🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for a Fun and Safe Night
Halloween is two weeks away and we have some tips to help make the holiday safe!
See and Be Seen – Use reflective tape on costumes and carry glow sticks or flashlights.
Costume Safety – Choose flame-resistant materials and make sure costumes fit well to prevent trips and falls.
Walk Safely – Use sidewalks and crosswalks and remind kids to look both ways before crossing streets.
Check Treats – Inspect all candy before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped or suspicious.
Drive Extra Carefully – Slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters, especially in neighborhoods.
Decorate with Care – Keep jack-o’-lanterns and candles away from walkways and flammable materials.
The Potts Family Foundation (PFF) CEO AJ Griffin presented the Ray & Pat Potts Community Leader Award to the deserving Mayor Kim Peterson, of Guymon, OK, at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Fall Forum—an event filled with people dedicated to our state's children.
This award is deeply meaningful, named for our late co-founders, Ray and Pat Potts. Pat, who passed away on August 20, 2025, left an incredible legacy of service. As co-founder of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, she always focused on addressing root causes to build the potential of our state, "one child and one organization at a time.”
PFF established this award to recognize a business leader who goes above and beyond for Oklahoma's children. Mayor Peterson is a shining example of that commitment. Thank you for all you do!
This award is deeply meaningful, named for our late co-founders, Ray and Pat Potts. Pat, who passed away on August 20, 2025, left an incredible legacy of service. As co-founder of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, she always focused on addressing root causes to build the potential of our state, "one child and one organization at a time.”
PFF established this award to recognize a business leader who goes above and beyond for Oklahoma's children. Mayor Peterson is a shining example of that commitment. Thank you for all you do!
🕊️ Honoring Our Littlest Loved Ones
The City of Guymon extends a heartfelt thank you to the Guymon Rotary Club for their generous donation of $2,116.00 to support the purchase of headstone markers for Babyland—the infant gravesite section at Elmhurst Cemetery.
This meaningful contribution was presented to Parks Director Jorge Guzman and Cemetery Sexton Jack Peck and was made possible through proceeds raised during the Rotary’s Bingo Night.
Your generosity ensures that every child laid to rest in Babyland is honored with dignity and remembrance. 💙
#GuymonCares #CommunitySupport #GuymonRotary #Babyland #ElmhurstCemetery #CityOfGuymon #MyGuymonLife
The City of Guymon extends a heartfelt thank you to the Guymon Rotary Club for their generous donation of $2,116.00 to support the purchase of headstone markers for Babyland—the infant gravesite section at Elmhurst Cemetery.
This meaningful contribution was presented to Parks Director Jorge Guzman and Cemetery Sexton Jack Peck and was made possible through proceeds raised during the Rotary’s Bingo Night.
Your generosity ensures that every child laid to rest in Babyland is honored with dignity and remembrance. 💙
#GuymonCares #CommunitySupport #GuymonRotary #Babyland #ElmhurstCemetery #CityOfGuymon #MyGuymonLife
🎃Reminder 🎃
The Children's Costume Box is downstairs in the lobby!
If you have any used costumes that you would like to donate, please bring them by. Just a note, please do not donate any ripped or stained costumes. We want every child to choose a costume they will feel great in!
No Halloween clothing as well, costumes only!
🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE: STOP FLUSHING THE UNFLUSHABLE! 🚨
¡AVISO PÚBLICO: DEJE DE TIRAR LO INDEBIDO AL INODORO!
We had to pull two city pumps — one on Friday and another today.
And you won’t believe what we found… Wipes. Rags. And yes… a pair of shorts. 😳
Folks, toilets are not trash cans! When wipes, clothing, and other unflushables go down the drain, they jam our pumps, cause costly repairs, and can even back up into homes and streets.
💧 Please only flush the 3 P’s: Pee, Poop, and (toilet) Paper. Everything else belongs in the trash — not the pipes! Help us keep the city flowing smoothly and save your tax dollars.
A big Thank You to our hardworking crew who had to deal with this mess. Let’s make sure they don’t have to do it again this week!
Tuvimos que sacar dos bombas de la ciudad — una el viernes y otra hoy.
Y no creerán lo que encontramos…
Toallitas, trapos, y sí… ¡unos pantalones cortos! 😳
Amigos, ¡el inodoro no es un bote de basura! Cuando se tiran toallitas, ropa u otros objetos “no desechables,” se atascan las bombas, causan reparaciones costosas, y pueden provocar retrocesos en casas y calles.
