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The Elk City News SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 * 9 Early Voting Begins Oct. 28 The OSDH and the Beckham Early voting begins Wednesday said early voting is open to all vot- October 28th for voters in Beckham ers. "You do not need to provide for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to to 2:00 p.m, at Beckham County Activity Center located at 310 E. County Health Department County. Voters who will not be able an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma avoid long lines," Manning said. ‘Main St., SayrgOK. Manning re- to make it to the polls on Election allows early voting for al elections Day, have the option of voting early conducted by the County Election Early voting is available Wednes- day, October 28th, Thursday, Octo- minds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations. Seeking Individuals Who at their County Election Board. Board-from school board and mu- ber 29th and Friday, October 30th For questions, please contact the Beckham County Election nicipal elections to state and feder- Board Secretary Sherron Manning, al elections. ‘This is a great option from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sat- urday, October 31st from 8:00 am, Election Board at 580-928-3314 or [email protected] gov. May Have Encountered SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT = ormeut Bator Be Stren testow 3B Sea Sooty on aroun PRECINCT 050343-REGHP Be Serenav erection Be cercut ontor. Be Soci dounty. onuuoun a a Rabid Skunk s Page 1/2 z Page 2/2 VOTE: BOX NEXT TO_ | FoR FRLINTHE Eason cow NM'SSONERO7 JUDICIAL RETENTION JUDGES OF THE ‘Oxtatonacourror —|_StTEquEsTINs SSE cuestionne er OKLAHOMA CITY - The mal. 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Johnson, the Regional Ad- of local health services and Fon arronney GENERAL 0 age ministrative Director for the strategies focused on pre- ee reeroshu Becham County Health De- venting disease, OSDH pro- ‘etter Ona) iow scvots RepneseNTATWVE REPRESENTATIVE Srermcr “JUDGES OF THE CouRT oF bes acansrve | nePusuiest paiatlly CRIMINAL APPEALS PROROGA =I partment. “Rabies is a serious vides technical support and disease that can be deadly, guidance to 68 county health Se (ontck correy Senso (FRANK 0. Lucas ovensOF ‘COURT oistmict CRIMINAL but prompt medical evalua- departments in Oklahoma, FOR STATE ontrons TREASURER | [—]sUME.BYRO pry See eet Sieeate wanna et tion after a potential expo- as well as guidance and con- Tenortty ayno cores sure can determine whether sultation to the two inde- Coneren penny = treatment is needed and help pendent city-county health prevent illness.” departments in Oklahoma ‘SUPERINTENDENT IC INSTRUCTION OF Rabies is spread to humans City and Tulsa. Learn more [lrosenr Franken and pets primarily through at Oklahoma.gov/health, bites from an infected ani- sewwerne marcia ~—— CBA Aerospace Impact Study Released Corn Bible Academy By Sheryl Ponce added 55,937 jobs. In the area of serve as critical hubs for the move- lion in annual payroll. The Elk ‘The 2026 study that measures the state's aerospace and space payroll ~ in 2017, there was $11.6 ment of people and freight, while City Regional Airport impact billion in payroll and $1666 billion world-class training centers, re- reported 46 jobs, $2,548,271 in in 2026, which added an additional search institutions, and five major payroll, $3,737,059 in spend- Homecoming Court! technologies economic impact $5 billion economically. military installations reinforce the ing, and the impact comes in at was recently released. The num- ‘The total economic impact be- states leadership in aviation and $6,285,330. ‘The economic im- bers support the industry's foot- gan at $43.5 billion in 2017, and aerospace. pact includes the value of sales prints in jobs, payroll, and eco- $52.5 billion in 2026. This leads to “The Oklahoma Department or receipts and other operating nomic activity, The impact comes an additional $9 billion impact on of Aerospace and Aeronautics incomes, along with inventory. It from the military with $21.8 bil- the Oklahoma economy. Accord- completed this study to measure is considered the equivalent of the lion in defense economy; indus- ing to the study, aerospace is sup- that contribution. It quantifies the value added. try reliance impact came in at ported by a network of 197 pub- economic impact of Oklahoma Aerospace is an industry that $16.8 billion; and airport impact lic-use airports, airports, military _ installations, will enhance the economics of was $13.8 billion. ‘The study reported, “The state off-airport air cargo activity, and Oklahoma, As it grows, the impact Since the last statewide study is home to leading aerospace com- aviation-reliant businesses — at will also increase the education, in 2017, the industry has added panies, advanced manufacturing both the individual airport level jobs, and business and individual 56,000 jobs and $9 billion in an- firms, and major maintenance, re- and statewide” incomes. Watch what happens as nual economic activity. There were pair, and overhaul operations that ‘The total annual impact sits at the growth ofthe industry increas- Vince DuBois and Brylie Driskill are your 2026 CBA Homecoming king 203,346 jobs in 2017, and 259,283 create high-quality jobs and drive $52.5 billion; 259,283 jobs sup- es the economic impact in the lives and queen. additional jobs in 2026. This is an innovation. Oklahoma’ airports ported statewide; and $16.6 bil- of Oklahomans. 2026 NWVC Conference Awards CANUTE Tournament Champions — Oklahoma Bible Academy Conference MVP - Izzy Davis - OBA. aa 5 tn 6 de All-Conference Team Basketball Festivals - - Adyie Baxter - Perkins McKenzie Boscowen Jr. - Sharon-Mutual Thessday, Ostobcx 22° © Hobext - Kloe Brown - Minco 4:20 Girls v. Arapaho - Melissa Clark - Chisholm - Kayla Cunningham - OBA 5:05 Boys v. Arapaho - Izzy Davis - OBA 5:40 Girls v. Cordell - Brylie Driskill - CBA 6:15 Boys v. Cordell - Adyson Pitts - Chisholm - Karen Rodriguez - Hennessey Monday October 26° © Bums Plat - Audrey Stewart - CBA 10:45 Girls v. Merritt 5 (01d) - Sirena Wilcox - Chisholm II:30 Boys v. Merritt 5 (01d) All-Conference Honorable Mention I2:15 Girls v. Hobart 5 (New) - Hanna Benson - OBA 1:00 Boys v. Hobart 5 (New) - Kinsey Byte - Minco Tucsday October 27° @ Bums Plat = - Chloe Gore - Minco Hensley Hill - CBA 10:00 Girls v. Hammon 6 (01d) Congratulations to our Cross Country team who competed in Frederick this - Pracilla Parada Sr. - Sharon-Mutual 10:45 Boys v. Hammon 6 (01d) morning! - Addyson Priegel - Perkins Mile Porter- 1st place HS Girls - Anna-Lisa Rojas - Hennessey 11:30 Girls v. Merritt 6 (New) na Carnes- 2nd place IH girls. Isaac Gutierrez- 34th 1H boys - Jaelyn Wolfe - Perkins 12:15 Boys v. 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