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2- The Elk City News December 6, 2023 Round Town December 6 Hometown —_ Christmas Promotion , knowledgi Toy Drive Signups at City Hall. 5 County Ag Teachers & Legislative Dinner. Si- mon’s Catch. Cocoa & Cookies Pajama Storytime, Children's Li- brary at Carnegie Library. Susie Cupp and Karen Touchstone Basil Weatherly Akins spoke on the behalf different grants to combat will take place Dec. 9th, in the Breakfast on Dec. 16th. All of this takes December 7 of the Ministerial Alliance place at St. Matthews Catholic substance misuse in Western Susan Powell Auditorium. He Toy Drive Signups at City Christmas Baskets. He said Church. To sign up for a bas- Oklahoma. ‘They also have a Hall. Continued from page 1. that this organization is one of ket call 580-225-0066. They mobile medication assisted encouraged everyone to get their tickets to the show be- the best alliances that he has are also in need of donations treatment van that travels Hometown Christmas fore they are sold out. Promotion owned by Jonathan Reed from been a part of in his 40-year for the project. Send them to to areas that do not have ac- Enid. They average about 135 career as a minister. Akins said Christmas Basket Fund c/o Elk cess to treatment programs. At the end of each Break- ECHS Basketball, Away at spectators a game, and she said that the last week to sign up City Church of God, 501 W. 1st Additionally, they are able to fast Club meeting, there is a Childress, Invintational that it is a great place to spend for a basket is the week of Dec. St, Elk City, OK, 73644. provide Narcan to the public, drawing for a cash prize. Every an evening at a reasonable Sth through Dec. 9th. He gave Representatives from as well as provide training for time there is no winner, the EC Wrestling - Home, cost. Tosh encouraged every- Joe Thompson all the credit organizations, businesses, and pot increases. Mark Stansber- SWODA talked about a new one to go see a game. She also for organizing and executing program that is working with city employees. Crossings Christian JH/ talked about the other tourna- the baskets. Volunteers will substance use, prevention, Weatherly talked about the ry’s name was drawn for $500, HS. 6-7PM. ments and activities at the Ar- assemble the baskets on Dec. treatment, and recovery pro- upcoming concert with Susan but he was not present to win December 8 rowhead Center. 15th, and they will be delivered gram. They are working with Powell and her husband that the pot. Toy Drive Signups at City worked with him for over forty Hall. Powell years now. Mostly, we are plan- ning to bring beautiful music, Continued from page 1. fun, and laughter to the eve- Christmas in the Park Ac~ ning’s festivities, Powell said. tivities Open. 6PM-9PM. ‘Additionally, she talked home as what has propelled about what to expect at the her to reach for her dreams, concert, “The audience for ‘A ECHS Basketball, Away at Hometown Christmas’ will be throughout her life. “Being raised in Elk City de- treated to some of the greatest Childress, Invintational Christmas music ever written termined everything about my and I assure you, the night Hometown Christmas success. I always had the guid- will have something for ev- Promotion ance and support of my teach- eryone. One of the evening's ers and my parents. The Red highlights will be performanc- December 9 Carpet Community ‘Theatre es by members of the Elk City was fertile soil for my dreams, Toy Drive Signups at City Holidays can Inspire Change High School Chorus, and I am Hall. making theatre meaningful excited to join them for one of and so much fun. It seemed their songs. They are conduct- that any kind of performance ed by Justin Ediger, who is en- Christmas in the Park Ac~ opportunity that I created for thusiastically putting in extra As we near the year’s end, have a problem?” In Oklaho- This message is provided tivities Open. 6PM-9PM. myself, no matter how crazy it rehearsal time so that we can it is normal to reflect on the ma, you can use www.OKIm- by Oklahoma Department of might have sounded, was sup- celebrate these young voices.” days and months lived and to Ready.org (800) 522-9054 Mental Health and Substance ported, and encouraged,” she As Powell reflects on her ECHS Basketball, Away at said. career, she noted that her ask, “how did I do this year?” to find out about Substance Abuse Services, Substance Childress, Invintational She remembers wanting to journey has been successful New Year's is traditionally the Use, Prevention Services, Sup- Abuse and Mental Health do a concert her senior year of because of the ability to have time to make personal goals. port and Treatment. If you're Services Administration, the Hometown Christmas high school, and the Methodist ‘Where do I want to go? What seeking treatment, please vis- Center for Substance Abuse Church cleared the sanctuary courage. do I want to accomplish this it www-findtreatment.gov, or and Prevention, South West- Promotion: and transformed it into a stage “One of the many lessons for young Powell I have learned on my journey year?’ Physical health, rela- Call/Text 988 Mental Health ern Oklahoma Development December 10 “It was a memorable night. to a successful career is that tionships, _ education/career Hotline. Authority and local coalitions. Christmas in the Park Ac- The town of Elke City always courage has always been my development, finances, and tivities Open. celebrated my success and closest friend, Courage to learn ‘being my best self; are often Hometown Christmas encouraged me to pursue my from others, courage to feel areas of focus for our reso- dreams,” Powell added. uncomfortable, but doing it lutions. All are good areas to Faron Hyman This hometown show will anyway and having the courage evaluate and try to improve. Promotion be filled with Christmas sen- to stand up and embrace my One way to write your res- Faron Ray Hyman was timent. The music, arrange- authenticity. [have to add that olutions is to use this sentence born May 3rd, 1956 in Shat- December 11 ments, and performances will practice, study and preparation tuck, Oklahoma to LuAnn Sue make me much more coura- stem: “This is the year I finally (Stroup) and Raymond Augus- Toy Drive Signups at City be melded by the couple’s pro- fessional style and expertise, geous,” she said. ___” Fill in the blank with tus Hyman. He passed away Hall. When others look to Pow- your resolutions and then be- especially with Powell's per- Sunday, November 26th, 2023 sonal music director coming ell’s success, she would advisegin trying to build the plan to at Elk City, Oklahoma at the Hometown Christmas them to make sure they love get there. Want to run a mar- age of 67 years, 6 months and Promotion with them. what they are doing. It is not “Our music director, Phil an easy path, but individually athon? You're going to need 23 days. Reno, is a much sought after, follow their dreams. to get moving. Want to buy a Faron grew up in the Do you have an event or beloved musician in New York “The best advice I would house? Get on a budget. Durham and Crawford com- something else you would City and has conducted count- give to a young person working Change can be scary and munities and attended Chey- like to share with the com- less Broadway shows, as well as. to follow my path in the mu- trying to develop new ways of enne High School graduating munity in the Round Town multiple Christmas seasons of sic industry is, ‘Make sure you in 1974. During his time in love it. It is not easy, and most living is difficult, especially on the Radio City Christmas Spec- school he worked for a dairy, old Hyman. Calendar? Email the in- people will tell you that it’s too your own, It is often necessary tacular. His keyboard skills will milking cows and anything else Faron is survived by his formation for the event to difficult and you should just do to find someone who knows his neighbors needed. After [email protected] be on magnificent display that it for a hobby,” Powell said. more about or has experience companion Denetha, of the night. I have known Phil and She continued to say that with the desired outcomes graduation he briefly worked home; 3 children, Sandra Beer each person should find his/ for Roger Mills county for a pe- and husband, Wayne, Okla her own path because he/she we seek. To improve physical riod of time before starting his hhoma City, OK, Sherri Krit- rElkCituNews may not know where it may health, consider joining a gym, career in the oil field. Faron was lead. for example, or talk to some- loyal to who he worked for and tenbrink and husband, Jason, “As my OCU (Oklahoma one in your circle who has a he was one that stayed with a Kingfisher, OK and Kenneth City University) voice teach- higher level of fitness. Finding company for as long as possible. Hyman and wife, LaCacia, Elk er, Florence Birdwell, used support is helpful, as is having His last position was a driller City, OK; bonus daughter, Ash- (USPS # 173-020) to say to me when I said that someone who is in the same with Unit drilling where he re- ley Haas, Elk City, OK; 7 grand- 580-225-3000, I was from a small town and process to lean on, Regardless tired in 2018. Faron’s passion children, Luke, Samuel, Hen- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC probably could never be Miss of the changes you're trying was working and providing for ley, Jaxon, Kaylee, Kelby, and 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 America or have a singing ca- to make, please don’t give up. his family. He valued the rela- Dalila; his mother, Sue Snell; Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 reer, ‘Why not you? Everyone Persistence is refusing to quit tionships he had with all of his 3 siblings, Lawana Roark and is from somewhere,” Powell hands on the rig, Faron also husband, Deryl, Lisa Woods POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 added. and giving maximum effort. enjoyed tinkering on old cars or She closed by saying, “I am If this is the year you want any other project that needed and husband, Carl, and Arlen Hours: 0 lucky to be from Elk City, to do something about your his attention. Hyman and wife, Barbara; a SUBSCRIPTIONS Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 Oklahoma. Can’t wait to see substance use, then you may He is preceded in death by close and special uncle, Rodney Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer you December 9 at the Susan have questions. “Who can I his father; 5 uncles, David, Jes- Stroup and a host of other rela~ $75/yearly Powell Fine Arts Center. How talk to? Where can I go for sup- se, Melvin, Kenneth, and Har- tives and friends. $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director cool is that?” port or help? Do I even really Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director A few tickets are still avail- No refunds on subscriptions. able at elkcityartscouncil.org elkcitynews @gmail.com or Currell’s Do It Center, Plan ‘to give Powell and White a spe- Elk City News Deadlines [email protected] cial Elk City welcome home, [email protected] and visit with her after the 3PM on Friday for Wednesday and 3PM on Wednesday for Saturday. concert, Sat. Dec. 9, at 7 p.m.