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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition WOHS Needs rate Volunteer Docents 7. By Sheryl Ponce The monthly meeting for Western Oklahoma Historical Society (WOHS) took place Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. in Elk City’s Western Technology Center with President Judy Haught presiding. She called the meeting to order, and Doug Haught gave the invocation. The minutes from the May 22nd Checkered Flag Celebration for a Night meeting were approved, as was the treasurer's report given by Beverly Jordan. Haught then asked for standing committee reports. Jim Coffey gave the farm and ranch report. He said that they have of Fan Appreciation at the Races cleaned out one of the rooms, and it will be ready soon. The next report was concerning the general store. The surveillance cameras were purchased and going to be installed by the City By Sheryl Ponce works display from the stands or take the shuttle back to Ackley of Elk City’s staff. It was also noted that the city will soon be Park. Don't miss this evening of racing. The park has had to can- KECO and Windy Nissan are teaming up with the Elk City cel the last four out of six races, so this should be full of drivers installing public Wi-Fi for guests. Motorsports Park for a Fan Appreciation Night on July 4th. All traveling to put on an evening of competitive racing. Jordan then gave the flea market report. She sent out let- tickets will cost $5, and kids under eight years old are free. There Another night of racing will take place Sat., July 8th, with the ters to previous vendors, as well as prospective vendors. The will be a free shuttle bus provided to and from Ackley Park. Go theme “A Mod Summer Night's Dream.” ‘The event will feature response has been well received so far. The next report was the to ElkCityMotorsportsPark.com to see the details. The discount USRA Mods, USRA LTD Mods, ECMP Factory Stocks, and USRA WOHS Hall of Fame banquet given by Doug Haught. The date tickets for this event can be picked up at Windy Nissan or go to Tuners. This race is sanctioned by Summit Racing Equipment will be Nov. 14th at the United Methodist Church, but nomi- WindyNIssan.com USRA, local, regional, and national racers. The cost of admission nations have not been solicited yet. ‘The Dirt Dog Sprint, Sooner LTD Mod. Series, and 60-min to the Sat. race will be $10 and $15, which kids under eight free. Donnie Jordan gave the art show report. He said that there Enduros vs. Tuners will be the features for the event. Gates open ‘The next race will be Sat. July 22nd. Watch for updates at the are three artists on display in the education building. Those at 5 p.m. and racing will start at 7 p.m. Watch the Elk City fire- Elk City Motorsports Park Facebook page. are Randy Haggard, Rob Norris, and the newest display by Ste- phen Shirley. He also said that they have quality artists, and the building is a good place to display local artists. Haught asked the archivist committee members to remain after the meeting for a short meeting. She then asked for a report from the museum commission, but Randy Haggard ‘was not present, so she reported that the meeting was mainly about the new surveillance equipment being installed in the general store. She also said that in May there had been 2,392 visitors going through the museum, and 16,370 visitors for the year from 370 different states and 31 different countries. There have been 24 volunteers with 62 volunteer hours reported. ‘There have been various groups coming through including a group of third graders, various motorcycle groups, and Village Tours from Finland, Kansas, California, as well as other states and countries. There will be groups coming from Portugal and Florida. Carla Garrison said that they need additional docent vol- unteers. She said that if anyone would like to substitute, they also need people to fill in while regular volunteers are on vaca- tion. They need to contact her to sign up. The guests that come through the drugstore are from all over the world, and they enjoy talking to the docents and pinning their hometown on the map. Curator Charles Wren reported that there was a group from NACRA, or Native American Graves Repatriation Act, came to the museum checking artifacts that may have been stolen from native graves. Those would be reclaimed and re- turned to the tribe for a proper burial. “We had a lot of stuff that just says Native American or Indian tribe, and so they were able to identify some items to Cheyenne, or Arapaho, mostly moccasins and unique items based on bead patterns,” Wren said. He went on to say that he will be attending the Cheyenne Sundance Ceremony in Hammon. He also reported that the tepee has been put up and was repaired by a man in Clinton. Experience the Magic of RCCT’s ‘Matilda’ Wren also spoke about the possible options for a temporary exhibit that was left open with the removal of the Popeye col- lection. ‘The board voted to join the Route 66 Association and would A Review by Sheryl Ponce cast the confidence to appreciate their talent enough for a pro- be contacting Julie Lenius about the vintage cars that will be fessional production driven by the collaboration with Crabb and traveling through Elk City during the flea market starting Oct. ‘The Red Carpet Community Theatre’s first attempt at a youth Ferrero. Matilda's, played by Doura Jewell Doby Senz, perfor- theatre academy, directed by Sayre High School's Cassidy Crabb mance is brilliant because of the ease she has in developing her 6th. It was suggested they be given a designated spot to set up and Emma Ferrero, is a huge success evidenced by their debut of character and talented vocals at the park and be given a free pass to tour the museum. “Matilda, Jr.” It a delightful cast that meets every cue and line. ‘The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m., and the archive com- ‘The work they have put into rehearsals shows with their stage Another notable performance is by Emily Barnes, Elk City, mittee met to discuss the beginning process of logging local presence and dynamic characterization of the musical adaptation who plays the schoolteacher, Miss Honey. Her vocal performance is nothing less than amazing. She does not miss a beat or note. postcards to the website. In their next meeting they will be of the children’s novel written by Ronald Dahl. ‘The music has been directed by Lori Park, who has given this sorting the postcards to start the process of posting them. 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