June 28, 2025 Issue, Page 1 of 10

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INSIDE SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 Weekend Edition Commissioners Move Forward with Animal Control Building Expenditures By Sheryl Ponce Nix told the commissioners that they They approved Jana Harris as Elk Inc, a state Oklahoma vendor in the had expected to have this resolved, but City’s Flood Plain Administrator. The amount of $10,795.20, a budgeted item. The Elk City Commissioners met just prior to the meeting the purchase Commissioners then approved the They also approved the purchases of for the bi-monthly meeting, Wednes- failed. structure located at 702 W. 5th, to be AMI meter infrastructure for existing day, June 18th, at 2 p.m., in City Hall. The commission meeting was a dilapidated building and ordered the meter upgrades to RG3 in the amount All commissioners were present for the opened with the approval of the min- removal. The next item on the agenda of $56,949, a budgeted item. Major C. Nidey, Major D Ellis, Mark Chester, Jesse meeting, but City Manager Tom Ivester utes from the June 2nd meeting, then was the approval of iCloud storage li- Pay App #5 to Ellisworth Construc- Sharp, and Chief K Chervenka. was absent. Mayor Micah Kilhoffer they went on to approve Resolution censes for the police body and car cam- tion for BJ Hughes Access Road con- Twenty Year gave the invocation, and Commission- 2025-13: Resolution of the Elk City era systems by Motorola in the amount struction in the amount of $13,896, a er Rod Carver led the flag salute. Public Works Authority for the annual of $27,724.18. This system will replace budgeted item and progress payment The commissioners began the pro- increase in water, sewer, sanitation and what they currently have. was approved. The commissioners ceedings with a public hearing con- landfill utility rates. This was discussed They approved the purchase of eight also approved the lease of a Low-Birth- cerning a dilapidated building located and approved with the budget during Watchguard V700 cameras and associ- at 702 W. 5th . City Inspector Gary the special budget meeting. ated software from Motorola Solutions See FORWARD page 2 Anniversary Celebrated By Sheryl Ponce The Elk City Fire Department and Emergency Med- ical Services of Elk City recently held a reception for Mark Chester and Jesse Sharp for giving 20 years of service to the City of Elk City and their citizens. “These two are the kind of firefighters every de- partment hopes for. Quiet professionals, true public servants, and just all-around great guys. Their commit- ment to this department and this community has never wavered,” the celebration post said on Facebook. Chester and Sharp’s families came to congratulate them during the presentation of their 20-year axe, which is a symbol of their hard work, sacrifice, and faithful service. These two deserve a heartfelt thank you for every- thing they do to make the town and their citizens safe Beach Party Dancing Through for the last 20 years. WOHS Welcomes New the Decades Deemed a Hit Docent President By Sheryl Ponce By Sheryl Ponce was not disappointed with the turnout. She hopes the event will continue to The Western Oklahoma Histori- For the first time, the Western bring awareness to dementia and Alz- cal Society met Monday, July, 23rd, Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Collaboration heimer’s. in the Western Technology Center (WOAC) held their longest day cele- Music matters to patients with de- at 11 a.m., with president Linda bration at Elk City Lake with dancing mentia or Alzheimer’s. It sparks mem- Long presiding. Doug Haught gave through the decade’s music, corn hole ories; lifts moods; builds connections; the invocation followed by the ap- tournament, volleyball tournament, calms the mind; and helps them to stay proval of the minutes from the last and an ice cream making contest. Al- strong. It is more than music to this JANICE MOLLIT meeting. though the evening began hot and with population, it is comfort, joy and con- Treasurer Beverly Jordan gave the 20 mph winds, the community came nection. treasurer’s report, which was also approved. Long then out to support the cause. They ate, lis- Paint the Town Purple is a way to asked for committee reports. Randy Haggard reported tened to the music, swam, or took part bring additional awareness to Alzhei- that the car jacks in the Farm and Ranch Museum were in a tournament. mer’s, as well as other dementia related installed. He then said that there was nothing to report Organizer Julie Western worked tire- behaviors. Watch for additional activi- lessly in preparing for the big event and ties that will happen over the weekend. See WOHS page 2 The Pink Sox are runner-ups at the OK Kids U8 Sate Championship! Friends of the Library Announce New Carnegie Caravan By Sheryl Ponce During the Elk City Rotary Club’s regular noon meeting, Carnegie Library’s director DeAun Ivester announced a new program that was being started by the Friends of the Library. They will be giving away free books and delivering them to anyone who cannot get to the library. The program is being called Carnegie Caravan. The Friends of the Library will be delivering books to shut-ins or the elderly. They will also be offering help for those who may have trouble reading regular print. When someone would like free books, call 580-225-0136, and the Friends of the Library will deliver them. The library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Monday, Wednes- and Saturdays it will be open from 10 a.m. day, and Friday. On Tuesdays and Wednes- to 2 p.m. For more information go to www. Pictured L to R Back row: Marki Killhoffer, Rubi Garcia, Mia Trotter, Jade Sanders, Katie Snipes, Adilynn Blummer, Londyn Cord- days, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., elkcity.com/library. ell. Front Row Vaeda Heimer, Bennet Ball, Lowen Richardson, Sadie Ruiz, and Lorelai Helton. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,121, No.No. 54 26 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 92 / 69 75 75 cents cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com