September 9, 2023 Issue, Page 11 of 12

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September 9, 2023 The Elk City News -11 The Time That a British Lord Visited Elk City March 20, 1945, Foss wolf hunt featuring Great Britain’s Ambassador to the United States, Lord Halifax (middle, under #3), on display at Elk City’s Old Town Museum. WTC Superintendent, Kathe Corning talking with OK CareerTech State Director Elk City’s mayor hosted a Brent Haken while touring WTC-Burns Flat campus. top-level British politician and OK CareerTech State Director several important American officials late in World War II. ‘The British Ambassador to Brent Haken tours the United States—Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, bet- ter known as Lord Halifax— y and his wife visited Elk City as the guests of Elk City mayor Dr. V.C. Tisdal and his wife in Western Technology Center March 1945, less than a month OK CareerTech State Direc- WTC's tour, it was asked of how decisions he makes could before President Franklin Roo- tor Brent Haken recently came him what his takeaways were affect our school. sevelt died and less than two to visit Western Technology from viewing and_ hearing One of Director Haken's months before Germany sur- Center and had the opportu- about WTC’s “western way”. goals since becoming the State rendered and World War II in nity to tour the WTC-Burns Haken’s takeaways: Director 7 months ago is to Europe ended. Flat and WTC-Weatherford the emphasis we put on visit each technology center The Tisdals also hosted campuses. Western Technol- curriculum in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s Ca- Oklahoma Governor Robert S. ogy Center is one of the 29 how we focus on meeting reerTech system is known na- Kerr and his wife and several Lord Halifax (right) with Winston Churchill. technology centers part of the the needs of our communities tionwide for being a proactive other elected officials and their Oklahoma CareerTech system and district workforce solution and West- wives, offering training programs and grateful for the opportu- ern Technology Center is com- While here, Halifax went As Foreign Secretary—the signed, Halifax nearly became services across the state. nity to see our school mitted to “educating people for wolf hunting with Dr. Tisdal British equivalent of the Amer- Prime Minister, but the lot fell Before Director Haken left better understanding of success”! north of Foss, and the public ican Secretary of State—Hali- to Winston Churchill instead. was invited to watch. fax carried out British Prime Halifax continued as For- ‘That afternoon, bands pro- Minister Neville Chamberlain's eign Secretary under Prime vided music, and a parade fol- policy of appeasing Hitler's Minister Churchill until the lowed. European land grab which led Providing comfort and Supportfor End, of Life cholces The eventful day was to the start of World War II following December when he capped with several speakers, in Europe and Chamberlain's was named American Ambas- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- including Dr. Tisdal, Governor subsequent resignation in May sador, the position he held Kerr, and Lord and Lady Hal- 1940. when he visited Elk City in sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer lifax. When Chamberlain _re- 1945. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Applications Open for For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, conta Miss SWOSU’s “Little Stars” Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistra Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Mentoring Program Some of the most common conditions are: MISS SWOSU’S * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) “LITTLE STAR” PROGRAM * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic The Miss Southwestern Scholarship Pageant Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Board would like to invite you to our * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV mentoring program called Miss SWOSU * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s “Little Stars” Program The Miss Southwestern Thursday, October 5. t-shirt, a group photo, and a carrle Scholarship Pageant Board at The Miss SWOSU's Little complimentary pageant ad- Perry, RN Professional, Passionate Southwestern Oklahoma State Stars program offers a great mission ticket, They will also University (SWOSU) would opportunity for young girls to be invited to join all the pag- Advance, Attentive... like to extend an invitation receive mentoring and guid- eant contestants at a fun bowl- to young girls aged 5-810 to participate in our mentoring ance from the Miss SWOSU ing party on Sunday, October contestants. The Little Star Our Difference Is Our Care 22 at Southwestern Lanes. program, Miss SWOSU’s Little contestants will also have the Stars. The Miss SWOSU Pag- opportunity to be on stage For further details, con- eant is scheduled for Saturday, alongside other contestants tact the Co-Directors of the Have you ever considered becoming November 11 at 7 p.m. in the during the evening wear com- Miss SWOSU program, Ellen SWOSU Fine Arts Center. petition. Hamburger-Moi or Tia Sau- a hospice volunteer? ‘The application and entry ‘The Little Stars will receive er-Blanchard at missswosu@ A fulfilling experience in the spirit fee of $50 are both due on their own crown, an official swosu.edu. of giving and receiving. Send to [email protected] with a description!