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News/Obits February 10, 2021 Melzer allegedly began plead- and then returned to the back of Melzer ficer noted this weight is com- aged with weight amounts Round ing with the officer not to be charged with the intent to dis- monly referred to as an 8 ball. above 3.5 grams and 1 gram ‘The other small baggie weighed amounts are common measure- the truck, the bags of metham- phetamine can clearly be seen,” Continued from page 1 tribute portion of the charge, approximately 1.0 gram. The ments in the sale and distrib the officer added. tion of methamphetamines, Town During the booking process, reportedly stating that he would total combined weight and the the officer wrote. have no issue with only being packaging of the suspected Melzer was later transported Melzer asked what he was being methamphetamine, which field ‘The officer reviewed his body to the Beckham County Deten- February 12 charged with. He was informed charged with drug possession. tested positive for the sub- camera video of the incident. tion Center. He made a $20,000 “Valentine's Day Make and that he was getting charged with ‘The two baggies were weight- stance, lead the officer to believe “The video clearly shows there bond on February 5. possession of controlled danger- ed on a non-caliberated scale. it was not intended for personal are no baggies on the bed of the Melzer is due back in Beck- Take” all day and supplies ous substance with the intent to One of the baggies weighed ap- use. truck as I first spoke with Mel- ham County District Court on provided, Carnegie Youth Li- distribute. proximately 3.6 grams. The of- “Methamphetamines —_pack- zer. After Melzer walked away February 16. brary. Continued from page 1 Scout huts and replace it withan people of our community. Being were empty words. I will try to February 13 District we wanted to come back home when we had children. activity center. It included new the mayor or on the commis- be honest, just like I do want basketball and tennis courts, new bathrooms, just an entire sion can be time consuming if you dedicate yourself to it, but I people to know that I am seri- Southwest Rustic Mar- ously considering running for We moved home in 2013 after I remake. I see the parks as a draw didn’t want to run and not fol- ket, Convention Center for the entire community. This low through.” Todd Russ’s seat. I don’t want went to work for GAS in the en- gineering department. That isn’t was before CAPPS. I knew the Archer's first taste of politics them to think I am urging them technically what my degree is in, proposal might be overly ambi- came while he was participating to make calls to get Elk City in February 14 but I had enough cross training tious, but I thought these were in Boys State during high school. one district just for my political that I knew how to improver doable things. So then I was re- “I was running as lieutenant ambitions. Of course, it would Valentine’s Day systems. I've now taken the po- ally frustrated because the city governor on the Sooner Party. I be helpful for any Elk City native sition of director of engineering. allocated some money toward ended up losing, but my oppo- ‘There are seven of us,” Archer some of these ideas, but nothing nent had ran proposing to make and resident running to have Southwest Rustic Mar- said. happened. I didn’t know where a dance between Boys State and their whole community in one ket, Convention Center Upon coming home, Archer that money went, but I knew it the Girls State. Of course that district. But that is only second- was invited to participate in the hadn’t gone to those things. I was a popular idea with teenag- ary to mein this. My belief is Elk leadership program through the went to the then mayor and told ers, but I knew it was an empty City will be stronger for these February 20 city of Elk City. During that, the him what my ideas were and promise because it just couldn't coming years if our voting base dass was assigned to do a proj- that I was intending to run for be done. We all would have liked can unite for our best interest.” ith Annual Father/ ect proposal. mayor. It wasn’t because I just it, but the rules just weren't go- “My proposal was an entire think I am the only person with ing to permit that. That really Archer and his wife Katie have Daughter dance, Hearts renovation of the city park,” Ar- answers, but there were things frustrated me. I didn’t like see- two children — 8-year-old Alex- for Hearing Fundraiser, cher recounted. “I wanted to tear that were really important to be ing someone promise something ander and newborn Emelia. down the Girl Scout and Boy as a quality of life issue for the that they knew could not hap- To express interest in con- Convention Center. pen, but would be popular with solidating Elk City into the same the other students. That's some- district, email redistrictoklaho- thing that now motivates me in February 26 public service. I don’t want any [email protected] or con- Elk Creek Strutters of our constituents think that I tact Representatives Russ and was making them promises that Moore. Hunting Heritage Ban- quet, Convention Center April 1 Shop Hop, participat- ing businesses open late utnil 7 p.m. April 3 Chamber of Com- merce Annual Easter Egg Hunt. April 10 Lions Cub Krew Keyes, Elk City Lions Club President Kerry Hookstra and Lions Cub Aantal