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Resident Clarence Ellis urges cleanup, memorial and Choctaw Nation outreach for Uncle J Thunder Park area
Summary
Clarence Ellis urged the council to back cleanup and restoration of an area tied to local history, asked for collaboration with the Choctaw Nation and Oklahoma Historical Society, and proposed a memorial space to honor local community members and alumni.
Clarence Ellis told the council he is seeking support to clean up and restore a parcel associated with local heritage and suggested creating a memorial or monument there to recognize former students, teachers and outstanding citizens.
Ellis said he had reached out to the Oklahoma Historical Society and planned to contact tribal leadership: "I'm gonna meet with, Keith McGough ... mister Gary Batten, who is the chief of the Choctaw Nation," he said, urging council support for a day or street designation in honor of a local figure and describing potential tourism benefits.
Ellis described measurement work and preliminary plans for a strolling/memorial area and asked the council to consider assistance with cleanup and coordination. Councilors thanked him and noted staff follow‑up for permits or historical review would be appropriate.
