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2 July 14, 2021 News – hospitals, fire, police, to re- Woodward. Sometimes we’ll our industries.” I was born and raised here. I Round Archer ally get people more involved on the local side of govern- ment.” Archer continued, “I have 40 teams in town and get calls that there are no motels left.” The city is also seeing the Along with economic development Archer shares his hope for raising teach- don’t intend to leave, even if I’m going to the [State] Capitol to work, if that all lines down, Town Continued from page 1. in Sayre and raised in Elk found it really interesting and identified fairly quickly things I would change that I thought construction of a new activity center which will tout a pool as well as basketball and vol- ers’ salaries to a level that is more comparable to that of other states. He also wants and I’m elected. I’m still a resident here. And I’m still could be more efficient or bet- leyball courts. to bring “better, more afford- passionate and my roots have City and Katie hailed from Cheyenne. They felt that to ter for the community and the However, Archer voices able health care to our smaller always been here. My dad’s July 11 family is from Hammon. My move back to where they people.” that the region, and himself, communities.” Another focus Dust Bowl Days, Farm were from, and where their And so after graduating have relied on the oil and gas that Archer identified himself mom’s family’s from Texola. parents still resided, was the from the Leadership Elk City industry for too long. See- to be a proponent of is Second And so I think you’d be hard and Ranch Festival, Sayre class, there was an opening ing the momentum that the Amendment rights saying “I best course of action for their pressed to find anybody with City Park. growing family. on the Planning and Zon- city has mustered, though, love guns. I have a manufac- deeper roots than I have. And However, there were ing Board which, having an Archer says that he feels that turing license for firearms, I’m committed to our area, no architecture jobs to be architecture degree, he felt now is the time to move to a I own an outdoor company and I would never turn my July 16 found in the area. “I saw that would be a great fit. The mayor larger stage in order to benefit called HFJ Outdoors. This is at the time was happy to Western Oklahoma and so he very important to me. I think back on it.” He continued, GAS (Great Plains Analyti- Local Heroes Meet and cal Services, a company that appoint him to the position. has announced his Republican tragedies are what they are. “Well, it’s true. I mean, I really analyzes air emissions for oil After awhile he decided that bid for State House District Nobody would have to worry do love it here. I’ve traveled Greet, family night to and gas companies) was hiring he wanted to run for mayor, 55, which will be available as about me coming after their the world, going different thank our local first re- for their engineering depart- finding himself wanting to current Representative Todd guns because people and other places. And that’s not to say ment,” Archer shared, “and I be involved with the CAPs Russ reaches his term limit in issues attribute to that much I don’t like London, or New spnders and medical pro- thought, I had taken some en- projects (a source of several 2022. more than the actual piece of York City or any of those fessionals 6-8 p.m. gineering courses, it’s a fairly millions of dollars of funding) Archer reports that his equipment itself.” places. But this is my place. similar skill set even if it’s not that were starting to come in main area of concern and “It has been something And I like visiting those other exact.” So he applied and got and so he ran unopposed and interest as he seeks election is since about middle school,” the job, starting out in the officially became mayor-elect economic development which Archer concluded about his places, but this is home. And July 17 “basic, beginnings of the de- in January of 2019. he pronounces as the biggest political aspirations, “that I so as long as it’s home to ev- G&S Gun Show 9 a.m. partment.” He found that he Archer says that during issue currently facing Western wanted to lead. And I wanted erybody else, and they all feel - 5 p.m., Elk City Civic was able to apply quite a bit of his time in office 17 base- Oklahoma. He says that a big to try to leave a mark. That’s the same. I mean, I don’t think his architecture background ball fields have been turfed way to achieve that is to move what we’re all trying to do. If I we can go wrong.” Center, Admission is and has been with GAS for which he noted has had a very away from the dependency on get elected and like Todd Russ Archer’s press release $7.00. Bring in the Cou- eight years, now serving as significant economic impact. the oil and gas industry. “I’m go 12 years, I would hope that reports that he and his wife the director of engineering. “Our last reported sales tax passionate because happy peo- on the last day of the 12th Katie, a Project Manager for pon on the the classified At the same time, Archer numbers were $1.2 million for ple bring happy communities year, I was just as enthusias- REES Associates Architectural says, the city had just started a month. That’s for a com- and happy communities bring tic as the first day of the first page for a $1.00 off ad- Firm, have been married for “Leadership Elk City” which munity of our size about 11, more chances for diversifying. year.” mission. he explained as “an intro to 12,000 people. That’s incred- We really are the gem between When asked what he wants 12 years and have two chil- city government, all of the ible. We exceed much larger Oklahoma