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May 7, 2022 become a part of the fair. Mother’s Love ued family traditions, even try- Round ing to teach the younger ones how to make tamales at Christ- Homemaker Members continually pro- Continued from page 1. mote the public to become Continued from page 1. mas and homemade tortillas. The DeLeons remain active involved on every level. Town the materials were going to with their other two grandchil- ‘They do bicker every now and dren, attending soccer games serves as president, Jennifer Sutherland as vice-president, ‘The county fair has a tra- shoot right up and you can't then, but they both agreed and babysitting when needed. Barbara Thompson as trea- dition of being a family May7 get anything. Everything’s on that it is not much and is over She is proud of her children surer, Anita Carpenter as friendly event, so much that Single Mom's Oil backorder. You have to plan quickly. and their families. They are ahead on getting it. We got DeLeon is organized, writing continuing to raise their chil- secretary, Maudean Rodgers it has grown to occupy the Change Free, Pre Sign Up as chaplain. They are elected required - The Way Church some land from Cade’s family. everything on a common cal- dren in the manner that they entire barn located at Sayre, We have five acres, and we have endar. She steps up when asked were raised. It makes her proud each year in October, but be- the county seat. They have started doing the dirt work on to, but tries to remain the kids when they all get together for cause the group is small they changed the fair somewhat Southwest Rustic Mar- it,” Crow said. ket, Convention Center. “Mimi” rather than their disci- birthdays and holidays. share the responsibility of It has been a year now, and the plinarian. In the beginning she Crow is appreciative of the leadership. over the years, making differ- systems are in place to make set boundaries that when she home that her mother has ent age brackets for the vari- May 8 the living situation work for was home with the grandkids, made for them, welcoming The local club started in Southwest Rustic Mar- both families. Crow went from she would instill the same rules them in and making it easy. the 1960s and works to sup- ous competitions. Children ket, Convention Center. being a daughter to a best her children adhered to. When She loves the idea that her chil- port the county fair and 4-H now compete against other friend. Danielle and Cade were home dren are getting to know their groups. They have been in- children, rather than a child May 9 “When they first moved in, she would send the children strumental in getting the fair to their parents for answers or grandparents. being judged against a sea- Merritt All Sports Ban- they helped to add on to our building in the back, and that “T would say the best thing corrections. That system seems about set up each September and soned baker or grower. There quet, Convention Center. has been good. I still remem- to work for all of them. this is that my kids get running the exhibits, all ex- to hang out with my parents. cept for the animal portion of is also an eight and under di- ber I said it was just as long as Sometimes there is a little role May 10 you need to stay, it was okay. I reversal, when DeLeon does We didn’t get to do that. We the fair. They work under the vision where kids who partici- EC Jr High School 8th think Cade may to want stay a not answer the phone, Crow lived away from my grandpar- pate are all winners, each one guidance of County Extension Grade Promotion and lot longer, so I might have to will call again. After about ten ents. To me this means alot. So agent Greg Hartman, with receiving a ribbon. It is a fun Brown and White Assem- do eviction someday,” DeLeon minutes, she will make her way Ilike that we get to spend time to do family stuff all the time,” Kristy Spalding as the FCE. and educational way of being bly, Pioneer Center. laughed. home to check on her. Crow said. ‘The home lends itself to having “fm like Mom, saying ‘you She takes care of all of the ed- a part of the county fair. May 11 two families. There are two liv- didn’t ask if you go do that? Neither DeLeon nor Crow ucation portion of the show. The Elk City Homemakers ECHS Brown & White ing areas to the house, so they Quite often, if she doesn’t an- could say one bad thing about Some of the members have Assembly - Pioneer Cen- do not have to share acommon swer the phone, I'll call my dad, the arrangement. The love they been involved for genera- club is open to everyone, and space. The only place they re- and I’m like, ‘where’s Mom?’ I'll have was shown in the eyes of tions, with their mothers and it meets once a month, ina ter. ally share is the kitchen. Since check up on her everyday. It’s Mila as she watched the pair that division has been made, funny. I look back now, and I talk about each other and living grandmothers being mem- member's home on the third May 12 they function with little inter- think that is how she used to under the same roof. She read- bers of a homemakers club. Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. For Chamber Membership & ruption to each other's day. be with me,” Crow said. ily went from lap to lap, beam- ‘he organization has changed more information about the Community Appreciation “I have to have to be careful DeLeon said that she knew that ing as she listened to the con- over the years to involve the meetings or the club, contact Family Fun Night at Ack- because I’ve always been very her daughter hated her when versation. When she was asked community more. The Elk the County Extension office ley Park! Free Park Activi- particular. I like things in a cer- she was in high school. They what the best thing about her City club is strongly involved ties 6-8 p.m. Centennial tain way. Of course, they'll has- would bump heads quite often. grandmother, she buried her at 580-928-2139. The next sle me about it. They will. Even Now, everything has changed, head in her mother’s arms and in the Beckham County Fair, Carousel, Train Rides and my husband will move some- she reminds her daughter that said, “Ijust love her.” making sure the county fair meeting will take place on the Miniature Golf. thing just enough that I no- she now has a life. She can do ‘Three generations under one books are distributed and the 17th of May in the home of May 13 ticed. They do that on purpose what she wants. The pair takes roof, making memories that public is aware of the how to Virginia Reid. sometimes,” DeLeon grinned. care of each other in a way that will last a lifetime, never to Merritt Graduation - The mother and daughter are they never expected. fade. As Mother's Day comes Merritt High School Gym- nasium, cautious about going back to their traditional roles. Al- ‘The grandchildren adore their grandparents, so when it and goes, it is the relationship and the bond that has been Julie Eisenberg though it is difficult at times, comes time to move out, it will formed that makes the holiday Julie Val Eisenberg Cher- cooking and baking. She loved they truly respect each other. be difficult. They have contin- meaningful. venka , 70 years of age, was playing cards with any of us born on December 11, 1951 in that were willing and she loved Dallas, Texas to Virginia (Cor- her little dog Zak’, a naughty was repaired before it became Haggard for his efforts in the Commissioner $282,6897.94 for 3-40-0027- 021-2021 Install LED MIRLs a problem, and that the main hiring process. rell) and Alexander Eisenberg, Chihuahua she kept for 15 MD. Julie passed away Satur- years. PAPIs, Electrical Duct Bank, lift station at the sewer plant day, April 30th, 2022 at home Julie is preceded in death Continued from page 1. AWOS (a budgeted item) was was 75 percent operational. He ‘The treasurer's report will be in Canute, OK. approved. The payment ap- given at the next meeting. The by her parents, Alexander Julie spent her early child- Eisenberg said that the city has also hired and Virginia Correll commission meeting to open plication #21 to Joe D. Hall a new curator for the museum meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. hood in Dallas, Texas until her the Public Works Authority General Contractors, LLC for who is from Oklahoma City. and the next meeting will take father passed away when she Eisenberg. which further authorizes the the CAPP Project Indoor Ac- place on May 18 at 2 p.m. in was 12 years old. Shortly af- She is survived by her hus- He was hired out of four ap- loan. The commissioners ap- tivity Center for $497,791.53 ter, she moved with her family band, Lee Edward Chervenka, proved this second part and was approved, along with the plicants. Ivester praised Randy City Hall. to Perryton, Texas and then to and four daughters: Leigh Sha then returned to the Commis- approval of payment Applica- Amarillo, TX where she fin- Romanow and husband, John, sion meeting. tion #3 to Joe D. Hall General ished high school. After gradu- Hollis, New Hampshire; April Red Dirt Pigeon Other business that they Contractors, LLC for the CAPP ation, she worked as a private Jensen and husband, Dan, Las acted upon included payment Project Aquatic Center Demo duty nurse. She attended Vegas, Nevada; Dayna Cher- to Steve's Diesel and Truck for $22,000 (both being bud- Amarillo College where she venka, Elk City, OK, and Sophi Services for repairs to Elk City geted items). received her degree as a regis- Hugo and husband, Fritz, Gil- Fire Department Truck in the amount of $13,524.88, and the approval of the purchase Additionally, the commis- sioners approved Pay Applica- tion #1 to Joe D. Hall General Club Results tered nurse. Subsequently, she lette, Wyoming; 10 grandchil- worked at Senior Village in Per- dren, 1 great grandson; 1 sis- of a new Pierce Saber pumper Contractors, LLC for CAPP It was a rough week on the 2nd - Cory Spieker’s AU- ryton, TX where Lee Edward's ter, Carylee (Kelly) Eisenberg, sister Charlene introduced the and her son, Tyler. She is also from Conrad Fire Equipment Project Aquatic Center for club’s homing pigeons. They 2021-ARPU-19752 with pair in 1984. Shortly after, she survived by her brother, Marc in the amount of $683,990.47. $338,834 (budgeted item). few 320 miles from Pfluger- 782.013 yards per minute. moved to Turpin, OK, where Eisenberg and Paula, San An- Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka was They also approved Purchase ville, Texas but only two hens 3rd - David Bell’s AU-2021-AR- Julie spent the next 32 years present and spoke on behalf of Orders FY 21-22 and recurring made it back to their coup on PU-6781 with 425.619 yards as a nurse at Good Samaritan tonio, TX and his two children, the purchase, indicating this invoices for May 2,2022. Saturday. They faced a 30mph per minute. Nursing Center in Liberal, Kan- Christopher and Jennifer and would replace a 30-year-old ‘The next item on the agenda BRace headwinds, which made it a sas. After retirement, she and their children, and a host of pumper. He said that it will was the City Manager's Re- rough race. In the B race no 1st - David