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November 24, 2021 e Hannah White squared off again at OSU in times in the history of Elk City for the first two games. The Elk Elks what would become Elk City’s only football state champion- football with a 0-20 record those first two years. But, in City Police Department and Elk City Fire Department came out Continued from page 1. ship to date. “1998 was a special year for all of us,” Hunt recounted. “Our spite of going through that, they held their heads high and continued to work hard to de- to escort them. The bus drove them down Third Street, then and Alana Hughes crowned queens headed south on Main Street current team is special all on velop their game. Now, they He was an assistant coach in to the McDonald’s 1-40 exit. their own. ‘This class of seniors are here with only four teams ‘We will take the same route on both 1997 and 1998 when Elk has faced enormous adversity, left in 4A. We started out with City played the Red Tornadoes in the state championship. but they have all continued to 32 teams, but it is down to us, Friday. ‘The bus will be leaving stick with the program. These Clinton, Poteau, and Tuttle,” at 3:45 pm. We hope to see the during 60th annual In 1997, the Big Elks first beat community come out again. Be Clinton in a double-overtime victory in the regular season are hard-nosed kids ready to Hunt explained. give their all at the command ‘The Big Elks went into the out there on Third Street and Main Street to send them out Miss Elk City and at Clinton's home field. The of Coach (Dave) Meadows and playoffs as an unranked team. two teams then met up again in the season's final game at his staff. 1 can’t say enough As such, they had to travel for about the kids or the coaching the first two rounds. of town in style. Bring out your cowbells, wear your brown and Miss Queen staff. For me, one of the things “In that, the higher seated white, and let the kids know of the West the SWOSU stadium. Clinton won that game, but teams get home-field advan- that their community is be- that makes this a little sweeter the same would not be true is we do have coaches and par- tage,” Hunt said. “We knocked hind them. We have had great the following year when they ents from that ‘98 team now off first Cushing and then support from the band, the involved in our current team, Grove. We were underdogs in cheerleaders, the pep club, and So our former kids now have that, but Coach Meadows did our fans in general. You have Round their own kids on this team.” When Hunt speaks of the ob- a great job of keeping the boys focused, going in with a plan, no idea just how much that helps,” he said. stacles the current class of and then executing it.” Hunt expects that SWOSU's Town ECHS seniors has faced, he references their freshman Along with the dedication of the coaches and players, Hunt stadium will be packed with and sophomore years of high Big Elk fans. also credited the “fifth man” November 25 school. for Elk City’s first two playoff “I would certainly get there ‘Thanksgiving. “Many of our seniors were victories. He says that commu- early to get your seat because starting as freshmen. Even nity support will be vital for I can already tell you that the more started by the time they the upcoming Clinton game at enthusiasm for these young November 26 were sophomores. They played SWOSU. people is electric. It’s gonna be through one of the toughest “The kids had a great sendoff a full house,” Hunt anticipated. Black Friday Sales ly, I think our local residents Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Retail Christmas in the Park and visitors will be surprised Chinese — you name it. The by all we have,” Brown said. Blue Bird Inn is a gorgeous November 27 With at least two full days of boutique hotel. Our belief in Continued from page 1. shopping sales, Brown is also the chamber is that we are all Christmas in the Park hopeful that area hotels and better together. As the saying trends and fashions. Brady is doing a lot of cool stuff at the restaurants will reap the ben- goes, see if Amazon will spon- November 28 Shoe Corner and his BTB Re- efits. sor your kid’s t-ball team. Ev- Christmas in the Park cord Shop. Our jewelry stores “You can come here to Elk Cityery chamber member invests have cool stuff. Don’t forget and have a great weekend get- themselves and their business Maurice’s or the Attic Door. away,” Brown stated. “If you in making Elk City better. With December 24 Hylton’s and Oak Creek Decor want a bite to eat, we have the help of the community, we wren have beautiful things. Honest- everything from American, can continue to do that.” The two freshly crowned queens competed against a Christmas Eve . wealth of young talent. Director Ronda Mikles said the 2021 talent was amonst the best that they have seen in issues with Christmas trees, Fire The ECFD sent approximately years. Courtesy photo. December 25 20-25 firefighters, two en- but that seems to be becom- gines, and a ladder in response ing increasingly rare as people By Shonda Little Christmas Day to the single unit fire. become more educated on the Continued from page 1. “We were able to determine Following last year’s forced cancellation due to the COVID-19 importance of watering real pandemic, pageant fans and contestants were equally eager to that the fire started some- trees. We don’t see many chim- watch Saturday’s historic 60th annual event. December 31 known as Cimarron Ridge. The where in the living room near ney fires, but we do respond to ‘The 2021 event was exciting to participants and the crowd be- New Year’s Eve large complex is located at 220 the couch,” Pierce stated. “We at least one a year. That is most yond the year off. Ridgecrest. still have not determined what commonly caused by a chim- Susan Powell, 1977 Miss Elk City and 1980 Miss America, “We received the call at ap- the cause was, but I believe charmed the crowd as the host and special performing artist. ney with debris that needs to 2022 proximately 3:30 pm. A neigh- the guys are going back out be cleaned out, but that is not As the contestants competed for the current