September 18, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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News/Obits September 18, 2021 meeting was adjourned at 2:44 Commission cials should be at 16% budget, “Resolution 2021-5: A Resolu- Round they're at 41% of budget. To- tal revenue is 25% of budget, pm. Airport Authority: tion of the Elk City Industrial Authority consenting to and expenses are 17% of budget Convened at 2:45 p.m. authorizing its Chairman, Nick which is 1% high. Cleared Town Continued from page 1. six transfer requests 32 COVID cases in county, 23 $143,000 in August, year to The minutes of the Sept. 7 meeting were approved 5 - 0. Archer, to execute all docu- ments necessary to facilitate $51,000 - Transportation in Elk City date is half a million dollars’ “Payment to Lochner for pro- the closing of First American costs for 85 cars of rock $3,900 raised by fire depart- profit. fessional services for 3-40- Title Insurance Company Es- September 18 $14,952.07 - Hutchinson Oil, ment fill the boot fundraiser, ‘The following item was City 0027-019-2020 Runway 17- crow: NCS-1075325 (Elk City diesel for city shop pumps earlier parade results in only Treasurer Jennifer Rainey's 35 MIRLs & Runway 17 & 35 Industrial Authority/Bar-S $92,257.42 - Martin Marietta one heat casualty rather than report which included that 17#35 2-box PAPIs Weather Foods Co.) Elk City, Oklaho- 48th Annual Fall Festi- Materials, 85 cars of rock for eight to ten SWODA GIS mapping meet- Observation Equipment. De- ma.” Approved 5 - 0. the rock yard Server migration complete ings were being held every oth- sign only in the amount of “Commission to consider and val, Convention Center ‘This item was also approved 5 within next 30 days er week. She also reported that $8,500.00,” which the commis- approve or disapprove pay- -0. Application being worked on sales tax was $1,151,066.90 sion approved 5 - 0. ment to First American Title Next up was City Manager Tom for food truck court by Chicken which is 12% more than the “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 & Insurance Company for clos- Ivester’s report which included Express same month last year and that recurring invoices for Septem- ing fees on the Bar-S Foods but was not limited to the fol- The Gathering Plac is being fiscal year to date was up 6%. ber 15, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. property in the amount of lowing topics: turned into a fun center She shared that use tax was With no new business the $47,460.00.” Approved 5 - 0. September 19 Museum had 216 visitors the Burger King is waiting for $133,613 and cigarette tax was meeting was adjourned at 2:47 “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 & week of Aug, 29 - Sept. 4 and equipment $10,180, which is 2% down pm. recurring invoices for Septem- 324 the week of Sept. 5 - Sept. It was reported that this year from last year. Industrial Authority: ber 15, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. 48th Annual Fall Festi- 1 was the easiest rodeo clean up With no public comments and Convened at 2:47 p.m. With no new business the Alley paving to begin in two to in over a decade no new business, the meeting ‘The minutes of the Sept. 7 meeting was adjourned at 2:49 val, Convention Center three weeks 34 teams at last weekend's was adjourned at 2:43 p.m. meeting were approved 5 - 0. pm, 33 meals served at Family & baseball tournament, 18 soft- Other meetings: Youth Programs cafe, job readi- ball teams Public Works Authorit ness program has expanded Sanitation department has lost Kids, Inc. soccer has started 3,025 tons of trash at landfill, Convened at 2:43 p.m. The minutes of the Sept. 7 Patricia Fihaley two trash truck drivers 1,390 tickets meeting were approved 5 - 0. Patricia Joan Fihaley was September 21 Treasurer met with SWODA Fire department had eight “Repair ofa 100 HP lift station born January 12, 1936 in Wastewater treatment plant calls, FD has offered services to pump for Wastewater Treat- Sweetwater, Oklahoma to working on maintenance back- Leedey EMS ment Plant to Global Energy Willie Etta (Huff) and Western Oklahoma Edu- log City working with Dollar Gen- Solutions in the amount of Leonard McConkey. She passed Carnegie Library - adult li- eral to make sure roof gets re- $13,595.00.” The commission away early Friday, September 