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March 23, 2024 ‘The Elk City News -11 ali ea odor from belongings National Drug STATE OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Advertisement to Contractors, April 11, 2024 ~ 10:30 A.M, Bid Opening and Alcohol Plans and proposals for this bid opening will be available on March 21, 2024, No bidding and homes Proposals wil be issued to any Contractor after April 10, 2024 10:30 A.M... The cost for each bidding proposal is $ 50.00 + tax, State Standard Specifications may be purchased by con- tacting ODOT Business Services Center Branch (405) 521-4509. No refunds will be made for bidding documents or specification books purchased, By Trisha Gedon There are significant health and property dangers associ- Facts Week ‘Sample proposals, preliminary plans, long form and short form notices, order forms, bid tabs STILLWATER - Parts of ated with ozone. Check with Our teens have so much potential. Current and future lead- and awards, can be accessed on ODOT's Web ste: hitps:/oktahoma govlodoVbusiness-cen- tericontracts-and-propasals htm! Oklahoma and Texas recently your insurance company to see ers, creators, healers, nourishers, and world changers in every experienced devastating wild- if this is covered under your family, class room and community. However, we too often see fires. Some families lost their policy. Using an ozone genera- the incredible possibilities cut short due to drug and or alcohol Bids must be prepared in accordance with the State Standard Specifications. Uniess other- Wise specified, ids forall projects must be submitted over the internet to Bid Express(htps:/ werbids.com) using AASHTOware Project Bids. Instructions for using Bid Express, Project homes, while other houses and use. Accidents, disease, and distraction from pursuing life goals tor will require the temporary evacuation of your home.” ‘and the electronicbidding process are available from the Office Engineer Division. When structures in the path of the The Federal Emergency all disrupt their path to the greatness their peers achieve. Unfor- writ en bids are allowed, sealed proposals may be delivered directly tothe Office Engineer flames were spared. tunately, some lose their lives. Division prior tothe scheduled bid opening. For writen bids, do not disassemble the bidding Management Agency website proposal in any way. Homes not damaged by lists the following tips for re- March 18 - 24 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. The Any frm bidding a project as a joint venture must complete the ‘Request for Joint Venture’ flames likely experienced moving smoke odors. initiative is from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and this form, which is posted on the ODOT website, prior othe bid opening, smoke damage, said Gina Peek, For light damage. ‘This is year’s theme is ‘SHATTER THE MYTHS,’ about drugs and drug Unless otherwise specified inthe proposal, al bids must be submitted with a proposal guaran ty equal to 5 % ofthe bid total, assistant director, Oklahoma when you can smell smoke but use. The initiative seeks to link teens to facts about drugs, al- Questions and comments regarding the April 11, 2024 bid opening will be accepted unt State University Extension/ can't see any ash: cohol, and addiction in their communities. Another goal is to March 29, 2024. Please submit your questions through the ODOT pre-bid email address: Family Consumer Science pro- doorsOpen the windows and reduce and prevent the negative effects of caused by these sub- (ODOT-Prebid.Question @odot.org. Responses wil be posted to the “Pre-bid Questions and gram leader and associate dean to air out the home. stances. Visit teens.drugabuse.gov to find the NDAFW link and Answers” section ofthe ODOT Contracts & Proposals webpage as they are received. Its rec- Install a new filter in the get more information. for Extension and Engagement. ‘ommended that interested contractors visit the ‘Pre-Bid Questions and Answers" lnk reguarty in the College of Education and HVAC unit. Using substances despite having negative consequences from in order to stay informed ofthe latest information: https:/ ww.odot.org/contracts, Put bags of activated char- doing so is the hallmark symptom of substance use disorder, Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, upon award of the contract tothe successful bidder, Human Sciences. coal around the house to ab- the contract will be completely and correctly executed by the contractor and returned to the “A fire in your neighbor- sorb odor. at any age. “He failed another test, yet he seems not to care. I Department within ten(10) working days from the date of award. The Department will have hood or on your acreage may caught him smoking Marijuana in the garage. He gets so angry fourteen(14) working days from the date of award to complete its execution of the contract Clean any rooms that smell when I bring it up.” “She’s changed friends and keeps making bad The Oklahoma Department of Tiansportation(ODOT) and the Ok’ahoma Turmpike