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News/Obits November 10, 2021 Round Child Review Board members honored Town comes for each child,” noted Judge VerSteeg in presenting Noyember 11 the award to Ritchie. Judge Roper presented the award to Veteran’s Day Diane Morton, explaining how important citizen volunteer November 19 boards such as PARB are to 40th Annual Oklahoma holding the court accountable to insure our children receive National Jr. Heifer Show the help that they need. She re- counted one example where a Noyember 20 PARB recommendation noted, 40th Annual Oklahoma “Why is this child not receiving National Jr. Heifer Show counseling?” Judge Roper said she then looked at the file and realized that this was one thing Noyember 25 that was missed, “I then made Thanksgiving. sure we scheduled appropriate counseling.” The current PARB members November 26 are: Diane Morton, Pat Ritchie, Black Friday Sales Ann Merritt, Becky Dugger This past week the Beckham- and DHS Child Welfare Super- that children are protected as sented Pat Ritchie and Diana and Judy Icke. Roger Mills Post-adjudication visor, Denise Gerhold. Director they move through the court Morton with plaques honoring Judge Roper also mentioned Christmas in the Park Review Board (PARB) met at Pirtle spoke about the impor- process.” He expressed special their 12 and 13 years of service that anyone looking to make a the Cheyenne Senior Citizens tance of PARB volunteers to thanks to Denise Gerhold for on the board. “Pat and Diane difference in the life of a child Noyember 27 Center for their annual lun- the court system stating, “Our her continuing support to the have spent countless hours cheon. In addition to the cur- mission is to support, monitor, over the years meticulously Beckham-Roger Mills PARB, and would like to serve as a Christmas in the Park rent PARB members, on hand and protect, in other words: “going above and beyond” in so reviewing court files to make PARB please contact her or for the event were: State Direc- support the courts, monitor many ways to assist the board. sure that the needs of children Judge VerSteeg. We are at this November 28 tor Keith Pirtle, Judge Pat Ver- cases to ensure that the needs Judge VerSteeg and Judge Mi- are met, doing as much as pos- time looking for volunteers to Christmas in the Park Steeg, Judge Michelle Roper of children are met and see chelle-Kirby Roper then pre- sible to insure positive out- serve from Beckham County. Christmas Basket Begins “Life is Fund Drive Sweet” Executive Director Karen ‘The Elk City Christmas Basket, the month of November, up to Elk City, OK 73644. However, Ramber addressed the guests sponsored by the Elk City Min- $10,000 in gifts that are given these monies will not qualify who attended the Heart to isterial Alliance has begun it’s by individuals through their for the matching fund. Heart Pregnancy Clinic Fun- Christmas Basket fund raising local church for the Christmas Individuals may call in their draiser which was Thursday, drive for the 2021 Christmas Basket Fund. Please check own name or names of other Nov. 4th. season. This program was be- with your church leadership to individuals needing a Christ- ‘The theme for this year's cof- gun in the mid 1930's during see if they are participating in mas Basket during the week fee and dessert fundraiser was the Great Depression by Paul this drive and if not encourage of December 6-10. The times “Life is Sweet.” Heart to Heart Wade the late editor of the Elk them to do so. If we are able and the phone number will be City Daily News and continued to match this generous offer, published closer to the date of is a pregnancy help center by his son, the late Larry Wade. this will not only provide the the call in. ‘The food is bought which provides a variety of It has continued to provide money needed for this years locally and will be distributed free and confidential services food items for approximately Christmas Baskets but will also from St. Matthews Catholic to women. 85 years to people in need at help rebuild the reserve for fu- Church on December 18th ‘They emphasize that women ture years when there may be a Christmas time. This is possi- shortfall in donations. beginning at 8:00 am. Indi- are not alone and that they ble thanks to the generosity of We will also gladly accept do- viduals who want to pick up are there for them. The cen- individuals in the Elk City area. nations from businesses and their basket may do so begin- ter offers help, hope and heal- Each year approximately organizations that wish to sup- ning at 9:00 am. at St. Mat- ing for women who have gone $14,000 is needed to provide port this worthwhile endeavor. thew’s. Packing and delivery through with an abortion or baskets for 300 to 350 fami- Individuals, organizations and is made by youth in our high who have been considering an lies in the area. Due to a lack groups, may also drop offa do- school organizations, and local abortion. of sufficient funds over the nation at the Elk City Chamber ‘The center can be reached by churches. of Commerce in the old First past few years, the reserve National Bank building locat- If you would like more infor- texting 580-821-4673, or by resources have dwindled to a mation concerning the Christ- phone at 580-225-4642. The point that the program is in ed downtown at the corner of danger of continuing to be as Main and Broadway, or at the mas Basket Program please call center is located at 500 S. Lusk First National Bank on W. 3rd 225-0227. robust as it has in previous on the West side of town. They Ave. in Elk City. years. Thankfully we have a can also mail donations to Elk family in Elk City, who has City Christmas Basket Fund pledged to match, through c/o Elk City Church of God, How to cook a turkey fos ABOVE=DECK CONSTRUCTION, INC. How do you cook a RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Tony & Marla Cockrum, Owners delicious turkey on Thanksgiving? PO Box 118 | Kingfisher, OK 73750 | 512.781.3533 [email protected] Qe CIB# 80002100 « Fully Insured feo ElkCituNews to a family in our area. This promotion is only for the Elk City United not valid at other locations. (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. 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