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y v. Serving ‘ m. _ Western Oklahoma | CB sincexso1 Weekend Edition First National Bank Unveils Refurbished Vault mt RISE Bungee Fitness Relaunches Shefferd and RISE Bungee Fitness with a ribbon cutting on Wed., July 26th. She has ei scheduled a relaunch party for Pictured are Monte Carlson, Sr. VP, Sandy Werner, Pres./CEO, Susie Thurmond, Board Director, Joe Shepherd, COO, Sat., Aug. Sth, at 9 a.m., to kick Pete Thurmond, Board Director, Denver Meacham, Chairman of the Board, David Atkinson, Board Director, and Jason off a new season of low impact, Redd, Sr. VP. Courtesy photo. core and full body strengthen- ing with resistance training with bungees. This unique style of fitness allows anyone to enjoy the feel- ing of flying while exercising to become fit in very specific Oi8e Pres qe ways. Shefferd learned about bungee fitness two years ago in Oklahoma City, and she de- cided to bring that knowledge etd to western Oklahoma. RISE Bungee is located at 2103 S. FF: tacts Main St, Ste. K, by the movie theatre, in Ell City. (wait e To book and pay fora class, go to risebungee.com, or see By Sheryl Ponce their QR code. The classes are for individuals as young as 13 ‘The Elk City Chamber of . Commerce welcomed Erin See Rise page 2. RCCT Director of ‘Chicago’ Announces Inside of the original 1901 First National Bank building where the original vault sat. Courtesy photo. By Sheryl Ponce work in restoring it, as well as assistance in moving it. They also an All-Star Cast thanked Janning Welding and Supply, LLC, for helping with the By Sheryl Ponce ‘The vault that was housed in the original 1901 First Nation- move and making the base on which the old vault is to be dis- al Bank building was recently brought back to life and is now played. ‘The director, Marji Anderson, and musical director, Lori sitting inside of their current location at 2714 W. 3rd. The bank ‘The post invited the public to come in and take a look at the Park, of Elk City Red Carpet Community Theatre's musical recently posted the unveiling on their Facebook page, celebrat- refurbished relic. ing its new home. production of “Chicago” announced the cast last week. The ‘They credited Shannon's Custom Paint and Body for their See More Photos page 2. show will open Sept. 8th, and run through the 9th, and 10th, then again, the following weekend, Sept. 15th, 16th, and close on the 17th. WOHS Board Holds “Chicago” is based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with the music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The show is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins and Monthly Meeting script adaptation by David Thompson. In the movie version of the musical, Catherine Zeta-Jones played Velma Kelly, Renee Zellweger played Roxie Hart, Richard Gere was Billy By Sheryl Ponce in June there were 2195 visitors that came through the museum Flynn, John C. Reilly was played by Amos Hart, Queen Lati- complex. Carla Garrison followed him with the docent’s report. fah played Matron Mamma, Taye Diggs was the Bandleaders, ‘The Board of Directors for the Western Oklahoma Historical She said that they continue to need more people to volunteer to and Dominic West played Casely. Society met Monday, July 24th, at 11 a.m., in the WTC building be substitutes especially on weekends. Anderson cast Sierra Duke as Roxie Hart, Lake Carpenter for their regular monthly meeting. President Judy Haught called Judy Haught said that the Archive Committee has been meet- as Billy Flynn, Ashley Underwood as Velma Kelly, Axl Her- the meeting to order, and the invocation was given Doug Haught. ing. They have gone through a number of postcards to separate rera.as Amos Hart, Becky Ross as Matron Mama Morton, Joy ‘The minutes were approved, and treasurer Beverly Jordan the ones that will be uploaded to the website. They are now going Hale Moore as Mary Sunshine, Emma Ferrero as Liz, Maken- through those to transcribe the notes on them, and then they gave the monthly treasurer report, which was also approved. Jim na Valdez as Hunyak, Cassidy Crabb as Mona, Heather Neb- Coffey gave the Farm and Ranch report, He said that he plans to will begin to scan them to be uploaded. hut as Annie, Bynlee Bustin as June, Fred Casely/Ensemble build shelves for more storage in the area. Inold business, the Texas Motor Tour will be passing through as Alex Duke, Gina Jones as Kitty, and Patti Bloom Harrell Jordan gave the Flea Market report. She told the board that Elk City during the Flea Market. Haught talked to the person in as the Announcer. Members of the ensemble are Sarah Byer, charge. There will be 50 to 70 people coming through on Oct. 6th she has put the flyer on Facebook, with the new email address, through Friday. They will be in communication prior to the tour Lisa Thompson, Bailey Carpenter, Malcolm Byer, and Faron [email protected]. Then the General Store report was Buttry. coming into town. given, which noted that the caulking had been completed. Addi- ‘The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will take place the Tickets for Chicago” will go on sale for season tickethold- tionally, the security system is installed and functioning. fourth Monday in the month of August. ers on Sept. 4th and to the public on Sept. Sth. This produc- Randy Haggard gave the Museum Board report. He said that tion will be rated PG-13. Vol. 120, No. 63 «UM 0, Weather tomorrow 101/74 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com