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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.

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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

Two Foss Men Arrested in Elk City on Fentanyl Charges Additional charges were also filed in cases, including a firearms charge and a methamphetamine charge

By Joanie Swanson, SWODA AAA Information and Assistance Specialist Do you need information or assistance for respite services for caregivers, hearing aids, limited transportation, legal services, nutrition, health care, housekeeping, weatherization, and other concerns of the elderly? The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Area Agency on Aging (SWODA AAA) welcomes calls from the elderly and their caregivers.

There are only two Block Parties left this season. The next one will take place Saturday, Sept. 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtown at “The Block,” located in the parking lot behind the chamber. The Elk City Chamber of Commerce event will be hosting the band, 9 Mile Hill, who will be performing for the first time.

For the second consecutive year, Robyn Clanton of Yukon has received the Rebecca Reddin Jones Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU).

NORTHEAST Kaw: August 20. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on crankbaits, cut bait, jerk baits, jigs, live bait, live shad, spoons, and topwater lures around main lake, points, and riprap. Crappie good on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, live bait, minnows, small lures, spoons, and tube jigs around brush structure, creek channels, riprap, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish excellent on crawfish, cut bait, grasshoppers, live bait, live shad, shad, stinkbait, sunfi sh, and worms around creek channels, main lake, river channel, river mouth, rocks, and shorelines. Comments: Thermocline remains around 15 ft. Setting juglines with hooks below 15 ft. will result in dead/wasted fish. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.