October 25, 2023 Issue, Page 1 of 8

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Serving Western Oklahoma The design plans for the new fire station were approved at the last Commission meet- ing. Chervenka told the Rotari- ans that they will send out bids in early February, and it could take about 18 months building Shopping, Food Trucks, time once ground is broken. He complemented Katie Ar- Costume Contests, and cher and the team at REES for meeting with the department. He said the process has been painless. Pep Assemblies Haunt Assistant Chief Wayne Poole talked about the pro- grams that the departmentput Moonlight Madness on in the area schools. They By Sheryl Ponce ee St, saw about 1800 kids in four Wayne Poole recently Elk City Fire Chief Kyle Greg Brittton introduc- days. Recently, Executive Director of the Elk City Chamber of named Elk City Fire Depart- Chervenka. es ECED Chief and Assis- “We had three elementary Commerce, Susie Cupp, announced at the Breakfast Club schools for a total of around ment’s Assistant Fire Chief tant Chief. 1300 kids. We went to three meeting a new event that will be taking place during Christ- preschools with a total of 145 mas in the Park. This is called Pop Ups in the Park, which will By Sheryl Ponce tournament, they are using a so they can begin fixing the kids, and that’s kids in pro- be held Dec. 15th and 16th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each eve- large portion of the funds to smoke detectors in the homes grams like Rainbow Lane. We ning. hit every daycare here in town. ‘This is an opportunity for local merchants, as well as other Each Thursday the Elk City purchase new detectors. In ad- in Elk City. He noted that 95 Rotary Club hosts various dition, they will do the instal- percent of the structures that We had eight daycares with mobile shops, to set up small shops on the tennis courts in agencies and guests to speak lation of those detectors. burned did not have working around 300 kids, and then we Ackley Park. The idea is to bring shopping to those celebrating to the club. Thursday during “We don’t just hand those smoke detectors. also have a homeschool group the holiday season, where other activities will be taking place. their regular meeting, Elk City (smoke detectors) out. We ac- Chervenka also talked that comes to our depart- Christmas in the Park will feature food vendors, Santa ment,” Poole said. Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka and tually go into the house. We about the controlled burns Claus, the double-decker bus, and all of the other traditional During the programs they Assistant Fire Chief Wayne install them with the require- that have been conducted with brought out the smoke trailer park activities. The carousel will be up and running, the new Poole talked about the new fire ments for NEPA, and we'll put the Forest Service. They are and “Sparky” the fire dog. The train with be open, hot chocolate will be served, and there will department building, the new them in for you. We'll test the trying to do a hazard mitiga- firefighters taught the kids bea plethora of lighted displays throughout the park. fire detector program, and the ones they currently have, but tion where it cleans up an area how to crawl out of a smoke- you know, those have to be re- that could be overgrown and Trick oy Treat recent fire safety week. filled room. Poole said that Chervenka told the group placed every ten years. So, alot could cause a wildfire in the fu- their main goal was to tell the that they are promoting a new of people forget about them,” ture. He said that they will be children that when they hear smoke detector program. With Chervenka explained. asking for assistance in hous- a smoke detector go off, their the funds the department He added that they want es that are grown up or areas raised from their annual golf to get the information out around them. See ECFD page 2. Museum Celebrates Elk City Chamber of Commerce Presents Halloween ‘Pop Ups’ in the Park ‘The National Route 66 Museum and Complex, located on W. 3rd St., will have trick or treating Oct. 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will have free admission the entire day, for anyone dressed in costume. This is an opportunity to see the museum and celebrate Halloween, all in the same day. Oklahoma National Jr. Heifer Show Entry Deadlines Approaching A)6 By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce's 42nd Oklahoma Na- tional Junior Heifer Show will take place Friday, Nov. 17th and Saturday, Nov.18th. The pre-entry deadline is Nov. 13th, and the late entry is Nov. 17th. The show will begin Nov, 18th at 9 a.m. at the Elk City Convention Center Complex. The show sponsor is Western Equipment. ‘The pre-entry fee is $35, while the late entry is $50. The pre-entry must be sent by US Mail and must include the entry form with the fee and a copy of the registration papers. The late entries will be taken from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at the show and must have the registration papers and the entry fee. All heifers must be born after Oct. 31st, 2021. ‘The stalls are first come, first served, and participants are encouraged to bring their own generators. The barn will be open Friday at 9 a.m. There is a minimum of five head per By Sheryl Ponce day season, where other activities will be taking place breed, and if there is not five head, the money will be prorat- ed with no other awards. Each heifer may show in only one Christmas in the Park will feature food vendors, Santa Claus, breed. The classes will be broken down by Friday, 8 p.m. Recently, Executive Director of the Elk City Chamber of Com- the double decker bus, and all of the other traditional park activ- ‘The judge for this show is John McCurry. The payout for merce, Susie Cupp, announced at the Breakfast Club meeting a this show is as follows: Supreme Champion - $1000, Reserve new event that will be taking place during Christmas in the Park. ities. The carousel will be up and running, the new train with be Supreme Champion - $500, Breed Champion - Trophy Buck- open, hot chocolate will be served, and there will be a plethora of le, and Reserve Breed Champion ~ Trophy Buckle. All the ‘This is called Pop Ups in the Park, it will be held Dec. 15th and checks will be mailed to the winners. 16th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening. lighted displays throughout the park. ‘The concessions will be provided by the Elk City FFA ‘This is an opportunity for local merchants, as well as other Registration for the event is now open, so call 580-225-0207 Alumni. Each exhibitor’s name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win one of the two prizes at the conclusion of the mobile shops, to set up small shops on the tennis courts in Ackley to find out more information or to claim a spot in the Pop Up Park. The idea is to bring shopping to those celebrating the holi- Shop. See Show page 2. View online | 8 i|13151ll. Weather tomorrow 3/45 Vol. 120, No. 87 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com