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2 July 24, 2021 News/Obits room and the medical field af- ploited the disease for financial quite protective of her family. Center’s emergency room a Round Walker ter her July 19 death. Walker was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second gain. “She had made clear to us that she didn’t want to be She didn’t want us to worry, so she kept some to herself. Even in the end, when she knew the final time, her sister scanned the room and could see the Continued from page 1. true impact of her sister’s life. Town important advocate when time in 2015. This time, the cancer was Stage 4, having spread to other buried in anything in pink,” Lindenfelser stated. “Polly ab- solutely hated that some of treatments wouldn’t do much to save her, she was still willing to do things to help with re- “Three of the nurses had tears in their eyes. I could look my son was diagnosed with around the room and tell which areas. The tumors in her bones these charity CEOs were mak- search for future patients. She July 24 cancer last year. His successful often caused her significant ing six figures while doing little ones she had taught. Polly was even working on things for treatment was due in part to physical discomfort but never to help patients get treatment her fall students.” leaves a huge void in many Sizzlin’ Summer Side- Polly’s expertise.” kept her from the classroom. or advance research. That is Walker and her husband areas, but her legacy is even walk Sale - Retail District Approximately ten years She was open with the fact why she was a big fan of Meta- greater. We will never know had made the Merritt com- ago, Walker took the position that, barring an accident, can- vivor. We are asking people to munity their home for several just how much she changed as one of WOSC’s nursing in- cer would be what would cause donate to that organization in years. As she was wheeled into the world, but she sure did,” August 6 structors at the Elk City cam- her eventual death. her memory if they would like Great Plains Regional Medical her twin sighed. pus. Several students praised For that reason, Walker was to honor her in that way. This Block party Elk City - her teaching style and no-non- a vocal critic of some breast all happened so fast. I knew Downtown Elk City sense approach to the class- cancer groups that she felt ex- she was sick, but Polly also was Lula Ross Lula B. Ross, 77, of Burns Oklahoma No Tax their problem is and get the 5% solution of soap and wa- Weekend, Clothing and Thankful message to the right people to get rapid response for them. ter so you have water available in case you run into a hive of Flat, Oklahoma left this worldly life Monday, July 19, footwear under $100.00 - The people that take the calls, 2021 surrounded by her fam- Continued from page 1. bees because you never know. I the dispatchers, are not to be ily that loved and cherished Retail District wanted to make that point be- overlooked.” her in every way possible. the grace of God and the cause you can’t mention safety While Pyatt’s primary focus She was born December 31, First Responders from Elk City, too much.” America, I am alive today.” was to show his appreciation 1943 in Hollis, Oklahoma to “Movies in the Park” Event organizer Sicily McA- While recalling his harrow- he also shared this piece of in- Tracy and Lena (Thompson) sponsored by One Church, formation: “Another thing ev- bee and two of the sponsors, Cox. ing experience Pyatt wanted to make sure that one particular eryone needs to be aware of is Barber-Dyson Ford Lincoln Lula was born on the fam- Ackley Park that the African killer bees are group got the credit that they and Maverick Natural Resourc- ily farm and loved all animals, deserve: “First Responders becoming more prevalent all es, say that they were very Joseph Ross of Mustang, OK, especially dogs, cats, birds include a pretty long list of the time. I talked to a rancher pleased and even surprised at Ronie Cross of Stilwell, KS, August 7 and a childhood pet goat. people but one group of peo- from Texas the other day and the turnout that the Home- Christopher Cross of Olathe, Lula would meet the love of Oklahoma No Tax ple that is often overlooked is he said those killer bees have KS, Machayla and Nathan town Heroes event had. They her young life through her the dispatchers. Without the killed one of his 1,500 pound Ross of Dill City, OK, Cait- Weekend, Clothing and plan to hold the event again as sister Dorothy and a mutual dispatchers nothing happens. bulls. So if you're out and about lyn and Emily Ross of Wesley They are the ones that take the and you’re farming, ranching, a way to help ensure