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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Weekday Edition A vision for two iconic buildings Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating of a the 2019-20 fiscal year. $17.2 million figure is with in Erick five months ago and that the child’s information was put into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons were not released by our office - regarding a NAMUS entry Elk City Brunch Babes gather at Prairie Fire for lunch. Pictured from left are Tracy Fisher, Megan Proctor, Meran- The district could not find da Adames, Tara Fite, Julie Byerly and Breann McKillip. Not pictured is Crystal Dewitt. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Top the left, fiscal Thended. year e Clarks, He Au- ‘Let’s Do Brunch’ Department of Human Services officials are working with brey and Chris begin their journey in restoring the old Hunt, payroll/insurance is Mantra of Local Ladies Group to the current railroad depot fiscal year, and then onbut to the Snips building. Not pictured is Aubrey’s mother Mary Hawthorne.; Above is what was originally By Sheryl Ponce continues, the white’s waiting room. The ceiling will beand a final re-plastered and updated to be representative of the time.; At right, the ticket window will be restored to its original brilliance by profession- The private Facebook group called Elk City Brunch Babes als who specialize in the metal. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. started in July of ’21 and is up to 439 members. Tara Fite began the page to bring women of all ages together as a means of con- By Sheryl Ponce other communities and found some of their favorite finds along necting with other ladies at least twice a month. Whether the the way. 48 years, activity is a with brunch,40 oflunch, paint party or craft night the choice The City of Elk City decided to let go of two surplus build- “I grew up in Cheyenne until I was in the seventh grade and Later on Tuesday on the sheriff’s office FB page, Manning ings, if the bidder had a plan for their use as well as a timeline moved to Elk City and graduated from Merritt in 1993. My hus- to attend is totally optional and open to all women. said sheriff’s officials had found documents that confirmed for completion. As the deadline approached for the proposals and band grew up in Burns Flat and my mother grew up in Cheyenne, “I own a store (Zn’R Snack Bar) and I joke that is is a salon bids to be submitted, Aubrey and Chris Clark with her mother, but now lives in Tulsa. We always traveled, taking my daughters because a lot of people vent to me when they come in. I have had Mary Hawthorne formulated their vision for the old railroad de- around. I traveled with my friend Shauna flawless, and that Moran, doesn’t going through a lot of women tell me when they come in to get their sweets pot and/or what is called the old Snips building. With the help of these little towns, saying why can’t Elk City have something like how they suffer from anxiety. I suffer from anxiety really bad Stacy Carnes, Country Exploration Reality, the bids were sent to that? So, why can’t we,” Aubrey questioned. and so that’s my new thing. Women don’t get out, I feel that the city. As their vision develops into reality, Aubrey, Chris and Mary men go golf when they want to, grabbing their bag and be back “First, I went to the city interested in the Snips building, and had to learn about restoration and the building itself. satisfied later. I don’tthatfeelthe likecircumstances women have that through whichFite privilege,” he explained. came to City Manager (Tom Ivester) told me they were putting that and “The beautiful ceiling, we have already contacted plastering She noticed that for many mothers, the only time they can both of the depots up for public bid. I asked to have the key to the people to keep the dome ceiling visually the same. We are getting socialize is when their kids are at school or take them with them depot and fell in love with it. We put bids down on both buildings new windows, although they will look the same as what is here. to outings. This was why she added some events for Brunch and we won them,” Aubrey explained. We are keeping the floor, keeping the brick and the ticket office The venture will begin with the restoration of the first depot just how it is. We have a guy coming in to refurbish all of the Babes that children can also attend. building, the second one on the property has already been re- woodwork, clean it up and re-stain it,” Aubrey said. “I liked the paint party we had because the Girl Scouts bab- ton – 1978, 1982 and 1984 – and one state ysat the kids, so that was really nice. We have had three paint stored and is currently occupied. Their plan for the restoration She continued, “The Oklahoma Historical Society came in and is for it to become what is called The Depot Trading Co., a men’s said we have to keep the actual wood. We contacted them a week parties and some brunches. When it gets colder we may do been a coach for 48 years – a head football clothing and gift store. ago and they called us back today because we are having problems more, like go to Haystack and bring the kids. Stuff like that, to coach for 40 years – and has an overall re “We are restoring the building, not remodeling it. We will insuring the building because of the roof. They told us, insurance get the kids involved too,” Fite said. cord of 307-147 and a playoff record of 44- have men’s clothing and gifts, lots of gifts and a cigar shop in the companies don’t understand, there are companies in Oklahoma 24. He played football at Oklahoma State. “Our strength is She goingistoworking increase with Teri Chervenka on having one paint par- dramati corner. The idea came from not being able to buy my cousin a pair City that will insure the building. They will restore the roof to last cally,” he said.ty a month “The [players’]and trying to confidence in have one brunch a month. The latest of jeans in this town,” she joked. 