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2- The Elk City News News June 28, 2023 OPA nine Sequoyah Award win- Bloomberg working in public health,” she “| wasn’t the top two in my Round ners, there were almost 200 first place plaques presented Continued from page1. noted. Although Larson was afraid class in high school. I think I just didn’t believe that little Continued from page 1. during the awards banquet. A that the expense may be more me could do something cool Town ad, large space ad, news pho- complete list of winners in the of different projects. One of than she could afford, she like this. I didn’t get a full ride decided to apply for the fel- in terms of scholarship to OU. tograph, feature photograph, 2022 OPA Better Newspaper them is the state obesity plan sports photograph, and photo Contest is available on the OPA stakeholders’ group. There are lowship. There were only ten Thad good grades and a decent June 28 website at okpress.com/con- over 80 organizations on the percent of those applying who ACT score, but I didn’t get a full essay/picture page and front- Summer Arts Camp. test-winners-2022. group, and we set a state plan could get the full ride program. page design. Ponce has also received a with 114 objectives. The goal is “I didn’t know what I was academic ride. That's what this ‘The members of the Hoo- is, and I still struggle with it Vacation Bible School, first-place plaque for Division to reduce obesity in the state going to do, but I'm going to because ifI had known in 2008 First Baptist Church. sier State Press Association 4 News Story while working at by 2026,” Larson said. apply for it because I really what Lauran could do, maybe I judged the almost 1550 en- the Beckham County Record in She also works to create wanted to learn these topics Vacation Bible School, tries from 77 Oklahoma news 2018, as well as a second place healthier places and spaces, and take the actual classes. can help others understand to never count themselves out,” One Church. publications. Along with the sports story the same year. so people have healthy choices I wanted to learn the things she concluded. available to them, therefore, that matter to my career, but I June 29 didn’t know if I could afford it,” Larson is married to Elk make better choices for their ‘The newest event this year City’s Zachary Larson, and Summer Arts Camp. Foss is the Doubles Disc Golf tour- health. Larson also leads food insecurity projects and leads Larson said. She went ahead and applied they have two children. Their KECO Pickin’ in the Park, Continued from page 1. nament at the Foss State Park the physical activity and nutri- for the fellowship. She said daughter is 12-year-old Eliza, Ackley Park. Disc Golf course, which is pre- that she put her heart and soul and their son is ten-year-old tion team. and third place $300, while sented by Garage Bicycle Works “People who don’t have into the essay questions. Theodore. They now live in in Elk City. The cost is $30 per West. OK Boys Basketball the lower division break down enough food, believe it or not, “Bor three weeks, I was re- Norman. Lauran is the daugh- Camp. Thu Jun 29, 9:00am is first place - $250, second team to enter with CTP prizes are at risk of having obesity. vising my answers over and ter of Teresa Glynn of Carter - Fri Jun 30, 3:00pm. Corn place - $150, and third place - worth $325 and $800 in added If someone doesn’t have con- over again to try to get them and Todd Woodruff of Erick. Bible Academy, All Area $100. Upper division is a blind cash. ‘The sponsors for the CTP venient and regular access just right. And I knew it was a Her in-laws are Barbara and 7-12th Grade Boys Invit- draw, and costs $30 per per- and hole sponsors are Bran- to foods and healthy foods, shot in the dark. But I found Michael Larson, and her grand- ed. bar Liquor from Sayre, Bran- bar Diner, and Fly High. There and they only have a limited son to participate. There is no out in March that I got it, and I parents are Laura and the late PPR cap, therefore, there will will be payouts to the top five amount of money they can nearly had a heart attack,” she David Woodruff. Her siblings June 30 be a high-level competition. teams. spend on foods, they're more added. are Renee and Eli, and her aunt West. OK Boys Basketball ‘The lower division will also be ‘The main event for the eve- likely to grab things like Ra- The fact that Johns Hop- is Cheryl Sipes. Camp. Thu Jun 29, 9:00am a blind draw, and the registra- ning is the fireworks display men Noodles,” she continued. kins is a private school in She wants to recognize her - Fri Jun 30, 3:00pm. Corn tion fee will be $20 per person. which is set to music and can Larson tries to help people Maryland, and the number junior high math teacher in Bible Academy, All Area ‘The PPR cap is set at 6.5 or low- be heard on 93.1 FM. This get what they need. Her team one school for public health Hammon Public Schools, Rob- 7-12th Grade Boys Invit- er, which will create a balanced spectacular fireworks show leads the physical activity and in the world, did not occur to bi Dew. Larson said that Dew ed. playing