October 24, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, October 24, 2020 Round Esports Chickasha and several oth- as a league offers the opportu- and NBA2K den and NBA2K ers have discussed joining the nity to becomea state champion Bill Shelton, Fortnite and Noah ‘Thompson _ playing league in 2021. There is an ad- in Esports and a place in the Rocket League Rocket League visory board made up of the Western Oklahoma Esports Hall Ryan Foley playing Fortnite Town Continued from page 1. Degree from Texas Tech Uni- school districts that are partici- of Fame. All rankings are deter- Kelsyn Steffes playing Rocket Aiden Brown playing Fortnite League versity in 2016 pating in the league this year as mined by overall stats for the Trapper Bartlett playing Fort- Bryce Jones, playing Rocket well as collegiate advisors from schools involved in both junior nite League October 24 Morris went on to teach at Rogers State University, Cam- high and high school. They cur- Zachary Fite playing Fortnite Sayre Public Schools for six ‘Taylor Jones playing Fortnite eron University, and Southwest- rently plan on having the 2021 Jake Estes playing Rocket Tumbleweed Quilting years. . Brance Pitzer playing Fortnite erm Oklahoma State University. season in person which will League Cooper Bartlett playing Fort- Morris storm chases in his Retreat. Located at the Elk ‘The competition will be played start July 2021 with their annu- Caleb Dorgan playing Fortnite spare time and runs a successful by 7th-12th grade students with al Summer Sunrise Showdown. Braydon Cantwell playing nite City Convention Center. weather group known as Okla- 7th, 8th and 9th grade play- Morris would love for more dis- Madden and Fortnite Noah Jarnagin playing Statis- homa Weather Warriors. tician ing for junior high and 10th, tricts to become involved in the Boone Hardway playing Rock- Admission is $35.00. 9 Nine school districts current- 11th and 12th playing for high league as well as Esports gener- et League and Broadcaster Colton Estes, Manager ly are included in the Western school. Some districts are play- ally. He believes strongly that Kaden Martin playing Rocket Slade Thrasher, junior high a.m. until 6 p.m. Oklahoma Sports competition: ing their junior high teams up this is another way to engage League and NBA2K broadcaster Altus, Arnett, Elk City, Merritt, on the high school circuit. The students with something fun Julio Montoya playing Fort- Josiah McKinley, junior high Canute, Aline-Cleo, Arapaho- Great Pumpkin Bash is one out and rewarding with possible ca- nite, Rocket League and NBA2K broadcaster #Save our children Op- Butler, Lomega, Calumet and of five events before district play reer opportunity implications. Conagher Hardaway playing Emilee Copenhaver, market- joining the league later will be begins. Canute roster information: Rocket League ing eration safe walk. Olustee-Eldorado. Western Oklahoma Esports Kelln Henderson, Fortnite Vince Drinnon playing Mad- Josh Thompson, Broadcaster $20 donations. 9 a.m. many other conditions. On-site - 12 p.m., Ackley Park Red River Public Transportation Arthritis medical providers supervise all infusion and injection services. West, by the lighthouse. Service and Cheyenne and Arapaho Continued from page 1. Additional information is available at okinfusion.com and okarthritis.com. Tribal Transit Receives State Contact Brandon Beck anemia, acute infections, and 903-771-9395 for more in- CARES Funds for Safety Protections Robotic um. “We're Western Oklahoma formation. people and we love Western Sayre - Red River Public Trans- mans who depend upon transit as munity Action Development Cor- Continued from page 1. Oklahoma people,” Riley Win- portation Service today an- their only means to get to life-sav- Winham grew up in Chicka- poration. “In the short-term costs ham said. “We're just thrilled to Fall Vendor Blender 9 nounced that it is receiving nearly ing medical appointments, to gro- have gone up, revenue has gone sha and his wife is from Mang- get out here, finally.” $600,000 and Cheyenne & Arapa- cery stores, pharmacies and other a.m.-4 .m. at the Carnegie shopping locations, to work and down, hours have got longer, and ho Tribal Transit announced that it is receiving roughly $25,000 in to other essential places. Systems the responsibilities to the commu- Michael Lynn Ray Hall, 215 West Broadway, state CARES Act funding to assist statewide have increased safety nity have increased. We appreciate Michael Lynn Ray, 55, died in the purchase of Personal Pro- precautions in a variety of ways Governor Stitt and Secretary Gatz Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Elk City. tective Equipment and cleaning including increased and deeper recognizing the critical need and supplies, leanings, personal protective ac- financially assisting our transit Southwest Medical Center in “Masks and hand sanitizers are tions, social distancing, changes systems during the pandemic.” Liberal, Kansas. He was born much appreciated and as we in operating procedures and fol- Red River Public Transportation on May 2, 1965 in Liberal, Sth Annual Halloween continue to monitor our Tribes, lowing all CDC recommendations. Kansas, the son of J.D. and communities and state for better “Rural transit is essential to the Service and Cheyenne & Arapaho Lovesta (Parker) Ray. in the Park 11:30 p.m. lo- health and we share in the recov- wellbeing of our citizens, commu- Tribal Transit are both members Mike attended Liberal eated at Foss Lake. Dress ery efforts wherever the Tribes nities and the state's economy,” of the Oklahoma Transit Asso- Schools, he graduated with have a hand in the delivery of said Oklahoma State Rep. Todd ciation (OTA). Founded in 1983, a GED from Seward County up contest will be at 6:30 services,” said Reggie Wassana, Russ (R-Cordell). “The importance OTA is the state's voice for public Community College and at- Governor of the Cheyenne and of transit has been magnified dur- transit. OTA’s membership is com- tended Seward