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Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma ‘Wednesday, August 19, 2020 New TSET initiative prioritizes health of Oklahoma youth OKLAHOMA CITY — Stephens. “And we can’t paigns as an effective prac- for them. The services are healthy habits for a life- quitlines for reaching to- Oklahoma youth face health overlook the fact that youth tice in preventing and reduc- confidential and do not pro- time.” bacco users seeking treat- challenges like never be- obesity rates in Oklahoma ing tobacco use and other vide nicotine patches, gum The obesity prevention ment for the last ten years by fore, from the increase in are among the highest in the negative health behaviors. or lozenges. Some ads for campaign is planned to the North American Quitline teen vaping to rising rates nation. Prevention is integral The first campaigns target the TSET Healthy Youth Ini- launch early 2021. of obesity. To help tackle to producing better health youth vaping and tobacco tiative will also promote the The TSET Healthy Youth Consortium. Find out more these trends, the Oklahoma outcomes for Oklahomans use. “Behind the Haze - De- cessation program. TSET Initiative is a statewide me- at OKhelpline.com or 1-800 Tobacco Settlement Endow- today and in the future.” fenseless” delivers educa- also funds free quit services dia effort focused on prevent- QUIT NOW. ment Trust (TSET) launched Tobacco use and obesity tional content exposing the and resources for Oklaho- ing and reducing tobacco Shape Your Future (SYF) the TSET Healthy Youth Ini- are the leading causes of truth about e-cigarettes and mans 18 and older through use and obesity for Okla- is a community health edu- tiative to educate Oklahoma preventable death in Okla- discouraging teens from the Oklahoma Tobacco homans ages 13-18. The Helpline (OKhelpline.com initiative promotes healthy cation intervention that en- teens and help them make homa. The TSET Board of vape use. “Down and Dirty informed choices about their Directors have identified - Teardown” is designed to or 1-800-QUIT NOW). lifestyle choices for teens courages Oklahomans to health. youth prevention and health change tobacco and vape-re- The TSET Healthy Youth and gives parents resources eat better, move more and be Initiative will also show to support their children in tobacco free. SYF strives to The multifaceted _state- improvement as a priority lated attitudes and behaviors wide media campaign ad- in their multi-year strategic among rural teens, Parents teens how to avoid un- maintaining or developing educate parents, teachers, dresses vape and tobacco healthy empty calories and healthy habits for a lifetime. plan. Earlier this year, TSET can learn more by visiting replace them with nutrient- Visit TSET Healthy Youth caregivers and all Okla- use as well as obesity among issued a request for proposal the initiative’s website: TS- homans on how to make dense fruits, vegetables and Initiative to learn more. Oklahoma youth ages 13- for firms who could provide ETHealthy Youth.com. water. Currently in develop- My Life, My Quit is a free the healthy choice the easy 18. The educational mes- expertise in youth work. In For Oklahoma teens 13-17 ment, the obesity prevention program to help Oklahoma choice. Find us online at sages kicked off on social who are already vaping or campaign will complement teens, ages 13 -17, quit to- May, the TSET Board of Di- and digital media on August rectors awarded a contract to using tobacco, TSET pro- TSET’s Shape Your Future bacco, including _e-ciga- shapeyourfutureok.com. 3 and on TV, cable and radio Rescue Agency to develop vides text-based cessation The Oklahoma Tobacco messaging. Shape Your Fu- rettes. Offering tools most on August 24. youth prevention campaigns coaching of My Life, My ture encourages parents, utilized by teens, free live Settlement Endowment Trust “The TSET Board of Di- to counter tobacco- and obe- QuitTM. By visiting my- (TSET) serves as a partner teachers, and kids to build texting, web chat and phone rectors approved this project sity-related health behaviors lifemyquit.com or texting healthier habits — one small calls, My Life, My Quit sup- and bridge builder for orga- because we see the devas- that are putting teens at risk. “Start My Quit” to 855-89 1- step at a time — by providing nizations shaping a healthier ports teens through the steps tating effects of vape use in The Centers for Disease 9989, teens can connect to tons of tips, hacks and help- of quitting tobacco to be able free live texting and web future for all Oklahomans. our own communities,” said Control and Prevention has ful resources at shapeyour- 1o live tobacco free. Funded Board Vice Chair Michelle recommended media cam- chat support personalized futureok.com. by the Oklahoma Tobacco TSET provides leadership “The TSET Healthy Youth Settlement Endowment Trust at the intersections of health (TSET), these free services by working with