field. Pre-register for will fill the sky with a display of nutrition team at the Dept. of her at the time. She just knew believed in her, listened to her, the tournament on the Score- Health. She supervises other that it had what she wanted to color to draw another Christ- and encouraged her to contin- Do you have an event or programs and projects con- learn in the food systems for something else you would like mas in July Festival to a close. follo app or in person that Sat. ue her education. The cornhole tournament is Participants are encouraged cerning nutrition and public health, and the manner that to share with the community Another achievement that in the Round Town Calendar? being sponsored by Paragon to bring their own blankets, health, which has led her desire she could continue her work at impacted her future was be- to return to school to achieve the health dept. Email the information for the Communications, Pacific Brim, snacks, family, and friends for her doctorate degree. Because Larson never imag- ing chosen to attend Girls event to elkcitynews@gmail. Classic Communications, and a memorable weekend of lake ‘After graduating from Elk ined she could achieve what State with Cezanne Barrios at com ‘The Laundromat on Broadway. fun. City High School, Larson at- she has, nor that she would be ECHS. She said that It was a tended Oklahoma University awarded a prestigious fellow- life changing event because she Atwoods Ranch and Home where she earned her bache- ship, Larson wants others to was chosen to attend, which lor’s degree in psychology and know that if she is able to do was an honor that she did not sociology. She then got her this, so can others. expect. Goods Launches Two Convenient master’s degree in prevention Young science and decided to work New Payment Options in the field before returning to school. “L always wanted to go back Donovan James Young was Store-branded Mastercard and “buy now, pay to school whenever I finished my master’s degree. I didn't born on November 5, 2000, which just happens to be the birthday of his great grandfa- later” choices give shoppers added flexibility want to stop learning, but I really wanted to get some re- ther, O.J. Herndon. Donovan was born in Elk City, OK to James al-world experience. I didn’t “Jamie” Young and Laura Hern- want to go straight through. ATwoopbs The Atwoods Mastercard don Young. He was named after and Slice are available at all ‘To me that didn’t make sense. one grandfather and one great locations. Customers may acti- I wanted the real-world experi- grandfather. James from James vate the new payment options ence so when I would go back I Young Sr. and Donovan from in-store or online. Don Mulliinex. Donovan passed would have those actual exam- ABOUT ATWOODS ples of things that I had wit- away at the age of 22 on June 10, RANCH &H OME GOODS Atwoods Ranch and Home 2023 at his home in Liberty, TX. Goods is a modern-day general nessed in work,” Larson said. His family was blessed to have ENID - Atwoods Ranch their way.” ‘The love for her career was him as our own. He held a special store with a mission to bring and Home Goods announces ~ ‘The store's first new pay- place in our hearts. His family in- the immediate availability of ment method is a branded customers the goods they need another factor in deciding to cluded many, some by blood and some by choice. at the best price, with an un- go back to school. She loves her two new options for custom- credit card that allows shop- matched customer experience. career path and did not want to Donovan is survived by his parents, Laura and husband Cody ers to pay for their purchases. pers to quickly pay and accu- Hysmith of Burns Flat, OK; James and wife Lauren Young of Liv- The Oklahoma-based retailer mulate reward points with Headquartered in Oklahoma, leave the job to attend college. ingston, TX; his maternal grandparents, Cecilia George of Burns continues to roll out more cus- every purchase. Customers the retailer has grown to 75 lo- “T wanted to go back, but Flat, OK and Lawrence and wife Peggy Herndon of Red Oak, OK; tomer convenience features can get instant approval for cations, with more in the pipe- it was very important for me his younger brother, Todd Young of Burns Flat, OK; 2 step-sis- line. ters Carolyn and Cynthia Plymale, step-brother William Plymale, amid its ongoing growth as the the Atwoods Reward Master- to find something that really region's premier modern-day card®, issued by FNBO, and The company’s _ broad worked with my career goals. all from Livingston, TX, and 5 nieces and nephews that he loved general store. begin working toward loyalty product mix, coupled with its spending time with. His aunts and uncles include Roy and wife “Our shoppers have told rewards with their in-person best price guarantee, custom- I found the program at Johns Melanie Herndon of Elk City, OK; Marty LeCrone of Elk City, OK; us that they want more con- and online transactions. er-first service and convenient Hopkins. It's a Doctor of Public Belinda LeCrone of Elk City, OK; Kendall and husband Shawn venient ways to take home - Atwoods’ second