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2- The Elk City News News April 5, 2023 Javorsky said he has been yet. I haven't had to give a is another field representative ings across the district. This Javorsky for Congressman Lucas. They somewhat overwhelmed be- presentation or anything else is something Javorsky is also Round Continued from page 1. started talking, and she said cause he tries to remember either. Everyone that I've been looking forward to. how they needed more people everyone's name, but he loves around has been receptive to The young field represen- Town because she was stretched thin trying to member them. Most our presence, and they all have ma’s small businesses, Wesley across the territory,” Javorsky everyone has business cards, high opinions of Congressman tative is learning a lot and will will be a tremendous addition explained. and he exchanges his with Lucas,” Javorsky noted. certainly be considered an as- April 5 to my staff and for those who He became curious about them. He is trying to use them Officially, a field repre- set for the district. He will be call Oklahoma's Third District the possibility of working for to remember names and learn sentative is a liaison between working with the district’s con- home, I look forward to work- the congressman and he grew as much as he can. community members and Con- ing with Wesley,” Congressman more excited about the oppor- stituents. Passover “Just being present and gressman Lucas, Lucas spends Lucas said in the press release. tunity. He said that he felt God having a good appearance can most of his time in Wash- “Lam very honored to work Although Javorsky’s back- pushing him in that direction. go a long way. A positive dispo- ington D.C. and is unable to for Congressman Lucas, one of ground is not in politics or “[ thought field represen- sition can make up fora lack of be in the district, so the field the strongest and most conser- public policy, he is anxious to tatives would be much older knowledge. If you don’t know representatives go out and vative supporters of American learn about the needs of the than Iam, and they would have the answer, you can always tell meet people or people go to April7 district and representing Lu- agriculture in Dy .” Javorsky more experience than I do. It is the person that you will find the office to talk to them. The cas. The opportunity to join his quite the opposite. Most field out and get back with them,” said. representatives then pass it on Good Friday district office was through a se- representatives are basically he said. to Congressman Lucas andhis Congressman Lucas's Dis- ries of meetings. fresh out of college, and every- At this point in his train- team in D.C. trict Office provides several “The job came out of no- one has been very welcoming. ing, Javorsky is learning a lot Eventually Javorsky will services to constituents, in- where, and I definitely feel that We have a good time and laugh working with the District be going to Washington, and cluding assistance with federal God had his hand in it. He or- alot. It seems like we drive two rector, Grace Meier, who is di- he is looking forward to the casework and information re- chestrated it, and it really was rectly above him, as well as the hours to go eat lunch with this day he will be able to go to the April9 just as simple as that. My par- group, and then we drive an- other field representatives. Congressman’s office. Javorsky garding federal grants. For any ents were seated at the same other two hours to meet with “I haven't been faced with will be traveling with Lucas type of assistance, visit lucas. Easter table as Emma Alexander. She another group,” he continued. very many tough questions, as he goes to town hall meet- _house.gov. Opening Race Brings May 27 in 65 Cars and over G&S Promotions Gun 300 Spectators Show, Elk City Convention By Sheryl Ponce Elk City Motorsports Park held their first official race last Fri- Center. day evening. Although the weather was cold and windy, the crowd of between 300 and 400 race enthusiasts bundled up to watch the 65 cars race to the finish. “We were delighted at the attendance and fans. It just goes to show that we've got really enthusiastic fans here. We had cars May 28 from Texas and Kansas, and some came from nearly six hours away. If they travel six hours, they want to race here. We had a ton of first-time racers. I would guess 25 to 35 percent of the field G&S Promotions Gun were first timers at this track,” track marketing director Joe Mc- Connell said. Not only were the spectators happy with the racing show, Mc- Show, Elk City Convention Maine Connell found that the racers were pleased also. “The consensus around the pits was very positive. Towards Continued from page 1. the end of the evening Rod (Fauver) goes around the pits to get Center. feedback and address any issues that came up throughout the water, walking onto their bas- evening. We had a couple little lineup issues, but I guess every- ketball team and played under body just really enjoyed the way the track wound up. So, they had Henry Iba. Maine was a mem- fun,” he continued. ber of the Sigma Nu Fraternity ‘The condition of the track was key to quality racing for both the racers and the spectators. McConnell said that Fauver worked Do you have an event or and active in Air Force ROTC. the track days prior to the race, and it came out perfectly. There In 1954 Maine married were three different grooves that the cars could race around the Marlene Friedeman and grad- track, That was what deemed a good, fast track. something else you would uated with his Batchelor of Another big success of the weekend was in the concessions Science degree in Business. He stand. They sold more than expected, and Fauver had to jump in like to share with the com- then entered the United States to get the crowd served. Air Force, and he served from “We sold more food than we've ever sold, and we attribute 1955 to 1959, Maine was hon- that to just being more efficient in the kitchen. Shelina Rios is munity in the Round Town orably discharged from the Air bringing some really yummy stuff to the table,” McConnell said. Fauver and McConnell expect to have another great weekend Force and then went to work of racing on Sat., April 8th. The USRA Modifieds, USRA Ltd. Mod- Calendar? for Montgomery Ward. He ifieds, USRA/Mid-America Factory Stocks, and USRA Tuners will worked throughout Oklaho- be racing. ma, Texas, and Arkansas. “We are adding Mini-Stocks to this weekend's show. This Email the information In 1964 Maine came to means that if there are enough cars in the class, we will add it to Elk City, and in 1966 he and ship, he went to work for Great great grandkids’ activities. more of our upcoming races,” McConnell added. Tom Johnson opened Maine Plains National Bank until Maine's celebration of life ‘The class will pay $400 to win and $50 to start the race. There for the event to elkci- is a $25 Pit Pass. The Mini Stock Rules are that they are open to Johnson Ford. In 1976 the 2014. took place Monday, April 3rd any car that conforms to the track's 2023 Mini Stock rules pack- dealership became Bob Maine Maine has been a driv- at 2 p.m, in the United Meth- age. The exception is that the overall tire rule applies to all rule tynewsegmail.com Motors until his retirement in ing force in Elk City over the odist Church in Elk City with packages that they must be eight-inch-wide wheels. The tire must 1994, After selling the dealer- years. He served as the second Rev. Danny Ringer and Rev. be DOT rated and not measure more than nine-inches-wide. grand ruler of the BPOE or Scott Rodgers officiating. This race should be one to see with more cars attending and Elks Lodge, which he helped coming in from other states. It seems to be more than something Email your establish. He was the Elk City His is survived by his wife of 40-years, Betty, his daugh- to do. It is an event that brings out more cars each weekend. With “Letter to the Editor” to Chamber of Commerce presi- dent for three different terms, ter Lori Maine of Dallas, his great racing and great concessions, this event is something that should be attended by families and race enthusiasts. [email protected] and he also served as an Elk two sons, Mark DeGarmo and his wife Tammy, and Danny City Commissioner. In 1995 he DeGarmo and his wife Misti, was elected mayor of Elk City. rElkCituNews of Elk City. His grandchildren Along with these local activ- Dustin DeGarmo and his wife ities, Maine was on the Ford Dealer Council, Ford Advertis- Melissa, Jennifer Nightengale Community and her husband Slade, Tina ing Council, and the State Mo- Resource tor Vehicle Commission. DeGarmo and her fiancé Jessi (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000, Bob loved to play golf, Meyer, and Kimi DeGarmo. His Information for Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC spend time in the mountains great grandchildren include Senior Citizens 109 W. 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