September 26, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, September 26, 2020 some of those auxiliary staff you’re trying to provide les- Round Schools ate what they’ve done for us being able to come down to to allow us to keep our kids sons and learning for that,” the middle school and cover in school. The [noteworthy] Garrison said. “It just be- some of those folks who thing of this situation is there Town Continued from page 1. The school district went comes impossible to do. “new normal” and red to an AB schedule in the have either been quaran- are so many unsung heroes We want to keep our kids meaning high. Beckham last week at the high school, tined or tested positive,” he right now who have allowed in school but at the same County falls in the orange and Garrison said before said, explaining how the AB us to keep going. That pool time, we’ve got to give ou October 2 category, meaning moderate press time Wednesday that schedule has helped. The AB of substitutes definitely falls teachers a fighting chance to risk. because of the current CO- schedule would probably not in that category.” educate [students] and have Western Oklahoma His- work with the intermediate He is hoping the district some consistency. When it Garrison said the map is VID-19 related _ situation torical cay) Mar- helpful and just one bench- with staffers he was not sure and elementary school, as can navigate the spike in vi- gets to that point, it’s basi- mark to consider. Those whether the district would district officials would have rus cases and keep students cally easier if they all go KG PBscated in Ackley to do distance learning be- separated and that in the next colors can be influenced in stay onan AB schedule or go cause of the nature of that week or so, the district can distance so the teachers Park. Admission is free. many ways, such as a nurs- to distant learning at the high age group of students. continue where it had been only have one format at that ing home or prison having school. With AB schedul- Garrison said he could not before the recent onslaught. time.” an outbreak. He said the dis- ing staffers from one school He appreciates the teach- provide data on how many Once the district gets past October 17 trict won’t use the map as a could help another school. ers who have worked hard to substitutes the district aver- 40 percent of students being primary source to make de- AB scheduling is a block ages per day. away from campus, then the get through challenging situ- G&S Gun Show located cisions, as he said as long as scheduling system in which “We call until they just district will enter into dis- ations. He hopes the com- at the Elk City Conve- the district can manage one half the students have live quit coming,” he said, add- tance learning. munity is grateful for the campus site, two sites or all instruction and then the half ing the sub situation has “Just imagine you've got teachers who are working tion Center, Admission sis sites and can fill classrooms not on campus is required hard through a difficult situ- been a crisis situation for the 40 percent of your kids at $7.00. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with substitutes and provide to log in each hour just like district. “We have some re- home and you're trying to ation. The community has enough staff to have safety they were in class, Garrison ally dedicated people who do a distance learning envi- been supportive and worked for the student body, then the said. have really helped us, and ronment and then you have with the district, Garrison October 18 district will try to press on. “Tt’s helped us with us words can’t even appreci- 60 percent in your face and said. G&S Gun Show located at the Elk City Conve- SWOSU event for prospective tion Center. Admission sis students to be virtual this year $7.00. 