June 25, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 14

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June 25,2022 Washita Chapter Daughters Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Hosts 2022 Road Trip: of the American Revolution Ag on Route 66, Way Out West Welcome New Member OKLAHOMA CITY. - A their students and share their economy. three-day adventure exploring future plans with me.” Ag in the Classroom 2022 agricultural venues in western Western Oklahoma is typi- Teacher of the Year, Teresa Oklahoma began June 7, 2022, cally dry during the summer, Brunnemer from Morrison El- as 53 teachers from across the however the tour group faced ementary, is a veteran attend- state loaded a tour bus along- ec of the road trips. torrential rain throughout the side Ag in the Classroom staff three-day period. But, this did “The road trip is an amaz- to begin their journey down not dampen the group's enthu- ing opportunity for teachers to historic Route 66. siasm or excitement. see the diversity of Oklahoma The 2022 road trip was While on the road trip, agriculture,” Brunnemer said. open to all Oklahoma early teachers had the opportunity “They are given invaluable ex- childhood, elementary, middle to interact with farmers and periences to take back to their school and high school teach- ranchers specializing in various students about the important ers. The Oklahoma Beef Coun- areas, from no-till cotton to cil is the primary sponsor of winter wheat, and even bison role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. The producers the annual event. production. They also visited “The road trip encourages with multiple livestock auction are always such gracious and teachers to teach their stu- owners, toured a brand-new generous hosts. All teachers dents about agriculture by custom meat processing facil- should take advantage of this providing hands-on learning ity, learned how to make goat opportunity.” experiences and real, authentic soap, and watched an ultra- Oklahoma Ag in the Class- interactions with actual agri- soundof a steer's ribeye. room offers over 300 agricul- cultural producers,” said Annie Lieutenant Governor Matt ture-based lessons aligned to Davis, AITC state coordinator. Pinnell also briefly joined the the Oklahoma Academic Stan- “My favorite part of the trip is teachers to thank them for all dards. If you are interested in when teachers have the ‘aha’ they do for state and share his learning more, contact a state moment, realizing how they views regarding the impor- coordinator by visiting www. can use this information with tance of the ag industry in the agclassroom.org/ok. Watershed Rehabilitation Project Completed ‘The rehabilitation of Up- cal assistance from the Natu- of the project sponsor North per Elk Creek Watershed Dam ral Resources Conservation Fork of Red River Conserva- No. 23D has been completed, Service and through support tion District. according to Kenneth Hart, from our local elected officials, chairman of the North Fork especially Congressman Lu- Funding for rehabilitation Chaplain Judy Tracy, Debra Lippencott, and Regent Kay Hagerman. Courtesy photo. of Red River Conservation cas. Thirty five percent of the of aging watershed dams is District. The project consisted project cost was provided by a made available through annual of raising the dam elevation $5.116 million bond approved appropriationsby Congress au- Washita Chapter DAR wel- than 1,000,000 women have ing American independence is by 4.4 feet, which induded N by the Legislature in 2019.” comed new member Debra joined the organization since eligible to join the DAR. She Eastern Ave, installing a new The dam was originally thorized under the Watershed Lippencott of Cheyenne at it was founded over 125 years must provide documentation 30-inch reinforced concrete constructed in 1976 for flood Rehabilitation Amendments the June 13, 2022 meeting. ago. They became members to for each statement of birth, pipe, and installing articulated prevention and sediment re- of 2000, authored by Oklaho- The installation ritual was honor their heritage as well marriage and death, as well as concrete blocks (ACBs) in the duction, but conditions in the performed by Chapter Regent ma Congressman Frank Lucas. as make a difference in their of the Revolutionary War ser- exit channel of the spillway to watershed had changed (or Kay Hagerman and Chaplain communities across the coun- vice of her Patriot ancestor. provide erosion protection and components of the structure Today many of Oklahoma's Judy Tracy. Chapter meetings try and the world. Learn more such as metal or concrete com- 2,107 dams are in a far differ- are the second Monday of each Washita Chapter members prevent head cutting. This is about the amazing history of represent five western Oklaho- the first project in Oklahoma ponents had deteriorated) and ent setting than when they month September thru May at the DAR and what members to use ACBs. the dam needed rehabilitation were originally constructed. the Cafe Clinton on Frisco in are doing today to continue ma counties. For more infor- ‘The rehabilitation took 300 to extend the service life of the mation, contact chapter regent Population has grown; resi- Clinton, OK. that legacy. http://www.dar. days to complete