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8 Community January 8, 2022 Bluepeak names Randy Beutler elk ciTy Government Beckham county Man charged with Firearm Felony ham county Man charged with Firearm Felony JAil log Affairs Associate for Oklahoma Former State Legislator to play a significant role in internet provider’s expansion across the state Oklahoma State University with the local governments as teacher at Weatherford Pub- will give me an opportunity to tial customers and 10 gigabits (SWOSU) and is a former state we bring the future of fiber to lic Schools, a member of the help bring state-of-the-art in- for businesses, Bluepeak is a legislator, will play an integral neighborhoods and businesses Oklahoma House of Represen- ternet service to many citizens elk ciTy whole new ballgame — from role in Bluepeak’s several-hun- across the Sooner State.” tatives from Elk City, a senior in this state.” internet to TV, to connect- dred-million-dollar expansion In his new role, Beutler will member of former Gov. Brad Beutler added, “Having ing every device in a home, to JAil log co. to bring its state-of-the-art, be responsible for matters re- Henry’s staff, and president of taught online at SWOSU dur- BeckhAM fiber-to-the-home network to lating to Bluepeak’s expansion SWOSU for more than eleven ing the pandemic, I know the powering a business, Bluepeak the state of Oklahoma includ- markets including franchise years. Beutler currently oper- difficulties many people out- not only provides the best fiber ing Enid, Perry, Stillwater, agreements, coordinating with ates a cattle ranch north of side of the metro areas have connections in the communi- Bartlesville, Clinton, Tonkawa, Blackwell, Weatherford and Elk City with additional ap- legal entities, engineering, and permitting. He will also assist with outreach to federal and Elk City that has been in his family for several decades and serves on numerous founda- JAil log with reliable internet service. I am excited that Bluepeak has committed to investing in this ties it serves, but also meets the growing needs for how its customers live. provals in process in Lawton, state policymakers, including tions and boards including the endeavor and our state. This Randy Beutler Shawnee, Muskogee, Choctaw legislators, executive agencies Oklahoma State Fair Board, will be a transformational time Bluepeak (Clarity Telecom and Harrah. and staff, and serve as a com- Oklahoma Historical Society for many communities that LLC) is known as Vast Broad- (Denver, CO) – January 3, band today in South Dakota “We are thrilled to welcome munity liaison. Board, the Board of Directors will be served by Bluepeak.” 2022 – Bluepeak, an innova- Randy to the Bluepeak team,” Beutler is a life-long resident for the Stafford Air and Space About Bluepeak and portions of western Min- tive internet provider, an- said Desi Stoops, Vice Presi- of Oklahoma, having been Museum and Oklahoma State Bluepeak is building a faster, nesota until those markets BeckhAM co. nounced today the appoint- dent - Market Development for born in Elk City and raised Arts Council Foundation. more reliable internet with- ment of Randy Beutler as the rebrand as Bluepeak in the Bluepeak. “As a long-standing on a ranch north of that com- “I have always promoted and out the things that get in the company’s Government Affairs summer of 2022. Visit www. pillar of the Oklahoma commu- munity. He has held multiple worked at improving infra- way of great service—like red JAil log Associate for the Oklahoma re- nity, Randy will be an incred- public service positions in the structure needs for rural Okla- tape, hidden fees, and slow re- mybluepeak.com to learn more gion. Beutler, who recently re- ible asset in ensuring Bluepeak state including as an award- homa,” said Beutler. “Serving sponse times. Offering up to 5 or connect with us on LinkedIn tired as president of Southwest is hyper-local, working closely winning high school history in this capacity with Bluepeak gigabits of speed for residen- or Facebook. questions later dude? Lot of he knew what he believed. And either. you people out there, I know. when his enemies attempted Why? Because we are not per- People who can’t understand to kill him, he didn’t run, and fect in our thoughts and our someone like me. he didn’t cave on his stand. But emotions. We are very human. But maybe, you are one of neither did he attempt revenge But Jesus Christ was perfect in those who do understand my on them. He just stood. And His walk on this earth. Oh yes, emotions, “Very little is worth loved. Friend or foe. And he do not doubt, He experienced living in fear and pain. I’d rath- willingly forgave and blessed every emotion that we hu- er start over somewhere else.” anyone who changed their mans experience. Fear, temp- If you are, accept it. You are mind about him. tation, anger, and all the rest. who you are, and you are no elk ciTy Honestly, it would never cross But one humongous difference elk ciTy JAil log more wrong - or right - than my cowardly little brain to sim- between Him and us. He was the “You Can’t Bully Me, I’ll ply stand my ground, while just never controlled by those emo- Get Revenge” clan. JAil log loving someone who hated me. tions and thoughts. “Cowards and brave-hearts” But there was one man unlike any of us. He made enemies be- And it would never cross the mind of a “You Can’t Bully Me, Trust Him to help you through the hard times, because He cause he knew who he was and I’ll Get Revenge” club member can. Have you ever made an enemy? that this person detests the air fear as my companion. Most Someone who not only detests that I am allowed to breathe. likely, it