December 20, 2025 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025 The Elk City News NEWS Adult Education and Rotary Draws Winner at Christmas in the Park Family Literacy It was the coldest night of the season, but families and friends continued to celebrate Christmas season. The Elk City Rotarians were on hand to draw for the winner of the The evening got colder as the wind began to pick-up, but it did not deter the seasonal fun in the in the Park. The bells were ringing, $5000 cash or Chamber Bucks’. park. There are more opportunities the train was running, the dou- The winner was Alex Werner, to see the lights, talk to Santa Claus, ble-decker and trolley were run- and Miss Elk City’s Teen Bailey and ride the other rides in the park. ning, the carousel was circulating, Gossen, Miss Northwest Passage Bring the family out next weekend as was the horse drawn carriage. Kya Kay, Kendailyn Gossen, and before Christmas, get some free hot It did not keep families from their Blaklei Balentines were there for chocolate and purchase an Elk City Elk City Christmas tradition of the the occasion. Christmas ornament. ELK CITY The Big Elk E Sports team won state in not one, but two categories! Adult Education and Family Literacy’s English as a Second teacher Sandi Clark presets student, ShaoRong Ma, a Burlington English award for working the most hours on achieve proficiency in English. She attends classes at Elk City’s Western Technology Center on Tuesday and Wednes- day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MERRITT Congratulations to Quinn Brew- er, Daymion Griffith and Mayson Rheume on placing 1st in Rocket League! Another big congrats to Re- ece Robbins, Braxton Bailey, Trey Washington, Kolton Baker and Hayden Willeford for their first place finish in the Siege competi- tion! The Big Elk E Sports team is coached by Kaleb Murray. Our guest reader today was Kaz Ulrich, a former 4th grade student of Mrs. Bruner, and an ECHS senior who plays for the Lady Elkettes basketball team! She read the book “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!” by Mo Willems. She also made holiday Rice Krispie treats for the students! We want to wish you a great season! We hope you have a great *UHDW3ODLQV 1DWLRQDO%DQN 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | Elk City Wal-Mart | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 580.243.0466 year! Good Luck Area Teams! Oilers become Mooreland Holiday Classic Consolation Champs. :UG6W (ON&LW\2. We proudly support the students, staff   Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. ZZZSL]]DKXWFRP and administration at Merritt Schools Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 102 S. 580-225-2580 Main St.•580.225.2580 https//www.fnbec.bank &DUU\RXW‡&XUEVLGH‡'HOLYHU\ Carry-out • Hut Lane • Delivery SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 • 580-928-2580 Yes Finance 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK Good Luck Teams! 1210 S. Main St, Elk City 580-225-0100 We hope each of you have a great season! Elk City Nursing Home 580.225.1525 www.elksupply.com 301 N. Garrett, Elk City LocalLoanGroup.com 580-225-2811