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News/Obits September 22, 2021 _ Missing country where she lives but been gone several days, since Round he really seems to be happy Monday, Sept. 13. The restau- where he is. rateur says that they just want- Kiloffer explained that there’s ed Yellow Cat to come back, Continued from page 1. been times that Yellow Cat's Town or be returned if someone did been locked in their storage take him. he’s ours, and he likes it here.” building overnight but that he If you have any information September 24 She says that she’s thought always loudly lets them know pertaining to Yellow Cat, you Pumpkin Patch - Hay- about bringing him out to the that he’s there. This time, he’s can call (580)225-6865. stack Adventures open thru October 17th on weekends 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy 9/152 Intersection September 24 “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Lauran Larson, an Elk City native, has been named one of 40 Under 40 in Public Health Courtesy photo. munity Theatre September 25 “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Health award munity Theatre Continued from page 1. as a division within OSDH.” Martha Banz, dean of the OU Pumpkin Patch - Hay- early on. She always kept a College of Professional and stack Adventures open thru positive disposition and had Continuing Studies, where the ability to bring our team Larson earned her master’s October 17th on weekends SS together through laughter and degree, joined in celebrating 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy Clue: On Stage opens Friday at fun, while at the same time be- Larson’s achievement: “We 9/152 Intersection ing able to help us stay focused are thrilled that Lauran has and productive. She inspired been recognized for her work Red Carpet Community Theatre her teammates continuously in the field of public health September 26 and always willing to provide and wellness. Our Master's of “Clue” Red Carpet Com- a helping hand to anyone who Prevention Science is designed munity Theatre. needed it.” Lessell continued, to educate prevention special- Red Carpet Community Makenna Valdez, The Cop, the be that you will receive a lesser “She has a passion for help- ists and empower them to help Pumpkin Patch - Hay- ‘Theatre brings a classic board Chief of Police - Abbie Tillman, priced bottle of wine, or you ing others, especially those others in the communities in game and motion picture to and The Cook - Ashley Argan- may pull an expensive bottle, who are the most vulnerable. which they work, and Lauran stack Adventures open thru life with Clue: On Stage Sep- bright. and that is all part of the fun! Her compassion and empathy has demonstrated that she is October 17th on weekends tember 24-26 and October 1-3 “The stage itself is a char- Proceeds from the Wine Pull turns into determination to a true leader by doing just that 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy at the Red Carpet Commu- acter in this show. We had to serve those who need it most. in her role as Lead Wellness nity Theatre, a production you be innovative in how to set fundraiser will go toward the Lauran works to find inno- Coordinator with the Okla- 9/152 Intersection don’t want to miss! everything up because there replacement of the quickly de- vative solutions to problems homa State Department of Clue: On Stage, directed are something like 25 scene teriorating roof at the theatre. faced on a daily basis andis not Health.” Banz continued, “It’s Octoberfest Square by Kat Tate and Ashley Ar- changes and 8 different rooms. ‘The Wine Pull will be held on scared to try new things. Lau- our hope that every OU Col- ganbright, is based on the Our stage isn’t that big, and if opening night, Friday, Septem- ran is one of the hardest work-lege of Professional and Con- Dancing held at the Elk screenplay of the 1985 film, there is something that can re- ers I have had the pleasure to tinuing Studies graduate can City Convention Center. Clue, starring Tim Curry and ally hurt a show, it’s slow scene ber 24. work with and supervise. She take the knowledge gained in many other notable actors. changes. I think people will be “This show will be enter- faces new challenges head on our degree programs and be- ‘This script has many recogniz- very excited to watch this set taining for people of all ages. and will find a solution that come leaders in their respec- October 1 able moments from the movie, move,” said Tate. ‘There are a few mature themes, works!” tive fields. We couldn't be more “Clue” Red Carpet Com- while also including some new RCCTis also excited to offer I mean