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Ne 2- The Elk City News March 9, 2024 looked professional and pre- Yang made a B, or an 89. Even Capitol specific teacher that has in- sentable. Senior though it was one point from fluenced me because everyone Round Continued from page1. Senator Howard took time to talk to Ivester, “He made Continued from page 1. an A, she was very upset about has had such an impact on my it. She has not made a B since goals and education. It feels Town sure he took time to talk to then. She used to get very ner- me and J.J. (Cloud) each day. engineering, math) field. vous and anxious during tests, wrong to say one of them was were introduced during our I tried to sit in on the com- “I'm debating whether or but she is calmer now. my most influential. Everyone March 9 session. They would introduce mittees that he was on. He is not to go into medicine. But for “T understand that even ifI had a contribution,” Yang said. special guests, and all of the very smart, When I talked to now, I'll do STEM, maybe med- get a lower grade that doesn’t When looking to the fu- ECHS Basketball 4A Area interns that were introduced him, I asked advice on my bill icine. I was looking at biomedi- define me. But, of course, ture, Yang is anticipating how Tournament, ECHS. were from OU,” he added. and things like that. He would cal engineering. I thought that higher grades do make my she will expand her horizons ‘The best part of Ivester’s always say the bill was better was interesting. But I might mother happy,” Yang laughed. experience was the friends he than everyone else's bill, this Her culture has played a and experience different op- just go into a classic physician made there. He said that the was the biggest thing.” part in her success. She said portunities that come her way. path,” Yang explained. hardest part of the week was Ivester's week at the Capi- that from her perspective, She wants to find her passion, Statewide County Surplus climbing all the stairs. As they Staying in Oklahoma and tal seems to have impacted his Americans are individualists or what she loves and spend Equipment Auction. Con- delivered notices and papers plans for the future. He said he going to a state university is and follow their individual her life doing it. to different senators, he had learned alot and could see run- more appealing to Yang, there- dreams, but Asian cultures are vention Center. to run up and down stairs. At ning for office at some point fore, she can stay close to her centered more around others. Over the next few months, the beginning of the week, in his career. Following his fa- home. She has visited one col- “We want to achieve more, she will be waiting for univer- they were warned about us- ther, Tom Ivester, into law and lege, OSU, but will be looking and it's like a combination sity acceptance letters and vis- ing the capital elevators. He possibly politics appealed to at all of her options. that we do for others and for iting colleges. So far, she has March 10 laughed and said that the ele- him. Tom Ivester served in the “My family definitely moti- ourselves. I feel like I do get a only been on the OSU campus, Spring Forward vators were very slow anyway, Oklahoma House of Represen- vates me. They work hard, and lot of motivation from work- but she wants to see the oth- and the pages were all young tatives. they are always supportive of ing towards a goal. It's not ers. Yang will be looking for a and able. While he is contemplating what I decide to do. They're not difficult to search for a goal. I The pages were taught his career goals, he is finish- as strict as stereotypes go. But college that has coursework definitely think having a sup- March 14 about the etiquette they had ing out his senior year in Elk they are very caring and want portive family makes a differ- that will fit her career path to to follow, especially because City High School and starting ence.” Yang said. either medicine or STEM. Western OK Quilt Guild there were cameras on them his final year playing tennis in the best for me. Just seeing them work so hard every day She also said that all of her Yang's photo will be placed at all times. They were also re- #1 singles spot. He is the son makes me want to do some- teachers have influenced her. on the wall in the Elk City Retreat, Convention Cen- quired to adhere to a certain of DeAun and Tom Ivester. He thing for them. I also want to The teacher she has had the High School commons, along ter dress code and were checked has one brother, Joseph, and a meet my own goals, and I want longest is Mrs. Holli Manning. with other Elk City grads who each day to make sure they younger sister, Kate. Manning was her Gifted and to learn more,” Yang contin- have also received the title of ued. Talented teacher in elementa- ry and she is now her AP Eng- Academic All State. She repre- Update