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Western Oklahoma Saturday, June 10, 2023 Archer Secures $2.5 Million for City of Elk City Tiphani Currell Summer Arts Kicks Off ment Fund, and that had an emergency clause which became law By Sheryl Ponce on June 2. So that is law. Now associated with that was HB 10 20x just appropriated the funds into that Impact Grant program. ‘The Elk City Arts Council's Summer Arts program started That became law on June 2., and so through that $25 million we Monday, June Sth with Tiphani Currell as the director. The have secured for our city two and a half million dollars to help bridge that gap,” Archer explained. camp is being held at the Susan Powell Fine Arts Center and After he complemented the commissioners on the progress is in partnership with the Elk City United Fund and the Elk By Sheryl Ponce City Public Schools. of the CAPPs projects, Archer gave the invocation. Mayor Cory ‘This year there are around 70 campers that are being taught Prior to the regular Elk City Commission meeting Monday, Spieker and Rod Carver were absent from the meeting, there- fore, Rick Shelton stepped in as acting mayor. Rocky Andresen by seven instructors. ‘The classes include art, music, dance, June Sth, Representative Nick Archer announced that the legis- led the flag salute. Before they proceeded through the agenda, and acting. They run from June Sth through the 29th. The lature passed two emergency programs that will secure $2.5 mil- they held a public hearing. classes have been divided into different age groups. Those are lion for the City of Elk City, On June 2nd HB 1017x the Emer- ‘The hearing was for rezoning, as notified, for petitioner MM six to eight, nine to 11, and 12 and up. gency Relief and Impacts Grant Program was passed by a vote of Estates, LLC, at 3503 S. Hwy 6. The request is to rezone 1-1, 94 to three, along with HB 1020x Appropriated Funds to Emer- At the end of the camp there will be a showcase held at the Light Industrial District to C-2, Highway Commercial and Com- Kelli O’Hara Center for Performing Arts. Each camper and gency Funds to Emergency Management and Homeland Security mercial Recreation District. The petitioner was not present but that passed by 91 to four. Both bills go into effect immediately had a representative present to answer questions. his or her family and friends will be able to see what they did because they were declared an emergency. ‘The commissioners then approved the minutes from the May throughout the month. “ took the opportunity to advocate for Elk City in western 17th meeting, and they introduced the Ordinance No. 1253: An See Photo page 2. Oklahoma, which is what you sent me to do. I was able to work Ordinance changing the zoning classification of a tract of land with Representative Trey Caldwell of the 63rd District to allocate situated in Garrett Addition, Beckham County. This is the same $25 million through Emergency Management and that $25 mil- See Commissioner page 2. lion was part of HB 10 17x. It sets up the Emergency Manage- “ACTIVITIES. EVENTS SHOPS _ ATTRACTIONS _ CALENDAR eh LODGING "et Cherokee Trading Post and Boot Outlet ey [el Expansion Starts Owner Wesley Vercellotti announced the expansion of the Cherokee Trading Post and Boot Outlet located at Exit 71 just outside of Clinton. ‘They are adding a 12,000 sq ft. expansion Time to Talk About the that will bring their showroom to a total of 22,000 sq. ft. of retail space. If construction stays on schedule, the grand opening will 50th Annual Fall Festival take place in the fall with a target date of Oct. 1st. They will also be expanding their western clothing line for men, ladies, and children. Brands that they will be offering include Cinch, Ariat, Levi's, Wranglers, and Carhartt jeans and shirts. In ad- By Sheryl Ponce and photography will be first place, $250, second place - $225, dition, Vercellotti said that they will be tripling the size of third place - $200, and Honorable Mention will receive a ribbon. their fire resistant line of clothing and their workwear depart- Plan now to be a part of the Elk City Fall Festival of the Arts, For the Three Dimensional (pottery, sculpture, and fine woods) sponsored by the Elk City Chamber of Commerce. The show has the awards include first place $250, second place $225, third ments. been expanded to include antiques, furniture, and a variety of place - $200, and Honorable Mention will be awarded a ribbon. “Our long-term goals is to become a full-service western food vendors. The experience of this 50th year celebration will ‘The Best Overall Booth will receive a free booth rental for 2024. store, saving local customers time and gas money from driv- take place Sept. 16th through the 17th, but early registration is Entry fees are based on booth size and additional tables or ing to Oklahoma City,” Vercellotti said. due by June 30th, late entry is July 31st, and last-minute entry panels. A ten by ten booth space with a limit of two will be $100 Assistant manager Albert Lagman will be helping Ver- is Aug, 31st. for the early bird June 30th price, the July 31st fee is $150, and cellotti with the expansion and new inventory. For more in- ‘The categories are fine arts, florals, dolls, antiques, baskets, the Aug. 31st fee is $200. A four by eight pegboard panel is $10 formation about the grand opening, keep reading the Elk City wood, pottery/sculpture, fabrics, candles/ potpourri, photogra- and three by six tables are also $10. There is no charge forchairs. | News phy, jewelry (limited), furniture (hand-made), and ceramics. The ; Best of Show will receive $500. The Two Dimensional - fine arts See Fall Festival page 2. See Photo page 3. mu HRN AU Weather 87 / 7 1 Vol. 120, No. 49 Mail delivery View online al tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com