October 18, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, October 18, 2019 Round Town FFA to hold Labor Auction October 19 G&S Gun Show, Con- By Don Munsch, Editor said, Donations are tax de- yention Center 9-5 p.m., The Elk City High School ductible and “most are just Labor Auction will be at that, a donation.” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the She added, “Sometimes admission $7.00. ECHS commons. the banks will ask that the “The labor auction is a students go work the hours 40-something year tradi- at the food pantry. Of course tion for Elk City FFA,” said we try to see that if a buyer ECHS FFA teacher Karie wants the students to come October 20 Dillinger, in an email. “The and work, and we help co- ODOT especially the downtown ties change,” he said, em- [FFA] members are auc- ordinate and even go with G&S Gun Show, Con- area, as it continues to im- phasizing that city leaders tioned for an eight-hour them sometimes.” prove other areas of the city, have not discussed this issue work day. They may sell Clerks for the auction will Litterell said. with the CAPPs committee alone or in groups of two to be Jeff Lewallen, Jamie Mc- vention Center 9-4 p.m., Continued from page 1. When asked, Litterell said or the City Commission. three. It is our biggest fund- Clure and Richard Moran. high bids are a result of too raiser of the year.” Auctioneers will be Gene Community Action Project The sidewalks to be re- admission $7.00. much work going on in the Plans money could be used placed are at least 50-plus Generally, banks, car deal- Cobb and Jeremy Justus. erships, business owners, Ringman will be Ryan Horn. state. Contractors are busy, to make up the city’s portion, years old, Church said. family members attend the Asilent auction will be held and these jobs in Elk City because this project centers “So even though they may auction and are FFA’s big- and refreshments will be are small and, ofcourse, out- on economic development be OK now, that doesn’t gest supporters, Dillinger served. side Oklahoma City. and quality of life. mean they’re going to be OK October 21 “Small compared to what “And as we said in our 10 to 15 years from now,” they’re doing,” Litterell said. CAPPs presentations, this Church said. - ODOT’s grant should open do the next two blocks south Arimathea, Trauma The city wants to continue is a plan that would be fluid She said the engineering in 2020 or 2021, depending to invest in the community, and could change as priori- was done for the next phase on ODOT’s scheduling — to of the project. information instruction at Anniversary mosphere. ence Conkle, another long- the anniversary _celebra- WOFCC Conference (Old Brad Allen, who grew up time pastor of the church, tion and to really kind of in the Ural Baptist Church and Kevin Slough, the most rededicate the sanctuary,” and whose parents joined recent pastor, will be at the Wrather said. “There’s a lot Armory) Room, guest Continued from page 1. was a little girl, he was her these church, has been a pas- event, too. more work to be done to the church until 1967. He left pastor.” tor for 60-70 years and will Church members recently church that we’re working welcome. for a year and then came The church usually has be at the Oct. 27 celebration. remodeled the sanctuary, on. It’s a long-term project, back for a few more years Danny Ringer, director of and the carpet is new and about 40 people or so in its missions for Beckham Mills you could say.” new paint was added. Pews before he died, Wrather said. worship service, Wrather Baptist Association, will be were angled to make for He said the nursery area “My wife and I kind of said. at the celebration, as will a more cozy atmosphere, has been remodeled and the October 23 have a connection to that “And it’s like a family,” he Bill Green, who was a youth Wrather said. church is working on re- pastor in that he married us,” said, explaining the church director and choir leader at “That’s what kind of painting some of the fellow- Wrather said. “When she strives to have a family at- the church long ago. Clar- spurred their wanting to do ship hall. United Methodist Byford Cheyenne Drag He started in the car busi- Center on the northwest side Women’s annual bazaar. ness in downtown OKC at a of OKC and a used car lot in Cadillac in 1983, OKC, “We've always like that 9:00 a.m. in the Narthex. Continued from page 1. Byford said he appreciates area of the state,” he said, Byford commended the referring to Western Okla- the welcome he has received All meals are $9.00. Smith Family and said he homa. “I’m originally from