December 9, 2020 Issue, Page 4 of 12

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Community December 9, 2020 Erick banker graduates from OBA Operations School OKLAHOMA CITY conducted annually, prepares to human resource planning art banking technologies. across the state. The Associa- also heavily involved in fraud Tabitha Spurlin, with First junior-level operations man- and motivational techniques, The OBA conducts more tion represents approximately training and prevention as Bank in Erick, recently com- agers to manage effectively study regulatory and competi- than 70 educational programs 200 banks across the state and well as legal and compliance pleted the Oklahoma Bankers and efficiently operations tive factors that affect banking and seminars each year, which serves as the primary advocate services and communications Association Operations School functions within a bank. Stu- and learn about state-of-the- reach more than 5,000 bankers for the banking industry. It’s for its member banks. in Oklahoma City. Spurlin was among 24 at- dents develop a thorough tendees of the school, which understanding of key opera- was held Nov. 16-20 at the tions areas, develop and apply OBA Harris Event Center. ‘The OBA Operations School, analytical skills, strengthen management skills in relations 4A-District football honors ‘The 4A-District football hon- OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER DEFENSIVE END: Aidan ors were recently announced. THE YEAR: Andrew Shumard- OF THE YEAR: Casey Porter- Robinson-Cache + Players from all over Okla- Newcastle Newcastle INSIDE LINEBACKER: Caleb nad Coffeetime Colamn homa are included. MVP: Ethan Downs/Weath- DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Atrel Bryson-Clin- ton QUARTERBACK: Gray Ad- Higginbottom-Newcastle ams-Bethany OUTSIDE LINEBACKER: RUNNING BACK: Kynel Murphy Beck-Weatherford VP erford Daniels-Cache STRONG SAFETY: Zackery With Andy & Renie Bowman H BACK: Seth Dillman-New- Coffee and sweetness castle WIDE RECEIVER: Ryan Roberts-Newcastle FREE SAFETY: Kaden Ste- Are youa phenson-Chickasha ghipped to perfection Barker-Newcastle SLOT RECEIVER: Hunter FIELD CORNERBACK: Mi- Tate-Cache chael Mayfield-Weatherford TIGHT END: Payton Tolle- quarterback BOUNDARY CORNER- Bethany BACK: Jacob Wilson-Weather- OFFENSIVE CENTER: Cole ford Clark-Newcastle KICKER: Rayshon Blatnick- or receiver OFFENSIVE GUARD: Alex Weatherford Millspaugh-Bethany PUNTER: Zade Cisneros- OFFENSIVE TACKLE: Zach Cizek-Elgin Clinton DEFENSIVE TACKLE: Lyn- COMEBACK PLAYER: Gun- don Evans-Newcastle nar Gaunt-Weatherford NOSE GUARD: Felix Gonza- COACH: Reagan Roof- les-Elk City Weatherford Do you know that moment 1 tablespoon espresso pow- when something sweet hits der your taste buds and a smile 4 ounces cream cheese, soft- instantly spreads across your ened of you called or prayed for our family, sent text or posted on face? It’s almost magic to 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese Facebook, signed the tribute page, sent cards, brought food to}= some. To others it’s just simply 1/2 cup powdered sugar ithe house or to the church for the funeral meal, sent live plants] bliss. This holiday season, try 1 teaspoon vanilla extract } or beautiful silk sprays. Whatever you did we appreciate you [1 something that’s simple yet so- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder so very much. We thank FR. Phillip for all of the services and phisticated for an easy way to wafers or fruit, for dipping his kind words and deeds, FR Carl Jonoka and the Deacons: ensure smiles all around. In medium bowl, whisk from Jim's 2002 class that helped with the services at Saint Try an Easy Tiramisu Dip be- heavy whipping cream and Mathews. We also thank the Saint Matthews Women's Guild cause whether you're relaxing espresso powder until blended. that prepared and served the funeral meal and all of the at home, having a small get- In large bowl, use hand wonderful cooks that brought food for the meal. together with friends or join- mixer to beat cream cheese We thank Dr. K E Whinery, Dr. Treva Graham, Comforting ing your annual family gather- until smooth. Add Mascar- Hands Hospice and the nursing staff at Hensley’s Nursing Andy and Renie Bowman. ing virtually, this dip is sure to Home. We also thank Dr. David Bank for his care before spread culinary cheer. pone cheese and beat until transefer to Hensley’s in Sayre. All of you gave above and combined. Gradually add pow- beyond and you will not be forgotten. We also thank Chris ‘The son was finishing a very successful senior year as quarter- and‘Theit recipe starts with “easy,” holds true to its name. dered sugar, beating after each Whinery and his staff at Affordable Cremation-West for the back for