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8+ SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 The Elk City News WOHS Open Nominations for Western Oklahoma Hall of Fame By Sheryl Ponce 1978 ~ William H. ‘Bill’ Ansley, Guy Hylton, Mary Woodman; LaVern Hodges, Juanita Hodges, 1998 - Leonard Burns, Doris Mu- Western Oklahoma Historical LL. ‘Red’ Males, Victor Wicker- sic, Tyson Shelton; 1999 - Bennie Society is accepting nominations sham; 1979 — Jimmy Webb, Dr. Beutler, Billy Ray Gowdy, James C. for the Hall of Fame. According to LY, Baker, Jr, Pat Kelly Baker, ‘Taylor; 2000 - E.L. Fowler, Charlie chairman Judy Haught, the form Paul Creason, Walter Merrick; Joy, May King; 2001 - C.E. ‘Chris’ needs to be sent to her at P. O, Western Oklahoman Historical Society 1980 ~ Velma L. Dobler, Robert A. Christian, Joe Frank Moad, Jim Box 542 or email to Judy Haught Hefner, II, Noel Jones, Huff Kelly, Shirley, Sue Shirley Newton; 2002 [email protected]. P.O. Box 542 Raymond F McVeigh; 1981 - Bob ~ Dr. William Featherston, Harold The deadline to nominate is Sep- Elk City, OK 73648 F Allee, Ed Berrong, Susan Carol Metcalf, J.D. Wesner; 2003 ~ Carl- tember 30th. Powell, Otis J. Sanders, Larry R. ton Cornels, Orin Patton, Teresa ‘The award was established in Wade; 1982 - Walter E. Fergu- Schachle; 2004 - Suzanne Hylton, 1972 to honor citizens from West- son, Coleman Hewlett, Cecil M. Herman Seymour, Royce Thomp- ern Oklahoma for bringing atten- Hall of Fame Nomination Form: Hunter, G.W. ‘Spec’ Lester, Donald son; 2005 - Bill Gissom, Lois Wil- tion to, preserving the heritage of, Full Name of Nominee. Royce, Atty; 1983 ~ Paul A. Jones, son Harmon, Patricia Sprowls; or providing a more prosperous J.A. Jay’ French, Thelma Turnbull, 2006 - Dean Kent, Mike Neff, future Date of Birth, Gary England, Thomas C. Miller; Bunny Neff, Purcy Dale Walker; for the area. Each year the in- 1984 - Helen Lincoln Brown, Col. 2007 - Linda Ellis Maddox, James ductees are chosen and honored at (Person nominated must be living and able to attend the banquet) William R. Brown, Mary Corwin H, Jimmy Smith, Leah Smith; 2008 a banquet. Their names are added Name of person nominating Fellows, Gene Grubitz, Frank G. ~ Jack Bonny, Gertrude Flesher, toa plaque that hangs in the Old Kliewer; 1985 — Congressman Don Nichols; 2009 ~ Mark Stans- Town Museum. ‘The nominating person must be a member of Western Oklahoma Historical Society. If the Glen English, Ruth Hoard, Lo- berry, Teresa Mullican, Joe Brit- ‘The nominee must be living person is not a member, he/she may join as an Individual $20.00, Family $35.00, Pioneer rena Males, Wayne H. Woodman; ton; 2010 - Kevin Black, Susie and able to attend the WOHS $100.00, Business $500.00, or Lifetime $1,000. Make checks payable to Western Oklahoma 1986 - Glen F. Crane, Jo Grubiz, ‘Thurmond, Sandra K-H Werner; Hall of Fame Banquet. The person Historical Society and mail to the P.O. Box listed above. Julia Ann Holmberg, William 2011 - LM. ‘Doc’ Davis, Bob nominating must be a member Nominating Person's Contact Information: Bois Marable, Harold R. Wehren- Kennemer, Lynn Kennemer, AL. of the WOHS and can still join berg; 1987 - Fern Crispin, Walter Whinery, Dala Whinery; 2012 ~ as an individual for $20, a family W Killough, John R. Moorehead, Carla Garrison, Leroy Jones, Dr. for $35, Pioneer for $100, Business Paul E, Peeler, Jr, O.R. Wilhelm; Fred Rule; 2013 - Dennis Friesen, for $500, or Lifetime for $1000. Please attach a summary of why you think this person should be inducted into the Western 1988 - Emmajean Barton, Arcy MLD., Bryan Potter, D. Ph 2014 - Checks should be made payable Oklahoma Historical Society Hall of Fame. Please include communities in which the nominee Jack Nunley, Dee Ann Ray; 1989 Jerry Dean, Jimmy Harrel, Greg to Western Oklahoma Historical has lived and served along with dates, titles, honors, leadership achievements, etc. Please ~ Talton Frances, Oris H. ‘Chick’ Henson; 2015 ~ Randy L. Beutler, Society and returned to P.O. Box attach anything else you feel would be helpful. Lowry, William ‘Bill’ Music, ©. Richard L. ‘Dick’ Dugger; ‘Ted 542, Elk City, OK. Ronald Savage, Jt, J. Cooper West; and Sage Kimsey; 2016 - Marvin ‘The form can be found on the 1990 - Joe Anna Hibler, J. Blaine Curtis Bell, Kelli O'Hara Naugh- ‘Western