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2- The Elk City News October 21, 2023 help members get more in- volved and to promote closer Round connections with each other and in the community. Town “L'm going to brag on Tom (Johnson) a little bit. Tom, ev- ery time I walk in here, wheth- er I’m leading the meeting, or if I'm just a regular member October 23 sitting there, Tom shakes my hand. He acknowledges me, Bats at the Library, Mon- and that is important to me. day, Oct. 23rd 4pm (Bats So, l appreciate you doing that. and a presentation from Renovation Nan Shiblom. ‘This is something you're really Mobile Grotto unit from good at doing, and I appreciate Continued from page 1. the Oklahoma State Park Connections you said. for doing that,” Carpenter system) the stripes, lettering, and stars Continued from page 1. Asmembers were filling out that make the aircraft stand out while traveling Route 66. the questionnaires, Carpenter With the help of his sons, “Although, I don’t get much asked the club about future October 26 Chris and Zach Smith, Codner time for hobbies, because I'm projects and possible fundrais- Carnival at the Carnegie completed the project last Sun- busy with school and work, I ers. He asked for suggestions day afternoon. do like to play sports with my Library about socials or a Christmas The seasoned _ painter friends, whether it’s basketball knows how to paint in bad party. At the conclusion of the or soccer. My reason for join- meeting, he asked members to weather at uncanny heights. ing Rotary is Basil (Weatherly) Moonlight Madness, His business has been in signs, share Rotary with others. Car- murals, gym floors, urethane who reached out to me about Thursday, Oct. 26th 4-6pm penter believes in the ideals epoxy floors, and wall pads it. He kind of talked me into of the organization and wants Codner completed work on the joining because it is a part to share the positive influence Route 66 Museum Complex, as of the community, and that October 31 the group has in the commu- well as all over the state. would be something really nice Halloween Codner is an outdoorsman. to do,” he added. nity and with each other. When he works in Elk City, he At the end of the meeting, After Sanchez introduced brings his mountain bike and the Rotarians looked to make himself to fellow Rotarians, Trick Or Treating camps at Elk Lake. He says that Carpenter asked the members stronger connections within the bike trails in Elk City are one of the best in Oklahoma. to help make connections in the club and in the community. He hopes to return to continue the club by completing some ‘The connections made in Rota- November 4 his work on new projects. Chuck Yeager in the Glamorous Glennis surveys. These were meant to ry are deemed to lasta lifetime. Western OK Bulls Basket- ball vs. TX Golden Eagles, Payment to Warren Cat for In the City Manager's Re- Commissioner repairs to landfill compactor port, Ivester covered three Arrowhead Center. in the amount of $59,877.82 points. The first one was the Continued from page 1. was approved, as was State violation from the Department Contract purchase of two front of Environmental Quality for Do you have an event or corporation and Fulmer & Sill deck mowers from Western potential contamination of a something else you would in the case regarding PEAS and Equipment, LLC in the amount vault. This happened to con- Aqueous Film-Forming Forms of $73, 469.26. The purchase tain some telephone cables. like to share with the com- (AFFF's) and others for damag- of equipment to host Esports ‘The vault had water in it. The es and equitable relief arising events from Sweetwater Music city found the water leak and munity in the Round Town out of the conduct of the de- Instruments & Pro Audio in repaired it. The city had 15 the amount of $36,565.80 was days to respond to DEQ and fendant in connection with the Calendar? Email the in- manufacturing marketing and also approved. met that deadline, There was a formation for the event to There were eight change Danny Britton thanks Dr. Dennis Friesen for volunteer- distribution of PEAS & AFFF's. orders approved for Joe D. surprise visit from a DEQ rep- ing. [email protected] Ivester explained this item as Hall for the Elk City Aquatic resentative who told Ivester national deadlines for class ac- Center. Those changes were: verbally that it looked good. the library had with the solar been hard and overall, the first tions for the PFAS and what is ‘The next item was the prob- eclipse. They gave out 72 pairs quarter looked good. Rainey $3191 for changing locker size lem with water billing from of glasses for the event, and gave the sales numbers for UMC and re-routing storm drain called forever chemicals that were used in firefighter foam. lines; $112,971.48 for concrete last month. He said that they he estimated that there were Oct. She noted that there was ‘The deadlines for class action change at pool deck at the