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8• SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 The Elk City News Weekly Oklahoma Oil and Gas Chamber President Goes Over Elk Proudly Brought to you by: City Stats with Rotarians Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for May 27 - June 2, 2025 By Sheryl Ponce here’s a thought out of those, 5000 of them are lived in by a family. During the Elk City Rotary Fifty-six percent of the 5000 that Club’s regular weekly meeting, Elk are lived in as a family are married City Chamber of Commerce Pres- couples. That is a large percentage,” ident Kevin Akins, was the guest Akins said. program. He is also the pastor at In comparing Elk City with other Elk City’s First Assembly of God towns with a population of 11,000, Church. He opened by saying, he the range of housing is much low- is flexible, but he could talk for an er. Thirty-five percent of other cit- extended time period. ies whose population is11,000, are “I’ve been here now for 13 years occupied homes. Akins then went and am active in the city in many on to talk about activities that are different ways. I love it a lot. One available for families. of the things that I’d like to begin “When I hear somebody tell me with is a really cool little bit of in- that there’s nothing to do in Elk formation about the Chamber of City, I want to tell you something. Commerce. Our theme this year is I know I’m a pastor, but I want to ‘Home Court Advantage.’ It’s some- look at him or her and say, shut up, thing that we keep putting out be- because there is so much to do for cause we are at home, and we’re every age group in this city. There’s better together if we help one an- so much to do. The chamber is in- other and keep it going,” he began. volved with a lot of different things. As Akins continued, he gave We try to put our hands on things the Rotarians some information and try to help,” Akins said. about the town. First he said that He went on to talk about the there are 2226 registered, licensed Chamber’s purple table tents that businesses. Then he went back to are placed across Elk City in mer- the 2023 census, where he found chants’ businesses. They are a cal- that the population of Elk City was endar of events that are happening 11,400, and located in a range of a over the next three months. 16-mile square. This is seven miles Akins said that the Chamber’s across the town and eight miles Oil and Gas Golf Tournament will across the other way. be held for the 55th year on June “If you’re looking at who you 6th. They have 72 entries, there- do business with, consider this fore, there is a waiting list to be thought, that out of the 11,000 included in the tournament. He people, 56 percent of those are also said that on June 7th, the City- in between the age of 18 and 64. Wide Garage sale will take place all The average age of Elk City is 34 over the community. There will be years old or 34.5 years old,” Akins a list of addresses in the Elk City explained. Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook He also said that at the end of page. 2023, most of those people were As Akins went through the females, and 51 percent of the peo- other events that are happening ple earn less than $50,000 per year. throughout the month of June and SWOSU Foundation and Alumni Host Meet and Greet The average income in Elk City, he noted was $49,001. July, Rotarians asked questions and picked up brochures as the meet- “How about houses? Anybody ing concluded. The SWOSU Near You will be meeting to be there. Register at swosufoundation. know how many houses are in For more information about on June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at com/sny-elk-city/ Elk City, houses themselves? We Rotary, contact Rob Stephens or the Elk City Golf and Country Club. Special thanks to the sponsors: Great have 6215 houses, and 81 percent Greg Britton. They are the leader- Alumni are invited to enjoy compli- Plains Regional Medical Center; The of them are occupied. Sixty-two ship team and will be a resource to mentary drinks and appetizers as they Chiropractic Co.; Quintin & Delisa percent of them are occupied by becoming a member of the organi- reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and Nichols; Barber-Dyson Ford: Elk City; their owner. That’s interesting, but zation. friends of SWOSU. and Culver Electric. Ask your college crew to make plans Greater Good and WOAC Host Blood Drive By Sheryl Ponce laborative. “Comforting Hands Hospice Paint the Town Purple Blood and Elk City Nursing Home are Drive will take place Tuesday, partnering together with OBI June 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a blood donation. It’ll (OBI) in the Bloodmobile, which will be be parked outside of Elk City Left to right: Jenee Robinson, Ryen Rowe, Jennifer Edwards, Cecily Quinn, located at the Elk City Nursing Nursing Home, OBI has a pro- Librarian Randi Yow, Jennifer Froh, Natalie Griffin, and Rebecca Lemke/ Left to right: Rebecca Lemke/Lainey Ross, Jennifer Edwards, Natalie and Rehabilitation Center. Along gram called, ‘The Greater Good Lainey Ross Griffin, Ryen Rowe, Jennifer Froh, Jenee Robinson, Cecily Quinn with Comforting Hands Hospice, Campaign.’ So for every success- the blood drive will be part of the ful blood donation that goes to Carnegie Library Hosts Authors Greater Good Program. This program is a charitable OBI, they donate $2 to the cause (Alzheimer’s). It is a win, win. It’s giving rewards program that is helping everybody in all different This past Thursday we had an are Rom-Com, Western, Paranor- books they have published. The an- Some authors used their experi- available during this one-day situations,” Julie Western, West- author event at the library as part mal, and Fantasy. The authors, Ran- swers ranged from, “A brain worm ences with horses and storms to put blood drive. Help by donating ern Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Col- of our Summer Fun at the Library di Yow, and several patrons sat down of a story trying to get out; what if a real world feel into their books. blood, which could help provide laborate Board of Directors, said. program. All the authors are from for a question-and-answer session. this book I loved was set in the wild Some of the authors books are in the a monetary contribution to West- To make an appointment call Oklahoma, and have several books One question that was asked was west; and to dealing with PTSD in library, and they are hoping to add ern Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Col- 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org. published. The genres they write in what inspired them to write the the form of a romantic comedy.” more soon. PUBLIC AUCTION! tio n TWO DAYS – REAL ESTATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 13 - 10 AM A u c PERSONAL PROPERTY – SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – 10 AM 340 Ac. - 3 Very Good Farms OWNER: RAY MAXWELL STAFFORD ESTATE South of Elk City, OK REAL ESTATE WILL SELL AT 10:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION:918 & 920 W. D AVE., ELK CITY, OK Tuesday, June 17, 2024 Tract #1 – LOCATION: 918 W. D AVE., Elk City, OK @ 10:00 a.m. LEGAL & PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lots 8 & 9 in Block 6 of the Shores Addition to the City of Elk City, Beckham County, OK. This Selling 340 acres for the Albert Cranford Estate – in 3 Tracts property features two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen, encompassing approximately 864 square feet of living space. TRACT #1: Sale Site Sale Site: At Tract #1 The fenced backyard includes a cellar, and there is an attached carport From Retrop, OK (Hwy. 6 & Hwy. 55)- 2 miles East measuring 16 feet by 20 feet. NE/4 of 29-8N-20, W.I.M., Washita County, OK. Containing 160 acres +/-. Surface rights only. on Hwy. 55, then 1 mile South, on CR #2050, to This tract is all in Very Good Cropland which the NE Corner of the Farm. lays very well. The farm has an older water well From Sentinel, OK - 8 ½ miles West on Hwy 55, Tract #2 – LOCATION: 920 W. D Ave., Elk City, OK Bases for the farm are: then 1 mile South to CR #2050. LEGAL & PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lots 10, 11 & East ½ Lot 12 Wheat 104 ac. - 34 bu. av. From Elk City, OK - 14.5 miles South on Hwy. 6, in Block 6 of the Shores Addition to the City of Elk City, Beckham Grain Sorghum 16.5 ac. - 30 lb. av. then 2 miles East on Hwy. 55, then 1 mile South County, OK. This property offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and Cotton 26.8 ac. - 938 lb. av. on CR # 2050. approximately 960 square feet of living space. It includes a living room Generic 6.7 ac. and kitchen with access to the fenced backyard. Additionally, this home features a 7’ x 20’ covered porch and an approximate 30’ x 30’ metal VKRSZLWKFRQFUHWHÀRRU TRACT #2: Located 4 miles North & ½ mile East of Tract #1 SELLING ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 WILL BE THE CONTENTS OF HOUSE 918 W. D AVE, Approx. 