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News/Obits September 29, 2021 to source the pieces that they Issues tain button for an item. These there's a limited number of tailers that they ask for under- issues, she says, are leading to steps and involvement when it use in their jewelry, which standing, patience, grace and Round it taking 30 - 60 more days than usual for orders to come comes to placing an order but with all of the issues the indus- leads to retailers facing issues general kindness as the holiday in procuring products to sell in season approaches because Continued from page 1. in, She is also finalizing her try is facing, she finds herself their stores. they're doing their best (and Town plans for things such as stock- having to pay alot more atten- Both Weatherly and Butcher again, that they suggest begin- fall would be so much worse.” ing stuffers whereas in other tion during the process. describe themselves as people ning holiday shopping now for October 1 Weatherly points to the port years, she wouldn't even be Weatherly also gave another pleasers and state that that is the best chance of finding what delays as the root of many of thinking about them yet. brand as an example of the is- why they are in the retail busi- you're looking for). As for oth- the problems she and her busi- Another brand that Weatherly sues that she says stem from ness. They say that they always er retailers and business own- “Clue” Red Carpet Com- is facing issues with is Spanx, the COVID-19 pandemic - want to make their customers ers, they say that they're all in ness are facing. She, like Butch- munity Theatre. er, isa having a very tough time which she says is typically Mariana, a jewelry line, is fac- happy and the fact that they this together, they're all in the ordering and receiving shoes, easy to restock but right now ing issues in Israel, where the might not be able to do that, same boat, that you have to ac- especially Vans brand. Weath- is backordered until February. jewels that they use are mined. or might not be able to oblige cept reality and reality is scary erly explains that a lot of the However, even with ordering Weatherly explains that they special requests or orders or sometimes but if everyone can problems come down to some- sooner than she usually does, are not able to mine the vol- might have to tell them “no” learn to adapt and change and thing as small as say, a compa- she's still facing issues. For in- Elk City Flea Market, ume that they did previously really bothers them. It seems be creative, that everyone can ny not being able to get a cer- stance, she says that typically and therefore they are unable to be the consensus among re- get through it together. Ackley Park. Location: Alva, OK Distance from Elk City: 2 hr 37 ford, OK aid: $10,560 October 2 Fair Distance from Elk City: 2 hr 15 min/132 mi min/176 mi Number of majors: 87 Distance from Elk City: 18 min/17 mi/41 min/ 42 mi Application deadline: Feb. 1 Continued from page 1. Number of majors: 26 Tuition and fees: $9,019 Number of majors: 36 “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Tuition and fees: $8,173 Average amount of financial Tuition and fees: $7,913 Western Oklahoma State Col- located in Western Oklahoma. Average amount of financial aid: $17,051 Average amount of financial lege munity Theatre. See Saturday's edition for a aid: $11,559 Application deadline: Rolling aid: $11,243 Location: Altus, OK continued guide. Application deadline: Rolling Application deadline: Rolling Distance from Elk City: 55 Southwestern Oklahoma State Northwestern Oklahoma State Oklahoma State University University ‘The University of Oklahoma min/54 mi Elk City Flea Market, University Location: Stillwater, OK Location: Sayre, OK/Weather- Location: Norman, OK Number of majors: 18 Distance from Elk City: 2 hr 4 Tuition and fees: $4,662 Ackley Park. min/133 mi ‘Average amount of financial COVID-19 vaccine are still available only Number of majors: 170+ to immunocompromised_in- Tuition and fees: $9,312 aid: $7,006 dividuals with qualifying con- Average amount of financial Application deadline: Rolling October 3 ditions. They may be admin- Continued from page 1. conditions istered no sooner than four Library “Clue” Red Carpet Com- ‘Those who may receive a boost- weeks after the second dose. erare: An additional dose of the munity Theatre. of them being newly reported Individuals 18 to 49 years of Johnson & Johnson vaccine is in the week of Sept. 12 - Sept. age with underlying medical not currently authorized, 18. There were 0 new deaths in conditions and “upon con- Both the Sayre and Elk City that time period. sideration of ‘individual risk locations of the Beckham Elk City Flea Market, As of Sept. 22, 47.1% of the benefits, a phrase traditionally County Health Department population in the state of Okla- meant to suggest a conversa- are offering walk-ins as well Ackley Park. hhoma aged 12 years and older tion between individuals and as appointments for admin- were fully vaccinated against their health care providers.” istration of any dose of the COVID-19 while 55.4% of the Individuals 18 through 64 COVID-19 vaccine. For more population aged 12 years and years of age who “are at in- information, you can follow Octoberfest Square older have received at least one creased risk for COVID-19 the Beckham County Health dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. exposure and transmission be- Department on Facebook, call Dancing held at the Elk The District Five Southwest cause of their occupational or them at (580)928-5551 (Sayre) Oklahoma County Health De- institutional setting.” or (580)225-1173 (Elk City) or City Convention Center. partments have announced Third doses of the Moderna visit vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. that they are now offering booster shots of the Pfizer