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The Elk City News SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 + 3 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BIOS Sheryl Ponce ‘The WOHS will be inducting Sheryl Kimball Ponce into their Hall of Fame early next month. She has been a resident of Elk City since 1982, and began teach- ing at Elk City High School that fall. After 32 years in the class- room, she retired and became the director of adult education. After years as ECHS yearbook advisor, Ponce found herself writ- ing for the Elk City Daily News; editor for the Beckham County Governor of the Oklahoma Jay- Record; and then back at the Elk cees, In her involvement with the City News. She is also contribut- state organization, she chaired ing writer for the Ag Magazine one of two Oklahoma Jaycee state and GoWest Magazine published conventions in Elk City. by Beckham County Media. Years after her debut on the Ponce won first place at the Okla- Red Carpet Community ‘The- homa Press Association’s Bet- atre’ stage, Ponce was elected to ter Newspaper Contests, as well the Board of Directors and served as numerous second and third four terms as president. She also places. served as their grant writer for the Ponce graduated from OSU Oklahoma Arts Council. with a degree in Secondary Edu- As part of Ponce’s in- cation and later obtained her volvement with Elk City, she was Master of Education in Coun- part of their Leadership Program. seling from Southwestern Okla- Ponce is also a CASA volunteer, The ladies, Anita Carpenter, Barbara Thompson, Rebecca Allison, Claudene Anspaugh, Jan Attock and Vicki Chambers. The bake homa State University. Over the as well as serves on the Board sale/bazaar starts at 9:00 a.m. there will be lots of craft items and homemade baked goodies. years she has worked with the of WOHS. She is involved with Beckham County Juvenile Drug Chapter GX of PEO, Ponce is the Court parents and the Elk City current vice-president and was Youth and Family Services. She Early Voting Begins October 30th president for four terms. also taught adult education, Eng- Currently, Ponce is re- lish as Second Language, and tired but continues to serve as GED in the Elk City Work/Re- Western Technology Center's Early voting begins Wednesday lows early voting for all elections November Ist from 8:00 a.m. to Such individuals may request to lease program. Regional Director of Adult Edu- October 30th for voters in Beck- conducted by the County Election 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, November have an assistant or vote privately Ponce joined the Elk City Jay- cation, while continuing to write ham County. Voters who will not Board or State Election Board— 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at and independently using the ATI cee Janes and later became the for Beckham County Media and be able to make it to the polls on from school board and municipal Beckham County Activity Center device attached to the voting de- first woman president of the Elkpartnering with her husband, Ja- Election Day, have the option of elections to state and federal elec- located at 310 E. Main St,, Sayre. vice. Those who require assistance City Jaycees, She was awarded vier, in Ponce Productions mobile voting early at their County Elec- tions. This is a great option for Manning reminds voters that early should talk to their precinct offi- Jaycee of the Year and became a Dy. tion Board. those who will be out of town on voting is not available at polling cial or contact the County Election Beckham County Election Election Day or who want to avoid locations. Board directly for instructions. Board Secretary Manning, said Jong lines” Manning said. Some voters may need assis- For questions, please contact Paul Kumpf early voting is open to all voters. Early voting is available tance to vote because they are blind the Election Board at 580-928- “You do not need to provide an Wednesday, October 30th, Thurs- or visually disabled, physically 3314 or beckhamcounty@elec- excuse to vote early. Oklahoma al- day, October 31st and Friday, disabled or infirmed, or illiterate. tions.ok.gov. Paul Kumpfhas been named to the WOHS Hall of Fame because of his involvement in the commu- nity and dedication to Great Plains Regional Medical Center's Board of Directors. *Kumpf was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He gradu- sion, ated from Clarkson University Along with his civic involve- with a degree in Industrial Distri- ment, Kumpf was a member of bution. He went to work for Gen- the Elk City Jaycees. He served as eral Electric for three years, but he president and earned the Jaycee of yearned to have a business of his the Year Award. He has also been own. a Kiwanis member for the past 40 Aug. 15th, 1973, Kumpfand his years, where he has served as pres- wife, Carol, purchased the West- ident, secretary, and on the Board LOCATION: 7583 FM 1949 - VERNON. TX 76384 