August 8, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, August 8, 2020 own Plans have a set number of cases that would trigger a closure of a bus route, site, depart- to help. Among other sug- gestions, parents are asked to be prepared as much as SWOSU 877-215-8336 or visit the state’s COVID-19 website. Signage Continued from page 1. ment or the district itself. possible for the chance of Continued from page 1. Signage will be placed on been low level thus far. “We will work closely Masks and Shields distance learning being campus buildings to alert In addition to Garrison, with medical professionals SWOSU will require cloth implemented and that they students, employees and and the Beckham County facial coverings for students, campus principals and visitors of the safety policies monitor their children’s faculty, visitors and staff in school nurses spoke at the Health Department to make those decisions,” the plan health and know what they hallways and classrooms within the building. When meeting about preparations going into the school year. stated. “It is important to should do if their child ex- for the fall 2020 semester. possible, buildings will have Classes begin Aug. 13. The note that health officials at hibits symptoms of any ill- Students who choose not to designated entrance and exit committee consists of dis- all levels are predicting in- ness [keep child at home] wear a mask are encouraged doors and signage designat- trict and campus officials terruptions for traditional or was exposed to someone to enroll in sections that ing traffic flow. Signage will along with residents, teach- on-campus learning for the who tested positive to the will not require on-campus also be placed on areas to in- attendance. Students with ers and students. upcoming school year.” coronavius [14-day quaran- crease the practice of social The school’s Return to District officials said they questions regarding this re- tine]. distancing, including stair- Learn plan includes informa- will work hard to keep as quirement can contact Dean Toward the end of the of Students Joshua Engle at wells and elevators. tion on what should happen much of the district open as meeting, Garrison, when de- 774-3767 or joshua.engle@ Cleaning if there is a positive corona- possible, the plan stated. The scribing how lessons taught virus test. District officials plan also includes protocol swosu.edu. The university will follow said a positive diagnosis for for what needs to happen to students this year will in- General Guidance on CDC guidelines in clean- COVID-19 does not neces- whena student or employee clude more other than aca- ‘Wearing Masks and Pro- ing university buildings and sarily mean the school site tests positive for COVID-19. demics, said educators know tecting Yourself and Oth- rooms. Each classroom will or entire district will shut The plan included a sec- the year will be “a real dif- ers SWOSU encourages stu- be cleaned daily. Common down. The district does not tion on what parents can do ferent situation for us.” areas will be cleaned fre- dents to follow CDC guide- him. ico Army National Guard Wednesday at St. Matthew lines on wearing masks and quently. Hand sanitizers will Praises Continued from page 1. “They did 30 minutes of CPR trying to get him back, and the Oklahoma Army National Guard from 1973- before being burial at Cal- vary Cemetery. protecting themselves and others in order to keep the be located in hallways in campus buildings. Caudillo’s family stated but they just couldn't,” the 1979. He found success with Rev. Phillip Louis will of- campus safe. Residence Hall safety family explained. Hallibuton during a 34 year ficiate with services entrust- Safety Measures Within that he was then admitted for measures Caudillo did have the pre- career. ed to the care of Richard and Classrooms pneumonia pending the CO- Residence Halls will VID-19 test. existing condition of diabe- He loved hanging out Tammy Dugger and the staff SWOSI is adjusting class- tes and suffered a heart at- with his four sons at the golf of Martin-Dugger Funeral implement measures to in- Two days later on Thurs- rooms to maintain at least tack about a decade prior. course, deer hunting, cook- Home in Elk City. crease social distancing, in- day, Caudillo leamed he had “Everything was un- Cherishing his memory four feet between students. ing, eating and dancing, In some classrooms, we are cluding rearranging furniture tested positive for the virus. der control, though,” they but his favorite times were will be his wife Beatrice of placing clear plastic at the in commons areas. Students The family explained that the home, sons Guadalupe added. “He was active. He with family at the Oklahoma front of rooms and in front will be expected to wear he was then given a five-day Reyna Caudillo and wife helped his kids with work, State Fair. of podiums. SWOSU will masks in commons areas. medicine. he mowed his own yard and “He would act like a kid,” Shannon of Oklahoma