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Community March 23, 2022 Oklahoma Assault walk away as champs in Ardmore On March 6 Oklahoma Assault 2.0 - 18u left the ballfields in Ardmore as Champions for the Sth time this season. They went 8-0 for the tournament dominating some tuff competition, in- cluding the #1 team in Nebraska. These girls only allowed 7 runs over 8 games. The Championship game was played in brutal con- ditions with a windchill of 20 degrees and misting rain, but these girls never missed a beat. Assault remains #1 in the state and con- tinues to be a solid team. Top Row: Charles Smith, Canute; Kylee Smith, Canute; Sky- ler Smith, Snyder; Gabby Toquothty, Temple; Sydney Shotts, Hollis; Brenda Berumen, Navajo; Sabrina Gilbert, Navajo; Mckenzie Jerdee, Ninnekah; Jim Bob Rempel, Navajo; Jake Smith, Snyder. Bottom Row: Madison Church, Canute; Avery Rempel, Navajo; Phonix Jones, Temple; Alexis Missey, Cyril; Kennedy Guthrie, Navajo; Madison Dutil, Lawton; Kalie Pendergraft, Hollis. Courtesy photo. Oklahoma Unwanted First Bank Of Pesticide Disposal Program Erick Welcomes ter through the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program. After New Vice President/ Date: April 28, 2022 from 8:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m. quired to pre-register. Dealers are asked to voluntarily pre-regis- County: Kiowa County City: Hobart completing pre-registration requirements, if required, bring un- Location: Kiowa County Fairgrounds, 302 N. Lincoln St. Ho- Loan Officer wanted pesticides safely to one of the collection sites. bart, OK 73651, Why are dealers asked to pre-register? Dealers are asked to pre-register due to the potential of large What is the Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal pro- quantities coming from multiple dealers and/or multiple loca- gram? tions. This allows the contractor to plan the appropriate resourc- ‘The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forest- ry is funding a program to help collect and properly dispose of es to handle the quantity of pesticides that comes into the col- unwanted pesticides that homeowners, farmers, ranchers, com- lections. Visit the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program for mercial applicators, or dealers may have. For future locations and information and how to register at https://bit.ly/3pF9K2p dates check the website listed above. Will the department use my participation in the program What are unwanted pesticides? as a means to prosecute for illegal management of pesticides? Unwanted pesticides are pesticides that are unusable as origi- No, the disposal program is a service program designed to re- nally intended for various reasons. Unwanted pesticides are left- move unusable pesticides from storage and reduce the potential over pesticides, pesticides that are no longer registered in the threat to public health and the environment. Those disposing state of Oklahoma, pesticides that no longer have labels and pes- of pesticides will not be required to provide their names or de- ticides that are no longer identifiable. tails on their chemicals. The disposal service is free up to 2,000 Who is eligible to participate and what does it cost? pounds. Oklahoma commercial and non-commercial applicators and Contact Information: pesticide dealers may participate. Oklahoma farmers and ranch- Charles Luper ers and homeowners can use the program as well. There is no cost Oklahoma State University Pesticide Safety Education Pro- for the first 2,000 pounds of pesticides brought in by a partici- gram 405.744.5808 charles. [email protected] pant. + Liquid pesticide weighs about 10 pounds per gallon. Ryan Williams Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Consumer Protection Will someone pick up my pesticides for me? No it is the owner’s responsibility to transport the pesticides Services 405.522.5993 [email protected]. to the site. Some transportation tips can be found at https://bit. OKlahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State ly/3pE9K2p. and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension What are the steps to participate in the collection pro- Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, Zack Henderson gram? national origin, religion, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportu- Applicators, homeowners, farmers, and ranchers are not re- nity Employer. First Bank of Erick is excited to welcome their new Vice Presi- dent/Loan Officer, Zack Henderson to our staff. Zack is a 2016 graduate of Oklahoma State University with degree in Agribusi- What is an Ombudsman? ness. He is a native to the area, growing up just south of Sayre on his family farm. Some of you in the area may know him from his time spent as the OSU Extension Educator for Beckham and By Cherrie Nutley, SWO- The Long-Term Care (LTC) state to work with the facility must also be free from any Custer Counties over the past couple of years. He has a wealth of DA Ombudsman Supervisor, Ombudsman Program is ad- and surrounding community. conflict of interest and be able knowledge regarding agriculture, everything from cattle to crops 580-562-5032 ministered by the Aging Servic- To be a volunteer in the to pass a national fingerprint produced in our area. He is ready to use it to assist our customers