July 3, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 July 3, 2021 Community Beckham County OSU Extension office has one day babysitting 101 workshop Beckham County OSU Extension re- cently conducted a one day Babysitting 101 Workshop. Participants learned about child development, feeding young children, discipline, safety, han- dling emergencies, first aid and enter- taining young children. Participants received a bag full of supplies to utilize while babysitting. This workshop was made possible through a CE-FCS Am- bassador Grant. For additional information, contact Kristy Spalding, Beckham and Washita Counties’ FCS Extension Educator, at 580-928-2139 or kristy.spalding@ok- state.edu. Pictured front row l to r: Lakyn Poole, Jazmin Garcia, Lil- ian Rippetoe, Jacklyn Stover Back row l to r: Leah Richmond, Ireland Briscoe Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all ap- plicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in- dividuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/ or admissions. For more information, vis- it https:///eeo.okstate.edu Local Girls Participate in SAGE Southwest Oklahoma STEAM Camp at SWOSU Community Action Group, Around 75 campers across neering, the Arts/Humanities, nominated by their teachers Inc. Birth to Five Oklahoma recently graduated and Mathematics (STEAM) and undergoing a phone inter- from the SAGE STEAM Camp held at Southwestern Oklaho- Camp was a weeklong, residen- tial summer camp hosted on view, which evaluated STEAM Head Start Program interest and the need for this ma State University in Weath- SWOSU’s campus for girls who opportunity. Among those at- Elk City Headstart is now Free breakfast, lunch and erford. The Southwest Alliance are entering the eighth and accepting applications for the snack for Girls’ Enrichment (SAGE) ninth grades this fall. Camp- tending was Reagan Meacham Fall 2021 program. individualized for each child in Science, Technology, Engi- ers were chosen after being of Sweetwater. Perks of headstart: small classes Classrooms for children age children with disabilities 2 to 4 Conservation District hosting free soil Excellent Home-Based pro- thrive gram for pregnant mothers Highly qualified teachers health field day for area producers on and babies Free program to those who July 22 in Beckham County All school supplies provided qualify North Fork of Red River Conservation Dis- and the second session. The Outdoor Classroom trict will be hosting a Soil Health Field Day is located across from 19944 E 1090 Rd, Elk focusing on conservation practices that were City, OK 73644. Registration begins at 9:30am funded through the District’s Cost Share Pro- and the event will end at 2:00pm. A lunch will gram. Invited speakers will discuss the company be included for free. Please RSVP by July 16th to Phytech’s plant sensors utilized on irrigated cot- the North Fork of Red River Conservation Dis- ton to achieve water and cost savings. Local pro- trict to reserve your lunch. ducer and District board member, Jimmy Smith For more information contact North Fork of will talk about cover crops and his production Red River Conservation District at (580)928- system. These practices have been approved 3113 or visit the office at 902 NE Hwy 66 Suite through the State Cost-Share program that the C Sayre, OK. The office is open from 8:00am to District runs for Beckham county producers. Ev- Noon and 12:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday through ery year Cost-Share funds are available for vari- Friday. ous practices to aid Beckham county pro- ducers address conservation concerns. A demonstration of the rainfall simulator will also take place. ought "I've b g hearin The first session will start out in the field on the northwest corner of N. Pio- m a n y neer and E 1090 Rd (1 mile north of Elk s , b u t these City High School) and will proceed to the aid e st I've h e b North Fork of Red River Conservation are t ad." District’s Outdoor Classroom for lunch ever h Howard -Eldon New house of prayer now open for worship Shining for Jesus Ministries is now opening House of Prayer. Come out to worship with us, located at 10744 N. 1990 Rd. Two miles North of CARING - HEARING AID SERVICES Elk City High School. All are welcome. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday Wor- (Inside Family Medical Practice) ship at 11 a.m. 601 W. 3rd Street, Elk City Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. and 580-821-2299 • Lowest Prices Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. Share your Fourth of July Festivities! Send us a photo on Facebook or by email to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in an upcoming edition!