February 17, 2024 Issue, Page 14 of 14

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Community 14 - The Elk City News February 17, 2024 Pictured with some ofthe products are juniors Hooper Stover, Cade Ellis, Ximena Aguilar, Ava McCollum, and senior Tanner Gholston. Elk City FFA is currently taking orders for Blue & Gold sausage, bacon Orders can be placed online at & chicken strips as well as DJs fajita meat, smoked hams and sausage https://elk-city-ffa-alumni.square:site/ or by calling ECHS at 225-0105. croissants. More information can also be found on Elk City FFA’s Facebook and SWOSU to Host Prices are the same as when they sold these familiar favorites in the fall instagram, Pharmacy Day and delivery will be the week of March 25. Governor’s Address: Boosting Oklahoma’s for High Businesses and Workforce School Students By Rep. Nick Archer force make it an ideal option for industries looking to relocate. ‘The SWOSU College of Pharmacy shortage of both pharmacists ‘The Governor also called for consolidating public colleges and will be hosting a Pharmacy Day and pharmacy students, this is a We officially started session on February 5 with the Gover- universities. He wants the state to shift its focus to outcome- for high school juniors and se- great time to consider the profes- nor’s annual State of the State Address. based higher education models and stop subsidizing institutions niors on Wednesday, March 6th sion. The goal is to educate high In his speech, he emphasized a reduction of .25% in income with low enrollment and graduation rates. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This school students about the phar- An example of consolidation is the University Center of tax, expanding choices for charter schools, enhancing the State's Southern Oklahoma in Ardmore merging with Murray State Col- program will consist of hands- macy program at SWOSU and business environment, and discontinuing subsidies for low-en- on, interactive lab activities con- the many exciting opportunities rollment and low-graduation-rate higher learning institutions as lege, which is based in Tishomingo. Through that 2021 merger, key focuses for 2024. UCSO became Murray State College Ardmore. ducted by faculty and students at currently available to graduates ‘The Governor reiterated his goal of transforming Oklahoma He hopes to see models of higher education that fulfill the the College of Pharmacy as well with a pharmacy degree. into the most business-friendly state while curbing government needs of the state workforce and consolidate colleges that do not as prizes, giveaways, and lunch There is a 60-student limit for expansion. He highlighted achievements in cutting regulations fulfill those needs. I completely agree with his goal to see legisla- provided at the SWOSU Student this event, and it is first-come, and enhancing the ease of doing business within the State. tion that prioritizes Oklahoma's workforce needs. Union. first-served. Students can regis- He called on the Legislature to set up a court system to ad- With session officially kicking off, please feel free to reach out Established in 1939, the College ter directly, or school officials can dress business disputes. As part of his efforts to become the most with any questions or concerns about legislation. My office phone of Pharmacy at SWOSU has posi- register for multiple students to business-friendly state in the country, he encouraged local gov- is (405) 557-7312, or you can reach me through my email at nick. tioned itselfas one of the best ed- attend. If interested, please con- ernments to join the initiative. I believe Oklahoma's effective reg- [email protected]. Thank you for the honor of serving you at ucational values for pharmacy in tact Dr. Erin Callen at erin.cal- ulations, affordable energy, strategic location, and skilled work- the Capitol! the nation. Given the nationwide [email protected]. “Love Is” Valentine Winners 2024 A very special thanks goes to the 14 businesses who generously contributed to make this Valentine “Love Is” promotion a great success. ~ Ron and Charla Cooprider were the recipients of one of the prize packages for the “Love Is” Valentine promotion sponsored by the Elk City Newspaper. They celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary February 16th and have raised their family on their Taylor Veal and Clayton Hamlin were the second couple to ranch in the Sweetwater community. The Coopriders have farmed Boomtown Grill receive one of the prize packages for the “Love Is” Valentine pro- and ranched their entire married life and love western Oklahoma. motion sponsored by the Elk City Newspaper. Taylor is employed ‘They are the proud parents of 3 grown children; Darla Rodgers, 2103 S. Mai by Oklahoma Bank and Trust Co. in Clinton and Clayton is em- ‘Tuff Powers and Monica Bently. 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