September 29, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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September 29, 2021 News Deadline to request absentee ballot for Oct. 12th election approaches Voters in Roger Mills Coun- ing an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. some exceptions, all absen- cannot be left alone. military installation or United lots must be in the hands of ty who want absentee ballots Tuesday, October 5 th . Voters tee ballots must be notarized Those voters must have States Embassy or Consulate. the County Election Board no mailed to them for the October can submit a request using the before being returned. Voters their absentee ballot affidavit Military personnel and over- later than 7 p.m. on Election 12 th Town of Hammon Spe- OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. should give themselves plenty witnessed by two people. seas citizens who are already Day. cial Municipal Election should gov/elections/ovp. _ Request of time to make sure all steps Military personnel and registered voters in Oklahoma The Roger Mills County apply now, County Election forms are also available at okla- have been followed and that residents living overseas, long may apply for absentee ballots Election Board is located at Board Secretary Jana Maddux homa.gov/elections and at the the ballot is returned correctly with their spouses and de using the OK Voter Portal at 503 E. Broadway, said today. County Election Board office in order to be counted,” Mad- oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. Ok and is open fromCheyenne, 8:00 a.m. Absentee ballots are avail- located at 503 E. Broadway, dux said. tain allowances. Military per- Those who need to com- able to any registered voter, Cheyenne, Ok. Voters exempt from having sonnel should contact Voting plete a new Voter Registra- to 2:00 p.m., Monday through provided they are eligible to Maddux reminds voters to an absentee ballot affidavit no- Service Officers in heir units tion Application should apply Friday . For questions, please vote in the election requested. allow time for an absentee bal- for absentee application forms. through the Federal Voting As- contact the Election Board at tarized include those who are No excuse is needed to vote by lot to be received, completed, physically incapacitated and Residents living overseas may sistance Program at EVAP.gov. 580- 497-3330 or rogermi- absentee ballot. and returned by mail to the those who care for physically obtain absentee voting appli- All completed absentee bal- [email protected]. The deadline for request- County Election Board. “With incapacitated individuals that cations from any United States Oklahoma Blood Institute Relaunches Hispanic Heritage Month Activities COVID-19 Antibody Testing OKLAHOMA CITY In the lates to our health," homa — as with the rest of the permission; 17-year Planned at SWOSU face of rising cases across said Dr. John Armitage, nation ~ remains at olds must weigh at least 125 the state, Oklahoma Blood president and CEO of Okla- critical levels, as demand pounds; 18+ year olds Institute is relaunching its CO- VID-19 antibody homa Blood Institute, for blood products continues "We're proud to bring this to soar and donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required. Hispanic a eily testing program. ‘The test needed testing back to our do- will provide donors an addi- nors to provide as are not yet back at pre- pandemic giving levels. Blood While supplies last. Heritage = wy tional piece of more knowledge so they is needed every two health information, similar can make better informed de- Donors ages 16 or 17-years seconds and has no substi- old need parental consent to Month 3a ws tute. be screened for 2021 my to the existing health screen- cisions about their ings typically health." Donating blood takes COVID-19 antibodies. This provided to all donors. Oklahoma Blood Institute about an hour and can save the test has not been FDA cleared Discovering if an individu- performed antibody testing lives of up to three or approved. It Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated through Oc- al had a previously-unknown earlier in the local patients. has been authorized by the tober 15 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and the COVID-19 infection pandemic, beginning in Oklahoma Blood Institute SWOSU Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) July 2020 and extending supports the inventory for pa- is beneficial in the event of FDA under an EUA (Emergen- chapter has several activities planned on the Weatherford cam- future health concerns. through May of thi tients in more than cy Use Authorization) pus. OBI uses an IgG antibody During that i 160 hospitals, medical fa- for use by authorized labo- On Thursday, September 30, a Latin Dance Night is planned test created by Abbott, which period, nearly 300,000 tests cilities and air ambulances ratories. The test has been au- at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom featuring measures antibodies were completed, statewide. thorized only for a great night of dance, salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata and more. Everyone is invited. from natural COVID infec- with a 16 percent positivity Appointments can be made the detection of the an- HALO plans to take a group to the Fiestas De Las Americas tion and the antibodies pro- rate. by calling 1-877-340-8777 or tibody IgG antibody against Parade on October 2 at 12 noon in the historic Capitol Hill area duced as a result. The In addition to the COV- visiting obi.org. SARS-CoV-2, not for any in Oklahoma City. test will not measure the ID-19 antibody results, blood More information on Okla- ‘he final event will be Friday, October 8, when HALO hosts other viruses or pathogens. vaccine response, which is cre- donors also receive homa Blood Institute can be Game Night at the Wesley Foundation. A variety of board games ated through a found at obi.org. Test results will be made avail- information on blood pres- including traditional Hispanic games will be featured. different mechanism. sure, cholesterol and Hemo- "16-year-olds must weigh able HALO encourages those interested to follow them on social "Knowledge has always globin Alc. at least 125 pounds and pro- post-donation on the do- media: Instagram @swosu_halo; Facebook SWOSU HALO; and been power, especially as it re- ‘The blood supply in Okla- vide signed parental nor portal. ‘Twitter @SWOSUHALO. Ask about same-day appointments. Wa Mow onere Fixed Rate Conventional Loans} Modular home Loans, AllianceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine Clinton makes it easier to see a primary care provider - quickly. Most calls will result in a same- Refinances and home EquityLoans! day appointment with Jessica Simmons-Wright, APRN, FNP-BC, a native of Oklahoma. 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