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Weekday Editi Butler Joins ECPD from SWOSU Cops Program done. There is a whole new experience of learning how it works on the street and imple- menting all the techniques we learned. So when working the street there are no surprises. ‘The way that they teach you and the way that it actually is differs. There are things you in. 2 Senior drum major, Danni Sottile passes on the traditional sunglasses to Jada Kimball ny ) as she takes on the role of Drum Major. f| don’t normally see,” he contin- ued. Butler is getting used to Courtesy photo Josh McDowell gives the sign that the late Dillon Jung used with the band, he spoke about how the sign will always learning how the world side of remind the band members of Jung’s presence in band. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. things works, Being on patrol @ has allowed him to put into yy ELKETIC) EB ry) practice the things he learned Tate Butler in school. What he heard about in his training as to the By Sheryl Ponce types of crimes and people he will come in contact with has ‘As part of a Wildlife Law been consistent. Enforcement major at SWO- “It's mostly just like what SU, going into the collegian we hear about it throughout officer program, Tate Butler the training. Now it’s just see- actually joined the Elk City ing it in person, and learning Police Department (ECPD) to work through situations. after attending CLEET. There It is all a learning experience happened to be an opening through this whole process, and we'll continue to learn for Band director Tim Dewitt talks about the band program and the accomplishments they have made over the past year. Staffphoto at the department, and he years,” Butler said. by Sheryl Ponce. was allowed to be hired six months before he graduated Whether a patrolman from the university. goes through CLEET first, or By Sheryl Ponce DeWitt talked about the seniors who would be graduating in through the job training first the following weeks. He talked about their accomplishments. This “Before I graduated, 1 went ahead and started the does not seem to makea differ- During the annual Spring Band Concert, Director Tim DeWitt included the Sweepstakes wins that has put the Elk City Band in application process. ‘Then ence to him, He indicated that one of only six high school bands in their class to achieve what is reviewed the accomplishments he has seen over the past year. equivalent to State Championships. They are the only school to Josh McDowell also gave tribute to the late Dillon Jung, assistant they hired me on and let me each path has the same out- finish school. This is where come. Because Butler moved director who passed away unexpectedly. The band pulled together have both Sweepstakes band and choir program. we ended up. I think that the to Elk City from Weatherford, “There are 64 schools in classical writing in the band world. program I went through gets he has had to learn the geogra- to deal with his loss, but remembered him during their last con- cert of the year. One of the six of them qualified for state, and six earned supe- you ready to make the next phy. He said that learning the “Some people come into our lives and when they leave, we are riors in concert in sight reading and you have to earn a Superior step. I think it’s a good bridge geography has been the most no different than before. On the other hand, there are people that at Regional Marching Contest in the fall. It is a year long pur- from regular life to getting difficult part of the training so are here for a short period of time, and they leave a long lasting suit. You have to be perfect, and these kids have achieved that, ready for more police or unit far. impression on us. I think Mr. Dillon Jung was one of those indi- again. This year our program reached a milestone. We completed type of work,” Butler said. “Phase One, geography was viduals. After the initial shock of his tragic passing, we circled our 14 consecutive years of superior ratings at the Regional Marching Having attended the hard for me because I've nev- wagons and we dedicated this year to him. Each and every band Competition,” CLEET program, he has al- er been over here. I basically ready studied fighting, driv- just got hired and moved over event, football games, and band competitions, all the staff mem- DeWitt went on to say that there have only been three head bers reminded us that Mr. Jung is the why of our program. We band directors at Elk City in the last 42 years and he is in his third here. Then I started learning year. ing and shooting, which took these little pins that said, ‘Forever Jung’ on them to Califor- “[ realized this was a high stress job, but if you put it in those includes patrol ethics and geography. That was for the nia, which in wearing them helped me cherish all the memories I procedures. Butler is now in first month of just trying to terms, this program just received its’ 32nd Sweepstakes in the have had with him. We now can hold up his sign and say, ‘Forever See Band page 2. Phase Two of his training in get the streets down, and to Jung, thank you,” McDowell said. the ECPD. He is learning from know where I’m going so I can experience. get to the calls,” Butler noted. “Tt’s a lot of learning, and He also said that the best Members of the ECFD Retire learning how to be a police officer since the training is thing about being in Elk City See Butler page 2. WOHS Board Meets The Western Oklahoma Historical Society (WOHS) met Monday, May 23rd in the Elk City Western Technology Center at 11 a.m. President Doug Haught conducted the meeting with aroom full of board members. The group went over the monthly financials and approved Treasurer Beverly Jordan's report. Haught reported that the City of Elk City hired a new curator for the museum, and he will begin on June 1st. Carla Garrison made her Docent’s report, stating that all of the slots during the week days have been filled by volunteers to cover the summer hours at the drug store. She also said that they need volunteers ie a for Saturdays working four hour shifts. They like to have two Pictured are Robert Crews, Jack Addington, and Billy Sizemore with the service award presented to them at their retirement volunteers during each shift, but one could handle it. Garrison celebration. Courtesy photo. also needs a list of substitutes to cover vacations and illnesses. By Sheryl Ponce According the the ECFD Crews accumulated 35 the entire community is in- ‘The attendance at the museum has picked up, seeing more and EMS’s Facebook post, years of service, beginning debted to them for giving their visitors from European countries coming through the doors. Three long-time members Sizemore had over 25 years his career in Apache. He lat- lives, expertise, and dedication Cindy Wood reported that during one day, she saw visitors at of the Elk City Fire Depart- of service to the department, er transferred to Lawton Fire to the welfare and safety of the Old Town Museum from eight different countries. ment were honored at a de- starting his career in 1996. department and moved to Elk their citizens. ‘The new General Store is about to launch. They will be in- He has devoted his time and City in 2017. He and his son, stalling ceiling fans and an alarm system, then all of the donated partmental celebration at the No one can replace the es- who is currently a lieutenant, Elk City Convention Center. efforts to grow through the have worked together in the sence of a man who has devot- items will be moved into the new store. It was brought up that Billy Sizemore, Jack Adding- ranks to achieve the title of As- there may be a need to build plexiglass-glass covers over the old department. ton and Robert Crews have sistant Chief. ed his life to helping others. supplies to prevent loss. Addington began in 1991, Although the three will ‘These men have had a career Donnie Jordan made a report on the art show. He said that a total of around 90 years of giving 30 years of service to be difficult to replace, the de- of giving to the people of west- they are putting together an agreement between the artist and experience in service for the the City of Elk City, reach- partment sent them off with ern Oklahoma, whether it has the historical society. They are trying to present a more profes- town. Chief Kyle Chervenka ing the rank of Captain. His a congratulatory celebration, sional approach for the artist. He is looking for the next artist and the rest of the force pre- peers described him as having been on a rescue, fighting a wishing them well on the next that will be presented and looking for better displays for the art- sented them with their service a servant's heart, leading the phase of their lives. Not only fire, or helping someone who work. award in front of the 130 fam- B-Shift for much of his time does the department give has fallen. They have been the ily and friends in attendance. _with the department. thanks for their service, but face of ECFD and EMS. See WOHS page 2. Weather Vol. 120, No. 44 Mail delivery View online OE tomorrow i 82 / 57 75 cents, 34 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com