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1 « l SS a y Serving 4 | | ¥4 Western Oklahoma ae, Lt 74 | Since 1901 Wednesday, September 15, 2021 WeekdayEdition Red Carpet Community Theatre to present Clue: On Stage Tickets available now Local girls chosen at OSU for the Spirit Rider team Elk City and Merritt graduates both represent OSU on Spirit Rider team this season. If you've ever attended an OSU game you've heard the famous "Here Comes Bullet” as the Spirit Rider leads Bullet across the end zone in a victory lap to celebrate touch- downs. After a lengthy interview and try-out process this season two OSU students, who call Elk City home, have been chosen as members of the team, Cadlyn Smith, the 22 year old daughter of Will and Darcey Smith of Elk Clty, was chosen as the Spirit Rider for the 20211 season. Cadlyn graduated from Merritt HIgh School in 2018, she is currently pursuing a degree in Ag Leadership. Cadlyn will graduate from OSU in the spring of 2022. Cadlyn has been a member of the Spirit Rider team Pictured (1 to r) Ruth Ramsey, Danny Valdez, Sheila Altland, Emma Ferrero, Joshua Barnett and Kat Tate in since 2019. As the Spirit Rider Cadlyn has spent the sum- mer traveling to Tulsa to Bullet's ranch to exercise Bullet in rehearsal for Clue: On Stage at Red Carpet Theatre. Tickets available at www.rcct.org. Courtesy photo. preparation of the 2021 season. ‘Also making the team this year is 20 year old Abigail The Red Carpet Com- Wadsworth — Brandt Ar- ing opportunity called a ber 24. ‘Thomas of Elk Clty, Abigail, daughter of Josh and Christi munity Theatre Board of ganbright Wine Bul. A ite pull is RCCT_ has _ partnered ‘Thomas, is a sophomore at OSU studying interior design. directors will be hosting Colonel Mustard — Ruth a “drawing” for wine at a with Simply Desserts by Abigail was named a member of the Spirit Rider ground their second production of Ramsey fundraising event. Anyone Stephanie Pennington for crew for the 2021 season. 2021, Clue: On Stage, be- Professor Plum — Joshua over the age of 21 may bw concessions throughout Bullet and the Spirit Rider team make pre-game appear- ginning near end of Sep- Barnett a bottle of wine, but eacl the production. She offers ances in Stillwater on game days. They are also available for bottle will be sepped or appearances throughout the year by sending an email to tember. Clue: On Stage, Mr. Green — Danny Val- dez placed in a sealed wine delicious homemade des- [email protected] directed by Kat Tate and bag, so the label cannot be serts, as well as an assort- Ashley Arganbright, is Ms. Scarlet — Kat Tate Mrs. White — Emma Fer- seen. The patron will then ment of beverages, rea- “pull” a bottle of wine sonably priced for theatre 48thAnnual based on the screenplay rero of the 1985 film, Clue, Mrs. Peacock — Sheila from the stack, and it may patrons. starring Tim Curry and Altland be that you will receive Clue: On Stage opens at Elk City Fall Festival many others. This script Yvette — Cassidy Crabb a lesser priced bottle of RCCT on September 24 has many recognizable Mr. Boddy - Benjamin wine, or you may pull an and will run September moments from the movie, Mills expensive bottle, and that 24, 25, 26 and October while also including some The Motorist, The Singing is all part of the fun. Pro- 1, 2, and 3. Showtimes Elk City, Oklahoma The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites new dialogue and _hilari- Telegram Girl - Makenna ceeds from the Wine Pull are 7:30 PM for the Fri- everyone to the 48th Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, ous moments from the Valdez fundraiser will go toward day and Saturday night September 18 and Sunday, September 19. This year’s event will playwrights. The cast con- The Cop, the Chief of Po- shows with 2:30 PM Sun- lice — Abbie Tillman the replacement of the be held at the Elk City Convention Center at 1016 East Airport sists of 12 people from all quickly deteriorating roof day matinees. Tickets are Industrial Road. Saturday's event hours are 10AM - 6PM and over, including Elk City, The Cook — Ashley Ar- available at www.rcct.org. punbrient at the theatre. The Wine Sunday 12PM - 5PM. Admission is Free. Sayre, Clinton, Weather- Pull will be held on open- For faster seating, show ‘CCT is also excited to Billed as the largest arts & crafts show in Western Oklahoma and ford, Dill City, and Ed- offer a unique fundrais- ing night, Friday, Septem- your pre-purchased tick- as in years past this year’s event will feature artists and crafts mond. ets at the door. people who will be displaying their items for purchase through- out the entire weekend. “From