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2- The Elk City News June 7, 2023 News el to Elk City to see the show. RCCT little hidden details. I thought “It’s not as scary as it is Foresman has three chil- He is originally from Laverne dren from a previous marriage exciting. It is very suspense- Round it was really neat how, even though he (Mike) is calling ful. It is very dark, The crazy and went to college in Alva. He Kahrdon, Ezhmee, and Jehnt- Continued from page 1. Susy the whole time, he actual- thing about this show is in the majored in Business Adminis- li, He is married to Chelsie, Town more about the character. ly starts to feel something, like lighting. I've never seen a show tration and theatre. Although and they are expecting a child a friendship. I thought that like this where there’s so much he did not finish his degree, he soon. They make their home in “It was really cool to find was really cool,” Foresman ex- technicality to it, because light- was in several productions. Sayre. When they went to see June 7 out everything that was going plained. ing plays such a big role. At the When he left college, he “Barefoot in the Park” Chelsie on (in the script). The more we When he describes the play end | usually tell them that the went in to ranching and then encouraged him to audition for Summer Arts Camp. all learned our characters and to friends and family, Fores- main character, which is Suzy, into the oilfield. Now he owns this new show. After thinking actually started acting things man tells them how exciting is blind and it brings a whole his own semi and has been it over, he decided to step back out, we found more hidden it is going to be. The play is a new dynamic to the story,” he trucking. Recently he has had into the theatre. meanings everything had. thriller and maybe considered continued. mechanical issues with the To make reservations for June 8 You're like, ‘What? Oh, that scary, but he doesn’t see it that Foresman has invited all of truck and has returned to work “Wait Until Dark” go to www. makes sense.’ We found all the way. his family and friends to trav- in the oilfield. rect.org. Summer Arts Camp. June 9 Katie Archer Completes Turley weeks,” the detective wrote. “Jacob's father explained that he did not understand why he Continued from page 1. Summer Arts Camp. Leadership Oklahoma Class 35 moving. They are also prohib- couldn’t stay there because the daycares close at 5.” residences within a week of The detective added that both Jacob Turley and Randall ited from living near certain Paul indicated that Rhonda RT. 66 Festival Cruise facilities that educate or enter- Ruth Turley, Jacob's moth- tain children, er, had been aware that Jacob ‘Night. Surveillance was allegedly Turley had been staying at the conducted, and Turley was re- residence. portedly seen at his parents’ Jacob Turley was booked Block Party, 7 PM - 10 PM home. into jail for violating the Sex “Jacob and his father both Offender Registration Act. Broadway and Madison - confessed that Jacob had been His parents have now been living at the residence for charged with conspiracy. Behind the Chamber Of together. It’s super team effort fice Barnett and team oriented. You can ab- solutely tell when it has clicked Continued from page 1. or when someone's just there,” June 10 he said. Supporting Actor in a Comedy Barnett went on to talk Summer Arts Camp. or Drama as Mr. March in “Lit- tle Women.” He also won Best about what the audience Supporting Actor in a Musical should expect from this pro- for his portrayal of Grandpa duction, "The audience needs Route 66 Festival and Car Joe in “Willy Wonka.” This new to, honestly, abandon all type Show. Car & Motorcycle Leadership Oklahoma Class perts, and community advo- Class 35 on their successful role is an opportunity for Bar- of traditional concepts of the- 35 Graduates 47 Members from cates to better understand the completion of the program and nett to explore a different type ater in general. Because we Show, Activities, Food Across the State state's unique challenges and encouraged them to continue of character. are playing into the title, ‘wait Oklahoma City, OK - Lead- opportunities. their leadership journey and “It’s all about embracing until dark.’ There is not a lot of Vendors, Live Music, Ex- ership Oklahoma, the pre- The graduation ceremony community engagement. lighting. We are con men who your character and trying to mier organization in the state held on April 29, 2023, fea- “Class 35, you have shown. find your character. When are working to con someone hibitors, Arrowhead Cen- committed to cultivating and tured remarks from Leadership I first started doing this, I tremendous dedication to our connecting leaders to create Oklahoma Board Chair Phil thought this was a cliche. This who's blind. Yeah, not nice, it’s mission of cultivating and a better Oklahoma, proudly Kaiser, Leadership Oklahoma is like community theater, a thriller.” announces the graduation of Class 28 and Lifetime Member, connecting leaders to create a ‘The show opens June 16th sion at the National Route right? After watching shows Class 35. who praised the members of better Oklahoma,” said Paden. you can absolutely tell as an and runs through the weekend 66 Museum ‘The graduating class of 47 Class 35 for their commitment “[ have no doubt that you will audience member if that per- and again the following week- members from diverse back- to serving their communities continue to make a positive son has bought in to becoming end. To make reservations now grounds and industries. com- and their dedication to making impact on our state and inspire the lines or just reading lines. go to www.rcct.org. It seems pleted an intense nine-month Oklahoma a better place for all. others to do the same.” to be a show that shouldn’t be Do you have an event or program that exposed them to Since its inception in 1986, Lori Parks said this when she “Leadership Oklahoma's directed ‘Newsies’ She said missed by adult audiences. something else you would critical issues facing the state, Class 35 is a testament to the Leadership Oklahoma has Barnett is the son of Allan that theater is like sports be- developed their leadership strong leadership and com- graduated over 1,500 leaders skills, and fostered relation- cause everybody has to work Barnett and Debbie Boswell. like to share with the com- mitment to excellence that who have gone on to shape the ships with other leaders from Oklahomans embody,” said munity in the Round Town across Oklahoma. During the program, Class Chairman Kaiser. “I am confi- dent that these graduates will state's future through their leadership in business, govern- Clayton Ward Calendar? 35 participants traveled to dif- continue to lead with integri- ment, and community organi- Clayton Leon Ward, 89 of Elk ferent regions of the state to ty and inspire positive change zations. City, Oklahoma went to be with Email the information his Lord peacefully at home with learn about various industries, throughout our state.” For more information on cultures, and challenges facing Leadership Oklahoma's Leadership Oklahoma close friends by his side on May for the event to elkci- and 29, 2023. He was born to Oren Oklahomans. They met with President and CEO, Dr. Mari- Class 35, please visit www. Ward and Ethel Goines Ward on [email protected] top state leaders, industry ex- on Paden, also congratulated leadershipoklahoma.com. October 20, 1933, in the Senti- nel, OK area. Older brothers, Don, Harold, and Kenneth, and SWOSU Foundation Recognizes Trustees younger sister Clara Lou, kept him in line, or maybe got him a little trouble sometimes, de- ‘The Southwestern Oklaho- oversees the organization and Alumnus) of Fair Oaks (CA), Wilkes have dedicated over 66 pending on who was telling the ma State University (SWOSU) serves as its fiduciary. combined years of service to who served the Foundation story. Clayton grew up on the family farm west of Sentinel and Foundation, Inc. recently bid Those Trustees departing for 9 years and held the role of their alma mater and we are farewell to six departing mem- the Board include: Scholarships & Grants Com- so deeply grateful,” said Lovell. attended Port school in the area. bers of its governing Board of mittee Chair; “We thank these generous He was very proud of the school George Cohlmia (SWOSU Dianne Hunter (SWO- alumni for all they have done and was instrumental in the monument set up to commemorate it. Trustees. He graduated in 1952 with his future spouse, Betty Schulz and her ‘An independent institu- Class of 1974) of Oklahoma SU Classes of 1986 & 1990 & and continue to do for SWOSU twin brother, Bill. Shortly after graduating, Bill and Clayton moved tionally-related charity, the City, who served the Founda- of 2022 Distinguished Alumnae) and we celebrate their achieve- tion for 9 years and held the Guthrie, who served the ments in advancing the mis- to the Houston area where he began working for Shell Oil. Clayton Foundation was established