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Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma ‘Wednesday, August 26, 2020 TSET encourages Oklahomans to complete census by Sept. 30 deadline OKLAHOMA CITY - The in determining where to The 10-question cen- decisions, such as where to nizations shaping a healthier communities received. Oklahoma Tobacco Settle- The census provides local open new stores, restaurants, ‘future for all Oklahomans. market TSET programs that sus survey takes less than ment Endowment Trust help Oklahomans improve 15 minutes to finish and population statistics and de- factories, or offices, where TSET provides leadership (TSET) encourages Oklaho- their health. The better the can be completed online at mographic data such as age, to expand operations or re- at the intersections of health mans to complete the census information we have, the 2020census.gov or by phone race and gender that health cruit employees. by working with local coali- by the Sept. 30 deadline. In better we can serve the peo- at 844-330-2020. Census care providers use to identi- “The Oklahoma Depart- tions and initiatives across addition to determining fed- ple of Oklahoma.”employees are also help- fy trends that might indicate ment of Commerce’s OK, the state, cultivating inno- eral funding to Oklahoma, Currently, the state lags ing individuals complete future opportunities. Let’s Count initiative is do- vative and life-changing re- population and demographic behind the national average the survey in-person at their The results will inform ing an excellent job of get- search, and working across information provided by in response rates with only homes. As of Aug. 11, the how federal funding for ting the word out about the public and private sectors the census informs TSET’s about 58% of residents com- national response rate for programs such as Medic- census effort,” Bisbee said. aid, Head Start, community “We encourage Oklahomans to develop, support, imple- statewide programming de- pleting the census so far. the 2020 Census was 63.4%. cisions. “Parts of our state that Oklahoma’s 58% response mental health services and to participate and boost ment and evaluate creative “Information from the could benefit the most from rate puts it in 41st place. food assistance through the Oklahoma’s response rate.” strategies to take advantage census and other surveys is additional resources, par- A report from the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition As- The Oklahoma Tobacco of emerging opportunities to critical in designing effec- ticularly in rural Oklahoma, Census Bureau found that sistance Program (SNAP). improve the public’s health. Settlement Endowment Trust tive and efficient programs,” appear to be the most under- funding for public services Business owners also rely (TSET) serves as a partner To learn more, visit TSET. said Julie Bisbee, TSET ex- represented,” Bisbee said. ‘was a top motivator for peo- on this data results to make and bridge builder for orga- ok.gov. ecutive director. “Data from “The next six weeks are ple to complete the census, the census helps us know where the needs are. Accu- critical for Oklahoma — our state’s participation in the but that only 45% of respon- dents knew that the census Red Rock Behavioral Health census will impact us for the Services holds Narcan training rate population counts and was used to determine how demographics are essential next decade.” much government funding Elk City Police Red tions. Rock Behavioral Cordell Police Depart- Beckham County: Health Services Touchless ment 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.,lo- Narcan Training will occurr Red Rock BHS, Elk City cated at 105 W. Main Street, on International Overdose 11 am. until 1 p.m., located Department radio log Cordell, ‘Awareness Day Aug. 31. at 3080 W. 3rd Street. Learn how to prevent an Sayre Broadway Center, 2 Bums Flat SWODA Of- opiod overdose and receive p.m. until 4 p.m., located at fice 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. lo- August 21 of East 3rd. Was referred to sages from juvenile during a free Narcan the park- 110 N. Broadway St., Sayre. cated at 420 Sooner Drive, 12:47 a.m. - assist other Custer County for charges, htat conversation coming in ing lot of the below loca- Washita County: Burns Flat. agency 5300 block of West adivsed theft of card report to make a report. 3rd. Hutchs West, out with will completed. 