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7 Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition Elk City Native’s Beagles Come Full Circle BySheryl Ponce West Central Kennel Club South Beagles out of Smyrna, Tenn., actu- ally started with Rachel Boggus Southamma- vong in Elk City, and her first beagle, Lady, when she was 12 years old. It was a gift from her mother, Christy Reed Lamar, and it was Returns to Elk love at first sight. “T just love beagles. They're just everything to me,’ Southammavong said. ‘She now has 15 beagles at her house, South Beagles. She breeds and shows beagles. Cur- By Sheryl Ponce According to the judging program on Thursday, rently, one of the beagles she bred, Gemma, there were 532 dogs entered in this show with a or BISS GCHG South's Southern Nights FDC Once again top dogs from across the country total of 548 entries, plus 22 dogs and 33 entries in TKN ATT, is the number one 15 in, beagle in hit the Elk City Convention Center for the West Rally. There were 198 dogs competing in the AKC the country right now. Central Kennel Club’s All Breed Dog Shows, Obe- Owner-Handled Competition. Gemma was in Elk City, being shown at dience Trials and Rally Trials -unbenched. The On Friday James Fehring judged Biewer Ter- the West Central Kennel Club’ All Breed dog show began Thurs., Sept. Sth, at 9 a.m., and con- riers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese show. She placed in the Hound Group all four tinued through Sun., Sept. 8th, with the last show Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Manchester Ter- days, and obtained 2 Hound Group No. 1 starting at 3:45 p.m. riers (toy), Papillions, Russian Toys and Toy Fox placement, 1 Hound Group No. 2 placement, ‘The shows were held under the American Ken- Terriers. There were 560 dogs entered in the and 1 Hound Group No. 3 placement. nel Club rules and regulations. The judges for show with a total of 579 entries, plus 25 dogs “Gemma is an amazing girl in the ring, the show were Andrea Bradford, MD, from Ball and 35 entries in Rally. There were 211 dogs as well as outside the ring. She has her Trick Ground, Georgia; Alisa Brotherhood from Lago competing in the AKC Owner-Handled Com- Dog Title, Farm Dog Title, and Temperament Vista, Texas; James A. Fehring from Bixby, Okla- petitions. Title. Gemma travels the US to dog shows homa; Suzanne D, Hemminger from Peotone, Illi- Saturday there were 586 dogs entered in the with her Professional Handler Laura Cham- nois; Robert E. Hutton from Louisville, Kentucky; show with a total of 603 plus 30 dogs and 42 en- ness of Austin, TX. When Gemma is taking Karen J. Hynek from Marthasville, Missouri; Bill tries in Rally. There were 230 dogs competing in Lee from Aurora, Colorado; Dale Martenson from the AKC Owner-Handled Competitions. See BEAGLES page 3 Durant, , Oklahoma; Charlotte Mielziner from On Sunday Cathy H. Daugherty judged the Saint Charles, Missouri; James A. Moses from Ro- entire Junior Showmanship Competition. There swell, Georgia; Robert L. Robinson from Phoenix, were 567 dogs entered with a total of 586 entries, Arizona; Nancy C. Russell from Walsenburg, Col- plus 24 dogs and 34 entries. There were 226 dogs orado; Allison Corn Sunderman from Hanover, competing in the AKC Owner-Handled Competi- Michigan; Laurie King Telfair from Fayetteville, tion. Arkansas; and Anna Wallace from Guthrie, Okla- The West Central Kennel Club returns each homa. Stockman’s Veterinary Clinic served as the year, bringing more top quality dogs with them to show's veterinarian. ‘compete the best against the very best in Elk City. WOHS Hall of Fame Nominations Still Open By Sheryl Ponce person making the nomination must 542, Elk City, OK. ata banquet, and their names are add- be a member of the Western Okla- ‘The award was established to honor ed to a plaque that hangs in the Old The Western Oklahoma Hall of homa Historical Society. To make a citizens from Western Oklahoma for ‘Town Museum. Fame nominations are open until nomination send the form, which ‘The banquet will be Nov. 12th, at bringing attention to, preserving the Sept. 30th. Judy Haught will be ac- can be found on their Facebook page heritage