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The Rundown on Male Testosterone

When you hear the word testosterone, what comes to mind? Many folks think of a large, muscle-bound man who is too aggressive and macho. Of course, that stereotype is untrue. Testosterone plays a role in a man's motivation and vigor, but it does much more than that. The truth is that testosterone is crucial for the male body because it affects development from puberty through old age.

As your primary androgen, testosterone helps develop the characteristics that make you the man you are. Controlled by your pituitary gland and your hypothalamus, testosterone helps maintain and develop:

  • Sperm
  • Facial Hair
  • Muscle Mass
  • Body Hair
  • Libido
  • Sexual Function
  • Bone Density
  • Red Blood Cell Levels

Unfortunately, when your body suffers from low testosterone (also called hypogonadism), you'll start to notice concerning symptoms that affect every aspect of your life.

What Causes Low Testosterone?

This is a question we get all the time at Rank One Medical. Though the true answer is nuanced, the bottom line is that aging is most often the reason for low T. Every man who ages will most likely have lower testosterone than younger men. Other causes of low testosterone include prescribed medications, drug abuse, injuries, and obesity.

When you lose large amounts of testosterone, it alters your testosterone and estrogen. Low T levels usually result in more abdominal fat, which in turn causes estrogen synthetase levels to jump. This creates even higher levels of estrogen in your body. With more estrogen and less testosterone, several concerning issues manifest.

Some of the most common symptoms associated with low testosterone include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction or ED
  • Low Libido
  • Increased Body Fat
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Development of Breasts
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Lack of Motivation
  • Depleted Muscle Mass
  • Fatigue

If you're a man struggling with just one of the symptoms above, it could be because you have low testosterone. However, the only way to be certain is to have your testosterone levels tested. If your testosterone levels are low for a man of your age, TRT in Bethany, OK, may be the next logical step.

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How the Symptoms of Low Testosterone Affect Your Life

Have you noticed that you don't feel like "you" when you're working or relaxing at home? Do you always feel lethargic or unmotivated, even on your days off? Do you find it challenging to maintain an erection? Many men mistake these symptoms for being overworked or over-busy. Truthfully, though, there's a good chance these are symptoms of low testosterone. Since no two males have the same symptoms of low testosterone, it's prudent to understand and recognize some of the most common signs.

Low Libido

When you have low T, it's not unusual for sex to be unappealing. Crazy, right? If you're one of the thousands of men in the United States suffering from a low sex drive, it might not be you. It could be low testosterone. Don't settle for a mediocre libido - reclaim your sex life with Rank One Medical.


Erectile Dysfunction

Also called ED, these are two words that every man hopes to avoid. When you're unable to perform in the bedroom, it's not just embarrassing - it can also affect your long-term relationships and even your mental health. ED is a challenging topic to talk about. But it doesn't have to be. TRT in Bethany, OK can help re-light that special spark you've been missing for so long.


Depression

Your brain has many testosterone receptors. However, when you're suffering from low testosterone, it can affect your mood. With time, those feelings can lead to serious psychological issues like depression. However, studies show that TRT can help rebalance your hormones, which can lead to improved mood and a life without depression.


Sleeplessness

When you work hard all day, most men want to come home, eat some dinner, and try to go to sleep. Unfortunately, men with low testosterone tend to toss and turn, even when they're exhausted. Whether you have undiagnosed insomnia or a different sleep disorder, low T could be the culprit.


Decreased Muscle Mass

When testosterone levels lower as we get older, men have a harder time lifting heavy items. That's true even if you're hitting the gym and lifting weights to maintain your muscles. If you're making a concerted effort to keep your muscle mass and strength but aren't making gains, it could be due to low testosterone.


Concentration Issues

Do you find it extra challenging to finish normal tasks at work? Do you believe your memory is getting worse? Does your spouse or partner yell about not paying attention to them? Trust us; we've been there. The effects of low testosterone don't just affect your body - they can also affect your mind and memory. When TRT brings your testosterone levels back within normal range, brain fog and other concentration issues will often go away.

