A big piece of the proposed MAPS 3 program in Oklahoma City includes aquatic centers be placed around the city ... for exclusive use of SENIORS.

A Native American artist is bringing his work to Davis this week.

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.

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.

The Ardmore Rotary Club has recognized four seniors from area high schools as Students of the Month.

The Southern Oklahoma Republican Women’s Club will have its monthly meeting on Monday at the Prairie Kitchen in Ardmore. The meeting will begin at noon.

The Carter County Retired Educators’ Association will meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ponders Restaurant. The program will be presented by Dr. Rick Baggett, minister of First Presbyterian Church.

The Athenaeum Study Club met on Nov. 9 at the Chickasaw Regional Library. Jane Knight reviewed the autobiography of Sam Wyly titled, “One Thousand Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire.”

Members of the Ardmore Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Chickasaw Elder Beulah Shavney during their continued celebration of Native American Heritage Month.