Author- cause your home to smell like like smoke. smoke. The odor is caused choices. She came home drunk last night. We're at our wits end.” ty(OTA) ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, For moderate damage. In“Two DUI's and he’s still drinking. Is he ever going to change?” Color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disabilly, retaliation or genetic information, be by microscopic particles that addition to the steps recom- excluded from participation in, be denied the benefts of, or be otherwise subjected 10 cling to walls, furniture, floors, “She’s about to lose her kids. Why won't she stop taking the ciscrimination under any and all programs, services, of activities administered by ODOT or Hothing and other items in- mended for light damage: pills?” These are examples of people who are having difficulty OTA, their recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation please side your home,” Peek said. Wash or scrub exterior sur- thinking, making decisions, and controlling their actions. For contact the ADA Coordinator at (405)521-4140 or the Oklahoma Relay Senice at “Removing the smell isn’t as faces, including walls, walks, 1-800-722-0353. Ifyou have any ADA or Tie VI questions email ODOTadatilevi@ odot. org, loved ones and outside observers, it’s heartbreaking, exasperat- easy as spraying a can of air drives, decks, window and deck ing, and seems unexplainable. Description of work and location of project: freshener or lighting a scented screens, etc. Call Order: 712 Research has come up with an explanation: Persons with TAP-205N(084)TP_SH-6 BECKHAM JP. NO. 32985(04) candle. These remedies only Wash interior walls and NHPP-205N(111)PM SH-6 BECKHAM —_JPNO. 34258(04) mask the smell for a short hard surfaces with mild soap Substance Use Disorder have a brain disease. TAP-205N(124)TP SHG BECKHAM —_JPNO. 38008(04) amount of time. It may be An excerpt from the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week or other appropriate cleaning GRADE, DRAIN, SURFACE, AND DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE necessary to have furniture or products. Do not materials talks about the definition of substance use disorder. ‘SH-6: FROM 1.2 MILES NORTH OF THE I-40 JUNCTION, EXTEND NORTH IN ELK CITY. and mattresses professionally solutions forget inside cabinets, drawers “Addiction is a brain disease that results from repeated use of ‘STATE OF OKLAHOMA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - By: TIM J. GATZ, Director. cleaned. Removing the smoke a substance. This causes changes in the reward circuitry of the smell will take time, effort and and closets. brain and makes the inhibitory circuitry of the prefrontal cortex money.” Wash, dust or otherwise less strong. This leads to compulsive use of the drug despite the Spring into weight management Simple things like clean- clean all household items, in- negative impact that compulsive use has on a person's life. “ It ing can help remove the odor's cluding knick-knacks. source. Smoke particles get Vacuum carpets, window goes on to say, “The prefrontal cortex helps you think, make deci- with realistic goals into tiny nooks and crannies coverings, upholstered furni- sions, and control your actions.” and can be difficult to remove. ture and mattresses. Even though the home has The materials promoted during National Drug & Alcohol Wash anything with visible Facts Week help teens learn that not all substances act in the By Trisha Gedon been cleaned from top to bot- soot that can be washed. same way, and not every person reacts to those substances in the tom, the smell may linger. Consider having heating, same way either. Having good information is incredibly impor- STILLWATER - With spring and warm weather knocking on Homeowners can use com- ventilating, _ air-conditioning tant but spurring conversations between teens and their peers, the door, some Oklahomans may feel a renewed energy to better mon household items to help units and all ductwork pro- their parents, their teachers, and others in their lives who care manage their weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. absorb odor while they dean. fessionally cleaned to remove for them is the main goal of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Despite ads on television and online promising fast weight Baking soda is an inexpensive soot, ash and smoke residue. loss, a healthy diet combined with physical activity is still the It’s also important for teens and parents to know that the foundation for long-term weight loss success, said Janice Her- and natural odor-absorber. ‘Throw away food that was drugs currently available to them may be incredibly different mann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist. Peek suggests leaving a few in opened containers. from the drugs their parents experienced. Trends in drug use “Before everyone gets too focused on weight loss, a better ap- bowls of baking soda around Consider replacing baby proach is achieving and maintaining good health,” Hermann said. the house for several