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Café Clinton was the place, Washita Chapter NSDAR was the meeting on December 11, 2023. The meeting was called to order by the Regent Kay Hagerman, who, with the assistance of Chaplain Judy Tracy opened with the DAR ritual. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, American’s Creed, Christmas melody, The Preamble to the Constitution and the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

State Representative Anthony Moore has been named to the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Presidential Order of Merit.

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed lots offamilyandfriends! IalwaysdominearoundtheNewYear’sholiday just because with my three kids and Christmas at the in-laws involved, it’s easier for me to just hold off until they are all done. Plus, it gives me another week to shop!

MISDEMEANORS

The City of Elk City expressed gratitude for Elk City Police Department Detective Ray Chatham last week as he was awarded the Merit Award for Excellent Arrest at an Elk City Commission meeting.

A 63-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $150,000 bond at the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree rape by instrumentation.

By Sheryl Ponce

While both the Sayre and Burns Flat-Dill City girls basketball teams are known as the Lady Eagles, our Sayre Lady Eagles were the only ones to take flight in last weeks matchup against BFDC.

The Elkettes saw a big effort from their five starters and the bench on Friday, but ultimately lost 64-39.

Elk City 8th Grade Basketball

Dear Abby

This week, we’ll consider what we’re really singing about in our traditional Christmas songs. Our often romanticized perspective of circumstances we’ve not personally experienced, creates an unrealistic view of life in those times.