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Wednesday, April 1, 2020 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 3 CASA to change to online olunteer Training April 7 CASA of Western Okla- are wishing to make some- terest of these children who unteer to help close this gap background check. CASA gether is the desire to make homa is adapting to an on- thing good come out of this have been abused and/or ne- while serving the needs of volunteers come from a va- a difference in the life of an line training class for new stressful time,” Aaron said. glected. these children.,” Aaron said. riety of backgrounds and cir- abused child.” volunteers in the wake of CASA (Court Appointed CASAof Western Oklaho- “CASA Volunteers must be cumstances. Many work a For more information COVID-19. Executive Di- Special Advocate) volun- ma is the voice for deprived full time job along with vol- 21 years of age, be willing unteering as a CASA while about the on-line training, rector Jackie Aaron stated teers are concerned citizens children in Custer, Washita, Beckham, and Roger Mills, to commit to at least a year others work part time, are please contact Brenda Chris- that this is a wonderful op- who are trained to be the and Dewey counties. Aaron of service, participate in a retired, or are college stu- tian at brenda@casawok. portunity for anyone inter- eyes and ears of the juve- stated that in 2019, 66 CASA free in-depth training, and dents. The common thread org ested in making a differ- nile court judge. Aaron said of Western Oklahoma volun- pass an OSBI and national that links all volunteers to- Change A Child’s Story ence in the life of a child. these “everyday heroes” in- teers served 201 children on “We usually alternate our terview the children, their 97 cases in our service area. training sites so that people families and anyone who Unfortunately this number don’t have to drive as far for has information regarding represents only a_percent- training, since we do cover the family. They read and age of the children that are 5 counties. This is an op- study all reports pertaining currently in the foster care Getting portunity for anyone to train to the families. Then they system in our area. “We are YOU from anywhere. CASA has report their findings to the currently seeking individu- received a great response to court, make recommenda- als that might be interested this option already, and we tions concerning the best in- in becoming a CASA vol- ODOT issues advisory about I-40 ramps Started Safely Oklahoma Department of Friday nights to allow for Drivers should use caution Transportation officials said bridge beams to be hung as and plan additional travel Monday that east- and west- part of an ongoing bridge re- time in the area. bound Interstate 40 in Elk construction project. City will be detoured to the North- and southbound More information on Call 811 before you dig. off-ramps and back to the SH-6 traffic will be intermit- the project can be found When it comes to digging safely, you make the call. 1-40 on-ramps at SH-6 (mile tently stopped by flaggers at at www.ok.gov/odot/I-40_ marker 38) in Elk City from the ramp intersections dur- Whether you're working on a large excavation, or simply 8 p.m. today to 6 a.m. Thurs- ing this time, an ODOT re- and_SH-6_Diverging_Dia- planting a tree in your yard, natural gas and utility line day and again Thursday and lease stated. mond_Interchange.html. safety should always be job one — and that means calling 811 before you dig. Calling 811 helps you know ODOC to provide where natural gas, electric, water and other under- ground lines are located. It also helps you avoid causing serious injuries, service interruptions, or possibly costly inmates free fines for damaged infrastructure. Make the call. It’s easy. It's FREE. Respect the lines. Dig with care. After all, safety is in your hands, but always on our minds. fe antibacterial soap We're investing in infrastructure, technology and services that help keep you safe. More information on natural gas safety is OKLAHOMA CITY this donation by the Keefe -- property. The Oklahoma Department Group,” ODOC Director For additional information available at: CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety. of Corrections continues Scott Crow said. “This na- on how ODOC is keeping working to keep COVID-19 tional emergency is a time COVID-19 out of prisons, out of facilities. This in- when we see the best in peo- go to docok.gov or fol- cludes finding innovative ple. Keefe has risen to the low agency social media ways to protect staff, in- occasion, boosting our ef- on Twitter and Facebook. mates and Oklahomans. forts to protect the men and Also, the 24-hour ODOC CenterPoint. Basic guidelines from the women in our custody.” COVID-19 Update Line - Energy Centers for Disease Control Each bar should last two 405-425-2556 — has daily & Prevention and Oklahoma weeks, on average. After updated information on the ALWAYS THERE. State Department of Health those two weeks, opoc pandemic and the agency’s ©2018 ComterPoint Energy 197119 stress the importance of fre- will buy more bars as needed response. quent hand-washing. To help at a lower price set by Keefe. Is your resolution for the year to stay informed? inmates follow that critical Previously, free soap was advice, ODOC is provid- only available to inmates ing free bars of antibacterial deemed “indigent” under the Pick up a subscription today! soap. agency’s Offender Banking This development _ is policy, OP-120230. thanks to Keefe Group, The new bars will arrive a state vendor which has in state facilities on Mon- agreed to donate 25,000 bars day. Staff will them distrib- of soap. ute them to all state inmates, “T appreciate the coopera- who can keep them in their 19 “00 tive and generous spirit of cells or among their personal rElkCituNews USPS # 173-020 580-225-3000 Tyear Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send adress changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Josh Umholtz “ElkCituNews SUBSCRIPTIONS Publisher Deliverd by mail: $75/yearly Don Munsch $50/six months Editor No refunds on subscriptions. Brittany Howell Classifieds editor@ ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell Graphics Supervisor sports @ ecdailynews.com ads @ ecdailynews.com classifieds@ ecdailynews.com Neva Pyatt 109 W. Broadway, Elk City » 580-22-3000 » www.elkcityoknews.com Advertising