December 29, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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2 December 29, 2021 News Snacks. The building houses Clark, Classic Marble Design maintained where possible, they will be more accessible to Round Chamber her office as well as accoun- tant, Karen White. Sharon and Matthew Stout. Each con- tractor seemed to make the with new offices made to match the aesthetic decor. The visitors and easy to find. The generosity of the Thurmonds Carpenter sits at the reception building new again. The safe is meeting room houses a board and First National Bank and Town Continued from page 1. business leaders and area, ready to greet people to the Chamber. now called “The Vault on 66,” which houses merchandise and table and chairs, allowing for larger meetings to take place at Trust has allowed them to meld with the local merchants and businesses. This move will Other contributors to the a mural designed by Matthew the office. friends, Cupp invited them to allow for further efforts to renovations were Willis Paint- Stout. With the Chamber located tour the building and enjoy make Elk City businesses prof- December 31 ing, Kilhoffer Flooring, Gene The original design was in the middle of downtown, the refreshments from Zn’R itable and thriving. New Year’s Eve fundraisers, helping out in Every time he made a phone another senior trip this year, junior high football conces- call to help a kid, he was able which is just for our seniors. 2022 sion stands, or their fireworks to get sponsorships for the I want them to be able to say January 1 stand, earning funds for the ones who were struggling to they went on two trips,” he trip. This lets students get make their payments for the said. New Year’s Day credit toward the price of the trip. The band program has trip and allows more people to “People have been incred- a standing invitation with go. The kids raise the remain- ibly generous, I don’t want to WorldStrides, who put on half- January 8 leave anyone out. I have no time shows all across the coun- der of the money on their own. Southwest Oklahoma “The price includes all of doubt that if there were more try in different bowl games. their tickets, breakfast each needed, there are people in this The high school bands are usu- Show Pig Series, Conven- community who would step ally the finale of the half-time day, and a meal at Sea World. tion Center Barn. This is all of the tickets to ev- up and provide the means for performances. He indicated erything and transportation them to go. Great Plains Bank that the band will go from the is all included in that amount. donated water, but most dona- California coast one year and January 11 Each person would be respon- tions have been cash donations the next trip will be in Florida, sible for pocket money and to help our boosters offset the alternating every two years. Chamber of Commerce cost of the trip,” he said. “We have a tradition go- some meals, ” he added. Annual Banquet RSVP Because the trip was can- This is DeWitt’s first trip as ing coast to coast. We are the celled last year due to the Pan- head director and he has had only program I know of that Required, Elk City Con- confidence in the community does that, so when a kid goes demic, DeWitt explained the ventin Center. precautions they were making to support it. He wants to give through our program they get for the trip, “The school nurses the kids a great experience. to swim in the Atlantic and will be meeting us the morn- He has had the faith that the Pacific oceans. I want to main- January 15 Pictured are Cason Cobb and Dillon Baker loading water ing of the trip, every one of us, finances would be figured out, tain that tradition. There’s a lot G&S Promotions Gun donated by Great Plains Bank. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. including the adults must have and that happened through- to the kids getting to see col- a negative COVID test, prior out the process of putting it lege bands and what that’s all Show, Elk City Conven- together. about,” DeWitt concluded. to travel. If they test positive, Because the trip was post- It is with a supportive com- tion Center. Band two days travel time, seems like a full schedule. There are 20 obviously they can’t go. We will start with a clean bill and get down the road.” poned last year, DeWitt was able to make a trip available to munity, confident parents and strong school leaders that gives parents going along, although the seniors to go to Branson. kids the opportunity to travel January 16 The team has also put pro- Continued from page 1. some will be driving their own This way, they could use the across the nation. They learn G&S Promotions Gun cars. DeWitt will also be joined tocols in place incase a person becomes ill on the trip. They