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Rocky L. Condon uses his carpentry talents to build a small scale wooden country church. The overall dimensions of the church are 16 1/2" L x 13" W x 32 1/2" H. Mr. Condon used boards ripped from cabinet grade oak. It has a removable roof which shows the inside and a few people in the church. |
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The Elk City Community Candlelight Christmas Service was held on December 23rd at the Church of the Nazarene. The evening featured Christmas Carols, special music, Scripture reading, testimonies and fellowship. The Candlelight Service was sponsored by the Christian Church, The Methodist Church and the Church of the Nazarene.
The Church of the Nazarene presented their Children's Christmas program, entitled "Big, Big, News". A news reporter has a big story and lets the people involved tell the story.
The United Methodist Church held their Children's Christmas program entitled "Home for Christmas", and a special Christmas Eve service.
The 1st Christian Church held their Christmas Choral Cantata, and on New Years Eve they had family games and snack party.
The Elk City Ministerial Alliance collected donations of food from the theree local churches, the Church of the Nazarene, the United Methodist Church, and the First Christian Church, members assembled Christmas baskets and distributed them.
Carl Smoot, a resident of Elk City as a child, was 17 years old when his mother signed her consent for him to join the Army in 1948. He was attending high school at Elk Valley.
His division was the first American troops to land in Korea at the start of the war. He was sent to the front lines as a Radio Communicator, laying lines to relay messages back to the big guns where they were to aim their fire at the enemy.
Mr. Smoot, was shot through the chest in a battle near Won Son Korea, sent to a hospital in Tokyo, Japan; recovered and sent back to the front lines. He was given his Honorable Discharge after becoming sick with Malaria in 1952.
At the time Carl should have been in school and receiving his high school diploma he was serving his country. Through the efforts of his son and Senator Derek Schmidt, the superintendent of Elk Valley, and one of the board members, a High School diploma was presented to Mr. Smoot at his home in November 2007. A copy of the original diploma presented to his class in 1948 was made and filled in appropriately.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas held an Essay Contest, their 48th consecutive contest for Junior and Senior Class students. This years topic was "Is there such a thing as global warming?". Elk Valley Junior and Senior students turned in thirteen essays to the local Carson Lodge #132. The winners were presented a check 1st place $200.00, 2nd place $100.00 and 3rd place $50.00. The other participants were awarded $10.00 McDonald gift certificates, which some students thought were better than scholarships :-).
Elk City PRIDE will hold their annual "Soup Supper" on Saturday night the 19th of January.
The VFW Post 7254 of Elk City has chosen a U.S. Marine Corp Unit to sponsor. The VFW plan on putting a box together of different items and ship the items to the unit in Iraq.
The SEK-CAP Sr. Citizen of Elk City hosted their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The SEK-CAP Seniors furnished the meat, bread and drinks; guests brought a side dish, and a bountiful meal was enjoyed by about 40 Elk Citians. The tables were all decorated with the fall Thanksgiving Theme.
The Gingham Aprons FCE met in November and the Montgomery County Agent presented the lesson "Stress Management" to the members. Holiday Happenings was held in November using the whole grain theme for cooking; the Gingham Aprons used rice dishes as their demonstrations.
Two nurses were in Elk City at the North Senior Citizen Building in November giving Flu shots for those who wanted them.
The Community Building was the place for a community gathering for New Years Eve with games and finger foods, sponsored by the Bennett Family.
by Mildred Brashier
Busy days in Bethlehem
Every room was full
They came for census taking
Excitement knew no lull
Families gathered; news was shared
Children, slightly awed
Nights were cold, they sought their beds
No one roamed abroad
Then Joseph came with Mary
And in the stable laid
This precious Holy mother
Straw pillows for her head
No one saw the star that night
Though it proclaimed the birth
Of tiny baby Jesus
The Savior of the Earth
Only shepherd in the fields
Were told the great good news
By angels in a heavenly choir
The lowly - tending ewes
No one Knew - or would have cared
Another child was born
But all mankind was blessed
On that Holy Christmas night
Hodges, Edwin C. passed away November 1, 2007. Mr. Hodges was the son of Mary and Charles Hodges, of Elk City, he graduated from Elk City High School in 1958. Burial at Ft. Leavenworth, Ks.
Vaughn, Treva Payne, age 95 of Elk City, died October 24, 2007. Mrs. Vaughn was born January 19, 1912, the daughter of James Payne and Virgie (Boatman) Payne. She taught schools in Montgomery and Chautauqua Counties. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City.
Trego, Joanne, age 79 died December 25th. Mrs. Trego was born February 2, 1928 to Alva and Helen (Gale) Marr.
Troutman, Lavona B. died September 28, 2006 in Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Troutman was born January 9, 1916 the daughter of Elmer and Lilly Schwatken of Elk City. Burial was in Independence, Ks.
Powell , Laura May, died December 28, 2007, Born May 23, 1924 the daughter of Elmer and Lilly Schwatken of Elk City, Burial in St. John, Kansas
Remembering the Past
Living the Present
Looking to the Future
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The annual Fall Supper was started many years ago by the ladies in the UMW to raise money for their mission projects. As time has gone by, the group is smaller (and older!) so it takes the whole church to accomplish the tasks required for the supper now. The men of the church set up the tables and chairs and they help by serving as the cashier and ticket takers. The young people help as servers and with the clearing of the tables. Since everyone serves their own food, it sometimes becomes difficult to carry the plate, along with the dessert plate and the drink, so the young people are necessary helpers. There are many dedicated UMW members who cook the food, help with the serving and cleanup. There are others in the community who volunteer to donate food or help with the supper tasks. A simple 'thank you' is certainly not enough; but the UMW does appreciate the work, donations, and the sacrifice that is made annually by those who participate, and we appreciate the support given us by the community who attend. The profits help the group to accomplish their mission work. United Methodist Women again say "Thanks".
The First Christian Church held their annual Turkey Supper in November. A nice crowd attended; you could choose from eating at the church and visiting with friends, or for those unable to get out, church members would deliver to your home. You could go to the church and get a carry out, too. They always serve a beautiful meal and work hard to make it a special occasion.