August 10, 2024 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 + 3 Rights Conveyance. ‘This was on the use only or destroyed. Chervenka struction LLC for Terminal Con- included a bus load of athletes from ‘They are looking fora new curator PURCHASE last meeting up for approval, but the city attorney wanted to read through suggested that they donate the items struction in the amount of $8500, a to other fire departments in the area budgeted item, was approved. This ‘Thomas who came to swim Wester also talked about the do- because Charles Wren has resigned. Ivester said that Randy Haggard is Continued from page 1 it before it was approved. He gave a because they are no longer needed was for removal offencing at the ter- nated bucking chutes that are at heading that search. There has been miles. thumbs up for the commissioners to for Elk City. The commissioners ap- minal, They went on to approve pay- the museum, He said that they are one application so far, and Haggard ‘They also approved the purchase go ahead with the agreement. proved the item. ment pay app. #2 to WP Construc- pouring a slab for them and there will be interviewing that person next Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Cher- ‘The commissioners also approved tion LLC for Terminal Construction are plans to build silhouettes for the week. He hopes for additional appli- of a new main lift station pump venka spoke to the commissioners the purchase of a 2024 Ford F350 in the amount of $103,357.39,a bud- display. vester went on to talk about from Master Pumps in the amount about declaring fire department Crew Cab Diesel truck from Bar- geted item, the Main St. project that will begin reasurer Jennifer Rainey did not of $39,000, which was not a bud- equipment as surplus. Those items ber Dyson Ford in the amount of ‘The Purchase Orders FY 23-24 geted item, The broken pump was were nozzles, gas PPV fans, port a $61,215, which was a budgeted item. and recurring invoices for Aug. 5th, before Sept. 9th. They will not inter- have a report to give the commis- rupt the rodeo parade. sioners, They adjourned the meet- unexpected and vital to running the power, smoke ejectors, TIC mounts, Chervenka noted that Barber Dyson were approved, as were the FY 24-25 He mentioned the officer involved ing at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting pump station. chainsaws, SCA airbag controller was substantially lower priced than and recurring invoices for Aug. 5th. shooting, and the OSBI is investigat- will take place Aug. 21st, at 2 pm,, in “The next item on the agenda was with hoses no bags, piston intake the state contract. The commission- In the City Managers report, ing, They will send a report within City Hall. Agendas for meetings can the approval of an agreement be- valves, 1% attach hose and 3” supply ers applauded being able to buy lo- ‘Tom Wester, talked about the pool two weeks. Once the report is made, be found on the City of Elk City’s tween the City of Elk City and the hose to be donated to regional fire cally, attendance, He said that last week it will be forwarded to the DAS office website. City of Sayre for Exclusive Water departments or farm use/ industrial inge order #1 to WP Con- there were 3400 in attendance, This for any further action. changes for students with weekly current numbers will continue to that teachers already use biblical ref- the new scoreboard at the football for the entire state and not just Elk COMING meetings and helping students in ar- eas of struggle. They are continuing ‘grow. The athletic transfer policy has changed, with not a penalty or sitting erencesin their lessons as they see fit, field. It was purchased with a red Sparks described a lesson he gave bud funding and grant money. He City, but it will give the public the chance to report any activity that Continued from page 1 to have weekly teachers’ meetings for out for moving for athletic reasons. when he was teaching history study- expects the media productions class could lead to taking safety measures, vertical alignment with curriculum, He has found that there have only ing the Civil War. He demonstrated to be able to display current events makes the report anonymous, and it kid passing a test, you're missing the Teachers are putting in extra time to been four or five transfers for sports. how the Bible is already being used around the school during the games. can safeguard the school. point. However, if you go back to the teach to every student and not leave Sparks also addressed the current asa reference. He said that he would “Pim excited about it. Were going Sparks also noted that on August model where only one kid passed the somebody out. Sparks said that the mandates by Oklahoma Superin- not force teachers to teach some- to be able to teach our students that 13th, the Elk City Fire Department test, that is a system problem. This is teachers are working hard to teach at tendent Ryan Walters. He said that thing that may compromise their take the class how to program that and the Elk City Police Department continuous growth. What I want us every level and every student. they will not be purchasing Bibles religious beliefs, but the district is video board. They're going to learn will be conducting an emergency to be able to say at the end of the In looking to the new year, Sparks for every classroom because it is already using references as appro- how to make graphics. They/re going response practice drill at the high day is we've tried to help every kid said that as of Monday, Aug. Sth, not a good use of district funds, and priate to the lesson being taught. He to learn how to make commercials. school. The ECPS staff will be the learn how to do his or her very best,” they had 2087 students enrolled. students already have access to the also noted that he has only had three KECO would like to co-op with that only ones involved in the activity, but Sparks said. He expected between 2050 and Bible on their computers, phones, phone calls concerning the issue. group of kids. I think theyre hoping the public could see a lot of emer- ‘They are making intentional 2100; therefore, he believes that the or Chromebooks. He went on to say Another addition to the school is to get somebody that wants to join gency vehicles at the school, He does them to work somewhere down the not want the public to be alarmed at road)’ Sparks said. the activity surrounding the school. Be Sure to Register BEFORE 10 a.m. to Be Eligible for the Grand Prize Drawings! ‘This will be a noticeable change Itisonlya drill for the public to actually see what School will officially start Aug. is happening throughout the school Lath, Be aware that students will be Make Plans to Attend at football games, as well as other events that take place at the stadium. out and around. Teachers will be working and attending in-service ‘The best part ofthe addition is that it meetings, Preparations are already Northfork Electric Cooperative’s will be student lead and developed. Another new product coming to being made to welcome students to the classroom, Learning and growth the state is the ProtectOK. It is an is the goal for students, teachers, and app to report suspicious activity. It is parents. Saturday, August I7, 2024 inment for the event! Jerry Thompson Post 181 of Free swimming & mini golf Vendor Fai Goin us at Sayre City Park! American Legion Give Thanks * Registration begins at 9 a.m. By Sheryl Ponce clude Mandel Greteman from Great GRAND PRIZE Plains Bank; Keith Schneberger Use the RV park entrance on the west JOHN DEERE 25458 541N, Last week the Jerry Thompson from Keiths Butcher Shop; Kevin side ofthe park & register in your car. ZTRACK MOWER Post 181 of the American Legion Davis from Davis Printing; and Su- + Members must bring registration card Sponsored in part by presented Pat Senger and Kent Proc- sie Cupp Executive Director of the & aphotoID to be eligible for prizes. Western tor, who each won a half of a beefas Elk City Chamber of Commerce, part of their annual fundraiser. They ‘They especially want to thank each * Gift for each registered member. Equipment § were part of the community who person who purchased a ticket. * Prizes for kids up to 16 years old purchased a $20 ticket for an op- ‘The group meets at 6:30 pm. the Bicycles and/ ple AirPods Runner-up takes home $1,000 CASH portunity to win the beef, The group first Monday of each month in the sponsored by R&R Powerline raised $6000, which was $500 more First and Adams Church of Christ than the previous year: youth building, They also go to the ‘The following businesses and VA center in Clinton twice a month * IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A BOOTH AT THE VENDOR FAIR, HOSTED BY THE DUST BOWL DAYS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE individuals were important to the to play bingo with the veterans. They IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING, CONTACT DEB AT 601-421-2149 OR [email protected]. success of the raffle. The post wants provide prizes and visit with them, to thank the following for their part which is enjoyable for all who at- in making it a success, Those in- tend. 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