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2- The Elk City News March 23, 2024 Ne minal and hangar, which the SWOSU Tackle waterline and sewer lines ex- tension were approved. They Continued from page 1. Continued from page 1. are within 60 to 90 days, there- fore, right on schedule. and seniors. Trash Truck in the amount of He also talked about the SWOSU beat OSU in a $340,050, a budgeted item. police department remodel national STEM competi- ‘This is a 75/25 grant with Elk and fire station remodel. They tion. This was a proud mo- City paying 25 percent of the will be preparing the utilities total. They could be getting ad- and proceeding for relocation ment for the school. She also ditional grant funds because of the sewer lines. There was an commented on their esports the cost of the truck increased issue with the potential need program that is housed in a from the original bid. for a storm shelter within the state-of-the-art facility. It is They also approved pay- police department, but Ivester growing fast in universities ment to Lochner for invoices said it had been dealt with. and high schools across the FEA Grant 3-040-0027-024- ‘The downtown remodel country. 2023 Design Taxi lanes for will be rebidding in April. He is Dr. Lovell also told the Hangar development for a to- working with DOT representa- group that Basil Weatherly tal of $9,500, a budgeted item. tive Will Snipes. would be honored as one of A quote from Excel Machinery, Ivester also said that the their distinguished alumnae Ltd. for repairs to the rock yard contract with Kids, Inc, will be at the graduation ceremony conveyor in the amount of up at the end of June. The com- in May. He is one of five be- $21,644.45 was approved. missioners will need to vote on The commissioners tabled a new contract, which will be ing honored. declaring the structure dilapi- on the agenda. He was contact- The next meeting will dated at 602 N. Oklahoma un- ed by two other interested par- be Thursday, at noon, in the til May 22nd. It had previously ties. Ivester asked them to put Elks Lodge. been tabled from Dec. 30th. together a proposal and then ‘They also tabled the structure he would put on the agenda. at 114 Merritt until June 18th. They have not come back to ‘The owners were present and him with the proposals. Round told the commissioners they City Treasurer Jennifer were planning on fixing the Rainey gave the commission- Town property. The Purchase Orders FY ers an updated financial re- port. She said that they are at 23-24 and recurring invoices 67 percent, which means they for March 20th were approved. are spending a little over bud- March 22 Marnie Tosh, Sports Promo- get. She also reported that the tion and Marketing, presented sales tax was down by a small “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Red her supervisor's report. She ex- bit this month, but the previ- Carpet Community The- plained the program Placer.Al ous year had been up. that provides her information During public comments tioning of the nervous system. needs of adjustment(s). Those atre, 7:30pm nightly, Sun- about who is attending sports there was concern about the Focus They go through an intense adjustments are safe, without day 2pm- Tickets rcct.org and other events in town. She fire department's testing that physical orthopedic and neu- twisting, cracking, or popping. said she was impressed with left the residents of Fairview Continued from page 1. rological exam. They also do ‘Their techniques retore align- the data that was provided by Village without water. The specific digital x-rays to locate ment and help the body heal. March 23 the program. commissioners could not speak | Chiropractic care begins “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Red City Manager, Tom Ivester, on the matter, but suggested it any misalignment that could To find out more go to gave the city manager's report. bepubon the agenda with diagnosis, and the doc- be the cause of a problem. www.thechiropractic,co, or call Carpet Community The- He began with project updates With no other guests slated tors use CLA Insight scans to Once the doctor reviews the 580-339-8078 to make an ap- atre, 7:30pm nightly, Sun- concerning the airport ter- to speak, they adjourned this | look at the condition and func- results, he/she will assess the _ pointment. day 2pm - Tickets rect.org Softball Spring Showdown Tournament, Elk City 5 Plex, March 24 “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Red Carpet Community The- atre, 7:30pm nightly, Sun- day 2pm - Tickets rect.org Softball Spring Showdown Tournament, Elk City 5 Plex. March 28 Great Plains Amusements Carnival, Ackley Park West. March 29 Great Plains Amusements Carnival, Ackley Park West. Do you have an event or something else you would Lipscomb Chrysler, like to share with the com- Dodge, Jeep, and Ram held an open house and ribbon decided to strike the title because he was still working on the language ‘munity in the Round Town Calendar? Email the in- cutting for the commu- nity. The staff, friends, and Deadline Week but wanted to keep the bill moving through the legislative process. Striking the title allows the bill to continue in the legislative pro- formation for the event to chamber members are pic- cess while recognizing that it needs further changes before its final tured in front of the store By Rep. Nick Archer approval. If the bill passes the House, it will have to return to the Sen- [email protected] during the grand opening celebration. Courtesy photo. (405) 557-7312 ate floor again and ask for its title to be restored before it receives a final vote. This move allows opponents of the bill to voice their objec- It was a busy week at the Capitol as we concluded hearing House tions and advocate for changes that address their concerns, providing rElkCituNews bills. We passed 422 House Bills and Joint Resolutions, just a small more opportunities to convince lawmakers against it. percentage of bills filed this year. It's crucial for everyone who is concerned about this bill to stay We passed bills covering various topics, such as public safety, edu- engaged in the legislative process and voice their concerns to ensure cation, mental health, and economic development. Over the past few that $B1341 does not advance further. I will continue conversing SPS # 173-020) weeks, I presented seven bills on the House floor that successfully with members to voice my concerns, advocating that the bill does not 000 passed and are now eligible for consideration by the Senate. progress in the House. Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Our rural electric cooperative visited the Capitol this week to meet We will begin hearing bills from the opposite chamber next week 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 with legislators and discuss the regulatory challenges they face. The and have until April 27 to consider them. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 cooperative aimed to demonstrate how rural communities benefit Tintend to continually keep you informed of what is happening at from electrification and why investment in infrastructure is essential. the Capitol, It is truly an honor and privilege to represent you at the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Thave been keeping up with Senate Bill 1341 this week, which is State Capitol. As always, please do not Biihesitate to reach out to me focused on regulating water usage in Beckham County. I have spoken with any concerns at (405) 557-7312 or at [email protected]. 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