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y Serving Sm, Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Patterson Family Medicine and Obstetrics Opens in Downtown Area cease: | 5 GRAND 9PEN@IG ij Mayor Nick (Ascher presents Daniel Click with his Ex- 021 cel High School Diploma, earned through the Elk City’s Carnegie Library. They are picturedwith DeAun Ivester, Library Director and City Manager Tom Ivester. Staff pho- to by Zadie Eakins. Commissioners Take on Dilapidated Structures By Sheryl Ponce Dr. Natalie Patterson, D.O. ; Elk City Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cut- ‘The Elk City Commissioners held a public hearing concern- ting for the Patterson Family Medicine and Obstetrics Clinic Monday morning. ing 17 dilapidated structures prior to opening their regular Pictured are from left - Dan Patterson, Emily Vogt, Ted Vogt, Dat Patterson, meeting. The structures included: at 516 E. 3rd, 217 W. 1st, Debbie Patterson, Chandra Davis, in front is Zander Patterson, Tim Patterson 1302 W. 7th, 819 W. Ave. B - storage building in the back yard, holding Emily, Dr. Natalie Patterson, DO, holding Barrett, Bracken Aldridge, 218 Blackburn, 118 Blackburn, 825 W. Ave. B, 508 W. Ave. B, Brittani Aldridge, R.N., Julie Jones from Life Springs, and Susie Cupp... Staff 503 W. Ave. D, 401 S. Randall - block bt to the west the primary structure, 408 N. Main, 422 S. Oklahoma, 1205 of photo by Sheryl Ponce. W. 8th, 219 S. Howard, 1016 W. 8th, 821 N. Oliver, 102 BJ ly place. I had the opportunity to work with the Robinson Clinic, Hughes Access Road. Dr. Michael Robinson, before I opened my own office. Honestly, During the public hearing, City Inspector Gary Nix pre~ I feel like this is where God put us. He wanted us right here,” Pat- sented each case, and owners or interested parties had the terson added. opportunity to respond to the complaints. In several of the She has been in Elk City for about a year anda half, opening the structures, there were zoning ordinances that were of concern. new office for business on May 17th. She seems happy and eager Some owners were present to speak on their behalf, needing to meet her patients, wanting to treat the whole person. additional time to repair or renovate the structure in question. “(like to put it this way ... I do it all, I try to. I do family medi- ‘After the commissioners reviewed each individual case, they cine, so I see anyone from newborns up to geriatrics, and every- returned to the agenda, opening the meeting to address those thing in between. I do pregnancy care and deliveries. So I'm able items, as wellas others. They approved the Resolution 2022-5: By Sheryl Ponce A Resolution ofthe City of Elk City, Oklahoma reapportioning to deliver babies. That is my favorite,” Patterson admitted. Sales Tax Revenue for a period from July 1, 2022 until June She has three children of her own. She is married to Tim, and 30, 2023 and declaring an emergency. They also approved the Dr. Natalie Patterson, D.O. held a ribbon cutting and celebra- their children are four-year-old Zander, three-year-old Barrett bid received for East Third sewer improvements from Hutton, tion at her new office, located at 114 N. Jefferson, on Monday, and Emily who is five months. Patterson’s parents are Emily and Tnc., in the amount of $67.849.76, and approved the bid for May 16th. She recently moved into the building, starting her own Ted Vogt, and she has a sister, Gretchen Vogt. Tim’s parents are the new pump and motor skid assembly for the Elk City Water practice after working with Dr. Robinson. Debbie and David Patterson. ‘Treatment Plant from Haynes Equipment Co., in the amount Patterson was born and raised in Claremore, but she spent 13 Inher spare time, the young physician loves to do anything out- of $178,100 (a budgeted item). years serving the country in the Army and Air Force. She was a doors and anything to do with music. She plays the saxophone, ‘The Commissioners eyed the dilapidated buildings on the medic and then transitioned to the officer side, being a medical piano and composes music. She is also a pastor's wife. Tim is the agenda. They approved the structure at 516 B. 3rd to be de- platoon leader. pastor of Cheyenne Pentecostal Church, where she also serves as clared dilapidated and ordered the removal. The structure at “I did most of my time in Germany, and then went to Iraq. I a worship leader. 217 W. First was also approvedto be dilapidated and removed. ended up back in Fort Sill. | then transitioned out of active duty Patterson has two staff members, Chandra Davis and Brittani ‘The building located at 1302 W. 7th was extended to 90 days into the National Guard,” she explained. Aldridge. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 to see if progress would be made on the repairs, although Patterson said that she was given the opportunity to come to a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Wednesdays she is open from 7 a.m. the owner requested an additional year. The structure will be looked at again after 90 days to evaluate the progress. Elk City and took it. She and her family visited the town and to 4 p.m., while on Fridays they close at noon. The office is also ‘The structure located at 819 W. Ave. D was tabled for an loved it. dosed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. They can be reached at 405- “The people were great, and it seemed like such a family, friend- 578-5400. See Commission page 2. Scholarships Awarded to ECHS Seniors Merritt High School Gives Awards ph to Outstanding Students On Tuesday, May 10th at 9 a.m. the teachers rd, Phillip Shepard, Dilpreet Singh, Kiera Stehr, and administration of Merritt High School gave Caleb Stone, Chole Stout, Jason Tarver, Dailee out awards to their outstanding students. Those Taylor, Zaryn Thomas, and Karigan York. awards included Valedictorians - Valedictorian The students on the Principal's Honor Roll, Lilyan Rangel and Kiera Stehr and the Saluta- making all A’s and B’s were Tyler Adams, Rich- torians - Taylor Ford, Dayli Pollard, and Jamie ard Aldridge, Kenneth Alexander, Anthony Peffer. Arizpe, Peytyn Broadbent, Gloria Bustos, Case ‘The Merritt Teacher of the Year was Taler Carlson, Aiden Carter, JJ Cloud, Caleb Comp- ton, Abigail Contreras, Jayden Cook, Jayden Broadbent, while the Student of Today was giv- Darling, Danielle Dobbins, Enrique Dornon, en to Coby Skelton and Jamie Peffer. The Oiler OY i William Dyer, Layton Freas, Raegon Gillil- of the Year was Jamie Peffer and the Oklahoma Academic Scholars were Taylor Ford, Karigan and, Alie Hamilton, Caitlyn Harris, Josh Har- York, Dayli Pollard, and Richard Aldridge. ris, Addison Hartman, Riely Hartman, Tasiah Left, is Maragret Snipes with Danni Sottile who was awarded the PEO Star Scholarship.; Above, is Alivia Jeter with scholarship certificates to the University of Oklahoma. Staff Members of the State Honor Society included Hartman, Riley Herndon, Kenleigh Jay, Brylan photosby Sheryl Ponce. Breegan Barnett, Zoe Carlisle, Jerzi Elizondo, Jones, Da Joyis Jones, Raiden Jones, Travis Taylor Ford, Kaden Harrel, Jocelyn Kos, Trey King, Shelby Lively, Caden McGilbert, Anthony The Elk City High School Brown and White SWOSU Sayre Incoming Freshmen Scholar- Kowing, Kellen Lamar, Liliana Patlan, Jamie McGruder, Jacob Miller, Tanner Newton, Colton Awards Assembly took place on Wednesday, ship - J'Lynn Hodnett, Bailey Carpenter, and Peffer, Madison Pittman, Dayli Pollard, Ella Por- Nodal, Alex Orgain, Leonel Parra, Liliana Patlan, May 11. The scholarships were awarded to se- Daryan Dickerson; WTC Burns Flat 13th Year ter, Lilyan Rangel, Phillip Shepard, Kiera Stehr, Morgan Pittman, Kylie Powers, Tristan Prator, niors in the morning, while all other awards - Ricardo Omelas, Zachary Rich, James Lew- Chloe Stout and Emma Wells. Jenny Quisenberry, Makinlly Raulston, Jancy were given out in the afternoon. The community man, David Thompson, Chase Kilhoffer, Luke Students with all A’s that made the Super- Rippetoe, Stephanie Robinson, Vincent Rocha, organizations, families and universities gave out Sweeney, J’Lynn Hodnett, Riley Gilmer, and Ja- intendent’s Honor Roll were Breegan Barnett, Lawson Simpson, Ashlee Sosa, Emma Wells, $1,762,198 in scholarships that day. The awards son Crouse; WTC/SWOSU Scholarships - J’Lynn Coy Bullard, Zoe Carlisle, Gracee Carnes, Sa- Elizabeth White, Jayme Whittemire, and Chris vanah Craig, Anndria Dobbins, Jerzi Elizondo, Zerbe. were as follows: Hodnett, Jetta Miller, and Allison Rich; Red- Peyten Fite, Mos Flowers, Taylor Ford, Jolea ‘The following scholarships were awarded: SWOSU Foundation Scholarship (SWOSU lands Scholarship - McKenzie Simon; Elk City Gilbert, Kaden Harrel, Jillian Henthorn, Jocely ‘The Bill W. and Beatrice F. Fuller Scholarship Saturday) - Allison Rush; Jon Butler Memo- rial - Dustee Warnke; Sherry Nutley Memo- Arts Council - Bailey Carpenter and Jacquelyn Kos, Trey Kowing, Bryce Lagunas, Aubrey La- in the amount of $2,000.00 - Lexie Frazier; Elk rial - Dustee Warnke; GPRMC Health Careers - Herndon; Elk City Youth Basketball - Danni Sot- mar, Kellen Lamar, Serenity Leverett, Dawson City Education Expo Scholarship in the amount Dustee Warnke, J’Lynn Hodnett, Nikelas Cloud, tile; Elk City Basketball Boosters - Joseph Dai- Michel, Jamie Peffer, Luke Peffer, Madison Pit- of $100.00 - Lexie Frazier; Northfork Christ- ley, Delaja Martin. tman, Dayli Pollard, Ella Porter, Lilyan Rangel, mas Card Design Scholarship in the amount of and Delaja Martin; SWOSU Sayre Celebrating Olivia Reynolds, Madison Robinson, Mia Shepa- you Counselor Scholarship - Ethan M. Wilson; See ECHSpage 2. See Merritt page 3. Vol. 120, No. 41 aT Te Weather tomorrow /52 75 cents, 24 pgs. 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