💧 Solo se deben tirar los 3 P’s: Pee (orina), Poop (excremento), y Paper (papel higiénico).
Todo lo demás va a la basura — no a las tuberías. Ayúdenos a mantener el sistema funcionando correctamente y a ahorrar dinero público.
Un agradecimiento especial a nuestro equipo por su arduo trabajo — ¡evitemos que tengan que hacerlo otra vez esta semana!
https://flush3p.org/education/
¡AVISO PÚBLICO: DEJE DE TIRAR LO INDEBIDO AL INODORO!
We had to pull two city pumps — one on Friday and another today.
And you won’t believe what we found… Wipes. Rags. And yes… a pair of shorts. 😳
Folks, toilets are not trash cans! When wipes, clothing, and other unflushables go down the drain, they jam our pumps, cause costly repairs, and can even back up into homes and streets.
💧 Please only flush the 3 P’s: Pee, Poop, and (toilet) Paper. Everything else belongs in the trash — not the pipes! Help us keep the city flowing smoothly and save your tax dollars.
A big Thank You to our hardworking crew who had to deal with this mess. Let’s make sure they don’t have to do it again this week!
Tuvimos que sacar dos bombas de la ciudad — una el viernes y otra hoy.
Y no creerán lo que encontramos…
Toallitas, trapos, y sí… ¡unos pantalones cortos! 😳
Amigos, ¡el inodoro no es un bote de basura! Cuando se tiran toallitas, ropa u otros objetos “no desechables,” se atascan las bombas, causan reparaciones costosas, y pueden provocar retrocesos en casas y calles.
💧 Solo se deben tirar los 3 P’s: Pee (orina), Poop (excremento), y Paper (papel higiénico).
Todo lo demás va a la basura — no a las tuberías. Ayúdenos a mantener el sistema funcionando correctamente y a ahorrar dinero público.
Un agradecimiento especial a nuestro equipo por su arduo trabajo — ¡evitemos que tengan que hacerlo otra vez esta semana!
https://flush3p.org/education/
🌟 Economic Development Forum – Thank You for Visiting Guymon!
Last week, the City of Guymon had the honor of hosting the Economic Development Forum, and what an incredible event it was!
It’s always a pleasure to welcome visitors to our community and showcase the best of what Guymon has to offer. From infrastructure to innovation, it was exciting to share our best practices and learn from others who are just as passionate about growing strong, thriving communities.
💬We take great pride in telling Guymon’s story—and this forum was a perfect opportunity to highlight the dedication of our leaders, businesses, and partners who make it all possible.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make the event such a success:
🟢 Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission
🟡 TCEC
🔵 PTCI
🟠 Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
⚫ City of Guymon
Your support truly helped bring this vision to life!
#GuymonForward #EconomicDevelopment #CityOfGuymon #CollaborationInAction #ForumRecap #MyGuymonLife
Last week, the City of Guymon had the honor of hosting the Economic Development Forum, and what an incredible event it was!
It’s always a pleasure to welcome visitors to our community and showcase the best of what Guymon has to offer. From infrastructure to innovation, it was exciting to share our best practices and learn from others who are just as passionate about growing strong, thriving communities.
💬We take great pride in telling Guymon’s story—and this forum was a perfect opportunity to highlight the dedication of our leaders, businesses, and partners who make it all possible.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make the event such a success:
🟢 Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission
🟡 TCEC
🔵 PTCI
🟠 Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
⚫ City of Guymon
Your support truly helped bring this vision to life!
#GuymonForward #EconomicDevelopment #CityOfGuymon #CollaborationInAction #ForumRecap #MyGuymonLife
🧹 Fall Clean-Up with Heart!
A huge thank you to the Guymon High School Rotary-Interact Club for rolling up their sleeves and helping out during Main Street Guymon’s Fall Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 11th!
These amazing students—Rachel Hintergardt, Claire Furnish, Yadeline Mesta, Ashley Fernandez, and Miguel Vargas—dedicated their Saturday morning to clearing weeds and cleaning up the old gas station lot across from Equity Bank. 💪🍂
Their work has made a noticeable difference, and we’re grateful for their pride in Guymon and their willingness to serve.
#GuymonProud #StudentLeaders #RotaryInteract #MainStreetGuymon #FallCleanup #CommunityMatters #MyGuymonLife
A huge thank you to the Guymon High School Rotary-Interact Club for rolling up their sleeves and helping out during Main Street Guymon’s Fall Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 11th!
