October 18, 2023 Issue, Page 1 of 8

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| Serving yy, Western Oklahoma Al Since 1901 Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Weekday Editi Chamber Welcomes Modern Fitness Homestead of Elk City Hosts Breakfast Club By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Club was held in Homestead Assisted Living of Elk City last Thursday morning. The assisted living center provided breakfast for lo- cal businesses and chamber members. Emcee Basil Weatherly opened the meeting, while the invocation was given by Kev- in Akins, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, and Weatherly led the flag salute. Executive Director of the Chamber, Susie Cupp, gave an update of activities throughout the town. She spoke about Dolly Day at the library that celebrates Dolly Parton's Imag- ination Library program. The Halloween Haunted Trail was also mentioned. It will take place Oct. 21st, at 1222 W. Lakev- iew Road from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the cost is $10. It will support the Elk City High School senior class, and it is > ao sponsored by GAS. Pictured is the Elk City Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Modern Fitness. Those present for the event are Cupp also talked about the Moonlight Madness that will from left, in the front: Tralee McCain, Taylor Ford, Emily Osborn, Bayle Miller, Kelli Miller, Joe Miller, Brayden Miller, be held Thursday, Oct 26th, in the parking lot behind the Grace Miller, Anna Galloway, and Erely Bustillos. In the back are Pam Muncrief, Teresa Kilhoffer, Executive Director of Chamber building. They will have vendors and trick or treat the Chamber Susie Cupp, Manny Sanchez, and Eli Allen. Not pictured is Dylan Miller. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. ing in the stores. This year they have changed the dog cos- tume contest to the pet costume contest with the stipulation By Sheryl Ponce “Joe and Kelli had a vision to build a good quality gym and that the animal must be on aleash. The pink tractor will also built something so much more. This gym is as nice as anything be there for hayrides around downtown Elk City. Although Modern Fitness opened in Feb. 2022, Joe and Kelli you can find in Oklahoma City,” member Corbin Dyson said. ‘The day after Thanksgiving the Christmas lights will be Miller held an official ribbon cutting with the Elk City Chamber Dylan noted that the diversity of the gym is the advantage turned on, and activities will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through of Commerce last week. The gym is located at 215 E. 7th St., and of the new facility. It is not designed with one specific type of the season. Dec. 15th and 16th the chamber will sponsor a it is open 24 hours for members’ convenience. ‘The facility was workout. He began working out several years ago and became a “PopUp Shop” in the tennis courts. This is the first time they designed and built in collaboration with their son, Dylan Miller. professional trainer. With his knowledge and understanding of have done this, therefore, Cupp encouraged everyone to stop ‘The three wanted to bring something to Elk City that would ac- fitness, he helped his parents put together a thriving and mod- by the park to shop. She also noted that they have had three commodate all ages and physical abilities. ribbon cuttings. Finally, she said that the annual Chamber ‘The Millers were in the oil and gas industry and changed di- ern gym. banquet is Jan. 16th. rections with the new gym. As they designed and opened the Modern Fitness offers several membership packages that in- gym, they found out that there was a lot to learn. Joe and Dylan clude senior and first responder discounts. They have individual Sherri Horn reported on Leadership Class IX’s graduation changed the floor plan several times before landing on the fi- and family memberships, as well as monthly or daily rates. To that took place earlier in the week. She gave a rundown of nal look and design. The finishing touches seem to be what sets sign up or give it a try, stop by the gym to discuss the options. their activities and encouraged others to apply to be a part Modern Fitness apart from gyms across Western Oklahoma, or Read more about Modern Fitness in the new issue of GoWest of the next class. Horn also talked about the Western Okla- even in the big cities. magazine. homa Alzheimer’s Collaborative. The organization is there to support families and individuals who suffer from the health problem. Wells Gray Lofts Holds Grand Opening Liberty McArthur was there from Western Oklahoma See Homestead page 2. Psychological First Aid Class Offered LMFT, and social workers. The presentation will be specifi- cally for community support networks that include public health, mental health systems, the faith community, and re- me sponder community, as well as ra oe ee) Medical Reserve Corps volun- Pictured is the Elk City Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Wells Gray Lofts. Those present for the celebration teers and leaders. are Jacob Langston, Susie Cupp, Mannuelito Sanchez, Teresa Kilhoffer, Damon Butcher, Lupe Padron, Madison Warnke, On Oct. 19 the same group Joe Padron, Carolyn Padron, Brenda Kennedy, Fernando Garcia, Willbert Brewer, Tim Grissom, Cody Stanley, Danny By Sheryl Ponce will be presenting, “Mental Hill, Sam Roundtree, Cody Acuna, and Geoff Roundtree. Courtesy photo. Health and Suicide Awareness” All community members in Hobart at the Kiowa County are welcome to the free “Psy- Health Department located at chological First Aid” class 431 W. Elm, in Hobart, from that will take place Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Loren Stein Oct. 20th, at Western Tech- MSN, RNC-NIC., and Craig nology Center in Elk City, Long LPC-S, CFRC will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Psy- presenting the program that chological first aid is defined is part of a community grant as the acute intervention of from Carolyn Watson Rural choice when responding to Oklahoma Community Foun- By Sheryl Ponce they currently have seven occupants out of the 20 that have been the psychosocial needs of dation. This is part of the Okla- completed. They will continue to work on construction of the re- children, adults, and fami- homa Stress Response Team. Apartments that were formerly known as Heritage House mainder of the apartments. lies that are affected by cri- RSVP through Register Hobart Apartments have reopened, and they are ready for occupants in “The owners have invested over a million dollars into the ren- sis, disaster or terrorism. https://www.surveymonkey. about 20 units. Last Thursday morning the leasing agent, Kind ovations. The apartments are very spacious because they were ‘The program will be pre- com/r/19Hobart. sented by the Oklahoma For more information go to Properties, held a ribbon cutting with the Elk City Chamber of built in the early 70s. The rooms are really nice sizes,” Padron Commerce. The property was on the demolition list with the City Medical Reserve Corps Tess www. okmrg.org. and register of Elk City in November of last year. After working with the city said. Response Team, where free for the Elk City presentation at ‘They are offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that continuing education cred- https://www.surveymonkey. inspectors, Gary Nix and Jackie Addington, Carolyn Padron has managed the renovation of the facility. have one- or two-bathroom options. She also said that the its of six hours can be ob- com/r/20ElkCity or use the QR ‘The apartments have a total of 38 units, and Padron said that See Lofts Page 2. tained for CLEET, RNs, LPC/ code: Register Elk City PFA. View online 8 IM 13151 Weather tomorrow 3/52 Vol. 120, No. 83 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com