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January 7, 2023 The Elk City News - 5 Activities Sisters Give Cold Shoulder To Sibling’s New Boyfriend ction & Realty it prevents you from enjoying live this way as long as I live. Clean 2 bd House 107 Thorton Dear Abby DEAR ABBY: I dearly love holidays with your entire fam- ily. However, I can’t change what's happening, and neither I finally have my dream. But is it too weird? - HERMIT IN WASHINGTON N Gene Cobb Auction & Realty 700 per month’ 700deposit 580- 323-4242 or 580-331-9843 D&D Rental my youngest daughter. She's the only one of my four daugh- can you, so celebrate with this couple separately. DEAR HERMIT: It’s unusual, but I don’t think it’s “weird.” Richard E, “Gene” Cobb One person’s dream may be ters who has never married. For several months, she has DEAR ABBY: When Iwas 15, another person's nightmare; 580-225-6743 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE been living with a man who is Iwas fortunate to trail-ride up the reverse is also true. Enjoy divorced and the father of two a mountain with people famil- living your dream, and do not Auctioneer x Real Estate Broker All real estate advertised herein sons. iar with the area. We stopped apologize or feel guilty for it. is subject to the Federal Fair He's a caring father. The at a homestead to say hello to Certified Appraiser PG Housing Act, which makes it illegal problem is his status as a felon, a man who had lived secluded DEAR ABBY: I am in an awk- to advertise “any preference, for possession of drugs and there for 25 years. That's when ward situation and need a dip- fleeing the police. He served I first thought, “I want to be lomatic way to handle it. I own limitation, or — discrimination DO TOO IO IOI I IO because of race, color, religion, his time -- about a year —- and a hermit someday.” Twenty- a business, and one customer is received commendations dur- five years ago, I bought some persistently asking to socialize. sex, handicap, familial status or ing that time. Her sisters re- acreage. I spent years hand- T always give an excuse, to no national origin, or intention to make fuse to come to my home if he’s dearing and putting in infra~ avail. He just continues to offer any such preference, limitation or present and won't invite him structure, but eventually my new dates and options. How McLemore Sand & Topsoil. CoDA and ACA discrimination.” for holidays. husband and I built a small do I get across to him that his Loading and Hauling, (Co-Dependent/Adult Child My birthday is approaching, home and studios. We love liv- invitations are not welcome, Washed Masonry Sand. Sand Anonymous) Co-da/aca.org+ 580- This newspaper will not knowingly and I want her here with her ing in this private space. without jeopardizing our busi- Loam, Red Bed. Fill Sand. 339-2637. Wednesdays at noon in accept any advertising for real sisters, but she will not come My question has to do with ness relationship? -- HEL! 243-7496 or the Promise Center located at 321, estate which is in violation of without him. I believe every- the common belief that people NEEDED IN CALIFORNIA 243-3426 (Fax) N. Main St, Elk City. the law. All persons are hereby one deserves a second chance. need people. After 50 years of How long should it take for her being a community-involved DEAR HELP: Tell this man Elk City ACA informed that all dwellings sisters and their husbands to person, a shopkeeper in a ser- you are flattered he wants to (Adult children of Alcoholics or advertised are available on an equal accept him? -- ACCEPTING IN vice business and an event take you out, however, you Dysfunctional Families) opportunity basis. NEW JERSEY organizer, I'm now happily re- have one hard-and-fast rule, Elk City Al-Anon (For families and New meeting time is Wednesdays tired. I love my privacy. I don’t and that rule is never to date a friends of alcoholics) from 5:30-6:30 pm. At the Prom- DEAR ACCEPTING: If your need to go anywhere or see al- client. Period. No Meetings Until Further No- tice. More info can be found by ise Center, 321 N. Main St, Elk daughter's boyfriend lives a most anyone (aside from fam- calling 580.339.2637 City More Info: 580.339.6534 or EQUAL HOU OPPORTUN clean lifestyle, has found em- ily), will help when asked, rise Dear Abby is written by Abigail 580.339.2637. ployment and is trying to turn to the occasion, cheer on, but — Van Buren, also known as Jeanne his life around, your other is it OK to love being a hermit? Phillips, and was founded by her Help Wanted daughters and their husbands My huge network of friends mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact should give him the chance to seems to accept it. Occasion- Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com prove himself, That they refuse ally, rarely, someone may stop or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, is sad in light of the fact that by and I make coffee. I could CA 90069. CKenergy Wo, THEYRE & WN ENGLISH, THEY'RE NoT IN