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2- The Elk City News May 13, 2023 News toward passing his superinten- son she was. When my friends ferent. Nancy Hargrove was Mother difficult at times. He gets mo- Round Continued from page 1. ments that remind him of his mother and their relationship. dent's certification. “['m going to continue to call or they need something, if Ican help, I will. [want to sacri- also a person that helped me in the beginning. She has been “[ remind myself that I had pursue my goals because I feel fice my time or my wants to go very instrumental, as well as Town He understood that his 11 great years with my mother. I remember years from about like she’s still with me. In mo- ments when I'm sad, I can still help them. I’m always thinking helping me out, and checking about that, and as long as I’m in. Whoever those women are grief would help the kids he seven to 11 years old. I keep feel her presence, like my mom doing that, I feel like Iam mak- in your life, just celebrate and May 13 teaches. He changed the way reminding myself of all the ing my parents proud,” Wise- is smiling on me right now. It appreciate them. Let them love USRA Modifieds Rnd 2, he looked at the loss of his great memories that I had with is like she is saying, ‘You're do- man said. you, and let them encourage USRA Ltd. Mods, Factory mother, but looked at the my mom and celebrate that,” ing a great job and keep going’ ‘The most important advice you. Embrace them,” he con- women who loved him as his Wiseman noted. Teven get those little thoughts he can give is that if someone cluded. Stocks, USRA Tuners. Elk doesn’t have a mother any- mother would have loved him. Sometimes he takes a walk from other people who are Wiseman knew that the City Motosports Park, “Even though they were not or looks through photo al- talking to me. When someone more, look to the women in mother figures in his life did my mother, I had both of them bums, thinking about her. But says, ‘I am so proud of you’ I their life. No matter who it not replace his mother, he (Bridgette and Angelique) who today it doesn’t bring the sad- feel like that’s what she would may be, the support that a sis- knew that they loved and sup- Western Plains Downed helped raise me afterwards. say to me,” he said. ness as it once did. It is more ter or neighbor can give will be ported him. They each wanted Bikers Association, Elk ‘They were the mother figures of a celebration of their memo- Wiseman’s mother and his cherished. He said to appreci- the best for him, and he has let in my life. They helped guide ties. He wants to continue to grandmother were the two ate them, that love boost him to the suc- City Convention Center. me, nurtured me, and support- make her proud, and through women who meant the most “These women love you, cess he has become. Mother's ed me. After all, I still had the the women in his life who have to him. They both passed away, and they care for you. They Day will never be the same for Semi-Pro Basketball Exhi- kind of support that I would nurtured him he is able to un- but every day he got up and helped when my mom couldn't, him, but he does not let it get have had from my mother. It derstand that Judy is still with told himself that he was going and I was in need. They took him down. He uses it to cel- bition, Arrowhead Center. still felt like my mother was him. to do the best he could. He has care of me when they didn’t ebrate the other women who there. Just to have that nurtur- Wiseman recently com- wanted to honor their memo- have to. My life situation could loved him as his mother would ing side of what mothers bring pleted his second master's ry. Judy was a sociable person, have ended up completely dif- have done. Free Single Moms Oil to your life was a comfort,” he degree. This one is from OU helping others in any way she Change, 9:00am -12:00pm said, in Education Administration. could. Wiseman continues that 1 pm. and end at 2:15 p.m, at The Way Church. Must As Wiseman looked back, He passed his principal's cer- he also realized that it is still tification and will be working legacy. “['m so glad I'm like the per- Arts then at 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. register - sign up @ www. Continued from page 1. they may take Photography or Art IL. thewayelkcity.com ‘The next session runs from cation employees, and seeks to re- am. to 11:45 a.m. campers June 19th through June 29th Sparks and realize their full potential. Mike Sparks is among the best duce state intrusion in local board can take Art for Beginners with two different times. The May 14 of Oklahoma administrators. of education matters. or Art II. On Tuesday and Continued from page 1. We are excited and proud to ABOUT CCOSA Thursdays, the nine to 11 first one starts at 1 p.m. to Mother's Day 2:15 p.m. The class choices recognize these outstanding The Cooperative Council for year olds can take Youth Act- are Acting or Art of Pastels. and personal growth through leaders who represent the next Oklahoma School Administration ing at 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ‘The second class starts at 2:30 ECHS Baccalaureate, appropriate training and expe- level in school leadership. They is an incorporated, not for profit and Beginning Dance or Mu- p.m. to 3:45 p.m., and the 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Pioneer riences including skills in hu- are courageous leaders.” organization which establishes sic for Kids at 10:30 a.m. to choices are Turn Up Dance Fit- man relations and the stamina OASA has 20 Districts that close and continuous communi- 11:45 a.m. ness or All You Need is Music. Center Gymnasium to cope with the pressures of consist of multiple counties. cation and cooperation between Youth and young adults Make the decision for what