City, provide hand sanitizer in “Because of possible side Paul Reyna Caudillo and Staff will increase frequency took care of his own house, the family exclaimed. hallways and classrooms effects, he could not be on it of cleaning. Accommoda- longer than that. Two days he cared for and played with Caudillo relished in fam- wife Stephanie of Yukon, and ask that students use it grandkids. A month ago, we ily trips to San Antonio and Frank Rey Caudillo and wife tions for vulnerable popula- into the medicine, his oxy- frequently throughout the had no reason to think that binging on superhero mov- Joni and son Richard Reyna day. Faculty also will devel- tions will be provided. gen levels were back up to Caudillo and wife Angela, Lupe would be gone.” ies with grandkids. His smile op seating charts and track Where to get masks 98,” the family said. all of Elk City. His family also said that was infectious. attendance at each class. The Alma Mater Merc Also on that day, he was the first week of his symp- “Lupe always made you Additionally, Caudillo is This will aid preventative given a steroid. He had to toms were not severe and feel welcomed and it didn’t survived by 17 grandchil- store space in the Student wear an oxygen mask. measures in the event of a Union will have masks for limited to a slight cough that matter who you were. dren, three great-grandchil- positive case among class After he could no longer Whether you were family dren, three brothers, four sis- purchase, including SWOSU progressed. members. take the medicine for fear “He never ran fever,” they or a stranger, if you walked ters and a host of extended masks. Additionally, depart- of potential side effects, he Commencement said. “It started out not un- in a room, he made sure you family and friends. ment offices in each build- could not leave his bed any Commencement will be like coughs that people get. knew that he saw you and In lieu of flowers, the fam- ing will have free disposable longer. While the medicine It took a really fast turn. that you were invited in. ily requested memorial do- held on Nov. 20-21 with masks when possible. had showed positive results, The same thing happened He was kind to everyone he nations be made to St. Jude’s limited guest participation. it could not continue. met,” one daughter-in-law More details will be an- Self-screening checklist with how quickly he died on Children Hospital or St. Without it, if he took off added. nounced soon on the web- Students are encouraged to Friday. When it happened, Matthew Food Bank, both in He was a member of the site. Commencement will be his oxygen mask, his oxygen it happened really fast. We care of Martin-Dugger Fu- go through a voluntary self- levels would plummet into American GI Forum and limited to two guest tickets screening check using this know that those nurses had neral Home, P.O. Box 707, attended the St. Matthew per graduate. the 60s, they said. been giving him the very Elk City OK 73648. online checklist each day Catholic Church in Elk City. General Guidance if On Monday, his first day Condolences can be can best care.” A prayer vigil was held Students Start to Experi- before arriving on campus. off the medicine, he re- The family also credits Tuesday at St. Matthew be sent using the the online ence Symptoms Athletics mained in bed with his oxy- GPRMC with their contin- Catholic Church. His mass guestbook at www.martin- Tf students are experienc- Per the decision of the gen mask on. ued contact, given the un- of Christian burial was held duggerfuneralhome.com. ing flu-like symptoms such Great American Confer- On Tuesday and Wednes- precedented circumstances Testing day, his condition remained than $4.3 million. as fever, cough and/or diffi- ence, fall sports have been COVID-19 has created for culty breathing, they should the same. With his oxygen patients and their families. “That's always nice to be a delayed. The first day of mask and the watchful eyes little under budget,” he said. contact their medical provid- practice will be Aug. 31. No “We could not be there Continued from page 1. of attentive GPRMC inten- with him, which was the opioids that has contrib- LD Kemp also did construc- er as soon as possible. Con- games will be played before sive care unit nurses, Caudi- tion on the last expansion at sider calling ahead to tell the hardest part about know- uted to prescription opioid health care provider’s of- Sept. 28. Ilo’s oxygen levels remained the landfill. ing what was going on. The abuse, addiction, morbid- fice about any recent travel, Large events * A Midwestern Oklaho- manageable. staff went above and beyond ity and mortality, a public ma Development Authority symptoms and concerns. SWOSU will follow state On Thursday, he was communicating with us ev- nuisance in the City of Elk grant for $7,500 to go to- Please also avoid contact and federal guidance when asked to very briefly remove ery day what was happening City.” The resolution called ward repairs/updates to the with