100 more years. The only reason this roof leaked at all was be- eventOfficials was lunch Aubrey and her mother travel a lot, giving her ideas of what cause someone crawled up there and took tile off of it. If the tiles in BeckhamFire, at Prairie where County eight have cutladies talked nearly about $1 million from their estimated budget this year, with the final their group and why they joined. they would want to bring to Elk City. They saw shops and stores in See Vision page 2. approval “I joined of the 2019-20 because fiscal I wanted year budget something coming to do and toinmeet the more people. Some people that come are new, and every once in a while there are people I know. I like to go to multiple events during an interview in the athletic office at T-Mobile opens and welcomes customers because 2019-20 Adames then Thesaid. there at budget is their usually another weekly familiar meeting face,” The Monday. accident Occurred just after 6 p.m. in a hay field 3 Merandafina over Brunchto the Babes state is aby the first mixed group ofof October. women, they are as young Cain tried to repair something under his 1986 Ford F350 as 20-years-old and others are senior citizens. Although the the search is on to find anpage Facebook offensive sayscoordi private, Fite said that all are welcome and excise board gives the final approval and signs off on it approved when they put in a request to join. Some ladies have Hartman, justBeckham moved Beckham toCounty Elk County CitySheriff’s and Clerk. wantOffice, to meet moreFire, Carter people ElkorCity findFire, out our first phase of the CAPS County what is happeningofficials said in around April that changes in the budget town. His starting date is the first Monday after “That’s another reason I like the paint parties. I have met some people who are from out of town and they don’t know anyone around here. I like this group too, because we don’t See Brunch page 2. tion scheme for the Elk Theoffense. countyOncut the$998,696 de from its budget, Hartman said At right, staff at the new T-Mobile Store, in the front from the left are Makahla Lund, Manuel Bravo, Casey Phy- illaier and Brianna Anders; in the back are store manager Chris Cordero, Gabby Adams and Tanner Snider. Courtesy Mason gets hit by awning department or every official gives their estimate of what they’re needing for the year,” Hartman said. “The excise photo. Top right, Inside of the new T-Mobile store are dis- By Sheryl Ponce plays of new phones and watches could staywith along on the floor the other prod- ucts and accessories. Courtesy photos. Friday afternoon when the winds were blowing up to 50 that go in your car called sync-ups. It helps you track your car, miles-per-hour, Jim Mason pulled up to United Gas to fill up his a.m. with Hot Hash and gives you maintenance alerts so if your warning sign goes off, it “WeWhile pick-up. don’t know pumping those figures the gas, yet,”the part of she said. above awning “We’recame kind can tell you what the message is so you may not have to go to a crashing down on him. “It was very windy, I was on the south side, and all of a sud- mechanic,” store manager Chris Cordero said. denyear I sawbefore and current something year It falling down. figures was onandme.help So, I the county ducked and They also have an internet option, mobile wi-fi and wi-fi found the whole Southside awning fell directly on my truck,” he By Sheryl Ponce, staff writer for the home. The home wi-fi features unlimited data, no extra “But we’ve made 20 percent cuts; some offices said. charge for 5G equipment and costs $50 per month. He was not hurt during the episode and the United person- As the community watched construction of the building next “You just plug it into the power, and in five minutes it is run- nelget came outfinal to assist himfrom as did the Elk those figures them, it’s City kindfiof re wait department. and to Wendy’s go up, there was speculation and rumor as to what ning. I have an X-Box and Playstation and it runs excellent. We His truck has several scratches and the metal punctured the top A fire that burned the Team Chip Tae Kwon would fill the structure. Starbucks will be on one end of the build- specialize being in the country, so ita works everywhere. We also definite date set for the Commissioners on the bed of gave the truck, their but no final one wasapproval injured. for the figures Do building Tuesday afternoon in the 1400 ing and T-Mobile on the other end. While the wait is still on for recommend kids watches. We have discounts for first respond- “A sharp piece of metal hit right by where I was filling up with coffee enthusiasts, T-Mobile opened their doors on Monday of ers, military and anyone 55-years-old or older,” he continued. first weekend in November. gas. They were very quick to come out and help. They held it up last week and will celebrate with a grand opening fire chief for the Elk City Fire Department. No at a later date. Th e store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m to 7 until they could get a lift to lift it off of my truck. I drove out and there, they at least dropped one account it down,” he added. in there,” Hartman said. injuries occurred. Two people in the build “We can activate new lines, upgrade phones, we have tons p.m. Th ey are currently closed on Sunday but expect to be open ofing escaped unharmed. The main part of the accessories.We can sell speakers, watches and kids watches, in the future. Th ey are located at 406 Eastern Ave. and can be Although the incident was scary, it was safe and worked out Hartman could not provide an exact figure. The public fire occurred in the hot water heater area. which are great Christmas gifts. We have tablets, even 75 without $12,130. reached at 580-303-2113. The storeyear. is a corporate store and can well. He said that the United staff was very nice and indicated children this year. That figure was up from 40 last The wi-fi insurance , you company can use them alsoyou wherever is want. investigating. We have little things take care of just about all of their customer’s needs. they would repair his truck. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,119, No.No. 54 101 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 58 / 36 99/70 75 cents, 12 pgs.pgs. 75 cents, 10 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com