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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, September 13, 2019 Canute what can be done. She said the district can of the bond. rent facilities work as op- “{ don’t think it will bring Most of the people who make do with the facilities it “They're raising the prop- posed to spending $13 mil- people to the community,” voted during the lunch hour has now. erty taxes way too high,” she lion on the event center. he said. at the Heritage Center in Julie Kupka did not reveal said. Canute Tuesday afternoon which way she voted but un- She said she didn’t mind good school, and our aca- demics are up there.” expressed opposition to the derstands the realities of cur- the transportation portion Mary Jane Anderson Chervenka said Wednes- bond. Two people declined rent facilities. of bond, but she said the day that he understood the to comment to the paper. “I know we need some- district was trying to “way Mary Jane Anderson, 64, decision of voters, explain- Charity Ward said she was thing that would be good for overspend for something passed away Saturday, Sep- ing the board wanted to find opposed to the bond because families, for graduation and we do not need” in a gym. tember 7, 2019 in Ft. Cobb, out the opinion of the public of the property tax increase. stuff like that,” she said. “It’s The event center would have OK. Mary was born January and that the current econo- But she also didn’t want the been needed for a long time, been a multipurpose venue 14, 1955 in Pueblo, Colorado my played a role in the bond event center, which was the but I don’t know to this ex- that could handle gradua- to Larry & Janice Thomas vote. central component of the tent [with the bond proposi- tions, banquets and proms in Hilburn, “Now, we know that the bond issue. tion].” addition to sports. Mary attended school in Guy- majority of them, at this “T think they can do with- Jacque Fagan said she was Just one person who spoke mon, OK graduating with the time, [are] not for something out it,” she said. “absolutely not” supportive to The Elk City News sup- (Class of 1974. Mary married ported the bond, saying even Danny Anderson April 13, Fall Festival like that, so we’ll just have to weigh our options,” he though it would raise her 1984 in Galveston, TX. said. “I feel like we’re defi- property taxes by “a lot,” she Survivors: husband, Danny nitely going to have to come thinks the bond is best for /Anderson, ofthe home in Elk back with something on the Continued from page 1. “Literally thousands of the school and community City, OK Preceded in death: parents, buses. Because our priorities people have gone through to go forward. Two Sons, Ryan Anderson & Son, Ricky Anderson, Brother, are the kids, the school and snow cones, cotton candy this annual event and we'd “T think [the event center] Ashley of Norman, OK Eddie Carl Price, Brother, Car- the community — it all goes and other tasty treats. The love to see everyone from would be something good, Rylee Anderson & Jenna of rie Ann Ellis, Nephew, Landon hand in hand.” food vendors also will be Elk City and the surround- but that’s me and my hus- Weatherford, OK Hilburn Although he didn’t seem serving beverages. ing communities come out band’s opinion and every- Grandchildren: Chasen, Funeral Service: 12:00 surprised the event center Music will be provided and have fun with us again body has their own opinion Kynlee, Kylee, Lilly, Cash, NOON, Thurs., Sept. 12, 2019 was rejected, he did express by “Ponce Productions” this year,” Cupp said. and it doesn’t mean it’s right Harrison, Scarlett & Sadie First Baptist Church, Carnegie, disappointment that the from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. The Fall Festival commit- or wrong,” said the voter, JGreat grandchildren: Landon OK transportation proposition 21 and “From A To Z,” an tee thanks the City of Elk who wished to remain anon- & Tristan Dunn Viewing: Tues., Sept., 10, failed, but the board will acoustic duo, will perform City for helping the commit- ymous and said she and her Brother: Lloyd Hilbum & 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM back in a later date to see from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. tee set up and also helping husband have three children wife Sherry, Camegie, OK 22. Performing at noon Sept. in the district. Wed., Sept. 11, 2019 9:00 AM 21 in the south exhibit hall with some of the advertis- Another voter, who also Brother: Danny Paul Price, - 8:00 PM ing, along with Troy Jones Denver, CO Ray & Martha’s Funeral Round Town will be Red Dirt Gymnastics wished anonymity, said he & Tumbling along with Aer- Equipment, Aloha Gardens and Janie’s Garden Center. was opposed to the prop- Sister : Barbara Preston of Arlington, TX Home, Camegie, OK Under the direction of Ray ial Bound Tumble & Cheer erty tax increase