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2- The Elk City News May 27, 2023 people can go online to en- Mental Round ter the symptoms they are having. Then they can get an yis* MENTAL HEALTH - Health online screening diagnosis, Town Continued from page 1. which is quick. This is one of the quickest ways to get a mental health screening diag- o AWARENESS MONTH May 27 tal health specialists at our nosis,” he said. events as well,” Blackowl con- Blackowl also said that the G&S Promotions Gun tinued. Native American youth sui- Show, Elk City Convention ‘There will be over six differ- cide rates have gone up ex- Center. ent programs including orga- ponentially since the COVID nizations that are tribal, state 19 pandemic. Their Dept. of CALL Health has recognized the and nonprofits. This includes OR May 28 informational booths. need to develop programs and “We are going to be hand- apply for grants to help with TEXT G&S Promotions Gun ing out incentives and mental the issue. Show, Elk City Convention health information. We will “They want us to address the Center. be promoting a free mental issue by educating our people health screening tool by Men- by going out to our commu- tal Health America to where nities and promoting the in- formation that we have. This for community members and The Project Coordinator, May 29 is something that we want to students within the tribal ser- Rosanna Tall Bear, would like continue to work to do,” he vice area. We try to tie them Memorial Day the public to know about the added. to their native roots because Ackley Park activities Dylan Fox, the Prevention that has been seen as a protec- 988 Mental Health lifeline, open. 7 days a week from Specialist, is in charge of the tive factor for youth as well as and the Elk City event will Native Connections Alliance for adults who live in their tra- help achieve that goal. She 6PM -10PM grant. It aims to reduce suicid- ditional ways. But along with would encourage any member ality in the Native youth from that, we provide different ages ten to 24, Although the types ofprevention strategies, of the Cheyenne or Arapaho May 30 grant portion of the program like giving them ways to cope tribes to attend the May 31st Carnegie Library Chess is completed, he is continuing or how to recognize somebody mental health day to learn the Native Connections pro- with suicidal behaviors or ten- Club more about how to stay men- gram through tribal funding. dencies,” Fox said. “We focus on prevention, Fox also said that there will tally healthy and recognize May 31 whether it is through promot- be a Mental Health Summit signs ofdistress. ing things like the 988 Mental in Clinton on June 9th at the ‘The Prevention Dept. is lo- Carnegie Library Story Health Line or just reaching Frisco Center for youth grades cated in El Reno at 1950 S. Time out. We go into the schools seven through 12. On that day Kayak For help call 386-200-1385 or email supporterent.fun. during the school year and there will be various present- Shepard Ave., and to find out more contact Blackowl at 405- June 1 Continued from page 1. ‘These kayaks do not belong provide different cultural ac- ers, cultural activities, and to the city of Elk City, nor are tivities or different classes groups coming to perform. 365-7709. Carnegie Library Songs & they maintained by the city. wear the life jacket. The final All information should be for- WOHS Stories with Ms. Shannon. Haught deviated from Wren, told the society that on tip is to take oncoming waves warded to the Rent.Fun com- the agenda to introduce Ju- June 10, the Block Party would head on to avoid tipping over. pany. lie Lenius, who represented Continued from page 1. be held at the museum with a WOECC - Project Back- the Oklahoma Route 66 As- day of free admission. He also pack, Western Oklahoma an instrumental part of the sociation, She described the said that Press Spiller's Popeye own life, with health issues. Family Care Center. Reg- Newcomer Duke has also had to rely on success of the event and com- purpose and events that will collection was taken down, therefore, they are looking for Continued from page 1. her husband for support, like mended her on the job she has be taking place over the next some miliary artifacts to re- istration Opens for School done the past two years. year. She also invited the busi- the character she plays. nesses to become a part of the place them. Supplies for Students in Hart asked that someone else put their names on the bro- upcoming centennial celebra- “She relies on her husband, Haught called for old busi- I moved back home when the ness, where there was further Need. pandemic hit. My partner, but she is still independent. I chures that will be going out. tion. Alex, and I got together and feel like that’s kind of where I Doug Haught volunteered to ‘The reports resumed af- discussion about honoring Pat decided to move somewhere am in my life right now, too. ter the report. Carla Garrison Baker. The next item on the June2 help with the event. Addition- to try something else. There It's interesting being able to ally, Donnie Jordan suggested gave the docents report. She agenda was new business. Hav- said that they will have a busi- ing no new business, Haught 53rd Oil & Gas Golf Tour- wasn’t really any theater in go through the thoughts in her the flea market be named, “The ness meeting on Tues., May called for a motion to adjourn Boulder because they closed nament. Elk City Golf down their theaters. This is lit- head and what she’s thinking Route 66 Flea Market.” The 22nd, at 1 p.m., and then they the meeting. The meeting was Course. about, and figuring out what's members voted to rename the will clean the drug store to get adjourned at 12:15 p.m., and erally the first thing we've been going on,” Duke explained. fundraising event. Last year ready for