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3 February 16, 2022 A g r iNceuwt sl u r e UCO Announces Fall 2021 Date Mistake Honor Roll Students It is with deep regret that it was reported that Mark Hub- bard was born in 1952, he was married in 1952, but he did not arrive until 1955. Apologies for any incon- actually born in 1955. venience this error may have The University of Central achieved a 3.5 GPA or better Central prides itself as a campus in Edmond and fa- Lois and Bill Hubbard were caused. Oklahoma recently announced for the semester and no grade smart investment for success, cilities throughout the metro the students named to the lower than a B. preparing future leaders in area. The university is accred- university’s honor rolls, a dis- tinction given to those who To be eligible for the Presi- dent’s or Dean’s lists, students an opportunity-rich environ- ment, with access to more than ited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Cen- Misdemeanors Felonies achieve the highest academic must complete at least 12 200 student organizations and tral Association of Colleges MISDEMEANORS standards. hours of on-campus class cred- the internship, employment, and Schools. For the fall 2021 semester, it for the semester. entertainment and cultural of- Elk City 1,523 students were named to With strong connections ferings of the rapidly growing (President’s Honor Roll) State of Okla vs Jordan Kid Child not in school the President’s Honor Roll, an throughout the Oklahoma Oklahoma City metropolitan Abigail Rae Bruner; Isabella honor achieved by those who City metro, the University of area. Massoumi; Grantland H. McB- State of Okla vs Cody D Jones DUI recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 Central Oklahoma is dedicated Founded in 1890, Central room; and Carlie Kristen McK- GPA. to developing in students the connects its students to un- innon. In addition, 1,524 students confidence to succeed through matched value found in 119 For more information State of Okla vs vs Luis I Reyes Domestic assault & battery were named to the Dean’s transformative learning expe- undergraduate areas and 80 about Central, visit https:// Honor Roll, a list of those who riences. graduate majors from its main www.uco.edu/. FELONIES Drought concerns loom with spring tion State of Okla vs Mark R Forester Protective order viola- on the horizon State of Okla vs Zackary J Peterson Causing/aiding/abet- By Gail Ellis soil’s moisture profile. The whatever Mother Nature gives if it’s root system is deep and ting minor in drug crime wheat grown after summer us in the next few weeks.” extensive, it can extract more STILLWATER, Okla. – The crops is dependent on rain this For producers who irrigate moisture from the root zone,” state’s drought status contin- spring. their wheat, Saleh Taghvae- State of Okla vs Kenneth G Gallegos Burglary. Possession Taghvaeian said. ues to intensify, and rainfall “All of our wheat produc- ian, OSU Extension water re- While producers wait for within the next few weeks is tion systems in western Okla- sources specialist, said contin- of firearm. Assault & battery with a dangerous weapon rain on their wheat fields, un- crucial for a profitable 2022 homa need a good drink and ued drought will result in an wheat crop, especially in the will require average or above- earlier irrigation season. He certainty looms around how northwestern part of the state. average spring rainfall to be said a plant’s ability to adapt to much seed to purchase and “Much of the wheat be- successful,” Warren said. dry conditions is based on the what input costs to budget for tween Stillwater and Wood- In the Oklahoma Panhan- amount of water the plant re- additional crops. The Oklaho- ward should have a decent profile of moisture stored from dle where cattle heavily graze wheat pastures in the winter, ceived during germination. “It’s a very delicate balance, ma Mesonet Drought Monitor reports a majority of the state Marriages & Divorces rainfall since last harvest, but sub-optimal moisture will also and you have to be careful in at least moderate drought, the near surface moisture affect crop rotation decisions about how much water is ap- but Lofton said February rains MARRIAGE LICENSES seems to be very low, and the later in the year. plied early in the growing sea- could be a game changer. roots may have not yet tapped “Extension educators are son,” he said. “Filling the root into the deeper moisture,” said talking to their producers zone entirely will confuse the “Just because we’re dry Jason Sims, Elk City – Cassie Perry, Elk City Jason Warren, a soil and wa- about whether this is the year crop. It will go into a lazy mode now doesn’t mean all is lost,” ter conservation specialist for we fallow out a lot of our sum- that doesn’t allocate resources he said. “If it starts raining in DIVORCES Oklahoma State University Ex- mer crop ground or switch to develop roots.” early March and we get good tension. to forage,” said Josh Lofton, When a hot and dry season recharge, our summer crops It’s a similar scenario for OSU Extension cropping sys- arrives, groundwater and irri- could be just fine.” Shawn Hayward vs Emily Hayward wheat that was planted after tems specialist. “It’s