Stories for week of June 25, 2006
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Show # 0626
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Disaster Declaration View Story - Small file Large file
Governor Henry asks for federal funding to help Oklahoma's farmers suffering effects of the drought.
Avian Flu Update View Story - Small file Large file
Learn what you should know/do in case of an avian flu human pandemic.
Scream Camp View Story - Small file Large file
This summer, Northeast Technology Center is introducing teens to careers in manufacturing by designing and building their own skateboards.
Manufacturing Future View Story - Small file Large file
With the closure of the general motors plant in Oklahoma City, Delta Faucet in Chickasha, and others, our state has seen its share of manufacturing jobs leave the state, but that’s just half the story. Rob interviews Roy Peters, president of Oklahoma’s Alliance for Manufacturing.
Farmer’s Market View Story - Small file Large file
High fuel prices are increasing the costs of most everything including our food. Which is why local farmers are hoping higher transportation costs will encourage consumers to buy homegrown food at farmers’ markets.
Darrel Barton View Story - Small file Large file
One of Edmond’s farmers’ market’s most colorful characters has a life that goes well beyond the backyard garden.
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More discussion with Darrell Barton.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of June 18, 2006
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Show # 0625
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Mabel Bassett's First Electricians Graduate View Story - Small file Large file
The CareerTech Skills Center at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center for females just graduated its first electrician class of four inmates. Three of the new electricians have life sentences; the other is up for parole in six years. This educational achievement not only benefits the inmates, but also impacts the state.
Resonance Center and Female Offenders Recovering, Conquering, and Educating (FORCE) View Story - Small file Large file
Former female offenders find their place in society after paying their debt to society behind bars. Meet Angela Shaw, Debbie Wright-Burns, and Nancy Weber, three women who are finding support in the FORCE program.
Feed The Children View Story - Small file Large file
Meet the man behind the Feed the Children organization, Larry Jones, founder and guiding force.
More discussion with Larry Jones.
Oklahoma's First View Story - Small file Large file
Matt and Kellie Muller from Oklahoma's rural town of Martha are the state's first recipients of the American Farm Bureau's National Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of June 11, 2006
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Show # 0624
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Climate Change View Story - Small file Large file
Scientists who study our climate say, Oklahoma is part of an area that has returned to weather patterns similar to those of the 1930’s and 1950’s, two decades known for scorching temperatures and parched earth.
Drought In Oklahoma View Story - Small file Large file
Derek Arndt with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey talks about the effects of the drought on Oklahoma.
Wheat Harvest View Story - Small file Large file
Wheat harvest has been affected by the drought through winter and spring. Nowhere is that effect being felt more, than with our state’s wheat growers. A talk with OSU ag economist, Kim Anderson.
Washington Irving Trail Museum View Story - Small file Large file
A piece of Oklahoma history that can only be found at the Washington Irving Trail Museum just east of Stillwater. Dale Chlouber is the owner of the Museum and the first recipient of the Department of Tourism’s destination makeover.
Concrete Canoe View Story - Small file Large file
While the idea of floating concrete may seem a bit of an oxymoron, don’t tell all the teams heading to Oklahoma to compete in the national concrete canoe competition. This year’s national competition, which is sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers and Oklahoma State University, will draw more than 20 colleges and universities.
More information about the canoe making process.
Positive Ways View Story - Small file Large file
In Oklahoma over eleven thousand teenagers become pregnant each year, but a group of students are trying to reverse that trend. Called Positive Ways, it’s a program that targets young teens by teaching abstinence.
Healthy Oklahoma Horizon - Challenge Update View Story - Small file Large file
We re-visit the healthy lifestyle challenge for our Oklahoma Horizon TV staff. Are they doing a good job, or cutting corners? You be the judge!
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of June 4, 2006
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Show # 0623
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First Robotics Contest View Story - Small file Large file
High school teams from across the United States compete in a regional robotics competition in Houston Texas. The robots built from the ground up by special teams and educational institutions, including three Oklahoma CareerTechs.
Governor's Conference on Agriculture View Story - Small file Large file
Annual conference where Agricultural issues in Oklahoma are highlighted over a two day period.
Ag Hall of Fame View Story - Small file Large file
For Altus farmer Murray R. Williams farming cotton has been in his blood since day one. Williams is this year's Governors Agricultural Hall of Fame winner and is recognized for his 60 years of involvement in Agriculture.
Boral Brick Grand Opening View Story - Small file Large file
An old company has returned to the Union City area. Boral Brick is now open for business and with it, the promise of approximately 50 new jobs.
More information about the brick making process.
CareerTech Student Organizations at the Capitol View Story - Small file Large file
CareerTech students got their first taste of state government when they visited the state capitol recently.
Capitol Insight View Story - Small file Large file
Rachel Hubbard is back with a report on the second session of the 50th legislature in our Capitol Insight.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
