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Coupons Inside! tee a ituNews Saturday, August 6, 2022 Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition “ ECHS Reunion Coming, Next Year It's been a long time coming, thanks to COVID, but plans are starting to come together for a ECHS reunion of all who at- tended or graduated through the year 2003. ‘The celebration will take place at the Elk City Convention Center next August 4 and 5, a Friday and Saturday in 2023. 2003 classmates will celebrate their twenty year reunion on Friday, August 4 and then join the all-school reunion on Satur- day, August 5th. Classes 1997 through 2003 need to update their addresses of all their classmates and forward those to Linda Cook on Face- book or by calling 580-799-0432. This holds true for all other alums who may have moved in the last six years. Commissioners Approve y lA \\ ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Annie Mattox and AM Creative for opening her doors for pottery and ceramic art lessons. She is open at 212 N. Main from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 Resolutions Concerning p.m, on Saturdays. She can be reached at 580-821-0645 to schedule a class. Pictured are Lexi Pletcher, Executive Director for the Chamber Susie Cupp, Cory Hartley, Colton Hartley, Tom Dobbs, Leland Mattox, Crosslynn Mattox, Annie Mattox, D.J., and Becky Chaney. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. the Golf Course and the Opioid Settlements By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Commissioners met Monday evening, Aug. 1st at 7 p.m. for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Mayor Nick Archer opened the meeting with an invocation followed by Cory Spieker leading the flag salute. All commissioners were present, but City Attorney Steve Holloway and treasurer Jen- nifer Rainey were absent. Public hearing concerning a dilapidated structure at 604 N. Booth, Eastview, Lots 4-8 Blk 8 in Elk City was held first. City inspector, Gary Nix presented the information to the commis- sioners followed by the property owner updating them on the status of the building. She agreed with the condition of the structure but said that it was used for storage of sentimen- tal things from her childhood and father. The commissioners were concerned about the personal effects that remained in the To celebrate the launch of Evsie, a new girl’s youth line, in Maurice’s the Elk City Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon building because they would soon be damaged and lost. cutting for the event. They will have clothing youth sizes 8 to 12, shoes in sizes 13 to 5, sports bras, and girl’s accessories. ‘The public hearing closed, and Archer returned to the pub- ‘This line will join the adult sizes from xs to 4x and adult shoe sizes 6 to 11. Pictured are Madison Pittman, Kelsey Werner, lished agenda where they approved the minutes from the July Sandy Werner, Store Manager Tonya Nix, Klaudia Porter, Madison Pruitt, and Executive Director of the Chamber Susie 20th meeting. The first item to vote on was the structure that Cupp. Courtesy photo. was addressed in the open hearing, 604 N. Booth. The commis- sioners tabled the item for 90 days, giving the owner time to WOHS Takes Reservations remove the items stored there. ‘The next item that was approved was Ordinance 1248: An Ordinance of the City of Elk City, Oklahoma amending the Elk City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 Animals. This item was one for the 49th Annual Flea Market that was left out when the other city ordinances were approved because the fine amounts were not correct for animal abuse. ‘This item was updated to the correct fines. Oldtiques “Antiques - Collectibles that they are still looking to book more vendors. There are over 200 Item 3 on the agenda that was approved was Resolution NO. spaces to be filled that are 25 ft. wide and 20 ft. deep. Vendors will be 2022-9: A Resolution ofthe City of Elk City, Oklahoma approv- placed according to the order in which they registered, first come, first ing a plan of construction of a tee box as outlined. The outline OKLAHOMA tactHISTORIC he bank oneGRIST athe MILL, served. ache pak Some of the same vendors attend year after year, reserving their space was not provided in the agenda, but City Manager Tom lvester said that the city received a request to redo one of the tee boxes that backs up against the dam. FLEA MARKET 49th Annual before they leave the event each time. All spaces must be paid prior to the beginning of the market, and all reserved spaces that are not oc- cupied by noon Friday will be released and made available to other ven- “We requested Northfork Conservation District to come and look at it. They requested a plan review because they govern the dam itself and the integrity of it. The engineer came out Sponsored by Western Oklahoma Historical Society and looked at it. They approved it, but they wanted approval: dors. Deposits will be forfeited in these cases. Prior arrangements must from the Northfork of the Red River Conservation and Elk City By Sheryl Ponce be made to secure a space past noon on Friday. Commission officially approving it. They can go construct it ‘The market begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30th, set up only will take how they want it. Basically, they are going to have to put some ‘The 49th Elk City Flea Market will take place Sept. 30th through Oct. place on Thursday, Sept. 29th. Hart and Nagle have emphasized that sod on it, that is about all we're going to have to do and keep it ‘2nd in Ackley Park. The event is sponsored by Western Oklahoma His- there can be no early set ups, and vendors must stay until 4 p.m. on leveled,” Ivester said. torical Society and chaired by Kenneth Hart and Ron Nagle, with the Sunday with no early closings. Along with that, vendors must not re~ Resolution No. 2022-10: A Resolution to approve participa help of treasurer Beverly Jordan. This is the second year Hart and Nagle main at the park after Sunday night, unless prior arrangements have tion in distributor Oklahoma Settlement Agreement was ap- have taken on the market after a long tradition started by Charlie Joy. been made, proved as partof the City of Elk City’s opioid litigation. Ivester ‘This flea market draws vendors and visitors from all over the country. explained that there are multiple pending cases, and two of Shoppers will find antiques and collectibles, along with novelty items Vendors must furnish their own electrical cords, and all the parked ve- them were presented to the commissioners for approval so the and some unique treasures. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, hicles in the rented spaces must be parallel on the back side of the space. city could receive payment on the settlement. This resolution and for many the joy is in the hunt. All other cars or trucks must be parked somewhere else. would result in approximately $327,000 for this lawsuit, but Because of construction of the new aquatic center, the committee has Anyone who would like to reserve the same space for the next year must that is a gross amount, He said that the city is entered in a had to be creative and fair in laying out the vendor spaces. Hart and make reservations by 5 p.m. on Sunday with payment in full. The flea contingency contract that has been reduced to 15 percent. He Nagle have been cautious in the layout and design of the new spaces, market committee reserves the right to accept and/or reject any vendor did not know the exact amount that would be received in the understanding that they could have to make additional provisions for the possible construction conflicts. The team is continually evaluating who requests a space. settlement, but the actual document that was to be reviewed the situation. For additional information contact Hart at 580-243-8934 or Nagle at See Commission page 2. ‘The chair told the WOHS Board that registrations have been strong, but 580-799-1747. Vol. 120, No. 62 «LA Weather tomorrow 99/74 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com