es Division of the Department ombudsman program, you Have you heard that of Human Services through background check. Training must have a concern about with their agricultural finance needs. He is also no stranger to strange word, Ombudsman, the local Area Agencies on Ag- older people, their needs, and and monthly meetings are giv- the banking industry, working as a credit analyst for First Unit- and wondered, what is an ing and under the authority of the ability to see each as an in- en in a location that best suits ed Bank in Sapulpa before moving home to help with the family Ombudsman, anyway? A long- the Older Americans Act and dividual. You must be able to the volunteers. farm operation. Zack along with his wife, Rachel currently reside term care Ombudsman isa per- the Oklahoma Long-Term Care work with many types of peo- The LTC Ombudsman Su- in Elk City. He is excited to get to know our customers, and help son who receives complaints Ombudsman Act. ple without being judgmental, them achieve their financial goals. Stop by our bank and say hello from residents of long-term ‘The program is supported be responsible, and be willing pervisor for Western OK is and welcome Zack to our First Bank family. Cherrie Nutley. You may call ESTATE SALE care facilities, their friends or by local volunteers committed to follow problems through to relatives and attempts to re- to improving and enriching their resolution. her at 580-562-5032 if you solve those complaints within the lives of those individuals Each volunteer must be are interested in volunteering the facility. The Ombudsman living in long-term care facili- able to accept training and su- has the authority to explore ties. One goal of the ombuds- pervision and be able to spend for the program or if you have 414 SPURLIN SAYRE OK problems and recommend cor- man program is to have vol- at least two hours a week in questions or concerns about a rective action. unteers in each facility in the the program. Each volunteer loved one in long-term care. THURSDAY MARCH 24, 3:00PM- 7:00PM Caregiver shortage threatens for baby boomers FRIDAY MARCH 25, 7:00AM - 6:00PM By Tangela Benton, SWO- an additional three million will ‘There are simply fewer people call the SWODA AAA Informa- DA Information Assistant, be necessary. on which to rely tion and Assistance Specialist SATURDAY MARCH 26, 8:00 AM- 4:00PM 580-562-5026 Unpaid family caregivers, In partnership with the Tangela Benton at 800-627- By the year 2030, this na- 61 percent of whom are wom- en, play a significant role as Department of Human Ser- vices, Aging Services Division, 4882 or locally at 580-562- 5026. HALF PRICE tion’s 72 million baby boomers well. They must balance work the South Western Oklahoma SATURDAY 12-4PM ‘These services are funded will have reached age 65 which and family life. They must fill Development Authority Area in part by state and Older will create a critical shortage of the void left by a paid care Agency on Aging (SWODA Americans Act Funds from caregivers. Those employed as professional, if they are able AAA) provides respite services SWODA AAA and DHS Aging caregivers are primarily wom- to afford to hire a care profes-for eligible caregivers who are Services. Tools Ladies Clothes WLG en in their mid-20s to mid- caring for people age 60 and sional at all. Each year, the U.S. It is policy of SWODA AAA Everthing For Kitchen Lamps 50s, and the caregiver industry economy loses about $33 bil- over. Also served are grand- to serve all individuals who are Yard Tools Sewing Machine is already suffering from low lion in productivity because of parents 55 years of age or Light House Collection Desk wages and high turnover rates. employees who are also family older caring for grandchildren, eligible out for its programs with- regard to race, national Match Book Collection Couch ‘This situation is not expected caregivers and who must deal step-grandchildren or children to improve anytime soon. with issues related to taking related by blood or marriage origin, ancestry, color, religion, Golf Equipment Clean Full Mattress W/ Paid caregivers mostly fill care of family members. that are no older than 18 years gender, age or disability. Fans Headboard jobs taking care of older people In the past, older people of age. Grandparents must live SWODA is one of 11 Coun- Home Made Quilts Large Wood Dining usually working as nursing as- have been able to rely on fam- with the child, serve as pri- cils of Government in the state. Bedding Table w/6Chairs sistants, home health aides ily and friends to help with mary caregiver and have a le- SWODA’s region of service in- Twin Bed Queen Bedroom Suite and personal care assistants. chores such as housekeeping gal relationship with the child cludes municipalities, counties In the next decade, an addi- and grocery shopping. How- (custody, guardianship or rais- and conservation districts in Dog & Cat Supplies Exercise Equipment tional one million of these di- ever, baby boomers had fewer ing child informally). Beckham, Custer, Greer, Har- Vaccum Cleaners rect care professional workers children, and often they are will be needed. and bv 2030. spread around the countrv. For information about this program and other services. mon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties. Free Books Lots Morel!