August 31, 2022 Issue, Page 2 of 30

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News/Obits 2- The Elk City News August 31, 2022 it up to all of the stations. came to Leadership for differ- “I did this to meet people ward. Now that the project is Cameras “They can tag on to us to get ent reasons, but they all agreed and to see how the city is run,” almost complete, we are turn- Round Continued from page 1. what they need. It might bene- fit Elk City in the end now that that they learned about the city, how it works, and the peo- Stephens said. Rodgers wanted to be a part ing it over to the city and the chamber. There will be month- we have it open to everybody,” ple involved in every aspect. of the city, “When you go into ly fees going forward like inter- Town additional donor is Oak Creek he added. “I did it for the opportunity Leadership, you see things that net and web fees, so the money Floral. It is not too late to spon- Ferrero admitted that the to be a part of the community. you aren’t normally privileged in our account will help pay for sor this project. Call the Cham- project seemed to take two I'm not from here, I didn’t live to seeing. It’s all open, but no those. When those funds run September 2 ber at 580-225-0207. The class steps forward then one step here until about six years ago. one goes around saying that out it will go to the city, cham- 84th Annual PRCA Ro- also has t-shirts still available back because of COVID and So to learn the ins and outs the water can do this or that’s ber and/or tourism,” Ferrero deo of Champions, Beutler at the chamber to purchase. supply issues. They ordered the of the community, how things how it is done. That’s mainly said. Brothers Arena. “You will be able to watch cameras, and it took seven or work, and learn what the pur- whyI did it.” Rodgers added that anoth- the parade from home this eight months before they re- pose is of things the communi- Nidey, a major and assis- er reason they turned it over September 3 year. We don’t want to take ceived them. ty does, I joined the leadership tant fire chief, was instrumen- was because of insurance, and PRCA Rodeo of Champi- away from downtown though. The project cost around class. It was about looking for- tal in putting up the cameras. if something happens, it will be ons Parade 10AM Down- One of the cameras is the $34,000, but Ferrero noted ward to the future and getting Hutton, Inc. provided the taken care of. There is a need town Elk City. weather camera that can move, that it will bring a lot more to know and having insight equipment to get the cameras for contributions to continue it is located on the communi- to the community. They sold into the community. It has where they needed to be, but to support the project through cation tower behind City Hall,” t-shirts and solicited the spon- opened doors for me with the Nidey worked with ITL in get- the Chamber. Every sponsor's 84th Annual PRCA Ro- Rodgers said. sors to help pay for the project. parade, with the Alzheimer's ting them installed. web address will be on the feed, deo of Champions, Beutler ‘The plan is for the news “I learned that Elk City is Association, and with Cudd ‘The project has been turned therefore, local businesses will Brothers Arena. stations to tie into the feed. At a great community. I learned Pressure Control. If someone over to the City of Elk City be advertised with everyone one point they had an agree- a lot about the people that I comes in and needs something, through a contract negotiated who looks at the live feed. September 4 ment with one of the news spent time with. I would have I can say that I know someone between City Manager Tom Leadership is a part of the 84th Annual PRCA Ro- channels, but it fell apart with never met these people oth- or where to direct them,” Cher- Ivester, the mayor, Nick Archer Elk City Chamber of Com- deo of Champions, Beutler COVID. Rodgers said that they erwise,” Ferrero said, when venka said, and G.A.S. whose name will ap- merce, and Leadership VIII is Brothers Arena. news stations are backing off Stephens added that Ferrero The class all agreed with pear on the live feed. underway. Watch for notices using things like that, but go- thinks he is the coolest mem- Chervenka, that they met new “G.A.S. paid for all of the for applications to be a part of ‘Spiembers sai media, ing to use social edi Thad That is3 ber of the class. people and learned more about cameras, and other sponsors Leadership Class IX though the when the class decided to open Each member of the class the community. will pay for the fees going for- chamber. West Central OK Kennel Club All Breeds Dog Show front are better because the “We will ride in several dif- aldson noted. vided, and the team of teach- - Convention Center. Class two-wheels can come up and ferent exercises. We have 15 He continued to say that ers will help fit the right bike Continued from page 2. land you on the side, like they exercises that we ride through. the number one cause of for the person. Donaldson said September 9 would with the traditional We run them through cones. deaths in a motorcycle crash that he has people come to the West Central OK Kennel er coach again in 2015. After three-wheeler ATV. The two- We start from scratch, basical- is no helmet, or damage to the course to help them decide Club All Breeds Dog Show they built the training range wheels in the front keeps that ly you know let’s rock the bike. head. Eighty-seven percent - Convention Center. at the Pioneer Center’s parking from happening,” Donaldson Let’s feel the friction zone of the deaths are caused by what type of bike to purchase, said. where that is. Then we have head injury. He also estimates or whether they want one at lot, they started the trainings. Red Carpet Community He continued to explain friction zone. Friction zone is that 90 percent of motorcycle all. “We average about two Theatre Presents “Willy to three classes a month. We that they teach two to three the point in the clutch where it wrecks are in town at intersec- Individuals under 18 years Wonka” have to coordinate with Elk classes a month, both in two- starts to transfer power to the tions. of age must take a motor safe- City High School because their wheel and three-wheel bikes. rear wheel. There’s a point in “Most wrecks happen in ty course to get their motorcy- September 10 band practices in that same ‘They try to have one class of the clutch lever where you can town and because cars are not cle endorsement. It does not West Central OK Kennel parking lot, and whatever oth- three-wheels, and the remain- feel the bike start to move,” he cleared, or they can’t make the matter