April 30, 2022 Issue, Page 3 of 14

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April 30, 2022 Merrit Stem and Art Show Continued from page 1. Brown Celebrates 104 Years Mrs. Rosetta Brown held her 104th Birthday party at Bell Avenue Nursing Center last week. Staff photos by D’Ann Brasuell. Mrs. Tina Wing’s science students Zaden Day and Evan Merwin demonstrate the effects of sound waves during Elk City Tractor Supply Store supports Elk the Merritt STEM and Art show. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. City Animal Shelter Through adoption grant Pet-focused retailer donates to community rescue group to help promote adoption ELK CITY - ‘The Elk City Tractor Supply support local animal organizations like Elk bined with its digital capabilities, offer Company store has provided Elk City Ani- City Animal Shelter whenever possible. customers the convenience of purchasing mal Shelter with a $200 adoption grant to Other community rescue groups inter- products they need anytime, anywhere support the rescue’s animal adoption pro- ested in hosting in-store adoption events and any way they choose at the everyday gram. With these funds, the organization at the Elk City Tractor Supply should con- low prices they deserve. At January 1, willbe better able to purchase needed sup- tact the store by calling 580-225-0150 for 2022, the Company operated 2,003 Trac- plies and support program initiatives. more information. Elk City Tractor Supply tor Supply stores in 49 states, a consumer “Through this Adoption Grant, we will is located at 3105 W 3rd Street Suite A. About Tractor Supply Company mobile app and an e-commerce website provide Elk City Animal Shelter with re- sources to help maintain and grow their Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: at www.TractorSupply.com. programs,” said Jamie Elifrits, manager of TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet spe- the Elk City Tractor Supply store. “We're in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting cialty supply retailer focused on meeting passionate about animals at Tractor Sup- the needs of pet owners, primarily in small Eighth graders Keetyn Barrett and Charlie Donaldson ply, and we're hopeful this partnership the needs of recreational farmers, ranch- sit prepared to demonstrate how water density makes a will encourage more local adoptions from ers and all those who enjoy living the rural and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At difference in how things could float, they called it “The lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Elk City Animal Shelter and put deserving Supply offers an extensive mix of products January 1, 2022, the Company operated Blob Lava Lamp.” Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. pets in loving homes.” Tractor Supply Company serves as a des- necessary to care for home, land, pets and 178 Petsense stores in 23 states. For more tination for pet owners, providing food, animals with a focus on product localiza~ information on Petsense, visit www.Pet- treats, toys, crates, carriers and supple- tion, exclusive brands and legendary cus- sense.com. ments, as well as expert advice on all tomer service for the Out Here lifestyle. To stay up to date on all things for Life things pet. With its focus on animals, the Out Here, follow Tractor Supply on Face- With more than 46,000 Team Members, rural lifestyle retailer makes it a priority to the Company's physical store assets, com- book, Instagram and Twitter. AAA Route 66 Road Fest Named Premiere Centennial Event OKLAHOMA CITY - April 27, sic car shows, food, and ongo- a model activity to the rest of and the World Monuments 2022 - The AAA Route 66 Road ing live music from local and the Route 66 states.” Fund to create a single, na- Fest has been selected as the ‘There are many Route 66 cen- regional bands. Family activi- tional body to promote and flagship event of the Mother tennial celebrations planned ties will include virtual real- preserve the Mother Road Seventh graders Melanie Zamudio, Diego Chavira, Aid- Road’s centennial celebration through 2026, but the AAA ity experiences, a pinewood through educational programs en Walker, Krystoff Jimenez, and Skyler Flowers are by a national advocacy group Route 66 Road Fest will be the derby, and a Route 66 mini and economic development charged with putting together a slide show of all of the whose mission is to preserve first, scheduled for June 18-19 golf course featuring famous initiatives. The partnership exhibitors during the Merritt STEM and Art show. Staff and promote the legendary at the Bennett Event Center landmarks from the historic successfully advocated for fed- photo by Sheryl Ponce. road. The inaugural Road Fest at OKC Fairgrounds, and in highway. Visitors will explore eral legislation that created the in Oklahoma City and Tulsa Tulsa's SageNet Center at Expo Route 66 through the decades U.S. Route 66 Centennial Com- this June will continue each Square on June 25-26. by touring interactive exhibits mission, which will commemo- year through 2026. “Route 66 spans 2,448 miles that include artifacts, history, rate the national celebration in “When we learned about the and eight states,” said Jared photos, fashion, automobiles a variety of ways. Road Fest, we liked its concept Peterson, AAA Oklahoma exec- and iconic brands that came of “The Route 66 Road Ahead and design,” said Bill Thomas, utive, “so earning this distinc- age on the Mother Road. Tick- Partnership is excited to have chairman of the Route 66 Road tion is a real achievement for ets are available at route66ro- AAA Oklahoma as the first Ahead Partnership. “We saw our state.” adfest.com. organization to sponsor what it as an opportunity to offer ‘The Road Fest will feature clas- “The designation is not just for 2022,” Thomas said. “We have will be a whole host of projects made a five-year commitment and centennial celebrations @@ CAR SEAT to AAA Oklahoma, spanning commemorating the 100th an- O Checkup Event from the first Road Fest this niversary of Route 66,” Thom- June through the culminating as said. “The AAA Oklahoma Road Fest which will take place Road Fest is sure to be a great in June 2026.” event - one that we will look Learn how to install your The Road Ahead Partnership forward to every year, leading ‘The three students who demonstrated the sound waves child’s car seat or booster seat. was established six years ago up to the grand centennial year were Zayden Day, Evan Merwin, and Daulten Amburgey. by the National Park Service celebration in 2026.” Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. Find out if it’s time for a change. Alimited number of car seats will be available (first come, first serve). ‘Child must be present or expectant mother within six weeks of delivery ‘Show proof of government assistance (WIC, Food Stamps, SoonerCare) ‘Arrive in the vehicle used most often to transport your child ‘You must be the legal guardian of the child TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: CHURCH OF CHRIST (parking lot) 216 N Adams Ave., Elk City, OK 73644 pointments cal 1173 ext 310 cown-19 Precautions + Covid-19 screening and temperatures checked prior to Car Seat Check MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED ‘The lines grew as the parents completed their tours of the Merritt STEM and Art Show at TJ’s Taco Wagon. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce.