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October 16, 2021 News Spiders are scary but avoidable We’ve Moved! Patsy's Preloved Parlor Consignment Shop has By Brian Brus and they might be protecting widows may remain active in as information on related moved to 306 North Van egg sacs,” said Shufran, who sheltered environments all pests. Buren Avenue! STILLWATER, Okla. - As is also director of the Insect year long. A video feature about spi- Oklahomans pull end-of-year Adventure program. “They're If bitten, relieve swelling ders is available online at Mon-Fri 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. holiday decorations out of also like us in a certain way: and pain by applying an ice SUNUP, the award-winning Sat 10. a.m.-2 p.m. the attic and put away tools Many are preparing for win- in sheds, they may end up dis- ter, looking for food, water pack or alcohol directly to agricultural television show the injury. If the bite causes a Suze ate Sal pice" | 580-839-3330 producedby OSU Agriculture. turbing some of their small- and shelter, which might be severe reaction ~ particularly Jo OFF est neighbors. inside our homes.” from a brown recluse or black Exclamations of surprise Shufran offered some help- widow - consult a physician will be uttered. Bites might ful tips: immediately. be delivered. Squashing, un- ‘The brown recluse, or fid- Spiders overall would pre- fortunately, happens too of- dleback, is less than an inch fer to be left alone so they can ten. long and light tan to dark eat other insects that bother Andrine Shufran, Oklaho- brown. It rests during the people. ma State University Exten- day in dark spaces such as in Regular maintenance is sion associate specialist with baseboards, crevices and piles key to keeping spiders away: the OSU Department of Ento- of clothes. They don’t like frequent FLEXSTEEL* mology and Plant Pathology, It normally only bites when cleaning in closets, cellars said human-spider interac- physical pressure is applied, and other potential hiding tions don’t need to be so dra- such as when people put on spots. Shufran also suggested matic. In Oklahoma, only two shoes, roll over in bed or commercially available paper spiders are considered dan- reach behind cabinets. sticky traps. gerous to people: the brown ‘The black widow is obvious “It’s hard for people to ap- recluse and black widow. ‘Their relatives - tarantulas, by its red hourglass marking, measuring more than an inch preciate this, but spiders are good - they protect our fruits Essential8 inch Memory wolf spiders, jumping spiders with legs spread. It tends and vegetables,” Shufran and others - only look scary, to cast webs around piles of with bites that are less harm- debris, under low-growing said. “By comparison, but- terflies and moths are bad - Foam Mattress with Molouf. ful than bee stings. shrubs, in boxes and utility they’re responsible for eating “We notice them more at housings. this time of year partly be- Unlike brown recluses, a large portion of our crops.” OSU Extension provides adjustable base cause they've gotten larger which aren't designed to a fact sheet for dealing with at the end of their lifecycles, make it through winter, black Oklahoma’s spiders, as well Beckham/Roger Mills Essential 12 inch Memory Unit, OREA meeting Foam Mattress with Molouf. Members of Beckham/Rog- tion of Elk City to be between were elected for the OREA adjustable base ONLY $1099.00 er Mills Unit of Oklahoma Re- 11,500 and 12,000. Another State Convention in Edmond, tired Educators Association impressive item he men- April 5. Jan made a motion to. GALLERIA gathered at United Methodist tioned is the plentiful water accept these delegates, Carla Church on October 8, 2021 supply available for the resi- seconded it and the motion for a regular meeting. Presi- dents of Elk City. It was great dent Linda Long welcomed to hear the City Manager carried. Judy Haught will re- members Gwen Pasby, Carla speak of the positive aspects ceive recognition at the State Garrison, Glenda Ivins, Judy of Elk City and assure mem- Convention for being the FURNITUR MATTRESS Haught, June Lovelace, Jan bers that Elk City is on a solid 2020-2021 VIM of Beckham/ Attocknie, Mary Fern Car- economic foundation. Roger Mills Unit. — AND penter, Lois Hubbard, Bill “Plant Your Garden Today” All retired educators in this Hubbard and guest Jennifer was the devotional shared area are invited to the next OUTLET Sanders. by Gwen. Her inspirational OREA meeting, November The invocation was given story related the importance 12, 10:00 a.m., at the United by June. The Flag salutes of patience, promptness and Methodist Church in Elk City. were led by Judy. prayer. The minutes were ap- ‘The program featured City proved as presented and the Judy will present the annual Manager, Tom Ivester who treasurer’s report was ac- Veteran’s Day Program. Plans Best Prices in Town - 50,000 SQ. FT. Showroom shared interesting informa- cepted as read. Committee for honoring retirees on Re- tion regarding “Happenings reports included information tired Educators Day, Novem- in Elk City.” He noted that that the Scholarship commit- ber 17, will be discussed at Elk City has weathered the tee will accept applications the November 12 meeting. 3105 West 3rd St, Elk City » 580-303-4845 pandemic and reduction of until December 1 and the Glenda won the door prize. oil activity very well. He men- scholarship will be awarded Linda adjourned the meeting. (Next To Tractor Supply) tioned some of the Quality of in January. The funds for the Life Improvement Projects scholarship consist of dona- included in CAPS such as the tions by members and funds softball and baseball complex already at the park and the Indoor Recreation Center, ex- collected from the Christmas Auction in December. Glenda reported that the Member- lh )) Pioneer APPRECIATION, pected to reach completion in ship number has increased the summer of 2022. Within to 61. Linda reminded mem- the next three to five years, bers that an Interim Study of Ackley Park is on the list for the Economic Impact of OK some improvements includ- Public Pension Systems (Rep. inga new swimming pool and Avery Frix) is November 4 at a new train. Tom noted that 9:00 a.m. It can be seen on Ackley Pond and Pavilion are okhouse.gov website. Mem- FREE GIFTS — used by such a large number bers were reminded to keep of people it is difficult to keep track of their volunteer hours track of the exact number. and turn them in to Becky. ‘They are practically in con- Delegates Judy Haught, stant use. He also noted that Glenda Ivins, Mary Fern Car- Elk City is fortunate to have penter, Larry Long and June a Landfill, as there are only Lovelace along with alternate 49 of them left in Oklahoma. delegates Cathy Lewis, Becky Tom estimated the popula- Newlin, and Carla Garrison NOW IS THE TIME TO SWITCH! Older iPhone? Not VoLTE capable? Come in and upgrade your device! FREE AMAZON FIRE STICK 4K For New and Qualifying iVideo upgrades! Purchase an additional Fire Stick for only $30! 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