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Robert Stark: aviator and locksmith

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:00am

Nearly 36 years ago, Robert Stark left Ponca City, Oklahoma, to build a life in Olney. His life revolved around his job at Olney Municipal Airport, where he worked until his death. As airport manager and an Federal Aviation Administration safety officer, Stark was considered the go-to guru for many projects during his tenure, including overseeing multiple improvements. Most of his friends who knew him well said that Stark would probably say his greatest accomplishment was the lasting friendships he made with his co-workers, which is why they decided to honor him by spreading his ashes over the place he loved the most.

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Allsup’s increases accessibility and convenience

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:00am

Allsup’s in Olney has ramped up “conveniences” for their patrons. The convenience store has become a one-stop-shop for almost every need you can imagine. You can purchase gas and a hot meal at the same time. Todd Peebles, the manager, said it is important to offer as many services as possible that benefit their customers. That said, the store has added additional services.

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Floral Design Division

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:00am

New to the Young County Junior Livestock Show (YCJLS) this year is the Floral Design Competition. Jessie Shortes, one of the Graham FFA advisors and floral design teacher at Graham Highschool was instrumental in bringing the floral competition to YCJLS this year. Shortes stated, “we will be bringing in a professional florist, someone who has been in the industry, they will be looking at things such as proportion, balance, use of different floral elements like line, form and focal point.” Shortes went on to say the most important thing that the judges look for is, can this arrangement be sold in a flower shop?