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NEWS The Elk City News SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 • 9 Western Technology Center Students Recognized at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Chicago Students from Western bers up for future success.” Technology Center-Sayre "I couldn't be prouder of Business Professionals of my students' performance at America (BPA) chapter were the BPA National Leadership among the nearly 7,000 at- Conference. They exceeded Orientation day brought together incoming nursing students and waitlisted individuals as they prepare to begin tendees representing nearly all expectations, showcasing coursework in Fall 2025. 800 school chapters who at- their talent, dedication, and tended the 2025 BPA Nation- leadership skills on a nation- SWOSU Nursing Hosts Orientation for Class of 2027 al Leadership Conference al stage. Their achievements in Orlando, Florida, May speak volumes about their The Southwestern Oklahoma J’Lynn Hodnett—Elk City, Remington King—Weather- 7-11th. hard work and determina- State University (SWOSU) De- OK ford, OK While in Orlando, students tion, and I am honored to partment of Nursing recently Cierra Lemieux-Johnson— Jetta Miller—Weatherford, vied for top honors in BPA’s have had the opportunity to hosted its in-person orientation Elk City, OK OK istrative Support Team with Workplace Skill Assessment guide and support them on for the nursing class of 2027 on Mika Olaveson—Elk City, Amy Nieves—Weatherford, classmate, Pamela Steiner Program competitions. Con- this incredible journey." - Tuesday, April 29. The event OK OK and they placed First in the ference participants also Mrs. Silk, WTC-Sayre Busi- welcomed students who have Ashleigh Sims—Elk City Diego Ortiz—Weatherford, nation. Pamela also compet- attended professional devel- ness Technology Instructor. been accepted into the pro- Addison Watts—Elk City, OK ed in Word Processing and opment workshops, received While in Orlando, partici- gram, along with individuals OK Hannah Ramirez—Weather- placed 11th in the nation. awards for community ser- pants also had opportunities currently on the waitlist. These Brenden Wilhelm—Elk City, ford, OK “The National Leadership vice activities, and elected to network with other BPA students will begin their nurs- OK Linda Ramnarine—Weath- Conference is a milestone BPA’s 2025-2026 national stu- members and business lead- ing coursework in the Fall 2025 Cole Leisher—Fairview, OK erford, OK moment for our student dent leadership team. ers, visit famous attractions semester. The orientation offers Kaden Pettus—Fairview, OK Ashlie Russell—Weather- members and advisors, rep- The students from West- in the region, and participate information and resources to Troy Hanks—Granite, OK ford, OK resenting a year of dedica- ern Technology Center BPA- in several community service help them understand program Alondra Alvarado—Guy- Kyndall Sage—Weatherford, tion, growth, and achieve- Sayre Chapter who attend- activities honoring the Spe- expectations, meet faculty and mon, OK OK ment,” said Devin Alexander, ed the National Leadership cial Olympics, BPA’s nation- peers, and begin organizing Ashlyn Ramos—Guymon, Kamryn Stanley-Harbin— BPA’s Interim Executive Di- Conference were Ashley al service project. Everyone materials required for their OK Weatherford, OK rector. “This event is more Kenner and Pamela Steiner. stayed really busy but a quick clinical and academic respon- Perla Ramirez—Hammon, Matthew Vowell—Weather- than just competitions—it’s Ashley Kenner competed trip to Coco Beach was a sibilities. OK ford, OK about developing leadership in Contemporary Issues and special treat during the long Throughout the orientation, Laura Ullery—Hennessey, Brandon Watson—Weather- skills, earning industry certi- placed 6th in the nation and week of competitions and students rotated in groups OK ford, OK fications, and celebrating the then competed in Admin- meetings. through six informational sta- Candace Smith—Leedey, OK Sara Wayland—Weatherford, hard work that sets our mem- tions, each led by SWOSU Amber Lawson—Lookeba, OK Nursing faculty. These stations OK Divya Bhusal—Irving, TX SENATE NOTES FROM SEN. BRENT HOWARD | MAY 9, 2025 addressed a range of import- Ashlyn Price—Minco, OK