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10• SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 The Elk City News CBA ic Route 66 corridor. AWARDED “Parker Drilling Rig Continued from page 1 114 is a symbol of our community’s rich oil his- Pinnell was in Elk City tory and frontier spirit, for the Annual Turkey and this funding ensures Hunt, he noted that im- it remains a destination portance of Route 66 to for generations to come,” economic development she said. and what it brings to Elk She wants to thank the City. Additionally, he Oklahoma Department mentioned the grant and of Commerce, along with the possibilities of the in- the stakeholders involved vestment for the town. in securing the grant. “There will be over $25 The Chamber board and million invested in the 40 committees look forward plus communities along to sharing the project’s Route 66, so there will progress updates with the be an investment made community. in Elk City. I’m not sure The investment in re- which project yet it will vitalization of the rig be, but you know, they’ve, will be seen by the thou- identified a few projects. sands who travel Route I’m excited about lighting 66, whether they stop in Elk City or not. The rig Gretta Geisler placed third in class A up the Parker Drilling long jump at the regional track meet Rig with some lights. The will be an icon seen from in McAlester last Saturday afternoon. citizens in Elk City will I-40, bringing travelers She will go on to compete at State. see some actual projects into town to learn about being created that will the community and create sales tax that will Route 66. then help them pay for The centennial celebra- Josh Moran President/Owner other city services,” Pin- tion of Route 66 will take 319 Industrial PKWY nell said. place in 2026. Watch for Elk City, OK 73644 Cupp noted that the updates on the project’s grant is a step forward in progress, as well as the 580.225.2575 the ongoing mission to many activities that will preserve and promote Elk be taking place along with MORAN SERVING City’s place on the histor- the State’s celebration. EQUIPMENT Oklahoma ~ Texas ~ New Mexico www.moranequipment.com MERRITT CANUTE Mega Breeze & Mini Breeze We proudly support the students, Call For Pricing! Parts staff and administration Available! at Canute Schools We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Merritt Schools 580-225-6554 ~ Great Plains Bank Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 ~ First National Bank OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com Yes Finance Farmers Union Co-Op Gin 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK 580.225.1525 LocalLoanGroup.com 720 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-0191 620 Highway 66, Canute, OK 73626 | 580-472-3131 www.elkcitycoop.com Have an awesome banksovereign.com shot to share? Only Retail Shop In The State Where You Can Buy Email the photo to The Milford Spices! [email protected] with a description 580-339-1937 20792 E. 1095 Rd and it could be featured in Canute, OK an upcoming edition! Brad and Mandy Beck Owners Monday thru Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-12