Understanding the Risks of Life with Low Testosterone

At Rank One Medical, we understand what men go through every day when living with low testosterone. They suffer from low libido, lack of motivation, and often feel abnormal and out of place. But as bad as those are, living with low testosterone can have more severe health risks that put your vital organs at risk.

Some of the health risks you should be concerned with include the following:

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Diabetes

When you're diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, you may be wondering why. Sometimes, the culprit is having low T. Statistically, men with low testosterone have a higher chance of getting diabetes as they age. In the same vein of thought, men with diabetes are also much more likely to have low T. This fact establishes a relationship between testosterone and diabetes. This relationship is furthered by the fact that men with low testosterone have more challenges resisting insulin. Though TRT in Bethany, OK won't cure your diabetes, research shows that men with healthy testosterone levels also have healthier blood sugar levels and are usually not as obese.

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Heart Health

Have you been told by your primary care doctor that you have high blood pressure? Do you have an idea what may be causing your high blood pressure? Is it aging? Is it hereditary? Is it something else?

According to research, men with low testosterone have higher chances of suffering from cardiovascular illnesses. Because, when your testosterone levels are low, red blood cell reproduction slows. That, in turn, causes plaque buildup in your arteries. With time, plaque buildup can cause life-threatening issues like heart attacks or strokes.

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Obesity

If you look in the mirror in the morning and are disgusted with how fat you've gotten, you're not alone. Many aging men have problems with obesity. If you eat well and exercise like you should but still can't shed embarrassing body fat, low T could be the cause.

Research shows a link between obesity and low T, with testosterone playing an essential role in food metabolism. It's also involved with insulin, glucose, and fat regulation. Thankfully, when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, men who use TRT often lose weight and benefit from better blood glucose and low-density cholesterol levels.

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Anemia

When a man has anemia, his body lacks much-needed blood cells, meaning organs have less oxygen to properly function. Normal testosterone levels have been linked to healthy red blood cell counts, so it makes sense that men with low T are at risk of anemia. In fact, a study conducted in 2009 found that aging men with low testosterone were five times more likely to have anemia versus men with healthy testosterone. TRT isn't a cure for anemia, but with healthier levels of testosterone, your body will produce more red blood cells, which can prevent anemia.

Reclaim the Life You Love with TRT in Bethany, OK

Up to this point, we've explained some of the revolutionary benefits of TRT but haven't dug into how it works. TRT does exactly what its name implies: it's a therapy backed by science that replaces low T levels in men.

Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT is a form of hormone replacement therapy for men that helps them deal with and triumph over the debilitating side effects associated with low testosterone. Originally created by scientists in the 1930s, TRT has grown from a little-known treatment to a life-changing solution for millions of men worldwide.

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How Does TRT Work?

Without boring you with facts and scientific speak, TRT gives your body the testosterone it needs to function properly. Without healthy T levels, your body isn't able to maintain the natural processes it needs for your well-being. As a matter of fact, men with low T are more likely to develop serious health problems like heart disease and type-2 diabetes. Until their testosterone levels are restored, most men suffer from the symptoms of low testosterone without hormone replacement therapy like TRT.

With TRT from Rank One Medical, your hormones are rebalanced so your body can finally begin to heal, relieving and even eliminating many of the most common signs of low testosterone.

The 10-Step Process of TRT Treatment from Rank One Medical

Unlike some TRT clinics, Rank One Medical takes a comprehensive, careful approach to testosterone replacement therapy. To ensure our patients get the best results in the most efficient time frames, we have developed a 10-step physician-prescribed plan for TRT in Bethany, OK.

01.

You Complete Our Initial On-Boarding Form

02.

You Complete Paperwork Regarding Your Medical History & Physical

03.

You Receive a Lab Requisite Form to Print

04.

You Find the Nearest Quest Lab Center for Your Initial Lab Work

05.

