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2- The Elk City News News November 30, 2022 Cars Continued from page 1. Holiday Thankfulness person will be selected as the An editorial by Sheryl Ponce T look at the times and people who ple that made them special. In the end, I hope that this year is one that new owner of the Subaru For- Today I have been thinking about have brought me to this stage in life. it is what I take away from each person brings happiness to those who are sad, ester. The nominee that is cho- the holidays and large families gath- I am older and hopefully wiser than I meet, and what he/she is able to take love to those who feel unloved, and ering together celebrating, breaking used to be. I now know that what is away from the encounter. sen will be announced, and the important are the relationships I have I have found that the only thing hope to those who feel hopeless. I pray bread, telling stories, playing games, I want to do is build relationships, that Iam not so self-absorbed that I do car awarded to that nominee, and making new memories. [am thank- with others. I think about the students, on December 16, 2022 at Noon ful for the memories I have made with the other teachers, and the people I whether a chance encounter or a mem- not sense what another may need, and have interviewed over the years. orable discussion. I want to learn from T can be of service to him or her in a at EC Auto Repair in Elk City, my family and friends. Now is a differ- him or her and appreciate each person way that will provide comfort. May this Overall, the things I have accumu- Oklahoma. ent day and a different time. There are for whom he/she is. Holidays are a re- lated, none of them worth a whole lot more memories to make only they are holiday season remind me to build rela~ ‘The team at EC Auto be- monetarily, but worth millions because minder to be more thoughtful, more lieves that even a small busi- quite different, slower, less family, and of the meanings behind them. Even the understanding, more loving, and less tionships, which are the essence of love friends, but more thoughtful. things do not mean as much as the peo- judgmental. and friendship. ness in small-town America can make a difference. “Cars for the Community” could be cruising into your neighborhood soon! Miss Elk City And Queen Of The West Follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ECAUTORE- PAIROK and download our app “EC Auto” for exciting up to date announcements! Philharmonic Continued from page 1. rare occasion to have this cal- iber of talent to remind those able to attend the concert what it means to have a hometown Christmas. Tickets can be ordered on- line at elkcityartscouncil.org. Seating is limited; therefore, reservations would be advised for all who want an opportu- nity to be a part of this major Miss Elk City Hannah White hands Mackenzie McIntyre the event this holiday. Reserved award for Best Talent. Courtesy photo. seating is $50 and General Ad- mission is $45. At this writing Alana Hughes presents Isabella Butcher the Isabella Butcher is awarded First Runner up there were only 21 reserved Crowd Pleaser Award. Courtesy photo. in Miss Elk City and was also awarded Miss seats left, therefore, get one Congeniality by Hanna White. Courtesy photo. before they run out. ‘The Elk City Arts Council has been working to put this show together, including hav- ing Susan Powell return to her hometown to perform with the maestro and philharmon- ic. The talented group of mu- sicians will be helping Elk City celebrate the season of a truly hometown Christmas. Business Continued from page 1. 1 like to use mine when I'm at the airport. There are reusable A S containers and then little cups ‘Third Runner up for Miss Elk City is Gabrielle Spieker who is that have been super popular accepting her award from Hannah White. Courtesy photo. for infants and toddlers. My little cousins threw one and nothing came out of it, thank- First Runner up for Miss Queen of the West is Second Runner up for Miss Elk City is Angela fully, They're pretty good,” Emily Gill who is accepting the award from Ala- Nichols who is accepting the award from Han- Reeder said. na Hughes. Courtesy photo. nah White. Courtesy photo. She will be going to market and filling the store with ad- ditional merchandise. Stop by and see her Christmas sweat- shirts and infant wear. Reeder’s family joined her at the ribbon cutting. Those in- dluded her parents Cathy and Jimmy Reeder, her sister Jara Reeder, Diquan Brandford and their daughter Sage, and her laMiss Queen of the West, Alana Hughes, presents Isabel- Butcher the Bill Ansley Award and Miss Elk City, Hannah other sister Madison, Kristo- White, presents Lexi Neahring the Miss Elk City Doris Music pher Webb and their son Sailer. Memorial Award. Courtesy photo. DECEMBER STH - 7TH “ElkCituNews 6PM-8PM Congrats AGES 4-12 4227 W 3RD STREET IN EC (USPS # 173-020) to the the 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Miss Elk City 109 W. 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