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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Isaias Duart-Miramontes Larceny of mer- chandise State of Okla vs Zachary K Christy Acts resulting in gross injury State of Okla vs Craig J Phillips Possession of CS & para- phernalia State of Okla vs Brendan Svaton DUI State of Okla vs Christa M Hustead DUI State of Okla vs Preston Q Badillo Possession of parapher- nalia State of Okla vs Laurie A Wilcox Trespassing State of Okla vs Julie A Vasconcellos Larceny of merchan- dise State of Okla vs Jonatham M Gore DUI. Leaving scene of accident involving damage.TOC State of Okla vs Ysidro G Vega Discharging a firearm. Shooting from highway. Violation of a protective order FELONIES State of Okla vs Craig J Phillips Bringing contraband into jail State of Okla vs Ysidro G Vega Possession of a firearm Marriages & Divorces DIVORCES Dawnella Steudeman vs Keith Steudeman Great Plains Regional Medical Center: Helping save lives, decrease Opioids impact Beckham County – SWODA is the impact of the current Opioid “If your house is on fire you utors, and retailers. Grants will proud to announce a significant Crisis. SWODA hopes to increase don’t go to hide the matches first, be offered annually for the next partnership with Great Plains Re- resources and services that save you put the fire out first. Our 12-15 years. SWODA’s service gional Medical Center. The part- lives and decrease or prevent illic- goal with naloxone saturation is area includes Roger Mills, Custer, nership placed a Naloxone vend- it Opioid use. to end overdose deaths FIRST! Beckham, Washita, Greer, Kiowa, ing machine at the Emergency With the first year’s funding We understand that prevention, Harmon, and Jackson Counties. Room entrance of the hospital, SWODA chose to work toward treatment, and recovery supports “We want to thank Great providing 24-hour, low-barrier Naloxone (Narcan) Saturation. are incredibly important, and Plains Regional Medical Center access to this lifesaving medica- “Naloxone saves lives by quick- those strategies will be part of our for partnering with us to help tion. ly reversing Opioid overdoses. future efforts.” SWODA relies on end overdose deaths in southwest The partnership is possible If given soon after an overdose, local partners to help get these re- Oklahoma. They are truly making because South Western Oklaho- Naloxone can restore breathing sources and services in the local a difference.” ma Development Authority has within a few minutes. Time is so communities. If you want to help, make a received grant funding from the important in these cases, so we Funding for the grants is the difference in your community, Oklahoma Opioid Abatement want people to have easy access result of a settlement agreement contact Steve Berry. He can be (USPS # 173-020) Board. The Board, part of the to Naloxone and know how and between the Oklahoma Attorney reached by calling 580-562-5043 580-225-3000 Attorney General’s Office, wants when to use it,” said Steve Berry, General’s Office and prescription or by emailing [email protected]. Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC the funds to be used to decrease Project Director for SWODA. Opioid manufacturers, distrib- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 New poll shows strong business support for SUBSCRIPTIONS Deliverd by mail: $50/ Yearly Print Only Sheryl Ponce, Sheryl Staff Neva Writer Writer Ponce....Staff Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising CareerTech’s skills-based training $60/ Yearly Print + Online A new statewide poll of Okla- The Business Leaders Poll, nesses wanting to invest and challenge to growth in Okla- $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director homa business leaders under- which surveyed 302 Oklahoma expand in Oklahoma, the poll homa is its people. CareerTech scores a resounding message: business owners and executives, shows, highlighting a need for is uniquely positioned to deliv- No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR Skills-based training programs reveals persistent concerns CareerTech to grow and serve er the hands-on, credentialed [email protected] Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery like those offered by Oklahoma about the availability of skilled more Oklahomans. training that our workforce [email protected] CareerTech are vital to solving workers and the preparation Key findings include the fol- needs and our employers de- (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, the state’s workforce challenges of high school graduates for lowing: mand.” CSR and attracting new investments today’s job market. The poll, a 88% of business leaders said Additional findings show to the state. project of the State Chamber the top barrier to investing in more concerns: of Commerce, Oklahoma Busi- Oklahoma is workforce avail- 46% of respondents named ness Roundtable and the State ability. employee recruitment and re- Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Chamber Research Foundation, shines a spotlight on the essen- Nearly 1 in 4 respondents (23%) said they would be hesi- tention as the greatest obstacle to profitability and growth. tial role CareerTech plays in tant to expand or invest in Okla- 43% said their top concern Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual developing a workforce that is homa because of a lack of quali- with Oklahoma’s workforce is resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as trained, credentialed and ready fied and available workers. finding employees with durable to meet the needs of employers 54% of employers reported skills, down from 60% in 2023, cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the across the state. difficulty filling skilled worker indicating progress in closing practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. According to the poll, which vacancies, those requiring in- the skills gap. was released last month, 85% dustry-recognized credentials. 85% of respondents agreed For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: of business leaders polled said 71% believe Oklahoma that the state’s higher education Oklahoma CareerTech is do- high school graduates are not system should do more to mo- Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator ing a good job preparing stu- well-prepared for the workforce. tivate students to pursue fields dents for workforce success, “These numbers speak vol- aligned with workforce demand. Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES a sharp increase from 67% in umes,” said Brent Haken, Okla- Despite these concerns, a 2024. However, the availability homa CareerTech state director. majority (67%) of business lead- SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: of skilled workers remains low “Business leaders are telling ers support the idea of investing and is the top barrier for busi- us loud and clear: The biggest $25 million in a national mar- • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) keting campaign to promote • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Oklahoma’s products and ser- Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) vices and attract businesses, ac- • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV cording to the poll. • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s “Oklahoma’s future compet- itiveness hinges on how well we prepare our workforce,” Haken Professional, Passionate said. “CareerTech is working every day to ensure students — Advance, Attentive ... whether they’re in high school, adults changing careers or com- Our Difference is Our Care panies retraining their employ- ees — are gaining the in-de- Have you ever considered becoming a mand skills that drive economic hospice volunteer? growth.” A fulfulling experience in the spirit of CareerTech continues to part- giving and receiving. ner with employers statewide to offer customized training, stack- able credentials and work-based learning opportunities that match real-world job require- ments. Oklahoma CareerTech has more than 520,000 enroll- ments each year in its programs. That’s more than half a million Oklahomans actively pursuing opportunities, from full-time training to CareerTech appren- ticeships. That number includes high school students, adults looking to reskill, incarcerated individuals preparing to reenter Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving society and working profession- Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. als seeking advancement.