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NEWS The Elk City News SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 • 3 Acclaimed Fantasy Author David R. Slayton to Keynote Annual Westview Festival The Annual Westview Fes- Adam Binder series, has “We are thrilled to wel- Department, the Western tival proudly announces that captivated readers with his come David R. Slayton as Plains Library System, and urban and epic fantasy au- richly woven tales of mag- this year’s keynote speaker,” the Al Harris Library. thor David R. Slayton will be ic, identity, and adventure. said April Miller, Access & For more information the keynote speaker for this His work has been praised Outreach Services Librarian about the event, please con- year’s event. The keynote ad- for its compelling characters at SWOSU. “His storytelling tact Phillip Fitzsimmons at dress will occur on Wednes- and imaginative storytell- resonates with a wide audi- 580-774-3030 or phillip.fitz- day, April 16, 2025, from ing, making him a standout ence, and we look forward [email protected]. 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the SWO- voice in modern fantasy fic- to an evening of inspiration SU Hilltop Theatre (111 W tion. His presence at the fes- and discussion.” ABOUT DAVID R. Davis Ave, Weatherford, OK tival is a unique opportunity The Westview Festival is SLAYTON 73096). This special event for attendees to hear insights an annual celebration of David R. Slayton is the is free and open to the pub- into his creative process, in- literature, storytelling, and author of the Adam Binder lic. fluences, and the evolving creativity. This year’s event series, which includes White Slayton, best known for landscape of speculative fic- is sponsored by the SWO- Trash Warlock, Trailer Park his critically acclaimed tion. SU Language & Literature Trickster, and Deadbeat Druid. His work has been nominated for multiple awards and has garnered a dedicated following for its blend of fantasy and re- al-world themes. Slayton is a passionate advocate for diverse representation in speculative fiction and con- tinues to inspire readers and writers alike. Merritt’s Junior High and Senior High Energy Bus Driver for the month of March is Mr. Sam. Parkinson’s Disease Education EVENT DETAILS Monday, April 7th at 3:00pm Western Technology Center, 301 Western Drive in Elk City DESCRIPTION Bruce McIntyre, CEO for the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance, will be speaking on Understanding Your Parkinson’s Medications. Patients and family members are encouraged to attend this free Ola Mae Cook Turns 95 one-hour educational session. Contact the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance to RSVP or for more information at 405.810.0695 or check OklahomaPA.org. Happy 95th birthday to an She married C.B. Crook on Texas Panhandle for a short almost lifelong resident of February 1, 1950. He was a while to finish raising their Beckham County, Ola Mae farmer and rancher, while Ola children. They moved back to Crook. She was born Ola Mae was a homemaker. They had 4 Beckham County in 1983 on Nutt in rural western Oklaho- children, together, Dale, Billy, a farm just north of Erick and ma in Erick on April 5th, 1930. Danny, and Doug. They resid- have lived there ever since. She went to school some in a ed in Reydon until May 25th, Her husband C. B. passed town known as Dabney and in 1955, when the Great Plains in 2013, and Ola is still living Texola as well. She later grad- tornado outbreak took their in the same house with her uated from Erick High School home. special dog, “Buddy”. HAPPY in 1948. They moved to a farm in the BIRTHDAY TO YOU, OLA MAE NUTT CROOK! Kory Prather Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA all academic disciplines. To- (03/26/2025)-- Kory Prather day, the Society has chapters of Willow, Oklahoma, was re- on more than 300 campuses cently elected to membership in the United States, its terri- into The Honor Society of Phi tories and the Philippines. Its Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest mission is to “cultivate a com- and most selective all-disci- munity that celebrates and ad- pline collegiate honor society, vances the love of learning.” at Midwestern State Universi- ty. ABOUT PHI KAPPA PHI Prather is among approx- Founded in 1897, Phi Kap- imately 20,000 students, fac- pa Phi is the nation’s oldest ulty, professional staff and and most selective collegiate alumni to be initiated into Phi honor society for all academ- Kappa Phi each year. Member- ic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi ship is by invitation only and inducts approximately 20,000 FREE CARNIVAL requires nomination and ap- students, faculty, profession- proval by a chapter. Only the al staff and alumni annually. top 10 percent of seniors and The Society has chapters on 7.5 percent of juniors are eligi- more than 300 select colleges ble for membership. Graduate and universities in the United 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM students in the top 10 percent States, its territories and the of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, profes- sional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly dis- Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and grad- uate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, profession- FREE BBQ 10:30 AM | MAIN STREET ENTRY: BRENDA ARCHER: 580-821-1069 PARADE LINE UP: RICHARD MEGLI: 580-243-7801 12:00 PM | AT THE PARK tinction. al staff and alumni who have Phi Kappa Phi was found- achieved scholarly distinction 1/2 MARATHON 7:45 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH ed in 1897 under the leader- also qualify. The Society’s mis- GOSPEL SINGING | 6:00 PM ship of undergraduate student sion is to “cultivate a commu- Marcus L. Urann who had nity that celebrates and ad- 5K &9:00 FUN AM RUN COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ALLAN BARNETT: 580-497-7175 a desire to create a different vances the love of learning.” kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in For more information, vis- it www.PhiKappaPhi.org. CRAFT SHOW 9:00 AM SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH PANCAKE BREAKFAST | FIREHOUSE LETTER TO THE EDITOR QUILT SHOW 7:00 - 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | PETE DEAN ARENA 9:00 AM 1/2 MARATHON | 5K | FUN RUN To the Editor, Last Friday afternoon there Thank goodness the rider was wearing a helmet. MATT BAKER: 580-331-9284 TAYLOR BAKER: 580-401-2113 FLEA9:00 MARKET AM TAMMY TRAVIS: 580-210-9659 KAYLA TRAVIS: 580-660-0855 was a terrible accident that oc- Those that rushed to the ARTS & CRAFTS | FIREHOUSE | 9:00 AM curred on the highway in front of our store. A white SUV col- lided with a motorcycle throw- riders aid, diverted traffic, and stayed with him until the police and EMT’s arrived. FIREWORKS 9:00 PM | DOWNTOWN FORGING EXHIBITION FLEA MARKET | DOWNTOWN | 9:00 AM TAMARA HODGE: 580-821-4682 9:00 AM QUILT SHOW | 9:00 AM ing the rider several feet away This is to say “thank you” to and leaving the motorcycle in a all of you, and you know who COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH mangled ball. Unfortunately, the driver of the SUV chose to leave the you are, for being good Samari- tans, not hesitating, but spring- ing inot action. FIREHOUSE DANCE WASHITA RIVER BOYS 9:30 PM | DEBBIE ORGAIN: 580-243-9409 GAMES IN THE PARK | 12:00 - 3:00 PM BEARD CONTEST IN THE PARK | 1:00 PM scene but in a matter of seconds Again, thank you, many others in cars and pick- Paul and Shonda Currell and MORE INFORMATION : BRENDA ARCHER: 580-821-1069 | DOLAN IVEY: 580-799-2318 | CHERYL IVEY: 580-799-0467 ups stopped to help the rider. the staff at Currell’s Do It Center ENTRY FORMS & SPECIAL EVENTS: CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK: CHEYENNE ARAPAHO PIONEER DAYS