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April 12, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 North Fork Of Red River Conservation Club DAR News District Announces By Rep. Nick Archer Cost-Share Assistance Available Vietnam Veterans, their families and friends gathered at the Roger Mills County Courthouse, March 29, 2023, to ‘The North Fork of Red River Conservation District announced with the goal of using water more efficiently. The cost-share that funds are available for cost share assistance on select con-rate is 50% for qualifying practices up to a maximum payment commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Washita servation practices. ‘The State of Oklahoma has provided limited of $2,500. The district will be accepting applications from April Chapter NSDAR, a “Vietnam War Commemorative Partner”, funds to our conservation district to help landowners implement 17th until May 12th, 2023. measures that address their resource concerns. hosted the ceremony to honor those present as well as all vet- Applications can be filled out at the office or sent via email. Conservation practices available for cost-share assistance in- erans. clude: water well & pumping plant, livestock pipeline, irrigation Please contact the North Fork of Red River Conservation District Doris Minor, Washita Chapter Commemorative Events water management (plant sensors on irrigated cotton and corn), at (580)928-3113 ext. 3019 to obtain an application. District and structure for water control (flow meters). The plant sensors staff are available by phone from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday chair,, opened the ceremony with Salute to the American measure the growth of the plant stem throughout the season through Friday. Flag and a welcome for those attending. She then gave a brief history of the event. “The Vietnam Recognition Act of committee with 13 ‘yes’ votes. happening at the Capitol. It is 2017 established the 29th day of March as a national day to 4-H Day; Senate Bills It increases the term limit for the Board of Directs for the Oklahoma Space Industry De- truly an honor and privilege to represent you at the State Capitol. As always, please do recognize the previously unsung patriotism of our Vietnam veterans.” It honors all who served on active duty in the U.S. velopment Authority from two not hesitate to reach out to four-year terms to three four- me with any concerns at (405) Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. Ser- year terms. vice may have been in-country, in-theater or stationed else xe 557-7312 or at nick.archer@ Dklahoma cd $B939 also clarifies that an appointment to complete an Okiahor unexpired term does not count okhouse.gov. Nick Archer, a Republican, serves House District 55 in the where during the Vietnam time period. “Each person serving during this time period earned and deserves our profound toward that member three Oklahoma House of Repre- four-year term limit, sentatives, which covers Beck- thanks”. I intend to continually ham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian March 29 1973 was the official end of the Vietnam War. 1a keep you informed of what is and Washita counties. ‘The following events that had previously taken place on that Drought conditions same date—1. U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 2. ‘The last combat troops deployed Vietnam 3. The day increase potential for wheat Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war. Alex Costea, (SGT USAB), also spoke and reviewed many disease and insects facts and events during that time. He noted the number of This week we celebrated principal House author on By Gail Ellis County were impacted by com- deaths from major combats beginning with The American mon root rots and Fusarium 4-H at the Capitol! This day is $B193. It would provide six STILLWATER - Wheat har- crown root rots. These dryland Revolution and ending with Iraq. Each of those who choose designed for 4-H members to weeks of paid maternity leave vest is two months away, and diseases were severe last year to serve are “equal and prepared to give it all. Alex also stat- meet with state representa- for full-time state employees some of this year’s crop will be due to the drought,” Aoun said. tives or senators. following the birth or adoption affected by not only drought Wheat streak mosaic vi- ed that “he would do it again without a second thought”. 4-H provides Oklahoma ofa child. conditions but also disease and rus, which caused damage last youth with opportunities to Through interim studies, insects. year in multiple wheat fields, Each veteran stood giving their names, military branch build life skills and grow stu- we have learned that signifi- On a recent episode of was found in a couple of wheat dents into dedicated, commit- cant issues impact our state’s SUNUP, the agriculture televi- samples from Stillwater. Se- , rank where they served, all were invited to speak if they ted young adults who appreci- workforce, especially women, sion show of Oklahoma State verity of wheat streak mosaic University Extension, two spe- wished. Donnie Walker gave a short resume of his service. ate the value of hard work andwho have been the most con- Gialists discussed the challeng- has been observed to increase determination. siderable population to leave es producers could face during during years of severe drought. Leaf rust and stripe rust Mrs. Minor closed the ceremony with the raising of the I was honored to have the the workforce in recent years. the next couple of months. 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative flag were reported in Texas in opportunity to visit with 4-H In 2021 employee turnover Disease student Brance Barnett from cost the state $110 million, and OSU Extension wheat pa- March. If fields receive rain, thologist Meriem Aoun said there is potential for these Sentinel! a portion of those employees the burning of wheat leaf tips pathogens to develop in late Also, this week, I had two were women who quit follow- has been reported within the April and May in Oklahoma. Senate Bills pass House com- ing the birth of a child. past couple of weeks due to Last year, rust diseases were mittees. I am excited and ready for freeze damage. Drought is still suppressed due to drought. First, Senate Bill 193 passed the challenge of passing this present in western Oklahoma. Insects MISDEMEANORS the Appropriation and Budget bill through the House ~ I will Common root rots have Kris Giles, OSU entomol- State of Okla vs Clifford D McMaster Domestic assault & General Government Subcom- been detected in a few wheat keep you updated on this bill samples from western Oklaho- ogy professor, said fall army- battery worms invaded some fields a mittee. It now moves to the throughout the legislative pro- ma. State of Okla vs Brandon Hembree Assault & battery few months ago, but those is- full Appropriations and Budget cess. “Samples collected in early sues were addressed. Rainfall State of Okla vs Brayden B Phillips Public intoxication. Resist- Committee. Next, Senate Bill 939 March from fields near Altus in will alleviate the insect pres- 1am proud to serve as the passed in the transportation Jackson County and Garfield ing. Property damage sures ofthis year’s crop. State of Okla vs Alisha M Parsons Destruction of property “Insects do really well when it’s dry,” Giles said. “The two State of Okla vs Jeffrey Gilbreath Resisting an officer main culprits that we would HAPPY TO BEA worry about would be aphids, like green bugs and bird cher- State of Okla vs Christopher K Wolfe Threatening an act of violence BLOOD DONOR ry-oat aphids, and brown wheat mites. Those are both State of Okla vs James Ramirez Negligent homicide FELONIES going to do well during condi- State of Okla vs David W Brown Kidnapping. Possession tions of low moisture, and they of CS, paraphernalia & firearm. Property damage. 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