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Saturday, April 3, 2021 Weekend Edition Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating of a Beckham County the 2019-20 fiscal year. man charged with child rape $17.2 million figure is with inByErick Shonda Little five months ago and that the child’s information was put into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons As reported on Tuesday by the radio station and oth- er media outlets, a 51-year- were not old Beckhamreleased by our County manoffice - regarding a NAMUS entry has been charged with two felony counts of sex crimes. The charges were filed on The district could not find March 29 and are one count of lewd and lascivious acts to a child under 16 and sec- ond-degree rape. According to the probable the fiscal year ended. He Department cause affidavit, of Human the Services officials are working with investi- gation began when law en- George Stacey forcement was contacted by A forensic interview was Hunt, payroll/insurance the Oklahoma Department conducted with the minor to the current fiscal year, but 48 years, of Human Services Child at the with 40 of START Child Advo- Welfare Division in referral cacy Center in Sayer. continues, and a final to an adult making sexual During the interview, the contact with a minor child. alleged victim reportedly The officer stated that he stated that the assault hap- knew that the original dis- pened in November on or Mason Smith, senior at Elk City High School and President of Elk City FFA wins $5,000 scholarship from Oklahoma Youth Expo and closure of the alleged rape around the 16th. Oklahoma State University. Pictured L-R are Randy Gilbert, OYE Board of Directors, Smith, Braden Burns, Kingfisher FFA scholar- was made at the Elk City Theoffice probable cause affi- Later on Tuesday Intermediate School.on the sheriff’s FB page, Manning ship recipient, and Copan Combs, Senior Admission Counselor with OSU. davit documented explicit said Thesheriff’s disclosureofficials had found documents that confirmed reportedly details that will not be said that a family friend printed within the Elk City had raped her. The family News, but have been else- ECHS hosts state band and choir meet flawless, and that doesn’t friend had reportedly been where. temporarily living in Elk City. However, court docu- Senior standout appreciates both activities ments indicate that Stacy The suspect, George attempted to blame the Shane Stacey, was listed as By Shonda Little The current crop of Elk City High “ There is a lot of artistic ton – 1978, 1982 and 1984 – and one state talent that needs to go satisfied that a Sayre resident.the circumstances through Seewhich he came Beckham pageto 2. School seniors has had an untraditional senior year, to say the least. Covid-19 intoa coach been is coachwhat marketing for 40I for 48 years hope years – and to and – a that bring has an “ head football overall re Information sought has been an overhanging cloud that has rained on many parades, proverbially cord of 307-147 and a playoff record of 44- speaking. However, as cases continue to drop Carlie McKinnon 24. He played football at Oklahoma State. as a whole. I love our Christmas concert for Elk City News “Our strength is going to increase dramati cally,” he said. “The [players’] confidence in in Oklahoma and vaccination numbers rise, everyday activities are once again being held. The latest was the state band because the French horn is so beautiful in Christmas music. Tori also plays the French horn, so that is something else rack thefts By Shonda Little Because we aim to serve and choir meet held in Elk City at the that we get to do together,” she said. the community, we are also end of last week at the Kelli O’Hara Cen- McKinnon is excited for Elk City to For small newspapers, asking for the community’s ter of Performing Arts. hold the band and choir state meet. eachOfficials editioninreaching Beckhamthe Countyhelp in solving have the $1 cut nearly theft of million The state-of-the-art facility welcomed during an “It’s interview fun to go into the athletic these office at different public’s hands is essential. five newspaper from their estimated budget this year, with the final racks in Elk bands and choirs from throughout the schools or down to Cameron Univer- We make free approval deliveries of the 2019-20to City fiscal yearthat are budgetbelieved coming toin have the state. sity to compete, but now we get to have the hospital and onsite care occurred over the weekend Among Elk City’s own was 18-year- people in our house and on our turf. facilities. We strive to en- up until Tuesday morning. old ECHS senior Carlie McKinnon. The They can walk by our trophy case and sure that our newspapers are At approximately 10:30 daughter of Levi and Corrie Richardson, see that our teachers have built one of readily 2019-20 available budget in at racks out- their am weekly on Tuesday meeting morning, Monday. Theour fina the search is on to find an offensive coordi side The accident businessesjust after Occurred 6 p.m. in a hay field 3 McKinnon stumbled upon her love of the state’s best programs. You don’t see prominent advertising manager Neva the performing arts by accident while at many schools that are as decorated as and overfacilities for those to the state by thewho Pyatt first of received a phone mes- October. Grandview Middle School. Elk City. That started before me and I Cainhave do not tried to repair something subscriptions sageunder fromhisan1986 Ford F350 employee at “It started in the fifth and sixth grade believe it will continue after I graduate,” ECHS Senior Carlie McKinnon’s current and strive to keep newspaper Fairview Village regarding when I was asked to be in Circle