June 24, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, June 24, 2020 woodcarving are elective. Scouts When asked what merit months. tual camp-out,” Scott Ellis Day was the first time we got To become am Eagle badge they enjoyed getting “We took three days, and said. “Pretty much the boys back together, and we went Scout, a Scout must earn a the most, Cade said, “Scuba we went over to the Illinois camped outside their homes out and placed flags at the Continued from page 2. total of 21 merit badges (10 diving is my favorite badge River in Tahlequah, and and cooked their food out-cemeteries. We placed over “When you're in Cub more than required for the and the one I'm most proud camped out by the river and side if they could, and wea thousand flags at veter- Scouts, the adults are telling Life rank), including these of earning. I became fully floated the river,” Scott El- all had a Zoom meeting at ans’ graves, Every Tuesday you what to do,” Ellis said. 13 merit badges: (a) First scuba certified at age 11 and lis said. “That was their first around 9 p.m. with each oth- since then, we have met and “When they make the transi- Aid, (b) Citizenship in the had to pass the same written camp out in a long time, and er, and I would say we had a done something outside. We tion to Boy Scouts, the boys Community, (c) Citizenship test that all the adults have to over a dozen boys were able good turnout with around 15 aren’t doing anything inside are the ones that get together in the Nation, (d) Citizenship pass.” to go, and it was a perfect boys participating.” yet because of virus precau- and decide what they want to in the World, (¢) Communi- Dillon’s favorite badge time.” “The virtual camp-out tions.” do and plan everything, and cation, (f) Cooking, (g) Per- took him to the air instead of Their annual summer was a lot of fun and a good Scott Ellis said the aspect they’re the ones that lead. sonal Fitness, (h) Emergency the sea, camp-out has been post- way to connect with the oth- of Boy Scouts he likes the The older boys are there to Preparedness OR Lifesav- “The favorite that I’ve poned until July, with the er scouts during this time,” most is the camaraderie and teach the younger boys lead- ing, (i) Environmental Sci- earned is Aviation,” he said. boys hoping to go to Colo- Dillon said. being able to teach boys life ership skills. They learn how ence OR Sustainability, (j) “Tt was fun to earn, and I rado this year, coronavirus The Scouts’ regular Tues- and leadership skills that to run meetings, and they’re Personal Management, (k) want to be a pilot someday.” regulations permitting. day meetings also had to be they’re going to need later the ones actually in control. Swimming OR Hiking OR While the Boy Scouts Cade was especially happy replaced with virtual meet- on in life. It’s not just camping and ty- Cycling, (1) Camping, and aren’t ALL about camping, about campouts returning. ings for a few months, but “T think the core values are ing knots - they learn lots of (m) Family Life, according they still do a lot of it, with “Camping with my friends they’ve resumed meeting in so important,” he said. different life skills.” to BSA website. the Scouts usually going is still my favorite part about person while still being cau- Troop 144 thrives with There are over 100 merit Cade Ellis and Dillon camping a weekend every being in the Boy Scouts, and tious. around 20 active members, badges the boys can earn, Baker are both going into month of the year and hav- the reason Ijoined,” he said. “On our Tuesday meeting with Scouts from Elk City, covering a variety of catego- the eighth grade in Elk City ing a week-long camp-out During the quarantine, we would have a Zoom call, Canute, Hammon, Mer- ries. Some merit badges, like and have been in the orga- every summer. The corona- the boys had to get a little and usually most of the boys ritt and Sayre participating. first aid, cooking, and emer- nization together since the virus put a hold on that for more creative without being would call in, and we would They are always welcome to gency preparedness, are first grade and have worked a few months, with the boys able to meet in person from work on merit badges or talk new members, and for more required, with other “fun” hard on many different merit recently having their first March to the end of May. and play games,” Scott Ellis information about joining, merit badges like archery or badges. camping trip in over three “One night we had a vir- said. “And then Memorial go to scouting.org. Ivester, as he is now taking ational district at a property it appeared the change-order Labor from that, we can’t afford to sist them to get back on heir hire even a part-time cook.” feet, Norton said. over the interim job, should at 107 E. 7th St. was submitted to the former He said housing authority “That’s kind of