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August 11, 2021 News Aquatic best start for the year possi- costs into the budget in order would be much higher at 15 to Round Sunrise ble. As the sponsor, I am hap- py to work with students on to ensure that the structure would last the 40 years. 16 million dollars. In describing the city’s adher- little things like getting their When asked about the stated ence to spending money re- Continued from page 1. Town senior pictures scheduled and graduation announcements Continued from page 1. finish date, Ivester explained sponsibly, Ivester employed an that the estimate had and analogy: “Say you're going to August 11 sponsor of the senior class. ordered and sent out to bigger Ivester explained that the old could shift since for one, it go buy a new Ford truck and While at UCO, he enjoyed a things like finding scholarships bath house located in Ack- made no sense to complete normally they cost $35,000. Western Oklahoma tradition of starting the senior and building resumes. But, as ley Park was being torn down the project in October and not Christian School back in year at sunrise. a broader goal, I hope that it rather than undergoing ma- open it until May. The second Right now you can get one He believed that tradition for $60,000. Well, if there’s kicks off pride for the year they jor renovations and updating. session. could be both useful in the reasoning he gave is that “A lot present and a fond memory have. In many ways, seniors When asked if the structure a chance you can wait six or set the course for the follow- would last the duration of the of it depends on pricing. If we seven months and it goes back in the future for the incoming August 12 class of ECHS seniors. ing four years for the freshmen 20 years of the one cent sales wanted to do it now and we down, why wouldn’t you wait At 7 a.m. on the first day of class. That iswho they are look- tax that is paying for it, he had the designs ready to go, we the six or seven months?” Elk City School back in ing up to. If the seniors seem explained that the expected couldn't afford it because the ‘Through the interaction there school, August 12, ECHS se- session, niors are encouraged to attend like they don’t care about high lifespan of the structure is 40 prices would be 30% higher.” was a lot of enthusiasm and the senior sunrise. Underclass- school, the freshmen will fol- years and then at that point Using the activity center as a optimism evident as Ivester men are equally welcomed. “you have to make a decision: low that lead and feel the same comparison he continued to spoke of the new develop- Merritt School back in “Then, at the end of the year, way. This is a way for them to do a major remodel, or move note that the city is locked in ments coming to Elk City. ECN session. we will do the senior sunset in understand that for this year, on to something else.” Ivester at a cost of 12 and a half mil- will continue to bring our read- the evening, The end goal for their last year, they are the also shared that they had built lion dollars but if they were to ers updates as they become organizing this is to get the standard-bearer.” overhead and maintenance seek bids at this time the cost available. Canute School back in ‘session. at the Elk City Police Depart- brother's ID. cally about the neck tattoo, car Birdshead. August 16 Tattoos ment, he checked for physical Just two weeks later, that offi- and the man reportedly said When confronted with this identifiers of Stephen Birds- cer heard another ECPD officer that he, too, was married to a information, Oscar Birdshead head and noticed he was over conduct a traffic stop near the woman named Kelly. reportedly admitted his true Teacher Appreciation Continued from page 1. six feet tall and weighed 300 intersection of 6th Street and ‘The officer contacted the ECPD identity. pounds. Oscar, however, was Randall Avenue. dispatch to look up Oscar Bird- A warrant search revealed that Dinner 6 p.m. Elk City, of this from an alleged protec- listed as 5 feet 10 inches and shead to check the tattoos list- ‘The man was reportedly again he had an active arrest war- Merritt, Canute, Hammon, tion order violation. 210 pounds. ed in his profile. identifying himself as Stephen When the officer asked the sus- ‘The officer notified his fellow Birdshead. While awaiting a response rant. WOCS and Burns Flat/ pect about the neck tattoo, the officers if they came into con- The reporting officer arrived from dispatch, the man alleg- Oscar Birdshead was placed Dill City. First Baptist man allegedly said it was his tact with the driver of the Pon- on the scene and confronted edly made a comment about under arrest and transported daughter's name. tiac Bonneville from the traffic the suspect, the report states. his tattoo that said “OJ.” to the Elk City Municipal Jail. Church Activity Center. When the officer arrived back stop that he may be using his He asked the suspect specifi- ‘That tattoo matched with Os- He has since been released. August 21 Fit & Fun Bicycle Ride and Disk Golf Tourna- They rocked the block again Block parties to return next summer ment, Elk Lake. August 28 Women’s Golf Asso- By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan face painting. Families played games such as Connect we're definitely looking forward to bringing it back.” 4, Jenga, Yahtzee, com hole and checkers while enjoy- ‘When asked how she was feeling about the party, orga- ciation, Diamond in the ‘The last block party of the season was held in down- ing delicious food from Pacific Brim, Santiago’s Tacos, nizer and promoter Brittini Flowers exclaimed “Really Rough Golf Tournament, town Elk City on August 6. In attendance were the Elk Brown’s Grill and Sno Way Shaved Ice. Live music good. I think we had a great turnout and we have really Elk City Golf Course City Fire Department, Great Plains Regional Medical was provided by Atlantis Aquarius and Kyle Brewer. great bands that are both local and put on great shows. Center and KECO 96.5FM. Also present were Com- Chamber of Commerce Director Susie Cupp said of Flowers also confirmed that the block party would re- forting Hands Hospice who handed out balloons and the party, “Just look around - look at all the people, all turn next June, saying that they'll be kicking it off the September 3 the Elk City Middle School Cheerleaders who offered the food vendors. So this is our last one this year but same weekend as the Route 66 Festival. Annual PRCA Rodeo of ‘Champions, Ackley Park September 4 PRCA Rodeo of Cham- pions Parade, 10 AM Downtown. Annual PRCA Rodeo of ‘Champions, Ackley Park September 5 Annual PRCA Rodeo of ‘Champions, Ackley Park Berlin social Berlin Community Building will have an ice cream so- cial on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm. We will be serving ham- burgers and homemade ice cream. Please come out and join us for a great meal! (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. 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