May 31, 2025 Issue, Page 1 of 10

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SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 Weekend Edition Commissioners Address Rock Quote Dispute, Approve Elk City Golf and Country Club Budget in Two-Hour Meeting By Sheryl Ponce LP asked the city to annex 502 S. East- ing as notified. The property was locat- lowed by the Introduction of Ordi- presented by City Manager Tom ern into the city, which was proposed ed at 207 S. Washington. City Inspec- nance NO. 1268, annexing a one-acre Ivester. He described a situation with The Elk City Commissioners met to be zoned C-2, Highway Commer- tor, Gary Nix, told the commissioners tract of property. No action was taken a quote from Martin Marietta for the last week, Wednesday, May 21st, at 2 cial and Commercial Recreation Dis- that the owner signed an agreement because it was an introduction of the purchase of rock for a road project. p.m., for their bi-monthly meeting. trict. The property is close to Starbuck for the city to take the structure down. ordinance. Since the price of the quote and de- Jeff Waters was absent from the meet- and one acre of land. There was no ac- No action was taken during the public The structure located at 207 S. livery of the rock, Martin Marietta ing that lasted almost two hours with a tion during the public hearing. hearing. Washington was declared to be a di- changed the price of the product to be full agenda. They started with a public After that public hearing was closed, After the public hearings, the com- lapidated building and ordered the substantially more than the price they hearing for annexation as advertised. the commissioners heard another missioners approved the minutes from removal of the structure. Petitioner Mouse Family Holdings public hearing for a dilapidated build- the May 2nd meeting, which was fol- The next item on the agenda was See BUDGET page 10 Sparks Named District 12 Superintendent of the Year By Sheryl Ponce Elk City Public School’s Superintendent Mike Sparks has been at the helm for the past four years, and most recently he was named District 12 Oklahoma Association of School Administra- tors’ Superintendent of the Year. Although he has not been an Elk for long, he seems to exemplify the Brown and White well. Living in a town where the children are growing and im- proving is important to Sparks. SPARKS He believes that his job is to Veterans show their respect for the flag and those who did not come home from battle. support the teachers, and he wants to be the cheerleader for them, as well as the students. Veterans and Community Remember on Memorial Day As he celebrates the teacher and student ac- complishments, Sparks is recognized for his ef- forts in the successes. Whenever he talks about By Sheryl Ponce by Manning’s welcoming address, and ECPS and what is going on in the classrooms, in a prayer by Beckham County Sheriff ’s extracurricular activities, or in sports, he talks The annual Memorial Day Ceremo- Chaplain Dennis Knight. with pride for the schools and the community. ny was held at the Veterans Memorial Manning then introduced Purcy Reach out to him at the Elk City Board office in the Elk City Fairlawn Cemetery, Dale Walker, who sang a medley of pa- to congratulate him on being a mentor to oth- Monday, May 25th, at 10:30 a.m., with triotic songs for the group of veterans ers, as well as a spark of hope to the children of Derek Manning, Beckham County who represented the Army, Navy, Air Elk City. Sheriff presiding. The ceremony began with patriotic music and was followed See REMEMBER page 8 Hayden Laufer performing “Taps” at the conclusion of the ceremony. Bob Berry gives the closing prayer. Radio Auction ECHS Football Boosters Create Fundraiser for Fieldhouse Broadcasts Live By Sheryl Ponce By Sheryl Ponce another ten years,” Dupree ex- with donations. The booster club hopes to plained. have it built and ready to go when the football Once again, the Elk City Rotary Club will be The need to renovate the existing football The booster club is actively players return from summer vacation, but they hosting their annual Rotary Radio Auction. The locker room was brought to the attention of the looking to raise the funds to need community support. The need to renovate event will take place the evenings of June 12th Elk City Rotarians last Thursday, during their remodel. They plan to have an the facility is dire. and 13th. It will be live on KECO and the Elk weekly noon meeting. Greg Britton stood in for open house on May 29th, in a Football coach Zach Maynard was at the City Rotary Club Facebook page. president Rob Stephens, and he turned the pro- DUPREE Brown and White scrimmage. meeting to answer any questions about the There will be a full listing of the items to be gram over to Darren Dupree from the Elk City They will also serve lunch for fieldhouse. He went to the booster club to have auctioned on the same Facebook page and Football Booster Club. everyone in attendance. new flooring. Dupree noted that the building newspapers. When an item comes up for bid, Dupree began his presentation by describing “We want to get people out there in the field looks just about the same as it did when he was call 580-225-9697 to place a bid, or comment on the fieldhouse. It was built in 1981, which is house and to see the condition of it,” Dupree in school. the Facebook page to bid. separate from the newer weightroom, built in said. He said they are looking for donations and The proceeds of this fundraiser will help Ro- 2019. “The public seems to get confused because of hope to raise the funds to get the facility fixed tarians give back to the community through “In the building, the flooring needs to be the other weight room. Dupree wants the build- soon. Dupree urged the Rotarians and others to scholarships, giving out dictionaries, sponsoring redone, the ceiling, the air conditioning and ing to be completed by August 1st. We will have open their pocketbooks to give to the cause. For Miss Elk City and Queen of the West, and con- heating all need to be fixed. We are trying to the field house open so people can look through more information and a video of the fieldhouse, tributing to the Rotary International projects. raise around $150,000. The bond indebtedness it, look at it, see what we’re dealing with,” he said. go to the Elk City Football Booster Club Face- To contribute contact a Rotarian and watch will not be able to call for a bond election for The group has raised $35,000 to $40,000, book page. for further notifications of items up for bid. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,121, No.No. 54 22 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 89 / 66 75 75 cents cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com