January 30, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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January 30, 2021 e Ws had about equal proceeds from Round Commission the month prior. turf and changing the lights. ‘The agenda item is budgeted proval to negotiate these terms She noted that was aided by because of the close proximity the one time Covid CARES pay- ‘On agenda item #8, the com- and amounted to $36,775 and to the city's interests. ment, but still had operating Continued from page 1. missioners were presented with ‘The amount per acre came to funds. Town ‘The commission voted to ap- a possible payment to Hellas Construction, Inc., for the CAPP was passed 4-0. On agenda item #9, commis- about $1,800, but Archer noted The only department that prove all budget items. Project at Elk City Ackley Park sioners considered to approve that it also had a barn on site came in over budget was the that could be used for equip- IT Department, which she said ‘They then heard from an em- and the baseball and softball or disapprove payment to the February 12 ployee with the firm who moni- 5-plex ballfields. Kenneth and Athalie Whin- ment. was because of paying licensing ery Family Trust for property It, too, was passed 4-0. fees. tors the city’s financial situation Commissioner Jeff Jackson “Valentine's Day The commissioners again ‘The city sales tax came in at and heard that most of the city’s noted that he thought that they and water rights in the South- heard from an employee with $1.6 million, down 8% from Make and Take” all day departments were doing well had sent the final payment in a east section of section 22 for the city’s accounting firm to within their respective budgets. prior commission meeting, but $296,000/ this time last year. learn the ambulance service and supplies provided, ‘The commission also learned was reminded that the commis- Mayor Archer advised the had a “great month” bringing Both use tax and cigarette sion had agreed for a few more that the hotel and motel tax as commission that they had in about 15% of the annual rev- tax were down about 2% year Carnegie Youth Library. well as the Elk City Rockyard tweaks such as ordering more given City Manager Ivester ap- enue in just one month, to date, “I grew up in southeastern poses. February 13 Oklahoma where there are a In addition to serving as lot of trees. I grew up hunting the local NWTF's president, Southwest Rustic Mar- squirrels and raccoons with my he is the Vice President of the friends and then deer hunting NWTF's state board of directors ket, Convention Center when Iwas older. I got pretty in- as well as a Save the Hunt coor- volved in sports, so I would say dinator. that I'm probably the most in- “Oklahoma hunters pay for volved with hunting that I have 80% of the wildlife conserva- February 14 ever been now that I am mar- tion work done in the state,” ried to Michael. It is a big fam- Armstrong stated. “Our wild- Valentine’s Day ily tradition for us. At the time life needs hunters to thrive. that we were first becoming ‘That was the main reason for boyfriend and girlfriend, I shot the squirrel hunt —- to teach Southwest Rustic Mar- the biggest deer that I have ever those who have never hunted shot. It is now mounted in our it's done. In the meantime, they ket, Convention Center living room and is pretty special learn hunter safety, woodsman- for us. Since we love this, this ship, marksmanship and much last weekend was perfect for more.” us,” Candelon said. For those who would like February 20 In addition to the successful to be involved, Armstrong ex- squirrel hunting venture, the tended an invitation to their 1th Annual Father/ Sloan family also touted the monthly meetings held at 2:30 Sequoyah State Park as a nice p.m. on the third Sunday of ev- Daughter dance, Hearts getaway. ery month at Culver Electric in “The lodge was great. We had for Hearing Fundraiser, amazing fried pies and chicken Elk“We City. are planning a similar fried steak there. It is beauti- Convention Center. ful,” Candelon said. dove hunt for September out hunt through their involvement We appreciate the work that “Tt was great fellowship. If here. These things take six to Due to the COVID-19 Hunt with the Elk City branch of the went into this for our family to you like the outdoors, you will nine months to plan, so we are NWTE have such a great weekend. Now like this park. It has a small na- working that far out on it now. We aren't sure if we will hold “I first started hunting when we want to help organize future ture center with animals like ot- Continued from page 1. I was probably 7 or 8,” said fa- hunts. With our children young, ters and coyotes. There is a lot it at Black Kettle or Packsad- pandemic, many events ther Michael. “It was on my I know we do more watching of wildlife there. Some in our die, but it will be at one of our hunting with