October 14, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 - The Elk City News October 14, 2023 Leadership tion of Elk City by improving community experience while encouraging civic engagement Continued from page 1. and boosting tourism and the local economy. the class for the last time, con- The mission is to provide a gratulating them on persever- comprehensive, turn-key solu- ing and learning throughout tion for Elk City’s Ackley Park their experience. She told the Miniature Golf Course renova- story of Ernest Shackleton and tion. They explained their why his ship that is now known as as fixing existing drainage is- “Endurance.” sues; the deterioration of the “We are proud of the work existing course; to comple- that you've done, and you have ment the New Aquatic Center; not quit, You have endured. I economic development; pro- shared this story because I'm mote a healthy lifestyle; drives reminded that endurance is a innovation boosts tourism; the lost art today,” Merrifield be- upcoming Centennial celebra- gan. tion; and to make memories “Everybody needs a safe for all ages. Elk City place. Everybody's check- The class proposes the ing out the moment it gets clutches big hard. The apostle Paul talks course features replications of Route 66 roadside attrac- about it in Romans, I mean, home win tion icons, park restrooms, en- I'm not going to preach, but hanced hut/store, car-shaped here we go for just a minute. and tailgate benches, walkways against Cache He talks about this idea of go- that resemble highways, neon ing through trials and going lights, and awnings for shade. By Shonda Little through suffering. I'm not go- They have raised $30,000 in ing to put the same kind of suf- pledges to kickstart the proj- Elk City High School Head Coach Zac Maynard notched a fering on this group (Leader- ect, and they have additional big in against Cache at home ship Class IX) that I think he’s ideas to sponsor the improve- this week, The final score was actually talking about because ments. 35. there was such persecution go- After the project presen- ‘The Elks squashed Cache ing on back then. But what he tation, the class reviewed the in yards in both passing and says is, ‘When you go through highlights of their experiences. rushing. suffering, it should produce Those trips, retreats, and visi- On 44 carries, the Elks rushed for 265 yards. Two perseverance and endurance. tations left a lasting impres- passes added another 58 yards. Then that leads to character, sion on each member of the ‘The total offense was 323 and then that character leads class. They learned about city yards. Not to be outdone, the ‘The Big Elks were not the only Elk City stars on the field this week. The ECHS Band also put on an Elk City defense forced six to hope, and hope does not dis- government, social services, impressive show turnovers for Cache, appoint,” she said. education, the court system, Merrifield went on to tell and facilities. The group also the class to keep enduring, and traveled to the state capital that she is in their corner. Af- and met with Senator Howard ter her conclusion, the Class IX and Representative Archer. project was introduced and ex- Each member of the class plained by Karen Touchstone, was presented a certificate and Jennifer Hagerman, and Ran- plaque by Chief Holland. They ia 1 dy Smith. ‘The project is called then took a final group photo Route 66 PuttPutt. Their vision that memorialized their year is to promote the revitaliza- as Leadership Class IX. HEART oF EvROre) Elkettes bring home softball regional championship title -day HEART OF EUROPE” Circle Tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium & Holland by Image Tours $5290 By Shonda Little tournament with a record of on the mound. ‘The Elkettes once against April 4 & 23,2024 departures Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY 27-10-1. Ella Sotielle went three for squared off against Bridge Creek in the second game, win- Includes 21 meals, 13 nts. hotels, air taxes, transportation and escortin Europe, The Elk City Elkettes will Both regional games were five at bat, hitting a homerun per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/15/23. Call for a FREE brochure. travel to the Oklahoma State against the Bridge Creek Bob- in the first inning and slicing ning 7-0. SW TRAVEL Softball Championship this cats. singles in the fourth and sev- Pogue stayed strong on the Ph: 580-445-7215 P} week after a dominating per- In the first game, Elk City enth innings. mound, striking out 12 bat- formance at the regional level. won, 8-3. ‘The Elkettes had a total of ters. ‘The girls go into the final Aubrie Pogue got the win 12 hits. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces Canute Baseball takes win against Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- Amber-Pocasset sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer By Shonda Little ing out 11 batters. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical Canute’s big bats were Trayvon Hines with details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. ‘The Canute Trojans earned a 7-4 against Am- four hits and Brance Simpson with three hits. ber-Pocasset going into the playoff season. 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