January 31, 2024 Issue, Page 1 of 8

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Serving Western Oklahoma Weekday Edition Second Annual Bridal and Wedding Expo Seeking Vendors By Sheryl Ponce It is time for vendors to make application for booths in the Elk City Chamber of Commerce's Bridal and Wedding Expo. The event will take place Sat., Feb. 24th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Elk City Convention Center. ‘The booth application must be submitted to the Chamber by Wed., Feb. 14th, with payment of $150 for a 10x10 space or $300 for a 10x 20 space. Each additional table will be $10, with no extra charge for more chairs. The booth rental in- Pictured are LT. Detective Nick Crauthers, Lt. Detective Vanessa Doty, Field Representative Thomas Cohrs, Captain Sammy cludes pipe and drape of an eight foot back wall and four foot Weygand and WTC Business Director Danny Britton. Courtesy photo. side walls, one six foot table, with two chairs, Friday evening security, a spreadsheet with all attendees’ contact informa- tion on it, radio, television/flyers, social media advertising, and free chamber prizes for the attendees. ‘The rules for the event are that the tables must be cov- ered to the floor; the vendors must provide their own cords and decorations; and they must do their own giveaways at their individual booths. To register, send payments and applications to Elk City Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 972, Elk City, OK 73648. For more information call 580-225-0207, or email scupp@ elkcitychamber.com. Brides, wedding planners, florists, caterers, or other ven- dors that may be used for an upcoming celebration should grab a spot at this bridal and wedding expo. It is the only one in Western Oklahoma. Do not miss the opportunity to book an upcoming wedding or reception. 2024 CASA OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA BOOTS! Bly Gt FLETC Instructors Herb Pittman and Timothy Davis with Field Representative Thomas Cohrs. Courtesy photo. FLETC Provides Local Law SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH 6:30PM Enforcement BIRDE Training CASA’s ‘Boots & ‘The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) came knowledge. Bling’ Fundraiser to Elk City's WTC campus to put on a training called Basic Inci- During the class they had a surprise visit from Field Repre- dent Response to Digital Evidence (BIRDE). It provides training necessary to any criminal investigator who may be a first re- sponder in a situation in which computer-based evidence is or sentative Thomas Cohrs, from the United States Senator Mark- wayne Mullins Office. They always appreciate the support from Scheduled Senators. may be recovered. Local Agencies in attendance were Elk City Police Depart- By Sheryl Ponce It was not overwhelmingly technical in delivery. This pro- ment, Oklahoma Wildlife Game Wardens, Beckham County Sher- gram provided a sufficient overview of technology in order to iff’s Office, Cook County Sheriff's Office, Illinois and Mangum ‘The first annual CASA of Western Oklahoma announced. adequately prepare the criminal investigator for taking proper Police Department. ECPD gave credit to Business Director Danny steps necessary to identify, collect, acquire, and preserve digi- the “Boots & Bling” fundraising gala that will be held Sat., Feb. Britton for the use of their great campus 10th, at the Redland Event Center in Clinton. The doors will tal evidence during the conduct of an investigation. This was a open for registration, and the happy hour begins at 6:30 p.m., three-day course totaling 24 hours of extensive electronic device ELETC allows these agencies to take the equipment back to their departments and use them in the field, saving the agencies and the dinner and program will startat 7 p.m. training. ‘The goal for the event is to raise $75,000 that will allow As the Law Enforcement Agencies wrapped up their exten- an approximate amount of $3,300.00 per individual. The federal them to expand services to additional children in the upcom- sive training, the department wanted to thank the FLETC In- government does not charge the state, local, or tribal agencies for ing year. According to Executive Director, Jackie Aaron, they structors Herbert Pittman and Timothy Davis for their time and this specific course. want to recruit and train enough CASA volunteers for each child in DHS custody to have a voice in court through CASA. When this happens, judges have the ability to appoint every The Elk City News announces child a volunteer, and they will not have to choose which child receives one. Over the past year, 72 CASA volunteers across Western change in frequency Oklahoma provided a voice in court for over 200 children in DHS custody in this service area. That is about 63 percent of the children in DHS custody. The volunteers complete 30 hours of training, visit the children at least once a month, attend Health of community newspaper top priority court hearings, meet with case supervisors, and contact DHS, teachers and counselors before writing a report to the judge that summarizes what CASA believes is in the best interest of the child. ‘As the news industry has changed over the years, small town come a more robust product with all of the local news and fea- To help with the fundraising goal, go to the gala, donate an community papers all across the country have had to adapt, and tures readers have come to expect each week, all in one package. auction item, or become a sponsor. The sponsorships include a changes must sometimes be made to ensure that the newspaper “The new schedule will give our news team more time each $5000 Platinum Level Sponsor, which gets a table of eight, ten can continue to serve its community. week to visit with the community. With fewer deadlines to meet, entries for “Heads or Tails” game, a primary logo recognition In order to maintain a healthy and valuable product, it has each edition will bring more content to the reader,” Theodoran on promotional materials, and at the event is recognized as a been decided that beginning with the February 3, 2024 edition, explained, main event sponsor, and has a special table arrangement with the Elk City News will become a once-weekly publication, arriv- ‘The final Wednesday edition of the Elk City News will be Jan- their logo. The Gold Level Sponsor is $2500 and gets a table of ing in subscribers’ mailboxes every Saturday. uary 31, 2024. Along with a lower yearly subscription rate, cur- eight, eight entries in “Heads or Tails” game, and logo recogni- “This change will ensure the longevity of the newspaper, and rent subscribers will receive complimentary extensions based on tion. The Silver Level Sponsor is $1000 and gets a table of four will make each issue more valuable to the reader,” said Nick The- the time remaining on their subscriptions. seats, four entries for the “Head or Tails” game, and logo rec- odoran, Director of Operations. For more information, please contact the Elk City News at ‘The Elk City News, with one publication per week, will be- 580-225-3000. See Boots page 2. 8 IM i 9 | Weather tomorrow 62/ Vol. 120, No.7 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com