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Cm, ay a Sa y Serving ] | ‘wm, Western Oklahoma I 74 | Since 1901 (= Weekday Edition Conservation District hosts local Elk City Fraternal schools at Outdoor Classroom Order of Police to hold benefit for ECPD Officer Colt Lowry By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan Following a successful benefit for Elk City Police Officer Colt Lowry put on by Crossfit Velox, The Everett Blake Society and others this past Saturday, Oct. 30, the community is once again invited to come together and show their support for Of- ficer Lowry, who is currently battling stage four cancer. This time, The Elk City Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Lodge 221 are the ones stepping up to the plate for one of their own, Todd Stewart with the Forest Service presenting animal skins and skulls to a group of students from Sweetwater.; ‘The FOP says that on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Elk City Law Annie Davis with Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom talking about various agricultural products we consume to Sweetwater Enforcement Range and Training Center, there will be a pistol kids. Courtesy photos. shooting competition. For an entry fee of $25, shooters will supply their own ammunition for a “relatively simple course By Burgundy LeeHanrahan lice Department gave a lesson on gun safety, the students learned of fire suitable for all ages.” The contest will be a timed event about Indian Heritage and Culture, the Greer County Conserva- on paper and steel targets consisting of 38 rounds. The com- ‘The North Fork of Red River Conservation District held their first tion District taught about animal tracks while the Natural Re- petition is open to pistols only. You may reshoot the course event in three years at their Outdoor Classroom in Elk City on source Conservation Service taught attendees how to identify Oct. 20. The Conservation District hosted Sayre, Merritt, Chey- prairie plants, Ag in the Classroom spoke about agriculture food as many times as you wish, for $25 per attempt. There will be enne and Canute schools on Wednesday and Hammon, Sweet- products while the organization Pheasants Forever gave a lesson prizes for first, second and third place. Registration will begin water and a homeschool group the next day. District Secretary on pheasant habitat and last but certainly not least, the Okla- at 7 a.m. with the competition beginning at 8 a.m. There is no Cassandra Ausher said that the District used to host the Outdoor homa Department of Wildlife taught the schools about feral hog fee for anyone that would like to watch the competition. The Classroom for several years but “had to take a break the last three biology as well as local trapping efforts. shooting is expected to end around noon, depending on how years for several reasons.” With the Outdoor Classroom’s return Ausher reports that there was a great turn out at the Outdoor many entries there are. Each entry fee will get your name ina also came Ausher’s first time to organize and host the special day Classroom with around 275 students between the two days. She for the local students. also says that the presenters were well-received and that she had raffle for a Keltec .380 pistol. There will also bea silent auction gotten a lot of great feedback from teachers and kids alike includ- Over the two days that the fifth graders visited, several different table with many great items to bid on, including a few fire- organizations had representatives in attendance to give presen- ing, she shares, “One group of kids got back on their bus and their arms, Blue Mountain Smoke will be on site, should you wish tations including: the Forest Service who taught the kids about teacher asked them if they had fun. The bus erupted in hooping to order lunch. wildlife skins and skulls, the Washita Battlefield National His- and hollering!” All proceeds of the event will go to Officer Lowry. The Elk City toric Site who gave a lesson on buffalo natural history, the OSU Lunch was provided to the participants thanks in part to Bar-S, Extension office who explained the importance of sun exposure who donated hot dogs, and bottled water that was provided by Fraternal Order of Police is “a nonprofit organization consist- safety as well as ATV safety, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol who the following banks in Sayre: InterBank, Great Plains Bank and ing of members of the Elk City Police Department.” The EC- shared the importance of wearing your seatbelt, the Elk City Po- First National Bank and Trust. FOP’s mission is “to support the community and the police officers of Elk City.” WOFCC holds Family Fun Night Fundraiser HOPE Clinic Director, Jo Miller, and Benevolence Coordinator & Case Manager, Pam Patrick, greeted guests. At right,Artist and volunteer, Melissa Larson, painted faces.; Below, Board of Directors’ Secretary, Carol Carver, and her daughter Sydney volunteered at the ticket booth.; Red Cross representative Gary Woodrow and HOPE Medical Clinic volunteer Sherrye Woodrow prepared and served tacos. Ground beef donated by Keith’s Butcher Shop. Staff photos by Burgundy Lee Hanrahan. Sir Cas da ~ ry - . By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan supporters. There was also pumpkin painting, face painting, WOEFCC thanks all who came out as well as their many volun- bounce houses, bingo, a taco bar and other treats. teers and donors for making the Fun Night possible. Liberty McArthur, executive director of Western Oklahoma ‘The event also held a costume contest with several divisions, WOECC is a local organization that provides many much Family Care Center, says that their Family Fun Night Fundraiser the winners of which were: 0 ~ 3 age group - LeLaney Rose; 4-8 needed services such as medical and dental clinics and benevo- went “really welll” Held the evening of Friday, Oct. 29, the event age group - Brynlee; 9 - 12 age group - Cassidy Bradshaw; teen featured several different activities includinga silent auction age group - Ella Shepherd; adult age group - Malcolm and Sarah lence services and assistance, among others. For more informa- that included items such as tools, beauty items, gift cards and Byer. Plaques awarded to winners were also donated by a gener- tion on how you can give or receive help, you can call them at more that were donated by local businesses as well as individual ous retailer, ($80)225-5500 or visit their website at wofccok.org. Iummniugy = Weather Weather /36 Vol. 119, No. 88 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com