Thank you ONEOK for the project update for the Elk Creek Pipeline as follows: (1) Community outreach is ongoing. (2) Pipeline construction, spring of 2019 (3) Pipeline restoration, spring or summer of 2019 and (4) Pipeline in service, end of 2019. These activities are dependent on the location. With construction coming to a close, restoring landowner properties as near as practicable to its original condition is next on their list. Please do not hesitate to call the project line at 855-217-7918 regarding easement restoration concerns so their staff can inspect and follow-up with remedial actions as necessary. ONEOK also wants to recognize the continued partnership and cooperation of every landowner and community along the route.

The Niobrara Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Wednesday June 12 and the following is a summary of the meeting: (1) Teresa Tucker gave a short update on ROCS, such as Karen Wisseman representing the business community in the Next General organization, the senior award was presented to Clayton Williams and over 2400 votes were calculated during the month long campaign with every senior receiving some votes. The planters are now in place throughout Main Street and they are beginning their summer splash coupon exchange as well as the LOR giveaway. (2) Business After Hours will be on Thursday June 20 at the Lusk Herald from 5-7 p.m. Be sure to stop by and meet the staff in their new location at 1000 S Main Street. (3) Yard of the month was discussed with several nominations and decision was made to present the award to Duke and Bev Lashmett. A temporary sign has been made and a permanent one is in the works. (4) Niobrara Strong Day was moved to July 27th and we will have inflatable rides and concessions at Northside Park. The pool will be open during the afternoon and the fair will be hosting a dance at the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. (5) Farmers Market: don’t have any vendors signed up at this point. (6) Billboards: We might be interested in obtaining a billboard between Wheatland and Guernsey and Randi will look into getting some contact information. (7) Jackie shared the days she will be out of the office in June and July. (8) Reviewed business updates such as closures, expansions, etc. Jackie also recognized that WMPA has joined the chamber of commerce and will be hosting a business after hours in August. (9) Jackie gave an update on the lodging tax board grant meeting, which was presented in last weeks edition of the Lusk Herald. (10) Jackie has applied to a recreation grant to cover some of the cost of Niobrara Strong Day, and to bring musician Jake Gill in for a concert in August.