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3 December 8, 2021 A gNreiwc us /t lAuGr e Winter Weed ID and Herbicide Meeting The Beckham County OSU Amendments of 1972 (Higher Ed- Extension Office will be host- ucation Act), the Americans with ing a Winter Weed ID & Her- disabilities Act of 1990, and other bicide meeting at the Beckham federal and state laws and regula- County Activity Center (310 E. tions, does not discriminate on the Main Sayre, OK 73662) on De- basis of race, color, national ori- cember 7th from 7:00 a.m. to gin, genetic information, sex age, 8:00 a.m. sexual orientation, gender iden- This meeting will allow tity, religion, disability, or status two CEU’s to be received and as a veteran, in any of its policies, breakfast will be served. Guest practices or procedures. This provi- speakers include Gary Strick- sion includes, but is not limited to land -covering winter weed admissions, employment, financial identification, and Josh Bush- aid, and educational services. The ong covering winter broadleaf Director of Equal Opportunity, and grass herbicide informa- 408 Whitehurst, OSU, Stillwater, tion and options. RSVP by call- OK 74078-1035; Phone 405- ing Zack Henderson at 580- 744-5371; email: [email protected] 928-2139 (Beckham County has been designated to handle in- OSU Extension) or 580-832- quiries regarding non-discrimina- 3356 (Washita County OSU tion policies: Any person (student, Extension). Masks will be pro- faculty, or staff ) who believes that South Western Oklahoma Development vided, and we ask that you dis- tance six feet apart. discriminatory practices have been engaged in based on gender may The Oklahoma State Universi- discuss his or her concerns and file Authority Board presents service awards ty, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with Executive order 11246 as amend- OSU’s Title IX Coordinator 405- The South Western Okla- ton, at-large trustee, 30 years; Members receiving awards SWODA comprises eight ed, and Title IX of the Education 744-9154. homa Development Authority Lyle Miller, Custer County were as follows: Cassandra counties—Beckham, Custer, (SWODA) Board of Trustees commissioner, 10 years; and Ausher, Beckham County con- Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kio- honored the service of three Brent York, Greer County com- servation districts trustee; board members and three SWODA employees at the No- missioner, 5 years. Amy Crowe, SWODA ac- Edie Brown, Washita County conservation districts trust- wa, Roger Mills and Washita— covering over 7,000 square miles and approximately Consumers can cut utility vember Board Meeting held countant, SWODA Aging Ser- ee; Harold Bussey, Beckham in Burns Flat. SWODA Board Chairman Edie Brown present- vices case manager, were hon- ored for five years of service. County municipalities trustee; Leo Goeringer, Washita Coun- 110,000 residents. For more information, contact the South bills by conserving ed the awards. Brown also presented Per- ty commissioner; and Sterling Western Oklahoma Develop- Board members receiving service awards were Guy Hyl- fect Attendance certificates to SWODA board members. Moore, Roger Mills County conservation districts trustee. ment Authority at (580) 562- 4882. water at home By Trisha Gedon Does it take a long time for warm water reaches the bath- ODAFF Allocates Federal Dollars to Mental STILLWATER, Okla. – The constant drip of a faucet is room? By insulating pipes, less energy is lost between the not only annoying, it can also hot water tank and the faucet, Health Services for Oklahoma Agriculturalists be costly for homeowners in wasted water costs. Unnec- essary water usage can put a which means the homeowner doesn’t waste water waiting as long for it to warm up. It’s easy dent in your finances, so it’s and inexpensive to do with OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. tute of Food and Agriculture 50 grants supporting Farm and ment of Agriculture projects. important to conserve water pre-slit foam pipe insulation, — The U.S. Department of (NIFA) announced an invest- Ranch Stress Assistance Net- The Oklahoma Department of at home. Frazier said. Agriculture’s National Insti- ment of nearly $25 million for work (FSRAN) State Depart- Agriculture, Food and Forestry Aging infrastructure and was awarded $500,000 to allo- Other water-saving tips in- drought conditions affecting clude: cate to our state partners. $2000 These grant dollars will a municipality’s water supply are more reasons to conserve, Adjust water levels to be used to improve mental match the size of the load in said Scott Frazier, Oklahoma the washing machine. health services for Oklahoma State University Extension agriculturalists. Using federal Install water-saving show- energy management special- erheads and low-flow faucet dollars, ODAFF intends to en- ist and associate professor in gage region partners, such as aerators. the OSU Department of Bio- Take shorter showers. Limited Edition the Oklahoma State University systems and Agricultural En- Install dual-flush toilets. Center for Health Services and gineering. Christmas Oklahoma American Farmers “The easiest way for home- Put a float booster in the toilet tank. Ornaments and Ranchers, to fund men- tal health trainings, research owners to conserve water is to simply turn off the tap,” Fra- Don’t leave the water run- November 26th - December 31st Make it a Tradition! and community outreach pro- zier said. “The average faucet ning when hand-washing Ornaments can be dishes. Better yet, use the grams. releases 2 gallons of water per purchased at the minute. Just turning off the dishwasher – most modern This fantastic holiday light display can be Chamber of Commerce, “Life in agriculture is some- tap when brushing your teeth models are more efficient than Transportation Museum, times tough and isolating,” viewed