October 23, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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News/Obits October 23, 2021 CDs: $17,504,493 Center, Oklahoma City, for re- price and plan of development ommission Total: $30,345,620 pairs to Sanitation Trash Truck for the “Snips” building (102 N Round Restricted Cash: $8,997,251 in the amount of $21,370.27.” Approved 5 - 0. Main): Sergio Quezada Restricted CDs: “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 & recurring invoices for Octo- Paul Currell Town Continued from page 1. “Sales Tax pulled in Octo- Total: $8,902,102 $17,899,353 ber 20, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. Christopher and Aubrey ber 2021: $1,106,544 With no new business the Clark and Mary Hawthorne” Street projects (up 16% from the same Total Cash & Equipment: meeting was adjourned at 3:11 Bid for $35,000 from Chris- October 23 Museum is getting a new month last year) $48,244,973.” topher and Aubrey Clark and curator With no public comments (up 8% in total for this fis- and no new business, the Mary Hawthorne accepted 5 Wastewater treatment cal year to last fiscal year at this Convened at 3:11 p.m. -0. Tumbleweed Quilting plant meeting was adjourned at 3:08 time) pm. ‘The minutes of the Oct. 4 “Authority to consider and Soccer tournament of over USE Tax pulled in Octo- meeting were approved 5 - 0. 60 teams Other meetings: approve or disapprove bid re- ber 2021: $138,515 Public Works Authority: “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 ceived from Christopher and Retreat, held at the Elk Major progress on Main (up 28% from the same Convened at 3:08 p.m. & recurring invoices for Octo- Aubrey Clark and Mary Haw- Street Dollar General month last year) ‘The minutes of the Oct. 4 ber 20, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. thorne for the “Depot” build- City Convention Center. Burger King drive-through Cigarette/Tobac- meeting were approved 5 - 0. With no new business the is open co Tax pulled in Octo- “Resolution 2021-7: A Res- meeting was adjourned at 3:12 ings (S Main) in the amount of Brick sale ber 2021: $8,775 olution of the Elk City Public pan. $25,000.00 including plan of Financial report: Septem- (down 11% from the same Works Authority, Elk City, Industrial Authority: development.” Approved 5 - 0. ber financials should be at 25% month last year) Oklahoma repurposing and Convened at 3:12 p.m. “Purchase Orders FY 21-22 redirecting certain Municipal & recurring invoices for Octo- budget. Total revenue is 36% September 2021 Cash and ‘The minutes of the Oct. 4 October 24 of budget. 11% over last year. Water revenue to the 2022 meeting were approved 5 - 0. ber 20, 2021.” Approved 5 - 0. Cash Equivalents: Water Line Improvement Pro- City Treasure Jennifer Unrestricted gram until April 1, 2042.” Ap- “Authority to consider and With no new business the Tumbleweed Quilting Rainey gave the following re- Cash: $12,841,127 proved 5-0. approve or disapprove bids meeting was adjourned at 3:14 port: Unrestricted “Payment to Rush Truck received to include purchase pm. Retreat, held at the Elk City Convention Center. October 28 Moonlight — Madness, Downtown Elk City. Hal- loween Costume Contest for Children and Dogs, Prizes awarded to top 3 in each class. Elk City Camegie Li- brary Halloween Scaven- ger Hunt. ay oo Ds. October 29 Rotary Club helps provide WOFCC Family Fun numbers for mobile homes Night.at the Elk City Con- Rotary member Billy Sizemore installs one of the address number sign: ‘The Elk City Rotary Club members Kelci Werner, Greg Britton and David At- vention Center. kinson recently helped provide address number signs to local mobile home parks. Courtesy photos. Gary Barnes October 31 Elk City Animal Shelter suspends Gary Joe Barnes, age 71, ofSpring, Texas passed away City wide Halloween spay and neuter voucher program on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Gary was born January ‘Trick or Treating 19, 1950 in Elk City, Oklaho- Staff report er program that was previously ‘The shelter gave thanks for ma to Don Barnes and Colene offered through themselves the continuous support and ‘Campbell Barnes. Unfortunately, the Elk City Gary graduated with a B.S. and the city. It seems that the shared that they “look forward in Mechanical Engineering Animal Shelter announced on suspension will last until fur- to continuing this program for from the University of Oklaho- November 25, their Facebook page on Thurs- ther notice. No new vouchers the great citizens of the City of ma and enjoyed an engineering day, Oct. 21 that due to limited shall be issued from the time career that spanned 42 years funds, they would be suspend- of their post, however, vouch- Elk City.” in the energy sector until his ‘Thanksgiving. ing the spay and neuter vouch- ers issued prior to Oct. 21 are Should anyone wish to do- retirement from Entergy. He nate to the voucher program, pursued many hobbies includ- still valid. ‘The recipient of the ing tennis, martial arts, playing Amanda Barnes, and Jennifer voucher has 30 days from the the shelter is open Monday the trumpet, painting, and Barnes, and grandchildren “ElkCituNews date that the voucher was is- through Friday, 9 am. to 4 sued to make an appointment p.m. Donations can also be with one of the participating veterinary clinics. taken to City Hall or the Elk City Police Department. cooking. His favorite hobby and where he was most gifted was in his woodworking. Gary was a loving and Jacob and Zachary Rauch. He is also survived by his sister Donna Prough and his loving nephews Scott Knight and Jeff dedicated family man. He is Knight and their families. (USPS # 173-020) survived by his wife of over 50 Gary’s family asks that you years, Wanda Thomas Barnes, Veteran’s sought consider a donation to MD. 580-225-3000 his three daughters and son-i Anderson Cancer Center in lieu Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC law Brandi and Thomas Rauch, of flowers. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 for recognition Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz The Elk City News will be served to ads@ecdailynews. Deliverd by mail: Publisher honoring veterans in our an- com by November 1 to be in- $75/yearly Amy Loynd Consultant nual Veterans Day Tribute. We are looking for current cluded. 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