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2 July 10, 2021 News do.’ He bought the route, and New England is packed full of of the automobile. morphed into a story of Amer- Round Museum the rest is Garrison history,” she said. the earliest history, and I loved growing up with that. But then “Rt. 66 is a story in itself. When we look at the Depres- ican exceptionalism and the American Dream. The people Continued from page 1. As she raised their two I came to realize how mystical sion, the car was a tool for who come into the museum Town Oklahoma, he was work- ing for Borden Milk. He came sons Roy and Scott, Garrison learned that western Okla- homa shared a different but western Oklahoma is. I get to share that beautiful story with our travelers at the museum,” survival. So many families des- perately traveled these roads looking for something, any- are looking to discover both those stories and how they col- lided to make America what it back to go to the funeral and equally intriguing and impor- Garrison said. thing, better than the starva- is now. I see that every day as July 10 learned that the Borden route tant historical importance as Garrison’s family owns tion they were facing. I don’t a docent.” Christmas in July at in Elk City was for sale. He New England. multiple car washes along Rt. know how they got through For more information, Foss Lake called me up and said, ‘Honey, “In my life, I kind of trav- 66. The retired teacher does that. Then we had the gold- contact Garrison at (580)225- I think I found what I need to eled west like the country did. not overlook the fabled story en years of Rt. 66 and it was 2892. Dust Bowl Days, Farm and Ranch Festival, Sayre City Park. Get your cajun on Rt. 66 Balloons July 11 Continued from page 1. By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan Dust Bowl Days, Farm and Ranch Festival, Sayre transportation and instal- You might find yourself City Park. confused when you first pull lation, her mom Ivonne and up to 112 Access Road in Elk her sister Mayelis, design and City. However, you are in the construct intricate bouquets July 16 right place. Situated within the and other décor pieces made of Local Heroes Meet and same building as Bourque Sales balloons for birthdays and oth- Greet, family night to & Service, Inc., an oilfield sup- ply company established over er events such as graduations. thank our local first re- Contreras says, “If you can ten years ago, is Bourque’s of spnders and medical pro- Le Marché (le marché means think of it, we can make it.” She fessionals 6-8 p.m. “the market” in French), a Ca- also shares that crafting the jun grocery store. Both owned creations is no easy feat - even by the same person, Scott July 17 though she has had a lot of Bourque of Louisiana, the Ca- G&S Gun Show 9 a.m. jun specialty store has been training and is still “constantly - 5 p.m., Elk City Civic open since early May of this learning”, as she puts it, as new year. trends such as color palettes Center, Admission is Bourque shares that when and holidays come along, each $7.00. Bring in the Cou- customers of his oilfield supply piece can take anywhere from pon on the the classified company as well as the people that he would cook for at local an hour to two and a half hours page for a $1.00 off ad- golf tournaments found out are more obscure. There is fied Cajun” customer favorites with gumbo being the first to design, construct and in- mission. that he has had a Cajun gro- such a wide variety of products include their seasoned rib- stall, depending on how intri- meal on the menu and also cery store in Maurice, Louisi- from seasonings to meats that eyes, stuffed pork tenderloins, cate it is. However, she admits ana for the past few years, they Bourque says he’s sure you’ll twice-baked potatoes and next Spring as the store plans July 18 that it would take longer if she urged him to open one here in find it to be a “one-stop shop.” handmade boudin available to bring in fresh crawfish to G&S Gun Show 9 a.m. Bourque along with Erick in three different varieties, all did not have her mom – who Elk City. So Bourque decided to sell both live as well as boiled. handles the details, and her - 5 p.m., Elk City Civic bring the flavor of South Loui- Huling, branch manager of sent from Louisiana. Center, Admission is siana to Western Oklahoma Bourque Sales and Le Marché Beck explains that the Bourque’s of Le Marché in- sister, who is a genius with col- and save locals from having to and Jessica Beck, the store store’s selection is constantly vites you to come on down, try ors, working with her. $7.00. Bring in the Cou- make anymore trips to Cajun manager of the market, boast expanding and that they ac- pon on the the classified country to stock up on their their meal kits such as for Ca- cept requests for any items a sample of the chicken salad Contreras also detailed how (it sells fast), grab something factors such as temperature, page for a $1.00 off ad- favorites. jun spaghetti as well as the that customers would like to Some of the brands that fact that you can get the pro- see. climate and altitude can affect mission. to make for dinner and “laissez you’ll find at Le Marché are rec- tein for it in-store as a way to Keep an eye out on their the bouquets and how differ- ognizable, such as Zatarain’s or “simplify the cooking process.” Facebook page this Fall as les bon temps rouler (let the ent tying techniques must be July 24 Tony Chachere’s, while some They note that other “Certi- cooking classes are set begin good times roll)!” employed in order to allow the Sizzlin’ Summer Side- balloons to expand. Another walk Sale - Retail District difficulty that Contreras says August 6 Hundreds of Thousands of Oklahomans Sipes that they face is that she is un- able to purchase professional Block party Elk City - Downtown Elk City Can Now Get Free Health Care balloons from anywhere in Oklahoma so she must source Continued from page 1. Nearly a year after voters relatively small amount, $164 to get the word out. And the them from Los Angeles, Texas, approved State Question 802, million, was needed in state agency is paying $500,000 Kansas and Florida. Oklahoma No Tax healthcare leaders and patient funds to fund the expansion. – to Ghost Inc., an Oklahoma “I basically am the keeper of advocates celebrated Thursday But the state faces another City public relations firm, on a records,” she advised. “I update Okie Balloons and Deco Weekend, Clothing and ordinances, keep employee re- as Medicaid expansion took challenge: