Veteran's Memorial * located on the north end of the Fairlawn Cemetery

Oklahoma Centennial Lighthouse * erected in Ackley Park on the west side of Pioneer Rd

Concession Stand/Restroom Facilities * this Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Project is located at Paul E Peeler Soccer Complex on Washington, south of 20th Street
]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=318 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=318Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:20:33 CDT
The trail starts at Bandera, Texas, just to the NW of San Antonio, about 450 miles south of the Red River, and its destination is Dodge City, Kansas, about 45 miles north of Indian Territory. Some historian called the trail the Old Doan Trail, because it crossed the Red River at Doan's Crossing. Others called it the Old Dodge Trail, because it ended at Dodge City. Some even confused it with the Chisholm or Chisum Trail, which actually lay further east near El Reno.

Don't miss this addition to the Farm and Ranch Museum on your next visit to The Elk City Museum Complex.]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=281 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=281Tue, 01 May 2007 10:51:51 CDT
The lighthouse is being constructed on an island in the pond that sets on the west side of Ackley Park, just north of the Farm & Ranch Museum. A steel framed upper structure with stucco exterior will set atop approximately 12 feet of concrete and the cap will house the beacon of light. The base of the lighthouse will have 10-foot openings where visitors can walk through.

This Oklahoma Centennial Lighthouse will be the tallest structure in the park complex. Plans include beautiful landscaping around the base of the lighthouse and extensive landscaping spreading throughout the Ackley Park West area over the next few years.

A Chamber Committee, led by Larry Wade, began a fundraising drive for the project in the Fall of 2005. Pledges received by the committee are at $86,305. Donations of $1000 or more will be recognized on a granite marker to be set near the lighthouse.

Elk City's Chamber of Commerce is planning several Certified Centennial Celebration Activities to commemorate Oklahoma's statehood. Oklahoma's Centennial year will conclude with statehood day on November 16, 2007.
]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=282 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=282Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:01:51 CDT Elk City's state-of-the-art Pioneer Center is nearing the finishing point! The center is on schedule to be completed in time for 2007 graduation ceremonies.

The Sports Arena holds 1,854 fixed seats plus 14 handicapped areas. For concert or graduation use, the arena is equipped with a 40' x 28' portable stage. An additional 630 removable chairs can be placed for court level seating when a protective floor covering is in place. The horseshoe shape of the arena allows for excellent viewing from every seat in the house!

The basement area below seating level houses many facilities. Home and visitor coaches have 3 office facilities that each divide into 4 areas; this will allow plenty of meeting space when hosting tournaments. Players will enjoy a varsity locker room and 2 visitors locker rooms on each side. The spacious locker rooms have complete restroom/shower facilities. Game officials also have a dedicated office area with complete restroom/shower facilities. Teams have extensive training quarters, which include whirlpool and laundry facilities, on both the male and female sides. The lower level also contains a hospitality room with concession area, public rest rooms, janitor's rooms and storage areas.

The two sides of the Pioneer Center are separated by a spacious lobby and snack bar area. An elevator is located in the center of the lobby to take guests to the upper level of the arena.

The Fine Arts Auditorium holds a total of 956 seats, split between the sloped floor area, stepped seats behind the cross aisle and handicap positions. A recessed orchestra pit is located in front of the stage. It will accommodate 30 musicians. The stage area is 90' x 38'8" and is equipped with a full gridiron to accommodate top mounted rigging. Control rooms located at the rear of the auditorium include areas for sound and lighting, two follow spots and storage. There is a full theatrical dressing area including a make-up/Green room featuring 12 built-in-dressing vanities and 2 3-sided mirrors. The men's dressing room has five dressing cubicles including one handicapped. Featured Stars will enjoy a private dressing room with complete restroom/shower facilities.

Costume and stage designers have a full costume storage area and a 50' x 25' stagecraft room with access to a truck dock for materials delivery and to the side stage area for moving sets onto the stage. The room will be equipped with tools required for the construction of sets.

The Band rehearsal room is designed to accommodate 155 student musicians. Instructors have offices, instrument repair areas, uniform storage and a 120' full-wall customized storage area for band instruments. The Choral rehearsal area is designed for 80 students. Choral instructors also have offices, a music library and storage areas. Practice rooms include 1 ensemble and 2 private rooms that are shared by the band and choral students. A grand piano, purchased by the school, will have it's own storage area as well.
]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=213 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=213Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:48:58 CST Teaching kids to run and kick a ball can be traced back to our Native American History, where walking and running long distances was an imporant skill. Peeler Soccer Park has long been a place for developing healthy kids who can interact with teammates, improving their motor skills and developing healthy lifestyles. While the park has been "functional" for summer programs, major improvements have been needed to upgrade the facility to enable area youth to compete on a national and international level. Much like the 5-plex ball fields, this will attract tournaments and bring more tourism dollars to the local economy.

The City of Elk City applied for funding to allow these improvements to Peeler Soccer Park in an iffort to create these tournament quality fields for local and area kids to play and compete for generations. This official Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Project (titled Elk City Centennial Soccer Park) will include a new concession area, ADA approved restrooms, bleachers and paved parking. The Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Grant is providing $100,000 toward the $1.5 million budget for the project.

In addition to the current summer programs and high school soccer teams, Elk City Schools have added boys and girls soccer to the junior hich program effective with the 2007-2008 school year.

Parents, Grandparents, cousins and friends! Soccer begins early spring (end of March) so get ready to show your favorite player your support and check out all these exciting enhancements while you are there!]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=212 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=City&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=212Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:54:04 CST
Mayor Teresa Mullican appointed Basil Weatherly Chairman of the Cemetery Board in 2005. At the time, plans were "dusted off" and brought up-to-date by Tommy Shaw (AIA Architect). The City agreed that they would match any donations. Armed with more definite plans for the stucture, Basil went to the citizens of the community for contributions to the long over due tribute to our Veterans.

In less than a year, donated funds had already reached over $25,000! Weather conditions and delays in receiving materials have put things a little behind schedule, however, the entire structure should be completed sometime during the first quarter of 2007. Plans are for the memorial site to be used for Memeorial Day and Veterans' Day services, as well as funeral services for fallen Veterans.

Currently, the memorial appears to set on the northwest end of the cemetery. However, it actually sets in the middle of the cemetery property, so the cemetery will continue to expand "around" the memorial so that it is the centerpiece.]]> City cityhall@elkcity.com (City of Elk City) http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=Mus&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=178 http://www.elkcity.com/news.asp?S=Mus&P=BlogLink&M=0&Y=178Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:00:46 CST Museum Docents will host their annual Victorian Christmas on the afternoon of December 3. Take your family and friends to the Old Town Museum between 1:30 and 4:30 PM to enjoy the beautiful Victorian decorations and activities with costumed hosts and hostesses.

This year's celebration includes a Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Live Entertainment and Treats from Mrs. Claus! Admission to the museum will be $2, children under 12 and WOHS member are free.