February 19, 2020 Issue, Page 7 of 10

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Communit y Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Colonial Day that we share purpose and a Commemorative Event. on two. challenges ne into three pieces to be hauled passion for American that is The Boston Massacre was being on Plastic Pollution away/replaced. Casper, Wy- a powerful foundation.” a deadly riot that occurred Awareness. oming, has a resting place Unfortunately, the Depart- on March 5, 1770, on King Half of all plastics ever of (at this time) 870 blades. ment of Veterans Affairs Street in Boston. It began manufactured have been Trenches are dug and they are does not accommodate fe- as a street brawl between made in the last 15 years. laid side by side. The blades male veterans with children, American colonists and This amount is expected to can’t easily be crushed, re- thus leaving the families to a lone British soldier, but double by 2050. Every year cycled or repurposed. They on the coastal nations coast live in their cars or seek shel- quickly escalated to a cha- cannot be burned as that ter in parking lots or under otic, bloody slaughter. The tons of plastic waste that es- emits pollutants. Ideas have lines, the this about 8 million highway overpasses. A non conflict energized anti-Brit- capes into the oceans. That been presented on what to profit organization Final Sa- ish sentiment and paved the would be the equivalent of do with them, but at this time the only one working is the lute, Inc has been organized way for the American Revo- setting five garbage bags plant in Sweetwater, Texas, and focuses on homeless lution. full of trash on every foot of that is breaking them down women veterans and their Lu Eisler gave report that coastline around the world. and pressing into pellets and children. Final Salute takes Washita Chapter Patriot Re- The second challenge is fiber boards to be used for a three-pronged approach to cords Project Committee has “Sea to Shining Sea.” All flooring and walls. addressing the issues associ- indexed 55,322 Revolution- that plastic is causing harm Teaching our youth about ated with the homelessness ary War records since March to the creatures that live in of women veterans: aware- 2019. The current records these issues is most impor- the ocean, from coral reefs are handwritten muster rolls tant. There are programs at ness, assistance and aspira- smothered in bags, to turtles the U.S. Park Service and for the Colony of Massachu- tion. setts Bay. gagging on straws, to whales the U.S. Forest Service that Not only does Final Salute Mareen Hallmark gave a and seabirds that starve be- provide programs for our assist in the living expenses flag fact on a flag that she is cause their bellies are so From left, Marci Grant, Nancy Lisle, Benja- for these families but each researching. jammed with bits of plastic youth to learn and develop good habits. These pro- min Franklin (portrayed by Stephen Smith), year they invite female vet- A new slate of officers for that there is no room for real Sue Allen, Oklahoma State DAR Regent Caro- erans to attend “The Next the years 2020-2022 was food. We can stop trash from grams are offered each year lyn Rawlings and Linda Stewart. Photo submit- Uniform,” an event where entering our oceans and edu- and the youth are invited to elected. Carol Ann Batter- ted. they are given donated pro- ton, regent; Doris Minor, cate out local community participate. fessional business _ attire, vice-regent; Lu Eisler, regis- about plastic pollution by The meeting was closed The regular meeting for encouraging and challenged the Washita Chapter NS- the daughters to new energy dress shoes, accessories, trar; Virginia Reid, chaplain; local education and clean- with the reading of the DAR was on Feb. 10, 2020, in projects and meetings. makeovers, image consult- Linda Stewart, treasurer; ups. Each of us can make a Daughter’s Pledge at the Café Clinton. The She encouraged the thought- ing and professional _pho- Marci Grant, historian; and difference in the waste that Those attending wei chapter Regent Nancy Lisle fulness and kindness to one tographic headshots. They Gloria Hargrave, librarian. enters our lakes, ponds, wa- Nancy Lisle, Marilyn Wil- called the meeting to order another as it is fundamen- can also sign up for resumé Marilyn Wilson gave the terways, streams and rivers. son, Lu Eisler, Ellena Wom- and led the opening ritual, tally important to the DAR assistance equivalent to their program focusing on con- Not only cleanups but by ack, Evelyn Hart, Linda assisted by Chaplin Rose experience. military roles and other job servation. This is one of our personal actions in the dis- Stewart, Mareen Hallmark, Millspaugh. Mareen Hall- “T have met and been in- experience. Since its found- National Society’s oldest posal of waste. Carol Ann Batterton, Doris mark led the Pledge of Al- spired by the most amazing ing in 2010, Final Salute committees and was estab- Wind turbine blades are Minor, Rose Millspaugh, legiance, Linda Stewart led women through my more has helped more than 7,000 lished in 1909 . It focuses another form of pollution. Darlyne Seal, Jolene Hud- the American’s Creed and than three decades of in- women veterans in more on protecting and conserv-When they are at the end of dleston