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June 4, 2022 Newsies = ee - SPONSORED BY paycom PRESENTED BY ee onc BROADWAY B LYRIC THEATRE OF OKLAHOMA MAY 26, 2022 HUDIBURG CHEVROLET CENTER =| CASA volunteers sworn in CASA of Western Oklahoma re- cently swore in four new CASA vol- unteers to advocate for abused/ne- glected children across Beckham, Roger Mills, Dewey, Washita, and | Custer counties. | Pictured: Judge Michelle Kir- by-Roper, Billy Preston-Elk City, Cathy Henderson-Elk City, Nancy Hurt-Taloga, and Jamie Nelson- Weatherford. Courtesy photo. Drought raises questions about when, how to cull cattle herds discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or tain a productive nhealthy and have caused producers to con- ing animal, it must be culled. gies status as a veteran in any of By Hunter Gibson its policies, practices or proce- problem-free herd. In fact, cull sider additional culling. However, there are economic https://extension.okstate. dures. This includes but is not STILLWATER - As current cows account for approximate- “People still remember the reasons as to why a producer edu/fact-sheets/drought-man- limited to admissions, drought conditions decline ly 20% of the gross income for 2010-2011 drought,” Hart- may cull a younger or more agement-strategies. html employment, financial aid, and past what they were in 2010 a commercial cow operation. man said. “It’s fresh in produc- productive animal. While regular culling of lower ers’ minds because there were If the cow herd has already educational services. Refer- and 2011, cattle producers Oklahoma State University, in ences within this publication across the state are faced with producing cows is not uncom- quite a few who had to liqui- been culled for old and unpro- compliance with Title VI and to any specific commercial making difficult herd manage- mon, a lack of grazing land date everything.” ductive cows, then one might VII of the Civil Rights Act of product, process, or service by ment decisions. and resources caused by wide- Hartman said there are a lot of give serious consideration to 1964, Executive Order 11246 trade name, trademark, service Culling is a routine practice spread drought requires addi- variables involved in drought- marketing heifers retained as as amended, Title IX of the Ed- mark, manufacturer, or other- used to manage the stocking tional culling consideration. related culls. His advice is to replacements, Peel said. While rate on the ranch and main- According to Beef Cattle Ex- make the easy culls as soon as these replacement females ucation Amendments of 1972, wise does not constitute or tension specialist David Lal- possible to stretch the resourc- should represent an opera- Americans with Disabilities imply endorsement by Okla- man, producers should always es that are currently available. tion’s best genetics, they will Act of 1990, and other federal homa Cooperative Extension Round plan to cull sooner rather than later. Lalman advises to After several months of abnor- require the greatest amount laws and regulations, does not mally dry conditions, Hartman of time to generate revenue Service. market livestock before sale predicts that there will likely and will be the most difficult to Berylene Maddox Town prices in the drought region be some level of liquidation breed back once they calve for become depressed. The profit from culled cattle can be vital throughout the summer in western Oklahoma. He advises the first time. Culling replacement heifers is a Berylene Joe Maddox, 86, of Tampa, Florida, was born on Say, S June 4 in keeping the rest of the herd producers to make their culling tough decision, but it might be January 31, 1936 near Sayre, Canute Day fed during a dry season, which decisions now, even if cattle the most economical choice for Oklahoma. She is the daugh- is why it’s important to ensure are sold prematurely. the producer. According to Lal- ter of Jacob Edward and Ruby Elk City City Wide Ga- your cattle are in the best con- “The best thing that can hap- man, these animals have a high Lillian (Chambers) Davalt. She rage Sales. dition possible when they go to pen when you cull too early is potential to generate excellent went peacefully to be with The market. that the grass gets a rest dur- market value in a separate part Lord on May 16, 2022 at her June 10 Emaciated cattle garner less ing a dry year,” Hartman said. of the country not affected by home in Tampa, Florida sur- profit for the producer due to When to Cull drought. rounded by her husband and Blick Party and Rt 66 Festival Kick Off. their generally small ribeyes According to Livestock Mar- Fact Sheets loving family. and poor red-meat yield. These keting Extension specialist Management of Cows with Berylene was raised in Elk cattle are also more susceptible Derrell Peel, the ultimate fac-Limited Forage Availability City, Oklahoma where she June 10 to bruising, excessive carcass tor in deciding to cull an ani https://extension.okstate. graduated from Merritt High Elk City Arts Council’s trim, increased condemna- mal is its physical condition edu/fact-sheets/management- School in 1954. She married ‘Summer Arts Camp. Susan tions and even death asa result in relation to its productivity. of-cows-with-limited-forage- the love of her life, Bobby Joe Powell Auditorium. of poor nutrition. When a cow becomes too old availability.html Maddox (Bob) on December 28, Cherishing her memory is Regional Drought Conditions or lame to continue as a breed- Drought Management Strate- 1957 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. her loving husband of 67 years, Do you have an event or The Oklahoma Mesonet con- In 1958, she graduated from Bobby Joe Maddox of Elk City, something else you would tinues to report extremely hot Oklahoma State University. Oklahoma now residing in like to share with the and dry conditions in the west- Judy Marshall Berylene spent much of her ‘Tampa, Florida; two daughters; community in the Round ern half of the state, and cattle producers are already feeling Judy Kay Marshall passed married life raising a family and Lynn Renee Klein of Whitsett, North Carolina, Anne Michelle Town Calendar? the effects. from this life on May 25, 2022, moving often throughout the Lambrou, Tampa, Florida; one Email the information Beckham County Agriculture/ in Elk City at age 75. She was southwest and Washington DC son, Bobby Joe Maddox, Jr. of for the event to editor@ 4-H Educator Greg Hartman born on October 15, 1946, to area as her husband Bob rose through the ranks asa pilot and Tulsa, Okdahoma; six grandchil- ecdailynews.com. said the dry fall and spring Andy and Kate (Knight) Parker officer in the US Army. Eventu- dren, Jessica, Madison, Bobby in Mangum, Oklahoma. Judy Joe III (Beau), Erika, Max, and ally, they settled in Norman, ‘Yianna; attended all her school years one sister, Barbara Fer- Oklahoma where her children guson; one brother, James B. “ElkCituNews at Reed and graduated there as all attended the University of well. Beginning a twenty-year Davalt Oklahoma while she worked at Berylene was preceded in career with United Grocery, Security National Bank in Nor- retired, then married Ronnie death by her parents, Jacob Ed- man. ward and Ruby Lillian (Cham- Robert Marshall on April 7, Berylene and Bob retired in bers) Davalt. (USPS # 173-020) 1987. They owned and oper- Norman for many years before ated BJ’S Quick Mart in Ham- ‘The family would like to 580-225-3000 moving to Tampa, Florida a few thank all those who provided mon, beginning in 1987 and = years ago to be closer to family. wonderful attention and loving Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC she retired again in 2007. Judy 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 She is preceded in death Berylene loved cooking, playing care to Berylene over the past was always working, liked to by her games and sharing memories few weeks. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 parents Andy and Kate play cards, especially with her Parker, sisters Jody Lollis, Ann of past vacations. Mostly, she Memorials can be made to parents and family and she Godfrey, and infant brother Da- enjoyed holidays when family the charity of your choice in POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 loved going home to the Reed vid Parker. would visit and spend time to- care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Community. Funeral Services for Judy gether. Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Judy is survived by her were held Saturday, May 28, Funeral services will be held SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher husband Ronnie of the home, 2022, 10:00 A.M., at Peoples at 11:00 am, Saturday, May Oklahoma 73648. We invite you to leave a Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer son, Joe Miller and wife Kelli Cooperative Funeral Home 28, 2022 at Martin-Dugger Fu- message ofcondolence, expres- $75/yearly Neva Pyatt....Advertisig Director of Elk City, sister, Sue Burcham Chapel, located at 1400 West neral Home Chapel, Elk City, sion of sympathy or perhaps $50/six months of Altus, two sister-in-law’s, Main, Lone Wolf, OK., 580- Oklahoma. Rev. Billy Smithey share a memory of Berylene No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director Kay Swanson and Sue Holling- 846-9018, Pastor Gary Baird will officiate. Interment will be at www.martin-duggerfuneral- sworth and a legacy of three officiated. A private interment at Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, home.com D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager grandchildren: Dylan, Brayden, followed at Reed Cemetery. Oklahoma. Services have been ‘The family would like to [email protected] Nahka King...SR/Delivery and Baylee Miller all of Elk City, Online condolences for entrusted to the care of Rich- invite all that cannot attend to ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com along with nieces, nephews and Judy can be made by visiting ardand Tammy Dugger and the watch the services live on the [email protected] a host of other relatives and www.peoplescooperativefuner- staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral Martin-Dugger Funeral Home friends. alhome.com Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. website.