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WT SEPTEMBER Th 200T al s a Serving Western Oklahoma Saturday, September 11, 2021 Elk City Native starts initiative Local Student Wants to “Keep Elk City Clean” Admitted into By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan Brady Butcher, owner of Carrol’s Shoe Corner and BTB’s Records munity come together for a common good. Butcher also shares that through speaking with people such as real estate agents, he SWOSU has learned that Elk City is known and seen by many who visit & Rarities, grew up in Elk City, moved off and “like a lot of peo- ple” moved back in 2001. He says that he had really been think- ing awhile about what Elk City needs and how it can be made reputation. and move here as a clean town, which furthered his desire to see the initiative grow and thrive so that the city may maintain that College of Pharmacy better. In fact, that’s why he opened his record store, “I feel like “T hope we can change the mentality and just get people to pick we need some art, culture, music vibes.” However, it was during Aiden Green of Elk City up and make the town better, make it better for the kids, get the has been accepted into the his frequent walks at the track out by the park and high school kids involved, have some pride about our town.” Butcher did ex- Southwestern Oklahoma that Butcher said he one day noticed that someone had dumped press that he has received support from city officials in his mis- a large black bag full of trash at the pond. He couldn't help but sion and that he hopes to continue working with them. He also State University College of think how terrible it was that someone had done such a thing. Pharmacy at Weatherford. hopes to get businesses involved, though there are some that are He and another person picked up the mess and it was then that Forty-one students were ad- he realized it was a good time to start what he coined “Keep Elk already on board. He shares that he has also been in touch with mitted into the Doctor of City Clean” or “KECC (kick).” Butcher says that he wanted to “do the schools and that once the weather cools down they plan to Pharmacy program for the something fun with it” and have a “fun, silly name.” have days during which the students can get out and do some 2021 fall semester. The class On Aug. 10 he created the Facebook group for the cause. He says dean up. has an average cumulative that at first it was a little rough because some people seemed to Butcher spoke with excitement when he shared that the initia~ post threads and comments that were a misdirection from the tive’s Facebook group, which has only been up for a month, had grade point average of 3.45 purpose. Once Butcher redirected the group, he says that things reached over 500 members. You can find Keep Elk City Clean on and is composed of 19 wom- got back on track and he has seen a lot of members of the com- the site for information on how you can get involved. en and 22 men. ‘The SWOSU College of Pharmacy admits 85 students each year to its Doctor of Pharmacy program during the fall and spring semesters. Rodeo Thrills Minimum requirements to make application for admission to the SWOSU College of Pharmacy include completion of at least 61 semester hours of specified pre-pharmacy courses with a cu- Oklahomans, Texans among champions at the Elk City Rodeo mulative grade point average of at least 2.50. ‘The selection process is competitive and based on a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to, science and math- ematics grade average, overall grade average, American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores, motivation, character, and communication skills. Elk City Youth & Family Programs A provide job readiness SS) vu Shelley Morgan stands with her mare, Kiss; the duo won the 2021 Elk City Rodeo with a time of 15.90 seconds. Morgan, Eustace, Texas, is ranked second in the world standings.; Bareback rider AJ Ruth won his event at the 2021 Elk City Ro- training for youth deo with a score of 82 points.; Oklahoma cowboy Trevor Kastner, a six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, won the bull riding at the Elk City Rodeo. Courtesy photos. By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan ELK CITY, OKLA. - After three nights and 25 bulls at the 83rd ‘The Stephenville, Texas cowboy has been injured much of the Cheryl Megli and Marjean Greenway with the Elk City annual Elk City Rodeo, only three cowboys had made the eight- summer, having cracked two ribs at the Cody, Wyo. rodeo on July Youth & Family Programs say that the Youth Job Readiness second buzzer, and an Oklahoman was at the top of the leader- 4. The ribs are higher up, underneath his pectoral muscles, so Program began in 2001 due to a grant for a rural gang initia- board. they can’t be wrapped. And they caused a lot of pain. tive. With that grant Buck’s Lodge Cafe, located in the Youth & Trevor Kastner, Roff, Okla., scored 87 points on