SOMES) Makayla Wills. Courtesy photo. Farm & Home Expo and Bull Sale, Convention January Lions Cubs Janessa and Blake Bustin. Courtesy photo, Continued from page 1. Bustin Center. of the Month the changes being made April 11 might provide her with the op- portunity to move up. Annual Southwest ‘The January Lions Cubsof the ers are Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. sports of any kind but his favor- Month chosen from sixth grade Kilhopher. Math is his favorite ite to play is baseball. When he “Tlove that the city allows for its employees to have the chance to students at Elk City Intermedi- subject and his favorite food is grows up his goal is to play any advance,” she said. “I talked to Tom and told him that I would like Farm & Home Expo and te School were selected based chicken fried steak. Krew enjoys sport at the professional level. to take on more responsibility. Cheryl just has so much to do that Bull Sale, Convention she is working from 7 am to 7 pm every night. It worked out for on the acronym T-O-P which is me to be able to step over and help her with some of her workload. Center. Trustworthy, Outstanding, and Cheryl is amazing to learn under. She is a wonderful teacher.” Positive. Janessa and her husband Blake share three children — 15-year- Lions Cub #446 is Makayla old daughter Brynlee, 10-year-old son Bentley and 3-year-old son Due tothe COVID-19 — Willls the daughter of Ashley Brantley. Blake serves as branch manager for Great Plains Bank’s Wills and the late Chirs Wills. Main Street branch. The couple attends church at the Fount pandemic, many events Her favorite teachers are Mrs. through First Christian Church. Through it, she volunteers with have been cancelled, Cupp and Mrs. Hughes. She providing care for some of the congregation's children. She is one enjoys English Language Arts of the leaders of MOPS, or Mothers of Preschoolers, and is also on post-poned or modi- and science. Makayla is active the board as a second year deacon. Additionally, she is close with fied. Please check with in basketball and cheer with her her niece and nephew. favorite foods being salad and “T grew up in a really small town, little bitty Hammon,” the the event coordinator steak.. Her life goal is to become 31-year-old mother recounted. “I went to school there from start a teacher or a hair stylist. to finish. I had thought that I wanted my kids to go there or a small to make sure of any Lions Cub #447 is Krew school like it, but Elk City has been amazing. love living here. You Panne Keyes the son of Jared and Jen- know, I like getting away with my husband or with the whole fam- nifer Keyes. His favorite teach- ily, but after a couple of days, I am always ready to get back to Elk City. This is a great place to raise kids.” rElkCituNews Keith Gregory Elk City Lions Club President Kerry Hookstra and Decem- Keith Allen Gregory passed Courtney, Raegan, Lexie and (USPS # 173-020) ber Cub of the Month Shawnee Campbell. Courtesy photo. away February 1, 2021 at the Kason. Son Kevin, wife Shaw- 580-225-3000 age of 74. Born August 14, na and their children Lindsay, 1946, he was, by definition Kaylee and Bryce. His sister Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 December Cubs THE Patriarch of this very large and adoring family. Carol Wheeler and husband Dale. His brother Brent and Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City Lions Club Cub #444 the son of Charlie Trotter and Left to cherish his memory: wife Pam. His brother Steve POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 chosen in December is Shawnee Tyler Greer. Mrs. Hargis is his His wife and best friend, and wife Jeannie. Campbell and she is the daugh- favorite teacher and his fa- Paula Gregory Allen was also blessed with SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz ter of Richard Jenkins. Mrs. vorite subject is social Stu\di\ His son Dale Gregory, wife an abundance of great grand- Deliverd by mail: Publisher Hargis is her favorite teacher es. He is involved with the Ad- Stefnie and their children Cody children, nephews and all their $75/yearly Amy Loynd and her favorite subject is math. visory Committee at Elk City and Grace. His daughter Kris- families. $50/six months Business Manager In school Shawnee is active on Intermediate school as a sixth tie, husband Mark and their He was preceded in death by the Advisory Committee. Her children Aubrey, David and his parents, Keith and Mildred No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt favorite food is pizza and she grader. Kaiden's favorite food is Colton. His daughter Kathy, Gregory and mother of his Advertising Director A spe- a cheeseburger and his favorite enjoys reading as a hobby. husband Tan and their children children, Kris Gregory. editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell cial trait that Shawnee believes book is "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", Lauren, Jenny, Tim and Noah. In lieu offlowers please con- sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager she has is beinga good friend. He was unable to attend the Li- Daughter Anita Isham, hus- sider donating to the American ads@ecdailynews,com Maressa Margerum Elk City Lions Club Cub #445 ons Club Meeting due to virus band Joel and their children Heart Association. classifieds @ecdailynewsicom oe Customer Service Rep from December is Kaiden Greer quarantine.