July 26, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 12

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, July 26, 2019 Drone Seminar when flying in controlled to comply with all airspace to have get footage from entrepreneurs in Oklahoma Round Town restrictions and prohibitions the drone,” Mason said, and Kansas to connect, work Three other _ people together, and gain access to July 27 Continued. People who use drones to and uncontrolled airspace. spoke at the meeting: Josh national technology, global involving pilots of inspect houses for realtors Recreational drone us- O’Brien, team leader for capital, advanced business Sizzilin’ Summer Side- models and global markets,” manned aircraft having en- would be one example of the ers must fly their drones the UAS Cluster Initiative walk Sale downtown. according to its website. counters with unmanned second category. Users will no higher than 400 feet in of Oklahoma and Kansas; Tillison noted that the aircraft continues to rise. be required to have more uncontrolled airspace, and several other rules must Ryan Tillison, representing aerospace industry was G&S Gun Show 9-5 at He described the number knowledge about aerospace. the Oklahoma Department the second-largest indus- of ways his company has be followed, including re- “Even a recreational of Commerce's Aerospace the Civic Center. drone flyer has liability — fraining from flying over Commerce Economic Ser- try in Oklahoma behind oil worked with drones, in- cluding software capaci- you have to be responsible groups of people, public vices program; and Con- and gas but is the fastest- ties. He ended his speech for your drone,” Mason events or stadiums full of growing sector. Economic KECO Open Golf Tour- nor Cox, Oklahoma Center people. Recreational users by taking a few questions. said. “Anything that you impact from the industry must also have their drone for the Advancement of nament at Elk City Golf Jim Mason, Elk City di- do that would hurt some- registered with the FAA. Science and Technology. was $44 billion, based on Course. rector of economic and body else can get you in a “What makes this [drone date from two years ago. Drones may not invade a Also at the meeting, Ju- community development, lot of trouble. So we want industry] interesting is, you person’s privacy, including began the meeting with to make sure that people un- that of a drone user’s neigh- could talk about it as an in- lie Lenius, director of the Elk City Motor-Speed- some information about derstand the guidelines and Elk City Convention and bor. Elk City Police Chief dustry in and of itself, but it way regular show 7:30. new regulations for drones. what can and can’t be done.” contributes to so many dif- Visitors Bureau, showed “We're continuing to Eddie Holland said the city images on a PowerPoint to p.m. Mason read some new didn’t have any drone laws ferent [economic and public] reveal how the city has used work with 400 feet being the maximum that most of us regulations from the FAA, on the books, and Mason segments that are important drones, such as for hazmat including rules governing can fly our drones,” he said. said the FAA is working on to Oklahoma,” O’Brien said. training, equipment auc- July 28 “Eventually, we're going to drones being flown around getting more information to His group, funded through a tion sale and inspecting the G&S Gun Show 9-5 at see probably that the first airports, such as recreation- cities on how to handle is- contract with the U.S. Small Parker Drilling Rig up close the Civic Center. 200 feet will be reserved al users being required to sues involving drones. He Business Administration, ex- at its summit. The drone for recreational flyers, and obtain prior authorization said the FAA can do an in- ists to accelerate the growth has been used emergency the 200 to 400 feet and be- from the FAA before fly- vestigation of a privacy in- of the Unmanned Aerial management situations. August 3 low [200] would be reserved ing in controlled airspace vasion and hold the alleged System industry in the U.S. The meeting ended with at- Elk City Motor-Speed- for those who get com- around airports. Recreation- drone user accountable. by “enabling established tendees receiving a tour of way regular show 7:30 pensated for their flying.” al drone users are required “They're probably going companies and emerging the Oklahoma Spaceport. pm. Professional be a teacher. So our men- ment day scheduled about professional learning and tor program just needed every month in the school other issues that come up August 8 to be a little stronger just calendar. The days are for during the school year. to give them that support First day of school for Continued. general overview,” Coffman of how that stuff works.” Merritt Public School. ing an elementary, inter- said. “They can ask any ques- Teachers do training on- mediate and high school tions about [procedures].” line before Sept. 1, and there counselor attended the When they come back on are videos and quizzes. A August 10 workshop. The middle on Aug. 2, teachers will re- discussion board is avail- Elk City Motor-Speed- school counselor could not ceive details on such mat- able. Some of the subjects way regular show 7:30 attend the workshop because ters as gradebooks, inven- include harassment, child she was on maternity leave. tory and purchase orders, abuse, bullying and stu- pm. Other educators have at- dent confidentiality issues. and then in the afternoon, tended workshops on build- the first-year teachers will Also in August, new August 12 ing community —engage- meet with their mentors. certified employee train- ment, writing and science. “We'll start working ing will be held on Youth Teacher Appreciation “So they’ve done a lot with them on making sure Mental Health First Aid. Mad Science of Central Oklahoma Operational Manager Dinner. Elk City, Mer- this summer before school they have everything they “All of our staff is working need to get their classroom Barrett Huddleston (right) discusses propulsion and the ritt, Canute, Hammon even starts,” she said. ‘on getting trained in that,” started,” Coffman