May 16, 2026 Issue, Page 12 of 12

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12• SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 NEWS The Elk City News Applications Open for FFA STEM Main Street Lamp Posts Get After-School Grants from PSO Foundation TULSA, Okla. (May 6, 2026) – Full-Metal Enhancement This fall, Oklahoma FFA chapters will have the opportunity to turn their STEM ideas into reality be- cause of a $40,500 grant by the Pub- It’s a banner day for downtown Bison—Oklahoma’s state mam- heritage, as well as a sense of pa- lic Service Company of Oklahoma Elk City. mal—have already been mounted triotic pride,” Tosh said. “The goal (PSO) Foundation to the Oklaho- Several new pole-mounted on some of the new Main Street was to create a cohesive, welcom- ma FFA Foundation. metal banners adorn Main Street’s lamp posts. ing look that resonates with both Oklahoma FFA chapters lo- lamp posts between 3rd and 7th Two additional designs—the residents and visitors.” cated in areas served by PSO or Streets, with more on the way. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Tosh researched design op- where major PSO facilities operate “While they function similarly Black Swallowtail butterfly—are tions, and she and City leadership can now apply to the Oklahoma to traditional banners, these are being custom painted by Shan- and staff collaboratively made the FFA Foundation for a STEM Af- designed to be more permanent, non’s Custom Paint and Body and final design decisions. ter-School grant. Those who live or wind resistant, and longer lasting will be installed when completed. All of the banners were cut teach in PSO service areas can also as an artistic streetscape feature,” The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher from A36 carbon steel by Jason apply. said Elk City Sports Marketing is Oklahoma’s state bird, and the Kos, owner of K4T Machine Shop. Each grant awards eligible FFA ly encouraged. student-driven projects that build & Promotions Director Marnie Black Swallowtail is the state but- Because of their durability, the chapters up to $2,500 to help fund "On behalf of the Oklahoma skills, spark innovation, and make Tosh. terfly. powder-coated metal banners unique and engaging STEM proj- FFA Foundation, we are incred- a lasting impact in their commu- Banners featuring an elk, the “Each design reflects a broader are designed to be displayed year ects designed by students them- ibly grateful to the PSO Founda- nities. This support helps ensure American flag, and the American story of Elk City and Oklahoma’s round. selves. Projects from previous years tion for investing in the future of our students are better prepared range from vet science equipment Oklahoma FFA members,” says for careers in agriculture, science, to greenhouse watering systems. Jacey Fye, Executive Director and beyond." Projects involving multiple FFA of Oklahoma FFA Foundation. Grant applications are accepted Chapters and use of the grant re- “These STEM grants empower through June 30. Visit www.okffa. sources for multiple years are high- our chapters to create hands-on, org/programs to apply. Congratulations are given to BreHanna Adams! You missed a spot… Congratulations are given to BreHanna Adams! She was the recipient of our Mother’s Day gift basket and flowers. She and her husband, Dustin, are the proud parents of 3 children; Jaxon, Joycelyn and Jameson. They have made their home in the Sweetwater community. BreHanna is blessed to be a stay-at-home mom and Dustin is a compressor mechanic. A special “Thank you” to the generosity of the following businesses who provided the gifts for this special occasion. Finish up spring cleaning with your annual check for Unclaimed Property at