August 16, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, August 16, 2019 Board set up this year. I believe being $60 a day previously. Board member Kirby Mc- use of the contents to LCF Round Town this would be wiser use of Non-certified subs are to be taxpayer dollars and would paid $60. Broom said he hopes a grand for use of the transitional liv- opening can be held for the ing center, LCF would have August 17 have more accountability —Personnel moves, includ- new weightroom, near the both with the student and ing hiring Taner Williams, football field at Big Elk Sta- a main office at the transi- Continued from page 1. money than the for profit seventh grade geography, dium, sometime in Septem- tional living center. Elk City Motor-Speed- day, when classes begin state online schools that cur- bus driver and coach; Debra ber. for the new year, Garrison said there would rently exist. This framework Webb, high school assistant The board also had a dis- Concerning finances over- is the first step in getting this principal; Missy Boykin, cussion about an outside be some fire and zoning or- way regular show 7:30 all, Garrison said he thinks going.” dinance hurdles to deal with the district is headed in a kindergarten teacher; Can- proposal — from Community At the meeting, Garrison dice Snipes, elementary art; Advocates Alliance, work- on the buildings. He said he “pretty good direction.” told the board, “We're agree- Jennifer Nightengale, el- p-m. In other developments, the ing with the LIFE Com- did tour the buildings and ing that ... if we go down ementary secretary; Amanda munity Foundation — for board, after a long discus- this trail of virtual schooling, Parrish, bus barn attendant; saw that they had enough sion, approved a resolution two annex buildings at the we want to make sure we are Patricia Bloom and Michelle space that they could be re- to endorse the Coopera- former Fairview Elemen- holding these kids account- Durossette, paraprofession- tary School being used as a configured for housing, but tive Council for Oklahoma able.” als; and Rainey Ward, Alli- homeless shelter. The group Garrison said he has not had August 24 Schools Administration’s Also Monday, the board son Ross, Jessica Patterson said in a letter to Garrison Blended/Virtual _ Learning approved, among other discussions with the city yet, Framework, which includes and Amy Andrews, cafeteria that it wanted to use one of moves: as he said he wanted to chat Elk City Motor-Speed- standards for high-quality — Revision of the 2019-20 cooks. the former elementary cam- During the Superinten- puses as a transitional liv- with the board first. He said blended and virtual educa- extra duty pay schedule. tion. The resolution also --Handbooks for certified dent’s Report, Garrison told ing center, where homeless he will probably move for- way regular show 7:30 calls for the district to use the board that the awning adults and families can re- ward with discussion with staff, support staff, substi- the tenets of the framework tutes and students. was just finished at the press ceive shelter, life skills les- city authorities on the build- in the development of new box at Big Elk Stadium. He sons, case management ser- p.m. — The 2019-20 Career also said three spots were cut vices and more to “reclaim ings and that the district is in blended/virtual learning op- Tech Contract for Secondary portunities or in the assess- Career and Technology Edu- out in front of the bleachers their independence and learn an exploratory phase. ment of existing blended/ cation Programs. and have stairways on both self-sustainability.” The district is using the virtual learning programs. --The Inductee Commit- sides of them. A border will The group would like a gym at the school for junior CCOSA encourages pub- tees for first year Elk City be built between that area rent-free or low rent agree- high and high school wres- August 30 lic schools to offer virtual/ certified teachers. The com- and the track. The lights and ment for the use of the prop- blended opportunities “when mittees are for the mentor track at the stadium are still erty or a donation of the tlers in the morning and eve- appropriate and needed,” ac- teacher program. a work in progress. property, building and its ning. 81st Annual PRCA cording to the resolution. — Elk City School Com- Garrison said accountabil- Monkey mittees for 2019-20 for text- among other food. Whiplash, 30-Sept. 1 at Beutler Bros. ity is important, and later books, District Safe Schools, like most humans, loves junk Rodeo of Champions. Arena at Ackley Park. Per- in an email, he said by en- Site Safe Schools, Healthy food like onion rings, French dorsing this framework, the and Fit and staff develop- formances start at 8 p.m. district’s goal is to adopt a ment. Continued from page 1. fries and cake, but Petet lim- its his intake. Petet notes each night. Tickets range in “more successful model than — Revision of policies on Hot Rod, is modern; ev- that capuchin monkeys live price from $9 to $18 and can what has been out there and wireless telecommunication erything else is hand built up to 35 years in the world August 31 give those students that may devices, administrative poli- and hand channeled. Even but 45 years with quality be purchased at be interested in this type of cies for substitute teachers the cup holder is a Prince Circle A Western Wear, veterinarian care. Whiplash education an opportunity adjusted yearly and Satur- Doug Gray Dodge in Elk 81st Annual PRCA Albert tobacco can. People is 25 years old, and lives to enroll in it at their local day school. Substitute teach- love it. close to the nation's best pri- City, and at the gate. For- district. It is our goal at Elk ers who are certified will be City to hopefilly have this paid $70 a day, as opposed to "It creates a stir," he said. mate veterinarian, who helps more information, visit the Rodeo of Champions. He will drive it in the parade, keep him in top health. rodeo's website at www.Elk- and "ifI don't feel like un- Whiplash's motto is OSU For more information and hooking the trailer (when he "There's one Will Rogers, CityRodeo.com or call arrives at a rodeo), I drive it there's one John Wayne, and Doug Gray Dodge at to buy tickets, visit OR- to the convenience store." there's one Whiplash." 