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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • 9 TIDBITS Continued from page 3 OTHER Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith break the world record of backstroke in the women’s 200 meters back-stroke. Smith had the record before, now it belongs to Australian McKeown. Has to be said: Oregon girls who protested trans athlete at track and field medal podium score legal win in a lawsuit. Why is this part of sports now? Muhammed Furkan Özbek set a new world record in the men’s 65kg weightlifting cat- egory in October 2025 with a total lift of 324 kilograms (714.3 pounds), which consist- ed of 145 kg (319.7 pounds) snatch and 179 (394.6 pounds) clean and jerk. He weighs 65 kg (143.3 pounds) and is 1.64 m (5’4”)! How much can the av- erage person snatch lift? Here is a stat: the average 180-pound person can snatch lift between 51 and 168 pounds! Sources: ESPN, Wikipedia, Per- The CBA 8th grade girls’ team and the CBA 7th & 9th grade boys’ team each won third place at the Olustee Coach Amy Busby has been named OSSAA Boys’ Team Coach of sonal Library, MSN Sports, On-Line basketball tournament last week. the Year for 2025. Pictured is Busby with her award. media. NEWS Sheriff Reports on New Technology and Crime in Beckham County By Sheryl Ponce licensed drone operators, which is on my dispatchers can now see is a little bit of a feat in itself. what the officer sees. Our dis- The Elk City Rotarians heard Those guys have to go through patchers can get on the body cam from Beckham County Sheriff, some testing and training to get with the officer out in the field. Derek Manning at their regular it, so we are legitimate in flying Dispatch can hear what he’s say- noon meeting held last Thursday, at the Elk City Golf and Country Club. He was introduced by Basil the drones where we need to. We use the drones constantly,” Man- ning said. ing and even talk to him through the body camera, see what he’s seeing, and that way, if he gets ‘Tis the Season for a Weatherly, Rotarian of the Day, who invited Manning to give an update on what is happening in They also get calls from other agencies to assist them with the use of the county drones, as does into a bind, they’re ready. If they think there might be an issue, the officer can hit a ‘watch me’ button Hometown Christmas the county. their canine unit. The policy has on the body cam that includes By Sheryl Ponce Elk City News, Elk City Pick-a- Manning began by saying that been that when they are in a pur- the dispatchers,” he noted. Part, Everett Blake, Galleria Furni- the department is continually try- suit, a manhunt, or anyone that is Additionally, the body cam is As of Nov. 13th, the Elk City ture Outlet, Grandview Pharmacy, ing to update the technology they Beckham County Sheriff Derek on foot fleeing from an officer, a connected to the officer’s unit. Chamber of Commerce’s Home- Hylton’s Flowers, Janice’s Café, use to help and keep the officers Manning drone or canine might be used. Technology is adding up to make town Christmas officially started. Keith’s Butcher Shop, Kilhoffer safe. He offered to bring out their Manning also said that they it where they officers can do their It will run through Dec. 18th, when Flooring Center, L&R Tire & Truck pressed, waiting to go to jail, on canine officer and the drone that have new cameras in their units, jobs more effectively, as well as the annual Holiday Drawing for Service, LaDonna’s Wine & Spirits, their way to court, or waiting for they use in search and apprehen- as well as body cams. They up- safer for all concerned. Manning Chamber Bucks will take place at Lipscomb Dealerships, Little Gray prison. The facility is a 76-bed jail. sion of potential offenders at a dated the cameras for the field said that he is continually try- Main Street Coffee at 8 p.m. Partic- & Co., Main Street Coffee & Café, “We’re licensed with the state. future meeting. He also talked officers, and they moved the older ing to upgrade and include more ipants must be present to win. The McDonald’s, Merrifield Office Sup- And by license, I mean the state, about the Beckham County Jail ones into the jail. Whenever there technology in the field and in the in-store drawings are Dec. 17th. ply, Mostly Mail, Mountain Man generally speaking won’t start population, which was 68 as of is an interaction with an inmate jail. It is a competitive budget with During this Christmas