December 14, 2024 Issue, Page 10 of 12

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10+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 The Elk City News ‘Tis the Season to Drive Sober Chapter DY of PEO donates toys During this busy win- Alcohol-impaired driving and illegal, and it should nev- has been drinking and is ter holiday season, the U.S. is deadly and continues to be er be an option for getting considering driving, friends Department of Transpor- a factor in fatal traffic crash- home. We want our commu- should be proactive — take tations National Highway nity to have a joy-filled holi- away the keys and help them es in the United States, es- Traffic Safety §Administra- pecially during the holidays. day season, but we want ev- get a sober ride home. tion (NHTSA) and the South During the 2018-2022 De- eryone to do so responsibly, For more information on Western Oklahoma Develop- cember months, there were and that means refraining impaired driving, visit www. ment Authority are teaming 4,759 people killed in alco- from drinking and driving. nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/ up to remind drivers: Drive hol-impaired-driving crash- There are too many choices drunk-driving. Sober or Get Pulled Over. es. In December 2022 alone, for a safe ride home. The South Western Okla- NHTSA and SWODA want 1,062 people died in alco- Drivers should be safe homa Development Author- all drivers to remember this hol-impaired-driving crash- during the holidays by plan- ity is working on Substance lifesaving message: Drive So- es. Unfortunately, males and ning ahead if they intend to Misuse Prevention in 13 ber or Get Pulled Over. This young people are at greatest drink. They shouldn't wait counties in Western Oklaho- high-visibility impaired driv- risk for injury or fatality: In until after drinking to plan ma. If you are interested in ing awareness campaign runs December 2022, drunk male how to get somewhere. Im- getting involved with these December 11, 2024, through drivers were involved in fatal pairment clouds a person's efforts, please contact Kend- January 1, 2025. In support crashes at a much higher rate judgment. Drivers should se- ra ([email protected]) and of the law enforcement com- (22%) compared to female cure a designated sober driv- she will connect you with the presented money for Meals on Wheels. Pictured is member Viki munity’s dedication to pro- drivers (16%), and young er or call a taxi or rideshare coalition coordinator in your Richardson with a member of the City of Elk City staff. tecting the lives of residents drivers ages 21-34 account- for a sober ride home. area, You can also visit our in their communities, driv- Ifa driver finds they are un- ed for the highest percentage website at https://www.swo- ers will see officers working (25%) of alcohol-impaired able to drive, they should give together during the holiday drivers involved in fatal traf- their keys to a sober driver da.org/substance-use-pre- on-treatment-and. 100th birthday celebration season to take drunk drivers fic crashes. so that person can get them covery for more information. off the roads. Drunk driving is deadly home safely. When a friend CBA Announces the Retirement of Charles Regier By Sheryl Ponce located at 22387 E. 1070 Rd., in concert. Clinton. Saturday, Dec. 14th, from 2 p.m. The pre-concert music will be to 4 p.m, there will be a come and After 60 years of service to Corn Bible Academy, Charles Regier provided by the alumni who were go gathering at The Corner in Corn, will be celebrating his retirement taught by Regier. The concert will at the west edge of Main. St. on Friday, Dec. 13th, from 6:15 also include alumni and the tradi- ‘These celebrations will give those CHARLES p.m. to 6:45 p.m., prior to the CBA. tional “Hallelujah Chorus,’ which touched by his influence over the REGIER Christmas Concert that will take will be directed by Regier. The re- past 60 years a chance to pay tribute place at 7 p.m., in the CBA gym tirement reception will follow the to his ministry at CBA. ¢ TENARIANS OKLAHOMA Untitled Pop Up Theatre Hosts New Year's Mystery Dinner Theatre LENE ANN (SCHONES) WILLIAMS By Sheryl Ponce the “Gatsby Murder Mystery where there will be jazz them will be Monday, Dec. Dinner Theatre,’ which is set singers, alcohol, fine dining, 23rd. Tickets will not be sold Now is the time to make in the city of Chicago in the and murder. It is suggested at the door. plans to attend “Murder at 1920s. that participants wear their To find out more or to CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA was proud to honor Sayre, Oklahoma the Gatsby.’ The New Year's The time is when prohibi- best Gatsby and/or Flapper purchase tickets, go to www. resident, Olene Ann Williams, on the occasion of her 100th birthday Eve celebration will take tion was in full swing, and attire, although it is not re- untitedpopuptheatre.com or celebration and induct her into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall place Saturday, Dec. 28th, the culprit could be in the quired. go by Currell’s Doit Center of Fame. Olene achieved great things, graduating as valedictorian, at Parties on Purpose, lo- same room, hiding in plain The tickets for this epic in Elk City. It should be a working as a telephone operator and clerk. She has been a devoted cated at 1309 Airport In- sight. event are now on sale, and mysterious good time, figur- mother and homemaker and volunteered at Saint Matthews Catholic Church. Her love of life, Big Band Era music, hobbies like reading dustrial Road. The show is The speakeasy is the place the last day to purchase ing out who did it? and crocheting are inspiring. First Naito \ SE iBank alrusvot EIWGityie& Sayre PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR Friday, December 20, 2024 1:30em to 3pm