August 3, 2024 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 * 3 Northfork Electric to Host 85th Annual Meetin Northfork Electric Coop- eratives 85th Annual Meeting will be held under the pavilion at the Sayre Municipal Park on Saturday, August 17th. Reg- istration will begin at 9 am. and all members that register their attendance will receive an NFEC cap and a paring knife. Please use the northeast en- trance, where the NFEC bucket truck will have the flag raised, to enter the park. Drive thru registration will start at the RV park entrance. Once registered, seating will be available in and around the Seats Es | pavilion for members who would like to be outside. Mem- bers will also have the option s Temporarily of remaining in their vehicle and listening to a (per instruc- NFEC Lineman Blake Bruce is pictured on this year's grand prize, a in Historic Downtown Building tions during registration) short range FM broadcast of the meeting. John Deere 2545R 54-inch ZTrack mower, sponsored in part by West- ern Equipment. Numerous other prizes will be up for grabs including Elk City Police Depart- purchased the old Safeway City Hall opened at 320 W. $1,000 cash, sponsored by R&R Powerline, two Makita electric push Western swing band, Sons of mowers, and a 75” Roku TV. You must be present to win. ment headquarters are in the grocery store building at 120 3rd Street in 2010. the Sage, will return to provide old City Hall building at 120 S. Jefferson in 1964. In April 2023, Elk City vot- entertainment from 9 to 10 win a pair of Apple AirPods. be available throughout the S. Jefferson until the ongoing Completed in 1945, the Jef- ers approved repurposing an am, Following the entertain- All kids registering will also re- day. In addition to all the fun police station remodel is com- ferson building was renovated existing half-cent sales tax ment, the business portion of ceive a gold $1 coin. and prizes, it is our plan to pro- plete. in 1964-65 to accommodate and extending it for eight the meeting will be called to This year’s grand prize win- vide a delicious barbecue meal, City Hall was located in the City Hall. years to fund police depart- order by Jimmy Taylor, presi- ner will take home a John catered by Blue Mountain recently-vacated First Meth- ‘The building housed City ment and fire station expan- dent of the board of trustees. Deere Z545R 54-inch ZTrack Smoke. ‘The Red Knights will odist Church building at 101 offices, hosted City Commis- sion and upgrades. During this time, elections for mower, sponsored in part be joining us this year to help S. Adams—the location of sion meetings, received water ‘The police station remodel trustee positions in districts six by Western Equipment. The serve the meal. Elk City’s current post of- payments, and served as a is currently on schedule to be (6) and seven (7) will be con- runner-up will receive $1,000 ‘The Dust Bowl Days Festival fice—from 1939 until the City polling place until the current completed late next year. ducted. Currently serving in cash, sponsored by R&R Pow- Planning Committee is hosting districts six (6) and seven (7)erline. Third and fourth place a Vendor Fair in conjunction are Chris Mackey and Charles winners will each receive Maki- with the annual meeting. If Walters Issues Guidance on Bible Usage Hickey. Members will also be ta cordless self-propelled lawn you would like to reserve booth asked to consider the adoption mowers with batteries and space, contact Deb Hudson of revised bylaws. The trustees chargers, The fifth name drawn at 601-421-2149 or prelizco@ have proposed, for approval by will take home a 75” Roku TV. in Historical, Literary Context gmail.com. the membership, amendments ‘The winners of those prizes NFEC members should be to the bylaws to remove proxy will be drawn when a quorum looking for their registration Oklahoma City, Okla - State said Walters. “To ensure our These guidelines aim to pro- voting, to eliminate eligibility is met, usually around 10 am., cards in the mail. You'll need Superintendent Ryan Walters students are equipped to un- vide a balanced, objective ap- of corporate representatives to and announced at the conclu- to bring your card, along with released Instructional Sup- derstand and contextualize proach that respects diverse the board of trustees, to pro- sion of the business meeting a photo ID to register at the port Guidelines for Oklahoma our nation, its culture, and beliefs and fosters critical vide the trustees with discre- following the door prizes. You meeting. Teachers, including historical its founding, every student in thinking. A holistic approach tion to allow mail-in voting must be present to win. You can learn more about context, literary significance, Oklahoma will be taught the ensures that students do not and to simplify the language of LifeSpring Home Health is this year’s meeting by visiting and the artistic and musical in- Bible in its historical, cultural, merely