September 27, 2019 Issue, Page 18 of 26

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, September 27, 2019 Round Town New track As far as a new turf at the stadium, such as FieldTurf, \ that is a “matter of dollar An athletics official dis- City Track Classic, which and cents,” Hunt said. A few September 26 years ago, the district made cussed the work that has everyone really appreci- been done at the track. ated. It brought teams from improvements to the sta- Great Plains Amuse- dium, such as new fencing, “They took the old, exist- West Texas and teams from ing track down to the pay- Western Oklahoma. It was field houses, a ticket booth ment Carnival. and a top on the press box. ment,” said Brian Hunt, Elk areally good track meet. So This year, new steps were RCCT Musical - Red City High School athletic it enables us to have con- built at the bottom of the director. ference track meets in the stands on the home side Carpet Community The- Work on the track began future, regular track meets of the stadium, and new on Sept. 9. The school dis- in the future, whether it be lights were installed. A new atre. trict’s general fund from junior high or high school. weightroom was added this 2018-19 paid for the re- year, and much of its fund- It will give us opportunities placement, with the school to possibly host a regional ing was spearheaded by the board approving the expense track meet.” Elk City Athletic Founda- ditions, the stadium is “as made have accommodated September 27 [$107,350] in June. Reaction to the track has tion, a 501 (c)(3) entity. The good as anybody around.” the student athlete and pa- “It’s a blessing,” Hunt said been positive, and plans school district contributed The stadium dates back to tron that comes to the game,” Great Plains Amuse- about the new track. “In the for replacements had been some money, too. 1947. past, we used to have the Elk around for years, Hunt said. Hunt said with all the ad- “The improvements we’ve he said. Leadership ment Carnival. Smith, Smith Title and Clos- come,” she said. ship Elk City Application ing. Hamm wanted a_ better which become available in RCCT Musical - Red With the 13 graduates, the knowledge of the city and December. total of Leadership Elk City said she thought Leadership An interview with appli- Carpet Community The- graduates is 72. Of those Elk City would help her in cants will be conducted in leaders, discussion groups, ties. 72 graduates, 43 of these business, which is real es- atre. on-site visits, simulations, Magers said she wanted new leaders are now serv- tate. January with the program and other leadership devel- the program to help her get ing in positions of leader- “What I do every day, beginning in February. Each Elk City Chamber of opment activities,” Mason more involved in the city, so ship, whether it be on a cit knowing so much about the member of the Steering said in an email. “The pro- she in turn could teach her chamber, community com- city and what Elk City has Committee will serve as a Commerce 4 Man Scram- gram is designed to give daughter how to be more in- mittee or board or a civic to offer for people moving co-chair for one or more of class members the opportu- volved in the city. club, nonprofit organization in, is huge for me,” she said, the 10 sessions that will be ble Golf TOurnament nity to meet and interact with “T didn’t want to just live or in their profession. Lead- adding that insight about the held during the months from more than 50 community in a city and not really know ership Elk City operates as city’s plans also assist her. leaders. The program en- how it worked or what all a program of the Elk City Evans said he wanted to February to September. The Fundraiser, Elk City Golf ables participants to develop went into decision-making,” Chamber of Commerce. get more involved in the city class representatives on the Course. their leadership capabilities, she said. “I want to be a part Other graduates spoke and see how it operated be- Steering Committee serve build strong relationships, ofthat. I wanted to be able to highly of the class. Muncrief hind the scenes. for three years and then ro- and prepare themselves for say this is what we’re work- is interested in the future of “My eyes were just opened tate off the Steering Com- the challenges of years to ing on and just be a part of Elk City and said Leadership to the inner workings of the mittee. come.” something I’m living in.” Elk City is a “perfect tool to city, and there’s a lot more September 28 Other graduates were: Anyone can nominate Magers said each class ensure Elk City has leaders that goes into it than you was filled with much infor- Tiphani Currell, Lum- going into the future.” She would think,” he said, noting someone to receive an ap- Great Plains Amuse- mation, as she learned how berjack Inc. (Currell’s Do was most fascinated by the the budget and city’s water plication for Class VII, and to be a successful leader and It Center) and Behind the smallest details required to supply are two examples. He individuals may apply on ment Carnival. that people can understand Seams; Lisa Dailey, North- ensure a city is running ef- also liked learning about the their own, Applications for how to be the best version of fork Electric Cooperative; ficiently, but she also ap- volunteer organizations and the next class will be made RCCT Musical - Red themselves. Stephanie Ellis, Elk City preciates knowing about the said learning how they func- available to each of those “The big takeaway for me Schools; Kyle Evans, The forward thinking of people tion can help him mobilize nominated and to the public Carpet Community The- was, leadership is not just a Way Church; Payton Hamm, from years ago who en- his church members to meet title or position,” she said. United Country Realty; Ju- sured the availability of the needs in the community. during the month of Decem- atre. “There’s so much more that liayn Kilhoffer, Elk City city’s water supply. She also He said he would encour- ber at the Elk City Chamber goes into being a good lead- Schools; Pamela Muncrief, learned a lot about personal- age anybody who is interest- of Commerce. er. The other takeaway that I PK & Company; Christy Pol- ity and leadership types in ed in