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July 23, 2022 at 710 N. Locust until the next “Consumer Price Index is what our meeting and removed item num- goods and services are expected to bers 18 and 19 because of mis- g0 up as far as what we're paying communication about the hear- for everything and the city is in- ings. The commissioners went on cluded in that. But I think it’s in- to approve purchase orders FY 21- teresting that we all need to keep 22 recurring invoices for July 20, in mind is that historically the and the purchase orders FY 22-23 highest average annual increase recurring invoices for July 20. was back in 1996, and it was 8.6 In the City Manager's report Ives- percent. We are on track for this tor told the commissioners about calendar year, not fiscal year, but the Chrysler car rally going on, this calendar year, to be at 17.65 the completion of three more RV percent. Meaning that what we spots at Elk Lake, and the prog- pay for today cost 17 percent ress of the dog park. He said that more than what we bought a year Larry Hart was at a workshop ago. Keep that in mind, I don’t to become certified to complete know if we have enough cushion certifications for CDL's Class A in the budget. I mean, that is the for inhouse certifications. He same as what everyone's going said they have inspected the fos- through,” she told the commis- ter care home by the Methodist sioners. Pictured is the proposed dedication to Charlie Joy Base- Church. Ivester noted that they On a more positive note, she said ball Field. Courtesy photo. were talking to the owners of the that overall last year was a good old Pedro's located on Third Street year, although they were not able Joy brought to us. We said sure, as well as the owners of the old K- to put funds into a rainy-day fund, City Indoor Activity Center to Joe Bob's concerning the dilapidated ‘They had reduced the debt load by if that's something you think Commission D. Hall General Contractors, LLC buildings. paying back loans, improved the is important, we will get with in the amount of $17,781, a bud- Continued from page 1. the school and get everybody Continued from page 1. “Continuing inspections of Scoot- departments, working environ- geted item, was approved. The Pay ers Coffee that’s going to go in ments and the tools they have to be, and who they want to build on board. So now that’s mov- munications in the amount of Application #21 in the amount of here, it would be just east of the work with. ing forward, we appreciate you $671,884.15, a budgeted item, to it,” he said. $146,448, which was also a bud- United Country Realty. Great City Treasurer, Jennifer Rainey, At the Wednesday afternoon being here,” Archer said at the geted item. The next approval was Joe D. Hall General Contractors, Plains is about to open Great reported that the sales tax num- Commissioner's meeting, Trot- meeting. to Ann Cowan for record research LLC was approved. Payment to Plains Care Clinic, out by Star- bers were up by 2 percent over Trotter will follow-up, mak- on property owners and mineral DWSRF form DW-271 Disburse- bucks coffee. North Main Clinic last year, the use tax was down by ter presented the idea to the ing sure the memorial will take owners around the Elk City Land- ment Request No. 3 on the OWRB is being worked on, it was the 44 percent, and the cigarette tax commissioners and the com- munity. Mayor Nick Archer place. loan for Myers Engineering invoic- old Superior Health and Fitness. fill in the amount of $13,825. City was down by 8 percent. Elk City stood at the front of City Hall “Charlie was just a good Manager Tom Ivester said that es in the amount of $28,060 was It is going to be a doctor's office, Police Chief Eddie Holland said approved. with him and said that they dude. There hasn't ever been this was necessary because DEQ that's being worked on. Red Rock that Street Outlaws would be in said that the arsenic levels at the ‘The commissioners took time dis- counseling, just west of Circle A town filming, but the public was will get with the school and the anything bad that anybody had cussing Item #16 on the agenda, Western, are building and remod- not invited due to insurance limi- process has now started. ever heard about him. He is landfill were out of tolerance. Part of the caution was to notify the that concerned the property at eling to make the back end of it an tations. “He's been very involved in missed, and this is the best way baseball for many years. That for me to honor him,” Trotter landowners within a quarter of a 805 N. Randall to be declared a di- urgent care for mental health, or ‘The meeting was opened for pub- mile of the site, which is the City lapidated building detrimental to a holding facility for 24 hour care. lic three-minute comments. There is something that you have concluded. of Elk City, but they had to notify the public health, safety and wel- Beckham County on COVID cases was a concern about a property those who own mineral rights. fare and ordering the removal of is reporting over 45 active cases, located on north 1st Street, where ‘This payment is for the research of said structure. This item had been the people were living outside of but the State Department Health those owners. tabled 90 days previously. City In- website has us on the amber as the home. This had been brought Round The purchase of a new street spector Gary Nix was present and the most extreme cases. August ‘to the city inspector and com- sweeper from United Engines said that the owner who promised 4 is the grand opening for our li- plaints had been made, but noth- was approved in the amount of to make progress on the property brary,” Ivester reported. ing done. The commissioners Town $279,500, a budgeted item. They has Covid, and she was unable to In the financial report, Meredith could not ask questions or make also approved payment to Okla- be present. The commissioners ap- Meacham Wilson said that during comments. homa Contractors Supply for five proved the item and suggested the the budgeting they talked about ‘The meeting adjourned at 3:30 July 24 fire hydrants in the amount of owner inform the city about inten- the CPI being at 9.1 percent and pm. and the next meeting will WPC (Walter P. Chrysler) $11,750. tions and progress. last month it fell to 8.7 percent, take place the first Monday in Au- Pictured is Brady Butch- ‘The Change Order #11 for the Elk ‘They tabled the structure located but it has returned to 9.8 percent. gust at 7 p.m. international car dub of er’s newest t-shirt, historic all things Chrysler. Route Route 66 design. Staff photo 66 Museum. by Sheryl Ponce. County Health Departments Remind Parents Carrol’s to Bring their Children in for their Back-to-School Shots August 5 Continued from page 1. SBE, onatoma Sales Tax Free Weekend Guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma: 2022-23 School Year All children two months of age and older must present an immunization record or file for an exemption before Bat Sagem as popular On Cloud shoes. they are allowed to attend child care or school in Oklahoma. Please read the bullets below for essential information, Butcher seems to try to be on AgelGrade d Immunizations with Cumulative Doses required Recommended Immunizations top of the latest and the best 4 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) ‘SPY (polio) ‘Seasonal nuenza (Mv) August 6 Chih ee 444 PCV (pneumococcal) @ Hep A (hepatitisA) in shoe brands, offering lo- ‘Upto dete for age Hep &(hepalis B) Sales Tax Free Weekend 1 Varicella (chickenpox) cal customers more than what they could find in the big city. Looking to the future, Butcher ‘August 7 is working on an online pres- Sales Tax Free Weekend ence for his t-shirts, which will Se uenza (fu) take them to another level of 2-3 HPV (human papillomavirus) 1-2 MCV4 (meningococcal ACWY) commerce. « ) 2-3Men 8 (meningococcal serotype B) Do you have an event or He is grateful for the best re curt chtbod inmuntaton schedule maybe ound ot sence a chested nd something else you would team of employees. His staff includes Lisa Gutierrrez, Anahi Doses mised assert rin eel rages coud as ade. TH nt ph othe 2-4 We between doses of live vaccines not administered on the same day. like to share with the Garcia, Liz Garcia and Romi * Ifa parent reports their child had varicella disease (chickenpox), the child is not required to receive varicella vaccine. Record the chi 's history of varicella, Paige. Paige works parttime + The first doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines must be administered on or afer the 's first birthday (or community in the Round and does his tie dyes or bleach- within 4 days before the birthday), or they will not count toward the immunization requirement and must be repeated. « Itis not necessary to restart the series of any vaccine if a dose was given late or if a dose is past due. Additional doses of a vaccine series that are Town Calendar? ing for the t-shirts. The whole administered after the due date do not affect final immunity team seems to be responsible * Children may be allowed to attend child care and school if they have received at least one dose of all required vaccines due for their age or grade, and the Email the information for the friendliness and wel- next doses are not yet due. They must complete the remaining doses of vaccine on schedule. These children are in the process of receiving immunizations. * Hib and PCV vaccines are not required for students in preschool, pre-kindergarten, or kindergarten programs operated by schools, unless the facility is @ for the event to elkci- coming atmosphere that got licensed child care facility. Hib and PCV vaccines are required for children attending licensed child care facies. Carrol’s to be noted as one of * Ifthe 4 dose of DTaP is administered on or after the chilis 4" birthday, then the 5" dose of DTaP is not required. [email protected] the best shoe stores in the ‘©The number of doses of PCV andior Hib may range from 1 to4 depending on the age ofthe child, when the first dose was given, and type of vaccine used. 4 Ifthe 3° dose of IPV is administered on or after the child's 4” birthday, and at least six months from the previous dose, then the 4” dose of IPV is not required. state. '@ Students 11 through 15 years of age who have not received HepB vaccine may receive a 2-dose series of Merck® Adult Hepatitis B vaccine to comply with this requirement. All other children (younger or older) must receive 3 doses of pediatric hepalitis B vaccine. rElkCituNews ‘© The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a dose of Tdap on or after the 10" birthday even if previously received. An inadvertent dose of DTaP on or after the 10” binthday may be accepted for the 7 grade Tdap requirement. For more information call the Immunization Service at (405) 426-8580 or visit our website at: hito:/imm.health.ok.aov. LAWTON - Children in southwest Oklahoma go back to school 18 years of age, bring a valid ID, and insurance, (USPS # 173-020) soon and county health departments are if applicable. Back-to-school immunizations are offered at alow 580-225-3000 encouraging parents and guardians to make immunization ap- cost and no one is turned away due to an Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC pointments for their children as soon as possible inability to pay. Children through the age of 18 years old are 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 to ensure they are ready for the first day of school. eligible to receive vaccines at no charge through Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 “We want the parents to avoid the back-to-school rush since the Vaccine for Children program if any of the following apply: the health department can be very busy as we they are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, Native POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 approach the first day of school,” said District 5 County Health American Indian or their insurance policy does not cover vac- Department Regional Administrator Director cines. Brandie Combs. District 5 serves Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Some health departments will partner with local schools and SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz... Publisher Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman organizations for back-to-school events in July and Washita counties. and August. Even in counties having these special events, you Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer Combs said immunizations are one of the best ways to protect may still visit your local health department $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director the health of your child against vaccine- during regular business hours for routine immunizations and Zadie Eakins...Advertsing Director preventable diseases. health screens. To schedule an appointment or No refunds on subscriptions. “Staying up-to-date with childhood immunizations is the best for more information, contact your local county health depart- D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager defense against diseases such as whooping ment. [email protected] Nahka King...CSA/Delivery cough and measles. We encourage families to immunize their Beckham Co. Health Dept. - 400 E. 3rd Street, Elk City, (580) ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com children now while there is little wait time at the 225-1173 [email protected] health department,” said Combs. Beckham Co. Health Dept. - 115 S. 4th Street, Sayre, (580) 928- Parents or legal guardians must accompany all children under 5551