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SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 Weekend Edition Commissioners Meet for First Time in New FY By Sheryl Ponce hearing for dilapidated buildings concern- The first item was to approve the min- the City of Elk City and Elk City Flying tell the commissioners that this was a re- ing a structure located at 708 N. Adams. utes from the June 17th meeting, and then Aces for the Elk City Air Park. The com- placement vehicle. The Elk City Commissioners met for City Inspector Gary Nix presented the the consideration of declaring the struc- missioners approved the item without The commissioners approved the pay- their first regular bi-monthly meeting of information about the structure followed ture located at 708 N. Adams to be dilapi- discussion. They also approved the pur- ment to Midstate Traffic Control, Inc., the new fiscal year Monday, July 6th, at 7 by the owner’s comments about his inten- dated. They tabled the issue until the Sept. chase of a 2026 Ford F450 Wheeled Coach for the installation of banner poles in the p.m., in City Hall. Mayor Micah Kilhoffer tions for the house. His son will be fixing 8th meeting, with gives the owner 60 days Ambulance from Banner Fire Equipment amount of $30,924. This is the final pay- opened the meeting with the invocation the fourth-generation home to live in. The to bring the structure up to code. in the amount of $351,882, which was a ment on the poles. City Manager Tom followed by the flag salute led by Rod hearing was closed to continue on to the The next item on the agenda was the Sourcewell Contract and budgeted item. Carver. The commissioners held a public agenda for the meeting. approval of the commercial lease between Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka was present to See MEET page 2 Rotarians Welcome New President By Sheryl Ponce Last week at the first Thursday in July, former Rotar- ian Governor Mike Blevins swore in new Elk City Ro- tary President, Trish Southard. She has been vice-presi- dent for the past year, where she learned the ropes from outgoing president Robert Stephens. Southard will be carrying on a strong tradition in Elk City’s Rotarians. The Elk City Rotary Club began in 1925 with Harry C. Powell serving as president. The group celebrated their 100 years last year. Since then, they have been a force in the community. They have been instrumental in establishing several programs for Elk City. Those included Meals on Wheels, Miss Queen of the West and the Miss Elk City programs, and do- nating dictionaries to area third graders. Democratic Governor Candidate in Town Robert Stephens along with other past presidents are Lake Carpenter in 24-25; Janel Spitz in 22-23; Kel- ci Werner in 21-22; Jeff Waters/Kelci Werner in 20- 21; Jeff Waters in 19-20; Jared Atha in 18-19; Norma By Sheryl Ponce non-profits, such as Girl Scouts things on social media, which I Warnke in 17-18; Nan Shiblom in 16-17; Jim Mason of Western Oklahoma, juvenile do want you to do. But if you don’t in 15-16; Ursula Duerr in 14-15; Rocky Andresen in The Oklahoma Democratic can- detention centers, and public show up on November 3, it doesn’t 13-14; Shonda Currell in 12-13; Don Ikner in11-12; didate for Governor, Cyndi Mun- housing. Munson has worked to matter. You got to keep the mo- Jesse McKinnon in 10-12; Tony Mikles; Sandy Werner son, was in Elk City last Thurs- improve children’s lives through mentum going all the way to the in 08-09; Basil Weatherly in 07-08; Brad Stieben in 06- day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in 580 shared reading with incarcerated election,” Munson told the crowd 07; Lake Carpenter in 05-06; David Atkinson in 04-05; Threads for a reception and meet parents. in Elk City. and greet. In a crowded room, she In Sept. 2015, she was elected to She went on to say that she is addressed the crowd about the the Oklahoma House of Represen- grateful for being in Elk City and See ROTARY page 2 concerns of Western Oklahoma tatives, becoming the first Asian Western Oklahoma. The biggest and gave them an idea of what she American elected to the legisla- take away she has seen is in the way promises for the state. ture. There, Munson led bipartisan of investment in the community. Munson is a daughter of a Viet- effort to repeal the state sales tax State Representative Nick Archer nam veteran and a South Korean on groceries, provide tax relieve, took her around town to see the immigrant, who grew up in Law- fought for public school funding, town, which included the new fire ton. She and her sister were raised stood up to insurance companies, station and the remodel of the po- by a single father and graduated and other extreme measures in the lice station, the softball and base- from Lawton Eisenhower High legislature. ball fields, and the new pool. School. She then went on to the “I’m focused on Oklahomans; “When we invest in ourselves, we University of Central Oklahoma. I think that the fact that people can have these quality of life oppor- She was the first person in her keep walking in at 580 Threads in tunities that help families. I’m just family to graduate from college be- Beckham County shows that Okla- grateful to be able to learn more. cause of Oklahoma’s Promise. homans are ready for a change. We She spent time working with can feel good, and we can share See CANDIDATE page 2 ‘Boots on the Ground’ Scholarship Fundraiser Satuday By Sheryl Ponce ECHS Alumni Reunion Sean Robinson will be back in Elk City to attend local reunions, along with hosting the Around the Corner Spencer Robinson’s Scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, July 11th, at the Canyon Conference By Sheryl Ponce Center, located on the east side of Highway 6 just south of town. The event is called “Boots The Elk City High School tri-annual reunion will on the Ground, presented by Sean and Tina.” be taking place July 31st through Aug. 1st, for those The dance will start at 7 p.m., and run un- graduating prior to 2006. According to organizer, Basil til 11 p.m., with music by DJ 3Dsoundz. They Weatherly, the events begin Friday. will be awarding prizes for the best dressed, “Scheduled activities include tours of Elk City’s new the dance contests, and other cash prizes. Ex- fire station and then a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., pect to sing along with R&B sounds and jump all former teachers to visit with their former students. in on popular line dances. All retired teachers are invited to attend the reception,” “Bringing the family together for fun, mu- Weatherly explained. Sean Robinson sic, and unforgettable memories at our ‘Boots After the reception on Friday, there will be a dinner on the Ground Party,’ DJ 3D Soundz will be to a local teen, who wants to continue his/her at 7 p.m., with the Elk City Rotary Club manning the spinning Old School, Нір-нор, R&B, and education and has demonstrated leadership refreshment stand. Then on Saturday morning they All your favorite Throwbacks,” Robinson an- among their peers. The legacy he has left for have planned a golf scramble with alumni at the Elk nounced about the dance. other students is being passed on to future City Golf and Country Club. He also wants everyone dressed to dance, generations with the investment Robinson is Saturday afternoon, alumni can take the opportuni- although boots are optional. Dancing is a making for his hometown youth. ty to take a tour of the Elk City Schools and the facili- must for Robinson. Robinson is now residing in California, ties. Weatherly wanted to thank ECPS Superintendent, “Come ready to laugh, line dance, sing where he shares his love for dancing and help- Mike Sparks, for the tours. That evening there will be along, and have a great time with family and ing others. Make plans to attend the dance another meal with all alumni followed by the tradition- friends. We can’t wait to see you on the dance while providing an investment in the educa- al class pictures. floor,” he added. tion of local teens. Be there on July 11th to For more information about the weekend and activ- Each year Robinson presents a scholarship greet Robinson and dance the night away. ities, contact Weatherly at 580-225-1941 or 580-821- 2795. Weather Vol.No. Vol. 117, 122,54 No. 28 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 93 / 69 75 75 cents,cents 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com