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2- The Elk City News News November 15, 2023 Rotary get funding to fill the gap be- at the Clinton Sherman Space- 2031. Meeting Sierra Space, as microgravity in space, they're tween the city’s bond capacity port, but we were also able to well as another company, Red much more uniform. They're Round Continued from page 1. and the cost of the investment secure roughly $3.5 million Wire, who manufactures some larger in size. There is a lot of to complete those projects. dollars right here in the city of the onboard equipment for promising research right now Town explained. Archer continued to talk for a new terminal project, as those missions, we were able to that says it could really trans- about the trip he was able to well as a 150 hangar here,” he sit down with those two com- form the delivery methods Archer also talked about the investment the legislature take with other legislatures added. panies, as well as research gi- and absorption of several can- November 4 and Governor Stitt to the ‘This was an important ants like the Oklahoma Medi- cer drugs and things like that. made in education this past year, and how District 55 ben- world’s largest air show in point because of redistricting, cal Research Foundation, along Those are all things that are Western OK Bulls Basket- France last summer. The pur- the population of the area that with civilian Health Sciences happening in Oklahoma, and efited from the funding. He ball vs. TX Golden Eagles, fought hard to try to secure the pose was to sell the aerospace Archer represents is now in Langston University, to really they're at least touching our things that helped the district, industry in Oklahoma. the eastern part of the district, try to get some of those cut- district,” Archer concluded. Arrowhead Center. “Aerospace is now the sec- which is increasing by 33 per- ting-edge technologies started He then opened the floor including working on issues prior to officially taking office. ond largest and fastest grow- cent. Archer pointed out that if right here,” Archer said. to questions. Although there ing industry in our state. It growth continues in the west- “A lot of that will relate to were few questions for the rep- Faux Stained-Glass Work- “They were talking about allocating those funds (to ed- has roughly $44 billion in eco- ern part of the district, there pharmaceutical work as well resentative, several of the Ro- shop, Carnegie Library nomic impact across the state. will be an increase in work- as bioengineering. When you tarians thanked him for what ucation), and I was able to be involved in one of those con- We're in a unique position here force opportunities, especial- think about pharmaceuticals, he has done for the district 11:00am - 12:00pm. in District 55, with the Clin- ly for industry diversification you grow this crystalline struc- and Elk City. Archer's push to versations early on. I was not even technically sworn in as ton Sherman Spaceport, which through aerospace. ture that ultimately becomes represent Western Oklahoma your representative. 1 fought is how I was able to go and to “Two weeks ago, I was able a cancer drug, or something did not go unnoticed, and he November 5 very hard in those meetings. represent us. I was able to ad- to attend a meeting with Sierra of that nature, here on Earth. is preparing for his next run vocate for our district through Space. Sierra Space has a craft ‘There’s a lot of forces involved to continue the job he started. Western OK Bulls Basket- I was asked to definitely quiet those relationships I was able called the Dream Chaser. They as far as gravity and shear forc- Sandy Werner encouraged Ro- down a couple of times because ball vs. Denver Rise, Ar- to make with aeronautics and are also working on what will es of rotation, so it really af- tarians and others to contrib- Iwas not a sitting member. But ultimately, through the work the other state departments. ultimately be the replacement fects how the crystalline struc- ute to his campaign so he will rowhead Center. Not only were we able to try for the International Space ture comes about. When you're be better equipped to win his we've done this year and the to get some more work going Station that decommissions in able to create those crystals in second term representing Elk 59th, I’m happy to say that out Daylight Savings Time of those $250 million, our Dis- trict 55, got almost $32 mil- Ends. Fall back one hour. 42nd Annual Oklahoma National Jr. lion,” Archer said. Out of 101 representatives, his district represents a little November6 Dinovember Dinosaur less than 1 percent of the state population. The $31.8 million Heifer Show that the district was allocated ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the Everyone is invited to come out and watch this great show Event, Carnegie Library, made it over 10 percent of the 42nd Annual Oklahoma National Jr. Heifer Show this Saturday, and enjoy an onion burger prepared by the Elk City FFA Alumni. total. Archer said he was very 4PM-6PM. happy about that. November 18 starting at 9 a.m. This year's event will be held 2028 Elk City Chamber of Commerce Jr. Heifer Committee In addition to the educa- at the Elk City Convention Center South Building at 1016 East members include: Brent Meador, Greg Mouse, Lake Carpenter, tion funding, Archer pointed Airport Industrial Road. Darla Rogers, Jeff Conner, Larry Long, Ridge Lowrance, Karen 4-H Meeting - West Okla out the funds he was able to ‘There will be over 130 entries from Oklahoma and Texas and Touchstone and Susie Cupp. secure for the new firehouse usually 16 different breeds. Prizes range from buckles to cash. For additional information please contact the Elk City Cham- Christian School, WOCS, ‘This year’s judge will be John McCurry. ber of Commerce at 580-225-0207. and the renovation of the po- 5:30PM-6:30 PM. lice station. Through Emergen- cy Management he was able to November 7 OEF Invites Oklahoma Youth to Serve on Nonprofit’s Pop Up Chess Club, Carnegie Li- brary, 6PM-7PM. Continued from page 1. First Statewide Youth Advisory Board in the Park opening weekend, OKLAHOMA CITY — The Executives, more than 50 per- Strong preference for students cember 1, 2023. Visit the November 10 Nov. 24th, 25th, and 26th. The Oklahoma Engineering Foun- cent of nonprofits are destined planning to major in math or OEF YAB webpage for more evening shows begin at 7:30 dation (OEF) announces the to fail and 30 percent will close engineering in college, and information and to apply, Miracle on 34th Stree, Red p.m., and the Sunday matinee formal establishment of the within 10 years of