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2- The Elk City News February 1, 2023 Round Town February1 RCCT’s Annual _ public meeting is at 7 PM. February 2 Groundhog Day Feburary 14 Valentine's Day February 20 Presiden'ts Day Pictured at left, is Luke February 22 Frieson who plays Percy ‘Ash Wednesday Jackson.; at right the cast gets ready for notes at re- March 12 hearsal. Courtesy photo. Spring Forward Time and I stand back until they March 17 need me,” she added. St. Patrick's Day Thomas is following Lori March 22 Daubenspeck, a beloved teach- Beginning of Ramadan er, and she wants to maintain the continuity that Dauben- April Musical speck established. She is maintaining her schedule, and very committed to this show,” an assistant band director un- place. I think it's really fun. It has been great here. We can April Fool's Day Thomas said. der Tim DeWitt. Biscaino jokes Continued from page 1. ‘Thomas is trying to stay with Thomas is originally from that he has been the Amazon talk to each other to find peo- April2 what has worked in the past. delivery courier for the pro- Durant and went to Southeast- ple from the choir, which Thave Palm Sunday and eighth hour. “[ have been surprised by ern Oklahoma State University duction. choir kids in my jazz band. So “Kids that are part of the the level of talent we have; I to achieve her vocal music edu- Thomas worked in Norman we can find the right kids for cast makes everything. They was very shocked, I came in cation degree. She worked fora while Biscaino was working in April 5 Geary. They met while mov- what we are doing,” he said. have come up with all the and I didn’t really know the professional theatre company ‘The couple seem to be the Passover ideas. I'm just kind of the face, kids or what kind of talent for eight years where she was ing a friend to Rochester, New right fit for choir and band. April 7 but they really do everything. I they had. That is why I chose an actor, director, and musical York, to a school of music. They Both are musical and support- Good Friday chose the production because this musical because you can director. After that she taught say that they are fortunate to do pretty much anything you in Norman for three years. This be in Elk City together. ive of each other’s program. they know the book series so ‘This show will be the first for April well, andI don’t know the book want. I have been surprised at is her first-year teaching in Elk “T would have never expect- the level that they are willing City and her fourth year in ed- ed to teach with my significant them in the same school dis- Easter series as well as they do. They to commit to the show. They ucation. other, and to be in the same trict. will come up and say, ‘Hey, we She has had the unique op- have been here till 10 o'clock at May 27 need to do this, We need to donight and coming to school the portunity to come to Elk City G&S Promotions Gun Show, Elk City Convention Center. that! It is very student led. I next day. They have been help- with her significant other, just let them take the reins, ing make stuff and they are Kaimi Biscaino who serves as John Barnett A Good Start for Baby Calves John Earnest Barnett was born June 30th, 1948 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Lorene Lee (Wil- son) and Martin Vernon Barnett. He passed away at his home, sur- Mark Z. Johnson, Okla- ly critical. Typically, as a calf piece of straw into the nostril order to allow steps 2 and 3 to rounded by family, near Elk City, homa State University Ex- comes out of the birth canal as a probe to try to stimulate take place. A squeeze chute or Oklahoma on Friday, January tension Beef Cattle Breeding and the umbilical cord is sev- a sneeze reflex. This reflex head catch will be handy if you 27th, 2023 at the age of 74 years, Specialist ered, their first reaction is to will cause the calf to blow outfind yourself in the situation 6 months and 28 days. inhale. Sometimes, a difficult fluids from the airway and in- of assisting with the nursing John, as a young child, spent What should happen at the birth, less calf vigor, amniotic hale. It should only take a few process. some time in Whitedeer, Texas beginning of life for a baby calf seconds. Avoid hanging calves fluid in the nostrils or throat, 4. The Maternal Bond. Af- and moved to the family farm or part of the amniotic sac cov- over a fence rail or picking up ter steps 2 and 3 are complete to get off to a good start? This near Sayre, Oklahoma and at- week we review the sequence ering the nose prevents it from calves by their rear legs. This the majority of the bonding happening. If you are observ- is a common mistake. The ma- process is established, but will tended Merritt Schools. He grad- of several steps that need to uated in 1966. During his senior happen. Some of these we nev- ing the process after delivery, neuver only makes it more dif- continue to strengthen over ficult for the calf to breath by the next several days. During year he met a young lady by the er witness and take for grant- you need to help a calf that is putting the weight of internal the first few hours post-calv- name of Karon Sue Maddox and they were later married on Febru- ed when we find a new-born not breathing immediately. up and nursing. But along the First, clear the airway. Use your organs against the diaphragm ing the cow or heifer identi- ary 8th, 1967. After their marriage they made Elk City their home fingers (or small tube with a and way, if we are watching it take to lungs which need to move bring air in. fies her own calf and the calf where John was the Produce Manager at Safeway. He later gained place, this is what we should bulb on the end) to remove flu- learns who its mother is. If all employment at UPS where he served as a supervisor over the Elk 2. Cleaning and Drying is proceeding normally a little City, Woodward, and Guymon facilities. In the early 80's he began see: ids from the back of the mouth the calf. This is the beginning privacy is best. Too much in- 1. The calf begins to and remove anything cover- of the maternal bond during terference by humans or other his career in the oil field where he began as a pumper and finished breathe. This one is obvious- ing the nostrils. Then, insert a which the cow will lick the animals can be a distraction his 30 year career as a construction foreman. When John wasn't on calf dry and use her muzzle to and delay the process. the job, he was busy with his cattle operation and enjoyed fishing, stimulate the calf to stand up. Remember