10th, 2021 at the age of 85 cation Expo College Fair, brary closed, moving to Carn- paired and things get cleared did approve the repair 5 - 0. years, 7 months and 29 days. egie Hall out “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 & ‘Asa young girl she moved Trash truck accident, not 420 calls for police department recurring invoices for Septem- around with her parents in First Baptist Church Activ- caused by employee which is down 80 - 100. ber 15, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. the eastern Texas panhandle EMS had 49 calls prior week, Financial report: August finan- With no new business the and western Oklahoma. She attended school in various ity Center towns and graduated high school in 1956. She furthered her education at Southwestern playing musical instruments, Oklahoma State University in gardening, raising cocker span- Weatherford, Oklahoma. After iels and spending time with her September 24 receiving her degree in biology, family and friends. she began working at Kansas She is preceded in death City General Hospital where by her parents and an infant she met Joseph Henry Fihaley. Pumpkin Patch - Hay- ‘They were later married in sister. Patricia is survived by her 2 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. sons, Patrick Fihaley, Elk City, ‘They were very mobile in mov- OK and Terry Fihaley and wife, stack Adventures open thru ing to many towns. After their Tina, Tomball, Texas; 3 grand- marriage dissolved, Patricia children, Phillip Fihaley, Triona moved to Sayre, Arnette, Shat- Fihaley and Josh Abbott; 10 October 17th on weekends tuck and Elk City where she found employment in hospitals great Brianna, grandchildren, Melody, Lily, Alexis, Alana, Sa- in the pathology department. 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy She returned to school where tie, Arianna, Jonathan, Jaxon she received her masters and Madilynn and host of degree in special education other relatives and friends. 9/152 Intersection in 1998. She remained in Elk Memorial services will be City and worked with Sage- held Wednesday, September, brush, Inc. with special needs 15, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Greg Newton Memorial Tour- There are sponsorships avail- Elk City First Christian Church. Newton nament will be held Saturday, able and lunch will be provided by Gateway Church. To enter children. She retired in 2001 and enjoyed helping in the ‘Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and Sept. 25 at the Sayre Golf & community volunteering her September 24 Continued from page 1. a team, you can contact Ron Country Club. Tee time is 9 Newton - (580)821-0847, time at Meals On Wheels, Red. the staff of Affordable Crema- Hat Society and was a member tion Service-West. Condolenc- “Clue” Red Carpet Com- a.m, A maximum of 18 teams Robert Simons - (918)919- of the Rainbow Girls and the es can be made online at www. did.” A man that “lived life to the fullest” and a lover of the of four can enter for a fee of9061 or Eugene Trinkle - Eastern Star. She also enjoyed dlassicfunerals.com outdoors, his community and $300. Mulligans are $10 each. (580)799-0713. munity Theatre “most importantly, his family,” Leslie Thurmond Brooklyn describes her father Bart Alford as having a “heart of gold” for Leslie Lee Thurmond, all those he met, none of whom Bart Milo “Possum” Alford, 78, of Norman, Oklahoma were ever a stranger. “He did 62, of Elk City, Oklahoma formerly of Elk City, Oklahoma was born on June 11, 1959 in September 25 not care who you were or what Spanish Ford, Utah but spent was born on November 12, 1942 in Elk City, Oklahoma. you did for a living, he loved allofhis youth in Tatum, New She is the daughter of Arthur “Clue” Red Carpet Com- you, and he invested all he had Mexico. He is the son of James Leslie Thurmond Jr. and Doro- thea Jean (Lee) Thurmond. She into you,” she expressed. and Millie Alford. He went to Brooklyn declares the Pastor's be with his Lord and Savior on went to hold the hand of her munity Theatre passion to have been preaching September 13, 2021 at Great Lord and Savior on September the Word of God and says that Plains Regional Medical Cen- 15, 2021 at her residence in ter, Elk City, Oklahoma. Norman, Oklahoma. the Pastor had “a heart to reach the lost, but more importantly He married the love of his Leslie enjoyed