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3 NEWS May 26, 2021 Inaugural Cowboy Misdemeanors Felonies 100 event announced MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Justin K Casida Domestic assault & battery State of Okla vs Anthony T Winston DUI Nominations, applications and State of Okla vs Lori A Cuenca Possession of paraphernalia FELONIES sponsorships open now State of Okla vs Jeremy L Banquet Assault & battery on officer. Escape (STILLWATER, Oklahoma —The School of Entrepreneurship manager of outreach programs for the Riata Center. “Engaging from arrest and the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship in conjunction with with alumni and experts increases our network of mentors, State of Okla vs Rickey D Arnett Domestic assault & bat- the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host its in- competition judges and guest speakers benefitting our students augural Cowboy100 Honoree Gala to celebrate the 2020 fastest- tery significantly.” growing and top 10 revenue-generating OSU graduate-owned or State of Okla vs Melissa A Heffern Conspiracy. Possession -led businesses on Nov. 5 in Stillwater. Tiered sponsorship opportunities are available on a limited of CS. The Cowboy100 was designed to recognize outstanding basis and provide website, pre-show reception or prominent entrepreneurship throughout OSU’s alumni base while raising Cowboy100 Honoree Gala recognition. Sponsorship options Bringing contraband into jail funds for the Riata Center’s student programs and activities. It also include invitations to the pre-show reception, tickets to the State of Okla vs Cheyenne R Brookshier Unauthorized use also serves as an additional resource for students to engage with gala, reserved parking and mentions in the ENGAGE@Spears of a vehicle industry leaders and for the Riata Center to become the refer- ence point for entrepreneurship throughout the university. and STATE magazines. For more information about becoming a State of Okla vs Mariah B Lord Control of vehicle while “The event recognizes OSU graduates from every college on Cowboy100 sponsor visit, https://business.okstate.edu/riata/ intoxicated. campus who started and own, or lead, a business in any indus- cowboy100/sponsorships.html. Possession of CS. try,” said Marc Tower, executive director for the Riata Center “The Cowboy100 is a celebration for everything the Riata Bringing contraband into jail and assistant professor of professional practice. “The Cow- Center for Entrepreneurship supports,” Mills said. “We are con- boy100 companies are ranked on growth and the Blazing 10 on State of Okla vs Micah J Johnson Larceny of auto. Eluding. stantly working with students pursuing their entrepreneurial revenue.” Driving ventures, and now we get to honor the entrepreneurial achieve- Companies may be located anywhere in the world as long ments of OSU alumni.” without a license. as they are OSU alumni Cowboy-owned or Cowboy-led. Other qualifications for consideration include: verifiable revenues of Contact: Bailey Stacy | Communications Coordinator, Leaving scene of an accident $100,000 or more in each calendar year from 2018 to 2020; Marketing & Communications | 405-744-2700 | bailey.stacy@ State of Okla vs Paige L Taylor Enabling child abuse must have been in business for a minimum of five years; and okstate.edu operate with high integrity. Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system JTaylor, Advisory, Assurance and Tax will be processing ap- plications and calculating the compound annual growth rate for each applicant, which will determine the 2020 Cowboy100 and that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for suc- cess. Oklahoma’s only university with a statewide presence, OSU Marriages & Divorces Blazing 10 award winners. improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the MARRIAGE LICENSES The alphabetical list of honorees will be released in October. world. The Spears School of Business exists to prepare people to The OSU School of Entrepreneurship’s Cowboy100 nominations make a difference in the world by teaching essential interper- Korbin Perkey, Elk City – Ailene Wyant, Elk City and applications are open and available at https://business. sonal skills alongside a high-quality business education backed Michael Ruiz, Elk City – Ashlie Pannell, Elk City okstate.edu/riata/cowboy100/index.html. The nomination by impactful research and outreach. For more information, call Robert Luna, Elk City – Mari Ann Moon, Elk City deadline is June 30 and applications close July 31. “A huge impact of launching the Cowboy100 is the opportu- 405-744-5064 or visit spears.okstate.edu. To learn more about Trilbey Stone III, Burns Flat – Amber Parker, Burns Flat nity to engage with brand-new OSU alumni and industry-specif- the Spears School of Business, follow us on Facebook, Twitter ic experts we have not previously encountered,” said Chad Mills, and Linkedin. DIVORCES Christina Clouse vs Cody Clouse children under 12 remain Experts like Troisi remain were wearing them.” But she COVID ineligible for vaccines. Rutherford said that’s puzzled at the similar case trajectories in the large states added, “it’s hard to see” from the data “how much that’s Haley Coffelt vs Jonathan Coffelt Magdalena Barraza vs Adrian Rodriguez Continued from page 2. one reason he supports Gov. despite vastly different rules. stopping transmission.” Gavin Newsom’s plan to delay But she noted that people in She also noted that cell- Cody Keane vs Elise Keane fornia, the epicenter of the a loosening of mask rules for all states don’t necessarily phone geolocation data show Dallas Williams