Oklahoma Historical So- Return this application to the P. O. Box above or email to Judy Haught at Puckett, Jr, Rev. Roy Rowlan; ton, Clarance Leland Smith; 2017 ciety’s Facebook page or their web- westernokhiston ‘om 1991 - Ruth Blackketter, Dr. Le- ~ Gail D, Anspaugh, Charles H. site. Attach a summary of why the roy Thomas, Gov. Kamp; Mrs. Hargrove, Larry Long, Linda nominee should be inducted into Deadline: September 30, 2024 David Walters; 1992 ~ EL. Kelley, Long; 2018 - Roy Lee Burson, the WOHS. This will include the Questions: Call or email Judy Haught at 580-799-0245 or [email protected] Pauline Miller, Martha Musgrove; Owenita Proctor Calvert, Vickie communities which he or she may 1993 — Eugene Blackketter, Clara Beutler Shireman; 2019 - Doug live or have lived, and what Banquet is November 12, 2024 at the United Methodist Church. Ruth King Davis, Juanita Wham; Haught, Judy Haught, Glenna communities they served. Any 1994 ~ Melba Sue Biggs, Kermit Kirk, Brad Spitzer; Dayva Spitzer; other helpful documentation [email protected]. The banquet will Casady, Dr. H. K. Speed; 1974 1976 ~ William J. ‘Bill’ Bacon, Gurley, K.C. Perryman; 1995 ~ 2020 -postponed; 2021 ~ Ron Na- could also be attached to the nom- be November 12, at the United - Mary Mabry Savage, Donnie Olice Herring Coates, Hope Mc- Loyd Dean Burch, Nelda Patten gle, Randy Haggard, Mareen Hall- ination. Methodist Church Detmar McClain, Jake Beutler, Colign Conrad, Elgin Herring Burch, Hazel Lovett, Lucy Stans- mark; and 2022 ~ Cindy Wood, For questions about the applica- Inductees in the Western Okla- Elra Beutler, Lynn Beutler; 1975 Hoover, Willett G. Smith; 1977 - berry; 1996 - Emma Lou Brewer, Shawn Wilson, Dale Tracy. 2023 - tion call or email Judy Haught at homa Hall of Fame have been: ~ Mary Wilcox Kelly, Glen Kelly, Wyatt Chandler, Vera A. Gibbs, Dr. Milton J. Sugerman, Judy Joan Butcher, Donnie and Beverly 580-799-0245 or westernokhisto- 1973 - J. Pete Thurmond, Klina EE, Tabor, Etta Musick Ramsey; Pat Clark Hodge, Edward J. Story; Tracy; 1997 - Dr. Frank Buster, Jordan and Jimmy Wayne Smith, Great Plains Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Grant Detten to Orthopedic Clinic Elk City, OK - Great Plains Re- gree in Animal Science with a mi- perience and a deep commitment dency program. will significantly enhance our abil- gional Medical Center (GPRMC) to patient care. Raised in Ponca nor in Microbiology at Oklahoma With a focus on arthroplasty, ity to serve Western Oklahoma, is proud to announce the addition City, Oklahoma, he developed a State University. Originally drawn sports medicine, and trauma, Dr. providing our patients with the of Dr. Grant Detten, an accom- strong work ethic and love for the to veterinary medicine, Dr, Detten Detten is dedicated to helping pa- specialized care they deserve, right plished Orthopedic Surgeon, to outdoors while growing up in a attended Oklahoma State Veteri- tients regain their mobility and im- here at home.” the Great Plains Orthopedics. Dr. close-knit family. Spending much nary School for two years before prove their quality of life, He has a The new Great Plains Ortho- Detten joins the team led by Dr. of their childhood on their grand- discovering a true calling in hu- strong track record of providing pedic Clinic at Morrison Medi- Riley Winham and will be practic- parents’ farm, Dr. Detten was in- man medicine. This led to a transi- high-quality orthopedic care and cal Clinic is set to open in August ing at the clinic’s new location in spired to pursue a career that com- tion to the Oklahoma State College is committed to continuous learn- offering a continued full range of Suite 100 at the Morrison Medical bined a passion for hard work with ing and professional growth. of Osteopathic Medicine, where he Dr. Grant Detten orthopedic services to meet the Clinic, 1710 W. 3rd St., Elk City, a desire to help others. earned a medical degree and later Dr. Detten is passionate about career as well as make a meaning- needs of Western Oklahoma. Dr. OK. Dr. Detten attended Ponca City specialized in orthopedics through the role of an orthopedic surgeon, ful impact on the lives of my pa- Detten will begin seeing patients Dr. Detten brings a wealth of ex- High School before earning a de- the St. Anthony's Orthopedic Resi- finding deep meaning in