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Elk City Public School Superintendent Mike Sparks is only two years into his time at Elk City Public Schools.

The Johnson O’Malley Program, or JOM, is formally starting a Beckham County chapter to benefit children from any Native American tribe.

The Elk City Elkettes golf squad continues to see improvements week after week. Coach Rachel Poole’s team has shown impressive improvements week after week.

Elk City 8th 2023 defeated Clinton JH 8-0 on Friday as four pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Freddy Arvizu struck out Berma to finish off the game.

Catch Geno threw a shutout to lead Elk City Varsity Elks past Dickson Varsity Comets 11-0 on Thursday.

Cooper Church threw a shutout to lead Elk City Varsity Elks past Dickson Varsity Comets 16-0 on Thursday.

Owen Elliott didn’t allow a single run as Canute Varsity Trojans defeated Hydro-Eakly Varsity Bobcats 10-0 on Friday. Elliott allowed just three hits.

Pitching By Brody Shuts Out

Seven runs in the fourth inning led Canute Varsity Trojanettes past Oklahoma Bible Varsity Lady Trojans 10-0 on Thursday. Canute Varsity Trojanettes batters contributing to the big inning included Taylor Polensky, Kyanne Pelkey, Taylor Beutler, Kim Harris, and Jade Gray, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Dear Abby

“Dr. Dixie, we’ve experienced a tragic death in our family. We’ve repeatedly heard various versions of, “The Lord gives and takes away. His ways are beyond our understanding. We shouldn’t question His plans.” I know people intend to comfort us, but that statement is like putting a knife in and twisting it! Is God really responsible? Who can we trust, if God takes our loved ones away from us?”

It can be intimidating to fill out a government form to get help when you have been through so much. Knowing what you will be asked on the FEMA application and what information you need to have at hand can help you feel ready.