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News 2- The Elk City News August 23, 2023 Oncology a conference from a compre- Fund PSO Announces $100,000 AEP hensive team that can manage a lot of his/her cancer related Continued from page 1. Continued from page 1. issues. As part of his practice, Foundation Grant to Combat Food tise. Along with general sur- he works with Elk City native, and writes his story on the Jacob Jackson, who is a nurse page. She said that in Feb. 2022, Deserts through Food On The Move gery, covering things such as practitioner. Jackson will see ing care of abdominal masses, its. gallbladder, hernias, and tak- patients on their follow-up vis- he caught COVID and was TULSA - Public Service nologies. American Electric Power and he specializes in the treatment Dr. Lesslie is married to Dr. sent to Integris in Oklaho- Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Located at the Food On its operating subsidiaries, in- of GI cancer. Carolyn Rekerdres, who is a ma City from GPRMC. There announced on Thursday a The Move campus at 3787 E. cluding PSO. Advocacy for the “So I take care of things like psychiatrist and serves several he was intubated within five $100,000 American Electric Apache St., the Urban Farm is AEP Foundation grant contin- the colon, stomach, esopha- rural counties in Texas. He has hours of his arrival and spent Power Foundation grant to a holistic approach to serving ues PSO’s connection to Food gus, pancreas, liver, all of those two children and three step- 130 days in ICU. She also not- Food On The Move to increase a community battling legacy On The Move. In April, PSO things have special training children. They range from col- ed that he had to relearn how food production for Tulsans in issues of health problems, ed- and the EPRI donated a con- to do. Also, I also have special lege age to high school. In his need. ucation challenges and lack of training in minimally invasive to eat, walk, and write again. Food On The Move's Urban employment opportunity be- tainer garden that uses emerg- spare time, he likes to spend ‘Jeremy is a fighter Farm will produce more than cause of decades of living in a ing technology to facilitate surgery. That means what is time with his family, play golf, though! He became the 150,000 pounds of fresh pro- food desert. sustainable indoor agriculture laparoscopic or doing surgery and hunt. He admitted that duce every year. The nonprof- through smaller incisions. The hunting is another advantage walking miracle of everyone “The ability to sell our pro- to Food On The Move for its whole point of that is to do around him, including doc- it founded by Tulsa musician duce will allow this to be a sus- Tulsa campus. to relocating to Elk City. Taylor Hanson will give away make recoveries easier, less tainable model to fight food in- “We look forward to see- The people in western ing the Urban Farm flourish painful, and people get back tors,” Wells wrote on the go- a portion of the food through security that can be replicated Oklahoma have been very nice fundme page. monthly Community Food and in any community,” said Food and serve the community,” to normal faster, whenever it’s to the newcomer. He said that One year later his lung Resource Festivals and sell the On The Move President and said PSO President and Chief done correctly,” Lesslie said. specialist said that COVID remainder to Oasis Fresh Mar- CEO Kevin Harper. “We will Operating Officer Leigh Anne He works with an oncology one of the best things about had done so much damage ket and other local vendors. measure the amount of pro- Strahler. “Food On The Move's team to take care of the patient. the patients in western Okla- that he would require a dou- ‘The AEP Foundation grant duce grown, the amount dis- After a diagnosis from a medi- homa have been that they are will help fund the first phase of tributed to those in need and innovative efforts help make cal oncologist, they will have very appreciative. ble lung transplant. “We are raising money the $7.5 million Urban Farm, the quantity sold along with Tulsa a healthier, more resil- a project designed to increase the sustainability of the Urban ient community, and we're to help fund the uninsured medical expenses that are the quantity and quality of fresh produce using sustain- Farm.” AEP Foundation is a char- pleased to work with the AEP Foundation to support their Clifford Williams solely associated with his up- able and state-of-the-art tech- itable private foundation of efforts.” Clifford Lee Williams was born March 20, 1933 in a two coming lung transplant. All room house near the banks of Sandstone Creek. The location donations will be strictly put was northeast of Berlin (Roger Mills County), Oklahoma. His towards medical expenses,” she added. Scooter’s Coffee® Celebrates parents were Raymond Lee and Dulcie Bell (Marshall) Wil- liams. He attended Berlin Public Schools and graduated in Some of the costs include 1951. That fall he enrolled at OklahomaA&M College. He mar- anti-rejection drugs and oth- er medications that cost over $10,000 per year; non-cov- National Dog Day with Free Pumpkin ried Bobbie Vernell Hayden on January 24, 1953 at his par- ent’s home. To this marriage two sons were born, Donald Lee Williams and Thomas Hayden Williams. He served in the Unit- Spice Pup Cups, Giveaways and ed States Army in artillery during the Korean Conflict. Fol- ered medical costs exceed $7000 per year; and he will lowing his discharge, he returned to Oklahoma A&M College have to stay in Oklahoma where he completed his undergraduate and masters degree in Search for a Dogfluencer City close to the hospital for Agronomy. His professional career was with the United States a minimum of three months. Department of Agriculture. He worked in Montana, New York, To donate to the cause, go Colorado, Texas, and the National Plant Materials Center, to Heather Wells Facebook Beltsville, Maryland. During his career, he completed gradu- page and follow the link to OMAHA - Even though it’s fluencer. A participant may ny’s four core values, which are ate and post graduate studies including courses at the USDA www.gofundme.com. Doty is the dog days of summer, fall enter their dog in this Contest Integrity, Love, Humility and married to Vanessa Cole. Graduate School in Washington, D.C. Clifford's primary work will be top of mind as Scoot- by timely completing all of the Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee was in the field of plant materials where he was involved in the er’s Coffee puts a fun spin on following actions: Brand Promise, often recited development and release of several grasses for use in the Great its puppy-loved Pup Cups for LIKE and FOLLOW Scoot- to franchisees, customers and Plains Region. He was privileged to serve as a consultant on er’s Coffee on Facebook or employees, is: “Amazing Peo- Round National Dog Day on Satur- day, Aug. 26. Dogs can enjoy major federal highways, airports, railroad construction sites FOLLOW Scooter’s Coffee on ple, Amazing Drinks... Amaz- a free, fall-inspired Pumpkin Instagram. ingly Fast!