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v, Serving Western Oklahoma 4 Since 1901 Weekend Edition Oldtiques - Antiques - Collectibles ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA BISTORIC GRIST MILL, THE ROUTE 66 FLEA50thMARKET ANNUAL Sponsored by Western Oklahoma Historical Society WOHS Prepares for Flea Market By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Board of Directors of the Western Oklahoma Histori- cal Society met for their regular monthly meeting on Mon., Aug. 28th, at 11 a.m. in Elk City’s Western Technology Center. President Judy Haught opened the meeting, and Doug Haught gave the invocation, The minutes were approved, as was the treasurer's report. ‘The Standing Committee reports opened with Beverly Jor- dan updating the board on the progress ofthe flea market. This will be the 50th Annual Route 66 Flea Market. It will take place Oct. 6th through the 8th in Ackley Park. It starts on Friday at8 a.m. with vendors setting up on Thursday evening. All vendors must stay until 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. To date there are 47 vendors that have rented 72 spaces, and there are six food booths who will be present throughout Marji Anderson By Sheryl Ponce repertoire of education and that it became a landmark experience. She studied at the show,” Anderson said. Rehearsals are underway University of Oklahoma The- for the upcoming production atre and Theatre at St. Mary of ‘The story is based on an actual true story. It is only for Happening in Elk of Red Carpet Community the Plains College, along with adult audiences, and Ander- ‘Theatre's “Chicago.” The musi- other areas of study at OSU cal, based on the book by Fred and Wichita State Univer- son emphasized that it is not a show for children because of City in September Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by sity, Anderson serves on the the subject matter. It is a show John Kander, and lyrics by Southwest Playhouse Board full of dance and music. Emma Ferrero Fred Ebb, is based on the play “The cast is full of people By Sheryl Ponce by Maurine Dallas Watkins of Directors and has directed who are very, very talented. and script adaptation by Da- several productions on their For some of them, it is their ‘This production shows the Labor Day weekend kicks off the 85th Rodeo of Cham- vid Thompson. Marji Ander- stage over the past few years. first show. Also, there are amount of talent in South- pions in the Beutler Brothers Arena and the Rodeo parade son has returned to RCCT to “Chicago’ is an abstract professional dancers in this, western Oklahoma. Accord- that will take place at 10 a.m. that runs through downtown direct the show. concept. When it came out while some people are just ing to Anderson, the music is Elk City. This is the first of the activities that will fill the air Anderson is a natural to in 1975, it was different from = to dance,” Anderson learning See RCCT page 2. throughout the town during the month of Sept. the theatre with her wide other musicals, so much so, ‘The following week, Sept. 6th through the 10th, the West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club Dog Show will converge on Beckham County Health Department the Convention Center. The contestants will bring some of the best dogs in the nation, competing in breeds and best overall for a Sunday afternoon finale. The show is open to the public. Releases Upcoming Events ‘The Beckham County Fair will gear up Sept. 7th through the 9th at the Beckham County Fair Barn in Sayre. This event brings out the kids and adults to see the animals, flowers, jams, and other crafts to compete in this annual event. Elk City Varsity football team will be playing in Canadian, Texas, on Sept. 8th, and the Red Carpet Community Theatre For More County Health Department will be hosting a Beckham County will open their production of “Chicago.” Their show will run Community Baby Shower on Friday, Sept. 15th, from 1 p.m. to4 the 9th and 10th also. Information p-m, at Western Technology Center in Elk City. There will be door Block Party will be downtown Elk City on Sept. 9th, fea~ and Calendar prizes and resources available that day for participants. This is a turing Nine Mile Hill band. There will be vendors for this fall party. The same evening the Elk City Motorsports Park will time to come out and bring baby items to support young preg- host another night ofracing. They will start at 7 p.m. nant families. Sept. 9th, the Carnegie Library will be conducting a work- The District Five Southwest Oklahoma Mobile Wellness shop that teaches how to make bottlecap windchimes. This Unit that serves Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Greer, workshop is for adults and teens. It starts at 11 a.m. Hammon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, and Washita Counties will Elk City football will be playing Carl Albert High School be conducting sick visits and health checkups on two different on Sept 15th. This will mark their Homecoming celebration. days and two different locations. ‘The first one will take place on ‘The same weekend, the Red Carpet Community Theatre Thursday, Sept. 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Erick. They will will again present their production of “Chicago.” It will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. be closed from noon to 1 p.m. Walk-in are welcome, but to sched- Sept. 16th and 17th, the Fall Festival of the Arts will open ule an appointment call 580-704-9372. WIC is by appointment in the Convention Center. This is their 50th anniversary. only. There is no out of pocket costs. ‘The Carnegie Library will host a “crafteroon” from 1 p.m. ‘The second sick visit and health checkup will be on Sept. 19th to 4 p.m., on Sept. 20th, then on Sept. 28th the Elk City FFA from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed from noon to 1 p.m. in Wil- Leadership Contest will be held at the Pioneer Center. The low. Both events include all ages for this same day visit. The unit next day, on Sept. 29th, the Elk City Football team will be on the road to play Clinton High School on their home turf. will be set up at 112 W. Main Street in Willow and 301 S. Sheb ‘The month will wind down with Oktoberst Square Danc- By Sheryl Ponce Wooley Ave., in Erick. ing convention on Sept. 29th through Oct. 1st, at the Con- For more information about the mobile unit calendar and vention Center. Then on Sept. 29th the Elk City Motorsports ‘The Western Oklahoma Family Care Center and the Beckham events see the QR code. 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