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Fort Sill Information
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Of course there is a higher amount of traffic during peak times, such as PT. Gate guards have I.D. scanners which help to speed up the process. Overall, traffic is not as heavy as at Fort Bliss
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The average wait time is 12 months. That number can always change so it is important that Soldiers go to the Housing Office as soon as possible. On-post housing will become privatized on Nov. 1, 2008. There are many homes and apartments available for sale or rent off post.
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A Soldier can apply for housing on the day they sign out on leave.
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It can get windy especially in the spring and fall. There is occasionally snow, although it doesn't usually stay long. Summer is quite warm.
+Is there a high traffic volume into post, specifically in the A.M. hours?
+What is the wait time for On-Post Housing?
+How soon can a Soldier get on the waiting list for On-Post Housing?
+What is the weather like in the Fort Sill area? Is it really always windy?
Education
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There are many opportunities for education within Oklahoma: (Including)
Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, Ft. Cobb (40 mins)
Western Oklahoma State College, Altus (45 mins)
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha (42 mins)
University of Oklahoma, Norman (1 hr, 18 mins)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater (2hrs 27 mins)
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City (1 hr 17 mins)
Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City (1 hr 17 mins)
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond (1 hr 32 mins)
Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City (1 hr 17 mins)
There are many more schools and universities throughout the State taht offer on-line classes as well. -
Yes. Fort Sill and LPS collaborate through the Army Partnership with Lawton Area Schools (APLAS) to provide tutoring and mentorship opportunities.
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Students are allowed to miss up to 10 days per semester once enrollment begins.
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No. The regulations are similar to those in Texas. Only children enrolled in the school are eligible for school activities.
Listed below are the official websites for information on area schools.
- Apache (Boone-Apache) - http://www.apache.k12.ok.us/
- Bishop - http://www.bishop.k12.ok.us/
- Cache - http://www.cache.k12.ok.us/
- Central High - No website
- Chattanooga - http://www.chatty.k12.ok.us/
- Cyril - No website
- Elgin - http://www.elgin.k12.ok.us/index.html
- Faxon - No website
- Fletcher - http://www.fletcherschools.org/
- Flower Mound - http://www.flowermound.k12.ok.us/
- Geronimo - http://www.geronimo.k12.ok.us/
- Indiahoma - http://www.indiahoma.k12.ok.us/
- Lawton - http://lawtonps.org/
- Sterling - http://www.sterling.k12.ok.us/
- Walters - http://www.blued.org/
+Are there other schools besides Cameron University in the area?
+Can students transfer their grades?
+Do Military Units sponsor schools?
+How many school days are students allowed to miss?
+Are home-schooled children allowed to participate in school sports?
+Do you have a list of area schools, besides Lawton Public Schools?
Hospitals
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Yes. Reynolds Army Community Hospital (RACH).
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Appointments can be made at www.tricareonline.com or by calling RACH open access call-in line at 458-2000 beginning at 7:00am. Patients may also leave a message for the doctor to get a referral to an off-post clinic. They are authorized to seek medical attention at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.
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Comanche County Memorial Hospital (580) 355-8620 http://www.memorialhealthsource.com/
Southwestern Medical Center (580) 510-2715 http://www.swmconline.com/
USPHS Lawton Indian Hospital (580) 353-0350 http://www.ihs.gov/
+Is there a hospital on Fort Sill?
+Does it take a long time for family members and civilians to get appointments at RACH?
+Are there other hospitals in the area?
Events and Recreation
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Visit any of the following sites to view current events in the area:
MWR Events http://www.sillmwr.com/mwr_calendar.html
Chamber of Commerce http://www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com/index.php
Lawton Arts & Humanities http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/LAHC/EventsGlance.htm
McMahon Auditorium http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/MMA/events.htm
Great Plains Coliseum http://www.gpcoliseum.com/events -
As of 2008, there is a $25.00 per day use fee and $20 key deposit (the key deposit will be refundable when returned) required for each rental. We do not accept cash, only checks are accepted for both use and key fees.
List of Pavilions:
Elmer Thomas East
Elmer Thomas West
Mattie Beal Park
Mocine Park
Harmon Park
35th Division
Kid Zone -
35th Division - 6th & Columbia
Mocine - 9th & Douglas
Harmon - 14th & Bell -
Yes. Patterson Center - #4 NE Arlington - (580) 581-3485
H.C. King Center - 1705 NW 20th - (580) 581-3481
Owens Center - 1405 SW 11th St - (580) 581-3400 -
The City's municipal pool is located on 11th St. If you are interested in more information about the pool this summer (2008), call the YMCA at (580) 355-9622.
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2 miles.
+What type of events are going on in the area?
+What Pavilions are available in the Lawton Area and where do I go to reserve them?
+Do we have wading pools in town and where are they located?
+Are there recreation centers available?
+Is there a public pool?
+How long is the Walking Path at Elmer Thomas?
Utilities
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Electric: American Electric Power - 888.216.3523
Gas: Centerpoint Energy - 866.275.5265
Water: City of Lawton Revenue Services - 580.581.3308 -
Solid Waste Collection: 580.581.3428
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Call Revenue Services at 580-581-3308, where they handle setting up new or renewing water accounts, turning on and/or off water services, and any questions about your billing. Also, visit this link to view rates: http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/Finance/revsrvc.htm
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Revenue Services is located in the north end of Wayne Gilley City Hall at 103 NW 4th Street, Lawton, OK 73501. Office Hours: M - F 8am to 5pm and Drive Thru hours: M - F 8am to 5pm.
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Wastewater Collection/Wastewater Maintenance (580) 581-3422 or visit the following link: http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/WWCWWM/index.htm
+Who do I call to get my utilities turned on?
+Who do I call about refuse service / collection / containers?
+What is the process in turning on Water utilities?
+Where do I pay my water bill?
+Who do I call if my sewer is backing up into my house?
Employment
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Call Human Resources (580) 581-3392 or visit link http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/hr
+Where can I find employment opportunities for the City of Lawton?
City Regulations / Services
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Animal Welfare Division 2104 S 6th Street.
Phone number: 580.581.3218.
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm or
visit the website: www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/animalwelfare -
Visit the following link http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/CityCode/index.htm or call the City Clerk's Office at (580) 581-3305
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Visit http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/official.htm for a list of council members and call the City Clerk's Office for information about which ward you are in at (580) 581-3305.
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The Lawton Constitution at 102 SW 3rd Street
American Classifieds at 1811 NW Cache Road
License & Permits Room 115 of City Hall, 103 SW 4th Street -
Besides License & Permits in City Hall, 103 SW 4th Street, there are several lake permit agents in town and around the lakes:
Cache Road Ice Dock, 1226 NW Cache Rd, Lawton (580) 248-2999
Elgin Bait Shop, Elgin, (580) 492-4945
Comanche Co Motor Vehicle Agency, 902 SW 38th St, Lawton, (580) 355-3810
Motor Vehicle Tag Agency, 1303 ½ SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, (580) 248-4565
Native Dancer USA, 11920 Hwy 62, Elgin, (580) 492-6205
Ralph’s Resort, Lake Ellsworth, (580) 492-4763
School House Slough, Lake Lawtonka, (580) 529-2633
Fisherman’s Cove, 2262 Fisherman’s Cove Dr, Elgin, (580) 492-4695
Wichita Mountain Tag Agency, 11 Autumn Dr, Lawton, (580) 529-5298 -
Yes. Please contact the License & Permits Center at (580) 581-3478 on how to apply for building permit.
+Where do I get my animals licensed?
+How do I find out City Regulations and Council Meetings?
+Who is my council member and what ward am I in?
+Where can I purchase a garage sale permit?
+Where can I purchase City hunting, fishing & boat permits?
+Do I need a permit to replace my fence, extend my driveway, or put up a shed/accessory building on my property?


