Followup File...

In the Aug. 12 edition of The Grove Observer we carried an editorial titled "Aruba--No Place for Travelers" regarding the failure of their government and authorities to prosecute suspects in the Natalee Holloway case. We urged travelers to boycott Aruba until they get the message.
The main suspect and his Father have now fled to the Netherlands; the other two suspects are free on Aruba.
This week, TV's Dr. Phil joined in urging a boycott of American tourism to Aruba as well. Now that should get things going...Developers at Cedar Oaks subdivision on Highway 59 East have received approval on dirt compaction from their engineers so that construction may proceed at Phase III, according to Robbie Blair, inspector. The City had halted work a few weeks ago until an Oklahoma registered engineer could sign off on the fill and compaction requirements. The dirt was hauled from the Grove Municipal Airport last year....This Saturday is REC Day in Grove where some 8,000 people will be coming into town for the annual event, featuring lots of prizes, entertainment and fun...GRDA has scheduled public forums on a shoreline management plan for 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Grove High School, 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at The Coves' clubhouse, and 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Cowboy Junction near Vinita. Here's your chance to sound off on how you think the shoreline should be managed...