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SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 Weekend Edition Commissioners Approve Annexation of One-Acre Tract and Hear About Summer Library Activities By Sheryl Ponce The first item on the agenda was Elk City’s Flood Plain Administra- slew of other activities going on at geted item, for a progress payment Dec. 2nd, 2024 meeting, which was to approve Ordinance No 1268: An tor. Harris said that she has worked the library. was approved, along with the Pay appealed and was revisited during The Elk City Commission met Ordinance of the City of Elk City, with the city and filled out paper- The commissioners approved an App #12 for box hangar construc- the meeting. The house is locat- for their bi-monthly meeting Mon- annexing a one-acre tract of prop- work for flood plains. Rick Shelton agreement for professional services tion in the amount of $42,796.40, a ed at 1016 W. 8th. City Inspector day, June 2nd, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. erty, classifying the ward thereof. had questions about bringing this between the City of Elk City and budgeted item. Gary Nix told the commissioners Mayor Micah Kilhoffer opened the The land is located by Starbuck’s program from the Flood Plan Ad- Southwestern Oklahoma Devel- Commissioners then turned to that the plumbing was complet- meeting with an invocation fol- and was introduced at the last com- ministrator to an in-house or city opment Authority for grant writ- a dilapidated building detrimen- ed, but the owner was running the lowed by Jeff Waters leading the flag mission meeting. They approved employee administration. ing/ administrative services for six tal to the public health, safety and electrical wiring without a permit salute. Rod Carver was absent from the annexation. Next was DeAun Ivester and months in the amount $17,000. welfare, and ordered the removal and an electrician. The owner was the meeting. They first approved Jana Harris then gave the com- Shannon Pirus, who gave the com- Pay App #12 to W. P. Construc- of the structure. This structure has present and told the commissioners the minutes from the May 21st missioners a rundown of services missioners an update on the sum- tion for terminal construction in been on the list since May 18,2022. meeting. she provides the city as her role as mer reading program, as well as a the amount of $112,340.82, a bud- It was declared dilapidated at the See APPROVE page 2 Not The Typical Production at RCCT By Sheryl Ponce The Elk City Red Carpet Com- munity Theatre’s production of “Bridges Over Madison County” will open June 7th, at 7:30 p.m., under the direction of Christy Russell-Dobbs. Bailey Carpenter has been assisting her, and Laura Lee Julian is serving as the musi- cal director. The script is by Marsha Nor- man and the music and lyrics are by Jason Robert Bown. The show is based on the novel by Robert James Waller. This RCCT pro- popular film under the same duction is being sponsored by name, it is the same storyline, Garage Bicycle Works in Elk City. but there are differences. This Ashley Underwood is play- production is a musical, as it was ing Francesca; Jeff Johnson will portrayed on Broadway with Cut the Ribbon! Marnie Tosh, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and attendants. be Richard “Bud” Johnson; Tim Kelli O’Hara playing Francesca. Bodenstein is Robert Kincaid; The story is not one for children Sara Marie Bodenstein is going but plays to young adults and/or New “Route 66” Themed Putt-Putt to be Marian; Mahala Spillers is playing Chiara; David Dodson will be Michael; Emily Barnes an older audience due to a ma- ture nature of the subject matter. The musical will also have will be playing Carolyn; Donna an orchestra pit with live music Course Holds Grand Opening King is Marge; Jess Cenami will be Charlie; Joy Hale Moore is playing State Fair Singer; and Aa- as an added feature. Because of this, it would be suggested to sit toward the back of the theatre liyah Salazar is going to be in the because the actors are difficult to By Alex Alvarez Ensemble. Last September, the city of Elk City While the show has been a See RCCT page 2 took on a new adventurous action of re- placing the old putt-putt course at Ackley Park and redoing the whole thing with a “Route 66” theme in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Okla- homa owns one of the longest stretches of Route 66 of any state with 331 miles (New Mexico owns the longest stretch with 487 miles). It adds to the town’s City Manager Tom Ivester already strong Mother Road identity enhancing tourism attractions that cele- or less if you focus only on the driving brate this famous route. and skip smaller stops. Route 66 crosses eight states: Califor- The official ribbon cutting was held nia, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Okla- on Monday, June 2nd. Oklahoma’s Lieu- homa, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. tenant Governor, Matt Pinnell, whose Starts on Santa Monica Pier, CA and job includes promoting tourism in Okla- ends in Chicago, IL homa was present who praised Marnie Driving Route 66, from Chicago to Tosh (Sports Marketing and Promotions Santa Monica, takes about two to three Director for the City of Elk City) and weeks, depending on how many stops, project director for the revitalization of and Elk City just hopes that many stop in this little town. This timeframe includes time for exploring major cities and at- the putt-putt course. Present were Mayor Micah Kilhoffer, city councilmen Rocky Conner Carlucii making the first official putt at the Ackley Park Ackley Park Summer See PUTT page 3 tractions but can be shortened to a week new Putt-Putt Course. Activities Affordable By Sheryl Ponce the buildings for individuals ages Block Party Kicks off Route 66 Festival As the song goes, “In the Good Ole Summertime,” kids are out 16 through 60, it is $5 person; the six-year-olds through 16-year- olds, the cost is $4 per person, By Sheryl Ponce a late-night swim along with all Saturday morning at 9 a.m., for sale. playing and the activities in the and those over 60 years of age the of the other park activities. The the festivities continue with mu- Make plans to be a part of park are heating up for families cost is also $4 per person. The Elk City Chamber of Com- Block Party music will start at sic and the annual car show. This this community-wide celebra- and friends to enjoy. Because Ackley Park activities will be merce and Father’s Day Weekend 5 p.m., with Kyler Smith, who show brings cars from across tion of Route 66. It is a prelude a lot of the activities are new, it open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. marks another Route 66 Festival will be on until 6:30 p.m. Coun- Western Oklahoma and the to the centennial year of 2026, in has been asked, “What about the The cost for playing miniature celebration. It begins Friday eve- cil Hill Band will present “Dad Panhandle of Texas. Spectators which additional festivities will prices?” Taking a look at the cost golf is $3 per person and the train ning with the first Block Party of Rock Night,” from 7 p.m. to 9 can pick-up ballots to vote for take place all across the nation. of each ride or museum, the cost rides are $1 per person. It cost $1 the summer. There will be a car p.m. Once the music dies down, their favorites, which will be an- The iconic Route 66 is a traveling breakdown seems reasonable. per person to ride the carousel. show, art show, music, and ven- the car cruise will start at 8 p.m., nounced by the end of the day. destination for people around the The Elk City Route 66 Muse- Children under the age of five dors following on Saturday, which and run to 10 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., Food trucks and area vendors will world. um Complex is open Monday can ride for free. will all happen at Ackley Park. head out to the Route 66 Museum also be at Ackley Park to provide a For more information about through Saturday from 9 a.m. to Thunder Bay or the swimming Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 Complex for additional photo op- variety of lunch choices, as well as the weekend, contact the Elk City 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to get into all of See ACTIVITIES page 2 p.m., on June 13th, there will be portunities. different crafts and novelty items Chamber of Commerce. 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