1 hrs., 56 min. A
spacecraft traveling to a distant colony plan-et and transporting thousands of people hasa malfunction in its sleep chambers. As aresult, two passengers are awakened 90years early.
Feb. 3, 6 p.m.Hidden Figures (PG), 2 hrs., 7 min. A team
of African-American women provide NASAwith mathematical data needed to launchthe first successful space missions.
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Plotting a garden? Sites become available Feb. 6Although it’s a little chilly
this week, Tuesday’s warm-up may lead thoughts tospring and gardening.
Let’s talk garden plots.Though it will be a little
while before planting time,we will begin issuing plotsFeb. 6.
Fort Sill’s garden plots area great opportunity to spendtime watching things growand a really great place tohelp kids learn about wheretheir food comes from.
It also helps many folksrelax from the pressures ofthe day. Spending a littletime getting your hands dirtyand then watching some-thing you planted grow intoa harvestable crop somehow
makes everything in life looka little better.
Fort Sill furnishes theplace and the water. All youhave to do is furnish theseed, the effort, and the love.Then you enjoy the rewards.
Garden plots are issuedone per family and peoplemay reserve garden plotassignments at SportsmenServices, Building 1458.Check-out priority for thoseplots will be as follows:
Feb. 6-12 Active-duty mili-tary may reserve their previ-ous year’s plot.
Feb. 14-19 Active-duty mili-tary may reserve a new plot.
Feb. 20-26 If plots areremaining, retired militarymay reserve a plot.
Any time after Feb. 26,
Department of Army civilianemployees may reserve a plot
Our garden plots are in the5400 Area, just south and eastof Freedom ElementarySchool.
Plots will be marked byworkers from the Directorateof Public Works by March 1,weather permitting.Plots maynot be used until they aremarked.
Gardeners are responsiblefor weed control halfway tothe adjacent plot and mainte-
nance of their assigned plotuntil the end of the growingseason.
Failure to comply will causeloss of gardening privileges.
They must also do theirown cultivation, planting, fer-tilizing, watering, weed con-trol, and security.
They must be present at alltimes when watering to pre-vent waste and problems withneighboring plots.
They will also keep chil-dren under strict control to
avoid damage to neighboringplots. For the same reason,pets are not permitted in thegarden area.
Fort Sill’s Garden PlotProgram is provided toenhance the quality of life forthe post community.
It belongs to those using it,so take pride in your pro-gram. In other words, please,don’t litter or otherwisedeface the area entrusted toyou.
Folks have gotten worseabout not clearing with usand leaving trash (hoses,sprinklers, fences, etc.) in theplots.
This makes more work forthose who prepare the plotseach year. Policing of plots isthe responsibility of the gar-
dener.All items such as hoses,sprinklers, tomato cages, etc.must be removed. If you leaveanything on the plot past Nov.1, it will be given away ortaken to the dump.
Anyone who wants to hunt,fish, pick berries, hike or doany other recreation on therange, must have a pass fromSportsmen Services.
Before you get a pass, youmust show proof of taking theFort Sill Sportsmen SafetyClass.The next class is Feb. 4at 9 a.m. in the NaturalResources classroom inBuilding 1456.
Another class is offeredFeb. 13 at 6 p.m. for those whoprefer the evenings.
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Minimalism lifestyle begins with tiny stepsBy Jessica Evans
When considering whetheror not minimalism is theright approach for simplify-ing your life, you probablyfall into one of three cate-gories.
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Two. No way. I don’t have aproblem with stuff, I have aproblem with space.
Three. Tell me more. Thissounds interesting but I haveno idea where to start.
Sometimes, the twos makethe jump when they see howhappy the ones and threesare.
Becoming a minimalist or aweightlifter or a birdwatcherisn’t something that just hap-pens overnight. As with anykind of change, I’ve become aminimalist over time. It’sbeen a slow process. Therewere times when I was sure Ineeded to have a sweater inevery color because it wasperfect, and then other timeswhen I was sure I needed nosweaters.
Neither approach is right,but there is a commonground. The key here is tolean in to a lifestyle changewith consistency and dedica-tion. Sure, it’s taken a longtime to get to the point where
I am now, but it’s been myexperience that slow shiftsare more sustainable over along period of time than radi-cal, immediate change. Thejourney to minimalism hasbeen really eye opening, andin taking small steps, I’vereally discovered that gettingrid of stuff wasn’t the root ofthis for me. I wanted to dis-cover what really meantsomething to me, not justwhat I held on to because Ithought that I needed it.
