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2- The Elk City News January 11, 2023 News of Science in petroleum engi- Leadership Round Continued from page 1. neering technology from Okla- homa State University, where he has also been recognized as Town Family Practice he Delivered a distinguished alumnus and is a member of the College of 2000 Babies between 1976 and 1993. Engineering, Architecture & January 16 Dr. Bank has served in Technology Hall of Fame. Martin Luther King Jr. many local areas during the Along with Devon Ener- Day years which includes, Chief of gy, he also currently serves Staff at Great Plains Regional on the board of directors of Medical Center — 3 times; Vol- Williams Companies in Tul- January 17 unteer Team Physician for the sa. Rick serves on the board EC Leadership Hall of Elk City High School for 15 years - 1985 through 2000 and of directors and the executive Fame Reception and In- past Member of the Education committee of the American Pe- duction at Pioneer Center. Foundation. troleum Institute and is a past He is presently serving as chairman and currently serves Medical Director for the Elk on the board of directors and February 2 City Nursing Home and Re- the executive committee of the Groundhog Day habilitation Center, Family American Exploration & Pro- Choice Home Health, Comfort- ing Hands Hospice and Tradi- duction Council. In addition, he also serves on the national Feburary 14 tions Hospice. Valentine's Day Rick Muncrief was appoint- advisory board of the Gilcrease ed to the board of directors Museum, National Western and elected president and chief Heritage & Cowboy Museum February 20 executive officer of the com- board of directors, Cal Ripken Pictured left to right: Walton Hubbard, Lauren Hubbard, Baby Teddi Lavelle, Corey pany in January 2021 follow- Lively (GPRMC CEO) and Jesse Champagne (GPRMC CNO). Presiden’ts Day Sr. Foundation board of direc- ing Devon's merger with WPX tors, Greater Oklahoma City Energy. Muncrief previously in 2022. New Year Baby Chamber, and United Way of leaders from Western Okla- February 22 served as chief executive offi- cer and chairman of the board Central Oklahoma board of di- About GPRMC homa. Our commitment is to Ash Wednesday of WPX Energy. rectors. Great Plains Regional Med- provide modern, state-of-the- Continued from page 1. ical Center (GPRMC) provides art medical care while retain- Rick’s 40 plus year career Rick is married to Elk City started in the Elk City area asa native, Gail Webb Muncrief GPRMC Women’s Center. The comprehensive, cost-effec- March 12 17 yr. old teenager working on and they have two grown chil- family is excited to head home tive high-quality healthcare. ing the warmth and compas- Spring Forward Time a pipe inspection crew and lat- dren and two grandsons. They and settle in as a family of four! GPRMC is governed by aboard sion of a community hospital. er as a roughneck. During his have lived and worked in Elk The GPRMC Women’s Cen- of directors comprised of busi- For more information, visit career, he had worked predom- City; Amarillo, Texas; Billings, ter welcomed over 370 babies ness, community, and medical www.gprme-ok.com. March 17 inately for El Paso Exploration, St. Patrick's Day Burlington Resources, Conoco Montana; Denver, Colorado and Farmington, New Mexico Phillips, and Continental Re- alds for treats. They use those about it, I said, ‘Let's do some- March 22 sources before joining WPX. Muncrief holds a Bachelor before moving back to Oklaho- ma in 2008. Paws when trying to get an animal thing with it. Get us in a new to respond to them as they pick building because this building Beginning of Ramadan Continued from page 1. one up on the streets. Any local is in constant repair’ Every restaurants who may be throw- week I'm getting notified by April Teddy my sewing room that I turned into a studio. I sewed the little wanted animals, They work with Lola’s Rescue and the ing out food could donate it to one of my ACOs that some- their cause. thing is broken, this is going clothes and made the China April Fool's Day Continued from page 1. hutch and sofa that are in the Oklahoma Rescue Network The shelter needs dona-wrong, or we need the plumber. to help with saving the dogs’ tions for a variety of collars, It is always something because pictures. I use Boyd’s Bears, lives. Some of them come in leashes, and harnesses; stain- She believes that this quote is they are my favorite,” Ringer this building is not meant to April 2 