February 29, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 14

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, February 29, 2020 Coming up, ECHS will be work in helping the students Band the OSSAA Achievement on Feb, 19-20. There were Round Town the host site for the district prepare to perform. Award at the festival. 29 bands at ECHS, and just band festival on March 3-4, DeWitt thanks Doug Hill- “They've put in a lot of Continued from page 1. “Tt is a state qualifier for ock and Kathy Noble, who overtime getting these kids six bands received three 1’s February 29 Kimball, Dean Asher, Kia high school bands,” DeWitt are accompanists [pianists} ready for competition, which and three of those bands Sharp, Lauren Peffer, Ri- “Junie B. is Nota ley Reed, Emma Sibley and said. Junior high bands per- who have worked with the was the key to success this were from Elk City, DeWitt Rylee Yeager. form on the March 3, and students and played piano year,” he said. said, Crook: 7:30 p.m. Red Car- Saxophone Quintet: then high school bands per- parts for the solos. DeWitt ECHS also hosted the 59th “We're real proud of what Steven Steele, Ariel Babb, form the next day. also appreciates Jonathan annual Elk City Band Festi- pet Community Theatre. Dean Asher, Rylee Yeager For the middle school Whitmire, Phil Phyillaier val, the longest running pre- our kids are doing,” DeWitt and Ethan Banks. bands, they can qualify for and Andrew Hatch for their district festival in the state, said. community as a whole,” Da- Boxes March 1 Each library will have a door high school Interact Club with his older children, too, seeks to keep stocked for and they turned out to be mon said, “It’s fun to watch with a large window in it and “Junie B. is Not a those in need of something civic minded. have hinges, a handle and a Continuef from page 1. latch. to eat, Mason said. Each will “T’m just helping the com- them help because they want Crook: 2:30 p.m. Red Car- She said the project pro- In partnership with the have a sign that reads “Need munity and bettering our to help.” pet Community Theatre. vides a way for her to give Elk City Public Library and a Blessing, Take One” and back to the community. the public, the little lend- “Have a Blessing, Leave “You do good work,” ing libraries will be stocked One.” The Little Free Lending Jackie Charlene Mason said, peering at her with books that can be “bor- March 3 painting. rowed” by anyone in the Libraries will come in one (Barnard) Price “Thank you,” Church neighborhood, Mason said. of three different designs. On a snowy February night Oklahoma Presidential said. “I should after all the When readers finish reading There are six where they (the 21st) in 1968 Jackie Char- painting I’ve done over the the book, they should return look like the roof is a book lene (Bamard) Price was born Primary. Polls are open 7 years.” it to that little lending library and 14 that are shaped like to Eddie and Mary Lou (Fer- Mason said the little librar- the Blessing Boxes, just on or one of the others that rell) Barnard at Elk City Com- am. until 7 p.m. ies should be strategically will be strategically placed a smaller scale and all are munity Hospital. She was wel- placed in the front yard adja- throughout the community, painted blue. These projects comed home by her big sister cent to a sidewalk, but not in The Rotary Club has also are made possible by a Ro- Monica. They were living on March 7 immediate range of a water constructed seven Bless- tary District 5770 Grant. a farm near Aledo, Oklahoma sprinkler, Each library will ing Boxes that are nearly Damon Butcher worked at the time. She grew up at- EIk City Amateur Radio be installed by Rotarians in all committed to several lo- on the boxes with two of tending the Leedey Church of Christ and was baptized at the residents’ preferred loca- cal churches. The Blessing his children, sons Grayson, Weatherford Church of Christ Hamfest 8 a.m., The Gath- tion (if selected) on a 4x4 Boxes contain individual 17, and Zane, 12, and said while attending there with her post that will extend about nonperishable food items he enjoys doing community young children. The past sev- ering Place. 