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2- The Elk City News News October 25, 2023 Round ECPD Western Technology Center Biomed Students Ambas- Continued from page 1. Town job is to go outside and stay sadors for Oklahoma HOSA outside until they are told it is October 26 safe to return. The programs Oklahoma HOSA is in full swing. Fifty-three Western Technology seem to be working because a Center students attended the Oklahoma HOSA Fall Leadership con- Carnival at the Carnegie couple of Rotarians reported ference on October 17th in Norman, OK. Oklahoma HOSA Future that their children have asked Library them about testing the smoke Health Professionals is a student organization for any high school or career tech student that is interested in the medical field. Over 34 ca- detectors in their home, as reer tech and school districts from across the state make up the over well as practicing to go out- Moonlight Madness, side. 8000-member strong organization. After Chervenka and Over 1300 HOSA students gathered in Norman for leadership ‘Thursday, Oct. 26th 4-6pm Poole took questions, the training and networking with HOSA members from around the state. Students engaged in activities that discouraged unsafe driving prac- meeting adjourned for the day. The next meeting will be tices, public speaking, motivation, and networking skills. The high- October 27 light of the day was watching Western Technology Center students on Thursday, at noon in the Madison Pittman (Merritt) and Hunter Brashears (Sentinel) elected Elks Lodge. Anyone interest- EC Varsity Football, ed in being a part of the Ro- as Oklahoma State HOSA Officers for 2023-2024. On October 3rd, Madison and Hunter assembled with 45 other Home - Woodward “Senior tary Club should reach out to HOSA members from around the state in Stillwater, OK, They were Lake Carpenter or any other Night” Rotarian. judged by a panel of Oklahoma Career Tech professionals on HOSA knowledge, cold reading skills, public speaking, and interview skills, After a rigorous interview the 45 students were cut to the 15 best October 28 Show | HOSAOnstudents in the state. October 17th the 15 students campaigned to the HOSA body Aerial Bound 2nd Annual Continued from page1. at HOSA Fall Leadership Conference for 10 state officer spots. Madi- son said, “I feel honored to be recognized statewide as a leader. [hope Halloween Bash, Conven- grand drive. The winner does I leave people wanting to express themselves and impact others to not have to be present to win. help them make a difference.” It was an exciting day for everyone, and tion Center. ‘The prizes have been donat- having the opportunity to serve Oklahoma HOSA for the next year is ed by Sullivan Supply and SC an incredible responsibility. Show Supply. They will both WTC Oklahoma HOSA Officers b : Hunter Brashears, Senti- Madison and Hunter will serve the following year as ambassadors nel, and Madison Pittman, Merritt, are WTC Biomedical Acad- Route 66 Museum - Free be on location for all of exhib- for Oklahoma HOSA. They will serve as liaisons for Oklahoma HOSA. emy students and they have been elected as State Officers for itors’ show needs. Entry with Costume, Na- The weekend of Nov. 17, at the Oklahoma State Capitol and in Washington D.C. They will also the 2023-2024 school year in their student organization HOSA 18, and 19 could be a two- represent Oklahoma HOSA as delegates at the 2024 International Future Health Professionals. tional Route 66 Museum, show event. Enter the OK HOSA leadership Conference in Houston, TX. Free entry to those in cos- National Jr. Heifer Show in Madison and Hunter will also assist in planning statewide events serve Oklahoma HOSA. Hunter stated, “I am humbled for the abil- Elk City and then the OK for Oklahoma HOSA and assist chapters in raising funds and aware- ity to serve the members of Oklahoma HOSA, andI thank them for tume. 9AM-5PM. Western Heifer Show on Nov. ness for the Be the Match foundation. Be the Match helps pair blood their faith and encouragement. I want to make a personal connec- 19th in Clinton. For more donors to recipient's that need donor cells due to blood cancers. tion with every person. To encourage and help everyone to reach information contact the Elk Western Technology Center HOSA has been a proud sponsor of Be their goal” Western Technology Center is blessed to have so many City Chamber of Commerce, Pumpkin Patch at Hay- the Match and continues to raise awareness and funds for the past students that give their best every day. Madison and Hunter are just Oklahoma National Jr. Heif- three years. To date Western Technology Center HOSA has donated a sample of the quality of students that all 14 schools send to West- stack. 4PM-7PM. er Show, at 580-225-0207 or ern Technology Center. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to over $3000. 1-800-280-0207. Educate People for Success. ‘This next year will be filled with many exciting opportunities to October29 Pumpkin Patch at Hay- Elk City Lawton EMT addresses skills gap in Zeta Zeta emergency medical services stack, 4PM-7PM. Chapter of October 31 Halloween Kappa ‘There's a nationwide short- inated Pledger for the award. “f've seen EMT programs age of emergency medical He said Pledger has trained all over Oklahoma,” Crawford Linda Pledger.” McGuire said Pledger technicians, and Linda Pledger countless EMT professionals said. “None of them comes works hard to ensure every Kappa Iota understands that more than during her tenure, which often close to what we have going on student has what he or she many people. Pledger has means working long hours. here, and it’s all because of Lin- needs to succeed, and she puts Trick Or Treating taught emergency medical ser- “She often starts teaching da’s passion for this field and her heart and soul into the lec- Elk City Zeta Zeta Chap- vices at Great Plains Technolo- at 8 a.m. and doesn’t stop un- her students.” tures, quizzes, labs and tests. ter of KKI President Dewa- gy Center in Lawton, Oklaho- til 10 p.m.,” McGuire said in One of Pledger’s former She even continues to work Chess Club, Carnegie Li- na Wynn hosted members ma, for more than 20 years and his award presentation. “Linda students said she still learns for a local