music, life, Catherine Jean Marcley cooking, sewing, gardening, the next generation.” It’s easy on April 28, 2018 at the Field her dogs, watching NCIS and September 26 to agree with her that Pastor of Dreams in Elk City, Okla- Westwing. She loved her fam- Abilene, Texas; one brother, Newton will be deeply missed homa. Bart enjoyed raising one daughter, Rayleigh Burgess ily with all her heart. Leslie Peter Thurmond and his wife, by the many that he touched colts and working with horses. of Elk City, Oklahoma; one received her Bachelors Degree Susie of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; “Clue” Red Carpet Com- throughout his lifetime. He worked in the oilfield work- granddaughter, Sophia Alford in Voice and Music Education one sister, Ann Tate and her As an avid lover of golf, it ing his way up to consultant of Roswell, New Mexico; one from the University of Okla husband, Jerry of Mabank, seems fitting that a memo- over forty years. He was also a brother, Don Burk of El Paso, homa and then she went on to ‘Texas; one daughter-in-law, munity Theatre rial golf tournament be held PCRA Judge and a great roper. Texas; five sisters, Loretta Be- receive a Masters from Texas Jennifer Farha of Abilene, Bart always wanted to bea longhi of San Diego, California, Womens University in Music Texas; her devoted canine in Pastor Newton's honor. The rodeo clown and bull fighter. Sherry Wilson of Memphis, ‘Therapy. Leslie had an amaz- Bart will always be remem- ‘Tennessee, Sheila Jensen of ing voice but she also mastered companion, Cocoa; numerous "ElkCituNews bered as someone who would Sacramento, California, Mon- many different instruments. nieces and nephews and other help anyone that asked and tez Jensen and Dolores Empy She hada musical group called loving family members. never turned anyone away. He both of Portland, Oregon. the Joyful Noise that enter- Preceded in death by her loved teaching his children and Preceded in death by his tained at nursing homes. She parents, Arthur Thurmond Jr. always taught them to “do your parents, James and Millie will be remembered as a kind, and Dorothea Thurmond; son, best and alittle more”. Alford; one brother, Brett Jen- genuine, and generous friend. Michael Emile Farha; brother, (USPS # 173-020) He was a member of sen; one sister, Patricia Jensen. Graveside services will Arthur Leslie Thurmond III; 580-225-3000 Trinity Fellowship in Sayre, Memorials can be made to be held at 11:00 a.m., Satur- and niece, Stacy Tate McWil- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Oklahoma. the Bart Alford Funeral and day, September 18, 2021 at liams. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Funeral services will be Medical Fund to assist the fam- Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, Memorials can be made to Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 heldat 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, ily with medical and funeral Oklahoma. Pastor Greg Garvie the Oklahoma Regional Food September 21, 2021 at Trinity expenses in care of Martin- will officiate. Services have Bank in care of Martin-Dugger POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Fellowship, Sayre, Oklahoma. Dugger Funeral Home, PO. been entrusted to the care of Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Rev. Bill Green will officiate, Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma Richard and Tammy Dugger Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. Rev. Andy Taylor will assist. 73648. and the staffof Martin-Dugger SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz Services have been entrusted We invite you to leavea Funeral Home in Elk City, We invite you to leave a Publisher message of condolence, expres- Deliverd by mail: to the care of Richard and message of condolence, expres- Oklahoma. sion of sympathy or perhaps $75/yearly Amy Loynd ‘Tammy Dugger and the staff of sion of sympathy or perhaps Cherishing her memory is shareamemory of Leslie at $50/six months Consultant Martin-Dugger Funeral Home share a memory of Bart at her daughter, Amy Thurmond www.martin-duggerfuneral- Neva Pyatt in Elk City, Oklahoma. www:martin-duggerfuneral- Farha of Norman, Oklahoma; No refunds on subscriptions. Cherishing his memory six grandchildren, William home.com. 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