of, or providing a more pros- the United Methodist Church in Elk cepting nominations for the honor of or website, to Judy Haught at wester- perous future for the area. Each year City. For more information contact being named to the Hall of Fame. The [email protected] or P.O. Box the inductees are chosen and honored Haught at 580-799-0245. Gemma at Elk Rotarians Unveil 1st Annual Elk City Fall Festival 50/50 Fundraiser Elk City, Oklahoma - ‘The Elk City holiday shopping” stated Chamber pork, brisket, sausages, nachos. Pa- bowls. Spins Roadhouse will have Chamber of Commerce invites ev- Executive Director Susie Cupp. “This Cific Brim will be serving deep fried bacon wrapped specialty dogs, gy- eryone to the SIst Annual Elk City is definitely one of our favorite events burgers and loaded pork fries. Heav- ros and wraps. Paletas Locas serving By Sheryl Ponce Fall Festival on Saturday, September according to our local residents and ens Kitchen will be serving fish, na- ice cream snacks. You can also find 21 and Sunday, September 22. This the many visitors from around the chos, fries, burgers and BBQ. Also, ‘Western Oklahoma Inflatables out by Tickets are officially on sale now for the Elk City year’s event will be held at the Elk region and the committee does an Sno Way Shaved Ice will be available the food court. In the north exhibit Rotary Clubs 50/50 Fundraiser. To keep their ongo- City Convention Center at 1016 East outstanding job in pulling it all to- with their snow cones, caramel ap- hall, you can find the First Assembly ing donations and projects, the club has initiated a Airport Industrial Road. Saturday’ gether’ adds Cupp. ples, soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, of God Church Girls Ministry in the new opportunity for someone to win up to $5000 in event hours are 10AM ~ 6PM and Along with over 100+ professional marshmallow popcorn balls, straw- east kitchen area serving walking ta- cash or Chamber Bucks. Sunday 12PM - 5PM. Admission is booths expected at this year’s event berry shortcake, walking tacos, fresh cos, frito pies, nachos, pulled pork Rotary members are selling tickets for $50 each, Free. in the north exhibit hall there will be lemonade and more. Goode Snacks sandwiches, chips, sweet/unsweet but there are only a total of 200 tickets that will be Billed as the largest arts & crafts several great food vendors located will have their kettle corn and pork tea, lemonade and sodas. The food sold. The drawing for the $5000 prize will take place show in Western Oklahoma and as at the outdoor food court by the big, rinds outside and their roasted nuts, vendors will be serving beverages. at 8 p.m,, on Dec. 14th, at Christmas in the Park. The in years past, this year’s event will fea- white tent north of the north exhibit cotton candy and fudge in the north ‘The Fall Festival committee will winner does not have to be present to claim his/her ture artists and crafts people who will hall. Those confirmed for the show exhibit hall west room. Brown's present numerous awards in selected prize, be displaying their items for purchase includes: MMP Concessions will be Grill smashburgers and loaded fries. booth categories along with the high Contact a Rotary member now to get in on the throughout the entire weekend. serving deep fried oreos, corn dogs, BS Drink Merc. will have specialty school art. Awards to be presented opportunity to win an extra $5000 this Christmas. “From fine arts, to pottery, to ce- cheese on a stick, funnel cakes, na- drinks, hand shaken lemonade and in the professional booths category Whaat a great way to celebrate the holiday and give ramics, to custom-made jewelry chos, fountain drinks and fresh tea with flavors. Kona Ice will have will be Best of Show, Ist, 2nd, & 3rd back to the community by donating to the Elk City and more, the Fall Festival is a ter- squeezed lemonade. Blue Mountain their shaved ice snow cones. The Surf Rotary Club. rific way to get a head start on your Smoke will have their BBQ pulled Bar will be serving their assorted See FESTIVAL page 3 Vol. 120, No. 35 Mail delivery View online & 98 / 69 Weather \o 8 i 04879 13151 |, tomorrow 75 cents, 580.225 3000 elkcityoknews.com