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Deer Creek prepares for flu season
EDMOND — Sing “Happy Birthday” twice for better health.
That is what Deer Creek school nurse Carole Ashby says in preparation for the flu season that is coming upon Oklahoma students.
“We urge students to cover their cough by coughing into their elbow, and after washing their hands sing “Happy Birthday” twice,” she said.
Ashby also encourages hand sanitizer with 67 percent alcohol be used throughout the day.
Parents are encouraged to keep their children at home if they are sick, Ashby said, and teachers are encouraged to stay home themselves if they are ill. If children come to school ill or become ill while at school, teachers have been instructed to send them to the office where they will be allowed to wait in the school clinic until their parent can pick them up.
“To me the most important thing is if you are sick, stay home,” Ashby said, “and don’t send children back too early.”
Ashby said the peak time for the regular flu season is the end of November and the first of December.
“We will have free flu vaccine for children from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Alumni Hall on Nov. 10,” Ashby said. “Shots will be given to any child that is under the age of 19 and in the Deer Creek School District.”
Ashby said the district is not providing transportation for the shots. Parents will have four questions to answer before their child can receive a shot.
The injections are being paid for and provided by the Oklahoma Caring Van through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Ashby said several people will be administering the shots.
“We have secured vaccine for the teachers through the Oklahoma City-County Health Department” Ashby said. “I do think it is valuable. I am a big proponent of the flu shot.”
Ashby said in her opinion people should get the H1N1 shot now and wait on the regular flu shot until after Oct. 1 up through November.
Masks, hand sanitizer and plastic gloves for teacher use have been provided for each classroom.
Richard Vrooman, in charge of district operations, said three levels of sanitizer have been purchased and are in use at the moment.
One type of antiseptic is used by custodians to wipe down desks, surface areas and door knobs each night, and another is used to sanitize the buses.
For more information, go online to deercreekschools.org and click on Health and Wellness on the main page.
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Locals depart on Leavenworth 10 Freedom Ride
OKLAHOMA CITY —They came from towns across Oklahoma and the riders want U.S. military and political leaders to know about the Leavenworth 10:
• 1st Lt. Michael Behenna
• Sgt. Evan Vela Carnahan
• Pfc. Corey Clagett
• Staff Sgt. Raymond Girouard
• Master Sgt. John E. Hatley
• Spec. William B. Hunsaker
• Sgt. Larry Hutchins
• Sgt. Michael Leahy
• Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Mayo
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Rolling paper, scales lead to marijuana bust
Rolling paper, a cigar blunt wrap, digital scales and hydrocodone led to the seizure of 110 grams of marijuana from an Edmond home, police said.
An anonymous tip about illegal drug usage led police on Aug. 28 to an apartment at 1300 E. Ayers, according to a report filed by Edmond Police Officer Joshua Pratt. -
A&E show to shine light on hoarding in Oklahoma
One Edmond family will be the focus of a television program shedding light on an increasingly common problem.
Behind closed doors, many Oklahomans struggle with a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder known as “hoarding,” which is marked by a need to acquire and keep things, even if the items are worthless, hazardous or unsanitary. -
9-4 Labor day closings
All City of Edmond offices will be closed Monday to observe Labor Day. Trash collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week and Citylink Bus service will not run.
Other closings include:
• State and federal offices will be closed Monday. -
9-4 Community: your news
DAR promotes Constitution Week awareness
The Samuel King Chapter, NSDAR, will hold its annual membership registration and guest tea at the home of Rosalind Triplett at 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Members, their guests and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. -
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Edmond community events
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The 32nd annual Arts Festival Oklahoma is set for Sept. 4-6 at Oklahoma City Community College where festival-goers may view and purchase original artwork and handicrafts, listen to live performances and sample a diverse selection of food. Arts Festival Oklahoma is produced and hosted by Oklahoma City Community College. For more information, go to occc.edu/afo. -
Artist visits swan sculpture
Acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest living sculptors, Sir David Wynne unveils a commissioned iconic monumental-size sculpture, Swans in Flight, Friday afternoon in front of Armstrong Auditorium.
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9-4 Calendar: Edmond senior center
Monday
Edmond Senior Center closed for Labor Day
Tuesday
9:15 a.m.: Early Risers exercise
10 a.m.: *Quilting group
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$20M concert hall opens in Edmond
Sitting in one of Armstrong Auditorium’s plush seats, looking at the concert stage you can easily imagine Luciano Pavarotti singing “Nessun Dorma.”
It won’t be long before patrons will be listening to actual world-class artists performing on the stage. -
Republican women open HQ
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Fallin asked undecided voters to carefully consider where each candidate stands on issues concerning Oklahoma.
The 5th District congresswoman was one of many dignitaries attending the Edmond Republican Women Headquarters grand opening Thursday morning at 3409 Broadway Extension, suite 600. - More Local News Headlines
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