whether it is a two- Club All Breeds Dog Show er events or activities that they der in two-wheel bikes. said. curve because they're going wheel or three-wheel course is have. In a motorcycle class, we The course costs $175, Although some bikes have too fast or fail to negotiate a - Convention Center. have 12 in two-wheel classes, which includes the certifica- what is called centrifugal curve. We teach those things,” taken. A person 14 years and up may get his/her motorcycle Red Carpet Community and then eight in the three- tion to obtain the license from clutches, where the rider hits he said. wheel classes,” Donaldson said. the DMV. Donaldson and the the throttle and does not have They also teach riders license, but he/she must pass a Theatre Presents “Willy Whether the trike has the other two are licensed examin- shifters, all of the training is on about inattentional blindness safety course. enka) two wheels in the front or back, ers through the state of Okla- bikes that have clutches. That and to be ready for people who Donaldson said that people the training is the same, but homa. At the end of the course is part of the curriculum. do not pay attention and do in the course should expect to September 16 Donaldson said they are differ- when the person has obtained “The course is all about not see the motorcycle. When have fun. He is not above jok- Red Carpet Community ent dynamically. They have the the certification, he or she will safety. We discourage inten- amotorcycle is hit, many times ing and giving the rider a hard Theatre Presents “Willy same endorsement and are the get the endorsement on his or tional unsafe acts or condi- the driver will say he or she did time, but it will be in fun. He Wonka” same as how people ride them. her driver's license. tions. We wear a helmet, long not see them and that is called ‘The course could be with a tra- The classes begin on a Fri- sleeve shirt, full fare gloves, inattentional blindness. loves being a rider coach and wants everyone to be safe and September 17 ditional one in front and two in day evening, doing classwork, long pants, over the ankle foot- “We teach them the basic Red Carpet Community back or two in front. and on Saturday and Sunday wear, glasses or safety glasses, maneuver of a swerve. How to learn how to maneuver the Theatre Presents “Willy “I would say the two in they go to the range. and helmets with visors,” Don- do it so that in the event that bikes safely. they don’t have time to stop, Wonka” To sign up go to the web- what do they have to do? They site https://can-am.brp.com/ have to swerve, right? So we Elk City Motorsports Park teach them how to get around, on-road/us/en/learn-to-ride/ - Races registration.html. For more and those are the techniques information call WTC at 580- that should be used as the best 49th Annual Fall Festival - practice to be used for swerv- 225-4982. Classes are Friday Convention Center. ing,” Donaldson said. nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone in the class will and Saturday and Sunday from Rotary Com Hole Tourna- be using one of the bikes pro- 7am.to4 p.m. ment in Conjuention with H-Town Baggers and Con- vention Center - Conven- tion Center South Exhibit Ronnie Marshall Hall. Ronnie Robert “Bob” Mar- shall passed from this feAugust Do you have an event or 24, 2022 in Hammon, Oklaho- something else you would ma at age 83. Bob was born to like to share with the Vernon and Ruth (Courtney) community in the Round Marshall on December 23, 1938. Town Calendar? in El Reno, Oklahoma. Email the information He grew up in Willow, Pla- for the event to elkci- inview and Cordell, Oklahoma. [email protected] Freestyle bullfighting, sanctioned by the Bullfighters Only (BFO), will be part of the He attended school at Plainview. rodeo action at the Elk City Rodeo. Photo by Todd Brewer. He would then go on to join the Navy serving three years from beast. There are no time-outs October of 1956 to November “ElkCituNews Beast in this sport.” of 1959, He hauled mud for the Continued from page 1. ‘The BFO event in Elk City oilfield, and later received his commercial Pilot License on April will take place during the ro- 17, 1972. He became a Crop-Duster and loved speed. Bob married scoring bullfighters will com- deo. Judy Kay Parker on April 7, 1987 they owned and operated BJ*s (USPS # 173-020) ‘The rodeo runs September Quick Mart in Hammon, Oklahoma. pete on Sun., September 4 for 580-225-3000 the prize of Elk City’s best! 2-4 with performances each He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hammon, en- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC The BFO bullfighters in- night at 8 pm. Tickets range in joyed flying, bird hunting with his dogs, fishing but most impor- 109 W.Broadway,Elk City, OK 73644-4736 price from $9-$18, tantly spending time with his family. vited to compete in Elk City Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ‘They can be purchased at Bobis survived by his son Joe Miller and wife Kelli, sisters Dor- include Beau Schueth, Cauy Circle A Western Wear, at the othy Woods of Hartville, MO, Sue Hollingsworth and husband Lar- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Blk City, OK 73648 Kraut, Austin Ashley, Dylan ticket booth at the Beutler ry of Hammon, Kay Swanson of Hammon, grandchildren Dylan, Idleman, Colt Carlisle, among Bros. Arena, and at the gate. Brayden and Baylee Miller all of Elk City, nieces, nephews and a others. For more information, visit the SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher Fans will enjoy the action, rodeo's website (www.ElkCity- host of other relatives and friends. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer He is preceded in death by his wife Judy, parents Vernon and said Larry McConnell, chair- Rodeo.com) or its Facebook Ruth Marshall, sister Doris, two brothers Frank and Tommy. $75/yearly man of the Elk City Rodeo. “It’s page. $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director Graveside Services for Bob were held Saturday, August 27, ‘one man, one bull, and the ul- For more information, visit No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertisig Director 2022, 3:00 PM. at Reed Cemetery in Reed, Oklahoma. Pastor Scott timate challenge: man versus www.ElkCityRodeo.com. D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager Showers officiated. Arrangements entrusted to Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home [email protected] Naka King...SF/Delivery elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Send obituaries to located at 1400 W. Main in Lone Wolf, OK. (580)-846-9018. 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