June 9, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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June 9, 2021 News 3 Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new location in Elk City Hiring to Begin for 25-30 New Jobs in the Community tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Elk Coaches Corner (June 2, 2021; Calabasas, CA) Harbor Freight Tools, America’s Vice President, Real Estate and Construction for Harbor Freight Elkette Basketball opens summer camps at home June 8-10. Big go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced Tools. “In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted Elks headed to Arapaho June 7-9. Baseball is off to a strong start that it will be opening a new store in Elk City, OK. The new store by the availability of great associates in the Elk with a 6-0 mark to open the summer. New Head Coach Jay McClure will be located at 2003 S Main Street and is expected to open City area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor is pleased with the play of his squad which features a good mix of this summer. An official opening date will be announced closer Freight team.” to opening. Interested applicants can apply online at www.harborfreight- experience and younger players plus a solid pitching rotation. They Construction has already begun at the location, using local work- jobs.com/retail and search “Elk City, OK”. hosted Weatherford June 7 and Vici is in town June 8. Summer ers and companies from the surrounding Elk City area. About Harbor Freight Tools Pride conditioning is ongoing for the Big Elk and Elkette programs. In addition, the store is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new For more than 40 years, Harbor Freight Tools has been Ameri- jobs to the community, including Sales and Logistic Supervisors, ca’s go-to source for affordable tools. The family-owned company Oiler Coaches Corners Senior Associates, Sales Associates, and seasonal opportunities started in Southern California in 1977, when 17-year-old Eric Oilerette Basketball continues a successful and healthy intrasquad as well. Harbor Freight Tools offers a competitive starting rate Smidt began transforming his father’s small phone sales busi- summer league before going to the Cache Team Camp June 21-23. along with a best-in-class retail benefits package that includes ness into a successful mail order company, bypassing the re- Oiler Basketball went to their first team camp June 7 at Hydro and robust health coverage, and Thanksgiving and Christmas off. sellers, dealing directly with factories, and passing the savings will be in action through June 11. Oiler Baseball has a busy week Harbor Freight provides stability and the opportunity to ad- on to the customer. vance in a company that continues to grow, with over 23,000 The company opened its first store in 1980. Today Harbor Freight that started June 7 at Sayre then traveled to a 3-Way with Leedey associates and more than 1,100 locations nationwide. Forbes Tools has 1,100 stores across the country, 23,000 associates and and Sentinel. They host Burns Flat-Dill City June 10 and Elk City Magazine recently recognized Harbor Freight as the country’s more than 40 million customers who depend on Harbor Freight’s JV June 12. number one employer for Veterans as well as one of the top 20 quality and value to earn a living, repair their homes and cars large employers in all of retail. In addition, DiversityJobs.com and pursue their hobbies. With core values of excellence and con- Trojan Coaches Corners has named Harbor Freight one of their 2021 Top Employers, cit- tinuous improvement, Harbor Freight Tools works to constantly Trojanette New Head Coach Tatum Ridling gets into her first team ing the company’s commitment to recruiting and hiring from all improve the quality of its products and this year will introduce camp June 8-10 at Elk City. Trojan Basketball headed to the Hydro diversity groups. more than 600 new tools and accessories. Harbor Freight Tools Team Camp June 7 with Head Coach Brock Steffes being pleased at “We’ve been looking to open a location in Elk City for a num- is one of the nation’s fastest growing retailers, opening two new ber of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at stores every week. the team’s effort but expressing the need to get them all together at the same time for workouts. Baseball traveled to Clinton June 7 and hosted Cheyenne June 8. and help your favorite win a their help with blocking the MAC, KECO 96.5, Legacy Bank, Events prize. Ponce Productions will be the DJ/Emcee for the day starting streets and the use of their pic- nic tables. We would also like to thank the following spon- Mountain Man Axe Throwing & Grub, Napa, Oak Creek Floral, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Shannon’s Misdemeanors Felonies