Stories for week of April 30, 2006
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Show # 0618
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Guymon Tech & Education Solutions View Story - Small file Large file
With over twenty-three hundred culturally diverse students, the Guymon public school system is working to meet the high demands of students within Guymon's growing economy.
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Horizon Jessica Lowe gives her impression of education initiatives in Guymon.
Guymon Housing View Story - Small file Large file
A look at the housing growth in Guymon.
Rep. Gus Blackwell Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Guymon Overview View Story - Small file Large file
Latino Dancers View Story - Small file Large file
With the help of a local teacher, students in Guymon form their own folklore dance team.
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Horizon reporter Brian Bendele, gives his impressions on the Guymon economy.
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Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of April 23, 2006
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Show # 0617
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Native State View Story - Small file Large file
Native American Tribes impact Oklahoma’s economy in many ways. Recently, the National Congress of the American Indians (NCAI) held their national convention in Tulsa. Since 1944 NCAI has been working to inform the public and Congress on governmental rights of American Indians.
Buffalo Sun Designers View Story - Small file Large file
Miami entrepreneur Ardina Moore retains her American Indian heritage through tribal inspired designs of her fashion company, Buffalo Sun. She specializes in fashions in Indian tradition with a western flare.
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Native art is also on the silver screen. We visit Tahlequah for the world premier of the new film about the forced removal of the Cherokee people called, " The Trail of Tears."
FFA Fiddler View Story - Small file Large file
Caddo FFA student, Alex Baker has become a musical prodigy. Blinded at a young age, Baker has learned how to play the fiddle and is giving some of country music's greatest a run for their money.
FFA Convention View Story - Small file Large file
Guthrie's Laila Hajji background is different from the traditional farming background of many FFA members. The organization’s non-traditional projects are helping her achieve national awards.
Healthy Oklahoma View Story - Small file Large file
Breast Cancer - Early detection can help in the fight against breast cancer and mammogram's are an excellent way to do so. Dr. Kristine Taylor discusses why it is important to get a yearly screening.
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Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of April 16, 2006
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Show # 0616
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Traditional Farmer View Story - Small file Large file
Some rural students could care less about returning home after pursuing an education. Garber's Travis Schnaithman is not one of those students. He wants to carry on their family tradition of farming.
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Amber Lawless, with Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, talks about Governor Brad Henry's conference on agriculture and economic growth.
Avian Flu View Story - Small file Large file
Scientists are using an early warning system to prepare for an outbreak of Avian Flu. We look at how an outbreak could impact the United States.
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Tom DeLaberto, national wildlife disease coordinator for U S D A's animal and plant health inspection service, talks about the avian flu virus.
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Tom DeLaberto continues his conversation about the avian flu virus.
Yacht Builder View Story - Small file Large file
Tom Tindale is a senior at Planview High School and attends both the Oklahoma School of Science and Math's Regional Center and Southern Oklahoma Technology Center and the SOTC Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Program. Tindale does this in order to accomplish his dream of designing yachts. He plans to major in naval architecture and marine engineering.
Miss America View Story - Small file Large file
Jennifer Berry is a former Jenks H.S. student and member of FCCLA. Dana Wagoner, one of Jennifer’s high school teachers takes us on an exclusive journey through her high school years.
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Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of April 9, 2006
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Show # 0615
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Smoking Ban View Story - Small file Large file
A look at how some Oklahomans are reacting to a newly enforced smoking ban in public places.
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Stephanie Brown, smoking cessation instructor for Stillwater Medical Center, talks about the benifits and what it takes to stop smoking. For more information contact the Oklahom Tobacco helpline at 1-800-8669
Stephanie Brown talks about techniques to kick the habit of smoking
Rural Fire Help & Drought View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma state lawmakers recently passed a bill to help rural firefighters with some financial assistance.
Oklahoma remains in a moderate to extreme drought statewide, and according to climatologist this looks to be similar to weather patterns in the thirties and fifties. Also an Interview with Derek Arndt, state climatologist.
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Mark Hodges, executive director of Oklahoma's wheat commission talks about the impact the drought may have on this years wheat crop.
Wheat Genome/Research View Story - Small file Large file
Scientist have cracked the wheat genome in an effort to produce a crop with superior characteristics, such as more resistant to drought.
Success By Six View Story - Small file Large file
Computers are being used in area day cares to help children become more successfull when they enter school.
Smart Start View Story - Small file Large file
A new program to strengthen Oklahoma families throught early childhood development
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Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of April 2, 2006
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Show # 0614
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Rural Home Ownership View Story - Small file Large file
With the population dropping in at least half of the state’s counties, a unique partnership is being developed that could keep rural towns alive and give residents a place to hang their hat.
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Report Katy Holsenbake gives more information about the program.
REDI View Story - Small file Large file
Rural Economic Development Initiative recently held a conference at the Wes Watkins Center for international trade with over 100 participants.
Affordable Housing View Story - Small file Large file
The Pristine Development Housing Complex in Guthrie is the first multi-family housing project in Oklahoma to financed through the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Loan Program. This new complex was built to meet Guthrie's increasing housing demand.
Health Oklahoma View Story - Small file Large file
Each year the State Board of Health issues a report concerning the status of our state’s health. Check out this year’s report. Failing marks can be deadly.
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Horizon staff decide to put their pride where there mouth is, during the year we will look at what it takes to get on the "right track" when it comes to a healthy lifestyle.
Oklahoma Health Commissioner, Dr. Mike Cruther talks about the state of our health.
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Speaker of the House Todd Hiett talks about his role as the legislative architect behind the Rural Economic Development Initiative.
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Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
