September 13, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Community (a Friday, September 13, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma ing with this year’s freshman ments you started under, you homa State Department of Page 5 Board seat district has to declare wheth- er it will be establishing class, the class of 2023, an finish under.” Education and ATC. The dis- hours or days in instruction individualized career aca- The board also approved trict traditionally has been time, and hours give the dis- demic plan is required for the Estimate of Needs for an ACT district because trict more flexibility, Garri- graduation. Now, graduates, the fiscal year ending June most of the universities Elk Continuedfrom page 1. “They just weren’t ready to son said. beginning with this year’s 30, 2020, and a revision of City students attend prefer take that type of test to be The board approved an freshmen, will be required the extra duty pay schedule the ACT test for admission. Schmidt lived in the Board identified.” update to graduation re- to have 26 credits because of for 2019-20. Office #4 territory, so an in- She said that a student quirements, as CPR and the ICAP. Garrison told the board dividual interested in filling can be identified early in the personal financial literacy “That doesn’t change any- that Elk City Schools will his seat would have to live second grade if a parent re- are required for graduation thing for the sophomores, ju-administer the ACT test to inside certain boundaries, as quests it or if educators think and have to be in the district niors and seniors,” Coffman eligible juniors as part of the noted by the Elk City Public he or she might qualify. policy, Coffman said. Start- said. “Whatever require- state contract with he Okla- Schools description: “Begin- “But our concerted effort ning at a point from the in- to actually identify them will and Caroline Murray, Foss tersection of 2nd Street and Randall, proceeding west on 2nd Street to Pioneer, then happen in the spring instead of the fall,” she said. The requested testing for Foss alumni meets - Johanna Ferguson, Ricky and Roxann Walkup, Pris- cilla Ferguson, Eric Walkup, north 1/4 miles, then east 4 students is for students in mile, then south % mile, then grades two through 12, Coff- The annual gathering of lene Dew, Oklahoma City - Christi, TX - Patty and Rick all of Oklahoma City - Bob Foss Alumni was held on Steve Brown, Clinton - Nina Shorter, Mustang - Jimmie east % mile to Randall, then man said later in an email. and Donna Bizzell, Fedonia, proceeding south on Randall “Parents must sign pa- August 3 at the Days Inn in Watson, San Antonio, TX and Lowayne Piercey, Dill TX - Phillis and Steen Scott, Clinton, OK. Hosts for the - Gaynel Patterson, Seguin, City - Leonard Johnson and to 2nd Street.” perwork before testing the Oklahoma City - Kevin and Also, the district requires child,” she said in the email. event were Larry and Sherry TX - Jan Phillips, Clinton Paula Mitchell, Granbury, Amber Hall and Rhonda Hall, Lois Johnson and Oma a candidate to meet residen- “There is also a criteria ma- June Pitzer. - Eugene and Janice Dew, TX - Jerry and Leona Hill, McNatt, Canute - Larry and tial, legal and educational trix we can use for identifi- Las Cruces, NM- Scott Pe- and registered voting re- cation purposes. The day began at 9 a.m. on Duncanville, TX - Leslie Sherry Hall, Lois Johnson and Frankie Hinds, Burns ters, Yukon - Lonnie and and Elma June Pitzer all of quirements. Candidates also “In the past, we have sent the school house hill in Foss. Betty Rush, Perkins - Darryl Foss. can’t be employed by the notice to all second-grade About thirty people came to Flat - Billie Gunter, Corpus district or be related within parents at the beginning of visit and shave memories. Compete in the the second degree by affin- the year about GT testing; The morning ended with ev- ity or consanguinity to any however, students were not eryone going to the City Hall other members of the board very successful with the to look again at the senior or anyone employed by the test,” she said. “After visit- panel pictures. Then at 4:30 p.m. Days school district. Also Monday, the district ing with other schools, we found they had much more Inn welcomed everyone for approved a Gifted and Tal- success doing this toward more visiting. A tasty buffet Bedlam Blood Battle ented Plan for the district. the end of the school year dinner was prepared by the Robin Coffman, district di- to get ready for third grade. Branding Iron Restaurant. It’s time to kick off foot- a coupon from Whataburg- as all air ambulances state- After the meal a short meet- ball season and the Bedlam er for a free Honey But- wide. There is no substitute rector of curriculum, said We are going to try it and see there not many changes to how it works.” ing was held. Some prizes Blood Battle, featuring your ter Chicken Biscuit and be for blood, and the donation the actual GT documents, Coffman explained to the were presented to the oldest favorite coaches on new entered for a chance to win process takes about an hour. Whataburger food for a year. Blood can be donated every explaining, for example, board some changes made - Glen Peterson, the person Bedlam-themed T-shirts, free for Oklahoma Blood “No matter which team 56 days. Platelets can be some changes were made but not in the plan sent to who traveled the farthest - Institute blood donors, ac- you're backing in the Bed- given as often as every seven concerning reports being the state, such as Pam Joy Billie Gunter and the family with the most members pres- coridng to an OBI release. lam Blood Battle, we love days, up to 24 times a year. sent to the state. becoming the coordinator ent - the Gunter Family. Join Northfork Electric our football here in Okla- If donors opt not to take She also said