February 27, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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February 27, 2021 SWOSU Presenting Live Theatre Radio Show this Sunday After the success of the Fall Inspector Rufflethorpe is a s@lance, a series of baffling 2020 broadcast, Southwestern 1938-style mystery drama like murders, and a monument to Oklahoma State University’s deductive logic where the cul- The Adventures of Sherlock Department of Art, Commu- Holmes. This program is a clas- prit is finally unmasked. nication and Theatre will pres- sic British detective story, the ent another live radio show in type set in an English manor ‘The SWOSU theatre compa- partnership with Wright Wra- — with a fresh corpse and long ny is comprised of voice actors, dio this Sunday, February 28. list of eccentric suspects. In technicians, sound effects art- Anthony E. Palermo's In- this episode, “The Twitshyre ists and designers. spector Rufflethorpe - “The Murder Case,” Inspector Ruf- For more information about ‘Twitshyre Murder Case” will flethorpe of Scotland Yard— the broadcast, please contact air live on 95.5 EM ‘he Coy- along with his assistant Sgt. Jessica Salmans at 580-774- ote and kwey.com from the Frimly— are called to a coun- SWOSU Hilltop Theatre in try manor in Margate to in- 7046 and jessica.salmans@ Weatherford. The radio show vestigate the mysterious death swosu.edu or Steve Strickler Rehearsing for SWOSU’s live radio show performance of Inspector Rufflethorpe - “The will be staged and broadcast at of Lod Archibald Farquhar- at 580-774-3082 and steve. Twitshyre Murder Case” are (front from left): Hannah Detweiler, Weatherford; Ceirra 7pm. Bensington. There is a ghostly [email protected]. Sorrells, Antlers; Svannah McCormick, Okarche; Micah Baker, Snyder; Margaret Mich- ka, Tulsa; Megan Pena, Elk City; Gacie Mooney, Weatherford; Reuben Woody, Duncan; Lane Dobrovolny, Kingfisher; Rodney Pryor, Elk City; Braden Logan, Woodward; Amy Jessup, Snyder. CASA swears in new volunteers Residents may have limited visitations but not limited rights By Cherrie Nutley, SWODA tesy, Privacy, Freedom From families of residents, but the Ombudsman Supervisor, 580- Abuse, Individualized care residents have the choice as to 562-5032 plans, freedom to accept or whether they take the vaccina- Does it feel like almost a refuse treatment, information tion or not. They are given all whole year has passed since about changes, access to phy- of the information about the Covid-19 begin or does it feel sician services, presentation much, much longer. In this of grievances without fear of vaccination, what it is, how it time when we have not gotten reprisal, prompt response to works and what the possible to hug our loved ones or share requests, secure storage and side effects can be, then they a meal with them, many things use of personal possessions, make the decision to take the CASA of Western Oklahoma recently Kelly Dean, Hammon; Sheryl Ponce, Elk have changed, but many things management of finances and vaccine or decline. It is their completed training in Elk City, and are City; Lindsay Marks, Elk City; Judy Bugher, have remained the same. Al- written notice of discharge and right either way. excited to add four new volunteers to ad- Elk City though residents in long-term the right to appeal. We are getting closer to the vocate on the behalf of abused children in care are not being allowed the When a person becomes a time when visitation should Western Oklahoma. To inquire more about CASA, please email freedom to come and go as resident in a long-term care The Honorable Judge Michelle Kirby- Brenda Christian at [email protected]. they please or to have visitors facility, they do not lose their and will become easier. It re- as they have in the past, their right to be a person whose de- mains important for you to Roper swore in: #changeachildsstory rights do remain in place. sires matter, whose opinions keep in touch with your loved Residents Rights are the count and who has the right one as best you can, and if you main tool that guides ombuds- to say yes or no to things being have questions or concerns men in doing their job of ad- asked of them. This of course about the rights of your loved vocating for those residents includes the Covid-19 vaccine ‘one who is a resident in long- in long-term care. They are so that is being given in every term care, you can contact your basic it would seem they would long-term care facility in the be easy to honor, but in many nation. In fact, most facilities area Ombudsman Supervisor cases, not so much. have completed the first and Cherrie Nutley at 580-562- Residents have the right to: second doses at this time. Let- 5032 or by email at cherrie@ Dignity, Respect and Cour- ters out of courtesy went to the swoda.org. How can women overcome obstacles to ‘Auto)Rates'as)low/as © Lan financial security? On March 8, we observe International Wom- even if you contribute to a 401(k) or similar en’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, plan, you may also be eligible to fund an IRA, cultural and political achievements of women. which gives you even more investment choices. Of course, women still tend to encounter more Evaluate your Social Security options obstacles than men in the pursuit of financial 9 You can typically start taking Social Secu- $100/Gash)Back security. Let’s consider a few of them. rity benefits when you're 62, but your month- To begin with, women are still more likely ly checks will be much larger if you wait until to leave the workforce, at least temporarily, your “full” retirement age, which will likely be to raise children, resulting in lower contribu- between 66 and 67. You might also consider tions to employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s. And women are often the ones whether you'd be better off by taking spousal who become full-time caregivers of aging par- benefits, if you're married and your spouse 90idaystuntil ents or other relatives. Caregiving duties can earned more money than you. You're generally exact a big financial toll: The lost wages, pen- even eligible for spousal benefits if you are di- sions (including 401 (l0)s and similar plans) and vorced, as long as you were married at least 10 Social Security benefits that a woman loses to years and you haven't remarried. first payment become a full-time caregiver amount to more Look for unexpected income opportunities than $300,000 over her lifetime, according to Even after you've formally retired, you may the National Academy of Sciences. still find ways to receive some earned income. Women also may be more susceptible to fi- Perhaps you can work part time or do some MardeiMari26 nancial downturns. Consider the COVID-19 consulting. And if you're a caregiver, you might pandemic: Just a few months ago, in December, be able to receive some compensation for your women lost 156,000 jobs, while men gained work, Many local governments pay non-spouse 16,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statis- caregivers who act as personal attendants, al- tics, which also reported that women accounted though the rules vary greatly by state and coun- for 54% of the jobs lost from the pandemic in 2020. , (3induran And women are not unaware of their circum- ‘These certainly aren’t the only ways you can stances and outlook. Just 41% of women are improve your financial status, but they may confident about retirement, compared with prove useful to you. In any case, be aware of the 56% of men, according to a survey by Edward challenges facing you and do whatever you can Jones and Age Wave. to brighten your future. But if you're a woman, you can take steps to ‘This article was written by Edward Jones provided help improve your financial outlook. Here are a by Robert Stephens of Edward Jones Financial Advi- few suggestions: sor. Federal Credi ieUri Take full advantage of retire- ment plans If you are still working and Edward Jones your employer offers a 401(k) MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it. Put in as Edward Jones, Member SIPC “Auto loan promotion begins Mar 1 and all lo much as you can afford each year not guaranteed. APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is ba and increase your contributions ‘Advertised rate includes a $60 documentation fee. The APR when your salary goes up. Also, 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 payment, ACH transfer, oo ction and an addit within your plan, you'll want to from an FCU checking aecount. 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