September 18, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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September 18, 2021 News/Obits Town of Canute to Participate in Community Revitalization Local Group participates in Paint Oklahoma Beautiful (formerly Fresh Paint Days), a Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Initiative Oklahoma with a fresh coat program.” Wehba said, “The PSO. and ‘after’ photos. Winners of paint. H-I-S Paint and Keep participants of Paint Oklaho- CL Boyd, an Oklahoma equip- will be announced at the Keep db PAINT Oklahoma Beautiful started ma Beautiful truly exemplify ment company, and Waste the Paint Oklahoma Beautiful the Oklahoma spirit and pride Management, a waste treat- Oklahoma Beautiful 31st An- program in 2005. ment company, is providing nual Environmental Excellence JOKLAHOMA for this beautiful state.” “H-I-S Paint is thrilled with When the Public Service Com- a total of 7 pressure washers Awards Celebration on No- pany the transformations that are of Oklahoma (PSO) began together to the recipients of vember 19, 2021. B E A U T F U L being made within each of the to support the program, KOB their equipment grant. communities participating in is able to offer participating ‘The group will have 30 days Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is the Paint Oklahoma Beauti- groups a cash stipend to pur- to complete their projects us- a statewide nonprofit with Oklahoma City - 43 commu- pating groups. ful in Oklahoma ative. It's chase supplies and make the ing donated paint from H-I-S a mission to empower Okla- nity structures in Oklahoma Paint Oklahoma Beautiful is a amazing how a fresh coat of program entirely cost- effec- Paint of Oklahoma City and have been chosen to partici- program founded on the col- paint can help to transform an tive for participating groups. a stipend from Public Service homa citizens to preserve and pate in Paint Oklahoma Beau- Jaboration between H-I-S Paint entire community,” said Joe “Public Service Company of Company of Oklahoma and enhance the state’s natural Cox, founder and CEO of H-I-S Oklahoma is pleased to con- the Oklahoma Department of beauty and ensure a healthy, tiful. This Keep Oklahoma and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. Paint. tinue its support of Paint Okla- Environmental Quality. Beautiful (KOB) program is de- KOB, with the help of spon- Dillon Wehba, the Programs homa Beautiful, and of the Town of Canute will be one of sustainable environment. signed to encourage volunteers sors, provides the paint and a Coordinator for KOB, works individuals and organizations 43 groups competing for the For more information about to seek out community struc- stipend for supplies; selected with potential participants who work hard to make their “Best Visual Impact Award” KOB, Paint Oklahoma Beauti- tures and renovate them with communities supply the vol- throughout the application communities great places to through the ‘Communities the creative use of resources. unteers and elbow grease. process. ful, and the sponsors of this live and work,” said James A. Primed for Change’ online ‘This year, Town of Canute was This program has helped to “It has been fulfilling to assist Evers, with State Governmen- contest. Finalists will be cho- program visit: www.keepokla- chosen as one of the partici- revitalize communities across communities involved in this tal & Environmental Affairs for sen based upon their ‘before’ homabeautiful.com Merritt School Board meeting held OSU horticulture department By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan staff writer from ‘The Elk City Superintendent to use his hosting virtual lecture series News, was acknowledged. discretion in determining By Trisha Gedon versy.” He will delve into the by the H. Grant Vest Family The September meeting of Item ten on the agenda was when General Fund payments mechanics of genetic engineer- Endowment for Horticulture. the Merritt School Board was “Public participation and dis- are to be used.” This item ap- STILLWATER, Okla. - Okla- ing, compare it to other forms “The lecture is for anyone inter- held on the 13th at 7:30 p.m. cussion of the 2021-22 Esti- proved. hhoma State University’s De- of plant breeding and look at ested in horticulture and land- in the Administration Build- mate of Needs and Publishing ‘The next item up for vote was partment of Horticulture and how it is being used today. scape architecture, including ing. The meeting was called Notice.” 