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The Elk City News -3 February 17, 2024 News um complex during the year. the board. Mail the dues to P.O. explained. would invite you into their tail- Drive ‘The guests must be accompa- Box 542, Elk City, OK 73648. Award She continued to say that gate parties. One of the best nied by the member. ‘The president, Judy there is a preseason watch list games was when OU played at Continued from page1. ‘The Family Membership is Continued from page 1. Haught, and president-elect for potential player nominees. Oregon. They had a crazy end- $35 and entitles the member ‘They are on the All-American ing,” Eden remembered. guests must be accompanied and members of his/her imme- Mike Blevins, along with mem- ma Sports Hall of Fame for the bership chair, Cindy Wood, past nine years. She served on lists, as well as on different ‘This is only the second year by the lifetime member. diate family to unlimited visits The Heritage Membership invite everyone to become a the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award polls that put out potential that the OSHF has named an to the museum complex during is $500 and entitles the mem- part of Western Oklahoma standouts. As the lists are com- Aeneas Williams Award. Eden the year. The member must ac- Selection Committee, Night at piled, they also look for charac- believes that Williams is de- bers and their guests to un- company the family. history by joining WOHS. the Museum Auction Commit- limited visits to the museum The final membership is ter flaws, and make sure the serving of the title award. She Membership in the organiza- tee, Golf Classic Committee, said he is an amazing man, and complex during the year. The an Individual Membership for tion is important to the future and the Bright Path Children’s player has not been in trouble. guests must be accompanied $20 and entitles the member “Midseason, we meet again he is nowa preacher in St. Lou- of preserving the rich history Challenge. is. She was able to meet him at by the member. unlimited visits to the muse- and make the semifinalists The Pioneer Membership um complex during the year. of the region and recognizing “She cherishes her role as the awards presentation last an Executive Council Member, list. We get back together to- year. costs $100 and entitles the To join, contact Cindy those individuals and events valuing the contributions the ward the end of the season to members and their guests to that make Western Oklahoma The Jim Thorpe family is Wood at the Old Town Mu- association makes to Oklaho- narrow down to the top three. still involved in the award, unlimited visits to the muse- seum, or another member of great. Once we do that, then it’s out Eden told the story that it is ma’s sports heritage. The core values of the Oklahoma Sports of our hands. The top three are important to them because the Hall of Fame - inspiring youth, a nationwide vote with former player will be associated with preserving history, remember- award winners, sports writers, their family for life. It is more ing heroes, defining excellence, coaches, and others who vote important for the recipient to educating, and entertaining onit,” Eden said. have high moral character than ~ resonate deeply with Marti,” One of her most exciting what he does on the field. the biography said. events that she was able to go Because of the meaning of Eden said that one thing to was with Mike Leach. She these awards, Eden has dedi- she enjoys doing is for the went to the Mississippi State/ cated her time and efforts to Bright Path Children’s Chal- Georgia game with her hus- perpetuate their meaning to lenge that goes into schools. band, and they were able to sit the families and to Oklahoma ‘The program hosts a challenge in on the press conference. sports. She earned the award concerning drugs, alcohol, and “He (Leach) was such a fun- because of her efforts, and she most recently added vaping. ny guy. He passed away just a will continue to help the orga- She said that it is geared to few weeks after that press con- nization. fifth and sixth graders in the ference. That was very memo- Eden encourages everyone Oklahoma City Public Schools, rable, being able to go and lis- to go to the Oklahoma Sports ten to him,” she said. Hall of Fame Museum. It is but she wants to see it expand to the entire state. Although Leach’s player did located in Bricktown, at 20 S. Mickey Mantle in Oklahoma She was invited to join the not make the finalist list, Eden Executive Council by longtime was glad she could attend the City. Admission is free and the hours are Tuesday through friend Brian Alford. Eden loves game. She continued to talk Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For everything about being on the about this year’s Paycom Jim more information call 405- council, She has been an avid ‘Thorpe winner. He is the first 427-1400. This is a place to cel- OU football fan, as well as fol- winner or second winner from ebrate the Oklahoma athletes Pictured are Yadira Andrade, Madison Montgomery, Allison Woodward, Charles Batch- lowing the sport since she was a service academy. Another who have left their legacy for elor, Abagale Jackson, Gabriela Gilliam, and Payton Jackson with their paper dress. Cour- a young child, favorite Eden mentioned was future generations to follow tesy photo. “I just love everything Minkah Fitzpatrick from Ala- their lead, about it (OSHF). I love how bama. Marti Nutley Eden is also it preserves our Oklahoma “He was just a great indi- leaving her mark on the organi- sports heritage. Since I'm a vidual and still a great player,” zation. Not only is she a sports huge football fan, I love being Eden said. fan, she actively continues to on the Jim Thorpe committee Derrel and Sherry Nutley promote Oklahoma sports and going to the games. I get have had season tickets to OU Those who attended the to interview the players. Many football since the ‘60s, and she ceremony to support Eden's ac- people think that it is for the and her brother, Rodney, trav- complishment included Todd best defense back of college, eled to all of the games togeth- and Shannon Schultheis, Lucy but it's important to the family er. But Eden’s favorite memo- and Riley Eden, Rhett Eden, (Jim Thorpe's family) to have ries were going to the away Hudson Eden, Dylan Eden, somebody of character. When games with her mother. One Derrel Nutley, Casey Eden, we go to those games, we inter- example was when OU played Reed Eden, Sarah Eden, Cody view the players and find out Alabama. Eden, Judy Eden, Rod Nutley, what all they do off the field “The people of Alabama Carol Nutley, Ronita Alford, and, in the community,” Eden were so welcoming. The fans and Brian Alford. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cance: or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Pictured are Justine Vasquez, Taylor Musick, Daniela Rodarte, Katie Decker, Maribel Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Oliveras, Lizbeth Nevarez, Elizabeth Cook, and Alexia Ault. Courtesy photo. Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Fashion Design Class Creates Some of the most common conditions are: * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Newspaper Formal Gowns * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV By Sheryl Ponce structed using only newspa- uct. * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s pers and what they needed “One of the major aspects As prom approaches, the to adhere the paper to keep it of the lesson is watching the Elk City High School’ s Fashion carrte together. Although the gown students analyze how they Perry, RN Professional, Passionate Design class has been design- did not have to be wearable for plan to take the sketch and U ing their own newspaper for- this assignment, Bonner hopes turn it into a physical object Advance, Attentive... mal gowns under the direction to make that a requirement in that is a direct reflection of of their teacher, Bryce Bon- the future. their creativity,” she said. Our Difference Is Our Care ner. The class was randomly “The hardest part of the Bonner believes that the put into two different fashion project for the students was to one thing that students will teams to approach the project. agree on what the dress would take away from the project is Har you ever considered becoming ‘They were given their instruc look like. For me, the hardest tions and then started the part was trying to get enough the importance of working a hospi ice volunteer? project. newspapers. After I made a alongside others, time man- A fulfilling experience in the spirit “The teams had to get to- Facebook post asking for more, agement, and analyzing the gether and sketch a design for the community members were process of creating a fashion of giving and receiving. the gown prior to starting, but quick to help me gather more product. other than trying their best to than enough to complete the ‘The final projects have been construct the gown to align project,” Bonner continued. on display in the high school with the sketch, there were She went on to say that the commons. Their creativity and no limitations,” Bonner ex- best part of making the gowns teamwork seems to be appar- plained. was seeing the pride that stu- ent in the outcome of the two ‘The gown had to be con- dents had in their final prod- gowns.