ments that will help ECFD, lo- Throughout her education- March 15 sents the school and commu- cally, in the future. al experience, she said that she lish teacher. Western OK Quilt Guild has been challenged. The most “I can’t name any other nity well. Continued from page 1. ‘They spent the first day at challenging class she has taken Jerry Thompson Retreat, Convention Cen- the first fire, and then Tuesday so far is her AP English Lan- Surplus Auction held at the and Wednesday, they went to guage and Composition class. ter convention center on March the Smokehouse fire in Texas. “It was my first AP course, 8th and 9th. ‘The items they Tuesday, they spent 21 hours and it was difficult. I really Jerry Linn Thompson approved to be sold included enjoyed that though. It was a was born July 26th, 1939 in fighting fires. They protected Carter, Oklahoma to Florene 2011 Chevy Tahoe, 2007 Ford lot of writing, but it was fun. I Fish Fry Dinner, St. Mat- several structures and cattle loved the class. The teacher and ‘Alma (Embry) and Bert Oliver Crown Vic, 1989 1950 B Cargo ‘Thompson. He passed away in that night. my classmates are amazing,” thew Catholic Church, Star Truck, 2008 Ford Crown Elk City on Saturday, Febru- “So that was a large event. Yang said. Vic, 2012 Chevy Tahoe, 2013 She went on to say that all ary 24th, 2024 at the age of 84 5PM - 7PM. years. Chevy Tahoe, 2012 Chevy Sil- ‘The Smokehouse fire was burn- of her AP classes have been verado Pickup, and 2012 John ing in a way that I haven't seen Jerry, known by most in his fun, Besides AP English, Yang later years as “Mr. Thompson”, Deere F687 mower. fire in a long time. It seemed is takingAP Psychology and AP grew up in the Carter, Okla- March 16 Commissioners approved like it went behind them, It Government. She has found homa area, He attended Carter Purchase Orders FY 23-24 and was unforgiving and unrelent- them fun and likes thema lot. Schools where he graduated in Western OK Quilt Guild recurring invoices for March “Tlike those classes because 1957. He continued his edu- ing,” Chervenka said. 4th, The Supervisor's Report of all my classmates. They all cation at Cameron and Okla- Retreat, Convention Cen- ‘The task force then went homa State University where for the month was the Carn- have the same mindset, and ter egie Library given by DeAun 30 hours on the north side of the classes are smaller, too. he received an undergraduate cotton, and hay; raise cattle, the fire. He added that farmers ‘There are more discussions and degree in Agriculture commu- work in his yard, was an avid Ivester, Shannon Pirus, and nications. While at OSU, he reader, and loved puzzles. His Randi Yow. In their report, came out that day. There were more interactions between us. was a member of ROTC and favorite way to spend his time three other large fires in Okla- It's not overwhelming,” she March 17 Pirus and Yow showed the added. the National Society of Scab- was attending the activities commissioners a presentation homa, but they are working to Yang said she feels like her bard and Blade. He met the love of his 10 grandchildren. From about the activities, as well of his life, Sharon Kennemer sporting events and ballet recit- St. Patrick's Day contain it. They are still work- education has prepared her during his time at OSU. They als to choir and band concerts, as the numbers that have in- ing on fires. for college. She has learned to were married at the home of he was always there for them. creased due to their support. Chervenka has been asked write essays and read govern- Sharon's parents in Retrop, He was a faithful member of In the City Manager’s Re- about what the residents need. ment articles. In_ psychology Oklahoma on January 23rd, the 2nd and Adams Church of March 22 port, Ivester called on Elk City she has learned general note 1962. Shortly after, he was Christ where he loved helping He will be taking those items “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Red Fire Department Chief Kyle taking skills. She says she has commissioned into the United with Vacation Bible School. Chervenka to give the com- directly to the departments learned how to learn. States Army where he obtained Jerry held a special place in Carpet Community The- missioners a rundown of the that need it. ECFD is ready Although Yang has not had his fixed wing and rotary wing his heart for the American Le- fires that have been and are when others call for help. to study a lot, she does because certifications. Throughout his gion. He was instrumental in atre, 7:30pm nightly, Sun- she thinks that studying makes career, Jerry and Sharon spent the reopening of the local chap- currently still being fought in After his report, the meet- time at Ft. Riley Kansas, Ft. ter by encouraging high school her more confident in herself. day 2pm - Tickets rect.org the Texas Panhandle and local ing adjourned