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26 years of service: Math teacher Margaret Snipes retires from 'rewarding' career

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Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 15:26

margaret snipesMary Cramer
Daily Elk Citian

Margaret Snipes' mother, Mary Winters, was an elementary school teacher many, many years ago. At 95 years old, she still misses the career she loved so much.

"She kept asking me, 'Are you sure you want to retire now? I think you're going to miss it,'" Snipes said.

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Elk Citians run for Boston Marathon bombing victims

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Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 13:47

Andrew Kennedy
Daily Elk Citian

We all remember where we were when we heard about the Boston marathon bombings. No matter who you were or where you were from, you felt for Boston and the victims that day.

There are a lot of ways to help the victims of this tragedy and one of those ways is racing through Elk City.

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Elk City Country Club Father's Day Tournament Results

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Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 10:52

Andrew Kennedy
Daily Elk Citian

The annual Father’s Day Tournament was held at the Elk City Golf and Country Club this weekend. This year, 68 teams competed in the tournament.

The tournament was split into two categories: net (after handicap) and gross (before handicap).

Michael Robinson and his son, Michael, Jr., finished tied for first place in the net division with a score of 62.

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City to review drilling well permit Wednesday

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Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 09:25

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Daily Elk Citian

A permit request for drilling oil and gas in the city limits will be presented to the Elk City Commission at the Wednesday meeting.

The permit requested by Chesapeake Energy to drill a well at the corner of 7th Street and Pioneer Road in Elk City, will be the first application reviewed by the commission following the approval of the ordinance allowing oil and gas drilling in the city limits. 

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Daily Elk Citian named best in state

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Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 09:19

derek sakuoyahThe Daily Elk Citian, in only its second year of competition in the daily newspaper division, took home top honors Friday night for general excellence among Oklahoma newspapers.

The newspaper was awarded the coveted Sequoyah Award after being judged the best among daily newspapers in its division.  The award recognizes the newspaper which demonstrates overall excellence in its class during the annual Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Press Association.

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Woman talks about rare condition

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Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 15:27

CommunityLIFE-CHANGING SYNDROME LEADS HER TO SHARE STORY

Laura Eastes
Daily Elk Citian 

Marsha Luttmer says she had taken countless antibiotics in her life. The 59-year-old retired elementary school teacher said she was prescribed antibiotics periodically as the cold, flu and other germs floated through the school building each year. 

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Elk Citian | Sports

  • Elk Citians run for Boston Marathon bombing victims
  • Elk City Country Club Father's Day Tournament Results
  • Drew Ward signs with Washington Nationals
  • Merritt basketball begins summer league play
  • Leedey's Drew Ward drafted by Washington Nationals in 3rd round of MLB Draft
  • Hammon hires new baseball coach
  • Baseball All-State, All-Region teams announced by OCA

Elk Citian | Community

  • 26 years of service: Math teacher Margaret Snipes retires from 'rewarding' career
  • City to review drilling well permit Wednesday
  • Daily Elk Citian named best in state
  • Woman talks about rare condition
  • Fathers we miss
  • Women charged with embezzlement
  • Principal Roger Woodson retires from Merritt Schools

Elk Citian | Opinions

  • Riding away from the familiar
  • Dr. Brad Park
  • Heaven just got themselves another flat-picker
  • What's Under My Hat: Debate at ‘The Big Screen’
  • What's Under My Hat: Safety first
  • Letter to the Editor: Audit - Davis - 02/17/2012
  • Letter to the Editor: Audit Petition - Sampier - 02/16/2012

Elk Citian | Business

  • Daily Elk Citian journalist receives award at contest
  • Roger Mills lowest unemployment for a year
  • History, family motivated new Ag spokeswoman
  • Livestock Auction Owner: Farmers and ranchers questioning futures
  • Daily Elk Citian recognized in statewide contest
  • Elk City grad enters into Apple's tech world
  • Beckham Co. Treasurer talks property taxes

Elk Citian | State

  • Okla. Senate panel kills stricter smoking bans
  • Robbery convict escapes area prison
  • More troops returning to Oklahoma
  • Attorney General files $18.6M mortgage settlement
  • Bill would require pharmacists to determine medical need before selling pseudoephedrine
  • Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds hit Oklahoma
  • Auditor questions suspicious spending at Oklahoma Department of Education

Elk Citian | National

  • Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis
  • Is Facebook part of your estate?
  • Romney politely encourages rivals to fold
  • Santorum is back with Super Tuesday wins
  • AP: Super Tuesday voters have their say
  • Ohio becomes a Romney-Santorum dead heat
  • Prosecutor describes school shooting suspect as 'not well'
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