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September 4, 2021 News Voucher Flea Market Anniversary left. Then we will start again at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sun- day. We will still be in daylight Continued from page 1. savings time. So, I think that Continued from page 1. cards. My grandson loved the would go until at least 7:30 or Continued from page 1. group picture was here before reimbursed. Hot Wheels when he was little. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. somebody has passed away. Ina statement to The Elk City who lived life by order,” Jor- Ihave bought OSU Christmas Our contract with vendors bachelorette parties and even It pulls at your heartstrings News Dr. Taylor Mouse, owner dan explained. “On average, stuff there. There's really no says they don’t shut down un- a baby shower, though Chris- of Stockmans Veterinary Clin- the spots are 10 feet wide by way for me to tell you what tie says that she really hopes when they're sharing the last ic, says “It’s been a very good 25 feet deep. It is a first-come, will be there exactly because til 4 p.m. on Sunday, but it will someone will have their gender time they were together and program, it’s been able to help first-serve basis. That is why it is a true flea market. I know probably close up quickly after reveal there. out a lot of people that aren’t so many want to reserve their things that will for sure be, but that time. As you can see, there ‘Though they've seen some ups you see our picture. I mean it’s, able to afford to get their pets spot for the next year before there are tons of those quirky, will be a whole lot of hours to and downs in the year they've it’s amazing, it’s an opportu- spayed and neutered and think they even leave.” off-the-wall things that you shop and eat,’ Jordan said. been open, the couple says, nity to make you realize that they have to wait until they can Within the weekend market, wouldn’t know to expect,” Jor- Jordan and her husband time is precious whether it’s a get money for such things. It the vendors are as diverse as dan stated. “We're just so grateful for all Donny are both active in the helps out a lot of people here in the customers. People come While the vendors offer an WOKS. As western Oklahoma of the the response that we've family, a couple, girls’ night or Elk City; we make sure that we from surrounding counties and ocean of rare finds, Jordan also whatever.” The couple further ask anybody that lives within natives and retired Elk City had. We've met so many just shared, “We're thankful to get the city limits to call the city other states to pilfer through says that the best treats are of Public School teachers, they awesome friends, made friends and get a voucher.” Dr. Mouse the rare finds that can be found aculinary nature. understand the value of invest- with people that we get to in- to have people hang out and noted several benefits to the among the vendors. “We are known for our great ing in the community. teract with and that we get to make themselves at home. We procedure, “it decreases the “These vendors have every- food trucks,” Jordan raved. “The Western Oklahoma His- amount of unwanted pets that thing under the sun. One year, “Everybody loves fair food, and celebrate life moments with.” try to treat people like family, torical Society has this as one ‘They continued, “one of the big like we want to be treated.” are roaming around and for the my husband got our grandkids this has the best parts. There males decreases their desire to hermit crabs. I think that is will be bbq, Mexican, kettle of our big fundraisers,” Jordan deals here is we take a group You can follow Mountain Man's roam, they want to stay home a pretty rare find in western corn, corn dogs, burgers. The said. “We are currently build- picture at the end whether on Facebook to see more about more. For the females being Oklahoma in October. And my list could go on and on.” ing the general store at the their anniversary celebration. spayed decreases the chance of husband loves seeing the tools The WOHS Elk City Flea Mar- museum complex.” they do or not and everybody You can also book your lane mammary tumors, especially if that they have that you can’t ket will start at 8 a.m. on Fri- For more information on join- gets their favorite weapon, at mountainmanselkcity.com, it's done before their first heat cycle. Being fixed just makes find anywhere else. There are day, Oct. 1. ing the WOHS, contact Ken- whether or not everybody in call them at (580)799-7186 rare record albums, clothes, “The vendors normally stay neth Hart at (580)243-8934 or the group threw. We can’t tell and visit them at 325 $ Main them a better pet all around.” Circle M tells ECN that they jewelry, furniture, baseball until the last customers have Ron Nagle at (580)799-1747. you how many families’ last Street. are happy to participate in the program and encourage resi- A newfound appreciation for life: dents of Elk City to take advan- tage of it. The Elk City animal shelter Elk City graduate reflects upon car accident that left does accept donations, both monetary and supplies. You can call them at (580)225- 7222 or stop by 1022 $ Main St. her nearly paralyzed and the importance of seatbelts Round Town September 4 PRCA Rodeo of Cham- pions Parade, 10 AM Downtown. Annual PRCA Rodeo of Champions, Ackley Park September 5 Annual PRCA Rodeo of Champions, Ackley Park O60 SS M4, September 9 ‘West Central OK Kennel Mikah Butler looks foward to a career in real estate. Her car accident has made her a seat belt advocate. Courtesy photos. Club All Breed Dog Show Jim Erwin September 10 Jim Erwin, a long-time Elk ‘West Central OK Kennel By Shonda Little cer Lukasek and we were just by Foss,” Butler said. “It was City resident and furniture Club All Breed Dog Show happy to have this beautiful a pretty, big wedding. As the store owner, died on August Last May, then 19-year-old Elk ceremony.” maid of honor, I wanted ev- 10, 2021, at the age of 80, with September 11 City native Mikah Butler was The doting younger sister erything to go right. I will say his loving wife, Betty, by his West Central OK Kennel living the mostly carefree life served as the maid of honor. Thad a perfect time myself — side, Club All Breed Dog Show that recent high school gradu- Butler had