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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Wednesday, November 22, 202. Heart to Heart Promotes Hope Old Fashion Matters in Annual Banquet Christmas Celebration — at Opera House By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Route 66 Museum Complex Docents will be hosting an Old Fashion Christmas celebration on Sat., Dec. 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Opera House. There will be free admission to the museum all day. After touring the mu- seum, stop in to see Santa Clause to get a sack of candy and fruit. The docents will be serving punch and cookies during the event. ‘This is an opportunity to check out how Christmas was celebrated in days gone by, as well as meet the local docents who greet visitors throughout the summer. It can also be a time to sign up to become a museum docent or find out what Duncan Blackwell it means to volunteer in the museum. Leadership Elk City Candelon Sloan, Jason Jackson, Joshua Ferrero, Larry Parvin, Linda Pruitt awarded with 25 years of service Purcy Walker, Sherry Damron, Melanie Randall, and Willie Mor- gan. The people who help make the organization work by volun- By Sheryl Ponce teering include Rhonda Roper, Jamie Shockley, Darlene James, William Pruitt, Debra Gholston, Patricia Riner, Rita Roskam, Now Accepting att, Kathy Franklin, Danielle Medina, Nicholas Medina, Terry Applications for Class X ‘The annual fundraising banquet for Heart to Heart Pregnan- Joyce Roberts, Carolyn Thompson, Dana Anderson, Lora Wy- cy Clinic was held Nov. 2nd at the First Baptist Church in Elk City. he center, located at 500 S. Lusk in Elk City, provides free Siegrist, Danny Ogles, and Jennifer Hunt. and confidential services to women who think they may be preg- After Hays gave an inspiring talk about her path to helping nant. This includes pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and discussion others, treasurer, Sherry Damron, invited attendees to partner Who'll lead the community in 10 years? Who'll run your about their options moving forward. The clinic’s director is Laura with Heart to Heart in providing services to pregnant women company in 15? What experience will school board members Nell Hays, who was the featured speaker of the event. facing difficult decisions or helping mothers with education and of tomorrow have and will they be qualified to lead? Will they Hays inspires people to rise above their circumstances and to live a strong victorious life. She shared her personal story of support. The evening was closed by Larry Parvin’s words and know leadership and will they have visionary leadership expe- loss that gave her greater compassion for helping others. She has prayer. rience? If so, who taught them? based her life on Biblical principles that empower her to identify For more information about the clinic call 580-243-2229 Perhaps it was learned through Leadership Elk City, a pro- her true identity in a Christ-like life. or text 580-821-4673. Go to www.pregnancyhelpwestok.net to gram of the Elk City Chamber of Commerce. Through Leader- ‘The banquet was opened by First Baptist minister, Duncan book an appointment or find out more about their medical ser- ship Elk City Classes one through nine, a total of 104 individ- Blackwell, and followed by the dinner that was provided by Cattle uals have graduated and are now actively engaged throughout Call. After the meal, Heart to Heart Board of Director's Chair- vices, mentoring and care, sexual integrity, other options avail- able, and the opportunity to donate. The clinic is open Monday, our community. man, Jason Jackson, introduced the rest of the board, volunteers of the organization, guests, and Hays. Tuesday, and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., and Wednesday ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce is organizing its next Client Services Director is Linda Pruitt, and the organiza- from noon to 5 p.m. The clinic is closed on Fridays. leadership class and is accepting applications for Class X. Through once a month sessions, selected adult participants tion’s nurse is Mary Barnett, R.N. Their medical director is Dr. Brad Whinery, M.D. The members of the board of directors are See Banquet page 8 in Leadership Elk City will receive an intensive examination See Leadership page 4. Rotarians Learn About Christmas Baskets and RCCT Commissioners Vote to EAN Refund Overpayment to TIF District No. 1 By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., Nov. 15th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall. The agenda was light, with a public hearing concerning 602 N. Oklahoma, Jones Bradley Lots 13-18, Blk 13 held prior to opening the meeting. “ae ‘The owner was unable to be present. ene rel ‘The commissioners approved the minutes from the Nov. 6th meeting, followed by the approval of Ordinance No. 1260: An Ordinance changing the Zoning classification of a tract of land situated in the Houchen Addition, Block 5, Elk City, Denton Wood Oklahoma from R-3, Multi-Family Residential District to C-3, General Commercial District. This is where the new fire sta- tion will be built. Barnett and Hayden Laufer to tell the Rotarians what is happen- ‘The next item on the agenda was the introduction of Or- ing at the high school. dinance No, 1261: An Ordinance of the City of Elk City, Okla- Joe Thompson from the Elk City Ministerial Alliance was homa amending the Elk City Code of Ordinance, Chapter 20 there to talk about the Christmas Baskets project. He said that Public Ui ies, Section 20-7 Bills Due When; Delinquency. Christmas Baskets have been going on for 90 years and was City Manager, Tom Ivester, explained that this will clarify Ashley Underwood. started by Larry Wade's father during the Great Depression. that water bills will be deliquent by 5 p.m. on the 19th of each month. After that time water will be disconnected. He noted “He (Wade) saw a family or a couple of families that did not that this is being done for the ordinance to be specific as to have enough food (at Christmas). They went out and bought By Sheryl Ponce the time and date of acceptable payment prior to the discon- food. The next year, a couple of people heard about that, and they nect. No action was taken because it was an introduction to said, ‘We want to help you’. From there it grew to be a rather large the ordinance. ‘The Elk City Rotary Club met Thursday at noon in the Elks program helping people here in Elk City. When I moved here in ‘The structure located at 2609 E. Hwy 66, which was dis- Lodge for their regular meeting. President Lake Carpenter 1993, we were distributing around 500 Christmas baskets. This cussed and tabled from the Sept. Sth meeting to be considered opened the meeting and invited students of the month, Brianna See Rotary Page 2. See Vote page 4. | Weather /39 Vol. 120, No. 95 Mail delivery View online | IM 13151 9 tomorrow 75 cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com