March 26, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Community March 26, 2022 38th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo Elk City - The 38th Annual South- furnished so the committee in- “This year’s show is going to be the mings, Dustin Burrows, Dusty Da- west Farm & Home Expo will be vites all the children to come out best yet,” said Kenneth Hart, Expo vis, Randy Dupree, Brent Meador, April 2-3, 2022 at the Elk City and have lots of fun. There will be Co-Chairman. “We have exhibitors Jason Redd, Jason Simon, Cathy Convention Center. Whether it’s a drawing for two Pedal Tractors... that really take pride in their prod- Smith, Jimmy Smith, Larry Long, the farm, home, lawn or garden a John Deere Pedal Tractor do- ucts and services and that helps David Misener, Randy Smith, this Farm & Home Expo will give nated by Western Equipment and put our show above the rest.” Ridge Lowrance, Cody Giblet, you the opportunity to see the a Case International Pedal Tractor ‘The Southwest Farm & Home Expo newest and best products and ser- donated by Rother Brothers. The Committee would like to thank Kathy Giblet, Teresa Smith, Susie vices in these areas. drawing for both will be at the end Janie’s Garden Center for decorat- Cupp and Karen Touchstone. Over 100 displays will showcase of the Children’s Pedal Tractor ing along with the City of Elk City Hours for the Southwest Farm and the latest in farm and livestock Pull. Only the participating riders for their help with barrels, cones Home Expo are Saturday, April equipment and lawn, home and are eligible for the drawing. and some of our advertising. Also, 2nd from 9:00-6:00 and Sunday, garden supplies. Several special ‘The Elk City Chamber of Com- thank you to all our volunteers, April 3rd from 12:00-5:00. Admis- events are scheduled for this merce which sponsors the South- exhibitors, Bull Sale Ad Sponsors, sion is free, For a complete sched- year’s show including the FFA Ag ‘west Farm and Home Expo, prides Consignors and everyone that vis- ule of events or more information Mechanics Show & Silent Auc- itself on promoting education its the Expo. tion, Antique Tractor Display, the in agriculture. Every year they Members of the 2022 Southwest call the Elk City Chamber of Com- Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull, BBQ award several scholarships to help Farm & Home Expo committee merce at (580)-225-0207 or email Cook-Off and the All-Breed Bull further high school seniors with include committee Co-Chairman, elkcitychambereitlnet.net or find Sale. their education in the field of ag- Kenneth Hart, Co-Chairman, the Elk City Chamber of Com- ‘The Elk City FFA Alumni will have riculture. Spencer Smith, Melody Cum- merce on Facebook. the concessions in the North Ex- hibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday and the Merritt FFA will be doing the concessions in the South Ex- SATURDAY, APRIL2 hibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday. 9:00am. 38th Annual Southwest Farm The All-Breed Bull Sale which & Home Expo...0pens to Public draws people from all over Okla- homa, Texas and Kansas will fea- AllDay FFA Ag Mechanics Show & Silent ture some of the top breeders in Auction....South Exhibit Hall Oklahoma and Texas. Bulls will range from yearlings to two year AllDay Antique Tractor Display olds, There will be an excellent se- South Exhibit Grounds lection of big stout bulls ready for your farm and ranch needs at 2:00 2:00 p.m, All Breed Bull Sale....South Exhibit Hall pm on Saturday, April 2nd in the 6:00 p.m. Expo Closes....0n Site Security Provided South Exhibit Hall. ‘The BBQ Cook-Off kicks off on Fri- day, April 1st at 6:00 pm with the APRIL 2 & 3, 2022 SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Cook's meeting and meat inspec- Noon Expo Opens to Public tion, a $25 entry fee for each cat- Convention Center egory will be due at this time. The 1:00 p.m, Children's Pedal Tractor Pull ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA check-in/set up will be Saturday, Ages 4-12; Registration at 1:00 p.m, April 2nd at 7:30 am through Sun- Featuring the Latest Begins at 1:30 p.m, ....South Exhibit Hall day, April 3rd 8:00 am. The judging Products & Services for will begin at 1:00 pm on Sunday, 1:00 p.m. BBQ Cook-Off Judging Begins April 3rd. Categories are Chicken, North Exhibit Hall, East Room Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket and Ribeye the Faun, Home AllDay Antique Tractor Display Steak, ‘There will be cash prizes Millers Celebrate Their for first place in each category and South Exhibit Grounds trophies for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places. FFA Ag Mechanics and BBQ Cook-Off Prizes will be awarded Sunday at Awards and Scholarship Presentations 3:30 pm in the North Exhibit Hall. Golden Anniversary ‘The Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull, North Exhibit Hall Stage for ages 4-12 will begin on Sunday, CONCESSIONS PROVIDED BY...Elk City FFA North Expo Closes April 3rd at 1:30 pm with registra- tion at 1:00 pm in the South Ex- Exhibit Hall And Merritt FFA South Exhibit Hall Ernest “Joe” Miller and Janet Lee Cox were married 50 years ago on hibit Hall. Each participant will March 24, 1972. Coincidentally that is also Joe’s birthday. He can’t receive a t-shirt and the top two FOR MORE INFORMATION forget their anniversary, they joke, but really it was a nice Friday fora winners in each age division will 800-280-0207 wedding at the Dill City Baptist Church. Janis originally from Dill City also receive a plaque all donated elkcitychamber DitInet.net by the First National Bank & Trust and Joe grew up in Elk City, of Elk City. The pedal tractors are ‘They met when Joe was working at the Conoco filling Station in Elk City. Jan originally thought that Joe was coming to visit her room- mate, and wanted to date Peggy. But really, he wanted to date Jan. Six weeks after they met, they married. Some of their best family memories are of traveling. When their chil- dren were little, “Granny,” Marie Cox always came along for trips. They drove to Sapulpa and even as far as Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, with Granny refereeing kid-squabbles from the middle of the backseat - The most memorable trip Joe and Jan ever took was to Germany, to visit Scott and daughter, Stephanie Ellis. They have happy recollec- tions of visiting Paris and the Eiffel tower, and buying a cuckoo clock in Bavaria, Joe and Jan are retired now. Before she retired, Jan worked asa nurses aide at Elk City Community Hospital and as a paraprofessional for Elk City Public Schools. Joe retired from Schlumberger, where he worked. asa wireline operator for 35 years. ‘They have two children, Stephanie Ellis, and Will Miller. They are the proud grandparents of Cade Ellis, Blake Miller, Morgan Miller, Parker Miller, and Andi Miller. The grandkids range from a Pre-k student to a senior in high school. ‘Their happiest times in retirement are spend- ing time with the grandchildren. Andi says she loves going to Nana and Grandad'’s to paint, color, and swing on the front porch, Cade has learned to cook from Nana, and he’s their “tech guy”. Future plans for the Millers include watching their grandchildren grow and change, and spending lots of time together. Their favorite times together are in the backyard in the sunshine, in their beautiful garden. Congratulations for their wedding anniversary may be sent to 1931 West Avenue C in Elk City. they hear you® Mention Code ECN for a discount HOVE S197 MOVE IN SPECIAL TRANSITIONS CAN BE HARD. Help your kids avoid the pressures of trying marijuana and other drugs by being a good source of information. Though marijuana laws are changing in some states for adults, all forms of VENTURA REMINGTON HINSIR marijuana can be harmful for a child’s growing brain. Start talking with your kids om, PNT early about the risks. 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