Memorial Day. There the next meeting will take able to do. And we've never The young actress has re- there were 110 spaces rented is a need for more volunteers. place on June 26th, at 11 a.m. done a show together either,” out with 82 vendors. Museum curator, Charles in WTC. June 3 she added. searched the challenges of be- 53rd Oil & Gas Golf Tour- Due to Duke’s health prob- ing blind. She has found that lems they returned to be closer not looking people in the eye nament. Elk City Golf Course. to family, who are about two while being on stage has been hours away. Because she has the most difficult part of the been strong enough, she de- Oklahoma Connections cided she was ready to get back character. Route 66 City Wide Ga- rage Sales. into the theatre. “I was ready to get back “I need to make sure it doesn’t look like I know where Academy Celebrates 120+ I'm going because she’s nearly Elk City Resident Among into theater. And we decided to come see a show right after we completely blind. Susy has moved here. It was ‘Barefoot in been blind for like a year so,” the Park. Josh (Barnett) men- Graduating Class Do you have an event or tioned on stage that they were she added. Duke has been rehears- something else you would having auditions the next day. We were like well, ‘we might ing the blind character in her like to share with the com- as well show up and see what home, trying to move around Bartlesville - Oklahoma Connections Acad- serves more than 1,300 students in grades munity in the Round Town happens’ It has been wonder- her house without seeing. ful. It is so awesome here. This “[ kind of zone my eyes out emy, one of Oklahoma's most experienced K-12 throughout the state. Students are con- Calendar? tuition-free, online public schools for students tinuously supported by state-certified teachers is probably the best communi- alittle bit and then just feel my Email the information ty theatre family we've been a way around the house. My hus- in grades K-12, honored the school’s 128 gradu- in conjunction with a curriculum that empha- for the event to elkci- part of so far,” Duke said. ating high school seniors on Saturday. The cel- sizes both academics and helping to build fun- band helps me, too. Yeah, it’s She enjoys playing Suzy, been really cool being able to ebration, which was held at the Chief Drive-In damental life skills. This combination provides [email protected] in Ninnekah, OK allowed students to celebrate students with the tools to build the confidence who she believes parallels her work with him, too,” she said. they need to thrive. Oklahoma Connections with their peers, school administrators, teach- Duke wants that audience ers and family members. Academy teachers are specially trained to bring “ElkCituNews to expect an exciting thriller Oklahoma Connections Academy's Class of their skills and personality to online learning; that will captivate their atten- 2023 consists of graduates from many cities emphasizing the importance of fostering mean- tion and get their hearts rac- and towns across Oklahoma, including Okla- ingful connections with students and their ing. homa City, Tulsa, Bartlesville and more. Among families. (USPS # 173-020) “It’s going to be incredible. the graduating class, 44% plan to attend two- or At Oklahoma Connections Academy, students 580-225-3000 four-year colleges or universities, 30% plan to have access to advanced courses, extracurricu- We have a really, really tight Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC enter the workforce, 8% are pursuing vocation- lar activities and flexible scheduling that facili- 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 knit cast and directors. The di- al training and 5% are joining the military. Col- tates ownership of their individual and unique Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 rectors are really good at their lectively, the Class of 2023 was awarded more educational journey. Students who enroll in the job,” she concluded. than $450,000 in scholarships. school join a collaborative community of their POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. OK 73648 The production is being Among those graduating was Larissa Thomas, fellow students and educators that provides a directed by Christy Russell- a resident of Elk City. welcoming, distraction-free learning environ- SUBSCRIPTIONS Frank Leto....Publisher Dobbs and Benjamin Dobbs. It “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2023 ment. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer will open on June 16th and run and what they have accomplished,” said Melissa Families interested in Oklahoma Connections $75/yearly through the weekend, along Gregory, principal at Oklahoma Connections ‘Academy are encouraged to attend an online in- $650/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director Academy. “Throughout their time with Okla- formation session to learn more, ask questions Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director with the following weekend. No refunds on subscriptions. homa Connections Academy, each student has and discover if virtual school is the right fit for Duke’s husband Alex will be D’Ann Brasuell....Design/Layout inspired us with their commitment and passion their student. For more information on Okla- [email protected] playing Harry Roat, Jr., in the for learning. We know that they will continue to homa Connections Academy or to begin the elkcitynewsadvertsing®@gmail.com CSRiDelvery play. be successful in their next chapter and beyond enrollment process for the 2023-2024 school ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com Reservations can already be and look forward to following their journeys.” year, please visit www.OklahomaConnection- made through rect.org. Oklahoma Connections Academy currently sAcademy.com or call 1-800-382-6010.