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2- The Elk City News News November 9, 2022 a collaboration between them show. The story begins around like bookmarks. Some may be Banquet RCCT and me,” she said. Christmas time and follows the autographed by the cast, or an night in Elk City and the next night in Clinton. There will be Continued from page 1. Russell-Dobbs and Margie sisters as they grow up and ma-autographed poster could be auditions for it, and Ashley Ar- Continued from page 1. Spillers directed the show be- ture, Russell-Dobbs said that a prize. Some local businesses ganbright will be directing the ing on the stage, and you start fore with the local homeschool they are conducting a fundrais- are donating prizes,” she said. show for both theatres. Debra Gholston, Darlene After “Little Women” clos- to work with them. Ihave some drama class. Because there are er throughout the production. es, they will be conducting a Order tickets for “Little James, William Pruitt, Pa- tricia Riner, Rita Roskam, adults that have never done different actors with the same “We will have copies of Christmas Serenade in con- Women” soon, this show is ex- Rhonda Roper, Lora Wyatt, theater, And we have quite a script, she is excited about put- the book, ‘Little Women’ on junction with Southwest Play- pected to be a sell-out. Go to and Terry Seigrist. He also in- few that are experienced, so ting the show together. sale, and inside of the books house in Clinton. It will take www.rcct.org to make reserva- cluded the clinic’s pharmacist that’s a nice combination. It is ‘The play is RCCT’s holiday there are going to be prizes place Dec. 16 and 17th, Friday tions. Suzanne Keyes. Longstanding Board of Director The keynote speaker for the evening was LeAnne Martin. She is the Director of Hope Pregnancy Center in Ardmore. “She inspires women to rise above their circumstanc- Retires from GPRMC es and live strong victorious lives by sharing her story of teenage pregnancy, adop- Dr. Jack Morrison retires from GPRMC Board of Directors tion, abortion, and God’s transforming grace,” was said Elk City: After a long-tenured position that began be a part of as a board member. The healthcare land- rectors, past and present, for their expertise and sup- about her in the program. in 1981, Jack Morrison, DDS has retired from the scape has greatly changed over the years and is con- port through the years. I am confident that the board During her speech, Mar- Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) board tinuing to evolve. The educational opportunities andwill continue to help guide the facility in a manner tin described her unplanned of directors. engagement on a national level assist board members that will allow it to succeed and remain committed to pregnancies, the loss of a “For decades, Dr. Morrison has embodied GPRMC’s to make decisions that will continue to keep GPRMC its mission,” Morrison added. child, and how she found for- core values and mission, anchored by a singular focus poised as a top regional healthcare facility. “On behalf of GPRMC management and our board giveness. She encouraged the on delivering high-quality healthcare for our patients, Dr. Morrison said, “GPRMC is powered by the tal- of directors, I want to express our deepest apprecia- guests to become a partner employees, and communities that we serve,” Kyle Zy- ent, passion and commitment of many hundreds of with the pregnancy care cen- tion for Jack's innumerable contributions and indel- bach, Chairman of the Board stated. “Jack is an excep- people employed and affiliated with GPRMC who are ter by giving of their money tional director, and his positive impact will reverber- united by a common goal: delivering high-quality ible impact on our facility and community's health,” or their time. She asked each ate for many years to come.” healthcare to Elk City and its surrounding communi- said Corey Lively, CEO. “During his tenure, Jack led person to fill out an envelope ‘Through his years of service, Dr. Morrison has led ties, It has been a distinct pleasure and privilege to with conviction and advocated for patients, employ- GPRMC through many changes. He noted that the be a part of the GPRMC board, and I will be forever ees, and our community. He has been an exemplar of with their donation to the clinic and leave it with their largest project was helping to oversee the building grateful to my GPRMC colleagues for their dedicated purpose-driven leadership and vision. I am honored host. of the current facility that opened in 2009. In dis- efforts that have led to the facilities many advance- to have worked alongside Dr. Morrison and am excit- Treasurer of the organi- cussing his tenure, he mentioned that one of the top ments over the years.” ed for what the future holds as we continue to build zation, Sherry Damron, also gave directions on how to highlights was the continued education he was able to “| am also grateful to my fellow, GPRMC board of di- on his legacy.” partner with Heart to Heart. She was followed by Larry Parvin who gave the benedic- tion at the conclusion of the Novemeber Is Military Appreciation Month Larry R. Foulke banquet. At The Okc Zoo, Military Members Enjoy Apr 24, 1937 — Oct. 26, 2022 Teacher and Scientist Round Free Admission During The Month “Don't cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss Larry Foulke enjoyed life Town ‘The Oklahoma City Zoo and participants the opportuni- During November, military Botanical Garden is proud to ty to connect with Asian Ele- members will also save $10 and made the most of it. Born in Pratt, Kansas, he received his BS honor all those who serve and phants, bison, Galapagos tor- off any ZOOfriends member- and MS in Nuclear Engineering, November 11 have served this November toises and Indian rhinos in a ship level. Military member at Kansas State University, and during Military Appreciation fun, memorable must be named on member- his PhD in Nuclear Engineering Veteran’s Day way while learning more ship. Valid military IDs must at MIT in 1967. He was a Ful- Month at about the Zoo's animal fami- be presented to bright scholar at the University the OKC Zoo. Throughout ly from its expert caretakers. receive special offers. of Oslo and Institute for Atom- November, the OKC Zoo is of- November 13 fering all active duty, retired energi, in Kieller, Norway, in 1861-62. and veteran members of the Lyda Sipes St. Matthew's Catholic Foulke had a 40-year career in nuclear technology, first in the military, National Guard and US Army Reactors Group, Nuclear Power Field Office, Ft. Belvoir, Church Annual Bazaar. 