February 19, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Library dren’s library is “where their Round Town journey with books began.” She commended the city’s February 20 Continued from page 1. Leadership Class IV, which Reading Ranger Sto- made the children’s library time. Shelving, tables, sytime--All Ages. Join poofs [children’s chairs] and its the fundraising project. a park ranger from the various other kinds of equip- “T think it’s hard to take on Washita Battlefield Na- a project of this volume, that ment were added. tional Park at the Elk City “But we have not had any- takes this long to see to com- Carnegie Library for free thing done — not even new pletion,” Ivester said. “It’s storytelling and an activ- carpet — since the 70s,” she not a once and done kind of ity. 4 p.m.-5 p.m. said, adding that included all thing. the library, not just the chil- “Tt took time,” she said. February 21 dren’s portion. “Leaders of the city had Elk Creek Strutters Ban- The library added the to have the vision and the quet, Convention Center. meeting room, public rest- heart to really want to see rooms, elevator and a chil- this happen for the children February 22 dren’s section around that of Elk City. They cared very 10th Annual Father/ time, Ivester said. much about the history of Daughter Dance, Hearts A grand opening on the the Carnegie Library and for Hearing Fundraiser, children’s library will be wanted to see it improve and Convention Center. done in April. see it the very best it could Ivester said she wanted be.” to update the children’s li- The renovation was paid Carol Varnell of Sayre operated a stand that sold jewelry and other for a by a grant, Leader- items Sunday morning at the Southwest Rustic Market at the Elk City Livestock brary so it had “a fresh, clean modern look,” which ship Class IV and city funds. Convention Center. Merchants sold an array of items at the event, in- meant eliminating the pan- Ivester appreciated the work cluding clothing, jewelry and art. Staff photo by Don Munsch. Continued from page 1. cling and adding sheet rock of city leaders on the remod- tors will began at 6:30 and paint. The new lighting cling, including City Man- p.m. Anyone wanting a list of also has made a difference. ager Lee Litterell and city The LED lighting that was commissioners, and the gen- Training program set exhibitors in the sale or hav- installed was not a huge ex- erosity of many others. for March 10 pense to retrofit, Ivester said. “Tt will benefit the chil- ing any questions may call All fresh ceiling tiles were dren of this town for genera- the Beckham County OSU installed and windows were tions,” Ivester said. Cooperative Extension Of- raised. The old furniture will be By Don Munsch, Editor ference center], according applicators have to be certi- fice at 580-928-2139. “We unveiled three win- surplussed by closed bid, All Oklahoma producers to a news release from the fied applicators — private or dows that had been covered and anyone interested may and applicators who plan to Oklahoma Cooperative Ex- commercial — and attend an Crash that were not even there be- call the library at 580-225- apply XtendiMax, FeXapan tension office. annual dicamba training, the fore,” she said. “So one was 0136. A news release from the and Engenia to dicamba- news release stated. Even if covered behind paneling and extension office said this is tolerant cotton or soybeans an individual attended a di- two back in a closet that we a federally mandated, annual Continued from page 1. opened up.” need to attend a training from training for Oklahoma appli- camba training last year, he was assisted by Beckham Tvester said the library has 9:30 a.m. to noon March 10 cators who plan to apply ap- or she must attend the new County Sheriff's Office, Er- a special place for people in at the Western Technology proved dicamba products to ick EMS and Erick PD. training this year. the community, and the chil- Center in Burns Flat [con- dicamba-tolerant cotton or For more information, call soybeans in 2020. The train- Greg Hartman at Beckham CAPPs Construction time could take that project. ing will cover application up to 24 months. Mason also discussed requirements, specific re- County Extension Office at “When it’s done, it’s going some land in the east side cord keeping and other label 580-928-2139 or the Washi- Continued from page 1. now for almost a year, and to be something that every- of town, near the shopping clarifications unique to these ta County Extension Office From a city perspective, we've been meeting with body can be proud of,” he district, that has triggered products. Producers and or at 580-832-3356. the fields entail little mainte- the design team at least once said. interest of six developers. nance, such as watering, a month, sometimes twice The CAPPs committee The city did a Survey Mon- “We found that it’s already a month,” he said. “The will decide the next proj- created a big buzz around [CAPPs] committee has had ect, and it will be based on key survey in October 2019 on where people shop and Erma Joyce Sowders the state,” Mason said. “This a lot of input of what this input from the community, eat out of town and the city Mason said. Hiking and bik- received a little more than Erma Joyce Sowders, age turf is absolutely the best on will look like and what kind ing trails, aquatics center, ag 1,000 responses. Retail and 87, passed away on Febru- the market. It’s the same of amenities we're going to ary 7, 2020, at Aspire Senior field that the Dallas Cow- have.” expo center and dog parks restaurant preferences were Living with her family by her boys play on.” The building will be built are among a few projects given, with Target [341] and side. Erma was born on May Mason said the fields were south of Elk City Elemen- that could be done. Lowe’s [337] receiving the 12, 1932, in Hammon, Okla- done first also because they tary School and will be in During the meeting, top votes for retail and Texas homa, daughter of Joseph were a project that could be the neighborhood of 50,000 Mason also discussed the Roadhouse [311], Chick-fil- and Mary (McFarland) Farni. done by March 1. He lauded streetscape project to im- A [233], Chili’s [226] and square