1080 hours for 2021-22 school Landscape Architecture is This virtual event begins at Master Gardeners, consumers to order and all board mem- ‘The eleventh item was consid- year (meaning that school will hosting the virtual H. Grant 6:30 p.m. and is free and open and the public,” said Justin bers were present. There was a eration of the “2021-22 Esti- be in session for 1,080 hours). Vest Family Endowment Lec- to the public, but registration unanimous vote to approve the mate of Needs and Publishing ‘The board approved this item. ture Sept. 21. is required to receive the Zoom Moss, head of the department. agenda as part of the minutes. Notice,” which was approved. The board then voted to ap- Keynote speaker is author Jo- link. Please call 405-744-5414 “This is a great opportunity for A motion was made to waive Item 12 was the approval or seph Tychonievich, who will to register. our department, and we thank prove “Gifted and Talented the reading of the minutes of disapproval of the following present “How Genetic Engi- H. Grant Vest served as depart- the Vest family for their sup- expenditures for the 2020-21 the regular Aug. 9, 2021 meet- committees: The Staff develop- neering Works: Understanding ment head from 1976 to 1982. port and for creating this op- ing which was approved as ment committee, Gifted and school year,” which Superin- the Science, Not the Contro- ‘This lecture series is supported portunity for horticulture. were the minutes. talented committee, Internal tendent Daugherty dlarified Apresentation of the exit audit Activities committee, Policy was for the salaries of that SWOSU Family Day is report was given by Britton, Review Committee, Safe, Well- staff. Kuykendall and Miller and ap- ness and Fit School commit- ‘The board next voted and ap- proved by the board. tee, Title I Committee, School proved the Class of 2027 (7th The board voted to approve Improvement Advisory Com- graders)’s request to add an five different funds which are mittee, Family and Consumer activity fund. The board also as follows: Sciences Advisory Committee, approved adding activity funds General Fund - purchase or- Vo-Ag Advisory Committee, for grants and the pep club. September 25 ders, change orders and payroll Resident Teacher Committee ‘The board also discussed a for- POs and Curriculum Committee. mer employer and their OTRS Building Fund - purchase or- ‘The board voted to approve all contribution amount (a correc- ders and change orders of the committees. tion needed to be made), de- Child Nutrition - purchase or- Item 13 was consideration of clared two buses, 75 desks and ders and change orders fundraisers and expenditures ten tables to be surplus prop- Bond Fund - purchase orders of classes and organizations. erty and also discussed project and change orders The board approved of this 795, ESSER Ill. Sinking Fund - purchase orders item. ‘The principals and the athletic and change orders Next was a discussion and vote ‘The next item on the agen- on “the General Fund to pay director gave reports before the Many activities are planned for La Quinta ‘The Aquarium Pet Store da was presentation of the for lodging and meal superintendent gave his own Family Day (formerly Parents Maurice's ‘The Shed monthly treasurer's report expenses, referees and entry which included finances, facili- Day) at Southwestern Oklaho- More Than Medicine Uptown MarketPlace which was approved. fees incurred in Oklahoma Sec- ties, the ACT College Readiness ma State University (SWOSU) Nabors Shoe Center/Next Monthly warrants issued as ondary Schools Activities Report COVID (there's been Weatherford Ace Home Center on Saturday, September 25. Door Nabors well as the Activity Fund Re- Association sponsored playoff two cases in the elementary, and Lumber Co. zero in the middle school and The day includes a Pancake NAPA Auto Parts Students may enter to win one port were approved by the activities and regular competi- Breakfast; various tours of two in the high school). Pecina’s board. tions when relevant SWOSU biology, chemistry and of the 10 $1,0000 scholarships Pioneer Cellular ‘There were no resignations. activity funds are insufficient ‘The meeting adjourned at 8:33 pharmacy labs; Rockin’ Route Pizza Hut by visiting the merchants list- ‘The presence of one guest, the to pay for these expenses, with p.m. 66 event featuring a classic car Sav-A-Lot ed. Winners will be announced cruise-in, entertainment, food Southern Sass Suds and at halftime of the evening's football game. OSU Faculty Art Exhibition Continues nology Building. trucks and more; and a tour of Sweets the SWOSU Engineering Tech- Stafford Air and Space Mu- For more information, please seum contact the SWOSU Office of through October 1 ‘The entire Family Day schedule ‘Taco Mayo may be viewed at www.SWOS- Tautfest Furniture UFamilyDay.com. Institutional Advancement at 580-774-3267. ‘The SWOSU football team will kick off against Oklahoma Are you looking Baptist University at 6 p.m. on Flex-Chem Field at Milam Sta- for your next Faculty Arh dium. And, SWOSU students will have the opportunity to win companion? 1 of 10 scholarships valued at Exlibition 2021} $1,000 each by participating in a drawing facilitated by 31 partner businesses who sup- port and invest in SWOSU. Domestic Short Hair WITH NIKKEHARRINGTON, E. K. JEONG, The 2021 Family Day partici- 6 Month Old Male pating businesses include: ANGELA KEELER, TODD PARKER,//GLENDA ROSS Alma Mater Merc ‘Meet Nissan? 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