December 3, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Round Town December 3 Christmas Store Christmas Basket Continued from page 1. ford said. People have to be Christmas in the Park. said. “We'll set up tables, home at the delivery; food and this time it’s going to will not be left on a porch, be at St. Matthew Catholic he said. Church.” “Anybody else from the December 4 A standard amount of food surrounding areas can come is determined for each fami- in, but we will not deliver,” Storytime at your Li- ly, depending on the number Gifford said. “If they want brary, Elk City Carnegie of family members receiv- to come in and ask for a ing the food, all the way to box, we won’t turn anybody Library. All ages 11 a.m. 15 people, Gifford said. Boy away.” Scouts and Cub Scouts help Donations for the Christ- until 11:30 a.m. stock the tables. High school mas Basket campaign can be student groups and youth dropped off at the The Link groups help put the boxes Church or First National together with food.Student Bank during normal oper- December 5 groups and families usually ating hours. They can also help deliver the food on pre- be sent by mail to The Link Makerspace Hour, Carn- scribed routes. Church 200 S. Main, Elk The food will be delivered City OK 73644, attention egie Library. 4:30 p.m. to Elk City addresses, Gif- Christmas Baskets. until 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-9, The Christmas Store i: 5 located at 114 W. Broadway in Elk City. Staff years, Then I moved my thing with this merchandise. reservations required. photo by Don Munsch. store to Weatherford, Texas, It’s just sitting in the storage. Continued from page 1. Eden is not new to retail tic Door is and it was called and [the business] was Oak So I decided to do a pop-up hearing how people here, though. Judy’s Home Place,” said Leaf Interiors then. store, and it was pretty spur “Then five years ago, my of the moment thinking.” December 7 thought the store was a good “Back in the 90s, I had a Eden, an Elk City native. store there burned,” she said. At the Christmas Store, idea. store over where The At- “T had that there for several “We did a lot of Christmas besides furniture, Eden 9th Annual Independent decorating in homes, so I Your holiday shopping list sells Christmas decorations, Bikers, Santa and Mrs. had a lot of merchandise left Christmas trees, ornaments over from decorating and and garlands. The store will Claus 2019 Toy Run. could be pricier as retailers furniture and stuff. We were a complete interior decorat- be open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Route 66 ing store there. So, I just de- 5 or 6 p.m. On Sunday, the Museum. deal with the trade war cided I needed to do some- store is open from 1 to 4 p.m. ODOT By Catherine Dunn, The Federation. York. 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma Philadelphia Inquirer While the effects of the That burden translates to City, OK, 73105. Comments PHILADELPHIA - Walk Dec. 15 tariffs aren't likely some combination of "lower will be taken through Friday. December 11 to the back of the Five Below to fall on consumers over- profit margins" for business- be requested by contacting Substantive comments store on Market Street, past night _ it takes time for add- es, including wholesalers, ODOT’s Strategic Asset and will be addressed and will STEAM for Tots, Carn- the rolls of wrapping paper, ed costs to work their way retailers, and manufacturers, be incorporated into the final Performance Management the winter hats, the makeup through the supply chain _ and “higher prices for con- Division at 405-521-6433. document that will be for- egie Library. Ages 3-5, kits, and you will arrive at existing tariffs are now col- sumers," according to the Comments may be made warded to the Federal High- New York Fed's study. But displays of tech accessories liding with the holiday shop- via email to smcelroy @odot. way Administration and the registration is required. 