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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 The Elk City News WOHS Continued from page 1 to the Farm and Ranch, Black- smith shop, and the Old Town Museum. The drug store will WoodyFest Announces 2026 Music Line-Up open Thursday, May 27th. May 22, 2026 | OKEMAH, OK nation, known and performed Lightfoot Family Band, Melis- packages are available for pur- Donnie Jordan gave an update — The Woody Guthrie Coalition in many languages throughout sa Carper, Miss Brown to You, chase at woodyfest.com. Compli- at 11 a.m., in the Transportation for the Education Building artist is thrilled to announce the line- the world. He wrote over 3,000 Monica Taylor and Travis Fite, mentary programming includes Museum for the artist who has that will be coming next. Greg up for the 29th annual Woody songs in his lifetime, hundreds Nancy Apple, Patti Steel, Peg- Thursday day performances, his photographs of Route 66 on Skaggs, an Elk City graduate, will Guthrie Folk Festival (July 8-11, of which have become staples in gy Johnson, Radoslav Lorković, Children’s Festival, various open display. She encouraged everyone be the next artist with paintings 2026), celebrating the iconic folk the canon of American music. Randy Crouch, Red Dirt Rang- mic sessions, songwriting and to come out to see the artist who on display. He is a Western artist singer’s birth in his hometown. He inspired several generations ers, Riley Amanda, RT Valine, recording workshops, educa- will be coming in from Colorado and is chairperson for the art de- Musicians, speakers, and panel- both politically and musically Shawna Russell, Susan Hern- tional Panels, shuttle services, for the reception. partment at Troy University. ists will descend on the town of with songs such as “This Land Is don, Terry ‘Buffalo’ Ware, Tim and local outreach program- Wray also presented the new Judy Haught gave the Archives Okemah to celebrate and honor Your Land.” Easton, Tom Breiding, and T.Z. ming. Free primitive camping ticket brochure for the museum. report. She has several stories Guthrie’s life, legacy, and music. Wright is included with purchase of any It has an improved map of the that need to be posted on the The 2026 WoodyFest lineup 2026 WOODY GUTHRIE Those looking to get an in- festival pass. Streaming tickets grounds, as well as a brief sum- website. The committee met after once again boasts an exceptional FOLK FESTIVAL ARTISTS troduction or early start to this are available for those unable to mary of each building. They will the meeting to discuss the prog- roster of artists, encompassing Adam Amram, Agalisiga year’s festivities are encouraged attend in person. try it for five months to see how ress. a diverse range of genres and Mackey, Amy Laverne and Will to attend Women of Woody- WoodyFest is made possible effective it is. She also pointed out The meeting was adjourned at styles that reflect the spirit and Sexton, Ben Jones, BettySoo, Fest Saturday, May 23, 2026 at by the generous contributions of the new landscaping, and she told 11:31 a.m. The next meeting will influence of Woody Guthrie’s Brennen Leigh, Butch Hancock, the Woody Guthrie Center in our Friends of the Festival mem- the board about new crosswalks be the fourth Monday in June, at music. Trailblazing songwriters, Carsie Blanton, Carter Sampson, Tulsa and Sunday, May 24, 2026 bers, and premiere sponsors, that will be started to lead guests 11 a.m., in WTC. emerging artists, and Oklahoma Casii Stephan, Cassie Latshaw, at the Blue Door in Oklahoma The Phillip Landers Foundation, talent are scheduled to perform Chris Buhalis, Crys Matthews, City. Performers include Susan BancFirst, Okemah Casino, and at the celebration. Daniel Bowlan, David Amram, Herndon, Nancy Apple, Lindsey Woody Guthrie Publications. MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912 in Elizabeth Wise, Ellis Paul, Grant Peeples, Jacob Tovar, James Mc- Flowers, Cassie Latshaw, Lucy Weberling, Peggy Johnson, Miss The Woody Guthrie Coalition is honored to receive support from Okemah, Oklahoma. Over the Murtry, Jared Tyler, Joe Pug, Brown to You, and Mother Earth the Oklahoma Arts Council. MISDEMEANORS decades, his songs have become John Fullbright, Joleen Brown, String Band. Please visit woodyfest.com for State of Okla vs Tyler K Thiessen Protective order violation the folk song standards of the Kierston White, Kyle Reid, Various ticket options and details and continuous updates. State of Okla vs Jeffrey W Berry Domestic assault & battery more sustainable cities. key market that reinforces their tion line, but an industrial model "There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records." CONCRETE This Escofet becomes Escofet US in Elk City. They have pur- long-term competitiveness. Escofet has experienced sus- and a way to understanding de- sign and manufacturing. Continued from page 1 chased a 32,300 sq. ft. facility on tained growth in both volume “The Elk City plant will op- MARRIAGES & DIVORCES comfort. They also design cities six