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July 16, 2022 Ne not just blowing tax dollars. she just do it and save yourself G.A.S., but he does not believe ties. Archer's wife Katie is ex- missinga beat, and he will con- Archer In the past when it was short- listed, I believe SpaceX and an hour?” Archer questioned. he will be director of engineer- He believes that health care ing, He said that he has future cited about his new job, as is his son Xander. tinue to learn the ropes before being sworn in. It seems like Continued from page1. rocket plane or rocket jet. I can be made to be more ef- political aspirations, but he Since his political campaign Archer is going into the job don’t know exactly what it was ficient, although he does not with optimism and energy to ing to require technical work. called, at the state level they have a plan to do that yet. He must look to succeeding in his ended, Archer took some time represent District 55 well. His If they are building aircrafts, or had promised an amusement is interested in trying to make first legislative position before to rest and regroup. He has re- future is on the horizon, repre- even just testing them, those park and all kinds of stuff. We it better for this district and looking at further opportuni- sumed his role as mayor, not senting Elk City. would tend to be higher pay- gave them a lot of tax credits, the state. In looking at what ing jobs. That would support to which they effectively just is good for this area, Archer is the influx of what could poten- turned around and sold. It dis- also concerned on the agricul- tially be a 1000 new people to appeared into thin air. Now ture end of things. western Oklahoma. But again, look at what SpaceX has done. Idon’t have a plan for that just we can’t let one missed oppor- “I'm interested in all of our yet, but it is something I'm ag policies, and how we can en- tunity discourage us. The lon- extremely passionate about. sure that our food production ger it sets the more outdated I would really like to figure it stays on track. I have talked the technology gets, so we to a few farmers who have put out, and get into the nuts and have to start now because if we bolts of it at the state level, their cotton in the ground re- don’t, it'll never get caught up,” because as Mayor of Elk City, he added. cently and when you talk to T've been over there several Just as Archer has promoted them, they are already talking times. I've met with SWODA Elk City projects, he will con- about the possibility of having to file insurance. They are go- about it a few times, but it's tinue to be an advocate on the hard because when they need state level. He calls himself ing to lose those crops just be- cause it’s been so hot, and we things, we can’t always pony relentless in his pursuit of an don’t have the rain. I think we up all kinds of money to help idea or project. them to get stuff,” Archer ex- “If somebody says no, I say have to make sure that we look plained. okay, and then [ask again. Iam out we for those guys. Because if can't produce our food, we Recently the Elk City Com- certainly not shy, and I don’t missioners voted to give really get my feelings hurt can't produce all of our com- $15,000 of their economic de- when things don’t work out my modities that the agriculture velopment funds to help de- way. It just means you have to industry serves. We will have velop a plan for the Burns Flat readjust your approach and try a major problem. It is one of facility. Archer believes it is a again,” Archer said. the biggest industries along good use of the money because ‘As he approaches his term with oil and gas in this area. that money will be returned to as a state legislator, he antici- We have to look out for it just the city as the spaceport be- pates a learning curve, but he like we would anything else,” comes more viable. also thinks that his experience Archer said. “As a city mayor and now as will allow him to adjust quickly. “We have completed four ingHisand background in the farm- museum grounds. the next week. Weatherly will a representative, I never sup- port subsidies. I don’t think years of budgets for the city. we should subsidize indus- We have done a lot to manage him cattle industry gives personal knowledge of the Plymouth The anticipation of the be giving tours of the muse- WPC organization makes the um, showing enthusiasts the tries. We have to provide the expenses, how to manage em- plight. Continued from page 1. Chrysler/Plymouth story one pristine automobile that ties incentive, which can also be ployees, and keep employee “L know whenI take a cow to monetary, but it has to have auction, I don’t get paid much that will be intertwined over the past to the present. retention. We have tested pay guardrails in place that we are more than we did when we first behind the Chamber of Com- scales and pay raises, so I feel started. The prices at the super- like that is going to be a pretty market are seven times higher. merce. That evening they will have their wrap up banquet, in Bobby Kennemer valuable experience. I think My gas prices are much higher. Round that has been the biggest thing If youare talking farming, your in my ability to adjust to the fertilizer or your chemicals, all the Civic Center Civic Center,” Weatherly continued. Bobby Gerald Kennemer, 81, of Elk City, Oklahoma was state level,” he noted. of those expenses have expo- One of the big attractions born on March 28, 1941, in Town Another area of concern for nentially increased. But the Archer comes in the area of money coming back has not that interested the group com- Sentinel, Oklahoma. He is the son of W.A. “Aud” and Oretta ing to the museum has been July 16 health care, especially because increased even remotely close the 1948 Plymouth Coupe that (Stowers) Kennemer. He grew G&S Gunshow, Elk City no one in Beckham County ac- to what the expenses have. I up in the nearby Retrop com- cepts SoonerCare for dental was donated to the museum by Convention Center. feel like if we don’t start look- munity. After an extended coverage. “T have talked to a few den- ing out for them, we are going the Bobby Newman family. It illness Bob went to walk the was restored to original condi- Dust Bowl Day’s, Sayre tists, and it’s just a pain to be a to be in an advanced situation golden streets of Heaven on City Park. part of the system because the where it’s already hard. We al- tion, and visitors can see Bob- Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his payouts are so small. The pro- ready know that our genera- by and Marlene Webb's photo home in Elk City, Oklahoma. July 17 cess involved with getting paid tion is becoming more urban displayed next to the car. Bob graduated with a Bach- G&S Gunshow, Elk City is such a problem that they say and getting out of this kind According to the story as it elor of Science from Oklahoma of the land and his livestock Convention Center. that it’s not worth it. When of stuff. If we get too many has been told by Bobby and State University, a Master of years of hardship, it’s going Marlene’s son, the couple was Education Degree from South- (Cor. 4:2). He excelled as a Dust Bowl Day’s, Sayre you think about that, I think to accelerate that, then we are western Oklahoma State Uni- problem solver —wise in know- married in the Second and Ad- versity, and earned his Okla- ing how to accomplish a goal, that things at the state level City Park. going to be relying on the Bill homa school administration's how to make things work, and have to be fixed. Because es- ams Church of Christ on June pecially in western Oklahoma, Gates's and the super farmers 13, 1954. Bobby restored it to July 20 if a family needs services, they that have three 400,000 acres honor the couple’s marriage of certification from Oklahoma when to walk away. WPC (Walter P. Chrysler) have to drive two hours to go controlling our food supply,” 44 years. Marlene passed away State University. He began his Celebration of Life will be international car club of held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, career in education as a science to a dentist who accepts your he reported. all things Chrysler. Route health care coverage. You're Archer believes that his per- July 17, 1998 in Clovis, New teacher before becoming an July 13, 2022, at First Baptist 66 Museum. probably not going to go to sistence will help the cause. He Mexico. Bobby Newman passed elementary school principal. Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. the dentist and when you do, said he will keep bugging them away November 16, 2008. The He retired after being princi- Rev. Danny Ringer will offici- July 21 it means more dental work. until they listen. He has tried family has a long history in Elk pal of Northeast Elementary ate and Anthony Tarrant will WEC (Walter P. Chrysler) ‘This means more hoops that to reach out to Todd Russ, the City because their grandfather, School in Elk City, Oklahoma, assist. Services have been en- international car club of prior state legislator, to get for twenty-one years. Bob was trusted to the care of Richard dentists’ staffs have to jump John T. Webb started school all things Chrysler. Route some feedback or insight to the a charter member and the first and Tammy Dugger and the through, because you can’t just job, but Russ has not returned in the Rock Bluff Schoolhouse staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral 66 Museum. go next Wednesday and get phone calls. state president of Oklahoma your teeth cleaned or whatever around 1906, and it has been Association of Elementary Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. July 22 needs to be done,” he said. He will continue to work for re-located on the present-day School Principals. He remained Cherishing his memory is WPC (Walter P. Chrysler) In the area of health care, a lifetime member of the asso- wife, Marjorie Lynn Kennemer international car dub of dental work is not his only con- Diane Sweeney of nearly sixty-one years, of all things Chrysler. Route cern. Rural hospitals are an- Bob married his best friend their home in Elk City, Oklaho- 66 Museum. other part of the entire system A humorous last wish of and the love of his life, Marjorie ma; also surviving are two sons, that needs to be addressed. Diane’s was to give those in at- Lynn Schooley, on August 19, ‘Vaughn Kennemerandhis wife, July 