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April 29, 2023 Sports/News ‘The Elk City News -3 Elk City Motorsports Park Winners “Oklahoma Gardening” announces water garden contest Snanhinry canon (ped ‘COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS: By Trisha Gedon sociate specialist and host of ‘08 7 Sree 1 Cy, ok 7a ne 6802831957 STILLWATER, Okla. - A “Oklahoma Gardening,” antici- few lucky Oklahoma garden- pates a wide variety of garden ers with picturesque water submissions. gardens will be featured on “Because it’s still a little “Oklahoma Gardening” later early in the season and gar- this summer. deners may not be able to get Gardeners in Oklahoma are current photos that depict encouraged to enter their wa- the true beauty of their water ter gardens in the “Oklahoma gardens right now, they can Gardening” contest by email- submit pictures from previous ing 5-10 photos, along with years,” Hentges said. “Make a brief description of the gar- sure the photos are good rep- den, by May 1. Include in the resentations of what your wa- description information such as age and size of the garden, ter garden will look like in the coming growing season.” types of plants and the home- owner's favorite feature about “Oklahoma Gardening” regularly hosts a backyard gar- the garden. Also, include con- den contest, and Hentges said tact information, including this year’s water garden theme SHARurea POUT @ BOC)ss and ges 29 Pact Wi] name, email address, mailing was selected because it is how be cok ‘COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS "Youn Hom address and phone number. Photos will be added to the “Oklahoma Gardening” Face- she found her passion for hor- ticulture and gardening. For more information book page, and public voting about the contest, contact will begin May 13. Votes will Hentges via email or call 405- be tallied May 22. In June, 744-5409. the “Oklahoma Gardening” OSU Extension uses re- crew will travel the state and search-based information to film segments with the home- help all Oklahomans solve lo- owners whose water gardens cal issues and concerns, pro- received the most votes. The mote leadership and manage winners will be featured on the resources wisely throughout show in August. the state's 77 counties. Most Casey Hentges, Oklahoma information is available at lit- State University Extension as- tle to no cost. SWOSU Commencement Ceremony a ema Arp ripela) Winvy <-* Cee anz75 600 Planned for May 6 Southwestern Oklahoma requirements. Students who weather, the ceremony will be Sciences and Education (bach- State University (SWOSU) is completed or will complete as- moved indoors to the PCEC, elor’s and associate degrees) pleased to announce its up- sociate’s, bachelor's, master's, and three separate exercises As part of the commence- coming Commencement Cer- or doctoral degrees are eligible will be held. An announcement ment program, five alumni will emony to be held at Milam to participate in the ceremony. about the alternative plan will be inducted into the SWOSU The Commencement Cer- be made on local radio stations Distinguished Alumni Hall Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. The emony will take place out- and posted on SWOSU’s web- of Fame during the 2023 ceremony will celebrate the side, marking the first time in site and social media accounts. Commencement. Dr. Randy academic achievements of stu- seven years that SWOSU will ‘The alternative weather Beutler of Canute, Richard dents who have completed or hold its graduation outdoors. schedule will include two un- Darby of Oklahoma City, Dor- will soon complete their degree However, for those who would dergraduate programs at 10 othy Gourley of Ardmore, Kirti prefer an indoor setting, the am. and 3 p.m. anda graduate Vaidya Reddy of Jersey City, entire ceremony will be live- program at 1 p.m. The sched- Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces streamed inside the Pioneer and the late Michael Chaloner ule for the ceremonies is as fol- of Edmond will be honored for Cellular Event Center (PCEC) lows: for their comfort and safety. 10 a.m. — Dobson School their significant contributions Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- In addition, a live stream will of Business and Technology to their professions and com- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer munities. be provided by kwey.com for (bachelor’s degrees); School of or heart failure. 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