December 1, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 December 1, 2021 Living Candidate filing begins for Board of Education Candidates for the Board that office. Contests against candidates file for the same Sayre School District, Of- of Education in 9 Roger Mills unopposed candidates may be vacant Board of Education po- fice No. 2 County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, De- cember 6th, 2021. filed by contacting the County Election Board. If more than two candi- dates file for the same vacant sition, those two candidates’ names will appear on the Gen- eral Election ballot in April. Declarations of Candidacy Sweetwater School Dis- trict, Office No. 2 Western Technology Cen- ter, Office No. 2 “Let the kid live” Jana Maddux, Secretary of Board of Education position, a will be accepted for the follow- Declaration of Candidacy the Roger Mills County Elec- Primary Election will be held ing offices: forms can be downloaded tion Board, said Declaration Tuesday, February, 8th, 2021. Cheyenne School District, from the State Election Board of Candidacy forms must be If one candidate receives more Office No. 2 website at oklahoma.gov/elec- completed and submitted to than 50% of the votes, that Elk City School District, tions or by contacting your Retirement. You have now So. What do you do, if this the County Election Board no candidate will be named the Office No. 2 County Election Board office become one of the thousands scenario has become all too in our country that is having Now, as one of our Midwestʼs standing later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, elected official. If no candidate Hammon School District, at 580-497-3330 or rogermi- real in your life? December 8th, 2021 when the receives more than 50% of Office No. 2 [email protected]. to leave the work-force. Regu- Well, first of all, for your own that our weather forecast can be just filing period ends. Maddux the votes, the two candidates Leedey School District, Of- The Roger Mills County lations, age, or health issues have taken their toll. But you peace of mind decide to change reminds voters that Contests receiving the highest number fice No. 2 Election Board is located at your mindset from despair simply aren’t ready to give up of Candidacy must be filed no of votes will vie for the vacant Merritt School District, Of- 503 E. Broadway, Cheyenne, the job that has been a cru- and depression, to hope and later than Friday, December position during the Board of fice No. 2 Ok and is open from 8:00 a.m. cial part of your life. You are possibilities. Decide that you 10th, 2021 and may only be Education General Election, Reydon School District, to 2:00 p.m., Monday through competent in your profession, can make this a good thing. filed by another candidate for April 5th, 2021. If only two Office No. 2 Friday. be” whatsoever. We were told in effect, and you are confident that you A chance to explore what you still have a lot to give. You love took it to heart. We saved water, gather might have done, could have what you do, and you feel it Share your concerns about elderly isn’t fair to have to walk away accomplished, like to have carefully prepared for our pets, vehicles, and let someone else take over. made your career…if life had the best we could to take all the precautio In your eyes, a someone who been different. is less qualified, with an enor- services at the SWODA Aging Service mous amount to learn before being able to even carry your Secondly, take a long deep look inside of yourself. Go back - waaay back, and let yourself boots to work. But yet, you are Advisory Council Meeting Dec. 9 simply didnʼt believe in making a lot of p having to put on those boots remember a dream from so for the last time and simply many years ago. A tugging, walk away. that hunger that you felt as a By Tanglea Benton, NW- The Area Agency on Ag- contact the Area Agency on and Economic Development, Sound familiar? kid to do “t-h-i-s”…before life PSA 11 Information Assis- ing Advisory Council provides Aging at least one week prior Geographic Information Sys- If it does, don’t feel like the situations dictated what you tant, 580-562-5026 leadership and advocacy on be- to the meeting if they wish for tems, and Rural Fire. Lone Ranger. Many men and would do with your life. half of citizens 60 years of age a signing interpreter to be pro- These services are funded women every year have these same emotions. That doesn’t Lastly, put feet to that The Advisory Council for or older residing in Beckham, vided. in part by state and Older dream. No, you probably are the South Western Oklaho- Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jack- SWODA is one of 11 Coun- Americans Act Funds from help with the emotions surg- that those states could predict, and thos ing through you right now, but not going to be a place kicker ma Development Authority son, Kiowa, Roger Mills and cils of Government in the SWODA AAA and DHS Aging (SWODA) Area Agency on Ag- Washita Counties and help to state. SWODA was created to Services. at least you know that you are for your local high-school foot- ing will convene for a regular determine services needed in strengthen the economic and It is policy of SWODA AAA not the only one in this boat. ball team. You are not going to A boat that feels like it is tak- states were definitely not prepared to ha meeting at 1 p.m., Thursday, the area. social development of the re- to serve all individuals who are become a Miss America. And Dec. 9. This meeting will be The meeting is open to the gion through various special- eligible for its programs with- ing on water and slowly sink- you will most likely never be a ing into years of “What am I who thinks to prepare Alaska for a 115-d held at the SWODA Confer- public and accessible to the ized services such as the fol- out regard to race, national or- famous architect. But you CAN ence Room, Burns Flat, Okla- disabled. Individuals with a lowing: 911 Administration, igin, ancestry, color, religion, going to do now? Sit and watch or entity could be blamed for this once-in- “THE PRICE IS RIGHT” in my get involved in that area of life, homa. profound hearing loss should Aging Services, Community gender, age or disability. recliner? Day after day?” in some way. 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Thai Cashew Chicken Fried Rice Prep time: 20 minutes Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl with Fried Egg Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl with Fried Egg 2 bags Success Jasmine Rice Prep time: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons canola oil Cook time: 10 minutes 1/2 teaspoon salt Servings: 4 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken 2 bags Success Basmati Rice breast, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 onion, diced 1 Thai red chili pepper, thinly 1 cup kimchi, chopped sliced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/3 cup roasted cashews 4 cups baby spinach Prepare rice according to package directions. Let 2 tablespoons soy sauce cool completely. 4 teaspoons sesame oil In large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat 4 eggs, fried oil. Season chicken with salt. Cook chicken, stirring, 3-5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Stir in sugar Prepare rice according to package directions. snap peas, garlic and chili pepper, if desired. Cook, In large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked heat oil. Stir-fry mushrooms and onions 3-5 minutes, through and snap peas are tender-crisp. or until softened. Stir in kimchi, garlic and ginger; Stir in rice. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine. stir-fry 1-2 minutes, or until well coated. Stir in soy sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until rice is Stir in rice, spinach, soy sauce and sesame oil. heated through. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until spinach starts to wilt Sprinkle with cashews before serving. and rice is heated through. Divide rice between four bowls and top each Thai Cashew Chicken Fried Rice with one fried egg.