January 1, 2022 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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2 January 1, 2022 News Round Band Town Continued from page 1. being able to show the brown, 2022 white and gold threads off to January 1 the crowds. New Year’s Day The two busses full of students and their sponsors will head home on the 31st, driving January 8 straight back to Elk City after they finish the remainder of Southwest Oklahoma their itinerary. The trip will not Show Pig Series, Conven- be all lost, because they were tion Center Barn. able to march in the parade, wearing their new uniforms and had the opportunity to go January 11 to the San Diego Zoo. Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet RSVP Required, Elk City Con- ventin Center. RCCT Continued from page 1. January 15 Connie Ferraro and Kelsey Zybach, Secretary Ashley G&S Promotions Gun Arganbright with Members Show, Elk City Conven- Stephanie Ellis, Robert Ste- phens, Kat Tate, and Christy tion Center. Dobbs. Terms expire on a ro- tating basis. The theatre has been sup- January 16 ported by special pandemic G&S Promotions Gun grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the State of Show, Elk City Conven- Oklahoma. Select program- ming is made possible in part tion Center. by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the February 4 National Endowment for the ECHS drum line prepares to march in the Holiday Bowl Parade. Courtesy photos. Kiwanis Karnival - Con- Arts. vention Center Elk City man charged with kidnapping, domestic abuse, February 5 Kiwanis Karnival - Con- assault with a deadly weapon, and three drug charges vention Center curred at approximately 1:30 The officer reportedly ob- dent on December 14. of suspected methamphet- am on December 15. served a bruise near the al- Hammond reportedly said amine, and marijuana among February 10 The woman reportedly listed leged victim’s wrist as well as he and the alleged victim had Hammond’s possessions. multiple specific incidents, in- several scratches on her elbow. been arguing but claimed that Allegations were also made “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- The alleged victim complet- he had not touched her. cluding Hammond allegedly that Hammond had assaulted cal Presentation - 7 PM ed a written statement. The While inside the house, the a 14-year-old child on Novem- threatening to strike her with officer observed a tv box simi- officer noted that the alleged ber 25. a 20-pound dumbbell. victim was consistent in the lar to the one that the alleged On December 15, Hammond “Charges may be filed in the details of her story. victim had described. February 12 allegedly held her down on a Hammond was placed under future pending an investiga- At approximately 11:49 on stairwell and would not allow arrest for domestic assault and tion,” the officer advised. “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- December 16, the reporting of- her to leave the residence. ficer traveled to the 500 block battery. He was transported to Hammond has been trans- cal Presentation - 7 PM “During the same incident, the ECPD without incident. ported to the Beckham County of West Second Street to speak Hammond had choked her and with Hammond. Through the course of the Detention Center, where he grabbed her arm. Hammond A second ECPD officer ac- investigation, the officer also is being held on a $100,000 Elk City FFA Local also pushed a tv that was in a companied to assist. allegedly found a pipe that is bond. John Hammond Livestock Show - Conven- box and hit (omitted) with it,” The officer asked Hammond commonly used for smoking He is due back in court on By Shonda Little the reporting officer wrote. to speak about the alleged inci- methamphetamine, 5.5 grams January 24. tion Center Barn. A 42-year-old Elk City man Southwest Rustic Mar- ket Craft Show - Elk City is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on multiple charges, including kidnapping, domestic abuse, New Year, new activities Convention Center By Sheryl Ponce Southwest Oklahoma Show High School musical presen- Blood Institute’s Blood Drive assault with a deadly weapon, Pig Series will take place in the tation of “Newsies” will open. will take place at First Baptist possession of drug parapher- After the hustle and bustle Convention Center Barn, fol- The show will be held at the nalia, and three drug charges. Church’s Activity Center. February 13 of the holiday season, Janu- lowed by the Chamber of Com- Kelli O’Hara Performing Arts At approximately 9:49 am The month winds down with ary can bring calmer calendars. merce Annual Banquet on Jan. Center, starting at 7 p.m. each “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- on December 16, a woman The Elk City Chamber of Com- night and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday the annual Hearts for Hearing entered the Elk City Police De- 11, which requires an RSVP for cal Presentation - 2:30 PM merce compiles the upcom- afternoon. Fundraiser, a Daddy-Daughter partment to report a domestic this event. On Jan. 15th and ing events with their displays On Feb. 12 the Elk City FFA assault. 16th the G & S Promotions Dance at the Convention Cen- Local Livestock show will be The alleged victim stated placed in strategic chamber Gun Show will be returning to ter. All funds for this event Southwest Rustic Mar- held at the Convention Center that John Floyd Hammond had businesses for the public to the Convention Center. ket Craft Show - Elk City Barn while Feb. 12 and 13th go directly to the Hearts for assaulted her on several occa- take notice. Although January February starts with the the SW Rustic Market Craft Hearing Foundation, an orga- Convention Center sions in the previous week. The hosts three events, February Kiwanis Carnival on the 4th Show will also happen at the most recent had reportedly oc- seems to be more active. nization that provides hearing through the 5th at the Con- Convention Center’s main Mark these dates for the vention Center and on Feb. building. The following week aids and help for children with new month. On the eighth the 10,12 and 13th the Elk City on the 15th, the Oklahoma hearing difficulties. Western Oklahoma. (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Letter to the Editor And we can't forget the con- tribution of the Elk City Police Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Department and The Elk City 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 As this season of magic, love help underwrite this project Hometown Christmas banner Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 and good will wraps up, be- every year but take their turn looks so great! Fire Department who do their fore the glow of red and green manning the rides and playing Susie and Sharon at the Elk best to make sure we have a POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 fades into memory, I want to host to the many visitors. City Chamber of Commerce safe holiday with our families say thank you to some of the Thank you to Larry at the once again pulled off coordi- and who jumped in to action to many people who brought the City shop who makes sure that nating all of the many activi- get Mr. and Mrs. Claus to Elk SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher Hometown Christmas to life in the double-decker bus and trol- ties of the “Hometown Christ- City this year. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Elk City. ley keep rolling, repaired and mas” and bringing all of the I can't forget all of the girls $75/yearly Billy, and the crew at the park with drivers. retail merchants together to Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director at City Hall who did a great job $50/six months who began in October dressing Tim and the street crew help make Elk City shine in Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director decorating the trees in front of No refunds on subscriptions. Ackley Park to be transformed have come through once again this holiday season. D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager into a wonderland of lights in brightening up the highways Special thanks to all of the the docents, who always make [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell December. Thank you too for and by-ways with close to 300 businesses who dressed their the Old Town Museum sparkle. Madison Spicer...CSR/Delivery [email protected] the many volunteers, church light pole decorations and pick- windows in the spirit of the [email protected] Maressa Margerum groups, and clubs like the Elk ing them up when the wind season and helped make Elk Happy Holidays [email protected] classifi City Rotary Club who not only blows them down. And that City the shopping center of Basil Weatherly