October 15, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, October 15, 2019 the simpler, become more ratio- into the nation’s adjoining size fits all approach. Lucas discussed Joe Biden, Round Town Democratic presidential can- nal, become more focused,” neighbors’ countries. He said SAFE Banking Act: Lu- didate, and is at the center of he said, quickly adding, he expects the agreement to cas opposed the bill, which October 19 Continued from page 1. a whistleblower complaint, though, that Washington pass in the House and Sen- passed in late September and G&S Gun Show, Con- trict, with the Elk City Lucas said, “I just know that “just seems to be more chal- ate. But he said Speaker of is headed for the Senate. diplomacy is about persuad- lenging, more confusing, House Nancy Pelosi has not “The SAFE act is a piece vention Center 9-5 p.m., meeting being the 31st meet- officially accepted the trade ing. He departed Elk City ing other countries to do more chaotic.” of legislation that deals with admission $7.00. to go his 32nd meeting in things, whether it’s to treat Lucas described Trump agreement and to start the the question about what do their people better, get their as “at the very least, differ- clock running on its passage you do when you have an Cheyenne. Before he left the park- armies out, to do this, that or ent from any of his prede- because Pelosi said mem- industry that is illegal under October 20 the another. So having your cessors.” When considering bers of her conference had federal law but legal under ing lot at City Hall, he was president lean into another how Trump compared to concerns about environmen- state law and it’s an indus- G&S Gun Show, Con- asked about the impeach- tal and labor issues. ment process and substance president doesn’t surprise past presidents, Lucas said try that actually appears to vention Center 9-4 p.m., of the impeachment inquiry me. And having one presi- Trump was similar to Harry While the three countriesbe fairly profitable — how do admission $7.00. dent ask another for some- Truman and Andrew Jack- reached an agreement, both you handle the money?” he itself. thing doesn’t necessarily son. houses of Congress must said. “Wink-wink, nod-nod “Tf Speaker Pelosi and the ratify the agreement to im- — we're not talking about Democrats believe they had surprise me. The question is: “At least you know where October 21 plement the bill, according impeachable grounds — high Has he done something that he stands,” Lucas said about to the Office of the United industrial hemp. We're talk- Arimathea, Trauma crimes and misdemeanors meets that high crime and Trump. “There’s no question ing about medical marijuana States Trade Representative. in Oklahoma or in places for information instruction at — they would have already misdemeanor standard in the about that on a given day.” Lucas said trade with instance like Colorado and a resolution, they would Constitution? I haven’t seen Some of the issues Lucas China remains an obstacle, WOFCC Conference (Old already be on the way us- that yet, but we'll see what discussed Thursday: Oregon, both medical mari- as there exists an imbalance juana and recreational.” Armory) Room, guest ing regular order,” he said. they can come up with. The Trade: “The first set of between the U.S. and China Speaker has six committees renegotiated agreements Lucas said he wondered “They’ve not done that, and he thinks this issue over welcome Speaker, Carla they’ve given no indication doing every thing they can is now ready to be consid- how one can reconcile the is- the next 50 years will deter- sue of federal and state laws Garrison 1:30 p.m. on when they're going to to find something.” ered in Congress,” he said, mine the fate of the U.S. do that. It looks to me like During the town hall, Lu- referring to United States- coming into conflict. Cattle Industry: He said Space exploration: Lucas they’re still on a fishing ex- cas seemed frustrated about Mexico-Canada Agreement, people in this business have October 23 pedition.” the state of affairs in D.C. which Lucas characterized supports the U.S. being the gone through many gyra- pacesetter in this area and United Methodist On the President Trump’s “Back east is a place that as a lowering of tariff rates tions since the Tyson pack- phone call to the president ever so often, I think, is go- on products going into and said a totalitarian society ing plant in Western Kansas Women’s annual bazaar. of Ukraine, in which Trump ing to clam down, became coming out of the U.S. and such as China should not be burned. A Reuters story said the leader in the next fron- 9:00 a.m. in the Narthex. U.S. Agriculture Secretary pay for renovating