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Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
It’s a short column this week, but besides basketball games this week, I don’t see anything major happening here in Erick from the normal pages I check on Facebook! I also had to turn this in early as I was out of town this past weekend, so if I missed anything just drop me an email or give me a call and I will get it in next week. Happy Anniversary wishes are being sent out to Jim and Devonna Nobles who will celebrate on 1/28. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Western Oklahoma Christian School Announces Honor Students
Western Oklahoma Christian School Announces Honor Students
Western Oklahoma Christian School, with campuses in Clinton, Weatherford, and Elk City, recognizes the following students for their academic achievements for the second nine weeks. The school distinguishes two levels of honors each nine-week grading period: Honor Roll with Distinction is for students who receive all A’s. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Inspiring Adult Students at Ivory ‘N Ovations Piano Studio
Inspiring Adult Students at Ivory ‘N Ovations Piano Studio
Adult piano students of Ivory ’N Ovations Piano Studio performed their Christmas selections at the home of their teacher, Jerri Headrick on December 10 at 2 pm. Students performed several solo piano arrangements of Christmas favorites such as Morning, What Child is This, Do You Hear What I Hear, Merry Christmas Darling, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Canon in D. The students enjoyed refreshmentsandfellowshipafterwards. Thesestudentsaresuch an inspiration as they practice and take on the challenges that come with learning to play and continuing to learn an instrument. Most adult students take piano lessons for their own individual enjoyment and it is not always comfortable playing for a group, but these confi dent adults are willing to risk themselves and enjoy sharing what they have learned. Bravo!! 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Opinion: Stitt shouldn’t have opted out of USDA program that feeds hungry youth
Opinion: Stitt shouldn’t have opted out of USDA program that feeds hungry youth
Gov. Kevin Stitt has ignited a firestorm of controversy with a decision to opt out of a federal program designed to alleviate childhood hunger this summer. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Gov. Kevin Stitt won’t consider state employee pay hike until Oklahoma lawmakers pass a tax cut
Gov. Kevin Stitt won’t consider state employee pay hike until Oklahoma lawmakers pass a tax cut
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt said Friday that he will not consider a pay raise for state employees until all Oklahomans get a tax cut. The Republican also said he stands by his decision to call a Jan. 29 special session with the sole purpose of reducing the state’s 4.75% personal income tax by 0.25%. “Let’s give taxpayers a pay raise first, and then we can have a conversation about government employees,” Stitt said during an interview with Oklahoma Voice. He said he doesn’t want to wait until regular session begins Feb. 5 because things get “bottled up,” and lobbyists will be putting pressure on lawmakers to pass other legislation. Stitt said he has no confidence a tax cut would be forthcoming in a regular session. “You have to almost highlight this,” Stitt said. A 0.25% reduction in the personal income tax would cost about $240 million for a full year of implementation, Stitt said. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association Meeting
Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association Meeting
OREA members Stephanie Malone, Janice Mollet, Carla Garrison, Judy Haught, Cathy Lewis, Glenda Ivins, Gwen Pasby, Becky Newlin, Larry Long, and guests, Representative Nick Archer, Pam Holland and Dean Holland were welcomed to the first meeting of 2024 by President Linda Long. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Sayre man charged with multiple felonies
Sayre man charged with multiple felonies
A 43-year-old Sayre man was released on a $5,000 bond from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with assault and battery upon a police officer, destroying evidence, obstruction of an officer, resisting a police officer, threatening violence, and possession of marijuana. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
New charges added for suspects in Elk City drive by allegations
New charges added for suspects in Elk City drive by allegations
A 24-year-old suspect, in an alleged drive-by attempt, received two new charges after his probable cause affidavit was officially filed in the Beckham County District Court last week. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Part 2: Casual Sex And Depression
Part 2: Casual Sex And Depression
I received this irate letter from a young person in response to last week’s column: “Dr. Dixie, I’m healthy, just out of college, newly employed and self-supporting. I like sex! I’m tired of religious “dinosaurs” like you trying to make me feel guilty. It’s time for you to come out of the dark ages and realize you can’t make us hate sex. Give it up!” 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Wife In Unhappy Marriage Fantasizes About A Friend
Wife In Unhappy Marriage Fantasizes About A Friend
DEAR ABBY: I am an unhappily married woman with young children. I am attracted to a friend of mine and my husband’s, but he is also married. He’s a bit older, and I can’t tell for sure if he has feelings for me, but sometimes I suspect it. He has made me jewelry and gifts, and I’ve caught him looking at me a few times. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU Indigenous Student Association Hosts Tradition Not Addiction Program
SWOSU Indigenous Student Association Hosts Tradition Not Addiction Program
The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will be hosting the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes’ Tradition Not Addiction program. Christian Wassana, founder of the motivational movement, “I Am, I Can, I Will,” is the guest speaker for this event, as he has worked closely with the youth and young adults about drug and alcohol prevention, culture, mental health, and suicide prevention. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Commissioners approve Bids for New Airport Terminal and Hangar
Commissioners approve Bids for New Airport Terminal and Hangar
The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular mid-month meeting, Tues., Jan 17th, at 2 p.m., in City Hall. All commissioners were present except Rocky Andresen. Mayor Cory Spieker gave the invocation, while Rick Shelton led the flag salute. They approved the minutes from the Jan. 2nd meeting, then went straight into item one on the agenda. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
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