June 7, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 18

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Community 8- The Elk City News June 7, 2023 ‘The Chambers family celebrates 50 years of Pizza Hut in Elk City. Pictured are Margeaux Enzone, Carrie Chambers, Vickie Chambers, Steve Chambers, Sarah Senger, Patrick Senger, Evan Senger and Carter Senger. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. ‘The Miss Elk City/Queen of the West board held a Miss Oklahoma Send-Off last week as the two local queens head out to the Miss Oklahoma Competition that will take place June 5th through the 9th. Lexi Neahring will be entering the competition as Miss Elk City, and Mackenzie McIntyre is entering as Miss Queen of the West. Courtesy photo. Older American Month encourages Low Cost exploring Vaccine Clinic 7G a wide range of experiences By Cherrie Nutley, Western Oklahoma Ombudsman Super- visor, 580-562-5032 Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Hosted By: Haven Animal Rescue and Transport of Oklahoma older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens. ‘This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to promote the Sat, June 17th, 2023 from 9am - 1pm. importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment by paving our own paths as we age. Here are some ways we can all participate in Aging Unbound: This clinic is for all of western and southwestern Oklahoma. Embrace the opportunity to change. Find a new passion, go on an adventure, and push boundaries by not letting age define This vaccine clinic will be held in Elk City, Oklahoma at the Elk City Animal your limits. Invite creativity and purpose into your life by trying Shelter. new activities in your community to bring in more growth, joy, Located at 1022 S Main St, Elk City, OK 73644, and energy. We will be set up inside and you will need to enter the front door and will come Explore the rewards of growing older. With age comes knowl- edge, which provides insight and confidence to understand and out thru the south side. First come first serve no appointment until supplies run experience the world more deeply. Continue to grow that knowl- out. If your pet is not other animal friendly please come inside fill out paperwork edge through reading, listening, classes, and creative activities. and let us know so we can help you. Payments we can receive are cash, payment Stay engaged in your community. Everyone benefits when ev- by QR codes or card. NO CHECKS eryone is connected and involved. Stay active by volunteering, Prices are as follow: working, mentoring, participating in social clubs, and taking part in activities at your local senior center or elsewhere in the Rabies $10.00 community. Dhpp (dogs yearly vaccine) $12.00 Form relationships. As an essential ingredient of well-being, Bordetella (dogs only) $15.00 relationships can enhance your quality of life by introducing new FVRCP (cat yearly vaccine) $12.00 ideas and unique perspectives. Invest time with people to dis- cover deeper connections with family, friends, and community Microchip (includes registration) $15.00 members. Flea and tick meds for dogs (topical) $15.00 For more information about aging opportunities, contact Flea and tick meds for cats (topical) $15.00 Cherrie Nutley, ombudsman supervisor, at 580-821-4068 Dewormer $5.00