December 7, 2024 Issue, Page 10 of 12

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10+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 The Elk City News 2025 NFEC Youth Tour Student Contest Rules Perhaps Northfork Electrics area. It is not necessary that the double space and number the are announced. It will be at the best-known and most anticipated student's parents be members of rages. banquet where they will present youth program, the Youth Tour NFEC. Essays will be judged on know!- their essays and be interviewed is a week-long, all-expense-paid Students must complete an edge of the subject, originality, by a panel of independent judg- educational trip to Washington, entry form and prepare an essay composition, and grammar. You es. The top two students will be D.C. in June of each year. NFEC of no more than 500 words on can use information from our awarded the trip to Washington, annually sponsors two delegates the following topic: Cooperatives website or any source you choose. D.C, and the two runners-up will from high schools within its ser- operate according to the same set Be original and factual. attend the 2025 Leadership Sum- vice territory. Students travel with of seven cooperative principles, Four finalists will be selected by mit and receive a $500 academic the Oklahoma delegation (70+ ‘These principles are a key reason a team ofindependent judges. De- scholarship. More details will be students) to our nation’s capital that Americas electric coopera- cisions ofthe judges are final. provided to those selected for the where they tour historic sites and tives, including Northfork Elec- Members of the immediate banquet, The Youth Tour trip will national landmarks, meet Okla- tric, operate differently from other families and/or persons residing be June 13-19, 2025. The Leader- homas congressional delegation, electric utilities. In your opinion, in the households of coopera- ship Summit is March 17, 2025 in and more. Youth Tour has earned what is the most important coop- tive trustees, and/or employees conjunction with the Oklahoma a reputation as “a trip of a lifetime” erative principle and why? of NFEC are not eligible to par- Youth Expo. Students selected as by former participants. Deadline for all entries is Tues- ticipate in the contest or serve as Youth Tour delegates will also be Selection of the four finalists day, January 7, 2025, winners. expected to attend NFEC’s Annu- will be based on the following DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME Any student classified as an al Meeting at the Sayre City Park guidelines: ON THE ESSAY! Attach a com- Lith grader can participate. The on August 16, 2025. For more Students must currently be pleted entry form to your essay four finalists will be required to at- details about the Youth Tour call classified as eleventh graders at- with a paperclip. Please make sure tend NFEC’s Youth Tour banquet. Connie Ferrero at 580-928-3366 tending a school in Northfork that it is neat and legible. ‘The exact date of the banquet will or visit https://www.nfecoop.com/ Electric Cooperatives service Use only one side of the paper, be determined once the finalists youth-tour. Funds Being Raised for Christmas Food Baskets ‘The Elk City Christmas Bas- Church of God, Elk City, OK baskets is 225-0066. Individu- so from 9 -11:30 am at St. Mat- ket, sponsored by the Elk City 73644. als who are eligible for a basket, thew’. Packing and delivery Leasa Hartman Ministerial Alliance has begun Individuals may call their must have an Elk City Adress. are done by youth in our high its Christmas Basket fund rais- own name in or the name of Those who live in the city limits school organizations, the Boy ing drive for the 2024 Christ- other individuals needing a Beckham County may have their basket delivered Scouts, and local churches. mas season. ‘This program was Christmas Basket during the to them or they may pick it up. If you would like more begun in the mid 19308 during week of December 9-13. Call Those outside of the city limits information concerning the the Great Depression by Paul in times on December 9-12 will must pick their basket up. Christmas Basket Program Clerk Leasa Wade the late editor of the Elk be from 9am — 3pm. The call in All of the food is bought lo- please call 225-0227. City Daily News and continued time for December 13 will be cally and distributed from St. For questions concerning by his son, the late Larry Wade. from 9am - Noon. No calls will Matthews Catholic Church on this article call Joe Thompson It has continuously provided be accepted before December December 2Ist beginning at at 580-243-8635, Please do not Hartman retiring food items for approximately 85 years to people in need at Christmas time. Thanks to the 9th or after noon on December 13th, The number to call for 8:00 a.m. Individuals who are picking up their basket may do publish this phone number in the article. generosity of