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2- The Elk City News March 2, 2024 for six weeks. This year they Library is 30 mph, and most last ten "HAIL SIZES will be focusing on adventures. Round minutes or less. Ungar went on to talk about ‘They have a NASA Ambassa- the types of tornados and how Continued from page 1. dor coming to the library to Town they form. He described weath- er that resembled tornadoes, do a program on the stars and constellations. ‘The big launch ations. Ivester credited Pirus but they do not have the right date is May 22nd when they for the many educational pro- March 2 conditions or movement to grams that have been institut- bring in some extreme animals qualify as a tornado. Because it ed over the past year. The chess to the convention center. ECHS Basketball 4A Area is important for those observ- club, as well as the Connect 4 ‘The library programs have Tournament, ECHS. ing storms and reporting, he Tournament and the Take a been increasingly popular. gave the participants descrip- Child to the Library brought There seems to be something SOFTBALL new each week for every mem- 450" tors and showed pictures of out 128 people. Pirus handles all of the chil- ber of the family, Watch the Elk City Amateur Radio what he was describing. dren's library activities, and Elk City Carnegie Library Face- wind effects. Ham Fest. 8AM-9AM. Weather When observing storms, ‘The presentation was fac- the summer program which book page for the latest hap- tual and informative for those spotters should always know will begin May 28th and run penings. Beckham County Activity Continued from page 1. their location, the storm loca- interested in reporting storms to the NWS. The eyes on the tion, the storm motion, the Barn, Sayre. infuse what they see and what road situation, and escape they expect. With the comput- routes. Ungar again empha- ground can provide valuable information to the meteorolo- Lewis Gene McCall er weather model as guidance sized the importance of stay- gists who are giving warnings IN MEMORY OF to forecast and put out mes- ing safe. He went on to talk and predicting what may hap- LEWIS MCCALL Geometric Corkboards, sages for dangerous weather, about when tornados happen. pen next. Ungar gave infor- Carnegie Library. 11AM- Once Ungar described their Eighty-two percent of them mation about where to report LewisGene “Sally” McCall jobs and the need for spotters, take place in the months of weather and told the group was born on January 4, 1933, 12PM. he went into the actual types March through June, and 66 about how important it is for at Thomas, Oklahoma to Roy of weather. Those included percent of them happen be- them to know how to report. and Anna Marie McCall. He lightning, hail, wind, and tor- tween 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. In For those interested in report- quietly passed away on Friday nados. In talking about them, Oklahoma most tornadoes ing the storms, they can con- morning, February 23, 2024, March 5 at Oklahoma Veterans Center he showed pictures of hail siz- move from the southwest or tact NWS for more informa- in Clinton at the age of 91. He Presidential Preferential es, the types of tornados, and the west. The average speed tion. was honored there with a vet- eran's send-off. The American Primary. flag was draped over his body Hutch’s C-Stores and The Salvation Army with taps being played as veter- ans saluted him and employees’ hand over their hearts. Lewis into the Watonga Hall of Fame Join Forces for 13th Consecutive Year March7 was in the Army branch of the in 2011. After retirement in ECHS Basketball 4A Re- military. He was very proud to 1995, Lewis kept busy with var- In a heartwarming display al, Kansas, the initiative has tion Army to help us achieve bea veteran. ious school activities and sub- gional Tournament of community spirit, Hutch’s C- reached new heights of impact this goal. While we partner Lewis Gene was raised in stituting. He would volunteer Thomas and known as “Sally”. yearly to run the pole vault pit Store owners, employees, and and outreach. The funds raised with them year-round, there is loyal customers united once contribute to advancing the something really special about He graduated High School in at Watonga Track meets. 