Quest Lab Sends Rank One Medical Your Lab Results for Review

06.

A Physician from Rank One Medical Will Develop and Prescribe a TRT Regimen Tailored to Your Body

07.

Our Physicians Order TRT from a 501 Compounding Pharmacy

08.

The Pharmacy Preps and Ships Your TRT Order to Your Doorstep Within 10 Business Days

09.

Quest Labs Re-Draws Your Labs After 9 Weeks to Review Your Progress

10.

Quest Labs Re-Draws Your Labs Every 4-6 Months for Ongoing Treatment

In addition to our easy 10-step process for TRT, every Rank One Medical patient benefits from our affordable prices and personalized service. After all, every man has a different body, and as such, will need different TRT. Our valued patients also benefit from the following:

  • 24/7 Concierge
  • M.D. Clinicians
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  • Most Affordable
  • No Hidden Fees
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A More Youthful You Awaits at Rank One Medical

Did you know that 13 million men have low T and that 90% of them go untreated by doctors? Living with the harmful side effects of low testosterone is no way to live. If you believe your testosterone levels are unhealthy, it's time to contact Rank One Medical. Living with low testosterone is definitely risky. But with help from our male HRT clinic, you can reclaim your youth and health with TRT in Bethany, OK.

Unlike other TRT clinics, our highly-trained team uses a functional approach to male health, which lets us solve the causes of your symptom instead of putting a proverbial band-aid on them. Ready to get started? We're ready to help you every step of the way. Contact Rank One Medical and make a difference in your life today.

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Temporary fix to Bethany-Warr Acres wastewater treatment issue springs a leak

Graycen Wheelerhttps://www.kosu.org/energy-environment/2022-12-14/temporary-fix-to-bethany-warr-acres-wastewater-treatment-issue-springs-a-leak

The Bluff Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant handles sewage from Bethany and Warr Acres, but the facility is located in northwestern Oklahoma County, just west of Edmond city limits. It typically treats three million gallons of raw sewage a day.After receiving a complaint from a community member, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued an emergency order...

The Bluff Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant handles sewage from Bethany and Warr Acres, but the facility is located in northwestern Oklahoma County, just west of Edmond city limits. It typically treats three million gallons of raw sewage a day.

After receiving a complaint from a community member, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued an emergency order to stop the plant from spilling waste into its namesake creek.

Until the Bethany-Warr Acres Public Works Authority can address the issue at its Bluff Creek Plant, it’s diverting its waste to Oklahoma City’s Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant less than a mile away.

“Oklahoma City has stepped up in a big way, and have been good neighbors,” said Shellie Chard, the director of the DEQ’s Water Quality Division. "And really, they didn't have to do this. But it does protect the public health and the environment in their community.”

Oklahoma City operates four wastewater treatment plants across the metro area. Those plants are interconnected, so that if one needs to go offline for maintenance the others can pick up the slack.

Although Oklahoma City does not own or operate the Bluff Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, it offered to use its capacity to connect with other plants enabled to take on the extra waste.

Without the temporary connection to the Deer Creek Plant, Chard said this situation would be much more dire.

“You start looking at a completely different scale of emergency response,” Chard said. “It's going to be much more costly, much more labor intensive and more difficult to protect public health and the environment.”

The solution hit a hiccup over the weekend when the temporary pipes carrying sewage to the Deer Creek Plant sprang a leak. Sewage seeped from the pipe near 178th and Meridian; a nearby manhole also overflowed into a field.

“We do not believe and we did not see that it was going into the creek,” Chard said. “It was overflowing onto the ground.”

Chard guessed that rain, strong wind or a clog in the line may have caused the disruption. The temporary connection was quickly repaired and hasn’t had any more problems since then.

The Bluff Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant has a history of serious non-compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules for treating and monitoring sewage, including failure to complete required construction. Chard said she didn’t know whether the recent equipment failure had to do with any of those violations.

