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Volume 12 Issue 31 • January 7, 2015 • Offices: 920 S.4th - Chickasha, OK • [email protected] • Phone: 405-224-7467 • Fax: 405-224-7469 • www.washitavalleyweekly.com
Flu sends more than 500 Oklahomans to hospital
Since the start of flu season in late September, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that 517 people have been hospitalized with the
flu -- 168 of them during the week of Dec. 23-30 alone. There have been
nine confirmed deaths from the flu in this season in Oklahoma.
In Grady County, six individuals have been hospitalized but there have
been no confirmed deaths. In Caddo County, there have been two hospitalization and no deaths.
Local pharmacies are still giving flu shots. Wallgreens in Chickasha
have a shot that affects 3 different flu strains, and one shot that tackles four
different strains. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says it is not late to
get a flu shot. Even though it may not be a good match against H3N2, the
most prevalent strain reported this flu season, people who get the flu after
being vaccinated may experience milder symptoms. The vaccine also may
offer protection against other strains that emerge later in the season.
Healthcare Stat, a local urgent care and family practice facility reports
that they are seeing more patients the last 3 or 3 weeks. “We got a late start this year,” said Nurse Practioner Shawn Bonilla,
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“Usually the flu season starts shortly after
the state fair, but this year, signs didn’t start
showing up until a couple of weeks before
Christmas.”
Healthcare Stat has been busy seeing not
only people with flu symptoms, but also a
stomach virus bug and some strep throat as
well.
Here are some tips to avoid the flu and
other viruses.
Flu symptoms include sneezing, cough • Avoid close contact with sick peoing, body aches and fever.
ple. The government recommends annual flu vaccinations for everyone 6
months and older
• Stay home from work if you are sick. Don’t send sick children to
school.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand
cleaner.
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• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when
someone is ill.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of
fluids and eat nutritious food.
Influenza like-illness is defined as a fever
of 100 degrees or more combined with
a cough and/or sore throat. If you develop
these symptoms, but you do not have an underlying medical condition: get plenty of rest, drink
a lot of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco, consider taking over-thecounter medications to relieve the symptoms of flu, (but never give aspirin
to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms) stay home and avoid
contact with other people to protect them from catching your illness, cover
your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze to protect
others from your germs.
Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications, however, there are some “emergency warning signs” that require urgent medical attention. In children, some emergency warning signs that need urgent
medical attention include: high or prolonged fever, fast breathing or trouble
breathing, bluish skin color, not drinking enough fluids, changes in mental
status, such as not waking up or not interacting; being so irritable that the
child does not want to be held; or seizures, flu-like symptoms improve but
then return with fever and worse cough, worsening of underlying chronic
medical conditions (for example, heart or lung disease, diabetes).
In adults, some emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: high or prolonged fever, difficulty breathing, or shortness of
breath, pain, or pressure in the chest, near-fainting or fainting, confusion,
severe or persistent vomiting.
Seek medical care immediately, either by calling your doctor or going
to an emergency room, if you or someone you know is experiencing any
of the signs described above or other unusually severe symptoms. When
you arrive, tell the receptionist, or nurse about your symptoms. You may be
asked to wear a mask to protect others from getting sick.
Special concerns for people at high risk for complications from the flu
includes: people 65 years of age and older, children 6-23 months of age
(are at increased risk for influenza-related hospitalization), people of any
age with chronic medical conditions (for example, heart or lung disease,
diabetes), and pregnant women. Some of the complications caused by flu
include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such
as congestive heart
failure, asthma, or
diabetes. Children also
may get sinus and ear
infections.
Power companies prepare for ice storms
AEP - Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Friday was using the Grady
County Fairgrounds in Chickasha as a staging area in preparation of an ice storm
expected to occur in southwestern Oklahoma. According to the National Weather Service, ice accumulations in the areas near Lawton, Altus, Weatherford,
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Death Notices
Memorials
Brian Walter Kennell ...
Memorial service for Brian Walter Kennell of Chickasha,
was held Tuesday January 6, 2015 at the Bible Baptist
Church in Chickasha.
Brian Walter Kennell was born in Newburgh, New York on
April 8th, 1961 to Walter Gene and Jennie (Myers) Kennell.
He died Friday December 26, 2014 in Chickasha at the age
of 53 years.
Brian was six years old when the family moved to
Chickasha, where he met his life long best friend, Mike
Pace. Mike and his two brothers, Jimmy and Chuck
played a major role in Brian’s life. They stayed very close
throughout the years.
Brian attended Chickasha Schools and graduated in
1979. Brian married Kim Hawkins December 7, 1979 and
they have been married for 35 years. They had two children Chris and Matthew.
Brian worked at Baity’s Screw Machine, Inc. for 30
years.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions to the Grady Memorial
Hospital Foundation or the American Cancer Society are
suggested.
