October 7, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Ek City, OK 73844 Gs mone: 580-243-1867 ie — — DIRT DOG 305 SPRINTS USRAIMODIRIEDS Oklahoma Broadband Office Plans Specs city, Ox 73844 Tour Stop in Burns Flat OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma tatives for schools, hospitals, nonprofits, Data show more than 728,000 Oklaho- Broadband Office (OBO) will hold a meet- and other community organizations are mans currently lack access to dependable ing in Burns Flat next week to talk with encouraged to attend. high-speed internet service in Oklahoma. and hear from Oklahomans about high- “The goal of the ‘Oklahoma's Digital For questions regarding the tour, the speed internet service expansion, OBO Promise’ tour is to collect data that will public is encouraged to email or call MJ Executive Director Mike Sanders an- ultimately help connect unserved and Barton, Tribal & Programs Outreach nounced today. underserved communities to access to Manager, OBO, at mj.bartonebroadband. The “Oklahoma’s Digital Promise” tour high-speed internet,” Sanders said. “Reli- ok.gov or (405) 517-2393. stop will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, able internet has become a necessity not About the Oklahoma Broadband Office October 12, at the South Western Oklaho- a luxury. The OBO needs the community's Oklahoma has launched a bold and ma Development Authority, 420 Sooner input in order to break down barriers to transparent effort to ensure fast and af- Drive. access.” fordable broadband internet service is The tour will pass through 10 cities ‘The public is encouraged to register at available throughout the state and the and towns to provide information and this link for any of the remaining stops on Oklahoma Broadband Office is a key com- gather public input to develop a detailed the tour, which will take place in the fol- ponent. plan to help close the divide between lowing cities and towns: Created in 2022, the office is on a people and businesses with access to high- October 12, 11:00am ~ Burns Flat mission to develop and administer fed- speed internet service and those without October 17, 1:00pm - Atoka eral grant programs to make afford- it. The tour kicked off on October 3 and October 19, 6:00pm ~ Oklahoma City able, high-speed internet available to all will conclude on November 9. October 24, 11:00am - Okarche Oklahomans. It also coordinates efforts Residents, business owners, farmers October 25, 1:00pm ~ Duncan throughout the state to ensure broadband and ranchers, community leaders, mem- October 26, 12:00pm - Watonga expansion is conducted effectively and ef- bers of tribal communities, and represen- November 9, 10:00am ~ Ponca City ficiently. Ribbon Cutting Continued from page 1. Liffle Gray & Co. Children’s Boutique 212 W Broadway Ave. Elk City, OK 73644 L Lia De On & WORT REPAIR SPECIALISTS October Happenings At The OKC Zoo TICKETS ON SALE FOR off your festive best and wear Haunt the Zoo, attendees can Club and Tinker Federal Credit 40TH ANNUAL HAUNT THE your Halloween costume to enjoy a Hay Maze and special Union. ZOO FOR HALLOWEEN PRE- Haunt the Zoo. Adults are en- 40th anniversary activities at BE PART OF THE HAUNT SENTED BY OKLAHOMA'S couraged to dress up, too, but no additional cost. Haunt the OWN NEWS 9 nothing scary. Haunt the Zoo Zoo goers can also experience THE ZOO TRADITION AND Ready to boo it all this fall occurs Saturdays and Sundays, other Zoo attractions includ- VOLUNTEER! The Oklahoma at the Oklahoma City Zoo's October 7 through 29. Trick- ing giraffe, rhino and lorikeet City Zoo is needing volunteers 40th annual Haunt the Zoo for or-treating is available each feedings, a ride on the tram to help with this year’s spook- Halloween, Oklahoma’s larg- day from 9 a.m. to 4-p.m., with or carousel and more while at tacular celebration, Haunt the est and longest-running Hal- a morning reservation block the Zoo. Tickets for these at- loween tradition! Presented from 9 a.m. to noon and an tractions may be limited and Zoo occurring Saturdays and by Oklahoma's Own News 9, afternoon block from noon to can be purchased in advance Sundays, October 7 through Haunt the Zoo, provides a fes- 4 p.m. General Zoo admission or on-site. To learn more about 29, Volunteers must be 14 or tive setting for fans to enjoy a unique, safe trick-or-treating or ZOOfriends memberships plus, official Haunt the Zoo Haunt the Zoo, visit www.ok- older and any volunteer under czoo.org/htz. 2023 Haunt the experience surrounded by the treat bags are required to trick- Zoo sponsors to date include 16 must be accompanied by an HEART OF— 15-day HEART OF EUROPE” Circle Tour of Germany, Austria, Swiverland, Zoo’s wondrous wildlife! Trick- or-treat and must be purchased Oklahoma's Own News 9, Au- adult. This volunteer oppor- Italy, France, Belgium & Holland by Image Tours or-treaters will discover origi- in advance. Official trick-or- rora Pediatric Dentistry, Chick- tunity is ideal for individuals $5290 April 4 & 23, 2024 departures nally themed photo booths treat bags are $8/bag or $7/ en N’ Pickle, Express Employ- and families plus, civic, school Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY with elaborate decorations bag (ZOOfriends members). ment International, Frito-Lay, Includes 21 meals, 13 nts. hotels air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, and props along the Haunt the To purchase and view all ticket Heartland, INTEGRIS Health, and corporate groups. To learn per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/15/23. Call fora FREE brochure. Zoo trail as they collect treats options, visit www.okczoo. Kroger, Love's, Metro Mark more about volunteering or to SW TRAVEL from friendly volunteers. Show org/htz. While experiencing Realty, Primrose School, Sam's register, click here. Ph: 580-445-7215