86 acres +/- in the W ½ NE ¼ of 4-8N-20, CONTENT OF HOUSE AT 920 W. D AVE, CONTENTS OF METAL SHOP AND ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY OUTSIDE W.I.M., Washita County, OK. Containing 86.5 ac. OF BOTH HOMES (BACKYARDS & SIDE YARDS) – CALL 580-821-1186 FOR ANY QUESTIONS! +/-. Surface rights only. Pictures & Video This farm has approx. 76 acres of Very Good @ hinzauction.com SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. Creek Bottom Farm Land with the balance being SALE LOCATION: From stoplight at Hutch’s West Side West of Elk City, OK Elk Creek at Merritt & Rt. 66 go West on Highway 6 for 5 ½ miles. Bases for the farm are: GUNS AND AMMUNITION WILL START SELLING AT 10:00 AM Wheat 50.80 ac. - 34 bu. av. PICKUP-CARS-TRAILERS Lot End Wrenches – ¼”, 3/8”, ½” Stanley Woodchipper Browning BL 22 cal. 22 S, L & LR, 2019 Toyota Tundra, TSS Sport Sockets & Ratchets Lot Gas Cans NIB, NBF Grain Sorghum 8.5 ac. - 30 lb. av. Series, I force 5.7L V8, 11,512 Lot Hand Power Tools-Circular Saws, 15” & 16” Tires Remington Model 1100 Cotton - 3.26 ac. - 938 lb. av. miles Sanders, Drills, Jigsaws, Air Tools Lot Fire Extinguishers GP WASR 10x63, cal. 7.62x39mm Generic 3.26 ac. Toyota Celica, non-running, 1.8 3/4” Drive Impact Socket Set Lot O/A Bottles Stevens Model 67, Series E, 20 ga, Liter, 5 Speed 17 Piece 1”-2” Impact Socket Set Six 4x4 Square Tubing, 24’ Long 2 ¾” & 3” Shells 1994 Expedition:non-running Bench Top Drill Press GUNS-AMMO-GUN SAFE JC Higgins, 410, Model 101.25, 16’ Utility Trailer, TA, 78” inside Two Bench Grinders MISCELLANEOUS Sears & Roebuck, 2 ½” & 3” Shells width, 15” sides Dewalt 12” Compound Miter Saw Glock 19 Gen 4 9x9 Bolt Action TRACT #3: Located from Hwy. 6 & CR #1250, Trail Master 12” Utility Trailer, SA, Model 40-2 Winch Two Rugar 22 cal. LR, Mark III Target Advantage Arms Barrel, 22 LR 2 1/2 miles East on CR #1250 to Rd. #2040, then 12’ x 59” width, 15” sides John Deere Pressure Washer, 3300 & Mark III Hunter Bushnell Scope 1/2 mile North. Lone Star 15’ Utility Trailer, w/ PSI, 11.5 hp, JD Motor Beretta Mod u 22 NEOS cal. 22 LR Kodiak Tactical Series Gun Safe, Ramp, 76 ½” width Graco Magnum X5 Airless Paint 60 minute Fire Rated South 100 acres in the NE/4 31-9N-20, W.I.M., American Tactical GSG 1911, 22 LR Utility Trailer, SA, 93”Lx42” inside Sprayer HV Large Lot Ammo-45’s, 44’s, 9mm, Washita County, OK. Containing 100 acres +/-. width B/S Generator, 5000 Watt Taurus Spectrum 380 Auto 7.62, 280, 223, 5.56, 33, 12 ga., Surface rights only. Four Car Moving Dollies Sportsman Generator, 3250 Watt Taurus Armas 30-06, 300 AAC Blackout This farm has approx. 97.5 acres of Very Good Bumper Pull Car Dolly Puma Air Compressor Bersa SA Thunder 45 Ultra Compact Lot Ammo Boxes Magna Force Air Compressor Large Lot Knives Cropland with the balance being Grass, with a MOWERS-SHOP Pro & GARDEN TOOLS Bostich Air Compressor Colt 45 Colt/3”, 410, Snake Slayer Gun Cases – Hard & Soft good water well. Bases are: Troybilt 21” Self-Propelled Mower, Two Rolls 2” Conduit Colt Trooper Mk III, 357 Magnum OTG Masterforge Porpane Grill Wheat 65 ac. - 34 bu. av. 6.75 hp, B/S Powerbuilt Aluminum Floor Jack Mossberg Maverick Model 88 12 ga, 2 11-Porpane Bottles Anyone interested in Very Good - Highly Grain Sorghum 10.9 ac. - 30 lb. av. Robinair Refrigerant Recovery/ Large Lot Camping Gear 16 Drawer Snap-on Toolbox w/ Recharging System ¾” & 3”, 20” cylinder bore Two Trolling Motors Productive Cropland in the area needs to Cotton 16.7 ac. - 938 lb. av. Misc. Tools SKS 7.62 x 39 5 Drawer Snap-on Toolbox w/Misc. Schumacher Charger 200-amp Starter Rossi Model 92 38 Special 357 Mag, Suzuki 4 hp Boat Motor attend this Auction !!! Generic 4.1 ac. Tools 1-Lincoln 180 Amp Welder Lever Action 1-Cool Living Refrigerated Air Better Built Job Box 23” x 5’ Lot Scaffolding *OHQ¿HOG0RGHO*ROGHQ Conditioner Window Unit 11-Tool Boxes w/Misc. Tools Two Wheelbarrows with Marlin 4x32 Model 425A scope Lot Space Heaters O/A Bottles, Hoe & Gauges 10’ Fiberglass Step Ladder Marlin 22 Model 25 MN, WMR Only, Large Lot DVD Movies 32’ Fiberglass Extension Ladder Micro Groove Barrel Gateway Laptop, Windows Vista, Ultrabright, Widescreen Grant’s Auction & Realty 580-225-0269 • “The Complete Liquidation Professionals” Mike Grant Cindy Grant FIND US ON THE WEB AT Brandon Cloud Monte Tucker Auctioneer/Sales Associate Cashier/Real Estate Broker www.grantsauction.com Auctioneer Auctioneer & Sales Associate Texas License #13353 Elk City, OK Sunny Point, America Mobile: 821-1186 Mobile: 821-1738 Johnny Grant 1926-2010 (580) 515-4477 ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS WRITTEN OR ORAL STATEMENTS.