March 16, 2022 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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March 16, 2022 Pictured in the first row are Pam Clark WTC/CFO, State Representative, Todd Russ; Penny Berry, Assistant Superintendent; Kathe Corning, Superintendent; Daniel Boling, HVAC Instructor and Jeff Lewallen, WTC Director of Student Services. In the second row are Bettye Challis, Ray Challis, Derrel Nutley. Third row in- cludes Leticia Munoz, Nova Johnson, Cheri Gastineau, Lindsey Martin, Cindy Morse, Lori Piercey, Wyatt Ea- ton, Randy Clay. Fourth row are Ethan Newman, , Choon Lim, Rook Walker, Riley Herndon,Asley Sumagang, Lori Piercey, Aiden Brown, Nathan Gonzalez, Hector Sambrano, Jonathan Steele, Danny Lee and back row - Michelle Campbell, Terry D., Frank Gunar, Bradly Wilson, Zach Campbell, Christopher Dyess, Raiden Jones, Rebel Fricks. Courtesy photo. WTC holds ribbon cutting for HVAC training building In 2019 an Industry Needs Assessment along with Student at Western Technology Center-Burns Flat. On Friday WTC cel- Surveys were collected to determine the trade need and train- ebrated with a special Ribbon Cutting that included students, ad- ing interest for a HVAC training program in western Oklahoma. visory committee members, WTC Board of Education Members, In January 2021 groundbreaking for a training facility began some WTC personnel and State Representative, Todd Russ. Washita DAR Letter to Editor welcomes new member Washita Chapter NSDAR welcomes new member The Salvation Army, serv- such as Hutchinson Oil and every zip Coe in the United ity of everyone who gave their Deborah Whinery. Pictured left to right is Virginia ing Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Hutton, Inc. States. Needs such as emer- time, talent, and resources to Reid, Chaplin; Deborah, Regent; Carol Ann Batter- Roger Mills, and Washita coun- ‘The mission of The Salvation gency assistance including util- help raise $19,422.37 of the ties is extremely grateful to the Army is to preach the gospel ity assistance, clothing, fuel ton. Red Kettle Campaign. Thank public who supported the 2021 of Jesus Christ and to meet you so much for thinking of Red Kettle Campaign as well as human in His name without assistance, shelter, furniture, those in need in your commu- those who helped to kick-off discrimination. The Salvation disaster assistance, and more. nity. the campaign with generous Army meets needs through a ‘The Salvation Army is over- Judy Yager, Pastor at Elk donations and partnership variety of services in almost whelmed with the generos- City Community Church ABOVEZDECK SWOSU Awarded $1 Million from the CONSTRUCTION, INC. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Tony & Marla Cockrum, Owners USDA to ImplementTelemedicine/Telehealth PO Box 118 | Kingfisher, OK 73750 | 512.781.3533 [email protected] CIB# 80002100 ¢ Fully Insured in Rural Oklahoma ommercial - Faucet Repa n Cleaning «Gas Piping ~ Jason Jones Plumbing ‘There was a large celebration as the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Phar- 580-214-0404 or 580-323-0405 macy Rural Health Center (RHC) in Weatherford has been awarded a $1 million grant to buy equipment to Clinton Oklahoma implement telemedicine in LeFlore County and western Oklahoma counties over the next three years. The Jason Jones - Owner/Operator | [email protected] grant is through the United States Department of Agriculture. The award was made March 11 at a luncheon on the SWOSU campus with U.S. Representative Frank Lucas (back row second from left) on hand to make the NOTICE OF PERSONS APPEARING presentation. TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Through a grant from the healthcare concerns in the ru- our state’s schools tap into the of Oklahoma. This equipment United States Department of ral setting. enormous potential of modern will allow the Health & Well- Agriculture, the Southwestern ‘he total population of the telemedicine tools and expand ness Department to provide Oklahoma State University towns that are being served is upon the endless teaching telehealth visits with medical (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy over 15,000 people with 2,500 opportunities for those go- providers and opportunities Rural Health Center (RHC) in students. They include Boko- ing into healthcare. I applaud for training with SWOSU stu- Weatherford has been award- she, Cameron, Hodgen, Mon- the leadership of Dr. Diana dents. ed a $1 million grant to buy roe, Panama and Whitesboro. Lovell and Dr. Randy Curry In the second and third CHECK NEXT WEEK’S equipment to implement tele- “Bridging the digital divide at SWOSU and the SWOSU years of the grant, SWOSU's medicine in LeFlore County isn’t just convenient for our Center for Rural Health, and I goal is to serve 18 rural schools PAPER FOR YOUR NAME and western Oklahoma coun- communities—it's necessary look forward to continuing to in western Oklahoma counties. ties over the next three years. if we're going to ensure our support and advocate for the The total population of the Common types of unclaimed property include: ‘The award was made March rural neighbors have the same bridging of America’s digital towns that are being served is Cash| Royalties | Life Insurance Proceeds 11ataluncheon on the SWOSU access to health care, learning divide.” ‘over 50,000 people with over campus with U.S, Representa- opportunities, and economic SWOSU will also have tele- 12,000 students. The towns Rebates | Paychecks | Stocks and Bonds tive Frank Lucas on hand to growth as our suburban neigh- medicine equipment on the include: Arapaho, Arnett, More than 1.2 million Oklahomans have make the presentation. ors. As Congress and federal Weatherford campus in the Burns Flat, Cheyenne, Clin- unclaimed property and we’d like to return it! Dr. Randy Curry, director of agencies like USDA continue School of Nursing, College ton, Cordell, Elk City, Erick, the RHC, said in the first year to invest in rural America, it’s of Pharmacy and the Health Fargo, Hydro, Reydon, Sayre, There’s more than $700 million of unclaimed of the grant, SWOSU is collab- programs like USDA’s Rural & Wellness Department to Shattuck, Sweetwater, Taloga, property waiting to be claimed. Our service is orating with Eastern Oklaho- Development Distance Learn- provide student training and Thomas, Vici and Weatherford. free and there is no time limit on claiming ma Memorial Center (BOMC) ing and Telemedicine Grant opportunities. Through the “SWOSU looks forward your property! in Poteau (LeFlore County) by program that are critically im- purchase of _ telemedicine to bringing telemedicine/ putting telemedicine equip- portant to expanding medical equipment, SWOSU will ex- telehealth resources to Okla- Take a few minutes next week to see if your name is ment in six rural public-school and educational access across pand its resources to serve homa’s rural communities,” ‘on our list in the newspaper, or check online at locations in LeFlore County. our communities,” said U.S. more students and commu- said SWOSU President Dr. Di- OKTreasure.com ‘The use of telemedicine equip- Congressman Frank Lucas. nities, helping to reduce the ana Lovell. “The university is ment to provide medical ser- “Tm proud to join Southwest- shortage of healthcare provid- so appreciative of this amaz- Unclaimed Property Division vices to schoolchildren and fac- ern Oklahoma State Univer- ers in rural areas and provide ing grant that will assist our 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level ulty in rural communities will sity in announcing a $1 million the university's Diabetes Pre- SWOSU College of Pharmacy be instrumental in improving grant that will help students in vention Program to the state Rural Health Center.” Oklahoma City, OK 73120 |(405) 521-4273