and said September 14 at 2 p.m. The chamber also thanks all he thought the district could Numerous nieces, nephews, & Martha’s Funeral Home, Also, the Elk City High of its volunteers and exhibi- find a way to make the cur- and cousins. Carnegie, OK Elk City Motor-Speed- tors. School Cheerleaders will do The 2019 Elk City Fall way regular show 7:30 free face painting from 1-4 p.m. both days in the south Festival Committee mem- Donald Lee Moore p.m. exhibit hall. bers include Chairman Ron- Donald Lee Moore the Louisiana State Board of The Fall Festival commit- da Smith, Kathy Bell, Emily May 20, 1938 - September 4, Certified Public Accountants, tee will present numerous & Jeff Johnson, Katherine 2019 and for many years he enjoyed September 15 awards in selected booth Hinds, LaDonna Thomas, Donald Lee Moore passed his Board service and helping categories, Awards to be Sharon Carpenter and Susie away at 81 years of age at oversee the CPA examination. Poarch Cemetery public presented in the professional Cupp. For additional infor- Duke University Hospital on After he retired from the meeting for election of booths category will be Best mation please contact the September 4, 2019, after a val- merged Ernst & Young, Don of Show, Ist, 2nd, & 3rd Elk City Chamber of Com- iant battle with lung cancer. and Gail continued to travel officers and discussion of place for fine art, photogra- merce at 580-225-0207 or Don was born in Fort Worth, broadly and to enjoy New phy, pottery, sculpture and email _elkcitychamber@itl- TX on May 20, 1938 to Evelyn Orleans, where they loved cemetery at 2:30 in the fine woods. net.net. Irene Angel Moore and Homer entertaining countless houseg- Lee Moore. He enjoyed a uests. He was an avid reader Pickens dies Carter Community Center, childhood of golf and boating and a quick adopter of new on Possum Kingdom Lake technology, never far from his proud member of The Military Carter. Everyone is wel- with his younger brother Mike Kindle and iPad. and Hospitaller Order of Saint come. The Oklahoman "Mr. Pickens and I have and his cousin Tom Larimore. Don was a successful Southern Lazarus ofJerusalem. Thomas Boone Pickens gone head-to-head at times, Behind their home Don kept a Gentleman, a wonderful father Don was proceeded in death by Jr., a self-made billionaire of and we've gotten along and horse, Trigger, who could drink to his son and daughter, and his parents, Evelyn Irene Angel the energy industry, died at we've laughed about things, Coca Cola out of a bottle. a devoted husband to Gail for Moore and Homer Lee Moore, September 21 the age of 91 on Wednesday, He was always an early riser and his younger brother, Mi- 16 years after Oklahoma but he's a big part of all 57 years. With steely resolve 46th Annual Fall Fes- State University’s football this.", said OSU head foot- Hwith a strong work ethic. As yet optimism and characteristic chael Jon Moore. soon as he learned to ride a humor, he steadfastly endured Don’s survivors include his stadium was renamed in his ball coach Mike Gundy. tival. honor, and barely more than bike, he became the neigh- hardship, including losing wife of 57 years, Patricia Pickens' gift of $165 mil- Elk City Motor-Speed- 10 years after the rebuilt and borhood paper boy. He later homes in New Orleans to Hur- Gail West Moore of Chapel expanded Boone Pickens lion in 2006 led to the addi- cleaned barns, delivered furs, ricane Katrina and in Houston Hill; two children, Jeffrey way regular show 7:30 Stadium was officially dedi- tion of 20,000 seats in the caddied, and opened the golf to Hurricane Harvey. He was Lee Moore and his wife Mary cated. stadium. shop at dawn every morning. immeasurably discrete and a Susan Wiggins Moore of p.m, ‘He graduated from Paschal lifelong rule-follower who had Locust Valley, NY, and Stacey Elray Hawkins Allen High in 1956 and, at his 50th Reunion, was excited to win a surprising devilish side. A family member recently called Lynn Moore Towning and her husband Gary Mark Towning “Least Changed Guy”. Don “a charming gentleman of Chapel Hill; and six grand- September 22 Elray Hawkins Allen, 82, of At the University of Oklahoma, with a naughty sparkle in his children, Madeline Abigail 46th Annual Fall Fes- Elk City, Oklahoma was born Don studied accounting, joined eye”. and Isabella Lee Towning, Jon August 24, 1937 in Wert, the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, He was a favorite of his and Sallie Bell, Mary Cooper, tival. Oklahoma to Beulan Slater and worked for Standard Oil grandchildren and their friends, Jeffrey Lee, Jr, and Duke West and Viva Magdeline (Stradley) of Ohio. He also joined the perhaps because he never Moore. Hawkins. She went to be with ‘Army Reserve Officer Training stopped using funny Fort A funeral service will be held September 26 her Lord and Savior on Mon- Corps, serving as an air traffic