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Otis, the young son of Robert L. Ward, had quite a bit of trouble with one of his ears and was taken to the hospital where a piece of glass was removed. About ten years earlier, when he was very small, Otis got a glass bead stuck in his ear at school, which was crushed while being removed. The ear troubled him ever since.

General Landscape Find someone to water plants in the house and garden while on vacation. Harvesting vegetables and mowing the lawn are a must and imply that someone is home.

STILLWATER – Drought throughout the Southern Plains has taken its toll on Oklahoma cattle producers over the past two years. Ponds are dry, pastures are brown and cattle herds have been liquidated, especially in western Oklahoma.

SOUTHWEST Ellsworth: May 28. Elevation is 3.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and murky. ( USGS Lake Level) Saugeye excellent on crankbaits, slabs, and small lures around main lake and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, punch bait, and shad around flats and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks, and rocks. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.

18 piano students of Ivory ‘N Ovations presented a spring recital at Homestead Senior Living facility in Elk City on May 25 at 2 p.m. Ivory ‘N Ovations is the piano studio of Mrs. Jerri Headrick in Sayre. Students from eight to eighteen years old shared their polished piano solos to the audience of family and friends. The Studio practice incentive this spring was a fundraiser for Western Oklahoma Alzheimer Collaborative. Students asked people to sponsor them per day of practice during the spring semester. Over $1500 was raised and more continues tocomein. Aspecialthanks to Homestead residents and staff for hosting the students and parents. A unique treat was a duet performed by Ms. Paula Isch and Mrs. Jerri Headrick to begin the recital. Ms. Isch is a Homestead resident and continues to play and do some teaching. What an inspiration she is!

Ivory ‘N Ovations piano classes presented fifteen beginning piano students performing for their families on May 16 and May 18. They played solos, an ensemble piece and an improvisation piece. The students are learning the basics of good hand and finger technique at the piano, as well as beginning theory, rhythm, expression, improvisation and note-reading. The piano class consists of 7 full-sized keyboards, and a modern lab system which allows the teacher to hear individual students or several students at a time.

Berlin Community Building host its annual fundraising dinner on June 10 at 6:00 pm. The menu will consist of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, salad, hot rolls and homemade desserts. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a good home cooked meal. Cost is by Donations only.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. recently bid farewell to six departing members of its governing Board of Trustees.

On Monday May 8, 2023 the Washita Chapter NSDAR meeting was called to order by Judy Tracy, pro tem regent. The daughters were led in an opening prayer then recited The Pledge of Allegiance, The American Creed, The Preamble to the Constitution and the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

Montie Muriel Smith, 88, of Elk City, Oklahoma was born on October 4, 1934 in Milo, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Port and Ruby (Johnson) Fogle. She went to look upon her Lord and Saviors face on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Elk City Nursing Home, Elk City, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family.

An Elk City couple was charged with conspiracy in Beckham County District Court on May 26 after allegedly committing conspiracy after housing their son, who is a sex offender.

The Legislature officially adjourned “sine die” on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. We’ve had a very successful session and passed bills covering everything from education to election protection to economic development.