food did find some issues and they over 100 kids that showed up a three percent increase in Continued from page 1. groups are approaching, and truck area, change low volt- are working to correct them. Sat. morning around 11 a.m. to sales tax from the same month this is needed to meet those age for fiber, change drain- He encouraged anyone who watch the eclipse. in the prior year; the use tax deadlines. age line from pump house to has questions to call city hall. The financial report was decreased by 38 percent, and projects include local, state, The commissioners ap- ‘The last item that Ivester given, which indicated the cigarette tax was down by nine national, and international proved a State of Oklahoma sump pump and add sealer to causes. bath house floor; $17,722.70 talked about was the event that new system conversion has percent. Department of Transportation Each year the women outdo Project Maintenance, Financ- to add sidewalk to west side of themselves in the area of tur- ing, and Right-of-way Agree- pool facility, add power for gar- key and dressing. Their special ment - Elk City Streetscape on bage disposal, and add water Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces and drain line for ice machine; recipes cannot be beat by oth- S. Main from 5th to 7th Street er’s great dressings. They would Intersection Project No. TAP3- $12,693 for pool rule sign to Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- encourage everyone to drop by 8008(004)TP State Job No: change occupancy, sealcoat, the gift shop to browse. Drop 38008(04). This is part of the and crack filling of existing sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer by to see what they have and streetscape project that has and tie in area, add expand- or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical pick up a turkey and dressing been on hold for the past four ed metal at pump house per Health Dept, add in-ground details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. dinner. It is a community tra- years, and there is money set outlets and panel stands for dition that benefits everyone. aside for it. ice machine and add network- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: ing equipment; $3,479.84 for signage addition per Health Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator HEArtT or EvROPE) 5:day HEART OF EUROPE" Circle Tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Dept., add ladder entrance and safety gate to pump catch basin; $36,249.12 to install Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Italy, France, Belgium && Holland by Image Tours conduit for cameras and Part $5290 April 4 & 23,2024 departures <rufa 1 irrigation, landscaping sod; $115,665 for Part 2 irrigation, Some of the most common conditions are: Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY landscaping, sod and CM fees, * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Includes 21 meals, 13 nts. hotels air taxes, transportation and escortin Europe, landscaping trees compost * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/15/23. Call fora FREE brochure. mulch staking plus CM fees, Lateral Sclerosis ( Disease (COPD) SW TRAVEL natural stone benches labor Ph: 580-445-7215 y, and CM fees; $114,577.44 + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV for power to new exhaust fan + End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s in pump house, materials for “ElkCituNews north wall of pump house, landscaping sod and irrigation, CM fees. Van Storm was there to an- peuirle Ca RN Professional, Passionate (USPS # 173-020) ‘swer questions about each of the change orders, along with Advance, Attentive... 580-225-3000 City Treasurer Jennifer Rain- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC ey. With these changes there Our Difference Is Our Care 109 W. Broadway, City, OK 73644-4736 is still money remaining in the Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 final budget. Ss Pay Application #18 for Have you ever considered becoming POSTMASTEI Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. OK 73648 Joe D. Hall General Contrac- tors LLC for Aquatic Center in a hospice volunteer? the amount of $78,710, a bud- SUBSCRIPTIONS geted item, was approved. The A fulfilling experience in the spirit commissioners also approved Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer Mayor Spieker’s appointment of giving and receiving. $75/yearly Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director of Rodney Cloud to the Elk City $650/six months Museum Board with a term of No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director Oct. 2023 to 2028. ‘The Purchase Orders FY 23- Roudie Harber. 24 and recurring invoices for [email protected] Oct. 18, 2023, were approved. elkcitynewsadvertsing®@gmail.com Then the commissioners heard ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com reports from IT and the Waste Water Plant supervisors.