August 22, 2020 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, August 22, 2020 retary of Commerce for The CARES Act, signed the impacts of the coronavi- Lucas munities that can recovery Round Town Economic Development, in from economic disruptions. into law by President Don- rus pandemic, the release. “We are pleased * South Western Oklaho- ald J. Trump, provides About the U.S. Econom- August 22 Continued from page 1. to make these investments in ma Development Authority, EDA with $1.5 billion for ic Development Admin- Women’s Golf Associa- Wilbur Ross, the Eco- Oklahoma’s EDA Economic Burns Flat, Oklahoma, will economic development as- istration — (www.eda.gov): tion Diamond inthe Rough nomic Development Ad- Development Districts to receive a $400,000 EDA sistance programs to help The mission of the U.S. Golf Tournament, Elk City ministration, and the Trump help them prevent, prepare, CARES Act Recovery As- communities prevent, pre- Economic Development Golf Courts. Administration for assisting and respond to coronavirus.” sistance grant to respond to pare for, and respond to the Administration (EDA) is Oklahoma as we respond to US. Sen. Jiom Inhofe said the coronavirus pandemic by coronavirus pandemic. to lead the federal eco- Augsut 27 the coronavirus and plan for Oklahomans have “shown hiring an economic recovery On May 7, Secretary Ross ‘West Central OK Kennel nomic development agenda our communities’ recovery strength and a sense of team to develop strategies, announced that EDA is ac- by promoting competitive- Club All Breed Dog Show, in the months ahead.” community in the face of projects, and activities to cepting applications for Convention Center. ness and preparing the na- The Trump Administra- this pandemic. Thankfully, support pandemic prepared- CARES Act Recovery As- tion’s regions for growth tion is “eager to allocate under the direction of the ness, resiliency, and recov- sistance funding opportuni- August 28 these essential CARES Act and success in the world- Trump Administration, our ery efforts. ties. funds and deliver on our economy is already making * Oklahoma Economic De- EDA CARES Act Recov- wide economy. An agency Club All Breed Dog Show, promise to help American a comeback and this $4.2 velopment Authority, Bea- ery Assistance, which is be- within the U.S. Department Convention Center. communities recover from million in community grants ver, Oklahoma, will receive ing administered under the of Commerce, EDA makes the impact of COVID-19,” from the CARES Act is an a $400,000 EDA CARES authority of the bureau’s investments in economically Augsut 29 Ross said in the release. “I important part of communi- Act Recovery Assistance flexible Economic Adjust- distressed communities in ‘West Central OK Kennel am proud of the persever- ty-driven efforts to respond grant to respond to the coro- ment Assistance program, order to create jobs for U.S. Club All Breed Dog Show, ance and strength shown by to and recover from the vi- navirus pandemic by devel- provides a wide-range of workers, promote American Convention Center. our communities coast to rus. I am glad this admin- oping strategies to boost the financial assistance to com- innovation, and accelerate coast throughout this pan- istration is working hard to region’s economy through munities and regions as they long-term sustainable eco- August 30 demic, and these funds will ensure funds I voted for are recovery and resiliency. respond to and recover from nomic growth. West Central OK Kennel help provide Oklahoma with being made available to our These entities, all EDA- Club All Breed Dog Show, designated Economic De- home does not have to at- Foster resources to make a swift local communities in this Convention Center. and lasting economic come- way.” velopment Districts, are tend Elk City UMC, Rodg- back.” The EDA investments in some of the more than 850 ers said. ‘September 3 “We're ready,” Rodgers Western Oklahoma Edu- “These investments come Oklahoma’s 3rd District are: existing, high-performing Continued from page 1. at a crucial time to help * Northern Oklahoma De- EDA EDD, University Cen- Local businesses and said. “The ball is now in Cir- cation Expo, First Baptist Church Activity Center. Oklahoma’s and our nation’s velopment Authority, Enid, ter, Tribal, and Revolving churches offered money for cle of Care’s court and we’re economy come roaring back Oklahoma, will receive a Loan Fund grant recipients the project. The $400,000 excited for that. I’m excited September 4 and provide hard-working $400,000 EDA CARES Act invited to apply for supple- gathered for the project to see what they do. Because 82nd Annual PRCA Ro- Americans with new oppor- Recovery Assistance grant mental funding under the builds the house and pro- what they do is amazing.” deo of Champions, Beutler tunities,” said Dana Gartzke, to respond to the coronavi- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and vides maintenance and fur- For more information, ac- performing the delegated tus pandemic by building re- Economic Security Act, the nishings, Rodgers said. cess https://circleofcare.org/ duties of the Assistant Sec- silient and sustainable com- release stated. The family living in the ministries/fostercare/. Unemployment rate Britton in the Navy. erybody knew him.” Thompson said at that in- Womack called Britton terview that Britton attended a “fine gentleman” who Continued from page 1. at 10.2% as programs every Legion meeting - The bio also stated Brit- participated in the histori- once a month — and “very ton belonged to the First seldom” misses a meeting. cal society here in town. Christian Church for several Britton appeared at various He helped get the farm and gear up to offer decades. In addition, he be- longed to the American Le- venues in the community, at libraries and schools, to talk gion Post 181 and Elk City about his experiences in the ranch