November 1, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, November 1, 2019 “They were up on the Ca- from the ground up,” Petry Round Town Farmrail received cars, Petry said. The kids car in Clinton. The building was some water dam- nadian National Railroad said. purchased from the city, and age earlier this year, as there in Canada in passenger ser- Petry said it was a “very the office holds multiple de- Continued from page 1. were several leaks. And so vice,” she said. “They used expensive” project, and it partments, such as customer Noyember 3 homa. Nor did we want because of the cars’ age and them for a number of years cost more to restore the cars service and transportation. Christmas Open House, to run them often enough that damage, company offi- and mothballed them.” then it did to even buy them. In the building, one can find to interfere with our freight. cials deemed it “unrealistic” During that time they were The company did that proj- tables whose bases were downtown merchants Instead, we wanted them ect about 25 years ago. made from pieces of railing, for the company to continue mothballed, the cars became for corporate functions we to maintain those cars with inhabited by “varmints,” The adult railcar, parked and there are seats from pas- open from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. might have, or city groups very little revenue stream, Petry said. Homeless people in Clinton, has AC/heating, senger cars and items from could rent them for a nomi- Petry said. also moved in, and the cars speaker system and sound old rail cars. nal fee to use them as fund- And there’s really not an were damaged and had been system and restrooms. For more information on Daylight Savings Ends. raisers.” opportunity to put them into burglarized. Farmrail Chair- Despite discontinuing the the Christmas Train Ride The adult and children’s service regularly enough to man George Betke found out excursion service with the and to get tickets, access cars have been used for a make it work, Petty added. about the cars and bought adult and children’s cars, https://gcelkcity.brushfire. Catholic Chruch Annual number of functions, includ- The kids car was pulled out them at a good price and Farmrail is still a vibrant com/events/. Tickets also ing for use by churches and of service because of the wa- turned around and sold all company and recently had can be purchased at Page Bazaar the Oklahoma Railway Mu- ter issues. The adult car can but three of them to Finger an open house for its new Jewelers, 124 S. Main St. in seum in Oklahoma City and be rented until the end of the Lakes Railway and a Colo- offices on Gary Boulevard Elk City. Railroad Museum of Okla- year. rado railroad. Farmrail did Continued from page 1. Gala November 9 homa in Enid. “So we did some checking some work on the cars. tients here in our commu- Farmrail charged a mini- around and discovered that “Our locomotive shop, on Elk City MX Super Fall mal fee for usage of the cars, the cars are still worth a pret- the other side of town — we nity,” he said. “Obviously, and that was to cover fuel. ty penny to collectors,” Petty have a group of really tal- we're the only one out here Series Round 4, at the Elk that has that type of technology. So, that’s really what we try “We don’t even cover our said. “Our intention is that ented individuals that work City Motorcross track, all manpower costs,” Petry said. rather than investing more over there — they along with to focus on, is bringing that next level care, not only for Elk “It’s pretty expensive when money into them, we're go- some of their predecessors City patients but to keep all of the surrounding communities day. you take into account fuel, ing to sell them after the first in that shop took those cars here instead of Oklahoma City.” manpower, insurance and of the year.” and stripped them all the For this year, the gala benefits the development of the or- everything that goes into it.” These cars date to the ear- way down to the nuts and thopedic center at the hospital, Tosh said. EIk City Craft & Gift Most of the seats on both ly 1950s, said Petry, whose bolts and then they restored “We recruited a new young doctor who will be here this rail cars are original to the office is based in Clinton. them — loving restored them next year,” Tosh said, noting the doctor is Dr. Riley Win- Expo, Elk City Conven- ham. The current orthopedic surgeon is Dr. Ryan Gallagher. “They will augment and support each other, so