March 15, 2023 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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2- The Elk City News March 15, 2023 News will be open until 7 p.m. down- Breakfast new leadership for the town. live weighted babies for suffer- one is paired with a mentor. Round Continued from page 1. town. The following Saturday is the annual Easter Egg hunt “The sponsors are Diver- sified, First National Bank, ers. They are also able to pur- They learn to put on a play chase medicine when a patient together and will be work- at the park. Cupp said they Great Plains Bank, the hospi- must leave his/her house in a ing over the next four to six Town usually order 11,000 filled eggs tal, and Tom and Karen John- were 36 quality vendors and a that are gone within minutes. son. If you know somebody disaster. They welcome input months to learn the musical. and participation in the collab- Tiphani Henderson said that March 17 lot of brides that came. They ‘There will also be a little carni- that would benefit from this, orative. registration will take place are planning the next one for val by the carousel. The carni- or maybe even yourself, it is a Mike Sparks, Elle City Pub- March 21st at 7 p.m. in the St. Patrick's Day the last Saturday in February, val will be in town March 30th great opportunity to be a part lic Schools Superintendent, First Presbyterian Church. 2024. Cupp also talked about the through April 2nd, and the Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt will of a behind the scenes look reported on the school bond Justin Ediger reported on at what happens to make our issue that passed to purchase the activities going on at the Education Expo that was held March 22 take place April 19th and 20th. community work. From the transportation. He thanked Pioneer Center. He said they in January. Although they ran the project themselves, they She also reported that the Lt. court systems, to the trash the community for the sup- held the Miss Elk City/Queen Beginning of Ramadan had a good turnout, and they Governor's Tourism Summit hauling, to everything else port and invited the group to of the West pageant and the will continue to run it the same will bein Elk City on May 18th. that happens, you will be able come out to the bus and see Philharmonic concert in De- way next year. She then turned She invited ideas for future to understand the moving what the money had already cember. They completed the her attention to the downtown events from the members. parts that make this communi- purchased. One of the two new high school musical, and they April construction and spoke about Jimmy Smith then talked ty tick. It is a really, really great activity buses was sitting out- also hosted the Army Stage how the downtown merchants about the Southwest Farm and program,” Atkinson explained. side for them to tour after the Band for the school. He hopes April Fool's Day are trying to create new ways Home Expo that will take place Representing the City of meeting. to bring them back for the to get people used to the con- April Ist and 2nd at the con- Elk City, Connor Carlucci, the “As we move forward, we community. Throughout the vention center. This is the 39th Digital Marketing Director will be replacing our route bus- struction. This project is the month of March, they will be first one, but the ODOT will annual expo which Smith has of Elk City, spoke about the es. So our route buses that pick hosting state contests with the April2 be coming in to redo the road. been involved in since the in- CAPPS project. He also in- up our kids and bring them to OSSA. Additionally, they will When that happens, the con- ception. He said that they will formed the chamber members and from school every day will be having the Cinderella Stu- Palm Sunday struction will be worse because have the barbeque cook-off, about the April 4th vote to ex- also be replaced, and that'll be dio dance recital. He also said they will be taking out the side- the FFA’s mechanic’s show, a when school starts next year. tend and repurpose the exist- the family of Juanita Wham walks. silent auction, and the annual Those kids will be coming to ing half cent sales tax that was donated her baby grand piano. bull sale. He noted that there implemented in 2015. These school every day on the bus. Red Carpet Community April5 “The city has a grant, a have been 33 bulls consigned funds will be used to remodel Not only are the buses going to matching grant that you could Theatre's Ashley Arganbright use to improve the front of so far. the police and fire stations that be new with some added safe- Passover spoke about the upcoming pro- your building, And now they “We are doing one other are 40 and 70 years old. The tax ty features, but they will also duction of Neil Simon's “Bare- have opened that up to im- thing this year on Saturday will not raise taxes but extend have air conditioning,” Sparks foot in the Park.” She said that prove the back of your build- morning of the Expo. In today’s the current tax that was used noted. it will be like the movie with April7 ing. They have also opened world, farmers and ranchers to build the elementary school. He also said