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2- The Elk City News August 9, 2023 News through back doors. anybody that lives in your that our staff stays in. If you constantly training to become Round Rotarians ‘he last thing that Spieker household, whether you're re- guys didn’t know, Rob Ste- familiar with new equipment, mentioned was the new lated or not, there's no age lim- phens used to fly with us as a and technology, everything is Continued from page 1. Aquatic Center that opened. it. As long as you have a mem- flight paramedic,” James said. evolving constantly. We are al- Town It closed Friday, Aug. 4th. On bership it is paid, and if you She went on to say that ways updating our equipment Wed., Aug. 2nd, there were don’t have the membership, they opened the Elk City base and our knowledge bases,” hanger and expand the run- way. This will allow larger vol- 954 people who entered the then whatever your insurance in 2005, and they are one of James explained. August 9 ume and planes to land in Elk pool, which was the largest does not pay, you will be look- 18 in the state. They employ day the city has seen in one ing at that bill,” Lovelace said, local personnel, and one pilot She added that each person Corn Bible Academy Class- City. The only other two cities that is hired is experienced in day. On that update, Spieker She also noted that busi- moved his family to Elk City that received the procurement es Begin was Pryor and Miami. finished his update. nesses can provide this mem- from Colorado. James also their position. The Elk City ‘The third area that Spieker Rob Stephens then intro- bership as a company benefit complemented the Elk City base flew out 387 patients in duced James and Lovelace to and offered to explain it to Fire Department and con- 2022, which is not all out of touched on was the downtown August 10 talk about Air Evac’s Lifeteam. anyone interested. She then curred that they need a new this hospital. They are part- street renovations by the De- fire station. Lovelace went over the ben- handed out membership ap- nered with the Blood Institute, Elk City and Merritt partment of Transportation efits of becoming members plications and turned the “We have a pilot, a regis- so they are able to give a blood (DOT). He said that they will of the emergency medical re- program over to James who tered nurse, and paramedic, transfusion while in flight, Classes Begin. be taking up the asphalt and sponse transport. The com- talked about Elk City Air Vac among our personnel. ‘The along with all of the medical brick from 3rd street to 7th pany is the largest air medical statistics. medical personnel have to medications. Those will be street in two phases. They will membership network, With- “I want to speak on behalf have at least three years of West OK Christian School be replacing it with 13 inches out the membership an emer- of Air Evac, and thank the City experience in a busy 911 sys- included in the membership Classes Begin of concrete. During the time gency could result in an enor- of Elk City, because we live at tem, or in an ICU or ER be- cost. of construction the downtown mous out of pocket expense your airport. You don't real- fore they can ever even apply. After James and Lovelace store front entrances will be if someone needs to be trans- ize how busy it is there, and Once they get on, they have concluded their talk, Carpen- August 12 closed; therefore, preparations ported by their helicopter or how much business this little to study and take advanced ter closed the meeting and must be made now to accom- air planes. airport does until you're out credentialing tests, and get reminded the group about the EC Motorsports Park Rac- modate customers entering “The membership covers there, But we have a house advanced credentials. They're alumni event. es. USRA Modifieds Rnd. 5, USRA Ltd. Mods, ECMP departments are ultimately trying to accomplish the same Factory Stocks, USRA thing. Continued from page 1. “It's about the impact you Tuners. the patrol. have on the community and “T really liked being a police about what you're trying to ac- Pickle Ball People vs. Po- officer. I thought, ‘You know, complish. I've been fortunate young guys liked the action’ enough to be able to travel lice Tournament. 10:00am around the country to do a lot AndI still like the action. I am - 11:00am. Arrowhead almost certain that God put of local training, Every com- me on this earth to be a ser- munity is different. They have Center. $25 per team. Sign vant. We (police officers) have different expectations of the up at Arrowhead Center direct contact with people that police, and they have different is very gratifying to provide standards of living. Weather- that service,” VanDeburgh ex- ford and Elk City are close to- Fluid Art Painting work- plained. gether,” he said. As a servant he has found VanDeburgh said that shop. 11:00am - 12:00pm. the most difficult part of his he believes ECPD truly cares job is not being able to help Carnegie Library, Adults someone, especially if that per- about the community, and that they are mission focused on & Teens (Pre-Registration son won't help himself. When he sees the same person re- making sure everybody is safe. Needed) peatedly, and he will not bet- “They (ECPD) have a huge ter himself there is nothing he servant's heart. That was a pre- through the process. on the upcoming baseball sea- can do. VanDeburgh finds that requisite that I had as I looked “Jay McClure has been re- son by resting. Mayfield wants August 14 frustrating. to decide what am I was going ally helping me along the way. to be prepared for the 2024 to do. I had to decide whether Continued from page 1. Teacher Appreciation Din- “It doesn't matter who you My pitching instructor, Alex Elk City baseball season, and are, you need to decide for I could be getting it out of law ner. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. yourself that you're going to be enforcement,” he reported. He has been playing base- Marney, in Edmond has been although he did not commit helping me, too. I have been to any predictions, he seemed a productive member of soci- After a fatal shooting inci- ball since he was young, and playing since I was three years ety and make improvements in dent, VanDeburgh was put on his dream is to be called to old. My dad (Monty Mayfield) optimistic. August 16 your life,” he said. administrative leave for four the pro's as soon as he can. got me to fall in love with Mayfield is the son of Mon- VanDeburgh’s _ favorite months. While the incident He is committed to OSU, baseball. He played through ty and Jeni Mayfield. He is the Back to School Bash, part of the career is the law was justifiable, he needed the but he has hopes of going up high school and college. I real- brother to ten year old Weston 6:00pm - 8:00pm. One enforcement community. He time to re-evaluate his future. sooner. Mayfield works with ly love it,” Mayfield said. and grandson to Elrene and has found a brotherhood there Church, Ackley Park. “Thad to decide what am I an advisor who is guiding him At this time, he is focusing Rudy Mayfield. that he says cannot be found in going to do here, The Lord re- any other part oflife. ally impressed upon me that Next Three Weeks of “My favorite people to I'm here on Earth and meant August 17 serve are other cops. I have to be in law enforcement. I was been in some critical incidents. Dungeons & Dragons, called to bea servant.” T've done almost everything 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Car- negie Library, Ages 12+ there is to do with law enforce- ment. I was deputy chief for the last nine years, and I really He continues to embody the passion of being a servant. Whether it is with his own chil- Dirt Track Racing and dren or the people he encoun- (Teens Encouraged). Entertainment got to learn that servant lead- ership experience. I really liked ters each day on patrol, VanDe- that leadership role, but don’t burgh makes it his mission to Do you have an event or confuse leadership with rank serve the community and his By Sheryl Ponce will return. They will join the Ford, GreenHealer, KOOL because they're two different fellow officers. ECMP Factory Stocks, Dirt 94.3 FM, 96.5 KECO, The Pen- something else you would things. Rank can get in the way “[ am a pretty friendl, and Elk City Motorsports Park, Dog 305 Sprints, and the ny News, Elk City Pools and like to share with the com- of leadership,” VanDeburgh open guy. I am honest, and with Rod Fauver and Joe Mc- USRA Tuners. Spas, TheReal HEMP HILL continued, Connell, will be hosting three sometimes I've been accused Grandstands open at 5 Dispo, Shannon’s Custom munity in the Round Town ‘After being on the WPD for of being blunt. I usually speak consecutive weeks of quality p.m., and the racing kicks off Paint & Body, 101.7 KKZU The so long, the only real differenc- my mind, and it has cost me dirt track racing. Plans need at 7 p.m. ‘The cost is $15 for Calendar? Email the in- es he could say is that ECPD is a few times. I'm here to help. Zoo, Troy Jones Equipment, to be made to see this one adults 16 years of age to 64 formation for the event to a more relaxed atmosphere. He We are servants, and we are Jay’s Brakes and Alignment, of a kind racing in western years old, and $10 for youth ‘The Depot Trading Co., Paul continues to learn Elk City pro- Oklahoma. ‘This pair of racing eight to 15, seniors 65 and [email protected] cesses, but he said that both here to lend a hand, or at least Jones Drug, Mayfield Auto- point you in the right direc- experts have invested their older, military, and first re- tion. I don't claim to know ev- money and time to bring cars sponders. Children under motive and Detailing, Elk City from three states to Elk City eight get in free. Pits open at RV Sales, LLC, Haines and erything, I just have a lot of life for racing fans everywhere. 3 p.m. with a $25 pit pass, and Son Wrecker Service, Family experience,” he concluded. VanDeburgh has had a ‘The track is ready, the kids five and under are a $10 Choice Home Care, Currell’s weather is cooperating now, pit pass. Doit Center, Janning Welding lot of experience as a lead- ership coach. He has worked and the cars are on their way Make a commitment to & Supply, LLC, Elk City Pow- (USPS # 173-020) to Elk City. All they need are support the Elk City Motor- ersports, Brown Ales & Liquor 580-225-3000, with team dynamics, building fans in the stands to enjoy the sports Park and all of those Mike’s Diesel Service, Bobby Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC teams, and evaluating how to show. The next race is Aug. racers who invest their mon- Whittemire, First Nation- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 get the most out of being on 12th, where the USRA Modi- ey in their engines, tires, and Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 a team. Because he has expe- fied will return to the Elk City cars. They travel to Elk City al Bank & Trust of Elk City, rienced the trauma of being Slick’s Quick Lube, Camrock, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 track, along with the Factory because of these promotors Elk City Chamber Of Com- involved in a shooting, Van- Stocks, USRA Limited Mods, and the Elk City Community. Deburgh wants to help other merce, The Sayre Chamber Of Hours: and USRA Tuners. It is time to support them. 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