01.16.

2014

Local News
By Jada Breeden

www.guymondailyherald.com

Death Notice
THELMA IRENE BRIDENSTINE Thelma Irene Bridenstine, 84, died January 14, 2014 at Pleasant View Home in Inman, Kan. u Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Trinity Faith Church, 1750 S. Kansas Ave, in Liberal, Kan., with Pastor Michael Miller presiding. Burial will follow at Union Center Cemetery in Adams. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Brenneman Funeral Home. M e m o r i a l Contributions may be made to Trinity Faith Church or Union Center Church, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

Brane awarded for recruiting u REGISTRATION cont. from Page 1

Panhandle Lions Club
Membership recruitment is difficult for most service organizations, but not for Panhandle Lions Club Member David Brane. Lion Brane received the Membership Achievement Award during the January 15th meeting of the Panhandle Lions Club. He receives this award for recruiting two new members to the club in the last year. Lion Brane has been a member of the Panhandle Lions Club since 1986 and is the current 2nd Vice President. He also serves as the Co-Chairman on the Childrens Shopping Spree Committee. People like David Brane are an asset to any organization that they are affiliated with. The Panhandle Lions Club is privileged to have Lion Brane accept a leadership role that others in our community benefit from his loyalty and service, said Lion Jada Breeden. If you are interested in how you can help with community service projects and find out more about the Panhandle Lions Club, join

Lion David Brane receives a Membership Achievement Award from Boss Lion Bob Burger.
Courtesy photo

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Save the date for TXCO Relay For Life

By SHEILA BLANKENSHIP

The Hooker Advance

u YARBROUGH cont. from Page 1

the students. Students actively use Chromebooks for assignments within classes, and they are allowed to take them home and work from there. Teachers monitor the students work, as well, through the system. Notes can be made from the teacher to the student as they are working, or after they are complete. The entire K-12 school has access to all the positive programs and apps that make the technology beneficial learning for the students. School staff and administration all have access to monitor the students work, communicate and share documents through the system. All agree it has been a positive learning tool for the students and will better prepare them for the technological advances the future will bring. OETT representatives visiting Yarbrough were able to see the Chromebooks in action with a variety of classes ranging from young elementary students to the upperclassmen in the high school. Emails, programs, documents, photos, assignments, grades and much more are passed through the system on a daily basis to help make for a convenient and successful learning environment for the students. The Yarbrough Technology Plan Mission Statement states, We believe that technology should be an integral part of the teaching and learning process at Yarbrough Public School. We should all be prepared to live, learn, work and perform in the 21st century. We therefore expect our administrators, teachers and students to be technologically literate. This mission statement has been made possible by receiving this grant and the hard work and dedication of the faculty and staff of the school.

Oklahoma Panhandle cancer fighters are urged to save the date for American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Texas County activities and fundraisers. Relay event committee members met Jan. 10 to set dates for events to lead up to the July 18-19 Relay For Life of Texas County at the Texas County Activity Center in Guymon. Help finish the fight against cancer by joining in to raise funds for research and patient services, event chair Leita Andvik said. And spread the word that patient support, information and services are available by visiting cancer.org and calling 800227-2345. The first team captain meeting of 2014 is

Monday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western in Guymon. The Relay For Life Kick-Off is Monday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Victory Methodist Church Enrichment Center in Guymon with dinner, fun and fundraising as cancer survivors, caregivers and Relay teams are recognized. March 17 is the Team Captain University at 6:30 p.m. at the No Mans Land Senior Citizens Center in Guymon. The second annual Relay For Life of Texas County Spaghetti Dinner is April 14 at the VMC Enrichment Center at 6:30 p.m. Also planned is the second annual Bark For Life at Sunset Lake in Guymon on April 26 plus a Mr. Relay contest in June and the annual Relay cancer survivor and caregiver dinner on July 10 in Guymon.

tions postmarked after that time still will be accepted and processed, but the applications will not be approved until after February. The County Election Board responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a Voter Identification Card listing the new voters precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Williams said that any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the County Election Board office. Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at 301 N. Main, and at most post offices, tag agencies and public libraries in the county. Williams said that applications also are available on the Internet at www.elections.ok.gov.