Here are some tiny stepsthat can help you start a jour-ney toward having less andenjoying life more.
1. Write it down. Make alist of all the reasons youwant to live more simply. Ifyou are sick of debt collec-tors, write it down. Mad thatyou never get any time withyour kids? Write it down. Tostressed out to sleep at night?Put it on paper. These areyour whys and your whyswill provide great leveragewhen you think it’s too hardto keep going.Your whys willhelp you remember whatmatters.
2. Discard the duplicates.Walk through your homewith a box and fill it withduplicates. If you have twosets of measuring cups, putthem in the box. Copies of thesame book or DVD? Put one
in the box. Doubles on placemat sets? You only need one.Once you fill the box, label it“Duplicates”and put it out ofsight for 30 days. If you don’tneed anything or don’tremember what was in thebox, donate it.
3. Declare a clutter-freezone. This area could be akitchen table, your night-stand, a countertop or adrawer in your kitchen. Usethat clutter-free zone asinspiration to live with less. Ifyou enjoy that clean, clearenvironment, expand thezone a little bit each day. Aclutter-free countertop canbecome a clutter-free roomand a clutter free room canbecome the clutter-free, min-imalist home you’ve beenthinking about.
4. Travel lightly. Travelalways renews my love ofminimalism and living sim-ply, and it’s always one of thehardest things for me to do!Whenever I’m preparing for atrip, my mind fills with what-ifs, and my first packinglooks like I’m taking myentire wardrobe with me.
The next time you take atrip, pack for one-half thetime. If you are traveling forfour days, pack for two.Youcan wash and hang clothesif you need to or wear thesame things twice. See how
it feels to carry less bag-gage.
5. Eat similar meals. Whenyou think about how muchtime you spend thinkingabout what you are going toeat for lunch, make your fam-ily for dinner, or what youneed to pick up at the grocerystore, it’s clear that food is notalways simple. Try eating thesame breakfast and lunch allweek and have two or threedinner choices that rotatethroughout the week. If yourfamily complains, let themknow it’s an experiment andthen talk about it at the end ofthe week.
6. Save $1,000. An emer-gency fund simplifies every-thing. If you are paying offdebt, only pay your minimumpayments until you can save$1,000. If you aren’t in debt,but still spend what you have,set aside money every day orevery week until you reach$1,000.
Trying these one at a timewill probably help you feelless overwhelmed and moreempowered. If you continueto take tiny steps and leaninto the life you crave, thechanges become less alarm-ing and more enjoyable. Evenif it takes 10 years to get towhere you think you want tobe, the benefits begin imme-diately.
Ogle said she even had tomicrochip a snake so itcould be transported by air-plane.
The most commonly seenprivately owned animalsare cats and dogs, Thomassaid. However, exotic petscan be seen on a case-by-case basis.
The diagnostic imagingservices offered include dig-ital radiology and ultra-sonography.
“Our laboratory can per-form complete bloodcounts, serum chemistries,blood gas analyses, urinaly-ses, fecal flotations, andvarious tests for specificinfectious disease agents,”Thomas said. More special-ized testing can be donethrough the VTF, but thistypically requires samplesbeing sent off to a commer-cial laboratory.
To use the VTF, pet own-ers must be active duty,family members, Reserve orNational Guard, militaryretirees, or 100 percentservice-disabled. All servic-es are by appointment.
The VTF staff is happy toassist pet owners who aretransferring overseas withall required animal docu-mentation. Depending onthe destination this can be afairly lengthy process, sopreparations with the VTFshould be started as soon aspossible.
The Fort Sill VeterinaryTreatment Facility is openMondays through Fridaysfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It isclosed for lunch from 11a.m. to noon. Services areby appointment. The VTFcloses at noon the last busi-ness day of each month forinventory.
The VTF is at 721Macomb Road. For moreinformation or to schedulean appointment, call 580-442-3416.
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144 ACRES of cultivatedfarmland for sale, nearGeronimo, OK. Call GaryRasmussen, Parks JonesRealty, 695-0988.
Farm/ Ranches For Sale 200
B Farm & Ranch
18 X 80 3 bdrm., 2 ba.,all appls. incl., new metalroof, in Marlow. Must bemoved. 580-756-7631.
Buildings To Be Moved 195
SUNSET MEMORIAL Gar-dens, Veterans Field ofHonor phase 1, doubledepth lawn crypts, incl.memorial and granitebase, asking $5500OBO. 281-253-4471.
