October 24, 2026 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 The Elk City News for Angel Reece and Gaby Williams, tore up an ACL and missed the rest of gers, both without a win this season, NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM ‘How about Jake Bauers from Milwau- kee who was MVP of the National Angel scored 30 and Gaby 14 points. the season and the Chiefs missed the with the Colts firing General Manager ‘The National Hockey League has Continued from page3 League Championship Series? It'll be Next game will be in Atlanta on playoffs. Chris Ballard after 10 seasons. begun and most teams have played a good one! Wednesday. Kansas City is also getting a major ‘The leading teams in each Division at least nine games. Early stages have of the ninth, boost from running back Kenneth are: the Boston Bruins leading the Eastern ‘The first game of the World Series WNBA PLAYOFFS: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Walker III, who signed with the team AMERICAN LEAGUE: Buffalo Conference (14 points), Canadian will be on Friday the 23rd of October ‘The Golden State Valkyries and the ‘The Kansas City Chiefs have resur- before the season fresh off winning Bills 5-1 ( East), Cleveland Browns, ‘Hurricanes and New York Rangers at Family Fieldin Milwaukee, WI. The Atlanta Dream are tied at one game rected their offense in 2026 with less the Super Bowl MVP award with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ra~ tied at 15 points in the Metropolitan Brewers, with a better record will host each in the Championship Series injuries on the team than in 2025, and Seattle Seahawks, and of course, Tra- vens 4-2 (North), Jacksonville Jaguars Conference, Utah Mammoth on top the first two games, then the Rays will Valkyries won the first game (68-64) have won their first five games, with vis Kelcee, who has 2 touchdowns, 299 4-2 (South) and Kansas City Chiefs of the Western with 14 points and host the third and fourth games, and and Atlanta won the second game Patrick Mahones on the top three in receiving yards and ranks sixth in the 5-0 (West). Vegas Golden Knights on top of the the fifth game if necessary, Ifthe series 5). On the first game, when quarterback ratings in the whole NEL. NEL among tight ends. Its all working NATIONAL LEAGUE: New York Western with 16 points, Defending goes beyond five games, the last two Valkyries won by a score 68-64, Gaby As it was reported, the offense may be nice for the four time champions, and Giants 3-2 (East), Minnesota Vi- Stanley Cup champions are the Caro- will be in Milwaukee, Williams had 26 points, while Angel reaching their dynastic heights. That their numbers look like in 2022 thus kings 5-0 (North), Carolina Panthers lina Hurricanes. Will Yandy Diaz from Tampa Bay Reece scored only 14 points. In the should be scary for all their upcom- far, 3-2 (South), San Francisco 49ers 6-0 Sources: ESPN, GOOGLE, SPORTS continue his great streak of hitting? second game, Atlanta Dream evened ing opponents. Last season, the Chiefs On the wrong side are the India- (West). CHANNELS. the series (79-65) and roles reversed started the season 6-7 before Mahones napolis Colts and the San Diego Char- Deer become more active during the autumn breeding season, ing the risk of deer-vehicle collisions on roadways. Drivers are cautioned to be alert to the possibility, especial around dawn and dusk. (Photo by Jeffrey Hamilton/Unsplash (CO) Be Alert When Driving to Avoid Deer on Roadways Drivers should be especially alert as they travel period are to reduce speed, increase following dis- Oklahoma’ roads over the coming weeks. This is tance from other cars, and visually scan from ditch because autumn deer behavior combined with peak to ditch, especially during low-light periods and traveling times for motorists are increasing the risk where brush or trees closely approach the road. for vehicle-deer collisions. Drivers are urged not to swerve to avoid a deer, “From mid-October and through November, because leaving your driving lane could cause a col- Oklahoma bucks become more active chasing does lision with another vehicle or a roadside hazard such during the rut (breeding season), and that creates asa utility pole, tree or culvert. Experts say the best more instances of fast-moving, unpredictable deer response is to continue straight ahead and brake in running across highways,’ said Micah Holmes, com- a safe manner, munication and education chief with the Oklahoma When a deer is killed on the roadway, the driver Department of Wildlife Conservation. or anyone else may salvage the animal for its meat, “Drivers who see a deer cross the road in front of provided they have the proper permissions. Since them should be aware that a buck may be running deer are a regulated game animal, anyone harvesting and Chris Bernard, CEO Hunger Free Oklahoma. right behind and jump into the road without warn- a deer outside of normal hunting regulations must ing” first obtain approval from law enforcement. Also, the shift away from Daylight Saving Time Anyone who removes any portion of the meat or on Nov. 1 will place more people behind the wheel the head or antlers ofa deer without permission could Regional partnership helped lay the during the dawn and dusk periods, which are when