City and Amarillo, the public to know Archer dren, Xander (8) and Emilia outreach things around town communities like Altus and but the hurdle is diversifying replied “Just who I am, that (1). July 18 G&S Gun Show 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Elk City Civic Arrest warrant issued for Elk City Dust Bowl Center, Admission is $7.00. Bring in the Cou- man after being charged with Continued from page 1. The 18-minute video climaxed the festival, showing families pon on the the classified page for a $1.00 off ad- child pornography Around 5:15 pm, Monte Tucker announced the “Bust Bowl Derby.” Loosely based on proud of their roots, their land, their cattle. Proud of sticking it Okies leaving the state during out during lean years. Familiar mission. By Shonda Little ficer in reference to a video of able cause to charge Holden the 1930s, contestants – the faces of the Silk, Damron, Drake, underage girls allegedly being Rayne Talley with the crime of Silk, Merrick, and Damron fam- Cooprider , Patton, Merrrick, On July 9, an arrest war- distributed. possession or procurement of ily teams – had to put a mattress, Stewart, and 17 more families July 24 rant was issued through the During the investigation, goat and rocking chair (really!) Beckham County District the detective spoke with one child pornography. flashed across the screen. The on their four-wheeled gator, Sizzlin’ Summer Side- Court for a 21-year-old Elk of the underage girls report- The detective also added and accompanied by two horsed crowd approved with applause. walk Sale - Retail District City man. edly in the video. From that that he believed that he had outriders, travel a horseshoed Then, it was back to dancing. However, the investigation conversation, the detective probable cause to charge the pattern through a nearby After all, it was Saturday night. had begun months earlier, learned that the video had pasture and return. The family Sunday’s picnic closed the two girls with the crime of on April 15, when a detec- allegedly been made approxi- teams bolted into action and in August 6 conspiracy to commit a felony. the end, bragging rights went to festival. Allen said over 100 tive with the Elk City Police mately seven months prior. Department was contacted by The detective wrote that A bond of $10,000 has the Merricks, as the Silks took folks from four churches and the Block party Elk City - the ECPD’s school resource of- he believes that he had prob- been pre-set for Talley. second place and the Damrons, community sang gospel and old- Downtown Elk City third place. time favorite songs for two hours At 6:30, the “Tarking Tones” in between lunches. A fitting harmonized songs from several Oklahoma No Weekend, Clothing and footwear under $100.00 - Tax Quartz Mountain generations and were followed by Slim Pickens’ band that brought couples out to dance. Anticipation grew to see the video tribute. end to a satisfying weekend. Dust Bowl Days plan- ners made sure to hold a fun, thoughtful festival appealing to the community they serve. Fawn Alert! trucks and personal safety! As people and do seem to “pose” Paul Harvey explained the Retail District virtues of farmers (So God Made “I feel like we’ve accomplished Fawns are old enough to you’re driving through/ around for photos. Fawns, especially what we set out to do,” said Al- A Farmer) while photographs be following “Mom” around, Quartz Mountain, please allow of 24 local families were shown. len. Few could disagree. at this period of time, are much watching as she browses and a little more time to get where August 7 more skittish and seldom hold taking nibbles of grasses, tastes you’re going so, if need be, you Oklahoma No Tax of leaves-learning to be a deer. can slow way down and let the still for a good photograph. Most does have a single fawns cross. Quartz Mountain State Weekend, Clothing and fawn their 1st pregnancy after If you want to photograph Park- North Shore, Cotton- footwear under $100.00 - that, if they’re healthy, they fawns and does, visit the park wood campground is now will usually have twins. If food around sunrise and sunset. Retail District conditions were good over the Deer are most active at these open! Book your reservation previous fall & winter, some times so your chances of seeing at TravelOK.com does may have triplets. Quartz fawns “out & about” are better. Cottonwood Campground August 8 Mountain State Park has at Sunrise with the possibility of has new grills, fire pits, pic- least one set of triplets most dew and the probable cooler Oklahoma No Tax nic tables, water lines and hy- years. Therefore, when you see temperatures increase your Weekend, Clothing and a deer cross the road and a fawn odds. Of course, weekdays drants. There are 38 RV sites- or 2 trailing after her, slow have fewer campers and the 6 with 50 amp service and 32 footwear under $100.00 - down and look for a possible deer can often be seen ambling with 30-amp service. Retail District 3rd fawn- who generally lags through campgrounds. As the All 50-amp service along far behind and then RACES to days heat up, young fawns and catch up. Of course, without with full hookup coming soon. does are more likely to be nap- any care or concern about cars, ping in the shade and less likely Lakeview Campground $50 $75 to be posing for photographs. with 50-amp service along with Older does are less wary of full hookup reopening 2022. (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Send obituaries to 6 Months 1 Year [email protected] Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Add the e-paper to a print subscription for $1 per month POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. 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