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2- The Elk City News News March 8, 2023 Round Town March 12 Spring Forward Time March 17 St. Patrick's Day about my great granddad who across the state. Although Jim- passed it on to my granddad, my and Spencer say they are ‘onto my dad, and then to me humbled by this honor, the March 22 and Spencer. At the end of Paul farming community has recog- Harvey's speech, he said, ‘The nized their contribution to an Beginning of Ramadan farmer, was looking down with industry that has become more smiling eyes on his son, when difficult to navigate. They seem his son says, I just want to do to understand that taking care what dad does, so God made a of the land is the foundation of April farmer,” Jimmy concluded. Smith Farms has made their farming operation that April Fool’s Day their mark locally, on the state will continue to grow from level, and now on the national generation to generation. level. They help with the out- To see the full video and door farm for local schools, read about their award go April2 and they share their knowledge https://sandcountyfounda- and experience with farmers tion.org/ Palm Sunday Paul Harvey's 1978 ‘So God Made a Farmer’ speech When they were given the ‘pes Award come more of an issue at times And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned para- over the years. I think it's im- award, Jimmy spoke about dise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer. Passover portant to pay attention to the award and what it meant God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, Continued from page 1. technology and make good de- to him and his family. He used milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat sup- cisions. On our sprayer we have Paul Harvey's 1978 speech, “So per and then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.” So God made a farmer. years (2022). We did have a a swath control that knows God Made a Farmer” to bring “[ need somebody with arms strong enough to rustle a calf April’? crop to harvest this past year, where it has already sprayed, home the idea of family farm- and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Some- and we were totally shocked and it shuts those nozzles off. ing. body to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home Good bridey that we did because it was 115 ‘This helps with the waterways “I talked about Paul Har- hungry, have to wait lunch until his wife’s done feeding visit- degrees last summer. So it was and terraces because they are vey’s speech and how that ing ladies and tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon a tough year,” Jimmy added. at an angle, so it knows where speech related to each and ev- ~and mean it.” So God made a farmer. April 9 The cover crop, rye, helps the boundary is and shuts off ery one of the people in the God said, “I need somebody willing to sit up all night with to absorb the moisture and the spray,” Jimmy said. room. They are being good a newborn colt. And watch it die. Then dry his eyes and say, “I think of Jimmy and stewards of the land, taking ‘Maybe next year.’ I need somebody who can shape an ax han- Easter creates shade for the root dle from a persimmon sprout, shoe a horse with a hunk of car mass. The organic matter has Spencer as leaders in conser- care of their livestock, and tire, who can make a harness out of haywire, feed sacks and increased for Smith Farms, vation not only on their own taking care of their neighbors. shoe scraps. And who, at planting time and harvest season, which brings earthworms that farm but also in the county, as ‘ThenI told them that there was will finish his forty-hour week by Tuesday noon, then, pain’n May 27 ate good for the soil. Their soil well. They're excellent ambas- one part of that speech that I from ‘tractor back,’ put in another seventy-two hours.” So God. averages two to four percent sadors for conservation,” said think really related to our op- made a farmer. G&S Promotions Gun organic matter, whereas the Rusty Norrie, District Conser- eration and how our operation God had to have somebody willing to ride the ruts at dou- state average is a half percent. vationist in the Smith Family started in 1913. Now it has ble speed to get the hay in ahead of the rain clouds and yet stop Show, Elk City Convention “Resistant weeds have be- Award video. been five generations. I think in mid-field and race to help when he sees the first smoke from aneighbor’s place. So God made a farmer. Center. God said, “I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bails, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean RCCT Child Care Inquiry pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mow- er for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark. It had to be somebody who'd plow deep and straight and not cut cor- May 28 Continued from page 1. Meeting Planned ners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk and G&S Promotions Gun replenish the self-feeder and finish a hard week's work with a per show for 50 total tickets at five-mile drive to church. Show, Elk City Convention $10 per ticket, costing $500. ‘The Regional Director for Great Plains Child Care Resources “Somebody who'd bale a family together with the soft All the season ticket hold- and Referral, Rachel Myrko, will be set up at Western Technol- strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh and then sigh, and Center. ers will be listed as “Supporter ogy Center in Burns Flat on March 28th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to of the Arts” in the 2023 play a.m, for anyone interested in becoming a childcare provider. spend his life ‘doing what dad does.” So God made a farmer. programs. They can also re- Myrko and DHS licensing will be there to answer questions for Do you have an event or serve seats one day in advance those attending the come and go event. Sayre businessman of those not having a flex pass. For more information contact Myrko at 405-250-3360. something else you would To purchase online at www. rect.org or ask a board mem- like to share with the com- ber about the passes. Members of the board are Alumni Reunion Set held on allegations of munity in the Round Town Christy Russell-Dobbs as Pres- Calendar? ident, Jim Mason is Vice-Pres- ident, Ashley Arganbright is for Summer child sexual abuse Email the information Secretary, and Connie Ferrero ‘According to Basil Weatherly the Elk City High School is Treasurer. Other members Foundation Board is planning for the tri-annual reunion of all Staff Report for the event to elkci- are Amy Shepherd, Stephanie Elk City classes through the 2003 school year. Ellis, Robin Lakey, and Gina “This event is a big reunion for anyone who attended Elk Formal felony charges are expected to be filed in Beckham [email protected] Casebeer. City Public Schools. It will take place at the convention center County District Court early next week against a 62-year-old on August 4th and Sth,” he said. Sayre man. News of Robert Brad Spitzer's arrest broke late Thursday Eligible alums will be notified through the mail, therefore, afternoon through the Beckham County Sheriff's Office's news Email your addresses for those who have moved in the last six years need app. “Letter to the Editor” to to be forwarded to ECHSalumnieatt.net or mailed to PO. Box 1929, Elk City, 73648. There will be an update on the Elk City ‘The BCSO app listed Spitzer’s charge as “child sexual abuse.” ‘The arrest had reportedly happened earlier in the day through [email protected] Alumni Facebook page once the ECHS Foundation Board sends out invitations. the Sayre Police Department. Spitzer was held initially at the Beckham County Detention Anyone with contact information can also be relayed to Center but was transferred to the Ellis County Detention Center the following foundation board members - Angie Blackman at on Friday. rElkCituNews 580-799-0119, Linda Cook at 580-799-9432, or Basil Weather- ‘The Beckham County Sheriff's Office and the Ellis County ly at 580-821-2795. |Sheriff's Office confirmed Spitzer’s transfer to Ellis County. Per Oklahoma law, law enforcement has up to 48 hours fol- lowing an arrest to submita probable cause affidavit to the pros- (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000, Talva J. McDaugale Jecuting district attorney's office. The district attorney's office then reviews submitted evidence to determine the applicable charges. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Talva J. McDaugale, age 92, of Mustang, passed away on March Because Spitzer's arrest was on Thursday, Spitzer’s proba- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 ble cause affidavit is not expected to be publicly available until Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 2, 2023. Public visitation will take place on Sunday, March Sth, Monday. from 2-8pm and Monday, March 6th, from 1-8pm. Funeral services ‘Therefore, the Elk City News can not yet report the exact POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 charge(s) that Spitzer may be eventually charged with or the will take place on Tuesday, March 7th, at 10am at the Hydro First number of charges Spitzer may face. The Beckham County Dis- Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 2pmat the Rhea Cemetery trict Attorney's Office has confirmed intent to charge Spitzer. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher Spitzer is currently in custody without a set bond. Due to the in Leedey, OK, under the direction of McNeil’s Funeral Service. nature of his alleged crimes, his bond is not expected to be set Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer $75/yearly until Spitzer has been formally arraigned in Beckham County Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director District Court. Beckham County District Court typically holds $50/six months Send obituaries to No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director arraignment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. [email protected] ‘The Elk City News will expand coverage of Spitzer's arrest D'Ann Brasuell..Production Manager elkcitynews @gmail.com Friday by Noon for Wednesday after a probable cause affidavit has been filed. Nahka King...CSR/Delivery Spitzer owns and operates Spitzer Printing in Sayre. [email protected] Hours: or Previously, Spitzer was the co-owner and co-publisher of the [email protected] Beckham County Record. Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 Wednesday by Noon for Saturday However, Spitzer sold the Beckham County Record in 2019.