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The Elk City News -3 News October 15, 2022 Fishing Report catfish slow on chicken liver, shad, and sunfish around main Sardis: October 7. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and falling, lake, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on hair jigs, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Large- jigs, minnows, small lures, and spoons around brush structure mouth bass fair on bill baits, spinnerbaits around coves, points, and docks. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden and riprap. Blue and channel catfish slow on chicken liver and stationed in McIntosh County. cut bait around creek channels, main lake, and river channel. NORTHWEST Hugo: October 7. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and falling, Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and Canton: October 11. Elevation is below normal and stable, wa- water temperature 83°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, standing timber. Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden ter temperature 75°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Channel channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough stationed in Pushmataha County. catfish slow on chicken liver, stinkbait, and worms around dam, bait, live bait, punch bait, shad, and sunfish below the dam, Texoma: October 9. Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and rocks, and spillway. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game brush structure, channels, main lake, shorelines, and standing falling, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) warden stationed in Blaine County. timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, brush Striped bass fair on live shad, sassy shad, shad, and topwater Foss: October 10. Elevation is 4.5 ft. below normal, water structure, channels, main lake, river channel, and standing tim- lures around channels, flats, main lake, and points. Blue, chan- temperature 72°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass ber. Report submitted by Andrew Potter, game warden stationed nel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough hybrids fair on live bait in deep water. Catfish fair to good along in Choctaw County. bait, hot dogs, live shad, punch bait, and stinkbait below the the north side with live baits. Walleye fair with worms. Crappie Lower Mountain Fork: October 7. Elevation is normal and sta- dam, coves, creek channels, docks, points, and river channel. slow. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. ble, water temperature 65°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and small SOUTHEAST PowerBait and small lures below the dam, creek channels, and lures around brush structure, channels, coves, main lake, points, Blue River: October 10. Elevation is normal and stable, wa- spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden sta- rocks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing was good this ter temperature 73°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, tioned in McCurtain County. week. Striper are being caught on live shad near channels and smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, Pine Creek: October 7. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and points. Catfish are being caught on cut bait and live bait near riv- plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, creek falling, water temperature 82°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) er channels. Crappie are biting in 12-24 ft. of water on minnows channels, points, and rocks. Channel catfish good on chicken Largemouth bass fair on topwater lures around coves, creek Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in liver, dough bait, and stinkbait around brush structure, river channels. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush struc- Bryan County. mouth, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biolo- ture and standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver Wister: October 7. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and fall- gist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area. and cut bait around creek channels and river channel. Report ing, water temperature 81°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Broken Bow: October 7. Elevation is 12 ft. below normal and submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCur- Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on bill falling, water temperature 82°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) tain County. baits, crankbaits, and plastic baits around brush structure, creek Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, Robert S. Kerr: October 7. Elevation is normal and stable, channels, points, and standing timber. Crappie fair on hair jigs, bill baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, and spoons around water temperature 76°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, points, and standing brush structure, main lake, points, river mouth, and standing channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, hot dogs, min- timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed timber. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush nows, shrimp, stinkbait, and worms below the dam, creek chan- in McCurtain County. structure, coves, points, and standing timber. Report submitted nels, main lake, river mouth, and spillway. Crappie fair on hair SOUTHWEST by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County. jigs, jigs, and minnows below the dam, brush structure, rocks, Waurika: October 11. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and fall- Eufaula: October 7. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and fall- tailwater, and weed beds. Largemouth and spotted bass slow on ing, water temperature 74°F and murky. Blue and channel cat- ing, water temperature 74°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) minnows, plastic baits, small lures, and topwater lures around fish good on cut bait and punch bait around main lake and shore- Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, brush structure, coves, points, rocks, and weed beds. Report lines. Crappie slow on minnows and tube jigs around docks and jerk baits, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush struc- submitted by Logan Shimp, game warden stationed in Haskell rocks. Report submitted by Matt Farris, game warden stationed ture, channels, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead County. in Jefferson County. Inflation, Worker Shortages Continue to Weigh on Small Business Optimism OKLAHOMA CITY - NEIB’s maining historically high. net percent of owners expect- from August. bor quality was their top busi- Economic Trends data with Small Business Optimism In- The net percent of owners ing higher real sales volumes The net percent of owners ness problem, quarterly surveys since the 4th dex rose 0.3 points in Septem- raising average selling prices improved by nine points to a raising average selling prices ‘The frequency of reports of quarter of 1973 and monthly ber to 92.1, making the ninth decreased two points to a net net negative 10%. decreased two points from Au- positive profit trends wasa net surveys since 1986. Survey consecutive month below the 51% (seasonally adjusted). The net percent of owners gust to a net 51% (seasonally negative 31%, up two points respondents are randomly 48-year average of 98. ‘Thirty ‘The net percent of owners reporting inventory increases adjusted). Unadjusted, 9% of from August. Among owners drawn from NFIB’s member- percent of owners reported who expect real sales to be improved four points to a net owners reported lower average reporting lower profits, 42% ship. The report is released on that inflation was their single higher increased nine points negative 2%, Sixteen percent selling prices and 59% report- blamed the rise in the cost of most important problem in from August to a net negative of owners reported increases ed higher average prices. Price materials, 21% blamed weaker the second Tuesday of each operating their business. Click 10%. in stocks and 17% reported re- hikes were the most frequent sales, 12% cited labor costs, month. This survey was con- here to read the full report. The NFIB Uncertainty Index ductions as solid sales reduced in retail (73% higher, 11% low- 8% cited lower prices, 6% cit- ducted in September 2022. “Inflation and worker short- decreased by two points to 72. inventories at many firms. er), construction (69% higher, ed the usual seasonal change, About NFIB ages continue to be the hard- As reported in NFIB’s ‘Thirty-two percent of own- 3% lower), transportation and 3% cited higher taxes or For almost 80 years, the Na- est challenges facing small monthly jobs report, owners’ ers reported that supply chain (68% higher, 5% lower), and regulatory costs. For owners tional Federation of Indepen- business owners,” NFIB Chief plans to fill open positions disruptions have had a signifi- wholesale (64% higher, 0% reporting higher profits, 44% dent Business has been advo- Economist Bill Dunkelberg remain elevated, with a sea- cant impact on their business. lower). Seasonally adjusted, a credited sales volumes, 24% cating on behalf of America’s said. “Even with these chal- sonally adjusted net of 23% lenges, owners are still seeking of planning to create new jobs ‘Thirty-four percent report a net 31% of owners plan price cited usual seasonal change, small and independent busi- opportunities to grow their in the next three months. Of moderate impact and 22% re- hikes. and 18% cited higher prices. ness owners, both in Wash- business in the current pe- those owners trying to hire, port a mild impact. Only 10% A net 45% of owners re- Two percent of owners re- ington, D.C., andin all 50 state riod.” 89% reported few or no quali- of owners report no impact ported raising compensa- ported that all their borrow- capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, NFIB_ Oklahoma __Direc- fied applicants for the posi- from recent supply chain dis- tion, down one point from ing needs were not satisfied. nonpartisan, and member- tions they were trying to fill. ruptions. August. A net 23% of owners ‘Twenty-six percent reported tor Jerrod Shouse said, “Our A net 1% of owners viewed plan to raise compensation in all credit needs met and 62% driven. Since our founding in members are frustrated be- Fifty-six percent of own- 1943, NFIB has been exclu- cause it’s been one thing after current