developing as a leader Some of the sessions in- think I could really attest to lard, Conoco Phillips; Sheryl helping her run her business and who has a heart for the cluded are: an orientation; is what all goes into actually Ponce, Elk City Schools and and manage people. city to get involved in the a Leadership Retreat/Work- September 29 running a city.” Beckham County Record; She recommends Leader- next Leadership Elk City shop; Legislative Day at RCCT Musical - Red For example, she pointed Terry Price, Great Plains Re- ship Elk City. class. out the ins and outs of man- gional Medical Center; Billy “It’s a great program to Mason said that imme- the State Capitol; Elk City aging a city, such as super- Sizemore, City of Elk City ensure we will have compe- diately after a class gradu- Services Part 1; Education Carpet Community The- vising financial responsibili- Fire Department; and Billy tent city leaders for years to ates, the Leadership Steering in Elk City; Healthcare, Hu- Board of Directors, consist- man Service and Wellness; atre. ing of six founding members Fundraiser will call them back to give Elk City Services Part 2 and them their total and to ar- and two representatives of City Budget; County Gov- Inaugural “Run Elk each class, begins review- range a delivery or pick-up ing changes in curriculum ernment and Services; Tour- City” Ackley Park. time. ism and Quality of Life; and $22, and products avail- FFA at the high school at “These items are avail- and makes adjustments and Year In Review and Gradua- able are sausage, bacon, 225-0105, ext 5301. Com- plans for the next class. munity members are wel- able immediately, and if we These changes are then in- tion, Each session meets all beef, chicken, boneless/skin- less chicken breast, chicken come to call and leave a tun out of stock we will be corporated into the Leader- day. September 30 strips and chicken chunks. voicemail with their order; ordering again during the People interested in mak- cash and checks are accept- school year,” Dillinger said Karen Sue Ferguson Arimathea will meet at ing a purchase may call the ed. Someone from the FFA in an email. Karen Sue Ferguson peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sep- Clinic 1:30 p.m. in the Methodist tion fee, officials said. women, children younger tember 22, 2019, surrounded Church parlor. Program Each year in the United than 5 years of age and peo- by her family. She was born in States, the flu causes mil- ple with asthma, diabetes, Elk City, Oklahoma, on Jan- lions of illnesses, hundreds author Reverand Tom chronic heart and lung dis- uary 29, 1946, to Walter Ed- of thousands of hospital- win and Helen Hall Ferguson. Beckham County Health ease and other chronic con- izations and thousands of Karen graduated from Elk City Spence, guests welcome. Department will begin pro- deaths. The flu vaccine is the ditions, Parents and family High School, where she was viding regular flu clinics be- best defense against getting members of babies younger very active in many organiza- ginning Oct. 14. Quantities the flu. Flu season usually than 6 months of age and tions and played in the march- are limited, so people should starts in September or Octo- people who live with or care ing band. She attended Okla- October 1 call to check availability. In- ber and runs through April or homa State University for one for anyone at high risk for dividuals who have health May, officials said. semester, then went to Business WOFCC’s Boots and insurance are asked to bring Vaccination is especially complications from the flu, School in Oklahoma City, be- and never met a stranger. She including health care work- will be greatly missed by all their card, as their insurance important for people at high fore embarking on her lifelong the lives that she touched. Bling Gala, Convention company will be billed for risk for serious illness from ers, should also get the vac- career with American Airlines. vaccine and an administra- the flu, including pregnant cine, the release stated. Karen was crowned Miss Elk Funeral services will be held Center. City in 1966. Karen wore at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sep- the AA uniform for forty-six tember 25, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Elk City, Open House years, first on domestic flights as an “Airline Stewardess”, Oklahoma. Rev. Scott Rod- October 5 then the last twenty-four years gers will officiate. Interment of her career she flew abroad will be at Fairlawn Cemetery as an International Flight At- in Elk City, Oklahoma. Ser- Retrop Reunion at the tendant. She was wonderful vices have been entrusted to Sentinel Community Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 12:00 at her job, and one her biggest the care of Martin-Dugger thrills was having someone Funeral Home in Elk City. Center, located at 5th and Please come and tour our new gin. she knew, especially anyone Cherishing her memory is from Elk City, on her flights. her brother, Randy Fergu- Washington across from We will have a meeting In 1996 she met the love of son, her nephews Jim Fer- her life, Jim Neely, and they guson and Steven Ferguson, the Methodist Church. and lunch will be provided. spent sixteen wonderful years his wife, Carissa, and their together. Karen spent most daughter, Ellen Blayke; and of her life helping and caring many more relatives and Doors open at 10 a.m. for other people. When she friends, who all adored her. wasn’t flying, she was help- She is preceded in death by her ing take care of her parents, parents and her husband, Jim. her husband, or a neighbor or October 23 relative that was in need. She Memorials can be made to also loved working in her yard, Meals on Wheels in care United Methodist whether she was at her home of Martin-Dugger Funer- al Home, PO. Box 707, in Dallas, or the house where Women’s annual bazaar. she grew up in Elk City. The Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. yards were always beautiful. Online condolences can be 9:00 a.m. in the Narthex. 3448 US HWY 183 Hobart, Ok. She was a wonderful wom- sent to the family by using the an that was full of life, had online guest book at www.mar- All meals are $9.00. the biggest heart in the world, tin-duggerfuneralhome.com.