be charged with illegal possession of wildlife parts. deer tend to be most active. Always calla local game warden or other lawenforce- A few tips to increase driving safety during this ment officer to ask about salvaging the animal. groundwork for expanded rural transportation and access to essential services ‘The South Western Oklahoma Free Oklahoma to help address demonstrate that food insecurity Development Authority (SWODA) transportation barriers for indi- and transportation access are close- has been selected to receive the viduals needing access to. WIC ted, especially in rural 2026 Judy Kishner Collaboration appointments and access to food where residents often Award from Hunger Free Oklaho- along with a similar pilot project, travel considerable distances for ma as part ofits 2026 Hungry for provided valuable experience with basic services” Action Awards. mileage reimbursement as a practi- “What began as a collaborative ‘The award recognizes organi- cal option for rural residents. These effort to improve access to food zations demonstrating leadership, efforts helped identify opportuni- helped us recognize the potential collaboration, innovation, and a ties to expand the approach beyond for a much broader transportation commitment to addressing hunger food access to other essential trans- initiative. That experience, com- and food insecurity across Okla- portation needs. bined with another pilot project, homa. SWODA was recognized ‘That experience became an im- ‘was instrumental in our decision to during the 2026 Hungry for Action portant catalyst for SWODA and pursue funding for RMAP/TRIP. It Conference, held October 8, 2026. SORTPO to pursue funding for is an example ofhow partnerships For SWODA and the South- the Rural Mobility Access Program can lead to solutions that reach well west Oklahoma Regional Trans- (RMAP), including the Transpor- beyond the original project” portation Planning Organization tation Reimbursement Initiative SWODA appreciates Hunger (SORTPO) the recognition high- Program (TRIP). Free Oklahoma’ partnership and lights how partnerships focused on “We are honored that Hunger recognition and looks forward to food insecurity have also helped Free Oklahoma has recognized continuing collaborative efforts advance solutions to one of rural SWODA with the Judy Kishner that strengthen communities and Oklahoma’ persistent challenges: Collaboration Award,’ said Su- improve access to food, health- transportation, A mileage reim- san Carter, Executive Director of care, and other essential services bursement initiative with Hunger SWODA. “Our partnership helped throughout Southwest Oklahoma, Premium Cash Checking now earns Oklahoma promotes safe 5.00. medication disposal on DEA Take Back Day and throughout the year OKLAHOMA CITY - Octo- Josh Anderson. “DEA Take Back securely store those still needed And when you’re ready to make the move use. ber 19, 2026 - Oklahomans can Day gives every Oklahoman a in medication lockboxes and dis- safely and anonymously dispose tangible and meaningful way to pose of those that are expired or Our NEW Easy Switch program of expired, unused and unwant- take part in protecting the health no longer in use via various safe Easy Switch and recurring payments - helps move your direct deposits so switching is easier than ever! ed prescription medications on and well-being of those around Saturday, Oct, 24, during the Drug Enforcement Administra- them.” How to participate drop off locations or using medi- cation deactivation pouches Local organizations, commu- tion's (DEA) National Prescrip- DEA and its partners accept nity leaders and law enforcement tion Drug Take Back Day. tablets, capsules, patches and agencies can help expand access Medications left unused at other forms ofprescription med- to permanent disposal locations home can pose serious risks, in- ication at participating collec-and raise awareness of available (3ndurance cluding accidental ingestion and tion sites. Liquid medications resources. Law enforcement misuse. Since the program began should remain securely sealed in agencies interested in establish- in 2010, DEA Take Back Day their original containers. Syring- ing a permanent collection site events have removed more than es, sharps and illicit drags are can contact the Oklahoma Bu- 21 million pounds of unwanted reau of Narcotics and Dangerous Federal Credit Union not accepted through DEA Take medications nationwide, helping Back Day. Drugs for information about ob- www.endurancefcu.org protect families and communi- Participating collection sites taining a drug take-back box. ties through safe disposal. can be found at DEATakeback By working together to make “Prevention begins long be- com medication safety a year-round fore someone is diagnosed with Keeping medication safety a priority, we can strengthen pre- a substance use disorder. It in- year-round priority vention efforts in communities cludes the steps we take to reduce Safe medication disposal across the state. Every day is an risks and access in our homes doesn't end with Take Back Day. opportunity to prevent medica- and communities,’ said ODM- Oklahomans can regularly re- tion misuse and protect Oklaho- HSAS Interim Commissioner view medications in their homes, ma families.