The Tuesday meeting of the Woods County Economic Development Committee (WCEDC) began with Dr. Bo Hannaford, chairman, reading a resignation letter from Allan Poe. Because he is moving to a neighboring county, Poe can no longer serve on the committee.

It's customary for the outgoing or resigning committee member to submit someone to fill their position, and Poe recommended Jack Staats. Dr. Kay Decker said she had no objection to Staats but thought Poe was a representative from Waynoka while Staats has an Alva address. She believes when the committee reorganized several years ago, it was stated...