that First friend and married that man, footwear under $100.00 - Chapel, FL, Jason Derek Ross calls from the frightened peo- doing yards you need to take Responders and Healthcare our father, Bobby on June 13, of Hinton, OK, Ruthie Ross Retail District ple that are injured or scared or precautions and get a hand workers receive the credit and 1959, and to this union were of Edmond, OK, Coda My- need help and decipher what sprayer and maybe at least a recognition that they deserve. born seven adoring children. ers of Burns Flat, OK, Seth She loved many things es- Ross of Yukon, OK. Four August 8 city would continue to pay the plete his work. pecially flowers, gardening Great Grandchildren: Gabriel Oklahoma No Weekend, Clothing and Tax Fiscal company $1,000 for each call for assistance. The commissioners dis- The commissioners ap- proved the item with a 3-0 vote. and church. She attended the First Baptist Church of Burns Flat, Oklahoma. She enjoyed Cross and Emmory Briley of Stilwell, KS, Hayden Ralston and Hunter Cross of Olathe, footwear under $100.00 - Continued from page 1. cussed the question and agreed Meacham-Wilson then teaching Sunday School and that this would ultimately pay gave her financial report, add- KS. Numerous other family the many other activities con- members and friends. Retail District for itself within the first few ing that sales tax had contin- an alternative to tradi- nected to the church. She months. ued to have strong improve- Preceded in death by hus- tional incarceration for minor worked many years as a cook Both were budgeted items ments. band: Bobby C. Ross, child: offenders charged with misde- for the Burns Flat school sys- August 11 meanors. and both were unanimously City Treasurer Jennifer infant baby girl, Parents: approved. Rainey reported tax revenue tem. She will be missed by all Tracy and Lena Cox, Brother: Western Oklahoma The commissioners ap- On the sixth agenda item, increases from this time last that knew her. John Cox, and Sister: Dorothy proved this proposal 3-0. Christian School back in The commissioners were Streets Department Supervi- year. Survivors include seven Wilson then asked to approve a sor Tim Bagby explained that Sales tax was reported at children: Randall Ross and In Lieu of Flowers, please session. his department was requesting $1,164,456, up 5%. $34,988.20 project agreement wife Katie of Burns Flat, Kim- consider a donation to the with the Farmrail Corpora- the approval for a new, unused Use tax was $203,186, up berly Ross Cross and husband Alzheimer’s Association for 3/4 ton crew cab pickup from 58%. August 12 tion at the South Pioneer Road Phillip of Olathe, KS, Bobby research to fight this horrible crossing. Barber-Dyson Ford to replace Cigarette tax was down 7%, Ross of Burns Flat, Michael disease. Elk City School back in Commissioner Rick Shel- a Dodge pickup. Bagby added however, to $10,055. Ross and wife Angela of Dill Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Friday, ton explained that the city that his current city pickup No additional public com- session. broke down regularly and was ments were made before the City, Amanda Ross Johnson July 23, 2021 would actually only be pay- creating a hardship to com- commissioners adjourned. and husband Jeremy of Kan- First Baptist Church ing $32,219.60 with Farmrail sas City, KS, William Ross Burns Flat, Oklahoma agreeing to pay the remainder. Merritt School back in This agenda item also of Edmond, OK, Jason Ross Interment: North Burns session. passed unanimously. Polly Walker and wife Cheryl of Yukon, Cemetery The fourth and fifth agenda OK. Eleven Grandchildren: Burns Flat, Oklahoma items were related. Polly Anne Walker was The fourth agenda item was born July 13th, 1975 in Sayre, Canute School back in Oklahoma to Donna Anne the consideration to approve or session. disapprove a software upgrade (Mullen) Jones and Arthur Michael Musick and licensing for the SCADA Gale Barker. She passed away system from INS for Inductive Monday, July 19th, 2021 at Michael “ Mike” Dean Mu- August 16 Ignition Systems software for Elk City, Oklahoma at the age sick, 53, of Elk City, Oklaho- the Elk City Water Plant in the of 46 years and 6 days. ma was born on August 31st, Teacher Appreciation amount of $34,472. 