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2- The Elk City News News June 21, 2023 lion, and last year expenditures Rotary will receive the highest credit. Round Continued from page 1. ‘That is a family earning less were $10.6. So you can see that than $75,000 will get a $7,500 there was almost a two billion Donna Kilhoffer tax credit to go to any of the increase.” Howard noted. Town Donna Jean (Johnson) Kil- PD to have assessments about private schools that are certi- Some of the other projects hoffer was born on her parents’ their security and safety at the fied and approved by the State he talked about included $600 farm near Burns Flat, Oklahoma school district. They can use Board of Education,” he added. million to hospitals, $600 mil- on May 28, 1933, to Ida (Schne- June 21 those funds however they want Howard also said that they lion going to a legacy capital berger) and Ira (Tip) Johnson. Summer Arts Camp. to improve security. Again, did not change anything in fund for building improve- She passed away on June 11, 2023, in Corn, Oklahoma at the that's going to be a three-year curriculum, and books that ments, $76 million to history age of 90 years and 14 days. pilot program, with $50 mil- could be in question would be center and museums, $8 mil- As a child, Donna survived handled at the local level. He Paint the Town Purple. lion each year,” Howard said. lion going to Highway Patrol picking cotton by hand, the Dust then moved onto the budget. headquarters, and $26 million Bowl and the Great Depression. Another part he spoke “We passed the largest for improved training facilities She enjoyed playing baseball about was $30 million to be budget in state history. It’s for highway patrol and Dept. with her siblings and watching Blood Drive, Comfort- put into literacy programs that overwhelmingly larger than it their games. Her dad often took focus on students between sec- typically happens with state of Public Safety. There was also the kids to Saturday matinees in ing Hands Hospice and ond and fifth grades. This is to government or any govern- $200 million put into rural Dill City. Donna was an accom- Homestead of Elk City, try to increase literacy train- ment. When there's availability highway safety. plished student from the start, playing basketball and winning a ing. Howard then turned to the of funds, it grows to whatever Howard was asked about 4H trip to the national convention in Chicago. In May 1951, she Behind the Chamber of graduated from Burns Flat High School and later studied short- education savings accounts, that are available. Through the the governor's vetoes and what hand at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater. On March 2, 1954, Commerce. 10 AM - 2PM. vouchers and options to get last five years we've taken a lot they overrode. He said there she married the love of her life, Bernard Kilhoffer, at Holy Family money into private education. of steps to not spend as much were about 20 bills that were Church in Canute, going on to raise seven children on their farm “In the 2024 calendar year, that has been appropriated. vetoed, but there were some south of Burns Flat. In addition to cooking three hearty meals a June 22 there's a tax credit of $250 mil- that they went ahead and So those funds have built up day, Donna kept farm books and helped any way she could on the lion that will be given for peo- passed. family farm. Having seven kids in ten years, she never had two in Summer Arts Camp. into the savings accounts that diapers at once! Bernard and Donna were married for 60 wonder- ple that go to a private school. you've heard about. Our Sen- The meeting ended by 1 ful years and enjoyed decades of family reunions, holidays, and ‘Those credits are based upon ate calculation is only about p.m. The Rotarians meet every even two trips to Canada. Both were active members of St. Mat- Paint the Town Purple. the stairstep system. The ones $4.8 billion. What we appro- Thursday at noon in the Elk’s thew’s Catholic Church in Elk City, and Donna volunteered to teach that have the lowest income priated was about $12.6 bil- Lodge. adult and youth religious education classes for many years and lead Renew classes in her home. Leaving a legacy of faith and love, Don- nawas very active in her family's lives and encouraged and inspired Purple June 23 classes will take place, but the Elk City Police Department last day to sign up for these and the Elk City Fire Depart- them in their faith and activities. She especially loved listening to Summer Arts Camp. classes is June 21st. Then at and singing Christian music and encouraged her family in their ment will be there, and from 6 Continued from page 1. 