would never occur to you, but actually would love to An act that hurt them deeply me to face my accuser head-on WatchBeckhAM out forco. tax BeckhAM co. see the ground open up and enough that they want to de- and try to resolve the problem. JAil log JAilscammers swallow you. While they laugh stroy me and everything that And I will also admit, I am not and annihilate everything that used to be yours. pertains to me. That’s scarey. To think that I could be living a Get-Evener. Revenge doesn’t really live in the gene pool of log Now, as one of our Midwestʼs standing jokes indicates, we all are aware Sadly, identity theft hap- ists are fake IRS representa- ists to somehow get the third. No? Neither have I. Or at least on borrowed time in some- this lady. Self-preservation? pens throughout the year – but tives – some will pass them- It’s a good idea to check your I hope not. If I have, they one’s daydreams. Absolutely. Like I said earlier, that our weather forecast can be just some identity thieves are par- selves off as tax preparers. privacy settings and limit what haven’t let me know it…yet. What would I do? Probably pack my bags and hide where I ticularly active during tax-fil- Fortunately, most tax prepar- you’re sharing publicly. You But for now, let’s just assume want to pack my bag and run can never be found. ing season. How can you pro- ers are honest, but it’s not too might also want to use a nick- that I have made someone very in the middle of the night, to Does that admission make tect yourself? hard to find the dishonest ones name and omit your last name, angry. That I have done some- be perfectly honest. Just es- you cringe? Are you a strong- One of the most impor- who might ask you to sign a birthday and birthplace. thing so awful in their eyes cape with my skin still on, with take charge-shoot first-ask tant moves you can make is blank return, promise you a Here’s one more defen- to be suspicious of requests big refund before looking at sive measure: File your taxes Providing be” Comfort andWe whatsoever. Supportwere for End toldof Life Choices “To take cover.” And many of us in effect, by people or entities claiming your records or try to charge as soon as you can. Identity to be from the Internal Rev- a fee based on the percentage thieves often strike early in took Hospiceitcareto heart. medical We services,saved water, gathered fireplace wood and food. We enue Service. You may receive of your return. Legitimate tax the tax season, so they can provides emotional support, and spiritual re- phone calls, texts and emails, preparers will make no grand file their bogus returns before carefully or heart failure. prepared forfamily ourmembers pets,manage vehicles, the practical and livestock to be protected. Did sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer but these types of communica- promises and will explain their their victims. tion are often just “phishing” fees upfront. Before hiring Hospice care also helps To learn more about tax the best we could to takeof caringall for athe precautions that were within our ability. scams with one goal in mind: someone to do your taxes, find details and emotional challenges dying loved one. scams, visit the IRS website to capture your personal in- out their qualifications. The (irs.gov) and search for the formation. These phishers can IRS provides some valuable For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: be quite clever, sending emails tips for choosing a reputable “Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft.” This document de- that appear to contain the IRS tax preparer, but you can also Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator scribes some signs of iden- simply didnʼt believe in making a lot of preparations. And many were left logo or making calls that may ask your friends and relatives tity theft and provides tips for even seem to be coming from for referrals. Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care the IRS. Don’t open any links Another tax scam to watch what to do if you are victim- ized. or attachments to the emails out for is the fraudulent tax and don’t answer the calls – return – that is, someone fil- It’s unfortunate that iden- Some of the most common conditions are: and don’t be alarmed if the ing a return in your name. To tity theft exists, but by taking • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) caller leaves a vaguely threat- do so, a scammer would need the proper precautions, you • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic ening voicemail, either asking your name, birthdate and So- can help insulate yourself from Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for personal information, such cial Security number. If you’re this threat, even when tax sea- • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV as your Social Security num- already providing two of these son is over. ber, or informing you of some pieces of information – your • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s that those states could predict, and those folks down there were dumped debts you supposedly owe to name and birthdate on social This article was written by Ed- the IRS that must be taken media, and you also include ward Jones provided by Robert Carrie Professional, Passionate care of “immediately.” your birthplace – you could be Stephens of Edward Jones Finan- Perry, RN Professional, Passionate In reality, the IRS will not making it easier for scam art- cial Advisor. states were definitelyAdvanced, not prepared to handle that kind of storm. After all, initiate contact with you by Advance, Attentive... 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