December 20, 2019 Issue, Page 13 of 22

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HOMETOWN TIDINGS, Friday, December 20, 2019 PG3. Working Crews said about occurs in his family. In of holidays and birthdays and anniver- this case, his son. saries and ball games,” Crews said. “But Crew members can trade with others | think you'll find pretty much find ev- Con't from Page 2 at the fire department if they want to erybody who’s in fire or EMS or police make plans or visit family on Christmas. or any of that, their families all realize it When people go into this kind of work, working holidays is just part of and understand it, and it really doesn’t traffic on the roads with people travel- This is Surles’ first time working on the gig. cause problems.” ing to reach destinations on a day when Christmas, and when a major “first time” “It’s not just Christmas — we miss a lot “It’s a selfless job,” Surles said. so many families get together. occurs at the fire station, then that crew But there usually is one perk for work- member has to buy ice cream for every- ing the day. “We do have people in the community one. “This is like my 22nd time buying ice FREE DESSERT With purchase of a meal. bring food,” Murray said. cream,” Surles said. “At least it feels like The firehouse is a place where one can it” 1 dessert per table. find a sense of family. Wives and children will visit the fire Original coupon only. “This is my family — my immediate station on Christmas. Crew members Expires 12-31-19. family is back in the Midwest,” Kendal have to work around schedules to see Surles said, mentioning they were in In- family members. diana. He also has family In Texas and “They'll do stuff Christmas Day, and Georgia. V'll do stuff Christmas Eve or whatever,” 7 nor Elec, "May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve." We would like to wish HAINES WRECKER & U-HAUL you and your family a Licensed and Insured _ very Merry Christmas! © 580-225-4191 2623 West Broadway « Elk City fs ] 580-928-3366 ° www.nfecoop.com www.haineswrecker.com Christmas! “Christmas now surrounds us, Happiness is everywhere. Peace, Jey. Our hands are busy with Hardware many tasks as carols Faith 5~ Goodwill fill’ the air.” - Shirley Sallay 1210 S. Main St, Elk City 580-225-0100 Carter Electric Kervin Orgain - Owner * 217 W. 12th, Elk City - License #01670 - 24 Hr Service Commercial - Residential « Industrial ¢ 580-225-2447/800-291-1575