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iaiy Serving s Western Oklahoma AB Sintce1901 Saturday, December 10, 2022 Weekend Edition Oklahoma Watch Executive Tickets For Director Talks News “Hometown including Elk City News. He explained the mission of the to ask what's your circulation? Our funders never asked one organization is much different than a conversation with an Christmas” online news platform that pro- time what our web traffic was. advertiser who really wishes duces in-depth investigative Nobody cares. What did they you would write a story about Tickets and time to buy advanced tickets are both running journalism. want to know? They want to their new line of tire,” he add- out to “Coming Home For Christmas” with the Oklahoma Cit Philharmonic at the Kelli O’Hara Auditorium here in Elk City According to the Oklaho- know what we accomplished, ed. ma Watch website, their mis- and how we made the world Streuli said that 85 percent featuring conductor, Alexander Mickelthwate, Wednesday, De- sion is “Through investigative, a better place. That’s the mea- of their revenue comes from cember 14, at 7:30 p.m. Elk City native and former Miss America, Susan Powell has fact-driven journalism, we dig surement,” Streuli explained. five or six major funders and deep and examine significant As Executive Director, he the other money comes from joined the cast to entertain that evening with many traditional individual donors. There are Christmas classics. issues facing our state. Our is responsible for grant writ- work engages all Oklahomans, ing and establishing relation- some who donate monthly. ‘The Elk City Arts Council first brought the Oklahoma City ‘The service is free to the pub- Philharmonic to town four years ago and once again is proud amplifies the discussion of ships with those donating to to present this evening of family entertainment in conjuction important issues and leads to the cause of investigative re- lic, no subscription fees, and free for newspapers to use the with the Elk City Chamber of Commerce and the “Hometown” change. We help develop the porting. Some foundations or Christmas theme. Executive Director Ted journalists and journalism of funders look for impact on so- stories. Streuli Oklahoma Watch values Tickets are almost gone with tome general admisstion tick- the future.” cial issues, while others have a ets still available at $45.00 each and can be purchased by going ‘The platform started 12 greater cause, such as criminal are to be trustworthy, relent- By Sheryl Ponce years ago, which Streuli said justice. less, ethical, innovative, en- on-line to http://elkcityartscouncil.org or by calling (580)225- 1941 or by going to Currell’s Do It Center on South Main, here is the dinosaur of this form “Philanthropic organiza- gaging, and inclusive. They in Elk City. ‘The Executive Director of journalism. There are oth- tions don’t really see the world also cover different topics that ‘This show woul not be possible without th every generous of the non-profit news cor- ers who have popped up since like advertisers. They give you include education, democracy, support of the Elk City Tourism, and the many underwriters poration Oklahoma Watch, then, but Oklahoma Watch money, and they don't get mental health, criminal jus- who helped bring this great holiday entertainment to Western Ted Streuli, was in western seems to be the forerunner of anything back. They give you tice, public health, race and Oklahoma. Oklahoma speaking to Sayre’s the non-profit journalism. money, and hungry children equality, government, poverty, Rotary Club at their noon “Mnonprofit news, nobody get something. It doesn’t come immigration, and children and meeting on Tuesday. That af- cares. Nobody cares how many back to them, so they oper- youth. ternoon he stopped in Elk City to talk to other news outlets, people are reading our stories. ate differently. A conversa- No funder cares, or advertisers tion with a big philanthropic See News page 2. Commissioners Hear Arrowhead Price List and Cash Policy PRICE LIST Individual: Family: $12 / Month $30 / Month $30 / 3-Months $75 / 3-Months $50 / 6-Months $135 / 6-Months $80 / Annually $250 / Annually Guest Day Pass - $4 CK iidren 5 and under FREE. Merritt High School Basketball Homecoming Queen candidates are seniors Riely Hart- By Sheryl Ponce man, Peyton Fite, and Ashlee Sosa. The King candidates are Tyler Fuentes, Case Carlson, ‘The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Monday, Dec. Sth at City Hall. With all commissioners present, and Caden McGilbert. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Mayor Cory Spieker opened the meeting with an invocation fol- lowed by the flag salute. They proceeded to approve the min- Merritt Homecoming on the Horizon utes from the Nov. 16th meeting. First on the agenda was Arrowhead Center's director Matt Bradshaw's presentation and discussion of Arrowhead cash handling and Arrowhead ownership rates. Greta Lewis gave the By Sheryl Ponce different theme throughout the week, which is sponsored by the commissioners a rundown of possible options for taking cash. student council. The days’ attire will be surrounded with the hol- She included procedures that would account for the cash and Merritt High School announced the high school basketball iday spirit. Monday will be “Twas the Night Before Christmas” deposits. Taking cash would cost an additional $6000 to $7000 homecoming candidates earlier this week. King candidates are or pajama day. Tuesday is “Anything Grinch.” Wednesday will be a year for staff and equipment. After a thorough discussion, Tyler Fuentes, son of Gilbert Fuentes and John and Monica Bee- Ugly Sweaters or what not to wear Wednesday. Thursday is any- they agreed to move forward with accepting cash and develop- cham; Case Carlson, son of Shawn and Susan Carlson; and Caden thing Christmas, and Friday is orange and black with a Christmas ing internal policies for the workers. McGilbert, son of Billye Rosser. The Queen candidates include twist. The entire school and community are invited to celebrate Bradshaw then presented the pricelist for Arrowhead mem- Riely Hartman, daughter of Johnathan and Misty Hartman; with the students throughout the week. bership. There were two options, one for an individual and one Ashlee Sosa, daughter of Matt and Kara Leverett; and Peyton Hartman is a senior and plays forward. She has been playing for a family. Individuals would be $12 per month, $30 every Fite, daughter of Nick and Jaime Fite. Crowning of the king and basketball since the fifth grade and loves winning. three months, $50 for every six months, and $80 per year. A queen will take place after the boy’s game on Dec. 16th against Fite is also a senior, and she plays guard. She has been play- family membership would include up to six people in a house- Hinton. hold, ‘The cost would be $30 per month, $75 every three Homecoming week will be celebrated by dressing up with a See Merritt page 2. See Commission page 2. Weather Vol. 120, No. 98 Mail delivery View online ALLO tomorrow / 44 75 cents, 10 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com