Foundation for 18 years and sion of the Foundation.” served in the Army and ended his time at Fort Polk in Louisiana. in 1977 to raise, steward, and roles of Board Chair and In- He returned to work for the Shell Oil Co., on the day after his dis- held the roles of Board Chair The SWOSU Presidential administer private funding vestment Committee Chair; and Development Committee Order of Merit is an honor charge. He proudly worked for Shell for 30 years. Clayton married for the benefit of SWOSU. The Brice Harris (SWOSU Class Chair; bestowed upon an individual Betty Schulz Ward, for the first time on May 1, 1955, and again on Foundation Board of Trustees of 1970 & 2008 Distinguished Debbie Shepherd (SWOSU who has shown outstanding July 10, 1987. They lived in Houston for 37 years and moved back Class of 1979) of Weatherford, achievement, on the state, na- to the farm northwest of Sentinel in July 1989. Clayton and Betty rElkCituNews who served the Foundation for tional or international level, in moved north to Elk City to the current home in January of 2002. 8.5 years and held the roles of the arts, sciences, business, in- Clayton was very active in the communities he lived in and was Board Secretary and Property dustry, the professions, sports, always willing to help. He loved his dogs and enjoyed telling you Committee Chair; social service or public service. about them. Clayton also enjoyed watching wildlife and especial- Nelson Sims (SWOSU Class The prestigious award rep- ly liked watching the birds around the house. During the last few of 1971 & 1992 Distinguished resents recognition of signif- years, with modern technology, he even enjoyed watching You- (USPS # 173-020) Alumnus) of Key Largo (FL), Tube channels of bird feeder cams. 580-225-3000, icant distinction that a mem- who served the Foundation for ber of the SWOSU family has Clayton was preceded in death by many. His wife of many years, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 15.5 years and held the roles of attained. SWOSU President, Betty Schulz Ward, his parents, Oren and Ethel, His siblings, Don 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Investment Committee Chair the late Dr. John Hays, intro- Ward, Harold Ward, Kenneth Ward, and Clara Lou Ward McClung Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 and Scholarships & Grants duced the award in 2004. The and a host of other family and friends. He is survived by 3 cousins, Committee Chair; and, SWOSU Presidential Order of Mary Lou Cluck Matthews, Sammie Kay Hurt, and Jeff Goines. He POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Judy Wilkes (SWOSU Class Merit is the highest honor in is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and their families, Bobby of 1976) of Oklahoma City, the personal gift of SWOSU’s Ward, Linda Kay Hoover, Donna Patterson, Larry Dale Ward, Tere- who served the Foundation for chief executive. sa Burgess, Shelly McGown, Billy Staton, and Diana Staton. Clay- just under 5 years and held the “This group of individuals ton is also survived by 3 stepchildren, Melody Greer, Don Jones, SUBSCRIPTIONS Frank Leto...Publisher role of Audit Committee Chair. provided stellar leadership and Jeff Jones and their families, Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer In recognition of their ser- for the SWOSU Foundation,” Clayton will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. $75/yearly vice to the Foundation and to Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director the university, SWOSU Pres- said Foundation Board Chair Ray & Martha's Funeral Home Chapel Bryan Evans (SWOSU Class of No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director ident Dr. Diana R. “Diane” Lovell inducted Cohlmia, Har- 1998) of Edmond. “They made Sentinel, Oklahoma Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023 D'Ann Brasuel....Design/Layout ris, Hunter, Shepherd, Sims, decisions that have had a pos- Ray & Martha's Funeral Home elkcitynews @gmail.com and Wilkes into the SWOSU itive impact on our university Sentinel, Oklahoma CSRIDelivery Presidential Order of Merit. and their legacy of selflessness Interment: Sentinel Cemetery, Sentinel, Oklahoma [email protected] [email protected] Hours: “Departing Foundation and dedication will endure for Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel, Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 Trustees Cohlmia, Harris, decades to come. I can’t thank Oklahoma Hunter, Shepherd, Sims, and them enough.”