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The Erick Little League Hog Roast benefit dinner will be held on Saturday, 4/6, at the Erick Fire Barn. Pick up will begin at noon so come and get it to go and enjoy some great food and help support the kids during this season’s summer league. Contact Ricky Laster at 580-821-4261 if you have any questions.

The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular bi-monthly meeting, Wed, March 20th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall. All commissioners and the mayor were present for the meeting. They began with a public hearing concerning three properties located at 605 W. 10th, 521 S. Adams, and 409 N. Main. City Inspector Jackie Addington presented the commissioners with information concerning each structure.

Ephesians 3:20-21

A 42-year-old Elk City man has been charged with assault and battery on a police officer.

Registered voters in the Hammon School District who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 4 – The devastating wildfires sweeping through our state have left a trail of destruction, impacting livelihoods and communities. In response, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation has been working diligently for impacted farmers and ranchers in the those areas to rally relief and provide information important to short-term and longterm recovery. “Wildfire is truly a devastating disaster. It can happen so fast and so completely. In response to the horrific 2017 fires in Northwest Oklahoma, OCA created the Wildfire Disaster Relief initiative within the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) to coordinate assistance and provide an avenues of support for those impacted by natural disasters,” said Michael Kelsey, OCA Executive Vice President. “While our Foundation continues their great and important work, OCA is working on federal and state disaster declarations and assistance to land and livestock owners.” The OCF, working as the charitable arm of the OCA, has stepped up in a huge way to help those devastated by the recent wildfi res. “While these sudden and tragic wildfires take place, OCF is working to assist those impacted,” said OCF Executive Director Mariah Reimer. “We are coordinating hay and fencing donations along with financial donations.” The Wildfire Disaster Relief program seeks to offer assistance in various forms, including financial aid, feed and hay donations and other resources vital for recovery and rebuilding efforts. Through collaborative efforts and generous contributions, the OCF aims to alleviate the hardships faced by ranchers and ensure they receive the support they need to overcome this adversity. The OCF is finalizing an application for impacted cattle producers to apply for direct financial aid from those donations. To learn more about how you can contribute to the Wildfire Disaster Relief, visit the OCF Website: https:// www. oklahomacattlemensfoundation. com/wildfire-disaster-relief. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a significant impact and brings hope to those in need.

Dear Abby

Jama Millar

Once again, the Great Plains Amusement Carnival will be at Ackley Park March 28th through the 31st. This is sponsored by the Elk City Chamber of Commerce and will provide an evening of fun for the entire family.

Students in the Business Technology program at Western Technology Center, Sayre Campus, competed in the State Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in Tulsa, OK on March 4-6, 2024, as reported by Susanne Silk, BPA Advisor. Those placing in their competitive events on the state level were as follows:

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) proudly announces its alumna, 2017 & 2019 graduate Rhetta Cypert of Walla Walla (WA), as the 2024 North Family Endowed Lecturer in Parks & Recreation Management. The lecture will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the North Family Building at Crowder Lake University Park, south of Weatherford.