September 25, 2021 Issue, Page 12 of 22

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News/Obits September 25,2021 Round Nationals Continued from page 1. Town is open for ages four to 12; Na- September 25 than and Sarah explained that “Clue” Red Carpet Com- the first competition was co-ed munity Theatre and that Scarlett and another little girl beat out the competi- Pumpkin Patch - Hay- tion while the state level was stack Adventures open thru separated by boys and girls, as October 17th on weekends will nationals as well as being 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy separated by age groups. They 9/152 Intersection say that Scarlett got started with the activity when they September 26 entered her in the competition “Clue” Red Carpet Com- back in April. “I don’t think munity Theatre. we had any idea that this was going to go this far,” Nathan Pumpkin Patch - Hay- laughed. stack Adventures open thru Scarlett says that she’s excited October 17th on weekends to continue tractor pulling in- 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy cluding next year and her dad 9/152 Intersection says that she seems to enjoy it much like he and Sarah do. Octoberfest Square ‘The Elk City News wishes Scar- Dancing held at the Elk lett luck and knows that she City Convention Center. will make Western Oklahoma proud. ECN will bring publish October 1 the results of the national com- “Clue” Red Carpet Com- petition in the next edition. munity Theatre. Elk City Flea Market, Ackley Park, October 2 “Clue” Red Carpet Com- ITL munity Theatre. Continued from page 1. and his former partners and Elk City Flea Market, their guidance throughout Ackley Park, the years. Teel further ex- plained that it’s been a great October 3 place to work at and that he “Clue” Red Carpet Com- looks forward to work every munity Theatre. day, unlike the many people that dread it. Elk City Flea Market, You can call ITL at (580)243- Ackley Park. 1559 or stop by 105 Carter Road in Elk City. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association President Linda Long wel- comed OREA members June Suzanne Hylton presented the program, GALLERY @112. Lovelace, Becky Newlin, ‘This art gallery is located at 1st Generation Essay Contest Jan Attocknie, Cathy Lewis, 112 W Main St, Sayre, OK. Glenda Ivins, Gwen Pasby The hours are Monday thru and Judy Haught to the Sep- Friday 10AM-4PM and Sat- Planned at SWOSU tember 10, 2021 meeting. The urday 10AM-1PM. They are meeting was held in the Faith a non-profit group of artists celebration_essay_contest) they can follow the same guide- Room of the Elk City United and non-artists who support or by scanning the QR code lines as listed for students in below that leads to the Form their writing but instead of Methodist Church at 10:00 the arts. Their goals are to Proud to be Stack submission page. Addi- submitting to the Form Stack st a.m. Special Guests were Su- provide a unique space for the tional rules and criteria for the they should email Martone zanne Hylton and Linda Mur- artists of all mediums to dis- contest be found at the links directly at dillon.martone@ phy. play and market their work. above. swosu.edu to express interest June gave the invocation. They provide studio space As for 1st Generation faculty in reading as a guest speaker at Judy led the US. Flag Sa- for working artists, promote that would like to participate, the event lute and the Oklahoma Flag events in the performing arts Salute. Members sang the and attract tourists and tour- Happy Birthday song to Linda ism dollars. They work with Daniel Tarwater Long in recognition of her Oklahoma Arts Council to August 2 birthday. Becky pre- secure grants to fund events Daniel “Lee” Tarwater, of sented the devotional by read- in the visual and performing Elk City, Oklahoma, was born SWOSU April 10, 1958, in Denton, ing the article “Misty” by Greg arts. Suzanne displayed sever- ‘Texas, to Danny Tarwater and Moore. This touching story al pieces of art created at the Wanda “Sue” (Hamm) Tarwa- related how the song “Misty” Gallery as well as information ter and passed away September found its way to comfort the regarding the schedule of the 19, 2021, in Oklahoma City, grieving family at the loss of free workshops for Seniors 55 Oklahoma. a family member whose favor- Lee graduated from Union See OREA page 3. Grove High School in Gladewa- ite song was “Misty.” ter, Texas. An essay contest is part of a 1st tween 400 and 700 words. To Lee loved to spend time "ElkCituNews Generation celebration that participate, students must be with his family. He also en- will be taking place at South- part of the 39% of SWOSU stu- joyed fishing and playing Texas western Oklahoma State Uni- dents that are 1st Generation, Hold'em and Blackjack at the versity in November. meaning their parents never casino. Lee will be held at 11:00 a.m., SWOSU Academic Support completed a 4-year degree. The Lee is survived by his Centner Coach Dillon Martone essays will be evaluated anony- daughter, Brandy Zyks and Tuesday, September 28, 2021, (USPS # 173-020) said essay submissions will be mously by a panel of interdis- her husband John; two sons, at Wilson Funeral Home Cha- 580-225-3000 accepted through October 25 ciplinary judges. The finalists Brandon Tarwater, and his wife pel, 100 N Barker Ave, El Reno, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC with first place winning a $500 and their placements will be Ashley, and Tracy Tarwater; OK 73036. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 scholarship, second place a announced at the end of the grandchildren, Ellen (Long) Harris and her husband Ryan, In lieu of flowers, memo- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 $100 gift card to The Merc and event on the November 8. rial donations may be made third place a SWOSU gift bas- SWOSU students can submit Courtney (Long) Nielsen and her husband Chad, Calista and to Heartspring Development POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 ket. their essays either by navigat- Raquel Torrez, and Lily, Addy, 1st Generation is an event ing to the Academic Support Department, 8700 East and expected grandson Isaiah SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz celebrating students and fac- Center page of the SWOSU ‘Tarwater to be born in De- 29th St. N., Wichita, Kansas Publisher cember; great-grandchildren, Deliverd by mail: ulty whose parents never com- website and clicking the Es- 67226. Heartspring provides $75/yearly Amy Loynd pleted a four-year degree. The say Contest tab (https:// Michael and Wilder Nielsen; life-changing therapies and $50/six months Consultant actual event will take place on bulldog.swosu.edu/student- sister, Diana Klink; brother, services to children with dis- Neva Pyatt November 8 from 3-5 p.m. in services/academic-support- David Tarwater; step-mother, No refunds on subscriptions. Monika Tarwater; step-broth- abilities. Lee was always so Advertising Director the East Ballroom of the Me- center/essay-contest.php), morial Student Center. and following this link to the er, Richard Penn; and step- proud of how much progress [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell ‘The essay prompt is “Why Did Form Stack submission page sister, Julie Grunden. sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager He is preceded in death by his granddaughter with Autism You Choose to Be Ist (Gen- (https://swosu.formstack. has been able to accomplish [email protected] Burgundy Lee Hanrahan eration).” Essays should be be- com/forms/1st_generation_ his parents. classifieds @ecdailynews.com Staff Writer Acelebration of life for with the help of Heartspring