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1. 5 Western Oklahoma Since 1901 Weekend Edition Western Oklahoma Pride Festival Local Actor to Slated for June 10th Appear in SW Playhouse Production over western Oklahoma. Sheri- dan Whiteside whose character is inspired by real-life drama critic Alexander Wollcott will be played by Riley Intemann, and Maggie Cutler, White- sides’ executive assistant is be- ing played by Brylie Driskill. Bert Jefferson, the owner and editor of the Mesalia Jour- nal, will be played by Conagher Hardaway. Lorraine Sheldon is a snobby and beautiful actress. She will be played by Nydia Campbell. Miss Preen, a frantic nurse who attends to White- Basil Weatherly side, is being played by Isabel Hull. By Sheryl Ponce Dr. Bradley, Whiteside’s doctor, is being played by Southwest —_Playhouse’s Weatherly, and Beverley Carl- Sarah Rose, production of “The Man ton, an English playwright, Who Came to Dinner” opens actor, songwriter and musi- Friday, April 14, and runs cian is being played by Ryan By Sheryl Ponce artists in the community, so we have two scholarships that we through the 16th and again Houck. Banjo, a famous Holly- raised money for and Colby Jackson, a Clinton High School stu- the following weekend from wood comedian, who is like the Organizers Sarah Rose and her husband Chris Roland, from dent, is the artist,” she continued. Friday through Sunday. Elk Marx brothers, will be played Clinton, have been busy teaming up with others in western Okla- City’s Basil Weatherly will be by Gavin Houck. Mr. Earnest Jackson was nominated by his teacher to be the featured art- playing the part of Dr. Brad- W. Stanley, a wealthy factory homa to kick off the first ever Western Oklahoma Pride Festival. ist. They will also have an art show portion of the event, featur- ley in this 1939 play by Moss owner, is being played by John ‘The event will take place Saturday, June 10th, in McLain Rogers ing other artists. Additionally, there will be live music and food Hart and George S. Kaufman. Williams, and Mrs. Daisy Stan- Park at South 10th and Bess Rogers Dr. from noon to 9 p.m. on booths. Bobby Mata, a local musician, will be playing his own The show is a comedy ley, his wife, will be played by the amphitheater main stage along Jaycee Lane. about an arrogant radio per- Sheila Atland. music for the first time. sonality, Sheridan Whiteside, Richard Stanley, the grown “Chris and I came up with the idea because the conversation “T have been shocked at how many people in our community who is on a speaking tour in son of Earnest and Daisy, is is important. We thought that it would be a neat thing to do, and identify this way (LGBTQ+), and so we want it to really bring Ohio, He slips and injures being played by Hunter Eads, we started talking about it a year ago. We happened to mention awareness to the community. We are going to have resource himself, and he becomes an and June Stanley, the grown it to someone, and we put it out on Facebook. We askedif anyone booths and information booths, too,” Rose said. unexpected houseguest of the daughter of Earnest and Dai- would be interested. People began to share it, and we ended up Stanleys. They are a promi- sy, is going to be played by She said that the health department and Red Rock Behavioral nent family in the area, and Chloe Houck. Harriet Stanley, with a group of people to help organize it,” Rose explained. Health will be there. There will be booths that give free “mom” Whiteside offers unsolicited Earnest’ live-in sister, will be Because there have been so many people jump into action, hugs, as well as musicians coming from all over the country in advice to the family while Ann Brown. John, the Stan- Rose decided not to mention everyone by name. ‘The response support of the festival. also making demands. As a ley’s butler, is being played by has been overwhelming with each person using their own special romance begins between his Kenny Gregory, and Sarah, the Musicians that will be performing are RCM -a local musician, assistant and a local reporter, cook and housekeeper, will be talents to help develop the event. Kingqueen ~ LGBTQ+ pop rock band out of LA, Tony Aye ~ Pop/ he interferes with that bud- played by Ashlyn Whitten. Pro- “We wanted to bring visibility and representation to mem- Soul Black and LGBTQ+ recording artist from Baltimore, MD, ding relationship also. fessor Metz, an entomologist, bers of our communities that identify as LGBTQ+, which in- ‘The SW Playhouse show cluded everyone. We thought it would be neat to highlight some See Pride page 2. is being directed by Emma Brown who has a cast from all See Southwest page 2. ECPD Recognize Dispatchers and Animal Control Officers 2 N Amber Stepp Autumn Hufford Jessica Hopingardner Krystal Stone Leslie Denleny Mary Chronister By Sheryl Ponce maintaining the kennels, and teach the public how to pro- They are responsible for tak- communication skills, and adopting pets that are not vide better care for their pets,” ing information concerning self-confidence,” ECPD said in ‘The Elk City Police Depart- claimed. They also investigate as described in the ECPD post. crimes, threats, fires, acts of the Facebook post. ment paid tribute to the Elk cases of abused, neglected, Animal Control Supervisor terrorism, medical emergen- There are ten dispatchers in City Animal Control Officers, and abandoned animals. Each is Amber Stepp, while Krys- cies, and any other emergency the 24 hour, seven days a week tal Stone and Robert Crews situations. They field calls for profession. They are a group of as well as their dispatchers, day brings new and different service the community as the ECPD, ECED, Canute Fire dedicated individuals who are during National Animal Con- cases of animal care for the animal control officers. Their able to work under pressure, trol Officer Appreciation Week community. hard work makes a difference Department, Foss Fire De- and they are the calming voice and National Public Safety “They protect animals from throughout the community. partment and Carter Fire De- on the other end of the phone Telecommunications Week. In abuse and people from dan- ‘They sacrifice their spare time, partment. when emergencies are unfold- celebration of their hard work gerous animals. Animal Con- as well as donating their own “The qualities of a good dis- ing. and dedication, the depart- trol Officers encounter sick, funds to provide treats for ani- patcher (which all of our dis- Dispatchers are behind the patchers have here at ECPD) ment posted pictures with in- lost, aggressive, and injured mals. The team also works to include the following - high scenes making a difference, Miranda Adams formation on their Facebook animals daily. They work on find rescues for dogs and cats moral character and integrity, and animal control officers are viduals who make the city safe page throughout the week. public safety issues and per- that are not adopted. compassion, good judgment, on the front line of keeping The animal control officers form bite quarantines and Dispatchers are the people high degree of emotional the community safe as well as in very different ways. They work long hours taking care rabies prevention activities. who answer emergency 911 self-control, empathy and animals safe in Elk City. Give work as a team with the other of local strays, feeding, and In the end, they educate and calls for the City of Elk City. sensitivity, intelligence, good thanks to these devoted indi- Elk City agencies. Vol. 120, No. 30 Mail delivery View online «UM 0, Weather tomorrow 73/48 75 cents, 10 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com