August 30, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 22

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, August 30, 2019 Horsing ‘Staff photo by Don Munsch. Continued from page 1. Highway 34 each day of the rodeo, 580-225-7363, and Doug Gray cording to the rodeo website. of Commerce will have a variety Horses are hauled back and forth Tickets for the rodeo can be pur- Dodge, 580-225-3005. They can The rodeo parade will be at2 p.m. of western-themed activities. All from the Beutler headquarters on chased at Circle A Western Wear, also be purchased at the gate, ac- Aug. 31, and the Elk City Chamber Chamber activities are free. Round Town Enrollment where it is now. more staff,” Henderson said, dents in high school. “T expect to be back up noting the district hasn’t Over a period of time, the August 30 around that 380 mark before been affected by the teacher 81st Annual PRCA the end of the first semester,” shortage as there are people district has grown, and each Rodeo of Champions. Henderson said. who want to teach in the dis- year the district gains a few Continued from page 1. Canute’s quality instruc- trict. students, Assistant Superin- “That definitely makes my to where the district expect- tion helps attract families, If the district saw a growth August 31 job a lot funner,” he said. ed to be, Henderson said. as the elementary school is trend, “we would definitely tendent Tawn Rundle said. The elementary school was Classes in Canute, as well as just two points away from have to plan for [it],” she She said the district could 81st Annual PRCA built to accommodate future those in Merritt, began Aug. ‘A on the state report card said. handle more growth. Rodeo of Champions. growth as several classrooms 8. and the high school has an Merritt are vacant, Garrison said. At “We re down about 22 A, Henderson said. The dis- Merritt saw modest growth “This is my Ith year [in September 1 some point in the future, if students from our enroll- trict has been able to add a between the end of the 2018- the district], and when we class sizes and enrollment re- ment from last year, but all few classes this year at the 19 school year and this year. 81st Annual PRCA: first came here, there were main steady, the high school of those students have been seventh through 12th grade The district opened with Rodeo of Champions. will have to have some space accounted for,” she said, level, and that will appeal 820 students. Last year’s under 600 students, so that’s to accommodate growth so a explaining, for instance, to people as they begin to end of the year enrollment a big growth for us in that bond issue would be needed, that one student transferred come into the area and look was 814. Broken down, this amount of time,” said Run- September 2 “That’s probably our big- and the majority of the rest at schools. The class size is year’s enrollment was 634 Labor Day. gest need,” he said. “But moved out of the district. low at the elementary, with students in pre-k through dle, who came to the district Canute’s enrollment usu- an average size of 17 to 18 we're pretty full. Our inter- eighth grade and 186 stu- as a counselor, mediate school, there’s prob- ally remains steady, and the students. September 7 ably a little space need there district anticipates it will be The district can accommo- Elk City Motor-Speed- and some growth we could back up to the 380 mark and take on if we had to. This will stay around that figure. date growth, and the district has some classroom space to Clayton Ray Twyman way regular show 7:30 middle school campus, again The district usually stays meet that demand. Clayton Ray Twyman, 77 p.m. we can take on some growth. within about 10 students of “It would just be finding lyears 8 months and 23 days, We probably have three or of Cordell, Oklahoma passed four empty classrooms in September 8 each building, so we can take Judy Ann Cameron away unexpectedly on August 125th, 2019 at AllianceHealth Grandparents Day. on some growth if we had in Clinton, Oklahoma. He was to, which would be positive. Judy Ann Cameron, beloved born on December 2nd, 1941 ButI think we’re pretty close ]wife, sister, and mother went to to Nora (Thomas) and Alfred September 10 to our fighting weight prob- be with her God and be reunit- 'Twyman in Elk City, Oklaho- Special Elections. ably.” led with her husband on August Ima. Clayton grew up in the Canute 14,2019. Burns Flat & Canute commu- Superintendent Jill Hen- JJudy was born and raised in nity. He attended school in September 14 derson reports the district has Artesia, New Mexico. In her [Canute and graduated from 355 students. For prekinder- youth, she was active in band, Elk City Motor-Speed- garten through sixth grade twirling, life-guarding, and Canute High School in 1960. way regular show 7:30 there are 193, and for sev- Girl Scouts. After high school, Clayton participated in basket- 58 years, Marian of the home. enth through 12, the school Judy was band Majorette and ball and baseball. After gradu- 3 Children: Johnny Twyman of p.m. lation he continued to work on Cordell, OK; Lana Spoon & has 162 students. That over- learned a BA degree in Psy- the family dairy farm and Ca- husband Scott of Yukon, OK; all number is “pretty close” chology at Abilene Christian nute Cotton Gin. On October September 15 College. Following gradua- 1, 1960 he married his beloved Tim Twyman of Cordell, OK tion, she