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Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition Chamber Welcomes Teachers FCA Hosts Trap Back to the Classroom Shoot Tournament By Sheryl Ponce Fellowship of Christian Athletes (ECA) will be conducting a trap shoot Sept. 9th at the Croton Creek Guest Ranch, located at 9516 N. 1802 Rd. in Cheyenne. The event will begin at 7 am, and end at 1 p.m. ‘They are currently looking for sponsors for the tournament that will benefit Beckham County, Washita County, and Custer County. ‘The team cost is $500 for a five-man team. This includes ‘two trap stations with 25 shots each. No shot will be longer than 7.5 at the event, and each team must provide their own Pictured are Karen Touchstone, Ronda Smith, and Susie shells. There are two buy-in game stations. They will also have Cupp at the Elk City Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher Ap- preciation dinner handing out tickets for the drawing. corn hole, ping pong, pool, and hang out areas in the event Courtesy photo. Picture is Elk City High School principal Jamie center, A meal will be provided. McClure cashing in his winning ticket. Courtesy photo by Terri The sponsorships are as follows. Corporate sponsor cost Chervenka. $5000, which includes live mentions at all FCA events, signage at all of the events, live mentions at all FCA events, social me- dia highlights for all events, logo on t-shirts, a team for the By Sheryl Ponce event. This willbe done for one year from the sponsorship date. Platinum Sponsorship includes live mentions at all FCA ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce held the annual Teacher events, signage at all events, social media highlights for all Appreciation Dinner, Monday, Aug. 14th, at the Civic Center. Cuningham, DDS, Dr Lisa Walker, Dragonfly Interiors & Design, events, logo on the t-shirts, and a team for event. This will be Great Plains Regional Medical Center provided the meal, while EQ&E's Garage, Edward Jones - Justin Koch Edward Jones - John done for one year from the sponsorship date. local merchants donated gifts that were given away at the event. ‘Thomas, Edward Jones - Josh Thomas, Edward Jones - Robert Gold Sponsor cost $2,000, which includes a banner at the Teachers and administrators from Elk City, Merritt, and Canute, Stephens, Edward Jones - Shaley Sikes, Elk City Pick-a-Part, event center, a live mention at the event, and a team for the among others were present for the drawing. Farmers Ins Ted Biscoe, First Baptist Church, First National event. Karen Touchstone, Ronda Smith, and Executive Director of Bank & Trust, Grandview Pharmacy & Gifts, Great Plains Bank, Silver sponsor is $1,500. This includes a banner at the the Chamber, Susie Cupp, greeted the guests as they entered Hunter & Gibbins, Hutch’s C Stores, Hylton’s Flowers & Gifts, game area, and a team for the event. Team Sponsors cost $750, the dinner. They gave each teacher a ticket for the anticipated Innovative Technology, InterBank, Interlink Mortgage, IONIX, which includes a team for the event with a logo T-shirt. The drawings that took place after the meal. Basil Weatherly acted KECO-KOOL 94Keith’s Butcher Shop, Kilhoffer Flooring, La- Launch Sponsor is $650. It includes a special thanks given at as the emcee, calling the numbers as the teachers checked for Donna's Wine & Spirits, Legacy Bank, Main Street Coffee & Café, the winning tickets. Maurices, Merrifield Office Supply, Momentum Transports, prayer time before the meal is served and a signage or banner Mostly Mail, Mountain Man's Axe at the event. ‘The merchants who gave to the event were 580 Threads, Station Sponsors cost $500. There are four available, that 66 Sweet Spot, Bank of Western Oklahoma, Barber-Dyson ‘Throwing & Grub, Oak Creek Floral & Gifts, Okie Balloons & Décor, Page Jewelers, Paul Jones Drug, Physical Therapy Central, include a banner or signage at station. Ford-Lincoln, Bella Vita, Brown Ales and Liquor, Buffalo Creek Pizza Hut, PK & Company, Play on Main, R & K Superette, Re/ For more information contact Kristi Mouse at kmousee@fca. Boutique, Carrol’s Shoe Corner and BTB’s, Caring Transitions, org or 241-684-4969 or Michael Sloan at Michaelecanyonoil- Carter First Baptist Church, Country Dove and Tea Room, Crow Max Jo & Justin Ediger, Re/Max Mike Stout, Rise Bungee Fit- field.com or call 580-729-3297. Insurance, Currell’s Do It Center, Damron Jewelers, Davis Print- ing, Day's Pest Control, DJ’s Rentals and Sales, Doug Gray Chev- rolet, Doug Gray Dodge-Jeep, Dr. Bintz and Ellis, Dr. Kanyon See Teacher Appreciation page 2. Commissioners Hear Positive Financials Third