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s th 4 y v. Serving Western Oklahoma 4 Since 1901. Weekend Edition Ivester Announces Approval of Downtown Project by ODOT By Sheryl Ponce weather. This was to be a presen- proved the Wastewater Use Agree- of the City of Elk City, Oklahoma in compliance with state statues, tation and discussion from an at- ment between the City of Elk City amending the Elk City Code of change conflicting or unclear lan- The Elk City Commission met torney with Doerner, Sanders, and Elk City Golf and Country Ordinances; Chapter 1 Adminis- guage, and/or change the ordi- Monday evening at 7 p.m., in City Daniel, and Anderson Law Group Club for use of greywater from tration and Management; Chapter nance to what is being practiced. Hall for their regularly scheduled concerning the current water leg- the Wastewater Plant. Ivester said 3 Animals; Chapter 10 Health and ‘The first change proposed was bi-monthly meeting. All commis- islation and potential effect on Elk that this is a continual agreement Safety; Chapter 12 Manufactured to update the language concern- sioners were present except Rocky City’s water well fields. City Man- between the Country Club and and Mobile House; Chapter 14 ing the city attorney being nomi- Andresen. Mayor Cory Spieker ager Tom Ivester said that the at- Nuisances; Chapter 15 Offenses; the city to use the wastewater. The nated by the city manager and gave the invocation, and Rick torney postponed her visit because agreement is a request from DEQ Chapter 17 Parks and Recreation; shall be appointed or removed by Shelton led the flag salute. she would be coming from Okla- to renew the contractual agree- Chapter 20 Public Utilities; Chap- the Commission. Ivester said that The commissioners approved homa City, and there was a threat ment. ter 21 Streets and Other Public the charter already contains this the minutes from the April 17th, of severe weather throughout the The next item on the agenda Areas; Chapter 22 Traffic. Ivester language, but the language in the meeting, but the first item on the evening. was the introduction of Ordi- said that this time of year they re- agenda was postponed due to the The commissioners also ap- nance No. 1264: An Ordinance view the ordinances to keep them See PROJECT page 2 Elk City Summer Arts Camp Registration Open In a room separated by a wall give some people Pictured are the many types of weight By Sheryll Ponce five campers for each class, ‘a more private workout. machines available to members. or the class will be cancelled. The director of Elk City The morning classes in- Summer Arts Program, clude Art for Beginners, Art New Owner Takes Tiphani Currell Henderson, announced that registra- Il, Arts and Crafts, Cheer- leading and Dance, Youth tion for the summer camp ‘Acting, and Music for Kids. Over Modern Fitness is now open. The camp will take place from June 3rd The afternoon which are geared for ages classes through June 27th, with a 12 and up include classes By Sheryl Ponce will be further ideas designed for showcase taking place at the for adults. A class will be for women, but those are still in the Kelli O'Hara Performing four sessions. Those classes After seven years of managing developmental stages. Arts Center on the final day include Find your Voice, the Doug Gray Chrysler, Dodge, “For people just getting into fit- at 7 p.m. Classes will be held Gardening for Beginners, Jeep, and Ram dealership, Joby ness, we have a great selection at the Susan Powell Fine Art of Pastels and Water- Gray is now fulfilling his lifelong of sectorized machines, where Arts building, and the cost colors, All I Need is Music, dream of owning a fitness center. you are not loading any plates or is $25 per class. A t-shirt is Floral Design for Beginners, He purchased Modern Fitness, lo- weights. The weights are already included in the tuition price. Mixed Media, Acting, Pin- cated at 215 E. 7th St., last monththere. Those are good for begin- Classes will be divided terest Crafts, Musical The- and took over the gym on April ners because they are a fixed plane, between the morning and atre, and Sculpture. 3rd. and they have a diagram to show afternoon by age group. For registration and more “Coming out of school own- you what you should be doing on Morning classes will be for information go to: https:// ing a fitness center was always my the machine?’ Gray explained. children ages six through elkcityartscouncil.org/ dream. That was my goal. That's He also said that members are 11. There must be at least always what I wanted to do, and always willing to help each other now that we've done it, I am ex- out by giving each other advice. cited about this beautiful, awe- When a new person comes into some place. I'm just super excited the gym, Gray will give him/her a to bring it to its full potential? Gray tour and tell him/her advice about said. what steps to take in starting a pro- He wants to provide people with gram. excellent fitness services, The facil- Eventually, Gray said that they ity has been known for cleanliness, will establish goals as they start of- and Gray intends to make cleanli- fering more in the area of personal ness a priority. training. He wants to create an at- “My main goal is to give every- mosphere that is comfortable for one a very comfortable and fun everyone. experience. I want an atmosphere “We don’t allow any vulgar mu- where people of all types can come sic, and you're not going to see any- and enjoy themselves? Gray con- one walk around with their shirts tinued, Although he is keeping future off, there’s none of that. I think that everyone’ first few time here they Elk City Swimming Pool Becomes plans close to his vest, Gray did say that they are planning kids training can see that it’s a very easy place to fit in. There's zero judgment by Thunder Bay Aquatic Center and boot camp over the summer. He also said that eventually there Courtesy photos By Sheryl Ponce there will be a $20 fee for lost See FITNESS page 2 Pictured is Joby Gray, new owner of Modern Fitness. or stolen cards. Every family The new Elk City water member must be present for park has a new name which his/her photo ID at the Ar- Register for RCCT’s Summer ‘Seussical, Jr. Camp is Thunder Bay Aquatic Cen- ter. The opening has been announced as May 25th, but rowhead Center. An individual day pass will be the same as last year at Red Carpet Community The- open to ages 6 through 14. Ages Lynn Ahrens. It was co-con- season passes are on sale now $5 per person. Children two atres Summer Academy will be 15 through 18 will be applying ceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen at the Arrowhead Center. years ofage and under get in conducting “Seussical, Jx” Per- as leaders for the production. Flaherty, and Eric Idle. The pro- Summer hours at Thun- free. formance camp and registration The cost of the camp is $165 duction is based on the works of der Bay are Monday through For more information is now open. ‘The camp will be per person, and an additional Dr. Seuss. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 about the season passes, con- directed by Bailey Carpenter, student in the same family will Mail registration forms, pm. and on Sunday from tact Greta Louis at louisg@ with musical director, Cassidy be $140. Student leaders’ cost of found at rect.org, with payment 1 p.m, to 7 p.m. They are elkcity.com. Crabb. The audition dates are the camp is $140 with each ad- (make checks payable to Red offering individual season Ackley Park will open on July Ist and 2nd, while the camp noon to 5pm. Monday through ditional family member costing Carpet Community Theatre) to: passes for $80 and family May 24th. Those activities dates are July 8th through the Friday. Evening rehearsals will $125. Ask about available schol- Red Carpet Community The- season passes for $200. A include the train rides, min- 12th, and July 15th through the be added as needed. arships. atre, Attn: Seussical Jr. Camp, family consists of up to five iature golf and the centen- 19th, and July 22nd through the The early registration dead- “Seussical, Jr” is based on the Post Office Box 852, Elk-City, family members who live in nial carousel. Make plans 25th. The show will open on July line is June 15, and the final reg- book by Lynn Ahrens and Ste- Oklahoma 73648, For any ques- the same household. It will now to take full advantage of 26th and run the 27th, and 28th. istration that includes a price in- phen Flaherty. The music is by tions or concerns, please contact be $30 per additional fam- the many activities over the The camp will take place from crease is June 25th. The camp is Stephen Flaherty with lyrics by them at [email protected]. ily members. 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