the nutrition- hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Mary ‘Penny’ Yarbrough Calving this time of year, when al requirements of the cow or He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Katherine calves are leaving the cozy heifer will increase dramatical- ‘Thompson; one brother, Mike Barnett; and one infant brother, environment of the mothers ly once she begins lactation. Larry Don Barnett. In loving memory of Mary womb at a temperature of 101- ‘The general rule of thumb is at John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karon, of the home; 2 102 degrees F and hitting the least 25% more. ‘The dry cow sons, Scott Barnett and wife, Kim, Elk City, OK, and John Randall ‘Penny’ Yarborough. grounds at temperatures 60 — in the last trimester of preg- Barnett and wife, Amy, Weatherford, OK; 5 grandchildren, Chris- Mary passed away on January 100 degrees colder, make this nancy meeting her nutritional topher Barnett, Samantha Warnke and husband, Hunter, Taylor 8th, 2023, 35 years to the day her very important to the calf’s requirements on 24 pounds of Mendez and husband, Ty, Ella Barnett, and John Isaac Barnett; 1 survival. An attentive cow forage dry matter per day will brother passed away. may save her calf's life simply need 30 - 31 pounds of the great granddaughter, Jacobey Barnett; 1 sister, Marlene Barnett Mary is survived by her boys, by cleaning it immediately af- same forage dry matter per and a host of other relatives and friends. Frank Lain Of Wisner, LA, Danny ter birth. ‘The cleaning action day post calving. This is even Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 4th, 2023 Pennington of Bastrop, TX and accomplishes two things: it mote critical if you are calving at 10:00 AM at the 2nd and Adams Church of Christ officiated by removes the fluid soaking the out cows and heifers that are Gantt Carter. Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery under Duane Pennington of Elk City, calf and stimulates muscle thinner than a body condition the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Crema- OK, and numerous grandchildren contractions and circulation score five. Cows in a body tion Service-West. Condolences can be made online at www.clas- and great grandchildren. in the calf, Both prevent ex- conditional of 5 - 6 are better sicfunerals.com She will be laid to rest with cess loss of body heat from the calf which can be conserved to prepared to produce adequate her mom and dad in Wisner, LA. help it stand and begin the pro- quantity and quality of milk cess of finding a teat to nurse. and colostrum needed to get a Manually drying and warming may be necessary for a weak calf off to a good start. For more information con- tact Beckham County OSU Earl Hoskins new-born or in extremely cold Extension Office at 580-928- Earl Hoskins was born January Sth, 1949 in Straight Creek, winter weather. 2139. Kentucky to Welthy (Grubbs) and George Hoskins. He went to 3. Nursing. Standing and Oklahoma State Universi- be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January nursing are extremely critical ty, in compliance with Title VI 25th, 2023 at the age of 74 years and 20 days. so that a calf ingests an ade- He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Virgil, Ho- (USPS # 173-020) quate amount of colostrum in and VII of the Civil Rights Act of bart, Herbert, Granville, A.D, Willard, Gene, Phillip (Pete), James, 580-225-3000 the first few hours of life to ac- 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Johnnie; sisters, Faye Hutchison and Ruby Lowe; and several as amended, Title IX of the Ed- Is published twice weekly by B am County Media, LLC quire passive immunity as well brothers and sisters-in-law as well as his best friend and compan- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736, as energy and other nutrients ucation Amendments of 1972, ion Who Dog. Americans with Disabilities Act of Periodic: Postage Paid at k City, OK 73644 to maintain body heat. In or- 1990, and other federal laws and Earl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eugenia, of the home; der to have the best chance of 3 children, Melissa Turner and husband, Bill, Niceville, FL, Derrick POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, EI OK 73648 survival, a calf needs adequate regulations, does not discriminate Hoskins and wife, Kasey, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Brandon colostrum within two hours of on the basis of race, color, national Hoskins, Burns Flat, OK; 7 grandchildren, Josh Turner and wife, being born. A calf begins to origin, sex, age, religion, disability, Jaymee, Alison Young and husband, Dan, Lydia Turner, Chesed lose its ability to absorb anti- or status as a veteran in any of its ‘Turner, Piper Hoskins, Ainslee Hoskins, Madeleine Hoskins; 1 SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umboltz....Publisher bodies from colostrum within policies, practices or procedures. great granddaughter, Olivia Young; 1 great grandchild on the way; Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer six hours following birth and ‘This includes but is not limited to ‘brother, Paul Hoskins and wife, Alice; 1 sister, Anita Graves; sis- $75/yearly nearly all by 24 hours after admissions, employment, finan- ters-in-law, Vickie Mahan and husband, David, Sharon Parkhurst, $50/six months Neva Pyatt... Advertising Director birth. Any time you assist the cial aid, and educational services. Karen Zachary, and Rebecca Kirk; brother-in-law, Chris Idol as No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertsing Director birth of a calf, you should con- References within this publication well as a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and many sider giving colostrum with an to any specific commercial product, friends. D'Ann Brasuell..Production Manager esophageal tube feeder to the process, or service by trade name, Memorial services will be held Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at elkcitynews @gmail.com Nahka King...CSR/Delivery calf before leaving the new pair trademark, service mark, man- the Burns Flat First Baptist Church at 2:00 PM officiated by Bill on their own. First calf heifers [email protected] ufacturer, or otherwise does not with less experience than cows constitute or imply endorsement ‘Turner. Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery [email protected] Hours: may require a higher level of by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. 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