CO- October 16 VID-19 vaccine as the FDA has authorized and the CDC has approved for them to be ad- SWOSU Offering Continued from page 1. you and encourage the public All Three G&S Gun Promotions, ministered to those who are at least six months out from com- to stop in and see how nice it Elk City Civic Center. a lot of man power. Director of turned out.” pletion of the primary Pfizer two shot series. the Elk City Carnegie Library, ‘The Elk City News will share COVID Vaccines According to the CDC, those DeAun Ivester, had this to say updates on the remodeling who should receive a booster about the process: progress as they become avail- October 17 are: “The move went much smooth- able. on Fridays er than I ever could have an- In other library news, the Individuals 65 and older G&S Gun Promotions, Long-term care facility resi- ticipated due in large part to Friends of the Library will be dents the wonderful job by my staff holding a book sale this week- Elk City Civic Center. Individuals 50 to 64 years of packing the boxes of books. end. A long time fixture at the age with underlying medical ‘There were 407 boxes of books With the recent announcement of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Western Oklahoma Histori- moved and re-shelved at Carn- vaccination booster shots now available to a large population, cal Society Flea Market, the egie Hall and over 40 boxes of office supplies. Staff labeled book sale moved to Carnegie Berlin Annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University continues its Friday vaccination clinics on the Weatherford campus. Hall several years back (Ivester Dr. Randy Curry, coordinator of the SWOSU College of and numbered each box so it Pharmacy Rural Health Center, said the clinics are free and open could go back on the shelf in shares that they have seen no to everyone. order. ‘The city departments all decrease in sales). Due to the Volunteer Fire Dept. fact that Carnegie Hall is cur- Clinics are scheduled every Friday through the end of took turns sending four or five October except October 15 (SWOSU is closed for Fall Break) guys each day to help move fur- rently occupied by the holdings and run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Cellular Event niture and boxes and they all of the Adult Library, you will be did a tremendous job. The city able to find a variety of litera- Fish and Oyster Fry Center. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 580.774.3025. Walk-ins are accepted at the clinics. maintenance crew was here ture available for purchase on ‘The FDA authorized, and the CDC has approved the use of every day breaking down and the south lawn of the library the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be administered as boosters at reassembling shelves and over- on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. least six months after completion of the primary Pfizer-BioN- seeing the whole operation. I to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3 Berlin Volunteer Fire Depart- Department in Berlin. ‘Tech vaccine series. The CDC recommends the following should ment’s Annual Fish and Oyster Come out and enjoy some sure owe everyone a big thank from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. receive a booster shot: Fry will be held Saturday, Oct. great food and a chance to win Individuals 65 years of age and older and residents of long- 9 at 6 pm. at the Berlin Fire a door rize! term care facilities Individuals 50 to 64 years of age with underlying medical Norma Rader “ElkCituNews conditions Norma Sue Rader celebrat- Additionally, the CDC recommends the following may re- ed the morning of September ceive a booster shot: 23rd, 2021 in the presence of Individuals 18 to 49 years of age with underlying medical her savior with a new body at conditions and upon consideration of individual benefits and the age of 82. Visitation will be 9:00 (USPS # 173-020) risk a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, 580-225-3000 Individuals 18 to 64 years of age who are at increased risk September 30, 2021 at Cooper Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupa- Funeral Home, Tecumseh, OK. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 tional or institutional setting Per Sue's wishes the casket Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 At this time, Moderna and Johnson &Johnson (J & J) are will remain closed. Celebration not eligible for booster administration except individuals who of Life reception will be 7:00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 received their first and second doses of Moderna can receive a p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, third dose only if they have a severely compromised immune September 30, 2021 at the system. Dick and Sue Rader Office of SUBSCRIPTIONS In addition, SWOSU continues to offer the first two doses of Student Life/Women of Com- attendees wear masks out of Deliverd by mail: all three vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J & J. passion meeting room (Geiger respect for the family. $75/yearly Center) at Oklahoma Baptist To share memories or to $50/six months ‘Shonda Little....Staff Writer University, Shawnee, Okla- sign the guest book online, go homa, Private Family Inter- No refunds on subscriptions. | Burgundy Lee Hanrahan... Staff Writer Send obituaries to ment will be held at Resthaven to www.cooperfuneral.com/ Memorial Park, Shawnee, OK obituary/SueHarris-Rader. In editor @ecdailynews.com Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director with Brother Mike Craig of- lieu of flowers Sue requested sports @ecdailynews.com [email protected] D'Ann Brasuell....Production Manager classifieds @ecdailynews.com ficiating under the direction of donations be made to the gen- Cooper Funeral Home. 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