By Trisha Gedon, OSU An emergency will occur with absolutely no warning.

Emergencies range from weather related events such as a tornado or snow/ice THE HOMINY NEWS-PROGRESS SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 storm, to wildfires or earthquakes. No matter what the situaBy Beverly Whitcomb tion, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging everyone to be prepared. To help inform the public on how to get prepared, September has been designated National Preparedness Month. In the event of an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for a few days. This means having your own 'DLL:1111i Th111111_111 supply of food, water and other supplies. Local officials and emergency relief workers will be on the scene quickly, but they cannot get to everyone immediately. That is why it is important to be prepared. Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian, said your pets are depending on you to be prepared in any emergency situation. "The time to make a plan is before an emergency arises," MacAllister said. "Oklahoma The beautiful Drummond Home is here for your enjoyment. Visit us today! and other parts of the country have seen many wildfires over the past few weeks. Sitting in the middle of the days through Sundays. quart casserole dish. Heartland of Osage County, We encourage and welcome Prepare Muffin mix accord- This can be a situation where Hominy, OK stands the lovely your support of this 107 year ing to directions and pour homeowners need to evacuDrummond Home. It was the old historical home site, as we over top of casserole. home of Cattleman/Rancher want it to continue to be an asBake at 350 degrees for 30 Frederick Drummond and his set to the community and for to 40 minutes until center is family during the early years future generations to come. firm. of Hominy. Through his hard Recipe of the week is: Sprinkle cheese on top and work and many endeavors, Tamale And Cheese bake another few minutes un- From Drew Edmondson, Edmondson, a former OklaFrederick managed to carve Casserole til cheese is melted. out a home, managed several 1 pound of ground hamIn these hard economical homa attorney general, pracbusinesses, and founded the burger times, I try to find new reci- ticing law at the law firm of Drummond Cattle Company, I package (1.25 ounce size) pes that not only taste good, GableGotwals. Children are back in school which still exists to this day. chili seasoning but are easy on the pocket in communities large and He was truly a Pioneer and 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato book too. The Drummond Home is small all across Oklahoma. his roots go all the way back sauce to Scotland. 1 can kidney beans (14 located at 305 North Price, It's an exciting, and often hectic, time of year. Parents Frederick built his home ounce) drained and washed Hominy. in 1905 and since 1980, the well Our hours of operation are: are shuttling kids to band home site has been owned 1 package (8 ounce size) Wednesdays through Satur- concerts and ball games, and and operated by the Oklaho- corn muffin mix days from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 running errands in between. ma Historical Society. This 1 /2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar p.m. with the first tour start- Like their parents, students beautiful three story Victo- cheese ing at 10:00 a.m. and the last are rushing about too; rushrian home has most of the Brown the meat well and at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from ing to class, to practice, to a original furnishings, rugs/ drain off the fat. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the part-time job. We get busier and busier, carpets, and personal items of Stir in tomato sauce, beans, last tour starting at 4:00 p.m. For more information, and multitasking seems to be the family. It is now open to and chili seasoning. the only way to get it all done. the public for tours Wednes- Mix well and pour into 2 please call 918-885-2374. While society may celebrate those among us who seem to effortlessly address multiple Imported fire ants can pose million acres in 13 states in- site at www.aphis.usda.gov/ tasks simultaneously, there's serious threats to people, cluding parts of Oklahoma. plant health/plant pest info/ at least one place where a single-minded focus is not only young animals, crops and Baled hay is included in a fireants/zipcode.shtml. equipment. Imported fire Federal quarantined regu- Visit www.apps.ag.ok.gov/ best but a must, and that's ants are non-native pests who lated by the U.S. Department pestsurvey/quarantine.aspx behind the wheel of an autoare often introduced to new of Agriculture's Animal and for more information on im- mobile. areas through transported hay Plant Health Inspection Ser- ported fire ants. Recognizing this, AT&T rebales. As ag producers begin vice (APHIS) to help stop the For questions concerning cently announced an "It Can buying hay for livestock, the spread of imported fire ants. imported fire ants in Okla- Wait" pledge day set for Sept. Oklahoma Department of Restrictions are imposed on homa, contact Kenny Naylor, 19 to bring awareness to this Agriculture, Food and For- the movement of hay from ODAFF Environmental Re- important public safety issue. estry is working to educate quarantined areas into or sources Supervisor, at (405) The initiative comes complete producers of the threat im- through non-quarantined ar- 522-5971 or kenny.naylor@ with its own website, full of ported fire ants pose and how eas. ag.ok.gov. survey results and statistics to ensure their property does To hay buyers, ODAFF ofnot become susceptible. fers a number of helpful pracImported fire ants are 1/8 tices. Ask the supplier if the to 1/4-inch long and reddish- hay contains ants and visually September 12: Logan May, Young, Paula Staples, Rodney brown or black. They are inspect the bales when they Damon Mashunkashey, Garon Glasgow, Kathy Ehler, Danny best recognized by their are delivered. If possible, re- Clemishire, Alice Reese, May, Jesse Holt, Adam Hipp, aggressive behavior and quest that the hay be certified Poncho Prater, Stacey Dilbeck, Thomas Wright. mound-shaped nests. They for movement by the State Christy Ware, Mark Formby. September 15: Connie respond quickly and aggres- from which it is shipped. September 13: June Woolery, Dixon, Debbie Fager, Fi Davis, sively when disturbed. The Monitor the area where bales Judy Rogers, Tony DeRoin, Anne Cody, Jodie Fager, Jon ants normally eat insects are located and continue Brock Blue, Chris Wallace, Womack, Larry Maker, Dale but will feed on almost any monitoring throughout the Gayla Codding, Cindy Terhune, May, Joe Tasso Kenworthy. type of plant or animal mate- time they remain onsite. Hay Arley Cochran, Danielle Taylor, September 16: Michael Dean, Bill Waltman, Mike Ehler, rial; causing direct danger to buyers can also determine if Rachel Patton, Monty Patton. September 14: Braysen Lee David Taylor, Austin Tanner. crops. the hay supplier is within the Denny, Frances Laging, Brian September 17: Skylee As of 2008, imported fire imported fire ant quarantined ants covered more than 320 area by visiting APHIS's web-