24 “Health care needs in general tendance of her funeral service 1961. Bob was a faithful mem- Karla, and Dale Kennemer and WPC (Walter P. Chrysler) is an issue. I have been to the the opportunity to acquire ber of First Baptist Church, his wife, Lori, all of the Retrop, international car club of Cheyenne hospital in the past ‘ownership of her newer model Elk City, Oklahoma, where he Oklahoma, area; one daughter, all things Chrysler. Route when they have people there Volkswagen Beetle or a car of served as a deacon for thirty Carrie Brunk and her husband, 66 Museum. who can walk into the emer- similar make/model and year. years and interim church ad- Jason, of Yukon, Oklahoma; gency room, and they have to ministrator for two years. He eight grandchildren, Kole Ken- Do you have an event or After her estate is settled, the wait on a doctor because they was on the church building nemer, Kori Langhoff, Ashley something else you would may not be there. The doc- new owner of a VW Bug will committee from 1981 to 2013, McGuire, Bailey Kennemer, like to share with the tor shows up, he looks at you, be chosen at random, based on serving as chairman many of Derek Parker, Levi Parker, Trace community in the Round and he says, ‘Okay, everything Guestbook signature and at- those years. Brunk, and Kendal Brunk; two Town Calendar? looks good’ Then, the same tendance at Resthaven Funeral He served on the Elk City great grandchildren, Theo Ken- Email the information nurse that was there with them home, South Oklahoma City. Museum Commission; he also nemer and Miles Langhoff. He first animal health studies and for the event to elkci- from the beginning ends up Diane Lynn Sweeney, 68, was a member of the board of is also survived by two sisters, [email protected] stapling them up. Why didn’t passed away suddenly and un- then biostatistics. She retired directors of Western Oklahoma Sharon Thompson and Judy to Norman in 2015 to be closer Historical Society and was pres- Eden, both of Elk City, Okla- expectedly at Norman Regional Hospital on July 7, 2022. Her to family, and there she was an ident of the organization for a homa. rElkCituNews Celebration of Life service will be held at 10am July 22 at Res- thaven Funeral Home Chapel active member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Norman, Oklahoma. two-year term. Bob was induct- He is preceded in death by ed into the Western Oklahoma his parents, WA. “Aud” and Hall of Fame in 2011. With the Oretta (Stowers) Kennemer. She will be missed by her financial support of WOHS, Memorials can be made to (USPS # 173-020) in South Oklahoma City. There the Elk City Education Foun- Bob established the Route 66 will be a graveside service that family - her sister, Jolene Sin- 580-225-3000 Blacksmith Shop at the Old dation, Elk City First Baptist Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC afternoon at Clinton Cemetery. gleterry, Chickasha, as well as Town Museum complex in Church Building Fund or the 109 W. Broadway, Elk Cit OK 73644-4736 Diane was born August 4th, her nephew Rick (Kimberly) 2006. In addition to his black- Western Oklahoma Historical Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 1953 to Clarence and Christine Ingram of Norman and also her smith hobby, Bob had fun look- Society, all in care of Martin- Sweeney. She attended Clinton nieces, Suzanne Singleterry ing for treasures and bargains Dugger Funeral Home, PO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 schools and was Salutatorian of of Oklahoma City, plus Ashley at auctions, and he enjoyed Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma the class of 1971. (Noah) Ingram Perry of Fair- spending time in the moun- 73648. She went on to achieve fax, VA She had a great nephew tains around Cuchara, Colo- We invite you to leave a SUBSCRIPTIONS as a volunteer message of condolence, expres- a Bachelor's of Arts in math Ricky Ingram and a great niece, rado, He worked Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponee....Staff Writer at the Old Town Museum com- sion of sympathy or perhaps education from Southwestern Zoe Ingram. She has an aunt, $75/yearly plex and doing maintenance of share a memory of Bob at www. $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director Oklahoma University. She later Lucille Sweeney of Thomas and the Retrop Cemetery. martin-duggerfuneralhome. Zadie Eakins... Advertising Director received a Master's in Statistics numerous cousins and special Bob's passion was farming com. No refunds on subscriptions. D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager at the University of Nebraska. friends. and ranching. He was a third- ‘The family would like to [email protected] She then completed a Doctor- She was preceded in death generation farmer in western invite all that cannot attend to ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com ate in Statistics from Oklahoma by both parents, a sister Linda Oklahoma, and he passed his watch the service live on the [email protected] State University. Ingram, and an infant sister Ja- Jove of that life to the next gen- website of Martin-Dugger Fu- She worked in the area of net Kay. eration. He was a good steward neral Home.