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March 3, 2022 News/Agriculture Native Species at Risk, But Few Realize It Weeklong ODWC Social tor for the Oklahoma Depart- thing to help prevent the Wednesday: Invasive Carp Media Blitz to Focus on Inva- ment of Wildlife Conservation. spread of invasive species, Kahoot Quiz — Compete for MISDEMEANORS sive Species “When not monitored or con- which can limit land and wa- Prizes! Invasive species are non- trolled, invasive species can ter use now and in the future,” State of Okla vs T C Perry III DUI native, aggressive species that cause irreversible harm to the Schrag said. “The longer we ig- ‘Thursday: Invasive Terres- grow and reproduce rapidly, environment and the econo- nore the problem, the harder trial Species — the Harris Mud State of Okla vs Audrey M Oxford Possession of CS & para- displace native species, and my, and often pose a threat and more expensive the battle Crab. cause major disturbance to the to plant, animal, and human for control will become. But Friday: Other Invasives and areas where they exist. health.” thankfully, there are some so- Nuisances — the Zebra Mus- phernalia Beginning Monday, Feb. ‘The foundation of NISAW lutions.” sel, 28, the National Invasive Spe- is public education. All next Be sure to search #okinva- State of Okla vs Dakota K Dedmon week, Feb, 28-March 4, the sives and #NISAW on social For more information, cies Awareness Week (NISAW) will raise awareness about in- Wildlife Department will be media during NISAW. Here's search “Invasive Species” at FELONIES vasive species, the threats they using its social media plat- a preview of what we plan to www.wildlifedepartment.com pose, and what can be done to forms to offer extensive in- share on the Wildlife Depart- or go to www.okinvasives.org. formation about Oklahoma's State of Okla vs Scotty L Sims Domestic assault & battery prevent their spread. ment's channels: For media interview oppor- NISAW logo invasive species so everyone Monday: Invasive Species tunities, contact Katie Schrag “Invasive species impact can help “stop the spread” and Basics — Clean, Drain and State of Okla vs Shane J Pike Gawlik Assault & battery everyone,” said Fisheries Biol- create positive outcomes in na- Dry! at (918) 348-2746 or Commu- ogist Katie Schrag, the Aquatic tive habitats. Tuesday: Invasive Aquatic nication and Education Spe- with a dangerous weapon Nuisance Species Coordina- “Everyone can do some- Plants — Threats to the Water. cialist at (405) 496-0350. State of Okla vs Lanna L Hays OSU receives patent for new State of Okla vs Jetta G Downs DUI. TOC fermentation process MARRIAGES € DIVORCES By Alisa Boswell-Gore tion process presents potential ethanol (ABE) fermentation and energy advancements,” environmental benefits whenusing molasses, starches and said Mari Chinn, department MARRIAGE LICENSES STILLWATER, Okla. - compared with conventional lignocellulosic biomass, but the head for the OSU Department Eric Yow, Elk City - Randi Cutburth, Burns Flat Oklahoma State University and emerging biofuel produc- ABE process suffers from low of Biosystems and Agricultural was recently issued a patent tion pathways while increasing conversion yields and higher Engineering. “Exploration and Ethan Schmittler, Elk City - Carlee Dixon, Elk City that could significantly in- yield and profitability for bio- environmental impact. About development of technolo- Trevor Breeden, Elk City - Charli Rickert, Elk City crease biofuel and chemical refineries.” 16 billion gallons of jet fuel are gies to convert gas waste into yields while reducing carbon The technology could po- used in the U.S. each year, and renewable fuels and useful Shane Davis, Elk City - Tracie Villegas, Elk City dioxide emissions. tentially increase product if biobased butanol replaced products supports innovation Hasan Atiyeh, professor of yields by more than 15% while 25% of that amount, it would in carbon capture and sustain- Donald Malone, Elk City - Tamara Fillingim, Elk City biosystems and agricultural lowering carbon dioxide emis- have an economic impact of ability.” DIVORCES engineering, created a new sions compared with conven- more than $800 million. Atiyeh has more than 18 Thomas Leshore vs Deborah Leshore co-fermentation method that tional processes. Atiyeh said “We can use this technol- years combined industrial turns sugars into alcohols, or- his research estimated that ogy to convert the carbon and academic experience in Ricardo Rodarte vs Luis Aragon ganic acids and ketones with- using 2,000 dry metric tons dioxide emissions from corn research and development in out the environmental impact. of biomass per day with this biofuel facilities into more bio- biological conversion tech- ‘This co-fermentation pro- novel co-fermentation process fuels,” Atiyeh said. “Increased could increase a biorefinery's conversion efficiency of renew- nologies, alternative energy Jennifer Cook-Johns cess adds naturally occurring micro-organisms _—_ (bacteria) net revenue by $33 million a able raw materials to biofuels sources, cell metabolism, reac- into the fermentation process year compared with traditional makes the process viable.” tor design and sugar fermenta- of plant substances, such as corn, grass and wood. The pro- fermentation methods. Atiyeh said the technology tions for production of biofu- “For example, more than will initially be marketed to els