January 13, 2021 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10 January 13, 2021 Community Elk City Elementary pre k measures oe ios ¢ Gasnpist WTC-Sayre Business Technology Graduate Brooke Murphy from Elk City has completed her Mrs. Cantu’s class learns sou” Coyote Calling Contest career major in Medical Office Assistant at Western how to measure by using Technology Center-Sayre campus. Photo submitted by Sarah Hirschman. ‘The Erick Sophomore Class is hosting a Coyote Calling Contest. ‘The event will be held on Saturday, February 6th. Entry kits must be picked up by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5th, by calling or texting Jared Lindenfelser at (580)747-2497 to schedule an appointment. ‘The 2 or 3 man team entry is $50.00 per person, cash only. A complete list of rules and information is available on the school’s website at erick.k12. ok.us, or you can contact Mr. Lindenfelser for more infor- WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE WEST mation. America the Beautiful 51st Annual National Exhibition and Sale Fingers Crossed for 2021 Donate for National Blood Donor Month and Receive a Free Long-Sleeved T-shirt January marks National “Oklahomans really did information on Oklahoma Blood Donor Month, and a their part throughout a tough Blood Institute can be found time to focus on the critical 2020 to ensure the local blood at obi.org. importance of blood supply despite the numerous *16-year-olds must weigh donation. Oklahoma Blood challenges, and we thank them at least 125 pounds and pro- Institute is urging Oklaho- for their selflessness,” said mans to band together and John Armitage, M.D., presi- vide signed parental permis- commit to giving blood in dent and CEO of Oklahoma sion; 17-year-olds must weigh 2021. Blood Institute. “We urge at least 125 pounds; 18+ year Blood donors will receive you make a resolution to take olds a free, long-sleeved “2021 just an hour out of your busy must weigh at least 110 Fingers Crossed” t-shirt. schedule to give the precious pounds. Photo ID required. Oklahoma Blood Institute gift of life—and offer families Donors ages 16 or 17-years is hosting a blood drive with hope, healing and comfort this old need parental consent to Northfork Electric Coopera- new year.” be screened for COVID-19 an- tive on Thursday, Oklahoma Blood Institute tibodies and are not eligible to 1/28/2021, from 9:00 a.m. is the local, non-profit blood donate convalescent plasma. to 1:00 a.m, at 18920 East supplier, supporting the ‘This test has not been FDA 1170 Road, Sayre, OK 73662. inventory for patients in more Individuals ages sixteen and than 160 hospitals, medical cleared or approved. It has up are urged to give blood. facilities and air ambulances been authorized by the FDA Appointments are pre- statewide, under an EUA ferred. Walk-ins will be Blood drives will beman- (Emergency Use Authori- managed as schedules allow. aged according to CDC safety zation) for use by authorized All donations will be tested recommendations. Oklahoma laboratories. The test has for COVID-19 antibodies to Blood Institute is commit- been authorized only for the identify potential convalescent ted to maintaining the safest detection of the IgG antibody plasma donors." standards for blood collection, against SARS-CoV-2, not for Those who have recov- testing and transfusion. ered from COVID-19 may be Blood donation typically any other viruses or patho- eligible to donate convalescent takes only about an hour, and gens. Blood drives will be plasma at this drive. ‘one donation saves up to three managed according to CDC "Lost in Thought" by Sarah Harless has been accepted into the Women Artist of the safety recommendations. West show "America the Beautiful" exhibition at the Museum of Western Art in Ker- Call 888-308-3924 or lives. Appointments can be rville, TX. February 6 - March 19, 2021. Courtesy photo. email [email protected] to made by calling 1-877-340- Test results will be made make an appointment. 8777 or visiting obi.org. More available post donation.