These amazing students—Rachel Hintergardt, Claire Furnish, Yadeline Mesta, Ashley Fernandez, and Miguel Vargas—dedicated their Saturday morning to clearing weeds and cleaning up the old gas station lot across from Equity Bank. 💪🍂
Their work has made a noticeable difference, and we’re grateful for their pride in Guymon and their willingness to serve.
#GuymonProud #StudentLeaders #RotaryInteract #MainStreetGuymon #FallCleanup #CommunityMatters #MyGuymonLife
The City of Guymon currently has openings on the following Boards:
Cemetery Board - 4 openings
Convention and Tourism Board - 2 openings
Parks Board - 3 openings
Golf Board - 4 openings
Airport Board - 1 opening
Board of Adjustments/Planning & Zoning - 2 openings
Library Board - 3 openings
Please visit the Boards & Commissions Page on our website for more information on those Boards as well as an application.
The deadline for applications is November 19, 2025, to be considered for 2026.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!
This event was a great success, thanks in large part to the outstanding teamwork and communication from both the city and the school. Although Seaboard had originally scheduled setup to begin at 9 am, our team arrived early at 8 am. Wayne and Jorge were willing to open gates ahead of time.
The day was filled with excitement and enthusiasm from all that attended. We had family activities, Alma Dancers, food, and an 18-team soccer tournament. The event ended nearly as scheduled at 9:20 pm, with all facilities cleaned and attendees safely off the premises.
Parking control on the west side was greatly improved by staking off the school-side lot.
Trash containers and portables on the east side were perfectly placed, helping with crowd control and keeping the turf fields clean.
Honestly, I don’t have any suggestions for improvement. Your teams were phenomenal. Seaboard is already discussing making this an annual employee appreciation event.
If there is anything Seaboard can do to help you prepare more easily or reduce stress for future events, please let us know. Also, if you have any feedback on how Seaboard can be a better partner to the city and school, feel free to reach out to one of our company leads or Davida Gomez our Community Enrichment Specialist.
THANK YOU ALL,
Geraldine Sanchez
Seaboard Foods / City of Guymon Vice-Mayor
The day was filled with excitement and enthusiasm from all that attended. We had family activities, Alma Dancers, food, and an 18-team soccer tournament. The event ended nearly as scheduled at 9:20 pm, with all facilities cleaned and attendees safely off the premises.
Parking control on the west side was greatly improved by staking off the school-side lot.
Trash containers and portables on the east side were perfectly placed, helping with crowd control and keeping the turf fields clean.
Honestly, I don’t have any suggestions for improvement. Your teams were phenomenal. Seaboard is already discussing making this an annual employee appreciation event.
If there is anything Seaboard can do to help you prepare more easily or reduce stress for future events, please let us know. Also, if you have any feedback on how Seaboard can be a better partner to the city and school, feel free to reach out to one of our company leads or Davida Gomez our Community Enrichment Specialist.
THANK YOU ALL,
Geraldine Sanchez
Seaboard Foods / City of Guymon Vice-Mayor
Do you have what it takes to catch a murderer? Come out to our Murder Mystery Party at the GPL on the 25th at 5:30PM for our Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Arcade! We'll be celebrating all things 80's, having some yummy food catered by Urban Bru Kitchen, and participating in a little mayhem!
Gift baskets full of 80s goodies will be given out to the Best Actor, Best Dressed, and I Solved the Murder!
Stop by the library to pick your character. We have six characters left!
Gift baskets full of 80s goodies will be given out to the Best Actor, Best Dressed, and I Solved the Murder!
Stop by the library to pick your character. We have six characters left!
🎬 A Night at the Oscars – Guymon Edition
The City of Guymon was honored to attend the 2025 Annual Chamber Banquet and celebrate this year's theme: A Night at the Oscars – Guymon Edition. ✨
Our team went all out with the table decorations, and we’re proud of the creativity and teamwork that made it happen! From the deep red bows to the glittering gold touches and Oscar-worthy centerpiece, our staff truly captured the spirit of the evening. 🌟
📸 Check out our award-winning setup!
We’re proud to be a member of the Guymon Chamber of Commerce and grateful for opportunities like this to come together, celebrate our community, and have a little fun.
#CityOfGuymon #ChamberBanquet2025 #ANightAtTheOscars #GuymonEdition #TeamGuymon #GoldenTouch #MyGuymonLife
The City of Guymon was honored to attend the 2025 Annual Chamber Banquet and celebrate this year's theme: A Night at the Oscars – Guymon Edition. ✨
Our team went all out with the table decorations, and we’re proud of the creativity and teamwork that made it happen! From the deep red bows to the glittering gold touches and Oscar-worthy centerpiece, our staff truly captured the spirit of the evening. 🌟
📸 Check out our award-winning setup!
