November 27, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 10

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8 November 27, 2021 Dolese donates truck to Canute Fire Department Through our equipment dona- tion, the Canute fire depart- ment can protect local homes, businesses and residents more efficiently. Dolese appreciates the opportunity to help and we thank all firefighters for their service.” Dolese presented the keys to a 2011 Peterbilt Cabin Chas- sis to the Canute Fire Depart- ment. The department will ret- rofit the truck and turn it into a water supply tanker. “Dolese’s contribution to the safety of our community helps us tremendously,” Canute Fire Department Captain Gary Wade said. “We are a very ru- ral area. There’s nothing close by, and we oftentimes have to shuttle water to help other de- partments. We have five new departments around us, and we are always helping each other when something dras- tic happens. So this truck not only helps us immensely but our surrounding communities as well.” Access to adequate fire equipment is critical to save lives and property in an emer- gency. Dolese has historically donated used trucks to fire de- partments in need across the state. Dolese is headquartered in Oklahoma City and the com- Canute Fire Department Accepting Dolese's Truck Donation. pany has numerous plants and locations around the state, in- OKLAHOMA CITY — Okla- also donated trucks to three “We pride ourselves in Kermit Frank said. “When dluding locations in western of water supply for the fire de- homa City-based Dolese Bros. other rural fire departments partments which will also as- building communities from we see an opportunity to im- Oklahoma communities such Co. recently donated a truck this month, including Turley, sist with the overall wellbeing the ground up,” Dolese’s Vice prove the safety and quality of as the Clinton Concrete plant. to the Canute Fire Depart- Meeker and Rush Creek. The of the surrounding communi- President of Communications life through our products, ac- Learn more about Dolese at ment in Canute, Okla. Dolese trucks will aid in the storage ties. and Community Relations tions and support, we deliver. dolese.com. County-wide Long-term care facilities prevention efforts welcoming visitors being launched Check with them for details before visiting Beckham County has been stance Abuse Prevention. part in these efforts. However, impacted by the current Opi- anyone who lives and/or works Carol Binghom, the Project By Cherrie Nutley, SWODA but are welcoming all visitors. quiring an appointment for oid epidemic and the problems Manager for SWODA, says she in Beckham County can join Ombudsman Supervisor, 580- Residents are once again din- visitation and all should be it can create. As a response is seeking community mem- the Coalition and participate 562-5032 ing in the communal dining ar- keeping you in the loop with the Oklahoma Department of bers to work toward reducing in the strategy creation and It is the season of family eas and enjoying group activi- update processes to keep you Mental Health and Substance Opioid misuse by joining in an prevention efforts. SWODA is gatherings. Long-term care fa- ties with social distancing and in dose contact with your ‘Abuse Services has partnered informal coalition. Coalition asking for help in getting the cilities are working very hard mask wearing becoming part loved one. Do plan on mak- with South Western Okla- members will develop a list word out about the Coalition to make visitation with your of the normal look of things. ing the time to visit during the homa Development Authority of priorities to work on and, and would like to invite every- loved one easy and meaningful Most facilities will be host- next few months to initiate Community-Based with SWODA’s help and fund- one to share this opportunity ing some type of holiday gath- If you feel that you are not as they continue to work in the ing, conduct a work plan of with family and friends. Prevention efforts. The efforts middle of a still active time of erings in the coming months being allowed to see your loved are funded by Oklahoma De- evidence-based prevention ef- forts. The next coalition meet- For any questions about COVID. to celebrate the end of a hard one as often as you would like year and hopeful beginnings. partment of Mental Health ing will be December 20th at the Coalition or Community- Facilities are reporting al- Please check with the staff at or if you have not been able to and Substance Abuse Services, 11:30am. Based Prevention efforts for most 100% of residents have the long-term care facility of visit at all please contact your Substance Abuse and Mental If you or a family member Beckham County, please con- chosen to be vaccinated. Fa-your loved one to see what area Ombudsman Supervisor Health Services Administra- have been impacted by Opi- tact Carol Binghom at 580- they have scheduled. cilities still have very active Cherrie Nutley at 580-821- tion, and the Center for Sub- oids, we hope you will take 562-5042. screening process in place, Many facilities are still re- 4068. | Quick, Cozy Breakfasts for Cold, Busy Mornings FAMILY FEATURES I: often a challenge on cold, dreary days to pull yourself out from under the warm covers. Even though you know the importance ofa satisfying breakfast before heading to work or dropping the kids offat school, that cool chill may keep you hitting snooze. On those cold and busy mornings when breakfast seems impossible, tum to a solution like Minute Ready to Serve microwavable cups for a quick, cozy breakfast. 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