1951 and continued being close Lewis was an active mem- March8 again in December to raise vi- mission and ministry of The joining with our Hutch’s family to many of his classmates. He ber in the Watonga First United tal funds aimed at supporting Salvation Army, offering hope of customers and employees was known for his athletic abil- Methodist Church and a daily ECHS Basketball 4A Re- individuals and families resid- to the hopeless, sustenance to to make a donation during the ity. Many people have com- bible reader. Over the years he ing in their operational areas the hungry, and various other holiday season. It's a reminder mented, he could run as fast enjoyed singing in the choir, gional Tournament. across Western, Northwestern, forms of assistance and sup- that the best gift we can give backwards and sideways as he helping with youth groups, and Southwestern Oklahoma, port. is to help those in need. And could forwards. He earned the VBS, and the traditional pan- as well as southern Kansas. “Our purpose has always from the bottom of our hearts, nickname “Crazy Legs McCall”. cake supper. ‘This marks the 13th consecu- been to invest in the many the Hutchinson and Robinson Lewis was proud to say that he He enjoyed visiting daily Fish Fry Dinner, St. Mat- was the first Thomas Terrier to with his coffee shop friends. He tive year of a remarkable part- communities in which our families at Hutchinson Oil, thew Catholic Church. nership between Hutchinson family and our employees live, thank the Salvation Army for score a touchdown on the cur- liked visiting with Larry Estep rent Thomas Football Field. on the front porch during the Oil and The Salvation Army, work, and serve. With that everything they do and thank a collaboration cherished by in mind, there is no better Lewis Gene won the first time they lived in Watonga. 5PM-7PM. See Salvation page 3. State Championship Pole Vault Later, Bret Parker carried on both parties and deeply appre- organization than the Salva- in 1951, earning him the title the tradition and became his ciated by those in need. of All-State Track. He cleared Wheel of Fortune partner. He Statewide County Surplus As in previous years, Vicki Ivester 12 feet on a steel pole to land loved to walk, taking trips to Hutch’s loyal patrons had the in a sawdust pit. He loved his Lake Tenkiller, snow skiing Equipment Auction. Con- opportunity to contribute to town and school. Sally was very with family and friends, and the cause at each store location Vicki Lynn (Walker) Ivester, proud to be a Thomas Terrier. attending sporting events for vention Center, from Thanksgiving through 73, died on February 18, 2024, Lewis Gene McCall entered his children, grandchildren, and the end of the year. The dona- at her second home in Norman, the Korean War, March of 1953 great-grandchildren. He loved tion process was made conve- Oklahoma, surrounded by her to March of 1955. He was sta- and adored his family. nient with an option for cus- family. A remembrance ofVicki tioned in Germany during that Lewis Gene McCall was pre- March 9 tomers to donate increments will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. time. ceded in death by his parents, of $1 to The Salvation Army on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at When arriving back home, wife Galeela McCall, sisters Sis- he started dating Galeela Wil- sy Fry and Norma Heusel. He is ECHS Basketball 4A Area 604 Hunter Lane in Sayre. All directly at the cash register. survived by a daughter, Kathy are welcome. son and they were married September 9th, 1955. From Allen and husband Louis Ray of Tournament, ECHS. Additionally, for the first time, Vicki was born December this union came three children, Greenfield, OK, Two sons, Troy Hutch’s introduced insulated 13, 1950 to John Lee Walker cups in three sizes adorned Sr. and Lavona Mae Walker in Kathryn DeJean, Troy Lee, and McCall and wife Melinda of with the Hutch’s logo along- Timothy Wilson, Amarillo, TX, Tim McCall and Statewide County Surplus side a shield representing The Waynoka, Oklahoma. Vicki was a 1969 graduate of Putnam City Lewis Gene started attend- wife Suzanne of Edmond, OK, Equipment Auction, Con- Salvation Army. For every cup High School. She attended the ing Southwestern Oklahoma and sister Margaret Fruit and sold, $1 is allocated to The Sal- University of Oklahoma receiv- State University on a track husband Darrel of Mustang, vention Center. vation Army, further amplify- inga Bachelor ofScience degree son and Ruth Atterberry. She scholarship in 1955. He me- OK. ing the impact of the fundrais- in Physical Therapy in 1973. also found great joy in walk daled in many colleges meets. Eight grandchildren: Rusty ing effort. It was at OU that she met her ing, fishing, making stained After receiving his education Allen and wife Tessa of Tuttle, ‘The generosity and dedi- husband Jack. Vicki and Jack glass and learning how to play degree, his first year of teach- OK, Dusty McCall Allen and Do you have an event or cation of individuals associ- were married on June 21, 1972. bridge. ing was in Minneola, Kansas wife Mandi of Ft. Worth, TX, Brandy DeJean Allner and hus- ated with Hutch’s C-Store After