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NORTHWEST Canton: September 3. Elevation is normal, water temperature 90°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped hybrid bass fair on live shad and shad around main lake and sandbars. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County.

Dear Abby

Former Beckham County man recounts his perilous journey through a childhood borne from addiction to health

Many of us have certain Scripture verses to use as a source of encouragement. Proverbs 3:5-6 is a favorite of mine. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Abulldozer can move massive amounts of earth. Roots and rocks are scooped aside to clear and level a piece of land, to prepare it for a foundation that will support a structure built to stand far into the future. We can develop a strong spiritual foundation for our future if we rely on the power of God to help us clear out the obstructing roots and rocks of our past so we can have a level start. Worship each week and discover His power to help you begin a new life built on the foundation of love and hope for the future. “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm.” 2 Timothy 2:19

A 32-year-old Lawton man has been released on a $5,000 bond after being charged with felony officer obstruction and putting bodily fluids on a peace officer, as well as driving under the influence and transporting an open container.

A call from the director of the Elk City Civic Center alerted police to possible stolen copper.

The weather is cooling down! It’s time to think about cleaning out those closets, garages and other storage spaces to get rid of unwanted items that someone else might love to have. Make some extra cash by participating in Sayre’s biannual Citywide Garage Sales on Friday and Saturday, October 6-7. To list your sale for free, you may sign up on lists located at Sayre Floral, Gallery@112 and City Hall. You may also call the Gallery@112 at 580-928-0002. Or you may message the Sayre Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and it will be added to the list. Printed lists will be available beginning Thursday, October 5 at the Sayre Route 66 Farmers Market, located at the old Sonic Drive-in on 4th Street, as well as City Hall, Gallery@112 and Sayre Floral. The list will also be posted on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Fall will officially arrive on Saturday, 9/23, and we are enjoying a little taste of it this week! I heard we will have no more 100+ temps and I for one am ready to see those go!

Elk City Fire Department honors 9/11 fallen in OKC Memorial Climb

The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening instead of Monday due to the Labor Day holiday, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. Mayor Cory Spieker opened the meeting with the invocation, and Rod Carver led the flag salute. All commissioners were present, along with City Manager Tom Ivester and City Treasurer Jennifer Rainey.

A 31-year-old Carter man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond.