October 18, 2025 Issue, Page 10 of 12

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10• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 The Elk City News Weekly Oklahoma Oil and Gas Proudly Brought to you by: Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for October 7 - 13, 2025 Clinton Residents Encouraged to Dispose of Unused, Unwanted Prescription Meds Clinton, Oklahoma- ‘Strong com- ‘You might be unaware of the dan- be free at-home disposal kits. Kits are partnered with OBN and the Clinton munities start with safe homes,’ said gers within your medicine cabinet. If an environmentally friendly and dis- Police Department to hold the event. Shelby Wilson, pharmacist at Salis- a small child accidentally took a dose creet way to destroy unused meds. ‘The DEA prevents us from taking bury Pharmacy. She wants to remind meant for an adult, it could be disas- The kits are also great to share with liquids, glass containers, syringes, Clinton residents that unused, un- trous,’ offered Steve Berry, with SWO- others,’ offered Berry. sharps, or inhalers,’ said Berry. For wanted, and out of date prescription DA’s Opioid Abatement Project. ‘Pets, Local businesses and agencies will more information on this event, or medications can be dangerous. individuals with intellectual challeng- be on hand to distribute Free Medi- how to get the resources mentioned, Please check your medicine cab- es, and older adults with memory cation Lock Boxes/Bags, Naloxone please contact one of the sponsoring inets and collect items for the DEA’s deficits are also at risk.’ (Narcan), Community Resource businesses or organizations. Drug Take Back Day event, Saturday, When it comes to unused or un- Guides, and At-Home Med Disposal SWODA’s Abatement Project October 25th, from 9am to 1pm. Res- wanted medications, ‘Dispose, don’t Kits while supplies last. funding comes from a grant from the idents can drive through the event at expose,’ Wilson added. She encourag- Salisbury Pharmacy, Red Rock Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. Interbank, 807 West Gary Boulevard, es people to lock up narcotics using a Behavioral Health, South Western SWODA is a public trust representing and drop off unwanted prescription lock box or bag. The event will offer Oklahoma Development Authori- Custer and seven other counties in meds. All medications collected are these items for free while supplies last. ty, Interbank, Cheyenne and Arap- Southwest Oklahoma. Contact Steve destroyed by the Oklahoma Bureau ‘If you know someone with lots of aho Tribal Office of Recovery, and Berry at 580-562-5043 or at steve@ of Narcotics. unwanted medications, there will also Branch 15 Recovery Residence have swoda.org. Looking for a great fit for your company? Put your help wanted in the FODVVL¿HGVWRUHDFKPRUH local candidates. SendContact Maressa your Help at to Wanted FODVVL¿HGV#HFGDLO\QHZVFRP ECNClassifi [email protected]