museum started at the museum district in Elk City, Womack said. additional aid Masonic Lodge No. 182. military. He served the community in Thompson, 82, said he Ed Womack knew Britton other ways, such as being a from his time in the Mason- knew Britton for 40 or 50 By Jack Money, The for the week ending Aug. 1 Still, it will take time board member for the Okla- ic Lodge. Womack moved years and recalls Britton homa County Commission- to Elk City in 1977 and he was “very competent” and Oklahoman closed, officials said. for the OESC to create the ers Association, Southwest met Britton at the Masonic The number of Oklaho- Backdated help coming software needed to pro- “outspoken” and also a good Oklahoma —_ Development Lodge, where Britton was an mans receiving continued OESC officials said earlier cess claims to disburse that Authority and the Beckham leader, He said the American unemployment assistance this week they are beginning money, given it comes from officer. County Health Board. He Womack called Britton a Legion post won't be the during the first week of Au- to set up a system they will a different funding source also has served for 10 years “go-getter” on the county same without him. gust fell by about 10%, com- use to provide unemployed with different eligibility re- pared to the previous week. Oklahomans with an extra as the National Weather commission. “He got along well with quirements. Observer tracking the tem- “He pretty well took care people,” Thomson said. Data released Thursday by $300 in benefits weekly that Earlier this week, they the U.S. Department of La- will be provided through a perature and rainfall for Elk of the county when he was Britton voiced his opin- estimated it could take be- City. He also volunteered a county commissioner,” bor and Oklahoma Employ- $44 billion appropriation tween four and five weeks ion on everything, business- at HELP, Inc. [a local food Womack said. ment Security Commission from the Federal Emergency wise, at the American Le- before it can start issuing the bank], the Elk City Farm Womack said Britton was (OESC) showed 117,141 Management Agency. additional payments. gion, Thompson said. He Museum and Hospice. involved in a number of ac- residents getting continued The federal government's The benefit will be retro- In an interview earlier this tivities in Elk City, including could be counted on to dis- assistance during the week Lost Wages Assistance pro- ending Aug. 8, compared to gram was created by Presi- active to Aug. 1. year, Britton said he quithigh the American Legion. Brit- cuss anything at the Ameri- The president also issued school when the war started ton helped start the Okla- can Legion. 129,971 the previous week. dent Donald Trump through an executive order creating for the U.S. in 1941. He said homa Chapter of the Great Meanwhile, the OESC an executive order. after the Japanese attacked “He was pro-American, saw an increase in initial The president issued the a payroll tax deferral plan to Western Cattle Trial. very pro-American Legion claims for assistance during order after talks broke down assist working Americans. Pearl Harbor in December “He had his fingers in a lit- the most recent week of data. between the U.S. House of But it remained unclear 1941, he was in Oklahoma tle bit of everything around and really proud of his ser- this week to what extent that City the next week enlisting here,” Womack said. “Ey- vice,” Thompson said. It showed 6,009 Oklaho- Representatives, U.S. Senate program might be used. mans filed initial assistance and White House about how www.ElkCityRodeo.com claims during the week end- to keep aid flowing while the ACARES Act authorized =? ing Aug. 15, up 322 from the week prior. COVID-19 pandemic con- tinues to impact residents, extended benefits program for traditional workers who ye Officials estimate —un- businesses and economies are unemployed that pro- a “KR. di employment nationally across the nation. ch of Ghampion vides them with an addi- a Ne: s fell from 10.6 to 10.2% The biggest bump anyone tional 13 weeks of benefits last week. Nationally, ini- in Oklahoma will see in a continues. PRESENTED BY: y poeask tial claims climbed by weekly check would be $300 \ Self-employed/gig-econ- 135,000 week over week (before taxes), as Oklahoma omy workers without jobs with 1,106,000 Americans will provide its required CASINO who are getting assistance seeking help through their match using dollars already through the CARES Act’s ELK CITY state and territorial unem- included in an individual’s SPONSORS: Pandemic Unemployment ployment insurance benefits weekly payment from his or Assistance program are also programs. Continued claims her state unemployment in- covered through the end of RODEO fell by 636,000, week over surance account. the year by that program. week. Any person with a week- Nearly 15.5 million Amer- ly unemployment benefit As for people who have pending unemployment icans were being helped the of less than $100 wouldn’t week ending Aug. 1, while qualify to receive the ad- OF CHAMPIONS claims involving weeks that about 14.8 million were be- ditional help, a technicality ended on July 25 or earlier, ing helped the week ending analysts said would leave state officials said this week BEUTLER BROS. ARENA, ACKLEY PARK For more info: 405.317.7161 Aug. 8. Just more than 28 million many low-wage earners out in the cold. they would still receive the additional $600 Federal Pan- SEPT. 4-5-6 Tickets go on sale Aug. 24 at the arena ticket office and. —> at Circle A Western Wear Americans were getting as- State officials don’t expect demic Unemployment Com- 8:00PM EACH NIGHT sistance through all state and that will be an issue for most pensation weekly benefit if Parade September 5 * 10am federal benefits programs people drawing assistance in those claims are ultimately Downtown Elk City, OK when the benefits period Oklahoma. paid.