February 15, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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February 15, 2023 AG News The Elk City News - 3 Cattlewomen’s camp, 4-H food and livestock Free environmental law training programs win annual Extension awards enforcement training available March 9 in OKC By Trisha Gedon backroads.” Borsuah also pointed out these STILLWATER - Illegal road- illegal dumpsites can decrease side dumps continue to plague the quality of life in nearby Oklahoma. To help combat this issue, Oklahoma State communities and have a nega- University Extension is part- tive effect on property values. nering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmen- Participants will receive the tal Quality and the U.S. De- following: partment of Agriculture-Ru- Expertise in environmental ral Development to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law crimes investigations involv- Enforcement Training Semi- ing solid and hazardous waste, nar in Oklahoma City. air and water pollution, open The training will take place burning and agency jurisdic- from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on tion issues. March 9 at the Oklahoma Knowledge in identifying re- County OSU Extension office, sources for improving local law 2500 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City. The event is geared to- enforcement programs. ward law enforcement officers, Networking opportunities tribal environmental represen- with others involved in envi- tatives, county commission- ronmental law enforcement. ers, city officials and local cit- Dennis Williams, chief of the Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension specialist for agriculture and food policy, demonstrates how to halter a horse to izens. will Testing and certification Criminal Investigations Unit take place from 4 to 5 p.m. an Oklahoma Army Reserve soldier during a Disaster and Response Team training session in February 2022. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services) Eight hours of law enforce- with ODEQ, will instruct the ment credit is provided. The class. He is a CLEET-certified By Alisa Boswell-Gore tion skills. County 4-H educator uations. free seminar is limited to 50 peace officer and is cross-com- Participants received Donna Patterson, Rog- The following Extension participants, and pre-registra- missioned with the Cherokee STILLWATER - Oklahoma monthly themed packets via ers County 4-H educator and professionals were involved in tion is required. Participants Nation Marshal Service. State University Extension email that contained recipes county Extension director the project: will have lunch on their own. For additional information or presented a group of annu- for a complete meal, featuring Dana Bay, Ellis County “MMlegal roadside dumps are not to register for the dass, con- al honors during an awards colorful photos with step-by- 4-H educator Donna Patterson, Rog- only unsightly, but they're also luncheon Jan. 25 on the OSU step directions. Participants Dana Zook, West District ers County 4-H educator and dangerous,” said Keima Bor- tact Borsuah at 405-744-9827. campus. also received nutritional area livestock specialist county Extension director suah, OSU Extension assistant OSU Extension uses re- “Our Extension awards facts, educational informa- Tayler Denman, Carter Amy Hagerman, assistant state specialist with the Solid search-based information to program gives us an op- tion, conversation starter County 4-H educator and professor of ag and food pol- Waste Management Program help all Oklahomans solve lo- portunity to celebrate the topics for when the family is multi-county specialist icy at OSU. “They have a negative cal issues and concerns, pro- great work of our employees around the table and a family Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, beef Marty Montague, Choc- impact on the environment by mote leadership and manage in bringing impactful pro- physical activity challenge. cattle specialist and clinical taw and Pushmataha 4-H ed- contaminating the soil, ground resources wisely throughout grams to local communities Food, Fun, 4-H was coor- assistant professor of veteri- ucator and county Extension water, drinking water, wells throughout the state,” said dinated by Cathy Allen, se- nary clinical sciences director and streams. Unfortunately, the state's 77 counties. Most Damona Doye, vice president nior Extension specialist for Outstanding Group - Barry Whitworth, DVM, they continue to be a problem, information is available at lit- of OSU Extension. “Their Oklahoma 4-H, and Jessica DART Army Reserve Training especially along Oklahoma's tle to no cost. senior Extension specialist hearts and minds are focused Nickels, Garfield County 4-H In February 2022, OSU for animal and food sciences on serving people, and they educator. Extension hosted a special Earl Ward, northeast area do that in many interesting Excellence in Diversity large animal training session and important ways.” Award — Cattlewomen’s Boot- in Rogers County for Okla- livestock specialist Heather Winn, family camp homa Army Reserve soldiers. Gus Holland, Tulsa County 4-H educator and consumer sciences ed- This hands-on learning OSU Extension livestock spe- MISDEMEANORS opportunity for women in Outstanding Field Staff - ucator in Cherokee County, cialists supported Disaster Orange Power Produce Proj- State of Okla vs Gaylon K Theriac Petit larceny. Concealing was named the 2023 OSU agriculture took place in June Resistance Response Team of- stolen property Extension Distinguished Ed- 2022 at the Grady County ficials with hands-on demon- ect ucator. The following OSU Fairgrounds in Chickasha. strations to prepare soldiers This project hosted mobile State of Okla vs Dustin R Rose Protective