April 11, 2020 Issue, Page 16 of 16

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Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, April 11, 2020 Elk City student gains admission into leadership organization in Oklahoma City. tion seeking information on out the week will include Public Schools and Leader- Mason Smith, a junior at whether the trip will go on or Norman, Lawton, Shawnee, ship Oklahoma’s Class 20’s ECHS, has been selected to be postponed or canceled in Tulsa, Stillwater and Enid. Youth Program Chair, in the YLOK. light of the COVID-19 pan- In each community, YLOK release. Leadership Oklahoma se- demic. Class 20 will learn about Support for the program lects 52 rising high school “Youth Leadership Okla- Oklahoma’s resources, is- seniors through a competi- is provided by the Inasmuch homa was created in 2001 sues and treasures, meet tive process based on proven Foundation; the McMa- with the mission to develop with state leaders and further leadership and geographic, in young leaders a feel- develop their own leadership hon Foundation; the Me- ethnic and cultural diversity Casland Foundation; the ing of hope, pride and a re- skills. to participate in its annual Noble Foundation; the Mary sponsibility for Oklahoma’s “Leadership Oklahoma Youth Leadership Okla- future,” the release stated, is very excited about the K. Chapman Foundation; homa class program, the re- adding that more than 900 52 young people chosen the Cresup Family Founda- lease stated. YLOK Class 20 members students have participated in for this year’s program. tion; Heritage Trust; Sonic, the program. YLOK Class 20 is an out- America’s Drive-In; Wil- will travel the state during a week-long trip at the begin- The all-expense __ paid standing blend of student liams Companies Inc.; nu- ning of June to learn about week-long program begins leadership from across the merous individual donations Oklahoma’s history, culture, and ends in Oklahoma City. state.” said Jason Simeroth, and the Leadership Oklaho- ues and leaders and begin Other cities visited through- superintendent of Yukon ma General Fund. Mason Smith to develop a greater under- standing and appreciation A student from Elk City Youth Leadership Oklaho- for the state. The News sent High School has been ac- ma, according to a news re- a message to the organiza- cepted into the 20th class of lease from the group, based Extension Service provides recommendations for homes vi w® with COVID-19 infection SIMPLE STEPS TO Oklahoma State Universi- ty Extension Service offices in Beckham and Washita handles on kitchen cabinets, countertops, remote con- trols, cell phones and toilet to clean and disinfect the clothes hamper or basket. Peek also emphasized GET ACTIVE counties are offering advice handles are among the plac- the importance of keeping Ready to make moves for your health? Adults need 30 minutes for people with loved ones es that should be cleaned fre- hands clean to help prevent of activity each day, and kids need 60! Get motivated and get infected with coronavirus. quently. Disposable gloves the spread of germs, regard- moving wi these simple steps below. The offices in those two are also advised. less of whether they are tak- counties released informa- People can make do when ing care of an ill person. If ‘ositive. & mber e tion about educating people household cleaning supplies soap and water are not avail- about the rise in cases. are running low. They can able, an alcohol-based hand As the number of cases of make a disinfecting solution COVID-19 continues to rise of one-third cup of house- sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol can be used. Stay Hydrate: across the state, people must hold bleach and a gallon of me and mi educate themselves about water, Peek said. A smaller Also, people should wash the symptoms and how to amount can be made with the their hands after using the prevent the virus’ spread in same ratio of four teaspoons restroom; before preparing their own homes, said Gina of bleach to one quart of wa- or eating food; after contact Peek, Oklahoma State Uni- ter. The solution can be used with animals or pet; and No Problem. ay items - lik versity Extension housing to disinfect hard surfaces in after blowing one’s nose, and consumer specialist, in the home. coughing or sneezing. the release. Also, people should wear “For those who are provid- “If someone in your disposable gloves when ing routine care for another household becomes ill with handling dirty laundry from person who is not ill, such the coronavirus, it’s impor- an ill person and be sure to as a child or elderly parent, tant to keep that person iso- discard after each use. Re- it’s a good idea to wash your lated and away from other gardless of whether gloves hands before and after pro- people and pets in the house are worn, Peek recommends viding assistance,” Peek said as much as possible for the washing hands with soap and in the release. “Cleaning nate duration of the illness.” Peek water for at least 20 seconds a Want even more inspiration? surfaces and washing hands Aa! said in the release. “If avail- after handling that person’s tale Try our 5-day Workout Plan! is routine for most people, able, a separate bathroom belongings or cleaning up in but in this time of the coro- should be used.” their isolation space. Cleaning and_ sanitizing The items should be laun- navirus pandemic, it’s more important now than ever.” Find it — and tons of other great ways to get active — at are essential. Even when dered according to the in- an infected person is being structions on the garment, For more information, isolated, it is still important using the warmest water contact Kristy Spalding, to clean and fect often- possible and drying every- Beckham and Washita “Bal TSET touched surfaces on a daily thing completely. A sick Counties’ FCS Extension basis throughout the home, person’s laundry can be Educator, at 580-660-0592 Peek said. Doorknobs, light laundered with others’ laun- or kristy.spalding@ okstate. switches, sinks, faucets, dry. They should remember edu. end photos to editor @ecdailynews.com