December 2, 2023 Issue, Page 1 of 6

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WOHS Holds Monthly Elk City Vocal Board Meeting Department Presents Winter Concert By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Kelli O'Hara ‘Theatre will be filled with the spirit of the holidays with performances from the Elk City Vocal Music Department's Winter Concert, along with the Elk City Junior High and High School Band Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. ‘The band concert will start at 2 p.m., and the vocal music will follow immediately after the band’s performance is over. Performances by the band include seventh grade band, eighth grade band, jazz band, and high school band. 199% 00LOIS Start the holiday season with music by award winning ronagontes oe bands and vocal students. The opportunity to see this group of musicians seems like a way to celebrate family, friends, and Christmas. Judy Haught explaines the archives. Jordan reported that there are two artists in the education build- ing, and that he and Randy Haggard will be looking for a third Susan Powell’s Hometown artist to display his/her art after the holiday. Judy Haught gave an update on the Hall of Fame Banquet. She said that the evening went well and believed the inductees were well-deserved. Next year the banquet will take place on Nov. 16th. She also gave the archive committee report. Haught showed how to access the archives and demonstrated how to search for the Christmas postcards that have been put on the website. She showed three examples of what can be found there. She recognized the individ- uals who have been assisting in putting them on the page. Those Concert Tickets were Linda Long, June Lovelace, and Claudine Anspaugh. WOHS website and where to find archives. Haught also reported that Mary Fern Carpenter wrote a book about life on Route 66 that will be published soon. Next on the agenda was the flea market. Jordan said that the flea market did Running Low well, but she is still expecting more bills to come in. Randy Haggard from the Elk City Museum Board had nothing By Sheryl Ponce to report, which was followed by Carla Garrison's docents’ report. CHRISTMAS Kc She said that they are decorating the Christmas trees in prepa- ‘The Western Oklahoma Historical Society held their month- ration for the museum day, which will take place Dec. 2nd. She ly board of directors meeting on Monday, Nov. 27th, at 11 a.m. asked for volunteers to bring cookies to the event, in the Elk City Western Technology Center. The meeting was Charles Wren gave the curator’s report. He said that he has called to order by president Judy Haught, followed by the in- been working on getting the office organized. There are several vocation given by vice-president Doug Haught. ‘The group ap- old photographs that are random and uncatalogued. Some of the proved the minutes from the Oct. meeting and the treasurer's photos are of George Sisson, in the 1890's. He will be looking for report given by Beverly Jordan. Haught went on to the Standing Committee Reports. The an outside table to put them on. wil SUSAN first report was given by the membership chairman, Cindy In old business, Haught asked about an advertisement in Wood. She said that there was little to report except member- Route 66 guide. She pointed out that it needs to be approved and ship letters will be going out the first of January. Jim Coffey gave the Farm and Ranch Report. He said that he is waiting on returned prior to Jan. 16th. No new business was presented, but Haught reminded the POWELL better weather before he could put the windmills out. board that membership drive is on. The meeting adjourned and and ‘There were no reports from the blacksmith shop. Donnie the next will be in January. com. Richard White Bulls Topple OKC Servants By Sheryl Ponce tempts to retake the game. By the end of the third quarter, the Bulls remained ahead witha 83-66 lead against the Servants. The Time and tickets are running out for the Hometown In a physical battle that resulted in a 31-point defeat by the game heated up in the fourth quarter, the Bulls kept their com- Christmas Concert with Susan Powell that will take place Western Oklahoma Bulls over the Oklahoma City Servants Sat- posure to finalize their domination with a 118 to 87 win. Sat., Dec. 9th, at 7 p.m. in the newly remodeled Susan Powell urday, Nov. 19th game at the Arrowhead Center in Elk City. The Notable plays were made by Deng Bol whose speed and agility Auditorium, located on W. 2nd. homecourt advantage proved to maintain a strong lead through- beat the Servants to the goal, making a slam dunk that caused out the game by the Bulls. the fans to roar with approval. The efforts of Stephon Hall, Rob- This concert is being presented by the Elk City Arts Coun- While the Bulls came out strong with at 35-18 advantage at ert Holiday, Jaylon Williams, Jon McDonald, and Devon Ed- cil, Powell will be performing along with her husband, Rich- the end of the first quarter, wards were impressive throughout the game. Local player, Nick ard White, and her personal music conductor, Phil Reno. the Servants rallied to bring the game to give them 45 points Fowler, played for a short time but was able to put in two points Select members of the Elk City Music Department will be at the end of the first half, but it was not enough to pass the 58 as he raced to the basket, beating the Servant’s attempt to shut joining them under the direction of Justin Ediger. points that the Bulls racked up. him down. ‘There will be a reception following the concert for every- ‘The crowd was able to witness five-time dunk champion, Ty- ‘The next opportunity to see the Bulls play in the Arrowhead rone Jones, demonstrate his skills at dancing, and then a half- Center will be on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, when they take on the one to visit with Powell and take pictures. time performance of his expert dunk balls. He came back out Oklahoma Outlaws. The game will start at 6 p.m., and to order ‘The Hometown Christmas Concert is being co-sponsored during a media break to give away a Bull's jersey to one of the tickets go to www.westernokbulls.com. Be a part of this minor by the Elk City Chamber of Commerce. Tickets can be pur- fans. league professional basketball team’s debut season. The crowd's chased online at the elkcityarts.org, from Currell’s Do-It As the Bulls and Servants came back after the half, the Bulls involvement in the game is interactive, and it seems that every- Center, or by calling 580-225-1941. Tickets are $25 each in continued to defend themselves against a physical team’s at- one is having a blast. advance. 8 04879 "13151 6 Weather tomorrow & 58/ Vol. 120, No. 96 75 cents, 6 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 View online elkcityoknews.com