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Community Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Kindsfathers enjoy 50 years together Ul James and Donna (Mc- cation degrees in 1975 from TX. They are the parents of children at some special 5 Clure) Kindsfather are cel- SWOSU. They spent many two of James and Donna’s places throughout the com- ebrating their 50th wedding years as dedicated educa- grandchildren; Jaxen, 9; and ing year, They would enjoy anniversary on February 7, tors in Western Oklahoma, Macie, 7. These kids are 2020. They were married enjoying their work in many the highlights of James and hearing from any old ac- February 7, 1970, at the Er- different aspects, Donna’s life!! quaintances at their address, ick, OK, Church of Christ at James and Donna are the James and Donna will cel- 703 E. Benton Avenue, 7Tp.m. James is the son of the parents of two children, Jai- ebrate by being with their Sayre, OK. late Roy and Frances Kinds- mea (Kindsfather) Vander- father of Delhi. Donna is the poel and Jarren Kindsfather, daughter of the late Harvey and the grandparents of five, and Jo Ellen McClure of the three boys and two girls, Plainview community. Jaimea and her husband, James and Donna together Michael, live in Frisco,TX graduated from Erick High . They have three of James School, Sayre Junior Col- and Donna’s grandchildren; lege, and Southwestern Kaiden, 15; Bryce, 14; and Oklahoma State University, Avery, 11, Jarren and his graduating in 1973. They re- wife, Mikie (Orbison), make Donna, left and James Kindsfather. Photo submitted by James and Donna Kindsfather. ceived their Master of Edu- their home in Carrollton, Wall of Fame Wes Swaner is the Canute Wall of Fame in- ductee for February. Swaner plays baseball, shows pigs and serves as an officer for the FFA team. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. After high school, he plans to attend college and earn a degree in agribusiness. He was born Dec. 19, 2001, in Oklahoma Nine students from the 7th grade auditioned back in December and were selected from 27 City. He is the son of Julie and Robert Swaner. schools that participated in the southwest region of Oklahoma. They attended the Shortgrass Photo by Elk City Elementary. Honor Band Clinic. The clinic is held at the Pioneer Center each year. This year the high school band featured a world premier by composter Brian Balmages who cliniced the group. What kind of school From left to right Max Murray, percussion (1st chair), Alex Caudillo, percussion, Ella Sotille, trumpet (1st chair), Gunner Coffey, bass clarinet, Cason Cobb, tuba, Cade Ellis, bass clarinet coverage do you want (1st chair), Blane Pierce, trumpet, Wyatt McConnell, trumpet, and Dillon Baker, Trombone (1st chair). Submitted by Dr. Jonathan Whitmire. to see more of? Send us an email to Celebrating 50 years of marriage ads @ecdailynews. F com or message us i on Facebook! Ag J Fencing Spring Sale Get your FREE estimate today! 580-729-0300 ° 405-613-9125 Left, Elchard and Katherine Evans on their wedding day. At right, Elchard and Katherine today. Photo submitted. 511 years ago Elchard (Bill) Evans fell in love with Kath- School System. They have Brooklynn Henley, Izabella attended Church of God in Henley: Son Scott Evans, eart Health Awareness erine (Kathy) Barthel. Then Elk City for many years. Wife Melissa Evans, Jayce Only ONE hospital in a year later they decided to They have been blessed with Evans, Kaylee Evans. Carpiac Catcium ScREENING join their lives together in Western Oklahoma can scan three childeren and seven They would like to invite It can detect your risk for marriage. They were mar- grandchildren: Daughter your heart with 64 slice CT heart disease by anyone who wants to help ried at Virginia in 1970. Angela (Evans) Pierce, hus- scanner that delivers an They then moved to Elk City band James Pierce, Zach- us celebrate their 50th An- measuring calcium levels in 1977, where Bill worked ary Christy, Jessie Pierce: niversary to come join the ultra-low-dose of radiation in your arteries. for Southwestern Bell and Daughter Cheerie (Evans) family and friends at Church that makes it safe for you Puus IT Is... Dobson Telephone: Kathy Henley, husband Tommy of God Ist and Walker in Elk and your loved ones. * Quick worked for the Elk City Henley Jr., Jennifer Johnson, City, from 6 to 8 p.m Friday. * PAINLESS Tue cHoice IS SIMPLE. Better water for better SALES « SERVICE » RENTALS LET US * Water Softeners * Salt Delivery & Filter Changes * Reverse Osmosis Systems * Free Water Analysis CHECK YOUR 580.821.5565 $2 5 (580) 323-2041 You could give your people SCHEDULE Topay! HEART. (800) 310-6336 Culligan Water GREAT PLAINSA® If scheduled by February 29, 2020 1801 W. 3rp, Exk City culligan.com REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WWW. GPRMC-OK.COM