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November 29, 2023 The Elk City News - 7 OSU’s Giving Tuesday efforts to focus SAND HOLCOMB, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have been sued by GREAT PLAINS DUSTIN D. DUREN AND KAYLA on OSU Student Farm GIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and A. DUREN, ‘you must answer Plaintiff's Petition De- By Gail Ellis ‘The Student Farm integrates all areas of and promoting health through physical On or before the 15th day of February fendants, OSU's land-grant mission, offering valu- activity, healthy food and ecological sus- 2024 of a money judgment in the amount of $4,924.42 plus interest Case No. CS-23-150 STILLWATER - The Oklahoma State Uni- able teaching opportunities and research tainability. and attorney's fees will be rendered versity Student Farm grew more than projects while embracing the Extension “It's great to hear about the impact of the accordingly. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 54,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables in mission, which is deeply rooted in service. farm,” said public horticulture senior Sa- DUSTIN D. DUREN AND KAYLA 2023 for Oklahomans facing food insecu- “The OSU Student Farm gives us this won- mantha Pratt. “Being able to put forth my A. DUREN, YOU ARE HEREBY rity. derful opportunity to give our students effort toward something that means a lot NOTIFIED that you have been sued by ‘The farm's dedicated effort to address lo- hands-on experience in a real-world pro- to people brings me joy.” Dated this 13th day of Novembr 2023. GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MED- cal hunger issues is the primary focus of duction environment,” said Justin Que- Located west of campus on Highway 51, ICAL CENTER and you must answer the OSU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday tone Moss, head of the OSU Department Plaintiff’s Petition on or before the BECKHAM COUNTY COURT 15th day of January 2024 ora money campaign, which falls on Nov. 28 this year. of Horticulture and Landscape Architec- the Student Farm is the former home of OSU's Swine Research and Education Cen- CLERK judgment in the amount of $3,561.27 ‘The project’s multi-disciplinary approach ture. “In addition, they are getting in- By: Kandice VanGiesen plus interest and attorney's fees will be rendered accordingly. to real-world education embodies the uni- volved in the community as they harvest ter. The team is expanding the site with an versity’s land-grant mission of teaching, the vegetables daily and directly deliver additional three acres for planting next research and Extension. them to Our Daily Bread.” spring. Dated this 13th day of November “The OSU Student Farm has received an Student employees were involved in ev- Elizabeth Pollard, executive director of 2023. overwhelming response from students ery phase of establishing and operating the Innovation Foundation, said she wel- Approved: eager to learn in an outdoor environment the commercial garden; students prepared comes collaboration between the Student Kristin Blue Fisher, OBA #15898 BECKHAM COUNTY COURT where crop research and community en- the soil for planting, installed an irriga- Farm and foundation projects. Fisher & Fisher CLERK gagement are the foundation of a sustain- tion system and built an 8-foot deer fence. “The immersive experience of OSU's Stu- PO Box 700870 able food production operation,” said OSU ‘They harvested ripe produce, removed dent Farm helps cultivate experiential Tulsa, OK 74170 By: Kandice VanGiesen felephone 918-488-9191 President Kayse Shrum. “The university's weeds from rows of plants and drove de- learning, addresses food insecurity and ‘[email protected] efforts to leverage its historic strength in liveries to Our Daily Bread. embodies a fusion of education and out- Approved by. agriculture while teaching students and “Growing produce encompasses many reach, which are tenants of a land-grant Published in the Elk City News on No- serving residents benefits everyone in- learning opportunities that are related university,” Pollard said. vember 29, 2023, December 6, 2023, Fisher & Fisher volved.” to agriculture, nutrition, soil health, irri- ‘The Student Farm is rooted in an idea pro- and December 13,2023 PO Box 700870 In its first year of operation on three acres, gation and the agribusiness sector,” said posed by Darren Shrum, First Cowboy and Tulsa, OK 74170 two managers and a small team of OSU Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of husband of OSU President Kayse Shrum. IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND ‘Telephone 918-488-9191 FOR BECKHAM COUNTY ‘Tim@Fisherl aw. student workers and volunteers planted OSU Agriculture. “This unique experience “The plans for this project reach more than F OKLAHOMA, and harvested cool-season crops and com- will benefit students far beyond the class- just agriculture,” Darren Shrum said. “All mon summer varieties such as cucumbers, room.” INS REGIONAL MEDI- 10IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR BECKHAM COUNTY broccoli, lettuces, zucchini, yellow squash, Through hands-on trial-and-error gar- colleges can be involved, from engineer- spaghetti squash, tomatoes, green beans, dening, the crew determined its planting ing to human sciences, and it ties into the STATE OF OKLAHOMA university's focus on the One Health ini- Plaintiff, okra, sweet corn, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauli- strategy for 2024, which will include new GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDI- flower, spinach, onions and pumpkins. items like asparagus and potatoes. The tiative that promotes a healthy lifestyle.” CAL CENTER, Most of the Student Farm produce was combined experience of co-managers Lyn- OSU Agriculture is dedicated to improving STEPHANIE BRADLEY, donated to Our Daily Bread Food and Re- da Carrier and Matt Beartrack includes 20 the quality of life of Oklahomans