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2- The Elk City News April 15, 2023 News Pride Southwest luncheon guests, Westcott Round Continued from page 1. 2023 Continued from page 1. the head radio man is being played by Ashley Underwood wes PRIDE 4 RN OKLAHgy Arganbright, radio technicians will be Jerry Sheppard, Paizliee Town Patrick Saint James — Man- will be played by Jim Hull. Whitten, and Abigail Williams, ‘The role of Sandy, a youth- Mr. Baker, a prison guard, will chester, UK based pop singer- ful visionary, is being played be Jerry Sheppard, who will Aprilis songwriter, Bottom of the by Braxton Carlton. Mrs. also be playing Expressman. A Barrel — Rockacana Rockgrass Drexter, a visiting friend of plainclothes man will be played Softball Spring Swing band out of Oklahoma City, and Between and the Plants ~ abstract reggae mixed with FES IVAL Mrs. Stanley, is being played by Abigail Williams, and Mrs. by Brandt Arganbright, and McCutcheson, a visiting soci- two deputies will be played by ety friend of Mrs. Stanley, is Scott Campbell and Tony Bow- heavy jazz saxophone alterna- being played by Paizlee Whit- man, Tournament. Elk City 5 tive vibe from Moore, OK. Artists that will be featured eo JUNE 10TH ten. Tickets may be purchased Additional roles include calling 580-323-4448. include Colby Jackson, Annie Plex. Mattox with AM Creative Stu- dio-ceramic art, pottery, pride Frances Staniforth pots and mugs, Marie Darby - mixed media canvas art, Kier- Frances Staniforth May 7, 1925 - March 16, nan Kinsman - portrait prints, April 16 commissions and merchandise with designs, Sol Hernandez CLINTON, OKLAHOMA 2023 Frances Field Staniforth, 97, peacefully passed from this = photography collage and Family Fun Day, Grand- paintings, Donna Love - hand FB/IG: @WOKPRIDE life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on crafted wooden birdhouses, March 16, 2023, surrounded pull toys, toy boxes, and Kylie by dose family members united view Church. 10 AM - 2 Bailey ~ printmaking piece. ber of guest speakers from ably propelled me into look- in love. Born in Haskell, Texas, Vendor booths that will across western Oklahoma who ing at things. I thought about on May 7, 1925, to Menard be at the event include Prairie advocate, offer support, and it, and then going to nursing and Pearl Field, Frances was PM. Free Food, Inflatables, Sunshine Flowers - featur- spread awareness of equal- school in my 40s brought me the youngest of four children. ing floral beard decorating, ity and rights for members to realize I've lived a sheltered Her life's journey was her story, Revamped Native Originals - of the LGBTQA+ community. life out here (Clinton). I saw much of which she chronicled ful and joyous. As a nonagenar- Petting Zoo and Games. upcycled clothing, tote bags, Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and things I can't unsee, and I met for family a few years ago. ian, her creative, artistic talents pillows and more, Block Party Mary Bishop-Baldwin will be people. Everyone has had an At age five, in the midst and interests continued to find the guest speakers talking experience so there is not a lot of the Great Depression, the new forms of expression. Her Photo Booth — photo booth about their book, “Becoming that separates us. I see people Field family moved to South free to attendees with digital Plains, Texas, where Frances fabric ornaments fill Christmas images, King's Gifts and Floral Brave.” in their most desperate feel- would reside for almost seventy trees, her quilts bring beauty to = flowers, t-shirts, and gifts, The children’s area is be- ings. I want to advocate for bedrooms, and her paintings May 27 ing sponsored by Ugly Mugz. them, and this feels like some- years. Soon after entering col- warm the walls in many homes. and The Rainbow Room, LLC - lege at age 16, Pearl Harbor was health spa licensed by Estheti- There will be a kids’ enter-thing we can do for the young- attacked, she returned home Frances sold their farm in tainment area that includes er generations. They educate with a single semester of col- 1999 and moved to Plainview, G&S Promotions Gun cian Cindel Fish. bubble machines, shaved ice by and they teach me so much. I Texas. While married, Frances Resource booths that are lege credits and worked for five induded in the festival are Wildflower Junction, and face just wanted to start the con- years in the South Plains and and Billy loved dancing—at a Show, Elk City Convention Free Mom Hugs Oklahoma painting by Cachetitos Magi- versation and see what would Floydada communities. Her barn Country dance or at the Plainview Club. She found