June 21, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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June 21, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 NSDAR Hold Awards Presentation And Planning Meeting June 12,2023 the Washita Chapter NSDAR held an awards do she ask that they ...”Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever! And presentation and planning meeting with the Regent Kay Hager- Rejoice in Our DAR Ties of Service and Friendship!” man opening the meeting. Plans for the members helping with the America 250 Patriot The President General's message and reminded members Marker Dedication were discussed and finalized. of the 132nd Continental Congress to be held in Washington A planning session for the events and programs for the next D.C. from June 28th to July 2nd. There are still options for on- year were discussed as well as the responsibilities of the mem- site registration and viewing the evening ceremonies and busi- bers at the OSDAR Workshop in August. ness sessions through livestream. Another helpful resource for Members attending were: Carol Ann Batterton, Robetha Fa- DAR members is the new website they have set up for sharing riss, Ann Graham, Marci Grant, Kathryn Harrison, April Miller, amongst members. She wished for health and safety for the Doris Minor, Barbara O'Neil, Virginia Reid, Linda Stewart, Judy member traveling this season and in thanking them for all they Tracy, Vera Williamson, Marilyn Wilson, and guest, Pat Sides. Father’s Day Winner Pictured is Curtice Morris who was the winner on the Father’s Day promotion that the Elk City News paper did last week. Folks were asked to submit pictures of the dads in their lives. Shayla Morris submitted Curtice’s photo. ‘There were 152 entries sent to the Elk City News Facebook page. If you haven't had a chance to look at those, take a few minutes to see the guys and the great things their loved ones expressed about them. A special “Thank You” goes to the businesses who contributed the gifts Curtice ‘The Canute 10U Trojanettes fast pitch softball team competed in the end of league tournament last week and received. Those gifts included a gift certificate from Boom- brought home the title. They have qualified for the OK Kids state tournament which takes place June 22-25 at town Grill; a tackle box anda gift certificate from H2o Bait Weatherford. Pictured front row left to right is Bracket Ridling, Lainey Gray, Delia Elliott, Allie Lunsford, Annie and Tackle Shop; a gift certificate from Rib Crib; a cooler Schuster, Zoe Montoya, Layne Allen, Katie Atha. Second Row Katherine Wright, Hattie Cox, Emma Elliott, Brennon from Ace Hardware anda gift certificate from Aloha Grill. Degarmo, Kenzie Talbert, Ivy Cortez, Parker Duke, Deborah Steffes. Back Row coaches Dustin Degarmo, Quenton Elliott, Wes Elliott, Jeremy Gray and Jared Atha. Wildflowers have created stunning NSDAR color on Oklahoma’s roadways Dedicate An “We are available to assist with questions. We encourage you to reach out to us after you've reviewed the applica- America 250 tion from the ColorOklahoma. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Great Plains District of the com site. We are also happy to Oklahoma Society of NSDAR, consisting of the Washita, Mal- mail an application to you. colm Hunter, Lawton, Fort Reno, Duncan Indian Territory, “To receive a copy of the Chisholm Fork, and Black Beaver Chapters, proudly unveiled grant application directly, please email coloroklahomae and dedicated an America 250! Patriot Marker at the Thomas gmail.com and a form will be Stafford Air & Space Museum, Weatherford, Oklahoma. emailed to you or send us your Attending the Dedication Ceremony and unveiling the Amer- mailing address and the forms ica 250 Patriot Marker was Oklahoma State Regent Nancy Lisle, will be mailed.” Honorary State Regent Teresa Cales, Vice President General, Color Oklahoma with Wild- Honorary State Regent and Oklahoma America 250! Committee flowers is funded through the Chair Sue Allen, along with DAR daughters from all across the sale of wildflower license plates state. Max Ary spoke about how honored the Stafford Museum that are purchased through the is to have the Patriot Marker at the museum and gave greetings Oklahoma Department of Mo- from General Stafford. After the unveiling, a reception was held tor Vehicles. in the Explorer's Room at the Museum. “We receive $20 from each ‘The America 250! Patriot Marker will be a constant reminder wildflower license plate pur- of those patriots who fought for our freedom during the Revolu- chased,” according to Pearl Garrison, Color Oklahoma tionary War against the British from 1775-1783. co-founder and chairman In three years we will be celebrating America’s 250th anniver- emeritus for the non-profit or- sary and the National Society of the Daughter's of the American ganization. Revolution is thrilled to raise awareness of the courage and sac- “We started Color Okla- rifice of the Patriots who won America’s independence through homa in 2001 and have many the DAR America 250! Patriots Marker project... , planting sites across Oklaho- ‘The National Society's goal is to place at least one marker (or Oklahoma’s state wildflower, the Gaillardia or Blanket Oklahoma purchases the na- ma. It’s important to note that the most successful sites are more!) in every state in advance - and in celebration ~ of the na- tive wildflower seeds for the Flower, shown at one of the newest Color Oklahoma with planted with some seeds ev- tion’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The Patriot Marker located Wildflower planting es east of the Red River Bridge on planting and works with the ery fall. Even though many of at the Thomas Stafford Air & Space Museum is one of five patriot US Hwy 70 in Jefferson County, OK. Matching grants from local entity that matches the the wildflowers are perennials, markers being placed in the great state of Oklahoma. Color Oklahoma are available to bring wildflowers to your grant to determine the number the sites still benefit from ad- ‘The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revo- city or town. ditional seeds to expand the of seeds needed and the best planting area for a successful planting areas and best main- lution represent women who have proven their lineage back to Wildflowers have created or groups to plant wildflower planting.” a Revolutionary War Patriot. The DAR, founded in 1890 and stunning color on Oklahoma's seeds across Oklahoma. tain current areas.” Grant Applications for the Want to help Color Okla- headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-polit- roadways, turnpikes and toll “Application forms are 2023 fall planting cycle are due homa with Wildflowers? You ical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to pro- roads this spring. Roadways are available on our website, www. to Color Oklahoma by July 31, can access a license plate form moting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing spectacular with Indian Paint- ColorOklahoma.com,” accord- 2023, and grants will be award- America’s future through better education for children. directly from the Department brush, Gaillardia, Plains Co- ing to Color Oklahoma chair- ed in August for Fall 2023 planting cycles. of Motor Vehicles Website at DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in reopsis, Showy Primrose, and man, Monica Bartling. “The Color Oklahoma team https://oklahoma.gov/service/ their local communities including supporting active-duty mili- other native plants creating “An important note is the is eager to work with you on all-services/auto- vehicle/spe- tary personnel and assisting veteran patients, awarding thou- beautiful splashes of color. Col- organizations don't plant the your application and can walk cialty-plates.html. Select Col- sands of dollars in scholarships and financial aid each year to or Oklahoma with Wildflowers seeds, but they provide the you through each step of the or Oklahoma from the catalog students, and supporting schools for underserved children with is a committee of the Oklaho- matching funds to purchase process,” Bartling stated. “For or download the form directly annual donations exceeding one million dollars. ma Native Plant Society, and it the wildflower seeds. The Okla- instance, you may not have ac- from the Color Oklahoma web- can help bring these beautiful homa Department of Trans- cess to info on the number of site at https://coloroklahoma. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the native flowers to your cities portation (ODOT) or Oklaho- acres in your proposed plant- com/you-can-help/. The cost country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across or towns. Color Oklahoma of- ma Turnpike Authority (TPA) ing area or how many seeds for the specialty plate is $40 the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or fers matching grants for cities/ plants the flowers each fall on you should purchase for the plus the standard cost of your older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can municipalities, organizations roadways they maintain. Color site. annual renewal. prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membershiv.