Cemetery Lots 185
TAKE OVER lease, 8 NWSheridan Rd., 1300 sq.ft., $1750 per mo.Saman t ha Be n t s o n ,405-206-2567.
P r ime , i n e xpen s i v eoff i ce/reta i l space ,2200+ sq. ft., 2603 NWCache Rd. 351-9100.
Office & Retail Space:4121 Gore, 2600-6000ft.; 1930 Ferris, 1000 ft.512-3020.
4- 8000 SQ. FT. of con-trolled climate warehouseor office space, midtown.536-0575.
3000 SQ. FT. bldg., lg.storage lots, industrialarea. 536-0575.
Commercial For Sale or Lease 180
3 OLDER Rental Properiesfor sale. Low cost living.Call 580-340-0463.
Houses For Sale Duncan/ Area 125
4 BDRM., 2.5 ba., 2200sq. ft. Built in 2008 on theEast side. 678-4677.
3800 SQ FT home inMorford Hills. Built2002. 3 bdrm. 3.5 ba.,formal dining, study,huge 800 sq. ft. gameroom/ bdrm. with wetbar, beautiful built inentertainment centers,close to everything?$ 3 4 4 , 9 0 0 .580-583-1645.
Houses For Sale Lawton 110
A Real Estate
The Fort Sill Tribune Classified 357-9545
Unfurnished Houses 275
Crystal Pointe Apts.$525 CHA, DW, washer,dryer , water paid .
248-2322
2 BDRM. duplex, 2 ba.,E i senhower Vi l lage ,$750/ $350. No Pets.678-9629, 704-6495.
1, 2 & 3 BDRM. duplexes,$315, $370, $440 bi-weekly, electric, water,gas & cable paid,washer/dryer included.(580)830-0603.
Apartment/ Duplexes Unfurnished 255
All real estate advertisedin this newspaper is sub-ject to the Federal FairHousing Act, which makesit illegal to advertise anypreference, limitation ordiscrimination based onrace, color, religion, sex,handicap, familial statusor national origin, orintention to make anysuch preferences, limita-tions or discrimination.This newspaper will notknowingly accept anyadvertising for realestate which is in violationof the law. All person arehereby informed that alldwellings advertised areavailable on an equalopportunity basis.
Apartment/ Duplexes Furnished 250
C Rentals
GOOD quality roundbales of grass hay.
De l i ve ry ava i lab le .580-585-2071.
Feed & Seed 222
2005 Kubota BX23. Priceis $2505. There are noleaks. Contact me at:4054665564
2005 Kubota BX23. Price$2520. There are noleaks, breaks, cracks orwelds. Contact me at:4054927603
Machinery 220
30 ACRES for sale; lo-cated Hwy 277, Cyril.Creek with water, deerand turkey, also ruralwater and elec. Call405-574-2200.
Land For Sale 205
A World of Opportunities The GEO Group, Inc. is the world’s leading provider of correctional, detention, and community reentry services.
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• Recreation Specialist • Case Manager • Academic Instructor
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Help Wanted General 350
MOVE IN SPECIALS!NO CREDIT CHECK!Homes, apts., effi-ciency. Lawton & sur-rounding areas. Colo-nial Realty, 355-3222Open Most evgs til 7.
Looking for a like-newhome at an economicalprice? Google #15 SW50th near The CountryClub. Totally renovatedincluding HVAC, floorcovering, doors, windows,texture & paint, kitchenand baths, jetted tub, ex-terior wood trim andpaint, shingles (2015)and much more. 3 bed-rooms, 1.75 baths, 2 liv-ing, 2 car garage &workshop. $129,500.00Call 580-585-2337.Capuccio Dream HomesRealty.
LG. THREE BDRM., 1 ba.living room/den, CHA,fenced yard, storm cellar,garage, Section 8 andM i l i t a r y We l c ome .$ 7 0 0 / $ 4 0 0 . C a l l580-284-2585.
LG 2 bdrm., 1.5 ba.,hookups, $500/$500.580-583-8167.
FOR SALE or Rent to own-408 NW Columbia.580-591-0560.
FOR SALE or Rent-4BDRM., 2 ba., fencedyard, 580-591-0560.
ELGIN SCHOOLS, 3bdrm., 1.5 ba., $850/$900. 580-492-6868or 405-834-6773.