Electric Cooperative, Inc Get Fuzzy CKenergy Electric Cooperative is now taking applications for Journeyman Lineman — Cordell based construction crew Summary A Journeyman Lineman is responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing over- head and underground power lines for our members within the scope of his training and certification in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. Drabble Dailies Essential Functions Construct and Maintain Power Lines: Install, remove, inspect, and maintain both over- head and underground lines and equipment. Switching Operations: Perform switching operations on energized and de-energized lines and equipment, utilizing all safety precautions Troubleshooting and Outage Restoration: Working independently or with others performing all duties associated with troubleshooting lines and equipment to restore electric service. Operation of Equipment: Operate construction equipment such as a line truck, bucket truck, line locating equipment and other equipment as required. Comply with all traffic laws and related safety rules and safe work practices. Use and Care of Tools and Equipment: Be responsible for the use, care and security TEUL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR 1 USED 70 RIPE AROUND N THE of tools, vehicles, equipment, and material utilized. Keep vehicle and equipment clean CHVOHOOO IN THE 19708 THATS FRONT SEAT OF MY MOTHERS CAR and orderly, noting and reporting repairs as needed. Pearls Before Swine Supervision as Required: provide supervision for crew members as assigned in the HARD T0 BELIEVE, | AND HARPLY EVER PUT GH MY absence of working foreman or other supervisor. SEATGELT Other Duties: Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members. Qualifications: Education and or formal training needed: High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have completed a qualified apprenticeship program and be qualified as a Jour- neyman Lineman. Valid CDL is required. Experience Needed: Qualified journeyman lineman Knowledge Skill and Abilities Needed: Must have knowledge of electric systems and their operation; must be familiar with all phases of line construction and maintenance and have the ability to supervise others in that area; must be able to work with others to provide an efficient and cooperative work environment; must possess demonstrated leadership abilities. Performance Qualification: This position requires the ability to withstand regular and THERE'S A BIRD NOT A FAN OF strenuous physical activity such as climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and picking up IN THE SNOW FROZEN FOOD heavy objects during a normal workday and in all types of weather on all types of ter- rain. This position can require after hours work due to workload or emergency situa- tions. This position requires the ability to perform call out duties. These assignments will be made at the discretion of the supervisor. A pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test will be conducted. Garfield Applications are available online at www.ckenergy.coop and will be accepted until 01/13/2023. Send applications to CKenergy Electric Cooperative, Atten: Gayla Coats, PO Box 70, Binger, OK 73009 or email [email protected]. egals LP Publish three times (Jan. 7, 14 & 21, Case No.: CV-2022-81 teen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) {] _ WHATIF THEY 2023 Scott Adame, Tue, /Dise, by Andrews WoMeel 2023) in the Elk City News. and Sixteen (16), Block Two (2) May- DOGBERT THE WORKPLACE: NOTICE BY PUBLICATION wood Addition to the City of Elk City, DONT DATE THE ONE DATING COACH 3] _ HAVE SOMEONE AT AT HOME WHO IDENTI- INTHE DISTRICT COURT OF BECKHAM COUNTY ‘THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO: Ro- yle Barham Beckham County, Oklahoma, (the “Property") ¢] HONE WHO IDENTIFIES FIES AS A SPOUSE, STATE OF OKLAHOMA ‘TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued by Kim McBride, in the District Address of Property: 422 South Okla- homa Elk City, OK 73644 T RECOMMEND 4 ) AS THEIR spouse THAT'S JUST ASKING KIM MCBRIDE, Court of Beckham County, State of Oklahoma, and that you must answer WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL Dilbert DATING CO-WORKERS Plaintiff, the Petition on or before February 20, SBAL, this 4th day of January, 2023. WHO IDENTIFY FOR TROUBLE. 2023, or the allegations of said Peti tion will be taken as true and judg- Donna Howell ment rendered against you quieting Court Clerk (56) AS SINGLE. Royle Barham and Melissa Bar- title to the subject property to the By: /s/ Audra Lowrance ham, Portfolio Recovery Associ- Plaintiff, Kim McBride, and barring Deputy ates, LLC Assignee of GE Capital you, Royle Barham, from claiming Retail Bank (Wa-Mart), and The any right, title lien or interest in or City of Elk city, Oklahoma, to the following described real estate, situated in Beckham County, State of iy, Defendants. Oklahoma, to-wit: Legals On Next page South Seventy (70') feet of Lots Thir- DNA