and guest Cathy Marilyn Wilson did the Pre- volvement in our Society," than 30 states and territo- ing our natural resources their life span, they are cut Pierce. amble to the Constitution. VanBuren said. "The friend- ries.” The National Defend- and out mission is to educate Accompanied by Doris Mi- ships that I have made are nor, the group sang a patri- er January 2020 members about pressing en- ~ otic song. among my most valued trea- NSDAR presented Final vironmental issues and to The message from Denise sures.” Salute a check at the Conti- encourage good stewardship Doring VanBuren, President Tn this sisterhood that we nental Congress in Washing- practices for a more sustain- General NSDAR, was read call DAR to each one.....en- ton D.C. in 2019. able future. The VanBuren by Ellena Womack. It was joy each other—"and know Doris Minor gave the Administration is focusing Corn Bible Academy wins State Academic Bowl. Pictured are: Raigan Geisler of Clinton, Kennedy Listak of Clinton An- drew Koscheski of Cllinton, Isa- iah Thiessen of Cordell, Bren- dan Miller of Thomas, Harrison Penner of Weatherford, (Jenna Nelson of Clinton missing). Pho- Elk City High School students Greyson Da- to provided by LaVonne Terrel vid and Alexis Hargrove are the seniors of the of Corn Bible Academy. month for the Elk City Rotary Club. Staff photo by Don Munsch. New season of Oklahoma gardening began Feb. 15 Bermudagrass fering our viewers diverse Oklahoma State University eradication is just one information about ornamen- is the home of the Oklahoma topic Oklahoma Gar- tals, edibles and integrated Gardening studio garden and dening will explore in pest management, as well as is located west of Stillwater its new season, which highlighting plants that grow on the north side of Highway started Feb. 15 on lo- well here in Oklahoma’s 51. The show is produced by cal OETA stations. challenging climate and OSU Extension, OSU’s De- Photo by Kevin Gragg, landscape,” Hentges said. partment of Horticulture and Agricultural Communi- Check out the show’s web- Landscape Architecture and cations Services site at www.oklahomagar- dening .okstate.edu<http:// Agricultural ~Communica- tions Services. www.oklahomagardening. okstate.edu/> for direct Oklahoma State Univer- links, as well as video clips sity, as an equal opportu- of the program, links to gar- nity employer, complies with dening resources, a link to all applicable federal and recipes featured on the show state laws regarding non- and much more. discrimination and affirma- By Trisha Gedon Casey Hentges, who re- the constant battle garden- three times for a total of 90 Oklahoma Gardening airs tive action. Oklahoma State STILLWATER, Okla. — ers face with bermudagrass. plots. The plots will be re- every Saturday morning University is committed to turns for her fifth season as Super Bowl LIV is now This research is directly in- visited regularly throughout at 11 am. and Sunday af- a policy of equal opportu- host, said one of the show’s history and there is Easter biggest projects will revolve tended for the homeowner the season and Hentges will ternoons at 3 p.m. on local nity for all individuals and candy on the shelves at the around bermudagrass eradi- who wants to make a garden further evaluate the different OETA channels. There are does not discriminate based store. This can mean just one cation research. bed in a typical, established treatments. no worries for those who on race, religion, age, sex, thing — it is time for a brand “Our research is looking backyard. Because of the In keeping with tradition, happen to miss an episode. If new season of the longest- at bermudagrass eradication focus of the research, we're Oklahoma Gardening will viewers are unable to watch color, national origin, mari- munning gardening show on using chemical, organic and only using products that are hit the road and travel to on television, they can sub- tal status, sexual orienta- television. natural grass killers, as well readily available to a con- the southwest region of the scribe to the Oklahoma Gar- tion, gender identitylexpres- Oklahoma Gardening will as mechanical management sumer.” state, Stay tuned to see what dening YouTube channel sion, disability, or veteran hit the airwaves Feb. 15 and practices such as tillage, Hentges said the bermu- exciting things the crew dis- and see full shows or search status with regard to em- promises to be chocked full solarization and covering dagrass plots were estab- covers there. for specific segments at their ployment, educational pro- of gardening tips, how-tos with cardboard and mulch,” lished at the end of last sea- “I’m really excited about convenience. grams and activities, and/ and sneak peeks into gar- Hentges said. “We decided son and have been treated this season and our crew has Oklahoma Gardening also or admi ions. For more dens around the great state to highlight this on the show once in the meantime. The been working hard to get can be found on Facebook, information, visit https:/f/ of Oklahoma, just as it has because ofthe rising interest show will focus on 30 dif- things ready in the garden. Twitter and Instagram. eeo.okstate.edu<https://eeo. for the past 46 vears. in sustainable gardening and ferent treatments. replicated Our goal is to continue of- The Botanic Garden at okstate.edu>.