ambulance service Glenda Ivins, June Lovelace, has been involved in EMS for would say, ‘There’s a need in from Pledger, even though to keep her skills current. She brary 6PM-7PM Linda Long, Linda Maberry, nearly twice that long. the community for paramed- she’s no longer in the program. provides continuing education Gayla Nix, Suzanne Walker Earlier this year, Pledger ics, and I don’t ever want to ‘The student described Pledger and reviews documentation to and Cathy Lewis to a spa- was named Instructor of the turn away a student.” as the backbone of the EMS ensure patients continue to re- November 4 ghetti dinner Tuesday eve- Year by the Oklahoma EMT Brad Crawford, Pledger's program. ceive the highest level of care. ning October 17. Members Association. Jeff McGuire, who According to the student, Pledger is a national represen- fellow EMT instructor at Great Western OK Bulls Basket- received the 2023-2024 Kap- teaches in the EMT program at Plains, said her passion for pa- “There isn’t an EMT or para- tative for the National Registry pa Kappa Iota Yearbooks de- Southern Technology Center tient care shows in everything medic around that hasn't of Emergency Medical Techni- ball vs. TX Golden Eagles, noting the theme to be “Edu- in Ardmore, Oklahoma, nom- she teaches, learned from the legendary cians. cation’s Busy Bees,” Arrowhead Center. Prior to dinner, a brief meeting was conducted for to note, both palpation and ‘Comparison of Reetal Palpation, Ultrasound, and Blood Tests for Beef Cattle Pregnancy ultrasound require highly spe- members to discuss the up- Diagnosis! Do you have an event or coming scholarship fund- Rectal Palpation | Ultrasound Blood Tests cialized training and may only raiser of Schermer Pecans. Acouracy of Pregnancy Diagnosis High High High be performed by those legally something else you would able to do so as outline by a Last year’s pecan sales in- Accuracy of Assessment of Fetal Moderate High No state's veterinary practice act. cluded halves, pieces, cinna- Viabilit like to share with the com- Determination of Fetal Age Yes Yes No. Blood sampling is the final mon glazed, chocolate cov- Determination of Fetal Sex No Yes No option for pregnancy testing. munity in the Round Town ered and chocolate covered Results available immediately ‘Yes ‘Yes ‘No Unlike humans, cows do not caramel clusters. The price Level oftraining required to perform High High Moderate excrete a pregnancy identifi- Calendar? Email the in- remains the same as last diagnosis method er in urine. These tests detect year, $10 per bag. More in- Provides opportunity to discuss with Yes Yes No pregnancy glycoproteins in formation for the event to formation will be available your vet other animal health issues on the blood, and most can detect our operation pregnancy reliably at 28-29 [email protected] when the pecans have been Establishes basis for veterinarian- Yes Yes No days. A skilled producer can shipped. patient relationship obtain blood samples for cows "Adapted from Beef Cow Pregnancy Examination. Alabama Cooperative Extension and the blood pregnancy test System. March 2018 can be done chute side with a result within 20 minutes, or Dr, Mark Johnson explains the importance of reproductive efficiency on cowherd productivity on the blood sample can be sent SunUpTY from October 7, 2023. Cow-Calf Corner - Oct. 7, 2023 - YouTube toa lab, For additional information please contact Greg Hartman, Beckham County OSU Extension ‘There are advantages and (USPS # 173-020) at (680) 928-2139 disadvantages to each option. Producers should consult with 580-225-3000, their veterinarian on which Open or not? reproductive tract and/or the Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC fetal calf is manually palpated method fits the needs of the 109 W. Broadway, El k City, OK 73644-4736 to determine pregnancy sta- operation. Blood testing may Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 tus, approximate age of the provide a convenience factor Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU pregnancy checking. Although calf, and identify any physical in some situations but does POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Cooperative Extension State percentages were higher as issues that may exist in the not replace the value of hav- Extension Beef Cattle Veteri- herd size increased, across all reproductive tract or pelvis of ing a veterinarian involved in Hours: narian operations only 19.3% used the cow. the herd. Pregnancy checking Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 Dana Zook, OSU Coopera- palpation, 8.8% used ultra- Ultrasound is another op- time traditionally opens the SUBSCRIPTIONS tive Extension Northwest Area sound, and 3.5% used blood tion to identify pregnancy as door for broader discussion Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Livestock Specialist testing for pregnancy evalu- early as 21 days with high re- regarding herd health and lays $75/yearly The three primary meth- liability at 28 days or more. the foundation for establishing $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director ods to evaluate pregnancy in ation. Producers who choose not to evaluate pregnancy sta- Fetal age can be determined a valid veterinary-client-pa- No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director cows include rectal palpation, tus undoubtedly leave money earlier than palpation alone tient-relationship. If blood reproductive tract ultrasound, on the table below. and depending on the stage of testing is the best option, the Roudie Harbett....... and blood testing. In 2017, the Historically, rectal palpa- pregnancy with more accuracy producer and their veterinar- elkcitynews @gmail.com Deana Lamai USDA National Animal Health tion has been the industry using ultrasound. Ultrasound ian should set aside separate [email protected] Monitoring System Beef Cow- standard and is currently the also provides the opportunity time and resources to continue [email protected] Calf Study evaluated the num- most common pregnancy test- to determine sex and potential discussion on the operational physical abnormalities of the fetus and cow. It is important needs and goals. ber of operations that utilized ing method in the region. The