the Beutler and “[ rode the whole month of July, gasping for air,” Crawley said. Family building, was opened. The objective of the cafe was to Son bull Fake Friend to win the title and $4,308. “The first couple weeks were really hard, and then it got to where provide job training to local youth. Over the years, other busi- He nearly didn’t make the eight second buzzer, but prevailed in I could tolerate it.” nesses have joined forces with them so now the youth have the end. ‘Then, after the ribs had begun to heal, he hurt his right leg and many more places at which to gain experience. The program is “[ tried screwing him up at six seconds,” the six-time Wrangler it won't fully bend. open to youth ages 15 - 17 and applications can be found at National Finals Rodeo qualifier said. “I maybe over-rode him a “This year’s been unique,” he said. “I've been hurt this summer a the Youth & Family Programs office. little bit, but I put the brakes on.” Jot more than I’ve ever been. But it’s been a blessing. I've spent Whatever he did, it worked, even though errors can easily hap- more time with my family, so it’s been great.” Megli and Greenway explain that for the first two weeks of pen while riding bulls. “Those eight seconds go pretty fast but Crawley is married to Lauren; they have a three-year-old son and the program, the participants are ina classroom setting where when you break it down, there are all kinds of mistakes you can are expecting a daughter in November. they learn skills such as resume writing, how to apply for jobs, make.” “That's why it’s been good to be around, because three-year-olds interview skills, work ethics, communication skills, food safe- Kastner, who is 33 years old, isn’t rodeoing as much as he has are full of life and my pregnant wife needs some help.” His family ty and teamwork. Legacy Bank also comes in and teaches them in the past. He’s staying closer to home to spend time with his traveled with him this summer, with Crawley “turning out” - not about checking and savings accounts. After the two weeks, the wife, Kate, and their children, a daughter, McKenna, who is three competing at rodeos he had entered, due to his injuries. participants will be assigned to either the cafe, the Chamber years old, anda son, Korbin, who is one. ‘The horse he rode, Contemplation, is a son to Commotion, the fa- of Commerce, Convention Center, Park Department City Hall “I just eased around this year,” he said. ‘I’ve (rodeoed) enough to mous bucking horse that won the PRCA Horse of the Year award or Christie's Bazaar where they will gain paid experience in a makea living but not be away from home near as much.” three times and is an inductee in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. The real work setting. Another Oklahoman won big in Elk City. Beutlers often leave Contemplation home in the summer months ‘The women explain that even years later, they and the pro- Shane Frey, Duncan, took home the steer wrestling champion- to breed mares, to continue the Commotion pedigree. gram are used as a reference as the participants go on and en- ship with a 3.9 second run. ‘The number two barrel racer in the world won Elk City. ter the workforce. They also added that they have confirmed It’s a much-needed win for the 29 year old man. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas, turned the barrels in a time of with some local businesses that participation in the program He’s ranked twenty-first in the Prairie Circuit standings, the PR- 15.90 seconds to win a check for $1624. provides a competitive advantage when it comes to applicants CA's designation of rodeos in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, She and her mare HR Fameskissandtell, “Kiss,” nearly knocked and needs to be in the top twelve to compete at the Prairie Circuit over the first barrel; it teetered, but didn’t fall. that they consider hiring. They also tout the program as the first reference and work experiences for their participants, the Finals Rodeo in his hometown in October. “I did what you're not supposed to do,” Morgan said. “I looked “It’s been a mad scramble,” he said, of the race to make the circuit lack of which can prove to provide difficulty when trying to back at it.” finals. “It’s stressful but that makes it fun.” find employment. But Kiss kept going. “She just made a good, nice, smooth run, In the saddle bronc riding, a Texas man claimed the title. what me and my husband (Rex) call a ‘Kiss Run.’ It’s the same It is hoped to have three sessions of the program a year, Jacobs Crawley, a two-time world champion, scored 84 points on run, every time.” each accepting 12 to 15 participants. The upcoming session the Beutler and Son horse Contemplation for the win and a check begins Monday, Sept. 27. For more information you can call for $2814. See Rodeo page 2. (580)225-6247 or stop by 321 West Fifth Street. LN LE Weather tomorrow & 90/68 Vol. 119, No. 73 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com