April 26, 2025 Issue, Page 8 of 10

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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 The Elk City News Washita Chapter NSDAR Meet 2024 Certified Healthy Awardees April 14, 2025 meeting of the concerning literacy in America. Washita Chapter NSDAR was held at the Clinton Café with the Regent opening the meeting. She shared that “1 in 4 chil- dren in America grow up without learning how to read.” “Students Announced for Southwest Oklahoma The group joined in unison in who don’t read proficiently by the the reciting of the Pledge of Al- third grade are 4 times likelier to LAWTON, OKLA. – The Applications for 2025 open tion: Excellence, Merit and Merit legiance, American’s Creed, Pre- drop out of school”. Oklahoma State Department Aug. 1, 2025, and close Nov. Basic. Elk City High School amble to the Constitution and the The capability of reading of Health (OSDH) has an- 1, 2025. Applicants can apply Certified Healthy Okla- Merritt Public School Oklahoma Flag Salute. helps to reduce the likelihood nounced awardees for Cer- online by clicking here. homa awardees for OSDH Excellence Linda Stewart gave the Pres- of those ending up in “jails or tified Healthy Oklahoma, a “Organizations and indi- District 5 (Beckham, Caddo, Merritt Elementary ident General’s message about welfare”. She gave the mem- public health initiative rec- viduals earning a Certified Comanche, Cotton, Greer, reflecting on the “ shot heard bers printed information on the ognizing organizations that Healthy Oklahoma certifica- Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Awardees will receive for- around the world” which “facts and ideas of how we can implement best practices tion at any level should take Tillman) in southwest Okla- mal recognition for their was the first armed conflict turn the tide” for these children . and policies that support im- pride in their accomplish- homa include: work. that is known as the Battles Awards were announced that of Lexington and Concord. were received at the district meet- proved health and wellness. ment and be celebrated for Beckham County The Oklahoma State De- Roberta Diggs gave the National ing concerning the chapter. Certified Healthy Oklaho- their leadership in promoting Business partment of Health (OSDH) Defense report on the military in The meeting was closed with ma – a collaborative effort health,” said Commissioner Excellence protects and improves pub- World War I. the Daughter’s Pledge. Those at- of OSDH, The Oklahoma of Health Keith Reed. “These Beckham County Health lic health through its system The Honorary State Re- tending were Regent Kay Hager- Academy, Oklahoma Turn- champions of health are help- Department of local health services and gent Nancy Lisle report- man, Roberta Diggs, Linda Stew- ing Point Council and the ing pave the way to an elevat- Beckham County Health strategies focused on pre- ed to have 14 Good Citizen art, Marci Grant, Honorary State State Chamber of Oklahoma ed quality of life for all Okla- Department Sayre venting disease. OSDH pro- Awards to be presented as Regent Nancy Lisle, Virginia – offers certifications in six homans.” Early Childhood Program vides technical support and well as five state scholarships . Reid, April Miller and Judy Tracy categories: Business, Campus, Applicants received a com- Excellence guidance to 68 county health April Miller, gave the program Community, Congregation, prehensive assessment to Elk City Head Start departments in Oklahoma, as Early Childhood Program gauge how effectively they Basic well as guidance and consul- and School. support health, focusing on Pitter Patter’s Daycare tation to the two independent LETTER TO THE EDITOR More than 1,900 Certified Health Oklahoma applica- strategies that address physi- cal activity, nutrition, tobacco Pitter-Patter’s Daycare 2 Pitter-Patter’s Daycare 3 city-county health depart- ments in Oklahoma City and Dear Editor, Another thing, Americans tions were received statewide use and mental health. There School Tulsa. Learn more at Oklaho- President Trump is argu- have just now been reintro- for 2024. are three levels of certifica- Elk City Public School ma.gov/health. ably the most powerful man duced to the lovely policy of on earth but says he has no taxation without representa- power to facilitate the return tion. Trump is doing the tariff of a wrongly deported man. Wow, what an incredible wimp our so-called President tax price increase thing with- out the consent of Congress, which means without the National Animal Control Officer is. He is being asked to re- turn only 1 out of some 300; consent of the