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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Representative whether it was good for pub- Highway 6 ments. She asked Rotarians Round Town lic safety for a first-time of- December 11 fender to be treated the same Continued from page 1. reach a sentence or a reso- way as 10-time offender. STEAM for Tots, Carn- not really the case,” lution to a case that I think Continued from Page 1. Janes should be finished by “The state question says egie Library. Ages 3-5, Wright said. “Although cer- should do two things: hold that if it’s a non-violent He said crews placed con- May or June, and once the tainly criminals deserve jus- the offender accountable and crime, then you cannot use crete on the north side of the entire project is finished, registration is required. 4 tice — I think we'd all agree put something in place so we bridge — about 400 feet — then the stripes will be done enhancements,” she said. p.m, until 5 p.m. with that. On the other hand, don’t see them again.” But in Oklahoma, there’s a Thursday. permanently for both sets of I think we'd also agree that She said a majority of list of 52 crimes considered “They’re thinking by [this] lanes. December 13 the citizens deserve public these offenders, unless they violent, Marsee said. Friday that we could be done Hinds likes how the proj- safety, protecting us from committed a serious crime, “Tf it is not on that list, it is to the end, down by Hutch’s ect has progressed. Participating businesses crime and people who com- will go back into society. considered, by lack of being [convenience store],” he “T think we're getting open late until 7 p.m. mit crime.” She said when she started as on that list, as a non-violent said. along pretty good,” Hinds And then there’s justice a prosecutor, more than 20 crime,” she said. The southbound lanes’ said. “Everybody’s been for the victim, and “quite years ago, “everything was Domestic abuse commit- reconstruction will start very cooperative with us. I Untitled Pop up Theatre frankly, that’s all been for- black and white,” but the ted on a significant other is as soon as the traffic is know we’ ve hampered some gotten out there,” Wright longer she does her job, the switched, after northbound businesses, but they’ve been “Byery Christmas Story said. People on both sides more she realizes how much not on the list of 52 crimes, lanes are temporary striped very patient with us and we she said. Voters also will Told (and then some) 8 of the political aisle would gray there is. Locking up be asked whether they want and ready to go. Southbound appreciate it.” agree, though, there’s not someone and throwing away the law in the state constitu- p.m. Western Oklahoma enough treatment for people the key is an answer, but tion or in the state statures, Cheer The house opens at 7:30 Historical Soceity Center who have addictions, Wright that is not always the right whereby in the latter case p.m. for the 8 p.m. shows said, because non-violent answer, although it could be lawmakers could make mod- on Friday and Saturday and (Museum Complex). crimes are largely rooted in answer for the most heinous ifications, based on what has at 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a drugs and alcohol. If prisons offender, she said. happened in society. The ini- Continued from page 1. 3 p.m. show. Admission is don’t have treatment, then “But for the majority of tiative petition would put the said. $12 for the show for adults December 14 when people are released, people, it is not,” Marsee “It’s really funny; the law in the state constitution. and children. many times they re-offend. said. “We do see offenders characters are really funny,” Untitled Pop up Theatre Ballotpedia.com Wright mentioned the over and over in our sys- plained that the initiative ex- Also, on Dec. 28, UPUT said Tomara Armstrong, will be doing an interac- “Every Christmas Story commutation decision re- tem who have mental health may appear on the ballot as “Christmas” director. tive murder mystery dinner cently made by Gov. Kevin issues that need to be ad- an an initiated constitutional Currell said the characters theater show called “The Told (and then some) 8 Stitt. dressed, who have substance amendment in November do a lot of wardrobe and Wedding Reception” at the p.m. Western Oklahoma “You may have heard on abuse issues that need to be 2020.