it’s really Medicaid tion Center 10 a.m. - 5 that happen. We stick to- gether. I think 313,000 sig- to help both of those orthopedic surgeons and our hospital p.m. natures in an 85-day process develop an orthopedic center together,” Lively said. is pretty telling.” The gala will include the awarding of a Founding Service Continued from page 1. are Oklahomans that are Award, and the board is going through nominations now. Lively sees the campaign’s raising a family and working The campaign to gather The gala is an opportunity for people to relax and have fun November 10 success as a good sign. the signatures involved two jobs, and they are still and support a great cause, Lively said. “This is a huge positive many volunteers and was a Elk City Craft & Gift right at that 100-133 percent “real grass roots effort” from Lively said the community has embraced the opportunity for rural health care, really of the poverty level. This is every hospital and from the to support the hospital. Expo, Elk City Conven- for health care across all of areal benefit to Oklahomans “We try to keep our program short and just be thankful for Oklahoma,” he said, noting and hospitals.” Oklahoma Hospital Associ- tion Center 10 a.m. - 5 those who are involved and who gave to the community, to that Oklahoma has the sec- He said supporters are op- ation in how they approach the hospital, in a lot of ways: for their time, from a financial ond highest uninsured rate timistic that the ballot initia- the issue, Lively said. p.m. perspective,” Lively said, adding the evening is a “rewards in the country. “We estimate tive will pass next fall. “We knew we had the sup- gala for those who work so hard to support the hospital and November 11 there’s somewhere between “T think the fact that we port; we had to go out and community every year.” 200,000-250,000 Oklaho- were able to glean more work hard to get it,” Lively Veteran’s Day People may buy tickets att_https://one.bidpal.net/gprme- mans that will really benefit signatures through the ini- said. gala. from expanded Medicaid tiative petition process than Oklahoma is one of 14 “There would still be sponsorships available, even at this coverage.” any other in the history of states that have not expand- November 15 He said rural hospitals are Oklahoma is telling,” he last minute,” Lively said. “We try to stay around 50 tables ed Medicaid, Lively said. of eight, and we’re really pushing up against that right now. caring for these uninsured said. “I think polling shows GPRMC’s 2019 Gala “Last year, there were five But if we did have some last-minute folks that came in and patients now. that Oklahomans are n favor of helping their fellow Okla- states that expanded Med- wanted to sponsor, wanted to buy tickets, there is still some event, being held at the “The opportunity for them homan. I think Oklahomans icaid through this initiative room to [do that].” to have access to health care Elk City Convention Cen- and insurance at the same have a long history of that, petition process,” he said. time will promote popula- whether it be tornadoes or “There’s a groundswell ter’s South building. tragedy or positive things across the nation for this.” tion health because they’re more likely to seek preven- Alice Pauline (Stocker) tative health versus health Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Flies November 28 care in the ER after they’re really, really sick,” he said. Springer Alice Pauline (Stocker) Flies, lage 90, of Elk City and Mang- Thanksgiving. “And truth is, these are Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Spring- um, passed to her eternal working Oklahomans. These er was born July 7, 1961 in rest on Monday, October 21, Santa Fe, New Mexico to 2019. Alice was born in Ran- Ramona (Gause) Brooks. dall County, Texas, on August Canute Noyember 29 She passed away October 19, 1929, to Leopold Stocker Christmas in the Park 27, 2019 at Oklahoma City, and Sabina Christina Friemel. Oklahoma at the age of 58 Alice attended Holy Family begins. Veterans years, 3 months and 20 days. High School in Canute, Okla- homa. She met Lowell Fred- Bobbie, at a young age, was Day raised by her grandparents, Paul and Gertie Smith. They erick Flies, Sr, after he had proudly served his country in Black Friday shopping. World War II, and on Septem- program raised her in the Cheyenne community where she attended a #4 ber 3, 1946, Alice married the love of her life at Holy Fami- Lowell Frederick Flies, Sr. Leaving behind: six