Harper O’Neal—Quannah, ant topics, including clinical Alisen Bristow—Mountain TX After a week of lengthy floor will. House Bill 1166 removes a ers receive fair treatment during compliance, uniform standards, View, OK The orientation concluded sessions to vote on bills as a provision in state law that cur- eminent domain proceedings. required supplies, education Alondra Garibay—Norman, with an open Q&A session, giv- full chamber, the Senate has rently allows cities and towns to Essentially, this bill incentivizes expectations, additional paper- OK ing students the chance to clar- passed the legislative deadline annex land without the written entities utilizing eminent do- work, and a photo booth where Hisalda Herrera—Oklahoma ify details, raise concerns, and to consider House bills on the consent of a majority of local main to offer property owners students could take pictures to City build early connections with floor. This was the second-to- property owners. Under this bill, above-market value for their commemorate the occasion. Aleyda Mejia-Avalos—Okla- faculty and fellow classmates. last legislative deadline before localities seeking to annex land land by shifting more of the Faculty members at each sta- homa City This setting allowed for open both chambers must adjourn will be required to hold a public court costs to the condemning Sine Die by 5 p.m. on May 30. hearing to hear from residents authority. Under this legisla- tion provided printed materials Kaylee Thompson—Oklaho- dialogue and helped students The Senate passed about 255 in the affected area. Cities or tion, if a court rules against the and gave detailed explanations ma City leave the event with a better un- House bills, while 249 Senate towns will also be required to get condemning authority or the of requirements, deadlines, and Kelsey Knight—Piedmont, derstanding of what to expect as bills advanced out of the House. a majority of the acreage owners proceedings are abandoned, procedures that students will OK they move forward in the pro- Some of those measures re- in the proposed annexation area the condemning authority must encounter once the semester Jaycee Hallum—Roland, OK gram. turned to their chamber of ori- to sign off on the change. The cover the landowner’s legal fees. begins. The sessions were de- Brandy Doty—Sayre, OK SWOSU Nursing is proud to gin because of amendments, but bill also requires that public an- This also lowers the threshold signed to give students a clear Samantha Scott—Sayre, OK recognize all of these individu- many advanced to the gover- nexation notices — published for a property owner to get their picture of what lies ahead while Joanna Cottle—Skiatook, OK als as part of its future nursing nor’s desk. Gov. Kevin Stitt has in local newspapers and mailed legal fees covered in cases in- also helping them begin the se- Kinley Hunsaker—Stillwater, community. For more infor- signed more than 30 bills so far to all property owners in the af- volving a jury trial. If the jury’s mester with confidence. OK mation about the program, vis- this session, and others have be- fected area — include detailed financial judgment exceeds 90% The clinical compliance sta- Caton Young—Stillwater, OK it https://www.swosu.edu/nurs- come law without his signature. plans for extending municipal of the condemning authority’s Dozens more are currently on services, including water, sewer, final written offer, the landown- tion focused on necessary doc- Tristian Fite—Thomas, OK ing/index.php. his desk, awaiting action. and public safety services. This er would be entitled to reim- umentation such as CPR certifi- Paislee Johnson—Union About the SWOSU Depart- One of the major issues legislation prevents municipal- bursement for their legal fees. cation, tuberculosis testing, and City, OK ment of Nursing shaping this legislative session ities from overstepping their Property owners who are forced immunization records. Uni- Braylee Brown—Weather- Established in the fall se- is eminent domain and policy boundaries and forcing an an- to forfeit their land deserve just form standards were reviewed ford, OK mester of 1977, the SWOSU proposals to strengthen Okla- nexation on local landowners compensation in return, and in detail, including what qual- Kiera Coslow—Weatherford, Department