days to items like pacifiers and bottles, have been toward more concentrated dosages or more readily help absorb the odors. absorbed means of taking them. Examples include Fentanyl ver- “Combining that approach with realistic goals is the best way to Activated charcoal is also along with medical devices like sus Oxycontin versus Heroin, Marijuana concentrates and vap- achieve good health. View weight loss as slow and steady, which an option to help abate the oxygen masks and CPAP tub- ing THC oil versus leaf, etc. Parents and grandparents sharing can help shift attention from short, drastic changes to a more smoke smell. Use it like bak- ing, rather than cleaning them. “When I was a kid, we . ..,” may no longer be applicable. moderate diet and physical activity level that are more attainable ing soda and place it in bowls and long-lasting.” OSU Extension uses re- We all want to fight for our kids and equip them to make good To lose weight, calorie intake from foods and beverages must around the house for several search-based information to decisions. How can we do that? Set an example for your kids and be less than calories expended from basic body functions and days. Keep interior doors open help all Oklahomans solve lo- make it clear to them that you disapprove of underage drinking as well as kitchen and bath- cal issues and concerns, pro- and other drug misuse. Show you care about your child’s health, physical activity. Reasonable and healthy weight loss should be about 10% of body weight in a year. For a 250-pound individual, room cabinets. If the weather mote leadership and manage wellness, and success by being engaged with them purposefully. that’s 25 pounds per year, or about one-half pound per week. A cooperates, open the windows resources wisely throughout Show kids that you're a reliable source of information about al- 10% weight loss can have many positive health benefits, and exterior doors to let in the state’s 77 counties. Most fresh air. If much of the area cohol and other drugs. Show you're paying attention, and you'll “Peo]ale make drastic changes in their diets by restricting cer- around the home burned, the information is available at lit- discourage risky behaviors. And finally, build your child’s skills tain fools or only eating certain foods. While thi ight loss, it simply isn’t sustainable or healthy smoke smell may remain for tle to no cost. and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. “Losing weight doesn’t have to mean making big dietary changes. some time. OSU Ag Research is Okla- ‘This program is funded by Oklahoma Department of Men- Instead, focus on small changes that move toward a healthy eat- Getting the smoke smell homa's premier research and tal Health and Substance Abuse Services, Substance Abuse and ing pattern. out of clothing can be a dif- technology development Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for Sub- ‘or example, fill half of the dinner plate with fruits and veg- ficult and time-consuming agency in agriculture, natural stance Abuse Prevention, SWODA, and local coalition. etables, Increase whole grains and shift toward lean protein and task. Add 1 cup of vinegar to resources and the life sciences. low-fat or non-fat dairy choices. In addition, select foods with detergent in the wash cycle. less added sugar. Hermann also recommends eating slowly. Keep in mind that one wash- “You need to give your body time to feel fullness,” she said. “Start with making these small changes and build on those ing may not remove all the odor. If the smoke remains Providing comfort and Supportfor End, of Life cholces changes over time.” when the clothes come out of Physical activity plays an important role in leading a healthier the washing machine, imme- lifestyle. For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least diately wash them again using Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity, 75 to 150 the same process and continue minutes of vigorous-intensive physical activity or an equivalent until the smoke smell is gone. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer| combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activ- Do not dry clothes that smell ity each week. like smoke as this can set the or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical “You don’t have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment to odor in the material. details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. increase physical activity. Taking the stairs instead of the eleva- “Homeowners may need tor and parking further away from the office building or store are to hire a professional to use just a couple of ways to incorporate additional physical activity,” an ozone generator to destroy For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Hermann said. “It’s never too late to get started on the path to the smoke molecules left be- a healthier lifestyle. If you fall short of your goals one day, don't hind after a fire,” Peek said. give up. 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