and biobased chemicals. He Named Registrar 50% of the carbon in sugars is the corn and cellulosic etha- currently holds three addition- cess combines sugar ferment- ing and gas fermenting bac- lost to production of hydrogen nol industries, More than 15 al U.S. patents on technologies at SWOSU teria while capturing carbon and carbon dioxide, which are billion gallons of corn ethanol related to gas fermentation for cesses. dioxide, which is also ferment- wasted during butanol produc- are produced in the U.S. each making biofuels and biobased ‘Jennifer is a forward- ed to create more biofuels. tion via the traditional fermen- year, and about 45 million tons products. OSU has received 80 thinker and a natural collabo- “This is important because tation method,” Atiyeh said. of carbon dioxide per year are technology patents since 2011. rator,” said SWOSU Dean of the U.S. produces over 15 bil- ‘The method’s economic im- emitted from over 200 U.S. OSU Ag Research is Okla- Enrollment Dr. Jonna Myers. lion gallons of biofuel per year pact could also extend to the jet biorefineries. homa’s premier research and “T'm thrilled to watch her join and is expected to increase that fuel and fossil fuel industries. “Commercialization of technology development the academic records team.” to 22 billion gallons per year,” Butanol has been produced by technology is key to the devel- agency in agriculture, natural “Adding Jennifer Cook- Atiyeh said. “This co-fermenta- traditional acetone-butanol- opment of biobased product resources and the life sciences. Johns to SWOSU's student services is an excellent move,” Jennifer Cook-Johns said Acting Vice President of Partial resolution reached in state Jennifer Cook-Johns Student Services Dr. Patsy has been named registrar at Parker. “I look forward to aca- Southwestern Oklahoma State demic records making some University starting March 1. inventory tracking system case important changes in the near Cook-Johns joins the Aca- future.” demic Records Office after Cook-Johns holds a Bach- three years in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). elor of Arts degree in Organi- On Friday, Feb. 25, the “Lifting this injunction their inventory Center at 877-566-6506. During her tenure, OSP zational Leadership and will Oklahoma Medical Marijuana clears the single biggest road- OMMA must conduct at About the OMMA brought over $10 million to complete her Master of Busi- Authority (OMMA), Metrcand block to OMMA enforcing the least five online seminars by The Oklahoma Medical SWOSU, and she assisted in ness Administration degree Plaintiffs reached an agree- law,” said OMMA Executive May 26 to educate licensees on Marijuana Authority (OMMA) digitizing all paperwork pro- this summer. ment allowing Oklahoma's Director Adria Berry. “This is the new seed-to-sale system was established in 2018 with seed-to-sale system to move a crucial step toward cracking OMMA will ensure ad- forward. down on licensees operating equate Call Center staff is on the passage of State Question The Agreed Order, filed hand to respond to questions 788. The OMMA serves as the illegally or skirting the system Friday in Oklahoma County within Oklahoma's medical about seed-to-sale program regulatory authority for medi- District Court, lifts the re- marijuana industry. Come May implementation. cal marijuana in Oklahoma. OMMA will soon provide Working with patients, licens- straining order that blocked 27th, we will focus the bulk of OMMA from implementing a our enforcement authority on updates on the implementa- ees, physicians and business ABOVE2DECK seed-to-sale tracking and tag- businesses that are not Metrc- tion of the seed-to-sale track- CONSTRUCTION, INC. owners, the OMMA exists to RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ging system for the medical compliant.” ing system. Commercial licens- marijuana industry. Metre, a According to the Agreed ees will be notified of updates facilitate fair policy and regula~ Tony & Marla Cockrum, Owners co-defendant with OMMA in Order signed by District Judge regarding the implementation tions to ensure a safe product. PO Box 118 | Kingfisher, OK 73750 | 512.781.3533 the now-vacated restraining Natalie Mai: by email, and through updates ‘The OMMA currently serves [email protected] 4 order, is OMMA‘s contractor Licensed medical marijua- on the OMMA website and nearly 400,000 licensees, and CIB# 80002100 « Fully Insured = fe for the program. na businesses have until May social media channels. More has become one of the fastest- All medical marijuana com- 26 to comply with the Metrc details can be found on the growing medical marijuana mercial licensees have until seed-to-sale tracking system seed to sale page of the OMMA Thursday, May 26 (90 days) Dispensaries have until website. authorities in the country. For to become compliant with the Wednesday, Aug. 24 to sell or Licensees with questions more information about the Metre seed-to-sale tracking legally dispose of untagged about how to use the Metre OMMA, visit oklahoma.gov/ system medical marijuana products in system can call the Metre Call omma. Have photos to share from a event? -Residential «Commercial « Faucet Repair + Drain Cleaning -Gas Piping Send them to [email protected] for a Jason Jones Plumbing chance to be fatured in an upcoming edition! 580-214-0404 or 580-323-0405 Clinton Oklahoma Jason Jones - Owner/Operator | [email protected]