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March 2, 2022 News/Obits Sparks way here is $5800 per child for dents’ growth. It will be more they don’t like. You have to is key. Round education. They can send their difficult for the legislatures to children to a private school take away money from public build those relationships with kids,” he continued. Finally, Sparks told the teachers that some of the kids such as Heritage Hall, Cassidy, schools. As he concluded the talk, should be encouraged to be- Continued from page1. Town or Bishop McGuinness, you name it,” Sparks added. “You can scream from the mountaintops why take he said that the most signifi- cant factor in student achieve- come teachers. There is one ad- ditional bill concerning teach- going to lose $365 million, He wanted the teachers to money from us? Look what ment is the teacher. As they ers he discussed. March 3 Now, that’s only 65,000 kids be aware of the possibilities of we're doing for our kids. It celebrate all the wonderful that are currently not in public vouchers, and said that the bill “There is a bill right now ‘matters and it’s going to mat- things going on in the schools, Elk Creek Strutters Ban- school,” Sparks explained. that's going to be heard be- has a long way to go because ter more and more as we go it comes back to the teacher. He gave an example, if a the Speaker of the House said cause of the teacher shortage. quet Meeting. Held at Pop- forward,” he encouraged the “Teachers matter. What family decided to take their he will not hear the bill in the teachers. you do everyday in your class If a child would go to college, py’s Pit and Grill at 6:30 two kids out of school and House this year. Because Stitt has a high ap- matters. The choices you make, and go the traditional route p.m. homeschool them, they would “He (the Speaker) is from proval rate and over $2 billion and no it’s not all about a test of education, they will pay for get $5800 from the state to Atoka, Oklahoma and knows in the Rainy Day Fund, Sparks score. I get that, but tests mat- their tuition and their fees for educate their children. He that vouchers will kill rural believes he will be re-elected, ter, too. Because if you tell that four years. If they go through noted that there is no legisla- schools. We need to be advocat- which means he will continue kid long enough that he is be- a traditional education route, March 4 tion guaranteeing those funds ing, not what we are against, to advocate for school vouch- low basic in his test scores, and and then teach five years of St. Mathew’s Youth Fun- would go to educating their but what we are for. Here’s the ers. it doesn’t matter, it’s done. public school in Oklahoma, children. So the concern is that reality, these representatives Sparks believes that kids Pretty soon they can only do they will receive a $4,000 bo- draiser Fish Fry Dinner be- a parent may need that money, and legislators in Oklahoma so much. But, if they can set nus at the end of those five benefit when they grow. He gins. Fish Fry will be held therefore, a parent may take City, only look at those rural growth goals, they can con- years,” he explained. shared some research in the his child or children out of schools in one way. They look area of eduction, indicating tinue to move on.They can see Before he dismissed to an- for six consecutive Fri- school to homeschool them. to see what our kids are do- there is a focus toward stron- hope, and they can get more nounce the Teachers of the day’s. Adults: $15.00. Stu- Public schools may fear the ing at the end of the year ona confidence in the things they Year, he said, “But I'm telling ger accountability. The analysis child may not get the educa- of variables affecting educa- can do. They will make plans you the work you're doing is math test, on an English test dents: $10.00. Under Five: tion. or on a science test. That's the tion outcomes goes back to the beyond just going past your Free. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. “In my 28 years I have not reality. The work you are doing teacher as the most important third grade reading test, which going to give us a story that we can shout from the moun- seen vouchers that are this right now, to grow your kids is school related force in student is what we're all trying to do,” Sparks said. taintops. Teachers matter, and close to passing. I really believe what we are after,” Sparks said. achievement. that in my career, we are going “There's not a program out ‘The goal is to get children we're going to celebrate those March5 He advocated for getting teachers, and that we're doing see vouchers. I think we have a kids from one level to the next, there, not a textbook, not any- ready for the future, to gradu- Blacksmithing work- governor who wants Oklahoma moving them forward and im- thing that’s going to have more ate and move onto college or the right thing for kids.” shop, located at the Elk to bea top 10 state by bringing proving their scores. Because impact than the teacher in a trade school. Encouraging To find out more about the in new business. He can bring when this is done, it shows classroom. The teacher that them to be anything they want legislative bills that address City National Route 66 in new businesses to Tulsa or progress which will be proof builds relationships, they (stu- to be, and expanding the op- education, contact Sparks or Oklahoma City, saying by the that there is help for stu- dents) don’t learn from people tions they have for their future an Elk City teacher. Museum and Complex Convoy in the Blacksmith Shop. Starts at 8 a.m., all tools AA Zz —i and materials are provided. Continued from page 1. wait, while anticipation and March 7 notification got closer to the Bessie Pancake Supper. day's target stop. Local curios- ity and support of the cause Whole hog sausage. Held made traffic back-up, caus- at Bessie Gym. 4:00 PM - ing a slow-down in the area. Some changed their routes and 8:00 PM. Adults: $13.00. schedules to see the event. ‘The People’s Convoy started Children 12 and under: as an awareness for the CO- $7.00, Proceeds will go VID-19 mandates. The group to the Bessie Fire Depart- is against renewing the man- dates, and this is the way Betty McRee ment. they are making their feelings Betty Ann (Hohnke) McRee known, was born August 6, 1935 in “Their main deal is the fed- Canute, Oklahoma to Anna B. (Warnke) and Leo C. Hohnke. April 1 eral emergency declaration. She passed away at Friday Feb- That's when Trump first did ruary 25, 2022 in Oklahoma Merritt Cemetery Asso- it, and I believe it was March Emmitt Mcree City, Ok. at the age of 86 years ciation will have their an- of 2020. They just don’t think 6 months and 19 days. it needs to be extended any- Emmitt McRee was born Betty grew up in the Canute nual meeting April 1, 2022 more. That is the primary goal. July 30, 1933 near Rhea, Okla- community where she attended homa to James Franklin and Holy Family School graduating at 6:00 pm in the Merritt The emergency declaration, Tbra (Wood) McRee. He passed in 1953. She attended Sacred I believe, expires April 15th away at his home Monday Feb- Heart College (now Newman High School Commons. or 16th. That's what I under- ruary 21, 2022 in Canute, Ok University) in Wichita, Ks. stand. They don’t want to see it at the age of88 years 6 months Betty married Walter Em- ‘The cemetery is located and 22 days. mitt McRee at the Holy Fam- extended,” Gambill explained. west of Merritt School on ‘The event seemed to be sup- Emmitt grew up north of ily Catholic Church in Canute Canute and graduated from on April 27, 1957. They moved row, Oklahoma, Danny McRee BK E. 1130 Rd. ported by many, while others Canute High School in 1951. from a farm north west of of Canute, Oklahoma, Bruce were wanting to be a part of Emmitt served his country in Canute into town in 1961. McRee of Elk City, Oklahoma, a national movement. Most the US Army from Feb. 2, 1954 ‘Throughout her life she was a Brian McRee, Canute, Oklaho- trucks and cars in the area to Jan. 17, 1956 stationed for homemaker, a farm wife, sub- ma; one daughter Paula McRee Do you have an event or donned American flags, as well the longest period of time in stitute teacher at Canute Public of Canute, Oklahoma, two Germany. School, and was custodian at grandchildren, Tabitha Buck- something else you would as others that make stronger Emmitt married Betty Ann the Canute Post Office. Betty political statements. Either (Hohnke) at the Holy Family Lena Setter, daughter in-law enjoyed working in her yard, ley, Dustin McRee and his wife, like to share with the way the convoy came in Satur- Catholic Church in Canute on Donna McRee. vegetable and flower gardens Nicki; three great grandchil- day evening, and left Sunday April 27, 1957. They moved He is survived by his wife resulting in many people pull- dren, Payton Buckley, Kimbree community in the Round into the Town of Canute in ing off the road to compliment Buckley, and Bryant McRee; sis- morning. They will continue Betty, five sons Dennis McRee ter In-law, Rose Marie Hohnke; Town Calendar? 1961. Emmitt rented his first & wife Linda, Canute, Oklaho- her on her flower beds. She also their travels until they reach farmland at the young age of ma, Lynn McRee & wife Wendy, enjoyed reading, sewing, cook- a host of nieces, nephews, rela- Email the information the D.C. area on Saturday. 