others and do not travel limiting attendance orchang- the mask and quickly drink a when he was stable and ev- for directing the filing of Elk City Museum Complex. unnecessarily. The CDC ing the schedule for large nutrition drink, ery minute when he was not. a civil suit against opioid Updates include replacing provides additional informa- “Tn that short time, his O2 They helped him use Face- manufacturers, distributors, events. Many large outdoor siding on the livery stable, tion about COVID-19 and levels tanked into the 60s Time so we could see him and potentially other third restoring and repainting two events such as the Organiza- its symptoms. To find out again,” the family stated. and he could see us. They parties to “abate this public outdoor murals and repair- if you should be tested and tional Fair will have safety That same night, his great- helped him read text mes- nuisance and to seek relief ing a soffit over one of the measures to ensure social where, call the Oklahoma grandchild was born within sages and to send text mes- for all other penalties, dam- murals. The total cost of the the same facility keeping ages, injunctive relief, and project is $23,000. State Department of Health distancing. Indoor event at- sages. For Bea not to be able any other remedy available Coronavirus Call Center at tendance will be limited. him alive. to be with him, much less his * The purchase of a 6 Tab- “He was proudly showing children, was so hard. With at law or in equity.” The let Station from Envision- Wreck of I-40. The vehicle entered the nurses the photos of his everything they had going resolution also said this find- ware with software, Sam- ing is essential to protect the the center median, struck the new grandbaby. The nurses on caring for him and their sung Galaxy 10.5 tablets were all saying that he was interests of the City of Elk cable barrier and rolled '4 other patients, they took that with Secure Tablet Enclo- City and its residents. The Continued from page 1. time onto the driver’s side of their favorite patient,” the extra time and even used sures and on site-installation resolution also approved and of Mount Prospect, Ill., the vehicle before coming to family added. their personal cell phone authorized the execution of a and training for a total cost was transported from the Later that evening, Cau- so we could be with him as representation and fee agree- of $15,940. Of that amount, a rest. dillo had called for a nurse, much as possible since we $13,965 is covered by a scene by Air Evac to OU Preinitz was pinned for ment with the law firm of Medical Center in Oklaho- saying he was thirsty. The couldn’t visit in person due McAfee & Taft and Fulmer grant from the Coronavirus 1 hour and 15 minutes, ac- nurse keenly realized his to the virus.” Sill, PLLC. The commission Aid, Relief and Economic ma City. He was admitted cording to the OHP report. oxygen levels were back in also approved the resolution for head and arm injuries. Guadalupe Caudillo, Jr., Security [CARES] Act, The wreck was investigat- the 60s. Respiratory therapy was born on March 17, 1952, to be “an emergency reso- while the rest, $1,975 for He was listed in stable con- ed by Trooper Michael Eck- was called. in Robstown, Texas, to Gua- lution for the protection of onsite-installation and train- dition, OHP said. hardt and he was assisted by At approximately 8:20 dalupe and Alicia (Jackson) the public peace, health and ing, is not; that amount will The wreck — occurred p.m. Thursday, his wife re- Caudillo. safety of the citizens of Elk be covered by the city, The around 4 p.m. on Interstate Lt. Chris Hunter, Trooper ceived a call informing her He married his wife of City.” equipment will be available 40, 3.2 miles west of Ca- Kendall Johnson, Trooper * A bid for Subtitle D at the Elk City Carnegie Li- nute, when Preinitz, driving Matt Villines, Trooper Matt that the nurses were doing 51 years, Beatrice Reyna, Landfill Expansion Project brary, for use at the library a 2019 International, was Hoffman, Trooper Aaron CPR to sustain Caudillo’s on May 26, 1969, in Plains, to LD Kemp Excavating Inc. life. She had previously giv- Texas. only. going west on the roadway Hunter, Elk City Police De- of Fort Worth for a little over partment, Elk City Fire & en GPRMC permission to “He loved her with his © The purchase of a 2005 when for an unknown rea- $1 million. Matt Coe, repre- intubate him. Somewhere in whole heart,” the family senting Myers Engineering Refurbished Vacuum Sewer son, he departed the roadway Rescue, Air Evac, Canute the course of this intensive said. in Oklahoma City, said his Truck from Frontier Equip- to the right and then over- Fire & Rescue and the Okla- treatment, he had been put Caudillo proudly served company expected the ex- ment Sales LLC in the corrected to the left, cross- homa Department of Trans- under sedation to best treat his country in the New Mex- pansion project to cost more amount of $98,500. ing both westbound lanes portation.