580.225.3005. ANGECONNECTION.org/ When he's not on the ro- The monkey will enter- September 1 deo road, Whiplash lives tain during each night of For more information, vis- OSU has going on in Elk elkcity. with Petet and his wife Ni- the rodeo, which runs Aug. it www.ElkCityRodeo.com. City,” Davis said about the The Oklahoma State Uni- cole. He's intelligent, Petet 81st Annual PRCA event. said. The alumni group has versity Alumni Association "You have to toddler-proof Delories Ann Brooks Rodeo of Champions. traveled around the state this serves more than 250,000 the house. If he can get into summer, she said, including alumni, students and friends something, he will," he said. Delories Ann Brooks Leverett Her home was always open and a trip to Altus. He eats human food. |was born to Johnny Robert and she loved spending time with Attendees will enjoy din- with programs for Cowboys "If it's good for you, it's Anna Lee (Johnson) Mayfield her many nieces and nephews ner and receive a free OSU of all ages, according to the good for him," he said. on November 19, 1940 in Elk who lovingly called her Aunt September 2 stainless steel tumbler. Pistol Petet feeds him grilled City, Oklahoma. She passed Chig. Her family was her pride Pete will also be in atten- release. chicken, fish and grapes, away August 11, 2019 in her and joy and they will cherish dance. home surrounded by family, the many memories they have Labor Day. “It’s just a good time with Growing up, Delories attend- of her. Cowboy fans,” Davis said. Robert Earl Turnbow ed Elk City and Sayre public She is preceded in death by schools. In 1960, she married her parents, Johnny and Anna Robert Earl Tumbow, loving- John Henry Brooks and they Lee Mayfield; first husband ly referred to by his friends as made their home in Elk City. John Henry Brooks; daugh- “Big Robb” passed from this ‘They had two children; John- ter, Tammie Kay Brooks; sec- life on August 1, 2019 in Elk ny Russell Brooks and Tammie ond husband, Wayne Leverett; City at age 32. He was born on Kay Brooks. After the passing brother Johnny Fern Mayfield; November 18, 1986 in Mon- of her husband John Henry, she sister Betty Fem Piercy; broth- roe, Louisiana to Leonard Earl married Wayne Leverett on No- er, Walter Mayfield; and broth- ‘Turnbow and Katherine Jane ‘vember 18, 2005. She worked er, Jim O’neil Mayfield. She (Fabela) Turnbow. Robert grew jas a caregiver in the Elk City is survived by her son Johnny up around Burns Flat where he and Sayre are for many years Brooks and his wife Suzanne, attended all of his school years and had a passion for helping who she lovingly called her and graduated from Burns Flat others. Upon retiring, she took daughter; three grandchildren: ‘as well. He loved to play pool, a job at the United Methodist Nathan Brooks and wife Jo- 'g0 fishing and he loved music. nieces Brendalynn Crotts and| ‘Church Thrift Store where she anna, Evan Brooks and wife He would travel to concerts to Jaiden Crotts and a host of oth- made many friends, She attend- Mckenna, Katy Brooks and see his favorite band “Korn”. er relatives and friends... ed The Fount service at First Russell McElroy. Eight great Robert was a caring person and (Christian Church in Elk City grandchildren: Makenzie ‘will be missed deeply by many. Memorial Services for Robert land looked forward to going Brooks, Dralynn Brooks, Pais- Robert is survived by his par- are scheduled for Thursday, to church with her family ev- lee Brooks, Mahaila Brooks, ents Leonard and Kathy Turn- August 15, 2019, 3:00 PM. at ery Sunday. In her free time, Maylee Brooks, Eden Brooks, bow of Dill City, his girlfriend the Cordell Community Center "ope Ran bail e* Jinny Paulsen ofClinton, broth- with Pastor Wes Via officiating, she enjoyed fishing camping, Bria Brooks, and Kian Brooks; and riding her Harley Davidson one sister, Glenda Putman and er Brooks Trunbow and wife Services are entrusted to Peo- with the love of her life Wayne. her husband Bill; one brother, Pt friendly! Amber of Dill City, sisters To- ples Cooperative Funeral Home She also enjoyed spending Bob Mayfield; and a host of nya Davis and husband Shane located at 1400 West Main, time with her family and loved nieces and nephews. A aonderful,‘place for gu bo call home, of Willow and Kristin Turnbow Lone Wolf, 580-846-9018. On- watching and supporting her ‘A memorial service will be of Ohio, four nephews Jimmy line condolences can be made| children, grandchildren, and held at First Christian Church Crain, Joseph Wardell, Chaz by visiting www.peoplescoop- great grandchildren in their Elk City, on Saturday, July 17 580-772-2472 Crain and Dakota Davis, two erativefuneralhome.com many endeavors and activities. at 10:00 a.m. (att) gEAR FREE HEARING SCREENING HEARING AID CENTERS 2900 W 3rd St. * Elk City, OK 73644 AND CONSULTATION yy opty o% (580) 302-6130 Your time is now, call today! abe www.heargearok.com YegoS Email obits to obits @ecdailynews.com