districts are of the fourth through sixth Cooperative at a blood drive homa,” said John Armitage, the T-shirt, funds will be discovering that if a push grade level of the program Those attending were Bill is made toward testing stu- and Melissa Williams be- Brown and Kay Nelson of with Oklahoma Blood Insti- M.D., president and CEO given to Global Blood Fund, dents for GT at the end of coming academic coach. Foss, Tom Peters of Yu- tute from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. of Oklahoma Blood Insti- a 501(c)(3) charity organi- Sept. 26 at 18920 East 1170 tute. “But saving the lives zation helping to procure second grade rather than at Nothing changed in the sev- kon - Dick Gunter, Rodney Road in Sayre. Look for the of our neighbors and friends much-needed blood center the beginning of that grade enth through 12th grade as Gunter and Sonia Lopez fo level, results will be more far as GT is concerned, Coff- Miami, TX - Ray Jarrell, Bloodmobile. Anyone who through blood donation is supplies in developing coun- accurate in identifying those man said. Stratford, TX - Arvilla Sel- is healthy and 16 years old* what really defines the spir- tries. gifted children. Also at the meeting, the fridge, Midwest City - Glen or older can make a life-sav- it of our community. We Appointments to give ing difference for their fel- thank our local universities blood are not required but “Early on in second grade, board approved using the and Beth Peterson, Duncan, low Oklahomans by giving and coaches for supporting can be made by visiting obi. we just weren’t getting kids 1080 hour calendar for the Eleanor Morre, Burns Flat - Robert Kerkahoff and Ar- blood. Oklahoma Blood Institute in org identified,” Coffman said. 2019-20 school year. The All donors will receive the unified mission of meet- or calling (877) 340-8777. their choice of a free “OSU ing the blood needs of pa- * 16 year olds must weigh orange” T-shirt featuring at least 125 pounds and pro- tients in our state.” Historical the profile of Cowboys head vide signed parental per- Oklahoma Blood Institute coach Mike Gundy, or an relies solely on 1,200 vol- mission; 17 year olds must “OU crimson” T-shirt fea- unteer blood donors a day to weigh at least 125 pounds; turing Sooners head coach meet the needs of patients at 18+ year olds must weigh at Lincoln Riley’s profile. In more than 160 hospitals and least 110 pounds. Miss Gussie Cochran and will attend school and play addition, donors will receive medical facilities as well 100 years ago Miss Feida Donchin. basketball. September 1919 Monday - 25 years ago Elk City News-Democrat Mrs. Bruce D. Storm, Mrs. Elgin Childress, Mrs. The Elk City Daily News Annual THE MUSICAL RE- Coleman Hewlett, Mrs. September 1994 Elk City Leadership CITAL T. D, Utt, and Mrs. O. C. The large number attend- Standifer. Merritt Community Re- ing the recitals at the Baptist Tuesday - ports Events (Cont.) Church on Friday and Mrs. Andy Bass, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knight Saturday nights were well John Marshall and Mrs. V. spent Sunday afternoon with pleased with the programs E Erickson. Mr. and Mrs. Alis Knight in given by the pupils of Miss Hera Robinson, teacher of The Elk City Daily News September 1969 Altus. Larry and Linda Allison OF Came music in the public schools. of Denton, Texas, spent years ago Thursday and Friday with They were surprised at the great talent shown by the Round Town his mother, Dorothea Al- Induction pupils, and all spoke in Charlotte Woody, a lison. highest commendation of graduate of ECHS, has com- Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mikles HONORING the instructions given by pleted work for her master and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Miss Robinson. Those who Keitha Dickerson of science degree in audiol- Mikles and son were Sun- have been under her care ogy and speech pathology day dinner guests of Mr. during the summer are well at Utah State University in and Mrs. J. A. Mikles. pleased and enthusiastic about her work. 75 years ago Logan. Her report was titled “Stuttering Therapies Mr. and Mrs. Bill Adams of Butler vistied Mr. and Mrs. Earl Logan. Gwen Pasby J. Cooper West Reflected in Theories of the The Elk City Daily News nature and Causes of the 10 years ago September 1944 Disorder.” The Elk City Daily News Charlotte, the daugh- September 2009 US.O. Workers During ter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen FRIDAY, THE TWENTIETH OF SEPTEMBER The Past Week Woody of Moore, received Heavy Rains Soak West- The ladies serving at the her bachelor’s degreee in ern Oklahoma TWO THOUSAND AND NINETEEN USO the past week were: audiology and speech pa- Elk City gauges were Saturday - thology in 1968 from OSU. showing over an inch by Mrs. Kate McVeigh, Mrs. She now plans on working 9 a.m., Saturday including + RECEPTION - Lucille Higginbatham, Mrs. as a speech pathologist at one that had 1.23 inches. 5:00-6:00 PM Tony Greteman, Mrs. P. P. the Weatherford Speech and Domino Express at Ca- Little, Mrs. Jim Lee Robin- Hearing center in Weather- nute reported 1.5 inches. ELK CITY PIONEER CENTER, COMMONS AREA son, Mrs. J. B. Miller, Mrs. ford. Lendell Stowers had 1.4 W. G. Smith, Mrs. Allen inches in his Retrop U.S. 1221 N PIONEER RD | ELK CITY, OK Jones, Mrs. C. A. Bruton Speaking of the Woody Weather Bureau gauge and Mr.s G. A Turner. family... The Woodys” son, which was checked at 7 Sunday- Mrs. Fay Nich- Gary, visited the Johnny a.m., Saturday. - INDUCTEE PRESENTATION - ols, Mrs. Tom Corcoran, Lewallens and other friends Up at Leedey, Kenny HALFTIME AT BIG ELK FOOTBALL GAME Mrss Florence Stover, Miss this past weekend. He Bailey had only .06 in his Clara Quigley, Mrs. G. L. was en route to Panhandle U.S. Weather Bureau gauge BIG ELK STADIUM Guiglev. Mrs. I. S. Tisdal. State College where he bv 7 a.m..