August 10, 2024 Issue, Page 1 of 10

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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 SATURDAY, AUGU T 10, 2024 Weekend Editi Commissioners Purchase Vehicles, Lift Pump, and Eye Property Ownership By Sheryl Ponce chase with the owner was present to Mayor Cory Spieker then opened Engineering progress report will be discuss the plans to secure the building. the commission meeting with the in- given at the next commission meeting. ‘The Elk City Commissioners met ‘The house located on N. Watkins vocation while Rod Carver lead the ‘Then the commissioners tabled the two for their regular meeting Monday, Aug. was also discussed by Addington. The flag salute. They approved the minutes structures that were addressed in the Sth, at 7 p.m, in City Hall, They held person who is also on a lease/purchase from the July 17th meeting and went public hearing, 820 W. Ave B and 223 a public hearing concerning two di- with the mortgage holder was present. on to approve Resolution 2024-9. This N. Watkins, until the Sept. 3rd, meet- Japidated buildings, as notified, prior to ‘The ownership ofthe property was not resolution is between the City of Elk ing. opening the meeting. Those properties clear because the person on the tax rolls City and First National Bank to incur “The commissioners approved the were located at 820 W. Ave. B and 223 is deceased. indebtedness by the Elk Cty Industrial purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet half ton N. Watkins. ‘The commissioners looked to the Authority issuing a promissory note, SSV (Special Service Vehicle) police ‘The structure in question on W. Ave city attorney for advice about moving ‘The purpose of the debt is to be able to pickup from Joe Cooper (state con- Bisactually a building behind a house forward on both properties. He said pay for the new projects as the CAPPS tract) in the amount of $49,478, which located at the property. City Inspector that they must deal with the property funds come in to pay for those projects was a budgeted item. This pickup will Jackie Addington presented the infor- owner and not the person leasing the ~ the ECPD, ECED, and Airport Ter- replace a 2015 pickup that has 218,000 mation about the dilapidated building property. No action was taken during minal. Pictured are DeAun Ivester of Elk City’s Carnegie Library with and the person who is on a lease/pur- the open hearing. The next item on the agenda, Rees Josephine Taraco, and Mayor Cory Spieker. Taraco earned a See PURCHASE page 3 high schoo! diploma through a library program. ECPS Superintendent Recaps Last Year and Rodeo of Champions Eyes What's Coming By Sheryl Ponce Approaches Asa new school year approaches, By Sheryl Ponce Elk City Public Schools Superinten- Labor Day Weekend has always dent Mike Sparks studies student been a huge event for Elk City and growth each year and compares the surrounding communities them from pre- with the Elk City Rodeo of Cham- vious years, He pions held in the Beutler Broth- goes back to 2018 to see stu- ers Arena by the Elk City Rodeo dent trends as Association. The weekend kicks cycle, horseback, or walking. they _ progress off on Friday evening, Aug, 30th, ‘There will be over $1700 in through the for the first night of action, excite- prize money awarded for the best school system. ment, and fun, in each category. There will be a SPARKS With last. year’s ‘The next morning, Sat., Aug. first, second, and third place cash numbers, he 3lst, the Elk City Chamber of prizes and ribbons, Entries are found growth that he contributes to Commerce rodeo parade will start due by Aug. 22nd, at the Elk City teacher preparation and dedication. ng— pictured are Remington MeCullock, Allyson Niavez,Karson Stevens, Trapper Stevens, Rogan at 10.a.m,, on Main St. The theme Chamber of Commerce. “T still say that we have had this Selby Claire Carlson, and Bailey Manny. Not pictured are Eleanor Gilmer, Bailey Manny, and Olyviah this year is “Back in the Saddle” Saturday and Sunday the rodeo continued upward trend of academ- Herndon. ‘They are currently looking for en- will continue with regular events ic improvement for three years in a tries to the parade in the categories starting at 8 pam. Rodeo weekend Red Dirt Tumbling Wins at row. It is a great accomplishment. of commercial, antique vehicle, brings people from across Okla- We don't have employees that are schools or school organizations, homa to see the rodeo profes- running out of the gate. People are political, beauty pageant, riding sionals competing for the money. staying here, and they believe in this club, clubs or organizations, or Tickets are on sale now. Go to idea of making this the best place AAU Jr. Olympics Nationals that we can make it for our kids? church, The entry may be a float, ticketselkcityrodeo.com to. pur- Sparks said. car, pickup, truck, flatbed, motor- chase them ahead oftime. He went on to say that they do not have a high turnover of staff. ‘This is what makes Sparks proud. By Sheryl Ponce son — first place; Karson Stevens ‘The fact that people have stayed, = first place; Trapper Stevens - and they are determined to make ‘Ten tumbling and trampoline first place; Allyson Niavez~ ninth Elk City one of the best schools