April 11, 2026 Issue, Page 10 of 12

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10• SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 The Elk City News Elk City Resident Recognizes Former Grandma’s Kitchen Seeks Teacher at Elk City High School Donations, Sponsors, and Diners Oklahoma City, Okla. — (April By Sheryl Ponce 3, 2026) — The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Word is out that “Grandma’s (OSSM) honored outstand- Kitchen” has raised rates to $10 ing educators from across the per meal, due to the cost of food state during its annual Teacher and the need for more diners. This Appreciation Day on April 2. includes route meals, as well as All 59 members of the OSSM for those dining in. The only ones Class of 2026 participated in the whose meals will remain the same event, held on the school›s Okla- price are the low-income individ- homa City campus, recognizing uals. the teachers who inspired them They have increased the mini- before they enrolled at OSSM. mum income barrier so some peo- Among those honored, Mau- ple who may not have qualified for rice Watkins recognized Tim the lowered price will also benefit DeWitt of Elk City High School. from the low-income discount. He said, “I felt like I was a part of According to Ja’Shayia Popoola, a loving community. Simply put, director of Meals on Wheels, she Mr. DeWitt is one of the most will have a set up for information Wheels should be supporting civic groups to conduct their meet- altruistic and dedicated people I at this weekend’s Farm and Home the meals. Rotary comes in every ings there. The dining room opens have ever met, and I am so thank- Expo, as well as at the Life and Leg- Thursday to eat, and that helps at 10:30 a.m. each day, therefore, ful to him for his huge influence acy Health Expo on April 23rd. She tremendously. The Western Okla- groups need to reach out to Popoo- on the person I am today.” is looking to give out more infor- homa Alzheimer’s Collaborative la to arrange the day and time for “Traditionally, students come mation about the meals, donations, comes to eat on Thursdays once a meetings. to OSSM as juniors,” said OSSM and/or sponsorships. The rate in- month,” Popoola said. To find out more concerning President Tony Cornforth. “We crease is not hurting the people that They are also working to in- donations, sponsoring one or more recognize that their former teach- need it the most. crease the activities in the dining individuals, or having a meeting ers had a significant impact on “If we can get a constant flow room. Those include having door call 580-225-5821. Grandma’s these students’ education. The ABOUT OSSM and mathematics to juniors and of donations, we wouldn’t have prizes and bingo. They would also Kitchen is located at 1510 W. 9th in OSSM Teacher Appreciation Day Nationally ranked in the Top 1 seniors across the state. to change the pricing. Meals on like to invite bridge groups or other Elk City. is our opportunity to thank those percent of public high schools in For more information, vis- educators for coming along- the United States, OSSM pro- it www.ossm.edu or call (405) side these students on their jour- neys.” vides a college-level, academically advanced curriculum in science 521-6436. ECPD Promotion The Elk City Police Department is proud to announce the pro- motion of Zander Doby to Sergeant. His hard work, professionalism, and leadership have made a positive impact within the department and the community he serves. Congratu- lations, SGT. Doby on this well-deserved promotion. Pictured is Captain George with SGT. Doby on the right. MERRITT Detective Donned Hometown Hero The Elk City Police Depart- the February 18, 2026, OSU the dedication of the entire Elk ment would like to share that Basketball Game in Stillwater City Police Department led by Captain Sammy Weygand was and officially received the award Chief of Police John Cook and recently recognized as a Home- on March 30th. the support of the community town Hero, an award present- The department is grateful served every day. ed by Bob Moore Buick GMC to the nomination committee With the continued support General Manager George Miller for recognizing the work being from Elk City citizens, Captain in partnership with Oklaho- done in our community. This Weygand remains committed REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ma State University. 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