State budget cuts leave some seniors hungry

It may not be the real thing, but with young actors and the appropriate props, organizers said Wednesday’s “reality party” will give adults an inside look at what really goes on during a teenage drinking party.

Friday the 13th ended up being unlucky for an Ardmore man trying to elude the police.

Patricia Whitener, chapter manager for the American Red Cross of South Central OK headquartered in Ardmore, said the local chapter is looking for people interested in becoming trained disaster volunteers.

Nov. 16-20

Respect is all any teenager really wants. As teens work on gaining independence, they want opportunities to assert their own identities and make their own decisions. They’re craving respect for their ideas, opinions and beliefs. You don’t have to agree all the time to show respect, but try to listen and treat them fairly.

This week marks the beginning of plans being made for where my family will spend Thanksgiving holiday. There will be several family gatherings and food will be plentiful wherever we go. So the “to-do” list includes planning, shopping, transporting, storing, cooking and enjoying all the food.

Families across the country are dusting off their stoves and rediscovering the art of home cooking. In fact, the Food Channel recently released its Food Trends list and home cooking ranked number one1, which is not surprising in today's tough economic climate.

The Iowa Department of Public Health posted an announcement on its Web site last week, stating that a 12-year- old house cat had tested positive for the H1N1 flu virus. Two of three family members had exhibited “flu-like” symptoms the week before the cat became symptomatic.

In conjunction with an information session for parents about adolescent prescription drug use and abuse Wednesday, area residents will have an opportunity to safely rid their homes of expired or unused prescription drugs that same day.

Good news and bad news for Ringling fans:

His No. 45 jersey was as pristine white as before the game. Jerico Rogers was spotless and smiling.