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Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Weekday Editi Block Party Welcomes Paint the First Responders Meet and Greet Town Purple Happens Next Week By Sheryl Ponce on Saturday with a Four-Man Scramble Tournament at the The Western Oklahoma Sayre Golf Course starting at Alzheimer's Collaborative 8am. event called Paint the Town The color purple was cho- Purple will take place June sen by the American Alzhei- 20th through the 25th. The mer’s Association as their ‘The Daugherty family, Kylee a week starts off on Monday signature color because of the Elk City firefighters grab a bite to eat from the food trucks. Pictured are seated Captain Kyle Hutton, and standing Major Chris with the Car Cruise and Corn Nidey, firefighter Jimmy Southard, Chief Kyle Chervenka, and firefighter Mike Southard. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Hole Tournament at 7 p.m., combination of the calming By Sheryl Ponce and on Tuesday will go Head stability of the blue and and Jot. Vendors lined the lot, with tables and chairs that were avail- to Head in the Target Tour- the passionate energy of red. able to sit back and enjoy the live music. According to the association, nament held at the Elk City Last Friday evening the first Block Party of the season cele- Free ice cream was given away by Legacy Bank, and other food Shooting Range at 8 a.m. That purple makes a statement brated the local first responders with an ECPD/EDFD meet and vendors were on hand so the community could have an evening greet. That event's theme was “Blessed are the Peacemakers, For evening there will be a Paint about the group and their sup- they Shall be Called the Children of God.” It was sponsored by out with the whole family. Some of the cars that came in for the Party at Gallery@112, 112 W. porters saying, “We are strong downtown merchants, as well as other local retailers. Route 66 Festival took part in a cruise night. Main in Sayre held at 7 p.m. and unrelenting with the fight ‘There were police squad cars and fire emergency vehicles pres- ‘The area was full of local families taking advantage of the eve- Wednesday, from 10 a.m. against the Alzheimer's dis- ent for everyone to see while meeting their heroes. The party was ning. It seemed to be a success, with downtown merchants stay- to 3 p.m. OBI Blood Drive will ease.” The forget-me-not flow- located behind the new Chamber of Commerce's building parking ing open late for the event. be at the Baptist Village for er is a small blue flower that anyone interested in giving represents remembrance and blood. At. 6 p.m., it will be has been associated with de- followed by Wax, Wine, and mentia, Floral Design at Pampered on Wear the color purple all 66, located at 1410 W. 3rd in week to support Alzheimer Elk City. awareness in support of the Thursday, June 23rd is the individuals and their families Alzheimer's Walk that starts at 7 p.m. on the Great Plains who are living through the dis- Regional Medical’s Center's ease on a daily basis. Become walking track. Friday is the educated about the disease Family Fun Night and Lumi- and give support to families June 12 with a special worship service and ribbon cutting with an open house following,. Pictured is the home located across nary Memorial in Ackley Park who care for their loved ones, from the church at 720 W. Country Club. The home was built because there have been years of prayers, planning and donations starting at 6 p.m. who are dealing with the dis- to make it happen. Courtesy photo. ‘The week will wind down ease. RCCT’s “Sweet Delilah’s Swim Club” is Full of Wit and Talent As the show progresses and the characters grow older they learn more about themselves and and was pregnant. The others are seated Vernadette (Kat Tate) and Dinah (Krystal Heib) and each other. Pictured are seated Dinah (Krystal Heib) and Sheree (Gina Jones), and standing standing are Sheree (Gina Jones), Jeri Neal (Sarah Byer) and Lexie (Christy Russell-Dobbs). Lexie (Christy Russell-Dobbs) and Jeri Neal (Sarah Byer). Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. and Jamie Wooten and directed by Jim Brown, in his directorial debut. ‘The cast includes Christy Russell-Dobbs as Lexie, Kat Tate as Vernadette, Gina Jones as Sheree, Sarah Byer as Jeri Neal, and Krystal Heib as Dinah. ‘These five ladies portray a group of women who belong to a swim team in college and reunite every summer at the same beach cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, called Sweet Delilah’s. This is a show that portrays the personalities and their love that has been created with the swim- mers over time. Each character is revealed in the opening scene, setting the flavor of the remainder of the show. The characters are able to or ie [ —.\ B banter back and forth with witty lines with serious undertones. ‘cd * t ‘They are easily recognizable as personalities who care for each other, while being completely different in their demeanor, ca- Sheree (Gina Jones) and Dinah (Krystal Heib) learn that Lexie (Christy Russell-Dobbs) is getting another divorce upon meet- reers, and goals in life. ing at the cottage. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Lexie, is obviously the looker of the group, she has a true By Sheryl Ponce Friday, June 17 and run Saturday at 7:30 p.m and Sunday at southern accent and is very concerned about men and staying young. Dobbs makes her believable and charming. Vernadette 2:30 p.m., and the shows will repeat the schedule the following The Red Carpet Community Theater's next show will open _ weekend. ‘The play was written by Jessica Jones, Nicholas Hope See RCCT page 2. 00 Weather / 73 Vol. 120, No. 48 Mail delivery View online oa tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com