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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, January 18, 2020 Can only stand to sit behind a Round Town Manning desk for so long.” Manning said that goal for his office has been his cluding: Organization and imple- mentation of a detective di- II, a computerized report- ing and law-enforcement networking system. Sheriff to provide innovative law- vision staffed with two full- Manning noted that his of- January 18 Continued from page 1. most satisfying parts of enforcement services while time detectives, including a fice volunteered to work in his spare time away his job is working with the saving and protecting tax- detective who works almost G&S Productions Gun from the office, he and his dedicated women and men payer funds and assets. with OSBI in the beta de- grandsons have begun build- who make the sheriff's of- entirely with child abuse and velopment of the system so “We've been extremely sexual assault cases. that BKSO could have more Show, Convention Center. ing up a small cow-calf op- fice run on a day-to-day successful with that,” he *Improvement and ex- eration that he started with basis,and he said he appreci- direct input into the final de- said. “We have reduced our pansion of the BKSO ve- his dad several years ago. ates the “steady stream” of general fund budget by 20 hicle fleet, focusing on ve- velopment of the system. Manning said his back- comments he receives from eImplementation of a percent. That’s one-fifth less hicles better suited to the January 19 ground as an Oklahoma people who tell him how of- budgeted money that we are rural roadways and terrain video-visitation system for Highway Patrolman, a suc- ten they see BKSO units on spending this year, and we’re on which the sheriff’s office families and friends, allow- G&S Productions Gun cessful business owner and patrol. He said his first term ing them to video-chat with providing better, more effi- operates. “a guy who runs a few cows” has had successes, such as Show, Convention Center. cient, more technologically- ‘Implementation of a occupants within the jail — have all proven extremely the huge decrease in nega- advanced service than this a service which allows real- full-time School Resource useful in his job as sheriff. tive incidents within the jail, county has ever had. We’ve Officer program for Mer- time face-to-face visits by “T always thought being a which he said signifies a lot done this by being smart state trooper would be my ritt, Sayre and Sweetwater tablet or phone without hav- of “hard work by our deten- about how we manage and Schools with the coopera- ing to travel and wait. It also January 20 favorite job, and the OHP tion deputies and communi- organize our manpower and will always be something cation & control deputies.” resources and by improving tion and financial participa- eliminates the need to bring tion of the school districts. minor children into the facil- 1:30 p.m. Arimathea I am proud to have been a Manning and his under- other income streams from *With the assistance of ity to see parents, a practice part of,” he said. “But I en- sheriff, supervisors and de- such places as the Depart- observes Martlin Luther joy the job of sheriff even tectives try to be as visible ment of Corrections and re- local donors, implementa- which had caused issues in more. This job calls on me to as possible by being out on negotiation of our commis- tion of the county’s only the past. This service pro- K-9 team, featuring a dual- King JR. Day. Guest use and build upon all of my patrol. sary contracts. That helps purpose K-9 available to any vides easier access for fami- skills. I get to be involved “The office of sheriff has take some of the pressure off lies and reduces the work- speaker Mayor, Nick in the mission development a lot of responsibilities,” he agency within or near Beck- load on busy dispatchers and of Beckham County taxpay- ham County. and leadership of the office said, “But first and foremost ers.” detention deputies, thereby *Early adoption and im- Archer. Located in the and have a direct impact on we're law enforcement of- As for the improvements plementation of a digital ra- resolving some manpower the welfare of this county. I ficers, so we try to provide and advances made during issues. United Methodist Church can’t imagine enjoying any our field deputies with extra dio system which provides his first term in office, Man- Manning stressed that this other job more than this.”partners whenever we can. ning pointed to several that better, more reliable mobile is a partial list of accom- Parlor. Manning said one of the And let’s face it: a good cop have been put in place, in- and handheld radio commu- plishments he and his staff nications for deputies in ru- ral areas. Manning stressed have achieved, and he looks that this system was made forward to continuing such January 31 possible with the techni- positive trends. “I have had cal and financial assistance the honor to work with and Kiwanis Karnival, Con- of Beckham County Emer- better get to know