30 inches above the ground. that these churches and the projects. He did projects eral years she took her fam- ily to the Hammon Church of insurance agency in 2018 after OSU Alumni association very important position for Arthur said. “An OSU Re- Christ to further their knowl- growing it substantially. Harrel and was inducted into. the our state.” Oklahoma Agriculture Hall gent with a strong agricul- Oklahoma Secretary of tural background and rural edge of God’s love. Jackie attended school in New Years Eve 2003 in Amarillo, TX, arranged by Leedey where she graduated friends, Jackie met the love of Continued from page 1. of Fame in 2019, the release Agriculture Blayne Arthur perspective is incredibly Valedictorian in 1986. She her life, Vic Perrin. Vic was A&M Regents to improve stated. also said Harrel will be an beneficial to agriculture was a starting member of the in for the long haul and went higher education and make The release stated Har- asset. producers across the state. state qualifying basketball sure students are ready for rel has been instrumental “A rancher and Ag lender I look forward to work- many miles in the Price rig to team for two years. She was rodeos, basketball and base- their careers,” he said. “I, in promoting youth and ag- from Western Oklahoma, ing with Governor Stitt, also selected as an alternate ball games. Vic was her rock along with many of my im- riculture across Oklahoma Mr. Jimmy Harrel will Mr. Harrel and the OSU for All-State volleyball. She after her cancer diagnosis and mediate family members, and has worked with gover- bring a wealth of agricul- Regents as we advance ag- attended college at Northeast- traveled the many miles and now my grandson, attended nor of Oklahoma and Sec- ture knowledge to the OSU riculture and higher educa- ern Oklahoma A & M College. tears by her side. Oklahoma State and it holds retary of Education to keep A&M Board of Regents,” tion in Oklahoma.” After graduating their two Jackie loved to quilt and had a dear place in my heart.” vocational agriculture a vital year program, she attended part of the public school cur- many works-in-progress, She Harrel is a rancher, farmer riculum, Linda Lucille McGuire Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Southwestern had a very extensive library and banker. In 1985, he be- and read and listened to many came an owner of the Bank Lawmakers and the state secretary of agriculture Klopfenstein Oklahoma State University, books. She enjoyed spend- graduating with a Bachelor of ing time at the barn with the of Western Oklahoma in praised Harrel’s appoint- Linda Lucille McGuire Science in Mathematics. She Elk City and developed it Klopfenstein, 73, of Elk City, horses. She valued the time into one of the premium ag- ment. “Jimmy Harrel is a fix- Oklahoma was born on Janu- was very successful in junior spent with her family and rodeos, high school and col- close friends, Sitting at home riculture lending banks in ary 7, 1947 in Elk City, Okla- ture of banking, farming and lege rodeos. She was a Na- was never an option. If there the state, the release stated. homa to Edward Raymond tional High School Rodeo The Bank of Western Okla- ranching in Oklahoma, and and Mildred Lucille (Pettitt) was something going on, you a loyal and true supporter Breakaway Champion and Re- could count on Jackie to be homa is now located in of Oklahoma State Univer- McGuire. She went to be with serve All-Around Champion. her heavenly Father on Febru- there. She was full of life and Weatherford, | Woodward, sity,” said Senate President This rodeo talent paid her way Vici, Cordell, Elk City, and ary 17, 2020 at her residence through college. there was never a dull moment Pro Tempore Greg Treat, in Sayre, Oklahoma. when she was around. Geary, Oklahoma. Prior to Jackie leaves behind seven R-Oklahoma City, in the re- Growing up Linda was an Jackie passed away in her this, Harrel served as high children: Erin Brook, Elli lease. “He’s an ardent sup- active member of the First As- home on February 23, 2020, school principal, vocational Jo, Ethan Allen, Ean Charles, at age 52, two years after her agriculture instructor and porter of both higher educa- sembly of God Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. She graduat- Oklahoma, ‘Tyler Mason, Jacob Carl, and tion and common education. cancer was detected, She basketball coach at Taloga I know he will do a great job ed from Elk City High School, Funeral Services will be Bailey Reed. Jackie and the was preceded in death by her Public Schools. Class of 1965. Linda then held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, four older kids made their mother Mary Lou, and uncle A native of Leedey, Harrel as a regent for OSU, and I attended Southwest Assem- February 22, 2020 at the Gate- home in Weatherford before Lyle Barnard. congratulate him on this ap- way Church, Elk City, Okla- moving to Leedey in 2001. In earned a bachelor’s degree bly of God College in Waxa- Cherishing the memories pointment.” homa. Rev. Greg Newton 2010 the three little boys came along. They were “adotted” by are life partner Vic Perrin, in animal science and voca- hachie, Texas. She started House Speaker Charles will officiate, Chasten Music tional agriculture education writing to Roger while he was McCall, R-Atoka, said Har- will assist. Interment