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2- The Elk City News September 20, 2023 September 20 Crafternoon, 1PM-4PM, Elk City Carnegie Library. September 26 Lego Club, Carnegie Li- brary, 4PM-5PM. September 26 Lego Club, Carnegie Li- brary4 PM - 5PM. Hayleigh Sims and Sarah Ritter, Dream League. September 28 more accepting because they bel individuals with disabilities Elk City FFA Leadership have been educated with spe- is important to break down the Contest, Pioneer Center. cial needs student included in barriers to inclusion. The spe- their classrooms. Older people cial needs parent asked that were not exposed to their class- use of the term “retarded” not September 29 mates with special needs be- be used anymore, and handi- Elk City Varsity Football, cause they were separated into capped parking be reserved for Away - Clinton. their own classrooms. ‘This may those with disabilities. have made it more difficult for Leslie Mikles, Elk City High those in their 40s, 50s, 60s, ‘The bottom line is to treat Oktoberfest Square Danc- School Lex Dugger. each person with kindness. No and older to understand how ing, Convention Center. to interact with special needs matter the ability or disability, your help, but don’t ignore League tween students with and with- them either. Another thing is if out disabilities. populations. kindness breaks all barriers. September 30 Businesses and organiza- someone is in a wheelchair in Parents teach by example. One smile is a gift that will live Elk City Motorsports Park, Continued from page 1. tions can lead by example. This the grocery store, don’t avoid ‘The language that is used to la- on in the heart of another. “Homecoming” Soon- means hiring more individu- him/her. Just treat him as if he ed, and included,” the parent was just like you. Say hi, how als with special needs because Rotary Oklahoma Aviation Commis- er Ltd. Modified Series, are you today or hello to the when persons with special sion at the end of the legisla- continued. ECMP Factory Stocks, Elk City High School spe- person who might be helping needs are given opportunities, tive session, Nick Archer was USRA Tuners. cial education teacher, Leslie him,” Mikles explained. it sends a powerful message of Continued from page1. out there to represent our in- Mikles, said that there are Something the parent said acceptance to the community. terests. The end result was that things people can do to make was that the Elk City Public ‘This parent would also like we were able to speed up a year Oktoberfest Square Danc- Ivester then touched on ing, Convention Center. the special needs person feel Schools do a great job at pro- churches to have programs the CAPPS projects. The long timeline on a grant request for more included. She said to moting the inclusion of stu- that make it easier for parents a new hangar and a terminal smile and say hi to him or her, dents with special needs. This and families with special needs rage vision at the time start- that will be big enough to han- involves teaching students to be included in all of their ac- edin 2019. He said that other Pumpkin Patch at Hay- and if the person looks like he/ city managers are contacting dle a jet,” Ivester said. about different disabilities tivities. There will be three major stack, 4PM - 7PM, Hay- she needs help, to ask if he/she and promoting acceptance. Mikles pointed out that the him to see how Elk City has projects stack Adenvture. would like some help. starting at the begin- “Don't assume they want ‘They encourage friendships be- younger generations may be accomplished the two major ning of next summer. Those projects, the Arrowhead Cen- include the fire and police sta- October 1 ter and the Aquatic Center. tions, the Main Street road, Additionally, he spoke about and the airport construction. Oktoberfest Square Danc- ing, Convention Center. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of how they will pay for future It is all going to hit about the projects which include a con- same time. The airport is at the vention center and an expo cost of $4.5 million, the city’s Pumpkin Patch at Hay- Oklahoma Retired Educators Association center. Those will be based contribution to the streetscape ona “pay as you go” system. stack, 4PM - 7PM, Hay- is $1.5 million, and $9 million The citizens of Elk City between the fire and police sta- stack Adenvture. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit Oklahoma Route 66 Associa- route66.com. were credited in making the tions. Ivester noted that it will of Oklahoma Retired Educa- tion, presented a very inter- ‘The minutes were approved projects happen. He added be about $15 million within October 5 tors met September 8 at Elk esting program by sharing as presented. The treasurer's that without their support, the next 24 months. City United Methodist Church.several delightful Route 66 reported was accepted as read. the new fire station and po- Ivester concluded by Elk City Varsity Football, President Linda Long welcomed Happenings. The 400+ miles Information from the scholar- lice renovation would not be talking about the number of Mass Band, HOME - Cache Karen Whitely, Sharon Gilli- of The Mother Road that runs ship committee revealed that possible. Those two projects people coming to Elk City for land, Tana Feldman, Dennis through Oklahoma holds there were no applicants from are in the engineering phase the swimming pool and the October 6 McRee, Mary Fern Carpenter, hours of fun and discovery. those doing student teaching at this time. He anticipates softball tournaments. Flea Market, Ackley Park Janice Mollet, Sharon Thomp- ‘The Oklahoma Route 66 Asso- in the fall semester. In mem- construction to start next “We continue to knock it son, Jan Attocknie, Gwen Pas- ciation has a mission to cele- bership, Glenda reported 41 late spring or summer. out of the park,” he said. by, Larry Long, Carla Garrison, brate