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Page2 The Elk City News « Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Virus Splash Pad Continued. Attendees should not Exhibit Continued. wear the same clothes, Continued. two holes occurred just re- its approval. Mason said he shoes, caps, jackets, etc., cently,” Mason said. was not sure how much the Hall on Saturday and Sunday and the Merritt FFA will be they wore at the expo once Thunder Court. The fence That road is a heavily used,project would cost. doing the concessions in the South Exhibit Hall on Saturday they arrive home. Attendees will be a 10-foot chain link including by oil field traffic, The commission also ap- and Sunday. should clean and disinfect model, Littrerell Mason said. That road needs proved 132 yards of concrete The All-Breed Bull Sale which draws people from all their shoes, clothes and out- Also on Wednesday, the to get fixed as soon as pos- from Caswell Construction ‘erwear as soon as possible. commission approved an sible. for sidewalks, bleacher pads, over Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas will feature some of the They should also clean and agreement for professional “The problem is that we'll dugout pads and rental of top breeders in Oklahoma and Texas. Bulls will range from disinfect their trailer and services with Myers Engi- probably have to shut that motorized wheelbarrow at the yearlings to two year olds. There will be an excellent selec- any tack or equipment they neering on the 20th Street road totally down to repair Girls Softball Five Plex for tion of big stout bulls ready for your farm and ranch needs at had at OYE. It is best if they bridge between Randall it,” Mason said. “It’s not just $15,186. 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th in the South Exhibit Hall. clean and disinfect at a loca- and Washington avenues going to be patching holes, “Basically, that’s the The BBQ Cook-Off kicks off on Friday, April Sth at 6:00 tion not on their farm. for $27,545. Mason said the which is what everybody is sidewalks to the T-ball fields pm with the Cook’s meeting and meat inspection, a $25 entry Also recommended: structure of the bridge is OK, assuming we're going to do. tomake them it ADA-compli- * Dispose of any unused but the deck material used We want to make it so we fee for each category will be due at this time. The check-in/ “was not replaced like it prob- don’t have to respond any- ant,” Litterell said. set up will be Saturday, April 6th at 7:30 a.m. through Sun- feed that was in the barns ably should have been.” So Litterell explained the day, April 7th 8:00 am. The judging will begin at 1 p.m. on Traffic will have to rerout- city’s role in the project. more.” at OYE, as it is possible for virus particles to survive on the city will contract with the Sunday, April 7th. Categories are Chicken, Pork Ribs, Beef engineer to determine exactly ed when construction occurs, “The supplies are paid for feedstuffs for some time. how much ofthat it needs to and construction period will by the city,” he said. “The Brisket and Cook’s Choice/Open. All participating teams * Monitor all animals tear out and replace in order be at least 30 days, Litterell city has built the dugouts will receive a $100 voucher to go towards competition Meat. daily for illness. If they see to make it usable again. said. The project is out for bid and shade structures and There will be cash prizes for first place in each category and any signs of illness, they “Right now, it’s a four-lane and city officials are waiting have done the concrete work trophies for first, second, and third places. Prizes will be should alert their veterinar- ian immediately. road, but there’s only two for bids to come in, Litterell for those. We will work in awarded Sunday by 5 p.m. * If their pigs do get ill, it lanes that we can only go said. Once the bids arrive, the conjunction with the softball The Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull, for ages 4-12 will begin is very important to man- through because we found commission will have to give board to build the sidewalks.” on April 7 at 1:30 p.m. with registration at 1 p.m. in the South age their biosecurity off Exhibit Hall. Each participant will receive at-shirt and the farm as well. If they the top two winners in each age division will also receive have sick pigs at home, they a plaque all donated by the First National Bank & Trust of should not go visit other Elk City. The pedal tractors are furnished so the commit- farms. They should also such as the turf and other Facility shower and put on clean tee invites all the children to come out and have lots of fun. clothes and shoes before features inside the building. There will be a drawing for three Pedal Tractors...a John leaving their farm. “We still need to raise Deere Pedal Tractor donated by Western Equipment, a Case For more information, another $100,000 or so,” Me- International Pedal Tractor donated by Rother Brothers and access https://www.pork- a Kubota donated by Arnett-Enid New Holland. The draw- business.com/article/pedv- Broom said, explaining that ing for all three will be at the end of the Children’s Pedal hysteria-gone-disease-isnt. money will go toward finish- Tractor Pull. Only the participating riders are eligible for Continued. $88,000 from private contri- ing the building and buying the drawing. butions and the school district The Elk City Chamber of Commerce which sponsors the Construction, Anadarko has contributed $35,000 weight equipment. Southwest Farm and Home Expo, prides itself on promot- Dozer and Culver Electric toward the building. A con- Anyone wanting to contrib- ing education in agriculture. Every year they award several - have