Worth expressions like “I have at one pm on Friday, Septem- day, September 9, 2019 in Tex- controller at Fort Leonard been to two goat ropes and a ber 13, 2019, at The Chapel of Great Plains Amuse- arkana, Texas. Wood in the Missouri Ozarks. county fair!” and “I’m just a the Cross, located at 304 East She graduated from Sayre High Most importantly, at OU he simple man”. Don could relate Franklin Street at the Universi- ment Carnival. School, Sayre, Oklahoma, El- met Patricia Gail West of Elk to people from all walks of life. ty of North Carolina at Chapel ray married Billy Allen on July arkana, Texas; five grandchil- City, OK, who he married on He was a regular guy who was Hill. 5, 1956 in Sayre, Oklahoma. dren, Andrew Jones and his. New Year’s weekend in 1962. always inclusive and extraor- The Reverend Elizabeth Marie September 27 Elray owned and operated her wife, Erica of Texarkana, Tex- Don graduated from OU dinarily friendly. In fact, many Melchionna, Rector, and The own pre-school, Little Play- as, Austin Jones and his wife, with a Bachelor of Business people considered Don a friend Reverend Scott Balderson, Great Plains Amuse- house, in Oklahoma City for Kaylee of Texarkana, Texas, Administration in Accountan- - in one day he could enlist Deacon, will officiate. Burial ment Carnival. many years. She enjoyed quilt- Aaron Jones and his wife, Anna. cy plus graduate accounting a US. Attorney’s help for a will follow immediately in the ing, gardening, working in the of Texarkana, Texas, April Al- studies. In January 1963, the troubled friend and then have Memorial Garden on Franklin flower bed, watching sports, the len of Norman, Oklahoma, newlyweds moved to Houston, a Budweiser on his porch step Street, followed by eulogies in Hallmark channel and cooking. Tristan Allen of Yukon, Okla- where he joined Arthur Young with a house painter. the Chapel’s Parish Hall and September 28 Above all else, Elray, loved homa; four great grandchildren, as a Certified Public Accoun- Don loved people and enjoyed then a jazz reception at home. spending time with her grand- Liam Jones, Mason Jones, Ol- tant. His career flourished socializing with friends and Instead of flowers, friends may Great Plains Amuse- kids and family. ivia Jones and Nora Jones all of| and they moved to Dallas and family. An avid golfer, he make donations in Don’s mem- ment Carnival. Funeral services will be 2:00 Texarkana, Texas; one brother, then New Orleans, where he loved hitting the links in Elk ory to The Chapel of the Cross p.m., Saturday, September 14, R. D. Hawkins of Moore, Okla- became Managing Partner for City, New Orleans, Houston, or Meals on Wheels, 2019 at the Martin Dugger Fu- homa. Louisiana and Mississippi. A and Chapel Hill. In New Orle- Don’s family would like to October 5 neral Home Chapel in Elk City, She is preceded in death by her trusted advisor for manage- ans, he was a member of var- thank his many concerned Oklahoma. Rev. Danny Ringer husband, Billy Allen; parents, ‘ment teams in many industries, ious charitable organizations, friends and dedicated care giv- Retrop Reunion at the will officiate. Interment will be Beulan and Viva Hawkins. Don was often sought out for Mardi Gras Krewes, luncheon ers, including the tireless med- at Red Hill Cemetery, Ham- Memorials can be made to the his special expertise in energy clubs, and “Swing Fiesta”, a ical teams at Duke University Sentinel Community mon, Oklahoma. Services have charity of your choice in care of and industrial services. His fun travel and golf group for Hospital, especially the elite been entrusted to the care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, roles required international couples. Duke Thoracic Surgery, Oncol- Center, located at Sth and Martin-Dugger Funeral Home ogy, and Radiation Teams. P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Okla- travel and he would often bring Don was a memberof First Washington across from in Elk City, Oklahoma. homa 73648. Gail along for extended trips Presbyterian Church of King- The Moore Family is under the ICherishing her memory is her Online condolences can be sent} to Mexico, Europe, the Middle wood, Texas and First Meth- care of Hall-Wynne Funeral the Methodist Church. son Greg Allen and his wife, to the family by using the on- East, and Asia. odist Church of New Orleans, Service in Durham, NC. Please Doors open at 10 a.m. Carla of Edmond, Oklahoma; line guest book at www.mar- ‘Don was appointed by the where he chaired the admin- leave condolences at www. daughter, Martha Jones of Tex- tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. Governor to the Board of istrative board. He was also a hallwynne.com. See obituaries. NEAR FREE HEARING SCREENING (Git ) HEARING AID CENTERS 2900 W 3rd St. ¢ Elk City, OK 73644 AND CONSULTATION (580) 302-6130 Your time is now, call today! www.heargearok.com