To The Editor:
On Monday, Sept. 28, as Christina Ramsey, the director of Mobile Meals, entered the kitchen to begin the preparation of 260 meals for 132 meal recipients, she discovered the big triple freezer had malfunctioned and close to $1,000 of frozen meat had spoiled.
There was no safe way to save the meat, so ground beef, whole turkeys, sausage, shredded pork, cubed chicken, etc., had to be trashed.
BancFirst will host a community blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
The drive will be held at the BancFirst location at 2000 S. Country Club Road.
Every donor can receive a free COVID-19 antibodies test as well as an Oklahoma Blood Institute T-shirt.
An appointment is needed to participate and masks are required at the blood drive.
The Kona Ice Truck will be handing out treats, courtesy of BancFirst.
Visit obi.org for more information or to schedule a donation time.
The health-care industry and the alphabet make good company.
A new partnership has opened the door for PNs in Canadian and Grady counties to become RNs with a bachelor’s degree.
Graduates of Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Practical Nursing program now have the option of a smooth transition into a bachelor of science in nursing degree completion program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
“It is a game-changer for LPNs,” said CV Tech Nursing Director Lauri Jones.
Yukon City Attorney Gary Miller is resigning.
Miller, a former Canadian County district judge, made the announcement at the most recent city council meeting.
He has served in the role since January 2017. He said his resignation is effective Dec. 31.
Miller cited family health reasons for his decision to resign.