11 Reserves free general Zoo ad- VA. He was honorably discharged as Captain, US Army Corps of mission for the entire month. AM - 1:30 PM. Adults $12, Lyda Manel Sipes was born Engineers in 1968. He served in various management positions at Additionally, up to four imme- the Bettis Laboratoryin West Mifflin, PA, and Westinghouse Elec- Children 5-13 $6 and Four diate family members of qual- November 17th, 1932 in Elk tric Corporation until his retirement in 2006. ifying City, Oklahoma to Effie (Elling- He was passionate about his teaching of nuclear engineering and under are free. All car- individuals will receive 50% ton) and EliA. Jones. She passed at the Bettis Reactor Engineering School from 1969 to 1972, and off of general Zoo admission away Saturday, October 29th, asan adjunct at Penn State University from 1984 to 1988, and the ry-out orders will be $12. on date of visit. Military mem- 2022 in Elk City, Oklahoma at University of Pittsburgh from his retirement from his career in bers must show valid military the age of 89 years, 11 months 2006. He designed, developed, and delivered the nuclear programs ID at the Zoo’s ticket window and 12 days. at Pitt as Director of Nuclear Programs beginning in 2006 and November 24 upon arrival to receive compli- Manell grew up on the fam- ‘ending in 2015. While at Pitt, he created and delivered a Massively mentary admission for them- ily farm northeast of Elk City, Open Online Course entitled “A Look at Nuclear Science and Tech- Thanksgiving selves and discounts for up to Oklahoma. She attended school nology” which reached over 30,000 students from 179 countries. four accompanying guests. in Elk City where she graduat- He was employed as a part-time Technical Judge for NRC's Advance reservations are ed from Elk City High School in Atomic Safety and Licensing Board and a consultant to CRDF Glob- Do you have an event or not required. 1950. After graduation she re- al in the creation of the International Nuclear Education Consor- ‘This special month at the mained in Elk City and was later tium. He was a Fellow of the Accreditation Board for Engineering something else you would married to Francis Eulis Sipes on the family farm on February 8th, and Technology (AABET), and a member of the Engineering Hall OKC Zoo also provides mili- 1953. After their marriage they moved to different communities, of Fame, Kansas State University. He served his community as like to share with the com- tary members with additional Berlin, Oklahoma, Doxey, Oklahoma, Farmington, New Mexico, President of the Pleasant Hills Library Board of Directors and for munity in the Round Town offers while in the park includ- and Linton, Indiania before returning to Elk City in 1968 to make his service, he was named Library Trustee of the Year 2000 by the ing 10% off purchases at the their home and raise their family. After returning, Manell went to Allegheny County Library Association. Calendar? Zoo's Safari work for Community Hospitalas a nurses aid for the next 18 years Foulke was active in his profession not only as a contributor but. Gift Shop and $10 off all until her retirement. She spent her retirement years as a farm wife asamember of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) since 1966. He Email the information available Wild Encounter be- helping raise grandchildren and she also enjoyed sewing, embroi- served as President of the ANS in 2003-2004. He served on various for the event to elkci- hind-the-scenes experiences dery, gardening and cooking for her family and friends. advisory boards for university nuclear programs and was the 2016 while visiting the Zoo. Wild She is precededin death by her parents; 3 sisters, Marie O’Ha- recipient of the Robert L. Long Training Excellence Award. He was tynewsegmail.com Encounter experiences offer ra, Lois Mollett, and Retta Osborn; 2 brothers, Clayburn and Earl a Registered Professional Engineer, in the State of Pennsylvania. Jones. He was also passionate about international travel while represent- Manell is survived by her husband of 69 years, Francis, of the ing Westinghouse and the American Nuclear Society. “ElkCituNews He is survived by his wife, Janice Cheatham Foulke, and three home; 5 children, Susan Hollar and husband, David, Apache, OK, children, Andrew Lan and Rikke Raliane of Pittsburgh, and Larra Gary Sipes, Elk City, OK, Danny Sipes, Elk City, Pam Stokes and Lisa Omenetto of Lexington, MA, and five grandchildren. husband, Fred, Blanchard, OK, and Edwin Sipes and wife, Cheryl, Foulke was the brother-in-law to the late Larry Cheatham and Elk City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Candyce Shima, Devin McDaniel, his surviving wife Inl Dean Cheatham. He was the uncle to Sheryl Eric Diebel, Tavis Hollar, Heather Schulte, and Kelsey Wagner; 9 Kimball Ponce, Scotty Cheatham, Randie Lush, and great uncle to (USPS # 173-020) great grandchildren, Gabe McDaniel, Damien McDaniel, Nicholas Randie Carpenter and Jacquie Cheatham. Foulke has beena guest 580-225-3000 McDaniel, Nakayla Hollar, William Hollar, Emma Hollar, Nicholas speaker to the Elk City High School science classes when visiting Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Hollar, Lillian Schulte, and Amelia Schulte and a host of other rel- the Cheatham’s in Elk City. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 atives and friends. As amember of the Armed Forces, he will be cremated and in- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Funeral services will be held Saturday, November Sth, 2022 terred at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, at 10:00 AM at the 2nd and Adams Church of Christ officiated by PA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Rod Minor. Burial will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery under the Memorial visitation was held on Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2022 from direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation 12 to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Memorial Funereal Home, Inc. 301 Service-West. Condolences can be made online at www.dassicfu- Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Memorial Service will follow SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher nerals.com at 4:p.m. in the Funeral Home's Chapel. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer $75/yearly Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director $50/six months No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertisig Director D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager Have photos to share from a event? [email protected] elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Naka King...SF/Delivery Send them to [email protected] for a [email protected] Hours: Mon - Thur 9-4 « Friday 9-12 chance to be featured in an upcoming edition!