local coali- Elk City Police Initiative is a natural exten- sion of work we’re already for Oklahoma teens can be tions and initiatives across doing to reduce obesity in found at MyLifeMyQuit. the state, cultivating inno- our state. Prioritizing the com or by texting “Start My vative and life-changing re- Department radio log younger generation is one Quit” to 855-891-9989. of the most effective ways The Oklahoma Tobacco search, and working across to improve health outcomes Helpline is a free service public and private sectors in Oklahoma,” said TSET for Oklahomans wanting to develop, support, imple- August 13 back. 11:29 am. - breaking Executive Director, Julie to help themselves, loved ment and evaluate creative 1:09 a.m. - alarm/business 9:30 a.m. - animal call and entering 1900 block of Bisbee. “As teens approach ones, patients or employees strategies to take advantage 31000 block of South High- Boone and Newtown, Dog at Washington, Attempted to adulthood, they’re making live tobacco free. The Okla- of emerging opportunities to way 6. Cancelled by alarm large, possible bloodhound get into vehicle on Thursday. more independent choices homa Tobacco Helpline has company. mix. Continued Eastbound Was unable to locate any- about the food they eat. It served nearly 00,000 Okla- improve the public’s health. 2:05 am. - suspicious toward Halsey area. Dog thing via outside of vehicle is TSET’s goal to empower homans since 2003 and has To learn more, visit TSET. person(s) Sth and Jefferson. went back in yard, negative by officer. Reporting party Oklahoma youth to have been ranked among the top okgov. Parking lot to the West. contact with owner. found last night that steering 3:11 am. - breaking and 9:46 am. - breaking and column has been broke. 1022 S. Main + 580-225-7222 entering 100 block of Black- entering. Neighbor told her 2:10 p.m. - fire/gas leak burn. Heard someone go that someone broke into her 600 block of West Avenue Hi friends! | am a male DSH Tabby into cellar, made contact all vacant house that had things C. Gas line hit, gas spewing, approximately 9-10 weel old. | am so is clear. sotred in it. Wants an offi- ONG has been notified by excited to meet my new family! 4:12 am. - welfare check cer ot meet her there in ap- reporting party prior to call- Will you consider giving me 2700 block of East Highway proximatley twenty minutes. ing 911. ONG on scene and a loving home? 66. Loves 911 hang up call, Staement forms left with re- all units are clear. made contact. Was an acci- porting party. Reporting par- 2:14 p.m. - One squirrel in If | am not the pet for you, please dent. ty called back and adviseed house, unable to locate, ad- consider one of my friends! 7:38 a.m. - accident/no in- that neighbor found osme of vised of options. Sponsored I jury Buckley and Pioneer. her belongings in her resi- 4:08 p.m. - welfare check 8:06 a.m. - disturbannce 500 block of East 3rd. Re- dence and believes the male subject staying with her took 400 block of North Madi- DJs Rentals son, Red Rock, panicky, S.Main St, EIk City 580-225-1400 porting party advising that the items. Would like extra heavy breathing, I can’t do male subect is threatening to patrol. this, phone was then hung kick her door in . Male sub- 10:49 a.m. - harassment up. Called back and partner ject is allowed at property by 400 block of East 3rd. Re- was screaming at Red Rock owner. porting party advising fe- employee. Male subject, has 9:17 a.m. - information male subject is threatening medical history. 1900 block of Washington. and harassing her, Advised 4:21 p.m. - weapon men- Referene pickup that was of options, direct ot BECO tioned 1000 block of West broken into. Would like call for protective order. 3rd. Male subject parked in Elk City front of Family Video. Fight between Domino Pizza driv- er and another male subject. Employee has firearm. arrests 5:34 p.m. - disturbance ‘SPONSORS: BDM Mud * 700 block of West C Avenue. Woman screaming for help. Reporting party unable to Elk City police made eight Arrests and complaints: locate the woman. Has been arrest August 12 through Wallace Edmundson, 27, screaming about 3-4 min- August 13. obstruct officer. Possession utes. Female subject fell, hit head and is concious. OF CHAMPIONS All individuals arrested of drug paraphernalia; are presumed innocent un- Richard Yarbrough, 33, 7:51 p.m. suicide threat less proven guilty. Burglary, second degree. 100 block of Grandmark BEUTLER BROS, ARENA, ACKLEY PARK For more info: 405.317.7161 SEPT. 4-5-6 Dr. 3rd party reporting par- "ElkCituNews ties daughter. Subject was Tickets go on sale Aug. 24 at the arena ticket office and ——> in garage on ground with car running, when daughter 8:00PM EACH NIGHT at Circle A Western Wear USPS # 173-020 left subject was looking for Parade September 5 * 10am 580-225-3000 pills. Subjects are separated Downtown Elk City, OK and left. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. 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