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At the special 7:30 a.m. meeting, board members hired Kasey Williams as the assistant high school football and tennis coach, Kristina Brittenhouse as elementary special education teacher and Mike Hardgrave to the in-school suspension officer.
During that same meeting, the board approved the student and faculty handbooks for the coming school year.
Hitchita resident Ron Jenkins got the surprise of his life Monday when he went to LUV Ford.
Jenkins said he was told that he was the winner of a promotion the dealership held but had no idea that he would be picking up a check for $10,000.
LUV Ford dealer Brad Nash said the promotion was in the form of flyers mailed out to Henryetta area residents several weeks ago. That promotion would have amounted to $20,000 to one individual.
Unfortunately the $20,000 entry form that had been traced to a person living within a five block area from downtown Henryetta, was not redeemed.
“We decided to make sure there was a big winner so we held a drawing from the names of those who did show up,” said Nash. “That drawing wound up with Jenkins’ name being pulled from the stack.
“The $20,000 ticket is probably in the trash can of someone and Ron is saying thanks to the person who threw it away.”
The premiere of the 7 Hills Music Fest takes place this Saturday and organizers Valerie Mosco and Kelly Dobson spent a few minutes Tuesday to recap what is going to happen at Nichols Park. In addition to an evening of music, there will be food, vendors and activities for all ages. Tickets may be purchased in advance with the handy QR code displayed at the end of this video. They are also on sale at the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, Nail Boutique, Burnett Furniture, The Shack and Rustlers BBQ.
The Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) is looking for a civic-minded person who wants to help Henryetta grow. There is a vacancy on the HEDA board.
To be eligible, a person must live within the Henryetta city limits.
HEDA meets at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month.
Anyone interested should submit their name and phone number to Jenny Mooney, HEDA secretary at the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce.
The Tony and Grammy award-winning musical will be presented at Theatre Tulsa Sept. 15 through Oct. 1.
It tells the remarkable journey of Carole King, from her humble beginnings as a Brooklyn girl to her rise as a chart-topping recording artist. The musical follows King's evolution from a young songwriter crafting hits for other artists to becoming a music sensation in her own right.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 2014, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" quickly became a beloved and critically acclaimed production. The musical received numerous accolades, including two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Sound Design, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Theatre Tulsa's production of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" promises to deliver the show’s heartfelt storytelling, unforgettable performances, and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack of numerous lives.
"We’re ready to take audiences a step back in time to experience the magic of the 1960s and 70s through Carole King's timeless music,” said Jarrod Kopp, executive director of Theatre Tulsa. “From 'You've Got a Friend' to 'I Feel the Earth Move,' these songs have become part of the soundtrack of our lives, and we’re excited to bring them to life, live on stage.”
When she learned she would be portraying King, Baxter said she was excited to be a part of the cast. “Never in a million years did I think I would have the opportunity to help tell this phenomenal woman’s story, and I feel so incredibly lucky.”
This is the latest in a string of special performances by the 2018 Henryetta high school graduate.
Most recently she portrayed Edward Rutledge in the Tulsa Theatre presentation of 1776. That musical was directed by another Henryetta alum, Liz Bealko.
Baxter has been named Outstanding Supporting Actress in a musical for her work in “Something Rotten,” last year.
She was one of the founding members of the HHS Performing Arts Student Association. That group laid the groundwork for the highly-acclaimed H-Town Theatre that has performed a series of hit musicals.
Performances of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinee shows on Sundays at 2 p.m.