acres of land. According to Tomas, the project is on schedule and projects, requiring an indus- trial footprint aligned with the erate in close coordination with the engineering team in Barce- for urban spaces conceived for with the engineering and techni- true scale of the business. Tomas lona, ensuring the transfer of people, not just mobility. The MARRIAGES cal studies completed. They want pointed out that what is being accumulated knowledge,” To- company also develops durable Billy York, Sayre – Victoria Marquez, Sayre to strengthen their presence in a transferred is not just the produc- mas concluded. urban solutions that contribute to Tate George, Wtfd – Bessie Winingham, Elk City Martin Schultz, Canton – Sheri Seabourn, Canton Inc., for the replacement of a “dou- it’s on the east side, and then the re-apportioning sales tax revenue Bethany Dew vs Codie Dew DIVORCES COMMISSION ble barrel” cross drain located on Parkview Place in the amount of City will purchase once they ob- tain financing, it’s all contingent on for a period from July 1, 2026, un- til June 30, 2027, and declaring an Valerie Garrison vs Michael Garrison Continued from page 1 $59,755.72, was approved. They them obtaining financing.” emergency was approved. Mere- also approved the Chamber of “The city purchases the west dith Meacham Wilson then pre- The commissioners approved Commerce’s entertainment for the side, and then once they’re done sented and discussed the Prelimi- Resolution 2026-3: A Resolution Route 66 Festival on June 12th, in with the first portion, they then nary Budget for FY 26-27. of the City Commission of Elk the amount of $23,367.82. City purchase from the City the portion She said, “It includes all the City, authorizing the submission Manager Tom Ivester told the com- we purchased. So the contingencies funds that the City is responsible of a grant application to the State missioners that because of the cen- are it’s only an option to purchase, for budgeting for, and it includes a of Oklahoma for 911 radio console tennial celebration, they wanted to and so our option does not get ex- beginning balance, our beginning and committing to the required bring in a known group or person, ercised until the contingencies are balance for the City as a whole is 20 percent match. This needed to and the funds will come from the meant for this Nebraska compa- over $25.7 million. We’re going be approved to apply for the grant hotel and motel tax. ny to purchase their site, which is to bring in revenues of over $34 from the Department of Justice in The commissioners approved obtaining financing, obtaining the million with expenses of about the amount of $17,038. They also the option to the Purchase Agree- credits, and then obtaining the ap- 38 almost $39 million at least as a approved Resolution 2026-4: A ment between Amberland Com- propriate funding for their project. net loss of $4.8 million ending our Resolution of the City Commis- panies and the City of Elk City for At that point, they can exercise the fund balance if this budget goes as sion of Elk City executing a certain 2.34 acres of real property on the option to purchase with Joe D. Hall, proposed, little over $20,827,000. Project Application for the Munic- northeast corner of South Lincoln and then that would then trigger The budget does include utility (USPS # 173-020) ipal Road Drilling Activity Fund Ave. and 7th Street in the amount the City to go ahead and exercise rate increases for water, sewer, san- 580-225-3000 with the Oklahoma Department of of $200,000. Ivester explained that our option. Once they close, the itation, and trash, as well as I said, Transportation and committing to Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC this property is owned by Joe D. city would go ahead and close the trash landfill, also all fee increases the required 25 percent match. This 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Hall, located at the old Fairview El- dates on here is they have to exer- the specific search records that we is for a $500,000 grant for the Pio- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ementary property. cise their option if they’re going to discussed. The big question mark neer and 7th intersection. Ivester explained the options by December 1st of 2026, and the concerns both employee raises and The next item on the agenda was POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 and purchase to the commissioners closing would have to be no later employee health insurance, which the approval of the RFP from the by saying, “First of all, this was a than July 31 of 2027. This is the first is something we’re going to further Bank of Western Oklahoma for the SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, deal that Jennifer Springer has put real opportunity we’ve had to get discuss. This is an initial draft.” permanent financing of $7,300,000 Staff Writer together. We’ve all heard over and any housing options.” There were no questions from Deliverd by mail: for the Police Department remod- over we