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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024 Weekend Edition Commissioners Stand Behind City Manager By Sheryl Ponce appointment, demotion, disciplin- ing. They approved the minutes from the list of dilapidated buildings. The pointments. ing, or resignation of city manager the Nov. 4th meeting and continued commissioners disapproved the item At 2:03 p.m., the commissioners ‘The Elk City Commissioners held (performance evaluation) pursuant to the first item on the agenda. that declared the structure dilapidat- voted to convene in executive sess their regular meeting Wed, Nov. to Title 25 OS. Section 307 (B)(1) at City Inspector Jackie Addington ed. to discuss Ivester’s evaluation and 20th, at 2 p.m., in City Hall with a the center. stepped to the podium to discuss the ‘The next item on the agenda was possible action, They went into a pri- room of concerned citizens about the The meeting was called to order by structure located at 1012 W. 8th. It to approve Mayor Spieker’s appoint- vate room with Ivester to discuss his plight of City Manager Tom Ivester. Mayor Cory Spieker, who gave the was tabled from July 17th, and Sept. ment of Sierra Alvarez and Karen employment, hiring, appointment, The agenda was light with the com- invocation, and followed by the flag 18th meetings. The owner was not Stout to the Elk City Library Board promotion, demotion, disciplining, missioners going into executive ses- salute led by Rick Shelton. All com- present, but Addington recommend- of a term from Nov, 2024 to 2027. sion to discuss employment, hiring, missioners were present for the meet- ed that the house be released from ‘The commissioners approved the ap- See CITY page 2 Elk City Park Superintendents Give Rotarians 43,2229 ™~, 821.4673 Updates By Sheryl Ponce During the Elk City Rotary’s regular meeting, the Elk City High School Rotary Students of the Month, Wyatt McConnell and Analiese Whit- tington, spoke to the members about them- selves and their high school activities. Then president Rob Stephens talked about upcoming events and introduced the guests for the meet- ing. Park Superintendents, Scott Martin and Jim- my Martinez, talked about Christmas in the Park and their latest project, the Christmas Tree See UPDATES page 2 Traveling from Edmond, Mandi Parkhurst gives the keynote address at the Heart to Heart Annual Banquet. Heart to Heart Holds Annual Banquet By Sheryl Ponce and Kendra Richardson, Clinton, who are client services’ directors; Mary Bar- ‘The Heart to Heart Pregnancy Clin- nett, RN, is the nurse; and the medical ic held their annual fundraiser ban- director is Dr. Brad Whinery, M.D. quet Thursday, Nov. 14th, in the Elk The Board Members are Candelon City First Baptist Church. The clinic Sloan, Jason Jackson, Joshua Ferrero, is an independent Christian ministry Larry Parvin, Purcy Walker, Sherry that offers help, hope, and healing to Damron, Melanie Randle, and Wil- families facing challenges of pregnan- lie Morgan, The volunteers include cy decisions, along with help raising Rhonda Roper, Jame Shockley, Dar- Wyatt McConnell and Analiese Whittington, Rotary’s. their families in a thriving environ- lene James, William Pruitt, Debra 580.243.2274 Students of the Month from Elk City High School. ment. Gholston, Joyce Roberts, Carolyn 580. ‘The program was opened by FBC Thompson, Lora Wyatt, Nicolas Medi- Duncan Blackwell, who welcomed na, Terry Seigrist, Danny Ogles, Jenni- everyone and offered a prayer. Then fer Hunt, Roberta Mericle, Lynn Fer- the many volunteers were recognized rari, Nita Roskam, Christine Knowles, Community Mourns for their efforts in the H2H mission. ‘Those included Linda Pruitt, Elk City, See BANQUET page 3 Heart to Heart’s Executive Director Laura Nell Hays Beloved Principal ‘The Elk City community gathered Saturday ‘The Wedding Singer’ to Open at RCCT morning to celebrate the life of Kenneth Ray Hart, (Oct, 31st, 1940 to Noy, 20th, 2024), in the Elk City United Methodist Church. Hart served as principal at Fairview By Sheryl Ponce Elementary School for 34 years before he retired and went to The Red Carpet Community Theatre will work for First National Bank of present “The Wedding Singer” Friday, Dec. 6th, Elk City. and continue that Saturday and Sunday, Then Hart was noted for his the next weekend, Dec. 13th, 14th, and 15th, meri fuendly way of ning other the cast will continue their production to close hay ake feel welcome to his school, as after the matinee. well as all of the other activi- ‘The music is by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad ties that he was involved. There seemed to be a Beguelin, and a book by Beguelin and Tim common theme among those who spoke about Herlihy. It is based on the 1998 film of the same Hart, which was how he was able to talk to ev- name. The musical revolves around Robbie, eryone from all generations. He also had the who sings at weddings, his failed relationship knack of making people feel his genuine inter- with his former fiancée, and his romance with est in what others had to say about themselves anew love, Julia. and their family. ‘This show is being directed by Christy Rus- Rey. Terry Jordan and Rev. Danny Ringer of- sell-Dobbs, who recently announced the cast ficiated Hart's service while Brent Meador, Sally Mullins, and Judy Bugher spoke about his life See RCCT page 3 See MOURNS page 2 a Il Il, Weather tomorrow O48/ Vol. 120, No. 45 75 cents, Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com