“The initiative would hairstyle changes and use a Broadway Center in Sayre. the news recently the gov- addressed. And our system prohibit a convicted person’s number of funny props. Doors open at 7 p.m. with Historical Soceity Center ernor commuted about 500 as it exists today just doesn’t former felony convictions “It’s a busy show, for cocktail hour and then din- (Museum Complex). people from prisons — the address it adequately. We from being used to ‘enhance sure,” Armstrong said, de- ner and show will be around largest number in the his- need to put more funding in the statutorily allowable scribing managing the show 8 p.m. And then there will tory of the country,” he said. the Legislature in preven- base range of punishment, from the director chair. bea dance afterward. December 14 “One of the reasons for this tion, like child welfare.” including but not limited is the strong outcry to basi- She said she has seen “Cowboy Country to minimum and maximum cally allow people to get many children who start terms,’” according to Ballot- Maxine Evelyn Sheaman out from prison/the correc- out in the child welfare sys- pedia. “The initiative would Davis Christmas” Wade Hayes tion system for what they tem who, because of the is- and Penny Gilley, Pioneer call non-violent crimes, and sues they have seen in their provide for sentence modifi- Maxine Evelyn Sheaman Davis cations for eligible persons.” was born in Mule Creek, Wy- Center. also because Oklahoma was homes, become delinquents Also during his visit, Joming on December 31, 1929. in the top of the list in terms and start committing crimes Wright discussed the Capitol She was the daughter of Eugene of most women per capita in as juveniles and then gradu- project, whose renovation Albert Sheaman and Grace prison and men in prison in ate into the adult offender began several years ago. The Lorrelia Crockett Sheaman. Rotary Annual Fund- the United States. Because system, So prevention is a She passed away on Decem- of this last effort, we have necessary tool, she said. state will spend $240 million ber 4, 2019 at her residence raising Drawing for Ford to renovate the building. in Elk City at the age of 89. moved down the list.” When people are sent to “But it’s being done right, Mustang and second prize Marsee said the Oklahoma prison, they need services Maxine graduated from which is what I like about Anadarko High School in 1947 $1,000 Chamber Dollars Department of Corrections and rehabilitation when they it,” Wright said. “We're put- and then attended Abilene will do a forum in January get there. ting a whole new roof on the ‘Christian College. While in -8 p.m. and will seek information “And they are just not get- building, which will be fin- college, she worked nights as a from stakeholders in the ting it as this point in time,” telephone operator in Abilene. ished in the spring.” the World Bible School organi-| criminal justice process. She Marsee said. In addition, among other After college, Maxine lived in zation, Maxine loved visiting Methodist Church Live is one of stakeholders. And when prisoners are renovations, offices for law- Abilene, Sidney, Nebraska, and the sick and shut ins, which she’ “For me, criminal justice released, they need access Portales, New Mexico. On Au- did every week for many years’ Nativity 6-8 p.m., Red makers will be done, Wright ‘gust 26, 1951, Maxine married with her best friend, El Wanda is when the system comes to- to services, as many of these said. For more information T. C. “Chick” Davis, Jr. from Prather. She made thousands] Barn 803 W. Country gether for our victims, when people do not possess the life on the project, access http:// Elk City, Oklahoma. They wed of cards for the 2nd and Ad-| we take into consideration skills to function and survive capitolrestore.ok.gov/. at the 2nd & Adams Streets ams card ministry and person- Club. what's best for our victims,” in society without hurting ‘Church of Christ in Elk City. ally sent many cards as well. Wright was asked by aRo- 'T.C. and Maxine began their she said. “We take into con- others to achieve what they Maxine is survived by her son, tarian about President Don- married life living in Wichita sideration what’s best for want and need, Marsee said. ald Trump’s impeachment Falls until T.C.’s discharge from Randy Chick Davis and wife, December 15 our public safety. We listen Marsee also discussed a the Air Force, at which time Linda of Decatur, Texas, her inquiry, and Wright said he daughter, Becky Luann Shelton Untitled Pop up Theatre to what the defense attorneys proposed question on the didn’t think Trump commit- they returned to Elk City and and husband, Marty of Frisco, | have to say — what is it that ballot for initiative petition their first child, Randy Chick Texas, one grandson, John Clif- “Every Christmas Story ted an impeachable offense. Davis was bom in 1952. Their is in the particular offender's — Oklahoma State Question ford Shelton and wife, Aman- life that maybe we need to 805 — that would not allow Wright said during his life- daughter, Becky Luann Davis Told (and then some) 3 time he hasn’t seen the coun- da of Lubbock, Texas, one Shelton was born in Elk City in address? And we then try to the use of sentence enhance- try as divided as it is now. 1955. As T.C. followed a career great-grandson, Gabriel John p.m. Western Oklahoma in the oil field, the young fami- Shelton of Lubbock, Texas, her Stitt appoints corrections