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Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, March 14, 2020 Oil Saudi Arabia and Rus- sia are the two biggest oil producers outside the U.S. The two countries can’t maintain less $50 a barrel of oil and neither side wants to Kingfisher and down around oil and natural gas trade as- Duncan and Alex and down that way, because they’re sociation, released the fol- lowing statement in reaction troleum Alliance of Okla- homa have warned for many years against making Continuedfrom page 1. When Russia refused to start a price war. going for oil there,” he said. to recent changes in the oil the Oklahoma state budget fect storm. support the cuts, Saudi Ara- Here in the U.S., in the He said one benefit — and and natural gas market. overly dependent on our “First of all, we're in the bia flooded the market with short term for producers, he hated to describe it as a “It is too early to say what industry,” he said. “We ap- middle of an election year, oil and drove the prices Black said he didn’t think benefit — is that with oil pric- will happen with commod- plaud Gov. Kevin Stitt and which is never good for the down. anything would change es dropping we have natural ity prices in the long term,” the Legislature for showing oil and gas industry because “They think they can break much other than they will gas prices rising. he said. “However, we know the foresight last year to set they’re always waiting to American shale oil, and they look to streamline and cut as “And for Western Oklaho- the 350,000 hard-working, aside $200 million. We hope see who’s going to be in can’t — they tried it already,” much costs as possible. ma, which is mainly a natu- resilient people of Okla- this fund will cushion the power,” he said. “And then Black said. “The problem “Because it could take a ral gas deposit, the higher homa’s oil and natural gas blow from potential lower with our Democratic candi- that Russia and Saudi Arabia couple months for the oil to price gets, the better off we industry will do their best to tax collections related to de- dates who are running and is they can’t afford to have build back to the $50 barrel are in this area,” he said. “It support each other, weather pressed oil and natural gas are against fossil fuel, that this low price oil, either. mark,” he said, will put more our our people the storm and continue to prices. makes it even worse. If the Russia’s budget is set up for Long-term, if prices con- back to work.” fuel our nation’s economy. He said he hopes Okla- Democrats take power in the $50 a barrel oil. And basi- tinue to stay, drilling will He said there will never be Unfortunately, Oklahoma homa’s leaders will be White House, the oil and gas cally, the Saudis are about in cease to happen and “it another boom like the area has been caught in the cross- “mindful of the fact that our industry is going to be hurt. the same place. For them to will be very few and far be- had, but it will get steady fire of these geopolitical is- industry remains by far the So that scares investors.” be able to survive, it’s got to tween,” he said. and level out and be good sues beyond our control, largest contributor to our He then described the be about $50 a barrel.” “What they'll do is main- work for everybody here. exacerbating existing chal- state’s budget, while other, OPEC plus meeting — a The stock market reacted tain what they have now,” he David D. Le Norman, lenges and further threaten- less reliable energy sources meeting between OPEC and to the situation in a negative said. “Because if prices stay chairman of the Petroleum ing damage to our economy. continue to receive taxpayer non-member countries — last manner, which Black called that low, you cannot get an Alliance of Oklahoma, an “The members of the Pe- payouts.” weekend when Russia re- a “knee-jerk reaction.” On investor. They will not get fused to join the group in Tuesday, the stock market involved in it.” proposed production cuts. recovered, only to plunge He does not see much The cuts were aimed at sup- again later. Saudi Arabia change for Western Okla- porting prices, AP reported, and Russia are engaging in homa and Elk City, because a: [a Senior Oiler of the Month Lindsey Well as demand is expected to fall “basically a staring contest,” the area is mainly a natural this year. Black said, but he thinks “That’s when everything there will be an agreement gas area. “Where it’s going to af- Sponsored by went haywire,” Black said. between the two counties. fect more is over toward Elk City police radio log WESTERN March 6 other subject in cowboy hat dy 400 block of West 2nd 10:46 a.m. - stolen prop- is in vehicle. No fight justy Street. Behicnd Homeland. OKLANOMA / erty 200 block of North trying to commuicate across Reporting parties daughter’s Boone. Suite of armor (full lot in wind. ex husband took subject, Parents Dan and Stacy wae 7 WNGLATABLES \ sized knight) missing from front yard. Reporting party 4:27 p.m. - threats of bodi- ly harm 400 block of East nine year old, paper work to pick up daughter for week- Activities- Attending WTC Future Plans- Attend SWOSU, KS ae 980-821-0579 Ei noticed it missing approxi- 3rd Street. Reporting party end. Daughter is not there matley five minutes ago and completing. Making threats to be picked up. Parties ad- major undecided would like to mkae a report. by phone and text, emergen- vised of options. No report at this time, would cy protective order. 7:45 p.m. - remove subject like officers to notify if lo- 4:40 p.m. - open door from property 8th and Ad- cated. Ridgecrest and Hughes Ac- ams, Stated a male subject is Better water for better living. 12:37 p.m. - alarm/resi- cess Road. Vacant hotel, high and wants him off the dential 1900 block of South checked and clear. proeprty. Van Buren. Entry unspeci- 4:51 p.m. - shoplifting 200 7:50 p,m. - shoplift- SALES ¢ SERVICE « RENTALS fied. Alarm company can- block of Regional Drive. Ar- ing 400 block of West 3rd. * Water Softeners © Salt Delivery & Filter Changes celled, proper code given by Test. Homeland, help identifying * Reverse Osmosis Systems * Free Water Analysis homeowner. 6:02 p.m, - parking prob- female subject who shop- 2:06 p.m. - suspicious lem Boone and Country lifted meat in bag. Female (580) 323-2041 You could give your people vehicle(s) Western Buckley. East of Elementa- and Club. Construction truck subject got into the back of parked close to intersection, an SUV. On camera, female (800) 310-6336 Culligan Water culligan.com ry, vehicle parked near base- difficult to see around vehi- subject came in at 7:08 p.m. ball fields with hazard lights cle. Vehicle moved prior to 8:06 p.m. - request to on. All okay, driver spoke to arrival. speak to an officer 100 block workers in reference to em- ployment. 6:16 p.m. - found/recov- of West B Avenue. Refer- ered property 5300 block enced break in that hap- Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces 2:47 p.m. - traffic Randall of West 3rd. Hutchs West pened last Thursday. and 20th. Side, a vehicle pulled up to 8:38 p.m. - suicide/at- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- 3:10 p.m. - disturbance a homeless mand and gave tempted 1300 block of West 3100 block of South High- him money but an ID was 2nd. Subject has a gun, and sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer way 6. Quick and Easy, folded in it and it was not told her soon to be ex she or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical two male subjects yelling at the same person that handed is going to shoot herself. details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. each other, all in store now him the money. Vehicle al- Twelve year old daughter is and fuel paid for. Not fight- ready left, reporting party at the house also, made con- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: ing now. White car parked does not have a vehicle de- tact she is just upset about a on far end of lot 1 male in driver seat wearing ball cap, scription. 6:40 p.m, - child custo- party. conversation with reporting Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Elk City PD arrests Some of the most common conditions are: * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Elk City police made four ept narcotic drug or LSD; cal warrant. Dewey County * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic arrests March 6 to early Johnathon Lindsey, 27, warrant; Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) March 8. Beckham County warrant; Shane — * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV All individuals arrested Carol Mitchell, 29, local Thompson, * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s are presumed innocent un- warrant; 35, BKCO less proven guilty. warrant. 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