his high school’s football team. Recruiters from Ameri- With a short list of ingredients addition. Add vanilla extract; kindness and compassion shown to our family. ca’s top football programs came to the family’s humble home to and only a handful of instruc- beat mixture. Add espresso We also send a special thank you to Sheriff Derek Manning tions, this is something you mixture; beat until soft peaks and Undersheriff Jeff Miller for providing an Honor Escort make their appeal for Danny to attend and play for their college. can whip up (literally) in just a form. from the church to Holy Family Canute Cemetery. Among them was the number one university in their state. Af- few moments. Also, using min- Keep refrigerated until ready Jim would have really liked this. ter the son had many positive conversations with that school’s imal tools in the kitchen is al- to serve. We have been overwhelmed. Thank you so very very much. ways a plus for at-home chefs. Spoon mixture into serving Sue, Gina and Rob Salinas, Julie, Grandson Eric and recruiter, the Hall of Fame head coach himself came to see the ‘The only appliance needed to bowl. Sprinkle with cocoa pow- sreat granddaughter Arya and all ofJim’s family. family to ‘seal the deal’ make this recipe is a mixer. der. Serve with wafers or fruit. The outcome is fluffy, Head coach told the Dad, “Yes sir, your son will make a great and sweet with a hint of rich wide receiver for our team.” espresso. It’s not overpower- To which Dad turned to his son and asked, “Son, I thought you ing, however, so little ones or non-coffee lovers can still en- were a quarterback, not a receiver.” joy this delicious dip. “Yeah, but coach wants me to be a receiver.” This is also a unique dessert ‘The father then wisely remarked, “Well, son, you have to because it can be served cool or chilled. If you are planning choose who you really are and live with it.” to take a sweet treat to a par- After thinking it over, Danny regretfully told the coach, “Sorry ty this holiday season, this is nearly perfect. No oven time sir, but I am a quarterback, so I won't be signing with you to be- needed and simple to serve to come a wide receiver.” kids and adults alike. Danny went on to sign to play quarterback at another nearby Serve with ladyfingers or fruit to bring that sweetness major college, and later led his team to run roughshod over the to a whole new level, and it’s For a chance to win this beautiful college that wanted him as a receiver. Like Danny, you are offered many choices and chances. But, topped with a final sprinkle of cocoa powder to give it that fireplace on Deemeber 15 2020 who and what are you - really? One thing is certain. Who you are extra appeal. You do eat with is not about who others think you are. And it’s not about what your eyes first after all. Give this one a try and see you may be able to accomplish in the role that a company is of- the faces of your loved ones fering you. As with Danny, you may be able to do quite well ina light up with joy this season. substituted area. But is that role exactly what you were created ‘This creamy, tasty dip is sure to impress. to do? For more easy dessert reci- Buried deep within your DNA are gifts and certain abilities. pes, visit Culinary.net. Put there by the Creator who has a plan for your life. Your job? Easy Tiramisu Dip Come to the point of KNOWING who you are and understand- Servings: 4 1 cup heavy whipping cream ing what talents and ability you were given, so that you - not onlookers- determine what you become. Figure out who you really are. What draws you irresistibly? Santa Letters ‘Then develop a plan that will allow you to fulfill your God-given role for your life. Work to enable yourself to live out your life as the greatest “you” ever. Will there be setbacks and problems in your strategy? Of course. No one has ever gotten to live their We want to see your kid’s Santa Letters! whole life exactly as they planned. But living with the difficulties that come with being the true you is a lot better than struggling Mail them to: through life, being just a shadow of the you that could have been. Santa Danny Davis went on to become a three-year starting quar- C/O The Elk City News terback at the University of Houston. He led the team to two 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, Conference titles and two Cotton Bowl appearances. Was later OK 73644 inducted into the university's Hall of Honor. Don’t let anyone, well-meaning or not, tell you what you need to do in life. Learn who you are and set out to be just that, the We will be featuring YOU who was created to be. Santa Letters in our upcoming Christmas edition, Coffeetimecolumn.com before we forward on to Santa! Send responses to: [email protected]