October 18, 2025 Issue, Page 1 of 12

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Mammograms: Worth the Pain ms early and INSIDE identify proble By Sheryl Ponce treatable. As when it is most , you must procedure begins to sched- the and arms It is time once again which stand with feet apart checkup, ule the yearly by your side. s a breast exam and/or technic ian then begins include The The guidelines and that way mammogram. to pull this way lar screening aligned in the for this particu to get the breast change d over the years positio n to take the have perfect person’s age. No it may be un- according to a to image. While age, listen the machine matter what the comfortable as health care phy- breast against your personal compresses the to your body. what could be sician and listen the plastic, or the procedure the twisting of Understanding called smashers, to be the key to getting knob begins . This smash- seems ation and the is what allows through the humili l process ing of the breast painfu through the what could be the x-ray to beam gh this is of the imagin g. tissue. Althou l imaging, breast the more breast When the medica necessary and ogram is ap- be pulled onto the called a mamm it is a that can and schedu led, harder it is to allow propriate screen, the e low-dose x-ray to detect breast to continue. Th the procedure ing can help it will be over cancer. The screen knowledge that bond- release d from soon and it bearable. age is what makes the patient LEGACY The tech then tells not to move, ANK breathe SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 Weekend Edition School Board Gets Positive Audit Report and Votes on Resolution for Position #1 Election By Sheryl Ponce Sparks if anyone stepped forward within the report, he told the board gan during the Great Depression letter, it is suggested that projects make sure everyone is aware of the for public comments. With no that in the final summary the dis- to ensure fair wages and an equal the district spends enough money procedures and accounting for ev- The Elk City Public School comments, Sparks called the repre- trict is in good shape, and all of playing field for contractors on on to make sure that anyone work- erything. The last suggestion con- Board met for their regular meet- sentative from Britton, Kuykendall the funds are in excellent stand- projects over $2000. This covers the ing on the project follows the Davis cerned inventory, equipment, tech- ing, Monday, Oct 13th, at 6 p.m., and Miller to present the school au- ing. He continued to go over three construction, alteration or repairs Bacon Act. nology, and other items. He noted at the Board Room. With Katie dit for the 2024-2025 school year, comments in a management letter. of public buildings and works. The The next suggestion had to do that many computers throughout Archer absent, President Brandon who gave the review on a voice call. The first comment was concerning requirement relates to the payment with federal programs and the the system that need to be includ- Storm called the meeting to order After reviewing the various federal programs that must follow of workers and federal reporting of misclassification between federal and asked Superintendent Mike monetary balances and schedules the Davis-Bacon Act. The act be- those payroll reports. In the audit programs. It said that they need to See AUDIT page 2 Elk City’s ONE Habitat to Transform Community By Sheryl Ponce The Elk City Rotarians welcomed Kevin Brosi- us, pastor of One Church in Elk City and a Lieu- tenant Colonel in the military, to their regular noon meeting to explain their new One Habitat program. The faith-based, low-income housing project is aimed at helping residents achieve fi- nancial independence through provisionary re- sources. Brosius began with an explanation how the pro- gram began with an idea to transform the com- munity, and then he went further to talk about meeting with City Manager, Tom Ivester, and oth- er city leaders. They looked at the list of approxi- mately 50 addresses that could be slated to be con- demned or demolished. Brosius then went back to the church to discuss how they could proceed to make a difference with these properties. “This is not a free shelter, that’s not what we’re looking to do. We believe that there’s more to it than just providing a place to stay. It is helping them to achieve more and to obtain indepen- dence, whether that’s financial independence or maybe they’re going through a rough time in their Planting Dreams: How One Woman’s Vision life. One Habitat is faith based. It is born out of the church context, and we’re passionate about that,” he explained. The mission of the program is, “To show the Grew Into Elk City’s Farmers Market love of Jesus Christ by providing temporary, low-income housing and transition programs to assist residents in building a better future and to By Jeff Johnson kind of opportunity to other Within weeks, the borrowed improve our city by revitalizing our neighbor- people.” lot was packed to the brim. On hoods one habitat at a time.” Everybody has a dream. That simple idea became the its busiest night, forty-eight ven- Sometimes we don’t even know Elk City Farmers Market, which dors filled every available space See TRANSFORM page 2 why we have it — only that it opened in July in Sara Vore’s as cars snaked down the street won’t leave us alone. For Iesha parking lot — space Vore offered and families squeezed shoul- Jones, that dream was simple: to build something that helped free of charge. Jones worried that vendors might not show up, or der-to-shoulder for bread, toma- toes, or homemade ice cream. Government Shutdown others the way someone once that the community might not “We quickly realized we didn’t helped her. “I was given a really good op- notice. But they did — in droves. “It was very overwhelming — have enough parking, and no handicap spots,” Jones said. “It lim- Could Cancel Marine portunity early on,” Jones said. in a good way,” she said with a ited how many people could come.” “It helped my business grow, and I just wanted to give that same laugh. “I thought it was just go- ing to be a small ordeal.” See DREAM page 7 Corp Band Performance By Sheryl Ponce The scheduled concert by the Presidential Marine October is Blindness Awareness Month, Ways to Help Corps Band may be cancelled due to the government shutdown. Since Oct. 1st in Harrisonburg, Vir., the con- By Sheryl Ponce safely and confidently, living the life national Guide Dog Federation. certs have been canceled through the Oct. 17th perfor- they want to live. They are a com- Guide dogs provide mobility, com- mance in Norman. Each October there is a focus on passionate community that creates panionship, and provide confidence Their tour schedule announced, “Due to the govern- Breast Cancer Awareness, but it is life-changing partnerships. Their and independence to the blind. GDB ment shutdown, the Marine Band will be unable to per- also a month to become aware of the client-services include instructors, is dedicated to the success of the form public facing concerts until further notice. We will blind or vision impaired. According puppy raisers, donors, and volun- guide dog clients before, during, and resume events upon established government funding. to Disability Empowerment Orga- teers who prepare guide dogs and K9 after the time spent in their special- We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause for nization, there are an estimated 2.2 Buddy dogs to improve mobility for ized classes. They operate on two our patrons.” billion people around the world who their clients. campuses located in Oregon and The National Concert Tour dates that have not been are blind or experience some type GDB is the largest guide dog California. The service trainings are cancelled yet include Oct. 18 – Mustang, Oct. 19th – of vision impairment. October is a school in North America, in which two weeks and are at no cost which Stillwater, and Oct. 21st – Elk City. The remainder of the chance to educate and advocate the more than 16,000 guide dogs have includes the guide dog, transporta- October tour dates have not been cancelled either. The public about the disability because graduated since 1942. Their services tion, instruction, and equipment. Elk City Arts Council is sponsoring the event, and they, the blind are ordinary people who are free of charge, and they include There is a lifetime of support for the too, are awaiting word about the Elk City performance. are highly capable of navigating their personalized training and ongoing client and his/her dog. The possibility that the band will not be on the road environments. support, along with financial assis- Volunteering with GDBis one way could come to fruition if the government funding is not One tool for the blind is having a tance for veterinary care, if needed. to assist in helping the blind. That in place. Continue to watch for announcements con- guide dog. Guide Dogs for the Blind They receive no government funding may include welcoming a dog into cerning the Elk City concert. The tickets are free and (GDB) believes that everyone should but rely on the support of donors. It reserved on the Elk City Arts Council’s webpage or link be able to move through the world is an accredited member of the Inter- See BLIND page 2 on their Facebook page. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,121, No.No. 54 42 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 86 / 65 75 75 cents cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com