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SOUTHWEST Ellsworth: August 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 90°F and stained. ( USGS Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad around flats, main lake, and points. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.

Dear Abby

When we were little, we had vivid imaginations, but often whenever we tried to share our stories, adults scolded us, saying, “That’s not real. You’re just imagining things.” Recently someone had this question: “I heard you say that our imagination is where we create. I’ve always felt foolish and wrong for imagining. So isn’t it childish after all?”

Warrant Issued for Elk City Man Charged with Violation of Violent Offenders Registration Act Harris free after publicized manslaughter conviction

When law enforcement officers make an arrest, they inform the suspects to disclose any illegal substances or contraband that they may be carrying on their bodies at that point.

I hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend! Supposedly, this signals the end of this long, hot summer, but not quite yet inOklahoma,becauseit’sstillhotthenextcoupleofweeks. Fallin 2023 officially starts on September 22nd. So very soon, hopefully, we can anticipate cool, crisp weather, falling leaves and all that goes along with the fall season.

The District II Drug Task Force announces the sale of weapons seized in joint investigations involving agencies across the Second Judicial District of Oklahoma. These weapons were seized as a result of investigations and forfeitures were awarded by a Judge allowing the Drug Task Force to dispose of these weapons at public auction. The proceeds from the sale will support the ongoing drug enforcement efforts by agencies throughout the 2nd Judicial District. The following weapons will be sold online at: https://HeardAuction.HiBid.com beginning Saturday, September 9th at 8:00 a.m. This is a public on-line auction and will last for 10 days. The auction will begin closing at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 19th, utilizing a 3-minute soft close format. A 15% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price plus 9.5% Oklahoma tax unless the buyer has a current tax exemption permit. Shipping is available for an additional price. Once the on-line auction begins, photos of all guns, knives, ammo and etc. will beontheon-lineauctionsite. Youcan preview weapons by appointment only at 3200 W Modelle Avenue, Clinton, Oklahoma. To make an appointment, please call Heard Auction & Real Estate at 580323-6120.

September was marked by “first” harvests, ample rains, martial law and the Beckham County Fair. Oil development slugged along, dampened by the low price of oil. Elk City Schools started with the largest enrollment ever--1010.

Many of those who struggle with addiction, find it even more difficult as their families find it hard to forgive them. The best way to comprehend an addict’s experience is to try to put yourself in their position. If you have never used a day in your life, this may be difficult to do. It can be like trying to move around while wearing cement blocks on your feet all while there is a constant voice in your head telling you to do something as you fight to resist. Once it has a hold on someone, addiction becomes a vicious cycle that does not let go. There are times when a person’s destructive behaviors are so numerous, it is difficult to confront everything they have done. They can reach a point where they are unable to recognize who they are. In order to avoid being the monster they consider they have become, they will continue to use drugs or alcohol.

7th Reed Snodgrass

The Board of Directors of the Western Oklahoma Historical Society met for their regular monthly meeting on Mon., Aug. 28th, at 11 a.m. in Elk City’s Western Technology Center. President Judy Haught opened the meeting, and Doug Haught gave the invocation. The minutes were approved, as was the treasurer’s report.

Supplies for children up to 5 available, and single fathers encouraged to join