order violation Extension educators and spe- ‘The three-day workshop com- for situations they could en- farmers markets at elemen- State of Okla vs John W Standingwater DUS cialists from across the state bined traditional educational counter locally or in a foreign tary schools and provided State of Okla vs Juan A Morales Obstructing an officer. Pos- were also recognized for their programming with hands-on country. students with fresh produce session of CS & paraphernalia hard work and innovation in demonstrations, activities From a cattle truck roll- in Adair County. At the proj- State of Okla vs Tayler N Ford Possession of CS developing new educational and classroom exercises. over on one of Oklahoma's ect’s fifth and final farmer's State of Okla vs Rommel A Muse Domestic assault & battery programs for children, youth Participants learned about busy interstates toa fast-mov- market at Westville School in State of Okla vs William $ Morse DUI and industry professionals. cattle evaluation, calf man- ing wildfire or a widespread October, the project provided State of Okla vs Christopher A Sides DUS. Possession of para~ Outstanding Team Award agement, herd nutrition, hay emergency ina remote village over 636 pounds of produce to third- and fourth-grade phernalia — Food, Fun and 4-H evaluation, forage produc- overseas, working with ner- Coordinators with Okla- tion, marketing, production vous, scared or injured live- students. State of Okla vs Tayler N Ford Peeping Tom homa 4-H Youth Develop- and financial records, farm stock is a complicated task ‘The Orange Power Produce FELONIES ment didn’t let the COVID-19 transitions, management that requires patience and a Project was coordinated by State of Okla vs Domenick Valadez Trafficking in drugs. pandemic stop them from ed- practices, farm business plan- steady hand. This program Shanda Stephens, high obesi- DUS. Possession of marihuana ucating young minds. ning, herd health and vacci- taught Army reservists from ty program educator for Adair State of Okla vs Steven A Roubidoux Leaving scene of an With a program called nations, facility management the 486th Civil Affairs Bat- County. accident. Planning to perform an act of violence Food, Fun, 4-H, Oklahoma and selection, reproduction talion how to identify brands, Other Extension awards State of Okla vs Billy W Belrose Possession of CS, para- kids gained valuable skills in management and calving colors and sex characteristics distributed at the event in- phernalia & stolen copper. Endangering others by eluding the kitchen, preparing home- management. of horses and cattle. The in- clude: State of Okla vs Elias Fuentes III DUS. Assault & battery cooked meals and trying new ‘The following Extension teractive training included OSU Extension Outstand- with intent to kill. Endangering others by eluding. Larceny of foods. The project also en- professionals were involved guidance on how to safely ing Intern — Holly Detrick, couraged family time and fun in the project: move a group of animals and avehicle. Disrupting a 911 call Wichita State University while learning communica- Olivia Toothman, Creek halter a horse in disaster sit- Merl Miller 4-H Staff Ex- ecutive Training Scholarship MARRIAGES € DIVORCES SWOSU to Host 1983 Women’s ~ Leslie Lewis, northeast dis- trict program specialist for Oklahoma 4-H Melvin & Virginia Semrad Basketball National Champions Reunion Educator Scholarship MARRIAGE LICENSES Ryan Vanderwork, Elk City ~ Kassi Chervanka, Elk City Megan Monteith, family A.40-year reunion honoring the Southwest- invited to attend a reunion reception in the and consumer sciences area Tommie Embery, Elk City — Kathy Ward, Elk City ern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) 1983 Skyview Suite beginning at 1:00 p.m. To RSVP specialist for health dispari- DIVORCES NAIA Championship Women's Basketball for the reunion, contact Allie Hoang, Allison. ties Lisa Sharp vs William Sharp Team will be held on February 25, 2023 at the [email protected], 580-774-6330. Kelsey Ratcliff, family and Pioneer Cellular Event Center on the Weather- consumer sciences area spe- Jennifer Alexander vs Matthew Williamson ford Campus. ‘Those who cannot attend but would like to ‘The Lady Bulldogs, led by Coach John Lof- make a donation to support the Coach John cialist for health disparities Aaron Brown vs Mikayla Brown Mindy McNeil, Oklahoma tin, won a second consecutive national title in Loftin Endowment for Women’s Basketball 1983. His leadership took the women’s basket- ball program to three more national titles in may do so at any time at www.SWOSULoftin- Basketball.com. County 4-H educator OSU Extension uses re- Kent L Brown, CPA 1985, 1987, and 1990. ‘The festivities begin at Noon 25 with the ‘The SWOSU Foundation, Inc. was estab- search-based information to help all Oklahomans solve Solving the mysteries of taxes withthe powers of deductions. unveiling of a display honoring Coach Loftin’s lished in 1977 to promote philanthropy, award Basketball Legacy in the Pioneer Cellular Event scholarships, and distribute funds to support local issues and concerns, pro- Center. At 1:00 p.m. the SWOSU Women will the activities and programs of SWOSU. For mote leadership and manage m2 take on Southern Nazarene University and the more information about the Loftin Endow- resources wisely throughout p —_—— 1983 women’s team will be honored at half- the state’s 77 counties. Most 803 S. Main St., Elk City, OK 73644 time. The public is welcome to join in the cel- ment for Women’s Basketball or any SWOSU ebration. Foundation funds, please contact 580-774- information is available at lit- Office: 580.225.3040 © Fax: 580.243.3040 Alumni who played for Coach Loftin are 3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.com. tle to no cost, [email protected]