the prop- Motel building be removed. tier. He was on board with All meals are $9.00. Acity document described erty. Thomas said he shut Sonny Perdue ordered an Trump and Vice President investigation in late August substandard or deteriorated down the property in 2016 Mike Pence desiring to go to into “widening prices be- Continued from page 1. areas in the motel building, for a remodeling. Mars and the Moon. October 24 tween cattle and beef” after done that at least three such as how the building’s Holloway said he would Impeachment _ process: times.” an Aug, 9 fire at a Tyson Carnegie Youth Library exterior walls were unsafe prefer to communicate with Foods Inc slaughterhouse in Lucas discussed impeach- He wants to meet with the and that there were holes in the owners’ attorney be- ment proceedings that oc- Halloween Party 4:30- Holcomb, Kansas, closed the people who own the proper- the floor and the floor had cause he had difficulty com- curred during the times ty with the authority to make plant. The story said cattle 5:30 p.m. shifted. Under the comments municating with the owner. prices have “tanked because when Richard Nixon and the decisions on it. section in the floor condition Moonlight Madness, He also complained about the fire temporarily eliminat- Bill Clinton were president. “We have bent over back- of the report, Ricky Burch, owners’ dilatory _ tactics. ed a key buyer of livestock” Nixon resigned in August downtown retail district. wards numerous times in the city inspector doing the Commissioners heard the and that farmers have wor- 1974 before he could be im- that regard” to meet with report, deemed it “danger- peached and removed from owners will be out of town ried that meat packers such them, Holloway said. ous to be in any part of the office, while Clinton was October 25 Holloway spoke about building.” Air conditioning until the end of the month. as Tyson, Cargill Inc. and other aspects of his work and heater units were miss- City Manager Lee Litterell JBS USA would take advan- impeached by the House and Tumbleweed Quilt- said in an email Friday that tage of the situation by drop- acquitted in the Senate. on the disposition of the ing or destroyed. Burch rec- ing Retreat, Convention property, explaining he has ommended removal. the motel was once a Trav- ping their offering prices. During the Q&A session, elodge but then became a “At the same time, beef patrons asked, among other Center. moved “very cautiously be- General condition of struc- topics, about Medicaid block cause of what’s at stake. We ture: “Very poor.” Motor Lodge. It closed in prices climbed as buyers November 2015. for restaurants, food ser- grants, cattle markets, the have not received anywhere The city provided docu- vice companies and grocery situation in Syria — where October 26 near the cooperation that we ments of hearings held If the owner does not tear Turkish forces have invaded need, which would only take for the property and inter- down the building, the city chains scrambled for meat,” Tumbleweed Quilt- place if someone who is in nal communications about will file a lien on the prop- Reuters reported. areas held by the Kurds — ing Retreat, Convention authority with the money the building. Photographs erty, Litterell said. He said Lucas said he wants the self-driving cars and grid- Center. sits down with us and will the city is researching costs U.S.D.A. to be prompt and lock showed the hotel in its run- in Washington. Lucas blamed the polarization be- go over what’s needed and down state, with the prop- estimates for tearing down thorough in its investigation. Financial services: Lucas tween Democrats and Re- necessary.” erty having several broken the structure. Too much is lost in trans- windows. Debris had accu- Also at the Oct. 7 meeting, said he supports the contin- publicans on several factors, October 31 including the non-stop news lation when people try to mulated in the parking lots. ued deregulation of Dodd- among other moves, com- Halloween Trick or communicate with one an- City documents show Shari Frank legislation because of cycle and the huge turnover missioners: how it affects smaller banks, of lawmakers, with the loss Treat Night, Elk City area. other without other neces- Menon of Colleyville, Tex- — Approved fees for Fair- sary people present, and as, currently owns the prop- lawn Cemetery: cemetery as he thinks regulations of experience and institu- Travelers relay messages and so forth, ple were listed as previous space, $200; grave opening, the size of a bank rather that some new members thinking then attempts are made to erty, although two other peo- should be more tailored to tional knowledge leading to