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25, 2026 • 13 SATURDAY, JULY INSIDE The Elk City News ECHS ALUMNI SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 Weekend Edition Sidewalk Sales and Sizzilin’ Summer Days By Sheryl Ponce The long hot days of summer and shopping seem to be a perfect pair in Elk City. The annual “Sizzlin’ Sum- mer Sidewalk Sale,” will take place July 23rd through July 25th. Although the event kicked off on Thursday evening, the merchants will be continuing their sales through Saturday. Each store will be setting its own hours of the sale. As school approaches, so does the need for back-to- school supplies and clothing. This is the perfect time for families to venture out to local shops and to let the shopping begin. It never hurts to find just about every- thing that is needed on sale, so hit the ground running to downtown and other local merchants to grab a bar- gain. ‘Killer Bee’ Earns Spot in PRCA Hall of Fame By Sheryl Ponce Killer Bee produced one colt before her pass- ing, as Bennie said “We will just have to wait and Beutler and Son’s legacy of rodeo stock pro- see.” ducers has once again been honored by mare, “We are humbled and incredibly thankful to “Killer Bee,” who was inducted into the PRCA the PRCA Hall of Fame for this honor. To have Hall of Fame 2026. Bennie Beutler traveled to a mare we bred, raised, and loved recognized in Colorado Springs, July 18th, to accept the award. this way is more than we could have ever imag- The announcement and honor was posted on so- ined. Thank you for honoring not only Killer Bee, cial media where Beutler spoke about the special but the legacy of the Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. place she has in the Beutler rodeo stock. program she so proudly represented,” Beutler “Killer Bee holds a special place in the Beutler said at the induction. & Son legacy, being hand fed as a foal, to count- less trips at the NFR. The stories and memories her name carries will forever be a part of rodeo The years of producing great rodeo stock has become fortified as legends in the sport. The en- tire Beutler history has been based on their de- Action Associates Staff history. Not only did she wear the B/S brand, more importantly she carried the bloodlines of the Beutler & Son rodeo stock—a breeding pro- sire to breed, raise, and prove the expertise they have had and continue to impress others in the business. Speaks to Rotary By Sheryl Ponce gram built through generations of careful selec- “She was a mare, who so proudly loved her job tion,” the story began. and certainly ‘loved to buck,’” Beutler concluded. The Elk City Rotary Club met for their regular meeting Thursday, at noon, in the Meals on Wheels dining room. President Trish Southard opened the meeting and made announcements prior to intro- Western Plains Downed Bikers Ride for a Hero ducing the guest speaker for the day, Danielle Den- ny, who is an advocate case manager for Action As- sociates out of Clinton. By Sheryl Ponce 108 Blueridge Dr., in Elk City. At “We are a domestic violence organization that 9 a.m., Kick Stands Up (KSU), the serves eight counties in western Oklahoma, in- Mark Saturday, Aug. 8th, as a last bike in will be at 12:30 p.m., cluding Beckham, Blaine, Northern half of Cad- time to help Ret. MSGT USAF back at Poppy’s, and the last event do, Custer, Greer, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Dewey, and Kevin McAuliffe recover from a is the live auction of donated items. Washita. We have a women’s shelter in Clinton that motorcycle accident. The event is The poker run is a five card draw takes in women and children in crisis situations. We called “A Ride for A Hero Poker with the best hand winning. There also serve men, but they do not come into the shel- Run.” There are ways to donate to healing, peace and brighter days will be multiple stops with great ter. We do help them get out of crisis and get into the cause through Sonya McAu- ahead. Healing is a process that is roads for a great cause. The run is better positions,” Denney explained. liffe’s Cash App or Lauren Glenn’s one day at a time. open to all riders and vehicles. She continued to say that they also provide sup- Venmo. The group is also accept- Help McAuliffe and his family To make a donation contact port for women who may not need shelter but do ing items to be auctioned or raffled by donating water or participat- Tanner Patterson at 580-339-3472 need education and resources. Victims go the office throughout the day. This includes ing in the poker run. Every prayer or $20 per hand call Tom Wilhite and meet with a member of their team to do a 15- gift cards, products, or services. and donation is appreciated as they at 580-799-0434. Ride together, week program. Every dollar raised will go di- navigate this recovery and unex- support each other, and never be “We help them get jobs. We help them get any rectly toward McAuliffe’s recovery, pected hills and valleys of recovery. forgotten. Ride safe and support a important documents that they might need when but they are also asking for prayers. Registration will be at 8 a.m., hero by participating in the poker They request prayers for strength, at Poppy’s Pit and Grill, located at run. See ROTARY page 2 Rodeo of Champions Parade Celebrating USA’s 250th Birthday By Sheryl Ponce must be in place by 9:15 a.m. club or organization, or church. There clude – numbers placed on both sides of Main Street. The entry applications are due by Aug. is a limit of three vehicles. There will be the entry; no lining up or waiting on 6th or Labor Day and Elk City Rodeo of Cham- The Elk City Chamber of Commerce 14th, at the Chamber office. Call 580-225- over $1700 prize money awarded. Each 7th Street; it is a moving parade; all indi- pions is a community event that brings and the Elk City Rodeo Association an- 0207 for more information. The winner of category will be awarded a first, second, viduals must remain in their parade entries families and friends together for the iconic nounced the 2026 Rodeo Parade theme the best overall theme float will be awarded and third place with either cash, prizes, and in continuous motion; the Chamber, weekend of rodeo entertainment and com- as “Happy 250th Birthday America.” The $100. and/or ribbons. the city of Elk City, and the Rodeo Associa- petition. Make plans for Sept. 5th, by being parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 5th, The categories for entries include All of the candy or misc. items must be tion are not responsible for accidents or in- a part of the parade or part of the masses at 10 a.m., but entries will be checking in commercial, antique vehicle, school or thrown to the curb to keep children safe juries; and after the entry has gone through coming out to watch and shop. It is a great at 515 S. Main in front of Hutchinson Oil school organization, political (no prize and from running into the parade traffic. the entire route, the entries must go down weekend for Elk City and surrounding between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., and all entries awarded), beauty pageant, riding club, Other instructions for parade entries in- S. Washington to 12th Street for access to communities. Weather Vol.No. Vol. 117, 122,54 No. 30 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 105 / 76 75 75 cents,cents 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com