August 12, 2023 Issue, Page 1 of 8

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i y Serving m. _Western Oklahoma 4 Since 1901 Commissioners Approve Spieker’s apasos ioo ee S|| | Reappointments to Library Board within 30 days of July 18th. Spieker reappointed Cheryl Firth, Darla Riley, Salena Dix- on, and Katie Archer to the Elk City Library Board, and the commissioners approved the 4 appointment. Their terms will ‘NANA expire Aug. 2026. ANA Pay Application #16 to Joe D. Hall General Contractor, LLC, for the CAPP project — Benefit Dinner Aquatic Center in the amount of $194,172.55, a budgeted item, was approved. Then the commissioners turned their attention to three dilapidated structures. Previously tabled since Planned for Pictured are DeAun Ivester, Patrick Mincher, and Mayor Cory Spieker who is giving Mincher is high school diploma. Aug. 17, 2022, the structure at 1016 W. 8th, was on the agen- da to be considered a dilapi- Local Nurse dated building, detrimental to the public health, safety and By Sheryl Ponce By Sheryl Ponce ment previously dedicated to A grant from Midwest welfare and ordering removal the City of Elk City; providing Oklahoma Development of the structure. City Inspec- In February Beth Anspaugh Boone was diagnosed with In- The Elk City Commis- that invalidity of a part shall Authority (MODA), in the tor Jackie Addington gave the vasive Ductal Carcinoma, or more commonly known as breast sioners met for their regular not invalidate the remainder amount of $19,9667.69, which commissioners pictures of the cancer. She went through a lumpectomy in March and followed monthly meeting, Monday, repealing all Ordinances in is to help with E-sports equip- house. He told them that a lot up with radiation treatment. In May she started chemothera- Aug. 7th, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. conflict herewith. The ordi- ment at Arrowhead Center, of work has been done on the Prior to calling the meeting nance was on the agenda at was approved. building. The owner was also py, and she continues on a treatment plan. The financial bur- to order, Mayor Cory Spieker the last meeting, but it was ‘The next item on the agen- present, and he asked them to den has been piling up, therefore, there is a Benefit Dinner and and DeAun Ivester presented tabled because the commis- da was the approval of a new release the building because it Auction planned to help with the bills. Patrick Mincher with his high sioners had questions about Case 1021 G loader from ASCO. is now stable. The cost of sid- On Aug. 12th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Parties on Purpose, school diploma. Spieker then it. There was a representative for the Elk City Rock yard in ing it has increased, and he will located at 1309 Airport Industrial Road in Elk City, there will the amount of $388,970.20, need more time to complete gave the invocation and was for GAS at the meeting who bea dinner. The live auction will start at 8 p.m., and the silent followed by Rick Shelton lead- told the commissioners that a budgeted item. They also the outside. The commission- auction will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, Live music will they got approval from the approved the purchase of a ers complemented him on the ing the flag salute. new Wastewater Lift Station work he has already done on it be provided by The Washita River Boys and Tyler Wilhelm from The first item on the utility companies. GAS would pump from Master Pumps and and voted to table it until Nov. 6 p.m. to 10:30 pn. agenda was approval of the be moving them underground Equipment in the amount of 6th meeting. All proceeds from the donations will go directly to benefit July 19th minutes. The next at their own expense. This $27,577, a budgeted item. The Boone. Cash donations can be made directly at First National item was the approval of Or- satisfied the commissioner's ‘The next structure is locat- city was given a 48 percent Bank in Elk City. For more information contact Laura Miller dinance 1258: An ordinance questions, and they approved vacating a Right of Way Ease- the ordinance. discount if they could order if See Commission page 2. at 580-497-6604 or Rachel Shelton at 580-799-2369. Some of the items that will be auctioned include five hours of house See Dinner page 2. Fit and Fun Bicycle Ride Hits the Road Oklahoma Musicians Return for ‘Fatal Leather Duchess members are from left Marc Ed- gar, Colton Seaver, Tyler Heath, and Jake Wolf. Courtesy photo. By Sheryl Ponce By Sheryl Ponce ‘The 13th Annual Fit and Fun Bicycle Ride will be held on Sat., Ina one-time appearance, California rock band, Leather Aug. 19th, with registration at 8 a.m. and the event starting at 9 Duchess will be performing at Knucklehead Red’s Saloon a.m., at the Arrowhead Center in Elk City. The event is free for located at 2417 W. Broadway, on Aug. 20th, at 8 p.m. In kids who can be pre-registered, or they can register the morning of the race. Shirts and helmets will be given away on a first come, 2014, guitarist Marc Edgar, who is a Clinton native, moved first serve basis. to LA with Norman native, Tyler Heath. Since then, they met ‘There will be food trucks, giveaways, and face painting done drummer Jake Wolf and bass player Colton Seaver to form throughout the morning. Kids should bring their bikes and hel- the group, “Leather Duchess.” mets. If the child does not have a helmet, one will be provided “So today (Aug. 7th) makes our ninth year as a band. We for him. try to sing a mix between maybe Aerosmith, Kiss, and Mot- For more information or to pre-register, contact Tiffany Ford at 580-303-0341. ley Crue, which is probably how I would describe our style. See Musicians page 2. Weather Vol. 120, No. 63 Mail delivery View online ‘ INAH ‘ tomorrow ‘4 68 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com