December 7, 2024 Issue, Page 1 of 12

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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition Commissioners Approve Resolution between the City and ODOT By Sheryl Ponce They exchanged ideas, talking about the interchange being The Elk City Commissioners placed a few miles to the east, met for their regular meeting rather than at exit 41. In 2017, Mon, Dec. 2nd, at 7 p.m., in City Snipes added a project to do Hall. City Treasurer, Jennifer construction work that was sup- Rainey was not present, but all posed to happen in 2024. This the commissioners were there. was for the eastbound lanes by ‘They approved the minutes from 40, which was to replace and the Nov, 20th meeting and then rehab the concrete there. This heard a presentation from Will would also address the needs of Snipes, PE. the Division 5, Con- the bridge over 7th Street in the struction Assistant Division En- eastbound lanes. gineer. “The following year, I was able Snipes brought the agreement, to add a project for the west- in the form of Resolution NO bound lanes. We had to break 2024-13: A Resolution between those up just by the sheer ex- the City of Elk City and Okla- pense of the project. At the time, homa Department of Trans- it wasn't going to allow me to portation for Job Piece Number place those projects in the same 33311(07), and two conceptual year. So we got a designer on drawings for the proposed proj- board who started to design the ect. He first went over the history eastbound lanes, and we ended Joy Walker-Badillo and E.J. Bacon with a collaboration of their artwork, of the project, which started in up moving forward to about the mid 2014. 60 percent mark. In 2021, the Collaboration of Two In the first part of 2015, there city reached out again and said, was a meeting between the ODOT director and the city. See RESOLUTION page 7 Artists on Display RCCT Postpone By Sheryl Ponce ‘There is a new art display in the Route 66 Museum Complex Education building that ‘The Wedding Singer’ represents a collaboration of Joy Walker-Ba- dillo and E.J. Bacon. The artists came together By Sheryl Ponce in their educational career in Clinton Pub- lic Schools. Bacon's artwork is more abstract, while Walker-Badillos paintings tend to be Late Sunday evening, the Red Carpet Community Theatre's Pager Sine more realistic. The paintings that are hanging Board of Directors were forced in the education building feature an abstract to postpone the opening of “The ap Btctine px MATTE background with bird(s) in the center of focus. Wedding Singer” With the show m1 u “EJ. and I met several years ago when he to open Friday, Dec. 6th, the was an Art Education major at SWOSU, and two leads, Alex Duke who was Although it seemed like a he came to my classroom to fulfill some of his to play Robbie Hart, and Sierra devastating blow to the entire observation requirements. Later he was hired Duke, cast as Julia Sullivan, re- production, the board met and to work with me teaching art at Clinton High signed from the production. decided to postpone the open- School. Students voted us ‘Best Teacher Duo’ As rehearsal was just about to ing until Friday, Jan. 10th, Sat., as a result of our original and creative ideas begin, Alex Duke appeared on Jan.11th, Sun,, Jan. 12th, Friday, that we brought to life in the most dramatic the set to tell Director Christy Jan. 17th, Sat., Jan. 18th, and way,’ Walker-Badillo said. Russell-Dobbs that he and his Sun., Jan, 19th, They replaced ‘They demonstrated the first form of art, wife would not be returning the female part and would be to the musical. Russell-Dobbs auditioning three others for the See ARTISTS page 12 E.J. Bacon and Joy Walker-Badillo. stepped into action to notify the male lead role. Board of Directors about the The delay will be giving oth- turn of events. She and music di- ers the opportunity to become rector, Ashley Underwood, an- New Girl Scout Troop Kicks off First Project involved in the production who nounced the change to the rest of the cast. See RCCT page 3 By Sheryl Ponce The cookie sales begin at the end of Feb. or early March. At the EIk City’ Girl Scout ‘Troop Christmas in the Park opening, 1019 leaders Terri Hamilton and Ashley Jones, started recruiting they gave away free homemade or donated cookies, only asking Last Chances for Rotarians’ girls from kindergarten through for donations. Hamilton said ior fifth grade ‘oj over the past that they hope to be there every Friday and Saturday, but it may 50/50 Fundraiser month to be- depend on the girls’ availability come Girl to help. They will be set up across By Sheryl Ponce Bucks’ “ Scouts. Their from the Mr. and Mrs. Santa Rotary members are selling li first meeting Claus hut. Tickets have officially gone tickets for $50 each, but there took place last ‘The troop meets between 6:30 on sale for the Elk City Rotary is only a total of 200 tickets that Wednesday pm. and 7:30 p.m., at 212 W. Clubs 50/50 Fundraiser over the will be sold. Time is running out at 212 W. Broadway, and they Broadway. Guests and members past month. It is time to pur- and although there are tickets are now up to seven members. need to enter from the west side chase a ticket to be included in still available, no one can win if ‘They started their first project at ofthe building. To find out more the drawing that will take place he/she did not purchase a ticket. the Christmas in the Park, giving information about attending and Dec. 14th, at 8 p.m., in Christ- Contact a Rotary member away cookies. joining, text 405-442-0684. mas in the Park. The winner will now to get in on the opportunity “We decided that we were go- ‘The cost is $25 per year, but not need to be present to win. to win up to an extra ing to do this for the girls. We Hamilton said that there are The raffle will support their $5000 this Christmas. What a want them to be able to sell the also scholarships available for ongoing donations and projects, great way to celebrate the holiday (Girl Scout) cookies and learn those who may not be able to af- the club has initiated this new and give back to the from the experience; Hamilton Girl Scout Troop 1019 leaders, Terri Hamilton and Ashley opportunity for someone to win community by donating to the S#CPROTBCT AGE? jonas wc Minaya yen 0 or Chamber Elk City Rotary Club. in cash up to $500 crplained. Weather D GC / 40 Vol. 120, No. 46 Mail delivery View online | | I al l agra 13151 tomorrow eS - 75 cents, 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com