August 4, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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August 4, 2021 News Elk City Carnegie Library offers several digital and tech-based resources MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Xavier J Dye Possession of CS State of Okla vs Jarrett L Isch DUI By Burgundy Lee Hanra- State of Okla vs Sylvester Medina III Protective order han violation DeAun Ivester, director FELONIES of Elk City Carnegie Library, would like the community to State of Okla vs Willie A Smith Endangering others by know about the many digital eluding. Running roadblocks and technological resources State of Okla vs Troy L Frye Unauthorized use of a vehicle that the library offers. Some State of Okla vs Robert Ludwig Jr Control of vehicle while of these resources are located inside the library while oth- intoxicated, Possession of firearm. Carrying firearm while ers can be accessed anywhere intoxicated provided you have a device State of Okla vs Oscar J Birdshead False personation, that can get on the Internet. ‘The first of the resources State of Okla vs Dean D Dekle Child sexual abuse is not an uncommon one State of Okla vs Seprina R Callahan Harboring a fugitive. - Ivester shares that the li- Possession of firearms brary has, on its main floor, State of Okla vs Brandon B Cunningham Possession of 14 computers. Currently only eight of those are available firearms for use as the library is still cational games in the subjects by downloading an app called City Public Schools had recent- State of Okla vs Xing X Dong Cultivation of CS. Possession following COVID social dis- of math and problem solving, Libby. There's also a resource ly been connected with their of firearms & drug proceed tancing protocols. There is science and nature, social sci- called Oklahoma Digital Prai- virtual resources. Also on the an additional computer dedi- ences and geography, writing, rie that features several types library's website you'll find The cated exclusively for search- words and phonics and music of materials related to the World Almanac for Kids, Miss ing the library's catalog. All and arts. While the AWE con- state. Ivester says that they of these computers have ac- soles are stationary, the library issued a lot of digital cards Humblebee’s Academy, a “fun and interactive online learn- MARRIAGES € DIVORCES cess to the internet as well does offer an on-the-go option throughout the beginning of ing program for children ages as printing capabilities to with tablets that are pre-load- the pandemic, “We closed for 3-6,” as described on the web- MARRIAGE LICENSES assist in completion of tasks ed with fun and educational about three months but while site, and Test Prep which offers Matthew Gardner, Cheyenne - Bridget Coffelt, Cheyenne such as checking e-mails or games that can be checked we were closed, our staff was preparation for many different Nichola Smith, Ell City - Rachel Johnson, Elk City printing out documents. For out. Ivester spoke with grati- here every day. We did curb- exams such as the GED, SAT, Damon Vanburen, Elk City - Harleigh Zephnpfund, Elk City those who may be novice us- tude when she shared that the side checkout, so you could call ACT and more. James Burge, Sayre - Doreen Denny, Sayre ers, the computers also offer tablets have held up well due us and say, ‘I want these eight Ivester seemed most excit- training programs on topics to the fact that they are taken books’ and we would check ed, however, to talk about the such as Microsoft, creating care of well by those who bor- out the eight Danielle Steele library's new language learn- DIVORCES resumes and scams among row them. books to your account, and bag ing app, Mango. Said Ivester, Alec Rogers vs Marlana Palmer others. Located down in the ‘The library does have other them up and when you pulled “We'd wanted to offer a lan- children’s area are a few more tablets available for use - back up, you'd call us and we took guage app for a long time and of these full-service comput- on the main floor there are a them out to you. It worked thought it was something our ers. “These are nice,” Ivester set of tablets on a charging sta-pretty well.” Ivester continued, patrons would really enjoy. If says, because “a lot of times tion. You can use your library “I was proud of my staff, they you wanted to learn Spanish, Hammon 4-H & FFA Booster Association it's just easier for parents to card to check them out, use bring their kids down here them within the library, and and do their own work or re- once you return it the docking worked really hard. Also, the digital books are just amaz- we hada set of DVDs and books that went with them but it was ing. Our consortium actually kind of dunky and you had to LS search or other things,” con- station wipes the memory and just received a grant of several have a CD player in your car $1500 ADDED MONEY tinuing on to explain that charges the battery. thousand dollars to add more or a way to listen to a CD, sol FOR BULLS given the area's open floor Speaking of library cards, was really excited when Mango material, because the waitlist plan, parents can let their there is a digital one available for the digital materials was re- was offered at the right price.” kids enjoy themselves while that gives you access to only ally long, especially for the new She continued to explain that being able to keep an eye on the virtual library. This can releases.” Mango has over 70 world lan- them more easily. be applied for on the library's Ivester added that there are guages including Spanish for Other amenities in the website. Once it’s been grant- also virtual libraries for kids librarians and even the ultra- FREE children’s area include sev- ed, you gain access to thou- and teens as well as EBSCO fun pirate. She shared, “I hada eral Advanced Workstations sands of e-books, audiobooks, gentleman who indicated that (Elton B. Stephens Company, ADMISSION in Education (AWE) Learn- magazines and more. This can his family is from Scotland and a research database) for differ- be found on the website or ent grade levels and that Elk he had always wanted to learn ing systems that offer edu- Gaelic.” Mango has several different categories including AUGUST 7, 2021 PETE DEAN RODEOARENA Dr. Jerry Griffin announces travel and tourism, conversa- HAMMON, OKLAHOMA tion and grammar among oth- BARRELS FOLLOWED BY BULLS ers. CASH ONLY ENTRY FEES: BARRELS - §50, BULLS - $100 -€E@ 100% PAYBACK = @>— Exploratory Committee For more information, you can find Elk City Carnegie Li- brary on Facebook, visit elkc- ENTRIES OPEN NOW - 560-621-0206 BOOKS OPEN AT 4:30pm EVENT STARTS AT 5:30pm Superintendent of Education ity.com/library, call (580)225- 0136 or stop by the library at 221 W. Broadway in Elk City. Dr. Jerry Griffin, Tulsa ry and other divisive concepts. the children. When we reach School Board Member - Dis- It’s being passed off as ‘His- a critical mass of support and trict 6, announced the forma- tory’ - but it is nothing but a have pledges of $500,000, I tion of an Exploratory Com- Trojan Horse that will destroy mittee for considering a bid will then decide if I should our children and their love for for the office of Oklahoma America. ‘throw my hat (and soul) into Superintendent of Education. Public Education in Amer- the battle for Oklahoma’s Chil- ‘The primary election is in June ica and Oklahoma no longer dren.” “This exploratory effort 2022, and the final election is works. We need to deconstruct will not distract from my sa- on November 8, 2022. the Prussian model of educa- cred duties as a Board Member The Oklahoma Ethics Com- tion implemented in the 1800s mission rules allow Dr. Grif- and reconstruct a 21st-century for Tulsa Public Schools and fin to conduct exploratory model that serves the needs of for serving my constituents of activities, such as polling and all Oklahoma families. Par- District 6.” spending up to $25,000. Grif- ents need choices that are fam- For further information or fin added, “If at the end of the ily-centered. We must rebuild an interview: Dr. Jerry Griffin, committee's activities there public schools by providing in- 918-521-2623 is a decision to run, we have centives for increased student established a spending goal learning and demanding ac- Email: _drgriffinexploree of One Million Dollars. If we countability for schools when gmail.com run — we will win - without a they are failing. Public schools “Over the River” is produced by special arrangement doubt.” Website: www.drgriffinex- with Dramatists Play Service Griffin said, “I am humbled should become plore.com teacher-led ‘Centers of Learning; that Facebook: — @drgriffinex- that my supporters have asked me to consider a potential meet the needs of students plore Directed by Ash lpebpeenbesh and families. 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