August 30, 2023 Issue, Page 12 of 28

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PG4 AT THE RODEO, August 30, 2023 Special relish: For years, the Elk City Li- ons Club concession stand was known for its special rel- ish, which they put on each hamburger. Blanton says they no longer serve it with the burgers, but it’s available Quenton Elliott (on the right) and Jim Parker grill burgers for Kem and Pat Riner, both Canute Lions Club members, help with on the side. The recipe, Blan- the Elk City Lions Club concessions stand. Photo courtesy Karen Blanton. the popcorn at the Elk City Lions Club concessions stand during the ton says, is 1/3 a box of de- Elk City Rodeo. Photo courtesy R. Nicolaus hydrated onions, soaked in Burgers cession stand for a variety of projects. ‘They partner with the Elk City FFA to oriented. “A lot of people know what at the rodeo, but it’s hard for me to hot water, “to let them come put out American flags across town we do with our money, and that it stays stop. on six major holidays and they give in Elk City. We get a lot of loyalty,” El- The Elk City Rodeois September1-3, alive.” Then add a gallon of scholarships to Elk City and Canute liott said. 2023, with performances each night at the club relies on other organizations When he began volunteering with 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Cir- mustard and a gallon of dill to help. The Canute Lions Club lends FFA students. But their biggest cause the concession stand, he was single. a hand, as do the FFA programs at Elk is the eyeglass program, where local Now he’s married to Angie and they cle A Western Wear, at the ticket booth at the Beutler Bros. Arena (August 28- pickle relish. When the rodeo City and Canute and the Elk City Pag- residents can get eyeglasses for free, Sept. 1), and at the gate, while supplies eant Board. for those who can’t afford them. have three kids. His twelve-year-old ends, people ask for the left- Being a service organization, the Li- People support the Lions concession daughter helps him at the rodeo. last. For more information, visit the ons Club uses proceeds from the con- stand because they know it’s service “Tenjoy it,” he said. “I think my wife rodeo’s website (www.ElkCityRodeo. overs, if there are any. doesn’t like me working so many hours com) or its Facebook page. pe You At The Rodeo Good Euck COU Y ConteStanes! If youllivesworkjworshiplonattend f—™ schoolsjinjBeckhamiGounty, Fnamh Roger Mills Memorial Hospital @ndurance Quality, affordable healthcare right here, right now. ™ 501 South L.L. Males Avenue Cheyenne, Okla. 73628 Federal Credit Union 580-497-3336 105 Regional Drive - Elk City, OK www.rmmhonline.com 580-225-2690 - Insured by NCUA