of Nursing has homans’ property rights. My despite their protestations. This this bill will ensure higher offers ifies as acceptable attire during OK been committed to providing colleagues and I are considering measure also gives due process to the landowner, earlier in the clinical rotations and what Aaralyn Cummings— state-approved and nationally various bills that limit the gov- rights to landowners who are process. students should avoid. Infor- Weatherford, OK accredited nursing education. ernment’s ability to seize land not part of the municipality and Together, these two bills are mation about required supplies Makenna Dupree—Weather- With a vision of being a stu- for private developments and don’t want to be. Although the designed to curb government was also shared, and students ford, OK dent-centered leader in nursing ensure landowners receive fair bill passed the Senate, there are overreach, prevent the unjust compensation when eminent a couple of procedural steps that seizure of private land, and received badge reels for use Kamlee Ebisch—Weather- education, SWOSU Nursing domain is exercised. Two of the still need to be taken with it in strengthen property rights and during future clinical assign- ford, OK encourages the development bills I’ve worked on this session conference committee before it due process protections for ments. Additional paperwork, Lexie Forester—Weather- of professional relationships to protect property rights passed can be sent to the governor for landowners. expectations related to academ- ford, OK between instructors and stu- the Senate this past week. enactment. To contact me at the Capitol, ic performance, and course pol- Alexandra Garcia—Weather- dents, offering one of the most I’ve been working with Rep. I’ve also spent recent weeks please write to Senator Brent icies were also covered during ford, OK hands-on clinical experienc- Mike Kelley on legislation that helping property rights groups Howard, State Capitol, 2300 N. the rotation. Varsha Garg—Weatherford, es in Oklahoma. As a result, gives property owners more and other interested parties re- Lincoln Blvd. Room 427, Okla- The following students at- OK SWOSU nursing graduates are power in annexation decisions, write House Bill 2036. This leg- homa City, OK, 73105, email me tended the orientation: Krystian Hahn—Weather- preferred candidates by multi- ensuring they’re not forced to islation bolsters property rights at [email protected], Rylee Ninman—Blanchard, ford, OK ple hospitals. In 2024, SWOSU’s pay higher taxes against their protections to ensure landown- or call (405) 521-5612. OK Macy Heaton—Weatherford, National Council Licensure Ex- Kaylor Lyons—Canute, OK OK amination (NCLEX) pass rate PUBLIC AUCTION! Breegan Barnett—Carter, OK Jayda Hoffman—Weather- was 95% on the first attempt, Madilyn Brumbelow— ford, OK continuing a tradition of suc- Chickasha, OK Brecken Hunter—Weather- cess for the program. Roger Starkey—Claremore, ford, OK SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 • 10:00 AM OK Owner: Dale R. Simpson Estate Mollie Compton—Cleve- SALE & PROPERTY LOCATION: 819 W. 9th Street, Elk City, OK land, OK OPEN HOUSE: By appointment only by Addie Jo Merz—Clinton, OK calling 580-225-0269, 580-821-1186 or 580-821-1738. Maria Ochoa—Colony, OK Kristy Stroud—Cordell, OK Taylor Halsey—Davenport, OK Mariah Vargas—Edmond, OK Ashley Scott—El Reno, OK 0D\  Conner Pennington—Elgin, OK Rosa Alanis—Elk City, OK Emberlynn Carter—Elk City, OK Emma Garza—Elk City, OK gunshowtrader.com Legal Description: Lots 5 & 6 in Block 2 of the McArthur Addition to the City of Elk City, Beckham County, OK. Property Description: This residence sits on two lots with an approximate area of 936 square feet. It includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living MARTIN’S LICENSE #OK-2850 room, a kitchen with an eating bar, and a utility room. There is a detached garage measuring 288 square feet, a partially fenced yard, and a cellar. This property will be sold as is condition with all contents included. Air Conditioning Inc. Real Estate Terms: 10% of purchase price to be placed in escrow day of “Serving Elk City Oklahoma Since 1974” sale. Purchaser’s attorney will have 10 days to examine title. 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