the she said. favorite food is sushi. Courtesy photo costs as low excise as possible board gives theto de- their newspaper final approval rack. and signs off on it State. April LaVelley was our teacher “Mrs. D” is Lori Park Daubenspeck. liver the news to the best of The Fairview Village em- then, and I mainly got into it because she showed me that it wasn’t so scary. Mr.His starting Ediger anddate Mr. is the first Dewitt Monday equally after influ- our ability. Beckham County Clerk. Hartman, ployee relayed that he had my best friend Tori Garrison was doing That gave me the courage to try out for ence McKinnon. Beckham County Sheriff’s Office, Carter Fire, Elk City Fire, This is notofficials only true of the McKinnonour firstperform phase of two the CAPS County said discovered in April that the ElkinCity changes the News budget it. It was cool because a lot of girls from honor choir and all-state. I prefer to be will songs Elk City News but all news- all over were there and it was fun,” McK- in an ensemble. I don’t think doing a with the band and two pieces with the See Elk page 2. papers within our size. innon recounted. solo would be right for me, but you learn choir. tion scheme for the Elk offense. On the de Her involvement during her years at teamwork and harmony within a choir She is not certain what university she Grandview was the perfect enticement team. There is something for everyone will attend, but she is leaning toward to join the choir in junior high. Her fam- in it,” she said. the University of Central Oklahoma. ily history had her already familiar with The county cut $998,696 from its budget, Hartman said Through her time in the choir, McKin- Outside of music, her hobbies include the craft. non has also learned that opportunities spending time with friends and family. “As I said, I was young and really went go beyond singing. Her favorite movie is currently My Best into it because I wanted to be with my department or every official gives their estimate of what “We didn’t get to do it this year be- Friend’s Wedding. friends. I grew up in the perfect atmo- cause of Covid, but I have got to help they’re needing for the year,” Hartman said. “The excise “It is hard for me to say what my fa- sphere to love music. When I was a little Mrs. D direct two musicals. When I was vorite music is because I love almost all kid, we lived for a year with my grand- a sophomore, we did Shrek and we did of it. I will go could for stay on the anything floor from the Frank parents in Guymon. My grandpa, Tom Little Shop of Horrors when I was a ju- Sinatra to Harry Styles. I like all the Hugghins, was the music minister for nior. It had many of the same people things from the 90s,” she said. the church and my grandma, Linda, a.m. withinHot was myHash sixthand hour choir, but directing McKinnon plans to major in market- “We don’t know those figures yet,” she said. “We’re kind in the choir. My mom was, too. I moved included making sure that you hit your ing. She is not sure where her future to Elk City when I was in kindergarten cues and the lighting. Directing or act- career will land her, but she knows cre- but already had that love instilled in me. ing is more about what you can bring as ativity will be a significant component. year before and current year figures and help the county Before I went into the seventh grade, I an individual to make the whole team “There is a lot of artistic talent that still hadn’t thought much about being shine,” she said. needs to go into marketing and that is “But we’ve made 20 percent cuts; some offices in choir. Mr. Ediger saw me sing at our McKinnon didn’t foresee music tak- what I hope to bring,” she said. “I love church, the Methodist, and he encour- ing her so far when she joined. In fact, Elk City. This is a great place to grow up, aged me to come out for it. I think that she joked that it has become to her what but I think I may be built for a larger madeA fire methat burned go in with thethebiggest Team Chip head Tae Kwon get those final figures from them, it’s kind of wait and sports is for other students. The band town. I don’t really need that to be like Do building Tuesday and ego,” McKinnon said. afternoon in the was1400 a natural fit for her since vocals can Los Angeles or New York City. It can be Commissioners gave their final approval for the figures Although she had encouragement be enhanced through learning an in- somewhere alike definite date setCity, Oklahoma for the but I from two teachers, McKinnon said she strument and music was already second want to explore many areas’ arts scene. fire chief quickly forthat learned the the Elkchoir City Fire Department. required nature. No I feel blessedfirst weekend that I was in November. encouraged to hard work and dedication. Again, her injuries occurred. Two people in the build “In band, I play the French horn. I get involved by the teachers and my Photo there,ofatthe cut lock least one and rack located account at 1802 in there,” W. 3rd.said. Hartman To pro- best friend Tori continued to inspire love them both and it is hard to pick best friend. Elk City’s choir and band ing escaped unharmed. The main part of the vide information and help catch the perp or perps, please her. which I would say is my favorite. I will teachers are some of the best in the Hartman contact could the Elk notPolice City provide an exactatfigure. Department The public (580)225-2121 or fire occurred in the than hot water heater area. “Tori is more outgoing I am, but say that being in75 children band this $12,130. has helpedyear.me That as figure wasI up state. hopefrom that40 last year. students will younger the Elk City News at (580)225-3000. 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