Services were under the direction of Sevier Funeral
Home.
Cheryl (Lyles) Ellis ...
Jeanne “Cheryl” (Lyles) Ellis was born August 9, 1947 in
Mercedes, Texas, the daughter of John Wesley Lyles, Sr.
and Evelyn (Curtis) Lyles. She died Saturday, December 27,
2014 near Maysville, Oklahoma.
Cheryl grew up in Ozona, Texas and then moved with
her family to Alex, Oklahoma for a short time, where she
attended high school and was a cheerleader. Her popularity was overwhelming. She graduated from Chickasha High
School in 1965.
On April 6, 1972, Cheryl married Bobby Ray Ellis, Sr. in
Wichita Falls, Texas.
She later went on to continue her education, receiving her LPN license from Canadian Valley Vo-tech in 1994.
She put her nursing education and love for helping others
towards a career at HealthBack and Lifeline home health
agencies.
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund will be set up as
The Cheryl Ellis Nursing Scholarship Fund; donations may
be mailed to Chase Bank, c/o Cheryl Ellis Nursing Scholarship Fund, Attn: Thomas Meyer or Sandra Evans, 6310 East
Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75214.
Services and cremation arrangements were under the
direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
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Funeral service for Fredda Marie Lancaster, age 96 of
Chickasha, Oklahoma, was held on Saturday, January 3,
2015 in the College Heights Baptist Church. Dr. Bryan
Haynes officiated.
Fredda Marie was born the daughter of Claude Frasure
and Annie Chambless Frasure on June 28, 1918 in Hamilton, Texas. She died on December 29, 2014 in Chickasha.
Fredda moved to Chickasha in 1935 from Rush Springs.
On March 14, 1940, she married George W. Lancaster in
Duncan. She worked at General Hospital for several years
before working for Dr. Baze in his office. Fredda worked
at Grady Memorial Hospital from 1964 to 1984 as a scrub
tech and assisted Dr. Varma in surgery. She was a member
of the College Heights Baptist Church.
Interment was in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Service was under the direction of the McRay Funeral
Home.
James E. (Sonny) Willmon ...
Funeral Service for James E. (Sonny) Willmon, age 72,
of Chickasha, OK, were held Monday, January 5, 2015 at
the Sevier Funeral Home Chapel.
James E. Willmon was born February 18, 1942 in Agwam, Oklahoma. He was the son of Noble and Beatrice
Willmon. He went home to be with his Savior on January
1, 2015 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha.
He grew up in the Minco area and lived most of his life
in Grady County. In 1978 he married Phyllis Smith Davis.
He worked for Gabriel for over 20 yrs and retired. James
loved his family very much. He really enjoyed doing quality woodwork. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Interment was at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK,
under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home, Chickasha.
Marion Ruth Willis ...
Funeral services for Marion Ruth Willis, 77, of Chickasha, were held in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel on
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 with Mike Rogers officiating.
Marion Ruth Willis was born February 16, 1937 in
Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Albert Marion Mitchell and Ailon
(Edwards) Mitchell. She died Wednesday, December 31,
2014 in Chickasha.
Marion grew up and attended schools in Chickasha. She
worked at the Senior Nutrition Center as head cook and
really enjoyed her work there, making many friends.
Services and cremation arrangements were under the
direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Flora Mae Rodenhaus ...
Graveside service for Flora Mae Rodenhaus, age 100 of
Chickasha, Oklahoma, was held on Monday, January 5,
2015 in Ninnekah Cemetery.
Flora Mae was born the daughter of Robert McKenna and
Lucy Hill McKenna on September 28, 1914 in Ninnekah,
Oklahoma. She died on December 30, 2014 in Chickasha.
Service was under the direction of the McRay Funeral
Home.
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Johnson William “Bill” Howerton ...
Celebration of life for Johnson William
“Bill” Howerton, age 86 of Alex, Oklahoma
will be scheduled for a later date.
Johnson William “Bill” Howerton was born
the son of William Callaway Howerton and
Elsie Jewel Johnson Howerton on November
1, 1928 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He died
on December 29, 2014 in Norman, Oklahoma.
He married Shirley Cassiday on October 23, 1956 in
Clayton, New Mexico.
Bill moved to Oklahoma City while in junior high and
graduated from Capitol Hill High School. After graduation,
he served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.
He attended OU on a football scholarship for one year
and later attended Oklahoma A & M where he played
football for three years. After college, he went to work
fulltime in the oilfield. In 1972, he started a partnership called Universal Well
Logging. In 1980, he became sole owner of Universal Well
Logging of Oklahoma.
Bill was member of the Westside Church of Christ in
Alex. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Cremation was under the direction of the McRay Funeral
Home.
Raymond C. Surber ...