through De- Plaintiff, source Center in Stillwater, which serves years of research on vegetable variety tri- science-based information and education. fendants, Payne County residents. Fresh vegetables als. Their mentorship inspires the student It is comprised of the Ferguson College of were also provided to Pete's Pantry for stu- workers with big dreams of tackling food Agriculture and two state agencies: OSU Case No. 23-114 ERIC W. BARB AND AUBREY L. dents to access on OSU's campus. insecurity, conserving natural resources Ag Research and OSU Extension. BARB, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION De- fendants, How to manage holiday spending STEPHANIE BRADLEY, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED th: you have been sued by GREAT PLAINS Case No. CS-23-205 REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and you must answer Plaintiff’s Petition on NOTICE BY PUBLICATION By Trisha Gedon ping local whenever possible. Or before the 15th day of January 2024 “When consumers shop local, they're supporting friends and or a money judgment in the amount of ERIC W. BARB AND AUBREY $9,906.05 plus interest and attorney's L. BARB, YOU ARE HEREBY STILLWATER, - ‘Tis the season for spending. Holiday gifts, dec- neighbors and helping to keep money in the community,” she fees will be rendered accordingly. NOTIFIED that you have been sued by orations, special meals and travel can take a toll on anyone's bud- said. “These same businesses are the ones who support youth GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MED- get. Oklahoma State University Extension has tips to help con- sports leagues and other community activities. Pop-up and holi- Dated this 13th day of November 2023 ICAL CENTER and you must answer sumers keep their spending in check. day markets are great places to find unique gifts. Consumers can Plaintiff's Petition on or before the “To help keep your holiday budget on track, think about inten- further help these small businesses by posting about their shop- 15th day of February 2024 or a money judgment in the amount of $2,205.55 tional or mindful spending,” said Suzette Barta, community en- ping experiences on social media. Following and sharing local CKHAM COUNTY COURT gagement coordinator for OSU's College of Education and Human posts is beneficial to these businesses.” CLERK plus interest and attorney's fees will be rendered accordingly, Sciences - Extension, Engagement and Continuing Education. “It Shopping local also reconnects residents to their communities. By: Kandice VanG can be easy to overspend due to impulse buying, lack of planning Take time to visit the business district and support small busi- or even making guilt-driven purchases.” nesses. First, determine how much money is available for holiday spend- ‘Approved by: Dated this 13th day of November ing; figure out what categories need funding, including gifts, food Enjoying the holidays doesn’t mean emptying the bank account. Kristin Blue Fisher, OBA #15898 2023. and decorations, and then set a budget in each category. Use cash Families can experience holiday cheer by driving around town instead of credit because it’s easy to overspend on credit without and looking at light displays or inviting the neighbors over for Fisher & Fisher PO Box 700870 hot chocolate and board games. ‘Tulsa, OK 74170 BECKHAM COUNTY COURT. realizing it. Also, discuss expectations with the family. ‘Telephone 918-488-9191 CLERK “Set a dollar amount to spend on each other's gifts, draw names “Holidays, despite what may be seen in a Hallmark movie, can be Tim@Fisherl_aw.ce for a secret gift exchange or suggest only handmade gifts for stressful. Don’t add to the stress by overspending,” Barta said. By: Kandice VanGiesen adults,” she said. “As families continue to grow with the addition “Be mindful of how you shop and spend your money.” Published in the Elk City News on No- of spouses and grandchildren, it can be a financial struggle for OSU Extension uses research-based information to help all Okla- vember 29, 2023, December 6, 2023 some families to continue traditional gift giving. Planning and homans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and and December 13, 2023 setting a budget will help keep spending under control.” manage resources wisely throughout the state’s 77 counties. IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND Approved by: Although shopping online is convenient, Barta suggests shop- Most information is available at little to no cost. Rk BECKHAM COUNTY Kristin Blue Fisher, OBA #15898 \TE OF OKLAHOMA Fisher & Fisher PO Box 700870 EAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDI- ‘Tulsa, OK 74170 CAL CENTER, Plaintiff, ‘Telephone 918-488-9191 [email protected] OESC leads fraud prevention efforts, shares identity safety tips OKLAHOMA - During In- of Ul compliance at OESC. “We nered with the U.S. Postal Ser- are highly sought after by bad ternational Fraud Awareness encourage everyone to stay vice (USPS) to offer more than actors participating in identi- Week this Nov. 12-18, the aware of the dangers of identi- 19,000 locations across the ty theft,” O'Brien said. “While Oklahoma Employment Se- ty fraud, and to maintain safe country, 283 of them in Okla- protection of Social Security curity Commission (OESC) practices in the digital world.” homa, for claimants to veri- numbers and other identifi- is sharing information on With numerous fraud detec- fy their identity, in addition Oklahoma's fraud protection tion tactics, Oklahoma has the to the usual options to verify cation methods is necessary, and raising awareness of the lowest false positive identifi- online, at an OESC office or minimizing your digital foot- importance of maintaining cation rate in the country and through live virtual ID proof- print through limiting pass- PICKUP ov DELIVERY cautionary identity practices. allows fora wide assortment of ing sessions. 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