daugh- school and graduated in 1980. time with her family and es- During her senior year she was ly Catholic Church, in Can- ters, Dian Lemons and husband November 30 Canute Public Schools in- married to Wes Springer on pecially her grandchildren. jute. Alice and Lowell made Louis of Duncanville, Texas, She is preceded in death their home in Elk City. Shortly Janet Witt and husband Orin vites all veterans to attend January 25, 1980 there in Chey- thereafter, they moved to a farm of Hereford, Arizona, Linda Christmas in the Park. the Veterans Day Programs lenne, Oklahoma. Together they by her —_ grandparents, Paul and Gertie Smtih. ‘west of Burns Flat where they Christy and husband Harold completed school and lived built a home. Later they moved of Springdale, Arkansas, Shir- on Nov. 11. in Cheyenne, Allison, back to She is survived by her husband, to Clinton where Lowell was ley Kropp and husband Walt The schools will have two Cheyenne and eventually to Wes, of the home; 1 daughter, engaged in plumbing and then of Federal Way, Washington, December 1 Carin Lynn Fowler, Yukon, OK; programs this year: Junior Elk City in 1983, Bobbie and back to Elk City where Alice Tonia Thomas and husband Wes raised their family in Elk 3 grandchildren, Austin, Gage helped Lowell run their own Ellwyn of Fort Worth, Texas, Christmas in the Park. high and high school pro- City and while Wes was work- and Hadlie Fowler, all of Yu- kon, OK; her sister, Ann Wat- plumbing business by manag- Christine Flies of Wayne, Okla- gram at 11:30 am., with a ing in the oil field, Bobbie was ing the office and retail duties. homa; four sons, Thomas Flies employed by Homeland work- son, Wilburton, OK and a host luncheon at 12:15 p.m., and ing as the grocery manager. For of other relatives and friends. In 1982, they sold the busi- of Texas, Steve Flies of Tulsa, December 2 a grade school program at 1 about the last year she worked Private family services will be! ness and bought a farm in Greer Oklahoma, Alan Flies and wife ‘County, north of Mangum, Tracy of Wylie, Texas and Fred Christmas in the Park. p.m. in the cafeteria at the Elk City held at a later date. Arrange- ‘Oklahoma, where they farmed Flies, Jr. and wife Charlotte of Anyone who would like Elementary school. Bobbie ments are under the direction land resided for over 25 years. Chester, Oklahoma; eighteen lenjoyed barrel racing, caring of Whinery Funeral Service to attend the luncheon - vet- for horses, riding her motor- and condolences can be made Alice and Lowell were married grandchildren; nineteen great cycle, camping and spending online at www.whineryfs.com 63 years and raised 10 children. grandchildren; as well as nu- December 3 erans and their families - Alice was an active member of merous nieces and nephews. should RSVP the schools at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, The prayer vigil will be Fri- (EUROPE SPECIAL Christmas in the Park. in Elk City, and Sacred Heart day, November 8, 2019, at 7:00 580-472-3295. Catholic Church, in Mangum. p.m. at the Whinery Chapel. Alice was a devoted mother, Mass of Christian burial will TICE 15-day HEART OF EUROPE? Circle Tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium & Holland by Image Tours wife, and homemaker. She loved be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, to sew, crochet, and garden. She November 9, 2019, at Saint Due to some confusion on in The Pioneer Center (not also loved baking and cooking. Matthew Catholic Church. Mr. Jim B. Young’s obituary the Pioneer Cellular Event $4090 March 25 & April 7 departures She and Lowell were always Interment will follow at Cal- please note that a celebration Center) in Weatherford lo- ‘willing to help others when- vary Cemetery in Elk City, Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY lever and however they could, Oklahoma under the direction of life memorial event will cated at 1000 Gartrell Place, Includes 21 meals, 13 nts. hotels, air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, Alice is preceded in death of Whinery Funeral Service. be held for Jim B, Young of Weatherford. The family per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/6/19. Call fora FREE brochure. by her parents and her sib- Online tributes may Elk City, formerly of Weath- invites and encourages the SW TRAVEL - Ph: 580-323-3050 lings (2 brothers and 6 sis- be made to the fami- erford on Saturday at 3 p.m. public to attend. ters), and husband of 63 years, ly at www.whineryfs.com