inventory stocks as the next three months, down ers reported capital outlays said they were not interested “too low” in September, down three points from August but in a loan. A net 5% reported sively dedicated to small and the other, beginning with the in the last six months, up pandemic and continuing with two points from August. A historically still very high. Ten four points. Of those making their last loan was harder to independent businesses, and labor and supply chain issues expenditures, 40% reported net 0% of owners plan inven- percent of owners cited labor get than in previous attempts. remains so today. For more in- and inflation. Small business spending on new equipment, tory investments in the com- costs as their top business The NFIB Research Center formation, please visit NFIB. owners are trying to hold pric- 22% acquired vehicles, and ing months down four points problem and 22% said that la~ has collected Small Business com. es down and avoid having to 16% improved or expanded Don’t overlook importance of cash open late and close early, but facilities. Nine percent spent it’s hard.” money for new fixtures and Key findings include: furniture and 6% acquired Owners expecting better new buildings or land for ex- business conditions over the pansion. Twenty-four percent next six months decreased two plan capital outlays in the next If you're an investor, you goals you want to meet within ment source in two different much of a good thing. While points from September to a few months, down one point. ways. First, cash can be con- net negative 44%. A net negative 5% of all no doubt pay a great deal the next year or two, such as cash may seem like a per- of attention to your stocks, a wedding, a vacation or the sidered its own distinct asset petual safe harbor from the Forty-six percent of own- owners (seasonally adjusted) purchase of a new car. And ers reported job openings that reported higher nominal sales bonds and mutual funds. But dass, and because it typically stormy investment seas, it is you shouldn't forget another since you have a little more behaves differently from oth- were hard to fill, down three in the past three months, up not without risk. If you hold points from August and re- key element of your financial time to meet these needs than er asset classes, it can pro- three points from August. The strategy: cash. you would for an emergency, vide some diversification to too much cash, you could un- you might consider using a a portfolio containing stocks derfund your longer-term in- Cash is part of any finan- ELK CITY money market account or a and bonds. (Keep in mind, vestments — the ones with cial strategy and investment short-term certificate of de- though, that diversification the growth potential youneed portfolio, but how much posit (CD), in addition to your can’t guarantee profits or pro- to reach some of your most ROTARY CLUB have you thought about the other savings vehicles. different uses of cash, and Everyday spending - You'll tect against all losses.)And second, the cash in your port- important goals, such as a comfortable retirement. how much you really need? always need cash to provide folio could be used as part ofa Consider these four key pur- for your day-to-day spending systematic investing strategy Put your cash to work. By poses: needs, such as your mortgage, in which you put set amounts other debts, groceries, utili- using it wisely, you can add a of money at regular intervals Unexpected expenses and ties, entertainment and so on. into investment vehicles that valuable element to your fi- emergencies — If you face an If you haven't already done are appropriate for your goals nancial picture. interruption in employment, 0, you might want to create a and risk tolerance. you need an extensive home budget, which could help high- Clearly, cash is an impor- This article was written by Ed- repair or you encounter an light areas in which you can re- ward Jones for use by your local SWEEPSTAKES tant part of planning for the unplanned medical expense, duce spending to free up funds future, but there can be too Edward Jones Financial Advisor. you may need access to cash. for investing in long-term If you're not retired, it's a goals. If you're still working, keeping one to two months’ GRAND PRIZE: good idea to have three to six months of living expenses in worth of living expenses in a SIDE OF BEEF AND A FREEZER cash, possibly supplemented liquid account may be suffi- 2ND & 3RD PRIZE: by access to a line of credit. If cient, but if you're retired, you 1/4 BEEF you're already retired, keep- may need up to 12 months of Edward Jones, Member SIPC 4TH PRIZE: ing up to three months of liv- living expenses, which you can $500 CHAMBER BUCKS ing expenses in cash, possi- adjust to accommodate out- 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 December 10, 2022 | 8 PM (58 0) 225-3156 ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK bly supplemented by a credit side sources, such as Social Se- line, is a good rule of thumb. curity or a pension. Contact Zadie Eakins at 580-339-1311 to find out more infor- Robert Stephens Specific short-term savings Source of investment - You mation or purchasea ticket. Financial Advisor [email protected] goals - You may have some can look at cash as an invest-