contributed free goods struction loan also has been ute to the building may send scholarships to help further high school seniors with their or services of approximately secured. education in the field of agriculture. $75,000 combined to the ‘The money from the school checks to Elk City Athletic “This year’s show is going to be the best yet,” said Spencer building, McBroom said. To district does not go toward the Foundation Inc,, P.O. Box date, the Elk City Athletic construction — brick and mor- Smith, Expo Co-Chairman. “We have exhibitors that really Foundation has raised about tar —but can be used for items 1592, Elk City OK 73648. take pride in their products and services and that helps put March 27 our show above the rest.” Great Plains Amuse- The Southwest Farm & Home Expo Committee would like ments Carnival, Ackley to thank Aloha Gardens & Services, Janie’s Garden Center and Mary’s Bloomers for all their decorating along with the mmit Park West. City of Elk City for their help with barrels and cones and the Convention & Visitors Bureau for helping with some of our March 28 advertising. Also, thank you to all our volunteers and exhibi- Great Plains Amuse- tors and everyone that visits the Expo. ments Carnival, Ackley Members ofthe 2019 Southwest Farm & Home Expo Park West. committee include committee Co-Chairman, Spencer Smith, Co-Chairman, Kenneth Hart, Melody Cummings, Dustin March 29 Continued. better leader,” Boyce-Smith the sustainable development Burrows, Dusty Davis, Randy Dupree, Brent Meador, Jason said. Redd, Jason Simon, Cathy Smith, Jimmy Smith, Larry Long, Great Plains Amuse- grateful to attend the sum- Oklahoma’s Electric Co- of their communities through David Misener, Randy Smith, Ridge Lowrance, Cody Giblet, ments Carnival, Ackley mit. operatives serve a portion of programs, services and poli- Kathy Giblet, Teresa Smith, Susie Cupp and Sharon Carpen- Park West. “Lwas able to participate all 77 counties in Oklahoma. cies developed by member- ter. in leadership activities that While focusing on member Hours for the Southwest Farm and Home Expo are Sat- March 30 challenged me to become a needs, cooperatives work for elected boards. urday, April 6th from 9:00-6:00 and Sunday, April 7th from 12:00-5:00. Admission is free. For a complete schedule of Great Plains Amuse- events or more information call the Elk City Chamber of ments Carnival, Ackley Commerce at (580)-225-0207 or email elkcitychamber@ Park West. itInet.net or find the Elk City Chamber of Commerce on March 31 Remember to apply for Facebook. your absentee ballot Great Plains Amuse- ments Carnival, Ackley Park West. April 5 Registered voters in Beckham County have until Joseph said in release. But absentee voters can activate * Military personnel, resi- Area Deaths dents of Beckham County liv- Arimathea celebrates Wednesday to apply for ab- certain special conditions in sentee ballots to be mailed ing overseas, and the spouses 105th birthday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Teen Center. to them for the April 2 Erick the following circumstances: * Registered voters who are and dependents of each group Laveda Mae Cannon Guests will be members of Municipal Election and Board physically incapacitated and may apply only by mail, by Cultus. of Education general elec- voters who care for physi- tion, County Election Board cally incapacitated people fax or e-mail. Laveda Mae Cannon died Church with burial follow- Secretary Alex Joseph said in who cannot be left unattended For more information and March 19 at the age of 87 ing at Dempsey Cemetery April6 anews release. may apply for absentee bal- years. Scat of Rose instructions, military and cs oueswnieetela under the direction 35th Annual Southwest Applications for absentee lots only by mail, fax, e-mail, ballots must be received by online or via an agent who is overseas voters may visit the today March 26 at2p.m. at Chapel Funeral Service, Farm & Home Expo & Bull Sale, Convention Center. the County Election Board no at least 16 years of age and Federal Voting Assistance Cheyenne United Methodist Cheyenne. later than 5 p.m. Wednesday who is not employed by or re- Program website: www.fvap. to be processed in time for the lated within the third degree April 7 election, Joseph stated. of consanguinity or affinity to gov/oklahoma. For more 35th Annual Southwest Absentee voters may ap- any person whose name ap- information on absentee ply in person at the County pears on the ballot. voting, people may visit the Farm & Home Expo & Bull Election Board office or may * Registered voters who are March 26 - Ham, scal- March 28 - Taco salad, Sale, Convention Center. submit their applications by confined to nursing homes County Election Board office loped es, refried beans, mexican mail, fax or e-mail. An online in the county may apply by at 306 E. Main Street in Sayre tossed salad rolls and corn, and chocolate Aprils version of the form may be mail, by fax, by e-mail, onlineor call 580-928-3314, The cherry cobbler. chip cookies. filled out and submitted elec- or via an agent who is at least Merritt Labor Auction - tronically at www.elections. 16 years of age and who is not County Election Board’s fax ‘March 27- Georgia March 29 - Roast beef Merritt School Cafeteria. ok.gov. employed by or related within number is 580-928-9266. For chicken, baked potato, mashed potatoes, italian Any registered voter the third degree of consan- additional election-related carrots, tossed salad, roll _ flat beans, tossed salad, April 20 eligible to vote in the election guinity or affinity to any rolls and sheet may vote by absentee ballot person whose name appears information, visit: www.elec- cake. 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