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2- The Elk City News February 15, 2023 have a discounted rent because of the work being done. Round “We have been rockin’ and rollin’ over there. The comple- Town tion goal is to have the com- plex completed November of this year. But we should have February 20 our first two units up for rent mid-February, which is this Presiden’ts Day month. I think we're going to offer a discounted rent while we're under construction. They February 22 will be given some options, like they are being given an ‘Ash Wednesday option for refrigerators. We're also creating a laundry lounge in the old office, so there'll be March 12 Each apartment is undergoing transformations to make couches, the television, and the units appealing and up to date.; Heritage House Apart- the washers and dryers. We Spring Forward Time ments are undergoing massive renovations. There will be two have covered up the pool and units ready for occupancy in February. Courtesy photos. created a green space for fam- ilies,” she said. March 17 cation in. The asbestos is only had caught on fire and a cou- en’t had any more issues with ‘There are a variety of siz- St. Patrick's Day Apartments inceilings, the ceilings, the popcorn and in the joint com- ple had flooded. Those apart- vandals. The lights are solar es for renters from which to ments were torn down to the powered and maintain a dim choose, from a one bedroom Continued from page 1. pound, so it’s the seams and studs and completely abated. mode, but they have a motion and one bath to a three bed- it’s very low, like two percent. Once that was done, Padron sensor so when something room, two bath. The rent will March 22 and had to deal with that issue, We had multiple walkthroughs was given all the permits she moves, they light up,” Padron range from $550 to $895 a needed to continue, which in- continued. month. Pets will be allowed, too. with Gary (Nix), Jackie (Add- Beginning of Ramadan “We called DEQ (Depart- ington), and the contractors. cluded new electrical, HVAC The complex has 38 units, with certain stipulations, such ment of Environmental Qual- We ran into multiple issues upgrades, all new windows, and two of those units will as no aggressive dog breeds. about how to do what and min- floors, cabinets, fixtures, and be ready for occupancy soon, With all the renovations, ity) and an asbestos company. April imize the abatement. We came other upgrades to make the hopefully by Feb. 15th. Padron local residents can once again said that although the rest of take pride in the area. Hope- We had the whole building test- units attractive. to an agreement that was ac- April Fool's Day ed, all the surfaces, and they ceptable to everybody,” Padron “We got cameras running the units are still being worked fully, the new apartments can put that on file with DEQ. Then explained. and lights on. We now have on, she wants to go ahead and fill a local need for low-income we put the abatement appli- ‘They gutted four units. One full crews on site, so we hav- rent the first two. They will housing. April2 Palm Sunday Princess Continued from page 1. April 5 and take one that might make Passover her night magical. They will also be able to match accesso- ries with their dresses. This will April7 take place at the church located at 200 E. Broadway in Elk City, Good Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun- day afternoon, March 12th. For more information call April9 or text Amanda Metcalf at Easter 580-318-1497. May 27 G&S Promotions Gun WOHS Continued from page 1. Show, Elk City Convention Center. clude a Lifetime membership, the Heritage membership, the Pioneer membership, Family Addie Williams and family. Melissa Williams and family. memberships, and Individual May 28 memberships. outdoors, and spending time G&S Promotions Gun Membership applications Leadership Jessica Ford and Horn then announced the class members with family and friends. She them, but you work for them. They lead our country, they can be picked up at the annual Show, Elk City Convention dinner, they can be turned in Continued from page 1. and a short bio about each. admitted to love talking. lead our state, and they lead to Cindy Wood, membership After their introductions each Tahner Loyd likes any out- different parts of our city. We Center. person introduced his or her door activities and to spending chairman, at the Old Town “The main reason I did this don’t get to always pick who Museum, or mailed to P.O. Box is because I work in an assist- family. time with his family. He lives these people are, and some- ed living center, and I love to The first member an- in a house on Broadway that is times we have to follow them. I Do you have an event or 542 in Elk City, OK 73648. Members are needed and have sit and listen to the residents nounced was Dylan Ander- 103 years old. Shannon Pirus want us to change how we feel something else you would become an important part of share their stories. I love to son. His hobbies are physical enjoys knitting and reading. about leadership in our city, the goals of WOHS. hear the history of the town, fitness and weightlifting. He She performed at the halftime andI want us to become people like to share with the com- enjoys football, spending time show of the Knickers in Cali- ‘The annual meeting seems things they used to do, the ex- leaders,” Merrifield said. munity in the Round Town to be the perfect time to be- periences, funny things that with his family and friends. He fornia. Chief Holland explained come involved in the WOHS weren't here, and things that is also a first degree blackbelt Randy Smith loves noo- the expectations of the class Calendar? and help preserve local and are here now,” Horn said. and attends college at SWOSU. dling, hunting, fishing, hiking, members, and Atkinson told Email the information area history for travelers She said that she wants to Mike Bawden enjoys golf- and collecting arrowheads. He them the importance of being across Route 66, Contact Doug be able to tell her grandchil- ing and fishing. Greg Britton competes every year at Pauls present at all the meetings or for the event to elkci- Haught to make reservations dren about Elk City and the is learning pickleball, and it Valley noodling contest. Karen activities. Rodney Cloud talked [email protected] at 580-799-0243. things she has learned about could become his latest hob- Touchstone’s hobbies include about the organizational board the town. Horn encouraged by. He is lefthanded but golfs baking and traveling. It was meetings they are required to the new class to connect as and throws the frisbee with his noted that she makes amazing right hand. attend, and Robert Rodgers Email your a team, and that they would learn things about themselves Johnathan Butcher likes to cakes. After the introductions spoke to the class about their class project. “Letter to the Editor” to as much as they learn about each other and the town. Horn fish, hunt and shoot. He raises minnows himself for his fami- Atkinson and Chief Holland passed out the notebooks, “To me, the leadership class [email protected] also warned them of putting ly’s fishing trips. Susan Feath- name tags, and books to the projects are something that I like the most because each is the whole class on the elevator erston enjoys art and music. class members. ‘They will be at the capitol because it will She is obsessed with puzzles. reading “The 100X Leader: part of your legacy as a class. You want to pick something rElkCituNews not move. Jennifer Hagerman’s hob- How to Become Someone Muncrief stepped up to bies include puzzles and volun- Worth Following” and “5 Voic- that touches the city, whether talk about the sponsors that teering, while Amanda Ham- es.” The discussion about the it's a marathon or street sig- make the class possible. The mond likes to go to concerts, books will be led by Casey Mer- nage. You will see how your cost for each participant is as well as reading, hiking, rifield, PhD., who is co-founder project changes our city,” Rod- (USPS # 173-020) about $3,200, but they do not and being with her family and and partner of Connextion. gers concluded the orientation. 580-225-3000, ‘The next activity for the pay that much because of the friends. She is in the process “It is my joy to serve you Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC corporate and individual con- of opening a children’s group guys. We talk a lot in our cul- class will be their retreat. Mer- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 tributions that offset the cost. home. ture right now about a failure rifield will be challenging them Periodic: Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ‘The experience is expensive Nate Hicks is a pastor who of leadership or a void in lead- to think about leadership. They POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 with the lodging, meals, and enjoys walking, exercising, and ership. Many of you under- will begin to form bonds with- resources. They are still looking reading, additionally, he loves stand this phrase, but some- in the class and start a person- for sponsors, therefore, she did Disney. Teresa Kilhoffer says times there are people you just al leadership transformation SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher not announce them. she likes photography, being have to follow. You didn’t pick or journey. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... 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