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THE RECORD CITIZEN, September 21, 2012 PAGE THREE

Oklahoma joins the national "It can Wait" movement to halt texting while driving
In celebration of the national "No Text on Board Pledge Day," wireless provider AT&T hosted several events across the state yesterday to tackle a dangerous practice that puts millions of Americans at risk: texting while driving. At the events commemorating No Text on Board Pledge Day, AT&T joined with high schools, colleges and community leaders in urging citizens to make a lifelong commitment to never text and drive again. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin this week declared Sept. 19 "No Texting While Driving Awareness Day." Events were held in communities across the state yesterday, including McAlester, Enid, Edmond and Oologah. Additional events are planned in the coming months, with stops in Tulsa, Durant, and Lawton already scheduled. "The 'It Can Wait' public awareness campaign is focused on a simple, powerful message: that no text is worth dying for," said AT&T Oklahoma State President Bryan Gonterman. "From the TV airwaves to our AT&T stores and social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, we are employing a full court press to educate Oklahoma teens and parents about the dangers of texting and driving." "A text can wait. This message can't," said Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO. "In the United States, someone is killed or injured once every five minutes on average in a crash that happens while a driver is texting and driving.1" Since Aug. 15, when AT&T announced plans for No Text on Board Pledge Day: A national ad campaign, aired during the Olympics, shared personal stories of those whose lives were impacted by a texting-while-driving crash. New ads were created with celebrities who appeal to teens including Victoria Justice, Ryan Beatty and Olympians Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber. In addition, American Idol finalists and others are participating in events throughout the country. AT&T encouraged its 240,000 employees to take the pledge and, in turn, urge all people to commit that they will never text and drive. On an average day, AT&T retail store and call center employees speak to customers more than 500,000 times.
Making a difference

Get your flu shot now

By BOB MOOS/Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services There's no such thing as "just the flu," especially for older adults. More than 200,000 Americans land in the hospital because of influenza each year. And anywhere from 3,000 to 49,000 die of cornplications from it annually. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the contagious disease and its consequences. Even a healthy person's immune system can weaken with age. Adults 65 and older account for 60 percent of the flu-related hospitalizations and 90 percent of the deaths. As flu season approaches again, it's time to take the usual precautions wash your hands, avoid touching your face and limit your contact with people who are sick. But remember your best defense is an annual flu shot. Flu season can start as early as October. Because older adults are at a higher risk and because it takes about two weeks for an inoculation to provide protection, health officials advise getting a shot as soon as possible. Even if you were vaccinated last year, you will need a shot this year. The immunity you acquired from last season's vaccination has since waned. And this season's vaccine has been especially designed to fight this year's most likely strains. Manufacturers project they will produce up to 149 million doses for this season, compared with 133 million doses distributed last year. Adults 65 and older have two vaccine options the traditional flu shot and a newer, higher dose vaccine that is supposed to trigger a stronger immune response.

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Bristow Middle School Ring 2001
Found at Okemah Lake Call to identify 405-380-7961

Polling shows that awareness of AT&T's It Can Wait message has doubled since the beginning of June 2012, and one in three people say texting while driving messages have an impact on their habits. More than 500,000 no-texting-while-driving pledges have been logged through ItCanWait.com , social sites including Facebook, text-topledge and events. The AT&T DriveModeTM 2 app has been downloaded more than 80,000 times. The company is poised to release an auto-on/off enhancement, a free safe-driving app, on Sept. 30.