need more housing, and The commissioners approved the commissioners, and they con- $50/yearly print only el and the new Fire Station. This is Neva Pyatt, so she contacted these folks out of the purchase option. They also tinued to approve the Purchase $60/yearly print & online the balance of the two construction $40/online only Advertising Director lines of credit. City Treasurer, Jen- Nebraska. They actually did a small approved the Construction Man- Orders FY 25-26 and recurring housing project over in Sayre, and ager Contract between the City of invoices for May 20. Commission- No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, nifer Rainey told the commission they’ve done several throughout Elk City and Joe D. Hall General er Rick Shelton asked about the Advertising Director that the Bank of Western Oklaho- [email protected] Oklahoma.” Contractors, LLC, for the Elk City progress on the new animal shelter. ma had the best options and inter- He continued to say, “They came CAPP’s project. Ivester said that Ivester referred to Nix for the re- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, est. The commissioners approved (to Elk City) and the site that they this is the future park and the bids port. Nix said that there have been ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR the financing. selected as their number one choice would go out that afternoon. delays due to the weather, but the The bid received from Hutton, was the old Fairview School. That’s They approved Mayor Kilhoffer’s structure is now up, and they have when we had Jennifer reach out to appointment of Lynn Ferrari to the the plumbing and electrical lined Joe D. Hall and Van Storm to talk Elk City Library Board with at term up. Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices about working a deal with them. of May 2026 to 2029. The Supervisor’s Report was This is the ultimate deal they have The commissioners voted to ta- given by Kyle Chervenka, ECFD Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual worked out. The whole thing is ble declaring the structure located Chief. He told the commissioners resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as subject to them obtaining financ- at 309 N. Boone to be declared di- about a wildfire protection plan ing from the Oklahoma Housing lapidated until the Aug. 19th meet- and risk reduction, along with cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Finance Authority and the low-in- ing. The house has been tabled grant funding. practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. come housing tax credits. The plan since March 3rd, 2025. In the City Manager’s report, is for them to build duplexes on The Resolution No. 2026-5: A Ivester talked about the museum For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: Parcel A, 2.34 acres, and I believe Resolution of the City of Elk City landscaping being completed and Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator crosswalks being painted at the Farm and Ranch, Blacksmith Shop, Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES and old Town Museum. He also talked about activity at the Arrow- head Center that included volley- SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ball camp and the summer school • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) program. He believes the program • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic has been a success with the school Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) system providing free lunches after the program. They had 23 school • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV visits throughout the end of school • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s activities, and the boy’s tennis team came in fourth in the state. The next item on the agenda was Professional, Passionate the Monthly Financial Report giv- Advance, Attentive ... en by Wilson. She said, “We should be around 83 percent of budget. Our Difference is Our Care Our revenues in the general fund are already 90 percent of budget on Have you ever considered becoming a revenues, while keeping expenses hospice volunteer? at 72 percent of budget. We’re do- A fulfulling experience in the spirit of ing really well with budget compli- giving and receiving. ance in the general fund itself.” THE BRANDING restaurant IRON The City Treasurer’s Report was approved, and the sales tax came in down 1 percent compared to May of last year, but up by 4 percent for $15.99 Thursday Night the year. The use tax was up, as was the cigarette tax. Steak & Shrimp Buffet During the public comments, the representative of Escofet by Molins, a company from Spain, $12.99 Friday Night gave an update on the company’s move to Elk City. The full report Catfish & Ribs Buffet will be in a separate story. The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m. The next meeting will take place Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Dine-In or Carryout Available June 1st, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554