Last week the killer hornet was in the news as it ravages bee hives, decapitating and killing all of the bees.

Suddenly the importance of our relationship with bees is forefront, for mankind is dependent upon them to pollinate 70 of the top 100 crop species that feed 90 percent of the human population.

Without their pollination these plants would cease to exist as would the animals who eat them. This could create a catastrophic effect that would ripple across the entire food chain.

COVID-19 pandemic has posed extraordinary challenges for students across the nation including fourth-year veterinary students at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

With hard work and determination to reach their goal, all 88 members graduated and took the veterinary oath during a special virtual commencement ceremony May 8.

Among those earning a DVM degree was Alisha Barritt of El Reno.

Earlier this spring Barritt was inducted into the Nu Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta, the national honor society of veterinary medicine.

At Swadley’s, get a smoked chicken dinner with two sides and a roll for $11.99. You can also grab a firehouse sandwich combo for $11.79. Sandwich includes brisket, hot links, spicy beans, cheese and pickles. Meal includes one side and a drink.

Grab a pound of meat for $16.99. Choose from smoked chicken, hot links, ham, brisket, turkey, sausage or Tennessee pulled pork. Dine in, carry out or drive-thru today. Curbside pickup still available for a limited time, or order by phone at 405-295-6566 or online at swadleys.com.

Boyd Ray Endecott was born July 27, 1936, in Oilton and fell asleep in death at his home in El Reno on May 10, 2020.

Boyd served as an elder in the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

From his youth on, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing.