June 12, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 June 12, 2021 Community Local student receives $1,500 ag scholarship communications, finance and Farmers community outreach more. Grow Ag Leaders raises initiative, which is designed awareness of diverse career to make a positive impact in opportunities in the agricul- ture industry and provides farming communities across over 350 scholarships nation- the U.S. Since 2010, the pro- wide each year to support a grams have partnered with student’s ag education. farmers to award more than Grow Ag Leaders scholar- ships, administered by the $62 million to nonprofits, as- National FFA Organization, piring ag students and public are available to high school schools across rural America. seniors and college students pursuing degrees in ag-related Visit www.AmericasFarmers. Left photo: Class A: Back L to R: Zoey Chorak, Lexi Cain; Front L to R: Khloe Harkins, Nicole Musick; Right Photo: Class B: Back L to R: Addelyn Hartman, Selena Miller; Front DeLeon fields. To be considered, each com to learn more. L to R: Abigail Hartman, Rylyn Whitson. Courtesy photos. applicant is required to receive About Bayer Fund Local Elk City High School endorsements from two local Bayer Fund, a philanthropic student, Addison DeLeon has farmers. Both FFA members 80 Fingers Play Piano and non-FFA members are arm of Bayer, is a nonprofit been awarded a $1,500 schol- arship from America’s Farmers eligible to apply. With support organization dedicated to Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by from Bayer Fund, more than strengthening the communi- Bayer Fund. In the fall, DeLeon $3.8 million in scholarships Beautifully for Parents will study Agricultural Finance at Oklahoma State University. DeLeon exemplifies the has been awarded to students since Grow Ag Leaders began in 2014. For a complete list of ties where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food quality of students who are recipients or more informa- and nutrition, education and Two piano classes from Ivo- consists of 7 full-sized key- Jerri Headrick, who has a Mas- selected for Grow Ag Leaders tion, visit americasfarmers. community development proj- ry ‘N Ovations presented end boards, and a lab system which scholarships. “Bayer Fund is com. ters in Piano. Beginning piano ects. Learn more at www.fund. of the semester performances allows the teacher to hear indi- proud to sponsor the Ameri- America’s Farmers Grow Ag classes are a great way to see if Leaders is part of the America’s bayer.us. for their parents and friends vidual students or several stu- ca’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders on May 11 and May 18. Each dents at a time. a student enjoys learning pia- program, helping hundreds student played one solo, a class Congratulations to the stu- no and the group setting is fun of students to pursue higher activity unique to that group dents in both the classes on and motivating. New begin- education studies in the field and an ensemble piece. The students are learning the ba- their hard work over the spring semester. Mrs. Headrick ner classes will be forming this of agriculture. By supporting these students today, we are Thank You summer for fall 2021. There We wish to extend a huge thank you for the many sics of good hand and finger would like to thank the parents supporting the future leaders will be a four day introductory cards, flowers, food and condolences given to our family technique at the piano, as well of these students for their en- of our industry. Bayer Fund re- at the death of our dad, Gerald Tipton. as beginning note reading, couragement. Successful pia- class offered this summer for mains committed to improving We appreciate so much hearing your stories and rhythm, expression, and en- no study is always a partner- new enrollees. If you have a Ag Education opportunities in knowing how much he was loved and remembered by semble playing. The students ship between teacher, student rural communities,” said Amy his friends and family. Thank you to each one child that is interested, please enjoy a weekly class time that and parent. who was able to attend the service and for those who Simpson, Community Engage- involves playing pieces on the These classes will continue contact Mrs. Headrick at 729- took time to watch from their home. Also, a big thank ment Senior Representative, you to both Baptist Village Retirement Community and piano, music reading games for the fall 2021 semester. The 1503 now for dates and times Bayer Fund. LifeSpring Hospice for your love and fellowship as we and activities. The piano class class is taught in Sayre by Mrs. this summer. The future of agriculture re- worked together to make Dad's final years the best lies on talented young people possible. We definitely felt great love and support during like DeLeon to fill thousands of this time and feel blessed beyond measure. Lisa Alexander, Jan Franks, Tammy Tipton and families Piano Porch jobs in a variety of fields, such as plant science, engineering, Performances Presented Father’s Day Giveaway! by Ivory ‘N Ovations June 20, 2021 • Abu Garcia Ambasadeur 7000 combo • Lew’s Mach I • 11.5qt Cool Bulles bait bucket • 1gal Skip Jack Punch Bait • Cummings Pro Guide Rubber Net • Sea Sense Paddles • Rod Holder Top photo, back L to R: Emma Ferrero, Cassidy Crabb, Hunter Davis, Luc- ien Zakrzewicz, Melissa Za- krzewicz, Tara Tignor, Front L to R: Annabelle Hagerman, Natalee Hager- man, Mrs. Headrick, Molli O’Hara, Daniel Greenroyd, not pictured- Bella Butcher, Zane Butcher Bottom photo, back L to R: Mrs. Headrick, Emily High, Maridian Bales, Mi- chael Johnson Second row L to R: Journi Happy Coy, Mary Cruthird Front row L to R: Ben Father’s Day Robinson, Avery Irwin Dad’s! 20 piano students of Ivo- also played original composi- chael for your years of piano ry ‘N Ovations presented a unique outdoor Piano Recital tions that were written as part of the studio’s CIA(Composer study and success! Mrs. Head- rick applauds her students for Drawing will be at 7 a.m at Vintage on Saturday May 22, 2021, at 10:30 am and at 1 pm. Ivory Intelligence Agent) theme this spring. The performance their progress during this chal- lenging year. Also, a big thank Tackle 114 W. 4th in Hobart ‘N Ovations is the piano studio concluded with a rhythm cup of Mrs. Jerri Headrick, M.M. tribute to America’s favorite you to all the parents who in Sayre. Students from six to pastime, “Take Me Out to the partnered with their students and Tires eighteen years old, shared their Ballgame”. in support and encouragement 580-530-1189 580-660-0079 piano successes to the audience After the recital, ribbons, for their piano study. of family and friends that were pins, medals and composer If you have an interest in seated in lawn chairs in the statues were awarded for con- piano lessons or piano classes, yard. Each student played two test, theory tests, scale cham- you may contact Mrs. Headrick selections. The first piece was pionship and composer star at 729-1503 to find out avail- their contest piece that was progress during the spring se- performed earlier in the spring mester. A special presentation able times. There is a week- OPEN 6 AM -24 HOURS 9 PM at OMTA District Auditions. was made to Michael Johnson, long beginner introductory These were done by video this year. Some of the students Senior 2021 in the afternoon recital. Congratulations Mi- class forming for this summer, so call- don’t wait! [email protected]