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2- The Elk City News August 27, 2022 News WOHS in the future. eral stories in the works. Intern Haggard’s metal sculptures. A Round Continued from page 1. new sign has also been put up in front of the education build- Carla Garrison gave the do- cent’s report, stating they need Continued from page 1. Her goal for the year is to graduate and feel better. She ing about the art show. volunteers on Fridays, as well would like to continue to par- Town ported that the there have been Haggard also discussed the as Labor Day. She was pleased donation policy, saying the with the number ofpeople who if 'm more interested in going ticipate in the Sagebrush Pen- guin Project. 2500 visitors to the museum on this career path or in a dif- during the month of July, tak- Museum Board has a policy of have volunteered so far this “I was one of the leads in August 27 ing in $9000 at the door, and not accepting loans. There are summer season. She said that ferent one,” she added. the play we just did this sum- WGA Diamond in the Wells believes her college mer. We did ‘Guys and Dolls’ the gift shop sold $13,435 too many things that could there have been people from Rough Golf Tournament, worth of merchandise. The op- happen to a loaned item, and all over the world visit the mu- options are limited because of Tt was wonderful. I've been in Elk City Golf Course. her finances, but she will be era house was rented, bringing that it was not recommended seum, except for Russia. depending on scholarships to the Penguin Project for three in $300 in rentals funds. He to put a family’s heirloom at Membership chair, Cindy help with the costs. years. The first year we did ‘An- Elk City Motorsports Park, risk. He also talked about the Wood announced that there “Right now SWOSU feels nie’ I was an orphan, literally noted that the numbers were like it is the only option be- the evil girl. And then I was Races. up about 100 visitors from the storage issue. are 33 living lifetime members same time last year. ‘There is not enough room to and 68 paid members for the cause I don’t have a lot of in ‘Aladdin’ I was the genie. September 2 store items that are not on dis- year. There are a total of 101 money. I don’t know what They're really fun, and they 84th Annual PRCA Ro- ‘The new artist will be in by scholarships I can get yet. My are for a good cause,” she ex- deo of Champions, Beutler the weekend. He is Dwane Tay- play. There is a need for an ad- members of the WOHS. Brothers Arena. lor from Moon River Studio in ditional building so Wren can ‘The meeting adjourned at parents don’t have a lot of plained. Yukon. He is known for his wa- rotate displays. He also talked 12:15 p.m., the next meeting money to pay for the whole Wells will be exploring op- September 3 tercolor and acrylic painting, about possible locations. The will be held on Sept. 26th at 11 college thing. So right now, it’s tions for her future, whether it PRCA Rodeo of Champi- Taylor will be featured next to matter will be discussed more a.m. in Elk City's WTC. like the closest option. Plus, is going to SWOSU or perform- ons Parade 10AM Down- it’s a good school, but I've ing in another production of town Elk City. thought about maybe looking the Sagebrush Penguin Project. 84th Annual PRCA Ro- Federal Funds Are Available at other places just to see, but ‘The time she spends with ECN it just depends on some schol- could help in giving her expe- deo of Champions, Beutler arships,” Wells said. rience in journalism and the Brothers Arena. For Beckham County So far her experience with newspaper industry. Watch for the internship has not been her stories in this and upcom- September 4 too difficult, but she has sev- ing issues of the paper. Beckham County has been local board made up of rep- zation, have a voluntary board. 84th Annual PRCA Ro- awarded federal funds made Qualifying agencies are urged resentatives from the Ameri- deo of Champions, Beutler can Red cross, Help, Inc. Food to apply. Beckham County has Some of the possible conversation Bench available through the Depart- Brothers Arena. ment Of Homeland Security Resource Center, Community distributed emergency food starters are, “ What's up, how are (DHS)/Federal — Emergency Action Development Corp. and shelter funds previously to you, what do you want to play, I September 8 Management Agency under For Sayre/Carter and Erick/ Continued from page 1. like your shoes, how is your day, or West Central OK Kennel the Emergency Food and Shel- Texola, Ministerial Alliance, Help, Inc. Food Resource Cen- Club All Breeds Dog Show ter National Board Program. local government agency, a Na- ter of Elk City, and the Com- Alecia Shelton posted, “Kase how about we play.” “Don’t make it the last time you ~ Convention Center. Beckham County has been cho- tive American Representative, munity