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. mg y Serving Western Oklahoma 4 Since 1901 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 Weekend Editi Commissioners Fly Through Heavy Agenda, Including Executive Session By Sheryl Ponce nance No. 1266, An Ordinance ‘The commissioners then ap- way remodeling project by WP quired repairs. Inspector Gary has not returned phone calls or of the City of Elk City, amend- proved the purchase ofa Christ- Construction in the amount of Nix spoke on behalf of the City emails. The commissioners ta- ‘The Elk City Commissioners ing the Elk City Code of Ordi- mas display from Dekra-Lite $186,070, a budgeted item. This of Elk City. He explained the bled the item until the Nov. 4th met for their regular meeting, nances, Chapter 17, Parks and for Ackley Park in the amount will include a remodel of the codes and requirements, and commission meeting, Monday, Oct. 7th, at. 7 p.m., in Recreation, The change men- of $30,845.75, a budgeted item. bathrooms. the owner assured the commis- Item No. 6 on the agenda City Hall. Mayor Cory Speiker tioned in the meeting was to The display is one that can be in- Commissioners tabled the sioners that 60 days additional was approved, which was the called the meeting to order and increase the parking rate to stay tegrated into the area where the next item on the agenda until time would be adequate. bid for the BJ Hughes Ac- gave the invocation. Jeff Waters at Elk Lake. It would go from old Girl Scout Hut once stood. the Dec. 2nd meeting. It was ‘The next structure the com- cess Road project to Ellsworth then led the flag salute. With all $15 per night to $25 per night, It is a giant gift box that can be previously approved as a dilapi- missioners considered was lo- Construction in the amount of commissioners present, they which would make the fee more walked under and around. It dated structure at the Aug, 24th cated at 223 N. Watkins. This $520,807.40. This project has approved the minutes from the competitive with similar spaces, will enhance photo opportuni- meeting. It is located at 420 S. structure had been tabled from been submitted to the Depart- Sept. 18th meeting. No action was taken because it ties in the park. Elk. The owner was present the August Sth meeting. Nix ment of Transportation and ‘The first item on the agenda was an introduction to the ordi- They also approved the and spoke to the commission- has been in contact with the was an introduction of Ordi- nance change. bid for Carnegie Library hall- ers about completing the re- owner until recently. The owner See MEETING page 2 Welhhave it in our power WOHS TO BEGIN THE WORLD Announce Hall y Ov: R AGAIN ~ Mamas Pane} Cran Saree of Fame WOFCC Inductees Promotes Judy Haught, Past President of the Western Oklahoma Historical Society, an- nounced the new class of their Hall of Fame ‘Soctober inductees. Those include Paul Kumpf, Gail INSIDE: Webb Muncrief, and HALLOF Sheryl Ponce. Celebration’ FAME BIOS page? The annual Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Nov. 12th, at By Sheryl Ponce 6:30 pm, in the Elk City United Methodist Church. The cost to at- Donating a pair of socks as tend is $20 per person and will need to colder weather begins to set in is be paid at the door. Reservations must be one way to give back to the com- made by Nov. 5th, by calling 580-799-0245. munity, especially to those who Last year Joan Butcher, Donnie and Bev- may need them the most. The erly Jordan and Jimmy Wayne Smith were Western Oklahoma Family Care inducted. In 2022 Dale Tracy, Shawn Wil- Center, Inc., has taken on this son, and Cindy Wood were also named to sock drive to promote a positive the Hall of Fame. Alll oftheir names appear impact in the community, as well on plaques in the Old Town Museum. as making a difference. According to their social me- dia post that is promoting “Soc- tober Celebration,” there are Linda Stineman Pictured are members of PEO’s Chapter GX Lisa Nowlin, Susie Thurmond, Cathy Lewis, Helen Nayfa, and Nan Shiblom in Chey- several ways a person may help. One way is to donate a new pair enne’s Chamber of Commerce building where the “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” exhibit has been on display. Honored By Statewide of socks at one of the following Friends Of Libraries locations: Western Oklahoma Family Care Center at 609 W E Ave in Elk Citys Christi’s Thrift Chapter GX of PEO Travels to Cheyenne’s Linda Stineman, an active, devoted leader ofthe Friends of the Elk City C: Store at 110 $ Main St., in Elk Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit egie Library was recognized as a “Standout City; or the Mission to Move 5k Friend of the Library” at a statewide meet- and Fun Run on Oct. 19th at the ing of Friends of Libraries Arrowhead Center. “In appreciation of your gen- By Sheryl Ponce in Oklahoma on October 12, 2024. erosity, you will receive 15 per- gn is how al campaign Stineman agreed to With the “Voices and Votes: you ARE UNWORTH cent off of your next purchase at Democracy in America,” travel- be the new leader of Christi’s Thrift Store. It is a won- the Friends of the Elk ing Smithsonian exhibit, the Elk derful opportunity to give back City Chapter GX of PEO mem- LINDA City Carnegie Library, while treating yourself?” the post bers went to Cheyenne to enjoy ‘STINMAN when seemingly no one said. wanted to assume the the history of voting in America. The drive to collect socks is Under the leadership of Susie responsibility. Stineman was a relatively more than just one month out of Thurmond, the exhibit was en- new member but stepped forward, and was the year to donate to a valuable joyed in a leisurely way. unanimously elected. Judy Haught, Friends cause, it is a way to give to indi- The group that went consist- Vice President said, “The rest as they say is viduals to stay warm through- history. From that day forward, Linda has ed of Lisa Nowlin, Thurmond, out the winter, Socks seem like Cathy Lewis, Helen Nayfa, and consistently illustrated her phenomenal a simple item that many people Nan Shiblom. leadership abilities.” Stineman is a “cheer- take for granted, but socks are The exhibit will close on Sat., ful volunteer and her close, respectful re- important to maintain body heat. Oct. 19th, which will also in- lationship with the library staff make her Wearing a good pair of socks in clude a talk by Shonda Crow- the ideal leader” The Friends ofthe Elk City the winter can prevent frostbite Carnegie Library nominated her for this dis Little about being only one and other problems with the ex- of two reporters to attend both statewide award, tremities. the Republican and Democratic Organizational skills are hallmarks Additionally, the WOFCC National Conventions. 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