my family. I grandparents’ farm and was than actual hunting. But, I find group saw foxes and whitetail area’s public hunting grounds. have been cancelled, You can see at Black Kettle liked going back and tasting the something of a family tradition. that ting even more enjoyable. Get- deer,” Michael added. to go hunt as a mentor for ‘The family outing that the just a little bit of what our an- post-poned or modi- squirrel, too.” L enjoy it because it is a way to your children or other children Sloans enjoyed is the exact goal nual banquet proceeds go to do. ‘The three Sloan brothers stat- get away from the busyness of is a blessing. My wife and I are of the NWTF'’s mission, ex- There we paid for the removal fied. Please check with ed that the fried squirrel and life and see God's blessings. We excited to help more of these plained Armstrong. of cedar trees to lessen the fire squirrel gravy tasted like chick- have mostly been involved in come to light.” ‘These are the exact purposes danger. We work with the Okda- the event coordinator en, but also laughed that it was a the National Wild Turkey Fed- His wife Candelon, who re- of why Armstrong is so involved homa Department of Wildlife to bit more tough. eration's annual banquet here counted first hunting at the age in the NWTF and other hunting achieve these goals,” Armstrong to make sure of any ‘The Sloans became aware of in Elk City, but I can see that we of 8, agreed. and conservation related pur- said. changes. the eastern Oklahoma squirrel will get even more involved now. Leslie Hinds ‘The following years have flown Love with some postpartum depres- by. The young couple started out sion that took a toll on our mar- lady, Frankie Flaming, were pointed to the Ok. Association buying a house on West Ave C. married. Their love continues of Electric Cooperatives as riage,” Heather said. Continued from page 1. ‘They brought their first child, But even in the worst of their after 72 years. They lived in President and in 2003 was pre- now 20, home to that house. Cordell for two years, Frankie sented the “Good Neighbor” times, they were steadfast in Heather and David both laugh “We got really lucky and were their commitment. working for Dale Hubbard in Meritorious Service Award. now that they had already been able to buy a plot of land from Heather earned a degree with the County Clerk’s office and He also served 37 years on talking of marriage and day- my aunt and uncle to build a Leslie farming at Burns Flat the Western Farmers Electric dreaming about their kids. Southwestern Oklahoma State house,” David recalled. “Before University while David contin- with his Dad. Leslie always Cooperative Board serving as ‘The day after Heather's 21st this, we had put in a bid on a loved working with his Dad in Vice President on two differ- birthday, David planned a spe- house that ended up falling ued to build his oilfield career. cial excursion to the Plaza Hotel through. We were really disap- Eventually, he took an oilfield farming, plowing wheat fields ent occasions. He considered it in Oklahoma City to meet their pointed, but it ended up work- job that kept him home more or cultivating cotton. He and a privilege and honor to serve friends at the former iconic ing out for us because we got to often. his Dad worked together for his community and state. Oklahoma City bar Incahoot. build the house we have been in “I feel really blessed to have Leslie came into this world 21 years. One of his many He was preceded in death “He had me sit in a chair in for the last 18 years, the house this work that can support my on Sunday, March 4th, 1928 joys was his first small herd by his parents George Ot- the hotel room and told me that where we raised out family. family but I wasn’t thinking of at the Florence Hospital in of registered white faced cat- tis and Florence Ada Hinds, he would be back in a minute to Two and a half years later, how hard it was for her to be Cordell, Oklahoma, His par- tle. In 1950 Leslie & Frankie three brothers and their wives, give me a gift. I really thought their second son James came alone with our family. We decid- ents were George Ottis and built a two room house south Harlan and Ruby Hinds, Her- it had to be a birthday gift,” along. This ended up being one ed that we had to make a change Florence Ada (Armstrong) of Burns Flat on 80 acres. In man and Polly Hinds, J.W. and Heather stated. the biggest challenges of our where I was there at night,” Da- Hinds. Leslie was the young- 1951 they were blessed with a Imogene Hinds, bother-in-law However, just a few minutes marriage. later, the over 6 foot giant man vid said. est of five children; three daughter, Marsha Renee, and Dennis Mincher, nephew Jerry “I was raised in the oilfield As their children were young, was down on one knee propos- with H&P. I was raised around older brothers and one sister. in 1954 blessed