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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Containers Middle Ages club would have an assem- crew to put them together.” bly party so that members People seeking food can construct the containers. are expected to follow an Anyone wanting a container honor system, Mason said. Continued. materials, and that will go to for his or her neighborhood Canned and boxed food Continued. Rotary International through may call Mason at 405- will fill the shelves of the about three-foot high so Middle Ages. It’s addicting, and there’s re- that kids and adults can our district. We'll prob- 664-0273 or 580-225-3230. containers, which will be ally something in it for everybody.” ably know by the latter part On the food contain- placed in shaded areas. [access them],” he said. Mayle said her group wants to educate the public about the “The containers will have of August whether we get ers, called Blessing Box- Mason called the proj- ect a trial situation to see Middle Ages, which ran from around the sixth century to the a Plexiglas door so they the funding. And if we get es, the Rotary will part- ner with the housing whether it fits a need and 16th century, or the pre-Renaissance/pre-16th century peri- will be weather proof. At the funding, the club has to authority on the project. people will support it. od, as Mayle said. The group is focused on European pre-16th least one side of the con- match 20 percent of the cost. “They’re going to build “We hope people keep century, but people can take on personas from other eras. tainer will have a window.” I don’t have an estimate yet, them; we're going to pro- them stocked,” Mason said. “Our whole purpose is to let people know we're Mason expects the proj- but it’s probably going to vide the materials as part “That's kind of the role of here because our numbers are dwindling and peo- ect to be finished this be in the neighborhood of of the grant,” he said. “And our churches. We're going to ple don’t know about us being out here,” Mayle said. fall, although the _proj- a couple thousand dollars.” then we'll probably make propose that our Interact kids ect deadline is February. Last year, he said, the one or two of our own. They [at Elk City High School], Her group has been around for going on six years. “We want to try to get it club received $4,000 for a want to build five, and they who do a food drive each SCA states on its website that it is an international non- done this fall,” he said Fri- greenhouse. The club tries say they’ve got enough ma- fall, that they kind of keep profit volunteer educational organization devoted to the day. “We submit the grant to do a project each year. terials to do the first one them stocked and check to research and re-creation of pre-17th century skills, arts, next week to pay for all the For the containers, the already. They’ve got the see if they need [anything].” combat and culture and employing knowledge of his- tory to “enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations and other educational presentations Round Town Breakfast Sounds” on Aug. 23-24, Justin Ediger said plans and activities.” SCA has members all over the world. are still being formulated The local group is a canton, which is similar to July 20 for the Pioneer Center this a town. A barony, locally called Wiesenfeuer, can Continued. “So that brings a lot of EIk City Motor-Speed- Russ praised Gov. people to town also,” she upcoming year. The cen- be considered a county, and the kingdom resem- way regular show 7:30 ter holds concerts and other p.m. Kevin Stitt for his laid- said. Upcoming block par- bles a state. The local kingdom is called Ansteorra, back nature and for not ty events are scheduled entertainment programs which encompasses all of of Oklahoma and Texas. throughout the school year. July 27 possessing a _ politician- for Sept. 6 and Oct. 11. “T'm actively recruit- “Wegettogetherfordifferentevents demos, meetingsand Sizzilin’ Summer Side- like approach to the job. The Teacher Apprecia- stuff—andtherearesomanydifferentaspectstoit,”Maylesaid. “He’s a really cool guy tion Dinner will be Aug. 12 ing right now, trying to One of the aspects is chivalric fighting, in which walk Sale downtown. and really interactive and at First Baptist Church in get some people in place people will don armor to protect themselves. a great business mind,” Elk City. Teachers from Elk for next year,” he said, en- KECO Open Golf Tour- couraging people to pro- “Some of the armor is metal, some of it is a very, very hard Russ said. “He’s really City, Canute, Merritt, Ham- nament at Elk City Golf sharp, and I’m really ex- mon, Burns Flat and Western mote and attend the shows. plastic for protection,” Maylesaid. “We wanttomakesurethat Course. cited to serve with him.” Oklahoma Christian School The annual Edward Jones people are fully protected before they step out to try to fight.” After Russ spoke, Elk City will be invited to the event. 5K & Fun Run “Land Run” The demo also includes stitching and embroidery Elk City Motor-Speed- will be held Aug. 31, said and cooking, all of which are done as they were in the City Manager Lee Litterell Coming up later in the way regular show 7:30 Dae gave an update on projects month in August will be the Shaley Thomas, represent- Middle Ages. Two tents will be set up for artisans. ing Edward Jones in Elk around town including the Elk City Rodeo to be held In the morning, fighting exhibitions and possibly a melee, City. This is the second year August 3 Highway 6 bridge over In- Aug. 30-Sept. 1, with the which will involve groups, will take place. Mayle said they for the SK and Fun Run, and Elk City Motor Speed- _rState 40, the bridge work Rodeo of Champions Parade are concerned about people overheating, so she has asked the way regular show 7:30 on 20th Street and the splash set for 2 p.m. on Aug. 31. proceeds from this year’s Elk City Fire Department to be on standby. The afternoon Another event coming event go to the Western Okla- pm. pad at Ackley Park West. events will be more mundane and less physically