February 24, 2024 Issue, Page 28 of 28

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Community 14 - The Elk City News March 2, 2024 Leadership X Learns Entrepreneurship and Finance By Sheryl Ponce ‘The members of Leadership As part of the Elk City Class X include Greta Louis, Ju- Chamber of Commerce's Lead- lie Byerly, Kayla Maddox, Cas- ership Class program, the class sandra Ausher, Serena Jones, learned about entrepreneur- Phillip O'Donnell, Tim Carter, ship and finance from Elk Michael Fisher, Eric Rheaume, City's Nate Hicks. The agenda and Jimmy Cooksey. They are included understanding busi- guided by Dr. Casey Merrifield, ness models and_ financial ECPD Chief Eddie Holland, Da- statements, along with how it vid Atkinson, and EC Chamber is tied to Elk City's businesses. Executive Director Susie Cupp. “How do you get your tomes? + Hew do yeu koe nom? Dedication Ceremony held for Colonel George Henry Normand ‘The dedication Ceremony held for Colonel George Henry Normand Memorial Highway was held on February 29 at the Carter Fire Department. Atthe age of 19, Colonel Normand joined the Canadian Royal Air Force earning his pilot wings. He remained in the RAF until 1944 when he returned to the United States and commissioned in the Army Air Corps, which later became the United States Air Force. Colonel Normand was a Command Pilot Psychologist and during his tenure he served as the Attache’ to Bucharest, Ro- Magnolia Sage Welcomed Downtown mania from 1968-1970. He received numerous commendations and medals including the American Campaign Medal, World War Il Victory Medal, British Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, British Service Medal and Distinguished Service Medal. Elk City Chamber of Commerce welcomes Magnolia Sage to downtown Elk City. Liz Stone and her family and friends After his retirement in September of 1973, Colonel Nor- were there for the ribbon cutting in the store that is located at 103 S. Main. They offer facials, waxing, and other aes- mand and his wife, Evelyn, moved to Carter, Oklahoma to make thetic services, as well as a boutique that features bath bombs, body lotions, skincare, and clothing. See their social media for more information. Pictured are Mayor Cory Spieker and wife Christie, Sicily George, Terri Chervenka, Frank their home. George was active in the community serving on the and Katherine Brown, Ladonna Thomas, Carrie Horn, Teresa Kilhoffer, Susie Cupp, Elijah Hinds, cosmetologist Alison board of the Beckham County Rural Water District I and was a Cleveland, boutique associate Lauren Rainey, and associate boutique Jozlynn Montgomery. Courtesy photo. 32nd Degree Mason and India Shriner.