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1. 5 Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition Commissioners Iconic Centennial Hear About Water Rights, Vote on Carousel Restored Increase in Utilities, by Oklahoma Artists and Tackle By Sheryl Ponce Dilapidated ‘The Centennial Carousel got a make-over over Structures the past few months by Sandy Creek Carousel, owned and operated by David and Vicki Price. The couple have been restoring wooden carousels By Sheryl Ponce for the past three to four years, and the Elk City Elk City’s Commission meet- carousel has been one ing lasted longer than usual, ad- of their favorites to work journing at 3:36 p.m., due toa on. longer than usual presentation ‘The couple are artists from Kaylee P. Davis-Maddy in their own trades, Da- from Doerner Saunders Daniel vid is a finish carpenter & Anderson Law Group, Okla- who repairs the wood homa City, concerning water with his woodworking legislation and potential effect David and Vicki Price expertise, as well as fixes on Elk City’s water well rights. mechanical issues with Before Mayor Cory Spieker carousels. Vicki is the artist with colors and paint. opened the meeting for busi- She lets the horses or animals talk to her as she re- ness and heard from Davis- stores each one to bright, shiny colors. Maddy, they held a public ‘The Prices are helped by Justin and Sarah hearing on the structure locat- Bowles. Justin sprays the horses with a clear coat ed 402 N. Booth, considering it when Vicki completes the painting, while Sarah to be dilapidated. City Inspec- Café Elk City’s New Owner comes back with the final clean-up. The four work tor Jackie Addington present- well together, each having his/her own expertise. ed the case for removing the ‘The Elk City carousel has been special because it structure, and then the owner's is one of the four wooden carousels in the state, and son spoke to the commission- one of the only hand-carved by Ed Roth in Califor- ers. He said that he thought the best thing was to remove Promises Same Cuisine nia. David said that he (Roth) is one of two artists the house, No action was taken See CAROUSEL page 2 during the public hearing. By Sheryl Ponce Spieker then opened the meeting for business, where It has only been a couple of the commissioners approved weeks since Heather Sadler the minutes from the June 3rd bought the iconic Café Elk City meeting. After that approval, from Kathy Giblet. She has Davis-Maddy spoke to the pledged to keep things just as commissioners about water. they were when she stepped in, She is one of the only water especially the pies and meatloaf. rights attorneys in the state. Heather's daughter Makenzi Davis-Maddy spoke to the Sadler has joined her at the res- commissioners for about 40 taurant, as well as the girls who minutes. She explained the dif- stayed on. Those include Teresa ference between groundwater Banks, Kayla Harris, and Tiffney and stream water, Elk City has Osborne. exclusively groundwater wells Sadler family, Makenzi, Clay, Heather, and Justin. “Tjust really wanted to become Sam, grandson of Steve Baker that they own. She said that part of the community. And I ing week. keep warm. groundwater is legally different thought serving would be what *[ like to cook anything re- Going into her second week at from stream water. ally, and being in the kitchen just the restaurant, she had to close Two Bands, Food, Td be good at; Sadler said. Stream water is a state re- She seems to be the person comes natural,” she added. for a day or two because her air source, and they get to decide who will try anything in the Besides baking just about any- conditioning and hot water tank how much is used with per- mits. Groundwater is consid- ered private, and no one else kitchen. She loves to bake, and thing, her specialty or house fa- her friends send her recipes to vorite is her angel food cake. She has added it to the Cafés menu. both went out, but as a positive person, she hasn't missed a beat. “If it were easy, it wouldn't be and a Crowd Kick try. Sadler laughed as she said can take it. She said the water laws have been on the book for a very long time. Then there that she would bring whatever new thing she tried to Reydon Her family also likes her chicken tacos, but she won't be adding it worth it. So, we're ready to put in off Block Party Community Church the follow- because it would be too hard to See PROMISE page 2 By Sheryl Ponce was an era of conservation. As Davis-Maddy continued to explain the issues with the Last Friday evening, as part of the Route 66 Fes- tival, the first Block Party of the summer was held See MEETING page 8 in Ackley Park. The weather cooperated with mild temperatures and light winds, while people milled around the food vendors to grab a bite to eat. ‘The first band to take the stage was 9-Mile Hill. ‘They came from the Altus area with members from various towns in Western Oklahoma. The crowd gathered around to listen to their eclectic playlist. At around 7 p.m., the second band of the evening took over. Slim Pickin’ is a more local band that also plays Record Number of Cars Mark the See PARTY page 2 Success of Route 66 Festival After 32 years work with the City By Sheryl Ponce rector Susie Cupp and Karen ing the vehicles early that morn- of Elk City, Mike McFall announced ‘Touchstone worked weeks to get ing, as the temperatures were his retirement. He was honored ‘The annual Route 66 Festival the show ready, and the results moderate, with a cool breeze. just before the commission brought classic and show cars were better than anyone could Although the afternoon air be- meeting Tues. afternoon by the from all over Western Okla- have expected. came hot, it did not stop people commissioners and presentation homa last Saturday for their car A total of 50 cars were lined from coming out to support the by Mayor Cory Spieker. He was show competition. The event up on one side of Ackley Park, event. honored with a standing ovation was sponsored by the Elk City while vendors and food trucks ‘The Route 66 Festival was pos- from those at ending the meet- ‘ : ind, the conniaetoners, anlcif Chamber of Commerce and were lined up on the opposite manager. Visitor's Bureau. Executive Di- _ side. The spectators started eye- See ROUTE 66 page 2 <9 Vol. 120, No. 25 Mail delivery View online | ll I, Weather al l pag7a 13151 tomorrow ey = 75 cents, 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com