operation. preference for students with https://oef.org/youth-advi- starts at 2:30 p.m. Go to www. nonprofit’s first-ever state- ‘The OEF YAB will consist of social media content creation sory-board/. OEF will host a Carpet Community The- wide Youth Advisory Board, 10 Oklahoma high school stu- experience or proclivity. untitledpopuptheatre.com for virtual application webinar atre. tickets. the OEF YAB. The group will dents in 9th-12th grades who “We can’t tackle the engi- in advance of the application The play by Jamie Gorski provide independent advice are U.S. Citizens or who have neering challenges of our time is based in 1897, when Philip and recommendations to OEF student/exchange visitor visas. including a need for 3,000 new deadline. Interested students, O'Hanlon, a surgeon was asked staff and trustees on how to Members must demonstrate a engineers by 2028, without teachers and parents are en- November 11 by his eight-year-old daughter, improve, enhance and grow keen interest in STEM. input from youth,” said Jen- couraged to attend and ask Virginia, whether there really its programs, which include OEF staff questions live. The Miracle on 34th Stree, Red Requirements _ include nifer McCollum, APR, Execu- was a Santa Claus. When his Carpet Community The- MATHCOUNTS — Oklahoma, monthly ZOOM calls and answer was not convincing, the Oklahoma Engineering quarterly meetings with a re- tive Director, OEF. “The OEF webinars will be on Zoom and will be hosted at the following she decided to send the ques- YAB will help ensure that the atre. tion to “The Sun.” The answer Fair and the Oklahoma College quirement to attend two con- voices and perspectives of our times: from editorial writer, Francis Engineering Scholarship. secutive meetings per calen- youth are included in OEF’s Monday, November 13, at Church, penned the saying, ‘The OEF YAB will provide dar year; volunteering at least decision-making. It will also 3:30 p.m. November 12 “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa a critical perspective on how one OEF event, which includes give students a wonderful Sunday, November 19 at 6 Miracle on 34th Stree, Red Claus.” OEF can build upon five de- several MATHCOUNTS Okla- leadership experience that will pan. The cast includes: Holly cades of success. The organi- homa competitions and the include authentic exercises in Sign up is available at Carpet Community The- Anderson who plays Virgin- zation will celebrate its 50th annual Oklahoma Engineer- teamwork, public service, and https://oef.org/2023/11/09/ ia O'Hanlon; Francis Church anniversary in 2026. Accord- ing Fair. Also, members must oef-yab-application-webi- networking.” atre. will be portrayed by Samuel ing to the National Association advocate and promote OEF’s Applications are due De- nar-2023/ Griffith; and Lilian McArthur of Nonprofit Organizations & programs on social media. is Virginia’s best friend Mary Do you have an event or David Thompson Lou Parker. Cecilia Gensman Busey Succeeds is going to be Mother O'Han- something else you would lon, while Allen Henderson will play Father O'Hanlon, and David Gill Thompson, 88 of Roland, Oklahoma was born Jan- like to share with the com- Sophia Moore is Samantha munity in the Round Town O'Hanlon. Christopher Blake- burn is going to be Walter Gib- Evans As SWOSU uary 3, 1935 in Sayre, Oklahoma. Hes the son of Theodore R. and Norma Judson (Gill) Thompson. David passed away at Fort Smith Calendar? Email the in- son, Annilee Lambright is play- Foundation, Inc. Baptist Health, Fort Smith, Arkansas, on November, 1, 2023 with ing Wendy Parker, and Ashley his family at his side and is now in the arms of Jesus. formation for the event to Moore plays Hannah Parker (mother). David proudly served his country in the United States Army [email protected] Chairman and the United States Army Reserve from December 2, 1954 to Oc tober 31, 1961. He enjoyed music but especially liked playing the rElkCituNews Philip Busey, Jr., of Oklahoma City has succeeded Bryan Ev- banjo, fiddle, and bass guitar. In his spare time, he liked to search for treasure with his metal detector and collecting rocks. David ans of Edmond as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, was a loving father and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Inc. (USPS # 173-020) Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Novem- Evans, a 1998 SWOSU alumnus, is founder and partner with 580-225-3000, ber 13, 2023 at Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel, Elk City, Evans & Davis Attorneys. Busey, a 2004 SWOSU alumnus, is Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Oklahoma. Rev. Bill Alderman will officiate. Interment will be at 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 President of Delaware Resource Group (DRG). Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Busey will serve as the 10th Chairman of the Board since the to the care of Richard and Tammy Dugger and the staff of Mar- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Foundation was incorporated in 1977. The Foundation exists to tin-Dugger Funeral Home in Sayre, Oklahoma. raise, steward, and disburse private funding for the benefit of Cherishing his memory is one son, David Dean Thompson Hours: SWOSU and its locations at Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two daughters, Susan Thompson of La- SUBSCRIPTIONS Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 “We are deeply grateful to Trustee Bryan Evans for his ded- vaca, Arkansas, and Angela Thompson of Ashdown, Arkansas; five Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer icated service to the SWOSU Foundation, Inc.,” said the Foun- grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. $75/yearly David is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore R. and Socemaiks Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director dation’s Executive Director, Mr. Garrett King. “We look forward No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins... Advertising Director to building on a legacy of excellence as Trustee Philip Busey, Norma Judson (Gill) Thompson; and two brothers. Jr. takes charge of our mission to strengthen SWOSU through We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression elkcitynews @gmail.com philanthropy.” of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of David at www.mar- [email protected] For more information, please visit www.SWOSUFoundation. tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. [email protected] com or call 580-774-3267. ‘The family would like to invite all that cannot attend to watch the service live on Martin-Dugger Funeral Home website.