580-225-7222 7:43 p.m. - dog bite 1800 possibly stolen vehicle. No- 2:18 p.m, - shoplifting 200 block of West 3rd. At ER, body in vehicle. No informa- block of Regional. Female fourteen year old victim tion on vehicle. subject came in by Redbox. approximately 9-10 weeks old. | am so 7:18 a.m. - stolen prop- Items in purse. Leaving in was bitten by a lemur. Be- excited to meet my new family! erty 2100 block of East 3rd. van, Subject banned from longs to aunt that also lives Will you consider giving me Holiday Inn Express. Tenant property. in residence. Animal control a loving home? advised vehicle broken into 2:31 p.m. - dumpster div- officer said to get informa- last night. Reporting party is ing 400 block of South Ad- tion and forward to animal If | am not the pet for you, please desk clerk. Advised it was a ams, Thrift Store, male sub- control. 1 consider one of my friends! camper. ject with cart going through 8:33 p.m. - Assist other 7:46 am. - EMS/ambu- donation dumpster. All okay. agency 1960 Road. Do- lance 100 block of Mead- owridge. Female subject 2:40 p.m. - domestic dis- pute 500 block of South mestic in progress. May be DJs Rentals a weapon in pickup. Three S.Main St, EIk City 580-225-1400 late twenties or early thirties Howard. House on East side possible overdose on fen- ofroad, open 911 call, wom- subjects. Two males are tanyl. Is breathing, reporting an screaming. Male subject physical, Merritt Road party is outside of room. Has yelling at female subject. and 140. Additional unit not friend in room with her, Is Verbal only, parties agreed needed. Oklahoma Highway taling but cannot understand to separate. Patrol and Additional BECO her. 3:05 p.m. - follow up 200 unit on scene. 8:10 a.m. - alarm/business block of Sycamore. Needs 10:07 p.m. - suicide threat 2100 block of South Main. transport from Elk City Po- 2000 block of West 3rd. Fred’s Steakhouse. Male lice Department to Hutchs Got out of hospital from ), PRESENTED BY: subject on scene. Food de- livery, does not have code. ‘West, taken to bus station. 3:19 p.m. - suicide threat O.D. today. Now threaten- star, (We ing suicide. Reporting party CASINO Alarm company cancelled 200 block of Quail Drive. advised she took Fentanyl 2. alrm, made contact with key Reporting party calling from ELK CITY holder. He advised the driver 911 phone, suicidal thoughts. at 1 p.m, nodding in and should have code, will check No weapons in house, argu- out. Does not want to live. into it. ing with boyfriend. Boy- Psychotic issues. May have friend is gone now. Call er head injuries, possible con- RODEO 8:17 am, - animal call 200 block of West Avenue disconnected, kept getting cussion form falling earlier B. Stray dog showed up at angry and wanting someone today. Reporting party ad- house and would like ani- there “now”, unreachable vised earlier today she was mal control officer to pick phone number, Phone has up. Owner had possession of no service capability except falling in her apartment and was in and out. Boyfriend is OF CHAMPIONS one dog prior to animal con- for calling 911. Advised that BEUTLER BROS. ARENA, ACKLEY PARK For more info: 405.317.7161 also there. Reporting party SEPT. 4-5-6 trol arrival. there are twoawaiting trans- 9:09 am. - suspicious port and Great Plains Re- at her residence advising kets go on sale Aug. 24 person(s) 400 block of gional Medical Center will the boyfriend called her to at the arena ticket office and ~~ —) 8:00PM EACH NIGHT at Circle A Western Wear Eisenhower. Male suject advise further. tell her this information. Not looking around next door. 6:33 p.m. - information trying to hurt herself, noth- Parade September 5 * 10am Was peeking into house next 400 block of East 3rd. Re- ing indicating threats or at- Downtown Elk City, OK door. Was at house looking porting party has text mes- tempts. forsubject. Drove the area sages of an adult male sub- and was not able to locate ject attempting to obtain male subject. photos from 16 yearold ju- 1:10 p.m.- request to venile in January/February. speak to an officer 400 block Reporting party has mes- "ElkCituNews USPS # 173-020 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send adress changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Josh Umholtz SUBSCRIPTIONS Publisher Deliverd by mail: $75/yearly Don Munsch $50/six months Editor No refunds on subscriptions. Brittany Howell Classifieds editor @ ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell sports @ ecdailynews.com Graphics Supervisor ads @ ecdailynews.com Neva Pyatt classifieds@ ecdailynews.com Advertising