individuals in the after 28 years of Elk City area last year we were able to provide 250 baskets (boxes) of food to families rep- @®@ Check it Out! Service resenting approximately 700 in- dividuals who were served. ‘This year a family in Elk 10319N 2410 Ra Weatherford OK Leasa Hartman began her many changes including a shift City has pledged to match up oie Pet babes » 580-772-6421 to $5,000 in gifts that are given career with Beckham Coun- in technology and the process by individuals or through lo- Diverse selection of tropical freshwater & pond fish ty in July of 1996, under then of digitizing historical records cal churches for the Christmas Clerk Elena Roper. During and modernization of the Of- Basket Fund. If we receive the Tank kits, live plants, decor, & more her 14 years as a Deputy, she fice as a whole, and instituting total matching funds, this will Dedicated to helping you setup a sucessful aquarium } served under 3 Clerk's in- policies and procedures to provide most of the finances cluding Elena Roper, Clydene ensure smooth operation of needed to provide baskets for Small animals, reptiles, & birds Manning, and Ginger Pope. meetings, and communication families this year. ‘To date we including ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, & hamsters She became familiar and within and between different have received $2075 in match- bearded dragons, leopard geckos, ball pythons,& tree frogs ae & + worked in every aspect of the Offices of the County Govern- ing funds for this year’s Christ- Beckham County Clerks Of- ment, mas Baskets. fice, including Land Records, After 28 years of dedicated We also gladly accept do- Human Resources, and Pur- service to Beckham County, nations from businesses and chasing, working her way up Leasa will be retiring at the organizations that wish to sup- Live feeder rodents & insects to becoming First Deputy in end of her elected term De- port this worthwhile endeavor. the Office. cember 31st, 2024. Family and Individuals, organizations and *We try for a full stock at all times Leasa was appointed as the co-workers will be holding a groups, may drop off a dona- Call ahead to verify availibility and reserve stock Beckham County Clerk early retirement party on Decem- tion at the Elk City Chamber spring 2010 upon the retire- ber 10, 2024, in the 3rd Floor of Commerce,102 S. Main St; Large selection of dog & cat ment of her predecessor Gin- Courtroom at the Beckham First National Bank, 2714 W treats, toys, clothing & other accessories 3rd; or Elk City News, 109 W. ger Pope, and she has served County Courthouse in Sayre Broadway. ‘They can also mail as the County Clerk in the 14 asacomeand go celebration of donations to Elk City Christ- Serving Western Oklahoma with over 20 years of pet industry experience years following, During her her service between the hours mas Basket Fund c/o Elk City timeas Clerk, she has overseen of | and 3 in the afternoon. Dirickson appointed District Judge Oklahoma’s Second NOV SCHEDULE y PROMOTION Judicial District 2 BEGINS DECEMBER TO REMEMBEp Today, Governor Stitt an- a nounced the appointment of Donna Lynn Dirickson as the on Main Street district judge for Oklahoma’s 1ST SPIN THE WHEEL Second Judicial District. “Judge Dirickson is a great * 2ND representation of Oklaho- ma’ values,’ said Governor SPIN THE WHEEL Stitt. “Her experience and deep roots in her community “ GOLF CART make her a great fit for this GIVEAWAY NIGHT role. I have no doubt she'll Donna Lynn Dirickson bring integrity and respect to the bench” impacted by substance abuse *SHOP participating retailers, to receive 1 ticket Dirickson earned her bach- issues. per purchase elor’s degree from Southwest- “Tam very grateful to Gover- *Bring your Ticket, December 7th &/or 18th ern Oklahoma State Univer- nor Stitt for this appointment (for your CHANCE to Spin the Wheel) sity and her law degree from and the trust he has placed in *Must be 18 to ENTER Oklahoma City University me,’ Dirickson said. *Must be PRESENT to WIN School of Law. Beyond her judicial service, *Limit- 5 spins per night/ per person ‘Throughout her career, Dir- Dirickson is actively involved *200+ Winners PER NIGHT ickson has received numerous in her community, volunteer- FOR MORE INFORMATION. *Chamber Bucks EXPIRE: 2/28/25 © FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE *Businesses must Redeem CB by 3/7/25 awards, including the Oklaho- ing with local organizations, © Call (680)772-7744 ma Bar Association President's including her community SPIN THE WHEEL NIGHTS: December 7 & 18th 5:30-8:30pm Heritage Park @ 522 W. Rainey St (City Hall) Award and the OBA Family food bank and teaching a Law Judge of the Year. She also women’ Bible study class. She ERs Wavcutemena Sees XWagar NG, Dasy exchange established the Family Recov- also enjoys gardening, read- ery Court program, an ini- ing, and spending time with SS @._.= Plains 2 aaasaith tiative that supports families her family.