How do you make marketing campaign that be- wants you to see people’s eyes footwear under $100.00 - effect and Oklahoma officially sure hundreds of thousands gan in July. Half of the funds cords and split other respon- light up when they walk into Retail District became the 37th state to ac- of newly eligible Oklahomans will come from the federal sibilities with my co-workers. cept the optional expansion. know about their new poten- government. It is easy to forget what all I your event and so they invite This means that hundreds tially life-changing benefits? Medical providers are also do because it is second nature you to call them at 580-339- August 7 of thousands of Oklahomans The stakes are high for stepping up. at this point. We make sure to 3981, find them online at www. who meet the new income both struggling residents and But the numbers outline split things, so no one person Oklahoma No Tax okieballoons.com or find them eligibility limits — $17,796 hospitals, especially in rural the challenges ahead. is doing everything.” Weekend, Clothing and for an individual or $36,588 parts of the state where it’s on Facebook or Instagram. footwear under $100.00 - for a family of four — will now harder to get the message out. be covered under SoonerCare, If not enough people sign up Retail District the state’s Medicaid program. under the expansion, many of Jack Atkinson The newly enrolled won’t need the benefits, such as strength- to pay any premiums and ening the financial health of Jack Lee Atkinson, 90, of be greatly missed by all who August 8 little-to-no co-pays for their rural hospitals, adding health Elk City, Oklahoma was born knew and loved him. Oklahoma No Tax care moving forward. care jobs to the state’s econ- on May 25,1931 in Enid, Okla- Memorial services will be Weekend, Clothing and In a state with the second omy and improving health homa. He is the son of Ralph held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, highest uninsured rate in the outcomes for thousands, will footwear under $100.00 - country (next to only Texas), be muted or delayed. Edward and Harriett Mae July 24, 2021 at the Elk City Retail District supporters of the expan- “I think there’s still a large (Duggan) Atkinson. He went United Methodist Church, Elk sion say this could be a game swathe of the population that to be with his Lord and Savior City, Oklahoma. Rev. Scott changer in making sure some does not know this even ex- on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Rogers will officiate. Services May 30 of the state’s most vulnerable ists,” said Oklahoma Hospital Baptist Village of Elk City. have been entrusted to the care populations have access to free Association Executive Director Baseball and Softball or nearly free medical care. Patti Davis. “Most of us don’t Jack married the love of his of Richard and Tammy Dugger Seeing Home Tournament, And with the federal want to think about health life, Virginia Goldsmith on and the staff of Martin-Dugger Elk City 5 Plex. government picking up more care until we need health care, August 14,1955 in Harlem, Funeral Home in Elk City, than 90 percent of the costs, a so it may not be top of mind Montana. She preceded him in Oklahoma. parents, Ralph and Harriett At- for many people. But that’s kinson, brothers, Bob Atkin- death on June 23, 2015. Cherishing his memory are why we need multiple com- He attended seminary his four sons, Barry Atkinson son, Jerry Atkinson, Don At- munication strategies from different sources, coming from school in York, Nebraska and of Destin, Florida, Marty At- kinson, Jim Atkinson, Richard different angles to get the later changes schools to gradu- kinson of Rockland, Califor- Atkinson, Bruce Atkinson, and word out.” ate from the United Theologi- nia, David Atkinson, and Jon Leonard Atkinson. 126,000 Enrollees and cal Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Atkinson of Elk City, Oklaho- Memorials can be made to (USPS # 173-020) Counting 580-225-3000 The Oklahoma Health He served as a minister with ma, nine grandchildren, Eliza- the Elk City Carnegie Library Care Authority announced the Methodist Church Associ- beth Mills, Shara Atkinson, and the Arbor Foundation in Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Thursday that about 126,000 ation for sixty years including Ryan Atkinson, and Andrew Oklahomans have enrolled for serving at the Elk City United Atkinson, all of Destin, Flori- care of Martin-Dugger Funeral 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Medicaid benefits under the Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Methodist Church. da, Katherine Harnden, Chris expansion since the agency began accepting applications Jack also did volunteer work Atkinson both of California, Oklahoma 73648. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 for Kairos, a prison ministry, Joshua Atkinson, and Jeremy We invite you to leave a mes- at the start of June. (Benefits took effect July 1). and CASA as a child advocate. Atkinson both of Oklahoma sage of condolence, expression SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz Melissa Richey, a spokes- Publisher He was involved with the min- City, Oklahoma, Jacob Atkin- of sympathy or perhaps share a Deliverd by mail: woman for the agency, said isterial alliance and was a for- son of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; $75/yearly Amy Loynd the “bulk” of those were memory of Jack at www.mar- Business Manager reprocessed applications from mer member of Rotary Club of seven great grandchildren, $50/six months tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. people who had previously Elk City. Mason Mills, Kate Mills, Ad- No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt The family would like to Advertising Director applied for Medicaid and were He enjoyed reading, gar- elaine Atkinson, Barrett At- rejected because they earned dening, and being with family kinson, Emmy Atkinson, Jack invite all that cannot attend [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell ​​ too much. to watch the service live on [email protected] Production Manager and friends. Jack will always Atkinson, Knox Atkinson. Richey said the agency [email protected] has also been working with be remembered for his great- He is preceded in death by Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Maressa Margerum [email protected] Customer Service Rep hospitals, providers and other est passion, ministry, and will his wife, Virginia Atkinson; Facebook page. community service-providers