October 19, 2024 Issue, Page 10 of 20

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10+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 The Elk City News Spread the Word About Red Ribbon Week® DID YOU KNOW? these conversations. This year’s theme is Life Is A may be that of your own child or a are available on: https://www. also visit our website at https:// Children of parents who talk to Red Ribbon Week” (October Movie, Film Drug Free.” Visit dear friend. samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you. www.swoda.org/substance-use- their teens regularly about drugs 23-31), the oldest and largest wwwiredribbonorg to learn Another great resource that ‘The South Western Oklahoma prevention-treatment-and-recov- are 42% less likely to use drugs drug prevention campaign in the more about Red Ribbon Week" we try to share with communi- Development Authority is work- ery for more information. than those who don't; yet, only nation, is your opportunity to get and get tips for talking to your ties is the SAMHSAs National ing on Substance Misuse Preven- “These grants are funded a quarter of teens report having the ongoing conversation started. kids about drugs. The life you save Youth Substance Use Prevention tion in 13 counties in Western by the Oklahoma Department ‘Campaign. This campaign helps Oklahoma. If you are interested of Mental Health and Substance parents get informed about the in getting involved with these Abuse Services, Substance Abuse dangers of substances and helps efforts, please contact Kendra and Mental Health Services Ad- parents get prepared to “Talk” to ([email protected]) and she will ministration, the Center for Sub- SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT their children about the dangers connect you with the coalition stance Abuse Prevention, SWO- of substance use, These resources coordinator in your area. You can DA, and local coalitions. *** AND GET AN ELK CITY ELKS DEBIT CARD EVERY SWIPE TURNS INTO CASH FOR ELK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Mrs. Burton's homeroom Elk City 5th graders pose beside the MiG-23 jet at Premium Aerospace Center (i3ndurance Federal Credit Union in Burns Flat. Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma and STARBASE Partner to Inspire Two Burns Flat organizations experience real-life, practical ap- 0000 1234 5678 9010 are using a Soviet jet to encour- plications of what they learn in lez, The kids from STARBASE DEBIT age western Oklahoma kids to the classroom, seem to love it. 11/26 look to the skies for their future. “Our goal with this collabora- “By the look of amazement VISA Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma (PAC) and STAR- tion is to broaden the vision of western Oklahoma students, in- in their eyes, it opens a world of aviation they didn't know they BASE-Burns Flat—an academy spiring them to consider careers could be a part of” Gonzalez funded by the Department of in aviation and become involved said. SEE A MEMBER SERVICE REP. Defense that encourages Sth in the ever-growing aerospace The 1978 MiG-23 jet, built in graders to pursue careers in Sci- industry? Cloud said. Moscow and capable ofcarrying FOR MORE INFORMATION. ence, Technology, Engineering, PAC values STARBASE, its nuclear weapons, was deployed and Math (STEM)—are opening mission, and their shared goal. to Bulgaria to patrol that com- “We feel that a hands-on (i3ndurance kids’ eyes to the possibilities of munist nation’s skies during the aviation careers. learning opportunity for STEM- Cold War. And they're doing it with a Academy students may spark The Bulgarian Air Force con- Cold War-era jet. more interest. in our young tinued flying the jet after the New PAC trainees are learning people, driving them to be OI Cold War ended in 1991, and it aircraft restoration techniques homa’ future industry leaders was retired after its final flight on on a Soviet-made MiG-23 that said PAC Director Jose Gonza- March 15, 2001. Federal Credit Union was recently donated by the Staf- ford Air & Space Museum. Western Oklahoma 5th grad- Southwest Oklahoma Regional 105 Regional Drive - Elk City, OK ers also get to experience the jet Transportation Planning Organization when they tour PAC. 580-225-2690 - www.endurancefcu.org STARBASE-Burns Flat Di- rector Shannan Cloud says that Hosts Public Events for the “Forward 45” Insured by NCUA Membership eligibility required the STEM Academy is eager to Regional Transportation Plan tap into PAC’s aerospace main- tenance expertise as_ students The Southwest Oklaho- OK 73644 — Multipurpose ma_ Regional Transporta- Room B tion Planning Organization Date: October 22, 2024 (SORTPO) is excited to in- Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm vite community members to Please visit Forward4s. a series of public outreach com for information on all events dedicated to the de- event dates, times and loca- velopment of the Forward tions 45 Regional Transportation At these events, partici- Plan (RTP). These events pants will learn about the are a key part of SORTPO’s Forward 45 RTP’s goals and commitment to involving objectives, take part in in- the community in shaping teractive discussions and ac- the future of transportation tivities to provide feedback, in Southwest Oklahoma. and engage in Q&A sessions The Forward 45 RTP is with SORTPO team. This is a comprehensive, 20-year an excellent opportunity for strategic initiative designed the public to voice opinions to guide transportation de- and contribute to the strate- cisions for all travel modes gies that will shape transpor- in southwest Oklahoma. tation planning for the next The plan addresses key is- two decades. sues such as transportation “These events not only al- safety, system conditions, low us to hear directly from accessibility, quality of life, the public but also serve as a and environmental impacts, platform for open commu- with the goal of creating nication between SORTPO THURSDAY an integrated and efficient transportation network for and the communities we serve,” added Mrs. Sanders. OCTOBER 24TH Southwest Oklahoma. “We are eager to engage “We invite everyone in the community to join us and be 5:00PM - 8:00PM with the community and part of shaping the future of gather feedback that will transportation in Southwest TRICK OR TREATING | FACE PAINTING guide our transportation Oklahoma!” FOOD VENDORS | TRACTOR RIDE INFLATABLES planning efforts,” said Julie Your voice matters! Help Sanders, SORTPO Director us make Southwest Oklaho- COSTUME CONTESTS| TRUNK OR TREAT of Transportation, “These ma’s transportation system MERRITT + ELK CITY PEP RALLIES public events are a great op- better for all by participating portunity for residents to be in the on-line survey. Please CARNEGIE LIBRARY PARTY 4:00-6:00PM a part of the Forward 45 plan go to Survey.Forward45.com development, ask questions, Thank you for making a ONE CHURCH CARNIVAL :00-8:00PM and share their ideas and difference in your commu- concerns” nity! COSTUME CONTEST AGES 1-10 Event Details: For meeting inquiries, Location: Arrowhead Cen- please contact: Craig Moody OSTUME CONTEST ANY LEASHED ANIMAL ter at (405)250-0727 or visit LEASE KEEP COSTUMES PG 600 Western Dr., Elk City, Forward45.com