Funeral service for Raymond C. Surber,
of Chickasha, OK, was Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Sevier Funeral Home
Chapel.
Raymond C. Surber was born January 2,
1920 in Comanche, OK to Frank and Johnnie
(Mayo) Surber. He passed away on Sunday,
December 28, 2014 in Norman, OK at the age of 94.
Mr. Surber lived his entire life 4 ½ miles south of Amber
where he ranched and was involved in horse racing. He
worked for PET Food for 12 years and the Turnpike Authority on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike for 5 years.
He served with the Coast Guard (Navy) during World
War II.
Interment was in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the
direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Jeremy Andrew Sandoval ...
Jeremy Andrew Sandoval, 37, of Nortonville, KY passed
away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Deaconess Hospital.
He was born January 28, 1977, in Guymon, OK to Stephen
and Marsha (Gwartney) Sandoval.
He was a football coach at Muhlenberg North Middle
School where he was known as Coach “Sandman”. He
graduated in 1995 from Chickasha High School where he
played football for the “fighting chicks”. Jeremy was a
member of the Chickasha CYO and Knights of Columbus
“Bad Boy” softball team.
Rosary services were held at Bunch Funeral Home on
Friday, January 2, 2015.
A memorial service was held at St. Peters Catholic
Church at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Guymon, OK.
Condolences may be made online at www.bunchroberts.
com.
Donations for funeral expenses gratefully accepted by
family.
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By JJ FRANCAIS, Staff Writer
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The Chickasha Festival of Light board has chosen
to honor active duty military and veterans by holding a special viewing of the light displays in Shannon
Springs Park on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015.
The park will be open from 6-10 p.m. that night,
however the camels and horse carriage rides that were
a center of attention this year will not be available. Food vendors and free laser tag are expected to be on
hand.
Among those expected to attend is a group of
soldiers returning this month from deployment to the
Middle East.
The Festival wrapped up its regular season on New
Year’s and showed improved numbers over last year’s
weather plagued event, when inclement weather forced
2014 Festival of Light President Blake Elliott
the park to be closed early.
and 2015 President Ashley Donald (Washita Val Blake Elliott, President of FOL, said gross receipts ley Weekly photo by JJ Francais)
are up 60% from last year because more favorable
weather the city experienced in December. Last year, more than 40 percent of the park’s 3.5 million
lights were damaged by ice and wind.
The Festival is one of Oklahoma’s top Holiday tourist attractions.
“I believe Festival of Light helps put Chickasha on the map and brings people to our City,” Elliott
said “The whole time I was in Stillwater in college and someone asked me where I was from, most
knew Chickasha only by the Christmas Lights.”
For many, the Festival is family tradition including the Owen family of Norman, regular visitors
for the past years.
“We brought our children here as little ones and now their boyfriends and girlfriends come along
and someday their children will come here,” said Cindy Owen. Incoming FOL President Ashley Donald, who moved to Chickasha three years ago, is excited
about next year’s event.
“There are some great ideas if we have the money to implement them,” she said. “I have had a passion for the Festival ever since learning about it.
It is a vital part of Chickasha’s tourism.”
A $15,000 grant from the Chickasha Community Foundation will double the number of lights
on the giant tree at the park entrance.
Anyone looking to volunteer or donate is
encouraged to contact the Chickasha Chamber of
Commerce at 224-0787.
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Mental Health
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The qualified applicant must have a Master’s degree in a mental health treatment
related field and be
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Fairgrounds, 500 E. Choctaw Ave.,
Chickasha, OK and accepted through
4:00 PM, January 9
God Bless America
Housekeeper
needed at
Lindsay Municipal
Hospital. Full
time. Day shift.
LMH offers
competitive salary
along with a great
benefit package.
Please apply at
1305 W. Cherokee Lindsay, Ok
73052
No phone calls
please.
Glenhaven Nursing &
Rehabilitation
3003 W. Iowa
Chickasha,OK
is taking applications
for the following:
LPN - 3-11 shifts.
CNA - All shifts,
Monday - Friday.
CMA’s - Relief on
all shifts. Looking
for qualified candidates who are caring
and want to make
a difference for our
residents.
Benefits include vacation, sick pay, affordable health insurance.
Apply in Person.
Program Manager
Sequoyah Enterprises,
Inc. in Wayne OK has
an opening for a
Program Manager.
The Program Manager is responsible for
implementing and supervising the facility’s
programs and services, while servicing as a
contributing member
of the interdisciplinary team. Education
requirements is a BA
in social work or other related field, with
5 years experience
working with children’s services. Must
be at least 21 years
or older and able to
pass a comprehensive
background check.
Please send your resume to [email protected] or fax
it to 405-604-6825,
or apply directly at
12695 Jenny Lane in
Wayne, OK. EOE
January 7, 2015
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January 13 Elections
Help Wanted
Employment Opportunities
Full Time
Licensed
Practical Nurse
needed at Lindsay
Municipal Hospital.