that the Susan Robert Redford and Jane Fon- it up for the community. So have to have a private applica~ Sherri Horn was next Powell Auditorium remodel da, but these characters will be Good Friday that’s a good thing. I can say tors’ license for spraying her- to speak about the Western will also be completed. They more likeable. The cost of the you just need to keep your eye bicides. On top of that they to Oklahoma Alzheimer's Col- have put in new seating with show is $15 for adults, $12 on the prize because when this have 10 CEUs per year, which laborative. She said, “Every an aisle in the middle, new is done, you will have the most they do not like. So we're going single Alzheimer's caretaker sound system, new lights, and for veterans and seniors over April9 amazing downtown. You can to have to have meetings in or- that must walk in that, walks anew sound booth. He said it 65, and students and children add that on top of all our won- der to give them CEU's. We're a different journey, and that would be ready for the Art’s cost $10. They are also selling Easter derful businesses,” Cupp said. going to have great sessions, journey can change moment Council this summer. Sparks season tickets that will provide ‘They are planning a “Par- and they can go around all the to moment as well. But when a added that the schools have additional discounts. ty in the Back” event on Sat., vendors. I think that's going family member is the caregiver brought up the State Report Carnegie Library's DeAun March 25th that will celebrate to be a good. On Sunday we of someone with that disease, Card by two grades from the Ivester was not present to May 27 the back entrance and back will have the children’s tractor you know, they no longer get to year before. give her report, and Liber- parking lot. This will be held pull. If you haven't seen one, be the family member. They be- The Sagebrush Penguin ty McArthur from Western G&S Promotions Gun from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Cus- you need to go. It is awesome,” come the nurse, the doctor, the Project will be performing Oklahoma Family Care Center tomers will enter businesses Smith said. caregiver, and all the above. “Brozen, Jr.” and they will be was also unable to be present. Show, Elk City Convention from their back entrances and Weatherly then introduced And it’s exhausting.” looking for anyone with dis- The meeting ended with the the front doors will be locked. David Atkinson to talk about She said that the third week abilities from ages ten and up jackpot drawing. The Fix was Center. drawn, but not present to win ‘The purpose is to get everyone Leadership Elk City. He said in June is the “Paint the Town to young adults. They are also used to using back entrances. that they are on class IX and Purple” week. The money that looking for mentors to work the $265. The next meeting ‘The Thursday evening, April learning about what goes on is raised locally, will stay local. with the talents because each will be held in June. May 28 6th, before Easter there will be behind the scenes in Elk City’s ‘They have been able to buy ani- a Shop Hop where businesses government. This will prepare mated dogs and cats, as well as G&S Promotions Gun Anyone wanting to be an normality. Loyd Bandy Show, Elk City Convention Slam entryway sponsor for $50 to The Rodriguez family Loyd Michael “Mike” Bandy Center. Continued from page 1. $200 will get their business learned about another family was born October 7, 1949, in logo on the sponsorship board in the area that also has a child Littlefield, TX to Dewey J. Ban- sponsorship board displayed at displayed at the main entrance. with CE, Megan and Marshall dy and Jonelle Foster Bandy. the main entrance. Another way to help sponsor a Mike was the second born of six Flowers have been instrumen- children. He started elementa~ Do you have an event or The Half-Court Sponsor- team in the tournament would tal in helping them understand ry school in Sudan, TX, before ship is $500 and will receive be paying the team’s $300 en- the disease and how to help moving to Chickasha, OK. Later, something else you would the business advertised in thetry fee, and/or providinga logo on the team’s t-shirts. Anyone their son. They attribute this he moved to Cement, OK where advertisement video, the busi- the family operateda dairy farm. like to share with the com- ness banner hung on the main who would like to help support connection with the CF Foun- this cause can pay with cash, dation. Mike's very strong work ethic be- court railing, and the logo on gan at an early age during these munity in the Round Town the sponsorship board dis- check, Cashapp or Venmo. For these reasons, and the moves. Mike graduated from played at the main entrance. Karen Adams, a represen- rapid research that has helped Fletcher High School with the Calendar? ‘The Baseline Sponsor is $250. tative from the CF Foundation, Cruz over the past six years, Class of 1968. Mike and Phyllis ‘The business will receive the will be at the tournament. She Ham Bandy were the proud parents of Jeanie Michelle, Tonya Kaye, Derisha and Cameron have Email the information ,.