Elgin-3 bdrm, 2 ba, 1 cargar, fenced yard, newcarpet, new kitchen,wood floors, washer/dryer, quiet cul-de-sac.$950. 580-581-1143.
50% off 1st months rentwith 12 month lease onmost homes including:1004 SW 28th 2 bed,$525, all bills paid.513 NW Mission 3 bed.1 bath 1 car $700.00mo.4 0 2 2 N W O z m u n(townhouse), 3 bdrm., 2.5ba., 2 car, $725.6111 NW Elm 3 bed. 2bath $800 mo.4818 SW Malcom 4 bed.2 bath. 2 car $1,300.003608 NE Montford 4bed, 2.5 bath. 2 car$1,250 mo.5315 NW Elm 3 bed.1.75 bath, BIG $875.00Looking for clean, qualityDream homes? Visi tCapuccio Dream HomesRealty 2801 SW LeeBlvd 580-353-7326 or
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4 BDRM., 1.75 ba., CHA,fenced yard, $1200/$1,000. 580-704-9914.
306 COLUMBIA, 2 bdrm.1 ba., separate laundryroom, privacy fence, neardowntown, $650/$650.695-1788.
2 7 3 3 N E E U C L I DTownhouse, 1100 sq. ft.,2 bdrm., 2 ba., washer,dryer hookups, fencedback yard and carport,$650. 580-284-1452.
2 & 3 BDRM. mobilehomes; plus other homesfor rent. Section 8 Wel-come. 580-917-2467.
1701 NW 48th St., 3bdrm., 11⁄2 ba., 2 car,CHA, $700. 647-8069.
1522 FT. 3 bdrm. + shop,CHA, DW, $650, 2405NW 35th. 355-0808.
1, 2, 3 & 4 BDRM RENT-ALS, with CHA, avail.now. Call 355-4545,351-7787.
109 LAKEVIEW DR., 3bdrm., 2 ba., $1100/$1000. 580-678-2854.
Unfurnished Houses 275
WOODLAND ARMSAPTS.
lg. apts, 1-2 bdrm.,$375-$475. 2107 NW38th. 580-483-6635.Ask about our Move InSpecials. Laundry OnSite. Military Discounts.
Apartment/ Duplexes Unfurnished 255
Lawton, OK Mfg businessis looking for labor that isforklift certified, math isnot a problem, handywith tools, willing to work40 hrs. a week withoutbeing late or missingwork. Must be able topass drug and alcoholscreen. Please send re-sume to PO Box 481,Lawton,OK 73502.
FULL T IME LOCALFLOAT CDL DRIVERS
NEEDED.Background check, drugscreen required. Willingto manage and maintainyard plus learn to op-erate multiple vehicles.$15-$18 an hr based onexperience. Health and401K pkg. Resumes orcontact info. and workhistory can be emailed to:[email protected] or mailed to: P.O.Box 474, Lawton, OK73502.
EXPERIENCEDCDL TRUCK DRIVERS,
T & G Construction, Inc.and Southwest ReadyMix are currently accept-ing applications forexperienced CDL Truckdrivers, Successful can-didate must be highlymotivated. Drug screenand criminal backgroundcheck required. We offerexcellent pay and bene-fits including health, den-tal and 401k. Applica-tions are available onlineat:http://www.tngconst.comor at the followingbusiness location:800 SE 1st Street,Lawton, OK 73501.Equal Opportunity Em-ployer.
DR.´S OFFICEWILL TRAIN, FULL TIME.Send resume via email [email protected]
ANN´S County Kitchennow hiring Cook. Apply inperson, 20602 Hwy. 58.
American Gypsum Com-pany in Duke, OK is nowaccepting applicationsfor anyone with industrialelectrical experience. Ifyou are interested pleasecome fill out an applica-tion at 18972 Hwy 62Duke, OK 73532. Hourlywage will range from16.83 to 19.30 depend-ing on experience.
Help Wanted General 350
E Employment
LEARN to fly, newlyequipped ADSB Garmin.Call Tim, 580-678-9999.
Instruction 330
D Announcements
ELGIN SCHOOLS, 3bdrm., 1.5 ba., $900/$900. 580-492-6868 or405-834-6773.
Out of Town Rentals 285
RENT HOUSES: 2, 3,4 bdrm., pets al-lowed, Section 8 OK1301 W. Gore580-919-8725.