people. In this case, it is average Americans who are the total wimps. Our Appreciation Week Recognized by ECPD he is good buddies with the ancestors didn’t stand for this. El Salvadoran dictator; he is Why do we? By Sheryl Ponce the second week of April from dangerous animals. media post by the ECPD. paying the dictator $6 million Kimball Shinkoskey each year, and at the same “Each day, they en- The Elk City animal for housing deportees. And 1306 S. 1100 W. Last week the Elk City time the dispatchers are counter sick, lost, aggres- control officers also ed- our President still claims that Woods Cross, Utah 84087 Police Department hon- honored. sive, and injured animals, ucate the public about even with all this leverage he [email protected] ored the Elk City Ani- An animal control of- often under emotionally proper care for pets and has, there is still a no return 801-637-6352 mal Control officers in ficer is more than the difficult circumstanc- animals. The ECPD rec- policy? Horse pucky. celebration of National animal police. They look es. They perform crucial ognizes their importance Animal Control Officer out for abused, neglected, public safety during and in protecting the public Appreciation Week. The and abandoned animals. including bite quaran- and the pets in the com- week takes place during They also investigate to tines and rabies preven- munity. help and protect people tion,” noted the social Animal Control Officers AMBER STEPP – ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR Amber has been with the Elk City Animal Shelter for nearly 5 years. When asked why she chose this line of work, she shared: “I couldn’t do your job” is a common saying we all hear. But if speaking for the silent, nurturing what’s reli- ant, helping what is in need, offering shelter when shelters Elk City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susie Cupp giving the are needed, educating the uneducated, and offering help, turkey hunters and their guides instructions for the morning hunt. comfort, or mercy to a soul that was lost or forgotten— That’s a job I will do.” TURKEY KRYSTAL STONE – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Continued from page 1 Krystal has been with the Elk City Animal Shelter for almost 4 years. She says: “I grew up on a ranch in Texas the hunters and guides to with all sorts of animals — from show horses to cattle, hogs, the farm and invited them to poultry, rabbits, cats, and dogs. I’ve always wanted to work look in the 1936 silo that has in the animal field. Being an Animal Control Officer al- been made into an office and lows me to be a voice for animals who cannot speak for restroom. MISTY GARLING – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER themselves. I take pride in working with rescues to save as Smith gave an invocation Misty joined the team just over a year ago. She shared “I many as possible. This job isn’t easy. The heartbreaks are and invited everyone to en- have always had a love for animals, wild and domestic. I never ending but knowing I’ve done everything I can helps joy their meal, as well as the have always wanted to be in the animal field but chose to a little.” rest of the evening. After marry and raise a family first. But along the way, we end- dinner, Susie Cupp, Execu- ed up with horses, cattle, goats and chickens. I have always ASHLEY BROWN – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER tive Director of the Chamber read everything I could on animals, illnesses and training. Ashley has served as an ACO for 1½ years. She shared: of Commerce, handed out When the opportunity came up to join Animal Control in “My whole life, I’ve always had a connection to animals. I gifts to the hunters and en- Elk City’s City Manager Tom Ivester Elk City, I jumped at the chance and put my application in. chose to become an ACO to be an advocate for animals who couraged them to meet with welcomes everyone to Elk City and I was more than excited when I was hired and became a part do not have a voice for themselves.” their guides to schedule their the Annual Lt Gov. Matt Pinnell’s of the team. Now I can help protect and educate for these morning meeting times. Turkey Hunt. wonderful creatures that bring so much joy to our lives”. place, Alexander Meisner, Ca- Duke with Horseshoe Cross; sion were first place – TC’s BBQ who won a $500 check The seven-year-old division AG nute with 4x4 Welding Table; senior 11th through 12th di- Backyard BBQ - $150; second and bonus $500 in chamber winners were first place An- Continued from page 1 Junior 8th through 10th divi- vision – first place, Desirge place – Begg’s BBQ - $100; dollars. The