Continued from page 1. at 10:00 am until 4:30 pm and sors for the Route 66 Festival Paint & Body Shop, the Everett they will keep everyone en- and Block Party Elk City: 580 Blake Society, The Vogue Bou- shirt, 1 Route 66 Museum tertained. On East Broadway Threads, Anne Bliss Photogra- tique, The Zoo 101.7, United MISDEMEANORS pass and coupons for great there will be the following food phy, Auto Zone, Bank of West- Country Exploration and Walk- NONE shopping and dining. vendors: Brown’s Grill, Santia- ern Oklahoma, Barber Dyson er Body Shop. go’s Tacos and Southern Touch Ford-Lincoln, Beckham County So bring the family to Elk City FELONIES There will be a Poker Walk for State of Okla vs Elijah D Royse Murder the Car, Truck and Motorcycle Hand Shaken Lemonade & Cot- AFR, BTB’s Records & Rarities, and enjoy all the festivities…it State of Okla vs Logan B Fletcher Possession of sawed off gun show participants with a prize ton Candy and Sno Way Shaved City of Elk City, CrossFit Ve- will be amazing! Ice. Also, check out Main Street lox, Crow Insurance Agency/ For more information please State of Okla vs Gerald J Nowakowski DUI of $25 Chamber Dollars for the State of Okla vs Kevin P Street DUS. TOC. Control of vehicle while best and worst hand. Prizes will Coffee & Café’s menu! AFR, DJ’s Rentals & Sales, Doug contact the Elk City Chamber of The Chamber’s Route 66 Fes- Gray Auto Group, First Baptist Commerce at 580-225-0207… intoxicated be awarded at 3:45 pm. On Saturday be sure and visit tival & Block Party Committee Church, First National Bank & email elkcitychamber@itlnet. the information table at Main would like to thank all of our Trust, GAS, Great Plains Bank, net or find the Elk City Cham- Street Coffee & Cafe to get your People’s Choice voting ballet participating businesses along with the City of Elk City for GPRMC, H & R Block, Hutton, Inc., Innovative Technology, JA- ber of Commerce on Facebook. Marriages & Divorces MARRIAGE LICENSES OSDE uncovers $1.6 million in fraud at Garrett Bailey, Erick – Ashley Miller, Erick Brock Vaughan, Elk City – Kirsten Carpenter, Hammon DIVORCES child-feeding sites during pandemic Connie Armstrong vs Robert Armstrong Jr David Stevens vs Candace Earsley Macee Hopper vs Samuel Hopper OKLAHOMA CITY (June 7, improper claims were reported children were met over the last The U.S. Department of Ag- 2021) – In the wake of schools, at child-care sites. year, as hundreds of schools riculture, which subsidizes a community organizations The agency’s Office of Child provided summer meals for number of feeding programs and nonprofits having raced Nutrition Services uncov- the first time. Oklahoma fam- that allow children to receive Berlin Community to provide free meals to chil- ered the fraudulent activity ilies rely on these services, and nutritious meals at free or re- dren during the pandemic, the through a number of account- we are committed to ensuring duced prices including the Na- Berlin Community Building will have an annual Fish Fry on Oklahoma State Department ability measures, including an integrity for these programs tional School Lunch Program, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm, cost is by donations only. of Education (OSDE) uncov- unannounced review process that fuel young learners,” Hof- This event is held as a fundraiser to help with expenses related to ered a record amount of fraud implemented in 2016 under meister said. “Oklahoma will extended additional flexibili- ties to program providers over the building. at child-feeding sites across State Superintendent of Public continue to leverage federal the state. Over $1.6 million in Instruction Joy Hofmeister. dollars to help our children the past 12 months. These re- The menu will consist of fish, chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, federal funds were improper- “We are incredibly grateful for gain supports to be healthy laxed rules, in part, allowed onion rings and various homemade desserts. ly claimed for reimbursement our schools and community and successful, and it is our sites to offer to-go meals so Come join us in supporting the Berlin Community Building on since April 2020, OSDE offi- partners that stepped up to charge to safeguard that valu- children would not have to eat June 12. cials found. The majority of ensure the nutritional needs of able investment by taxpayers.” in congregated settings. Make Dad Famous! In honor of Father’s Day, Elk City News wants to make your dad famous in our Father’s Day tribute edition that will publish June 19. Simply email your dad’s most famous photo, silly or otherwise, along with your name, his name and town to [email protected] Include “My Dad’s Famous” in the subject line or send to us on Facebook. Each dad entered will be put in a drawing in partnership with Galleria Furniture for a chance to win a Recliner!