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August 28, 2021 e posted the aforementioned Brown Mall, right?” Brown quipped. know the kids and our teachers Rumor letter and statement on their Facebook page. Round “Elk City is where David and I met and where we became have a safe trailer with awe- some graphics that will make Continued from page 1. Chief Holland says that the Continued from page 1. friends. We bleed brown and Elk City proud.” Town white because Elk City made Big Elk Auto Mall will extend department received several and the SROs would take ap- calls from members of the Pena himself is also a well- us both who we are, and we that generosity to all Elk City propriate action if an event public who were concerned both love it here. David and I educators. occurred.” known entrepreneur in Elk about the rumor and he and both want to honor our town “['m a car man myself” Brown August 28 City, having owned and oper- in what we do.” Ina conversation with The Elk the department would like to Women’s Golf Asso- ated several successful busi- admitted. “I hate that bait- City News, Chief Eddie Hol- stress to the community that ness ventures. Both men are In keeping with that spirit, Elk and-switch some businesses land, Major John Cook and Facebook is not necessarily a ciation, Diamond in the savvy in commerce and aspire City Auto Mall decided to make send out for like a $19.99 oil SRO Greg Chaney explain that source of credible or factual Rough Golf Tournament, to bring much-needed services a grand gesture to the Elk City the rumor started on Face- Elk City Golf Course High School band’s program change when they are gonna book and did not specify information. a par- When asked what students to western Oklahoma. get you for $100. We will be In that spirit, they realized before their expected Septem- giving our teachers either free ticular school. They say that or parents should do if they September 3 that the old Halliburton build- ber grand opening. services or a real dollar value they're not sure where the ru- are concerned about poten- ‘Annual PRCA Rodeo of ing, located at 1019 East High- “We have made an effort to discount. This is the least we mor came from but that they tial issues such as drug use, ‘Champions, Ackley Park way 66, would be perfect for an support all the secondary ac- can do for the community that made the appropriate con- SRO Chaney shared that there expanded, all-in-one automo- tivities at the Elk City Public has given us so much.” tacts which included the SROs are resources for students to tive service, Schools. We have supported getting in touch with the dis- anonymously report worry- September 4 “That’s why we are calling it an the athletics like the field Pena and Brown aspire to be trict’s principals, who, along ing incidents or information PRCA Rodeo of Cham- auto mall,” Brown explained. house, but we know that every- open in their new shop next with the superintendent, were and that parents can call the pions Parade, 10 AM “It is there across from the thing is important. That’s why month. Though they have al- not aware of any allegations of school administration or the Downtown. Elk City Civic Center, so it has we wanted to do this for the ready hired most of the staff cocaine use within the school police department and their easy access to our citizens and Elk City High School Band,” they will need, Brown said they system. In an effort to dispel concerns would be addressed Annual PRCA Rodeo of those coming off I-40 and his- Brown explained. are still looking for additional the rumors, the department and looked into. toric Highway 66. We are cur- By that, Brown said that he and workers. Champions, Ackley Park rently remodeling it, but we Pena were recently approached “We don’t want to have a shop will have your one-stop shop about redoing the ECHS’s big where single moms or working September 5 Annual PRCA Rodeo of automotive service when it is trailer. people feel hustled. This is go- done. We plan to have every- “We went in and helped them ing to be a very professional thing from the simple stuff like get a better trailer than they setting where you will have Breastfeeding Champions, Ackley Park window tinting, stereo work could have gotten brand new,” a service order given to you and auto detailing to routine Brown stated. “They got all the upon inspection of your vehi- Continued from page 1. cated at 112 Meadow Ridge Dr September 9 maintenance like oil changes high-end stuff with it. We did de. The office area will look just in Elk City, is available to the West Central OK Kennel and your bigger stuff like hard- a complete restoration from A like any lawyer's office, but we realized that it wasn’t so entire county and surrounding Club All Breed Dog Show core mechanic work. We will to Z — that is, wood, brakes, easy.” be able to do bodywork and wiring, lights and safety gear. Schones initially became an areas. are also happy to let you come What we didn’t replace, we in and see our shop. We want September 10 collision repair. You name it, Elk City resident after marry- “A new mom can come in and we will be able to do it. If reconditioned. We put in slip- to have a professional, welcom- ing her husband Blake, a native to me, or I can go to them,” ‘West Central OK Kennel ing atmosphere that services we don’t have it from the very resistant flooring so that no son to Elk City. She became a Schones advised. “I am inter- Club All Breed Dog Show start, stay tuned because it is one slips loading equipment all types of cars for all kinds nurse in 2012 and had her first nationally certified, meaning coming” when it is wet. We put in bright of people. In doing so, we have child in 2014. September 11 When brainstorming the name LED lighting, too. We put already committed to continue “So, [had two years of help- that I can provide services ‘West Central OK Kennel for their all-inclusive car spa, in an electric crank. It was a to support Elk City Schools. ing women breastfeed and see- before, during and after preg- Club All Breed Dog Show Brown said that one name was $17,000 trailer, and we donat- We love it here. David loves it; ing it first hand,” Schones re- nancy. Typically, my clients are the most obvious choice. I love it. We are both all about counted. “I thought it would be ed $10,000 worth. The boost- second nature. I learned all the cash pay, and then I can bill Beckham County Free “Well, it had to be Big Elk Auto ers met the other $7,000. We the brown and white.” little tricks you do with wom- their insurance for reimburse- Fair, Beckham County Fair en while in the hospital, but ment. They can file it, too. It Barn then I learned firsthand that it is really up to the client how doesn’t always go as planned. many times we are in person, September 12 ‘That is a big part of the reason but I am always available for I became certified in this.” ‘West Central OK Kennel While Schones is quick to calls or texts.” Club All Breed Dog Show note that feeding infants for- In keeping with August’s mula is healthy and an accept- Breast