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October 12, 2022 News ‘The Elk City News - 3 OSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Trenton B Mosby TOC. Possession of CS By Trisha Gedon Nitrate toxicity: $2 (was $6) a tough year,” she said. “I hope people will State of Okla vs William C Miller Public intoxication. Ob- Basic forage: $4 (was $14) take advantage of this testing as one more structing an officer STILLWATER - As farmers and ranch- Livestock water: $5 (was $15) way to protect the safety of their stock.” ers across Oklahoma are dealing with Hailin Zhang, a professor in the OSU De- Producers who want to test soil, water or State of Okla vs Tika T Halcomb DUI. No insurance the financial repercussions of the 2022 partment of Plant and Soil Sciences and forage should contact their local county State of Okla vs Erick M Lemus Protective order violation drought, Oklahoma State University Ex- testing lab director, said there are several OSU Extension office for assistance in tension is stepping in to help ease some of reasons why producers should consider submitting samples. County Extension the financial strain. the lab’s testing capabilities. educators are well informed on the forages FELONIES From Oct. 5 through Dec. 31, the Soil, Wa- “Severe drought and other stressful condi- harvested in their areas and can conduct State of Okla vs Phillip D Dowding Child neglect ter and Forage Analytical Laboratory at tions can reduce forage quality and result testing for farmers and ranchers. OSU Ex- OSU is offering reduced costs for nitrate in nitrate concentration to toxic levels for tension offices also provide sample bags, State of Okla vs Anna E Wymer < toxicity, forage and feed testing, and live- sorghum and johnsongrass,” Zhang said. water bottles, tools and technical assis- State of Okla vs Chad Springer Conspiracy to traffic mari- stock water testing. “Forage quality or nitrate testing can op- tance for collecting and shipping samples, huana ‘The drought, along with increases in other timize livestock rations and avoid cattle in addition to results analysis. agricultural inputs required for successful poisoning” Find the nearest county Extension office: State of Okla vs Bobby R Moore Conspiracy to traffic mari- farming and ranching, has led to produc- ‘Testing can also improve marketability of https://extension.okstate.edu/county/in- huana. Trafficking in drugs ers spending more to keep their opera- the forage and help identify best manage- dex.html State of Okla vs Curtisha Cason Conspiracy to traffic mar- tions running. ment practices for forage production. OSU Extension supports Oklahoma farm- “We understand the growing stress that In addition, drought can have an adverse ers and ranchers with mental health re- ihuana farmers and ranchers are feeling as a re- effect on a pond used as a water source for sources and programming, If you or some- State of Okla vs Tabatha L Wilson Trafficking in drugs sult of continued drought,” said Damo- livestock, If a new well is used, Zhang said one you know is experiencing mental na Doye, associate vice president, OSU water quality should be checked. health challenges, please call the Compre- State of Okla vs Larry W Wilson y Extension. “We want to assist them in With the expected increase in submitted hensive Crisis Response at 9-8-8 or visit State of Okla vs Craig M Davis Burglary making the best possible decisions for samples, results may take a little longer OSU Extension Farm Stress. State of Okla vs Bradley A Roseberry Protective order their operations in a challenging time. Ap- than the typical two- to five-day turn- OSU Extension also offers additional propriate tests can help producers avoid around. drought resources and information. violation. Indecent exposure costly mistakes. We hope that discounting ‘Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricul- OSU Extension uses research-based infor- State of Okla vs Amber M Howell Kidnapping of children the costs of testing services during this ture and food policy specialist, said the re- mation to help all Oklahomans solve local State of Okla vs Jameo L Jackson Murder critical period encourages more use of our duced cost for testing is just one of several issues and concerns, promote leadership testing facility and makes the tests acces- initiatives offered for drought support. and manage resources wisely throughout State of Okla vs Marcus W Cook “ sible to all.” “This is something Extension wanted to the state’s 77 counties. Most information State of Okla vs Jeffery O Jamison “ Testing rates are: offer our producers because this has been is available at little to no cost. State of Okla vs Joshua T Graham Petit larceny. Possession & distribution of CS. Concealing stolen property OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum issues statement regarding ARPA-funded projects ARRIAGES. 