crown, Miss Elk City Karli Lovelace and Miss Queen of the West Lily Parker were bor to the unit had called in on Monday morning to check. January 1 reporting the odor of smoke,” We do not believe that it was always the case. Sometimes it waiting in the wings of the Kelli O’Hara Performing Arts Center to hand over their crowns to the upcoming winners. New Year’s Day Pierce advised. caused by an alternative heat- is just old. Also, with Thanks- Hannah White of Elk City was announced Miss Elk City and Lily ing source, which is probably giving coming up, this is a good Parker of the University of Central Oklahoma was announced the most common cause of time to remind people that Miss Queen of the West. Elk City Animal fires this time of the year. The they should follow the instruc- Pageant board members encourage the community to support unit itself is unable to be oc- tions if you choose to deep fry both young women as they head to Miss Oklahoma. cupied at this point. The fire your turkey.” caused extensive damage to the ‘The ECFD was on the Reming- Mary Thompson Shelter in need living room and kitchen areas. ton Place scene for approxi- Fortunately, the bedroom door mately two hours. Mary Katherine Thompson was born November 26th, was shut, which helped con- “About the time we were leav- of supplies tain the fire to the unit's main ing at 5:30 pm, we got a call living area. There will be some for a vehicle accident at the 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Lorene Lee (Wilson) and Mar- tin Vernon Barnett. She passed damage, such as heavy smoke, 50-mile marker in the east- away in Elk City, Oklahoma on to the items in there. I'm not Wednesday, November 17th, High Priority Needs You can also make cash do- sure to the extent of that yet. bound I-40 lane. When we got 2021 at the age of 69 years, 11 -Stainless Steel cat litter nations for medical treatment ‘The outside of the unit at the the call, we were told that there months and 22 days. boxes at front door area is also charred. were many injured people and Mary grew up on the family -Tidy Cats Non clumping involved vehicles, When we farm between Elk City and cat litter Stockman’s Veterinary ‘We were able to keep it limited Sayre. She attended school at got there, we found that it only Merritt graduating in 1970. Af- -Chew proof elevated dog Clinic & Red Earth Animal to that one unit.” beds Hospital The unit appeared to be oc- involved three vehicles, and ter graduation she was married -Terramycin _ Antibiotic none of the occupants had any cupied by one female head of to Michael Wayne Bashaw and For more ways to help, visit they made their home in the Ophthalmic Ointment household and her pets. injuries that required treat- City, OK and Justin Bashaw -Soft wet cat food & Hemp our Facebook page Elk City An- “The occupant was not home at ment. All three vehicles were Merritt community. She found employment at McCullough and wife, Bridget, Elk City, OK; calming treats for dogs imal Shelter the time. We are grateful that newer cars, and they seem to Ford and then the Beckham 2 bonus children, Kandi Jones, there were no human injuries. do a good job of keeping pas- County Assessors Office Elk City, OK and Ryan Thomp- "ElkCituNews She had three dogs and three sengers safe,” Pierce said. where she remained until her son and wife, Daniell, Amarillo, guinea pigs. Unfortunately, ‘The ECED crew was able to as- retirement in December 31st, ‘TX; 10 grandchildren, Kasee, none of the pets survived due sess each involved driver and 2018. It was during this time Cody, Kaitlyn, Michael, Dylan, she was married to Gaylord Brittney, Bristin, Harley, to the smoke,” Pierce advised. passenger within approximate- Lee Thompson at Wheeler, Although alternative heating ‘Texas on November 7th, 2014. Dakota and Sierra; 2 great ly 30 minutes. (USPS # 173-020) sources did not appear to be After their marriage they made grandchildren, Maverick and 580-225-3000 the cause of the Remington Approximately four hours their home in Elk City where Coraline; 1 brother, Johnny Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Place fire, Pierce took the op- later, the ECFD ambulance they both worked and later on Barnett and wife, Karon, Elk 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 crew was called to the intersec- began enjoying their retire- City, OK; 1 sister, Marlene portunity to remind area resi- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 tion of Third Street and Main ment together. Mary always Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK dents of the potential dangers enjoyed traveling with Johnny of unattended space heaters. Street. and Karon, playing games and anda host of other relatives POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 and friends. “You do not want to use these “That was a vehicle collision spending time with her family Josh Umholtz while you are away from home with injury,” Pierce advised. “I and especially her children and Funeral services will be SUBSCRIPTIONS grandchildren. held Tuesday, November 23rd, Deliverd by mail: Publisher or are asleep,” he said. “This is did not respond to that call but She is preceded in death 2021 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Fel- $75/yearly Amy Loynd the single biggest cause of win- will be looking at the report by her parents; bonus mother, lowship officiated by Andy Tay- $50/six months Consultant ter fires. We do occasionally see when I get it this morning” Geneva Barnett; brother, Mike lor. Burial will immediately fol- Neva Pyatt Barnett; an infant brother, lowat Berlin Cemetery under No refunds on subscriptions. Larry Don Barnett. Advertising Director the direction of Chris Whinery Mary is survived by her editor @ecdailynews.com sports @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell Production Manager Send obituaries to husband, Gaylord, of the home; and the staff of Affordable 3 children, Becky Jo Jones, Cremation Service-West. Con- [email protected] classifieds @ecdailynews.com Oklahoma City, OK, Mickey dolences can be made online at classifieds @ecdailynews.com Bashaw and wife, Cyndi, Elk ‘www.classicfunerals.com