one of gation capacity declines. Water In addition to crop condi- summer crops. Warren said those situations in the western isn’t available to meet irriga- tions, OSU Extension beef a lot of it is grown under no- side of the state where I don’t tion demand, and the plant’s cattle specialist Derrell Peel till management to help store think we need to sell out to roots aren’t strong enough to discusses how the current rainfall received after the har- all one system but have a mix reach for deeper layers of mois- vest of summer crops, but a and match of forages and more ture in the ground. drought is affecting cattle mar- dry period from July through drought-hardy crops like cot- “In drought, the crop may kets. September 2021 forced sum- ton and sorghum. We need to look shorter and lack that lush Learn more about OSU mer crops to fully deplete the have alternative options for green color, but below ground, drought resources. Hutch’s C-Store employees and customers Hope marches on for the most vulnerable Oklahoma City (Febru- more families were in need Hutch’s took the needs of the Hutch’s Convenience stores but ary 14, 2022) The Salvation this year and wanted to help. community to heart. With this has also been a provider of whole- Army is so very grateful for We’ve been putting these ket- wonderful donation, we will be sale fuel either by transport loads such a longstanding relation- tles out in our stores now for able to aid more families with or smaller bobtail deliveries for •Residential •Commercial • Faucet Repair ship with Hutchinson Oil / ten years, and it has become a a way to get back on their feet, C-Hutch Stores. A very gener- holiday tradition that we look as we are assisting many Okla- over 40 years. Services are pro- • Drain Cleaning •Gas Piping ous donation from Hutchinson forward to. I think it helps homans who are experiencing vided to other dealer locations, Oil/Hutch’s C-Stores was re- cently received to help support remind us and our employees daily what this season is really economic distress. May God continue to bless you and your oil field companies, farmers, gov- ernment entities and numerous Jason Jones Plumbing the most vulnerable across about and that is giving back. business endeavors,” Toney El- other entities. Hutch’s is a family- 580-214-0404 or 580-323-0405 Western, Southwestern, and Thank you to all our employ- lis, Arkansas-Oklahoma Divi- owned company that has been in Clinton Oklahoma Northwestern Oklahoma and ees and customers for being so sional Service Unit Director. business since 1969. Jason Jones - Owner/Operator | [email protected] Kansas. With 2021 continuing generous.” Linda Hutchinson to be a year of challenges for With the Hutchin- About The Salvation Army: so many The Salvation Army son’s matching donation, The Salvation Army, an evangeli- wants to thank everyone who helped Hope March On for $21,923.12 has been donated to The Salvation Army on be- cal part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has The 70th Annual OPSU Performance those in the most need with such incredible generosity. half of C-Store customers and employees. The contribution been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination Tested Bull Sale Like the past, Hutch’s loyal customers could donate at each helps bring hope march on for the hopeless, food for the for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans re- Monday, February 31, 2022 location from Thanksgiving hungry, and so much more in ceive assistance from The Salva- thru the end of the year. Again, the counties where Hutch’s tion Army each year through the this year, a giving option was C-Stores are located. Hutch’s broadest array of social services England Activity Bldg provided which allowed cus- C-Stores located in Altus, Clin- that range from providing food for tomers to donate increments ton, Elk City, Enid, Guymon, the hungry, relief for disaster vic- University Fam, Goodwell, OK of $1 to The Salvation Army Hammon, Sayre, Watonga, tims, assistance for the disabled, at the cash register. The pro- Weatherford, and Woodward, outreach to the elderly and ill, gram was very successful and Oklahoma as well as Liberal, clothing and shelter to the home- surpassed the goals which were Kansas participated in the less and opportunities for under- Selling 70 Top Bulls set for each store. The Salva- campaign. privileged children. 82 cents of tion Army is very grateful to “Words are not enough every dollar spent is used to carry Based on Test Gain and Weight-per-day-of-age everyone who donated to help to tell you how thankful we out those services in 5,000 com- make a difference in their com- are for Hutchinson Oil and munities nationwide. For more munities. Hutch’s C-Store customers for information, go to www.salvation- “Our family and employ- their donations to The Salva- armyusa.org. Breeds Represented ees, as well as our customers, tion Army. Due to the devas- really stepped up this year to tating effects of the global pan- About Hutch’s C-Store and Angus, Hereford, Red Angus and Shorthorn make this campaign a success. demic, fundraising this past Hutchinson Oil: Hutchinson I think all of us recognized that Christmas was challenging and Oil Company not only operates