November 26, 2019 Issue, Page 1 of 14

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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901_ Weekday Edition Bar-S announces relocation plans for Elk City plant The Bar-S Foods plant in Elk City. Staff photo by Don Munsch. By Don Munsch, Editor Bar-S Foods announced it is making some changes at its Elk City plant, but stopped short of explaining all of its Lt. James Edwards Jr. poses by his work pickup iin EIk City. Edwards works as the game war- ‘moves in anews release late last week. denin Beckham County, and this time of year is a busy time for him, as the deer gun season Sigma, the company that markets. distributes and pro- continues until Dec. 8. Staff photo by Don Munsch duces the Bar-S product line, stated in a news release that it would relocate the refrigerated and frozen distribution Game wardena fulfilling job for Edwards operation in Elk City to theDallas area “in order toop- timize distribution costs.” The company said it plans the By Don Munsch, Editor early morning and late evenings when wildlife are the most transition during the third quarter of 2020. Operations will People follow in their parents’ footsteps all the time in active and the people after wildlife are most active. meanwhile “continue as normal,” the release stated. The certain professions, such as education, law or medicine. “So any given day is going to be totally up to each warden, Bar-S plant in Elk City is a warehouse/distribution center, Lt. James Edwards Jr., game warden in Beckham County, and that can be well before daylight till midday or so and according to the Bar-S website. followed in his father’s footsteps. then back it a few hours before sunset until we don’t know “The Bar-S brand has enjoyeda long and success rela- “My dad was a game warden for 30 years,” he said. “He what time after dark, and sometimes all night long depend- tionship with the Elk City community and hopes to con- started out in Dewey County in 1978 and finished his career ing on the problems that we're having and the time frames tinue to do so,” Sigma U.S. CEO Warren Panico, in the in 2008 in Custer County.” we’re having,” he said. “But our schedules are self-set. We release, provided by Lisa Schommer, divisional vice presi- Born in Ada and a 1994 Tecumseh High School graduate, just have a number of hours that we work in a month, and dent of logistics and contract manufacturing for Sigma, Edwards earned his bachelor degree in wildlife and fisheries as long as we get to that month total, it kind doesn’t matter who is based in Phoenix. ecology from Oklahoma State University. in between.” “While the decision has been made to relocate the ware- After spending a few years managing a paint store, Ed- Wardens are on call, he said. Every county west of Inter- house operation, we are also exploring other possible uses wards received a call from the state wildlife department, state 35 has just one game warden, Edwards said, and as one for the warehouse in Elk City,” Panico said in the release. asking him whether he wanted ajob. goes east of I-35, the number is more, or two or three game Also in the release was this statement from Jim Kline, “T said absolutely and almost 19 years later, here I am,” wardens per county. Oklahoma has 115 game wardens. vice president of supply chain: “Sigma appreciates the ef he said. A typical day for Edwards might be him setting up some- See Bar-S page 2. A ‘self-set’ job where to observe and listen to determine whether any illegal Edwards said his job requires him to work the peak activ- ity times, which are fall and spring for the most part, and activity is occurring. See Warden page 2. How to Cook a Turkey This was our first year doing a “How to Cook a Turkey” special. We would like to thank the below sponsors for Plenty to do in Elk City t his Christmas Season helping support this project. Please take a moment to look through and see how some of our third graders would cook The Elk City Convention and Visitors Bureau said it has Decker Bus, rides on the Candy Cane Express mini train and their turkey. made a list and checked it twice, because “experiencing the Centennial Carousel. Western OK Realty, Northfork Electric, KTS Auto Glass, Christmas in Elk City is ever so nice.” People also can check out the newest addition to Christ- Haines Wrecker Service, Oak Creek Floral and gifts, United, People can consider several activites to do here at home mas in the Park: the Holly Jolly Trolley. Visitors can also DJ Rental’s, Christmas Store, First National Bank, Dr. Lisa with their family before Christmas arrives, according to Elk stay warm with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy some fresh Walker, Yes Finance, Galleria, Advanced Financial, Terry’s Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Julie Lenius. popcorn provided by the local Boy Scouts. Furniture and Elk City Tag Agency. “No other town in Western Oklahoma offers this many Visitors to Ackley Park can enjoy the beauty of twinkling things to do to make the holidays even more special,” Lenius lights, animated displays and festive Christmas decorations said in a news release. every night from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Noy. 29 through Dec. 31. Most Americans feel Christmas in the Park kicks off Friday and runs through Residents can experience the joy of giving by participating Dec. 31 in Ackley Park. Free activities every will be held in the Mayor’s Toy Drive or by donating to any non-profit pressured to overspend, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 21 and include light tours on the Mistletoe Express, Double- organization in Elk City. See Christmas page 2. surveys show By Paula Burkes The Oklahoman SWOSU holding its an nual Holiday canals OKLAHOMA CITY- Tis the season for spending, and 63% of us feel pressured to overdo it this time of year. That's Santa Claus is coming to town . . well, he’s coming to according to a recently released report by New York-based Weatheford, thatis, on Dec. 3 for a concert. Bankrate.com. The fifth annual Holiday Collage Concert from Southwest- Based on an online survey of 2,628 U.S. adults in October ern Oklahoma State University Department of Music at will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Fine Arts Center Audi- by YouGov Plc for Bankrate, most of us feel pushed to shell out more than we want. That's not only on gifts (51%), but torium on the Weatherford campus. also on travel (33%), hosting parties (36%) and even char- All of the SWOSU large ensembles will perform in the concert. Admission is $5 at the door. SWOSU students and ity (36%). Not surprisingly, parents of minor children are children under 18 are admitted free. All proceeds benefit most likely to feel the burn, with 71% reporting excessive SWOSU student scholarships, according to a SWOSU re- expenditures for the holidays. A separate October survey lease. of 1,000 adults by Edelman Intelligence for Los Angeles- The program “showcases arrangements of joyful holiday based Union Bank found 40% of consumers feel pressured favorites performed by the SWOSU ensembles and accom- to spend on people they don't want to; more for Millennials SWOSU plished faculty and student soloists of the SWOSU Music (56%), or those born in the early 1980s. Meanwhile, one in Music five Gen Z'ers (born in the mid- to late 1990s) plan to make Department,” the release stated. The performance will cul- minate in a special cameo by Santa Claus and a sing-along the holidays extra jolly for themselves and Mom, possibly of holiday classics. spending more than $250 on the two gifts. The holiday cheer will continue following the performance Forty percent of U.S. consumers focus their gift-giving with a cookie and beverage reception in the lobby of the Fine efforts on family and friends, according to the Union Bank Arts Center. All concert attendees are invited to enjoy holi- survey. However, Gen Z (35%) and Millennials (34%) are day treats and pose for pictures with Santa. more likely to extend their pocketbooks to their work col- leagues. Vol. 117, No. 95 «UI Weather tomorrow 47/ 31 75 cents, 14 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com