vs Susanna Williams state’s winter case surge, may the vaccinated until mid-June, take their cues from the state people are spending more have left so many immune as as it will allow time for more capital. When Texas lifted its time outdoors, where trans- Paige Whitlow vs Daran Splan they began to recover from the people to get the shots. It’s mask mandate in March, she mission of the virus is rare, unclear what percentage of said, “I predicted cases would Robert Feller vs Kimberly Feller virus that it slowed the virus’s which may also factor into the spread. Immunity after infec- the population needs to be go up.” Paul Reynolds vs Christine Reynolds falling case rates. She noted tion could also have factored immunized to stop the virus “We didn’t see that,” Troisi that experts remain puzzled into slowing the spread in from spreading — so-called said. “But even when masks “herd immunity” which could are not required, a certain why the deadly 1918 “Spanish other states as well. Flu” pandemic ended abruptly require 70%-80% to be vac- segment of the population Letter to The sharp drop in infec- cinated. But the more people is going to continue wearing a year later when there weren’t tion rates began well before vaccines became widely avail- who get the shots, the closer them.” any vaccines. able, and Troisi said current it gets. She said when she went “This is a new virus,” Troisi vaccination rates aren’t high “That will push us quite a to work out at the gym after said. “This virus has surprised enough to stop the virus ways closer to herd immunity,” the latest CDC easing of mask us. Bottom line, I’m not sure from spreading, noting that Rutherford said. “These are rules, and “it seemed to me we entirely know what’s hap- uncharted waters.” the same number of people pening.” the Editor Good news, visitation is opening up On behalf of the students, parents, and faculty of Elk City High School, I wish to express appreciation to the civic clubs, churches, organizations, business firms, and individuals for the more each passing week. generous support in providing numerous scholarships, awards, and recognition to the graduating class of 2021. At our recent Brown and White Assembly, students received 1.3 million in scholarships contributed by the Elk City commu- By Cherrie Nutley, SWO- length of time to help ensure social distancing and vaccinat- visitors or inappropriately nity, colleges, universities, technology centers and the military. DA Ombudsman Supervisor all residents are able to receive ed residents can participate in quarantined call and visit with communal dining with other the facility staff. Print out the These contributions are an inspiration to many students. visitors. All visitation must be As with all things COV- “person centered” if a 15 visit vaccinated residents without CMS and/or CDC guidance for Also, in addition 15 of our seniors received Oklahoma ID-19, the guidelines for visit- is all that is being allowed and masking or social distancing. reference and ask the facil- Promise which pays tuition at Oklahoma colleges and universi- ing long-term care facilities you do not feel this is enough If the resident and the visitor ity staff why their policy is ties up to five years. continue to change rapidly. time with your loved one and are both vaccinated, they can different. If you continue to A special thanks goes to Joyce Roberts , Latia Murray, The CMS.Gov website includes they agree ask the facility staff visit privately in the resident’s have concerns about visita- Danny Ogle, Lauren Shelton, Nan Moyer, Tiffany Shelton, Jus- updated visitation informa- for longer visits. room or other designated visi- tion or need clarification, you tin Ediger, Amanda Greer, Holli Manning and Mr. McClure tion and is easy to access. 3. Can the facility refuse to tation areas and the visit can can always call the long-term for their help in making this year’s assembly a success. There following are some com- allow visitation because they be conducted without masks care ombudsman in your area. Sincerely, mon issues under the revised are short staffed? or social distancing. For Western Oklahoma, that DeAnne Bell CMS and CDC Guidance: NO If you believe your loved is Cherrie Nutley at 580-562- Counselor 1. Can the facility refuse 4. Can a facility force a visi- one is being denied access to 5032. Elk City High School indoor visits? tor to be tested for COVID-19 The facility should be al- or show proof of vaccination? lowing indoor visitation “at all NO times for all residents.” There 5. Is quarantine required are a few specific exceptions for new admits or after leaving $50 $75 that could include an uptick the facility for medical ap- of the county’s positivity rate- pointments or other outings? -the resident is in quarantine No, only if the resident has or has a confirmed case of prolonged exposure and close COVID-19 or there has been contact to a person with CO- an outbreak in the facility that VID-19 in the prior 14 days. will cause all visitation to be Being in quarantine does not suspended temporarily while mean the resident cannot have 6 Months 1 Year outbreak testing is completed. visitors. 2. Can the facility limit the 6. What changes when a length and frequency of visits resident has been vaccinated? to 15 minutes per week? The CMS guidance states Does this change how visits look? 109 W. Broadway, Elk City • 580-225-3000 that while facilities should Yes! Vaccinated residents allow indoor visitation at all times, they can “consider can take part in group ac- tivities with other vaccinated www.elkcitynews.com.com scheduling visits for a specific residents without masking or