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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 The Elk City News (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Is That Pyrex in Your Pantry... or a Payday? Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff By Jeff Johnson flipping them over to check the Snowflake: Cool win- And hey, maybe it’s time $50/ Yearly Print Only $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising stamp on the bottom. ter-themed casserole bowls are we all go visit Grandma. Of- A single 1959 Pyrex bowl— Think back: That or- a hit. fer to bake her a cake or two. $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director decorated with grass, hearts, ange-and-yellow bowl with the Golden Sunflower Daisy: A You know, just to help her dig No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR and a whole lot of luck—sold weird birds your mom served 1968 version recently sold for around in that old cabinet... [email protected] on eBay for $22,100. And no, ambrosia in? That wasn’t just over $5,000. purely out of love, of course. Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery that’s not a typo. Another a salad—it was a savings ac- Dot Bowls: Bright polka-dot [email protected] 1970s casserole dish is listed count. Pyrex isn’t just glass. It’s sets from the early ’70s are KNOW YOUR GLASS: (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, for $90,000, and it’s not even glass with sass. And collectors popular. PYREX VS. PYREX CSR microwave safe. across the country are willing Lucky in Love: Extremely Before you fire up eBay, Turns out, the same dishes to pay serious money to get rare—one bowl sold for over check the logo. Vintage PY- your grandma used for Sunday their hands on it. $22,000! REX (in all capital letters) pot roast might be worth more So before you donate Aunt Tips for Spotting the Good typically means the piece was than your iPad. Welcome to Marlene’s casserole set or over- Stuff made in the United States the sizzling hot world of vin- look that chipped mixing bowl Check the bottom: Authen- before 1998 using borosili- tage Pyrex collecting—where at the estate sale, take a mo- tic Pyrex says ‘Made in USA’ or cate glass—a tougher, more butter dishes become bidding ment. Flip it. Google it. Cher- ‘Made in England.’ heat-resistant material that re- wars, and that mixing bowl ish it. Because what looks like Look for complete sets: sists thermal shock. These are you thought was ‘just cute’ kitchen clutter might just be Matching lids and nesting the pieces collectors chase. On might just cover next month’s collector gold. bowls increase value. the other hand, pyrex in lower- car payment. Condition matters: Chips or case often indicates newer pro- Here in Western Oklahoma, PATTERNS TO WATCH FOR faded paint reduce worth. duction, made with soda-lime where yard sales, church rum- Butterprint: Amish-couple Colors count: Turquoise, glass, which is less durable and mages, and flea markets are motif; can fetch hundreds. gold, and bright pastels are the more prone to shattering with woven into the summer rou- Gooseberry: Especially yel- most sought after. sudden temperature changes. tine, this retro cookware craze low or black versions are top So go ahead—pull out those In short: if it’s all caps, it’s the has landed right in our back- dollar. pans, check that high shelf, and good stuff. If it’s lowercase, be yard. Whether you’re in Sayre, Friendship: Red birds and start sleuthing. Because if it cautious—especially if you’re Erick, Elk City or down the floral designs, very collectible. says ‘Pyrex,’ you could be hold- planning to put it in the oven road at Junklahoma, it’s time Pink Daisy: A classic 1960s ing a piece of Americana… and or a collector’s case. to start flipping bowls—and promo pattern. a whole lot of lunch money. Kennel Facility located 1200 E Hwy shingles with DaVinci synthetic item and progress payment. FORWARD 66 to Culver Electric in the amount of $27,500, a budgeted item, was shake shingles was approved. The Budget Amendments #2 for The commissioners then tabled the structure located at 1016 W. 8th, Continued from page 1 approved. They also approved the FY 24-25 was approved. The com- to be dilapidated, which had been plumbing portion of the new An- missioners approved the surplus on the list since May 18th, 2022. Weight-Black Angus Breeding Bull imal Control Kennel Facility to of old computer equipment to be They also tabled the structure locat- for the Elk City Water Plant in the Hudson Plumbing in the amount recycled. They also approved the ed at 1319 W. 1st, to be dilapidated. amount of $1500. of $22,825. bid received from Heartland Utility They also approved the Purchase The bid received for the electrical The commissioners approved Services, Tulsa, for the Water Main orders FY 24-25 and recurring in- portion of the new Animal Control the bid for the alley repairs behind Replacement project in the amount voices for June 18th. There was no 303 Ruby and 305 Ruby to remove of $3,116,518.22 city manager’s report, and the trea- and replace 220’ of 6” crushed ag- The payment for Lochner for surer’s report was approved. Trea- gregate subbase from Hutton Inc., invoice 18429-TO08-10 in the surer Jennifer Rainey reported that in the amount of $49,950. They also amount of $26,890.63, a budget- the sales tax was up by 13 percent approved Resolution 2025-14: A ed item and progress payment over last year and the use tax was Resolution of the City Council of was approved. The commissioners down by 6 percent. The cigarette tax the City of Elk City, supporting the approved the Pay App #6 to C-P was also down. Grant Application to MODA for Integrated Services for taxi lane The next item on the agenda was repairs and replacement of the roof construction in the amount of public comments. Elk City Cham- on the Route 66 Museum Building. $122,216.43, a budgeted item and ber of Commerce’s Executive Di- The bid received from Next Level progress payment. rector, Susie Cupp, complemented Roof for roof repairs on the Nation- The Pay App #12 for Joe D. Hall the city workers for helping during al Rt. 66 building in the amount of General Contractors for the Elk City the Route 66 Festival. ‘ $91,250 and alternate bid of $7,500 Fire and Police Construction in the The meeting was adjourned at to remove and replace wood shake amount of $885,641.55, a budgeted 3:09 p.m. tion Building and would be there Docent Carla Garrison intro- WOHS through the middle of July. He went on to talk about the new QR codes duced the new docent president Janice Mollet. She said that all Continued from page 1 that have been place at the bucking volunteer slots have been filled chutes. They will be looking to add through the month of July. She Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices from the Blacksmith Shop. Judy Haught reported about the more in the future. Haggard reported that there also welcomed Purcy Walker and Richard O’Hara to the museum archives committee. She passed Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual around a publication from Grant were 1949 people who came docents. County, Arkansas, that she suggest- through the museum during the In old business the information resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as month of May, and the gift shop about the tourism grant has not ed we try to do locally on the web- cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the site. She also asked about another sold $11,789 in merchandise. He been reached yet, and in new busi- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. local abandoned school that was went on to talk about the repairs to ness the organization voted to re- located east of Hammon. the buildings, noting that the city imburse the Jordans for purchasing For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: Donnie Jordan reported that is spending money to renovate the the QR software. The meeting was the same artists are in the Educa- buildings and roofs. adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Professional, Passionate Advance, Attentive ... Our Difference is Our Care Have you ever considered becoming a hospice volunteer? A fulfulling experience in the spirit of giving and receiving. Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011.