February 15, 2025 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 + 3 Elk City Actor Opens with ‘Hello Dolly’ in Clinton By Sheryl Ponce go online to www.southwest- The original production sistant, while making sure she Minnie; Nathan DeVaughan Byrd, Mayzie Sadler, Opal playhouse.comor call 580-323- opened on Broadway Jan. gets to marry the merchant. is Barnaby; Emily DeVaughan Smith, Jovi Petzold, Lily Ad- Elk City’s Basil Weatherly 4448 during box office hours. 16th, 1964. The music and lyr- The musical is based on Thorn- as Ermengarde; Whitten Eus- kinson, Hadley Thomas, Ken- will be part of the Southwest This musical is one of the ics were by Jerry Herman and tace plays Ambrose; Cris Hart nedi Moore, Summer Brooks, ton Wilder's “The Matchmak- Playhouse’ production, “Hello longest running plays on the book by Michael Steward. er, which opened at the St. is Mrs. Rose; Melissa Mc- Diane Torres, Julie K. Barnett, Dolly? that will open Friday, Broadway with the lead roles “Hello Dolly!” is a story about James Theatre in 1964, Spadden is Ernestina; Kenny Basil Weatherly, Willow Lump- Feb. 14th, and run the 15th, made famous by Carol Chan- a meddlesome matchmaker The cast includes Blair Gregory plays Judge; Blaine kin, and Stephanie Baird. 16th, 21st, 22nd and closing ning and later in the movie who brings together the young Barnett as Dolly; Irene Mal- Hardaway is Stanley; Conagh- Make plans to head over to 23rd. Evening performances with Barbara Streisand, which clerk ofa wealthy Yonkers mer- loy played by Natalie Houck; er Hardaway is Rudolph. Clinton to support local actor, are 7:30 p.m. and matinees are is based on the original play, chant and his assistant with a Wesley Javorsky as Cornelit ‘The members of the ensem- Basil Weatherly, and Southwest at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, “The Matchmaker” widowed milliner and her as- Hackl; Hannah Gregory plays ble are Aspen Brooks, Jaylen Playhouse. WOHS Board Prepares for Annual Meeting By Sheryl Ponce Judy Haught gave the ar- ona couple of projects. One is the docents. They had Christ- chive committee report. She designing and putting in new mas activities that included The Western Oklahoma said that there were pictures exhibition signs in Route 66 putting packages together for Historical Society Board of Di- from Delhi. The committee museum about the cars, Cur- the children who came to see rectors met for their monthly went through the box of trea- rently, there is general infor- Santa Claus. The extras were meeting on Jan. 27th, in the sures and will be putting them mation and she is researching taken to the Lincoln Teen Cen- Western Technology Center at in the digital archives. They are them and designing new labels. ter. She said they can always 11 am, with president Mike going to visit the area to see She is also working on a base- use more docents. Blevins calling the meeting to where the original school was. ball exhibition. She said that Haggard represented the Bailey Carpenter, costumes order. The minutes from the They are planning on looking they will be partnering with Museum Board with the city. previous meeting were ap- for other schools in the area Jim Thorpe Museum and the He said that during the month proved, then treasurer Beverly that are no longer around. She Sports Hall of Fame in Okla- of Dec. there were 427 pay- Jordan presented the treasur- asked the board to notify her homa City to showcase in a ing members and 317 special er’s report, which was also ap- if they knew of any schools in year. She asked for information activities. The year-to-date proved ‘Western Oklahoma that are no about local baseball history. admissions were $34,883 and ‘The first committee report longer in existence, She is also working on the visitors from 13 different coun- was from Jim Coffey about the ‘The Elk City High School maintenance of the museum, tries. The gift shop sales, year to Farm and Ranch Museum. He 1924 photo that was donated this includes the exterior main- date, were $51,000. They prob- said that the old washing ma- to the historical society was tenance on the Transportation ably average about 450 to 2500 chine was in place. It is from renovated. Haught said that Museum Building, They have visitors, depending on the time the early 1900s. The next re- put out bids and are waiting for of the year. Haggard also said they have two copies of it. One port was from Randy Haggard will be given to the museum, the roofing bid. Wray is work- that they are going building to about the blacksmith shop. but she questioned the group ing with the after-school pro- building to try to refresh each Beverly Jordan gave the flea about where the other copy gram at the Arrowhead Center one. There have been some market report. She said she should go. She will ask ECPS on Tuesdays. severe leaks in several of the received