<iness banner hung on one has helped Cruz’s parents, De- devoted their time to raising Sonya Renee Bandy. Jennifer Rachelle Bandy was born to Mike of the side court railings, and risha and Cameron Rodriguez, money in Cruz's name for the and Judy Huffman Bandy on December 3, 1971, in Littlefield, TX. for the event to elkci- the logo on the sponsorship in their journey with their During this time, Mike began his career as a butcher in Lubbock, board displayed at the main son's CE, foundation's research, The cost ‘TX and continued in Guymon and Elk City, OK. Additionally, Mike [email protected] of the medicine for a CF child entrance. “Since Cruz’s six short owned two convenience stores, a cattle operation, oil producing years of CF, they have released can be $8,000 to $10,000 a properties, an oil field trucking company, disposal wells, and many two different medicines that month and more. The founda- other ventures. Mike was a very hardworking and successful self- have been life changing for tion will provide medicine for Email your him. When he was born, they those who cannot afford it. made businessman. On November 6, 2004, Mike married Misty Dawn Pratt and took up residence in Gage, OK. “Letter to the Editor” to had just released one. In two years, by the time he turned The foundation is an im- Mike enjoyed going to basketball games, livestock shows, church group trips, and fishing. He spent much time working in [email protected] two, the FDA had approved portant part of Cruz and his family’s path to research that his garden and tending to his livestock. In more recent years his it for two-year-olds. Before it garden consisted of tomatoes, but nonetheless he enjoyed grow- went to nine- to six-year-olds, can help him. He plays sports, ing them. Mike enjoyed his trips to Arizona with Misty and their and they all expect him to lead grandkids. He was better known by all his grandkids as Pa. rElkCituNews and then to two, so he was able Mike left this Earth on March 3, 2023. He was a likable gener- to start it. Now he's on a new a normal life that may include drug, one called TriKafta, and ‘ous person who made lasting impressions. “Mike Bandy is a good monitoring medicine. The re- man,” was spoken by so many people. He was loved dearly and will it basically creates or helps cor- search that CF Foundation be truly missed. rect that mutation, so his body provides can lead to a cure, Mike is preceded in death by his father Dewey Bandy; mother (USPS # 173-020) holds nutrients. It’s almost which would be life changing 580-225-3000, Jonelle Bandy; brother Joe Bandy; father-in-law Irvin Cook; and like a missing puzzle piece. infant grandchildren Joseph and Ishmael Soto. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC When the mutation connects, for Cruz and others with CF. Mike is survived by his wife Misty Bandy of the home; brother 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 like this should connect like ‘This fundraiser will directly Calvin Bandy of Lubbock, TX; sister Nancy Wilkins and husband Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 benefit the foundation's mis- this (demonstrating how they Darrel of Oklahoma City, OK; sister Linda Bandy of Davis, OK; POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 interact), so his body can’t pull sion and all proceeds will be sister Cecie Edwards and husband Gary of Littlefield, TX; sister- protein and digest it.” Derisha donated in Cruz Rodriguez’s inlaw Kathy Bandy of Milledgeville, GA; daughter Jeanie Soto explained. name. Cameron will be so- of Chandler, OK; daughter Tonya Dobrinski and husband Jeff of SUBSCRIPTIONS dosh Umholtz....Publisher The foundation has been liciting sponsorships in the Geary, OK; daughter Sonya Brown and husband Robert of Elk City, instrumental in helping Cruz OK; daughter Jennifer Bandy Thomas and husband Brandon of Elk Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Statf Writer next few weeks. To donate or City, OK; stepson Rick Pratt; stepdaughter Desiree Deviney; step- have a normal life. He under- Scoiee manths $75/yearly Neva Pyatt...Adverising Director sponsor contact him at 580- son Stephen Deviney; stepson Doug Gibson and wife Laura; step- stands that he is different but No refunds on subscriptions. | Zatle Eakins..Adversing Director accepts that he has to take 799-1550 or Derisha at 580- daughter Diana Gibson; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 303-1315. Email them at cruz- medicine. The Rodriguez fami- 14 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; cousin Brandi D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager elkcitynews @gmail.com ly works as a unit to make life [email protected]. ‘The Dalton; cousin Michelle Arend; and a host ofother family, friends, [email protected] Nahka King...CSA/Delivery normal for him with the un- need is real, and this is an op- and loved ones. Hours: derstanding the research about portunity to make a difference Funeral services are to be conducted, Thursday, March 16, [email protected] 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the Shaw Funeral Home Chapel, in Shattuck, Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 CF is key to giving Cruz alife of in the lives of all CF patients. OK.