plea- = connecting to the LGBTQ+ cos Kids. happen,” Rose concluded. last job was at the First Nation- sure in many church and social community to robust educa- Rose and her husband are To find out more about al Bank in Floydada. A favorite activities and adored having both nurses, and they have the festival see their Facebook bank customer named “Big Bil- Center. ly’ Staniforth recognized Fran- s0 many accomplished bridge tional resources, Planned Par- enthood Great Plains - giving been advocates of the commu- page, Western Oklahoma Pride partners in Plainview. In 2012, vital reproductive health care, nity. They believe that fear is Festival or go to http://www. ces’ infectious smile and engag- Frances accepted her daughter ignorance and not a negative wokpride.com. They also have ing personality. He explained sex education, and informa- that his son, a Captain and pilot Sara's invitation to live nearby tion, Trans Advocacy Coalition connotation, which is why they a silent auction that will take and moved to Elk City, Okla- want to bring awareness and place from Wed. April 12 to inthe Army Air Corps, wouldbe hhoma. Living independently, Oklahoma - Non-For-Profit returning home from the war, May 28 spreading awareness and con- education to the festival. April 15th on the Facebook and he wanted Frances to meet yet near daughter Sara and de- necting the Trans community “Becoming a mother prob- page. him. A year after their introduc- voted son-in-law Doug, allowed to resources and support, OK tion, this “arranged marriage” expand tohersimplify Frances daily living, circle of friends, G&S Promotions Gun Public Archaeology Network Elk City man took place. One year later, Billy — promoting educational proj- Ill was born, and daughter Sara and continue to enjoy the life she loved. ect, The Rainbow Community arrived three years later. Show, Elk City Convention ‘The Staniforth family en- charged with Heritage Project, and Red Rock Her mother-in-law, LaLa, joyed cool summers at their Behavioral Health Services — taught Frances to cook and Cuchara, Colorado cabin, “Tex- providing drug use informa- mentored her “in everything a Center. as Lodge.” Lasting friendships exploiting the elderly bride should know.” LaLa’s gift tion kits, safe sex education, made in Cuchara became the to Frances was the equivalent and information about servic- foundation of Frances’ love for of a graduate degree in home es. There will be other booths economics and — entertain- the valleyshe called home forat along with the ones listed A few days later, Luna returned ing etiquette. Combined with least4 months of every year for above. to the woman's house, alleg- her natural grace and charm, nearly 50 years. These loyal and Do you have an event or Food booths that are plan- edly claiming that the original Frances became the ultimate rare friendships kept in touch ning to be there include Rick- $75 check had been destroyed. hostess who loved any kind of and supported one another ie’s Sweets and Eats — home- She reportedly signed a blank party. Few people are blessed through life's ups and downs. something else you would made frybread, Navajo Tacos, check and gave it to him. as peacemakers with humility Frances, known as “Gamma” to burritos, Quesadillas, Carne The woman then reportedly and the ideal heart to live as her grand and great-grandchil- Asada, hand-cut fries, green showed the officer where Luna a couple under the same roof dren, was delighted that they like to share with the com- chile port fries, and desserts had reportedly cashed an $875 with in-laws and young chil- shared her love for the natural check against her account. dren. Frances adored LaLa as beauty of the Cuchara valley and drinks, The Rez Kitchen — traditional indigenous/Native The original $75 check was her mentor, and Big Billy be- and now vacation with genera- munity in the Round Town never cashed. came Frances’ best friend until tions of other long-time village food including stews, frybread, ‘The alleged victim also showed his death in 1958. families. The beautiful Cuchara tamales, Indian tacos, Navajo the officer her checkbook, Two of the great loves of Chapel has hosted Staniforth burgers, Rez Dawgs, and hand- Robert Luna which had duplicate copies of Frances’ life were Billy Stani- ‘marriages and baptisms. Calendar? Frances is predeceased by made jewelry, Birrieria El Ran- each check she wrote. forth, Jr. and the game of cho- QuesaBirria tacos with “I observed that the original bridge. She was dedicated to her parents, husband Billy, son consommé, Birria quesadillas, By Shonda Little check she wrote to Robert and successful at both. Follow- Bill, her