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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Weekend Edition WOHS Holds Annual “ne By Sheryl Ponce to curator Anna Wray for comments. exhibit, as well as working with after fi| school kids. These programs are going She thanked the historical society and The Western Oklahoma Historical museum board for welcoming her to to develop and become bigger as we Society's Annual Meeting was held the museum and community. She also move into the five-year plan. I just real- = Monday, Feb. 17th, at 6 p.m., in the Op- thanked the many volunteers for help- ly wanted to say thank you to all of you era House. President Mike Blevins pre- ing with the Christmas decorations. for making the last couple of months sided over the meeting and welcomed “I have a five-year plan created so really great for me and very welcoming the board members and guests. He led the museum will move forward into to your town and the Historical Soci- the invocation and flag salute, then in- the future. The first year is just mainte- ety,’ Wray said. vited the group to eat a buffet of food nance in the museum to get on its feet Cindy Wood gave the Membership provided by RibCrib and the members. for 2026, which is the centennial year report. She said that there are eight After the meal, the minutes from of Route 66. We want the museum to individual members, 37 family mem- the 2024 Annual Meeting were ap- be even more beautiful than it already bers, 21 Pioneer members, and 72 total proved, as was the treasurer's report. is, I have some big plans in motion for See WOHS page 3 WOHS Officers are Dr. Dan Storm, Beverly Jordan, Linda Long, Misti DeGarmo, and Blevins then turned the program over the spring, which is having a baseball Randy Haggard. Public Invited to Whiskey Tasting Soiree By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Rotary Club is hosting a Whis- key Tasting event on Saturday, April 5th, at 7 pam, in the Elk City Golf and Country Club located at 108 Lakeridge Rd. This is an educa- 7 tional and fun event for those who may want to learn more about the differences Gary McGinn, ssident Rob Stephens, and District Governor Carter Wade. between various whis- keys. Elk City Rotary’s 100 years Honored ‘This is a whiskey tasting event where whiskey will be dis- cussed, along with a wine alternative choice. By Sheryl Ponce signed by the president of Rotary In- They will also be serving hors doeurvres and ternational. After the presentation, the Caroline Grace will be performing live. Last Thursday the Elk City Rotary dinner was served by the Elk City Golf ‘This is their first annual educational whiskey Club met at 7 p.m,, in the Elk City Golf and Country Club staff. tasting program. Each participant will also be and Country Club to celebrate their After the meal, Stephens invited receiving a commemorative glass that is in- 100 years as a chapter. President Rob Gary McGinn to introduce the keynote cluded. The cost of a ticket is $65 per person or Stephens opened the meeting with a speaker, Ron Burton. Burton began by ‘ong $68.50 with a credit or debit card. song, the invocation, flag salute, and talking about the Rotary Foundation SACPhun stent There are only a limited number of seats the Four-Way Test. He then introduced. and how the assets have grown over the Win gatcase (150) available, therefore, do not wait to pur- guests and members’ years in the orga- eight and a half years he was treasurer. qo chase a ticket to be a part of this unique pro- nization. He noted that it is well over $2 billion nae gram. To find out more, see the QR code or Gary McGinn was noted as the today. ‘wale contact a Rotarian. This event will be both fun person who has been a member the “Eve gotten to the point where I tell and educational. longest, with 64 years of perfect atten- people, ‘You know, I'm an old man now, dance. Guests that were present includ- and quite frankly, I don't care what you ed Ron Burton who is a member of think, because you're probably not go- Norman Rotary Club and past Interna- tional Rotary President. Brad Whinery, ing to change my mind, and I'm prob- ably not going to change your mind. I WOECC Provides List past District Governor, Carter Wade, probably will try, but if nothing else, the current District Governor, along well agree to disagree’ I say a lot of with other guests Patty Sweet, Glen- things, some of them I actually believe of Supportive Services da Thomas, David Sheryl, and Mike in, and some I don’t. What you've got to By Sheryl Ponce Blevins. figure out is, ‘Do I believe that, or do I Once the guests were introduced not believe that?” Burton asked. Western Oklahoma Family Care Center di- Stephens was presented with a com- He continued to talk about aging and Photos by Chief Eddie Holland rector, Liberty McArthur, made a list of local re- memorative certificate for the chapter's Ron Burton, past International Rotary President, who served as the sources for transportation, financial assistance, 100 years by the District Governor and See ROTARY page 2 keynote speaker for the 100-year celebration. legal assistance, health, housing, and food for the public. There is a printed resource guide available at the WOFCC office located at their new office, 1031 W. 5th. A digital file may be ob- Third Annual Putting Kids First CAC Golf Tournament Planned tained by emailing [email protected], The local resources include -St. Matthew By Sheryl Ponce tions. The CAC’ bring the best practice mod- interviewer is also able to manage bias and he/ Catholic Church on the second and fourth Tues- els together and often in one location where she is knowledgeable in addressing second- day from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. for food; Meals ‘The Child Advocacy Center will be host- child protective services investigates, law en- ary trauma. Additionally, he/she uses the best on Wheels have daily meals served at Fairview forcement, forensic interviews, prosecutors, practices in interviewing children. Village; Second and Adams Church of Christ on ing their third annual Putting Kids First Golf Tournament at the Elk City Golf and Coun- family advocates, and medical and mental A child, who has been abused or sexually the third Tuesdays at 5 p.m.; One Church has try Club on April 25th. To register or become health professionals can give the child a co- assaulted, may be examined in a child friendly nonperishable items only; First Baptist Church a sponsor for the tournament, contact John ordinated comprehensive response to victims environment. This team approach has better on the first and third Thursday for utilities and Cook at 580-225-1212 or email cook@elkcity. and their caregivers. results and outcomes for abuse investigations. pantry items; Elk City Blessing Boxes for non- com. The tournament is being underwritten This process has proven success by providing ‘This tournament is a great opportunity to perishable items located at Fairview Village, by the Phillips Family. a safe and neutral environment for the child support their efforts. Whether participating Union on Main, Methodist Church, Middle School, Community Care Center, Church of the ‘The Child Advocacy Center is a community and the family, where the child’ well-being is in golf, take time to sponsor or donate to the based, child-friendly, and trauma-informed priority. While the child is at the CAC, he/she Child Advocacy Center, This will allow them Nazarene; and Presbyterian Church. organization. They help coordinate multidis- can talk toa forensic interviewer who has been to update any equipment and/or provide addi- See SERVICES page 3 cipline response to child maltreatment allega- trained to understand child development. The tional help for these children. a Il 13151 Weather tomorrow 62 / 35 Vol. 121, No.8 75 cents, Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com