what we’re examine the situation with * Approved supporting a city manager, Lee Litterell, a Continued from page 2. staff supervises the inmates doing with inmates as well,” all the department manag- resolution for grant appli- year ago. The city had been “Frankly, I would just closely and if they “get into he said. ers and supervisors involved cation to the Midwestern sitting on the change-order as soon not use them at the mischief,” then the hous- He hopes something can and figure out what kind of Oklahoma Developmental for a year, Archer said. A water department,” he said. ing authority will contact be worked out so different jobs the inmates could do. Authority for repairs and letter sent to Litterell in June “Tt’s too much trouble.” the proper authorities at the city departments can pos- Harper said she would call updates to the museum com- 2019 said that because the Mark Norton, director sibly have those people to the prison and explain the plex. prison and tell them they the building had increased in of the Elk City Housing housing authority does not help out. circumstances and request * Approved a change- scope, including its size and Authority, said Meals on want them back. Meals on Wheels depends an extension. The contract order to Studio Architec- composition, then the scope Wheels, which operates out “But I feel that like it’s a on donations, and they have would not go into effect until ture for the Indoor Activ- of work for the design team of the housing authority of- good thing to have them,” he slowed down since COV- July 1. Commissioners then ity Facility in the amount of increased as well, necessitat- fices, would be facing a said. “One, you’re teaching ID-19 started, he said. voted to table the item. $211,150. Mayor Nick Ar- ing Studio Architecture to critical condition if they lose responsibilities, you’re get- Tom Ivester, who was Also at the June 17 meet- cher said the change-order ask for additional compen- inmates because at least two ting them prepared for when sworn in as interim city ing, commissioners, among was not new, explaining that sation. inmates to help the cook. they get released back into manager later in the meet- other action: “Right now, we’ve got one society and you're helping ing, was asked for his com- + Approved zone reclassi- cook preparing 520 meals to somebody.” ment but declined to provide fication from light industrial Glynda (Mer) Marie (Smith) our community,” he said. “If The housing authority here any remarks. Commissioner district to highway commer- we shut the inmates away helps people and tries to as- Jeff Jackson said he thought cial and commercial recre- Kay (ie., purchasing devices, District nership agreements, etc.) * 501 to 1,000 students: fiscal year that ends at the Born August 29, 1941 went hotspots, access points, part- Eligible for up to $100,000 end of June,” Garrison said. to be cradled in the arms of Je- * 1,001 to 2,500 students: “We actually have until FY sus, June 18, 2020. Continued from page 2. * Purchasing a Content Eligible for up to $200,000 22 to claim this money. As Glynda was born in Casa Use of GEER funds to Management System (CMS) * 2,501 to 7,499 students: Grande, Arizona. As a young of right now, we have bud- child she lived in Tucson, AZ, provide additional connec- or Learning Management Eligible for up to $300,000 geted for FY 21 to spend this Sweetwater, OK, tivity for schools is critical, System (LMS) — either a * 7,500+ students: Eligible money, which starts July then Hale Center, TX where Stitt said. new system or services add- for up to $500,000 she finished high school. She 1. We only get the money “T welcome this partner- ed to an existing system to Elk City Public Schools when we spend it and then moved to Lubbock in 1968 ship with Superintendent support students in distance Superintendent Rick Gar- and attended college. She Hofmeister and OSDE to code it to CARES and claim learning rison said in an email the became the first female All maximize the impact of our * Providing mental health district is still in the process it through the state depart- Lines Licensed Insurance Ad- federal dollars on students,” supports through social and of deciding how to spend its ment of education. We are juster for the international firm Stitt said. “Digital transfor- emotional learning tools for CARES money. But he said currently applying for the of Lindsey & Newson. As a Oklahoma. When Randall re- mation has been one of my students experiencing trau- the district could potentially CARERS ACT INCEN- consummate professional, she tired, they spent time traveling was both respected and feared until Glynda’s health would priorities since I took office ma due to COVID-19 try for to apply for the emer- TIVE GRANT that is due by attorneys. no longer permit, She loved and we are working on more * Providing compensatory