County Com- pam For more information Arapaho Tribes. ing the COVID-19 pandemic with munity College Vocational 5PM — 7PM. While Lovesta Oklahoma's public transit systems systems continuing to meet the prised of the 33 urban, small ur- and the family deeply appreci- have been severely impacted by critical transportation needs of ban rural and tribal transit agen- Technical School HVAC pro- call 580-592-4433. gram, He worked at Purina as ates all the outpouring of sup- the decreased ridership and high- Oklahomans while at the same cies in the state who share the er operational costs due to COV- time increasing safety and health common priority of providing and a mixer, and at National Beef port from her family, friends, ID-19, In late August, Gov. Kevin standards.” improving mobility and access for in refrigeration. Michael was and community, we will kind- November 4 Stitt and Oklahoma Department Red River Public Transportation all Oklahoman’s. Industry-related so proud of his son, Austin, ly request that all visitors to of Transportation (ODOT) Secre- Service is a rural public transpor- and spent as much time with please wear a mask and please St. Mathew’s Bazaar. tary Tim Gatz announced that $6 tation system that serves 17,000 vendors and professionals who him as he could. million in federal CARES Act fund- square miles in Western Oklaho- share that vision also belong to do not hug or shake hands with Michael is survived by his: Dinner to-go. Turkey, ing would be directed to ODOT for ma. Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal OTA through its Associate Mem- Mother, Lovesta Ray of Lib- the family during these diffi- the Protect Transit project that in- Transit provides a safe mode of ber Program. OTA's mission is to cludes support in purchasing Per- transportation infrastructure and support public transit through ad- eral, Kansas cult times, The funeral home dressing, mashed potatoes Ex-Wife, April Coker of will request all visitors main- sonal Protection Equipment and improves the Tribes’ transporta- vocacy, education, communication and gravy, green beans, cleaning supplies for public transit tion system to advance the safety Norman, Oklahoma tain social distancing and will agencies statewide. and mobility of Tribal members and partnerships. The organiza- Son, Austin Wade Ray of be following CDC guidelines cranberry sauce and home- “Our transit operators play a key across the Tribes service area. tion's vision is to be distinguished Liberal, Kansas regarding Covid-19. A casket role in the lives of many Okla~ "This state CARES Act funding is asa leader in the public transit in- Brothers, Jimmy Ray and veil will be in use for this visi- made desserts. 11:00 a.m. homans each day,” said Chelley critical to our ability to keep the dustry by facilitating the enhance- his wife Laurie of Wellston, Hilmes, ODOT Director of Fi- buses running,” said Brent Morey, ment of mobility and access for all Oklahoma, Randy Ray of tation. Funeral Services will until 2 p.m. $9 per plate. nance and Administration/CFO. Executive Director of the Com- Oklahomans. Mustang, Oklahoma be at 10am on Friday, October! “This funding will help ensure our Sister, Sharan Ray of Lib- 23, 2020 at Hornung Family Pick up at St. Mathew’s to provide critical services safely ATTENTION: ELK CITY CHAMBER public transit system can continue eral, Kansas Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Church 3001 E. Highway Mike was also survived by St. Liberal, Kansas, 67901. and consistently as we recover from the impact of COVID-19.” OF COMMERCE MEMBER.... many nieces and nephews. Burial will be at 4:00PM in 66. 580-225-0066. “Our public transit providers play Angela Wyatt, President of the Elk shall be former Presidents, and He was preceded in death by the Fairview Cemetery in Elk a key role in the lives of many of City Chamber of Commerce has two of whom shall be neither cur- his father, J.D. Ray. City, Oklahoma with Pastor Oklahomans each day, so it’s im- announced the Nominating Com- Visitation will be Thursday, portant that they can continue to mittee for 2020. Committee mem- rent Board members nor former October 22, 2020 at the Hor- Wayne Ray presiding. Due to the COVID-19 Presidents. Chamber members provide critical services safely and bers are Chairman, Sandy Werner, are welcome to contact the com- nung Family Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to Pandemic many events consistently,” Secretary of Trans- Melody Cummings, Matt Hamm, from 9am to 7pm. Family will the family at www.homungfu- Linda Kilhoffer, Janel Spitz, Amy mittee and suggest names of po- portation and ODOT Executive be present to greet friends from neralhome.com Director Tim Gatz said. “It’s good Vickers and Jeff Waters. This com- tential board members. have been cancelled, post- to see Red River Public Transpor- mittee will nominate 5 new board poned or modified. Please tation Service putting CARES Act members and their term will begin dollars to work protecting riders January 2021. The Nominating check with the event co- and drivers from the spread of Committee shall also nominate a COVID-19.” President-Elect for 2022 from the ordinator to make sure of During this health crisis, transit existing board or any person that systems across Oklahoma have has been absent from the board any changes. continued to perform their daily for no more than 3 years. The service to thousands of Oklaho- President-Elect will begin their term January 2021. The Nominat- rElkCituNews ing Committee must be members in good standing, three of whom Start your (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 subscription Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 today! Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Call SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz 580-225-3000 2 CARDEN ‘S CENTER Deliverd by mail: $75/yearly Publisher or stop by $50/six months Neva Pyatt No refunds on subscriptions. 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