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The Elk City News - Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, June 11,2019 also will serve as the repre- sentative of those churches and pastors back to the bish- op, so Ihave to be very clear about [knowing] our bishop is leaning a certain way or has a certain sense of where we're Continued. more time in pastoral minis- 8iNé as aconference. 1am Continued. try willnot make him more "esponsible for hearing that Flag Day. Koehn lauds the Elk i City prepared for the jjob. very clearly and communicat- in ‘ects. Divisi 7 = = UMC pedigree, explaininghe “I'mnotreally afraidin _ing that as best Ican. prviets, Division 5 supervises 11 enunites and 10@miles isthe third pastor inarowto that sense; [had a real sense Other duties include of interstate highway. The agency has an eight-year plan in become a district superinten- of peace about it from the knowing his churches and taking care of roadways. June 16 dent and that the church has beginning,” he said, noting _ pastors and beinga mentor “There is a ton of work to do on our infrastructure,” sent probably 20 people into _he will go to a week-long and an “extra-supervisory Almauist said. “Our budget in our division is about $65 mil- ; miisy over the years in training in August in North voice” for all ofthe churches, | ion a year. We're doing a great job of managing the money, Father’s Day. some form or another. Carolina including those times when x : - He will 8 miss the: church, d Eight superintendents a pastor needs someone to but certainly, there’s z a lot of needs 5 out as you know, as far: as including the Christmas Eve serve Oklahoma. Asuperin- 1.50 Koehn's district has $4 | OU Toads and bridges. We think we have a pretty good eight- service and the live nativity _tendent is a bishop’s repre- z ‘ear plan.” June 18 scene inthe barn across the sentative ina particular area churches. laa . . - street, and its staff andthe _ and serves at the bishop’s ‘Terry and Daena have two Aimauist sald the tyo Highway 6 bridges, whieh: go north ; young people. Heisreadyto pleasure. children, Brendin and Ashley, | and south over I-40, were “two very bad bridges” and that Oklahoma Blood Insti- tackle his new job as superin- “That’s not just aone-way and granddaughter Kensley, they were “basically crumbling” before began the demolition ; tendent, explaining that any _street, though,” he said. “I 21 months. job. The northbound bridge was demolished first. tute Blood Drive. Held at “We couldn’t wait to get to the project and getting those ; ; removed,” Almquist said. “And one of them is pretty well the First Baptist Church Cheryl Brown, Se removed now. The traffic has moved on to other, and we'll get a ery! Brown Sayre: to them one at a time.” Activity Room. oe He said not too long ago, the state had 1,168 structure-defi- Marie Burns, Pampa, Texas _| cient bridges and the state is down now to around 152. “In our division we are down to six; minus the one here in June 21 Chamber Dollar Drawing: | Elk City, we are down to five,” he said. “And in afew more Cotninued. City Michael Hunt, Weatherford months, we'll be down to three or four.” First Day of Summer. wieccawswar — Chamber Dollar Drawing: Snipes pointed out the northbound bridge was “far worse Ist #23 Gene Woodard, Elk #12Gary Donley, Moor- ‘Serena Jones, Elk City ‘han the one traffic's on now, and it'sino gem, Tassure you.” City land ‘The project will cost $16 million and is part ofa $28 million June 22 Door Prize Drawing: contract approved by ODOT, officials with ODOT said in 2nd #20 Bob Basler, Leedey Moturcycler: wa Everett Smith, Elk City March. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved BEC People’s Choice: ‘ob Basler, Leedey Door Prize Drawing: Seen the Elk City , a bridge project along with ‘ project on 1-40 Busi-. Cars: #1 Ray Jones, Elk Poker Walk High Hand: Corbin Brown, Sayre ness in Sayre. _ In the DDI, a vehicle going south on Highway 6 that WAY -TESUNBE SHON wants to go east on I-40 will merge to the left lane after go- ing through the signal light and then go across the bridge on SJune29 the left-hand side of the road, traveling east and reaching a june ramp that will take the motorist to I-40, thus never requiring the motorist to have to deal with oncoming traffic. Motorists Elk City Motor Speed- wanting to turn right to access I-40, whether they are going east or west, bypass the signal lights on the bridge. way regular show. Continued. Kramer said. center has about 60 volun- ‘The interchange accommodates motorists who want to sim- ailing tp babel ‘Times and places for the teers. They help stock shelves | Ply travel north and south on 6 and do not wish to turn. For a luring the summer but also program: i i detailed description, watch the video on the ODOT website july 4 motivate them to stay active Elk City Middle School, 302i" the morning and they semeesite a anes v with games, activities and N.Boone, Monday through provide help in the afternoon reing ee exercise, Kramer said. Thursday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 by serving clients. Volunteers | These type of interchanges keep traffic moving faster, and summer, but last year, they _ington/D1137 Road, Monday _ ties, such asmaking trips sasebaane awa cui me ption, ei Annual Firework Show did fewer meals than that, as and Wednesday, 12:30- 1 to grocery stores, helping : . Sees ; the organization chose todo _p.m., through July 31. round the office and ding “We starting to get some pretty good datacoming bee out, at Ackley Park meals at different locations, Fairview Park, 1510 W. lunch duty work, Kramer also | ‘M20%8thathave been in place for awhile, and they're show- including some parks and Elk 9th, Monday and Wednes- : ing to be extremely safe,” Snipes said. This DDI will be the City Middle School. The pro- day, 11:45am.