the abil- tients?” in September. For more informa- ity to combine a love of medicine tion or to schedule an appoint- Dr. Detten is not only passion- with a desire to serve the commu- ate about medicine but also enjoys ment, please contact the clinic at Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life cholces nity. “My goal is to provide per- sonalized care that addresses not spending time outdoors, engag- (580) ing in woodworking projects, and 339-7540 or visit our website at www.gprme-ok.com, just the physical ailments of my fixing and mending things. Fam- patients but also their overall well- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- being,’ he said. “Seeing my patients ily is also an important part of Dr. About Great Plains Regional Medical Center Detten's life. Married to Tyler, who sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer regain their mobility and improve recently retired as a pharmaceuti- Great Plains Regional Medical or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical their quality of life is immensely cal representative to stay home Center (GPRMC) is dedicated to rewarding. I strive to make a dif- details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. their 2-year-old daughter, The providing comprehensive health- ference by listening to my patients, with Detten’s value the time spent creat- care services to the residents of understanding their unique needs, Elk City and the surrounding ar- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: and delivering tailored treatments ing“We cherished memories together. are incredibly proud to wel- eas, With a focus on personalized that help them achieve their health care, GPRMC offers a wide range Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator goals” “Growing up in a rural com- Corey come Dr. Grant Detten to the Great Plains Orthopedic Clinic,’ said of medical specialties, ensuring Lively, CEO of Great Plains that patients receive the best pos- munity, I've always felt a deep sible care close to home. The Great Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care connection to small-town life’ Dr. Regional Medical Center. “His ar- rival, along with the move to the Plains Orthopedic Clinic is the Detten shared. “When Ivisited Elk new clinic, represents our unway- leading provider of orthopedic City, it immediately felt like home. Some of the most common conditions are: The sense of community here is ering commitment to expanding services in the region, staffed by * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) access to top-tier orthopedic care experienced and compassionate incredible, and I'm excited to join in Elk City and surrounding com- specialists committed to improv- * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic GPRMC to continue my medical munities. We believe this addition ing patients’ quality oflife. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Western Technology Center carrle Perry,RN Professional, Passionate WIC Advance, Attentive... Educating People for Success Our Difference Is Our Care Western Technology Center is seeking a Maintenance /Custodian at the Sayre campus. Primary functions are to assist in maintaining the buildings and grounds of the campus, including but not limited to: cleaning, waxing and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, cleaning restrooms, windows, offices, classrooms, halls, etc. and assisting with grounds maintenance. Have you ever considered becoming This position is 12 months annually (July through June each year) and 6 hours per day (30 hours a hospice volunteer? per week). Eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, life and more, as well as Teachers’ Retirement Pension, 403(b), Education Assistance, paid leave and holidays. A fulfilling experience in the spirit Job Qualifications: + Valid Oklahoma Driver License of giving and receiving. + One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Preferred applicants will possess a Class B CDL with school bus and passenger endorsements “S" and “P” with no airbrake restriction “L.” Interested applicants may apply online by 14:59 p.m. Sunday, September 1st. For full job description and online application visit https://www.westtech.edu/about-district/employment or apply in person at any WTC campus. EOE