December 6, 2019 Issue, Page 2 of 14

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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, December 6, 2019 Round Town Pageant published in 1971, by Barba- ra Robinson. The show has a cast of 25 people, including said. Two performers in the play, Jocelyn Kos [Imo- “She’s not a very good kid, but when she starts real- izing the meaning of Christ- Kos and Larson said they like the story and think audi- ences will like the spirit and adults and children. “Pag- gene Herdman] and Ruth mas, when she gets [the part heart of “Pageant,” and Kos Continued from page 1. December 7 mas story,” Jay said, not- eant” also includes music, as Larson [Maxine] discussed of] Mary in the Christmas said being in the show had it has Christmas carols at the their characters, with Kos pageant, she starts to realize another benefit. ing that story centers on end. describing her character as Christ’s birth. how important Christmas “T made a lot of friends 9th Annual Independent “It’s just a really cute play, a “mean kid” who pushes is,” Kos said, when I signed up to do this,” The play is adapted from and I think it’s a funny play people, makes rude remarks the book of the same name, Larson’s character, Max- Kos said, adding she was about a serious subject,” Jay and smokes cigars. ine, is a church kid who “really glad” she did, Bikers, Santa and Mrs. likes to read and is afraid of Tickets for “The Best Pioneer Center the Herdman kids, who are Christmas Pageant Ever” are regarded as the “bad kids,” $14 for adults and $10 for Claus 2019 Toy Run. Kos and Larson said every- students and $10 for groups one is fearful of the “bad of 10 or more. Performanc- 1:00 p.m. at the Route 66 kids.” The Herdman kids es are at 7:30 p.m. tonight Continued from page 1. be the site for “Jessie and The Dec. 14th show VIP think the church kids are and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. goody-two-shoes, at least Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Dec. Museum. “They're doing this same the Outlaw’s Ho-Ho-Hoe- seats are almost sold out, so initially, but the Herdman 13 and 14. For more infor- show in several cities across down.” The show is present- if people want a VIP seat, kids and church kids grow mation, access rect.org. The Texas and Oklahoma, so we ed by Devon Dawson and they need to call the Elk City to like one another and work Red Carpet Community just decided to have them in- Jessie Del and is aimed for Board of Education office at together to put on the pag- Theatre is located at 422 N. clude us in their routing for families, with tickets priced eant. Jefferson. 3400 N. Boone Ave. at 580- this particular show,” Ediger at $6 apiece. It is general Salvation Army December 5 225-0175 and reserve those said. admission seating, with no The show will have Christ- reserved seats. seats as soon as they can, “The Best Christmas mas flavor, but Hayes, who Ediger said the kids show Ediger said. The board of- has been performing since also was pitched by the fice is open between 8 a.m. Continued from page 1. willing to have the kettle at the 1990s, will sing some of same Texas promoter. The and 4 p.m. daily for ticket help ringers from being their store, I’ve got a couple Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. lonesome and can assist extras right now that I can his hits as well as Christmas kid-friendly show will have purchases. songs. Gilley’s show runs songs from the Jessie the when they need a break. place somewhere if some- For more information on Volunteers will be given body was interested in pro- once a week on RFD-TV Cowgirl and Christmas and and features musicians. She country tunes. the shows, access the school equipment and should dress viding a ringer for them at is a cousin to country star The children’s show is at district website at appropriately, their store,” Abney said. December 6 Mickey Gilley. Alexander 4 p.m. so families can at- https://elkcityschools. Volunteers may call Ab- The money will be used in and Nash are Texas-based tend the live show and then ney to sign up for a certain the county for which it was com/32434_1.The page con- “The Best Christmas musicians. go to Ackley Park and enjoy tains a link that people may time and place to volunteer. raised, Abney said. Then on Dec. 21, at 4 Christmas activities there, click on to buy tickets for Abney’s number is 580-303- Abney provided some in- p.m., the Pioneer Center will Ediger said. both shows. 0804. formation from Salvation Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m., Counter kettles are avail- Army that stated the kettle campaign has roots that date Purple Heart able at The Attic Door and I Red Carpet Community Aspen clothing store in Elk to 1890s in the U.S. and that Celo James Harrell, World City. the kettles are now used War II “And if any businesses are around the world. Theatre. Continued from page 1. I Jack Warner, World War in action in Vietnam. Harvey Wright, World I e L Taliaferro E.L. Fowler, World War IT War II Cody Hanks, Afghanistan Fred Cobb, World War IT Johnny McDaniel, Viet- (February 13, 1932 - nam December 02, 2019) John Jones, Korea [two Purple Hearts] Billie Taliaferroage 87, of Clo- Buck Crowdis, Vietnam December 6 Frank Loftiss, World War Arvil Roberts, World War ‘vis, NM passed away Monday, I I Wesley Jim French, Viet- December 2, 2019, at Farwell Jack Stalcup, World War Jiggs Beutler, World War nam (Care and Rehabilitation, in Far- Visit Santa at the library well. A graveside service will be held, at Fairlawn Cemetery Audit report Also Monday, the com- missioners approved meet- Chapel, 1607 N Washington 4:30-5:30, Carnegie Youth /Ave, Elk City OK ,Monday De- ing dates for next year, with cember9, 2019, at 1:00pm CST. the first meeting scheduled Billie was born, February 13, Library. Continued from page 1. over the years and has been for 7 p.m. Jan. 6. 