Members of the Wheatland Republican Women held their monthly luncheon meeting on March 6 at The Other Place Restaurant in Alva.

Terry Swallow, who served for over 39 years as a game warden for the Oklahoma Wildlife Department, presented the program. He talked about the various bills being considered by the Oklahoma Legislature dealing with wildlife conservation and proposed changes in hunting laws. He also discussed the regulations concerning the Open Carry Law that goes into effect on Nov. 1. Swallow is currently serving as a reserve deputy for the Woods County Sheriff's Office.

Following the...