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T H E T O W N O FINDIAHOMA is takingappl icat ions for anexperienced water/waste water superinten-dent for a part time posi-tion. Applicants mustpossess class D licenses.Working approximately20-25 hrs. per week,f lex ib le schedu le .Resumes will be taken un-til job is filled. For moreinformation contact thet o w n o f f i c e a t(580)246-3572.
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* Fuel Tech ElectriciansPatco Electrical ServicesInc. offers Heath CareCoverage, 401K, (com-pany match) Dental, PaidHolidays, vacation andmore. Salary range$ 1 8 - $ 3 2 . S t r i c t l yCommercial and Indus-trial need apply online atwww.patcoelectrical.comLawton LocationBackground check/DrugTesting is required priorto employment
Cer t i f ied PersonalFinancial Counselor atFort Sill, OK Must haveAFC, CFP or ChFC.www.zeiders.com/join-us/
Bank of Commerce issouthwest Oklahoma’sfastest growing bankswith approximately$287 million in assets.When you join the Bankof Commerce team, youjoin a team of talentedprofessionals who valueteamwork, outstandingservice, and embrace”relationship banking.”
Current Openings:FT Teller - AnadarkoFT Loan Admin - Duncan
We strive to provide a”relationship banking”experience to our cus-tomers by providing anunparalleled customerexperience. The same istrue for our employees.You can count on morebenefits, a positivework env i ronment ,competitive salaries,and a ”wow” bonusprogram.
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SPRINT LOANS is now hir-ing CSR, with computerskills. Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY NEEDED. Ap-p l y i n 2 8 0 9 NWSheridan Rd., Lawton, OK73505.
Help Wanted Office/ Clerical 360
PEVER BUILDING SER-VICES now kiring OfficeAssistant. Must be able touse Quickbooks, andmulti-task. Apply in per-son, 102 SE B Ave., Law-ton.
MEERS STORE &RESTAURANT,NOW HIRING
EXPERIENCED COOKAND COOK HELPER.
No Phone Calls.Apply in person.
THE MEERS STORE &RESTAURANT
11⁄2 MILES NORTHOF THE WILDLIFEREFUGE ON HWY
115 IN MEERS, OK.
Help Wanted General 350
ResidentialConcrete
Archie Garrett,353-9893. Free Est.
ORTIZ & Sons Concrete12 yrs. exp. All types ofConcrete work & concretestaining. Free Est. Fencing,583-3506.
M o r a l e s C o n c r e t e( 580 ) 353 - 9331 o r(979)906-0139 FREE Est.
MEDRANO CONCRETEfloors, drives, walkways,patios. Free estimate.
580-704-4299
LOGAN CONCRETECONSTRUCTION
33 yrs. experience, alltypes. Licensed & Insured.580-284-6102.
Concrete
HOUSECLEANING, movein/move out, organizeyour home. 291-2874.
Cleaning Service
Lee´s Floor Covering In-stallation, carpet, vinyl,laminate, tile. 583-8208.Insured.
Flooring InstallationAll types, restretched
580-583-8208Tub surround &
back splash
Carpet/ Flooring
MARK´S APPLIANCE INC.Mon.-Fri., 9-5, Sat., 10-2.Servicing most homemakes & models, since2001. 512-6699.
ALL of Comanche Co. 6days a wk. Since 1976.Call Ron 695-3008.
Appliance Repair
B USINESS AND S ERVICE D IRECTORY
357-9545 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
3 Lines - $ 4.50 once per month. Each additional line is $ 1.50
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FULL TIME Driver needed.Apply in person, 631 SWE Ave.
COMPANY CDL DRI-VERS & owner operatorsNEEDED for Texas andOkla. Must have 3 yrs.flat bed exp. and cleanMVR. Home on weekends.Call 817-402-3189.
Class A CDL driversneeded. 40cpm. No Haz-mat. Home most week-ends. Call Joann @405-224-8583
Drivers 385
SEEKING EFFICIENT andprofessional part timeLPN/MA for busy familypractice. Possible full timein the near future. Exp. inmedical field and EMRpreferred.Send resume tow i c h i t a m o u n t a i n
MEDICALASSISTANT
Part time position, goodworking conditions,small private practiceoffice. Bring resume,apply in person at Dr.Gary Gramolini, Doc´sWeight Loss Clinic, 505NW Sheridan Rd., Ste.A, Lawton, OK. Nophone calls please.
DR.´S OFFICEWILL TRAIN, FULL TIME.Send resume via email [email protected]
Dental Assistant neededfor a busy, establisheddental office. We arelooking for a high quality,m o t i v a t e d ; c a r e e rminded goal-achievingteam player. Experienceis a plus but not neces-sary. Applicants must bef r i e n d l y , h i g h l y -organized, possess ex-cellent communicationskills, comprehensive com-puter skills and a genuineability to deliver excep-tional customer service.Please bring resume to5103 NW Cache Road.No phone calls.
Dental AssistantExperience is a Must.
Full time. Non-Smoker.Resume ANDReferences to:Dr. Drummond
Assistant4006 NW Cache Rd,Lawton, OK 73505.
Fax (580) 355-6271.email to:
All applicationsconfidential
Help Wanted Medical 370
HANDYMAN-qua l i t ywork, affordable. Treeremoval. 580-583-4946.
Handyman
Foundation RepairLow cost.
940-733-9163
Foundation Repair
MIXED Firewood, deliv-ered & stacked, $85.248-5847 or 585-7033.
FIREWOOD$60 A RICK678-2599.
Firewood
Jones Fencing LLC, build,repair, chainlink & wood.Call 284-4494.
BIG RUSS FENCINGAll types of fence, new orr e pa i r s . F r e e e s t .
580-353-9406.
BESTBUILT Fencing, resi-dent ial , commerc ial .512-3672, 248-3381.Free est.
Fencing
TOLER´S Garage DoorSVC. Repairs only. Resi-dential. Replace springs,cables, rollers. OperatorRepair. 36 yrs exp.580-536-4051.
GARAGE Door RepairCommercial, Residential.Sales. Redneck Door Co.580-284-1913
Doors
SCOTT´S CONCRETE.Years exp. All types.Specializing in small jobs.405-779-4293.
Concrete
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NOTICE: The City of Law-ton requires a Breeding/Advertising/ Transfer(BAT) permit number in-cluded in unaltered petadvertisements distrib-uted within the Lawtoncity limit. For informationcall the Animal WelfareDivision, 581-3219.
Pets - Lawton 550
DUNCAN PHYFE 5 pc.,bedroom set, good cond.,$800 or best offer.580-536-8913.
Furniture 540
H Merchandise
STORK´S NEST. MaternityClothes. Cribs, Babyitems. 2610 NW Lee.Call 248-9999.
73505 455
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Classified AdvertisingDepartment offers Norefunds or rain checksfor Garage Sale adsaffected by inclement
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73501 450
G Garage Sales
MITCHELL´S CARPETCleaning for sale. Est. in1996. Serious inquiriesonly, 536-9082.
Business Opportunities 415
F Financial
LAWTON TRANSIT MIXtaking applications forready mix driver, Class ACDL required. Must passbackground check anddrug screen. Full benefitsavailable. Apply 2208SW F Ave.
Hazmat Drivers wanted 3years driving Experiencerequired and Clean MVR.Off Holidays and week-ends, home 90% of nightsApply 801 SE 2nd Street(580)699-3800
Drivers 385
REMODELING- Bathroomsare our speciality, alsokitchens, exteriors, tiling,wood floors and muchmore. Free Est., J RDRAKE CONSTRUCTIONLLC. 580-280-2855.
0 est. Paradise Const. &Remodeling: Fence, roof,floors, paint, & more.483-1740.
Remodeling
KEN Shannon´s Plumbing,drain cleaning & repair,5 8 0 - 2 1 5 - 2 9 2 0 o r405-760-1435.
Plumbing
GOT MICE??6 Tamper Resistant
Stations, Baited & Placed.Tracking Powder- $100.
LLG 355-9231.
Pest Control
Biby Paint & RemodelHonest affordable pro-fessional residential res-torations since 1983.Steve Biby 574-0015
Painting
THE TRIM MAN, lawnservice, cleanup and treetrimming, 591-3315.
SPRING weed control:pre/post emergent. Callf o r f r ee e s t ima t e .580-695-9313.
Lawn Care
HANDYMAN´SHandyman. One call doesit all! Screens, Windows,Doors, Cabinets, Painting,Roofing, Drywall, Tile,Fencing, Hauling, Lawncare. Free est. Call704-0229.
Handyman
Looking for a TV or a Stereo? Check out the Mechandise section of the Lawton Constitution classified.