another $125 for a if they would want it to be “We are trying to stay on buildings. They are trying to vendor reservation. She will be placed at the Board of Educa- a theme with cars and engi- prepare for the 100-year cele- posting an announcement on tion office. The board voted to neering, I am working with bration of Route 66. Facebook for the vendors. The purchase fames for both of the the Oklahoma Academic Stan- Blevins said that he will be flea market will take place, Oct. photographs. dards. The next lesson is about sending the local FFA a thank 3rd, 4th, and 5th this year. Museum curator, Anna ground ramps and friction. you for serving the dinner at ‘The membership report was Wray, talked about the different We will be building a ramp, the Hall of Fame Banquet. The next. Cindy Wood said that databases whether the WOHS and each ramp has to have a next meeting will be at the an- she will be sending out letters and the City of Elk City’s ar- different material. Some will nual meeting which will take for the new year’s membership. chives could be joined. She is have carpet, some will have pa- place, Feb. 17th at 6 p.m., in the ‘The letters will be fora renewal working on the museum's da- per, and then they have to see Opera House. Members of the witha card to be sent back in to tabase and cataloging all of the the different speeds the cars go Board signed up to bring side her. She will return a member- museum’ archives. She noted down the ramps, depending on dishes. The meeting was ad- ship card to all who join. that it is a long process. the material Wray explained. journed by noon. Wray also said she is working Carla Garrison reported on Elk City’s Thomas Brothers Earn Back-to-Back Bids at National Western (ELK CITY, Okla.) — Luke Thomas of Elk City, Oklaho- ABOUT BLUEPEAK ma, once again showcased Bluepeak is a new kind of Stock Show his dedication and hard work internet provider bringing fast, at the 2025 National Western reliable, affordable internet to Stock Show Junior Livestock places that have needed better Auction, earning a second options for too long. 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Best Technical Design went to “Into Citizen's Police Academy Accepting Applications Character Actress in a Com- edy or Drama was Heather the Woods,’ director Ashley Underwood. Nebhut as Nancy in “Gas- Design was Bailey Carpen- Best Costume Elk Citians can soon learn Elk City campus. officers. light” Best Character Actor in ter for “Into the Woods.” Best about the police from the in- Classes meet from 6 to 9“These guys live in town a Musical was David Dodson Overall Production was “Chi- side. pm. on Thursdays for 10 and have kids who play ball as Ricky/Billy Idol/Ensemble cago” choreography by Emma According to Assistant Po- weeks and will alternate be- at Ackley Park, and getting in “The Wedding Singer” Best Ferraro and Cassidy Crab and lice Chief John Cook, the Elk tween WTC and the Elk to know them makes a more Character Actress in a Musical directed by Marji Anderson. City Citizen’s Police Academy City Police Department Gun cohesive community” Cook was Lexi Mosqueda as Sammy After all of the Ovation isn't intended to make attend- Range to allow citizens hands- said. in “The Wedding Singer” Awards were handed out, Rus- ees police officers. on weapons experience. Cook compared the police Best Character Actor in a sell-Dobbs invited the crowd “Its an outreach to the pub- ‘The class is open to adults department to any business. Comedy or Drama was Joshua to look to the future and up- lic?” Cook said. “We want to 18 and older without a crim- “We offer a service, and our Barnett as Teddy Brewster in coming productions. She en- give citizens a behind-the- the City of Elk City’s website, inal record who live, work, or service is trust,’ Cook said. “Arsenic and Old Lace? Best couraged anyone interested scenes peek at how the police or the QR code on the flyer at own property in Elk City. He's hopeful that the Citi- Supporting Actor ina Comedy in the threatre to volunteer to department operates” the ECPD Facebook page will Cook also said that he zens Academy will strengthen or Drama was Zach Perry as be a part of the productions, ‘The program will take ap- take you directly to the police wants to open lines of com- the bond between the public Jonathan Brewster in “Arsenic whether it is backstage or as an plications until February 28. department website. munication with the public, and the police department. and Old Lace.” Best Supporting actor/actress, there is room for ‘The application is online at Classes begin March 13 at and he wants the public to be For more information, con- Actress ina Comedy or Drama anyone who is ready to share the ECPD website through Western Technology Center's more familiar with the police tact Cook at 580-225-1212. was Donna King as Martha his/her talents.