1967 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Polly grew up in Reydon Dinner 6 p.m. Elk City, An employee explained He is the son of Harold Dean and Sayre, Oklahoma and at- to the commission that this Musick and Margaret Ann Merritt, Canute, Hammon, would be an upgrade from the tended school through the 5th grade at Reydon. She trans- Maddox. He went to be with 7.9 edition to the 8.0 edition, husband, Randy, of the home; WOCS and Burns Flat/ ferred to Sayre Public Schools his Lord and Savior on Fri- which he said would bring the 5 children, Alisha Moreno, day July 16, 2021 in Houston, Dill City. First Baptist city “up to speed” and save in the 6th grade. She furthered Audry Moreno, Zerekai Texas. time and resources. her education at Southwest- Church Activity Center. The fifth agenda item was Moreno, Cody Walker and He enjoyed riding his mo- ern Oklahoma State Univer- for $14,400 for a support con- wife, Kaylie and Dustin torcycle, going to the lake, sity where she received her tract with the same company Walker; 1 grandson, Zander working in his yard cooking Oklahoma; eight grandchil- August 21 degree in nursing. Polly was for annual maintenance. Joseph Moreno; her mother, out, and spending time with dren, Mathew, Taylor, Kadin, married to Randy Joe Walker Fit & Fun Bicycle Ride The employee explained Donna Jones; step-mother, family and friends, especially Ryder, Holly, Maddison, Emi- on August 8, 2008 in Sayre, that this agreement would Zoe Ann Barker; siblings, his dog Rizzy. Mike will be ly, Berkley; two sisters, Diane and Disk Golf Tourna- have INS giving 8-10 hours of Oklahoma. After their mar- Gayla Ann Barker and wife, remembered as a hard dedi- Patton, and her husband Brian support monthly. He said that, riage they made their home in ment, Elk Lake. Pam Lowery, Shonna Stew- cated worker, and one who of Sayre, Oklahoma, Tammy without the agreement, the the Merritt community where art and husband, Rodney, lived life to the fullest, he will they raised their family. Polly Wilhelm, and her husband Greg Barker and wife, The- be greatly missed by all who continued her education by Dee of Elk City, Oklahoma; resa, Molly Lindenfelser and knew and loved him. attending the University of best friend, Donnie Leal, of husband, Robby, Keri Hall A Celebration of Life Ser- Oklahoma where she received and husband, Aaron and Julie Elk City, Oklahoma. vices will be held at 10:00 her master’s. Polly dedicated Grieb and husband, Jesse and Preceded in death by his fa- a.m.,Friday, July 23, 2021 at her life to her profession and a host of other relatives and ther, Harold Dean Musick (USPS # 173-020) Martin-Dugger Funeral Home served many communities in friends. Memorials can be made to 580-225-3000 Chapel Elk City, Oklahoma. Sayre, Elk City and for the Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC The family suggest me- Andy Taylor will officiate. the charity of your choice in past 10 years has been em- morial donations be made to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Services have been entrusted care of Martin-Dugger Funer- ployed at Western Oklahoma metavivor.org Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 to the care of Richard and al Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk State College teaching and Funeral services will be Tammy Dugger and the staff City, Oklahoma 73648. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 mentoring students in the held Saturday, July 24th, of Martin-Dugger Funeral We invite you to leave a profession that was dear to 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Elk Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. message of condolence, ex- her heart. Polly cherished her City First Baptist Church of- Cherishing his memory is ficiated by Dr. Russell Duck. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher family, spending time with pression of sympathy or per- his mother, Margaret Musick Deliverd by mail: Amy Loynd....Business Manager family and most importantly Burial will immediately fol- haps share a memory of Mike of Elk City, Oklahoma; two $75/yearly her grandchild. She also en- low at Fairlawn Cemetery at www.martin-duggerfuner- $50/six months Shonda Little....Staff Writer sons, Nicholas Musick and joyed historical places and under the direction of Chris alhome.com. his wife Dava of Elk City, No refunds on subscriptions. Burgundy Lee Hanrahan....Staff Writer researching genealogy. Whinery and the staff of Af- The family would like to Oklahoma, Aaron Musick and She is preceded in death by fordable Cremation Service- his wife Katie of Norman, invite all that cannot attend [email protected] D’Ann BrasuellDirector Neva Pyatt....Advertising her father; grandparents; step- West. Condolences can be Oklahoma; two daughters, to watch the service live on [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager father, Jim Jones. made online at www.classic- Haleigh Musick, and Court- Martin-Dugger Funeral Home [email protected] Maressa Margerum [email protected] Maressa Margerum....CSR Polly is survived by her funerals.com land Awbrey, both of Elk City, Facebook page.