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2+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 The Elk City News Miss Ek City 2024Angela Nichols performs for the last time. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. MARKET and members of the WOHS, the layout and organization Continued from page 1 brought compliments from shoppers and vendors. year. This was a great flea “All the vendors just market. The City of Elk City bragged about how great was such a tremendous help this flea market has been. I Miss Elk City Teen Taylor Sullivan performs a in its success,” Jordan said. think it was an exceptional ‘Angela Nichols crowns the 2025 Miss Elk City Megan Bradley. Staff photo by Sheryl musical theater dance called, "Just keep Mov- With the help of the city weekend,” she concluded. Ponce. ing the Line” Onstage Conversation Compe- The Evening Gown Com- tition. The entire evening was COMPETITION tition, and then moved to the petition took place just prior enchanting, from the men who Continued from page 1 Health and Fitness Competition, to the Farewell speeches from worked behind the curtains Miss Oklahoma, Lauren Frost, Queen of the West’ Teen, moving microphones and the crown winners also escorted performed her talent perfor- Aubrey Lamar; Miss Elk City, grand piano off and on the stage, contestants, answered ques- mance, which was followed by Angela Nichols; and the Miss to Susan Powell's wardrobe, tions, and all of them wore their the Performing Arts Talent/Her Queen of the West, Lexi Neah- and the multi-talented contes- MISDEMEANORS crowns just like the other title Story Presentations. Aftera ten- ring. tants, Each one of these winners State of Okla vs Emily A Thompson Trespassing holders. minute intermission, all of the The final event was crowning will be in and around Elk City vs LekishaA Chase DUI The show began with the Little Miss Elk City performed. the title winners for the compe- throughout the year. vs RachelJ Taylor Possession of CS & paraphernalia vs GregoryD Little Elk Possession of CS & paraphernalia said, “These things are important State of Okla FELONIES vs Dana L Caruso Child neglect. Burglary. Pos- CROWN to me. This phone is important session of CS & paraphernalia Continued from page 1 because that’s what I used as a prop (in the talent portion of the it. I was listening to a lot of other competition), Oh, and that is my Miss Americas’ talking about room key where I stayed with my MARRIAGES & DIVORCES their stuff and how they donated it to various places. I thought this traveling companion that I loved so much, Her name was Frances might be good,” Powell explained. Campbell. She was also just the Because there is a display al- craziest and the most hilarious.” MARRIAGE LICENSES ready in place, it seemed like a Powell also pointed out buttons Adriel Salcido, Wtfd - Amanda Warner, Wtfd perfect way to adorn the crown. that her father had made. She said Colt Lowry, Elk City - Melissa Valencia, Elk City ‘The crown is now sitting on top that he was so very proud of win- Brandon Riner, Elk City - Tessa Trout, Elk City Jacob Moler, Reydon ~ Lauren Wright, Reydon ofa wooden box that was custom ning Miss America, that he made the buttons and passed them out Alan Sullivan, Reydon - Reta Ahrens, Reydon made for Miss America crowns. Powell pointed out some of to everyone. She had a difficult the items in the showcase from time recalling one favorite mem- DIVORCES her reign as Miss America, she ory of her reign, but mentioned Pictured are members ofthe community and Elk City Museum Melissa Smith vs Leonard Smith Jr that it had to be the time she spent Board with Susan Powell. Pictured from left are Randy Haggard, Susan Storm, Danny Storm, Jim Coffey, Susan Powell, Rodney in Oklahoma. Cloud, Cody Giblet, and Bill Jackson. Providing comfort and suypoort for End of Life chotoes “People were so kind to me. Just the travel at that level, first class, and meeting people on the troops. After placing her crown in the 1967 or 1969. brought him back to Elk City in Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual plane was great” Powell said. showcase, Powell made a point to “It’s just horrible. I think about resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as She also noted that Bob Hope go into the WWII room to look it. It is hard for me to look at that. cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the was the favorite person she at her uncle’ display. She became ‘Think about it. I never knew him, worked with as Miss America. emotional as she said that he wasa of course, but just the feeling that practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. She worked with him three times, young private when he was killed my it’s part of my history. He had For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: along with going to visit the the last few weeks in France. They never been out of western Okla- homa. He was 20,’ she said. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator (HEART or Europe) As Powell left the museum, she recalled a story about her child- Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES hood in Elk City. No one would 15-day Tour of Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, tell her no when she had an idea —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— Belgium at Holland by Image Tours or wanted to do something. She described a story about making * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) + End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA)» End Stage Amyotrophic $5390 April 1 & 22,2025 departures a stage at the United Methodist ‘Church because she had an idea. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) + End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY Now, it seems like Powell o End Stage Liver Disease End Stage Renal Disease + AIDS/HIV Includes 19 meals, 13 nts. hotels, air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, hasn't been able to say no to Elk per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/13/24. Call fora FREE brochure. (SW TRAVEL Ph: 580-445-7215 } City, Her love for her hometown shines through each time she re- turns for a special event. This is the third time this year that she rElkCituNews has returned to the state. The love Elk City has for Powell seems to match the fond memories she has for the people of Western Okla- (USPS # 173-020) homa and Elk City. 580-225-3000 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109W. Broadway, Elk Cit OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage P: at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 SUBSCRIPTIONS Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer $50/ Yearly Print Only Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director $60/ Yearly Print + Online Comforting $40/ Online Only Gina Jones, Advertising Director No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski.... csr [email protected] elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Tina Dobbs .Delvery ‘Susan Powell reviews her [email protected] uncle's display in the Old Town Carrie Perry, RN Museum. The private lost his life in France durina WWIl.