August 15, 2026 Issue, Page 8 of 10

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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 The Elk City News Pictured is Seat Number 1 Joe Ediger with his wife Shelby, and daughters nine-year-old Piper and five-year-old Chloe. Ediger Steps into Seat Number 1 for ECPS With the resignation of Kris System. He said that he is eager mont, Colorado, and graduated I am hoping to help continue environment that promotes are made,” Ediger said. Waters, Joe Ediger was sworn in to help make ECPS a top dis- from Skyline High School in the board’s strong collabora- success for the students. I also Ediger is the General Manag- to take her place in Seat Num- trict in the state of Oklahoma. 2002. tion with the superintendent expect to learn more about how er of Fastenal in Weatherford. ber 1 for the Elk City School He is originally from Long- “As a school board member, and continue to foster a school policy and budgetary decisions Homestead of Elk City Invites Community to Roll the Dice at Bunco Night Elk City, Okla. (Aug. 11, 2026) Bunco player or have never rolled hit with our residents," said Ex- to connect with residents and aged to bring a friend and join in of their residents. Homestead - Homestead of Elk City is invit- the dice before, everyone is wel- ecutive Director Julie Byerly. neighbors. With quick rounds, the festivities. is managed by Midwest Health, ing residents, families, friends, come to join the fun. Bunco is a "Whether you’re a familiar face or friendly competition, and lots About Homestead of Elk City: which was founded in 1977 and and members of the community fast-paced dice game that empha- a first-time guest, we’re excited to of excitement, Bunco offers a re- Homestead is a senior liv- has been a leader in senior living to gather for an evening of laugh- sizes teamwork and conversation, invite the public to our commu- laxed way for people to meet new ing community located at 1000 care for more than 40 years. To ter and connection during its up- making it a favorite for social nity." friends while enjoying a classic Elkwood Boulevard in Elk City, learn more about Homestead of coming Bunco Night on Monday, gatherings and players of all ex- Guests can expect an energetic game night. Oklahoma. Homestead is a wel- Elk City visit www.Homestead- August 17, at 6:00 PM. perience levels. atmosphere filled with cheering, The event is free to attend, and coming community offering ofElkCity.com. Whether you're a seasoned "Game nights are always a conversation, and opportunities community members are encour- quality care tailored to the needs Apply Now for Private-Lands Bonus Youth Deer Hunts Youth deer hunters who have (licensed or unlicensed) at least urday). email notification. Successful ap- Hunters ages never harvested a deer, or have age 21 accompanying them on the • Cleveland County: Oct. 16-17, plicants will need to buy the 2026 12-17 who taken just one deer, may apply to hunt. 2026 (Friday-Saturday) and Dec. Youth Super Hunting License, un- have harvest- go on bonus private-land youth A total of 44 youth hunters 11-12, 2026 (Friday-Saturday). less they already have one or have ed one deer or haven’t yet deer hunts offered through the will be selected to hunt at 11 pri- • Creek County: Nov. 6-7, 2026 an Oklahoma lifetime hunting li- taken a deer Oklahoma Department of Wild- vate-land locations. Applicants (Friday-Saturday) and Dec. 18-19, cense. Youth hunters will receive may apply to life Conservation. shouldn’t apply for any of the 2026 (Friday-Saturday). specific information about their go on one of Apply now through Aug. 16 hunts they are not interested in • Grady County: Nov. 7-8, 2026 hunts within their Go Outdoors several bonus at the “Controlled Hunts” link at or know in advance they cannot (Saturday-Sunday). Oklahoma profile. private-lands GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com. attend. • Love County: Dec. 11-12, For more information, go to youth deer To be eligible, youths must Private-land hunt locations and 2026 (Friday-Saturday) and Dec. https://www.wildlifedepartment. hunts this be 12-17 years old at the time of dates are: 21-22, 2026 (Monday-Tuesday). com/education/youth-opp/youth- fall. (Photo: their scheduled hunt and must • Carter County: Dec. 5-6, 2026 • Nowata County: Oct. 10-11, bonus-antlerless-deer-hunt or call Carl Watts/ complete the hunter education re- (Saturday-Sunday). 2026 (Saturday-Sunday) and Nov. Kyle Johnson at (405) 590-2584. Provided) quirements before applying. Each • Carter/Love/Marshall coun- 7-8, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday). This is the body text. This is where participant must have an adult ties: Dec. 11-12, 2026 (Friday-Sat- All applicants will receive an most of your words go.