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2- The Elk City News September 16, 2023 News PEO Oklahoma CareerTech Hall RCCT Announces Auditions for Continued from page1. of Fame nominations open ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ from generation to genera- tion. Susan Walker - another ‘The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation is looking for the next Do not miss the opportu- lead role who is an eight-year- class of inductees to join the 86 people already in the Oklahoma nity to win this piece. It is a CareerTech Hall of Fame. old girl, and wise for her years. show quality quilt that would Fred Gayley ~is also a lead role make a great addition to any ‘The Hall of Fame honors Oklahomans for exemplary achieve- ment, leadership and service in career and technology education, who is a romantic, idealist. room. Go to the Fall Festival Drunk Santa —is a fun featured said Gina Hubbard, Oklahoma CareerTech director of statewide and find the booth that has outreach. role. Macy ~ is a featured role this quilt on display and pur- who knows a good gimmick 0 “The individuals in the Hall of Fame reflect the strong foun- chase a ticket in the memory dation on which our system was built and those who continued when he sees one. Sawyer ~ is of Elk City Carnegie Library to provide outstanding leadership to fulfill our mission to pre- Macy's vocational guidance librarian, Pat Sprowls. 88.19 @ 7:00PM pare Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace, in education and counselor and the anti-hero. in life,” she said. Bloomingdale - is Macy's com- Members of the Hall of Fame include former directors Francis petition and is also ready to Tuttle, J.B. Perky, Roy Peters Jr., Ann Benson and Phil Berken- Round bile; Arch Alexander, former deputy director; former governors makea sale. Judge Harper - is a cen- Dewey Bartlett, George Nigh and Henry Bellmon; and many Ca- Town reerTech teachers, technology center superintendents and Ca- reerTech supporters. tral role for Kris’s competency hearing, Finley ~ is the bailiff Anyone wishing to nominate someone for the honor should to the court and keeps things September 16 submit at least one letter of recommendation. running smoothly. Mara - is Nominees must have shown extraordinary contributions to the district attorney who is CHICAGO”, Red Carpet career and technology education for at least 20 years, and their tasked with putting Santa in contributions should be specified at local, state and national the looney bin. Halloran - is Community Theatre. levels. The nomination letters should illustrate nominees’ con- Adapted by Mountain Community Theater Judge Harpers campaign man- tributions in teaching, administration, legislative or private sec- om the novel by Valentine Davies ager. Duncan - is the antelope tor support and should specify contributions that advance the Sn pctareMrace on 34th keeper at the zoo. Mara JR - is broader cause of career and technology education. the District Attorney's child, Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 31. Any nominations Fall Festival, Elk City Con- and about Susan’s age. made prior to 2020 must be resubmitted. By Sheryl Ponce that those auditioning arrive Al and Lou — are native Nominations may be sent to Gina Hubbard, Oklahoma Ca- vention Center. reerTech Foundation, 1500 W. Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK at 6:45 p.m. to fill out auditionNew Yorkers and postal em- 74074, or gina.hubbardecareertech.ok.gov. With "Chicago” closing, the forms. The cast calls for people ployees. Elves - Santa’s help- ‘The next induction banquet is tentatively scheduled for Oc- next production from Red Car- of all ages, although not chil- ers at Macy's who can be Kids tober 2024, pet Community ‘Theatre will be dren under the age of six. or teenagers. Sharon - a young September 17 For more information about the CareerTech Hall of Fame, “Miracle on 34th Street, the ‘The characters include Doc- girl visiting Santa at Macy's. visit https://oklahoma.gov/careertech/about/foundation/hall- Play.” It is adapted by Moun- tor Pierce - resident physician Johnny - a young boy visiting “CHICAGO”, Red Carpet of-fame.html. tain Community Theatre from at the Maplewood Home, he is Santa at Macy’s. A Dutch Girl Oklahoma CareerTech: Education that works for you the novel by Valentine Davies, a kindhearted man. Kris Krin- ~ is a young girl visiting Santa Community Theatre. ‘The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Educa- that is based on the Twentieth gle - is a lead role who claims at Macy's. She sings a song. tion provides leadership and resources and assures standards of Century Fox motion picture he is indeed Santa Claus. Bag Megan ~ is a young girl visiting excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and “Miracle on 34th Street.” Lady - establishes the spirit of Santa at Macy's. There are also technology education. The system offers programs and services Auditions will take place Christmas. Rich Person - is a roles for parents, pedestrian, Fall Festival, Elk City Con- in 29 technology center districts operating on 60 campuses, 391 Sept. 18th and 19th, at 7 p.m. foil for the bag lady. Shellham- shoppers, courtroom audience, PK-12 school districts, 17 Skills Centers campuses that include vention Center, three juvenile facilities and 32 adult education and family liter- in RCCT located at 422 N. Jef- and postal baggers. mer ~ is the assistant to Doris acy providers. ferson in Elk City. The show during the busiest time of the This is RCCT’s Christmas ‘The agency is governed by the State Board of Career and is being directed by Jim Hull, year. Doris Walker — is a lead production, so make plans to Technology Education and works closely with the State Depart- Clinton, and will open on Nov. role. She is a career driven sin- be a part of the season, to tell September 20 ment of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education 10, and run the 11th, 12th, gle mother, who is a realist and the beloved story that is a tra- to provide a seamless educational system for all Oklahomans. 17th, 18th, and 19th. Hull asks pragmatic. dition in many communities. Crafternoon, 1PM-4PM, nuts, cotton candy and fudge hand shaken lemonade, freeze ent numerous awards in select- would like to thank the City Elk City Carnegie Library. Festival in the north exhibit hall west dried candy and other treats ed booth categories along with of Elk City, along with Janie’s Continued from page 1. room. Brown's Grill will be along with coffee. Kona Ice the high school art. Awards to Garden Center and Haystack serving breakfast on Saturday will have their shaved ice snow be presented in the profession- Adventures for decorating, Also, thank you to all our vol- popcorn balls, fresh lemonade morning only and smash burg- cones. You can also find West- al booths category will be Best September 26 and more. Goode Snacks will ers and loaded fries Saturday ern Oklahoma Inflatables out of Show, Ist, 2nd, & 3rd place unteers and exhibitors. 2023 Elk City Fall Festival Lego Club, Carnegie Li- have their kettle corn and pork and Sunday. B’s Drink Merc. by the food court. In the north for fine art, photography, pot- Committee members include: rinds outside and their roasted will have specialty drinks, exhibit hall, you can find the tery, sculpture and fine woods. Ronda Smith, Chairman, First Assembly of God Church “Literally thousands of brary, 4PM-SPM. Kathy Bell, Emily & Jeff John- Girls Ministry in the east people have gone through this son, Katherine Brown, LaDon- kitchen area serving walking Loss That Is Difficult annual event and we'd love to tacos, frito pies, nachos, pulled see everyone from Elk City and na Thomas, Karen Touchstone and Susie Cupp. For additional Do you have an event or Often one experiences grief indoors during the pandemic pork sandwiches, chips, sweet/ the surrounding communities information please contact the when they suffer a loss that is made life a great deal worse. unsweet tea, lemonade and come out and have fun with us Elk City Chamber of Com- difficult for them to handle. 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