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February 8, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 out tough export controls US moves to recover Chinese balloon while weighing retaliation come crashing down, the bi- zarre spying saga that sur- against China that have cur- rounded it is far from over. tailed Beijing's ability to ac- Daniel Flatley, Jenny sensors, one person familiar the surface were expected to its tone on Sunday and said it Biden will almost certainly cess high-end semiconduc- Leonard and Iain Marlow, with the matter said. U.S. law- haul it up in the coming days, now reserves the right to re- sode in his State ofto thetheUnion make reference epi- tors, and the U.S. has only Bloomberg News closed the vice more tightly makers are already demand- potentially giving intelligence spond after a U.S. F-22 fighter speech on Tuesday, another since — including signing up jet popped the balloon with a ing to know if the balloon’s analysts crucial insight into person familiar with the mat- nations to the effort such as WASHINGTON ‘The payload contains technology Chinese spying capabilities. Sidewinder missile and sent ter said. the Netherlands and Japan, U.S. government launched a from the U.S. or its allies, an- China says it was nothing its payload crashing into the Starting in October, the whose firms manufacture mission to salvage what of other person said. Both asked more than a weather-mon- ocean. Beijing said the U.S. vi- Biden administration rolled some of those chips. ficials say is spy equipment not to be identified because itoring balloon that strayed olated international practices from the Chinese balloon after an accidental incursion the administration doesn’t off course, while the U.S. in- shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday, want to reveal exactly what it sists it was much more, and by the balloon. “China will as pressure mounted on Pres- rying. the balloon was car- by suspects part of a broader spying plan resolutely safeguard the legit- SWOSU Music the Chinese government. imate rights and interests of The balloon, said to be With that in mind, people the company concerned, and Department to Host ident Joe Biden to hit back at Beijing over the incident with familiar with the matter said reserves the right to make the size of at least two school new export controls on sensi- buses, and its sensors are ly- further responses if neces- the Biden administration was tive technology. calibrating how The government antici- ing in 50 feet of water and swiftly to retaliate. severely and sary,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. 7th Annual Flute Day pates finding equipment ca- scattered area off over a seven-mile Myrtle Beach. Divers The international back- In a sign of the new ten- and-forth pable of taking detailed pho- and cranes operating sions likely to come, China’s was a reminder that SWOSU Department of Sunday, February 19 tographs, along with other from Foreign Ministry sharpened while the balloon may have The Music is pleased to present the 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Registra- 7th annual SWOSU Flute Day tion. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, from 12 p.m.: Warm Up & Flute SAGE STEAM Camp 2025 Nominations Open 12-6 p.m. Choir Rehearsals (all partici- Featuring guest artist Dr. Han- pants). 1:30 p.m.: Recital featuring Dr. nah Leffler, this free event will Oklahoma students will Engineering, Arts/Human- change and challenges over halls during the week of include a variety of workshops Hannah Leffler. have the opportunity again to ities, and Mathematics). The the past five years, including camp, from June 11 to 17, and classes, flute choir, solo 2 p.m.: Master Class with Dr. experience the SAGE STEAM camp is geared toward stu- COVID-19, different _pro- 2023. They will participate in and ensemble piece coaching, Hannah Leffler. Camp at Southwestern Okla- dents—especially females— gramming, new collabora- hands-on activities, interact and performances. Students 3 p.m.: Student Choice Hour: homa State University in who may have limited access tors, adding the Educators with role models from STEAM of all ages and abilities are wel- Solo & Ensemble Coaching OR Weatherford during the 2023 to STEAM-related activities Program, etc. Through it all, fields and travel off-campus come to attend. Workshops of Choice. summer. and may truly benefit from the SAGE STEAM camp re- to experience STEAM on-site. Register at https://bit ly/swo- 4 p.m.: Snack Social. The Southwest Alliance this experience, personally or mains a place where girls can Students will also learn about sufluteday2023 by Feb. 15. 4:30 pm.: Flute Choir Re- for Girls Enrichment (SAGE) academically. The 2023 camp learn and grow, meet others career opportunities that fea- ‘This event is made possible in hearsals. Committee members are year is special—it is the fifth who share their passions and part by the generous support 5:30 pam.: Flute Choir Concert ture and integrate the STEAM of the Kirkpatrick Foundation. featuring all SWOSU Flute Day looking for students from anniversary of SAGE STEAM let their true colors show,” fields. 2023 FLUTE DAY SCHEDULE across the state who are and the tenth year of hosting said Dr. Lisa Appeddu, camp Student nominations by flutists. currently in seventh grade a middle school camp for girls director. teachers, counselors and prin- and interested in exploring at SWOSU. Students will stay over- cipals are now being accepted STEAM (Science, Technology, “We have experienced night in university residence online through February 1. Please contact sagesteam- campegmail.com for nom- inations past this deadline. MISDEMEANORS Nominations also may be pro- State of Okla vs Breanna Reynolds Domestic assault & bat- vided by Girl Scout leaders, tery BSA leaders, or other adults State of Okla vs Kendra D Newcomb Protective order viola- Jeading an organization who tion your food tray know the student and are State of Okla vs Shawn D Russell Possession of CS & para- not related to them. After phernalia being nominated, students State of Okla vs Lisett D Whitaker Possession of Parapherna- will complete an online ap- lia plication by February 15 and State of Okla vs Larry J Lopez Domestic assault & battery then undergo an introduction State of Okla vs Traci L Mayfield DUI phone interview in March. Up State of Okla vs Kyle V Williams for the big to 50 students will be selected to attend the SAGE STEAM State of Okla vs Jaswinder Singh DUS State of Okla vs Logan C Gore DUI Camp at SWOSU. State of Okla vs Adam J Salazar Public intoxication. Distribu- game this Sunday! Campers pay a non-re- fundable $200 registration fee; the remaining $900 in tion of CS. Possession of paraphernalia State of Okla vs Koby L Caraveo DUI State of Okla vs Roman V Serpik Failure to stop at red light. TE costs per camper is covered by Obstructing an officer NI grants and generous support- ers, which include personal FELONIES ZN donors, Oklahoma business- State of Okla vs Maxwell J Thacker Domestic assault es such as Devon Energy, and & battery by strangulation community — organizations. SUPERMARKETS Reduced registration fees and 2700 W 3rd St, Elk City - 580-225-2288 payment plans are available as needed to reduce financial MARRIAGES, €, DIVORCES burden. Tax-deductible do- nations to the SAGE STEAM Camp may be made via the MARRIAGE LICENSES SWOSU Foundation. Both in- Herman Foust, Clinton ~ Brenda Yount, Clinton kind and monetary contribu- DIVORCES Richard Beard vs Sheila Beard BOOTS & BADGES tions are welcome. Appeddu added, “We ap- Julie Bartholomew vs Matthew Bartholomew preciate the ongoing sup- Jessica Wright vs Matthew Sewell port of SWOSU, the City of Weatherford, Devon Energy, and other organizations and Kent L Brown, CPA individuals who make it pos- sible for us to inspire the next Soloing the mysteries of tanes with the powers of deductions. generation in STEAM. Cheers to the next five years!” More camp information ~y > | and the student nomination => —— form may be acquired by 803 S. 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