Way back when...
97th Air Mobility Wing Commander Col. Carlton D. Everhart II, center, Altus Mayor T.L. Gramling, left, and Altus Chamber of Commerce President Holley Urbanski, right, listen to a historical narration describing the early days of Oklahoma statehood during the Altus Centennial Kick-off Celebration Nov. 16. Colonel Everhart wore a World War II-style wheelcap, and other participants wore period dress similar to what early settlers would have worn when Oklahoma became a state on Nov. 17, 1907. Centennial celebration events are planned throughout the year leading up to the anniversary Nov. 17, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph.