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SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 Weekend Edition Commission Approves Land Purchase Option and Eyes New Budget By Sheryl Ponce dilapidated buildings, as notified. the public hearing was located at 404 N. commissioners went on to close the public sion meeting; therefore, the commissioners The first property was located at 1205 Main. Nix, again, talked about the situation hearing and approve the minutes from were able to vote on the ordinance. The Elk City Commissioners met for N. Washington. City Inspector Gary Nix with the structure. From the outside, the the May 4th commission meeting. They The next item on the agenda was to their regular bi-monthly meeting last spoke about the structure, saying it needs foundation and roof need to be repaired, went on to approve Ordinance No. 1270: vote on the structure located at 1205 N. Wednesday, May 20th, at 2 p.m., in City to be secured at the minimum, and it had but he has not been able to gain entrance An Ordinance changing the zoning clas- Washington. They tabled the action until Hall. With all commissioners present, May- been broken into and trashed. The owner to see the inside. The owner was present sification of a tract of land situated in the the Aug. 19th meeting. They also tabled or Micah Kilhoffer gave the invocation fol- was present to say that he plans on ripping and said that since he has been able to get Southwest ¼ Section 23-11-21, Beckham the structure located at 404 N. Main to the lowed by Rocky Andresen leading the flag the house down to the studs, and he plans the tenant evicted, he will be able to fix the County from I-I, Light Industrial District Aug. 19th meeting. salute. Prior to opening the meeting, the on selling it, once renovated. property. to R-4, Residential Estate District. The res- commissioners held a public hearing for The second property discussed during After both properties were discussed, the olution was introduced at the last commis- See COMMISSION page 2 ‘The Polaroid Man’ Comes to Transportation Museum By Sheryl Ponce Museum curator Anna Wray announced the recep- tion for the new exhibit on display at the Transporta- tion Museum on the grounds of the National Route 66 Museum Complex. “The Polaroid Man, the Voices of Route 66,” a photographic exhibit by Mark A. Paylor can be seen beginning May 30th. The public is invited to a reception honoring Pay- lor’s 90 Polaroid portraits of the people who live and work along Route 66, or the Mother Road. The exhibit features 44 of those images with storytelling highlights from six unforgettable encounters along the way. Paylor will be at the reception all the way from Col- orado. This will be an opportunity to see his reflections from roadside legends to the voices of the men and women to blaze the way across the United States. This 100-year celebration of the iconic road will be a way to understand the importance of the Chicago to Santa Monica trek that millions from across the world come RCCT’s Violet, Judy and Doralee to see. There will be cookies, free admission, and meet the artist. If unable to be there Saturday, make plans to see the exhibit. Make ‘9 to 5’ a Hit By Sheryl Ponce amazing. Each person contributes to the qual- ity of production that is expected with RCCT. Red Carpet Community Theatre’s produc- There are familiar faces to the stage along with tion of “9 to 5,” with music and lyrics by Dol- newcomers. All of the actors have talent that ly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, will is evidence that Western Oklahoma can stand open Friday, May 29th, and run throughout up to any professional theatre’s production of the weekend, and again the following week- the same title. end. Tickets are already on sale to see this local The set is minimal but cleaver in represent- production that brings the 1980s movie alive. ing the different scenes. The way in which Under the direction of Bailey Carpenter Carpenter put together the set changes and and Sara Marie Bodenstein, this cast has the how it flows is simple. While lighting and mu- talent and timing that gives the audience a rea- sic give the show added ambiance and create son to sit back and enjoy an evening of laugh- an atmosphere of the 1970s. ter. Although the three conspiring women, Violet played by Becky Ross; Doralee played by Joy Hale Moore; and Judy played by Lexi Make this show a must see for the start of everyone’s summer. There are adult topics and dialog that would caution parents from bring- WOHS Board of Snyder, have it out for their chauvinist boss, ing children. It is a way for children of the 70s Franklin Hart, Jr., played by Lexi Mosqueda, as he proceeds to disrespect their work. The rest of the casts supports the storyline with to sit back and reflect on a simpler time, yet one when chauvinism was alive and well. Visit www.rcct.org to make your reserva- Directors Hold their timing, dancing, and characters. The musical talent of each character is tions to see this RCCT production. It will be worth the time and ticket to enjoy “9 to 5”. May Meeting By Sheryl Ponce International Architectural Concrete Company Opens The Western Oklahoma Historical Society’s Board of Directors met for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 26th, at 11 a.m., in Western Technolo- By Sheryl Ponce to the Elk City Commissioners. gy Center. The meeting was changed from Monday The company’s values include integ- to Tuesday due to Memorial Day. President Dr. Dan Escofet by Molins is a company from rity, anticipation, sustainability, com- Storm called the meeting to order, and Doug Haught Barcelona, Spain, that has shaped pub- mitment, and excellence. Additionally, gave the invocation. lic spaces since 1886. They make dis- since 1886, they have collaborated with The board voted to approve the minutes from the tinctive, high-value solutions for public some of the most influential figures in last meeting, followed by the approval of treasurer Bev- spaces. Jorge Tomas has moved to Elk international architecture. erly Jordan’s financial report. Membership chair Cindy City to open their new location, where They build urban landscapes for Wood said that she received one new individual mem- they will continue the traditions of the smarter cities that include lively cities bership and an additional lifetime member. In the Flea age-old company. that have people-centered urban spac- Market report Beverly Jordan told the board that she “From Antoni Gaudi to Norman es prioritizing pedestrians over traffic. has printed flyers and the committee will be meeting to Foster, we have collaborated closely They promote cities where play and so- address them and prepare to send them out to vendors. with some of the world’s most influen- cial interaction take place in a safe, open No Farm and Ranch Report or Blacksmith shop re- tial architects. Our solutions are part of and inclusive way for all ages. They sup- ports were given. Curator Anna Wray gave the museum the urban landscape in cities across five port greener cities that promote biodi- report. She passed out flyers for the new transportation continents, from Dubai, New York City, versity, shade and visual and thermal exhibit. There will be a reception Saturday, May 30th, and Tokyo to Mexico City, among many others,” Tomas said in his presentation See CONCRETE page 2 See WOHS page 2 Weather Vol. Vol. 117,122, No.No. 54 22 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 94 / 68 75 75 cents cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com