Bell’s AU-2021-AR- Lee moved to Canute, OK. many relatives and friends. port. Ivester spoke about thebirds made it home on Satur- We invite you to leave an take at least two years to get train track being completed, day, they flew in on Sunday. PU-6794 with 416.302 yards Julie always gravitated to- the pumper in, yet the price of ward taking care of people. She expression of condolence or ex- the truck would be locked in at but they are waiting for it to be Cory Speiker found that some 2nd minute. per - Charles Wyatt's AU- expressed her love through pression ofsympathy. that price. inspected before it can open. even returned on Monday. The commissioners _ ap- He spoke about the police calls ‘Their results were: 2021-ARPU-46928 with proved the purchase of a John and 911 calls, as well as the A Race 412.306 yards per minute. Deere 210L EP/210L Tractor weeds and trash inspections 1st - Charles Wyatt’s AU- 3rd - Cory Spieker's AU- Katherine Bacon loader with canopy, box blade were starting. 2021-ARPU-13537 with 2021-ARPU-31657 with and clam bucket for Street “The Activity Center contin- 809.003 yards per minute. 382.962 yards per minute. Katherine Lorena (Trent) Department from Clarence L ues, and we have a lot of the Bacon passed from this life on Boyd Company in the amount eSports equipment already in, May 2, 2022, in Elk City, Okla of $113,000. This tractor is and we're meeting with some homa at the age of 97. Kather- replacing a 2025 Case tractor access control people this next Jimmie Cromwell ine was born on August 8, 1925 that has not worked properly week. We continue to march to Isaac and Pearl Trent in Mor- since they acquired it. Accord- toward the grand opening, Jimmie Ted Cromwell “Ted ristown, Tennessee. ing to Ivester the Case tractor which is now going to look “of Independence, KS danced She was raised in Oxford, was sold as surplus for a good more like the first week or two his way to heaven Sunday, May Kansas where she attended price. He thought it brought in July due to some furniture 1, 2022. Ted loved his family school. At age 19 she moved to approximately $49,000, but issues. We have the playground and lived life to the fullest. He spend eight months with her was not certain on that price. already in there,” he said. loved life, family and friends brother Everett. After she went ‘There was a payment to Wise Ivester continued to talk from his birth in Sayre, Ok in to Chicago for three months Electric Co. in the amount of about a waterline crossing that 1941 to Lavada Carriker Crom- with her sister Ada later mov- well and Walter D. Cromwell to ing to Arkansas City, Kansas to his passing at hishome with his live with her brother Emory un- "ElkCituNews daughter Cindy and his best friend Sandy at his side. ‘There will be a Celebration til she married at the age of 25. gene McDaniel, parents, Isaac Katherine was a long-time Tipton and Pearl Gertrude member of the Grandview As- “Robertson” Trent and all of sembly of God Church, she her siblings. of Life for him on Monday, May (USPS # 173-020) 9th 2022 at 2pm at Webb Ro- could play the piano by ear Services for Katherine were drick Chapel and Crematory son and daughter-in-law Kathy since she was 5 years old. She held on Wednesday, May 4, 580-225-3000 306 W. Main St. Independence, Thomison, step-daughter Lauri enjoyed crocheting, loom knit- 2022, 2:00 P.M, at the Grand- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC KS 67301. ting, sewing, puzzle books and 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Thomison, sister Sharon and most of all her family. view Assembly-God Church Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ‘There will be visitation on brother-in-law George Hesser, She is survived by her located at 1220 N. Pioneer Rd. Sunday, May 8th (Mother's sister Sherry and brother-in- Day) from 2-4pm at Webb Ro- law Glen Hensley. daughters, Charlotte Creswell Elk City, with Pastor Kurtis Ivey POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 drick. There will be a celebration and husband Rick, Jacquelyn officiating. Interment followed Ted was blessed with a Padgett and husband Marc, of his life in Sayre, Ok later this beautiful, blended family which at Cheyenne Cemetery. Summer. Details will be shared Linda McDaniel, numerous includes 10 grandchildren and Online condolences for SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher as the plans are finalized. 15 great grandchildren. He grandchildren and a host of Katherine can be made by visit- He was preceded in death loved all of his family with his other relatives and friends. Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer Katherine is preceded in ing www-peoplescooperativefu- $75/yearly by his parents Lavada and whole heart. He will be missed $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director Walter Cromwell, brother WD byall his family and friends. death by her partner, Floyd Eu- neralhome.com No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director “Dub” Cromwell and son Jim In lieu of flowers, dona- Ted Cromwell. tions can be made in his honor D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager Ted is survived by his to Sayre Alumni Association [email protected] Nahka King...SR/Delivery daughter Cindy Cromwell Cook or Harry Hynes Memorial Send obituaries to ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com and son-in-law Rick Cook, ex- Hospice. A full obituary can be [email protected] wife and best friend Sandra viewed at www.webbrodrick- [email protected] Cromwell, stepson Bill Thomi- chapel.com.