We’re proud to be a member of the Guymon Chamber of Commerce and grateful for opportunities like this to come together, celebrate our community, and have a little fun.
#CityOfGuymon #ChamberBanquet2025 #ANightAtTheOscars #GuymonEdition #TeamGuymon #GoldenTouch #MyGuymonLife
🏆 2025 Citizen of the Year – Ken Stonecipher
📸 Pictured: Mayor Kim Peterson presenting the award to Ken Stonecipher at the Annual Chamber Banquet
The City of Guymon proudly recognizes Ken Stonecipher as our 2025 Citizen of the Year!
Ken’s contributions to our community span decades—from his leadership in construction and local business, to his volunteer work and passion for preserving Guymon’s proud rodeo legacy. Whether behind the mic announcing the Pioneer Days Rodeo, supporting OPSU Rodeo, or entertaining crowds with the Wooden Nickel Band, Ken's commitment to Guymon is unmatched.
He’s a father, a grandad, a storyteller, and a servant-hearted leader whose dedication can be felt in every corner of our city.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ken Stonecipher for his enduring love of Guymon and the incredible example he sets for us all.
#CitizenOfTheYear #KenStonecipher #GuymonProud #CityOfGuymon #ChamberBanquet2025 #MyGuymonLife
📸 Pictured: Mayor Kim Peterson presenting the award to Ken Stonecipher at the Annual Chamber Banquet
The City of Guymon proudly recognizes Ken Stonecipher as our 2025 Citizen of the Year!
Ken’s contributions to our community span decades—from his leadership in construction and local business, to his volunteer work and passion for preserving Guymon’s proud rodeo legacy. Whether behind the mic announcing the Pioneer Days Rodeo, supporting OPSU Rodeo, or entertaining crowds with the Wooden Nickel Band, Ken's commitment to Guymon is unmatched.
He’s a father, a grandad, a storyteller, and a servant-hearted leader whose dedication can be felt in every corner of our city.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ken Stonecipher for his enduring love of Guymon and the incredible example he sets for us all.
#CitizenOfTheYear #KenStonecipher #GuymonProud #CityOfGuymon #ChamberBanquet2025 #MyGuymonLife
Congratulations to MacKenzie Strickland for winning the Kindle Paperwhite during our Library Card Sign-Up month!
Remember, you can sign up for or renew your library card any time and get access to so many things!
See you in the stacks!
Remember, you can sign up for or renew your library card any time and get access to so many things!
See you in the stacks!
Put on your best leg warmers, tule skirt, and big hair and get ready for a night of mayhem! Sign up today for our 2025 Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Arcade!
October 25 5:30PM - 7PM
18+
Prizes for best costume, best acting, and "I Solved the Murder"
Catering provided by Urban Bru Kitchen!
Stop by the library to sign up and pick up your character booklet.
Can you prove you're the best detective?!
October 25 5:30PM - 7PM
18+
Prizes for best costume, best acting, and "I Solved the Murder"
Catering provided by Urban Bru Kitchen!
Stop by the library to sign up and pick up your character booklet.
Can you prove you're the best detective?!
Check out what's happening in the Teen Space this Thursday!
Join us this fall for Storytime and crafts.
Únete a nosotros este otoño para Storytime y manualidades.
Únete a nosotros este otoño para Storytime y manualidades.
Oklahoma Arts Council will be coming to Guymon to present OAC grant opportunities. Meetings will be held at The City Hall in the Council Chambers on November 7th from 2:00pm - 3:30pm and 4:30pm-6:00pm with consultations after the meetings. Learn how your organization or event could qualify for a grant of up to $5000. Visit Oklahoma Arts Council for information.
👟 Stay active this November with Let’s Get Moving! Join us Wednesdays (Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26) from 11:15 am–12:15 pm at the Guymon Public Library. This light exercise class is focused on seniors but open to all adults. Wear sneakers, dress comfy, and bring light weights if you have them. No sign-up required.
🧘 Take a mid-month pause and stretch it out with Yoga at the Guymon Public Library! Join us on Tuesdays, November 4th & 18th from 5:30–7 pm. No sign-up needed—just wear comfy clothes and come ready to move.
Young adults (12-22), ready to get your scary on? Stop by the library to pick up your card for this month's Hallowread! Complete five activities to be entered into a drawing for one of these creeptastic Halloween baskets! Contest runs October 1-31, drawing on November 1st. 👻🎃
