The Elk City News MERRITT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 • 9 CBA Merritt visits the Pumpkin Patch We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Merritt Schools Yes Finance 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK ~ Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank 580.225.1525 LocalLoanGroup.com Corn Bible Academy was well represented at the Western Oklahoma Choral Directors Association (WOCDA) Honor Choir Concert on Monday, October 26, in Elk City. These students auditioned and were selected to participate in the honor choirs alongside talented singers from across western Oklahoma. Congrats Carter Evetts, Ethan Cooke, Parker Vandever, Lillian Miller, Annelise Bull, Rory Patrick, Layla Holman, Eva Graham, Jada Blatnick, Paizley House, and Megan McQuinn. CANUTE Congratulations to CBA’s Annelise Bull, who received a medal in recognition of being selected for the WOCDA High School Honor Choir all three years! Canute had Red Ribbon Week last week. They had Superhero Day & Camo Day, the kids had fun dressing up. Kids enjoy a Halloween party at Canute Elementary We proudly support the students, staff and administration Presenting a check to Canute Public Schools Special Olympics Program for proceeds from the Annual Knights Of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive. The drive was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #5440 Elk City. Thank you for your contribution to Canute. Mega Breeze & Mini Breeze Call For Pricing! Parts Available! at Canute Schools ~ Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank 580-225-6554 One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com Corn Bible Academy recently hosted local schools for Academic Team Districts. CBA beat Erick, Sentinel, and Sweetwater to claim the title of Academic Team District Champions.