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Tuesday, July 30, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 3 AARP Community Challenge Announces 159 grantees, including three Oklahoma recipients AARP announced the spaces, parks and ac- park space in downtown of a community garden in life. These projects are in- Washington, D.C., Puerto awardees for its 2019 AARP. cess to other amenities. McAlester. Funding will Anadarko. The garden will dicative of the work AARP Rico and the Virgin Islands.” Community Challenge grant Demonstrate the tangible include purchase and in- feature 25 handicap-acces- supports across our state.” The Community Chal- program, including three re- value of “Smart Cities” by stallation of flexible and sible raised beds and will The full list of grantees lenge grant program is part cipients right here in Okla- engaging residents and poli- adaptable ADA-accessible provide access to fresh fruits can be found at www.aarp. homa. A total of nearly $1.6 cymakers in accessing, un- tables and seating options, and vegetables, as well as org/communitychallenge. of AARP’s nationwide Liv- million will be distributed derstanding and using data to ADA-accessible water opportunities for healthy “AARP has teams on able Communities initiative to fund 159 “quick action” increasequality of life for all. fountains with pet features lifestyle education events. the ground in communities which helps communities projects across the coun- Deliver a range of trans- and bike racks to encour- “The City of McAlester, across the country who hear become great places to live try, helping communities portation and mobility op- age healthy transportation the City of Elk City and the from mayors, community for residents of all ages. make immediate improve- tions that increase con- The City of Elk City will Delaware Nation will be leaders and local residents As part of this, AARP staff ments and jumpstart long- nectivity, walkability, receive funding to provide transforming outdoor com- about the value of getting and volunteers are working term progress to support bikeability, wayfinding, ac- the addition of nine table munity spaces to be enjoyed quick wins to create long- residents of all ages. Nearly cess to transportation options gardens and three six-foot by residents of all ages and term change. We developed across the country, engag- 1,700 applications were re- and roadway improvements. benches to community's ex- life stages,” said Joe Ann the Community Challenge ing and mobilizing resi- ceived from non-profits and Support the availability isting community food gar- Vermillion, AARP Okla- grant program to answer that dents, delivering technical government entities for the of a range of housing that den, which allow for more homa state president. “We call and help build momen- assistance and expertise to program, now in its third increases accessible and af- comfortable opportunity for believe that communities tum for more livable com- local leaders and organiza- year. Each of the projects, fordable housing options. gardeners unable to stand for should provide safe, walk- munities nationwide,” said tions, and supporting the which must be completed Oklahoma grant- long periods of time or head- able streets; age-friendly Nancy LeaMond, AARP work of the 381 commu- by November 4, is designed ees include: on gardening access for indi- housing and transportation Executive Vice President, nities and four states that to achieve one or more of The City of McAles- viduals in seated positions. options; access to needed Community, State and Na- the following outcomes: ter: will receive funding The Delaware Nation services; and opportunities tional Affairs. “This year, have enrolled in the AARP Create vibrant _ public to transform an underuti- will receive funding for the for residents of all ages to we are proud to fund more Network of Age-Friendly places that improve open lized parking lot to a new components and installation participate in community projects in all 50. states, States and Communities. Elk July 25 C I t lance 300 block of West police radio log other, parties separated. 12:00 pm. - traffic call 1200 block of North with mother, mother has not 12:23 am. - _ infor- 7th. Medical alert, dif- 8:28 a.m. - warrant ser- Country Club and Boone. Randall. Trap service. seen him either. Male sub- mation 2700 block ficulty breathing 78 year vice. Woodward County. 12:28 p.m. - stolen ve- 2:06 p.m. - missing person ject no phone, no history of East Highway 66. old female subjectt. Un- 10:18 am. - follow up hicle 300 block of West 1200 block of West 7th. Sub- of mental illness, not com- 12:23 a.m. - noise distur- known if door is unlocked. 300 block of East 20th. 3rd. Taken withing last four ject stated he was going to be mon for him to be gone for bance 100 block of Aspen 5:08 a.m. - alarm business 10:21 a.m. - animal call hours. Vehicle registered back late. No one has seen or three days. Not working. Lane. Group of people out- 500 block of Western. Wom- 7th and Pioneer. One in- to subject who is reporting heard from him since.Male Mother saw male subject side, being loud every night, en’s softball concession. jured dog, unable to locate. parties mother. Noticed it subject living in trailer by yesterday. Not concerned on left hand side right when 5:17 a.m. - assist other 10:27 am. - animal was mising when he went Fairlawn Cemetery. Lives for welfare at this time. to lunch with co workers. PUBLIC NOTICE you pull in but not the one agency 1400 block of West call 500 block of West closesto the street. Reporting Lakeview. Someone on Sth Street. Kitten on front 12:29 pm. - traffic party does not want contact. back porch. Kids bike is out porch, reporting party called Boone and Country Club. Newspapers are more than just the traditional medium for notices. front. Unknown description 1:07 p.m. - information 12:33 a.m. - assist other back, kitten ran off prior 300 block of West 3rd. Newspapers watch government closely and report on government agency 1800 block of West of subject. Subject sitting in to animal control arrival. activities, 3rd. GPRMC, would like for chair. Husband going out- 10:45 a.m. - warrant ser- 1:10 p.m. - reqeuest to speak to an officer 400 block Newspapers are credible, independent, and can guarantee us to witness blood draw, side ot confront him. Sub- vice 2600 block of East High- of North State. Dispute be- readership. Newspapers are passed along to other readers, and can will need to take blood kit. ject leaving property. was way 66. Dropped off subject tween son and mother. Son provide affidavits of publication. 3:47 a.m. - suspicious in possession of a child’s to see other subject at motel. would like a ride to fam- person(s) 1600 block of bike. Subject trespassed. Unknown room number. ily members house. Re- www.oklahomanotices.com West 8th. Vehicle lights 5:38 am. - assist oth- 11:12 am. - abandoned for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers porting party will be at the are on, no one inside. er agency 1400 block of vehicle 500 block of West corner of Ist and Lusk. 3:59 a.m. - disturbance West Lakeview. Subject on 20th. Vehicle left in yard for History of verbal/mental 400 block of South Ad- roadway in front of resi- approximatley two weeks. abuse. Options explained. ams. Can hear a female dence, out with BCKO. Would like to make sure 1:19 p.m. - stand by 2300 subject screaming from 6:28 am. - disturbance it isn’t stolen prior to call- block of East 7th. Will be inside the residence. 2600 block of East High- ing and having it removed., letting employee go to- Screaming believed to way 66. Advised by cus- appears to have been in day, may be aggressive come from medical call. tomer that people are a wreck. Haines notified upon notice. Meet report- 4:02 a.m. - assist ambu- throwing bottles at each and pickiup up per request. ing party in office area. Male subject is disgruntle. Elk City PD arrests 1:57 p.m. - stand by 400 block of North State. Report- ing party is picking up broth- er and would like a stand by Elk City police made 6 ar- ed are presumed inno- 0, local warrant; while he picks up brother rests July 24 to early July 26. cent unless proven guilty. ee Lindsey,26 , and some clothing. Picking All individuals _arrest- Arrests and complaints:Beckham County warrant; up subject. Reporting party Colby Speed, Jonathan Per- is enroute from Erick, will ez, 26, local warrant; callb ack when he gets to city 18, local warrant; Justin Patterson, 31, Jeffrey Spray, limits. 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