it is a murder mystery, Larson’s current supervisor proud of Lauran for all of her munity Theatre. dialogue and hilarious mo- a unique fundraising opportu- so I would call the show PG. Fahad Khan, director of com- accomplishments, including ments from the playwrights. nity called a Wine Pull. A wine munity analysis for the Okla- being recognized as a 40 Un- “This cast and crew has pull is a “drawing” for wine at On opening night, we will be homa State Department of der 40 in Public Health award Elk City Flea Market, been such a joy to work with. a fundraising event. Anyone having a Wine Pull fundraiser, Health, also wished to com- winner by the de Beaumont Ackley Park. ‘The show itself is so fun and cover the age of 21 may buy a and there's going to be a $300 mend her, saying, “Lauran and Foundation.” exciting, but also so many de- bottle of wine, but each bottle bottle of wine in there, so I her team members are coordi- October 2 tails go in to making a produc- will be wrapped or placed in a know I'll be buying a ticket for nating obesity prevention ef- Lauran lives in Norman with tion like this happen. We really sealed wine bag, so the label that. Our board is really work- forts across the state, as well her husband Zachary, who “Clue” Red Carpet Com- wouldn't be able to do it with- cannot be seen. The patron as helping provide aspiring graduated from Merritt High munity Theatre. out such a great team both on will then “pull” a bottle of wine ing hard to come up with fun partners that extra push they School in 2007, and their chil- and off the stage,” stated Ar- from the stack that includes fundraising opportunities, and need for accomplishing trans- dren Eliza and Theodore. Elk City Flea Market, ganbright. The cast consists of bottles valued from anywhere T’'m especially excited about formative change to institute Larson’s Granny, Laura Wood- 12 people from all over, includ- between $15 and $300. It may this one,” stated Arganbright. the culture of health and well- ruff, wife of the late David Ackley Park. ing Elk City, Sayre, Clinton, ness within their communi- Woodruff, lives in Elk City. Weatherford, Dill City, and ties.” Khan continued, “It is a Her mom Teresa Glynn lives Edmond. well-deserved recognition for in Carter and her dad Todd Semi rollover October 3 “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Cast members include: Lauran who is bringing cre- Woodruff lives in Erick. Her Wadsworth - Brandt Argan- ativity and innovation to our mother and father-in-law Bar- munity Theatre. bright, Colonel Mustard — team and we are excited about bara and Michael Larson also Ruth Ramsey, Professor Plum According to the Elk City is, MO. The only other passen- where this is going to take us live in Elk City. - Joshua Barnett, Mr. Green Elk City Flea Market, - Danny Valdez, Ms. Scar- Police Department, on Sunday, ger was a dog, who is said to be Sept. 19 a semi traveling west- Ackley Park. let - Kat Tate, Mrs. White — Emma Ferrero, Mrs. Peacock bound on I-40 came off of the okay. According to the police radio log, the driver was hurt. Bobby Putman ~ Sheila Altland, Yvette - Cas- off ramp and rolled over into However, The Elk City News Bobby Eugene Putman Octoberfest Square sidy Crabb, Mr. Boddy - Ben- the field across from El Patio has no additional information was born March 8th, 1974 in Dancing held at the Elk jamin Mills, The Motorist and restaurant. Oklahoma High- Sayre, Oklahoma to Barbara City Convention Center. The Singing Telegram Girl - way Patrol worked the acci- at this time but will publish ‘Ann (White) and Bobby Nile dent. Both the semi truck and any information should it be- Putman. He passed away the driver were out of St. Lou- come available. ‘Thursday, September 16th, Fund 2021 at Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 47 years, 6 months Area optometrists working and 8 days. Gene grew up in the Sayre and Reydon communities, At Continued from page 1. Mark and Jacque Albert Terry and Anita Archer with SWODA to provide eye the age of 12 he moved with his family to Neosho, Mis- that have so generously given David Atkinson in the past but would also hope Misty Carter care assistance souri where he attended high school graduating in 1992. il ‘After graduation he entered Howard, IV. that all the readers of this pa- Vicki Chambers Reduced-cost eye exams statements or Social Security the United States Navy on Gene is survived by his per would reach out with their Scott Garrison and eyeglasses are now avail- check stubs. All information November 23rd, 1992. He was wife, Jessica, of the home; 4 contributions by contacting Mandell Greteman able to area residents. Area