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2+ SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024 The Elk City News RYLA teach the kids what it is to be a leader. You don't always have to ‘The next person to talk was Grace Carnes, This was her first Continued from page 1 betheloud person. During these time to attend the camp, and games you have to use your ears. she talked about how much she “RYLA has been designed to It is always cool to have them learned throughout the week. engender passion, resilience, de- come, and they showed RYLA “Wednesday was my favorite termination, mental toughness, campers some games that they day when the School of the Deaf gratitude and compassion. In play? Sizemore said. came. It was fun to teach about addition, the program will instill Some of the games Sizemore my life.” Carnes said. in the participants the value of described included the Human ‘The games they played that Service above Self, a core Rotary Ladder, and his personal fa- made Carnes think about her belief? described by the Okla- vorite was called, “Lava” Other own life, where she said that homa RYLA website. games was called Daredevil. she learned about diversity. ‘The first to speak about the By Thursday, the camp became She thanked the Rotarians for camp was Braxton Sizemore, more personal. sending them and also said she who served as a counselor for “Bob (Usry) always says, would recommend RYLA for the week. This was his third time ‘Treat everyone as if their other juniors and seniors. to attend RYLA. He explained heart is breaking because ‘The meeting ended by sing- the activities and the ones that it very well may be? I truly ing happy birthday to three in- made the most impact on him believe that. On Thursday dividuals who were celebrating and the campers. you find out a lot about who their birthdays in the month of Grace Carnes talks about her experience at RYLA while Braxton Sizemore listens. “Monday is amazing because somebody is. We go through July. Those included Jeff Waters, you have all these kids that are about camp. Friday they're talk- tle, but by the second day they and dinner with them almost different life things. It is crazy Tom Johnson, and Jeff Johnson. coming in on Monday, and they ing to you a lot, its crazy,’ Size- joined the School of the Deaf, every day, We just were hang- to see what kids go through. ‘The next meeting will take place are really shy. They don't want more explained. who were at the youth camp. ing out, but Tuesday we showed But it’s a great camp, and I Thursday, July 18th, at noon, in to talk to you, and they would He continued to say that they “The students were there, and them games, which were leader- would recommend it to any- the Elk City Golf and Country never get up and say something start the week out talking a lit- we got to eat lunch, breakfast ship team building games. They one,’ Sizemore concluded. Club. before a game because he wants KASH to remind himself that Christ is Continued from page 1 with him, she said “Now, that makes my heart very happy!” of the chosen in the first round (Grand Aunt — Judith Davis) of the MLB draft. He will be “I reminded Kash to stay an awesome representation of humble and kind because God Elk City and his family? (Brian gave him this gift for a reason. Hunt, Athletic Director) “Kash was taught to be a fam- And to be the best he can be, because as in any level of sports \EPAIR |ATTERY REPLACEMENT ily kid, My sister, Kathy and I and life, your teammates don't LING SIZING used to go to many games out need any more than you're ca- of town to cheer him on, some- pable, they just need to know IRONGS times with Jeni, her daughter you can give all you have’. and Kash’s mom. He loved the (Shawn Wilson) game from a very early age and As I see it, moving to San was always very competitive. Diego, with money in pocket, One of his first introductions might change others, but most to the game was by my late of the people who know Kash husband, Karsten who started believe that money and fame him to T-Ball with Kiwanis. As will not change him, and if any- Kash grew, he used tocome and thing, it will help him reveal to visit us, and many times watch those who do not know him, a football game with me, or go who he really is: a fine young out and play with the horses, man in every aspect that will learn stuff that needs to be done be a role model. In fact, it will outside. But truly, what isa great make him a better steward of his God’s given talent and use Mark Stout at the register during the 50 days of thei memory is those times just sit- Karen and Mark Stout, Page Jewelers niversary. ting down enjoying watching a his platform like other Chris- football game, not really talk- tian athletes before him to his dogs to work with him. children. Their daughter, ing about baseball. Just enjoy- ing time with older family. I spread goodwill. When I first spoke with him, I knew right PAGE and Laveta sold. As Mark and Karen took over the store, While there are great things Kaylee, is married to Josh Da- away that he is not the normal Continued from page 1 Mark followed his father’s about being a small business, vis, and their son is Matthew, felt blessed that he would take path with watch repair, while there are also drawbacks, too. is engaged to Tara Camp- time and visit grand-aunt. I'll “high-school athletic phenom The hardest part for the “The hardest part is the bell. They also have two long Karen mans the front coun- miss the frequency of those, brat’, he is a young man with and hopefully did not stop his priorities right, and now he couple were the hours and ter. inconsistency of business. It haired Chihuahua's that cus- being tied to the store. Once “The best thing about the is hard to know when it will tomer may get to see at the completely”. When I told her has a big task, beyond baseball, Mark and Karen bought them store is watching these young be super busy and purchasing