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2- The Elk City News Ne November 23, 2022 impact that she has on those around her. Hall My grandma has dedicated so much of Continued from page 1. her life to caring for the well-being and futures of those around her: students, Mark Stansberry introduced Shawn friends, and family alike? Cindy Wood a Wilson, giving a history of his contribu- mother to many, a friend to most every- tions to Elk City and western Oklahoma. one and the perfect hostess to all. The “Shawn found his love of the radio in impact she leaves with every person is 1988, when he became a contract sports the legacy she leaves for Elk City; Ponce announcer to KADs radio. I think you said. know this, but he has been ‘the voice Wood's words of thanks were hum- of Elk City sports, for 28 years. The bling and sincere as she described the voice that obviously is afforded to us on many relationships she has made over Friday night, and sent those results to, the years. not only across Oklahoma and multiple “I love teaching students, especially radio stations, but to surrounding states seeing the light switch turn on when as well. Very impressive. Because it's they finally grasp what you're talking not just like he did this for a year or two about. I love seeing students you can ‘The third year of the Master Irrigator Program will take place in January 2023 in years, but for 28 years. He then became least expect to enjoy literature, especial- Goodwell. Irrigation experts will teach producers and other industry professionals the sports director for Paragon, that ly Shakespeare. I have found that the techniques that are efficient and cost-effective. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural was 1998. That was a very impressive people in western Oklahoma are strong, Communications Services) career already and lead to an award he hardworking, and compassionate people received not too long ago by the Okla- homa Secondary Schools Association, who care for others. Here ‘Okie’ is no longer a bad name, but an honor be- OSU livestock judging team an award of excellence for his years of service. He has done great things for our cause of what it represents. This evening means more than I can express. It’s defi- wins national championship for second year in a row community, for our state, our nation, nitely an honor to say that I am from Elk and internationally because in 2012 he City. I'm blessed. The good Lord knew began co-hosting ‘Exploring Energy: years ago what he was doing when he By Gail Ellis tion, earning five national 2nd high individual rea- They know the news is going to be trust- moved us from West Virginia to make STILLWATER, Okla. championships within sons worthy and dependable,’ Stansberry said this home,” Wood said. — The Oklahoma State the past six years. In the Hunter Lock — 11th in his introduction. Galeard Roper was there to introduce University livestock judg- 2022 series of compe- high individual overall, Wilson took the podium to thank Dale Tracy from Cheyenne. Roper was ing team won high team tition, OSU also earned 6th high individual sheep/ his friends, family, and co-workers for superintendent for Cheyenne Public overall at the 2022 North high team honors at the goats, 9th high individual the role they played in his success. He Schools, where Tracy served 30 on the American International Cattlemen’s Congress, reasons became emotional when he described school board. Livestock Exposition on Dixie National, Aksarben Cal Schultz — 15th how meaningful Elk City has been to “If it's about academics, he’s all about Novy. 14. Livestock Show, Tulsa high individual overall, him and his family. it. As a superintendent and Mr. Tracy This fall marks the State Fair and American 10th high individual “fm thankful and I’m grateful. 1 being on the school board, I always 22nd year OSU has Royal. reasons thank the chair and everybody for being knew where he was on the issues, and brought home a national “The team has tre- Other team members here to see me. I thank my God for he is solidly behind academics. If it’s for championship since its mendous knowledge of include Garrett Vaughan, bringing me here. I thank my family for academics, or for kids, count him in. first win in 1925. Also livestock in general, and Hadley Albracht, Riley loving me because whenI first got elect- He’s still volunteers for the mentoring in 2022, the university’s they’re sharp stockmen Smith, Jett Smith, Eva ed, the people that pay the biggest price program. I think it’s called Cheyenne are my family because they're the only head judging coach,Park- and women who love Hinrichsen, Lauren Er- Bear Mentors. He has a heart for young er Henley, was named thriving under pressure,” ickson, Madison Goecke one I say no to, because when somebody people. He has a heart to help people,” Coach of the Year for the Henley said. “Any time and Kaitlin Taylor. needed to do something in the com- he said. munity I said yes. And so nowI say I'm second time in two years. there’s a big contest The OSU livestock Tracy’s response to the award was sorry. I love you and thank you, have a Henley is an assistant or new goal, they pull judging team will next short and made people laugh. blessed evening, Wilson concluded his professor in the OSU through with a win.” compete at the Cat- “I Always wanted to be a farmer speech, growing up. And after college I was Department of Animal Individual NAILE tlemen’s Congress in ‘The next introduction was for Cindy and Food Sciences and an placings include: Oklahoma City in Jan- able to come back to the farm, and we Wood, which was given by Sheryl Ponce. OSU Extension specialist Caden Arnold — 2nd uary as well as contests raised wheat and alfalfa. Fifty years ago She told the story of Wood's path to Elk in beef seedstock man- high individual