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Serving ; Western Oklahoma a Since 1901 US Veterans Invited to Luncheon Once again there is an open invitation to all veterans on Nov. 10th, to celebrate Veterans’ Day at Barber/Dyson Ford located at 501 US Rt. 66 in Elk City. This is a free lunch that is being sponsored by Barber/Dyson, Hutch’s Convenience Stores, and the American Legion Post 181. There will be ham- burgers and hot dogs, with all of the trimmings served. This event has been an annual invitation for the past few years. Along with the food, there will be counselors and repre- sentatives to address problems that veterans may face with the Veterans Administration. There have been many changes over the past year that veterans may not be aware of concern- ing the benefits that they may deserve. Ifa military veteran served in Vietnam from 1964 through 1972, they may have been sprayed with Agent Orange. It could be causing health problems that need to be addressed. Come to the luncheon to learn more, connect with other vet- erans, and let these businesses honor those who have served to protect the United States. Put this luncheon on the calendar to enjoy fellowship Fast break and around the defense. Going around and to the basket with other veterans and honor each other for the years spent player in the second half of the game was 6’3”, Deng Bol. His abil- defending the United States. Devoting the time and service By Sheryl Ponce ity to move down the court and drive to the basket contributed spent in the military. to the Bull's win. Robert Holiday, coming in at 6’4” was also a key ‘he first appearance of Western Oklahoma Bulls in the Ar- player, but 6'8”, Blake Owens was put on the sidelines with an rowhead Center became a nail bitter in an overtime win against injury that hurt the team. the Denver Rise Bombers, 119 to 115. At the end of the fourth eae elk HOMETOW. CHRISTMAS ‘The game was won with free-throws, an inside run to the bas- quarter, the teams were tied at 110 to 110 and went into an over- time match-up where the Bulls dominated the court. ket, and an outside shot. The crowd landed on their feet as the In this debut performance, the team was slow starting, but buzzer rang with what seemed to be a clutch win. A first game for gained momentum as they began to work as a team. The newly the Bulls, created excitement to see more. They had a rematch formed team found their footing and were leading back and forth against Denver Sunday afternoon, and the final score was un- throughout the game. The Bombers came out as what seemed to available at this writing. be a well-seasoned team. They dominated in the first quarter, but Their next home game will be held next Sat., Nov. 11th, the Bulls pulled together by half-time with at 55-51 lead. against the Red Storm, at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 12th, against the Notable plays by #23, 6'S”, Jaylon Williams included outside shots that helped stack the score against Denver. Another key See Opener page 8 SUSAN POWELL and Local Family Makes their Debut in Richard White “Miracle on 34th Street” GENERAL SEATING: Arts Council Celebrates the Holidays with Susan Powell and Richard White ‘The Elk City Arts Council has announced that Susan Pow- ell will be coming back to Elk City on Dec. 9th, a one-night only performance. The event will be celebrating a “Hometown Christmas,” at the newly remodeled Susan Powell Auditorium located on W. 2nd. Tickets may be purchased online at elkcityart.org, Cur- rell’s Do It Center, or by calling 580-225-1941. Tickets are $25 each. Powell will be performing with her husband, Richard White, and her music conductor Phil Reno. Additionally, se- lect members of the Elk City High School music department will perform with Powell, under the direction of Justin Ediger. Dr. Pierce ecourages Kris Kringle to play Santa at Macy’s. ‘There will be a reception following the concert for every- one who will be able to visit and take photos with Powell. By Sheryl Ponce joined the two on stage. Powell was crowned Miss America in 1981, and since then Blake plays Johnny who wants a firetruck for Christmas, and she has been performing in theatres, opera houses, and con- With a cast of over 30, Denton, Joanna and Blake Wood have he is in a couple of scenes. Denton plays Mr. Macy in the produc- cert halls all over the world. She was also the host of “Home committed to the Red Carpet Community Theatre’s production tion, while Joanna is Mrs. Shellhamer who works for Macy's. Matters,” her own one-hour television series on the Discovery of “Miracle on 34th Street.” The show is being directed by Clin- According to Denton, no one in the family has been on stage Channel. The show ran for 12 seasons. ton’s Jim Hull. This production will open on November 10, and prior to this production. He said that Joanna sings and has been In 2013, Powell married Richard White, who is an actor/ in choir but never straight acting. singer. He portrayed Sir Danvers Carew in the Broadway run November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2023. Friday and Saturday revival of Frank Wildhorn’s “Jekyll & Hyde,” He is also well shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “it's been fun because we learned it together. It’s been fun to run the lines together because you do something different than known for his portrayal of Gaston in the Disney animated The Wood's first heard about the production and Blake felt movie, “Beauty and the Beast.” like he wanted to audition because of his experience with the Elk what you're used to doing. Plus, you have to play a different role ‘This event will be a perfect way to welcome and celebrate City Art Council’s summer arts program. He participated in the than playing as your spouse,” Wood explained. the Christmas season with beautiful music, sung by Broadway theatre classes and got the bug to be in more. Another reason was Although Joanna carries more lines than Denton orBlake, the professionals. Reserve tickets now, before they are sold out, that Joanna also wanted to be part of the show. Then, Denton See RCCT Page 2. due to limited seating. | Weather /48 Vol. 120, No. 91 Mail delivery View online 8 IM i 9 tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com