feet and will feature Erma met her future husband, the contractors’ work. a walking track, courts for prove downtown, which Olive Garden [203] getting Walter Porter Sowders Jr., af- “Red Rock Stadium is just volleyball and basketball would include fixing side- the top votes for restaurants. ter he winked at her in the gro- phenomenal to see,” Mason and multipurpose rooms. walks, installing new lights Attendees at the meeting cery store where he and her said. “This is something that and cleaning up the comer received information on the sister worked. They wed on in-law Lavone; and her very He said it’s possible that we think is going to improve of blocks so there is less ob- new businesses that have January 1, 1949 and shared 67 new seating could be added our quality oflife here in Elk struction. The city will work opened here in the last 75 years of marriage. Together, best friend: Ava Davis with to the stadium one day. City,” Mason said. with the Oklahoma Depart- months, unemployment rate they built a life and business whom she enjoyed coffee and in Elk City, where they owned chatting. She was preceded in During the discussion, The final stages of the de- ment of Transportation on and sales tax collections. and operated Sowders Dental Mason mentioned other sign phase are nearing, with- death by her parents, her hus- Lab for over 50 years (even- CAPPs projects, such as the indoor community activity in the next couple of months, and then construction could Carl Everett Bodey tually partnering with Toby Nichols). Following Walter's band, her daughter: Joyce; and her siblings: Velma, Thelma, center at Ackley Park West. start as early as this summer Carl Everett Bodey was his parents; bonus son, Ron passing in 2016, Erma’s love Alvin, and Jean. “We've been in design and no later than the fall. bor October 8, 1920 at his Gass and wife, Pat; daughter- for her family led her to move ‘The funeral service for Erma home in Hartman, Colorado to in-law, Jo Gass; 4 siblings, with her children to Wisconsin William Franklin and Myrtle Cleo, Norma Jean, Harry and will be held at 5:00 pm on Sat- to join her grandchildren and urday, February 15, 2020, at (Cox) Bodey. He passed away James. great-grandchildren, Mark Edward Davis February 13, 2020 at Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 99 He is survived by wife, Ev- elyn Bodey, Holly, CO; Sheri Erma was a loving mother and grandmother; taking joy the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHA- Mark Edward Davis was years, 4 months and 5 days. Allen and husband, Rick, in making her children’s fa- PEL, 1592 Oneida St. Me- born on April 27, 1959 to Ed- Carl grew up in Hartman, Hammon, OK, Jana Austin vorite foods and home-made nasha, WI with Chaplin Roy ward and Audrey (Peterson) Colorado and graduated from and husband, Rusty, Erick, play-doh, or having tea parties Davis in South Bend, IN, He high school in Holly, Colorado officiating. Visitation will OK and Terry Bodey and wife, with her grandchildren. Erma passed away on January 29, in 1940. In October 10, 1950 Virginia, Elk City, OK, Rich- celebrated Christmas year take place from 4:00 pm until 2020 at his home in Elk City, he married Josie Sherwood. ard Gass, Maryville, TN and round and dedicated an entire the time of service. A grave- OK at the age of 60, He was To this union three children David Gass and wife, Diane, room in her home to the sea- side service will follow later the 4th of seven children. He were bom: Sheri, Jana and Lamar, CO; 13 grandchildren, son, Erma had a huge sense of at Red Hill Cemetery in Ham- graduated from Clay High Terry. Carl later married Ev- 34 great grandchildren; sister, humor and could make any- mon, Oklahoma with Dennis School in South Bend, IN in elyn (Gass) Bodey on March Myrna Verhoeff and husband, one laugh. Above all, Erma 1977. He moved to Texas in 1, 1963 and gained three sons, Knight officiating. In lieu of Clifford, Hartman, CO and cherished her family and had 1981 then settled in Elk City Richard, Ron and David. To- a deep love for her grandchil- flowers, donations to the Al- in 1983, gether they enjoyed 56 years a host of other relatives and dren and great-grandchildren. zheimer’s Association or the He enjoyed watching the include his daughter, Karen of marriage and made their friends. Erma will be missed by Wester Oklahoma Animal Antiques Roadshow along Quinn, 2. grandsons, Hunter home in Holly, Colorado with Services will be held Tues- her children: Bruce Sowders, Rescue, in care of Vicki Ad- with football and baseball and and Riley, all of Elk City, OK, the exception for a short time day, February 18, 2020 at the Jacque (Bob) Fleshman, and was an avid Bears and Cubs his mother, Audrey Davis, his in Erick, Oklahoma while he Sayre Church of Christ of- Thomas (Suzette Holbird) ams, are appreciated, fan, He also enjoyed camping, siblings, Judy Davis, James was a roughneck. Carl was a ficiated by brother Charlie Alex; grandchildren: Cindi Erma’s family would like fishing and being outdoors. and Dawn Davis, Peggy and lifelong farmer and enjoyed Floyd, Burial will be held at (Mike) Jackman, Bobby (Al- to thank the compassionate He liked to gather pecans and hunting, trapping, traveling to Fairmount Cemetery in La- staff at Aspire and Emerald William Spromberg, Tom Da- mar, Colorado. Services are lison) Fleshman, and Josh grow peppers. Cooking and 38 states Canada and Mexico, (Sally) Alex; and great-grand- Valley for their excellent care, vis, Barbara and Larry Rob- under the direction of Afford- walking the dog, Diesel, were and going to basketball games, children: Macayla, Camden, as well as the staff and nurses also favorite pastimes. ertson, and Paul and Rachel Carl spent the last 7 years of able Cremation Service-West Zane, Ashlyn, Aaven, and Mark is preceded in death Davis as well as 6 nieces and his life in Oklahoma near his and condolences can be made Jade. She is further survived at Heartland Hospice, includ- by his wife, Beryl Ann, and nephews and 5 great nieces children. online at www.classicfunerals. by her siblings: Ruth, Edith, ing a special nurse Lisa, and his father, Ed Davis. Survivors and nephews. He is preceded in death by com Kenneth, and special sister- Chaplin Roy.