September 2, 2023 Issue, Page 6 of 6

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6 - The Elk City News Community September 2, 2023 Free Hunting Days Excited For Rodeo September 2-3, 2023 ‘The first full weekend of September is tra- the current Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regu- ditionally Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma. On lations. these two days, Oklahoma residents may par- However, Game Wardens will be on duty ticipate in open hunting seasons without the as usual to ensure compliance with bag limits, requirement to have a state hunting license. shooting hours, shotgun plugs, hunter educa- ‘These free days provide a perfect chance for tion requirements, special area regulations, and seasoned hunters to instruct a newcomer to the other general regulations that are published sport or even to introduce someone completely in the Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regula- new to the time-honored American tradition of tions. hunting ‘The regulations are available online at wild- ‘This year, open hunting seasons during Free lifedepartment.com/hunting/regs and in the Hunting Days include a number of species, such free Go Outdoors Oklahoma mobile app for as dove, squirrel, and coyote. Others are listed in Apple or Android. Colored by Paige Newell, check out the coloring acti ies in the Rodeo section to sub- mit your artwork! Forgiveness And OF CHAMPIONS Understanding Photo: Ten Abrahamsen — ELKCITY,oK — SEPT. 1-2-3 8 P.M. NIGHTLY Many of those who struggle with addiction, find it even more difficult as their families find have done. They can reach a point where they are unable to recognize who they are. In order it hard to forgive them. ‘The best way to com- to avoid being the monster they consider they prehend an addict's experience is to try to put have become, they will continue to use drugs or yourself in their position. If you have never used alcohol. arade September 2° 10am a day in your life, this may be difficult to do. It If you or a loved one are struggling with ad- For more info: 405.317.7161 Downtown Elk City,OK can be like trying to move around while wear- diction, Tickets on sale online at ElkCityRodeo.com ing cement blocks on your feet all while there is. We help reach out for help before it’s too late. people all over the US find treatment a constant voice in your head telling you to do and at Circle A Western Wear. something as you fight to resist. Once it has a and end the web that traps someone in addic- Rodeo ticket office opens Aug. 28. hold on someone, addiction becomes a vicious tion. cycle that does not let go. There are times when To read more on the subject, visit: https:// www.ElkCityRodeo.com a person's destructive behaviors are so numer- www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/forgive- ous, it is difficult to confront everything they ness-and-understanding html Let vour dreams take flight! Pilot your savings to financial bliss with our limited time, exclusive rate. Mangum | Granite | Canute banksovereign.com/takeflight | Member FDIC *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 8/4/23 and subject to change without notice. Daily balances of: $0.01-$249,999 will earn 5. 0% APY; and $25 ,000 and over will earn 3.10% APY. A minimum balance of $2,500 is required to obtain the disclosed APY on all ti - Rates are variable and may change at any time after the ac: unt is opened. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. To qualify for this personalCloud Ni Bank. New money is defined as funds that have not been held on deposit by accounts opened at our Shawnee, Mangum, Lawton, Holdenville, Gra