14, He was a life-long farmer/ Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Dan- ing, canning, and caring for her tives and manyfriends. ‘The People’s Convoy can be rancher and especially had a ny McRee, Canute, Oklahoma, family and friends. She was preceded in death ‘for the event to editor@ followed on their Facebook passion for raising cattle. He Bruce McRee, Elk City, Okla- Betty was an active mem- by her husband, Walter Emmitt page as well as their website, enjoyed hunting, fishing, play- ber of St. Matthew's Catho- McRee; her parents Leo and ecdailynews.com. thepeoplesconvoy.org ing dominoes, and watching homa, Brian McRee, Canute, Oklahoma, and one daughter lic Church, and St. Matthew Anna Hohnke; two brothers, sports especially OSU. Paula McRee, Canute, Oklaho- Women’s Guild. She served as Leo “Frankie” Hohnke and Paul Emmitt was an active mem- ma, two grandchildren, Tabitha a Boy Scout Leader, Girl Scout Hohnke; two sisters, Lena Set- ber of the Canute American Leader, and 4-H Leader in theter and Kathy Hohnke; three Legion while it was active and Buckley, and Dustin McRee rElkCituNews Canute community. Betty and later the Clinton American Le- and his wife Nicki. Three great- Emmitt were Class Parents to brother in-laws, Ralph Setter, gion. He served on the Canute grandchildren Payton Buckley, Kimbree Buckley, and Bryant the Canute Classes of 1977, Vernon McRee and Joe Gil- bert; two sister in-laws, Oleda School Board, Washita County 1981, and 1983. Fair Board, & was an Honorary McRee. Sister In-law Rose Ma- Prayer Vigil will be held at Gilbert and Wanda McRee; one (USPS # 173-020) Future Farmer of America. rie Hohnke, a host of nieces & 6:30 p.m., Monday, February daughter in-law, Donna McRee; 580-225-3000 Funeral Services will be held nephews, other relatives and 28, 2022 at St. Matthew Catho- nephew, John Setter; one niece, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Febru- many friends. lic Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. Anita Pena. ary 24, 2022, at St. Matthew Memorials can be made to Mass of Christian Burial will Memorials can be made 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Catholic Church in Elk City, the Wounded Warrior Program be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, to the Canute Preservation of Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Oklahoma. Father Danny Gro- or the Canute Preservation March 1, 2022 at St. Matthew Route 66 in care of Martin- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 ver will officiate. Interment will of Route 66 in care of Martin- Catholic Church, Elk City, Okla- Dugger Funeral Home, PO. be at Holy Family Cemetery, Dugger Funeral Home, PO. homa. Father Danny Grover Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma Canute, Oklahoma. Services Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma will officiate. Interment will be 73648. have been entrusted to the care 73648. at Holy Family Catholic Cem- SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher of Richard and Tammy Dugger We invite you to leave a etery, Canute, Oklahoma. Ser- We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expres- Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer and the staff of Martin-Dugger message of condolence, expres- vices have been entrusted to $75/yearly Funeral Home in Elk City, Olda- sion of sympathy or perhaps the care of Richard and Tammy sion of sympathy or perhaps $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director homa. share a memory of Emmitt at Dugger and the staff of Martin- share a memory of Betty at No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director He is preceded in death www.martin-duggerfuneral- Dugger Funeral Home in Elk www.martin-duggerfuneral- by his parents, Jim and Ibra home.com. City, Oklahoma. home.com. D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager McRee, brother Vernon James ‘The family would like to in- Cherishing her memory are The family would like to editor @ecdailynews.com Nahka King...SR/Delivery McRee, sister Oleda Gilbert, vite all that cannot attend, to her five sons Dennis McRee invite all that cannot attend to advertising @ecdailynews.com brother in-laws Joe Gilbert, watch the service live on the and his wife, Linda, of Canute, watch the service live on the ads@ecdailynews,com Frank Hohnke, Ralph Setter, website of Martin-Dugger Fu- Oklahoma , Lynn McRee and website of Martin-Dugger Fu- classifieds @ecdailynews.com sister in-laws Wanda McRee, neral Home. his wife, Wendy of Broken Ar- neral Home.