®” It represents the and military installations. Clifford was an avid student of wind Town Spice Pup Cup made up of LIKE the Aug. 25 Facebook company’s business origins all dog-friendly ingredients, or Instagram post that an- and reflects a steady commit- erosion in the Southern Great Plains Region. He was also an advocate of the certification for Agronomist and worked hard including whipped cream, a nounces the contest and TAG ment to providing an unforget- for the success of the program. Following several years of field pumpkin dog treat and a dust- three friends in the comments. table experience to loyal and work and professional writings, he was promoted into manage- August 24 ing of cinnamon. The first VISIT a Scooter’s Coffee lo- new customers. ment. Upon his retirement as a Certified Professional Agron- Rodeo Fun at the Library. 15 canine customers at each cation during operating hours Scooter’s Coffee, celebrat- omist from USDA, Clifford and Vernell returned to the home 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Scooter’s Coffee store on Na- on Aug. 26 and take a photo ing its 25th anniversary in place on Sandstone Creek and built their retirement home. For tional Dog Day also will receive of participant's dog enjoying a 2023, is at the dawn of a stra- the next 30 years they raised commercial herds of black angus August 25 a bandana imprinted with the free Pumpkin Spice Pup Cup. tegic growth phase. The com- EC Varsity Football - Away Scooter’s Coffee signature Smi- UPLOAD the photo to par- cattle, He served many years on the Beckham County Rural pany is approaching 700 stores - Altus ley logo, at participating loca- ticipant’s Facebook or Insta- in 29 states, with plans to have Water District No. 3 Board of Directors. He also inherited his tions while supplies last. gram between dad’s job of caring for the Berlin Cemetery. Clifford was along Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, utiliz~ 1,000 franchise stores open by August 26 “We know how much dogs the end of 2024. The U.S. coffee time member of the Church of Christ. He departed this life on mean to our customers, and ing the hashtag #ScootersPup- August 10, 2023. market is an estimated $48 bil- EC Motorsports Park Rac- with the upcoming launch of Cup and tagging Scooter’s Cof- He is survived by his two sons, Don and wife, Elizabeth, es. “Back to School Bash” fee in the post. lion-a-year, recession-resistant the Scooter’s Coffee fall menu Golden, Colorado, and Tom and his wife, Gina, Oklahoma City, - Sooner Ltd. Modified Se- and popular pumpkin offer- Between Aug. 28 and Aug. industry, and Scooter’s Cof- 29, customers can visit Scoot- fee is striving to become the Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Sarah Stephanie Williams, Elle ries, Dirt Dog 305 Sprints ings, we wanted to provide er's Coffee Facebook or Insta- #1 drive-thru specialty coffee City, Oklahoma. Rnd. 6, ECMP Factory something special for our pup He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, step-mother Stocks, USRA Tuners friends to celebrate National gram to view the top six final- franchise system in the nation. Dog Day,” said Scooter’s Cof- ists that the company selected For more information, visit and his sister. fee Chief Community Officer and vote for their favorite dog. scooterscoffee.com, facebook. His body will be laid to rest in the Berlin Cemetery which Bill Black. “It's always fun to The dog with the most votes com/scooterscoffee, or owna- lies within the drainage area of Sandstone Creek. His fleshly Do you have an event or see our customers’ Pup Cup will be announced on Aug. 30 scooters.com, or call 877-494- body will return home to the “Creek”. something else you would photos, and we look forward and receive the grand prize of 7004. like to share with the com- to seeing how their dogs enjoy being featured on a billboard munity in the Round Town the new Pumpkin Spice Pup in Omaha, Neb., where Scoot- Calendar? Email the in- Cups.” er’s Coffee is headquartered. formation for the event to Scooter’s Coffee also is ‘The winning dog's owner will [email protected] launching a search for the receive a doggy bag full of fun first-ever Scooter’s Coffee Dog- surprises and free coffee for a year, via a credit through the Scooter’s Coffee Mobile App. The remaining finalists will also receive a doggy bag. Visit scooterscoffee.com/ NationalDogDay for specific (USPS # 173-020) terms and conditions, and to 580-225-3000, learn more about how Scoot- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC er’s Coffee is celebrating Na- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 tional Dog Day. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 About Scooter’s Coffee POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellev- Hours: Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 ue, Nebraska, Scooter'’s Cof- SUBSCRIPTIONS fee uses only the finest coffee Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer beans in the world, which are $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director roasted by its affiliated compa- Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director ny, Harvest Roasting, in Oma- No refunds on subscriptions. ha, Nebraska. In over 25 years Roudie Harbert.. of business, the key to Scoot- elkcitynews @gmail.com Deana Lamai ex's Coffee’s success is simple: [email protected] stay committed to the original [email protected] business principles and compa-