June 22, 2022 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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June 22, 2022 News ‘The Elk City News - 3 Election Day reminders and tips Beck Seeks Polls will be open from 7 a.m. + Ballots can be read by the vot- your name is not found in the and wait times can vary from Re-Election to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28th, ing device regardless of how Precinct Registry, you may precinct to precinct. All vot- for the Oklahoma Primary you insert the ballot into the still cast a provisional ballot ers who want to cast a ballot Election . Roger Mills County system. by signing an affidavit. A pro- should be in line no later than Election Board Secretary, Jana If the system detects too many visional ballot is sealed in a Maddux , offers these import- markings for a single office or special envelope and counted 7pm. ant tips to voters—especially question, an error report will after Election Day, once the “Anyone who is in line by 7 those who will be castinga bal- be printed and the ballot will voter’s information has been p.m. on Tuesday and eligible to lot for the first time. be returned to the voter for a verified by the County Election vote, will be allowed to vote,” VOTING TIPS new ballot to be issued. Board. Election results cannot Maddux said. Mark your ballot using the ex- If you need assistance or would be certified until all provisional ample posted at your polling like to use the audio-assisted ballots have been researched, You can locate your polling lo- place and inside your ballot ballot system, let a precinct verified, and counted. cation using the State Election booth. If you make a mistake, official know. You do not have Maddux says election officials Board’s OKVoter Portal at do not try to correct it. In- to show proof of a disability to are there to assist voters and oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. stead, take your ballot to the use the audio-assisted ballot ensure all procedures are fol- ‘The Roger Mills County Elec- precinct officials. system. lowed on Election Day. If you ‘They will destroy the ballot and Be sure to bring an approved believe a law has been violat- tion Board is located at 503 E. issue a new one. form of identification. Feder- ed. Contact precinct or county Broadway, Cheyenne, Ok and + You do not need to make a al and state issued photo IDs, election officials immediately. is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 selection for each issue on the passports, and tribal-issued, Do not wait until you leave the p.m., Monday through Priday ballot in order for your bal- photo IDs are accepted. You polling location. . For questions, please contact lot to be counted. The voting may also use the voter identi- Voting activity is generally the Election Board at 833- device will cast votes only for fication card you were mailed slowest during the mid-morn- those issues which you have when you registered. ing and mid-afternoon, but 638-7999 ex 7 or rogermi- marked. If you forget your voter ID or the Election Board says lines Ilscountyeelections.ok.gov . Election Day laws and reminders County Assessor Jonathan Beck is running for re-election as the Beckham County Assessor in the Republican Primary. He was elected to his first term in 2019. Beck is a 2003 graduate of Elk City High School and resides in Voters in Roger Mills County Improper use of the photo want all voters to be aware of enclosure. Maddux notes that Elk City with his Wife Emmy, and their children Maddie and are reminded to keep the in- could result in a violation of their actions and be respectful no one except election officials Jaxton. He also received his Eagle Scout Award in 2002 and is a tegrity of the election system the law. Voters may not use the of the rights of others.” and voters waiting to vote are Candidate for the “Assessment Administration Specialist” Pro- in mind, when going to the image to coerce, influence, or Maddux said, it is illegal to dis- allowed within 50 feet of any fessional Designation from the International Association of As- polls next week. intimidate another voter. ballot box on Election Day. close how you voted with any- sessing Officers, having passed all requirements. While ballot “selfies” or taking Roger Mills County Election Certain exceptions are made one while inside the election “WhenI first ran for this Office in 2018, I used four key words photographs of a marked bal- Board Secretary, Jana Maddux enclosure. In addition, you for media and those assisting throughout my campaign, Modern, Organized, Transparent, lot are legal, voters may not , says voters should be aware may not remove a ballot from disabled voters. and Efficient. We have achieved all of these goals while reduc- share or distribute the image that violating the law has con- the polling place. Voters are reminded that con- ing the Annual Budget each year for our Office. We now have through social media or by any sequences. Keep in mind that electioneer- suming alcohol of any kind or a public records website that is free to everyone, we have gone other means while inside the “While some offenses may ing is prohibited within 300 quantity within one-half mile digital in the field using tablets instead of printed paper, and we election enclosure. seem minor, unlawful activity feet of any ballot box while of a polling place on Election even have one less full-time deputy than before I took Office.” Voters must wait until they on Election Day constitutes a leave their polling place before serious crime and could result an election is in progress. This Day is prohibited. Beck said. posting or sharing the picture in a misdemeanor or in some includes wearing or bringing ‘The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. Beck has completed 122 hours of Initial and Advanced Accred- with anyone. cases, a felony conviction. We visible campaign related para- to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 itation and more that 315 hours of continuing education in- phernalia into the election th cluding the High-Performance Leadership Academy and [AAO Emerging Leaders Summit. He also serves on committees and Request an emergency ballot for the task forces at the State and International levels dealing with As- sessment and Tax Policy. For more information you can visit his webpage www.elect- beck2022.gop Tuesday, June 28 th , 2022 election ing to be fun for anybody. It Registered voters who become physical- “Voting is our constitutional right, but life necessary information to cast your ballot. Byer is a watch just because it is a ly incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth Forms and information can also be found Continued from page 1. fun time.” June 21 st and cannot make it to the polls, can prevent a voter from being able to go on the Oklahoma State Election Board Byer is the daughter of still have an opportunity to cast their bal- to the polls. That's why it’s important to website at oklahoma.gov/elections. “I think she is very naive Russell and Suzanne Kenney. lot. make sure voters know their rights in the The Roger Mills County Election Board is to the world because she was She is married to Malcolm, Roger Mills County Election Board Sec- event of an emergency.” a nun and kind of sheltered, who owns and operates Fix located at 503 B. Broadway, Cheyenne, Ok but she’s not really that naive. retary, Jana Maddux , said that state law If you or someone you know becomes permits voters who become emergency in- physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., She knows what's going on IT in downtown Elk City. She capacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June Tuesday June 21 st , contact your County Monday through Friday . Election Board and what is happening. She’s has one daughter, Alexis Sny- fun to play because she inter- der, and she works for an in- 21 st to vote under special provisions. Election Board as soon as possible. Mad- officials can be reached at 833-638-7999 surance company filing auto jects things in places where she Maddux said emergency incapacitation is dux says Election Board officials will work ex 7 or by email at rogermillscounty@elec- doesn’t quite understand what insurance claims. something most voters don’t think about. with you to make sure you have all of the tions.ok.gov they're talking about. Jeri Neal ‘There are three more op- adds some humor, bringing on portunities to catch Byer in many surprises. You see, each this RCCT production, Friday Dr. David Ralph Announces step of her life is one different surprise after the next through- and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. out the play,” Byer said. Retirement After She continued to talk about Tickets may be purchased the story, itself, “I thinkit’s very in advance at www.tcct.org. fun, There are surprises on all ‘The show is being sponsored 47 Years at SWOSU of the characters. You start out and you are going to be laugh- ing. Then there are some parts by Hutton, Inc. and First National Bank & Trust of WEATHERFORD, - Dr. David after his graduation with a phar- search and services for the area. Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Asso- Elk City with the help of the that will make you anxious, and Ralph, who has served as the macy degree. He took on the posi- Ralph has been instrumental in ciation. He has professional licens- you get sad at some places. The Oklahoma Arts Council. Sim- Dean of Pharmacy at Southwest- tion of Assistant Dean for Student the creation and expansion of the es as Registered Pharmacist and play has a lot of ups and downs. ply Desserts will be serving em Oklahoma State University and Alumni Affairs within the Center for Rural Health within the Registered Preceptor. It’s a good story, and it is really refreshments during inter- since 2016, has announced his College of Pharmacy from 1985 college. Ralph also led the program A come-and-go retirement recep- entertaining. Everything is go- mission. retirement after 47 years on the to 2000. He served as Associate through a successful re-accredita- tion for Ralph will be held Mon- Weatherford campus. Dean of the college from 2000 to tion process in June 2022 with the day, July 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Ralph received his Ph.D. from the 2016 before being named Dean in Accreditation Council for Pharma- the 3rd floor of the Chemistry/ University of Oklahoma and MBA 2016. Ralph is the first SWOSU cy Education. and BS in Pharmacy from SWO- pharmacy graduate to become the Ralyh has served in leadership Pharmacy/Physics building. SU. college's dean. positions in the American Asso- An interim dean for the College Ralph began employment as an Under Ralph's guidance, the Col- ciation of Colleges of Pharmacy, will be announced soon, and a instructor in Pharmacy Adminis- lege has met state and regional Southwestern Pharmacy Alumni search for Ralph's replacement will tration and Director of Continuing workforce needs for pharmacists Foundation, Southwestern Phar- begin this summer and continue Education in 1975 immediately while also providing critical re- macy Alumni Association, and through the fall. Residential «Commercial « Faucet Repair Have photos to share from a event? + Drain Cleaning »Gas Piping Send them to [email protected] for a Jason Jones Plumbing 580-214-0404 or 580-323-0405 chance to be featured in an upcoming edition! Clinton Oklahoma Jason Jones - Owner/Operator | [email protected]