Action Development came home telling me about this sen to Receive $3,726 through and Western Oklahoma family Corporation agencies in Sayre/ hang out. Keep playing with your bench. Absolutely love this.” new friends,” she said. September 9 the state set-aside (ssa) pro- care center will determine how Carter and Erick/Texola. These Edler suggests that students ‘The Buddy Bench is one way Mer- West Central OK Kennel cess and $11,465 under phase the funds awarded to Beckham agencies were responsible start by saying hello, and if they Club All Breeds Dog Show ARPA-R to Supplement Emer- County are to be distributed for providing 20,000 meals, ritt Elementary is implementing gency Food and Shelter Pro- among the emergency food $9,324 rental assistance, and don’t know the person on the the slogan, “Make a friend. Be a - Convention Center. and shelter programs run by 59 nights of shelter. grams in the county. bench to introduce themselves, friend.” It seems to be working, The selection was made local service agencies in the Red Carpet Community by a national board that is area. Public or private voluntary Theatre Presents “Willy Wonka” chaired by the U. S. Depart- agencies interested in applying ‘The local board is responsi- for emergency food and shelter ment of Homeland Security's ble for recommending agencies Elk City News Announces Federal Emergency Manage- to receive these funds and any program funds must have a tax September 10 West Central OK Kennel ment Agency and consists of representatives from Ameri- additional funds made avail- able under this phase of the and DUNS number and must contact Cindy Abney 609 W New Office Hours Club All Breeds Dog Show can Red Cross; Catholic Chari- program. Avenue E, Elk City, OK. 73644 ~ Convention Center. ties, USA; National Council of Under the terms of the grant or call (580)303-0804 for an the Churches of Christ in the from the national board, lo- application. The deadline for Red Carpet Community USA; theJewish Federations of cal agencies chosen to receive applications to be received Theatre Presents “Willy North America, the Salvation funds must: 1) be private vol- is tuesday september 6th, by Wonka” Army; and, United Way World- untary nonprofits or units of 9:00 A.M. The local board will wide. government, 2) be eligible to meet on Tuesday September September 16 ‘The local board was charged receive federal funds, 3) have 6th, at 4:00 P.M., at the com- ‘The Elk City News will be changing office hours to Monday Red Carpet Community to distribute phase 39 and an accounting system, 4) prac- munity care center located at through Thursday from 9 A.M. until 4 PM. and Friday from 9 Theatre Presents “Willy phase ARAPA-R Funds appro- tice nondiscrimination, 5) have A.M. until 12 P.M. Wonka” priated by congress to help ex- demonstrated the capability to 609 W Avenue E in Elk City to You may reach us outside of those hours by calling 580-225- pand the capacity of food and deliver emergency food and/or determine allocation for this 3000 and leaving a voicemail, emailing [email protected] shelter programs in high-need shelter programs, and 6) ifthey year’s phase 39 and phase AR- or by messaging us on Facebook. September 17 areas around the country. The are a private voluntary organi- PA-R Funding the release said. Red Carpet Community Theatre Presents “Willy Wonka” Elk City Motorsports Park USDA Invests $2.45 Million to Improve Health Care for People - Races Living Rural Oklahoma Investments will support rural health care facilities and services 49th Annual Fall Festival - Convention Center. Rotary Corn Hole Tourna- STILLWATER - U.S. Depart- cal supplies. They also will help cans with Disability Act com- ability of rural health care ser- like hospitals and clinics with ment in Conjucntion with ment of Agriculture (USDA) updated and expanded ser- regional partnerships, public pliance requirements to better vices. H-Town Baggers and Con- Rural Development Under vices. Having accessible health bodies, nonprofits and Tribes serve their community. In August 2021, USDA made vention Center - Conven- Secretary Xochitl Torres Small care in rural areas is critical to solve regional rural health care In Pawnee, the Pawnee Na- the Emergency Rural Health tion Center South Exhibit today announced that USDA the health and well-being of problems and build a stronger, tion of Oklahoma will use Care Grants available through Hall. is awarding $2.45 million in the people of rural Oklahoma’, more sustainable rural health $1,000,000 to construct a new the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds in rural towns in said Kenneth Corn, USDA Ru- care system in response to the behavioral health facility. This to help rural health care facili- Do you have an event or Oklahoma. These grants will ral Development Oklahoma pandemic. For example: facility will offer a full range ties, tribes and