trip credits they had already about cooperation and toler- Village, and Disney Cali- by director, Cassie Glover as a earn or paid in toward the bowl ance while displaying their Show, Elk City Conven- have a plan, hoping they will fornia Adventure, which is sponsor. game trip. musical talent for the nation tion Center. not have to execute it. All kids part of Disneyland. The Cali- They prepare the music “My juniors this year, which to see. Once again, the Holiday will be required to wear masks fornia Adventures in Anaheim ahead of time, as well as flag typically get two trips during Bowl Parade and Game will be while they are in California, was opened in Feb. of 2001 girls learning their routine. their four years in band, will televised on Dec. 28, but see February 4 which is a state mandate. It and houses Avengers Campus The music that will be played only get one trip. However I’m your local listings for the exact says that if they are inside they Kiwanis Karnival - Con- along with Pixar Pier, Pacific is sent out about 60 days prior going to try to take them on channel and times. must wear a mask. War, Grizzly Peak and Holly- to the trip. When they arrive vention Center “Life seems pretty normal wood Land. at the bowl game, everyone is in Elk City, but out there it’s “The trick to taking kids supposed to have it ready to go. not so much and we have to It is a stand still performance, February 5 Kiwanis Karnival - Con- on trips is keeping them busy. We schedule every minute of everyday. If you keep them coordinating where people en- ter and exit. The band director take precautions. From what I understand there are places that still do not have band in Awards busy during the day, we don’t from UNLV will be their direc- vention Center person, so we are very fortu- tor, but the director at Notre statement concluded. There were more officers hon- have problems with them go- nate. They are just virtual. I am Dame arranged the music for Recognizing these officers ored for their life saving efforts ing to sleep at night,” DeWitt so thankful I am here in Elk them. seems testament to the quality during the annual celebration February 10 laughed. City,” DeWitt explained. Students paid $750 for police department that looks that will be reported as they Leaving on the 26th of Dec. He added how thankful he “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- the trip, raising money with for the residents of Elk City. are announced. and returning on Jan. 1st, with is for the community support. cal Presentation - 7 PM Bobby Carter February 12 “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- Oklahoma tax cuts take effect Bobby S. Carter, 79, of Hammon, Oklahoma was born on March 6, 1942 in Moore- cal Presentation - 7 PM Jan. 1. Could more be coming? wood, Oklahoma. He is the son of Ewing and Elsie Irene (Gray) Carter. He went to walk Carmen Forman, The Okla- sought to completely phase out money will see greater tax re- Elk City FFA Local homan Oklahoma’s 6% corporate in- lief. the golden streets of heaven on Thursday, December 23, 2021 Livestock Show - Conven- come tax, but that was paired Those earning $1 million at Homestead Assisted Living, Oklahomans could see back to a 2% cut during bud- or more annually, about 1% of Elk City, Oklahoma surrounded tion Center Barn. more money in their paychecks get negotiations with the state tax filers, are expected to save by his loving family. in the new year. Senate and the governor’s of- about $1,184 in taxes. He graduated from Ham- Cuts to Oklahoma’s corpo- fice. But McCall isn’t done try- Those earning the state’s mon High School, Class of Southwest Rustic Mar- rate and personal income tax ing to eliminate Oklahoma’s median income, which the U.S. 1960. Bobby married, Mary ket Craft Show - Elk City rates approved this year by the corporate income tax, a move Census Bureau says is about John Flick, whom he consid- GOP-led state Legislature and he says will attract more busi- $53,000, will save about $81 in ered the love of his life on June Convention Center Gov. Kevin Stitt take effect nesses to the state. annual income taxes. Tax filers 23, 1962 in Hammon, Okla- Jan. 1 The tax cut proposals who earn between $100,000 homa. Oklahoma; one daughter, Joy House Speaker Charles Mc- spurred fierce debate in the and $124,999 will save about Bobby coached and taught Dyan Harrison and her hus- February 13 Call, who championed the cuts, Legislature in the spring. Ex- $178 annually. at Tyrone Public Schools for band, Kevin of Perryton, Texas; said they are taking effect at a pressing concerns about the Corporate tax cut three years, he then coached at nine grandchildren, Kelin Har- “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- Okarche Public Schools for fif- rison, Keeley Dewitt and her time when Oklahomans