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Serving Western Oklahoma oi aa ’ N10 5rae SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024) Weekend Edition DISTINGUISHED A ‘Sheryl Ponce | Eik City News JJ Cloud gives his mother a rose during the rose ceremony Merritt Seniors Leave High School Behind By Sheryl Ponce which was followed by the high school principal Sarah The Merritt Community Peffer who explained the dif- gathered in the Merritt gym ferent cords that seniors wore. to celebrate the Class of 2024 Each cord was a different col- or and represented different as they received their diplo- mas. They made their final student accomplishments. Pictured is Basil Weatherly with his Distinguished Alumni Award. walk Friday, May 10th, at 7 p-m., with the processional, See MERRITT page 2 Weatherly Inducted into SWOSU’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame By Sheryl Ponce the business. He began work- youradres to thats ing for Powell at the young age Since 1975 Basil Weath- of 15 years old, where he sold 45 erly has paved his way into the Southwestern Oklahoma State rpm records for $1 each. Pow- ell even sent him on a trip the Elk City’s City-Wide Garage OSL University’s Distinguished store earned to Paris. Because Alumni Hall of Fame. It did not matter that the Elk City High of that mentorship, Weatherly’s was recognized as one of the top Sale Slated for June School graduate took six years 25 RCA/Whirlpool dealers five By Sheryl Ponce garage sales are individual to earn his Bachelor of Science different times. ISTNGUSHED ALUKA sales and not affiliated or fa- degree in Business Administra- Susan Powell, daughter of The Elk City Chamber of cilitated with the Chamber. tion with a minor in manage- Wendell and Venita, and for- Commerce announced the The City-Wide Garage sale is ment. He then took ownership mer Miss America, introduced City-Wide Garage Sale will being brought back through of the former Powells RCA Weatherly at the induction ban- take place June Ist. popular demand. Store, owned by Wendell and quet that was held Friday, May ‘The deadline for addresses Start digging out stuff to Venita Powell, to open Weath- 10th, prior to commencement to be published is May 29th. sell on June Ist. One man’s erly RCA and ran it for the next the following day. She flew in The addresses will be posted trash is another man’s trea- 33 years. from New York for the occa- on the Elk City Chamber of sure, therefore, get all of the Weatherly credits Wendell sion. After her introduction, Commerce's Facebook page. trash out to make someone Powell for getting him through Pictured is Basil Weatherly as he gives his acceptance speech as a ‘The time of the sales will elses treasure hunt come college and mentoring him in See WEATHERLY page 2 Distinguished Alumni. vary by each sale. All of the true. Elk City Chamber of Commerce's Membership Appreciation Night Photos by Sheryl Ponce | Elk Cty News Elk City Chamber of Commerce's Membership Appreciation Night fell on a bright, sunny day and brought out a crowd to enjoy the free rides and ice cream. The Centennial Carousel was up and running, after going through revital- ization over the winter months. This annual event is a way the chamber is able to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication the members contribute throughout the year. Weather Vol. 120, No. 21 Mail delivery View online 8 | 04879 13151 9 tomorrow 89 / 62 75 cents, 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com