communities something else you would help 5 rural health care orga State Director. In Adair County, the Adair of local health care services expand access to health care like to share with the nizations expand critical ser- The Biden-Harris Adminis- County Health Center will including testing, diagnostics, services and nutrition assis- community in the Round vices. tration made these funds avail- use $257,000 to purchase vaccinations and an array of tance. Town Calendar? “Through these Emergency able in the Emergency Rural telehealth equipment, medi- treatment options for the com- The assistance is helping Health Care Grants rural Health Care Grants Programs cal supplies and refrigeration munity. Email the information Rural care systems will be able through its historic legislative units, This equipment will al- provide immediate relief to for the event to elkci- health In Poteau, the LeFlore support rural hospitals, health to build, renovate and equip package, the American Rescue low the health center to func- County Hospital Authority will [email protected] health care provider facilities Plan Act. The Act and this pro- tion as an end-user in regional use $307,800 to renovate the care clinics and local commu- nities. USDA is administering gram are examples of the gov- telehealth networks and the emergency room and waiting the funds through Rural Devel- ernment'’s ability to respond increased refrigeration space area of the local hospital. These opment’s Community Facili- "ElkCituNews quickly to ensure every person will increase the storage capac- renovations will also relocate ties Program. and family has access to high- ity for the COVID-19 vaccines. the nurse’s station to allow Under the Biden-Harris Ad- quality health care no matter In Cleveland, the Cleveland for better visibility as well as their zip code. Area Hospital Trust Authority include an improved intensive ministration, ment provides Rural Develop- loans and grants USDA Rural Development will use $574,200 to expand care unit. These upgrades will (USPS # 173-020) promotes a healthy commu- and make improvements to allow the hospital to better to help expand economic op- 580-225-3000 nity and environment through their regional health clinic. serve the 15,000 patients who portunities, create jobs and Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC the Emergency Rural Health ‘This expansion will offer need- visit the emergency room each improve the quality of life for 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Care Grants to make sure ed upgrades that will assist year. millions of Americans in rural Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 people, kids and families have in the preparation for future USDA will announce addi- areas. This assistance supports access to the health care they pandemics while also increas- tional awardees for Emergency infrastructure improvements; POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 need. The grants support the ing access to quality healthcare Rural Health Care Grants in business development; hous- ability of rural communities to services. the coming weeks and months. ing; community facilities such Josh Umholtz....Publisher provide health care to the peo- In Ringling, the Duncan Background: Emergency Ru- as schools, public safety and SUBSCRIPTIONS ple and places in our country Regional Hospital will use ral Health Care Grants health care; and high-speed Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer that often lack access. $312,700 to modify the Ring- Congress passed the Ameri- internet access in rural, tribal $75/yearly Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director The investments will help ling Family Healthcare Clinic. can Rescue Plan Act in March and high-poverty areas. For $50/six months rural hospitals and health care ‘The clinic will be renovated to 2021 to deliver immediate eco- more information, visit www. No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director providers implement tele- increase the care spaces and nomic relief to people impact- rd.usda.gov. If you'd like to D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager health and nutrition assistance update utilities such as heat- ed by the pandemic. Within subscribe to USDA Rural De- [email protected] Nahka King...SR/Delivery programs, increase staffing to ing, ventilation and air condi- months after the Act's passage, velopment updates, visit the ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com administer COVID-19 vaccines tioning. The renovations will USDA responded quickly by GovDelivery subscriber page. [email protected] and testing, build or renovate also include updating the clinic making this funding available USDA is an equal opportunity facilities, and purchase medi- to ensure it meets the Ameri- to ensure the long-term avail- provider, employer and lender.