and preserve Route 66 in members. In the Membership “l can't underestimate The next Rotary meeting October 7 Glenda Ivins, Judy Haught, Oklahoma through education, Minute, she noted a benefit the impact that having a will be held Thursday, Sept. Flea Market, Ackley Park Cathy Lewis and guests, Pam promotion, and advocacy, en- for OREA members. Through state representative from 21st, in the Elks Lodge.Anyone Holland, Dean Holland, and Ju- suring the future of the Moth- AMBA, members can leave a this area. It makes a tremen- interested in joining the group October 8 lie Lenius to the first meeting of er Road while honoring its legacy for their family or their dous difference having Nick should contact Carpenter at Archer out there. When we the Bank of Western Oklaho- Flea Market, Ackley Park the 2023-24 school year. community and history. The school with Life Insurance. started the talks with the ma or any other Rotarian. Gwen gave the invocation. Association provides a 2023- More information is available Judy led the flag Salutes. Mem- 2024 Route 66 Trip Guide that at the OKREA.org website un- Perry Luna Pumpkin Patch at Hay- bers sang the Happy Birthday is available at the Museum Gift der the Benefits tab. The Vol- stack, 4PM - 7PM, Hay- song to Dean, Sharon, Linda, Shop. Online information is stack Adenvture. Larry and Janice who cele- Perry “P-Nut” Luna was born available at www.oklahoma- See Educators page 3. brated birthdays in July and on July 7th, 1976 in Metairie, August. Tana presented the Louisiana to David and Debra Virginia Kleier Do you have an event or Luna; he was raised between something else you would devotional by reading a heart- Louisiana and Mississippi until like to share with the com- warming poem for retired or re- tiring teachers from Jill Eisnau- Virginia Ann Kleier, nee relocating to Blair, Oklahoma munity in the Round Town Lynch, 88, of Belleville, IL, with his family in 1993. Shortly gle’s Poetry Collection 2007. after moving to Oklahoma, he Calendar? Email the in- She concluded her devotional passed away peacefully in her formation for the event to home, surrounded by her loving made his way to Roger Arkansas, with a prayer. family, on Saturday, September where his beautiful daughter, [email protected] Julie Lenius, Dist. Rep. of Michelle Leigh Luna, was born. 9, 2023. Virginia was born to Over the years, P-Nut made his Hurbert and Elsie Lynch, nee way back to Oklahoma, where Moore, on March 27, 1935, in he settled in Hobart in 2003. Borger, Texas, and they precede Here, P-Nut worked several her in death. Virginia is also different trades until he found his work family at Select as a Hy- preceded in death by her late drovac Operator and transport driver. But he would always be a husband, Wayne Kleier; her fa- mechanic at heart, he enjoyed getting his hands dirty and helping (USPS # 173-020) ther-in-law, John and her moth- anyone in need. P-Nut had a special heart of gold, one that made 580-225-3000, er-in-law, Ida Kleier, nee Potter; us all feel special and lucky to know him. P-Nut met his beloved brothers, Kenneth and Dale Lynch; son-in-law, George Short; and wife, Alicia, June 16, 2016 on a hot summer day, when she walked Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC granddaughter, Gena Davis. into the mechanic shop. They became good friends and soon after 109 W. Broadway, El k City, OK 73644-4736 pretty inseparable, many years later they decided to tie the knot on Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Virginia grew up in Elk City, OK, where she would meet many lifelong friends and eventually her husband, Wayne. She and January 23, 2023 at Paradise Ranch. Wayne were married in Elk City, OK on October 3, 1954, and lat- One of his greatest joys was hitting the open road with his be- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 loved wife, Alicia, and family for some much needed wind therapy. er welcomed two children, Deborah and Bobby. Virginia would go P-Nut enjoyed every moment spent with his many brothers and Hours: ‘on to become a homemaker and doting mother. In her free time, sisters of the biker community; where he was accepted for him, SUBSCRIPTIONS Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 Virginia enjoyed playing bingo and listening to country music. She Joved for who he was, and where he found family. His favorite pas- ‘was a game show enthusiast, her favorite being Wheel of Fortune. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer She also enjoyed cooking—her specialty pot roast will serve as a times was taking a beautiful rides and long nights at the casino. He $75/yearly was a lifetime member of the Western Plains Downed Bikers Asso- $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director fond memory for her children and many grandchildren. ciation, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hobart, Oklahoma. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director Left to cherish Virginia's memory are her children, Deborah He was an avid supporter of Bikers Against Child Abuse and Wid- No refunds on subscriptions. (late husband George) Short of DeSoto, MO, and Bobby (Laura) ow Sons. He was always there for the biker community and family. Roudie Harbett....... Kleier of Swansea, IL, as well as her seven grandchildren, fifteen He loved participating in benefit runs or events, assisting Widow elkcitynews @gmail.com Deana Lamai great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren. Sons with delivering gifts to children in the community during [email protected] Per her wishes, Virginia will be cremated, and a private inumn- their annual toy drive “Toys for Tots”. [email protected] ment will take place. P-Nut will be deeply missed but always remembered. He would Hoffen Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL is assisting the family. tell us all “Enjoy the ride and keep the rubber side down.”