promo- Axe Throwing & Grub, Page Jew- looking at the numbers before we that morning. the camera should be activated, limited funds that come directly tion there will $1000 in gifts giv- elers, Paul Jones Drug, Pizza Hut, get up to 96, which is a lot. That “We’ve had a high of 114 (in- which can help with safety and from Beckham County Commis- en away. Shop to win cash prizes Play on Main, Sailer & Sage, The number makes it dangerous. The mates). We are consistently work- those breaking the law. sioners. during the Dec. 18th’s big give Attic Door, The Candy Shack, The emotional temperature goes up, ing to keep that down. When we “They (inmates) still manage Although the funding is tight, away. Simply buy locally at the par- CooCoo Swan, The Depot Trading so do the assaults. They are very get where we’ve got a lower popu- to find ways to break the law, Manning is working for bet- ticipating businesses and collect Co., The Mix Boutique, The Silver aggravated, agitated people that lation in the jail, it makes it safer assault on staff, bring in contra- ter pay for the officers, as well tickets from the merchants. After Lining Collective Co., The Tool get a little bit higher level. That is on the inmates and also for our band or like the ventral expo- as the jailers. He would like to signing the back of the tickets, drop Box, The Vogue Boutique, The the place where my folks have to jail staff,” Manning explained. sure that we had here a couple of have wages competitive with them into the hopper to be includ- Zoo 101.7, Total Home Interiors, deal with things that they would He added that the district attor- months ago. The body cameras surrounding towns and their law ed in the big drawing that evening Weatherford Press, Inc., Wilson rather not deal with,” he said. ney and judges try to find ways to are very important inside the jail, enforcement. He then went over at 8 p.m. Music, and Windy Nissan. Manning continued to talk not keep people in the jail, work- so we’re happy to have those. The some more prevalent offenders. The merchants who are par- This annual event promotes, about technology saying, “Right ing through the cases. The pop- new cameras we’ve got out in the The Rotarians asked Manning ticipating include – 580 Threads, “Shop Local” and is a way for the now, we’ve got two drones. We ulation that they house include field are a lot more technological- some questions before the meet- Barber Dyson Ford, Bella Vita, merchants and Elk City Chamber used to just have one. I’ve got two those waiting for charges to be ly advanced. Once the body cam ing was adjourned at noon. Bluestar Food Mart, Brown Ales of Commerce to be able to give & Liquor, BTB’s Record & Rarities, back to those who shop in town. Buffalo Creek Boutique, Carrol’s Don’t forget to get tickets and come Shoe Corner, Circle A Western out to the big drawing on Dec. SWOSU Alumni Association & Washita DAR Honor Hibler, Kauger Wear, Currell’s Do It Center, Dam- ron Jewelers, DJ’s Rentals & Sales, 18th, at 8 p.m., at Main Street Cof- fee, located on the corner of Main The Southwestern Oklaho- the Daughters of the Ameri- Drs. Bintz & Ellis, Elk City Napa, and Broadway. ma State University (SWOSU) can Revolution to celebrate the Alumni Association and the achievements of these remark- Washita Chapter of the Daugh- able Southwestern alumni who ters of the American Revo- have made such monumental Community Action Development lution (DAR) partnered this contributions to our state and Fall to honor two outstanding SWOSU graduates with the society.” The National Society Daugh- Corporation announces participation in DAR’s prestigious Women in American History Award: Dr. ters of the American Revolu- tion was founded in 1890 to the Child and Adult Care Food Program Joe Anna Hibler and Justice promote Historic Preservation, The Community Action Devel- complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Yvonne Kauger. Education, and Patriotism opment Corporation announces its Program Discrimination Com- The DAR Women in Amer- across the United States. Since participation in the Child and Adult plaint Form which can be obtained ican History Award celebrates the Society’s founding, more Care Food Program {CACFP). All online at: women—past and present— than one million women have participants in attendance are served h t t p s : / / w w w. u s d a . g o v / whose leadership, service, found purpose and passion in meals at no extra charge to the