9 a.m. until 4 p.m, SWOSU Saturday, an the popular event is going students will select the zoom event for prospective stu- virtual this year. sessions they would like to dents and their family mem- The event gives high attend. October 22 bers, is going virtual this school juniors/seniors as Registration can be done year, Southwestern Oklaho- well as college transfer stu- Moonlight — Madnees. at: https://swosu.edu/swosu- ma State University stated in dents an opportunity to pre- Located downtown Elk a news release. view the SWOSU campus. saturday. The university is planning Todd Boyd, director of the For more information, call City. the day for Nov. 14. The an- SWOSU Enrollment Man- the Admissions and Recruit- nual event is usually held agement Office, said once ment Office at 580.774.3782 October 23 each year on the Weather- ford campus, but because of participants register, they will receive an agenda for or access admissions@ SWOSU SATURDAY Tumblewed Quilting the COVID-19 pandemic, the event. Using the agenda, swosu.edu. NOVEMBER 14, 2020 Retreat. Located at the Elk Johnson & Johnson begins giant study of one-dose COVID-19 shot City Convention Center. By Robert Langreth and models and early human New York. useful in controlling the pan- sites to ensure recipients re- Admission is $35.00. 9 Riley Griffin, Bloomberg studies showed that one shot The New Brunswick, New demic if shown to be protec- turn for their second dose. News of its vaccine generated a Jersey-based company pub- tive after a single dose.” The company also said its a.m. until midnight. Johnson & Johnson has strong immune response in lished detailed trial plans on The study is nearly two vaccine can be stored at re- begun dosing up to 60,000 just 15 days, he said. Wednesday. Front-runners months behind those of frigerator temperatures for volunteers in a study of its The final-stage study will Pfizer Inc., Moderna Inc. Moderna, working with NI- three months, far longer October 24 COVID-19 vaccine, mark- pit the vaccine against a pla- and AstraZeneca Plc have AID, and Pfizer, partnered than the Pfizer vaccine that ing the first big U.S. trial cebo injection, with a goal of already done the same in a with BioNTech SE, whose requires deep freezing for Tumblewed Quilting of an inoculation that may final-stage trials started in long-term storage. showing whether it reduces broader transparency push. Retreat. Located at the Elk work after just one shot. late July. Pfizer has said it “Tn countries where there cases of moderate to severe “Tt is likely that multiple J&J became the fourth could get efficacy results by is less health care infrastruc- City Convention Center. COVID-19, “the most im- COVID-19 vaccine regi- vaccine maker to move its portant part of the disease to mens will be required to the end of October. Those ture, it can be much better Admission is $35.00. 9 candidate into late-stage hu- prevent,” Stoffels said. J&J meet the global need,” said vaccines use two-dose regi- used at a very large scale,” man studies in the U.S. If mens. Stoffels told Bloomberg. is also looking at whether Anthony Fauci, director of a.m. until 6 p.m. enrollment goes as expected, J&J’s vaccine could offer “Single dose, easy to use in the shot curbs the virus’s the National Institute of Al- the trial could yield results as spread. lergy and Infectious Dis- an advantage in distribu- the field are the main char- soon as the end of the year, tion over those inoculations, acteristics that make it dif- The company’s shares eases, in a statement. J&J’s vaccine “may be especially which require vaccination Due to the Covid-19 allowing the company to ferent.” seek emergency authoriza- rose as much as 2.3% in Pandemic many events tion early next year, should it prove effective, according to Bobby Grant Simpson Donald Carter Nichols have been cancelled, post- Chief Scientific Officer Paul Donald Carter Nichols poned or modified. Please Bobby Grant Simpson was and grandchildren attending passed from this life in Elk Stoffels. born January 8, 1962 in Er- sporting events and fishing. City, OK on September 18, “A single dose could be a check with the event co- ick, Oklahoma to Linda Gail He also enjoyed driving race 2020, at the age of 91 years, very efficient tool to combat (Prather) and Grant Cecil cars, NASCAR and driving the pandemic as it is faster 11 months and 24 days. Don ordinator to make sure of Simpson. He passed away the “grocery getter” when was born September 25, 1928, acting,” he said Wednes- Monday, September 21, 2020 the need arose. Above all he any changes. to his parents Thomas Edward day in an interview. Animal at his home in Carter, Okla- loved the Lord and loved his and Anna Belle (Messer) homa at the age of 58 years, 8 church. Nichols in Elk City, OK. Vg months and 13 days. He is preceded in death Johnnie Durland (Comer, Halford) As a young boy Bobby by his parents, parents-in- Don and Priscilla were mar- tied near Hutchinson, KS on grew up in a few places in- law and one