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Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Editi Sikes Wealth Partners, LLC, Host Chamber Breakfast Club By Sheryl Ponce Elk City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club was held Aug. 28th, in Great Plains Regional Medi- cal Center, at 7:30 a.m., with Sikes Wealth Partners, LLC, sponsoring the event. Basil Weatherly was the emcee for the morning. Pastor Kevin Akins from Wesley First Assembly of God Church gave the invocation, Javorsky and Weatherly led the flag salute. Shaley Sikes talked about her new partnership, Sikes Wealth Partners, LLC. She and her husband, Mike, decided to partner with Raymond James to establish the new company. She also noted that the couple havea one-year-old son named Henry, who keeps the pair on their toes. ‘The first report was given by Susie Cupp, Execu- tive Director of the Chamber. She gave the mem- bers a recap ofevents going on within the cham- ber. Some of those included the rodeo parade; the construction on south Main; Teacher Appreciation with downtown merchants; Moonlight Madness on Oct. 24th; Christmas Open House on Nov. 3rd Christmas retail promotion Nov, 14 thought Dec., 19th; Junior Heifer Show Nov, 22nd and 23rd; The staff of Circle A Western Wear include owner Edward Albert, Terry Jordan, Ta’ah Stanley, Joy Moore, Laynye Longley, Devin Rice, and Christmas in the Park begins after Thanksgiving; owner Sam Albert. and Leadership X Class graduation in Dec. Grand Opening of Senator Brent Howard was also present at the breakfast and spoke to the group. He talked about the discourse between the Republican leadership, the House, the Senate and the Governor, but they Circle A, Just Like 1980 Senator Brent Howard came out with one of the best budgets he has seen in his tenure in the Senate. He added that they will be conducting interim studies in Oct. One of the By Sheryl Ponce day morning, Aug. 30th, western wear to Elk City. big issues that they will be addressing in the next at 10 a.m. The commu- The decision for them to session is water monitoring systems, which has not Circle A Western Wear’s nity came out to greet the rebuild was heartfelt. been addressed in 60 years. On Oct. 2nd, he will be original grand opening Alberts and see the new The opening coincided looking for input concerning the issue. at their present location facility. with the Rodeo of Cham- Wesley Javorsky from Congressman Frank Lu- took place in 1980. After The Albert families pions, which allowed rebuilding from a fire, were there to support their long-time custom- Sain Albertiin front of a branding wall John Thomas See CHAMBER page 10 the grand opening of the Sam and Edward as they ers to enjoy the new store. where local ranchers can bum their new store took place Fri- continue to bring quality brand into the wood. HONOR TO WHERE Senator Mullins Gives Congressional Update HONOR IS DUE Mur By Sheryl Ponce Last week U.S. Sena- on their deployment _ the new year. He said that throughout the Middle there will be corporation East. Nix said that Mul- bills that will be brought tor Markwayne Mullins out, as well as talking lins visited with the sol- stopped in Elk City on his diers, asked them ques- about balancing the bud- townhall meetings across tions about their families, get. Southwestern Oklahoma. and just hung out with “We can’t keep running The meeting was held at them. He thanked the deficits. We have a $3 noon in the Elk City Golf senator for taking time trillion deficit right now. and Country Club with out of his schedule to Totally understand that. catering by Blue Moun- make a difference in the Don't disagree with all tain Smoke. soldier's time overseas. that we have. Our debts Upon arriving, Gary Mullins began talking are at $35 billion and Excellence Award Presentatior Nix presented Mull- about the new fiscal year. actually run a $1.6 tril- Skelton, Debbie and granddaughter Sadie Seager ins with a deployment In Sept. the fiscal year lion or $1.7 trillion defi- Senator Markwayne Mullins fields ques- coin because the senator ends, and Congress must tions from Elk City community members. See MULLINS page 10 went to visit the soldiers figure out how to fund Debbie Sisemore: A Loved Icon and Role Model in Elk City Page Jewelers Celebrates 50 Years By Alex Alvarez Photography ens of kids over the years. As soon as the clock in the Last Friday, Karen and Mark Stout were also on hand for the In our lifetime, we have one game between Canadian and Stout invited the community to ribbon cutting and give aways, or more teachers or coaches who Elks came to halftime, Shawn their 50th year celebration. Pre- along with other family and made a difference in our lives. Wilson read a speech given to vious owners Van and Laveta friends. I know I do. On Thursday, Au- him by the Cheerleaders Associa- gust 29, at half time of the game tion via Jessica Simmons, as later between Elk City and Canadian, sent to us as well, as it describes, a loved coach and teacher, Deb- is a few words, a lifetime of excel- bie Sisemore, was honored by lence and positive influence on the school, the public, and more kids, many of them now adults. important, many of the students Many asked for a copy of the text who were recipients of the love read, and this is what was sent: Pictured from left are Brynn Garza, Kennedy Cown, Seth Lara, Blaine and life teachings of Debbie dur- “Thank you all for coming and Garza, Alissa Garza, Oaklyn Garza, Kendra Cowan, Michael Garza, ing her over three decades of for participating. Thank you to Van Stout, Mark Stout, Karen Stout, Laveta Stout, Gale Taylor, Josh teaching and coaching at Elk City Stephanie for always going above Davis, Kaylee Davis, Mike Stout, Tammie Stout, Heather Garza, Kynley High School, Drama and Cheer- Troutman, Kaysyn Troutman, Kim Goodness, Cathy Taylor, Charlotte Pictured are Mark and Karen Stout with Van and Laveta Stout. leading made a difference in doz- See HONOR page 11 Carter, Larren Odom, Belissa Odom, and Teresa Kilhoffer. Mark and Karen purchased the store from Van and Laveta. 8 | 04879 MN, Weather tomorrow ie: /63 Vol. 120, No. 34 75 cents, Mail delivery 580.225 3000 View online elkcityoknews.com