par- sites/default/files/documents/ and educational impact have DAR membership. Learn more ents. In accordance with federal civil U S D A- O A S C R % 2 0 P- C o m - shaped our local history. at www.DAR.org. rights law and U.S. Department of plaint-Form-0508-0002- Hibler, ‘62, was named to Established in 1949, the Agriculture {USDA) civil rights reg- 508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from the SWOSU Distinguished SWOSU Alumni Association ulations and policies, this institution any USDA office, by calling (866) Alumni Hall of Fame in 2003, and remains an involved and tice of the Oklahoma Supreme is a dynamic group of SWO- is prohibited from discriminating on 632-9992, or by writing a letter ad- holds a Master’s Degree from active part of the SWOSU com- Court and the last Chief Justice SU graduates who are pas- the basis of race, color, national or- dressed to USDA. The letter must Oklahoma State University munity. to address a joint session of sionate about giving back to igin, sex {including gender identity contain the complainant's name, and a Doctorate of Education Kauger, ‘59, was named to the the Legislature on the state of SWOSU and connecting with and sexual orientation), disability, address, telephone number, and a from the University of Okla- SWOSU Distinguished Alumni the judiciary. She directed the their fellow Bulldogs. The As- age, or reprisal or retaliation for pri- written description of the alleged homa. She served as SWOSU’s Hall of Fame in 1986, holds a implementation of the Okla- sociation is a subsidiary of or civil rights activity. discriminatory action in sufficient 15th President, the first wom- Juris Doctorate from Oklaho- homa Supreme Court Network the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. Program information may be detail to inform the Assistant Secre- an to hold the position, and ma City University. Kauger is a and oversaw the development An independent, institution- made available in languages other tary for Civil Rights {ASCR) about also served on SWOSU’s gov- fourth generation Oklahoman of the highest court’s official ally related charitable entity than English. Persons with disabil- the nature and date of an alleged erning board as a Regent of the from Colony who practiced law website and universal citation headquartered on the SWOSU ities who require alternative means civil rights violation. The complet- Regional University System of with the firm of Rogers, Travis, system. Campus in the historic Burton of communication to obtain pro- ed AD-3027 form or letter must be Oklahoma (RUSO). A Leedey and Jordon before becoming Both Hibler and Kauger are House, the Foundation was es- gram information (e.g., Braille, large submitted to USDA by: native, Hibler has generously the first woman judicial as- inductees into the Oklahoma tablished in 1977 to promote print, audiotape, American Sign {l)mail: U.S. Department of Agri- established the W.D. & Bess sistant to the Oklahoma Su- Women’s Hall of Fame. philanthropy, award scholar- Language), should contact the re- culture Office of the Assistant Sec- Hibler Endowment at SWOSU preme Court for Justice Ralph “We are so very proud of ships and distribute funds to sponsible state or local agency that retary for Civil Rights 1400 Inde- in honor of her late parents— B. Hodges. On March 14, 1984, President Joe Anna Hibler and support the activities and pro- administers the program or USDA's pendence Avenue, SW Washington, both SWOSU alumni—and is she was appointed by Governor Justice Yvonne Kauger,” said grams of SWOSU. For more TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 D.C. 20250-9410; a Founder-level donor to the George Nigh as only the second SWOSU Alumni Association information, please contact the (voice and TTY) or contact USDA (2)fax: (833) 256-1665 or 202) SWOSU Bulldog Angels Fund. woman named to Oklahoma’s Executive Director Mr. Gar- SWOSU Office of Institutional through the Federal Relay Service at 690-7442; or She has assisted SWOSU in es- highest court. Kauger was the rett King, ‘08 &’18. “The As- Advancement at 580-774-3267 {800) 877-8339. {3)email: program.intake@usda. tablishing its planned giving first woman to serve as Vice sociation is proud to partner or visit www.SWOSUAlumni. To file a program discrimination gov. This institution is an equal op- society, SWOSU Tomorrows, Chief Justice and Chief Jus- with the Washita Chapter of com. complaint, a Complainant should portunity provider.