“Two of our experienced wastewater engineers were out last week beginning that investigation—evaluating the equipment, looking at laboratory records, maintenance records,” Chard said. “We are still very much in that investigative phase.”

For now, Bethany and Warr Acres’s sewage is contained and has somewhere to go.

“Oklahoma City has said that they will allow the emergency connection as long as needed—but of course, within reason,” Chard said. “This can't be a years-long kind of thing.”

Chard said that Bethany and Warr Acres are contacting remediation companies to clean up the spilled waste and limit environmental damage. The facility has also begun work on its faulty equipment, but the timeline and projected costs for those repairs are unclear.

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Bethany City Council considers costs of July 4th Freedom Fest

Damian Powellhttps://freepressokc.com/bethany-city-council-considers-costs-of-july-4th-freedom-fest/

Last Updated on September 6, 2023, 10:14 PM | Published: September 6, 2023BETHANY, Okla — On Tuesday, the Bethany City Council considered saving the city some financial stress and kept tabs on city projects, some to repair emergency damages. Here are the key points of the meeting:July NW 23rd and Council Road water main blowoutIn July, substantial rains expanded or caused movemen...

Last Updated on September 6, 2023, 10:14 PM | Published: September 6, 2023

BETHANY, Okla — On Tuesday, the Bethany City Council considered saving the city some financial stress and kept tabs on city projects, some to repair emergency damages. Here are the key points of the meeting:

July NW 23rd and Council Road water main blowout

In July, substantial rains expanded or caused movement to the soil under a water main at NW 23rd and Council Road causing a blowout that created a large hole in the street and in the soil down below street level.

The rushing waters from the high-pressure main washed out some storm drains down from where the blowout occurred requiring repairs not only to the main but to the drainage pipes as well.

It was one among many around that same time in the OKC metro.

City officials held an emergency meeting a few days later to ratify funds to repair the collapsed pipe, totaling over $329,900.

Gray was able to apply and secure a $100,000 emergency grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, saving the city nearly a third of the total expense.

Ward 2 Council Member Steve Palmer congratulated the City manager for her efforts.

“I want to compliment her publicly, to the extent that she’s always looking for grants and alternative means to fund infrastructure.”

City engineer’s infrastructure report

Currently, Bethany city staff is working with TEIM Design to get several water-related infrastructure projects done around the city.

Steve Manek representing TEIM had good things to say about the state of Bethany’s improvements.

The CDBG waterline project on Halloway Avenue is “substantially complete,” and should need only a month or so for cleanup and sodding to finish the project off.

The ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded water meter project is slated to start construction sometime this month, as materials and backend software have been prepared.

The goal of the project is to replace several of the city’s aging and inaccurate mechanical water meters with ultrasonic meters that can be read remotely.

Gray clarified that this is only phase 1 of the ultimate goal, which is to “get this whole town with automated meters.”

Other projects focused on drilling new water wells (ARPA funded) and a 20-year capital improvement project to revamp Bethany’s aging water system.

July 4 Freedom Festival expenses evaluated

Bethany’s July 4 Freedom Festival is one of the town’s premier events, but many on the council question the city’s role in financing and coordinating the occasion.

A motion that was unanimously passed in 2021 (see meeting minutes at the end) is now being questioned by some on the council who think that the City’s involvement in the event is more than it needs to be.

Jeff Knapp, Bethany’s Vice-Mayor, proposed a resolution that would repeal the 2021 decision and limit city involvement, “[supporting] city staff with the ability to provide for an annual parade and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.”

Knapp would later clarify that this proposal was to whittle down the city’s involvement in the fireworks and parade and have volunteers and other organizations take care of the rest.

Over the years, the event is known to have hosted several food trucks, car shows, arts and crafts booths, and even a petting zoo and magic show.

The city had country music legend Kenny Rogers perform in 2005, a notable “disaster” according to several council members.

The first act of the council was to suspend the discussion time limit, which was voted against by three members of the council including Mayor Lloyd.