4 estimating the exact break- down of who pays is dif- org or in writing to the Okla- tion later in December for that cost more than $5. Un- ping season, forcing some Federal Transit Administra- p.m. until 5 p.m. der the banner "Ten Below retailers to make difficult ficult, the researchers said, homa Department of Trans- Tech," you'll find earbuds decisions. because it would depend on portation, SAPM Division, review and approval. for $5.55 and charger cables "The ultimate question is other market factors, such priced up to $5.95. whether companies absorb December 5 The discount retailer an- the cost to their bottom line as how much competition a Arletta Nan Trout business faces. nounced new prices on so- or pass that along to their The United States imposed Arletta Nan Trout gained her “The Best Christmas cial media in mid-Novem- end consumer," Gold said. wings on November 24, 2019, ber, acknowledging the And those costs are add- the first tariffs on goods ‘with her family by her side, She Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. above-$5 price points might ing up. American businesses from China in July 2018, ‘was born on April 4, 1943 in and shoppers are now shoul- and the most recent round in Elk City, OK to A.B. and Nor- come as a surprise to some dering $40 billion worth of September, on products such ma (Hagar) Lowry, the second shoppers. The "Ten Below" of five children. Arletta grew concept is one the company tariffs per year, according to as TVs, digital cameras, and up in the Elk City community, December 6 arecent estimate by the Fed- smart-home technology, like graduating from Elk City High. started testing in selected eral Reserve Bank of New speakers and thermostats. In 1969, Arletta decided to stores in October 2018 _ and “The Best Christmas go on a blind date at a friend’s one that seems to have come in handy during President Jane Ann Bowen house and met the love of her Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m., Jane Ann Bowen was born July life, C.R. Trout. C.R. had just i Donald Trump's trade war. 23, 1945 in Elk City, Oklahoma returned from the military, and Ni SICTERRE KARIN Red Carpet Community Five Below CEO Joel An- to Loy Lorene (Christian) and shortly after, they married on She always made sure that her| derson explained to inves- John Truman Flick. She passed November 26, 1969. Arletta faith came first and made sure Theatre. tors over the summer that away November 26, 2019 at Elk and C.R. made their home in to pass that along to her fam- raising prices would be one City, Oklahoma at the age of Hammon, OK, where they were ily. She was a strong Chris-| blessed with three children, response to tariffs on goods 74 years, 4 months and 3 days. tian woman who loved God) from China, and that Five Jane grew up in Hammon, Ronda, Tamara and Shelby. with all her heart and would ‘Oklahoma where she attended Arletta was very involved in serve him in any capacity. December 6 Below had been testing price ‘her girls’ school and athletic ac- increases throughout the school graduating in 1963. Af tivities. She made every effort She leaves behind her hus- ter graduation she furthered her band, C.R. Trout, daughters;) Visit Santa at the library year, incorporating customer to be at every event as possible, education at Panhandle A&M Ronda Sanford, Tamara Nor-| feedback and early lessons During this time, Arletta and College in Goodwell, Oklaho- man and her husband Dar-' 4:30-5:30, Carnegie Youth from "Ten Below." ma, She met and was eventually C.R. owned a grocery store, Trout’s Grocery and Locker, ren, Shelby Gilchrist and her| "It is very important to us married to Julian Glen Bowen band, Glen, of the home; 2| husband Clint; grandchildren, Library. and owned it from 1971-1995. that we continue to deliver on May 29, 1965 at Hammon, children, Julie Zumwalt and She was also very involved Layton Sanford, Logan Nor- extreme-value products to Oklahoma. Jane completed her husband, Chris, Ft. Worth, TX with the First Baptist Church of man, Gage Gilchrist, Gavin) our customers," Anderson bachelors degree in physical and Stacy Bowen, Hammon, Hammon, serving as the church Gilchrist, Lane Norman and) said on the August investor education in 1967 and began OK; I grandson, Zane Zum- secretary, taught Sunday school Macey Norman, great-grand- Participating businesses call. her teaching career at Elkhart, walt, Ft. Worth, TX; a special and was