see the Bible as a reli- the bylaws in order to make it going to be on hand through- the co-ops Facebook page. fluence of the Bible. The guid- and literary context. As we im- gious text but as a significant more user friendly. A complete out the morning providing free Established in 1939, North- ance also includes provisions plement these standards, our historical and cultural artifact copy of the proposed amended health screenings and blood fork Electric Cooperative for every Oklahoma teacher schools will maintain open that has influenced a wide ar- bylaws is available at NFEC pressure checks, The OBI serves 6,528 meters through to be provided a physical copy communication with parents ray of human endeavors headquarters and at www.nfe- Blood Mobile will also be on- 2,589 miles of distribution of the Bible, the United States to make sure they are fully By not promoting any re- coop.com. Members will re- site for a blood drive. You can lines in all or portions of Beck- Constitution, the Declaration informed and full partners in ligious beliefs, these new ceive a ballot to cast their vote schedule an appointment to ham, Custer, Dewey, Greer, of Independence, and the Ten their kids’ education. guidelines ensure that the cur- during registration. donate blood by calling Con- Harmon, Roger Mills and Members in attendance will nie Ferrero at 928-3366 before Washita counties. The Coop- Commandments as resources “Some Oklahoma educa- riculum remains inclusive and in every classroom in a school tors have indicated they won't respectful of all backgrounds be eligible to win numerous noon Friday, August 16. Walk- erative’s headquarters are lo- district. follow the law and Oklahoma and beliefs. The focus remains door prizes. Kids’ prizes this ins will also be accepted on Sat- cated at 18920 E 1170 Rd in “The Bible is indispensable standards, so let me be clear: firmly on the educational and year include four bicycles for urday. Sayre, OK. Northfork Electric in understanding the devel- they will comply, and I will use secular benefits of literacy and kids ages 10 and under, Kids Free swimming, inflatable is an equal opportunity pro- opment of Western civiliza- every means to make sure of background knowledge rather ages 1] to 17 can register to slide and miniature golf will vider and employer. tion and American history,” it? than religious indoctrination. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cance or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Some of the most common conditions are: > * Cancer ° Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) move from booth to booth, getting their passport signed and information about community + End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic resources before picking up their free backpacks. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) the WOFCC Facebook page. FAIR The members of the Beck- and Michelle Cox, Beckham County Health Department * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Continued from page 1 ham County Resource Fair Health Educator. Committee include Liberty ‘The fair seems to grows ev- ery year, which is a testament tude the committee has for McArthur, WOFCC Execu- carrle this community. We look for- tive Director; Lindsay Marks, to the efforts of the commit- Perry, RN Professional, Passionate ward to this event every year, Elk City Public School Nurse; tee, the community, and the and every year each of you Alecia Malson, Beckham many volunteers who care Advance, Attentive... show up,’ McArthur posted County Health Department about families and children in her recap of the event on Community Health Worker; of Beckham County. Our Difference Is Our Care for children 12 years of age still looking for sponsors and RIDE and under. ‘This is an opportu- donations. Contact Ford at Have you ever considered becoming Continued from page 1 nity to invest in our kids and a 580-303-0341 for more infor- a hospice volunteer? healthy future; together we can mation or to make a donation their kids, and they wanted to help make a difference? the Fit or sponsorship. Make checks A fulfilling experience in the spirit provide a solid foundation for and Fun flyer says. payable to Elk City Bike Ride. of giving and receiving. a healthy lifestyle. Participants need to bring a Sponsors are needed to make “Did you realize that Okla- bike helmet, but if a child does the event memorable for the homa kids have a 43 percent not have one the organizers kids. obesity rate? This is not ac- will provide one for him/her. ‘This is an event that can ceptable; we need to make a ‘There will also be free t-shirts leave a lasting impression on change! With your generous given out on a first come, first young children and emphasize donations and the volunteers served basis the morning of the importance of being active from the area, Elk City will the bike ride. and healthy. be hosting a free bicycle ride Ford and the parents are