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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 Weekend Edition Commissioners Approve Design Services for Expo Ag Center By Sheryl Ponce The next item on the agenda was the ap- through this class at one time is a big thing for Smith Hydro Vac Services in the amount of restore the house. The commissioners tabled proval of payment to the EMS Training the department and for the city.” $72,960. This will help with water pressure for the structure until Nov. 18th. The Elk City Commissioners met for their School, LLC, DBA School of EMS for On- The commissioners approved the payment. the hospital and Westwood when using water The commissioners approved the Purchase bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. line Medic Classes for eight employees in the They then went on to approve the quote from to fill the pool and still have access to the park. Orders FY 26-27and recurring invoices for 16th, at 2 p.m., in City Hall. Mayor Micah amount of $62,110.69, a budgeted item. Elk Culverstone Homes, LLC, for the remodeling The payment to Lochner for professional Sept. 16th. They went directly into the finan- Kilhoffer opened the meeting with the invo- City Fire Chief Kyle Chervenka was present of 102 N. Main Street for the use of a new services for engineering/design phase of the cial report. City treasurer, Jennifer Rainey, re- cation followed by Jeff Waters leading the flag to explain the training to the commissioners. Boomerang Restaurant in the amount not Construct Fuel System Relocate AVGas in ported that the sales tax was over $1,538,259. salute. The commissioners went on to approve “This class will last a year. They go through to exceed $337,925. They also approved Pay- the amount of $17,000, a budgeted item, was Rainey said that the use tax and cigarette tax the minutes from the Sept. 8th meeting, then a hybrid online course. They are doing a lot ment #1 for Culverstone Homes, LLC, for the approved. were both up for the month. moved on to approve Ordinance No, 1271: An of homework right now. These are current remodeling of 102 N. Main Street for usage as The commissioners also approved the There was no city manager’s report, there- Ordinance of the City of Elk City amending employees,” Chervenka began to explain. new Boomerang Restaurant in the amount of proposal for Professional Design Services to fore, the commissioners approved the sales re- the Elk City Comprehensive Plan, Volume “I have four full-time firemen in this class. $98,400. City Inspector Gary Nix spoke on the REES for the Expo Ag Center in the amount port. They then approved the monthly reports Three, Zoning Ordinance/Subdivision Reg- That’s more than we’ve had in a long time go two items. He noted that they were hoping to of $22,500. This is for the initial phase and gets on sales tax and tax collection. ulations Pertaining to the Area and Height through paramedic, and we also have four be completed by November, but they expect the project started. After calling for public comments, and be- Regulations in C-2 Highway Commercial part-time people that we’re looking at putting to be finished by the end of November or be- The structure located at 207 Parkview was ing none, the commissioners voted to adjourn and Commercial Recreation Zoning District. on full-time EMS as they get their training ginning of December. tabled from the first commission meeting of this meeting at 2:30 p.m. The next meeting This ordinance was introduced at the previous done in this class. Two of those were in our The commissioners approved the bid re- the month. The owner was present and gave will take place on Monday, Oct. 5th, at 7 p.m., commission meeting. high school program. Having eight people go ceived for 6” loop at A Ave. and Pioneer to the commissioners an overview of the plan to in City Hall. 53rd Annual Kya Carpenter Miss Elk City Taylor Sullivan Sydney Arguello Londyn VanCuren Route 66 Flea Market Coming By Sheryl Ponce The Western Oklahoma Historical Society’s annual flea market will take place Oct. 2nd through Oct. 4th, in Ackley Park. This 53rd year of the event will not disappoint those attending the flea market. There will be over 100 vendors that include food vendors, mer- chandise vendors, and many great deals throughout Sophia Roush Samantha Rother Rylee Ferguson Paislee Brooks the park. There is something for everyone. Plan on attending Miss Elk City Organization Crowns Four the flea market to support the Western Oklahoma His- torical Society. WOHS works to preserve the traditions and history of Western Oklahoma. There will be some- thing for everyone that supports the historical society By Sheryl Ponce Elle Freeman was crowned Miss Elk City Teen, were Londyn VanCuren and Carys Adams. and/or gives back to the communities. 2027. The contestants for the title included Jayln Emily Gill was crowned Miss Queen of the With the support of the flea market, WOHS is able The night seemed magical when the Miss Meadows, Paislee Brooks, Elle Freeman, Sophia West, 2027. The contestants for the title includ- to bring such things as the art shows, the education Elk City Organization celebrated young wom- Roush, and Olivia Church. ed Georgia Matlack, Emily Gill, and Sydney building, as well as the bucking chutes display to the en when they crowned the 2027 queens, which Kya Carpenter was crowned Miss Elk City for Arguello. museum. The historical society’s purpose is to preserve included the Miss Elk City Teen, Miss Elk City, 2027. The contestants for this title were Samantha The four ladies took over the titles for the 2027 the past and support Western Oklahoma’s Route 66 Miss Queen of the West Teen, and Miss Queen of Rother, Taylor Sullivan, Kya Carpenter, Alee Da- year and will be available for speaking engage- and the rich history of the area. the West. The contest took place Saturday, Sept. vis, and Rylee Ferguson. ments as they settle in for their reigning year. WOHS is preserving the past, enriching the present, 19th, at 6 p.m., in the Kelli O’Hara Theatre, locat- The Miss Queen of the West’s Teen winner was Miss Elk City and Miss Queen of the West will and inspiring the future. ed at 1221 N. Pioneer Rd. Addie Wehling. The other contestants for the title enter the Miss Oklahoma contest later in the year. Olivia Church Jayln Meadows Georgia Matlack Emily Gill Miss Queen of the West Food Pantry Plans Fall Ball Dance By Sheryl Ponce Elk City’s Help Inc. Food Pantry needs help with do- nations and funding. They are planning a family dance Elle Freeman Miss Elk City Teen Carys Adams Allee Davis Addie Wehling Miss Queen of the West called “Fall Ball.” The event will take place Friday, Oct. 9th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Parties on Purpose, which is located at 1309 Airport Industrial Rd. Tickets for the dance are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For fam- WTC AEFL Celebrates Adult Learners ilies with more than three children, the fee will be $5 for each additional child. According to the announcement, “This is an evening for parents and children to enjoy together-- with food, By Sheryl Ponce of Western Technology Center’s The program is part of the Busi- Court). The Adult Basic Education Adult Education and Family Liter- ness and Industry Services division Classes are – Tuesday and Wednes- music, a photo booth, and plenty of fun. Come casual A small group of instructors put acy program are returning to school of WTC. 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