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2- The Elk City News News August 30, 2023 jail. They don’t have a job and ognized his progress. Drug of the whole project at work. to support the participant's accomplishment. Judge Roper Round are required to either get a job The participants do respect ‘The team’s concern for the or do community service. He him tremendously and love gave each one a certificate and drug court participants is gen- Continued from page 1. also helps makes sure they are him. They know he cares,” Rop- coin, along with a long hug. uine, and although each mem- Town that has had a history of sub- ina proper housing situation. “There have been times er added. Williams maintains a bal- She told each graduate specif- ic growth that she has seen in ber of the team must make hard decisions, he/she has stance abuse, that person will when we've had a situation ance of respect and love that him and her. The tears flowed where we believe that the par- and the pride beamed in the makes the participants want found success with those who also be tested, but not as fre- August 31 quently,” Sharem said. to please ticipant can do well, but there’s and impress him, faces of these three individu- work the program. Drug court EC Varsity Football, Home someone in his home that's According to Roper, they also als. has brought individuals out ‘The team will communicate - Bridge Creek. “Little through email if something holding him back. So he (Sha- fear him and respect his power. ‘As the court progressed, from darkness into the light. rem) has to try to figure out He reports how they are doing Roper had to address three It has given each one hope to Cheer” Night. comes up between court dates. if there are places for him to and any issues that may be individuals who were strug- Sharem has the authority to be who is able to grab the help He talks to them and tries concerning about their living gling with honesty, alcohol, September1 approve leaves if the partici- stay. to find other ways for them to situations. He tracks the com- and drug use. She seemed to be from Gather, Sharem, Wil- 85th Rodeo of Champi- pant has been doing well, and find a home. There have been munity service and any new compassionate, yet firm when liams, Roper, and Schweinle. if he/she has been honest. If he some that had domestic vio- No matter how hard the road ons. charges that a participant may she spoke to each participant. has questions, he will refer to lence situations where he talks get. becomes, and it is a daily de- She called out the dishones- the team and/or Judge Roper. about getting them extra help,” Because Roper only sees ty and sanctioned two to jail cision to stay sober, the com- September2 When the participant goes Roper explained. passion that this team has for drug court participants during time. Roper also spoke with 85th Rodeo of Champi- into Phase Two, the curfew She said that Sharem seems court, she relies on the team to concern to those participants drug court is a gift to the fu- ons. will drop, and drug testing be- like a father figure to these par- report what is happening with who seemed to be endanger- ture of the individual and his/ comes twice a week. Phase Five ticipants, while Gather (Red them. Prior to court they have ing themselves. Although Rop- her families. Rodeo Parade, 10AM. is considered after care. These Rock Counselor) can be seen as a team meeting to review cur- er spoke what seemed to be The proof of the program participants test once a month their mother figure. Williams rent information. harshly to those participants, was seen in the three grad- Ackley Park last day of and have earned the trust to be handles compliance issues. He At the last court date, there her genuine concern for his/ uates from last ‘Thursday. without curfews. coordinates through Gather were three participants who her well-being was evident. Roper also gave encourage- ‘Their stories are testimony to open Activities. 6PM- According to Roper, Sha- with any counseling issues. Ad- graduated. Each one gave a 10PM. rem focuses on the daily strug- ditionally, Williams maintains heart-felt written statement ment to a participant who was the strength of God's grace, gle of the participants. He cov- contact with the DHS office, about his/her journey and making good life choices. She self-forgiveness, and belief in September3 ers life management and life providing additional informa- asked the judge permission to told him to continue his path hope. Drug Court works for 85th Rodeo of Champi- skills because most of these tion to the team. graduate. The courtroom was to freedom. The participant those to grab onto the team’s ons. individuals are coming out of “He (Sharem) is the center filled with family and friends beamed with pride as she rec- faith in recovery. It works. September 4 Kayde Herndon Drives In 5 Kyle writing Competition - In- Labor Day strumental Category Winner for “Freedom Bells” in 2021; September6 Continued from page 1. To Lead Merritt Varsity Indie Music Channel Award West Central OK Kennel = Contemporary Christian Club Dog Show. Conven- mieres of eight new works for Song Winner for “Four in the solo violin and symphony or- Morning” in 2021; Interna- Oilerettes FP Past Mooreland tion Center. chestra, he collaborated with tional Acoustic Music Award September7 many orchestras worldwide. ~ Bluegrass/Country Category West Central OK Kennel Additionally, Dillingham is a Winner in 2020; 405 Magazine Club Dog Show. Conven- tion Center. Varsity LadyCats Grand Ole Opry guest artist Best of the 405 Award - Best and member of the Country Musician and Best Ambassa- Music Association, the Record- dor that makes you proud to Beckham County Fair, Kayde Herndon drove in en innings, striking out four the day. Hannah Howard, Hail- ing Academy, the Gospel Music a plethora of other awards in- be an Oklahoman in 2019; and Sayre Beckham County five runs on one hit to lead and walking two. Emma Case Association, and the American ee Scarborough, Katelynn Pur- Music Association. Fair Barn, Merritt Varsity Oilerettes FP stepped in the circle first for viance, Kaydence Anderson, cluding the Oklahoma Gover- past Mooreland Varsity Lady- Mooreland Varsity LadyCats. Dillingham has been nor's Arts Award in 2009. September8 Cats 10-4 on Thursday. In the ‘The starting pitcher allowed Vanzee, and Olivia Clem each named Oklahoma's Native Son Make plans now to see Dil- sixth inning, Herndon hit a nine hits and 10 runs (one collected one hit for Moore- lingham and the Horseshoe West Central OK Kennel grand slam to center field. earned) over six innings, strik- land Varsity LadyCats. Award by the South Oklahoma Club Dog Show. Conven- Merritt Varsity Oilerettes ing out two and walking one. City Chamber of Commerce Road on Oct. 3rd. Tickets are Next up for Merritt Varsi- in 2023; Oklahoman of the $15 and can be purchased on- tion Center, FP won thanks in part to six McCain went 3-for-4 at the runs in the sixth inning. Gra- plate to lead Merritt Varsity ty Oilerettes FP is a game at Year by “Oklahoma Magazine” line at wwwelkcityartscoun- cie Smith singled, scoring one Cilerettes FP in hits. Marley Mangum on Monday. in 2022; International Song- cilorg. Beckham County Fair, run, an error scored one run, Mong collected two hits for Sayre Beckham County and Herndon hit a grand slam Merritt Varsity Oilerettes FP Fair Barn. to center field. in four at bats. Merritt Varsity A double by Tralee McCain Oilerettes FP turned one dou- put Merritt Varsity Oilerettes FP on the board in the bottom ble play in the game. Merritt Varsity Oilerettes FP didn’t Time To Do you have an event or commit a single error in the something else you would of the first. Autumn Vanzee hit a grand field. Hallie Smith had the Vote! like to share with the com- slam, which helped Mooreland most chances in the field with munity in the Round Town Varsity LadyCats tie the game at four in the top ofthe sixth. eight. 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