and came to dam for another 100 years and The Daughters of the org Kay Hagerman: kihmlbegmail. a total construction cost of bring it into compliance with dential and commercial devel- American Revolution is an or- Any woman 18 years or com or chapter registrar Marci $4,258,917.65. “The contrac- applicable safety and perfor- opment has occurred both up- ganization with a deeply rich older who can prove lineal, Grant: _ grant_marcieyahoo. tor, C-P Integrated Services, mance standards. stream and downstream from history while also being truly bloodline descent from an com. Please include DAR in the Inc did an excellent job on The USDA Natural Re- dams; land uses have changed relevant in today’s world. More ancestor who aided in achiev- subject line. the project and completed the sources Conservation Service work on time. We appreciate provided technical and finan- sediment pools have filled; the cooperation of the land- cial assistance in planning, and concrete and metal com- Washita DAR Meet owners and all others that designing, and construction of ponents have deteriorated. were involved in the project,” the project. NRCS funded 65 Today some dams do not meet said Kenneth Hart, Conserva- percent of the total construc- current dam safety regulations tion District chairman. “The tion cost while the Oklahoma project was made possible Conservation Commission and will require rehabilitation Washita Chapter NSDAR met June 13, 2022 during and after WWI. She was thrust into Po- through funding and techni- provided 35 percent on behalf to ensure they remain safe. at the Café Clinton . Regent Kay Hagerman litical office when her husband, U.S. Rep. John opened the meeting with the NSDAR ritual, she J Rogers died. She served one of the longest was assisted by the Chaplain Judy Tracy. The group participated in the Pledge of Allegiance by Carol Batterton, the American Creed, Ellena tenures of any woman to date as it reached over 35 years. She authored legislation that had far- Thank You! Womack, the Preamble to the Constitution by reaching effects on American servicemen and Marilyn Wilson and the Salute to the Oklahoma women that included the creation of Women’s Billy and Debbie Mabra want to thank ev- Flag by Judy Tracy. Army Corps (WAAC) and the GI Bill of Rights. eryone for the Benefit Poker run and our Guests were introduced: Charlene Herone- daughters Stacy, Dana, and Jamie. Thank ma, April Miller and Nicole Pyle. National Flag Day—June 14 was adopted Debra Lippincott was welcomed into the by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. you for helping Charleen and Bob Carey, Chapter by the Chaplain Judy Tracy and Vice Congress specified that the flag would have 13, Amanda and Jesse Harrell. Thank You Regent Doris Minor. Hutches westside, 66 bar in Sayre, Down ‘The President General's Message, given by stripes alternating red and white with a union the Hatch in Cheyenne, JC’s Hammon. Doris Minor, thanked the members for the (the upper left corner, the position of honor) of privilege of serving as President General for the Thank You to KnuckleHead Reds for feed- a field of blue with 13 white stars. The Flag Act last three years and was looking forward to the ing everyone, hosting the auction, and be- of 1818 directed that a star would be added to first in-person Continental Congress of her ad- ing a stop on the run. Thank You to all the the flag on the first July 4th after a new state ministration due to the events that prevented businesses and people for the donations. the previous years events. She stated that from was added to the Union. ‘The first nationally ob- Dana Bail Bonds, Top Shelf Liquor, McAlary watching the events happening in the Ukraine served Flag Day was June 14, 1877. (Report she paralleled to decisions and actions “that our ATV, Cudd Pressure Control, Sonic Elk City, taken from the National Defender) forebears made during the American Revolu- Elk City Powersports, Big Splash Burg- ‘The chapter was reminded that on July tion. The stalwart determination and united , ers, Jerry’s Glass, Roger’s Meat Market, 28the at 1:30 at the Dewey County Courthouse spirited front that the Patriots had even during Down The Hatch, Circle A Western Wear, the darkest days, they cleaved together to forge in Taloga, Washita Chapter will honor Ollie a new nation, one that has endured because it Lori Photography, Puckett’s Sayre, Keith’s Magdalene Butler, winner of 1955 “Pioneer foundation is based on the fundamental and Meat Market, Buck, Screaming Jacks, Tool inalienable right of mankind.” May we never Woman of Oklahoma” contest with a “Women Box, Slick Rick Lube, Wanda’s Waffles, Ja- forget what they did or what it has meant for in American History Award”. The award will be mie and Shanan Sparlin, Chris Zornes with us. To the members- always remember what it presented to her family. Down Bikers, Mike Miller, Chrystic Sharp, truly means to be a Daughter of the American Revolution”. ‘The meeting was closed with the Daughters John Skinner, Robert and Mary Ann Luna Pledge. and Knucklehead Reds. ‘The National Defense report was given by Phillys Stevenson. Edith Nourse Rogers was a ‘There were 18 members , 2 associate mem- Thank You, Everyone. nursing volunteer and advocate for veterans bers and 3 guests attending the meeting.