1932, to William Jacob and Eth- White said, given there able to support new issuance Commissioners also ap- jel Louise (Matthews) Sandusky, of debt, he said. He added proved an $11,000 balance in Sayre, OK. She married had been a “mixed bag” this due payment to Lion of Tex- Eldean Taliaferro, on March brother; Harold Sandusky, year on sales tax across the the city has been able to at- 13, 1948, Oroville, CA. Billie ten grandchildren, eleven state. tract grant funds over the last as Entertainment in Gran- enjoyed traveling, listening to great-grandchildren, and one Participating businesses “Most cities this year 10 years or so when needed, bury, Texas, for events com- music, and working crossword great-great grandchild. She would have been very satis- but he said there will always ing up at the Pioneer Center: puzzles. She loved spending is preceded in death by her open late until 7 p.m. “A Country Cowboy Christ- time with her grandchildren. husband; Eldean Taliaferro, fied if their sales and use tax be ups and downs in those mas featuring Wade Hayes, Survivors include four sons; parents; William and Ethel would have stayed flat,” he kinds of funds being avail- with Penny Gilley, Dave Dean (Patricia) Taliaferro, Sandusky, grandson; Jeremiah! said, noting some cities were able. The audit report said Alexander and Doug Allen Terry Taliaferro, Greg (Lee Ohlsson, and Three brothers. down this fiscal year. the city’s financial position Anne) Taliaferro, Kim (Tina) Arrangements have been Nash” on Dec. 14 and “Jes- Taliaferro, two daughters; entrusted to Mufiley Funeral December 7 EIk City has had a diversi- improved compared to the sie and the Outlaw’s Ho-Ho Debbie (Robert) Ohlsson, and Home, (575)762-4435, www. fied and stable sales tax base previous year. Hoedown” on Dec. 21. Beverly (Wayne) Russell, one muffleyfuneralhome.com “The Best Christmas SWOSU enrollment for spring begins Curtis George Austin Enrollment continues for on the Weatherford cam- to the university and have Curtis George Austin was born Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m., students who want to begin pus, said students can en- no holds on their account, December 3, 1930 in Sayre, roll at the Registrar’s Office or continue their education the release stated. See the Oklahoma to Mary Pearly Faye Red Carpet Community at Southwestern Oklahoma on either the Weatherford university website (www. (Stephens) and Curtis Clyde State University during the or Sayre campuses. Online swosu.edu) for a complete Austin. He passed away De- upcoming 2020 spring se- enrollment is also available listing of courses. Jcember 3, 2019 at Sayre, Okla- Theatre. mester that starts Jan. 13 on through the SWOSU web- Additional information homa at the age of 89 years. site for students who have is available by calling the Curtis grew up in the Brick the Weatherford and Sayre completed at least 60 hours community where he attended campuses, according to a and the prior semester at Weatherford office at 580- school at Sayre until the age SWOSU release. SWOSU. Students must 774-3777 or the Sayre cam- lof 14 and finished in Erick. At Shamus Moore, registrar already be fully admitted pus at 580-928-5533. the age of 17 he was married December 8 to Norma Jean (Bassett) Austin Meiiy Chiistmas. Jon August 21, 1948 in Wheel- his parents, step-mother, Edith’ ler, Texas. After their marriage Austin, brother, Dale Aus- “The Best Christmas they made their home in Erick, tin and an infant great great Oklahoma where they made grandson, Berit McAbee. their home and raised their fam- Pageant Ever” 2:30 p.m., ily. Curtis worked at the Unit- He is survived by his wife led Carbon Plant in Shamrock, of 71 years, Norma Jean, 0 Texas for 11 years and also the home; 4 children, Curtis L. Red Carpet Community Thru the month of |worked in his shop. Throughout Austin and wife, Joyce, Erick, his life he built many buildings OK, Dennis Austin and wife, December as Jand structures for local farm- Camilla, Elk City, OK, Rusty Theatre. lers and ranchers as well as the D. Austin and wife, Jana, Erick, our gift to you! OK and Melodie Lynn Smith community and industries in- cluding the cotton gin. Curtis and husband, Rod, Erick, OK; ]was active as a volunteer fire- 12 grandchildren; numerous Come in today to great as well as great great fighter and served as the chief see one of our lof the Erick Fire Department grandchildren; 1 sister, Sherry December 11 associates and see what for one year. He attended the Lujan and husband, Louie, Roy, Erick Church of Christ and NM; sister-in-law, Billie Aus- we can do for you! served many years as an elder. tin, Baker City, OR and a host STEAM for Tots, Carn- Curtis and Norma Jean spent of other relatives and friends. Yes Final many summers in Gunnison, Services will be held Satur- egie Library. Ages 3-5, Colorado in a fifth wheel and day, December 7, 2019, 2:00) leventually purchased a vaca- PM at Erick Church of Christ. tion home where they enjoyed Burial will be in the Erick Cem- registration is required. 4 4-wheeling and fishing. He also etery under the direction of Fa- enjoyed gardening, metal art, theree-Albert Funeral Home. /working and attending church. Condolences can be made on- p.m. until 5 p.m. 1414 West 3rd Street, Elk City - 580-225-1575 He is preceded in death by line at www.whineryfs.com