Night Shift. Competitive
Salary. LMH pays 100%
insurance premiums
for medical, dental,
and vision.
Please apply at
1305 W. Cherokee
Lindsay, OK 73052
or fax your resume to
405-756-1802
ATTN: Human Resources
Part Time
Licensed
Practical Nurse
needed at Lindsay Municipal
Hospital.
Day shift.
Vacation and sick
leave. Competitive
Salary.
Please apply at
1305 W. Cherokee
Lindsay, OK 73052
or fax your resume
to 405-756-1802
ATTN: Human Resources
“There are no rules around here!
We’re trying to accomplish something!” -- Thomas Edison
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Tuesday January 13th residents of Alex will have
the opportunity to vote in a Special Town Election. The voters will be asked to all the Town Clerk-Treasurer by appointed by a majority of the Town Board of
Trustees?
Ballots will allow a “yes” vote for the proposition
and a “no” vote against the proposition.
Also, residents inside the Bray-Doyle School District will be voting on two bond proposals. Proposition 1 will allow the school district to incur
an indebtedness for 10 years of $2.510,000 to provide
funds for the ‘purpose of constructing, equipping,
repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring
school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites’.
Proposition 2 is for $300,000 ‘to provide funds for
the purpose of purchasing transportation equipment’. That tax is for 5 years.
Bond funds are collected through real estate taxes
in the area or district that is affected.
Boone-Apache School District is holding a Special
Election for District I-56 as well. Voters can vote early on Thursday January 8 or Friday January 9th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Election Board Office in their respective counties. Otherwise regular precincts for the districts will be open on
Tuesday January 13 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Hourly pay will keep you poor!
by Dan Miller (www.48Days.com)
Wealth isn’t made by the hour – it’s made with ideas and
a plan of action.
If you make $15 an hour, you’re making $31,000 a year. A cost of living increase of 3-4% is not going to significantly change your financial position. Yes, you can do a
great job and ask for a 10% raise each year and in 8 years
you’ll double your income to $62,000. But that’s 8 years
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from now. And doubling your pay in an hourly position
is not going to happen – unless you bring new skills to the
table.
A better question is how can you make an extra $2600
a month starting now – to make that doubling of your
income be a reality this next year? What would that do to
your debt snowball? Here are some ideas to get your own
thinking started:
• Mow 10 yards weekly at $60 each
• Spend $1300 on old silver at garage and estate sales;
clean it up, know the market and double your investment
• Tank Cleaning • DeQ CerTifieD
selling on eBay
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• Create a sports themed sticker package for golf carts
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and sell 100 at $26 each
• Buy a fixer-upper in
this wild real estate market
– do the repairs and make
the entire $31,000 in one
carefully orchestrated
transaction
• Be the graffiti removal
expert in your town. Get 10
contracts for $260 monthly
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• Set up to sell kettle corn
at local fairs, festivals, fund
raisers and church events. Book 3 events a month
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were you could reasonably
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expect to net $850 each.
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• Brakes
• Lights
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• RV Couplers
• Receiver Hitches
• Pickup Accessories
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Blue Book chooses 2015 Ford F-150 as ‘Best Buy’
How He Made His Money
A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money.
The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932,
the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel.
I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at
the end of the day, I sold the apple for ten cents.
The next morning, I invested those ten cents in two apples. I spent the entire
day polishing them and sold them at 5:00 pm for 20 cents. I continued this system for a week, by the end of which I’d accumulated a fortune of $6.40.
Then my wife’s father died and left us two million dollars.”
Kelley Blue Book has named the new
aluminum-body Ford F-150 its overall best buy
of 2015.
“Our group of expert vehicle testers chose
the Ford F-150 as the overall winner in our Best
Buy awards because of its breakthrough aluminum body structure, its smooth and fuel-efficient
powertrains and its impressive collection of
thoughtful features,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director for Kelley Blue Book’s
KBB.com. The awards are intended to guide new car buyers looking for the best vehicles in
major segments.
Come Live With Us!
Overlooking Beautiful Shannon Springs Park
• 1 Bedroom Apartments
• Community Room
• Exercise Lounge
• On Site Beauty Salon
• Security Courtesy Officer
• Planned Activities
• Birthday Parties
• Church Services
• Pot Luck Dinners
• Patio Cook Out
• Public Transportation
Eligible Applicants Must Be 62 or Older or 18 or Older if Disabled.
Income Based Rent • Section 8
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2501 South 9th St. ~ Chickasha, OK
Linda Pippin
Manager
405-224-9222
January 7, 2015
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things beautiful is what drives
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catering staff; providing
personal style to craft each
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We serve all kinds of business
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