-12:15p.m., _ discussed the volunteer work | y+ in the state. July9 gramis for children Under toenjoy 18 andfood_ through nutritious July Ele City 31. Library, done Camegie by Antioch Christian Cyurer-votuntoura around the , a new road a Besides linking the north and7 south parts of7 the and summer fun activities. | 221 W. Broadway Ave.,Tues- ; road over I-40, the project will include a sidewalk for pedes- This year, in addition to day through Thursday, 11 building Help Inc. is located trians and some aesthetic features, such as oil derrick models Special Elections. the middle school at 302 N. am. to4 p.m., through Aug. 9. on June 2. on the north and south ends that will illuminate. Some elk Boone, outreach will be held wee. me aie ie For information on vol- statues also will be erected. at Elk City Lake, Fairview londay and Wednesday, ; i Park, Elk City Camegie noon toSp.m,, through July‘ nteering or donations, call July 13 Library, Help Inc. and Mount 31. Kramer at 243-0770. Anyone | Reydon Edward Winslow Carmel Baptist Church. Mount Carmel Baptist wanting to join the program Church, 1801 W. A Avenue, Reydon Edward Elk City Motor Speed- Food forcomes program ths ourreschy from the Monday through Friday.9, nday throug! ®t MountCarmelcancallthe | winslow passed Regional Food Bank of am.tolp.m, throughay, Aug.9. church at 580-225-2061 or iri this from lslife ge way regular show. isin Oklahoma i Oklahoma City, Kramer said the resource 310-303-0682. Jones at 580-303-068: lune cf* 31 years,e age 7 months and 14 Ds | Kennith Ray McAdams days in Elk City, Graveside service for Ken- Oklahoma. Rey- don was born Oc- nith Ray McAdams will tober 21, 1987 to be at 10:30 am. Satur- his parents Steven day, June 8, 2019 in the and Connie (Me- Mountain Park Cemetery Charles Fred Tatyrek with Rev. Nick Johnson, Dowell) Winslow in Elk City, OK. Kaitlyn, Emily, Madison and Charles Fred Tatyrek died Matt Riggs. Burial will be at Pastor of the First Baptist Reydon started working Gracie; 1 nephew, Chayse Church, Snyder officiating. in the oil field at 18 years and fur nephew, Buddy as June 6 at the age of 89. the Spring Creek Cemetery Burial with military hon- old and worked his way up Services will be held June ors will be under the di- to drilling consultant. He well as a host of other rela- 11, 2 p.m. at Spring Creek under the direction of Rose rection of Becker-Rabon tives and longtime friends. loved to ride his motor- Funeral services will be Baptist Church officiated by Chapel Funeral Service. Funeral Home of Snyder. cycle rain or shine. His The family will greet greatest love was for his held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, friends Friday evening worked for the FAA work- June 11, 2019 at Gateway Freddy Lou Tyarks from Spm until 7pm at ing on airplanes, was very family. You could count on Reydon for anything. Lil- Church of Elk City with the funeral home. knowledgeable with com- Bit his Great Dane held a Pastor Clayton Thomas of- Freddy Lou Tyarks died Sayre. Services have been Kennith Ray McAdams, puters and loved to play and special place in his heart as ficiating. Interment will May 30 at the age of 73. entrusted to the care of Mar- 74, of Mountain Park, passed listen to Bluegrass Music. well, his faithful companion. follow at Lone Oak Ceme- Amemorial service was away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 He is survived by his He enjoyed fishing, playing tery. Visitation will be held held at 2 p.m. June 15 at tin-Dugger Funeral Home in ina Lawton hospital. He was wife pool, cooking and hanging Sunday, June 9, 2019 from Lois of the home, out with his friends and Sayre-Doxey Cemetery in Elk City. born November 26, 1944 in 1:00 Pm - 8:00 PM and Mon- Elk City, Oklahoma to Alvie his sister Cina McAdams, family. Reydon’s favorite day, June 10, 2019 from 8:00 Celtis and Marie Cleo (Fults) his Bluegrass Family and saying was “I like to party”. Shirley Jean Waters AM - 8:00 PM at Whinery McAdams. He served in numerous other cous- Reydon is survived by his Funeral Home, Elk City, OK. the United States Navy in a ins, relatives and friends. parents, Connie and Ste- Online guestbook and Shirley Jean Waters died ment followed at Erick Cem- Helicopter Anti-Submarine Kennith was preceded ven Winslow of Foss, OK; condolences are available June 4. etery. Visitation was held Squadron during Vietnam. in death by his parents. 1 brother, Carlos and wife at www.whineryfs.com Funeral Services were June 7 at Rose Chapel, Sayre. Kennith married Lois Elaine Sympathy cards may be Kandra Myers of Sayre, OK; Services are under held at 2 p.m., June 8at Sayre Services are under the Russell on January 11, sent to the family at 1 sister, Stevanna Winslow the direction of Whin- Church of Christ with Billy direction of Rose Chapel 2003 in Mountain Park. He www.beckerfuneral.com of Clinton, OK; 4 nieces, ery Funeral Service. Clabaugh officiating. Inter- Funeral Service, Sayre. NEAR FREE HEARING SCREENING (a ) HEARING AID CENTERS 2900 W 3rd St. ¢ Elk City, OK 73644 AND CONSULTATION Sa, Yo, (580) 302-6130 Your time is now, call today! abs www.heargearok.com “ago