Anonymous Tekoa mailout stirs Empire controversy

The matter of Tekoa's proposed work at the community center and Empire Theatre took a turn this week with an anonymous mailing and plans solidified to adjust the billing of water and sewer rates for the theater.

A flyer sent to box holders at the Tekoa Post Office April 12 called for residents to “save your money and let the City pay your bill this month just like they have been doing for the Association for years.”

The “Association” is believed to be a reference to Friends of the Empire Theatre, which formed in 2003 to manage the 1940 theater.

The flyer also includes blanks to mark “yes” or “...