gency relief money. [this] week.” her family, native American Glynda was President of the projects to help ensure tech- services to students identi- “T’m not sure we will reach He added he was not sure culture, history of the south, Lubbock Insurance Claims nology is an enhancement to fied to be at risk as a result of the benchmark of 30% in when an announcement will picnics ona mountain side and Association. In 1977 she met the closure of school build- the areas they list,” he said. learning rather than a bar- be made on which districts Randall Kay and they were luxuriated in peace and quiet tier.” ings in spring 2020 (i.e., “We have to weigh the pros are awarded these additional married in January of 1978. of nature. In order to apply, districts English learners, students and cons of trying to use They moved to Raton, NM for She is survived by her hus- funds. The district qualifies must have opted in on their with disabilities, students the money to cover existing a year until Randall was trans- band Randall Kay, two daugh- budget expenses.” for up to $200,000 if it is se- ters, Sheryl Brunson and ESSER formula funds appli- needing credit recovery, ferred to Amarillo, TX where etc.) Garrison said he thinks the lected to receive one of these she resumed her insurance ad- husband Jerry, of Lubbock, cation and commit to spend- * Providing training in district’s existing CARES grants, Garrison said. justing career as President and Daughter Sharlotte Dalton of ing at least 30% of those funds in at least two of five the science of reading for money is around $400,000. Districts will apply for In- co-owner of Monty L. Carter Lubbock, four grandchildren, teachers in Pre-kindergarten “We are also going to take centive Grants through the Independent Adjusters. She eleven great grandchildren and priority areas: through fifth grade, with a around a 5% cut in state aid OSDE Grants Management specialized in heavy casualty a great-great grandson due to « Expanding connectiv- and liability exposures. She be born in July. Also survived ity for students to enable specific focus on delivering next year because of state System, and eligible expen- by her mother, Mavis Smith distance learning accentuat- instruction remotely (i.e., budget shortfalls,” he said. ditures must be reimbursed was President of the Amarillo and sister, Gwen Osment, Insurance Claims Association. ing digital transformation contract with a vendor for He said the district’s between July 1 and June 30, Glynda was diagnosed with both from Venus, TX, brother professional development, building insurance increased 2022. Systemic Lupus in 1988 and Ronnie Smith of Midlothian, use of programs identified about $51,000, so although Round through What Works Clear- the state and federal govern- on For more information CARES = Act-funded she and Randall moved back to Lubbock in 1990. Glynda TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Glynda is preceded inghouse, purchase of cur- ments want everyone to be- continued her Insurance career in death by her father, Fred C. Town Incentive Grants, click riculum or materials to be lieve this CARES money is until forced to retire by health Smith, brother Curtis Smith, used in teacher training) additional money for the dis- https://sde.ok.gov/news- issues in 1996. grandson, Billy Mac Brunson, To find out what will be Grants will be awarded in trict to spend, the district has blog/2020-03-12/coronavir- Glynda was an encourager, and great granddaughter Ali- to be concerned about filling uscovid-19-faqs-oklahoma- as her husband and a business cia Brunson. ‘on your ballot June 30, go amounts based on student enrollment on Oct. 1, 2019: the shortfall in state aid. public-schools. partner formed Electracom Interment will be in Buffalo to ok.gov/elections. click * Up to 500 students: Eli- “We have not received Editor Don Munsch con- Supply in 2005. Her determi- (family) Cemetery, Sweetwa- on Ok Voter Portal. nation and love of God carried ter, OK, Monday June 22 at gible for up to $50,000 the CARES money in this tributed to this story. her through 32 years of living 11:00AM. with Systemic Lupus. She In lieu of flowers the family Send obituaries fo ads @ecdallynews.com was the rock of the family with requests donations be made in a love for Jesus that was dem- her memory to St. Jude Chil- onstrated by her life and love dren’s Hospital of Saint LaBre for her family. Glynda was as Indian School in Ashland, hard as nails when someone Montana. was doing wrong and had love Online guestbook and con- soft as down for family or peo- dolences are available at by 9am, Monday for Tuesday and by 9 am, Thur day for Friday ple in need. She was proud of www.whineryfs.com her Cherokee heritage and ev- Services are under the di- eryone was aware of her love rection of Rose Chapel, Sayre, for OU football and all things OK.