here, and said he’s a big ad- was proud to be able to make Southwest Oklahoma, and vocate of FFA and 4-H and a deal with them and be able we've always liked that area youth sports. to take over the dealership of the state. We patiently “I like the people we deal and take care of the custom- had just been looking, and with and the communities October 24 ers the Smith Family had the opportunity arose and we’re in ... and fulfilling and, he hopes, new and more we got really fortunate to be people’s needs and wants in customers along the way. there [in Elk City].” Carnegie Youth Library “We look forward to doing Byford has two dealer- whether it’s a truck or car,” business in the community ships in Duncan, two in he said, explaining what ap- Halloween Party 4:30- and supporting that commu- Chickasha and two in Fair- peals to him about the car nity,” he said, view, a GoldKey Service business. 5:30 p.m. Moonlight Madness, SWOSU plans literary festival downtown retail district. Aline of cars are heading down the street in Cheyenne. Photo submitted by Erick Huling. October 25 The ninth annual SWOSU- the ancient arts of felting and Sayre releases its anthology. Sayre Fall Literary Festival spinning. “The Anthology of Student Continued from page 1. Dreyfuss. The movie will is Tuesday, with this year’s SWOSU Language and Works--Renaissance Reviv- Festivities will conclude start at 10 p.m. and because Tumbleweed Quilt- with a free movie, “Ameri- there are no seats in the theme centering on Renais- Literature professor Nolan al” is a full-color book con- can Graffiti,” directed by Rook Theater, people will sance Fair. Meditz of the Weatherford taining student art, poetry, George Lucas and starring need to bring their own chair ing Retreat, Convention The festival is a celebra- campus will invite students essays and short stories, and Ron Howard and Richard or blanket. tion of literature that show- to create a poem using tech- Center. cases student writing and niques for the 16th and 17th it will be available to view. allows attendees to enjoy Lunch will be provided, games, food and local ven- centuries, the release said. after which attendees will Aunique service opportunity to immerse SWOSU-Sayre Comput- dors. The public is invited to er Science Instructor Kim have the chance to play Re- yourself and serve your country and this free event. Zachary will also invite stu- naissance games. community through the Americorps VISTA “The Literary _ Festi- Booth space remains October 26 val allows us to showcase dents to use a plot builder program with SWODA in Burns Flat. to create a short play, in- available for authors. SWOSU’s literary talent and Tumbleweed Quilt- convey what life was like corporating some of Shake- For more information, This full-time position will run 01/21/2019 — 01/19/21 during a much different time speare’s vocabulary for fun. contact Terry Ford by e-mail and includes a bi-weekly living stipend, health from ours,” said festival Every year in conjunction at [email protected] or coverage, childcare assistance if eligible, relocation ing Retreat, Convention coordinator and SWOSU- with the festival, SWOSU- by text at 580-729-1716. allowance, choice of education award or Sayre Language and Litera- (EUROPE SPECIAL end-of-service stipend upon successful completion Center. ture Instructor Terry Ford, in a news release, of service. Additionally, SWODA will provide a rented ‘After a quick introduction 15-day HEART OF EUROPE” Cirle Tour of Germany, Austria, Switeriand, duplex unit in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Volunteer to the Renaissance, SWOSU Italy, France, Belgium &t Holland by Image Tours will be responsible for all other living expenses Assistant Professor and Li- including utilities. October 31 brarian April Miller will show art work from Renais- $4090 March 25 & April7 departures sance masters. Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY This project will focus on rural communities in Halloween Trick or Melony Murray of Elk Includes 21 meals, 13 nts. hotels air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, Southwest Oklahoma. VISTA will share City will bring her spinning per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/6/19. Call fora FREE brochure. information on unique community aspects, needs, Treat Night, Elk City area. wheel and shavings from her (SW TRAVEL - Ph: 580-323-3050 desires, strengths and weaknesses. Design, format, home grown alpaca to show and share statistical data effectively with interested community partners. 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