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9 February 26, 2022 Lifestyle Merritt Cemetery Association annual meeting planned elk ciTy Merritt Cemetery Asso- The cemetery is located west m Felony y JAil log ciation will have their annual meeting April 1, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Merritt High School of Merritt School on BK E. 1130 Rd. We would welcome and appreciate any input. Commons. First Christian Church invites public elk ciTy JAil log co. to attend sing along BeckhAM Oklahoma City Regents Council OSDAR hosted their annual George Washington Luncheon at the Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK. Mr. Harvey Phillip Pratt spoke to the group on “The First Americans”. Those attending from the Washita Chapter NSDAR were Lu Eisler, Marci Grant, Ellena Womack, Nancy Lisle, 1ST Vice Pastor Knight stated that he JAil log Regent OSDAR, Linda Stewart, Carol Ann Batterton, Regent Washita Chapter. Courtesy photo. is excited about being able to host this “Sing Along” for the community. “Our Church is ex- cited to have an artist such as Mr. Nix, and look forward to a great evening of singing the songs of the church.” It will be and Audience-participation BeckhAM co. event. The admission is free; how- ever a free-will love offering JAil log will be taken for Mr. Nix’s ex- penses. The Church will host a time of refreshment following the service. We look forward to seeing you. Tom Nix About Tom Nix: The First Christian Church The excitement of Tom Nix’s of Sayre would like to extend music career began just three an invitatino to attend an “Old short ears after the start of Fashioned Gospel Sing Along” piano lessons. At the age of on March 6th at 6 p.m. at the eleven, he was asked to play Church, located at 1601 N. 4th piano/organ at the presti- Street in Sayre. gious Dodson’s Cafeteria in his Our guest artist will be Mr. hometown of Oklahoma City. elk ciTy Tom Nix from Oklahoma City. This set the stage for an excit- elk ciTy JAil log Tom has performed for three ing career of music, perform- JAil log prior presidents, and the King ing, and the love of meeting and Queen of Spain, and ap- new people. “I was the richest peared on the world’s four larg- kid in all of south Oklahoma Tractor Supply donated est Christian TV Networks. As City, making 65 cents an hour, 1,000 lbs of dog food to the Estate plans let you control Elk City Animal Shelter. Manager Jamie and hus- a singer also, he was awarded first place in the prestigious working six hours a week.” (That was $3.90 a week, by the NATS Opera competition, two way.) Quickly, word spread of your legacy BeckhAM co. band Dennis dropped the ears in a row. He has many this child protege, and people BeckhAM co. JAil log dog food off at the shelter. Animal Control officers, awards and honors, including having been the “In House” were coming from all over the state of Oklahoma to enjoy the JAil log When you hear “estate plan- or dependents – If you have family during your lifetime, ning,” what do you think of? young children or other depen- establishing an irrevocable Krystal and Amber accept- performer for th eformer Go- good food, and hear the won- For many people, these words dents, you’ll want to be sure ing the donation. Courtesy venor of Oklahoma, the Hon- derful music presented by this life insurance trust, creating a orable Mary Fallin. cute 79 pound kid. evoke images of immense they’ll be looked after if you photo. family limited partnership and wealth. But estate planning aren’t around. In your estate isn’t just for the wealthy – it’s plans, you can name a guardian making charitable donations. for everyone. And it’s about for them. You can also use vari- All the estate-planning strat- Providing Comfort and Support for End of Life Choices more than preserving wealth ous estate planning tools, such egies and techniques men- – it’s about putting you in con- as life insurance, beneficiary Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- tioned here can be complex – trol of your own legacy. But designations and the establish- so, to implement them, you’ll sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer how can you achieve this wor- ment of a trust to provide the thy goal? necessary financial resources need to work with an estate or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical You can start by identify- for your loved ones. planning attorney and a tax details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. ing your estate planning ob- Supporting charitable orga- professional. You may also jectives. Here are some of the nizations – Leaving something want to include your financial For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: most common ones: behind for your family is ob- Controlling movement of as- viously an enormous part of advisor, who can help ensure Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator sets to beneficiaries – During your legacy – but it may also your estate planning objectives and after your lifetime, you will be important to you to provide align with your important fi- Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care want to ensure your loved ones support for charitable groups nancial goals, such as living receive what you want them whose work you’ve admired. comfortably in retirement and Some of the most common conditions are: to have, and when. Through Of course, you can contribute • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) providing for your children’s or documents such as a will and to these organizations while • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic a living trust, and techniques you’re alive, but through strat- grandchildren’s education. involving life insurance and egies such as donor-advised By identifying your objec- Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using proper beneficiary des- funds and charitable remain- tives and working with your • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV ignations, you – not the courts der trusts, you can include professional team, you can • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s – will control the movement of these groups in your estate create an effective estate plan your assets to the desired re- plans. Carrie cipients. Managing taxes efficiently – – and help yourself maintain Perry, RN Professional, Passionate Professional, Passionate Naming someone to make If you’re likely to have a large control of your legacy. decisions for you if you become estate, your heirs may need Advance, Attentive... Advanced, Attentive incapacitated – Naturally, you to be concerned with income ..OurDifference differenceIsisOur our Care care hope to stay in good physical and estate taxes. To help con- This article was written by Ed- Our ward Jones provided by Robert and mental shape throughout trol these taxes, you can take your life and remain capable a number of steps, such as Stephens of Edward Jones Finan- of making your own financial making outright gifts to your cial Advisor. Have you ever considered becoming and health care decisions. But a hospice volunteer? the future is not ours to see, so, to protect your interests and A fulfilling experience in the spirit those of your loved ones, you of giving and receiving. may want to consider creating Edward Jones, Member SIPC C arrangements such as a power of attorney, health care direc- d Jones | 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 omforting H tive and a living will. In this way, you’ll still be able to con- trol the key choices that may Robert Stephens | F (580) 225-3156 | r ands Hospice LLC lie ahead. ephens |(580) 225-3156 Financial Advisor | [email protected]