need long-term financial ramifica- Oklahoma’s corporate in- cal Presentation - 2:30 PM teen years. During those fifteen husband, Austin, Kaydee Har- more cash at their disposal. tions, several Republican sena- come tax rate will decrease years his boys basketball team rison all of Perryton, Texas; “It was the right move at tors bucked the majority of from 6% to 4%. in 1978 was State Runner- Kayla Wells and her husband, the right time to make those their caucus to vote against the The cut only applies to busi- Up and in 1979 they won the Eric of Claremore, Oklahoma, Southwest Rustic Mar- tax cuts, especially in light of corporate income tax reduc- nesses that file as C corpora- State Championship. He then Jesse Carter and his wife, ket Craft Show - Elk City the inflation we’re now see- tion. tions, which tend to be large coached at Cheyenne Public Parker of Verdigris, Oklahoma, ing,” he said. Here’s what you need to businesses. Schools for ten years, Corn Bi- Jason Carter of Claremore, Convention Center McCall, R-Atoka, initially know about the tax cuts: In tax year 2018, the most ble Academy for two years. He Oklahoma, Felipe Zanolli of Personal income tax cut recent year for which Tax Com- retired in 1999. Bobby loved to Dallas, Texas, Wyatt Carter and All individual income tax mission data was available, watch sports, his grandchildren his wife, Kimberly of Piedmont, rates will be reduced by 0.25%. 30,848 businesses filed as C and their activities. Oklahoma, Weston Carter and Most Oklahomans pay the corporations. Of those, only He was a member of the his wife, Allie of Oklahoma state’s highest tax rate, which 10,114 paid any corporate First Baptist Church in Ham- City, Oklahoma; eight great mon, Oklahoma. grandchildren. will drop from 5% to 4.75%. taxes. Funeral services will be held He is preceded in death by Residents paying the state’s C corporations deduct their at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Decem- his parents, Ewing and Elsie (USPS # 173-020) top income tax rate include operating expenses from their 580-225-3000 ber 28, 2021 at First Baptist Carter; his sister, Wanda June those who are single and earn revenue, therefore reducing Church, Hammon, Oklahoma. Carter. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC more than $7,200 in taxable their taxable income. Rev. Scott Showers will offici- Memorials can be made to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 income annually and those More than three-fourths of ate, Rev. David Flick will assist. the First Baptist Church, Ham- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 who are married or filing joint- corporate tax collections are Interment will be at Red Hill mon, Oklahoma in care of Mar- ly and earn more than $12,200 deposited into the state’s gen- Cemetery, Hammon, Okla- tin-Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 in taxable income. eral revenue fund. The remain- homa. Services have been en- Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma “In theory, the Oklahoma der is largely divided between trusted to the care of Richard 73648. income tax withholding will the Teachers Retirement Fund and Tammy Dugger and the We invite you to leave a SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher decrease as a result of the new and the Education Reform Re- staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral message of condolence, expres- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer rates, and net take home pay volving Fund, often called the Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. sion of sympathy or perhaps $75/yearly Cherishing his memory share a memory of Bobby at Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director should increase,” the Tax Com- 1017 fund. $50/six months is his loving wife of fifty-nine www.martin-duggerfuneral- mission said in a statement. A traditionally volatile rev- years, Mary John Carter of home.com. No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director On average, Oklahomans enue source, corporate income the home; two sons, John Da- The family would like to D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager will receive about $130 in tax taxes contribute, on average, vid Carter and his wife, Marcia invite all that cannot attend [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell relief, although 15% of resi- more than $300 million annu- Carter of Claremore, Oklaho- to watch the service live on Madison Spicer...CSR/Delivery [email protected] dents won’t see any change in ally to state coffers. Corporate ma, Jesse Dean Carter and his Martin-Dugger Funeral Home [email protected] Maressa Margerum individual income taxes. wife, Wendi Carter of Okarche, Facebook page. [email protected] classifi People who earn more See Tax cuts page 3.