cousin and best Johnnie Durland was born many rock-hounding trips, cluded Perryton and Hous- August 17, 1957 and later children as well as a host of in Mangum, Oklahoma in along with Leo’s parents, friends, Bobby Dale Simpson. moved to Oklahoma City, 1934, She passed September ton, Texas before his family Bobby is survived by his longtime friends and neigh- Guy and Ima. They learned to OK where they made their bors. 13 in Jamestown, CA. She cut and polish those “rocks” settled in Carter, Oklahoma. wife, Martheia, of the home; home. In 1982 they moved He attended school in Carter was preceded in death by her creating beautiful jewelry 2 children, Landon Simpson to Elk City where Don owned Don is preceded in death where he graduated in 1980, and wife, Melissa and Logan by 2 sons: Don Ray and John parents, husband Leo Dur- with many. Johnnie also In March of his senior year, at and operated Western Seam- land, and son Ted Durland. Simpson and wife, Brandi, less Guttering until 2008. He Lawrence Nichols; 2 broth- took painting lessons, gifting the age of 18, he was married both of Carter, Oklahoma; 7 She is survived by sons, many paintings to family and to Martheia (Rippetoe) Simp- enjoyed fishing, hunting and ers: CL. Dedmon and Toby Kenneth Halford, Tony Dur- son at Wheeler, Texas. To- grandchildren, Lawson, Lay- was a great collector of Okla- Nichols. land and Tiim Durland. Sib- friends. gether they made their home ton, Layson, Jerra, Brance, homa history. Don was fea- Graveside services will be lings Dorthea Sausele, Jean In 1980, they moved to Po- in the Carter community Lance and Bradyn; 1 sister, tured with Channel 4 on the held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Micilli, and James Comer, mona enjoying rock shows where they raised their family. Donna Brinkley and husband, broadcast of “Is This A Great September 23, 2020, at Fair- four grandchildren, and 9 in the area, They were active Bobby was a loyal employee Billy, Erick, OK; 1 brother, State Or What?”, which he lawn Cemetery with Pastor great grandchildren. members of Big Oak Flat to anyone he worked for and Roger Lee Simpson, Erick, was very honored. Edward Lewin officiating. Johnnie grew up in Oklaho- Baptist Church. Johnnie lived had numerous duties. He was OK and a host of nieces, Although Don is no longer Visitation will be held ma and Arkansas, developing an interesting life and touched a man that could do anything nephews, other relatives and with us, his memory and leg- Tuesday, September 22, 2020, a love of reading and art. the lives of many, especially asked of him and fix anything friends. acy will be kept alive through from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM In 1953, she quit school, her sisters who each stayed that required attention. In Funeral services will be the family and friends he held Friday, September 25, and Wednesday, September married and had a son. Di- 2006 he started working for leaves behind which include; vorced, she returned to school with her for a time. 2020 at Trinity Fellowship his wife of 63 years, Priscilla from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at DR Swab swabbing rigs and (living with in-laws Ernest Johnnie loved The Lord, setting safety anchors. He be- officiated by Jace Hargrove. Nichols of the home; 1 daugh- Whinery Funeral Service, Elk and Julia Halford). She gradu- her family, cars, cats, books, Burial will be at Carter Cem- City. gan running the company in ter: Ruth Ann Heiderich and ated from Highway School in food cooked just right, laugh- etery under the direction of husband Kent of Oklahoma Online guestbook and 2010 and later took over as 1956. ter, all that sparkled, bright the owner. He continued as Chris Whinery and the staff City, OK; | sister: Mary Ola condolences are available at She and Leo Durland were colors, and beautiful vistas the owner and operator until of Affordable Cremation Ser- Garretson of Gilroy, CA; 1 www.whineryfs.com married in 1957, In Pomona, (capturing many on canvas.) present. Bobby was a family vice-West. Condolences can daughter-in-law: Vicki Nich- Services are under the di- CA and were blessed with She was loved by many man and spent as much time be made online at wwwclas- ols of Oklahoma City, OK; 5 rection of Whinery Funeral three sons, The family took family and friends. as he could with his children sicfunerals.com grandchildren, 4 great grand- Service, Elk City.