January 25, 2025 Issue, Page 3 of 14

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 + 3 Ensuring quality care and support for seniors during winter months Submitted by Cherrie nesses. Nutley, SWODA Warmth and Safety: Facil- Ombudsman Supervisor ities should ensure that heat- ing systems are functioning As temperatures drop and properly and that residents winter takes hold, it is crucial have access to warm clothing to ensure seniors in long-term and blankets to prevent hypo- care facilities receive the qual- thermia. ity care and support they need Emergency Preparedness: to stay safe and healthy. The Staff should be trained and Long-term Care Ombuds- ready to manage winter-relat- man Program is committed ed emergencies, such as pow- to advocating for the well-be- er outages or severe weather ing of elderly residents, even conditions, to ensure the safe- when it’s cold outside. ty of all residents. Winter poses unique risks Social Engagement: Activ- for seniors, including in- ities and programs that en- creased health issues such courage social interaction can as respiratory _ infections, help combat loneliness and flu, and complications from keep residents mentally en- chronic conditions. Addition- gaged and emotionally sup- ally, the cold weather can ex- ported. acerbate feelings of isolation Nutrition and Hydration: and loneliness, which have a significant impact on mental Providing nutritious meals and encouraging adequate TREES health. Long-term care facili- fluid intake is essential, as se- Continued from page 1 ties must take proactive steps niors may be less likely to feel to address these concerns. thirsty in colder weather, pin Oak, one Caddo Maple, one Cedar Key recommendations for The Long-Term Care Om- Elm, one Shantung Maple, and one Texas ensuring quality care and budsman Program is dedicat- Sycamore for a total of eight trees planted. support for seniors during ed to advocating for the rights Right of Way planted seven Bur Oak, winter include: and well-being of long-term eight Shumard Red Oak, eleven Lacebark Health Monitoring and care residents. If you have any Elm, seven Chinquapin Oak, four Caddo Vaccinations: Regular health concerns or need assistance, Maple, twelve Cedar Elm, ten Shantung check-ups and ensuring resi- please do not hesitate to con- Maple, five Texas Sycamore, and one Red dents are up to date with flu tact your local ombudsman, Bud tree for a total of 65 trees. and pneumonia vaccinations Cherrie Nutley 580-562- There was a total of 89 trees picked up can help prevent serious ill- 5032. and planted during the month of January. Most of them were purchased from Sun- shine Nursery in Clinton, which was where Elk City-area business owners many of the original trees that are still standing were purchased. Elk City seems to be stepping up to make the town look more appealing and ready can learn to share their stories for the Route 66 Centennial that is just around the corner. with upcoming In the Weeds masterclass series Oklahoma Farm Bureau's ways that a strong pitch can Oklahoma Grassroots Ru- help attract clients, commu- ral & Ag Business Acceler- nicate with stakeholders and ators program invites rural increase your visibility in business owners throughout your community.” western Oklahoma to brush The session will be tar- up on their pitch skills with geted to all business owners an upcoming In the Weeds looking throughout rural masterclass March 12 in Elk Oklahoma communities. City. The event will be held at The “Venture Forward: Arrowhead Center in Elk How to Pitch” In the Weeds City from 5:30 p.m. to 7 session focuses on how local p.m.,and dinner will be pro- The JH girls on win the championship of the JH West Central Tournament and the JH boys place second. business owners and entre- vided. ‘SUPERINTENDENT'S HONOR ROLL. preneurs across all indus- The session is free, and tries can hone their story- registration is online at okfb. |ZTH GRADE ‘STH GRADE H GRADE telling and communications news/intheweeds. HUDSON BECK ALEXIS BAILEY PARKER BARTLETT RYDER HOFFMAN ‘ADDYSON BECK [MARYANN CRAWFORD skills to build relationships The In the Weeds mas- [AUSTIN JANNING ‘CROSSLYN BERRY PERI GULEY and secure funding that can terclass series is an ongoing TURNER SIMMONS. REID CARLSON ALEX JARNAGIN help their enterprises grow. program with a total of four CACHE STEFFES HAYZE ORINNON MAZE NIDEY JERSEIGH WALKER LEAH ELLIOTT MYLLANIDEY “No matter what sort of sessions held throughout FTOR! WANN ‘TATUM GILLETT 'SATCHER PECK business you are in, you 2025 focusing on helping “IAYLEE GRAY (GRACI SNOWDER need to be able to effectively businessowners —_ connect MAKAYLA GUNTER [BROOKE THOMAS MACIE HALL tell your story if you want to with resources and develop CORBIN HARBIN build your business, advance the deliverables needed to JOEY HoUGH your marketing and secure secure funding to help their ‘SARA MISENER (MARIANA MONTOYA vital funding.” said Amarie businesses grow. JOSEPH MORA\ Bartel, OKFB rural econom- Information on the pro- KERA PELKEY ic coordinator. “Our Venture gram and details about REILLY POLENSKY KINEY PRUETT Forward session will not upcoming sessions can be ty wooDsoN only equip businessowners found on the accelerator with pitch skills, but it will program's website at okfb. 10TH GRADE J1TH GRADE 12TH GRADE JALEXANOER MISENER “JAKE BEUTLER LILLIAN BAILEY also focus on the numerous news/intheweeds. \VINCE DRINNON (COOPER BARTLETT ‘CASADY MARSHALL COLTON ESTES ‘ZEKE SNOWDER ‘CONAGHER HARDAWAY Luxe sPrrz. ‘BRANCE PITZER Pictured are Homecoming Queen (Destiny Jackson) and King (Jaxon Beck) JACLYN STOVER ‘BRANCE SIMPSON at the ballgames vs. Mangum. First runner-up was Cooper Bartlett and CCAM TABOR KELSYN STEFFES Kendall Schuster. Second runner up was Clay Randall and Kynli Carlson. \LANI WOODSON The crown bearer was Tuff Gray and flower girl was Hadley Black. ‘Beckham County Assessor's Office The Beckham County Assessor will be available to assist you with We proudly support the students, your 2025 Personal Property Assessments and Exemption staff and administration at Application at the following Locations and Times: Canute Schools Carter — Rural Water District Office Tuesday March 11 9am-2pm. Great Plains Bank ~ Lipscomb HI-PRO 720 S. Main, Elk City Chrysler ~ Dodge Jeep Ram 580-225-0191 Erick — Rural Water District Office ~ First National Bank FEEDS Www.elkcitycoop.com Wednesday March 12" 9am-2pm Elk City — City Hall Thursday and Friday March 13" & 14!" S9am-4pm We look Forward to seeing you and assisting in any way we can Jonathan Beck, AAS, Beckham County Assessor One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren 301 E Main St Ste2 suppliers between 620 Highway 66, Canut . 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