overall, in Denver, Fort Worth, there was a term circulating through the City and making this her home. Her country that anybody who does some- agement. high individual cattle, 9th San Antonio and Houston large group of family and friends gave Parker and assistant high individual swine, 5th later this spring. thing or has notoriety. They were said to coaches Macey Goretska high individual reasons, OSU Agriculture is their recollection of how much she has be ‘walking in tall cotton. And then we impacted the students and community. and Pheobe Rogers led high individual perfor- dedicated to improv- heard about the Historical Society. They “Mrs. Wood’s granddaughter Brooke the team to not only a mance cattle ing the quality of life of are the tall cotton, they’re the ones that said it the best in describing her grand- first-place finish overall, Kylar W. Lee - 6th Oklahomans through sci- have made a difference. Tonight to be mother, ‘I live far from Elk City, but nominated as a recipient of this award, I but also helped the group high individual over- ence-based information T’ve always loved coming to visit her am now entering tall cotton,’ Tracy said. achieve high scores in all, 2nd high individual and education. It is com- for a number of reasons. Aside from Chairman Doug Haught took the po- both the cattle and rea- cattle, 8th high individual prised of the Ferguson the baked goods, wonderful hugs and dium to thank everyone for being there. sons divisions. sheep/goats College of Agriculture kisses, and a lot of spoiling, there was Another year of inductees were honored OSU is home to one of Kyler Vernon — 8th and two state agencies: always one thing that I adored in visiting for their contributions to western Okla- the most successful judg- high individual overall, OSU Ag Research and my grandma - being able to witness the homa. ing programs in the na- 6th high individual cattle, OSU Extension. Black Friday things giving, it kind of changed _This all begins Thanksgiv- a little bit. Now ing evening, so after a full that we're starting to do day of food and family Continued from page 1. this, this is probably even _fun, make plans to ex- ing up the night before bigger than what it used tend the day with holiday Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving it died off. to be when we opened at shopping... shop local. November 23, 2022 Walmart would open at 7 a.m.,” Weatherly con- Small business Sat- 5 a.m. and people would cluded. urday will start Friday Elk City Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee Nominations go hit Walmart and then Watch your favorite evening and run through come straight downtown. store’s online pages to the weekend. Forego the To: Elk City Chamber of Commerce Members When Walmart started catch what they will be big box stores and remain The Nominating Committee has nominated the following board members beginning January their thing on Thanks- featuring and their sales. in Elk City to support the 2023: “independent shop small THREE YEAR TERM: “ElkCituNews Saturday.” Saturday evening stay Kayla Maddox, United Country Exploration Realty Liberty McArthur, Western Oklahoma Family Care Center close to downtown to Tara Price, Play On Main participate in the Home- Rodney Skinner, Paul Jones Drug town Christmas Parade Amber Taylor, Faith + Jo (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 that will start at City Hall TREASURER 2023-2025 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC and travel to Ackley Park. Katherine Brown, LaDonna’s Wine & Spirits 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 There Santa and Mrs. PRESIDENT-ELECT (Serve as President beginning January 2024) Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Claus will begin to take Brandy Coffman, Oak Creek Floral & Gifts note of children’s wishes POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Blk City, OK 73648 for the Christmas season. Additional candidates may be nominated by petition bearing the signatures of at least ten (10) This event begins the voting members in good standing of the Elk City Chamber of Commerce. Such a petition must SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher festivities for the holiday be filed with the Nominating Committee by November 29, 2022. The determination by the Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer that include train rides, Nominating Committee as to the legality of any such petition shall be final. {f no petition is filed by the designated date, the nominees shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their $75/yearly the carousel, the double regular December meeting. Nominating Committee members are...Chairman, Angela Wyatt, $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Adverising Director decker bus, the trolley, or Kevin Akins, Cody Crow, Sicily George, Mary Kilhoffer, Ronda Smith and Christie Spicker. No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director have some hot chocolate. This committee will nominate 5 new board members and their term will begin January 2023. D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager Elk City is the place to The Nominating Committee shall also nominate a President-Elect and Treasurer from the existing board or any person that has been absent from the board for no more than 3 years. The [email protected] Naka King...SA/Delivery celebrate a Hometown President-elect’s term will begin in 2024 and Treasurer's 2023. The Nominating Committee elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Christmas. must be members in good standing, three of whom shall be former Presidents, and two of whom [email protected] Hours: Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 shall b¢ neither current Board members nor former Presidents. They are selected by the current ‘Chamber President.