siblings, and many Email the information hot Cheetos birria, and street Luna was check number 6276, ing Billy’s death in 1999, after dear friends. She is survived tacos, and Hesed at Home Bak- An arrest warrant for a and it was for $75, based on more than fifty years of mar- by daughter Sara and husband ing - homemade baked goods 35-year-old Elk City man was the faded ink that says Robert riage, she remained passionate Doug Fryman and their two for the event to elkci- including cake jars, cinnamon issued in the Beckham County Luna and the amount of $75, about bridge and soon earned children-son Trey Fryman rolls, Schnetka, cookies salted District Court on April 5. I determined that this was a her Bronze Life Master the fol- and wife Hannah and daughter caramel butter bars and more. The investigation began on true duplicate of the check that lowing year. Faith, family, and Laura Clark and husband John; [email protected] (omitted) made out to Robert friends were her source of true the children of son Bill—Sarah There will also be a num- August 19, 2022, when an Elk Lunda for mowing. On the du- City Police Department offi- plicate joy. Frances never meta strang- Canfield and husband C.W. and of the check for number er and was that special “some- Graham Staniforth and wife “ElkCituNews cer was dispatched to North 6277, I can tell from the ink body” to countless people. In Ashley; Sarah and Graham's Washington for a report of al- that (omitted) wrote the du- many ways she was steady as mother, Susan Hasslocher; leged check fraud. plicate check out after tearing a compass, providing guid- dearest friend Johnye Voiles; Upon arrival at the scene, the a blank check out and handing ance, wisdom, inspiration, and great-grandchildren Wilson (USPS # 173-020) officer met with the alleged Robert the check as she told direction to everyone around Canfield, Austin Canfield, Har- 580-225-3000 victim and her son. me. This was the check that her. She always knew the right rison Canfield, Avila Fryman, ‘The alleged victim, an 84-year- Robert Luna wrote for $875. thing to say or when to say Judah Fryman, Lucas Fryman, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC nothing at all. Her smile was as Ethan Staniforth, Ruby Fran- 109 W. Broadway, City, OK 73644-4736 old woman, reported that she On the memo line, (omitted) Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 has her yard mowed by a man wrote that it was for ‘mowing.’ predictable as her 5 o'clock gin ces Clark; and numerous loving for whom she pays $75 per However, on the check copy re- martini. Frances was known for nieces and nephews. mowing. turned from the bank, it shows her keen mind and indomitable A Celebration of Life ser- POSTMASTEI Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. OK 73648 The woman explained that on the memo line ‘mowing/ spirit. She relied on her faith vice will be held at the Elk City she had called this man, and carpentry’ I asked (omitted) ‘to accept and manage the val- United Methodist Church on SUBSCRIPTIONS dosh Umholtz....Publisher that man stated that he was if Robert did any work besides leys in her own life. Like the Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 AM, Deliverd by mail: unavailable but that he would mowing her lawn, and she stat- patchwork quilts that she and with Pastor Scott Rodgers offi- Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer $75/yearly send an employee to do it. ed that he did not,” the officer Billy pieced together as “labors ciating. A memorial service will $650/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director The woman stated that after wrote. of love,” the separate squares of occur at the Cuchara Chapel in Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director the employee mowed her lawn, her life's quilt connected family, Cuchara, Colorado, in July. No refunds on subscriptions. ‘The officer noted that the al- loves, losses, new beginnings, Frances’ family requests D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager she gave him a check for $75. leged victim was “suffering ‘The man was reportedly iden- some sort of age-related men- friendships, and triumphs, those wishing to do so direct [email protected] Nahka King...CSRDelivery Frances was an exceptional memorials to the Cuchara Cha- elkcitynewsadvertsing®@gmail.com tified as Robert Luna. ‘The al- tal decline.” “Life Master,” adapting to pel Scholarship Fund, PO Box ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com leged victim allegedly made Luna has a preset bond of the check to Robert Luna. $2,000. change while remaining faith- 796, La Veta CO 81055.