September 28, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 32

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8- The Elk City News Community September 28, 2022 Corn Bible Academy Homecoming Washita Chapter NSDAR September 12, 2022 was the date of the first meeting of the year for the Washita Chapter NSDAR. ‘The Regent, Kay Hagerman, opened the meeting with the DAR Ritual, assisted by the Chap- lin, Judy Tracy. The group participated in The Pledge of Alle- giance led by Carol Ann Batterton, American's Creed by Ellena Womack, a Patriotic song accompanied by Doris Minor, The Pre- amble to the Constitution by Phillys Stevenson and the Salute to the Oklahoma Flag by Linda Stewart. ‘The President General's message was given by Marci Grant. JoAnn Banse, Great Plains District Director, OSDAR presented the program on Committee Leadership Training, A course for members to take and she encouraged all to participate. Reports were given by Committee Chairmen: America 250; American Heritage;, American History; American Indians; Commemorative Events-Doris Minor -“On September 16 ,, we pause to remember the grief and hardships borne by all the families still awaiting news, and especially those of the 1,556 Vietnam War service members still missing in action.” Conser- vation; Constitution ; Historic Preservation; Patriot Records Project- Lu Eisler stated she is certifying Revolutionary War re- cords from Rhode Island. Ellena Womack was recipient of two awards for her work in Vol- ‘The Homecoming King candidates are Senior Karson Schmidt of Corn; Senior Phil Javorsky of Weatherford; Senior unteer Genealogy from the State Chairman. Micah Graf of Colony; and Junior Fabio Cerrato of Spain. The Homecoming Queen candidates are Senior Hannah Cooke The Chapter’s Day of Service will be October 8. of Corn; Senior Chloe Nelson of Clinton; Senior Delicity Walters of Clinton; and Junior Elle Bittle of Corn. The Homecom- New Associate members are Ramona Klopfenstein and Connie ing attendants are Western Oklahoma Christian School Kindergarteners Graham Geisler of Weatherford and Monroe Tate. Murray of Clinton. Courtesy photo, Guests were JoAnn Banse, Great Plains District Director; Mar- queta Bently, Prospective Members April Miller, Jan Israel, Bet- September 29 Swing Dance Show ty Schumacher. Members: Ellena Womack Evelyn Hart Nancy Lisle, Marilyn Wilson, Robetha Ferris, Phillys Stevenson, Carol Ann Batterton, at SWOSU Linda Stewart, Doris Minor, Kay Hagerman, Lu Eisler, Virginia Reid, Mareen Hallmark, Marci Grant, Kathryn Harrison, Debra Winery, Debra Lippencott, Barbara O'Neill, Betty Todd. Mammoth Sports Construction Donates SWOSU Milam Stadium Sponsorship The SWOSU Music Depart- Nguyen and McKenna Scrog- will take place in the Memorial Department will provide re- ment will host free swing dance gins will be on hand at 6:00 Student Canter Ballrooms on freshments. lessons and live music perfor- Sept. 29. pm to give free swing dance For questions about this event mances with swing dancing SWINGOUT OKC’s mission is lessons. Following the lessons, please contact Dr. Richard Tirk featuring SWOSU Jazz Ensem- to provide social swing dance live music will be provided by ble ‘A’, ‘B’, and Those Cats from education and opportuni- SWOSU jazz groups starting at Richard.tirkeswosu.edu or Out West. These free events ties. Dance instructors Justin at 7:00 pm. The SWOSU Music (580) 774 3772. ™ FOOTBALL Mammoth Sports Construction, based in Meriden, Kansas, is providing a generous sponsorship to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) football. Mammoth provides design and construction of sports facilities induding turf fields and tracks nationwide. In addition, to the Meriden office, they have locations in Lenexa, Kansas and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mammoth recently installed the new turf at SWOSU on the Flex- Chem Field at Milam Stadium. “Our football field is in great shape for the upcoming season thanks to Mammoth,” said SWOSU Athletic Director, Todd Hel- ton. “We are grateful for their work and for the Stadium Spon- sorship that benefits SWOSU Athletics.” SWOSU Stadium Sponsors provide valuable charitable funds in support of SWOSU student-athletes and athletic activities. In recognition, Mammoth Sports Construction will be featured in Milam Stadium for the life of the Stadium Sponsorship. Southwestern Oklahoma State University has locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. A limited number of SWO- SU Stadium Sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact SWOSU Athletic Advancement Coordinator Allie Hoang at [email protected], 580-774-3267. Photos captured near sunset at Ackley Park Have something to share with the community? Pauline Ringer caught the sun coming @ through the fountain, which created a beauti- =| ful rainbow of colors, as droplets glistened. Pauline also took a photo as the sun was —=e= shining through the color window at the Car- Email your “Letter to the Editor” to = ousel in Ackley Park, which made for a lovely : flection on the water and the ducks gliding by. Photos by Pauline Ringer. [email protected]