op- will be held confidential. stationed in Norfolk, Virginia children, Brittany Putman one of its board members, who Nick Lenius tometrists in cooperation with SWODA Aging Services and also had one tour during South Western Oklahoma De- thanks all optometrists who and husband, Lane Erwin, are listed below. Josh Moran velopment Authority (SWO- are working together to find the Persian Gulf war as a hull Wheeler, TX, Tyler Putman Roy Garrison, President tech. It was during this time and wife, Sydnee, Webb City, Pam Osterlou DA) Aging Services are making solutions to problems and con- his first two children were Kelci Werner, Vice President Jerry Thompson it possible for elderly people cerns of the aging and disabled born, Brittany and Tyler. After MO, Hailey Putman, Elk City, Mandy Wilson, Treasurer Purcy Walker with vision impairments and OK and Evan Putman, of the who can’t afford treatment to in our area. his honorable discharge on home; 3 grandchildren, Emma If you have questions or September 1st, 1996 he re- receive needed services. Dawn Erwin, Elijah Eugene “ElkCituNews To qualify, you must be 60 need additional information, turned to Diamond, Missouri years of age or older, and/or an please contact Tangela Henry where he began career in law Putman and Corbin Dwight ‘ADvantage consumer. You also at SWODA Aging Services, BO. enforcement with the Joplin, Erwin; his mother, Bobbie must live in Beckham, Custer, Box 569, Burns Flat, OK 73624 Missouri Police Department. Howard, Elk City, OK; father, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kio- or telephone 800-627-4882, He moved to Reydon, Okla- Bobby Putman, Amarillo, TX; (USPS # 173-020) wa, Roger Mills, and Washita ext. 126 or 580-562-5026. homa where he, along with 3 sisters, Angel Fults and hus- 580-225-3000 counties. You must also meet SWODA is one of 11 Coun- Rob Brott, started working in band, Mitch, Cheyenne, OK, cils of Government in the state. Tricia Fishburn and husband, certain income and resource the oil field working his way Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC SWODA's region of service in- guidelines. If you are an elderly cludes municipalities, counties up the latter. He met and later Kenny, Ada, OK and Melody 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 and/or disabled Advantage ap- and conservation districts in married Jessica (Osben) on Pennington and husband, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 plicant, you must not be case Beckham, Custer, Greer, Har- September 20, 2007 at Sayre, Perry, Dempsey, OK; 1 brother, managed by any agency other mon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Oklahoma. Gene added to his James T. Howard III, Reydon, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 than SWODA Aging Case Man- Mills and Washita counties. family with Hailey and Evan. OK and a host of nieces, neph- agement. SWODA was created to ‘They made their home in Elke ews, cousins, other relatives You can apply from Sep- strengthen the economic and City where Gene enjoyed play- and friends, SUBSCRIPTIONS tember 1, 2021, to May 31, social development of the re- ing golf23, hunting, fishing, Funeral services will be Deliverd by mail: 2022, by contacting Tangela gion through various special- listening to music and hanging held Thursday, September $75/yearly Henry at 800-627-4882, ext. ized services such as the fol- out at the Dempsey Circle but 23rd, 2021 at 2:00 PM. at the $50/six months ‘Shonda Little....Staff Writer 126 or 580-562-5026. If you lowing: 911 Administration, his passion in life was spend- Trinity Fellowship officiated by are a SWODA ADvantage con- Aging Services, Community ing time with his family and Jason Wilhelm and Andy Tay- No refunds on subscriptions. Burgundy Lee Hanrahan... Staf Writer sumer, you will need to contact and Economic Development, friends. lor. Arrangements are under your SWODA Aging Services Geographic Information Sys- He is preceded in death the direction of Chris Whinery editor @ecdailynews.com Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director ‘Case Manager. tems, Rural Fire Defense and byhis father, James Thomas and the staff of Affordable sports @ecdailynews.com D'Ann Brasuell..Production Manager You will need to provide Workforce Development. Howard, Jr.; his maternal Cremation Service-West. Con- [email protected] verification of income and For more news articles spe- and paternal grandparents dolences can be made online at classifieds @ecdailynews.com resources through such docu- cific for southwest Oklahoma, andanephew, James Thomas www.classicfunerals.com ments as tax records. bank visit www.swoda.org.