taxing, “It's moving along at a up will be the 46th Annual homa Family Care Center. August 8 rapid pace,” Litterell said Fall Festival, to be held Sheryl Ponce, represent- suchas dueling with water guns and stick horse and stick uni- ing Red Carpet Community corn races to see who can have the most majestic presence. First day of school for Out the Highway 6 bridge Sept. 21-22 at the Elk City “The [public] can come and participate,” she said. “We Convention Center. Ven- Theatre, said the theater’s Meritt Public School. work, where a diverging dors come from all over next production will be “Ev- want people to come and talk to us. We want people to come diamond interchange will August 10 be constructed. “They'll Oklahoma and the Texas erything I Know I Learned and join us. Anybody under 18, though, will have to have a Panhandle. Admission is in Kindergarten,” which parent with them to sign a waiver. Anybody who wants to Elk City Motor-Speed- probably start pouring the way regular show 7:30 deck on that first bridge in free. The festival features will have production dates [participate in the fighting exhibitions] has to have a waiver.” p.m. September, so they have arts and crafts, antiques and of the last weekend in Sep- That affects people who fight in the morning, Mayle said. furniture. A variety of food tember and first weekend in 365 days to get it done and The afternoon’s event are less demanding and will not re- vendors will be on hand. October. The theater also August 12 they’re really working hard will do “Elf” in December. quire a waiver. Loaner gear will be available. The weap- Tiphani Currell, director Teacher Appreciation on that incentive to get- onry is not actual steel because of the danger involved. The 9th Annual Fit and Dinner. Elk City, Mer- ting that done on time.” of Untitled Pop Up Theatre, “What the weapons are are typically rattan, which is ritt, Canute, Hammon The project began in said “Rocky Horror Picture Fun Bicycle Ride will be held Aug. 24 at Elk City like bamboo, and it’s wrapped with foam,” she said. cng acas 8 ablionae late May. The bridge on Show” with Live Shadow Lake. The event, which is For more information on SCA, access https:// Cast will be done in Octo- Christian School) 20th Street is under re- pair and should be fin- ber and “Every Christmas free, will feature a bicycle www.sca.org/, More information on the local August 13 ished in about 30 days. Show Ever Told (And Then giveaway, bounce houses, group can be found at Facebook under the Can- Some!)” will be produced kayaking, disc golf and an ton of Haldtre or by texting Mayle is 580-660-5358. Special Elections. “They'll be out next week in December. A murder archery demonstration. The to start working on the deck- event seeks sponsors. For Aunt a5 First day of school for ing as well,” he said, referring to the week of July 22-26. mystery program will be done New Year’s Eve. The more information, call Tif- Wilma Faye White next show is “Small Mouth fany Ford at 580-303-0341. Elk City Public Schools. Work on the splash pad ‘Wilma Faye White was born should continue this week and The GEO Group, Inc. April 28, 1925 in Canute, ‘August 17 crews should pour concrete. GREAT PLAINS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Oklahoma to Ester (Williams) Elk City Motor-Speed- Tennis courts have been re- HINTON, OK Wilson and William Arvel Wil- json. She passed away July 18, way regular show 7:30 surfaced at Ackley Park. 2019 at Elk City, Oklahoma at pm. Planning for the Activ- ‘he GO Groups the wort’ edn provider vdece- sed rehab aross» vei pecrum tere and community ert snes the age of 94 years, 2 months ity Center at Ackley Park jand 20 days. (nuguct 24 West continues, and the Wilma grew up in the Prairie Elk City Motor Speed viding should be be put NOW HIRING FOR View community and graduat- way regular show 7320 out for bid in January or ed from Canute High School. She worked on the farm for pm. February, Litterell said. He CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS her dad until she married her said there has been some best friend, Leonard (L.D.) ‘August 30 discussion with synthetic Davis White, on January 28, ed family of great nieces and 81st Annual PRCA. turf manufacturers and deal- ‘To expetite the hiring proces please bring the Correctional Officers 1950 in Clinton, Oklahoma. nephews. fellowing with you ‘They lived in Clinton for four Rodeo of Champions, ers to see about putting put $16.83/HR + months until her father became Services will be held Tuesday, down at the 5-plex fields. Driver’ ticense Socal Security Card $4.,48/HR etna wee ill. They moved back to the July 23, 2019, 11:00 AM at August 31 Susie Cupp, executive di- ‘Birth Certificate HIRING BONUS OF $500 house she was raised in and Butler First Baptist Church. lst Annual PRCA. rector of the Elk City Cham- Diploma remained there until she moved Visitation will be Monday, July 0-214 (tf Applicable) Great Benefits Offered! Rodeo of Champions. ber of Commerce, talked Mestal/Denta/Vion insurance to Elk City in 2016 after living 22 at Whinery Funeral Service, about some upcoming cham- Minimum Requirements Peron Time Of P70} in the same house for 91 years. Elk City from 9:00 AM to September 1 ber-sponsored events, in- Must beat least 18 years of age ‘otk Retirement Pan LD. passed away in 2007. 8:00 PM and on Tuesday at the High School Diplomaor equivalent Certification Required Bas Ue insrance Her hobbies included crochet- Butler First Baptist from 10:00 lst Annual PRCA cluding the Sizzlin’ Summer Must possess Vali State Drivers License Tiion Reimbursement Ability to wark overtime as required 107d Hobdays ing and embroidering. AM until service time, Burial Rodeo of Champions. Sidewalk Sale, set for Sat- = and many more She is preceded in death by her will be in the Butler Cemetery urday. She also advised at- parents and 2 sisters, Marie under the direction of Whinery September 2 tendees about the next block For more Information contact Local HR at (405) 542-3711, and Minnie. Funeral Service, Elk City. 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