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2+ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 The Elk City News ODAFFE Statement on Tragic Loss of Horses at Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. ‘The Oklahoma Department gust 23, of a potential issue the department on Monday, ODAFE has informed the cass disposal to ensure all state their care and contact a veter- of Agriculture, Food and For- with horses relating to a single August 26, and learned that Kansas Department of Agri- regulations were adhered to. inarian with whom they have estry is aware of the tragic loss bulk feed order for Beutler the feed originated in Kansas. culture of the inspector's site State Veterinarian Dr. Rod a strong veterinary-client-pa- of horses at Beutler and Son and Son Rodeo Co. As the The ODAFF inspector col- visit and continues to work Hall encourages all livestock tient relationship if they have Rodeo Co. in Elk City. state regulator of animal feed, lected a feed sample which is in coordination with KDA. and pet owners to be judi- questions about the safety of ODAFF received word from an inspector visited the Beu- being analyzed in two state- ODAFF has assisted Beutler cious in reviewing labels on their feed or ingredients. a veterinarian last Friday, Au- tler and Son site on behalf of certified laboratories. and Son Rodeo Co. with car- feed provided to animals in WOHS Flea Market Reserving Booths By Sheryl Ponce Spaces that are not occu- pied by noon on Friday will The 51st annual Route 66 be released to other ven- Flea Market will take place dors, and deposits forfeited. Oct. 4th through the 6th, If vendors want to secure a at Ackley Park. The event space past noon on Friday, is sponsored by Western they must make prior ar- Oklahoma Historical Soci- rangements. Any vehicles ety and is their only fund- that are parked in the rented raiser to help support the space, need to be parallel on museum complex, exhibits, the back side of the space, and buildings. Beverly Jor- and other vehicles need to dan is heading up the com- be parked somewhere else. mittee for the event. She is Vendors’ displays must currently taking reserva- not stick out to block the tions for spaces. view of adjacent booths. There are over 200 spaces Spaces must be vacated available for vendors. The by 5 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. spaces are assigned by first 6th, unless prior arrange- come first serve, once the ments are made. Vendors reservations are accepted.also need to bring their own The flea market begins electrical cords. at 8 am., on Friday, Oct. For more information 4th. Set up will begin that contact Jordan at 580-339- Thurs., Oct. 3rd, and ven- 0668, Doug Haught at 580- dors cannot set up earlier 799-0243, or Cindy Wood than Thurs. Vendors must at 405-747-0401. Mail res- stay until 4 p.m., on Sunday ervations to P.O, Box 542, afternoon. All spaces need OK 73648, or email the Lake Carpenter and Tom Johnson preparing dictionaries to be ributed to the area schools. to be paid for prior to open- chairman at wohsfeamar- ing Thursday morning. com, Rotarians Prepare Dictionaries for Area Schools By Sheryl Ponce gave the Rotarians a report about Elktv, KECO, and Perkey Produc- numbers of students who moved Public Hearing Notice ‘The Elk City Rotary Club met what is happening at the schools. tions to bring footage of happen- from non-proficient to proficient He said that they have the largest ings throughout the district, which in the area of math was impressive. Jast ‘Thursday in the Elk City Golf number of students taking con- will all be student produced. Sparks said that the teachers are The Southwest Oklahoma Office, 420 Sooner Drive, Burns and Country Club for their regular current enrollment with SWOSU, He also said that next semesterteaching to every level of students Regional Transportation Plan- Flat, OK and ASCOG Office meeting, President Rob Stephens which is more than Clinton Public the high school will be offering an to help them improve, no matter ning Organization (SORTPO) 802 W. Main St. Duncan, OK. called the meeting to order with Schools, and Weatherford Public Emergency Medical ‘Technician how small ofa gain they make. will hold a public hearing at Julie Sanders Lake Carpenter leading the song, Schools have enrolled. There will (EMT) certification course that After Sparks’ report, Stephens 10:00 a.m. on September 26, Director of Transportation Damon Butcher giving the invoca- be 128 credits received by students can also count for a science credit. adjourned the meeting, Then Ro- 2024, to consider approving a SORTPO tion, and ECPD Chief Eddie Hol- this fall alone. When the students complete the tarians stayed to place name stick- resolution adopting amend- PO Box 569, Building 420 land leading the flag salute. Sparks said that they ended last class, they will be able to have their ers into dictionaries that will be ment #3 to the Public Partici- Sooner Drive ‘The business of the day was to year with an enrollment of 2011 EMT certification. Sparks also distributed throughout the area pation Process document. The Burns Flat, OK 73624 discuss and vote on two ofthe fun- students, and this year so far they said that they could be looking schools. The project is one that has document is available to review 580-562-5010 draisers for the year. After a brief have 2133 students. He announced into having a racing class where been a tradition with Rotary and at_https://sortpo.org, SWODA [email protected] discussion, the members voted to the first football game was taking students can get a math credit by one that is funded by their annual have a raffle this fall and another place that evening and encouraged teaming up with the Elk City Mo- fundraiser. fundraiser in the spring. the group to notice the 15.5 ft. by torsports Park. ‘The next meeting will be held on After the group voted on the 32 ft. wide video board displayed at The gains in student perfor- ‘Thursday, at noon, in the Country fundraisers, Elk City Public School the end ofthe football field. Sparks mance were a topic that Sparks was Club. Superintendent, Mike Sparks, said that they are working with Big proud to share. 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