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News/Obits October 20, 2021 hangout and then if they want hung.” She continued, “I had the simple life is to work for cleaning, spending time with Round Bazaar to buy some merch, they can,” a guy the other day tell me I someone else - to clock in and her two kids who still live at but, she says, “I have no space needed a man and I said ‘what clock out and go home. There's home, trying to get to the city right now.” It’s probably fair to do I need a man for?’ He said, no clocking in or clocking out Continued from page 1. say that this dream comes from ‘well, pretend you're going to here; even when I'm home, I'm to see her oldest daughter or Town the fact that she loves what she move a couch and you need a looking at what to buy to stock “kickin’ it with Harley.” more money on the stuff in the does and where she does it as man to pick up the other end.’ my store.” “Id say if you love For a great photo op/booth October 20 back than she does the stuff up well as enjoying meeting the and I said ‘I got a dolly. Matter it, and it's your passion, do it,” (which Murray set up at the front. “I get a lot of people that different people that stop by of fact, I got two dollies; I can she continued, “but if you're urging of her mentor) and a United Methodist Wom- love my store. I don't know, during their travels. put a dolly under each end and just wanting to make money, en Turkey Dinner. Turkey they love the vibes and they When asked whether she feels I don’t need a man at all, I can go to Walmart, punch the clock selection of items that'll keep just love the nonsense.” that she faces any challenges push the couch. See how much and go home; there’s more you looking for hours, you can and dressing dinner served Aside from more vintage due to the fact that she’s wom- smarter that is?” money that way. You have to stop by Bazaar on 66 at 1102 from 11 am. - 1 p.m. items, Murray shares that she an that owns a small business, When asked what advice she’d love what you're doing to own West Third Street, Tuesday Carry-out ONLY $10.00. does have other visions for her Murray was swift with her re- give to women that either wish a store. Like I said, I don’t own through Saturday. You can also shop such as makingit a “hang- sponse, “Only in the sense that to own a small business or do this store. The store owns me.” To place orders call 580- out,” perhaps modelled after men can do electrical stuff that so already, Murray shares, When she is at home, or at find Bazaar (and tales of Mur- 225-0262 after 9 a.m. Or- a speakeasy; somewhere that I can’t do. Everything you see “Tt would really depend on least not at the shop, Murray ray and Harley's adventures) der must be picked up in people could “sit down, chill, hanging in here I pretty much their business. The real life, says that she’s usually at home on Facebook. the Youth Center from the South parking lot. 720 W. Country Club. BCBSOK Introduces Enhanced Benefits Package as October22 Tumbleweed Quilting Part of 2022 Medicare Advantage Plans Retreat, held at the Elk City Convention Center. Offers Greater Choice, Flexibility in Coverage in More Counties Tulsa, Okla. Blue Cross and Medicare Advantage HMO BCBSOK is offering Blue Cross fer competitive benefits for 15, 2021 and ends October 23 Blue Shield of Oklahoma an- and PPO plan options, as the Medicare AdvantageSM plans inpatient hospital stays, rou- December 7, 2021. nounces new choices in health company focuses on providing in more counties than at any tine care and Part D prescrip- For more information, visit Tumbleweed Quilting plans for the Medicare-eligible affordable health care choices. point in the company’s history. tion drugs. Additionally, some bcbsok.com/medicare. Retreat, held at the Elk population, building on the Plans will also provide access ‘The expansion includes seven plans will offer supplemental About Blue Cross and Blue Shield company’s commitment to to a telehealth provider, so more additional counties, in- benefits such as over-the- of Oklahoma City Conyention Center, increasing access to quality, members can access care where creasing access to new coverage counter items, travel pro- For more than 81 years, Blue affordable care for all Oklaho- they are when they need it. options for more than 180,790 grams, and dental, vision, and Cross and Blue Shield of Oklaho- October 24 mans in 2022. “We are proud to announce our additional Medicare-eligible hearing benefits. ma has been committed to meeting Tumbleweed Quilting ‘The new plan offerings include 2022 Medicare Advantage ex- individuals, particularly in ru- For personal help, our Mobile the health care financing needs of the Open Access Flex PPO pansion this year. Bringing ad- ral and underserved areas. Assistant Center (MAC) team Oklahomans. As the state's oldest Retreat, held at the Elk plan, in which members can ditional choices and coverage Blue Cross Medicare Advantage will be on the road available City Convention Center. see any provider who accepts to Medicare eligible individu- HMOSM and PPOSM plans are to answer questions and sim- and largest member-owned health Medicare, including primary als allows more Oklahomans now available in: PPO: Cana- plify the enrollment process. insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield care physicians and specialists, to receive health care at an dian, Cleveland, Creek, Gar- Contact the MAC by leaving a of Oklahoma provides health October 28 with no copay, coinsurance, or affordable price,” said Joseph field, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, message for a prompt call back care benefit plans for more than Moonlight — Madness, out-of-pocket maximum. Cunningham, M.D., president Mayes, McClain, Oklahoma, at 1-888-346-9636 or email 830,000 Oklahomans. Blue Cross In addition to the new Open of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Okmulgee, Pottawatomie, [email