September 30, 2020 Issue, Page 18 of 24

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma ‘Wednesday, September 30, 2020 has started on the building, just have to develop it a little lvester mittee for many years and whom he said he has the Round helped craft the state budget, which is very similar to how city’s best interests in mind and that they are about mov- which will offer acti for various interests, includ- S more and we’re working on it” Town Continued from page 1. the accounting functions municipalities do it. “T think that will be a tre- ing forward. The most important chal- ing an indoor playground, basketball and volleyball Looking ahead five to October 2 and the finance portion with mendous benefit in crafting lenges to his job are keep- courts, walking track and ac- 10 years, he hopes the city Elk City’s finances and the the city’s budget,” he said.ing basic services going, he tivity rooms. conducts a solid program of budget. And then the law He said managing people said. After that, he said the “T think it’s going to be a improvement for infrastruc- and departments in the city Community Action Project great addition to our com- just helps me understand so far has been “a challenge, Plans and economic devel- munity,” Ivester said. ture and that the city gets a — coupled with serving in handle on water leaks, sewer the Legislature — how city but it’s enjoyable. We've got opment are important issues At Elk City Lake, the city October 17 a lot of good people working to be mindful of. The city has approved contracts to do and water issues and long- ordinances work with state G&S Gun Show located for the city.” is doing OK financially in a permanent repair on the term replacement and repairs legislation and statutes and at the Elk City Conve- He said the city faces the relative terms, he said, as the sewer leak that occurred, of some of the 80-year-old how that works with the tion Center. Admission sis usual issues of providing ba- city continues to cope with and work on that leak is ex- federal [component]. So I sic services every day. the oilfield downturn and the pected to begin in the next pipes in the city. Consistent $7.00. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m, don’t have to consult with “T’ve enjoyed it — it’s a pandemic. Sales taxes are couple of weeks. The repair repaving and fixing of streets an attorney or anything like challenge every day,” he down, but the city is doing should take 45 days to do. also will be a goal. October 18 that - I already know all of said one day last week talk- well as can be expected, he The city wants to restart “And then focusing on G&S Gun Show located that. I think that will be a ing on the phone while at the said. the fish hatchery the city had how we can further diversify at the Elk City Conve- tremendous benefit — I know city shop, where he needed As long as the city uses years ago at the lake and try tion Center. Admission sis for myself, and hopefully for our economy, which we’ve to talk to sanitation employ- CAPPs wisely, the city can to increase fishing opportu- $7.00.9 a.m. until 4 p.m. the city.” done a pretty good job and ees about some trash truck benefit from it tremendously, nities. And his military back- Ivester said. CAPPs can be routes. “I’m liking it. It’s dif- not being so dependent on “We're looking at do- October 22 ground can help him with ferent from practicing law,an economic development ing some more grants to oil and gas, but continue to Moonlight — Madnees. leadership and interpersonal where you stare a computer tool as well as way to benefit enhance the trail that’s out do that,” he said. Located downtown Elk skills needed for a city man- all day and write. I’m hands people who live here. One there that people use for bike City. ager position. During his on.” of those additions will be riding and for walking,” he He also hopes the city can time as a senator, he sat on He also has liked working the indoor activity center at said, “There’s tremendous take advantage of the inter- October 23 the state appropriations com- with the city commission, Ackley Park West. Dirt work opportunity out there. We state at the interchanges. Tumblewed Quilting waiting. He was one breath for providing opportuni- Ford Retreat. Located at the Elk Elk City area. Their middle and his family. City Convention Center. son, Shelby, was lost to an away from Jesus and our ties to serve the community, “God has loved and Admission is $35.00. 9 accident several years ago other son and how much and he expressed his love blessed our family,” he said. a.m. until midnight. and his two children live in better could that be,” softly for his church. He always Shawnee. smiled Lou as she remem- felt like he learned so much “He has used his mighty October 24 As Dr. Ford’s final battle bered his final goodbye. more from teaching a Sun- right hand to protect us, to Tumblewed Quilting against Alzheimer’s disease At the service a family day school class than did the lead us, and to keep us go- Retreat. Located at the Elk became difficult, he was friend read Dr. Ford’s final members of the class and City Convention Center. ing. Many times he has gath- moved a couple of years ago farewell thanking his com- from attending his Wednes- Admission is $35.00. 9 to an assisted living facility munity and expressing his day night class. The young ered us into His arms and a.m. until 6 p.m. in Elk City, and COVID-19 love for all of Western Okla- couple’s class allowed him drew us close to his heart.” restricted him from seeing homa. He loved his patients to bond with so many devel- Lou, Toye and Ty chose Due to the COVID-19 his children and grandchil- and his office family and oping close relations. to share with their friends Pandemic many events dren. His last day Gary re- often said it was a shame he Dr. Ford also thanked his have been cancelled, post- and family after the service turned with Lou to his Elk had to charge for something Heavenly Father for the life poned or modified. Please Continued from page 1. Gary’s favorite treat - pizza, City home where his family he loved so much. he allowed him to live and check with the event co- son, Ty, has two younger was waiting, and an hour af- He thanked the Kiwanis for his faithfulness to him snickers and Dr Pepper. ordinator to make sure of children who keep grand- ter he arrived, he died. any changes. ma busy. All reside in the “He had something grand Fundraiser to be held Saturday ie4 a e. Yandy Yarbro igh a a horseback) works as a pickup man at the Burra Bill Rodeo in North Platte, «Neb. A jackpot bareback and bronc riding» fundraiser for Yarbroug A fundraising event will ing Bulls and a several guns, for Beutler and Son Rodeo be held Saturday in Elk City with proceeds going toward Co., picking up at the Elk for Cheyenne resident Yan- the medical fund. A hand- City Rodeo of Champions dy Yarbrough. built bench will also be for the last several years. He’s A jackpot, featuring bare- auction, with the bench cus- also worked for McCloy Ro- back and saddle bronc rid- tomized with the buyer’s deo Co. ing, will be held at Beutler name or brand. Get back to school, back to A raffle is also being held, Bros. Arena in Elk City, with Yarbrough has been diag- with six prizes: a custom ri- funds raised going to Yar- nosed with tongue cancer brough’s medical fund, ac- cording to a news release. and is undergoing seven weeks of treatment. His wife fle from Butch’s Gun Shop; a Night Force scope; a Ru- work and back to life. Admission is $5, and do- Bobbi Spillers Yarbrough ger American Predator Rifle Keep everyone connected with high speed internet nations will be accepted. is a native of Elk City, The 65 Creedmoor; a Peco’s from Sparklight’ The event begins at 1 pm. couple lives in Cheyenne. Smoker by Old Country; a A live auction will be Yarbrough has worked as a Kerry Kelley bit; and a Yeti Get up to held, featuring a 2-year-old bull donated by BC Buck- pickup man at rodeos for the last 20 years. He’s worked ice chest. Tickets are $25 for ‘one or five for $100. Tickets can be purchased at Ray’s 100 Mbps *39/mo Words are so inadequate to express our 350GB data plan ke y apply Boot Shop in Elk City and appreciation for all your expressions of love to FREE installation included* the Starch N Press laundro- our family before and at the death of Gary W. mat, also in Elk City. 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