January 11, 2025 Issue, Page 3 of 12

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025 + 3 SWODA celebrates the retirement of two longtime leaders Burns Flat, OK - The South create and implement the Sub- years to SWODA, beginning ships within the SWODA re- ra and Robin transition to this Western Oklahoma Develop- stance Use Prevention, Treat- her journey in the Employ- gion, and the close-knit bonds exciting new chapter in their ment Authority (SWODA) ment, and Recovery (SUPTR) ment and Training division. she formed with colleagues. “A lives. proudly recognizes the recent program and witnessing the Over the years, her expertise close-knit work family that is retirement of two esteemed growth of the Transportation and compassion shaped her there for you through the good CONTINUING THE MIS- team members, Debora program. “It was a ‘slow go’ impactful work in the Com- and bad. Lots of friendships SION Glasgow and Robin Selman. from the point of introducing munity Development de- were made that I will treasure ‘As Debora and Robin step ‘Their decades of dedication the concept to the board, staff partment. One of the most forever,’ Robin remarked. into retirement, SWODA re- and contributions have left a turnovers, etc., and look where rewarding programs Robin Looking to the future, Rob- mains committed to carrying lasting impact on SWODA we arrived!” she said. Addi- contributed to was the Ru- in envisions staying involved forward their dedication to and the communities it serves. tionally, she noted the trans- ral Economic Action Plan by volunteering at local food fostering regional develop- formative impact of SWODAS (REAP). “Seeing all the juris- banks or exploring other op- ment and empowering com- DEBORA GLASGOW: A home construction program dictions get assistance with portunities to serve the com- munities in Southwest Okla- LEGACY OF LEADER- in several communities. equipment, water or sewer munity. homa. SHIP Reflecting on her career, As she steps into retirement, projects, fire trucks, fire equip- For more information about Debora Glasgow joined Debora shared, “Serving the Debora plans to continue ad- ment, and gear was incredibly HONORING THEIR SWODA or to share messages SWODA in 1998 as the Front public and communities has vocating for senior needs and fulfilling. Without the REAP CONTRIBUTIONS for Debora and Robin, please Office Receptionist. Over the always been at the heart of services and volunteering to funding, most would not re- Both Debora and Robin contact [email protected], next 26 years, her passion for my work. She found it chal- give back to the region she ceive these much-needed have played pivotal roles in community service and lead- lenging to single out one holds dear. Regarding her re- things she shared. SWODAS success. Their lead- ABOUT SWODA ership skills propelled her impactful program, instead cent retirement celebration, Robin also reflected on her ership, vision, and tireless ef- The South Western Okla- through various roles, includ- highlighting SWODAS. tra- she expressed heartfelt grati- time in the Welfare to Work forts have left a profound lega- homa Development Authority ing Director of Community ditional initiatives such as tude, saying, “It was an abso- program, where she helped cy that will continue to benefit (SWODA) is a multi-county Development, Deputy Ex- Rural Economic Action Plan lutely humbling experience. single mothers rebuild their the region for years to come. organization dedicated to en- ecutive Director, and finally, (REAP), Community Expan- TEAM SWODA went above lives and gain stability for SWODA celebrated their hancing the economic, social, Executive Director. Under her sion of Nutrition Assistance and beyond, and Im com- their families. When asked remarkable careers with a re- and environmental well-being guidance, SWODA expanded (CENA), Aging Services, and pletely thankful and grateful” what kept her with SWODA tirement event on December of the region. Through strate- its initiatives and strengthened Case Management. Among for nearly four decades, she 19, 2024. Colleagues, partners, gic planning and partnerships, its commitment to improving her proudest —accomplish- ROBIN SELMAN: A CA- credited the organization’s and community members SWODA addresses challeng- the quality of life across South- REER OF DEDICATION supportive and family-first gathered to express gratitude es and promotes growth for a CANUTE ments were helping her team west Oklahoma. Robin Selman devoted 39 culture, meaningful relation- and share well wishes as Debo- better tomorrow. Beverly had left for the Presi- CARTER dent. In exchange, he later sent Continued from page 1 them an autographed photo of the President and Rosalynn cade with the Secret Service for the baby. He also attended and his staff. Once he ar- church services at the First rived at the gym, the Pres- Baptist Church the following ident delivered his speech. morning. He stayed in the home of While Carter's visit has been Larry Wade's mother. He memorialized with photos visited Elk City High School and personal stories by local teacher Beverly Jordan’s residents, he is important to classroom for a Democratic the history of Elk City. The caucus meeting. news of President Carter's While there, Carter saw a passing has given honor to his photo of Jordan’s daughter, 100 years oflife, and. Elk City Joni Jordan (McConnell), that is a part of that life. SAMPLE BALLOT Sevan 342008 Deceit Zounry, onLatoMA Page 1/1 TOvoTE: FILINTHE BOX NEXT TO ‘PROPOSITION NO.? "YOUR GHOICE(S) LIKE THIS: Crorn HE PROPOSITION - YES | acamsr PROPOSITION -NO : 3 | PROrOSmoN Crore YES PROPOSTION- nO (oacainst tHe = = 5 = = = = Fy = = tive told the commissioners VOTE about what to expect. “Our infrastructure is most- Continued from page1 ly underground, so we have system, a fee on the calculated about a 99 percent reliability value of such transported gas, right, which is important. The providing for use and repair of franchise agreement defines the public ways, providing for the roles and responsibilities regulation of service, estab- for us to use the public ways to lishing depth of pipelines, es- distribute natural gas. The fee tablishing rights and duties in that we're currently having in the movement and alteration this agreement is 4.25 percent, of pipelines, providing for in- which is the fee in the current demnity of the City of Elk City, one as well. So, there would be providing for grantees rules no change in that. In the last We proudly support the students, and regulations, providing for 12 months, we have collect- staff and administration at inspection of grantees records, ed $164,155 over the last 12 Canute Schools HLPRO requiring grantee to paya fran- months, the most recent 12 chise fee, establishing grantors months, in fees. So, we collect the fees passing on to you, the Great Plains Bank ~ Lipscomb option to purchase, providing 720 S. Main, Elk Ci W, EDS www.elkcitycoop.com for conditions of the franchise, city of Elk City every month. Chrysler ~ Dodge Jeep Ram providing for construction of The agreement is also a benefit 580-225-0191 this ordinance upon the inva- to the city residents, because ~ First National Bank lidity of any part thereof, pro- that provides funding to help viding for the submission of with city government enter- this ordinance to an election prise, the proper authority of the qualified voters of the for us to use the public ways. city, providing for acceptance So, we're proposing a 25 year agreement.” Sovereien of this franchise by grantee and both an effective and op- Both propositions will be erative date thereof, repealing voted on Jan. 14th, regular all other ordinances directly in polling places except Precinct J conflict, conflict here with and providing for several ability 050332 formerly at the First Christian Church to Elk City 580-225-6554 BANK declaring an emergency” United Methodist Church One of the largest metal 918 N. 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