Palmer read the entirety of the 2021 resolution and disagreed with Knapp’s proposal to repeal it.

“[The resolution is] pretty specific to me, I like that outline, I think that that works and that’s the resolution that’s being asked to be changed.”

Later, Palmer said that the city could delegate the festival better if they could just “get together and communicate.”

“This council needs to sit down and figure out what they wanna do… this is an opportunity to allow us to do that.”

Ward 3 Council Member Kathy Larson agreed with the sentiments of Knapp’s proposal and advocated for the city to scale back its influence on the festival.

“Scale back down, there’s plenty of other activities in the metro area on the 4th of July.”

“I think we should do the fireworks, and we should do the parade and ask the [non-profits] to go ahead and do anything else.”

Just as Larson initiated the motion for a clarified version of Knapp’s original proposal, Palmer asked for her to amend her motion to include some sort of workshop with the aforementioned nonprofits to see if the idea was feasible for them.

Council Member Larson rejected Palmer’s request.

Palmer promptly stated, “Well for that reason, I think I’m going to vote against this because we need a workshop.”

Ken Smart, Ward 3 Council Member Ken Smart sided with Palmer and didn’t feel like the council had enough information to vote on the proposal that night.

“I just don’t feel like we have enough information to even vote on [this] right now.”

The council’s disagreements were sure to make an impact on the final vote.

Council Members Smart, Powell, Palmer, and Plank all voted against the proposal.

Lloyd, Knapp, and members Larsen and Magirowsky voted for the proposal.

A 4-4 tie vote meant that the proposal failed, and the city’s involvement in the July 4 Freedom Festival laid out on the 2021 motion will continue to stand.

The Bethany City Council plans to meet again on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

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Bethany City Council considers costs of July 4th Freedom Fest

Damian Powellhttps://freepressokc.com/bethany-city-council-considers-costs-of-july-4th-freedom-fest/

BETHANY, Okla — On Tuesday, the Bethany City Council considered saving the city some financial stress and kept tabs on city projects, some to repair emergency damages. Here are the key points of the meeting:July NW 23rd and Council Road water main blowoutIn July, substantial rains expanded or caused movement to the soil under a water main at NW 23rd and Council Road causing a blowout that create...

BETHANY, Okla — On Tuesday, the Bethany City Council considered saving the city some financial stress and kept tabs on city projects, some to repair emergency damages. Here are the key points of the meeting:

July NW 23rd and Council Road water main blowout

In July, substantial rains expanded or caused movement to the soil under a water main at NW 23rd and Council Road causing a blowout that created a large hole in the street and in the soil down below street level.

The rushing waters from the high-pressure main washed out some storm drains down from where the blowout occurred requiring repairs not only to the main but to the drainage pipes as well.

It was one among many around that same time in the OKC metro.

City officials held an emergency meeting a few days later to ratify funds to repair the collapsed pipe, totaling over $329,900.

Gray was able to apply and secure a $100,000 emergency grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, saving the city nearly a third of the total expense.

Ward 2 Council Member Steve Palmer congratulated the City manager for her efforts.

“I want to compliment her publicly, to the extent that she’s always looking for grants and alternative means to fund infrastructure.”

City engineer’s infrastructure report

Currently, Bethany city staff is working with TEIM Design to get several water-related infrastructure projects done around the city.

Steve Manek representing TEIM had good things to say about the state of Bethany’s improvements.

The CDBG waterline project on Halloway Avenue is “substantially complete,” and should need only a month or so for cleanup and sodding to finish the project off.

The ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded water meter project is slated to start construction sometime this month, as materials and backend software have been prepared.

The goal of the project is to replace several of the city’s aging and inaccurate mechanical water meters with ultrasonic meters that can be read remotely.

Gray clarified that this is only phase 1 of the ultimate goal, which is to “get this whole town with automated meters.”

Other projects focused on drilling new water wells (ARPA funded) and a 20-year capital improvement project to revamp Bethany’s aging water system.