6, DIVORCES MARRIAGE LICENSES “We appreciate Governor Stitt House and Senate for prioritiz- oid use disorder. A new OSU on increasing beds at the Tul- Brett Weseman, Elk City- Gracie McCullock, Elk City and the Oklahoma State Leg- ing our projects and thank the Human Performance and Nu- sa Behavioral Health facility, Jim Ballew, Erick - Pamela Jefferson, Erick islature for selecting several governor for his approval. trition Institute will focus on where more Oklahomans can Jimmy Cook, Elk City - Savanna McClellan, Elk City strategic initiatives at Okla- “At Oklahoma State University, early prevention for better receive care, and OSU students homa State University to fund we are committed to using the health outcomes. Additionally, Scott Kendall, Elk City ~ Maura Norton, Elk City can train and further their ed- ‘Thomas Oliphant Jr, Elk City - Tara Ramsey, Elk City through the American Rescue funds to build a stronger and the telehealth services proj- ucation. Plan Act. As Oklahoma's flag- healthier Oklahoma. To that ect will advance rural health DIVORCES “As state officials disperse the ship land-grant university, end, we will further our pur- care by providing expanded NONE these initiatives and projects pose at the National Center for access in underserved com- funds in the coming months, align with our mission of ad- Wellness and Recovery with a munities. We are also pleased we will focus on ensuring our dressing Oklahoma's most world-class facility aimed at pressing challenges. We com- providing care and treatment to partner with the Oklahoma projects and programs achieve Department of Mental Health their goals as invaluable assets EE Cy Coffectine Column mend the members of the for individuals who battle opi- and Substance Abuse Services for our state.” with sie & Renie Bowman ————| CWD Rules Adopted for “Preacher, Now You Said Portions of Western Panhandle Somethin’ Worth Clappin’! oy. At their regular October proval, the emergency rules resemble those in sponges. It’s an update on renovations at A few years ago, we had a But that same tongue can do guest preacher in our church just the opposite. It can be vi- meeting in Medicine Park, will restrict the movement of important to note in this area the J.A. Manning Fish Hatch- ‘one Sunday morning. Several Wildlife Conservation Com- deer and elk carcasses or parts of the state that CWD does not ciously aimed at a victim and ery, planned improvements of his congregants also were missioners opened the meet- from within the boundaries of affect pronghorn antelope, and at Hackberry Flat Wildlife there in support of their be- effectively maim hopes and ing with a moment of silence the SSA to outside the bound- CWD transmission from wild Management Area, and ro- loved pastor. dreams. Wounding their spirit to honor the late Bill Brewster. aries of the SSA. Hunters who animals to people or livestock bust efforts happening across In the middle of his sermon, with discouragement, hate or Brewster was a passionate harvest deer or elk within the has never been documented suddenly one of the visiting la- mockery. Not exactly the way the state through the agency's and dedicated sportsman who boundaries of the SSA must either. Wildlife Diversity Program. dies lunged to her feet and be- the Creator meant for anyone served on the Wildlife Com- clean those animals before No CWD-positive wild deer In his regular report, ganourapplauding. The members to use the tongue that He gave mission beginning in 2016, leaving the SSA. The following has been found within Okla~ ODWC Director J.D. Strong cit- of church were notoriously them. known to be a quiet bunch - or representing District 3 in items are the only exceptions: homa’s borders. But CWD has ed activities inthe Depart- reverent, as they like to call it Maybe you own an irritat- southeastern Oklahoma. (A.) Antlers detached from been found in two captive elk ment’s various divisions since = during our worship services. ing, horrible version of what The Commission also the skull plate and antlers at- herds in the state. CWD has the previous meeting. So when others of that pas- the world calls a sibling, one passed emergency chronic tached to a clean skull plate been confirmed in wild cer- Commissioners recognized tor’s flock quickly joined her who loves to make you angry, wasting disease (CWD) rules, or cleaned skulls (all tissue re- vids in every state surrounding employees for outstanding ser- enthusiastic response to what or even hurt you. The automat- which will nowgo to the Gover- moved); Oklahoma. In total, 30 states vice to the hunters and anglers he had said, it certainly created ic reaction is to take your own nor for approval, after a white- (B.) Animal quarters con- now have detected CWD with- shock waves that reverberated tailed deer tested