it competitors from Sayres Red Dirt place; Cassie Manny — fifth place; can be forall students. This has been Gymnastics and ‘Tumbling gym Bailey Manny — fourth place; a great accomplishment for the dis- traveled to Greensboro, North Remi McCullock ~ first place; El- trict. Carolina for the AAU Junior lie Gilmer - fourth place; Rowan Sparks looks at color-coded Olympics Tumbling and Tram- Selby = first place; and Olyviah grade levels, by years. He could see poline Nationals. Every person Herdon - third place. that the third-grade math last year on the team placed on the nation- In the Double Minis the results had 26 kids that were advanced, al level. The gym is owned and were Claire Carlson — third place; and that jumped up to 38 kids as operated by Terra Piercy, which Karson Stevens— first place; Trap- they went into fourth grade, There were 46 kids at proficient, and that is located at 311 N.E. Highway per Stevens — first place; Allyson jumped to 59 kids the following 66 in Sayre. Also attending was Niavez ~ ninth place; Bailey Man- year. By following these types of their national’ team coach Nata- ny ~ fourth place; Remi McCull- trends, Sparks, the administrators, lie Cook, along with Piercy and ock = third place; Ellie Gilmer and teachers are able to identify ar- Mandy Niavez, The group is also = third place; Rowan Selby - sec- Debbie Sisemore with Derek and Devin eas of concern and rally around the coached in trampoline by Victo- ond place; Olyviah Herndon - gains that have been made. “The great news is that heres ria Swift fourth place; and Cassie Manny ‘They competed in five different - 16th place, Benefit for Debbie Sisemore where they were in third grade, events. Those were in tumbling, ‘The floor competition results they improved as fourth graders Fifth grade took alittle bit of a dip, but the fifth-graders last year, who double mini (mini trampoline), were Clair Carlson — first place; trampoline, synchronized tram- ‘Trapper Stevens ~ first place; Al- poline, and mini trampoline, ‘The lyson Niavez ~ tenth place; Bai- Happens Saturday are now sixth graders went up. The gymis team has had 16 national ley Manny ~ second place; Remi By Sheryl Ponce Blockhouse is a sports bar that sixth-graders went up as seventh championships. McCullock - first place; Olyviah houses games, drinks, and good grade. The seventh-grade last year ‘This year ten-year-old Rem- Herndon - first place; and Cassie Claire Carlson Retired Elk City High School times. Sisemore has worked there went up in eighth grade math. We ington McCullock made a perfect Manny - fifth place. drama teacher and cheer coach, for several years. had growth or improvement in ev- ten in her first year competing, In the trampoline division Debbie Sisemore, has been diag- ‘The teacher has been known ery grade level, but one took a little ‘Trapper Stevens made the AAU the results were Claire Carlson — nosed with stage three cancer. The for her giving heart, where she bit ofa dip? Sparks explained. national team, He will be travel- first place; Karson Stevens - first community of supporters and knows no stranger. Her love While he went more into depth ing to New York and perform in place; ‘Trapper Stevens ~ second co-workers at the Blockhouse are abounds wherever she goes. Sise- about the specific areas of growth, Time’ Square in Sept, with their place; Allyson Niavez ~ eleventh hosting a benefit Sat. Aug. 10th, more has touched many lives Sparks was encouraged by the national team coach, Natalie place; Bailey Manny - tenth place; throughout the day and evening. throughout her tenure at Elk City numbers because for him it is not ‘The event will take place at the Public Schools and through the about making each kid pass a test. Piercy. ‘They had three nomina- Remi McCullock ~ third place; Blockhouse, located at 20096 E. Elk City Arts Council teaching It is about progress for each child. tions for special awards, five All Ellie Gilmer - second place; Row- No matter where a student begins, American high point awards. an Selby ~ second place; Olyviah 1090 Rd., in Elk City. There will summer drama to children. She is Sparks and the teachers want his/ ‘Those went to Claire Carlson in Herndon - second place; and be a silent auction from 1 p.m. to the mother of two children, Derek her students to show a gain. That is two events, Rowan Selby, Trapper Cassie Manny ~ 15th place. 10 p.m.,along with a pool tourna- and Devin, and the blessed grand- what Sparks calls success. Stevens, and Remi McCullock. Syncro division results were ment and concert. The eight-ball mother of three and a wonderful “[ dont think the tests tell the ‘The special awards went to Claire ‘Trapper Stevens and Karson Ste- tournament sign-up will be until daughter-in-law. whole story. If you only base it on a Carlson twice and Rowan Selby. vens who both placed first. noon and players meeting at 1:30 Make plans to drop by the “The final results for the mini pm. Blockhouse to support Sisemore See COMING page 3 (trampoline) were Claire Carl- See WINS page 2 Allyson Niavez Live music by The Smokin’ with the challenges she has ahead Oaks will start at 9 pm. The of her, Weather I Vol. 120, No. 31 Mail delivery View online 8 | 04879 MN, tomorrow 75 cents, 580.225 3000 elkcityoknews.com