worked to make the dancing with my sister and be- Acelebration of life will ates are expected to be living. wedding go off without a hitch, ing around friends and family.” be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Beckham County Free ‘As a 2000 Elk City High School trying to anticipate any kinks As the night drew to an end, September 11, 2021, at the Fair, Beckham County Fair graduate, her senior year was that might normally arise for a Butler called her boyfriend, Ty First Christian Church, 1500 Barn cut short amid the COVID-19 dream ceremony. Newcomb, and asked him to N. Randall Ave., Elk City, OK, 73644. pandemic. ‘That wedding was on May 22, take her home. Jim was born on Septem- September 12 Ever eager to persevere, Butler 2021. ber 1, 1940, to WL. (Shorty) West Central OK Kennel put her nose to the grindstone “It was held at Reeder Farms See Seatbelts page 3. and Madge Erwin in Wheeler, Club All Breed Dog Show and enrolled at Southwestern Texas. Jim spent his youth in considered “neat.” September 18 Oklahoma State University’s Wheeler riding horses, hanging Allover of classic and 48th Annual Fall Festi- Weatherford campus. moved from home and en- She Vergil Burks out at the pool hall his dad outlaw country music, Jim owned, and playing the guitar espoused the motto of “What val, Convention Center rolled in classes. A Memorial Service for and singing with his band the Would Willie Nelson Do” and September 19 Just as she was completing her Vergil Clarence Burks, 84 year- Mustang Ramblers. could frequently be heard first collegiate year, Butler was old Corn, Oklahoma resident, In 1965, he married singing songs by the likes of 48th Annual Fall Festi- also helping her big sister plan will be held Sunday, Septem- Betty Williams, and the couple David Allan Coe and Waylon val, Convention Center moved to Elk City, Oklahoma, Jennings. for a dream wedding. ber 19th, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at a few years later. Asa man “There's always a lot of stress Antioch Christian Church, who valued peace and quiet Jim is survived by his wife; September 21 that goes into a wedding for a 3200 Country Club, Elk City, son Todd Erwin (Sandra); Western Oklahoma Edu- Oklahoma. above all else, he and Betty daughters Robin Word (James cation Expo College Fair, bride,” Butler recounted. “This Vergil Clarence Burks was were blessed with a large and First Baptist Church Activ- wedding was special, though. born, February 17, 1937, in loud family. He and the family Butcher); Georgia Erwin; ity Center It was my big sister’s big day. Delhi, Oklahoma, to Sidney enjoyed cookouts and back- and Debbie Erwin (Chuck Kassie was marrying Spen- Clarence and Newell Mae porch sitting. However, Jim Blount); grandchildren Melissa (OBrien) Burks. Vergil went was known to sneak out early Lewman (Dave), Joey Word from family gatherings. No (Mariann Paige), Tinae Erwin, "ElkCituNews to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the one ever saw him leave, and he Jami Hagerman (Collin), and age of 84 years, 4 months and Flavor. Vergil later owned and would later be discovered at Isabelle Blount; eight great- 13 days. operated a heating and air home, enjoying some solitude grandchildren: Cassie, Dave Jt., with his dog. David, Chase, James, Mason, Vergil grew up and at- conditioning service until they Jim was an auctioneer, Xander, and Libby; his beloved tended school in Vega, Texas. moved to Arkansas in the early He graduated from Vega High loved to fish and cook, and had dachshund, Sammy; and (USPS # 173-020) 90's. watched every episode of “The special friends Kaye Zachary, School in 1956. In the fall of 580-225-3000 1956, Vergil enlisted into the He enjoyed playing Blue- Beverly Hillbillies” and “the Shelina Rios, Patricia Davis, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC United States Air Force, June grass and Gospel music with ‘Andy Griffith Show” at least and Chasity, Lonny, and Sarah 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 22, 1958, Vergil married Mary his brothers and friends. Ver- 100 times. He also enjoyed vis- Ritter. He was preceded in Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Emma Jarnagin in Amarillo, gilplayed music at numerous iting his favorite place on this death by his parents; brothers ‘Texas and they returned to El events and venues in Oklaho- earth, the Wichita Mountains Bill Erwin and Dwight Erwin; POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Paso, Texas where Vergil was ma, Arkansas and South Texas Wildlife Refuge, near Lawton, and a granddaughter, Jennifer stationed. After service to his with friends. Oklahoma. Word. country; in 1960, he moved his Vergil is survived by his ‘Throughout his years in Elk SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz City, Jim was the proprietor of Memorial donations can Deliverd by mail: Publisher family to Elk City, Oklahoma. wife of 63 years, Emmie Burks several furniture stores includ- be made to Western Animal Vergil was a member of the $75/yearly Amy Loynd First Christian Church and was of their home in Corn, OK; ing Jim Erwin New & Used Resources, 11060 North 1950 Consultant one son, Barry Burks, and wife, Road, Elk City, OK, 73644, in $50/six months employed by Public Service Janet, of Edmond, OK; four Furniture, Trade Mart, and, Jim's name. No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt Company of Oklahoma. He grandchildren; and nine great- until the time of his death, ‘The family would like to Advertising Director was active with the Boy Scout grandchildren. He was pre- Mattress Warehouse. chapter, a member of the Elk Jim enjoyed collecting old- extend a special thanks to the editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell City Chamber of Commerce, ceded in death by his parents; timey doodads and amassed staff at Comforting Hands sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager the Elk City Lions Club, the three brothers, Frank, Woody a treasure trove that included Hospice and to caregiver [email protected] Burgundy Lee Hanrahan Proclaimers Gospel Group, the and Elmo; one sister, Derotha; cast iron cookware, walking Michelle Morgan for their com- classifieds @ecdailynews.com Staff Writer Elk Creek Boys, and the Ozark and a daughter, Kim. sticks, and anything he just passion and special care.