11 am. Red Carpet Commu- musical endeavors. In later life, even as she suffered from demen- nity Theatre will have an ac- p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be live tia and failing health, Donna continued to inspire everyone around There will be vendors set up tivity, also at 11 a.m. check in music provided by the Antioch her with her love for Jesus and others. Paint the Town Purple. at the Arrowhead from 9 a.m, Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Ira Johnson, for Corn Hole will take place, her husband, Bernard, brothers Mike, Jonny, and Donald John- to 6 p.m. Those vendors in- June 24th is a day full of clude permanent jewelry, plun- at noon. with the tournament starting son, sisters Imogene Nichols and Mildred Thionnet. Preceding Do you have an event or activities to bring awareness her in death, also, were sons Mark and Danny Kilhoffer and her der jewelry, a massage chair, Alzheimer's awareness for the plight of Alzheimer's. great-granddaughter Hollis Houghton. something else you would like Okie Balloons, face painting, class will start at noon, as will It is an opportunity for the She is survived by two sons, Timothy Kilhoffer of the Dill City and art by local artist. From 9 the Kona Ice snow cone truck. community and the other com- family farm and Michael Kilhoffer (Monica) of Edmond. There are to share with the community am, to 8 p.m. there will also ‘Then at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Bun- three surviving daughters, Valerie Fite (Ned) of Burns Flat, Leann munities in western Oklahoma in the Round Town Calendar? be the Alzheimer’s Associa- ko Tournaments will start, and Black (Terry) of Dill City, and youngest daughter Linda Mell (Brad) Email the information for the tion car show, and concessions at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. the suc- to come out to support their of Edmond and two daughter-in-laws, Christine Knowles (Dennis) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. culent plant classes will take efforts and those individuals of Dill City and Kristyn Kilhoffer of Dill City. Donna is also sur- event to elkcitynewse@gmail. At 10 a.m. there will be place, but one must sign up by who suffer from the disease vived by her 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and count- less other relatives and friends who will always remember her un- com Zumba, and from 10 a.m. and June 21st to participate. and the families who care for common kindness and love for her Lord. 12 pm. charcuterie board From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the them. Visitation for Donna will be June 14th from 9 am to 9 pm and June 15th from 9 am to 4 pm at Affordable Cremation Services noted that the theatre will be Breakfast house, miniature horse, and hospital. Wesley Javorksy, Con- fundraising for new lighting air rockets. Storytime each in Elk City. A vigil will be held June 15th at 7 pm, and the funeral service will be June 16th at 10:30 am with a video viewing at 10:15 week takes place on Wed. at gressman Frank Lucas’ Field and electrical rewiring. am, both at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Elk City. Continued from page 1. 11 am., and there are craft Representative, spoke to the ‘The last to speak was Joe activities on Thursdays at 11 group about what is happening McConnell from Elk City Mo- She said that they moved the a.m. for children. The reading at the capital. He spoke about torsports Park. He thanked festival and Block Party to Ack- program asks that a person the debt ceiling being agreed the community for support- ing them, but they would like ley Park, and it was deemed a read four times a week, which upon, but that there would be to see more spectators at the Leo Adams success. They want to continue can be reading anything from a more work to do in the future races. He said that the local to have it there. The upcoming novel to the back of the cereal about it. He said another issue businesses are contacting him Leo Edward Adams was Chamber events include the box. After a person logs their in the news is the indictment for billboard space, and they born on November 2nd, 1935 July 7th and Aug. 4th Block reading, he or she is entered of Trump, but that was all he appreciate the support. He also in Canute, Oklahoma to Annie Parties, and the Elk City Alum- for a prize. said about it. said that they will be having a Hattie (Kilhoffer) and Nicholas ni Weekend. CEO of Great Plains Re- The Rotary Radio Auction racing school with sprint cars “Nick” Alois Adams. He passed Rocky Andresen represent- gional Medical Center, Corey update, which took place last and tuners. ed the City of Elk City as a Lively, was there to talk about week, was given by Janel Spitz. away Thursday, June 8th, 2023 She was followed by Christy the Weatherly then drew for in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma commissioner. He talked about the hospital. He said that the Russell-Dobbs and Benjamin jackpot drawing of $315. at the age of 87 years, 7 months the downtown sewer project, blood drive is important to Dobbs from Red Carpet Com- ‘The business must be present and 6 days. as well as the Street Scape that to win. He drew Jeff Smoot, will start soon. He also noted the hospital and community munity Theatre who talked who was not present, there- Leo was raised on the family because there are credits that about their new production, farm during the Depression, he that the new Aquatic Center return to Elk City. fore, the money will carry over opened with two of the pools. “We spend about $75,000 a “Wait Until Dark.” It opened until the October 12th Break- was the 10th in a family of 11 June 16th and will run the children. Leo graduated from ‘The final pool opening target month just on blood and blood date is July 4th. He is challeng- products, depending on what following weekend. They also fast Club that will be held at Holy Family High School in May Homestead again in August. ing the mayor, Cory Speiker happens in our ER. The blood of 1953 and married Juanita to be the first to jump off the that’s given here affords us (Folks) on August 20th, 1955. rock wall into the plunge pool, about a 40% discount on that. although he has not accepted yet. So to put that in perspective, Glenda