ern Motel in Elk City, The couple of Directors. Kumpf was given the operated the motel for seven years. Walter Zeller Fellowship Award. ‘TRACTORS, \E, GPS SYSTEMS Upon selling the motel, he and his 2009 NEW HOLLAND CR9070 COMBINE W/ 36’DRAPER HEAD He has been a member of the 2019 VERSATILE 610 4WD TRACTOR, BAREBACK, 3,491 HOURS, NICE friend Ron Garrison became part- Elk City United Methodist Church 2019 VERSATILE 400 4WD TRACTOR, 3,400 HOURS, NICE. ners building and operating Auto CASE STX375 4WDTRACTOR for the past 49 years. Kumpf has JOHN DEERE 5105 TRACTOR W/LOADER Bath car washes in Elk City. JOHN DEERE 504SD TRACTOR W/ LOADER 1,100 HRS Kumpf was elected to Elk City served as Chairman of Trustees KIOTI RX7320 MFWD TRACTOR, LOADER, CAB, AIR, 800 HOURS for many ofthose years. JOHN DEERE 4440 QUAD-RANGE Commission and served the city For 32 years, Kumpf has served NEW HOLLAND 8970 MFWD TRACTOR for ten years. He was appointed to on the Board of Directors for DEERE 744) WHEEL LOADER JOHN DEERE 6115D MFWD TRACTOR W/ LOADER 1,250 HOURS JOHN DEERE MODEL A ANTIQUE TRACTOR, RUNS AND DRIVES the Planning and Zoning Com- Great Plains Regional Medical mission, as well as the Cemetery Center, including serving as their Commission and Park Commis- Chairman of the Board. 2: JOHN DEERE 2600 SCREENS HAY NT, SELF PROPEL ED SPRAYER, FED MIXER 2011 JOHN DEERE 4930 SPRAYER, 2,900 HRS, 120’ BOOM, SUPER NICE Gail Webb Muncrief 2023 JOHN DEERE 460M ROUND BALER, 839 BALES, LIKE NEW ROGATOR 854 SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER, STAINLESS TANK ‘SUPREME 9007 FEED MIXER, NICE 2025 NEW- 14 BALETANDEM DUAL ROUND BALE TRAILER Gail Muncrief was nominated 22023 BUSH-HOG 2815, 15’ SHREDDERS to be inducted into the Western MASSEY FERGUSON 2846A ROUND BALER NEWHOLLAND RBS6O ROUND BALER Oklahoma Historical Society's ‘VERMEER R2300, HYDRAULIC TWIN RAKES Hall of Fame because of her life- KS AND TRAILERS, PICKUPS, BOAT long involvement in education, 2017 PETERBILT 579 TRUCK TRACTOR nutrition and multiple organiza- 2018 KENWORTH T680 TRUCK TRACTOR 2018 VOLVO DAYCAB, 45 H.P,, AUTOMATIC tions that have raised the bar in 2014 PETERBILT 384, 435 H.P, 10 SPEED, 512,000 MILES 2002 MACK CH613 DAYCAB TRUCK TRACTOR the area of nutrition education 1998 PETERBILT 378, 3406C CAT, 13 SPD. and the health ofall Oklahomans. 2007 INTERNATIONAL 9400, 2011 TIMPTE HOPPER BOTTOM, AIR-RIDE, ELEC. TARP Muncrief was born and raised 2001 TRANSCRAFT 53'FLATBED in Elk City, She graduated from IMCO53/WALKING FLOOR TRAILER ‘MUV-ALL HYDRAULIC TAIL EQUIPMENT TRAILER Elk City High School in 1976, and transferred several times through- ‘2- 2008 HYUNDAI 53'VAN TRAILERS she has had a solid connection to out his career, Muncrief was able 2025 NEW 22’ HYDRAULICTILT BED CARTRAILER, 22025 NEW DUMP TRAILERS, 1-14; 1- 10° agriculture her entire life. She was to follow her love of Home Eco- 2018 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 ,DIESEL ,AUTO, NICE PICKUP always involved in crop and live- 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4, HEMI, AUTO nomics Education and Nutrition, ‘1999 DODGE 2500 EXT. CAB, DIESEL, AUTO stock production on the family teaching from elementary schools ‘1997 FORD F-250 4X4, 460GAS 1999 GALAXY BOAT, V-8, ONLY 120 HOURS, farm. to college level courses. She also T, GRAIN DRILLS Throughout school she learned taught online classes until she and LANDOLL 6250-45 45° TANDEM DISC the importance of Oklahoma Rick launched a partnership and JOHN DEERE 2430, 31° CHISEL, LIKE NEW State University’s research and company expansion. outreach with her Cooperative Because of Muncrief’s passion JOHN DEERE 980 36’ FIELD CULTIVATOR Extension Services. She was in- in the area of education and nu- FLEXI-COIL 27’ CHISEL PLOW. troduced to the program in 4-H, trition, the couple have been in- DUO 1000 GALLON NURSE TRAILER, PUM as well as experiencing the impor- strumental in the planning and ‘WILMAR 600 FERTILIZER SPREADE tance and impact of the university. fundraising efforts of the soon- INEW- 10’ OFFSET DISC, NEW-10’TANDEM DISC After earning her high school to-be Human Performance and NEW- 6 WAY3 PT. BLADE NEW 10’SCRAPER BLADE diploma, Muncriefattended OSU, Nutrition Research Institute on graduating in 1980, with a double the OSU campus. major in Vocational Economics Muncrief serves as an OSU Education and Clothing Design. Foundation Trustee, Chairman She was actively involved with her of OSU Foundation Develop- Chi Omega sorority. ment Committee, and member Muncrief went on to earn a of the Excellence Committee. She Master of Education degree from also serves on the OSU Women Southwestern Oklahoma State for Women Council, National University while she taught at Chi Omega Foundation Trustee, Burns Flat, Merritt, Amarillo, Bill- Oklahoma City Memorial and ings, Mont., Castle Rock, Colo., Museum Board, and Oklahoma and Farmington, New Mex. Be- Medical Research Center for Ex- cause her husband, Rick, was cellence.