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Serving Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Currell’s Do It Center Sponsors Last Breakfast Club of the Year Susan Powell Talks Kevin Akins, First Assembly of God By Sheryl Ponce ‘The Elk City Chamber of Commerce held the last Breakfast About Upcoming Club of the year, which was sponsored by Currell’s Do It Cen- ter, Thursday, Nov. 30th, at 7:30 a.m., in the Elks Lodge. Basil Marnie Tosh, Arrowhead Center Performance Weatherly emceed the event with few businesses represented at By Sheryl Ponce the meeting. The invocation was given by Kevin Akins, pastor of This show has grown over the years, which has made an econom- First Assembly of God Church, and Weatherly led the flag salute. ic impact in Elk City. Brent Meador and Greg Mouse have been in It is a rare opportunity to have one national celebrity per- Executive Director of the Chamber, Susie Cupp, gave a run- charge of the event. Cupp commended them on a job well done. form in Elk City, but on Friday, Dec. 9th, at 7 p.m., two will down of events that are taking place this holiday season. She not- ‘The Western Oklahoma Family Care Center will be hosting be on stage at the Susan Powell Auditorium. Susan Powell and ed that the Christmas promotion has started, and she explained the free Christmas dinner at the civic center from 4 p.m. to 6 her husband, Richard White will be presenting, “A Hometown that anyone can go to the participating merchants, spend over p.m. Everyone is invited to help or come out to eat. The dinner Christmas,” returning to the stage where Powell started her $10 to geta ticket. Sign up for the store drawings, and then make is being catered by Poppy's Grill. Cupp said that it is a wonderful career. This special show has been sponsored by the Elk City sure the ticket is in the hopper by Dec. 14th to be a part of the opportunity to give back to the community and help others enjoy Arts Council, the Elk City Chamber of Commerce, Elk City big drawing that evening. The drawing will take place in the Main a Christmas dinner. Tourism, as well as other local supporters. Street Coffee and Café. The chamber will be giving away $1000 Another event that will be coming in January is the Leader- Powell has a professional career that is well-known, local- in Chamber Dollars that can be spent in participating merchants ship Hall of Fame. In addition to the event, the Chamber banquet ly, but White also has a profound resume that complements her talent. Seeing the couple on stage together is a chance around Elk City. will be held Jan. 16th, the incoming president will be Brandy Christmas in the Park is in full swing. The annual T-shirts Hoffman. In April the Farm and Home Show will take place. to understand the level of talent the two bring to the stage. Powell appreciates the ability to bring him to Elk City for this are now available, and the traditional ornaments will be coming Marnie Tosh, Elk City Sports Marketing and Promotions Di- performance. soon. This year the ornament is Jason Simon's pink tractor that rector, talked to the chamber about the Western Oklahoma Bulls’ “| am thrilled to be singing with my husband. We have has been giving hayrides over the past few seasons. season. She has had a hand in bringing the team to Elk City. The always loved working together, which is not necessarily the Cupp told the chamber members about the recent Junior Bulls are an American Basketball Association (ABA) team that is case with all married couples who are both performers,” Pow- Heifer Show that took place Nov, 18th. She added that it was See Breakfast page 2 ell began. the largest show in the history of the event with 155 entries, She continued to say, “Richard is my favorite person I've ever worked with on stage -period. Over the years we've sung countless concerts and performed many characters opposite Christmas In The Park each other in musicals, and I can honestly say, ‘Richard's stage technique and the sound of his voice are unmatched in the business’ If you have ever heard his amazing performance as Gaston in Disney's original animated film Beauty and the Beast,’ you know what I am talking about. To be anywhere singing and working together at what we both do best is a privilege, but to be in my hometown with him is a particular joy.” Powell believes that coming from Elk City helped deter- mine her future success. She attributes the support from See Powell Page 2. Chapter GX of PEO draws the winning ticket for the donated quilt made by Nan Shiblom. Pictured are Glenda Ivins, Cathy Lewis, Shiblom, and Helen Nayfa. All proceeds of the ticket sales will go to the Pat Sprowls Memorial Scholarship given each spring. The winner of the quilt is Tammy and David Atkinson. Courtesy Photo. | Weather Vol. 120, No.99 Mail delivery View online 8 IM 13151 9 tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com