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Serving Western Oklahoma Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Talking Books Help Blind and Visually Impaired at Carnegie Library website www.olbph.org. There is an application to download, and either mail, email, or fax it back to the library. Accord- ing to the OLBPH brochure, the equipment is the highest quality available with the latest technology. The reports from patrons have been positive about the impact it has made in their lives. The Oklahoma Telephone Reader is also available to vi- sually impaired patrons. It is a free, on-demand, dial-up in- formation service that can be By Sheryl Ponce to the person through the mail. Individuals who qualify for accessed. Volunteers record articles from “The Oklahoman” ECED Battles The books are on loan these services are those who and “Tulsa World” along with Elk City Carnegie Library for two months, with a one- are legally blind, This category other publications onto the Director, DeAun Ivester, an- month extension if needed. means that the best eye has nounced the availability of The magazine lending times acuity of 20/200 or worse, and OTR They are digital files that anyone who is signed up for reading equipment for the vary depending on the publi- Jor peripheral vision is less blind and visually impaired in- cation. Also available through that 20 degrees. Others who the service can access. Braille copies of standard printed ma- Residential Fire dividuals through the Carnegie the Utah State Library for thequalify are those who are visu- terials are also part of the ser- Library and the Oklahoma Li- ally impaired. This means that vices. Blind and Disabled is a Braille By Sheryl Ponce brary for the Blind and Physi- library that includes magazines the person is unable to read Connect with the Oklaho- cally Handicapped (OLBPH). and books from Utah. Clients regular print, even with correc- ma Department of Rehabilita- Recently, she brought repre- who use these materials would tion, due to an eye disease or tion Services, Division of Ser- ‘Thursday evening, Aug, 24th, approx. 6 p.m., the Elk City Fire Department responded to a fire located in the 1200 block sentatives to speak at the Elk be dealing directly with Utah. vision loss. Another category vices for the Blind and Visually City Rotary Club to get the in- The digital talking book is those unable to use regular Impaired at 405-951-3400 or of W. 2nd Street. They were called to the fire inside the home formation about these services that patrons will receive on printed material limitations, their website www.okdrs.gov. and quickly put out it out. It was contained to the room of to the community. loan will be available indefi- organic dysfunction and deaf. ‘The Oklahoma Library for the origin. Although the resident, Pam Patrick, made it out of the The services include the nitely for free. If the equip- ‘These conditions are certified Blind and Physically Handi- home, she was later transported to the hospital, where she free use of books, magazines, ment stops working, there are by authorities and profession- capped can be reached at 405- succumbed to health complications. and other reading materials on repair personnel who will be als, such as nurses, senior care 521-4672, email olbph@okdrs. specially formatted audio car- available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- facilities, and public agencies. gove, or the website www. tridges. This also includes the day through Friday. They do Local librarians could also cer- olbph.org. Or contact Ivester player that is needed to read ask that if the player is no lon- tify the disability. at Carnegie Library for more Arts Council Slates Kyle the materials to them. The car- ger needed, that it be returned tridges are sent free of charge to the library, To apply for the services, information about these and contact the library or visit the other services. Dillingham Performance By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Arts Council announced that Kyle Dilling- ham and Horseshoe Road will be performing Oct. 3rd, 7 p.m., in the Susan Powell Auditorium. Tickets are available now to his eclectic musical style that ranges from blues to bluegrass, gypsy jazz to western country, and rock to gospel. Dillingham and the Horseshoe Road will perform a blend of music that is called Heartland Americana. In 2019 he made an unprecedented debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on a Dolly Pardon skateboard. He has made Opry history by being the first to enter and exit on a skateboard. ‘The Oak Ridge Boys said, “Proud of you brother...you play violin/fiddle with more passion than anyone in history...and the skateboard? Wow!” Native of Oklahoma City, Dillingham started playing the violin at the young age of nine. During his high school years, he was featured on the Grand Ole Opry twice. He played with Roy Clark and Hank Thompson. Dillingham went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in instrumental music performance Pictured is the Drug Court Team, from left DOC Probation and Parole Affiliate Kevin Williams, Red Rock Counselor Misty from Oldahoma City University. Gather, Judge Michelle Roper, Beckham County Drug Court Coordinator Jimmy Sharem, and ADA Laurie Schweinle. Staff photo Dillingham was honored by Governor Brad Henry. He was. by Sheryl Ponce. selected as a recipient of the 2009 Governor’s Arts Award. ‘This award acknowledged Dillingham’s life’s work as a violin- ist, vocalist, musical ambassador for the state of Oklahoma Hope Found with Drug Court Team and for his gift to connect with people throughout the world. ‘The Horseman Road performs a mix of original composi- tions and classic cover songs that include fiddling favorites that bring audiences to their feet. They have traveled inter- By Sheryl Ponce to the decriminalization of certain drugs and drug amounts, drug court would have had 43 to 54 participants. Although the num- nationally to 42 countries, entertaining crowds across the Once every two weeks Associate District Judge Michelle Kir- bers have changed, the process remains the same. globe. by Roper meets with the Beckham County Drug Court team to Sharem is responsible for their daily checks. Each participant He performed for the King of Malaysia, the Princess of review drug court participants’ progress. The team consists of has an app on his/her phone to maintain compliance checks, in- Thailand, Beijing Central Conservatory (broadcast on Chi- Roper, Drug Court Coordinator Jimmy Sharem, Department of cluding their housing and who is living in the house. Drug Court nese national television), and Singapore's National Day Cele- Corrections Probation and Parole Affiliate Kevin Williams, Red consists of five phases. The first phase is the most constrictive bration. Dillingham also performed for government leaders, Rock counselor Misty Gather, and Assistant District Attorney in terms of compliance. They have three checks per week and a 9 including the Japanese, Thai, and Saudi Arabian Ambassa- Laurie Schweinle. Michael Housely serves as the court's defense p.m. curfew, among other strict regulations. dors. attorney for the participants. “Phase One is testing very rigorously, they actually come to ‘The award-winning musician has also performed pre- ‘The number of participants run about 20 to 25, which is lower the office and test. If they have a person that they reside with than previous cases because of the change in the drug laws. Prior See Drug Page 2. See Kyle page 2. Weather Vol. 120, No. 69 Mail delivery View online M tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com