Attempt at College Lands Tiffany By Sheryl Ponce Jones an Induc tion into NSCS Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., Aug. 16th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Cory Spieker gave the invocation and Jeff Waters led the flag salute. Com- (NSCS). She accepted an invitation to be a lifetime member of missioner Rocky Andresen was not present for the meeting. the organization. They only invite less than ten percent of all eli- ‘They faced a light agenda, with a public hearing prior gible students nationwide to become a member. tackling the agenda items. There were two structures ad- Jones is married to Julius Patterson. She is the mother to dressed during the public hearing. The first was located at 12-year-old Leilani, ten-year-old Isabella, six-year-old Jacenia, 1507 W. 7th, and the other one was 2609 E. Hwy 66. four-year-old Jenesis, two-year-old Julian, and one and one-half- City Inspector, Jackie Addington, addressed the commis- year-old Justice. She is the daughter of Tonja Cook-Young from sioners concerning both structures. The heir to the house Cheyenne and Jeffrey Jones of Colorado. located on W. 7th Street agreed with Addington about de- molishing it. The owner of the second structure, on E. Hwy Although Jones came from Elk City and returned home in 66, was present and spoke about fixing it to be rented out. 2018, she spent most of her life in Colorado. She graduated from Nothing was done during the public hearing concerning both William J. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs her junior properties. year because they offered day and night classes. She attended Spieker then directed the commissioners to the first item college at Pike's Peak College two different times. The first time on the agenda, which was to approve the minutes of the Aug. she was studying to become a dental assistant and then returned 7th meeting, The second item was the approval of the lease to work toward a degree in nursing, She soon found out that nei- agreement between the City of Elk City and the Elk City Mo- ther of these careers were her true calling. tocross Park, LLC, for the motocross track. This track has “Tam going to Grand Canyon University, taking online class- been voted Oklahoma's Track of the Year for the past two es. I was always one of those kids who wanted to do a million years. Although there is only one racer in Elk City, they will things. When it came down to the details of what I really want- be hosting an Oklahoma State Race on Sept. 9th and 10th. ed to do, my stepmother and I came to question what I do well. ‘This brings racers from Amarillo and Oklahoma City. The commissioners approved the agreement. What do I like? What am I familiar with? I like helping people, They then approved declaring the structure at 1507 W. and I’ve always done customer service stuff my whole life,” Jones ‘7th to be a dilapidated building detrimental to the public explained. health, safety and welfare and ordering removal of the struc- She continued to say that she is very passionate about ad- ture. They tabled the structure located at 2609 E, Hwy 66 diction. She has had family struggle with addiction and mental until Nov. 15th for the owner to make improvements and health; therefore, she is working toward her bachelor’s degree in possibly secure a renter for the old gas station. addiction. Commissioners approved the mayor's reappointment “ve had friends that passed away because of struggles with of Kenneth Hart to the Elk City Housing Authority Board, By Sheryl Ponce addiction, and my ex-husband struggled with addiction. So I just which will run from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2026. felt like that was truly my calling,” Jones said. ‘The next item on the agenda has been previously tabled Elk City’s Tiffany Jones returned to college a year ago while She is now on her eighth or ninth course and is on target to from April 19th, 2023. ‘he structure at 702 W. 8th was ap- being a wife, raising six children, and working full time. While graduate in 2026. Her goal is to continue her education to achieve proved as dilapidated. The owner has removed most of the juggling her homelife and work schedule, she has managed to. amaster’s degree, while working on learning the business side of trailer house. The only part left is the steel frame. Addington said he would try to get with the owner to get this last step maintain a 4. grade point, which has earned her the honor of being accepted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars See College page 2. See Financials page 2. 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