the truth to share with God's said. and are on hold for various rea- be used like we are usingit and less steel litter pans large and sons. Currently they have one small; surgical cones of all the abuse that comes with it. Palm Sunday children. She induded a photo of dog that has been at the shel- sizes; kitten dry kibble, pup- “God's love is the binder her grandniece, Hannah with ter for one year because it is on py dry kibble, cat pate canned Itcause is going to be beneficial be- we have completely dif- for the joy of life, and that was a teddy bear. Ringer's family hold. food; new or lightly used bath ferent areas, whereas in this April 5 what framed my childhood. includes husband Dave, and They pick up unwanted and towels; and horse wood pel- Passover There secures my motive for parents the late Robert and dumped animals, as well as let bedding used for cat litter. building, if I bring in a dog it comes in through the front ‘For the Love of Teddy’ Every- Ivanette Fine. Her siblings are accepting owner surrenders. Donations can be made at the one loves a teddy bear. Their Steven, Janice, the late Patty, Each animal that comes into shelter or across the street at door. Who knows what else is April7 sweetness is to indulge in, Real Keith, and Jeff. the shelter is evaluated for pos- Stockman’s Veterinary Clin- in here,” Stepp said. vintage teddy bears take to the This is not Ringer's first sible rescue. After that evalua- ic, They are located at 1019 S. al truck ‘The shelter got an addition- Good Friday this year, and Stepp stage for representation of my book, the first one was “The tion it is put out for rescue or Main in Elk City. adoption. Each person work- said that it has helpeda lot. It childhood,” Ringer wrote in her Calm Before the Storm.” She According to Stepp the city used to be chaotic when a call April9 explanation about the book has also been published in ing in the center has a heart for is working to transform the Easter called “Chasing Blessings over Country magazine publica- what he/she does. old juvenile detention center came in, now they can go out hell and dale is exhausting!” Stone spends her tions: “The Wonder of Wind- time at the shelter, spending spare located next to the civic center on more than one call ata time. The book is dedicated to mills,” “Roadside Attrac- into the new animal shelter. With the addition of the new facility, more personnel, and May 27 her late sister Patty, who was tions,” “Route 66," “Chasing time with the unwanted and Currently they are putting in rescues the Elk City Animal known for her sunny disposi- the Storm,” “The Art of Porch hard to handle pups. She has drainage plumbing. They will G&S Promotions Gun tion and spirit of Jesus Christ. Sitting,” and “Memories of a been working with a special be able to expand the kennels Shelter will be helping local Show, Elk City Convention dog that no one else has been to be built behind the deten- animals, trying to save lives. Ringer said that Patty loved Model A Rumble Seat.” able to tame. When she walked tion center, building on indoor Supporting them can also help Center. anything cute and cuddly, and As of today, “The Love of out to the kennels, he was and outdoor runs. Additional- keep dogs and cats from being she had a child within her Teddy” is self-published and ready to greet her, although ly, they will have more office abused or killed. that remained throughout her can be purchased for $26 with there was abig sign on the ken- space and a special area for the Support the local animal May 28 short life. a $2 shipping fee sent directly nel warning of his bite. He also cats with an outdoor window. shelter by adopting or rescu- G&S Promotions Gun “This is a children’s picture to Ringer at P.O. Box 1965, Elk cried as she left the area ‘They will also be able bathe the ing a dog or cat. More impor- book of poetry. I would have City, OK, 73648. For inquiries Stone also brings treats for animals without picking them tantly get puppies and kittens Show, Elk City Convention to say that this is a book for call 580-303-4165. Books will the dogs and cats. She brought up and putting them on a ta- vaccinated, as well as spayed or Center. children ages three to seven. also be available at the Elk City in carrots for the rabbit and ble. neutered. Contact local veteri- ‘The photographs were taken in Carnegie Library. picks up biscuits from McDon- “When Tom (Ivester) asked narians to get that done. 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