January 13, 2024 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 - The Elk City News January 13, 2024 Hammon Community South Western Oklahoma Celebrates Imagene Walker’s Development Authority Centennial Birthday awards $1.5 million contract to Poe & Associates, Inc. In a significant milestone ager, Poe & Associates Inc will Multimodal Transportation for regional transportation lead a team of experts com- Plan. As the process moves planning in southwest Okla- bining creativity, innovation, forward, continued collabo- homa the South Western Okla- and technical expertise. “The ration, data-driven decision homa Development Authority Southwest Regional Multi- making, and a commitment (SWODA) as the fiscal agent modal Transportation Plan to a holistic vision of trans- for the 16 county Southwest will serve as a guiding docu- Oklahoma Regional Transpor- ment that outlines a strategic portation will be key to its tation Planning Organization vision, goals, and actions to success.” (SORTPO) awarded a $1,5 mil- address the current and fu- The $1.5 million con- lion transportation planning ture transportation challeng- sultant award will enable contract to Poe & Associates, es, taking into account the SORTPO to further expand Inc. This partnership is poised various transportation modes its capabilities to enhance the to reshape the regional trans- to efficiently move people andplanning and execution of portation landscape, empha- goods. An invaluable part of transportation projects. sizing a commitment to inno- developing the multimodal SORTPO remains stead- vation and sustainable rural transportation plan will be transportation planning. This gaining consensus on the best fast in its mission to facilitate project I funded by planning solutions through proactive an environment that pro- grant administered by the US- stakeholder and public meet- motes future regional trans- DOT under the FFY 2022 Re- ings across the region. A well- portation planning, economic building American Infrastruc- documented and supported growth, quality of life, healthy ture with Sustainability and transportation plan positions communities and investment Equity (RAISE) grant. the region well to compete through cooperation and en- ‘The award, granted by the for federal discretionary gagement of stakeholders. South Western Oklahoma grants. For these reasons and The SORTPO team looks for- Development Authority, is a more, it’s commendable that crucial initiative aimed at col- SORTPO is taking a proactive ward to leveraging this oppor- lection and development of approach to its transporta- tunity to making a lasting and southwest Oklahoma regional tion future with the South- positive impact on the trans- data. It supports the integra- west Oklahoma Regional portation landscape. tion of non-motorized and motorized _ transportation, thereby enhancing the quality of life for rural residents and strengthening the economy. HEART or Evgore 5-day HEART OF EUROPE” Circle Tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, ‘The Plan will be a diamond for Italy, France, Belgium & Holland by Image Tours southwest Oklahoma, focus- $5290 May 2 & 14 departures ing on improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and en- Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY hancing overall transportation Includes 21 meals, 13 nts.hotels, ar taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 2/14/24, Call for a FREE brochure, efficiency, alights with the mis- SW TRAVEL sion of SORTPO. Ph: 580-445-7215 Craig Moody, Project Man- On November 17th, Ima- a special day and she was so gene Walker, resident of the happy to be asked to attend Hammon community, cel- this birthday party. ebrated her 100th birthday Imagene would like to say with many of her family and thank you to her sons and friends. Family members from their wives, Jack and Shirley The Elk City Arts Council would other states as well as life-long and Kenneth and Paulette, for friends traveled many hours to planning this event and to the like to thank all of those help made a spend time with her, enjoying special people who took time cake and visiting. Five gen- to attend and spend time with Hometown Christmas with erations were all in one room Susan Powell a success! to honor Great-Great Grand- her. She is also grateful to Kin- mother Imagene. dergarten teacher Bari McIn- In addition to this mo- tosh and other school faculty Thank You To Our Underwriters mentous day, she was also the for inviting her to a wonder- 1st National Bank ¢ Currell’s Doit Center * Gas, Inc “guest of honor” at her great- ful celebration! great grandson Connor Walk- She has witnessed many Great Plains Bank * Great Plains Regional Medical Center « Interbank Imogene Walker cel- er’s Kindergarten class as they things over the last 100 years The Mix Boutique * P&K Company * Pizza Hut ebrates 100 years. learned about the number 100 but the kindness of others was Team JEdiREMAX RE/MAX All American Realty * The Vogue Boutique at Hammon Schools. It was very special to her. real estate, auction aS WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS. worldwide real estate auction Thank You To Justin Ediger and Alyson Thomas & The Susan Powell Singers Karissa Ballard * Connoer Beebe * Luke Friesen * Chloe Geraughty Sereen Green * Skylee Henson » Jackson Ivester * Kate Ivester Emily Lowrance * Jayden Manning Keirsten McIntyre * Abner Reyes Lexi Snyder * Evan Trotter Analiese Whittington » Thomas Wiesner Industrial on 9.79%" ac Auctions in January ELK CITY, OK * 3408 OK-6 Special Thanks To: Industrial property containing 6,500+/- sf situated on 9.79+/- acres. The office measures 30x98 and is fully furnished. ‘The shop is 38x58 with two 17' garage doors. Concrete drive for parking Mike Sparks, Elk City Superintendent ‘Nominal Opening Bid: $150,000 Debra Maxwell & Elk City School Staff, IT & Tech Staff ~ See Website for Open Public Inspection Dates Danny Ogles, Tony Chauncey & Leslie Currell Bid Online Jan 22 - 24 at auctionnetwork.com Ticket Sales: Also Auctioning in January Shonda Currell, Tiphani Henderson, Pam Muncrief, Arts Treasurer Industrial Facilites: Vacant Land: Vacant Land: Vacant Land: Hampton Inn FAIRVIEW, OK * 11823 N Hwy 8 AFTON, OK ACKERLY, TX. 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