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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition ECHS Homecoming Week and Candidates DOUBLE FEATURES Fi USRA MODIFIEDS!) IGRANDSTANDS) plust$10:515) Kids under, 8 FREE! ELK CITY MOTORSPORTS 5612 W. 20th St., Elk Cit Another Racing Pictured are the Elk City Homecoming court. They include Jaylyn Meadows, Riley Smith, Analiese Whittington, Jayden Wynn, Remi Murray, Rylee Boyd, Adyson Cupp, Holden Dixon, Cooper Garbarino, Anna Galloway, Maelee Hunter, Tayte Shelton, Kiyra George, Jeremiah Jackson, Lillian Rippetoe, Conley Poole, Kami McClure, and Da’Quir Bagby. Staff photo by Weekend Coming Sheryl Ponce. By Sheryl Ponce to dress like the students. Friday was the traditional brown and By Sheryl Ponce white dress up day. This weekend will be a double modified feature at the Elk Elk City High School and the entire district has been cele- Coronation will take place Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the brating homecoming, The dress-up days designated by student Big Elk Stadium. The homecoming court included seventh graders City Motorsports Park in Elk City, Sat., Sept 16th fans can council have been as follows. Monday was country verses coun- Kami McClure and Da’Quir Bagby, eighth graders Jaylyn Mead- go see twin A-Mains for the USRA Modifieds along with the try club day, and Tuesday was destination day. Seniors wore ows and Riley Smith, freshmen Lillian Rippetoe and Conley Poole, USRA Ltd. Mods, ECMP Factory Stocks, and the screaming under the sea garments, juniors wore Greek attire, sophomores sophomores Kira George and Jeremiah Jackson, and juniors USA Tuners. ‘The first Mod feature is a make-up race from were on a safari, and freshmen went to Alaska. On Wednesday Analiese Whittington and Jayden Wynn. Aug.12. students dress in Zoom Fit Day or dressy work attire on top and ‘The senior court is Anna Galloway and Cooper Garbarino, ‘The grandstands open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. comfy casual on the bottom. Thursday was the staff and stu- Maelee Hunter and Tayte Shelton, Remi Murray and Rylee Boyd, Entry is $15 for adults 16 to 64 years old, $10 for Youth 8 to dent swap day. Students dressed like staff, and the staff were and Adyson Cupp and Holden Dixon. 15 years old, seniors 65+, Military and first responders. Kids under 8 years old are free. ‘The pits are open to the public to check out the “behind PEO Chapter GX Raises Funds for the scenes” action. The All-Access Pit Pass includes the grand- stand admission. The pits open at 3 p.m. and the cost is $25 for the Pit Pass. Kids 5 & under pay $10 for a Pit Pass, and Pat Sprowls Memorial Scholarship non-walking babies are free. Head out to the racetrack and join some fast, family fun. ‘There will be food wagons there for everyone to enjoy. 50th Annual Elk City Fall Festival Elk City - The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites ev- eryone to the 50th Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. This year’s event will be held at the Elk City Convention Center at 1016 East Airport Industrial Road. Saturday's event hours are 10AM - 6PM and Sunday 12PM - SPM. Admission is Free. Billed as the largest arts & crafts show in Western Okla- homa and as in years past, this year’s event will feature artists and crafts people who will be displaying their items for pur- chase throughout the entire weekend. “From fine arts, to pottery, to ceramics, to custom-made jewelry and more, the Fall Festival is a terrific way to get ahead start on your holiday shopping,” stated Chamber Executive Di- Pictured are members of PEO, Chapter GX, Helen Nayfa, rector Susie Cupp. “This is definitely one ofour favorite events Cindy Wood, Nan Shiblom, DeAun Ivester, Cathy Lewis, according to our local residents and the many visitors from Marsha McComas, and Glenda Ivins. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. around the region and the committee does an outstanding job in pulling it all together,” adds Cupp. rial Scholarship. The quilt is made of vibrant fall colors and the Along with over 100+ professional booths expected at quilt measures 72” x 84”, It will be available to see at the Fall Fes- this year’s event in the north exhibit hall there will be several tival of the Arts and on display at First National Bank of Elk City. great food vendors located at the outdoor food court by the big white tent north of the north exhibit hall. Those confirmed Tickets can be purchased at the festival or from any PEO, for the show includes: MMP Concessions will be serving deep Chapter GX member. They will be $10 each, six tickets for $50, fried oreos, corn dogs, cheese ona stick, funnel cakes, fountain or 13 tickets for $100. ‘The tickets will be on sale until Dec. Ist, drinks and fresh squeezed lemonade. Blue Mountain Smoke and the drawing will be held immediately after the sale closes. will have their BBQ pulled pork, brisket, sausages, nachos, Shiblom is a seasoned quilter, she has pledged to donate a loaded potatoes and combo meals. Pacific Brim will be serv- a9 a quilt every other year for the scholarship that goes to a senior ing deep fried burgers, loaded pork fries and more. Abby's Pictured is Nan Shiblom who made and donated the quilt girl each spring. The group hopes to raise enough money to in- Authentic Mexican Food will be serving street & birria tacos, to Chapter GX of PEO. crease the size of the scholarship. burritos, nachos, taco plates and drinks. Heavens Kitchen will The quilt that is being raffled was quilted by Red Barn Quilt- be serving fish, nachos, fries, wings and BBQ, Sweeties Kitch- By Sheryl Ponce ing out of Barnsdall, Okla. Not only has Shiblom donated her en will have Indian tacos, beef and chicken con queso. Also, Sno Way Shaved Ice will be available with their snow cones, time to the cause, but she has also donated the cost of fabric and caramel apples, soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, marshmallow Nan Shiblom, president of Chapter GX of PEO, is donating a quilting. It is an heirloom quality quilt that could be passed on quilt to be raffled off to raise money for their Pat Sprowls Memo- See PEO page 2. See Festival page 2. MINN) al l ogg7a" 13151 Hl 9 Wethee tomorrow 1/58 : YOLI20.No.74 — Malldeivery 75 cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 View onne elkcityoknews.com