The wreck was investigat- $250; cremation grave open- every bank be tied to a one- they can act uncivil. Holloway said. Holloway owners. During discussion ed by Trooper Pate Gossen. ing, $75; weekend fee, $200; said the owners have been on Oct. 7, Menon’s husband The trooper was assisted by tent setup/chapel, $300; and Beckham County Sheriff's unresponsive to requests for cooperation. was mentioned as being an owner, too. lowering device only, $150. Blanca (Lily) Elida Salcido Office, Sayre Fire Depart- Information from a city John Thomas, who previ- — Tabled consideration of ment, and Sinor EMS. a bid from Martinez Metal On Sunday, October 6, 2019 iI document showed the prop- ously owned the property, Blanca (Lily) Elida Salcido, lov- Two days earlier, on Oct. erty was inspected by the spoke to the commission and Buildings in Elk City for ing wife, mother, grandmother, 8, at 2:05 p.m. on U.S. 183, city’s building official in said he had sold the property repair to the Airport Han- and friend to many passed away approximately two miles November 2015 and was in 2018, but he talked about gar (west wall and roof] for in her home at the age of 61. north of Cordell in Washita found to be “unsafe and the building’s state and $11,200. Lily was born on Novem- County, another single-vehi- a detriment to the public said he was not sure how — Approved declaring as ber 22, 1957 in Gregory, Tex- cle wreck happened. as to Pablo and Otila De La health, safety and welfare.” he could help out. He said, surplus 40 old computers to Rosa. Her and her family later Daniel Dismukes, 56, of though, the owners could be recycled. City staff recommended the relocated to Elk City, Okla- Kingman, Arizona, was homa in 1964, She married N You name it and i ——= transported by Cordell EMS Martin Salcido on May 11, to Cordell Memorial Hospi- 1987 and together they raised tal. He was then transported two sons, David and Daniel. to St Anthony’s Hospital we can do it! Lily worked in housekeeping ter in law Margie De La Rosa, Buinkky, for over 40 years at Motel 6 and nephew Michael Rios. Bone & Joint where he was and Holiday Inn (later Clarion Survived by her husband Mar- admitted and listed in stable tin Salcido, sons David Castro’ Brinkley Construction Inn) in Elk City, Oklahoma. condition with trunk internal When she wasn’t working, she and Daniel Castro, Goddaugh- injuries. - Fixing Everything From was taking care of her fami- ter Adilene Mikles and husband Dismukes was driving a Construction Wheeler and Hemphill ly whom she loved dearly; by Chad Mikles, grandsons Xavi- 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix filling their bellies with her er Lackey, Manuel Castro and their mother Kristal Lackey. south on U.S. 183 when it departed the roadway to the REMODELS/ ADDITIONS/ ROOFING Counties all the way up to the Oklahoma panhandle delicious home cooked food and her famous homemade Siblings, Jose and Maria De Lal tortillas. She was one of the Rosa, Frank De La Rosa, Mar- left and struck a culvert in the median. The vehicle re- 806-217-2222 and over to Elk City, Sayre Shattuck, Arnett, and Vici. most selfless people and would do anything for anyone even tin and Cece De La Rosa, Eval Rios, Armando De La Rosa, entered roadway and came Family business since 1986. when she didn’t have anything Enrique and Olga De La Rosa, to rest on the outside shoul- to give. She enjoyed sitting on sister in law Mary De La Rosa, Metal Roof and Siding * Doors & Windows « Total Home Remodel, Additions, her front porch, rain or shine, Godson Chris Rios, and God- der of 183. The cause of col- & Ranch House Renovations * Drywall, Texture, & Painting + Plumbing taking in the beautiful weath- daughter Alyssa Rios, as well lision is under investigation. Electrical « Interior and Exterior Trim Work * Flooring Of All Kinds er. She will be greatly missed asa host of nieces and nephews. The wreck was inves- by all who knew and loved her. There will be a celebration o: Gutter Installation & Repair * Spray & Blanket Insulation tigated by Trooper Jared Deck, Shop, Carport, & Garage + Construction Fencing Lily was preceded in death life on Sunday, October 20th at Boese, and he was assisted by her mother and father Pablo 2:00 p.m. at the Clarion Inn in| by Trooper Matt Villines, and Otila De La Rosa, brothers Elk City, OK. Graveside ser- Cordell Fire, Cordell EMS, Steve Brinkley/Owner ¢ [email protected] Gilbert, Oscar, and Paul De La vice, led by Father Philip Lou- and Washita County Sher- Rosa, sister Janette McKillip, is, to follow at 5 p.m. at Fair- Find us on FaceBook- Brinkley Construction-Steve Brinkley brother in law Juan Rios, sis- lawn Cemetery in Elk City, OK. riffs Office.