the director Vacation son, Luke Sanford; brother, Kansas. While in Kansas Jane companion and diabetes ser- Bible School program for many Steve Lowry and his wife Bet- open late until 7 p.m. The word tariffs probably and Glen began their family. vice dog, Willow, of the home; years, Arletta also enjoyed te, and sisters, Linda Sue Wray! won't jump out at you from In 1982 they moved to Chey- 2 sisters, Mary John Carter bowling and was a member of and Beth Gowdy; sister-in-law, | a store display, and yet tar- enne and later to the Hammon and husband, Bobby Ham- tthe Red Moon Culture Club. Jeanne Lowry, as well as many] iffs are almost everywhere community in 1988 where they mon, OK and Susan Grabeal nieces and nephews. Arletta is In 1998, Arletta and C.R. December 7 by now. If a product comes have resided ever since. Jane and husband, Larry, Hammon, moved to Edmond, where they preceded in death by her par- ‘was an outstanding teacher and OK; 1 brother, David Flick and| made their home after their ents and brother, Kent Lowry. from China, it either has a “The Best Christmas educator where she devoted 36 wife, Effie Mae, Yukon, OK; | girls graduated high school. Come-and-go visitation for} tariff attached to it or it will years of her life to the children brother-in-law, Jammie Bow-| They were members ofthe Wa- Arletta will be held on Tuesday, Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m., by Dee. 15, the next sched- that she taught and came in en, Amarillo, TX and a host terloo Road Baptist Church, November 26, 2019 from 2 to 8) uled milestone in Trump's contact with, She received the of other relatives and friends. where Arletta enjoyed serv- p.m. with the family to receive Northeast Teacher of the Year Red Carpet Community trade war, when products award, started woman’s bas- In lieu of flowers the family} ing and volunteering in any friends from 5-7 p.m. at Craw- like smart phones, tablets, asks that memorial contribu-| role she could. Arletta and ford Funeral Service, 610 NW) ketball at Elkhart, Kansas and and laptops are in line to coached girl’s state track team tions be made to the American] CR. also owned and operat- 178th St. Edmond, OK 73012. Theatre. take the hit. Diabetes Association, Oklaho-| led Trout Farms, where they Services celebrating the life o! in Elkhart, Kansas as well. She raised and raced Thorough- Arietta will be held on Wednes-| "It's everything from fur- also enjoyed being a member of ma City OK Office, 3000 Unit- bred horses. Arletta was in day, November 27, 2019 at} niture to consumer electron- the Strong City Baptist Church, ed Founders Boulevard, Suite} charge of naming all the race- 10 a.m. at Waterloo Baptist} Red Moon Culture Club, an- 108, Oklahoma City, OK 73112} December 8 ics to apparel and footwear tiquing, beekeeping, quilting, horses, and Shotgun Kowboy Church, 3100 E Waterloo Rd, «+. pet supplies, home goods. Services will be held Satur- has always been her favorite. Edmond, OK 73034. In lieu o: “The Best Christmas stained glass and traveling day, November 30, 2019, 1:00] Arletta was very outgoing. flowers, memorial donations} It's across the board. the but her greatest fulfillment in PM at Whinery Funeral Service| She never met a stranger and may be made to Waterloo Road number of consumer goods life was being a grandmother Chapel officiated by Brother R| Pageant Ever” 2:30 p.m., she knew everybody. Arletta’s Baptist Church, or the Alzhei-| that are being affected by and being call “Grammer”, B Mathis. Burial was held at! true love and passion were her mers Association of Oklahoma, | Red Carpet Community tariffs now," said Jonathan She is preceded in death by Red Hill Cemetery under the di- faith, her church, her girls, her 6601 Broadway Ext, suite 120, Gold, vice president for her parents and_parents-in- rection of Whinery Funeral Ser- /grandsons, and her farm. Arlet- Oklahoma City, OK 73116, law, Glen and Ruth Bowen. vice. Condolences can be made| ta enjoyed being outside, work- (405) 319-0780. An obituary for supply chains and customs Theatre. She is survived by her hus- online at www.whineryfs.com. ing on the farm and in the yard. Arletta will be published soon. policy at the National Retail