Putman ‘They lived there for 2 years while Leo worked on the farm before moving to their current home in Elk City in 1957 where he began the residents are in the greater his career in construction. Leo later began his own cabinet busi- Cupp gave an update on Elk City area, contribute about Glenda Paulette Putman was ness, Adams Cabinets. As time went on, the demand for Leo’s the Leadership Class project. $30,000 a month to our com- born October 30th, 1947 in Elk expertise and Adams Cabinets continued to rise, so much so that She said that they are working munity, just in blood and blood City, Oklahoma to Anna Lee he was joined by his son Steve Adams and supported by his two to revamp the miniature golf products,” Lively explained. Qohnson) and Johnny Robert sons-in-law Joe Still and Kennie Shirey. Leo continued working for course. It has not been touched He also talked about the for years and with the new end of the public health emer- Mayfield. She passed away Sat- many years after his son, Steve, took over the business and enjoyed pool, they believe it is time for gency and COVID testing, and urday, June 3rd, 2023 in Okla- seeing his legacy continue. an update, She said they will be State Question 8022 that add- homa City at the age of 75 years, ‘Throughout his life, Leo's perspective was always “put God first working on a long-term plan to ed individuals to the Medicaid 7 months and 4 days. in your life and everything else will work out.” He was a faithful start the project. gap. This added about 350,000 Glenda grew up on Railroad member of the Catholic Church, past member of both the Knights DeAun Ivester, director of of Columbus and the Parish Council. He also reminded everyone Carnegie Library talked about new people to the Medicaid Hill in Sayre, Oklahoma. She the importance of family by taking yearly vacations, and placing rolls. Lively said that they will attended school at Sayre and at the summer reading programs be adding or have added anoth- stock in what is important in life. He set an example to enjoy life at the library. They launched er orthopedic surgeon, a full- an early age began working at and the lessons it has to offer. Leo was a husband and father that the program in a celebration time neurologist, a urologist, Hensley’s and Hodges nursing anyone would love to have, which was expressed through his gener- with food trucks, a bounce and a surgical oncologist to the home. She met and was married osity of his time and talents. He always enjoyed following his chil- to the light of her life, William dren through their school activities, camping, traveling in their Sth “Bill” Eugene Putman, at Sayre, Oklahoma on July 15th, 1967. wheel, and up until his last day planted and harvested his garden, rElkCituNews ‘Together they moved to many places before settling in Sayre to not even missing a single year! raise their family in 1976. Shortly after moving back she ran the He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick & Annie Adams; Sand’s Motel until she found employment as a dispatcher for the son-in-law, Bret Mouse; an infant brother, Nicholas Eugene Ad- ams; 7 brothers, Paul, Maurice, Albert, William, Mike, Raymond, Sayre Police Department. Over her 33 year career with the police and Clarence; 2 sisters, Marie, and Rita. (USPS # 173-020) department she was certified as a police officer and court clerk all Leo is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; 4 children, 580-225-3000, while raising her children. She retired in 2010 and was involved in Steve Adams and wife, Vicky, Debbie Still and husband, Joe, Cathy Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC anything her family was involved in She also enjoyed crocheting, Shirey and husband, Kennie, all of Elk City, OK, and Dianna Mouse 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 reading, crossword puzzles, horses, and spending time with her of Norman, OK; 7 grandchildren, Jason Falkner and wife, Lisa, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 family and especially her grandchildren. Jenesa Vaughan and husband, Mark, Melissa Wray and husband, She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; son, Bil- Brandon, Chandra Klein and husband, Bryant, Crystal Oakes and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 ly; 2 sisters, Delores Leverett and Betty Piercy; 1 brother, O'Neal husband, Steven, Faith Mouse and husband, Steven Crowley, and Mayfield; and 2 infant brothers. Drake Mouse and wife, Allie; 10 great grandchildren, Brook, Brock, Glenda is survived by 3 children, Ronald Putman and wife, Kel- Ella, Ryann, Maddie, Camden, Heidi, Vale, Porter, and Grayson; SUBSCRIPTIONS Frank Leto....Publisher 1 sister, Teresa Word, Elk City, OK; 2 sister-in-laws Betty Adams, ly, Elk City, OK, Ronda Goode and husband, Bobby, Elk City, OK Stayton, OR and LaVeta Neefe, Vancouver, WA and a host of other Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Statf Writer and June Wilhelm and husband, Jason, Elk City, OK; 11 grandchil- relatives and friends. $75/yearly Socemaiks Neva Pyatt...Adverising Director dren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren on the way; 1 Prayer vigil services were held Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at brother, Bob Mayfield anda host of other relatives and friends. 7:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Buri- No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins... 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