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Emergency Preparedness Include Your Pets

ate quickly, so it's important to be prepared. When making an emergency preparedness plan, make sure you include all of your pets. Pets that are left behind in disaster situations can be injured or lost, so it is important to plan ahead." Items to have on hand and assembled in an emergency preparedness kit include pet food, water, a photo of the animal and a strong leash and muzzle. An emergency preparedness kit could be a backpack or plastic container that is easily transported. It also is a good idea to have a record of current vaccinations and medical history with the contact information of the pet's veterinarian in the kit. Make sure you have proper identification on your pet, such as a collar with ID tags that include the owner's name and phone number. Microchip identification is highly recommended to ensure your pet is properly identified in case the animal is separated from its owner. "In the event that you have to evacuate your home, be sure you have identified a safe place to go, and remember that Red Cross disaster shelters can't accept pets. Check around in your area at different shelters and inquire about pet acceptance," she

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said. "If a shelter isn't available and you need to stay in a hotel for a few days, keep a list handy of the nearby hotels that will allow pets. Other emergency shelter options for pets include a boarding facility or the home of friends or family." MacAllister said pets can react to changes in their environment and stressful situations by trying to run away or hide. In an effort to get away, they may bite or scratch their owners or the person trying to help them. Always keep pets under control with a leash or in a carrier while you are evacuating and at your safe place, especially if it is a public location. It is not just dogs and cats that need to have some type of identification and records in the event of an emergency. Birds, small mammals and reptiles should have photos and medical records in an emergency preparedness kit. Birds that are being evacuated should be carried in a covered cage to minimize stress. This will also help keep the birds warm. "Pets are part of the family and rely on their owners to take care of them and keep them safe," MacAllister said. "Make sure your family emergency plan includes all of your pets."