July 4 Freedom Festival expenses evaluated

Bethany’s July 4 Freedom Festival is one of the town’s premier events, but many on the council question the city’s role in financing and coordinating the occasion.

A motion that was unanimously passed in 2021 (see meeting minutes at the end) is now being questioned by some on the council who think that the City’s involvement in the event is more than it needs to be.

Jeff Knapp, Bethany’s Vice-Mayor, proposed a resolution that would repeal the 2021 decision and limit city involvement, “[supporting] city staff with the ability to provide for an annual parade and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.”

Knapp would later clarify that this proposal was to whittle down the city’s involvement in the fireworks and parade and have volunteers and other organizations take care of the rest.

Over the years, the event is known to have hosted several food trucks, car shows, arts and crafts booths, and even a petting zoo and magic show.

The city had country music legend Kenny Rogers perform in 2005, a notable “disaster” according to several council members.

The first act of the council was to suspend the discussion time limit, which was voted against by three members of the council including Mayor Lloyd.

Palmer read the entirety of the 2021 resolution and disagreed with Knapp’s proposal to repeal it.

“[The resolution is] pretty specific to me, I like that outline, I think that that works and that’s the resolution that’s being asked to be changed.”

Later, Palmer said that the city could delegate the festival better if they could just “get together and communicate.”

“This council needs to sit down and figure out what they wanna do… this is an opportunity to allow us to do that.”

Ward 3 Council Member Kathy Larson agreed with the sentiments of Knapp’s proposal and advocated for the city to scale back its influence on the festival.

“Scale back down, there’s plenty of other activities in the metro area on the 4th of July.”

“I think we should do the fireworks, and we should do the parade and ask the [non-profits] to go ahead and do anything else.”

Just as Larson initiated the motion for a clarified version of Knapp’s original proposal, Palmer asked for her to amend her motion to include some sort of workshop with the aforementioned nonprofits to see if the idea was feasible for them.

Council Member Larson rejected Palmer’s request.

Palmer promptly stated, “Well for that reason, I think I’m going to vote against this because we need a workshop.”

Ken Smart, Ward 3 Council Member Ken Smart sided with Palmer and didn’t feel like the council had enough information to vote on the proposal that night.

“I just don’t feel like we have enough information to even vote on [this] right now.”

The council’s disagreements were sure to make an impact on the final vote.

Council Members Smart, Powell, Palmer, and Plank all voted against the proposal.

Lloyd, Knapp, and members Larsen and Magirowsky voted for the proposal.

A 4-4 tie vote meant that the proposal failed, and the city’s involvement in the July 4 Freedom Festival laid out on the 2021 motion will continue to stand.

The Bethany City Council plans to meet again on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

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Israeli students struggle to return home due to war, Oklahoma exchange program on hold

Wayne Staffordhttps://okcfox.com/news/local/israeli-students-stranded-in-new-york-due-to-war-oklahoma-exchange-program-on-hold-israel-hamas-conflict-bethany-students-airlines-new-jersey-oklahoma-first-americans-museum-event-stand-with-israel

The war in Israel has put life in the country at a standstill.And it hasn't been easy for those trying to get back home.An Israeli exchange program with Bethany public schools ended right before the war broke out leaving some Israeli students stuck in the U.S.In just a few days areas between Gaza and Israel have unfolded into a dire and tragic conflict.Because of this, airlines are refusing to fly to the country, leaving 12 Israeli students who just wrapped up an exchange trip to Oklahoma stranded in New York City...

The war in Israel has put life in the country at a standstill.

And it hasn't been easy for those trying to get back home.

An Israeli exchange program with Bethany public schools ended right before the war broke out leaving some Israeli students stuck in the U.S.

In just a few days areas between Gaza and Israel have unfolded into a dire and tragic conflict.

Because of this, airlines are refusing to fly to the country, leaving 12 Israeli students who just wrapped up an exchange trip to Oklahoma stranded in New York City.