said. vacuum of space during the Mad Science presentation Educators volunteer Coffman said, mentioning it Tuesday at the Elk City Convention Center. Staff photo by and Western Oklahoma to go to the workshops. The district has had a is for those people working William B. Carroll. Christian School. “We're just very fortunate mentor program before, and with with students who have the state required one for that we have staff that wants Scientist several years, but the state been through such issues August 13 to continue to improve for as trauma or are experienc- our kids,” Coffman. said. stopped funding it, she said. Special Elections. “So then it got down to ing depression or anxiety. With the state increas- where we had a mentor pro- Other kinds oftraining will ing funding a bit, Elk City be held in August. A break- gram but it wasn’t as sup- August 15 Public Schools bought some fast at the high school com- Continued. portunity to be an astronaut portive as it needed to be,” curriculum that it hasn’t mons and a welcome speech ber of other programs for and her brother Markus First day of school for she said. “And for years, we be able to buy the last sev- by Superintendent Rick students interested in STEM Day, 5, said he really liked didn’t really need it because Elk City Public Schools. eral years, Coffman said. type courses and careers. the rocket demonstration. most of our teachers, even Garrison is set for Aug. 12. “So teachers have spent though they were first-year Staffers will be briefed on One of Huddleston’s Huddleston said the props August 17 a lot of time this summer teachers we were hiring, “Taking Care of Business,” helpers was 3-year-old Ivyhe brings for his mad scientist in webinars and training Day, who got the opportu- performance not only allow Elk City Motor-Speed- were education majors. And which is on required paper- videos getting the new cur- nity to wear an inflatable his educational messages just with the teacher short- work for teachers. Later in way regular show 7:30 riculum ready,” she said. age [now], that’s not the the day, a teacher apprecia- sumo suit and portray an to be explained easily, they The district offers an ex- astronaut. Day said she re- also keep young students p.m. case. Elk City has been very tion dinner, sponsored by the tensive professional de- fortunate to be able to hire Elk City Chamber of Com- ally enjoyed getting the op- interested in the program. velopment training, with very quality people that are merce, will be held at First August 24 mentor teacher training being held on Aug. 1. strong in their content. Some Baptist Church in Elk City. Jo Anna Wilson Elk City Motor-Speed- of them we have now didn’t Coffman said the district “That's a new program way regular show 7:30. necessarily go to school to has a professional develop- Jo Anna Wilson, 70, of Elk Funeral Home in Elk City, we're starting this year,” City, Oklahoma was born on Oklahoma. p.m. Coffman said. “So all of February 10, 1949 to Orville our new teachers who have Bronwen “Bonnie” Francis Edward and Thelma Imogene Jo Anna, is survived her broth- er Darryl Wilson of Billings, never taught before, we're (Kenner) Wilson in Los An- Montana; Sister Nancy Wilson August 30 going to pair them up with Bronwen “Bonnie” Francis, ‘She was preceded in death by gles, California. She went to of Elk City, Oklahoma; Aunt 81st Annual PRCA a veteran mentor teacher age 93 formerly of Elk City, her parents; husband, Talton; her eternal home on Tuesday, Joyce Kenner ofAltus, Okla- OK, passed away on Sunday, son, Terry Francis and 10 July 23, 2019 at Oklahoma homa; five nieces and five Rodeo of Champions. to give them guidance and July 21, 2019 in Chanute, KS. brothers and sisters. Heart Hospital in Oklahoma support and to help them Bonnie was born on June 2, nephews as well as a host of City, Oklahoma. great nieces and nephews; and get acclimated because it 1926 in Ngakawau, New Zea- A graveside service will be She enjoyed going to the her six fur babies. August 31 can be a little overwhelm- land , the daughter of Ivor and held on Monday, July 29, 2019 casino and trying her luck, her She is preceded in death by ing and daunting at first.” Olwen (Evans) Tyler. Bonnie at 3 p.m. at Fairlawn Ceme- favorite casino was Lucky Star her parents, one sister Sharon 81st Annual PRCA: married Talton Lo Francis on tery in Elk City, Oklahoma. Casino in Hammon as well Rodeo of Champions. The mentor teachers July 6, 1944 in Auckland, New Whinery Funeral Service will as other casinos. Her passion Henley, paternal and maternal will receive some train- Zealand, be in charge of services in grandparents. Elk City, OK. Online condo- however was her animals four ing on how to help new Bonnie is survived by: lences may be left at: www. dogs and two cats she loved Memorials can be made to the September 1 teachers and give construc- Children: countrysidefh.com. The family and adored. Charity ofthe Donor’s Choice tive feedback and support. ‘Twoin Sierra of Pocotello, ID suggests memorials to be made Funeral Services will be held in care of Martin-Dugger Fu- 81st Annual PRCA. New certified employee Tanya Dunn ofAlbuquerque, to Gideon’s International and at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, neral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk Rodeo of Champions. training also will be on Aug. INM may be mailed to the funeral 2019 at Martin-Dugger Funeral City, Oklahoma 73648. 1, when employees will Trefor Francis of Humboldt, home. Arrangements have Home Chapel, with interment Online condolences can be learn about district philoso- KS been entrusted to Countryside at Fairlawn Cemetery, Ser- sent to the family by using the September 2 9 Grandchildren Funeral Home, 101 N. High- vices have been entrusted to online guest book at www.mar- phies, culture and initiatives. 21 Great Grandchildren: land, Chanute, KS 66720. the care of Martin-Dugger tin-duggerfuneralhome.com, “We'll just give them a NEAR FREE HEARING SCREENING (Git ) HEARING AID CENTERS 2900 W 3rd St. ¢ Elk City, OK 73644 AND CONSULTATION (580) 302-6130 Your time is now, call today! www.heargearok.com