February 11, 2023 Issue, Page 2 of 14

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2- The Elk City News News February 11, 2023 icaid have gone up, making it Comissioner commissioners that they Round easier for an individual single person to qualify for Medicaid. Continued from page 1. would be doing that them- selves. The commissioners tabled the item until March It is called the Healthy Adult Town Expansion program that cov- 6th, giving them 30 more days. ers anyone from ages 19 to 64. the committee that had been Previously tabled from Malson can also help individu- working with the country club. March 16, June 15, July 5th, Feburary 14 Resource Sept. 6th, Oct. 3, and Nov. 7th, Valentine's Day als apply for that program. ‘The resolution would keep that Information for “If a person cannot go to committee intact, acting as an the structure located at 609 N. Jackson was on the agenda February 20 Senior Citizens Help, Inc., Ican schedule a spe- advisory committee. He did to be considered a dilapidated cific time to meet with them. not name the members of that structure. The owner was not Presiden’ts Day Walk-ins are also welcome. committee but said that the present, but the city inspector February 22 My number is 580-583-5799 mayor would need to appoint said that they have had illness ‘Ash Wednesday to make an appointment,” she them to the committee, and in the family, and it was impor- added. that they have all agreed to ac- tant to them historically. The Malson would like this cept that appointment. commissioners tabled it until March 12 Spring Forward Time event to take place quarterly, The commissioners ap- March 6th. proved payment to Frontier The structure located at Monday, February 13 and she is working with Help, 710 W. 8th had been tabled March 17 Inc. director Megan Palmer Equipment for repairs to the from Dec. 21st was being con- St. Patrick's Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to plan more in the future. Vactor truck in the amount of sidered dilapidated. The owner $42,840.18. Ivester said that was present and said that he She has had DHS casework- Help, Inc. 6 West E Ave #1, Elk they had discussed replacing would be moving the mobile March 22 ers reach out to her about the (Food Bank side of the building) ' Beginning of Ramadan partnership, and if there is one, but the cost would be home. The commissioners ta- enough interest, they would around $600,000 to $800,000, bled the item until March 6th. April also come out to assist people. therefore, they would be re- The commissioners ap- April Fool's Day Additionally, she would like to pairing what they have now. proved the Purchase Orders FY expand the program to Washi- The next item the com- 22-23 and recurring invoices April2 month. Those amounts are for ta and Greer counties, working missioners approved was Pay for Feb. 6th. Ivester then gave Palm Sunday waivers and community-based with SWODA. Application #10 to Joe D. Hall a short city manager's report. services. Regular Medicaid General Contractors, LLC for He pointed out that the rock the CAPP Project - Aquat- yard target is to have 62 cars, The event will take place April5 Continued from page 1. qualification is $1215 a month Monday, February 13. It is free which is two trains every week. ic Center in the amount of Passover and married with both spouses and called the Community Re- ‘They have accomplished those $616,591.30, a budgeted item. three times. April7 to make less than $2742 a applying is $1643 a month in- source Information for Senior City Treasurer Jennifer Rainey come,” Malson noted. Citizens, Help local seniors ac- Ivester said that he had Good Friday month, and for married spous- She also said that the cess Medicaid resources by at- told the commissioners that a conference call about the es it looks like it is $5484 per guidelines for traditional Med- tending the event. they have $711,000 left from Aquatic Center that included April9 the Arrowhead Center and the the furniture for the office, Easter escrow account. They repur- snack bar, and picnic tables. posed that over to Joe D. Hall They also verified buoys and May 27 to the Aquatic Center so they other equipment that would G&S Promotions Gun do not have to cut a check for be needed at the center. He added that they have almost Show, Elk City Convention this amount. Item seven on the agenda identified who the pool man- was tabled from July 20, Au- ager would be, and the person Center. May 28 gust 1, and Nov. 7, declaring would be announced at the G&S Promotions Gun the structure at 604 N. Booth next meeting. Show, Elk City Convention to be dilapidated building. The He spoke about the at- Center. owner was present and told tendance at the Arrowhead the commissioners that she Center. He was approached by Do you have an event or has been trying to work on it, a citizen who told him it pro- something else you would getting her things out of it so vided a sense of community. Ivester said that was what they like to share with the com- Merritt Public Schools honored their teachers and support staff of the year at their bas- the city could demolish it, but munity in the Round Town ketball game. Pictured are Mandy Keeton as Middle School Teacher of the Year, Taylor Wilson she works three jobs. She has wanted all along. He also com- Calendar? as the Elementary Teacher of the Year and named the District’s Teacher of the Year, Stacie been in contact with city in- mented on the sidewalks on Email the information spector, Jackie Addington. The the south side of south Main Skelton as Junior High and High School Teacher of the Year, Sallie Powers as Support Per- commissioners tabled the item Street, making a big