November 29, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, November 22, 2019 Christmas Basket The Christmas Basket do- nations are being accepted at The Link Church, 200 S. Main and either First Na- tional Bank location, 102 S. Main and 2714 W, 3rd Street. Please make checks pay- able to Community Christ- mas Basket. The giveaway will be held Dec. 21. An exterior image shows what the center will look like from the street and an interior image shows the walking track and courts for Round Town basketball and volleyball. image submitted by Studio Architecture. Activity center Noyember 29 case also will be present. around the region are really ent areas to ensure the build- Christmas in the Park Visitors will find the path to interested in coming to see. ing comes together to meet begins. the basketball courts, which So those are some of the fac- city goals and objectives. Continuedfrom page 1. Youth and Family Services. can be converted into volley- tors that [came in consider- “Tentatively, we are shoot- Black Friday shopping. one would find offices and An elevator will take people ball courts, and to the right will be a seating area for a ation] when we selected the ing to complete the design reception for Kids Inc. and to the second floor. A stair- materials.” process by the end of Febru- cafe and concession stand Some multipurpose rooms ary,” Postic said. “We have Victim November 30 in Oklahoma City after suf- and a playground. Bleachers inside the center will be de- a lot of work to be done by Christmas in the Park. would be available for fans signed to be “very flexible” then, and the design process fering a head injury. to watch games, Some sun- in their use, as they can used is subject to several more Continued from page 1. The wreck was investigat- light will seep through the for birthday parties or yoga meetings between our de- December 1 ed by Trooper Dustin Carl- courts and the walking track classes, among other activi- Christmas in the Park. eastbound lanes of I-40, sign team and the city build- ton, and Carlton was assisted on the second floor. ties. OHP said. Wood attempted ing committee.” Postic said durability, cost “We are working with to avoid the collision but by troopers Lt. Chris Liles, and eye-appeal are all fac- manufacturers’ representa- He noted his company will December 2 struck the Cobalt and the Mat Conway, Jason Owens tors in how the activity cen- tives to select the right prod- have reviews through the Christmas in the Park. passenger, Ross, who was and Roy Smith. Also assist- ter will be designed. construction drawing pro- ucts, make sure they're be- standing outside of the ve- ing were the Yukon Police “We want it to look really ing detailed appropriately,” cess at 30 percent, 60 per- December 3 hicle, the report said. nice,” Postic said. “This is a Postic said. cent and 90 percent comple- Department, Yukon Fire De- Christmas in the Park. Wood was taken to Cana- major investment by the City Studio Architecture also tion. partment, Canadian County of Elk City, and we want dian Valley Hospital in Yu- continues to refine the in- “Those will be to confirm December 4 kon, but she was not injured. Sheriffs Department, Sa- people to come in and feel terior design, to ensure all that all the design develop- Storytime at your Li- Hancock was treated and re- maritan EMS and the Medi- like this is really a ... high- the finishes it needs and that ments that we’re continuing leased from Mercy Hospital cal Examiner's Office. class facility that the people they are applied in the right to do remains in keeping brary, Elk City Carnegie of Elk City are proud to have areas. And Studio is working with the city’s goals for the Library. All ages 11 a.m. in Elk City and visitors from with engineers from differ- project,” he said. until 11:30 a.m. Blood drive December 5 Makerspace Hour, Carn- T-shirt. Donor require- but people can schedule an ments are healthy adults appointment online at obi. Christmas in the Park egie Library. 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-9, ages 16 and over. org or by calling 1-877-340- Continued from page 1. Chamber of Commerce at Church, First National Bank reservations required. Walk-ins are accepted, 8777. in the Park is not only the 580-225-0207. & Trust, Great Plains Bank, largest Christmas light dis- Local businesses and or- OU’s annual lighting play in all of western Okla- InterBank, Legacy Bank, ganizations donate their One Church, Public Service “The Best Christmas homa, but also the best. It time and support to make Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. and The Link Church. is without doubt, one of the celebration brings a most this event a continued suc- Red Carpet Community special parts of the hol- cess and free to all families. Each year over a million iday season in Elk City.” The 2019 Elk City Christ- lights turn Ackley Park into a Theatre. Cupp added the Chamber mas in the Park sponsors miniature tinsel town for the December 6 multi-faith look of Commerce “appreciates and volunteers _ include: thousands of families whose the City of Elk City and their Bank of Western Oklahoma, holidays wouldn’t be com- “The Best Christmas By Emma Keith, The Nor- around them in a season Parks Department for put- City of Elk City, City of plete without this very spe- Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. man Transcript, Okla. that's difficult for many. ting up over a million lights Elk City Parks Department, cial tradition, the chamber Red Carpet Community NORMAN- Speakers at "We know that this is a for everyone to enjoy, and ConocoPhillips, Crow Insur- said. For more information Theatre. the University of Oklaho- very stressful time for many the Chamber also appreci- ance Agency, Cub Scouts about Christmas in the Park, ma's holiday lighting cele- of you ... and we all know ates all our volunteers and Pack 140, Eastside Baptist call the Elk City Chamber of bration brought a multi-faith that many students do strug- sponsors that help with all Church, Elk City Chamber Visit Santa at the perspective to the annual Commerce @ 580-225-0207 Library 4:30-5:30 p.m. campus tradition Monday, gle with financial stress, the activities every Friday of Commerce, Elk City Con- or stop by the Chamber of- with loneliness, with depres- and Saturday nights.” vention & Visitors Bureau, Carnegie Youth Library. highlighting unity and un- For more information Elk City Kiwanis, Elk City fice at 609 South Main and derstanding at the start of the sion, with illness," Hertzke said. "But everyone here can about volunteering or being Rotary Club, First Assembly please find the chamber on holiday season. a sponsor please contact the of God Church, First Baptist Facebook. Participating retail busi- Community members bring light to that darkness, nesses open late until 7:00 and OU leaders gathered at Reach out, show a kindness, p.m. the university's David A. do an act of service -- that's Burr Park for the lighting the message of the holidays." December 7 program, clumping around Yomna Helmy, president small fire pits to roast marsh- of OU's Muslim Student As- “The Best Christmas mallows, caroling with the sociation, painted a scene for Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. small band and choir and lis- the audience, walking listen- Red Carpet Community tening to a message of unity ers through the Muslim call Theatre. from speakers. Joe Harroz delivered the to prayer and sharing some customs from the two Mus- opening address in his first December 8 lim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and holiday lights program as Eid al-Adha. “The Best Christmas the university's interim pres- Pageant Ever” 2:30 p.m. ident, focusing on unity and While both Muslim holi- Red Carpet Community acceptance in the holiday days fell during summer season. His message was un- months, Helmy spoke of the Theatre. derscored by the enormous lessons to be learned from holiday tree and menorah observing them. December 11 that stood to the side of the "As we sit here and share STEAM for Tots, Carn- audience, both of which our experience, learn about egie Library. Ages 3-5, were lit toward the end of our similarities and differ- registration is required. 4 the program. ences, unite as one univer- p-m. until 5 p.m. "In a time when people are sity, let us smile and enjoy taking differences and using this holiday season, while them to divide us, in a time December 13 also remembering those who when so often, division is the Pioieosiowall, Posiouasce Participating retail busi- order of the day, it is times are not fortunate enough to like these when we get to- celebrate with us: those who AdVauwed, mcveuye nesses open late until 7:00 gether ... and we show what live in war zones, those who p.m. are under siege, who sleep co MUU BUNUN US WWUl Bane the truth should be," Harroz said. "We show what our po- hungry," Helmy said. "For I Main Street Baptist tential really is, and we talk believe the reason we strug- Church Live Nativity 6-8 a lot about how universities gle before we celebrate is to p-m. Main and Country can simply reflect society, not take a day for granted." Club. but also how universities Before the official light- should reflect our society's ings, professor Rhona Se- better selves.” idelman spoke ofthe Jewish Untitled Pop up Theatre The evening's theme of holiday of Hanukkah, carry- ! “Every Christmas Story unity wove through the next ing on the theme of light and Told (and then some) 8 three speakers’ addresses, togetherness emphasized in p-m. and Sunday 3 pm - which focused on Christian, Muslim and Jewish holiday Hertzke's address. omforting Western Oklahoma Coun- try Christmas” Wade traditions. OU professor Allen Hertzke, who spoke Hannukah will run from Dec. 22 to 30 this year. From lands Hospice tc Hayres and Penny Gilley about Christian holiday tra- Seidelman's address, the Pioneer Center. ditions, asked the audience program segued into a me- members to consider how norah lighting as the choir thev can be a light to those sang.