October 4, 2023 Issue, Page 1 of 8

Page Text

Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Weekday Editi WTC Business and Industry Division Offers a Variety of Opportunities Business & Industry Staff -s_arson NIGHT 2 Danny Britton per PO" Friday, October 6th Kevin Intemann Audie Corning —_Janice Williams Sadie Shirley Aaron Donaldson Todd Brooks Ue aAk By Sheryl Ponce Rochell Donaldson Courtney McHenry Josie Lesley Tricia Riley Cathy Carter Gas, EMR/EMT/Advanced EMT, Paramedic with Kimachi Tech Center, Reserve Police Academy, SWAT, Combat Medic, School Based Incident, Patrol Pistol, SFSTS (Sobriety Testing), Forcible Family Movie Night Planned at Merritt Football Field Ina recent visit from the Director/CEO of the Oklahoma De- partment of Career and Technology Education (ODTE), Brent Entry, OSBI Laboratory, Autism Spectrum, and LEDT. Haken, to the Western Technology Center in Burns Flat, Busi- Motorcycle Safety Classes are held for new cycle owners, as By Sheryl Ponce ness and Industry Director, Danny Britton was able to present well as seasoned riders. The class offers 3-wheel rider courses, as information about his department and what is happening in the well as Motorcycle License and Safety Courses. These are held on Families are invited out to the Merritt Football Field for a programs within the department. His PowerPoint presentation weekends with motorcycles provided for the classes. included the classes at the following campuses: Burns Flat, Elk The Health Career classes are offered on four campuses, movie night. The senior class has announced the event to take City, Weatherford, Hobart, and Sayre. Weatherford, Elk City, Hobart, and Burns Flat. These classes in- place Friday, Oct. 6th, at 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, and In the area of safety training, there are classes for AHS/Medic clude Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide. There the movie will be “Peter Pan & Wendy,” a PG rated feature. First Aid CPR, Fork Lift/Man Lift Safety, Aerial Lift, Confined are several different times to take the classes for the student's Bring the entire family and friends to have an inviting Space, Fit Testing, On Q Safety Training, Online Emergency Ve- convenience. hicle Operations, Safety Skills - online safety training, Global WTC is fortunate to have a driving simulator to train for family night of fun. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to get Compliance Network (GNC)-Staff, PEC Safe Supervisor, Safeland Emergency Vehicle Operation, Law Enforcement Driver Train- front row seating. The seniors will have popcorn, candy, hot- ing, and Ambulance Driver Training. In addition to the simula- USA, H2s Clear, OSHA 10 and 30, Driving Simulator, A.L.LC.E. dogs, and drinks available to purchase. Training - Staff, and Ed 2 Go Online Class Training. tor, in a partnership with Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, CDL Truck Driving classes are offered. Hang up the phone, put away the video games, and bringa Another area that the BIS is especially noted for is their Fire/ ‘The department is an active participant in the Western Okla- EMS/Law Enforcement Training, Fire departments and law en- homa Workforce Development Board that provides guidance in carload to this first-time event. For more information contact forcement agencies come from across the state to attend classes. budgeting, planning and policy for American job centers and ser- a member of the Merritt Senior Class. ‘The offerings include Firefighter 1 and 2, EVOC, Confined Space vice providers in a number of counties in Western Oklahoma. Rescue, Pump Operations, Calling and Responding to the May- ‘This includes Beckham and Custer Counties. day, Trench Rescue, Wildland Fire Training, Auto Extrication, BIG Rig Class (cross training with wreckers), Fire Officer, Rope Rescue, Emergency Services Instructor, Flammable Liquids and ‘There are a number of assorted hobby type classes, as well See WIC page 2. Arrest warrant issued for Elk City woman on child neglect charge By Shonda Little An arrest warrant was filed against a 23-year-old Elk City [ADNESS woman in the Beckham County District Court on September 27. PRESENTED BY THE ELK CITY Ashley Nicole Miller was charged with child neglect. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Miller faces life imprisonment or imprisonment not ex- Moonlight Madness Slated for Oct. 26th ceeding one year in a county jail if convicted. ‘The investigation began on September 19, 2023, after an Elk City Police Department detective was contacted by By Sheryl Ponce support of all the fall sports. There will also be inflatable available the Oklahoma Department of Human Services requesting for family fun. ‘The annual evening of shopping, costumes, food trucks, and ‘There will be food trucks, therefore, no need to eat prior to a joint-response to a possible child neglect after a newborn pep rallies is on the calendar for Thursday, Oct. 26th, from 5 p.m. heading downtown for shopping. They will be open from 5 p.m. reportedly tested positive for drugs to 8 p.m. The Elk City Chamber of Commerce event works with to 8 p.m. After a bite to eat, the kids will be going door to door up the downtown merchants to host the evening of games and trick and down Main Street to grab some candy, in true trick or treat ‘The detective arrived at Great Plains Regional Medical or treating. They will have their stores open until 8 p.m. for shop- fashion. Center and spoke to Miller, the mother. pers to start holiday shopping. Moonlight Madness seems to bring out a variety of spooky Miller allegedly admitted to using methamphetamine A highlight of the night is the All Pet (on a leash) costume costumes for children, pets, and adults. Although the adults do contest. It will start at 5:45 p.m. and will be followed by the chil- not participate in the costume contest, they can be a part of the “here and there” during her pregnancy. dren, 1 to 10 years old, costume contest. That event will begin at pep rally, eat dinner, and cheer on the littles who have come to ‘The detective received the umbilical cord test, which al- 6 p.m. or just after the pet competition is completed. compete in the costume contest. legedly tested positive for methamphetamine and amphet- ‘The area high schools’ pep rallies will take place at 7:45 p.m. For more information about the event, contact Elk City ‘The Elk City Jazz Band will also be there to create more spirit in Chamber of Commerce. amine. 8 IM i 9 | Weather tomorrow /70 Vol. 120, No. 79 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com