at 7:47 p.m. the Rucker Alabama, Ft. Wolters kids to attend Boys & Girls When she puts in the study fires. next meeting will take place on Texas, and Landstuhl, Germa- State to represent Elk City. time, she is not as stressed ny. After 3 years in Germany, “It’s been a busy week. Last Wed. March 20th at 2 p.m., in during the tests. He is preceded in death by week we started on Sunday Jerry was deployed to Vietnam his parents; and one sister, Rhe- Do you have an event or city hall. Once in middle school, where he was a Dust Off pilot in ba Clifton. with a fire west of Elk City.” the 57th Medical Detachment Chervenka started. Jerry is survived by his something else you would Helicopter Ambulance Unit. Daniel Carpenter Monday, he received a wife, Sharon, of the home; his During his time in Vietnam he 3 children, David Thompson like to share with the com- phone call from a couple of fire flew 460 combat missions and and wife, Wanda, Cheryl Firth chiefs about helping with the transported 1,263 patients. He and husband, Dr. Paul Firth, munity in the Round Town Daniel grew up north of Elle received multiple awards, med- Texas fires. Chervenka called als and accolades including the and Brad Thompson and wife, for their task force, and they City on the family ranch. He Sheana, all of Elk City, OK; 10 Calendar? Email the in- Silver Star (Valor), Bronze Star, responded. ‘There were 34,000 attended school at Hammon, the Combat Medical Badge, and grandchildren, Dr. Lyndi Fish- Oklahoma where he graduated formation for the event to acres burning. He added that in 1961. After graduation he the Vietnam Campaign Medal. er and husband, Michael, Elk they built solid relationships He was honorably discharged as. City, OK, Dr. Katie Thompson, [email protected] with the other fire depart- enlisted into the United States a Captain in January 1968. Tulsa, OK, Mattie Thompson, Navy where he was stationed in Jacksonville, FLand New Iberia, Jerry and Sharon then re- Stillwater, OK, Dr. Benjamin turned to western Oklahoma Firth and wife, Britton, Tulsa, LA always joking that he was in OK, Audrey Winn and hus- where they continued to grow rElkCituNews Ale the Navy and never stepped band, Dominic, Edmond, OK, their family. He helped with foot on a ship. After his dis- the family farm in Retrop and Samuel Firth and wife, Mere- charge in 1964 he entered the began his new career teaching dith, Tulsa, OK, Emily Ghavami Navy Reserves and also worked high school biology in Senti- and husband, David, Oklahoma (USPS # 173-020) as an civilian contractor. Dan- City, OK, William Thompson, iel also held various other jobs nel, Oklahoma. In 1971, they 580-225-3000 including mechanic at Kelly moved to Elk City where he Matthew Thompson, and Lily Is published once weekly by Beckham County Medi Dairy, owned and operated his sons, Andrew Carpenter and taught biology for 10 years un- ‘Thompson, all of Elk City, OK; 109 W. Broadway, El City, OK 73644-4736 fiance’, Melanie Neal, Elk City, tilhe was given the opportunity 2 great grandchildren, Blaine Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644, ‘own water well service, and ran a custom combining operation OK and Christopher Carpenter to be the high school guidance and Blaire Fisher, Elk City, OK; counselor. Jerry flourished in 2 brothers, Ferrell Thompson POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 with his brother, John. Daniel and wife, Bridget; 3 grandchil- this position and enjoyed help- and wife, Say, Oklahoma City, also helped at Potter Electric dren, Bailey Carpenter, Jacob ing students make decisions OK, and Jack Thompson and until his health forced his re- Carpenter, Milania Neal; the that positively impacted them wife, Pam, Norman, OK; 1 sis- SUBSCRIPTIONS tirement. Daniel was an avid mother of his children, Mary Deliverd by mail: throughout their lives. Jerry ter, Peggy Rogers, Midland, TX Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer collector of numerous things $50/ Yearly Print Only Fern Carpenter; 4 brothers, retired from education in 1992. and a host of other relatives Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director and enjoyed plotting, schem- He continued to farm wheat, Frank and wife, Scharleen, and friends. $60/ Yearly Print + Online ing, and rat killing. $40/ Online Only Zadie Eakins... Advertising Director He is preceded in death by John, Charles, and Russell and No refunds on subscriptions.. | Nancy Kamows CSR his parents; 1 brother, Clifford; wife, Cody Carpenter; 2 sisters, [email protected] Tina Dobbs... 2 sisters-in-law, Robyn and Su- Cynthia Carpenter and Belinda Send obituaries to elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com zanne Carpenter; 1 brother-in- Sullivan; sister-in-law, Anita [email protected] law, Mark Sullivan, Carpenter and a host of other ECNclassifieds @gmail.com Daniel is survived by his 2 relatives and friends.