September 24, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Softball building may make donations. Taking into consideration the donations that have al- $225,000, O’Brien said. The building will have offices, locker rooms, restrooms, although the program hopes to acquire new equipment down the road. For the time while the junior high pro- gram has 22 players. “Tt’s about creating a leg- People can choose among “We appreciate any and ready made for the building, showers, workout area and being, the building is the acy, it’s about creating team three bricks: 4 by 8, $150; all support,” O’Brien said, the amount needed to pay batting cages. The softball priority, O’Brien said. spirit, team pride, home- 8 by 8, $500; and 12 by 12, noting that if people are not for the building and con- program will use equip- “We started sales at the town pride, and I think this $1,000. interested in bricks, they tents inside now amounts to ment it already possesses, first of September, and we facility will do a lot for the have already reached a [community],” Wyatt said. “We already have one of Robotics to be found]. I want to pro- this program as a legacy to quarter of that,” O’Brien vide them an opportunity Canute Public Schools and said about the $225,000, the most beautiful softball with this that they may not hopes to expand the pro- adding the community has complexes in the state, by able to donate as well and Sayre, First National Bank have anywhere else. This been “amazing” in its sup- far. ... So we appreciate ev- gram next year, if possible, help the Robotics program and Trust of Elk City and In- may give them an opportu- port. erything that y’all do.” secure another classroom ro- terBank. nity to see engineering first to middle school students. O’Brien and Wyatt said People may order online bot, Morris said. Morris said he hopes stu- hand because they are able Morris said Canute Public the facility would be a part at www.bricksrus.com/do- Ananonymous donor came dents learn engineering, de- to see other teams and even Schools will be offering a of a legacy for Elk City. The norsite/ecsoftball. For more forward and helped the pro- sign elements and artistry their own struggles. And I broadcasting class this fall high school softball pro- information, call O’ Brien at gram get another V5 Com- from the class. think a lot of that is great for gram has 25 participants, 580-235-1082. petition Robotics kit and the “Not only are you design- critical thinking skills and as well as starting an eSports Museum entire playing field kit for the ing the robots, but you’re honestly just experience. For club/team, and if anyone new Tower Takeover game kind of building your port- a Western Oklahoma kid, wants to donate or sponsor from VEX Robotics as well folio for the robots,” Morris it’s really hard to understand those programs, they can as helping purchase match- said. “You have to come up what’s really out there un- with a logo for it. Realisti- less you’ve been there.” contact Morris at the school and event sponsors, with out World War II. ing shirts for the two teams at the school. Morris also re- cally, there’s a ton [of skills Morris wants to continue at 580-472-3295. general admission gates If an open cockpit doesn’t ceived a phone call from the and Boys Ranch Town, the opening at 10 a.m. The event appeal to visitors, then they Hall of Fame will conclude at 4 p.m. ex- REC Foundation for VEX can take a ride on the TBM Robotics informing him that Elk City Golf and Country cept for individuals Avenger. The TBM Aveng- who Canute would be a recipient Club, the Western Okla- purchase rides on select air- er is the same type of aircraft of a grant. Continued. stand. homa Historical Society [a craft that will be flying after George H. W. Bush flew “The good thing is, they’re coach. She began volunteering at gates close. during WWII. In June of Hall of Fame member], the fair,” Morris said about Keitha began her career as Great Plains Regional Medi- For as little as $100, an in- 1943, he became the young- VEX. “You buy a kit, so an Elkette in 1993 playing cal Center starting in the Oklahoma Historical Soci- dividual can take a ride on a est naval aviator at the time. your robot’s good for as long as freshman on the varsity 1970s and still serves today. ety [Where he and Gladys Beech 18 C-45 aircraft. Dur- His TBM was shot down on as you’re own it. You can girls’ basketball team under Gwen attends the Beckham/ ing and after World War II, Sept. 2, 1944, over the Pa- funded The West Family use parts all the back from the direction of Jim McDan- Roger Mills County Meth- over 4,500 Beech 18s were cific island of Chichi Jima, back from 2010, as long as Wing], the Elk City Rotary used in military service, in- and both of his crewmates jel and Randy Smith. She odist meeting each week, they’re not banned. The only was a member of that 1993 with a near perfect atten- Club and Park, the develop- cluding the United States died. However, he released thing that will really change state runner-up team, the dance record ment of Old Town Museum Army Air Forces (USAAF) his payload and hit the tar- is your [playing] field.” 