April 20, 2024 Issue, Page 1 of 5

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PHOTOS BY SHERYL PONCE | ELK CITY NEWS Coach Daugherty and the team — Jeff Daugherty, Merritt Superintendent and head basketball coach, talks about the team to the community supporters during the Community Pep Assembly. Merritt Celebrates State Championship with the Community OHS Symposium By Sheryl Ponce of that without complaining. ‘These three seniors worked Featuring Session on Merritt Public Schools in- hard every day, they took care vited the community to a pep of the younger players. When assembly to honor the girls’ their season was over, they kept coming to practice. That Casa Grande Mystery basketball team for their dedi- cation, talent, and drive to win is what it takes to have a good By Sheryl Ponce lobby, banquet room, and the gold ball at the State Bas- winning culture” he said. coffee shop in the four sto- ketball Finals two months ago. After the girls spoke to the Registration is now open ries. It was in operation until ‘The gym was packed with par- crowd and their teammates, for the Oklahoma Historical 1968. The museum, lobby ents, friends, and supporters of they presented the gold ball Society’s “Oklahoma Histo- and coffee shop were opened the coaches and team to Assistant Superintendent ry Symposium, ‘Perspectives in the 1990s for a short time, “What an exciting time. The Tawn Rundle. The names of in History” that will take although the building has last time we won state in bas- the following players were place Sat., May 4th, at the been vacant since then and ketball was in 1978. This state etched on the award Addison the seniors and the hard work this basketball team p Oklahoma History Center remains as it was upon clos- championship will live for- Hartman, Ella Porter, Chloe Championship. in Oklahoma City. This ing. ever in the lives of these girls Stout, Gracee Carnes, Marlie one-day event where various Other events of the day and the community. I want Mong, Myleigh Flowers, Ains- scholars, historians, authors, include exhibitors and book to thank the cheerleaders, the ley Partain, Hallie Smith, Pres- and museum professionals signings from 10:45 a.m. to best cheerleaders around. We lie Taylor, Allie Britton, Caityn present numerous historical 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be had the best crowds in all of Lowry, Maci Loyd, and Gracie findings and classes. from 11 a.m., to 12:30 p.m, our playoff games, and the stu- Winston. The coaches named ‘This year there will be a The keynote speaker starts at dent section was wonderful)” were Coach Jeff Daugherty, session called “The Curious 11:30 a.m., which will be the Coach Jeff Daugherty said to Assistant Coaches Jennifer Case of the Missing Ladies Consul of Mexico in Okla- the crowd. Nightengale and Taler Broad- Toilet Room” presented by homa City, Edume Pineda. He went on to talk about bent. Mike Kertok, architect. The She has served as deputy the team and how hard they State championships do not session will take place from consul to the Consulates worked over the years. Daugh- come every season, but when 1 p.m, to 1:30 pm. Accord- General of Mexico in Chi- erty said that all of the 6 a.m., they do itis through the efforts ing to the description of the cago, Atlanta, and Dallas. practices paid off, as well as the of each player, each coach, session, a 2023 survey of the The historical _ sessions team giving up their holidays their parents, friends, and the Casa Grande building re- start at 12:15 p.m., and run h a asi vealed that while there was a until 12: 45 p.m. Those ses- to practice. community. Congratulations Presentation of the Ball — The Merritt High School Girls’ Basketball team “A lot of dedication goes seems an understatement to presents the 2A State Championship Gold Ball to Assistant Superinten- large men’s toilet that served sions include “Oklahoma into this win, and a lot of an accomplishment that only dent Tawn Rundle during their community pep assembly celebrating their the banquet room and din- Cemeteries and the Stories hard work. These girls did all one team can win each season. achievement. ing in the coffee shop, but ‘They Tell? by Dr. Shelley they found no women’ facil- Martin-Young, teaching as- ity anywhere on the prem- sistant professor from OSU, ises. and “Territorial Justi Southwest Farm & Home Expo Celebrates 40 Years The Casa Grande Hotel was built in 1928, which Oklahoma and the Battle for housed 60 guest rooms, a See MYSTERY page 2A By Sheryl Ponce Last weekend the 40th Annual Southwest Spring Fling Showcases Farm and Home Expo concluded under sunny weather and large crowds. The event kicked off Saturday morning, April 13th, with local farm- ers earning continuing education credits, fol- lowed by the All-Breed Bull sale. The weather cooperated by being sunny and hot, while visitors wondered through the New Season convention center eyeing the latest in home By Sheryl Ponce Everyone is invited and or ag products. The vendors that came out for should head to their favor- the event included 3W Distributing & Wall Get ready for spring with ite merchant downtown Bin Hoppers, 4Ag Manufacturing, 5A Repair, the Elk City Merchant's and around Elk City to see A&M Panhandle Beef, AFR Kid: s Corner, Air Spring Fling that will take what is new for the season. Med Care Network, American Family Well- place next weekend, April ‘This event is sponsored ness, American Farmers & Ranchers, B&B 26th and 27th. The event by the Elk City Chamber Foods/Sigma, Barber Dyson Ford, Barbwire will showcase new. spring of Commerce. For more & Lace, Beckham County Media, Beckham merchandise by the area information stop by the County Prevention Coalition & Events, Blue SHERYL PONCE | ELK CITY NEWS stores. The event will begin chamber and talk to Su- Pictured are Rhonda Merrifield with daughters Grace Miller and Hope Coulter and granddaugh- at 10a.m.,and run through- sie Cupp or Karen Touch- See EXPO page 2A ter, Blakely Coulter. She will be welcoming a new granddaughter and grandson soon. out the day, until 5 p.m. stone. | | ll ll Weather (> a 60 / Vol. 120, No. 17 Mail delivery View online 2 nT tomorrow C5 75 cents, 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com