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2- The Elk City News News Maarch 1, 2023 Sample Ballot Calculators in the Class- Education six table tennis tables, four Round room in the high school for sets of ping pong paddles, 50 Sean Hamm in the amount pack of ping pong balls, four Continued from page 1. of $450 for three ten packs of sets of glow in the dark capture Continued from page 1. Town TI-30XS MultiView calcula- the flag, two sets of non-sting master and Mike Sparks serve tors; Serving up Books in the dodgeballs, one set of foam as ex-officio members of the 050343-REGNP elementary school for Bridget dodgeballs, three sets of Nerf March 12 foundation. Carpenter in the amount of Inflatable Barriers, 20 disc ee macs SAMPLE BALLOT The '22/23 grant awards golf discs, 32 pedome- $6290 for one Bookworm New Spring Forward Time include: Collaboration and 2022 Custom, and two-upgrad- ters, and two Butsal goals; and 3ECIAM COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Stem in the Classroom at the ed picture book trays; and Baby Make Education Fun Again in "ty FEDERAL STATE ANO COUNTY Su Naber 0208 Intermediate School for Me- Boom in the high school for the high school for Holly Sto- March 17 lissa Williams. The amount of Brycee Bonner in the amount ver in the amount of $2999 for $1,509.18 was used for two of $6017.55 for three RealCare 750Q 4K LED 4K Multi-Touch SAMPLE BALLOT St. Patrick's Day Baby -Infant Simulators, one FFIcAL @ALLOT PREONCT osnM4s.REGNP laminate topped science desks, Display with USB Type C tele- two storage units and material Real Care Baby Drug-Affected vision. Page 1/4 trays; Interactive Initiative in Baby, One RealCare Fetal Al- Each year the funds from the high school for Samantha cohol Syndrome Baby, and one the foundation grants are a way FILLIN THE 80x NEXT TO YOUR STATE QUESTIONS March 2: a Snider, Sean Hamm, Rochelle RealCare Shaken Baby. ‘CHOICE(S) LIKE THIS: teachers can supplement their Begincing of Ramadan Lively, and Elizabeth Wilson, Learning Through Interac- curriculum with needed equip- STATE QUESTION NO. 820 INITIATIVE PETITION NO. in the amount of $12,395, was tion and Collaboration in the ment, software, or programs. 434 for four 860Q 4K LED Multi- intermediate school for Glen- ‘The value that the Education ‘This mestur ceaes a ett law egliieg touch displays, three Newline Foundation brings to the stu- da Noblitt and Amy Murphy April Wall Mounts, and one New- in the amount of $6498 for dents of the district cannot AprilPR Fo l's D: line mobile stand; ; and Life two touch displays; Sensory be understated. The donations of a Junior Elk in the middle Sensation in the elementary that go into the foundation are school for Jennifer Keyes in school for Rhonda Turley in given back directly to the class- the amount of$411.25 for bat- the amount of $83.37 for one rooms and students. Teach- April 2 teries, charger, memory card, sensory tool, one artic animal, ers understand the needs and ‘establishes quay its, safely standards, Koolechaola six section Mo- one bubble bead and one sen- through the community’s sup- Palm Sunday nopod Unipod stick and one sory sand; Physical Education port of the foundation, they Canon Speedlite, mini softbox Equipment in the intermedi- are able to meld new programs, diffuser, flashpoint, and cam- ate school for Zak Stamm in innovative ideas, and added Aprils era cord, the amount of $2393.73 for equipment to their classes. Passover April7 Good Friday toaperson. auhorad ‘Autonty The Okahome Macieal Marfan to administer ane ‘afore tn an I[-JFoR THE PROPOSAL - YES April9 [luacainst THE PROPOSAL - NO Easter A Waterline Chamber of Commerce build- preciate the patience of their May 27 Continued from page 1. ing, along Broadway, or next customers and hope that they to the old city hall building. will continue to shop locally. Henry McAbee Jr G&S Promotions Gun ‘The added option would be the graveled parking lot behind the The downtown renovation is park in the various extra park- starting with the new water- Henry McAbee Jr was born east side of Main Street. to Henry and Manie McAbee, Show, Elk CityConvention ng Jots around downtown. Some shops will offer lines, but the result will be an March 29, 1940 in their home just Center. Those include behind Dollar curbside delivery, delivery, or enhanced downtown shopping northeast of Rocky. General, behind the Elk City shipping. Local merchants ap- experience. Henry began school in a small country school and then at- tended Rocky, graduating there in 1958. In his early life he farmed May 28 G&S Promotions Gun Charlie Joy Field at Ackley Park with his dad and worked in the cotton gin during the evenings keeping books. to be Dedicated, Ceremony While the Burns Flat Air Show, Elk City Convention Force Base was being built Hen- ry obtained ajob witha few friends Center. planting the shrubbery that’s still Planned for March 7 there today. Henry married Linda Spain on August 19 of 1961 and made their home in Rocky, Oklahoma. Do you have an event or ‘Their sons Mitch and Shannon were born while living there. February 20, 2023 - The proclamation read by Elk City than 35 years. He coached and In 1967 the family moved to a farm East of Rocky. This home something else you would public is invited to attend Mayor Cory Speiker, a message promoted American Legion and the land surrounding it is Henry farmed and raised cattle. the renaming and dedication from Matt Trotter and words baseball teams over the years. During this part of life Henry also clerked and butchered in sev- like to share with the com- ceremony of Elk City’s base- from Charlie's son, Joe