store. that Kash had said to me that ahead ofhim. Congratulations, ones get engaged. Now we're for the different seasons. It is As time for the actual an- out, Van and Laveta began to he paints a cross in each check you deserve it! travel and never looked back. dealing with couples that are hard to plan,’ Karen said. niversary approaches, watch ‘They reminisced about the my kids’ age. We are having ‘The value of merchandise their Facebook page, Page early years when Van went to their friends and ones that has also changed since Mark Jewelry, or stop by the store school in Paris, Texas, there were around as they grew and Karen purchased Page’s. to see what they have in the he learned jewelry making. up. They are coming in to When they started in the cases. Mark Aug. 30th, the The differences in the jew- get their engagement rings. I business, the price of gold day of the rodeo parade, into elry business over the years watched them grow up,’ Kar- was $350 an ounce, but now go in the store for give aways, MISDEMEANORS have been in the area of hay- en explained. it is $2400 an ounce. Over t-shirts, and a reception to State of Okla vs Jessica M Peck DUI ing to have different mer- Mark said the favorite the 50 years in the business, celebrate the 50 years and State of Okla vs Gary L Palmer II DUI chandise. There are different the price of merchandise has things about the business is three generations that have State of Okla vs Eldiiar Mazurov Obstructing an officer. styles today compared to the working on watches, along drastically changed. made Western Oklahoma the Driving without a license. Operating a vehicle with defec- traditional styles that Van with being able to bring Mark and Karen have two place to shop. tive equipment or unsafe conditions State of Okla vs Tracy G Baker Public intoxication. Threat- ening an act ofviolence State of Okla vs Dylan $ Mayfield Larceny of merchandise. Possession of paraphernalia OBITUARIES State of Okla vs Jimmie C Crowe Public intoxication. Dis- turbing the peace State of Okla vs Larry J Lopez Protective order violation State of Okla vs Brent A Powers DUI. TOC Educating PeopI for Success Robert Adam Brittain WESTERN TECHN OLOGY CENTER Adam was born on July 6, is seeking an Industrial/Safety Coordinator. Primary functions are to 1987 to Gayle Brittain and implement, coordinate and expand a customized Business/ Industry Mona Bohanon. He was called Program for WTC, generalized safety classes and customized safety home on July 7, 2024. He is MARRIAGE LICENSES training by providing training programs for new and expanding com- now riding his Harley on the JB Brown, Elk City ~ Jessica Valdez, Elk City panies and skills upgrade training for existing businesses throughout streets of Gold at the age of 37. Bradley Embery, Yukon - Sally Schoenhals, Yukon the district area. When you think of Adam, This position will initiate and follow up on sales calls/consultations his picture is displayed in the DIVORCES Dennis Ferguson vs Jennifer Ferguson to industry/ safety clients to promote economic development and Hall of Fame under Friend. training opportunities including recommendations for specialized ‘Adam was a show up guy. He programs, development of curriculum for specific applications and showed up for his family and rElkCituNews proposals for future customized training based on needs analysis of his friends.. He had the big- the client companies. gest heart, and if he loved you you knew how much because JOB QUALIFICATIONS: he showed you. His friends Adam paternal. grandpar- “Valid Oklahoma Driver License would say he was a stubborn ents, L.W. and Ella Mae Brit- # 173-020) turd. tain. His maternal grand- 000, - Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business or Public Administration ‘Adam was happiest when parents, James and Loretta Is published once weekly by Beckham County Medi preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience he was out riding his Harley. Bohanon, great grandparents 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Must complete and maintain Oklahoma Department of Career and He loved to spend time with Leta Bonifield and George Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Technology Education BIS Certification his family and friends. And to Easter. His step dad Tommy Preferred applicants will be knowledgeable of general business Adam his friends were also his Dale Price. One of his favorite POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 practices; state, federal and industrial regulatory compliance requirements; and safety compliance and best practices; and be family. great aunt Ann Seigrist. skilled communicators adept in networking and coordinating people Preceding Adam in death is Special thanks to Matt and and events. Experience as a CareerTech Technology Center BIS his father, Gayle Brittain. Nikki Gaines and Haley, Mari- SUBSCRIPTIONS Adam is survived by his ah, Erika. Mindy Hi Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Coordinatoror similar CareerTech experience is a plus. mother and step father Mona and Emmi for being his family $50/ Yearly Print Only $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director Interested applicants may apply online and Hershel Green of Texas.2 and loving him. $40/ Online Only by 11:59 p.m. Sunday July 21°. sisters Lindsey Bohanon and To his partner in crime, his ‘No refunds on subscriptions. | Nancy Karowski... Tomi Price of Oke. 2 nieces ride or die, best friend Steven [email protected] CSR For full job description and online application visit and 6 nephews who loving ‘Thompson. Thank you for al- okcirewsacverang@amaldon | "2 https://www.westtech.edu/about-district/employment gave him the name Uncle Fish. ways being there. He wore that name with pride. At this time no services will [email protected] or apply in person at any WIC campus. EOE Many aunts and uncles, and be held . Celebration of Life cousins. will be in September.