1994 state semifinal team, J. Cooper West was the C-45 Expeditor. get before being forced to and Elk City Lake, the ex- This grant would provide a Tournament of Champions fourth of seven children. He Rides will also be available bail out, and he received the classroom robot for them to Champs, and the 1995 Un- was raised throughout West- pansion of Ackley Park and on a B-25 Mitchell called Distinguished Flying Cross. use and learn prior to build- defeated 29-0 state champi- ern Oklahoma as his father, many others. “Devil Dog,” a medium Flights on the attending ing their competition robot. ons. Her team was named as a Southern Baptist minister bomber that was introduced TBM cost $895. Gladys died in June 2012 The robotics program also the Daily Oklahoman Power and farmer, moved to dif- in 1941. Used by many Al- Museum officials said received help from Great Poll Champs [all classes] ferent churches in Weather- and Cooper died in August lied Air Forces, the B-25 riding on any historical air- Plains Bank of Elk City and and 1996 State Runner-Ups, ford, Putnam City, Granite, 2014. A portion of Route served in every theater of craft is a once in a lifetime and her team earned third Enid, and Port. World War II, and after the opportunity. Historic WWIT 66 and 3rd street in Elk City war ended, many remained era aircraft will not be flying Round Town place in the Tournament of Champions. Cooper graduated from Port High School in west- was named in Cooper’s hon- in service and operated for forever, they said, so people September 26 After graduating from Elk ern Washita County. He en- or following his death. four decades. Patrons can should take advantage of Great Plains Amuse- City High School, Dicker- rolled in Northwestern State Previous inductees: purchase flights online at this special occasion. ment Carnival. son was highly recruited by College - now Northwestern www.devildogsquadron. Many food trucks will be 2015 Ronald Buckley com for $395 or the day of on site for the event, includ- RCCT Musical - Red the University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State Universi- Carpet Community The- and Oklahoma State Univer- ty - in Alva and during his 2015 - Ricky Adams the event for $425. ing local and metro food sity, but she chose to signed senior year married Gladys 2016 Sherry Nutley An open cockpit experi- vendors. One can choose atre. with Texas Tech University, Thelma Webb in December ence will be available in a from barbecue, burgers and 2016 Gene Smith, Jr receiving a full scholarship of 1937. In 1938, he earned Stearman biplane for $249. garden fresh choices, ice September 27 to play for legendary coach an economics degree and 2016 Larry Wade The Stearman served as a cream, kettle corn, pies and Great Plains Amuse- Marsha Sharp. She is cur- a teacher’s certificate at 2017 Kelli O’Hara Naugh- primary trainer for the Unit- snow cones. ment Carnival. rently the head women’s Northwestern State College. ton ed States Army Air Forces, The museum is located at RCCT Musical - Red basketball coach at Moun- During college, he played the United States Navy (as 3000 E. Logan Road. For Carpet Community The- 2017 Purcy Dale Walker the NS and N2S), and with more information, call -580- tain View College in Cedar football and basketball and atre. Hill, Texas. ran track, holding up to three 2018 Bryan Potter the Royal Canadian Air 772-5871 or access https:// Elk City Chamber of Pasby was an educator concurrent jobs (including 2018 Joe D. Hall Force as the Kaydet through- staffordmuseum.org/ . Commerce 4 Man Scram- and Sunday school teacher as a baker and lifeguard) to ble Golf TOurnament and been active in the Elk help cover his expenses. Fundraiser, Elk City Golf City community. She be- Following his discharge Course. came treasurer of the Jay-from the Navy in 1946, cee Jaynes and served for Cooper, his wife Gladys, several years. During these and their two children - Gail September 28 years, the Jaynes assisted and John - moved to Elk Great Plains Amuse- the community in getting City, where Nancy, their Need Your MMJ Card? ment Carnival. the Salk Polio vaccine to third child, was born. In Elk RCCT Musical - Red the people. Gwen personally City, Cooper and Gladys es- Carpet Community The- walked the addition around tablished the Cooper West atre. Agency, which sold insur- §60 Doctor Recommendation Lincoln School (house to house) getting the word out ance, homes and real estate, September 29 encouraging families to take and later entered oil and gas advantage of the Polio Im- and minerals leasing. Their 2:00pm - 6:00pm - September 25th - Elk City, OK RCCT Musical - Red munization being adminis- business activities over time Carpet Community The- tered at the school. included investments in oil atre. and gas ventures, home- Tnaugural “Run Elk Gwen then served many years as treasurer for for building and land develop- Hampton Inn& Suites - 102 Regional Or City” Ackley Park. the Kids Incorporated for the youngsters of Elk City. ment, farming and banking. Cooper was active in Text your first ond last nome to (918) 907-0009 to September 30 She also worked with the many educational and com- schedule an appointment Arimathea will meet at United Fund helping with munity endeavors includ- 1:30 p.m. in the Methodist finances, while also buying ing the First Baptist Church Visit livesgf.com for more information ond upcoming Patient Drives Church parlor. Program goods and organizing work- of Elk City, the Oklahoma author Reverand Tom ers for the school concession Baptist Homes for Children $60 Doctor Recommendation (CASH ONLY) dh GUN AUCTIoy, Spence, guests welcome. October 1 $25 Simply Green Formacy Application Assistance (CASH ONLY - Optional) WOFCC’s Boots and --> FREE for Veterans** Bling Gala, Convention SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 @ 10:00AM Center. LOCATED: WHEELER CO. 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