June 23, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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2 June 23, 2021 News News Scrapbooking it works. “We are always happy to share our supplies with each If you are like me, you will be hooked instantly, and Hobby Lobby is right down the road,” “We have women of all ages. Tiffany was in her early 20s when she started, and we from Continued from page 1. Sumer’s Scrapbooking Heif- ers.” other. We have plenty and will get you on a good start. We Herndon said. Herndon lives in Elk City, have women into their 60s. We have one woman who want to keep this going, so as do fellow “diehards” Laura sometimes just brings her Quartz shirts for all of us made that said, ‘Hanging with my Herndon emphasized that newcomers don’t need having more join in is always a fun day. Just bring some Webb, Ellen Martin, and Tif- fany Osborne. Vonnie Kelly quilting stuff. It is nice to be artistic and preserve memo- Mountain heifers’ with heifer artwork on it. We decided that should stick and now call ourselves to share that history or even basic supplies or scrapbooking knowledge to understand how pictures and some double- sided adhesive. We can get lives in Canute. Becky Sander and Gayla Hite live in Burns ries with friends.” For more information, con- you started right from there. Flat. tact their Facebook page. State Park Next weekend is the In- Arnold night confirmed that they cur- rently had no arrest warrant for Arnold. The detective transported The child was placed in emer- gency custody while awaiting officials or family from Maury County, Tennessee. under arrest for being a felon in possession of a firearm,” the re- porting officer added. Arnold was transferred to June 16 and is being held on a $20,000 bail. Arnold is due back in Beck- ham County District Court for Continued from page 1. the child to the Elk City Police “Due to the fact that Mr. Ar- the Beckham County Detention an attorney date on July 6 and a dependence Holiday Week- Department. Members of the nold was a convicted felon and I Center the following day, on conference date on July 19. end. Please remember that A call to the Maury County Oklahoma Department of Hu- had located the shotgun sitting June 15. He does not yet have an attor- Fireworks are prohibited in Sheriff’s Office late Sunday man Services were contacted. next to his seat, I placed him He was formally arraigned on ney listed. all areas of QM. So even if you’re at the swim beach or ATV area, you may NOT use fireworks. The same is true in the campgrounds, at the Board together. Sometimes we may have professional services that they can use, and sometimes we can use theirs. It isn’t always the Elk City Intermediate School Principal. Storm said the new adminis- trator’s name is Zachary House. Storm also said that the board is getting close to making a sale of the old Northeast Elementa- ry. While he is not at liberty to rison the best of luck. We are blessed and look forward to this new chapter. We all have to deal Continued from page 1. lodge or at a cabin. cost-efficient for each of these House came highly recommend- say to whom the sale could pos- with transitions. I want to thank Why do we have the “No Families are still free to opt- small districts to carry each ed by incoming Superintendent sibly go, should it be approved, my fellow board members for out.” specialist. This is kind of a cost- Sparks. he noted that two appraisals Fireworks” rule? Many years their hard work. Our two new On agenda item 7M, the sharing program that allows us “Mr. House had been a prin- would have to be done before the grasses and vegetation board agreed to continue to use to make sure our students get cipal to one of Mr. Sparks’ kids, the completion of the sale. members especially have had a are starting to dry out from the hearing impaired consultant the best services while having I believe. Mr. House said that “We will be doing similar lot to deal with in this first year hot summer days w/o rain. services agreement with Sayre a partnership with our neigh- he and his wife had always had things in July as we are getting with COVID-19. We were tested, Public Schools for the 2021- bors,” Storm said. their sights on Elk City. I think ready for the new fiscal year. Fire is a grave concern, in a On the new hires, the board they will be a good asset,” Storm We are really excited about Mr. but it made us a stronger board. 2022 school year. park that only has 1 road in “Every district out here works approved the employment of said. Sparks, and we wish Mr. Gar- Our eyes are set to the future.” and out. Additionally, the loud OKFB Insurance Shares Ways to noises, flashes of light and the smell of explosives is very scary & stressful for June Cubs Take Control of Your Insurance for our permanent residents- the wildlife that call Quartz Mountain “home”. We are visitors-even the staff that National Insurance Awareness Day work here every day are just Best practices to imple- and coverage changes. the blogs, tips and guides an visitors. The wildlife live ment that will ensure your Schedule an Insurance insurance carrier has can help insurance policy is securing Review. Contact your insur- fill gaps and provide helpful here. 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Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Morgan Lions Cub #455 is Kollin Walter, the son of Kristen and ODVA to Celebrate 77th and Mrs. Williiams while her Kyle Walter. Mrs. Williams is residents and visitors to Quartz Mountain can have a favorite subjects are history and math. In school she is his favorite teacher and his top subject is geography. In Anniversary of Educational GI Bill® school he serves as an office Safe & Happy Independence involved with the academic aide. Outside of school Kollin Holiday weekend. team, gifted and talented, enjoys basketball, working (OKLAHOMA CITY) – COVID-19. The Oklahoma Department and student council. 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