fine arts, to pottery, to ceramics, to custom-made jewelry Elk City Chamber of Commerce and more, the Fall Festival is a terrific way to get a head start on your holiday shopping,” stated Chamber Executive Director Susie Cupp. “This is definitely one of our favorite events according to our local residents and the many visitors from around the region Retail Merchant Committee meets and the committee does an outstanding job in pulling it all to- gether,” adds Cupp. Along with over 100+ professional booths expected at this year’s event in the north exhibit hall there will be several great food ven- By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan ensure that the businesses on Main Street face minimal impact dors located at the outdoor food court by the big white tent north and that they would do “almost anything to make that happen.” of the north exhibit hall. Those confirmed for the show includes: ‘The monthly meeting of the Elk City Chamber of Commerce Re- Some of the ways that are being considered to make that happen Merritt Ag Boosters (will be located in the North Exhibit Hall- tail Merchant Committee was held at Main Street Coffee & Cafe include improving/widening alleys, moving dumpsters, helping East room) will be serving up walking tacos, chips and drinks. on Thursday, Sept. 9. businesses with back entrances and making sure that construc- MMP Concessions will be serving deep fried oreos, corn dogs, City Manager Tom Ivester made a special appearance at the meet- tion shuts down only one block at a time. The committee seemed curly fries, nachos, cheese on a stick, fountain drinks and fresh ing to discuss several topics such as the fact that COVID-19 num- to agree that moving or minimizing the amount of dumpsters squeezed lemonade. Blue Mountain Smoke will have their BBQ. bers had doubled in the last seven to ten days. He also reported would make a “huge difference” and also discussed that some pulled pork, brisket, sausages, nachos, loaded potatoes and pop- that the Rodeo went very well. The consensus among the com- businesses don’t have back entrances but that everyone can work pers. Pacific Brim will be serving Polynesian cuisine along with mittee was that they loved having the parade begin at 10 a.m. together in ways such as allowing neighboring businesses to use deep fried burgers, fries and deep fried dogs. Abby's Authentic rather than 2 p.m. as it has previously. Business owners in the their rear entrance. Mexican Food will be serving tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadil- committee also shared that they had great sales numbers that Ivester further explained that the water service lines are lead las, tortes birria tacos, queso, chips and drinks. Also, Sno Way day. Shaved Ice will be available with their snow cones, cotton candy, which he said, “after extensive conversations of whether lead Ivester also explained that the C.A.P.P.S. committee had met that lines are an issue with our drinking water, the unequivocal an- caramel apples, soft pretzels, nachos and fresh lemonade. Goode week and that the aquatic center design was “fairly finalized” Snacks will have their kettle corn outside and their roasted nuts swer was no.” He continued that since they were going to be and that the plan would be sent to the studio that’s doing the and fudge in the north exhibit hall west room. Brown’s Grill will “down there,” anyhow, it’s a good time to work on them but that work. The main subject, however, that Ivester spoke about was “it’s not a danger to our health or anything.” He said that one of be serving smash burgers, sliders, grilled cheese and fries. Rene’s the utility work and road work that is planned for Main Street. the key factors of this is that Elk City’s water isn’t really treated, Gourmet will be serving frog legs, coconut shrimp, fiesta chick- Ivester shares that bidding for the utility work, mainly a water en rolls, pulled pork, cabo shrimp cocktail and funnel cakes. Li some chlorine is added to it in order to maintain its integrity dur- Snow’e will have sno-cones and drinks. The food vendors will be line for the area of Main and Third down to the railroad tracks, ing transportation, but that’s it. Ivester added that subject to the serving beverages. The Fall Festival committee will present would take place this time next year but that the work would not City Commission's approval, the city will pay to replace begin until after the retail season (January). Ivester asked for feedback from the committee, explaining that the city wants to See Chamber page 2. See Festival page 2. 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