the job Eligible OASA members are educators, taxpayers and legisla- from 12 years-old and up will summer arts class would be have the ability to speak nominated and selected by tors to improve the effectiveness of take place in the afternoons ECHS Graduation, 4:00pm their peers in their OASA Dis- best and register online at the for education on all levels with professional school administrators Monday through Thursday. above website. See the Sum- - 5:00pm, Pioneer Center special emphasis on the dis- trict. and to communicate the needs of ‘There are two different ses- mer Arts Camp at the Elk City Gymnasium. trict level Mike Sparks is currently in have made contributions to his second year with Elk City the schools. The Council is the um- sions, the first runs from Arts Council to see a full de- educational administration Public Schools. brella organization for the follow- June Sth through the 15th. scription of the classes. Dead- ing professional associations: the Journalism and Creative line to register is June 3rd, so May 16 “Leadership is about build- Visit the CCOSA website to Oklahoma Association of School Writing or Art I will begin at make plans now to attend. ing community, cultivating see past Administrator of the Carnegie Library Chess and empowering other lead- Year awardees. For more infor- Administrators (OASA), the Okla- Club ers and focusing on student success,” said Dr. Pam Deer- mation about OASA and CCO- SA, please visit www.ccosa.org. homa Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), the Bartley Harrel ing, CCOSA/OASA Executive ABOUT OASA Oklahoma Association of Elemen- Bartley Chad Harrel, 48, of May 17 Director. “These school leaders OASA supports adequate tary School Principals (OAESP), Enid, Oklahoma and formally Carnegie Library Story- have led through many chal- funding for Oklahoma public the Oklahoma Middle Level Edu- of Elk City, Oklahoma was born lenges, They have worked tire- schools, supports accountability cation Association (OMLEA), and on May 15, 1974, at Elk City, time with Mr. Cloud and lessly to provide opportunities measures, rigorous and relevant the Oklahoma Directors of Special Oklahoma to Eddie and Janeta Drop In Crafternoon for students to learn, grow academics, fair treatment of edu- Services (ODSS). (Wright) Harrel. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sat- urday, May 6, 2023 at his resi- May 27 Teacher dence in Enid, Oklahoma. Chad was born and raised G&S Promotions Gun Continued from page 1. in Elk City, Oklahoma. He at- Show, Elk City Convention tended Elk City Public Schools Center. teach language, reading, social and Merritt Public Schools. He studies, science, and math, but graduated from Merritt High a couple also teach English as School with the dass of 1992. May 28 a second language (ESL) class. Chad was active in FFA and received his Oklahoma State Farmers Degree in 1992. He played football and threw discus in track. In G&S Promotions Gun Elk City's teachers are Sandi the summer of 1990 he took a welding class at Western Oklahoma Day who teaches ESL classes Show, Elk City Convention and Janis Kincaid who teaches ‘Technology Center in Burns Flat and became the youngest person to pass the pipe welding test in the state of Oklahoma. Center. the adult basic education (abe) Chad was a very hard worker and a talented mechanic. He classes. Other teachers in this area could fix almost anything you asked him to fix, Chad always had a are Darrel Green in Burns Flat smile on his face and made life long friendships with those he met. Do you have an event or He would always say he was the happiest when he was working. and Hobart, MG Brown in something else you would His can-do attitude and his willingness to always lenda helpinghad Clinton, and Lynda Richert in to others is what he will forever be remembered for. Chad was a like to share with the com- Weatherford. Each one of these proficient wench truck driver and was always willing to teach oth- munity in the Round Town dedicated instructors helps ers how to perfect this skill. students navigate the adult Calendar? education and family literacy state of Oklahoma to qualify as classes come from all walks of Chad loved a well manicured lawn and spent hours making sure his was this way. He enjoyed woodworking, beinga mechanic, Email the information classes. They strive to provide an official High School Equiva- life, and these caring teachers and fishing even when he did not catch anything. Most ofall Chad the student with basic knowl- Iency test. lead them through the path to loved sharing Jesus and encouraging others to strengthen their for the event to elkci- edge to pass either the GED It takes all types of educa- achieving their life's dream of faith and walk with not only his Lord and Savior but theirs. [email protected] test or the HiSet test, both tors who continue to work with Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, tests have been adopted by the students to help them reach *@duating, It may be an alter- at the First Baptist Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. Dr. Russell Duck their career goals. The students native path, but the results are will officiate and Rev. Duncan Blackwell will assist. Vocal sharing “ElkCituNews who attend the adult education the same... success. by Rev. Ralph Chapman. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Richard and Tammy Dugger and the staff of Martin-Dugger Fu- neral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. (USPS # 173-020) Chad is survived by his parents; Eddie and Janeta Harrel of Elk City, Oklahoma; two daughters, Schylar Cupp and her husband, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Brennon of Fargo, Oklahoma, Arin Beth Harrel of Elk City, Okla- 109 W. 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