Joy. Additionally, Charlie umpired eral grocery stores, eventually settling into the manager position ball field on Tuesday, March Matt Trotter, longtime countless baseball and softball at Pucketts Grocery store in Cordell, where he worked until retire- munity in the Round Town 7th beginning at 4 p.m. The friend of Charlie, proposed games in Ackley Park. ment. Puckett’s where he made many acquaintances and friends. baseball field will be official- the renaming of the park in Three generations of From the early 70's Henry and Linda traveled to Branson al- Calendar? most every year and enjoyed several bus trips after his retirement. ly named Charlie Joy Field at July 2023, to then mayor Nick Joys played baseball in Ackley ‘Throughout his life Henry loved all things sports. He played Email the information Ackley Park. A new brick and ‘Archer and the Elk City City Park. Joe Joy was an All-State his hand at baseball, softball, and bowled countless hours in the case stone monument with a Commissioners. Regarding the baseball player in 1973 and Cordell bowling league, and traveled to many tournaments. During for the event to elkci- bronze dedication plaque will naming of the field, Trotter coached Big Elk baseball from his most recent years he enjoyed spending his free time watching be unveiled at the ceremony. stated, “Charlie's involvement 1982 - 2012; grandson CJ ‘The Oklahoma City Thunder, The Texas Rangers, OU Football, and especially enjoyed cheering on any team playing against the Dallas [email protected] ‘The ceremony will include a with Elk City baseball - and theJoy played for the Elks 2000- Cowboys. entire community - spanned 70 2003. Joe Joy said, “Serving When Henry's grandchildren came into the picture he never years. He touched thousands on the Elk City School Board missed a school function or sporting event. There were even a few Email your of lives of players, coaches, for 10 years, dad was always a teachers, and parents. Wheth- proponent of athletics. He al- extra events Henry attended without the grandkids...only because the parents accidentally forgot to tell him they wouldn’t be there. “Letter to the Editor” to er through baseball, the school ways made decisions with the At the age of 53 Henry suffered a heart attack that turned into a spiritually life changing event. When leaving the hospital the board, the Western Oklahoma students in mind. He wanted [email protected] Historical Society or his insur- the best quality teachers and nurses proclaimed “there goes the miracle man”. Through the re- mainder of his life Henry spoke of this life changing event to his ance career, if you met Charlie, coaches they could find. Nam- friends and family testifying the joy and grace of God. your life was impacted in a pos- ing the field for him is such Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, February rElkCituNews itive way.” an honor - he would be very 24, 2023 at Lone Star Cemetery, Rocky, Oklahoma. A Celebration Prior to his death on Au- proud.” of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at gust 9, 2021, Charlie was Following the cer- the First Assembly of God, Ell City, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Richard and Tammy Dugger and the staff known to have been the oldest emony, the Big Elks host of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. living person to have played at the Woodward Boomers at a Henty is preceded in death by, his parents, one infant broth- (USPS # 173-020) historic Ackley Park. Charlie 5:00pm game. The Joy family er, his sister Cheryl Wise, and one great grandson Berit McAbee, 580-225-3000, moved to Oklahoma in 1953 is the game sponsor, allowing and brother-in-law Jerry Gray. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC and played in Ackley Park as a all students free entry to the Henry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda McAbee. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 part of a champion short-grass game. The monument to Joy His eldest son Mitch McAbee, his wife Teddi, and son Reece. His Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 league team. Charlie helped was privately funded. For addi- second son Shannon McAbee, who has three children. Chase McA- bee and his wife Demi, along with their two children Tucker and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 to organize and served on the tional information contact Leighton. Rhett McAbee and his wife Kammie, and their daughter board of the Summer Youth ane Joy-Sisemore at 405-570- Palmer Beth. Sicily George, and her husband Brad, and their chil- Baseball Program for more 7007. dren Cameron and Kiyra. SUBSCRIPTIONS dosh Umholtz....Publisher Henry is also survived by his sister Caroline Gray, brother- inJaw Larry Wise, many nieces and nephews and an abundance Deliverd by mail: $75/yearly Sheryl Ponce... Statf Writer Send obituaries to of friends. Scoiee manths Neva Pyatt...Adverising Director Memorials can be made to the charity of choice in care of No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins... Advertising Director [email protected] Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager Friday by Noon for Wednesday We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy, or perhaps share a memory of Henry at martindugger- elkcitynews @gmail.com [email protected] Nahka King...CSA/Delivery or funeralhome.com ‘The family would like to invite all who cannot attend to watch [email protected] Hours: the service live on the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home website. Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 Wednesday by Noon for Saturday