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The Elkettes are going into next week strong after two big wins against Mount St. Mary.

Our culture demands political correctness–a philos- ophy de. ned as "avoidance

When God created mankind, He must have known that most of us would want to sleep late; so our Father adorned the morning with the vibrant colors of the sunrise and the trill of the birds singing. As we open our eyes, we open the gift of a new day; it’s another chance for a fresh start. Psalm 30:5 says, “…weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Most of our concerns seem to take on a more positive note in the freshness of the morning. This Sabbath, arise and visit God’s house. Thank Him for each new day and for the gift of every morning.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana Lovell signed a partnership agreement recently to allow student passage for continuing education to each university.

Putting Kids First golf tournament will be held Oct. 12th, at the Elk City Golf and Country Club. The event’s proceeds will go to the “Safety, Trauma, Advocacy, Response, Team” (S.T.A.R.T.) of the Child Advocacy Center located in Sayre. The CDC serves Beckham and Roger Mills Counties, and last year there were 134 kids served by the non-profit organization.

A 33-year-old Elk City man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged with animal cruelty.

The “Purple People Eater Fest” is finally here! All parties involved have worked very hard to put together this event for everyone to enjoy. The three day event, beginning this Friday, September 29th will last through October 1st. This is just a very brief listing of events taking place that weekend. There will be a Purple People Eater Picture Show (a movie in the part at 8:00 on Friday night, a Purple Parade downtown on Saturday morning at 10:00; Sheb’s Shindig, a street dance on Saturday night from 8-11 p.m., featuring the Jimmy Lee Jordan Band, a pancake breakfast planned for Sunday morning, plus Wooley’s Bazaar, a three day vendor’s market to display and sell their items. Not to mention a Car Smash, dunk tank, and a raffle for a hog hunt (knives only!) at the Lost Creek Ranch. The hog hunt winner will be announced Saturday night. Tickets for the hog hunt raffle are $5 each. I am not sure of the deadline for parade entries or vendors, but groups or individuals can contact Megan Wreyford at City Hall or call 580-526-3924 for all of the details.

Erick woman charged with arson, assault, and battery with a dangerous weapon, resisting an officer, and two counts of domestic abuse

Exciting News!

Becky Storm encourages interested kids to do job shadowing

A 30-year-old Oklahoma City man is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $15,000 bond after being charge with child abduction, child neglect, and failure to use a child passenger restraint.

The Bible provides life encouragement. Proverbs 3:5-6 is one of my favorites. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”