nightly from 6-11 p.m. and City Hall and the Ginger said Blayne Arthur, Oklahoma can save up to 8 gallons of wa- washing by hand. concludes on New Year's Eve. Bread Gift Shop on Friday ter every day. On a per-gallon If you have no dishwasher, Secretary of Agriculture. “Pro- and Saturday Evenings basis, a homeowner’s cost of use a dishpan in the kitchen With wonderful sponsors and donations at Christmas in the Park. ducers are certainly some of sink when washing and rins- the most resilient people, but water is fairly inexpensive, but merrily accepted from visitors, Christmas ing dishes. Recycle this “gray” Homestead of natural disasters, disease, re- the cost adds up over time.” in the Park is a holiday tradition! tailer demands, market uncer- Besides turning off the fau- water to irrigate plants. The Elk City/Elkwood cet, what can homeowners do dish soap is diluted and not tainties and misconceptions, harmful to plants. serving Popcorn and to conserve water? Fix leaks Free Activities Every Fri. & Sat. 6-9 PM • Nov. 26th - Dec. 18th Apple Cider and a seemingly growing list of other issues wears on every- and drippy faucets. A small “Employing some of these leak can waste hundreds of gal- water-saving tactics can re- • Tour the Park on the Mistletoe November 26-28 First 3 Weekends • 6-9pm one.” duce your in-home water use Untitled Pop Up Theatre lons of water each day, and a Express, a Double Decker Bus Since the beginning of the by up to 35% or more. The av- Christmas in the Park running toilet can easily waste pandemic, the number of Okla- • Visit Santa at Santa's Park Place “Its a Wonderful Life” homans dealing with mental 200 gallons of water each day. erage household uses 130,000 • Candycane Express Nightly at 7:30pm • Sunday at 2:30 pm Red Carpet Community Theatre At one drip per second, a fau- gallons per year, so you’d re- health conditions like anxiety cet can leak 3,000 gallons of duce your water footprint by “A Christmas Carol” Museum Opera House Miniature Train Rides or depression have risen 25%. water in a year. If unable to 44,000 gallons per year,” he • Ride the Centennial Carousel P.E.O. Chapter DY – Suicide rates have increased said. “Not only is this good for Gift Wrapping in December Dec. 3-5 & 10-12 17% in rural communities work on these issues yourself, contact a plumber to take care the water supply, but it’ll also • Holly Jolly Trolley Rides Wed.-Fri. 2-6 pm, Sat. 1-4 pm since 2017. of these water-wasters. save money on the utility bill.” • Cub Scouts Serving Hot Chocolate 118 South Main A portion of the recently granted funding will be used to develop programs such as the Are you looking Heal the Harvester ECHO, a bi- weekly webinar series designed for your next Nov. 18th- The Way Church to equip Oklahoma Extension companion? Dec. 15th $ 100 Gift Community Candle agents to assist struggling farmers and ranchers that they Available For Participating Thousands of dollars in Gifts and Chamber Dollars Light Service come into contact with in their community through mental B us inesses: to be Given Away December 15th & 16th Ackley Park Tennis Courts health education, awareness Adoption December 17th 580 Threads Faith + Jo Midwest Farm Supply The Attic Door 7:30 pm and resource training. For Meet Nala! Barber-Dyson Ford Lincoln Fat Cat Designs Mostly Mail The Everett Blake Society more information regard- Behind the Seams Galleria Furniture Outlet Mountain Man’s Axe The Natural Way Dispensary Saturday, Nov. 27 at City Hall ing this webinar series, visit Senior female pit-mix Bella Vita Garage Bicycle Works Throwing & Grub The Tool Box https://medicine.okstate.edu/ BTB’s Records & Rarities Grandview Pharmacy Oak Creek Floral & Gifts The Vogue Boutique Christmas Tree Lighting echo/heal-the-harvester-echo. She is a senior spayed female pit mix with great personality. Carrol’s Shoe Corner Hylton’s Flowers & Gift Page Jewelers The Zoo 101.7 html. She has to be let out daily because she refuses to potty in the kennel. Currell’s Do It Center Keith’s Butcher Shop Paul Jones Drug Cell Only - Verizon & Christmas Parade to Her adoption fee would be $25, this covers The remaining federal dol- Damron Jewelers Kilhoffer Flooring Center Pizza Hut Z n’ R Snack Bar Ackley Park • 5:30 pm lars will be used to support her microchip and rabies vaccination. Davis Printing Co. LaDonna’s Wine & Spirits Quick & Easy state partners in mental health DJ’s Rentals and Sales L&R Tire & Truck Service Roger’s Meat Market Retail District Special Holiday research and outreach efforts. Don’t forget about the Spay and Neuter Voucher Doug Gray Auto Group Main Street Coffee & Dr.’s Bintz and Ellis Café S&S Quality Carpet Sears Stores Open Late Drawing “There are so many resourc- offered by the Elk City Animal Shelter! es out there in addition to the Get your pet spayed/neutered for $15.00 Elk City News McAlary ATV & Cycle Terry’s Furniture FRIDAY UNTIL 7 PM Dec. 16th @ 8 p.m. Heal the Harvester program, Elk City Pick-A-Part Merrifield Office Supply Showroom with voucher at Circle M (580-225-4321) or Dec. 16th and 23rd MAIN STREET > Need not be present to win Dec. 16th drawing < COFFEE & CAFE > MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN < including a Farm Stress Man- agement Team at AFR, that un- derstand the unique challenges Happy Birthday, Stockmans (580-225-0200) Contact the Elk City Animal Shelter for more info! Activities Start @ 6 pm Retail District of production ag,” Arthur said. “Reach out, check in, lighten a Sweet Land of Liberty! remember to celebrate and stay sober behind 911 S. Main St. • Santa & Mrs. Claus load, have a conversation with Elk City Co 580.225.0207 • elkcitychamber.com • Ponce Productions a friend. We are all in this to- e Business Sponsor 580-225-1400 pr Please give to a local charity • Carolers gether.” RENTALS & SALES, INC Find us on Facebook!