April 20, 2024 Issue, Page 3 of 5

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 * 3A Fencing Donated Courtesy photo Pictured is the result of Ford Dealer Advertising Fund (FDAF) and Barber Dyson Ford who donated over $20,000 in fencing supplies to those affected by the recent wild fires. They gathered and delivered the fencing all over the area. This is one example of neighbors helping neighbors in Western Oklahoma. Carnegie Library Gears Up for Summer and Special Programs By Sheryl Ponce fuser water bottle. The next special pro- Elk City’s Carnegie Li- gram, called “Pop Can brary seems to be planning, Flower Workshop’ will take planning, planning for new place Saturday, May 11th, at and unique programs. They 11 am., in the library. This have announced that read- program is designed for ing at the library will start adults and teens who are 13 in May and run through years old or older. Pre-reg- June. They plan to kick it istration is required to at- off with an “Extreme Ani- tend, therefore, call, email, mals” Program. The show or go to the library to sign- will be at the Elk City Civic up. Center on Wednesday, May “Plant and Seed Trade 22nd, at2 p.m. Day” will take place on The staff has already Students, Supporters Gather at State Saturday, May 25th, from started planning a lot of fun 11 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. This programing for children, is designed to trade house teens, and adults. This first plants, outdoor plants, Capitol for Oklahoma’s Promise Day event on the calendar willseeds, and flowerpots. The take place Tuesday, April idea is to bring one and 30th, at 6 p.m., which will then take one. It is an ex- Students, faculty, repre- said Chancellor Allison D. tion: $60,000 for families rates. In_ addition, Okla- be presented by Michelle change event where garden- sentatives from Oklahoma's Garrett. “More than 110,000 with one-two dependent homa’s Promise college Cox from the Beckham ers can share their talent public colleges and univer- Oklahomans have earned children; $70,000, three- graduates are employed and County Health Dept., called and specialty plants, while sities, and other supporters the Oklahoma Promise four dependent children; or remain in Oklahoma after getting to take home some- “Rethink Your Drink.” It is gathered at the state Capitol scholarship, covering tuition $80,000, five or more depen- college at a higher rate than designed for ages 13 years thing they may not have. It today to show appreciation at a time when a college de- dent children. non-Oklahoma’s — Promise and over, adults, and teens. will bea fun day to see what for the Governor, Legislature gree and an educated work- To receive the scholarship graduates. More than 96% of Mason jars will be provided others are growing. and state Board of Equaliza- force have never been more upon high school gradua- Oklahoma’ Promise gradu- to make fruit infused water. Check out the Elk City tion's ongoing support of valuable. We thank Gover- tion, students must achieve ates earning an associate or The first ten people to show Carnegie Library for other the Oklahoma's Promise nor Stitt and our legislators a minimum 2.50 GPA in 17 bachelor’s degree remain up that evening will receive events and programs at the scholarship program and to for continuing to keep the core courses that prepare and work in the state one a free stainless steel fruit in- library. encourage legislators to con- promise.” them for college and an year after graduation, and tinue to fund the program. Nationally recognized overall GPA of 2.50 or better over 91% still live and work State Regents’ Chair Jack for all courses in grades nine in Oklahoma five years later. as one of the country’s best Sherry and Secretary of Ed- college access programs, through 12. Oklahoma's For the high school grad- North Fork Of Red River ucation Nellie Tayloe Sand- Oklahoma Promise is a Promise graduates must at- uating class of 2023, over ers provided opening re- transformational model tend class regularly, stay out 7,000 students met the pro- marks during the event, and that combines emphases on of serious trouble, and avoid gram requirements to be eli- Conservation District Announces Rep. Cyndi Munson, Okla- academic preparation and drugs and alcohol. A stu- gible for the scholarship. homa House of Representa- financial support for college. dent's family income must During the current aca- Cost-Share Assistance Available tives; Rep. Arturo Alonso- The scholarship pays tu- not exceed $100,000 each demic year, more than Sandoval, Oklahoma House ition at any Oklahoma pub- year the student is enrolled 14,300 students are expected of Representatives; and Jeff lic college or university until in college. to receive the scholarship The North Fork of Red cover crops. Peters, chief of staff, Office the student receives a bach- Students completing the in college. Approximately River Conservation District ‘The cost-share rate is 50% of the Senate President Pro elor’s degree or for five years, Oklahoma's Promise pro- 15,000 students are project- announced that funds are for qualifying practices up ‘Tempore, spoke to Oklaho- whichever comes first. It will gram continue to be success- ed to receive the scholarship available for cost share assis- to a maximum payment of ma’s Promise students about also cover a portion of tu- ful academically, with high next year. tance on select conservation $2,500. The district will be the significant positive im- ition at an accredited Okla- school GPAs that exceed By law, the program has practices. The State of Okla- accepting applications until pact of the scholarship in homa private institution the state average and ACT a dedicated funding source homa has provided limited May Ist, 2024. their lives. or for certain public career scores that exceed those of that helps ensure the schol- funds to our conservation Applications can be filled Oklahoma’s Promise was technology programs. The non-Oklahoma’s Promise arships are fully funded each district to help landowners out at the office or sent via created in 1992 by the state scholarship does not cover students. year. implement measures that email. Please contact the Legislature to help more the cost of fees, books, or The college-going rate For more information address their resource con- North Fork of Red River Oklahoma families send room and board. of Oklahoma’ Promise about Oklahoma’ Prom- cerns. Conservation District at their children to college. Students must enroll in students exceeds the state ise or to apply online, vis- Conservation practices (580)928-3113 ext. 3019 “Oklahoma's Promise is Oklahoma's Promise in the average for high school it wwwokpromise.org. In- available for cost-share as- to obtain an application. a life-changing program 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade. graduates. They also have formation is also available sistance include: water well District staff are available that encourages students to Family income may not above-average full-time col- by emailing okpromise@ & pumping plant, livestock pipeline, structure for water by phone from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through dream, to prepare for col- exceed the following lev- lege enrollment, persistence ostheedu or by calling control (flow meters), and Friday. lege and to earn degrees,” els at the time of applica- and degree-completion 800.858.1840.