will be the entire family on August daughters Erin and husband from Oklahoma State Uni- in Vietnam, when he returned, 14, 2013. They immediately Jay Johnson, Elli and hus- versity. He has served on a rel has been a “driving force they started dating. Linda and in Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, band Ty Batie, sons Ethan in Oklahoma agriculture, Oklahoma. Services have fit right in. If you were not number of boards and com- Roger married on October 17, aware of the situation, you Price, Ean Price, Tyler Price, finance and beyond for his 1969 in Elk City, Oklahoma. been entrusted to the care of mittees, including serving would never know they were Jake Price and Bailey Price, whole life. Bringing his ex- ‘They were happily married for Martin-Dugger Funeral Home grandsons Stetson Johnson as a former member of the not blood relation. perience, skill, and charisma over fifty years. Throughout in Elk City, Oklahoma. and Turner Batie. Her father State Board of Agriculture, Cherishing her memory is Jackie loved being a mother Board of Regents for A&M back to his alma mater is a the marriage they live in Ber- and the kids were her life. She Eddie Barnard, sister Monica major victory for Oklahoma lin, Oklahoma City, Tuttle, Elk husband, Roger Klopfenstein and husband Mark Collins, Colleges, Board of Regents of Berlin, Oklahoma; son, Ja- was proud of their many ac- of Higher Education, and the State University and the en- City and Sayre. complishments. She hauled niece Baili and husband Clay- tire state. I know Jimmy will Throughout her life Linda son Klopfenstein and his wife, ton Nettleship, nephew Quin- Oklahoma Wildlife Conser- Marsha of Tuttle; grandson, the kids all over Oklahoma thrive in this role and com- worked for Oklahoma Coun- and Texas to junior rodeos. cy Collins, and great-nephew vation Commission. Harrel mend Governor Stitt for an ty taking census data and at Nate Hanning and his wife, Slade Nettleship, as well as There were also numerous is an active member of the excellent selection in this Puckett’s in Sayre as a book- Lauren of Roswell, Texas; many aunts, uncles and cous- brother, Raymond McGuire trips to Junior High National keeper for several years. She Finals, High School National ins. Jackie had two special also worked at home, helping of California; sister-in-law, friendships that endured forty Fi and College National with Roger take care of the Eleanor Wheeler of Berlin, plus years, Karen Johnson and Finals rodeos; in which all farm and auctions as well as Oklahoma and many nieces, CHRISTENSEN ANGUS RANCH being a preachers’ wife. nephews and cousins. four older kids qualified to Jami Radacy. Jackie leaves BULL AND FEMALE SALE She is preceded in death by participate at various times. behind numerous other friends Linda loved being a home- Her children also participated and will be missed by many. room mother and going on her two sons, Jonathan Klop- WILL BE HELD ON fenstein and Tony Klopfen- in many Leedey basketball, Memorial donations in fieldtrips with her sons when softball and baseball games. Jackiexs honor may be made FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT NOON they were young. When they stein; parents, Edward and Mildred McGuire; brother, ‘The only time she missed any to either Leedey Education 10 MILES EAST OF OKARCHE AT THE RANCH got older, she was a senior activity was if she couldn’t be Foundation or Oklahoma class parent and helped with Damon McGuire. in two locations at one time. High School Rodeo Associa- 85 REGISTERED BULLS AND multiple school functions. Memorials can be made to Jackie worked as an adjuster tion Mom’s Club Scholarship 85 REGISTERED She enjoyed crocheting, cross- Gateway Church or the Berlin for Oklahoma Farm Bureau in Fund in care of Shaw Funeral FEMALES WILL SELL. stitch, gardening and cooking. Cemetery Association in care Weatherford and as a secretary Home. (PO Box 276 Vici, OK Linda had a special love for of Martin-Dugger Funeral at Consumer Textile Corpora- 73859) family and family reunions, Home, P.O, Box 707, Elk City, tion in Clinton. After moving Funeral services were con- JOIN US FOR LUNCH BEFORE THE She attended the Klopfenstein Oklahoma 73648. to Leedey she began teach- ducted on Tuesday, February SALE. CALL/TEXT BRYAN FOR A Family Reunion for thirty- Online condolences can be ing math at Cheyenne High 25, at 2:30 P.M. at the Leedey FREE CATALOG, three years without missing sent to the family by using School. In 2009 she purchased High School Auditorium with CHRISTENSEN 405-488-5971 one. the online guest book at www. Wild West Insurance and be- burial following at New Her- She was an active member martin-duggerfuneralhome. gan a new career. She sold the mon Cemetery. of Gateway Church, Elk City, com.