Bar-B-Q Coo-off drew Oliveira, and second sion – second place, Alex Jar- Waddell, Duke with Metal third place – JD Hawg’s BBQ – Reserve Champion was TC’s place was William McKinzie. grade division – first place, nagin, Canute with 2x4 shop Star; second place - Desirge plaque. The ribs division win- Backyard BBQ who won $500 The eight-year-old winners Desirge Wadell with Graf Cas- table; junior 8th through 10th Waddell, Duke with Deer Hat ners were first place – Begg’s in chamber dollars. were first place Ian Brosius, key, Duke for Big Swig; Senior division – third place, Jose Rack; third place - Desirge BBQ - $150; second place – The pedal tractors were do- and second place was Ful- 11th through 12th grade divi- Santana, Duke with Hat/Coat Waddell, Duke with Deer and TC’s Backyard BBQ - $75; and nated by Great Plains Kubo- ton Harrison. The nine-year- sion – second place, Jose San- Rack; senior 11th through Mountain Screen. third place – JD Hawg BBQ ta, Rother Brothers, Inc., and old winners were first place tana, Duke for Firepit. 12th division – first place, Wood Projects winner was – plaque. The brisket winners Western Equipment. The Kahnan Kirk, and second Farmstead/Crop Improve- Evan Wiersema, Elk City with in junior 8th through 10th di- were first place – Begg’s BBQ - Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull place was Cole Warnke. For ments winners were junior, 24 shop table; and senior 11th vision – first place, Carter Rip- $150; second place – JD Hawg Winners in the three- and the ten-year-old division, first 8th through 10th grade di- through 12th division – sec- petoe, Sayre with Porch Swing. BBQ - $75; third place – TC’s four-year-old division were place was Brysen Kropp, and vision – first place, Peyton ond place, Dylan Burgess, Elk The Restored Antique Tractor, Backyard BBQ – plaque. The first place, Jiana Brosius, and second place was Stran Scales. Ashmore, Canute for Porta- City with 2x4 shop table. People’s Choice Award winner winners in the jalapeno di- second place, Scarlett Kenal. The eleven-year-old division ble Cattle Alley; Senior, 11th Decorative Small Proj- was Kevin Spitz with his Or- vision were first place – JD In the five-year old division winners were Francis Harri- through 12th grade division ects winners were junior 8th ange Allis Chalmers. Hawg BBQ - $150; second winners were first place, Jon son in first place, and Morgon – first place, Cameron Ruiz, through 10th division – first In the Bar-B-Q Cook-Off, place – Beggs BBQ - $75; and Daves, and second place, Eden McCathern in second place. Duke for Blue Trailer. place, Jose Santana, Duke with the winners received checks third place – TC’s Backyard King. The six-year-old divi- The 12-year-old division win- Shop Improvements win- Horseshoe Flower; junior 8th in the division of the entry BBQ – plaque. sion first place winner was ners were Paul Misener in first ners were Juniors 8th through through 10th division – sec- fees, no chamber dollars. The The Bar-B-Q Cook-Off Winston Harrison, and sec- place and Faith Oliveira in sec- 10th grade division – first ond place, Jose Santanam, winners in the chicken divi- Grand Champion was Begg’s ond place was Mila Carroth. ond place. Cincinnati during the summer games: Group A: Al Ahly vs ma women’s gymnastics team SPORTS SOCCER of 2023 for a reported transfer Inter Miami – Hard Rock GYMNASTICS earned the program’s seventh Continued from page 3 Former Major League Soc- fee of $7 million. Stadium, Miami; Group Olympic Medalist Paul Juda national championship Satur- cer forward Aaron Boupend- Simone Biles leaves boy- C: Bayern Munich vs Auck- helps Michigan to National Ti- day night inside Dickies Are- following their narrow win za died after falling from the friend for a while and goes to land City – TQL Stadium, tle, but the best of the day was na. Jordan Bowers, a Sooners against Los Angeles Clippers. 11th floor of a building in Spain to watch her first ever Group B: PSG vs Atletico Ma- that he proposed to his girl- team member, won the “All That’s intensity! China on Wednesday, as an- soccer game! Doesn’t she have drid – Rose Bowl Stadium, friend right after winning the Around” Individual Title Oklahoma City Thunder’s nounced by the Gabonese a TV and Satellite? Group A: Palmeiras vs Porto title with the Wolverines. Sources: ESPN, Wikipedia, win by 51 points, is the best soccer federation. Boupendza, FIFA Club World Cup will – MetLife Stadium, New York Lucky number seven. Lead- Personal Golf Library, MSN, ever for the franchise a native of Gabon, joined FC kickoff on June 15 with four New Jersey. ing wire-to-wire, the Oklaho- On-Line media.