"All these students were in New York City when the war broke out and so they were able to be housed in one of their relatives' homes in New Jersey for 2 or 3 days and then gradually as there were a few open flight seats on these air flights they would get two or three students back at a time," said Don Wentroth, an Oklahoma Israel exchange chaperone.

The good news, Wentroth tells Fox 25 the last flight of students left this morning.

But the worry is not over -- students here in Bethany have a connection to Israel.

Last winter break they were in the country for three weeks and in that time made bonds they still hold today.

"I was just worried about the people that we're so close to with our exchange partners all 12 of them so I was just worried about them and their siblings," said Jake Stearman, Bethany high school senior.

A Bethany High School senior has a friend named mica who lives in Tel Aviv.

"It's pretty bad, it's really scary there. They do have a bomb shelter and they've had to go in there at least four times. They're not allowed outside; she's not allowed to hang out with her dogs. She lets them out and then comes back inside because it's not safe so life is just pretty different," said Alaina Clifton, a Bethany High School senior.

"This is the first major instance of my generation to experience something with terrorists I wasn't born during 9/11. So, seeing something like this firsthand is kind of an awakening moment." said Clifton.

In their trip they got the chance to go to the border wall with Gaza to a place called the pathway to peace and made ceramic tiles for the wall.

"I honestly think that putting those titles on the wall shows that we have faith that no matter what happens it's going to work out," said Clifton.

Wentroth tells Fox 25 that the next trip to Israel was supposed to be this December but it's officially on hold right now.

Next Tuesday the Oklahoma Israel Exchange is holding an event called "A Night to Stand with Israel" at the First Americans Museum.

Bethany residents concerned, frustration over water boil order

Brent Skarky/KFORhttps://kfor.com/news/local/bethany-residents-concerned-frustration-over-water-boil-order/

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Correction: A typo in the original has been fixed. BETHANY, Okla (KFOR) – There are drinking water concerns for residents in Bethany after E-coli was found in water samples.That finding has led to the city of Bethany being advised to take the extra step of boiling the water used for cooking and drinking.Some residents say it’s creating some ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.

Correction: A typo in the original has been fixed.

BETHANY, Okla (KFOR) – There are drinking water concerns for residents in Bethany after E-coli was found in water samples.

That finding has led to the city of Bethany being advised to take the extra step of boiling the water used for cooking and drinking.

Some residents say it’s creating some headaches this holiday weekend.

“When it’s nice outside you want to go out and play in the water and right now, we can’t.” Said Terri McGee

The Bethany grandmother says she can’t let her granddaughter play in the sprinklers right now because of a letter posted on doors on her street. It’s a boil order from the city of Bethany saying E-coli had been found in drinking water samples in the area close to 25th and council.

“E-coli is just not something that you want to risk for anybody, at any age, at any point in their life.” Said Bethany resident Dustin Larsen.

It is reportedly a localized problem but officials telling all Bethany residents to boil water for a full minute for water used in food preparation, dishwashing, brushing teeth and drinking. Those with weakened immune systems need to be extra cautious with the potentially deadly bacteria.

“Yeah its inconvenient. its inconvenient.” Said Marc Fowler.

The boil order making bottled water a hot commodity. Some store shelved have been emptied in Bethany.

The Bethany Fire Department started to give out free water to residents on Saturday but quickly ran out.

“We go to go get lunch and we are turned away from three different places in Bethany because they can’t serve because the water is not in a drinkable usable place.” Said Larsen.

Some residents outside the localized zone are concern about the lack of notification and a timeline on when the water will be safe again. They say they are also tired of water problems in the city.

“We drank the water all day on Saturday we didn’t find out until 8pm.” Said Larsen. ”This will be the third time since we’ve lived here that we have had an issue with the water.”

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“It just seems to be a constant problem in Bethany.”said Fowler.

Bethany City hall closed for the holiday weekend and phone calls to officials were not answered. The DEQ says “Users will be notified when the water is considered safe for human consumption.”

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