with a son, Paul Hinds, and niece Brenda ing, the oilfield, but she wasn’t She Heather was able to be a stay He grew up in the Burns Flat Stan Keith. Frankie was a stay Fay Belkin. area, attending school until his at home mom helping Leslie “I didn’t see it coming at all,” had a dad who was home every at home mother in their earlier Leslie is survived by: his Heather gushed. “I immediately night, so we waere adjusting to years. sophomore year. Leslie’s Dad with farming and raising their loving wife, Frankie; two said yes. I didn’t even have to me being gone all the time while ‘Then a decade ago, she took a purchased a farm three miles family. Leslie was baptized at children—Marsha Morris of think for a second. Just a few she was raising little kids on her teaching position with Rainbow north and a half mile west of an early age by a long time Weatherford; Stan Hinds and Lane. hours later, we were meeting own at the house while I was Bums Flat, when they had to gospel preacher, Joe Laid, at wife, Patti, of Elk City; three with our friends who thought, away. We did have some tough “Tlove it,” Heather exclaimed. move from their land for the the church of Christ in Burns grandsons---Justin Morris and like I did, that we were just be time there,” David said. “T love working with the three wife, Shelby; Kyle Morris celebrating my birthday.” and four-year-olds.” building ofa naval base during Flat. Throughout his life he “Tt was really hard. I dealt World War II. This location has been a dedicated Christian. and wife, Kristyn, of Stillwa- Today their youngest is 16. In 1959 he was one of several ter, and Chad Hinds and wife, was in the Foss school dis- ‘Their oldest is at college. They "ElkCituNews trict. While attending school in men who were instrumen- Jo of Stratford, Tx.; and five are already preparing with both dread and excitement for hav- Foss, Leslie drove the school tal in the construction of the great _grandchildren---Kylie, ing an empty nest. bus his junior and senior year. present day church building. Evan, Kolton & Kyler Morris “You know, you are scared Leslie loved playing basketball He served several years as a Cole Hinds, and one sister Dot (USPS # 173-020) they aren't quite grown up and baseball. In the spring of church deacon and elder in the Mincher. 580-225-3000 enough to leave the house,” Da- 1945, the Foss Cardinals won Burns Flat church of Christ, as In lieu of flowers, donations vid sighed, “But then you are the Class B State Champion well as leading singing. Leslie can be made in his honor to: In Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC also ready to spend time alone title in baseball. He played an loved the land, farming, and Search of the Lord’s Way, P.O. 109 W. Broadway, EU Ik City, OK 73644-4736 together and travel.” important role as pitcher and cattle. He was often heard say- Box 371, Edmond, OK. 73083 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ‘The couple has simple advise Ist baseman. Upon graduation ing “the Lord created good- www.search.tv.org/formdona- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 for young couples starting out. in 1946, Leslie attended Okla- ness from the earth and he tions.html “There will be times that it homa A & M, known now as wanted to be a part of that”. He Graveside services _ will SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz feels simpler to just separate,” Oklahoma State University. served on the Burns Flat Cot- be held Sunday, January 24, Deliverd by mail: Publisher Heather stated. “Marriage can While at OSU, he was able ton Gin Board for 20 years. In 2021 at 2:30 P.M. at Lawn- Amy Loynd be really hard. But you just have to train under Coach Henry 1968 he was appointed to the view Cemetery officiated by $75iyearly to remember that the good $50/six months Business Manager Iba in basketball. In 1947, he Kiwash Electric Cooperative Rod Minor and Jim Foster. Ar- Neva Pyatt times will outweigh even the went to work at the Cordell board. He served for 45 years rangements are under the di- No refunds on subscriptions. and held several leadership po- Advertising Director worst and the worst times to- National Bank. It was at this rection of Chris Whinery and editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell gether can be better than the time that he saw the love of sitions including president. He the staff of Affordable Crema- sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager best apart. Then you just keep his life at a Cordell school pep received the honor of Washita tion Service-West. Condolenc- [email protected] Maressa Margerum making the decision to be to- rally. In December 1948, Les- County ‘Farmer of the Year’ es can be made online at www. classifieds @ecdailynews.com Customer Service Rep gether long after your wedding lie and this strawberry blonde in 1969. In 2002, he was ap- classicfunerals.com day.