director twin brother, Max Sheaman ly lived in locations in Oklaho- Historical Soceity Center of Woodland, California, her| ma, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska brother, Jim Sheaman and wife, | (Museum Complex). and Kansas, once again return- The Oklahoman, Okla- ers last month. that, he worked in local law ing to Elk City in 1959. Maxine Mary Ann of Fair Oaks, Cali- homa City "Crow successfully led the enforcement in southwest /was a professional seamstress. fornia, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. OKLAHOMA CITY - agency to accomplish major Oklahoma. He was the as- She sewed for the public from Methodist Church Live Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday initiatives, such as the inau- sistant police chief in Cache home throughout the years her deathMaxine by her was preceded in| parents, Gene and appointed a new director to gural re-entry fairs ahead of and served as a captain in the children were growing up. In Grace Sheaman, Nativity 6-8 p.m., , Red her sister, oversee the Oklahoma De- the HB 1269 commutation Comanche County Sheriff's later years, following in the Jean Bowman, and her grand- Barn 803 W. Country partment of Corrections, fol- release," Stitt said. "Crow is Department. steps of her mother and grand- daughter, Krystal Lynn Davis. mother, Maxine took up quilt- lowing the previous direc- strengthening morale among The Corrections Depart- ing. Her sewing and quilting During Maxine’s last year, she Club. employees and setting goals ment has more than 4,300 tor's abrupt departure. were always done to perfec- was lovingly cared for at home Scott Crow, who has been to modernize operations, and employees at 24 facilities tion. She loved the outdoors by her daughter and son-in- with the department for more he is the right person to re- across the state. The cor- land was an avid gardener. She law, Becky and Marty Shelton, ECHS Band and Choir than 20 years and served as ceive the appointment to be rections system is currently always had a large vegetable caregivers, Mary Ann Stigle- interim director since June, the next director of ODOC." home to about 25,000 in- garden and an immaculate yard man, Pam Hagerman and Car- Christmas Concert 2 p.m. will lead the state agency decorated with many flower olyn Thompson, and the nurses gardens containing beautiful and staff of Encompass Home Crow joined the depart- mates with another 31,000 - Pioneer Center. that oversees Oklahoma's mentasa special investigator people under community su- Health and Faith Hospice. flowers from seeds which had correctional facilities. supervisor in 1996. Before pervision. been passed down from her Services will be held Monday, The department's previ- grandmother to her mother and December 9, 2019, 2:00 PM| December 16 ous director, Joe Allbaugh, Thank you! finally to her. Maxine’s love at Second & Adams Church! of Christ with Rod Minor, of- Arimathea celebrates abruptly resigned at a Board We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for the for the Lord surpassed all her other interests. She was a chil- ficiating. Burial will be in the} of Corrections meeting in outpouring of love, support and memories conveyed to Ural Cemetery under the di- us at the passing of our beloved mother, Judy Tipton. Thank you dren’s Bible class teacher for Christmas in the home of June. At the time, Crow, for reaching out in so many ways during this time. Thank you to lover forty years. She taught rection of Whinery Funeral who served as the depart- the Baptist Village for being shelter and home to the entire family year-round without _ taking Service. Condolences may be Doneta Nichols, 126 Fair- ment's chief of operations, in so many ways during the past two years. Thank you to her quarter breaks” or summers made at www.whineryfs.com way Drive at 1:30 p.m. stepped into the interim di- many doctors and staff members of both Bell Avenue Nursing loff from teaching. She taught Memorial donations can be rector role. Center and Lifespring Home Care for making the final years and many students, domestic and made to Tipton Children’s} Special Entertainment. days with mom as comfortable and happy as possible. Thank foreign, over the years through Home, Tipton, Oklahoma. In a news release, Stitt you to Judy's friends and family that visited, checked praised Crow for his strong on her and prayed for both her and dad. Thank you to everyone leadership at the agency involved in the wonderful lunch and beautiful service at December 20 leading up to when Oklaho- ‘Sweetwater Baptist Church. Thank you for each remembrance, love and prayer shared through kind words, cards and texts. Send obituaries to Your generous love has been and always will be a comfort to us. obits @ecdailynews.com Participating businesses ma released more than 450 low-level, nonviolent drug open late until 7 p.m. and property crime offend- The Family of Gerald and Judy Tipton