Preach. Practice. Convince Your Kids Not to Text and Drive

that should make it easy for parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of texting and driving. There is also a place on that site where drivers of all ages can pledge not to text behind the wheel. The company's efforts are based on some startling statistics. Research by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be in an accident or near-accident. The National Safety Council says more than 100,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting. Those statistics alone should be enough to convince you to put your phone away while driving, but what if I told you, mom and dad, that you are being watched? According to a national teen driver survey commissioned by AT&T, 77 percent of teens have seen their parents text and drive. We tell our kids not to do it, but many parents don't listen to their own advice. It's the "do as I say and not as I do" method of parenting. Maybe, instead, we should practice what we preach.

In that same AT&T survey, 62 percent of teens said reminders from their parents not to text and drive would be effective in getting them to stop the dangerous practice. If actions truly speak louder than words, how many kids would refrain from texting and driving if mom and dad resisted the urge too? So, keep preaching, but start practicing too. Join with your kids in taking AT&T's pledge by logging on to www.itcanwait.com. Talk about the statistics. Commit yourself to never text and drive. Remember, your kids are watching.

Imported Fire Ants Pose Threats to Hay Buyers

PLEASE DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE THE LIFE THAT'S TAKEN MAY BE YOUR OWN.

THEATER

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Thomas, Darrell Endress, Sunnie Wilcox. September 18: Steven Kendrick, Max Blankinship, Jr., Marsha Tucker, Joy Prewitt, Tina Cox, Jim Carnley, Gary Cox, Pearl Holt, Bonita Flobb, Tyler Gaines. September 19: George Trumbly, Jon Trumbly, Kathy Thorpe, Dean Pinkerton, Sharon Buford, Keith Eddings, Andre' 0 'Neal.

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THIS IS A FUND RAISER for Conner Duncan, with proceeds going to the Little Lighthouse where Conner attends. The Little Lighthouse is a privately funded program for children with special needs.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
AA Meeting AA Meetings every Tues. and Thurs. at 8 p.m. at the Hominy Friends Church. American Legion Post #142 Meetings The Hominy American Legion Post #142 meets the first and third Thursday evenings of the month at 7 p.m. New website: americanlegion142.org American Legion Auxiliary #142 The American Legion Auxiliary #142 meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hut, 118 S. Wood. New website: http://a1a142ok.org/ Bloodmobile Here Sept. 13 The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Hominy at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church on Sept. 13, from 1-6 p.m. Each one who tries to give will receive a Heisman's T-shirt. 2 Samuel 22:40 You've armed me with the strength for the battle; You have subdued my enemies under my feet.

Saturday, Sept. 15 :00 am.-'1:30 p .m .

Mommies...

please pack a sack lunch and $10 per child for a day of fun. Prizes, games, movies, and snacks will be provided. Call Becky (Jackson) Carter to reserve a spot or for more details: 918-231-4749.
Conner Duncan is the son of Alisha and Jason Duncan, grandchild of Sherry Jackson, Joel Jackson, Regina & Keith Hutchinson, and Donnie Duncan. He attends school at The Little Lighthouse in Tulsa where he has special teachers and therapists and special opportunities to learn. His parents will be participating in "Laps for Little Ones" on Sept. 22, while Conner gets to take part in a "Mini Lap" and go around the track at his school one time. Some will run or walk, some will ride bikes or scooters. Some will be in wheelchairs or wagons. Conner is looking for sponsors for his lap because he wants to help his school. To make a donation, you may contact his parents (donations made out to TLLH before Sept. 18). Donations may also be mailed, or visit the website at www.littlelighthouse.org and use Conner's name when making a donation. Gifts are tax deductible.