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Wndesday, June 2, 2021 Weekday Edition Classes still available for enrollment Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating of a Re-Start the Arts into Elk City’s Summer Arts Program the 2019-20 fiscal year. Variety Show $17.2 million figure is with director invites in Erick five months ago and that the child’s information public to Red Carpet was put into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Community Theater were not released by our office - regarding a NAMUS entry The district could not find Travis Barrett Tomara Armstrong Fundraising the fiscal year ended. He Department of Human Services officials are working with Hunt, payroll/insurance to the current fiscal year, but 48 years, with 40 of continues, and a final Sheryl Ponce Mandy Mason By Shonda Little With the exception of last year Later on Tuesday on the sheriff’s office FB page, Manning during the Covid-19 pandemic, said sheriff’s officials had found documents that confirmed the Elk City Summer Art’s Pro- gram has been a staple for area children being introduced to a flawless, and that doesn’t wide array of artistic endeavors. Hosted by the Elk City Arts By Shonda Little Council, this year’s program is slated to begin at 9 am on June After a seemingly endless hiatus forced upon Elk City’s Red 7 at the Susan Powell Auditori- satisfied Carpet that the circumstances Community throughthroughout Theater and playhouses which he came to the world Lori Park Renea Hancock Dana ton – 1978, 1982 Day and 1984 – and one state by the historic Covid-19 pandemic, RCCT board member Ashley um on 621 W. Second Street in Elk City. Arganbright says she has never been more excited to direct a per- the nine to eleven-year-olds will ity to space out, but also so the of art classes. formance. “We are excited to introduce been a coach for 48 years – a head football be in the other group. Kids can teachers can have more one-on- “For them, they have a few new Finally, she and her fellow thespians will have the opportuni- some new programs this year,” coach for things 40 years – and hastoan overallOn re take between one to four class- one instruction. For that reason, from which choose. ty to dust off the iconic stage and welcome the public when the said Tiphani Currell. “We are cordOnof 307-147 and a es. Each class is $25. One set of that art class is already full. Mondays andplayoff record of Wednesdays, they44- group holds their Re-Start the Arts Variety Show fundraiser on also doing the scheduling a “Our strength little differently. In years past, classes will be taught on Mon- that Day, we have music 24.for He the played football at first have Oklahoma digital State. photography Saturday, June 5isat going 7 pm.to increase dramati days and Wednesdays and the second class for that age group. being taught by Sheryl Ponce. cally,” In he said. return for“The free [players’] confidence admission, the RCCTinboard and performers we would have shorter classes that were each Day. This year the other on Tuesdays and Thurs- It is being taught by Reydon’s el- She has been a long-time teach- are asking the public for donations to assist in producing 2021’s classes will be an hour and a half days,” Currell said. ementary music teacher, Renea er. She is limiting that class to upcoming slate of plays. each. We are going to try that Experts in the particular art Hancock. That class is almost ten and eleven-year-olds. It has After having the theater, located at 422 North Jefferson in Elk will teach each month-long class full. a very limited class size. Next, City, professionally cleaned, hand sanitizer will also be available. out to see if it helps the teachers get further into the subject be- with the majority of the instruc- Then on Tuesdays and Thurs- we have creative writing taught “We do not plan to have reduced seating, but if a guest would fore the students change to the tors being current and past pub- days for the younger group, we by Tomara Armstrong. She is prefer to be socially distanced, we can provide space for them to Officials in Beckham County have cut nearly $1 million lic school teachers. first have youth acting by during Lori an a math interview in thebut teacher athletic office also a pub-at watch the show upstairs in the director’s box. That’s where we next class or go home.” from their estimated budget this year, with the final lished author. have all of our technical staff. A few spots have a blocked view, but Currell is serving as the social “On Mondays and Wednes- Park, Elk City’s choir instructor, approval of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget coming in the days for the younger group, followed by cheerleading and For the second session of it is also kind of neat to watch from up there. I’m not sure yet if media coordinator for the group. classes on those days, they can we will be able to have concessions. We will be discussing that as The classes are open to chil- we will have art for beginners dance by Mandy Mason. Mason pick between two other classes. a group because we do want to make sure that we do this safely dren ages six to eleven. taught by Dana Day. She teach- is an instructor for Elite Cheer,” We will have sign language for while offering the best experience. Masks will be not be required the 2019-20 isbudget at their weekly meeting Monday. The fina butsearch onbetodiscouraged. find an offensive coordi es in Sayre. We are keeping the Currell advised. Thewon’t accident Occurred justwant after 6 p.m. in a “They will be split into two beginners by Travis Barrett. He also We our guests tohay field 3 feel like they groups. The six to