protected]. For in- and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is a Downtown Elk City. Hal- Access Flex PPO plan, BCBSOK of Oklahoma. “It’s amazing to Tulsa HMO: Canadian, Cleve- person help, visit BlueNearY- Division of Health Care Service loween Costume Contest has additional $0 premium see the growth in our Medicare land, Garfield, Grady, Lincoln, ouOK.com for a list of upcom- Corporation, a Mutual Legal Re- for Children and Dogs, plans with expanded geo- Advantage offerings that can Logan, Oklahoma,Pittsburg, ing events. serve Company, an Independent graphical presence throughout meet the diverse needs of our Pottawatomie The Medicare Annual Election Licensee of the Blue Cross and Prizes awarded to top 3 in the state. These include new communities.” Our plans will continue to of- Period (AEP) begins October Blue Shield Association. each class. Elk City Camegie Li- Elk City bankers graduate William Vaughan Ill brary Halloween Scaven- ger Hunt. from OBA Consumer William Calvin Vaughan III, 78, passed away September 20, 2021 in his home in Mariaville, October 29 Lending School Maine. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He loved the Red Sox, spending WOFCC Family Fun OKLAHOMA CITY — Greg ing School, conducted annu- The OBA conducts more time fishing and being sur- rounded by family and friends. Night.at the Elk City Con- Britton and Carter Muncrief, ally, educates students on the than 70 educational programs Calvin was born May 10, vention Center. with First National Bank & overall consumer credit func- and seminars each year, which 1943 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Trust of Elk City, recently com- tion and helps develop skills reach more than 5,000 bankers William Calvin Vaughan I and pleted the Oklahoma Bankers to meet the needs of loan cus- across the state. IO Virginia (Bowen) Vaughan. October 31 Association Consumer Lend- tomers and their bank, ‘The Association represents He was the oldest of two boys, Specific areas of training approximately 200 banks the youngest being Danny Rich City wide Halloween ing School in Oklahoma City. ‘Vaughan. Calvin graduated Britton and Muncrief were include loan application gen- across the state and serves as from Carter High School and Trick or Treating among 38 graduates of the eration and credit analysis, the primary advocate for the married his high school sweet- LeeAnn Cumiford and spouse loan pricing, collections, di- banking industry. heart, Carole Ann (Beeson) Cary Cumiford of Elk City, OK, school, which was held Oct. 4-8 daughter Kimberly Jo Vaughan rect and indirect lending, real It’s also heavily involved in Vaughan in 1962. They had November 25 at the OBA Harris Event Cen- estate structure, bank liabil- fraud training and prevention two children, Cheri LeeAnn and fiancé Tom Pituch of ter. and Kimberly Jo. Panama City Beach, FL, grand- ‘Thanksgiving. The OBA Consumer Lend- ity, compliance, risk manage- as well as legal and compliance He had many accomplish- son Cody Vaughan Haslett and ment, bankruptcy and banking services and communications ments throughout his life. He spouse Katie Haslett of Jack- trends. for its member banks. was an Army Veteran, an amaz- sonville, FL, grandson John Beckham County and ing woodworker, and built fine Ryan Robinett and spouse homes around Bar Harbor, Nila Robinson Maine that were featured in Christy Robinett of Quitman, ‘TX, granddaughter Chelsea Roger Mills Democrats Architectural Digest. Calvin was lucky to find Alyse Brittain and spouse Nila Mae Robinson was great love twice in his life. He Robert Brittain of Elk City, born January 22, 1932 in spent the last 18 years with OK, and Great-grandchildren ‘The Beckham County and US Senate Candidate Jason Stamford, Texas to Claudia his loving companion Janet Kenda Nevels, Gatlin Brittain, Roger Mills Democrats will Bolinger will be there to an- Mae (Stogner) and Ervin R. Curley and loved her family as and Paxton Brittain of Elk City, meet at Sugas’ Cafe at 802 W. swer questions. Ruff. She passed away Thurs- his own. OK and Isabelle Haslett and ‘Third St in Elk City at 6 p.m. He was preceded in death Aries Haslett of Jacksonville, day, October 14th, 2021 at Elk byhis parents, William Calvin FL. He is also survived by City, Oklahoma at the age of 89 Vaughan II and IO Virginia ElkCituNews (Bowen) Vaughan, and his wife, numerous nieces, nephews, years, 8 months and 22 days. and cousins. Nila grew in the Dallas and Carole Ann (Beeson) Vaughan. He is survived by his ‘There will be a graveside Waco, Texas areas where she brother Danny Rich Vaughan service at Ural Cemetery on attended school. After gradua- and spouse Cindy Vaughan October 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM (USPS # 173-020) tion she met and was married of Ada, OK, daughter Cheri to celebrate Calvin's life. 580-225-3000 to Billy Paul Jones, They made daughter, Deborah Marks, Ell Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC their home in the Dallas, Texas 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 area where they made their City, OK; 3 grandchildren, Kris- home and raised their family. tin Helmboldt and husband, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Nila was a life long homemaker Matt, Boise, ID, Nathan Marks Send obituaries to and took great pride in her fam- and wife, Yamilla, Elk City, OK SUBSCRIPTIONS ily. She enjoyed sewing, quilt- and Courtney Ruiz and hus- ing, playing Bingo and reading classifieds @ecdailynews.com Deliverd by mail: but her greatest joy in life was band, Adrian, Elk City, OK; $75/yearly ‘Shonda Little....Staff Writer spending time with her grand- 8 great grandchildren, Madi- $50/six months children and great grandchil- son, Hailey, Cambry, Tanner, No refunds on subscriptions. Burgundy Lee Hanrahan... Staff Writer dren. 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