Feeding Awareness September 18 able alternative to breastfeed- ing, she is quick to note that Month, Schones points out the 48th Annual Fall Festi- val, Convention Center new moms need resources if numerous benefits to a new- they aspire to nurse. born. “My oldest wouldn't latch,” September 19 “Antibodies are passed Schones recounted. “I wanted 48th Annual Fall Festi- it so badly. I ended up pumping through breast milk to the val, Convention Center out the milk for a long time. I baby, so it builds their immune wanted to breastfeed badly and system in real-time. It also has September 21 knew it would be difficult, but health benefits for the mom. ‘Western Oklahoma Edu- T assumed it would work be- We have research that shows cation Expo College Fair, cause I knew how. After all, I lowered rates of breast and First Baptist Church Activ- had been in this place with new uterine cancer for women who ity Center moms as a nurse and thought I have breastfed. Breastfeeding knew all the tricks. Finally, at five months old, he wouldn’t lowers the risks of Sudden In- September 24 WOMEN IN OKLAHOMA...the library featured several books by and about notable latch anymore, and I exclusive- fant Death Syndrome. Another Pumpkin Patch - Hay- women of Oklahoma. Staff photo by Burgundy Lee Hanrahan. ly pumped” really cool thing is we see that stack Adventures open thru ‘Though Schones was spend- a mother’s milk changes with October 17th on weekends ing her days and nights caring time. The nutritional needs for 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy 9/152 Intersection Merritt School Board meets for patients, her personal ex- the baby change, and the milk perience furthered her desire for a more profound education adapts to that. We also see low- September 24 Many funds approved on the science of breastfeed- ing. She also understood that er rates of type-2 diabetes. It has all the best parts of giving “Clue” Red Carpet Com- some new moms could experi- the mom and the baby a good munity Theatre ence depression if their desires start,” Schones said. By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan the minutes. A motion was Items under the general fund made to waive the reading of included but were not lim- to nurse aren't fulfilled. Schones is currently at- September 25 The August meeting of the the minutes of the regular July ited to: Western Technology “I had this overwhelm- tending collegiate courses to “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Merritt School Board was 12, 2021 meeting which was ing feeling of failure when I in-service Aug. 9 with a meal receive her master’s degree munity Theatre held on the ninth at 7:30 p.m. approved as were the minutes. provided by Pedro's; school couldn't breastfeed my baby,” in the Administration Build- ‘The board addressed five differ- specialties - paper rolls; a case Schones recalled. “This is the in nursing. She plans to be a ing. The meeting was called ent funds which are as follows: of sprinkler heads; fingerprint one thing a woman's body is nurse practitioner in women’s September 26 to order and all board mem- General Fund - approved pur- reimbursement; Beckham supposed to be designed to health. “Clue” Red Carpet Com- bers were present. There was chase orders, change orders County chipped and resealed do, and I couldn’t do it, even “Breastfeeding is a big and ‘munity Theatre a unanimous vote to approve and payroll P.O,; the fund is the student parking lot and though I thought I knew how.” the current agenda as part of reported on in the monthly the parking lot behind the gym healthy component of wom- treasurer's report, which is in- last week — “They did a great From that experience, en's health,” Schones said. “I "ElkCituNews Schones was inspired to go cluded later in this report. job,” said Superintendent Jeff think it is really important to Building Fund - approved pur- Daugherty; Wyndham Grand back to school for further edu- understand that formula feed- chase orders and change or- for the Oklahoma State School cation on lactation. ders; the fund is reported on in Boards Association confer- “I now have four babies, ing is healthy and is often the the monthly treasurer's report, ence; several reimbursements and the rest have success- right choice for some moms which is included later in this to teachers and staff for rea- fully breastfed. I found out and babies. My work as a lacta- (USPS # 173-020) report. sons such as fingerprinting that there were three different tion consultant is not to ques- 580-225-3000 Child Nutrition - approved and bus physicals; Bank’s Re- courses to become a lactation tion those moms’ choices. I Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC purchase orders and change or- frigeration for air conditioner consultant. I can’t tell you how have been where they are and 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 ders; the fund is reported on in repair; Ionics - a TV for kinder- much more I learned in tak- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 the monthly treasurer’s report, garten room; Pitts Co. - robot- wanting to make sure my baby ing these courses. When you had the best nutrition. In- which is included later in this ics registration; Elk City Co-Op POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 report. = Round-Up; flooring in the think about it, the newborn stead, myjob is to give women and the mom are both brand Bond fund - no items cur- elementary school, “It looks all the available tools and skills SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz rently up for consideration but really nice,” Daugherty shared; new to this. My work is to help to successfully to do it if that is Deliverd by mail: Publisher the fund is reported on in the Wyndham Garden - ag travel; with milk production and how what they want. It’s nota place $75/yearly Amy Loynd monthly treasurer's report, Amazon - for sanitation sup- to maintain their supply. This of judgment if it doesn’t work $50/six months Consultant which is included later in this plies, etc. and Rusty Meadows mom has already been through No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt report. installed a new retaining wall. pregnancy and delivery, so for you, but rather, wanting to Advertising Director Sinking fund - no items cur- Classified under the building breastfeeding being hard is just give that mom all the tools she editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell rently up for consideration but fund and approved were: I- an extra thing. We want to give needs if it does work for her. sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager the fund is reported on in the beam for scoreboards; Dolese them all the resources they And, things are so hard for new [email protected] monthly treasurer's report, ~— concrete for the scoreboards moms, so we don’t want this to Maressa Margerum need,” Schones said. classifieds @ecdailynews.com Customer Service Rep which is included later in this See Merritt page 3. Expression Lactation, lo- be harder.” report.