new con- payment options, makes it a Health. I'm working at a State Tomlinson ofVernal, UT; Aimmie Sinor of Red Oak, OK; and Mary their favorite products, and we venience option is a “buy now, hometown one-stop-shop for Department of Health. I'm in and Rogelio Perla of Livingston, TX. believe they should also be re- pay later” plan offered in con- consumers of all types. Visit public health practice. So, this Donovan was the first grandchild born from his mother's gen warded for their loyalty,” says junction with Slice® by FNBO. www.atwoods.com/credit-card degree is made for someone eration. Cousins include Mark Herndon of Elk City, OK; Jessie, Atwoods President Brian At- ‘The service lets customers split for more information. Lylah, and K’Dan LeCrone of Elk City, OK; Houston LeCrone; and wood. “We pride ourselves on their purchases into smaller, Evelyn and James Perla of Livingston, TX. being a family-owned business manageable payments. A study He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James that combines our best price by the National Retail Federa- guarantee and unmatched cus- tion finds that customers want tomer experiences - and now more flexibility from retailers, Deadline to Apply for S. Young Sr and Evelyn Penry; his maternal great grandparents O.J. and Betty Herndon; George and Brenda Burwood, Don Mullinex and his great aunt Kathy Tucker. with an expanded choice of like buy now and pay later pro- Donovan attended school in Elk City, OK, Merrit, OK, Living- today’s most popular and se- grams that help them get their cure financial tools to give our goods without breaking the shoppers the flexibility to pay bank. AEDP Grant or Loan ston, TX and Onalaska, TX. He graduated from Burns Flat Dill City High School in 20i9. He was baptized September 22, 2019 in Dill City, OK. Set for July 3 ‘After graduating high school Donovan moved to Texas to try rElkCituNews life where his father was from. He then came back to Oklahoma to try life where his mother was raised. He finally decided to move back to Livingston, TX where his father lives. He found work in a few places during his short life. He worked for his uncle Roy Hern- OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahomans seeking a grant or loan don in his lawn care business, McDonald's and cooked at a nursing through the Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Pro- home. Donovan was trying to find his way in life in Livingston, TX. (USPS # 173-020) gram have until July 3, 2023, to apply. He was beginning to take an interest in becoming more active and 580-225-3000, ‘The AEDP is designed to develop or improve uses for agricul- fit, even walking the seven or eight miles to town often, He loved Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC tural products, expand Oklahoma's production of value-added fishing. Donovan was known for so many different things. He loved to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 products and to encourage diversified farming. The AEDP offers tinker. He would drag home different broken “treasures” and had. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 five different grant or loan opportunities, including: great plans for fixing everything. One time he even brought home Agriculture Event Grant a broken piano. He made a guitar out of cardboard, duct tape and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Farm Diversification Grant guitar strings. He wanted to transform a broken lawn mover into Product Development and Research Grant or Loan ago cart. He was an artist in many forms, from painting a self por- Frank Leto...Publisher Value-Added Agriculture Grant or Loan trait to drawing imaginary characters from his head. He loved to SUBSCRIPTIONS Veteran or Young Farmer Grant or Loan draw. Donovan even learned to weld from a man named Marvin. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer Applicant proposals must clearly demonstrate the ability to Donovan sang and wrote many things. But Donovan was best. $75/yearly known for being happy. He always wanted to make others laugh $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and ranchers through the cre- and smile. He could bring sunshine to any storm in life, whether ation of new revenue streams. No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director While the upcoming deadline to apply for an AEDP grant or his own or others. Donovan had 2 best friends in Burns Flat, OK, Katie and Exavi- D'Ann Brasuel...Design/Layout loan is July 3, 2023, there will be another opportunity to apply er. Their group was known as The Three Musketeers. His friends elkcitynews @gmail.com CSRIDelivery for an AEDP grant or loan in the fall. called him Porkchop. Donovan was one of akind and will be missed. [email protected] For more information about the AEDP contact Jason Harvey by so many! [email protected] Hours: A memorial to celebrate Donovan's life will be held on Saturday, Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 at [email protected] or 405-606-1477 and visit https:// July 1, 2023 at 3 pm at Elk City Lake, OK. ag.ok.gov/economic-development-and-agriculture-markets.