WANTED DEADOR ALIVE
Any 3 wheel or 4 wheelscooters & power chairs.Call or bring themto Kingdom Medical,1824 NW 52nd St.,580-355-1511.
Want To Buy 590
KOSLOW FOX fur,multi color, full length,
reversible, $400.355-0659, 483-4223.
Clothing 580
PARACORD, all colors,flags, knives, Ghillie suit,ammo boxes. Carl´s Mili-tary Surplus, 2615 NWSheridan. 353-3100.
NINJA KITCHEN appli-ances: mega kitchen sys-tem, $100; master prep& pro drink mixer, $40;storm food & drink mixer,$20; Pilates Pro chair,$100. 699-8895.
MCCLUNG ConstructionHouse & Trailer Movingand leve l ing- t ra i lerskirting, concrete work,m u c h m o r e . J i m512-0981.
IVORY head board withbeveled mirror 84 long,match ing 2 drawernightstand, $200 nego. 5shellf computer desk,$20.580-248-2066.
B A R K E R ´ S T R A I L E RPARTS: axles & compo-nents, suspension parts,jacks, couplers, lights, etc.580-429-3822.
ANTIQUESBY HELEN
Annual StorewideWinter SALE
A wonderful time to treatyourself to somethingspecial.
412 SW Lee Blvd.Tues.- Sat.,10-30-5:30.
116 BOSSON head figu-r i n e s , m i n t c o n d .580-471-4355.
Miscellaneous 575
PET CREMATION atRainbow Bridge.1386 SE 1st. St.,
Lawton, OK 73501580-351-8280.
Pet Services/ Supplies 560
LOOKING FOR a goodhome for a spayed 3 yr.o ld Bo rde r Co l l i e .580-583-5312.
Pets Out of Town 555
F & W TREE SER.353-2993 FREE EST60´ BUCKET TRUCK,STUMP GRINDER,
CHIPPER. INSURED. ESTLAWTON 1985
BUDGET TREE SERVICE;Tree Trimming and Re-moval. Licensed and In-sured; Free Estimates.Credit Cards Accepted.678-2599.
BRANCH OUT Tree Ser-vice. Removal-trimming-stump grinding. Free est.Fully insured.
580-678-9737.
Tree Service
REPAIRS: floors, ramps,lights, and painting.Crows, 580-357-2208.
Trailer Repair
GAROLD´S Siding &Windows. Installation &repair. 25 yrs. exper-ience. 580-620-9205.
Siding
SUPERIOR ROOFING byAll Pro. Free Est. Roofreplacements and Re-p a i r s . S t a t e R e g .#80002459. Licensed &Insured. 580-704-4444.
SPECIALIZING in roofingand repairs & leaks. CallJack 580-695-6057.
Roofing
Texoma Pro ContractingPainting, carpentry, bath,k i t c h e n , h ome im -provements, floors, tile.
940-704-7513.
Sky Home Improvements.BEST PRICES.
580-215-2937
Remodeling
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1999 Toyota TacomaXtra Cab 6Cyl, 4x4 TRDPKG.1-Owner,$ 2100,Excellent cond Call at:915-247-6627.
Vehicles Under $5000 732
1 OWNER, 2013 FORDExplorer XLT, leather,34K, like new. $23,200.580-365-4429.
1996 FORD F250 4x4Extended Cab, 2ndowner, 123,000 mi., 7.3diesel, great condition, alloriginal, $13,500.
580-695-8695.
1996 Dodge Ram X-CabL a r a m i e M o n s t e rSLT,151,881 Miles,V85.9L, Automatic, 4WD.$ 1 9 0 0 C a l l m e :405-655-5971.
Pickups/ Vans Sport Utilities 725
POL ICE IMPOUNDSSTARTING AT $600 &UP. 580-591-0560.
2011 FORD FIESTA,loaded, low mileage,$9000. 580-284-8564.
´01 MERCURY Sable LSP,4 dr., $3750 nego. Call580-919-5504.
Automobiles 720
2012 HD ROAD GLIDE,low mi., 2 many xtras tolist, $17,000 for pack-age! Text for pics580-284-5152.
1993 GL 1500 Aspen-cade, lots of extras,$4500 . Mu s t S e l l .580-695-4848.
Motorcycles & Accessories 700
J Transportation
ROCK ISLAND 911 cali-ber 45, with checkeredrosewood hand grips,never f i red , $410.580-583-5312.
RC GUNSAR15 & 1911 partsCall 580-647-7183
Guns 620
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