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2- The Elk City News December 27, 2023 a lot of good bands across the musical instruments, sing, and Round country,” Hillock explained. play tennis, with the excep- The success of Hillock’s tion of one, who does not play career is attributed to his Town staff. He said that they have an instrument. ‘Their oldest is Caroline, she is a film major at been together for a long time, John Brown University where December 31 therefore, longevity and expert she also plays tennis, and Jon- New Years Eve teachers make the difference. athan is a kinesiology major at “I have great students, and January 1 John Brown University, where New Years Day Thave great parents. I have the students who love music, and he also plays tennis. Otis is a January 6 they have a desire to grow. And senior in high school, a rock Southwest Okla Show Pig then I have parents that are dimber and plays the mando- Series, Convention Center Scott Hillock family includes wife, Marina, 21-year-old Caroline, 19-year-old Jonathan, very supportive and try to give lin, trumpet, and sings. Callie Barn. 17-year-old Otis, 16-year-old Callie, 13-year-old Ruben, 11-year-old Ezekiel, and eight- their kids opportunities to do is a sophomore in high school. year-old Seth. Courtesy photo She plays the flute and sings, those things,” he continued. Western OK Bulls Basket- to oranges. and Ruben is a seventh grader Tom Tunks from SMU have in- ‘There have been a lot of stu- ball vs. New Mexico Bull Snakes. Arrowhead Cen- Grad “My dad (Doug Hillock) was a director in Elk City, and they years. fluenced me the most over the dents who have pursued music and the only child that does ter, 6PM-7PM. majors in college, and some not play an instrument but Continued from page 1. have a great band program. “I mean the band is still of those have become teach- does play tennis, Ezekiell is a January9 I came from a well-rounded growing. So being able to just ers. Hillock said that there are fifth grader who plays the key- EC Leadership Hall of 250 parents going on the trip experience, not only as a mu- place higher at Bands of Amer- some who would like to be- board, and Seth is the youngest Fame Reception & Induc- for the fun of it. The amount of sician, but it gave me a model ica events is a goal for both come professional musicians, who also plays the keyboard, tion. 5PM-6PM, Pioneer planning has been huge, but he to want to learn to be a band state and events that we go and they are on the right road he is in the second grade. Center. said that they are ready to go. director. Coming from Elk City, to across the country. So right to do it. Hillock leads both the Hillock has 12 directors laid a really solid foundation, now, when we go to Regionals marching band and concert It is an opportunity to see Chess Club, Carnegie Li- what an Elk City grad can do. brary. 6PM-7PM. who work with him perfecting and I went from there to try to or Super Regionals, we place band. the program. Although he came learn as much as I could,” Hill- on the top seven and top six. It He is the son of Doug and His career has taken him to January 13 from a successful program in ock explained. would be nice to get in the top Sybil Hillock in Elk City. He is lead the Jenks Trojans, a 6A Western OK Bulls Basket- Elk City, it does not compare Besides my dad, James Jur- half or get in the top six there. married to Marina, and they school. Check them out Jan. ball vs. Bossier Knights. to the Jenks’ program. He said rens, band director of SWOSU, Those are pretty, pretty lofty have seven children, who have Ist at the Tournament of Ros- 6PM-7PM, Arrowhead they are like comparing apples and Dr. Jack Delaney, and Dr. goals. It’s hard to do. There's all been homeschooled, play es Parade. Center. Det, Ray Chatham and Rocky Andresen. Lyndsay Broadbent, Manag- The commissioners ap- at the slide area wing wall, was er Commission proved the minutes from the approved. The commissioners and hang out to watch people,” Continued from page 1. Dec. 4th meeting, and then also approved the last pay ap- Kauk said.” tabled the previously discussed plication, #19 to Joe D. Hall ing back out for lunch. ‘That's Club Membership prior to the something that has returned tornado was around 180, but “You can look at this a cou- dilapidated structure until General Contractors for the Continued from page 1. since the tornado. The num- Kauk wanted to especially ple of ways. We have an excel- March 20th. They went on to Elk City Aquatic Center in the bers seem to be where it was thank those people who stood lent police force with a lot of approve Ordinance No, 1262: amount of $133,852.55. tiable, but members’ rental is previously, because I know with the board through long well-trained officers. You may An ordinance vacating a right The Purchase Orders FY people like to come out and half the price. To find out more eat. The cost to eat is compa- process of rebuilding. He at- of way easement previously 23-24 and recurring invoices about rental or pricing, contact tributed the stability and pa- have told yourself: ‘I didn’t do dedicated to the City of Elk for Dec. 20th, were approved. Broadbent at 580-225-5454. rable to other places to eat in anything that most of the oth- tience of the ups and downs to town,” Kauk said. er ones wouldn't have done’ City, provided that invalidity The commissioners then heard She did emphasize that anyone Alex Alvarez. can come into the club to eat. It has been a long process, “We had a bunch of people That is one way to look at it, of a part shall not invalidate from museum curator, Charles Board president, Aaron since 2017, including a battle that really stood with us. I but you did your due. On the the remainder; repealing all Wren, and water plant supervi- Kauk, talked about the project with the insurance company don’t believe we would be set- ordinance in conflict herewith, sor, Johnny Brown. other hand, it’s the impact you and the impact the facility will and working out an agreement ting right here if Alex wouldn't