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January 23, 2021 News Round Charges Blood drive planned Feb 1-2 at SWOSU Continued from page 1. Town ‘Through search warrants of January 23 different locations, the detective found evidence that corroborated G&S Promotion Gun the allegations, the detective Show, Convention Cen- wrote. ter, ‘The affidavit also states that Leal allegedly confessed to at least part of these crimes to January 24 other adults. G&S Promotion Gun Leal remains at large. Court Show, Convention Cen- filings through www.odcr.com shows that he has a preset bond ‘The Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will conduct a blood drive at flow and social distancing by calling 1.877.340.8777 or visiting ter. of $200,000. Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford on Mon- obi.org, Donors will receive a “Rise Up & Give” t-shirt. day and Tuesday, February 1-2, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. All donations by donors ages 18 and over will be tested for CO- February 12 ‘The “Rise Up & Give” blood drive will be held at the SWOSU Well- VID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma do- “Valentine's Day Make and Take” all day and supplies provided, Camegie Youth Li- Priest ness Center. OBI Account Consultant Melissa Santoro said appointments are nors. If a donor has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered, that donor could be eligible to donate. Email [email protected] to brary. encouraged to help with make a plasma appointment. Continued from page 1. February 13 flew home to India to visit Trump leaves a note for Southwest Rustic Mar- family. Though the plan ap- ket, Convention Center peared to be coming back to Elk City, he got sick. February 14 “He passed away on January Valentine’s Day 19 from complications from Co- Biden in the Oval Office, an vid-19,” Ellis said. “He was 54 and had no known pre-existing Southwest Rustic Mar- conditions.” ket, Convention Center Ellis says the St. Matthews Inauguration Day tradition and Queen ofAll Saints parishes are devastated by his untimely February 20 death. lith Annual Father/ “He was so loved,” she said. Daughter dance, Hearts “He was fun-loving and compas- for Hearing Fundraiser, sionate. He was very enthused Convention Center. and he brought joy to all those who needed it. He will be re- membered for his fun sense of Due to theCOVID-19 humour and his deep, deep love pandemic, many events of the faith. He just loved all have been cancelled, our members, but also anyone post-poned or modi- who came up to the church. He fied. Please check with helped with the food bank. He the event coordinator loved to cook and entertain. He made us all look forward to com- to make sure of any ing to church.” changes. Congressman Lucas Statement on the Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States WASHINGTON - Before leaving the White House, President Donald Trump left a note for his successor, Joe Biden, in the Cheyenne, OK - Congress- the necessary standards for CO- Oval‘Trump Office, carrying on at least one tradition of the peaceful transition of power. went to Florida Wednesday morning and did not attend Biden’s inauguration ceremony, breaking with more than a man Frank Lucas (OK-03) today VID-19 and the general policy of century of precedent in which presidents have witnessed their successors taking the oath of office on the steps of the U.S. Capi- released the following state- minimizing public involvement tol. Leaving a note for Biden is one Inauguration Day tradition that Trump chose to keep. ment on the 59th inaugural in this year’s inauguration, I, ceremony of President Joseph like many Americans, watched Michael Wilner and Francesca Chambers R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harri the inauguration of President McClatchy Washington Bureau Biden from home. “Putting politics and ideol- ogy aside, today is a historic day “In the coming days as Presi- WASHINGTON - Before leaving the White dent Biden implements his House, President Donald Trump left a note for his for the United States of America as we honor our country’s most agenda, I look forward to con- successor, Joe Biden, in the Oval Office, carrying on important civic ritual: the in- tinuing my work to better the at least one tradition of the peaceful transition of auguration of the President of lives of my fellow Oklahomans power. the United States. As President and ensuring that conservative Trump went to Florida Wednesday morning and fore Availabl Biden and Vice President Ka- did not attend Biden's inauguration ceremony, solutions are brought to the ta- mala Harris take office, I join ble to help eradicate COVID-19 breaking with more than a century of precedent in millions of Americans in pray- from our communities; provide which presidents have witnessed their successors ing for our Nation's continued targeted economic relief for the taking the oath of office on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. success,” said Congressman Lu- cas. “This year, the traditions of American people and business- Leaving a note for Biden is one Inauguration Day OV the inaugural ceremony were a es; and ensure businesses and tradition that Trump chose to keep. bit different- including my own industries are not crushed by “The president wrote a very generous letter,” tradition. As I assessed security burdensome government regu- Biden said to reporters while he was signing execu- $50 $75 requirements and adhered to lation.” tive orders at the White House. “Because it was pri- vate, I will not talk about it until I talk to him. But "ElkCituNews it was generous.” Former President Barack Obama left Trump a note in the Resolute desk four years ago, wishing him “good luck and godspeed.” “Congratulations on a remarkable run,” Obama (USPS # 173-020) wrote to Trump. “Millions have placed their hopes 580-225-3000 in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during 6 Months 1 Year Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC your tenure.” 109 W. 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