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One Hundred Years Ago, October 1923
One Hundred Years Ago, October 1923
The last week in September and the first week in October saw the heaviest rains ever known in this part of the country. A four day and night rain accumulated to eight inches of water. Bridges and culverts were washed out; railroad traffic was suspended for two weeks. An accompanying hailstorm beat down crops. Van M. Barr reported that his cotton was almost completely ruined. Dr. Jefferson Denby’s farm south of Carter lost two windmills, a barn and granaries due to the floods. 10/03/2023 11:00 PM
Residents’ Rights Month
Residents’ Rights Month
Across the country, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities along with family members, ombudsman program representatives, citizen advocates, facility staff, and others will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month. Residents’ Rights Month is an annual event held in October by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) to celebrate and focus on awareness of dignity, respect, and the value of long-term care residents. This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme - Amplify Our Voices - emphasizes a community of long-term care residents coming together to make their voices heard. For residents, amplifying your voice means being outspoken about your preferences and choices, and sharing who you are and your experiences. “Residents’ voices are the most important at the decision- making table. This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme reminds residents – your story deserves to be told!” said Lori Smetanka, Executive Director of Consumer Voice.For questions about residents’ rights, contact Cherrie Nutley, Ombudsman Supervisor Western OK, 580562-5032The Nursing Home Reform Law, passed in 1987, guarantees nursing home residents their individual rights, including but not limited to individualized care, respect, dignity, the right to visitation, the right to privacy, the right to complain, and the right to make independent choices. Assisted Living Centers and Residential Care Facilities maintain their rights as U.S. Citizens. Residents’ Rights Month raises awareness about these rights and pays tribute to the unique contributions of long-term residents. The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has worked for nearly 50 years to promote residents’ rights daily. More than 5,900 volunteers and 1,300 paid staff are advocates for residents in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Authorized under the Older Americans Act and administered by the Administration on Aging, the program also provides information on how to find a facility, conducts community education sessions, and supports residents, their families, and the public with one-on-one consultation regarding long-term care. 10/03/2023 11:00 PM
Oklahoma City man held on child abduction charges in the Beckham County Detention Center
Oklahoma City man held on child abduction charges in the Beckham County Detention Center
A 30-year-old Oklahoma City man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $15,000 bond after being charge with child abduction, child neglect, and failure to use a child passenger restraint. 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Beckham County court reporter urges students
Beckham County court reporter urges students to consider court reporting as a career
Becky Storm encourages interested kids to do job shadowing 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Erick woman charged with arson
Erick woman charged with arson, assault, and battery with a dangerous weapon, resisting an officer, and two counts of domestic abuse
Erick woman charged with arson, assault, and battery with a dangerous weapon, resisting an officer, and two counts of domestic abuse 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Erick Ramblings
Erick Ramblings
The “Purple People Eater Fest” is finally here! All parties involved have worked very hard to put together this event for everyone to enjoy. The three day event, beginning this Friday, September 29th will last through October 1st. This is just a very brief listing of events taking place that weekend. There will be a Purple People Eater Picture Show (a movie in the part at 8:00 on Friday night, a Purple Parade downtown on Saturday morning at 10:00; Sheb’s Shindig, a street dance on Saturday night from 8-11 p.m., featuring the Jimmy Lee Jordan Band, a pancake breakfast planned for Sunday morning, plus Wooley’s Bazaar, a three day vendor’s market to display and sell their items. Not to mention a Car Smash, dunk tank, and a raffle for a hog hunt (knives only!) at the Lost Creek Ranch. The hog hunt winner will be announced Saturday night. Tickets for the hog hunt raffle are $5 each. I am not sure of the deadline for parade entries or vendors, but groups or individuals can contact Megan Wreyford at City Hall or call 580-526-3924 for all of the details. 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Elk City people charged with animal cruelty
Elk City people charged with animal cruelty
A 33-year-old Elk City man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged with animal cruelty. 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
S.T.A.R.T Child
S.T.A.R.T Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Fundraiser
Putting Kids First golf tournament will be held Oct. 12th, at the Elk City Golf and Country Club. The event’s proceeds will go to the “Safety, Trauma, Advocacy, Response, Team” (S.T.A.R.T.) of the Child Advocacy Center located in Sayre. The CDC serves Beckham and Roger Mills Counties, and last year there were 134 kids served by the non-profit organization. 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Southwestern Oklahoma
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Enters Into Agreement With Northwestern
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana Lovell signed a partnership agreement recently to allow student passage for continuing education to each university. 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Political
Political Correctness
Our culture demands political correctness–a philos- ophy de. ned as "avoidance 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
Mature Couple’s Marriage Lost Its Spark Years Ago
Mature Couple’s Marriage Lost Its Spark Years Ago
Dear Abby 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
WOCS Welcomes New Teachers
WOCS Welcomes New Teachers
WOCS Welcomes New Teachers 09/26/2023 11:00 PM
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