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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
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The past week's news from around the world.
City OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — New stalk budgeting guidelines and demands for leaner government could lead to consolidation of some of Oklahoma's 176 state agencies. Some lesserknown entities, such as the Lubbock, Texasbased Oklahoma Sorghum Commission and the Boll Weevil Eradication Organization, could be eliminated completely.
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Jarrod Manoy runs against West Texas A & M Sept. 20 at Wantland Stadium. The Bronchos won the game 31 to 20 and continue their perfect season. For more sports coverage, see pages four and five.
Luncheon honors faculty, staff by Rachael Tully Staff Writer The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) hosted a luncheon for UCO faculty and staff Sept. 16. The event was created to encourage teacher and student involvement on campus said Stacy McNeiland, advisor of PLC. "The luncheon was a great opportunity for us to tell the teachers how much we appreciate them," said. Mindy Harmon, junior education major. One hundred student leaders and 60 staff attended the engagement. Dr. Don Betz, vice president of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice presient of Student Services, were a few of the many that attended. "I am excited about the drive and focus that PLC brings on our campus. They are it's
future," said Gage. "They are here to support our university," she said. Jarret Jobe, PLC sponsor said that the best part of the afternoon was the student and teachers socializing outside the classroom. "We are here to tell the professors that we are here to further the university together," said Derek England, president of PLC. PLC is a student scholarship organization devoted to academic and social leadership. "Today is to let our professors feel that they know our counsel better," said McNeiland. "This way, they can help recruit and make our organization better," she said. Any student interested in PLC scholarships can contact the Perspective Student Scholarship and Services office at 974-2727.
International BERLIN (AP) — Germany, France and Britain sought to project a new European consensus Saturday before next week's U.N. General Assembly meeting on Iraq's future, agreeing broadly on a significant role for the United Nations and a transfer of power to Iraqis. But they were still divided on how quickly that should happen.
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Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of Student Services, attends the PLC luncheon Sept. 16.
Horses provide economic stimulus GREENCASTLE, Pa. (AP) — There are more than 215,000 horses in Pennsylvania, with 2,350 in Franklin County alone, according to a recent study by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The study said horse ownership has increased by 25 percent across the state since 1990. Many of the animals are used for recreational purposes, but some are involved in other activities. "There are more horses in Franklin County now than back in the 1940s when they still used them for farming," said B.J. Roberts, one of the owners of Holoquin Riding Center in Antrim Township. "Raising horses is like raising children," said Amye
Lundgren, director of Saddle Up Ministries in Mercersburg. The school owns six horses used for riding lessons and enrichment activities for atrisk teens. Lundgren said she spends up to $2,000 each year to maintain one horse. That includes food, immunizations and foot care, she said. Roberts and his wife, Elizabeth, said they spend thousands each year for the 40 horses they own, including for grain, hay, bedding, worming and shoes. Holoquin Riding Center provides summer camps and riding lessons and recently began breeding horses to sell. Elizabeth Roberts said other expenses include fence repairs, tractors, trucks with
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Legislation designed to help collect unpaid state taxes is raising concern among oil and gas companies and the 1.5 million royalty owners with interest in the state. The new laws, which focus on non-Oklahoma residents, will allow the state to profit off of people who should not be paying state income taxes, royalty owners complain.
trailers and the general upkeep of the facilities. Immunizations, which are given yearly, are usually for tetanus, rabies and flu along with West Nile virus, which poses a serious threat to horses, Lundgren said. Lundgren said horses can suffer from colic when fed a different type of hay. B.J. Roberts said horses can also develop thrush, which is like athlete's foot, if their hooves are not cleaned regularly. Elizabeth Roberts added that sometimes an equine dentist must file down the horses' teeth, which can develop sharp edges that prevent them from eating properly. She said horses must also have their hooves trimmed every few weeks or
have their shoes replaced on a regular basis by a blacksmith, also called a farrier. Then there's the cost of tack for the horses, which includes the bridle and saddle. Stephanie March, a riding instructor at Holoquin, said riders who participate in competitions can spend thousands of dollars for equipment and clothing. "(Competitions) are very traditional, and you don't want to wear the wrong thing," March said. While there are some horse shows in Franklin County, March said riders often go to competitions in Dillsburg, Pa., and Baltimore and Westminster, Md. Horse care creates numerous jobs in the county, with
people required to provide feed, health care and even liability insurance for the animals. Lundgren said, "The children who work with the horses understand it's a great responsibility to take care of them. Horses are not like cats that you just put food out for and they groom themselves." "It's a good way to keep kids happy and out of trouble," B.J. Roberts added. "It also keeps part of the county's heritage alive," Lundgren said. "Years ago, people used horses every day. My grandfather, who grew up in Waynesboro, remembers as a young child having to learn all the parts of a harness in school."
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Former U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix accused the United States of showing "questionable honesty" over Iraq and said the country was attacked despite posing no immediate threat, a newspaper reported Sunday. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said Sunday the United Nations should play a greater role in establishing peace and security in Iraq. Clinton, speaking at the American University of Dubai, also urged all countries to participate in Iraq's reconstruction efforts.