moving to Sayre in 1973, Vicki was preceded in death from (1959-1960). Moving something else you would they welcomed two daughters, by her daughter Jana Leigh back to Oklahoma, he became band Mitch of Jenks, OK, Kyle a Canute Trojan for 10 years McCall of Amarillo, TX, Kaylee have been instrumental in the Jennifer and Jana. Ivester, brother John Lee Walk- like to share with the com- success of this annual fund- LaGene Crawford and husband raising campaign. Through ‘As a Registered Physical er, Jr,, sister Patti Lou Graham, (1960-1970). At Canute, he was a principal, teacher, and a Zach of Amarillo, TX, McKenzy munity in the Round Town the participation of stores lo- Therapist, Vicki provided care mother Lavona Mae Niles, Heath and husband Lane of to numerous western Oklaho- father John Lee Walker Sr., coach. His coaching years pro- cated in Altus, Anadarko, Clin- ma communities for 30 years. paternal grandparents Walter duced many successful boys’ Canton, OK, Sarah McCall of Calendar? Email the in- ton, Elk City, Enid, Guymon, Edmond, OK, and Wilson Mc- She was a member of the First and girls’ basketball teams. He Hammon, Sayre, Watonga, United Methodist Church of Eugene and Bessie May Walker, and his family loved being Ca- Call of Edmond, OK formation for the event to Weatherford, and Woodward, Sayre. Her most loved role in and maternal grandparents nute Trojans with a lot of good Ten great grandchildren: Levi McCall Allen, Jonan elkcitynewsegmail.com Oklahoma, alongside Liber- the church was being a mem- George E. and Mildred Pfleider. friends and memories. During She is survived by her hus- his time at Canute, Lewis Gene Sparks, Blair Allner, Tate Al- ber of the Chancel Choir. Vicki len, Ryne Allner, Sophie Sparks, was very active in school relat- band Jack of 51 years, daugh- rElkCituNews earned his master’s in educa- Reid Allen, Lincoln Sparks, Cale ed programs as her daughters ter Jennifer Ivester Berry and tion at SWOSU. were growing up. Vicki was a husband Steve of Oklahoma ‘August 1970, the fam- McRay Aliner, and Cade Heath. member of the En Avant Club, City, Oklahoma, brother Jef- ily moved to Watonga where tion‘The for family will hold a visita- family and friends at the As You Like It Club and on fery Charles Linihan and wife Galeela and him both taught Wilkinson Mortuary from Spm (USPS # 173-020) the initial board of the Sayre Louise of Edmond, Oklahoma, school. Lewis coached several 580-225-3000 to 7pm on Tuesday, February Day Care Center. sister Sandra Sue Smith and undefeated football Peewee 27, 2024, Is published once weekly by Beckham County Medi Vicki traveled extensively husband Bob, of Perry, Okla- teams. He also coached basket- Funeral services will be held 109 W. Broadway, El City, OK 73644-4736 and had a lifetime of experi- homa, brother-in-law, Robert ball and track. There were many Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644, ences and adventures with Conference-Championships in at 2:00 PM. at the First United Linthicum Ivester and wife the people she treasured. She all the sports throughout those Methodist Church in Watonga POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Ann, of McAlester, Oklahoma, years. He coached High School loved OU football and attend- as well as many loving nieces, ed many games with Jack and nephews, great nieces, great football under Woody Roof dur- with Pastor Dianna Matli offi- ing the 1977, 1978 State Cham- ciating. A family burial will fol- SUBSCRIPTIONS best friends of 50 years, Pete nephews and friends. pionships Football Teams. His Jow at the Mound Valley Ceme- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer and Connie Doughty, traveling son, Tim played on the 1977 tery in Thomas, OK. Wilkinson to many away games that took Inlieu of customary remem- $50/ Yearly Print Only Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director brances, the family requests team. Lewis Gene, sometimes Mortuary of Watonga in charge $60/ Yearly Print + Online them from the University of called “Mac”, was also proud to of arrangements. Memorial Zadie Eakins... Advertising Director Washington, San Diego State, that memorial contributions $40/ Online Only be a Watonga Eagle. contributions may be made to No refunds on subscriptions.. | Nancy Kamows CSR Notre Dame, Miami University be made to The Association Coach McCall was inducted the First [email protected] and everywhere in between. for Frontotemporal Degenera- elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.comTina Dobbs... Her greatest passion, as many tion: _https://www-classy.org/ Send obituaries to [email protected] know, was cooking and hosting give/381228/#!/donation/ dinner parties with Joan Elli- checkout. ECNclassifieds @gmail.com