made, and that is worth the ‘The next item on the agen- In the city manager’ report, bring to the town, “We already with the City of Elk City. The have kept everybody on the da was the approval of the Ivester talked about the record golf course belongs to the city, same page, as much as it was world to the victims. When the have a full tournament sched- but the country club belongs possible with the emotions of call came in, your job got done Agreement for Professional number of families that signed in an extremely profession- Services between SWODA and up for the Mayor's Toy Drive, ule, butI think it brings a place to the members of the country everything that happened. He for people to come and enjoy a country club lifestyle for every- lub. They had to rework the did a heck of a job of keeping division of funding between everybody focused on the goal al manner. The credit goes to City of Elk City for grant writ- which was 480. He then talk- one. We have the nicest place you, because when the time for ing/administration services ed about the number of events to play golf and to come and managing the golf course and and on the club,” Kauk added. action came, you performed for six months in the amount that have been taking place at the board. Although it was a socialize between Oklahoma He continued to thank the of $15,000. They also approved the civic center. City and Amarillo, Texas.” long process, the agreement ismembers and the board, espe- and made all the difference. If He went on to explain that in place and seems to be work- cially the previous board pres- you ever look at your life, and payment to the Oklahoma De- Ivester said that the city in- ing for both sides. partment of Transportation spectors have several plans for there are a couple of different ident, Brad Gilbert, for fight- say, ‘Did I make a difference?” membership options that have The board held an open ing for the insurance. It took a You did your job. Your duty is for Streetscape Phase I in the approval. Those plans include not been available prior to the house for the members Nov. long time to get to court for a what you were trained to do. amount of $164,706, along the new Circle A Western Wear reopening. One membership is 30th. Kauk said that it was well settlement which ended up in You made all the difference in with approving payment to the building, the car wash next to available for people who only attended, with about 150 com- April 2021. Department of Transporta- Burger King, an Allsup’s to be want to play golf, but not nec- ing out to see the new facility. With the agreement with the world,” City Manager Tom tion for Streetscape on S. Main where the old Holiday Inn used “The view is the best part essarily be a member of the of the new building. It’s better the city, the board will be able Ivester said directly to Cha- tobe, and the plans for the new club. There is another mem- to look forward to other proj- tham. from Sth to 7th. Ace Hardware. bership for people who do not than before the clubhouse blew ects in the future. Kauk men- The rest of the commis- ‘The next item on the agen- He went on to say that the play golf but want to enjoy the down. You didn’t have a view tioned leveling tee boxes in sion meeting was anticlimactic da pertained to the grants for Arrowhead Center is being social aspect of membership. really of anything from inside the building. You had to go out certain areas of the golf course. compared to the honor that the airport. The first approval used, as the commissioners “I think there has definite- He projected another grand was for payment to Lochner to the pool to see the putting ly been an increase in activity, green. Now you can come out opening in the spring to cele- was bestowed Chatham. With wanted it to be used. They can at least as far as people com- the mayor, Cory Spieker, and for FEA grant in the amount track the number of people in brate the country club. ‘There will be a New Year's commissioner Rick Shelton ab- of $36,600, the second one the facility. Last weekend they rElkCituNews Eve party, which will be the sent, Rocky Andresen presided was payment to Lochner for had 1800 people there on Sat- first major event at the club. over the meeting. Jeff Waters the Box Hanger Design in urday. The peak time of use was It is open to the public. Broad- gave the invocation while Rod the amount of $55,100, and around 11 a.m. bent and Kauk expect a big Carver led the flag salute. the third one was payment to The financial report was turnout to debut the facility There was a public hearing Lochner for the Terminal De- positive with increase in sales (USPS # 173-020) and what is possible for the 580-2: -3000 community. for a dilapidated house located sign, costing $180,700. revenue. The treasurer's report at 602 N. Oklahoma. The own- The Change Order #3 for was also positive with sales tax Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Members of the board in- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 dude Kauk as president, David er was present and said she the Elk City Aquatic Center in up, use tax was up, and the cig- Periodic: Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Dyson is secretary/treasurer, would be putting a roof on the the amount of $30,200.65, to arette tax was down. The com- Quint Nichols, Tate Finnell, structure. The hearing closed Joe D. Hall, for adding three missioners approved the trea- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Ricky Nagle, Paul Gunkel, Josh and Andresen opened the receptacle stands north of the surer’s report and adjourned at Moran, Rusty Wilson, Jordan Hours: Williamson, and Andrea Wise- meeting to the regular agenda. pool and a barrier and netting 2:49 p.m. SUBSCRIPTIONS Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 man represents the Women's Golf Association. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer It is a time to go out, see Elk City News Deadlines $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt... 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