was an ambassador fault, She also enjoyed sharing school mate Marian Blackmore 6 Grandchildren: Tyler Poarch Cemetery public in President LBJ’s War on Spoon of Yukon, OK; Kaley 1960s time with the elderly and those in Elk City, Oklahoma. To- meeting at 2:30 in the Poverty, before marrying her with special needs through gether they made their home in Spoon ‘Anna of Weatherford, OK; Hewitt & husband Carter Community Center, college sweetheart, James Meals on Wheels. Widowed Canute and farmed for Newell Cameron, and settling down in 1999, she moved to Denver, ‘Webb. Clayton went to work at Danny of Cordell, OK; the Canute Lumber Company of Cordell, OK; 5 Great Leigh Michael Moore & wife Carter. to raise children as a full-time Colorado in 2008 to be closer Continuedfrom page 1. homemaker. Following his to her family and stayed there for KD Kappel. He became ~ theme after last year’s pa- career assignments, they lived until her death. manager and continued there Grandchildren: Natalie, Spen- September 21 rade. in McAllen, Wichita Falls, and Judy is preceded in death by until it closed. He was moved cer, Logan Hewitt and Baylor 46th Annual Fall Fes- “We’ve been working on Pampa, Texas before moving her parents Wayne and Odell |to Cordell Lumber Co as man- & McKinley Moore; Brother: tival. it since last year,” Bledsoe to Elk City, Oklahoma. Adkins, her husband James jager in 1971. Clayton worked Floyd Twyman & wife Joyce said, referring to the decora- She was an active volunteer Cameron, her in-laws Loyal there until he retired. He also of Canute, OK; Sister in Law: Elk City Motor-Speed- tions. “We would hope that in her kids’ school activi- and Willie Belle Cameron, her worked in construction with Kay Blakemore of Yukon, OK way regular show 7:30 maybe if people would see ties, serving as Scout leader, uncles Claude, Jim, and Rich- Barney Donavon. In Decem- Brother in law: Charles Ed- this that it would encourage PTA president, and in sever- ward Blackmore & wife Val of p.m. ard Davidson, and uncle Grant ber of 1997, Clayton went to Benton, AR some people on Broadway al Booster Club leadership Adkins. work at the Assessors office as [to decorate their yards].” positions. She was a lifelong She is survived by her brother Deputy Assessor, then became And a host ofother relatives September 22 The decorations made member of the church of David and wife Sherri Adkins, County Assessor in March of and close friends including all for the event don’t neces- (Christ, joyfully following the uncle Gerald Adkins, children 12009 and retired in March of his coffee buddies and basket- 46th Annual Fall Fes- ball bench watchers. sarily mean the two seniors Lord and sharing her faith. She Cory and wife Kelley Cam- 12018. After retirement he con- tival. consider themselves crafty, especially enjoyed children’s eron, Jason and wife Aimee tinued to raise cattle and farm visitation: 9:00 a.m., ~ 8:00 Bledsoe said. ministry, being a longtime Cameron, and Cambra and which he loved most. Clayton pam., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 “Well, I do,” Beck said. [classroom curriculum coordi- husband Barrett Koczkur, also enjoyed fishing with his 9:00 a.m,, ~ 8:00 p.m., September 26 “Well, OK, she does; I nator and teacher of two-year- grandchildren McKenzie, |grand and great grandchildren. Wednesday, Augusts 28, 2019 Great Plains Amuse- don’t,” Bledsoe said. lolds, She lovingly raised three Cole, and Tatum Cameron, He was a loving & devoted Family welcoming guest from ment Carnival. Looking back at previous lof her own children and cared Hunter Cooper, Kathleen husband, father, and PaPa. He 6:00 p.m.,~ 8:00 p.m., years, Beck said the lowest for three foster babies. As an Cooper-Cameron, and Daniel loved his children, grandchil- Ray & Martha’s Funeral number of people who have adult she enjoyed acapella and Ember Koczkur. She also [dren, great grandchildren and Home-Cordell September 27 dropped by the front yard on gospel music, sewing clothes, leaves several living cousins, his blue heeler Buddy more Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Great Plains Amuse- the parade day was 12; the quilting, miscellaneous collect nieces, and nephews. than words can describe. He August 29, 2019 highest number of people ing, OU sports, shopping, and Graveside services will be held never missed a chance to watch Cordell High School Auditori- ment Carnival. was 63. playing with her grandkids. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at their basketball, baseball and um Cordell, Oklahoma No matter how many peo- Her cheerful and out-going the Fairlawn Chapel at 10:30 softball games or the chance to Interment: Canute Cemetery September 28 ple stop by, Beck and Bled- personality helped her make AM under the direction on take them fishing, Clayton will Canute, Oklahoma soe will enjoy themselves friends quickly, and she rarely Whinery Funeral Service. Con- Ibe deeply missed by all who In Lieu of flowers donations Great Plains Amuse- “It’s all just fun,” Beck met a stranger. Judy was car- dolences may be made online knew and loved him. may be made to the Cordell ment Carnival. said. ing, trusting, and generous to a at www.whineryfs.com ‘Survivors include his wife of Academic Foundation NEAR FREE HEARING SCREENING (Git ) HEARING AID CENTERS 2900 W 3rd St. ¢ Elk City, OK 73644 AND CONSULTATION (580) 302-6130 Your time is now, call today! www.heargearok.com