Report from the Senior Center

Special to the GDH Can you help? There is a desperate need at our Senior Center here in Guymon. We do not have enough drivers to deliver the daily meals to our homebound seniors each day. There are various routes throughout Guymon, which take about 30 minutes to deliver each Mon. Fri. The Seniors who are homebound depend on those meals once a day, and many times they only get that meal for the day. If you can volunteer your time and you have transportation in order to deliver, you can be of a real service here in your community. Contact Linda Dixon, Site Mgr. , at the Senior Center at 580-338-5049.

Legislation would empower parents in crisis

Special to the GDH OKLAHOMA CITY Legislation unveiled today would empower parents who are in crisis to find a home for their children without the involvement of the Department of Human Services, according to the bills author. House Bill 2536, by state Rep. Jason Nelson, would create a legal power of attorney for parents to use when placing their children with a host family. The legislation also modifies existing child placing licensure laws to ensure that the laws dont frustrate or prohibit the work of private groups and host families who are caring for the child of a parent in crisis. Many people may see this as a radical concept and it is unfortunate that we live in a day when such a common-sense approach comes across as radical, said Nelson, R-Oklahoma City. The assumptions that underpin this approach are that parents love their children and are capable of making major decisions on behalf of their children even in the midst of a family crisis. Even as reforms and additional resources are put in place at DHS the number of children coming into state custody continues at an alarming and unsustainable pace, Nelson said. In 2009, a research report that examined Oklahomas foster care system recommended

In 2009, a research report that examined Oklahomas foster care system recommended that the state seek partnerships with the faith community in meeting the need for foster homes. The Count Me In 4 Kids collaborative is ready to take this a step further by working with the faith community to help families in crisis.
that the state seek partnerships with the faith community in meeting the need for foster homes. The Count Me In 4 Kids collaborative is ready to take this a step further by working with the faith community to help families in crisis get back on their feet and avoid the circumstances that lead to DHS involvement. Many of us from the Count Me In 4 Kids collaborative are excited to be here today as our state moves forward in helping many more compassionate and caring Oklahomans step up to love and nurture some of our most vulnerable children, Lynn Institute President Karen Waddell said. We are committed to bringing the Safe Families model to Oklahoma out of our shared belief that every child deserves to have a safe place to call home and celebrate this next important step. Over the past year, its been amazing to watch over 50 organizations set aside their individual agendas, instead working collaboratively to find a way to reduce the number of children in foster care. We are on mission together and over the coming months well be creating even more ways for Oklahomans to stand up and say, count me in for our states children. The answer to the problem lies in all of us working together. Nelson said he is confident in the ability of Count Me In 4 Kids to help with child welfare challenges in Oklahoma. I have confidence in this effort because of the dedicated and seasoned coalition, Count Me In 4 Kids, that is taking on this challenge, Nelson said. And Ive heard from many churches and church leaders that they want to help meet the needs of vulnerable families. This effort brings a proven approach to our state that facilitates this partnership with private nonprofits and the faith community. Thats why Im excited to run House Bill 2536 that opens the door in our state to this effort. DHS Director Ed Lake said he supports the legislation. We are delighted that these efforts are being made to prepare the way

for Safe Families to come to Oklahoma, Lake said. This has proven to be an effective model in 25 other states offering options to people in crisis before the state has to become involved. We appreciate all efforts that help vulnerable Oklahoma families work through challenges and ensure children are safe and well cared for in the process. Government agencies cannot do this work alone which is why we welcome the support of communities, faith groups, and organizations whose goals are to better the lives of the children in this state. For more information on Count Me In 4 Kids and ultimately Safe Families, visit www. CountMeIn4Kids.org.

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