positive for taining no spinal materials, or in their borders. of the state: Game Warden throughout our small audito- revenge on their body or their Supervisor Todd Tobey for 35 rium. feelings. CWD in Texas. The deer car- meat with all parts of the spi- The Wildlife Department years of service; Fisheries Se- Later, at the lunch held for But stop and think. Any- cass was recovered along a Tex- nal column removed; has conducted CWD monitor- as road about 2.5 miles south (C.) Cleaned teeth; ing on hunter-harvested deer nior Biologist Cliff Sager for 20 the entire congregation, Andy thing hurtful that you say is years of service; Game Warden found the lady and teasingly only going to make the sit- of the Oklahoma border near (D.) Finished taxidermy and elk and road-killed deer Supervisor Bud Cramer Jr. for mentioned that, “No one ever uation worse. Because that the western Panhandle south products; of Felt, Okla. Although not in- since 1999, The disease has 20 years of service; Game War- claps when I preach!” To which (E.) Hides or tanned prod- not been detected in labora- den Supervisor Paul Welch for she grinned and promptly re- brother or sister will definitely side Oklahoma borders, due to ucts. tory testing of tissue samples 20 years of service, sponded, “Aw, Preacher, mebbe seek revenge and will probably the proximity of this finding to The Wildlife Department from more than 10,000 wild you've never said nuthin’ worth stop at nothing to win the Sib- Oklahoma, the Oklahoma De- will continue monitoring for deer and elk from throughout ‘The Oklahoma dlappin’ for!” Thankfully Andy ling War. Wildlife partment of Wildlife Conser- evidence of this disease within Oklahoma. Conservation Commission is took the comment in good fun, Or, you know something has vation (ODWC) activated the Oklahoma’s borders and will Additional human health the eight-member governing just as she assured him that to be said to your employee, CWD Response Plan that was place a special emphasis on board of the Oklahoma De- she meant it to be. (At a later information relating to CWD is jointly produced in 2019 with testing samples from hunter available at https://www.usgs. partment of Wildlife Conser- sermon when Andy preached, or that unruly child, or that she again led the crowd in an friend, but how do you say it the Oklahoma Department of harvested deer and elk within gov/centers/nwhe/science/ vation. The Commission estab- ovation.) But days afterward, constructively? Before you let Agriculture, Food and Forest- the SSA. The Wildlife Depart- chronic-wasting-disease#pub- lishes state hunting and fishing it was still reverberating in his fly with your tongue and hurl ry. ment will be reaching out to regulations, sets policy for the mind. ‘Do my sermons really Wildlife Department and in- say anything noteworthy to out whatever is lurking on the lications. Following recommenda- hunters and landowners in the For more information on edge of your brain, stop for tions from Wildlife Depart- area who may be willing to vol- the disease, how it could affect directly oversees all state fish my listeners? Honestly, do my just a few seconds and think. ment staff and in accordance unteer samples from their deer hunting, and proper dispos- and wildlife conservation ac- words make any difference in with the CWD Response Plan, or elk to be tested. The agency al of infected animals, go to tivities. Commission members somebody's life?” “Is what I want to say kind, and the Commission established a will provide freezer(s) and drop https://www.wildlifedepart- are appointed by the governor Well, according to the Bible, meant to create a good change? Special Surveillance Area (SSA) off instructions for samples as ment.com/hunting/resources/ and confirmed by the Oklaho- words most certainly do make Or am I just venting my anger? that runs south of U.S. 412 soon as possible. deer/cwd. ma Senate. The next regular aIn difference - good or bad. Better response? In Proverbs fact, it says that the pow- 15:1, the Bible says “A soft an- from Boise City to the New CWDis an always-fatal neu- In other business: Commission meeting is set er of life and death are in the Mexico state line and south of rological disease that affects Commissioners _ learned for Nov. 7, 2022, at the John D. tongue. Interpretation? What swer turns away wrath, but a U.S. 287 from Boise City to the the brains of deer, elk, moose, about fish and wildlife man- Groendyke Wildlife Conserva- any person says - not just a harsh word stirs up anger.” Texas state line. and other members of the cer- agement activities in south- tion Building, 1801 N. Lincoln preacher - has the power to May take a while to accom- Upon the Governor's ap- vid family, creating holes that western Oklahoma including Blvd., Oklahoma City. give encouragement and love. plish, but certainly worth it.