difference for the event to elkci- [email protected] sonnel of the Year, and Francisco Espinoza as Custodial Personnel of the Year. Courtesy photo. until May Ast. in the appearance of the town. ‘The next item was tabled He thanked Rodney Cloud for on April 20, July 20, Sept. 6th, that improvement. Hutch’s C-Store Employees And Customers Give Back and Nov. 7th. The structure There have been around located at 805 N. Randall was 600 memberships for the Ar- under consideration to be de- rowhead Center in the third clared dilapidated. Addington week of January. In Rainey’s Oklahoma City A size- Army is very grateful to ev- cated. Hutch’s C-Stores locat- sale fuel either by transport loads told the commissioners that treasurer's report she told the able donation was recently eryone who donated to help ed in Altus, Anadarko, Clin- or smaller bobtail deliveries for because it was a commercial commissioners that the new received from Hutchinson make an impact in their com- ton, Elk City, Enid, Guymon, over 40 years. Services are pro- building, they had to consider software for the city would be Oil/Hutch’s C-Store to help munities. Hammon, Sayre, Watonga, vided to other dealer locations, oil asbestos removal. They con- installed soon. The Salvation Army assist “Our family and employ- Weatherford, and Woodward, field companies, farmers, govern- tacted asbestos abatement ‘There were no public com- Oklahoma as well as Liberal, company out of Oklahoma City those in the most need across ees, as well as our customers, ment entities and numerous oth- and were told that the owners ments, and the meeting ad- Western, Southwestern, and really stepped up this year to Kansas participated in the er entities. Hutch's is a family- could remove it, and take it to journed at 8:29 p.m. The next Northwestern Oklahoma and make this campaign a suc- campaign. owned company that has been in El Reno themselves. The own- meeting will take place on Feb. Kansas. As inflation was the cess. I think all of us recog- “The Salvation Army is business since 1969. ers were present, and told the 15 at 2 p.m. in City Hall. theme of 2022, many of those nized that more families were so thankful for the contin- who were already struggling in need this year and wanted ued partnership and support to make ends meet found to help. We've been putting themselves in need of a help- these kettles out in our stores from Hutchinson Oill! Their gifts and the support from Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces ing hand. The Salvation Army now for ten years, and it has the communities they serve is so very grateful not only become a holiday tradition are providing The Salvation for the generous donation that we look forward to. I Army funds which will help Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- and relationship established think it helps remind us and families keep food on the ta- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer many years ago, but they are our employees daily what this ble this winter, the heat and or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the pra 1 also appreciative of the phil- season is really about and electricity on through utility anthropic heart shown by that is giving back. Thank assistance, and hope alive for details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Hutchinson Oil. you to all our employees and those who are hurting and in Just like the past few customers for being so gener- need, Thank you to Hutchin- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: years, Hutch’s loyal custom- ous.” Linda Hutchinson. son Oil for being a hope- ers could donate at each loca- With the Hutchin- giver to so many in all the communities you represent Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator tion from Thanksgiving thru son's matching donation, and serve!” states Douglas the end of the year. For the $21,393.20 has been donated Goetzinger, Divisional Devel- Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care second year, a giving option to The Salvation Army on be- was provided which allowed half of C-Store customers and opment Director, Arkansas- customers to donate incre- employees. ‘The contribution Oklahoma Division of The Some of the most common conditions are: ments of $1 to The Salvation helps bring hope for the hope- Salvation Army. lancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Army at the cash register. less, food for the hungry, and About The Salvation Army: * End Stage Cerebrov: ular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophi ‘The program was, once again, so much more in the counties The Salvation Army, an evangeli- Lateral Sclerosi (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) very successful. The Salvation where Hutch’s C-Stores are lo- cal part of the universal Chris- + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV tian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s “ElkCituNews need in His name without dis- crimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 mil- lion Americans receive assistance carte Perry, RN Professional, Passionate g (USPS # 173-020) from The Salvation Army each Advance, Attentive... 580-225-3000 year through the broadest array ofsocial services that range from Our Difference Is Our Care : Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC providing food for the hungry, 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 relief for disaster victims, assis- Periodicals Posta ¢ Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 tance for the disabled, outreach <S POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. 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