eight-year- classes a little smaller this year The older groups are being of- to give the students the abil- fered an equally compelling slate See Arts page 2. over to the state by the first of SeeOctober. Red Carpet page 2. olds will be in one group, and Cain tried to repair something under his 1986 Ford F350 excise board gives the final approval and signs off on it 11th annual Snow Ball proves to be a successful fundraiser His starting date is the first Monday after our first phase of the CAPS Hartman, Beckham Beckham County County Sheriff’s Clerk. Office, Carter Fire, Elk City Fire, County officials said in April that changes in the budget The Daddy-Daughter Dance raises funds for Hearts for Hearing tion scheme for the Elk offense. On the de decor might pass for a prom or are presented with a unique bond- the way — before, during, and all surrounding schools. People winter formal. ing experience with each other after his cochlear implant surgery. can expect the dance to happen The county cut $998,696 from its budget, Hartman said However, this is not just high and their fathers. They also provided him with each year in February, unless school students. The guests of "I think it is essential for them to speech therapy once he was able there is a global pandemic and honor include many little girls set high expectations for them- department or every official we to hear. Although they do not gives havetheir estimate to postpone. Manyof what have and their father or another male selves and their futures," she said. they’re help my son needing financially,for theythe wereyear,” Hartman come to look said. “The forward to excise it. All role model. "Moms aren't allowed to come to an intricate part of his listening ages from toddlers to teenagers The event was held on the evening thecould dancestay because it is meant on the to floor the journey. Hearts for Hearing offers attend the ball, and all girls are of March 16 in Elk City. be a special date for the dads and services and hearing aids to every welcome to attend with their Social media newsfeeds lit up their girls." baby born in Oklahoma with dads, uncles, granddads, brothers, a.m. with Hot Hash and with photographs of elated young While the Snow Ball is spectacular hearing loss. By law, all babies are or whoever is happy to step in for “We don’t know those figures yet,” she said. “We’re kind girls, decked from head to toe in in what it provides to the young tested in the hospital before their her. There are lots of times that dresses that could pass for any girls, the goodwill does not end release, as it is very important one dad has taken his own plus Disney Princess. with the special memories of a to catch yearthe impairment before early. yearone or and current figures twoand that help aren'tthe county his own. For the event coordinator, Lisa formal affair. Sound is essential in order for They have the best time!" Hunter Hunter of Cinderella's Dance Stu- The Daddy Daughter Dance “But the brain we’ve made to finish 20 percent developing," cuts; some offices gushed. dio, creating a real-life fairytale also serves as a fundraiser for a Hunter recounted. The event is typically stocked with for the tiny beauties is part of the worthy charity close to Hunter's The fundraiser began over a approximately fifty door prizes. A fire that burned the Team Chip Tae Kwon festivities' goals. heart. getago. decade those finalknew Hunter figures from them, it’s kind of wait and that she Each person gets a ticket at the Do building Tuesday afternoon in the 1400 "I believe it is important for "We are trying to raise money wanted the proceeds to benefit Commissioners gave their door finalasapproval they arrive. forThe themethod figures Left to right, Joanna Smith, Founder of Hearts for Hear- families and community for girls fora Hearts definitefordate set for Hearing. Mythe son Hearts for Hearing. Planning the helps keep an accurate headcount ing, Maverick Hunter and Christian Boone, Chairman of to have an opportunity to learn Maverick was born deaf, and they event is a lengthy process, but of guests. fire chief for Fundraising. Photothe Elk of courtesyCity Fire Lisa Department. No Hunter. from their dads how they should first him a offered weekend set ofinhearing November. aids Hunter says it is worth seeing the The attendance numbers reflect By Shonda Littleoccurred. Two people injuries their in the perfect buildand shoes dresses expect to be treated by young as an infant of six weeks old. The bringsat joy ithere, least one numerous there,” account inthat children. Hartman 2021 was a said.success. smashing ing escaped unharmed. The withmain part of the eager anticipation for the men as they begin dating one hearing aids would not work for "I start by reminding everyone "There were 707 people in at- fire occurred in the hot water heater area. day," Hunter explained. him because he was completely aboutHartman the dance.could I havenot provide an flyers exact this tendance figure. year!The publichas The dance For weeks, little girls throughout upcoming Snow Ball Dance. At 75 children this year. That figure was up from 40 last year. $12,130. The insurance company also is investigating. Hunter also aims for the affair to deaf. They said there were other made and hand them out to all Beckham County were picking first glance, the high fashion and be memorable for the girls who options and they guided us along school-age girls at Elk City and See Daddy daughter page 8. Weather Vol. Vol. 119, 117, No.No.544 Mail delivery Home delivery View online View online tomorrow 99/70 77 / 59 75 cents, 128pgs. 75 cents, pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com