Register to vote for the upcoming election. Call 918-224-3529 for an application or go to www.elections.ok.gov to print an application and mail to Creek County Election Board, PO Box 990, Sapulpa, Okla. 74067

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Electronic payments are the best way to get your benefits-soon will be only way
By Vicky Watkins Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Chances are, if you receive Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or any federal payment, you receive it electronically. More than 90 percent of people getting monthly Social Security benefits already receive electronic payments. If you don't yet, that's about to change. There is a U.S. Department of Treasury rule that does away with paper checks for most federal benefit and nontax payments by March 1, 2013. With a few exceptions, this mandate includes Social Security, SSI, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management benefits, and other non-tax payments. People required to switch have the option of direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or they can have their monthly payment directed into a Direct Express debit card account (Treasury's debit card program). Please visit www.godirect.org to learn more. So, why the push for electronic payments instead of paper checks received in the mail? There's a list of reasons an electronic payment is better than an old-fashioned paper check. It's safer: no risk of checks being lost or stolen; It's easy and reliable: no need to wait for the mail or go to the bank to cash a check; It saves taxpayers money: no cost for postage and paper and printing; Treasury estimates this will save taxpayers $1 billion over 10 years; and It's good for the environment: it saves paper and eliminates the need for physical transportation. If you still get your check in the mail, don't wait for the new rule to go into effect next year sign up for electronic payments now. Please visit www.godirect.org today and begin getting your Social Security and SSI payments the safe, easy, reliable way electronically.

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Bristow Indian Community Announces Sign Up for the Election of 2012-2013 BIC Officers
Chairman I Vice-Chairman / Secretary-Treasurer
Each candidate must sign in personally. Applications are available at the BIC Center, Smoke Shop, and Nutrition. Applications must be completed and turned in with the OSBI Fee at the Smoke Shop by September, 25, 2012 at 5:00pm REQUIREMENTS TO RUN FOR OFFICE 1. Must be full citizen (1/4 degree or more) of the Muscogee (Creek) Tribe 2. Must live in Bristow Indian Community Boundary lines. 3. Must be registered member of the Bristow Indian community for one year prior to sign-up. 4. Must be at least 21 years of age prior to sign-up. 5. An OSBI background check will be made at the candidates expense. $24.00 Fee. (cash or money order) Must be paid at sign-up. (Records will be kept private and confidential.) 6. Must sign affidavit to s tate that all these requirements are met. 7. Must provide a Letter-of-Intent stating candidates reason for running for office. BIC Election of Officers will be October 6, 2012 at the BIC Center 7:00am to 7:00pm

We're Looking for a Forever Home Bristow Animal Shelter

Call City Hall at 918-367-2237 for information and to visit the shelter. Please help these dogs.

Councilman Edgar Spencer will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber to review proposed updated animal control policies and discuss upgrade of city shelter. Everyone Welcome
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Brown & White Male Ready to Play Very Friendly Likes Dogs

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Mandatory Training for:

OPEN & CONCEALED firearm Licensing

Saturday, Sept. 29
Cheerful young pup Small terrier, shy, needs quiet home with hugs

8:00am 5:00pm One hour break is scheduled for lunch Fee for this class is $60.00 payable in cash, check, or money order

110 West 7111 Bristow OK SDA Requirements for class:

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LADIES' MEN'S CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

Citizen of United States Comply with good laith provisions of the SD Satisfactory completion of SDA Safely & Training Course Resident of State 01 Oklahoma At least 21 years of age Payment of any Ilicensing lees

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BRISTOW GARDEN SHOPPE

1200 N. Main
OPEN 9-6 Monday thru Saturday 10-6 Sundays

918-367-2955

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Note taking materials (pen,paper, etc. ) Ball cap or boonie style cap Hearing protection Eye Protection (prescription glasses or properly rated sun glasses are acceptable) Firearm you desire to carry. (derringer, revolver, or semi automatic pistol) If you attend and complete class with a semiautomatic pistol your license will enable you to carry any of the three above handguns. II you do not have a handgun, you may contact the instructor in advance for a loaner. (22 caliber, no cost) 50 rounds of suitable quality ammunition. Reloade ammunition is not acceptable. II you do not have adequate ammo *tact the instructor in advance. Loaner firearms will only utilize instructor ammo- cost is $5 for fifty rounds of 22 caliber. Please bring any item you may need to cope with the weather. Contact Chief Don Sweger for more information @ chielsweger - @aol.com or 918.261-3151 or 918.367-6658