citizens gency Management Director all over this great county, yention Center Lonnie Risenhoover. whether it was helping put *Early adoption of Geo- our community back togeth- Safe, a computer-aided er after the Merritt/Elk City dispatch and geo-location tornado, performing church- February 1 program which aids depu- security walk-throughs, try- ties in communication and ing to help a family through Kiwanis Karnival, Con- response during calls and in- the death of a loved one or cidents and aids administra- just having lunch and vis- vention Center tors in real-time situational awareness. iting with folks at Carter The Elk City Public Schools board was recognized Monday night during the Cafe. Some of it has been *Implementation and use board meeting for School Board Appreci: in Month. Shown here are board heart-breaking, some of it of drone technology with a members Kirby McBroom, Kelsey Merz, Melanie Randle, Brandon Storm and has been terrifying and some February 8 high-resolution camera for Kris Waters. Staff photo by Don Munsch. of it has been just plain fun, manhunts, reconnaissance Chandler, who probably will and evidence gathering. New trustee EC 4H and FFA Local but I consider it all a privi- be the junior high wrestling *Early adoption of ODIS lege,” he said. Livestock Show 9 a.m., coach here, Garrison said. Continued from page 1. Sparks He also will be the Elk City SWOSU Public Relations & and public schools are man- Convention Center Barn. the same time, you're dated by law to notify par- High School offensive coor- Marketing office (Room 205 blessed that ... you're going ents/guardians when stu- dinator for the varsity foot- of the Hays Administration Continued from page 1. Building). For additional to break even or pretty close dents begin approaching the ball team in 2020. His hiring and move forward to next level of being considered Nicholas-Sparks. — Tick- information, call 580-774- February 14 is for the 2020-21 school 3063. year.” chronically absent. ets are also available in the year. In other developments, the “Chronic Absenteeism is ‘Valentine Make and board heard about a reword- defined as a student with less Take, Carnegie Youth ed letter to be sent to parents than 90% attendance or 8 or Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces whose children have been more absences per semester, absent four or more days in regardless of the nature of Library. a semester. Garrison said the absence,” the district let- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- some parents thought the terstated. “It’s necessary that sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer first letter the district sent parents/guardians contact or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical was strong in its tone, and he the school the morning the details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. February 15 said he just wants to ensure absence occurs. This contact For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Rustic Market, Conven- any communications going between the school and par- forward convey the idea that ent/guardian ensures your Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator tion Center the district is being respect- child is safely accounted for. ful. The current letter desires to be more friendly and less While we no longer make a distinction between excused Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care abrasive in tone, Garrison and unexcused absences, said. when the student returns to Some of the most common conditions are: February 16 * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) The attendance policy was school after being absent, also reworded and reformat- the school may request * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic Rustic Market, Conven- ted so it was more under- documentation concerning Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) tion Center. standable. The board also the absence(s) (i.e. doctor’s + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV approved the updated atten- note, court documentation, * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s dance policy. funeral program). Docu- “It’s important for us to mentation and communi February 21 work as a team with our par- tion with the school verifies rofessional, Passionate ents,” Garrison said. parents/guardians are meet- Elk Creek Strutters Ban- Absenteeism for students ing the state compulsory Advance, Attentive... is figured into the district’s school attendance laws.” Our Difference Is Our Care quet, Convention Center. annual report card. Also Monday, the district The letter said public approved personnel moves, schools in Oklahoma are including the hiring of teach- Have you ever considered becoming held to a high standard re- er and coach Chad Slane, February 22 garding student attendance, the head wrestling coach at a hospice volunteer? A fulfilling experience in the spirit Send obituaries to 10th Annual Father/ of giving and receiving. Daughter Dance, Hearts for Hearing Fundraiser, Convention Center. obits @ecdailynews.com