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2 - The Beckham County Record June 7, 2023 Actor Parents charged with conspiracy after Continued from page 1. a big role. At the end I usually tell them that the main charac- allegedly housing sex offender son ter, which is Suzy, is blind and it brings a whole new dynamic offender. the residence was reportedly “Jacob and his father both to the story,” he continued. ‘The investigation report- 372 feet from a preschool, 888 confessed that Jacob had been Foresman has invited all of edly began in March of 2023, feet from a daycare, 1,087 feet living at the residence for his family and friends to trav- when a tip came after the Elk from a park, and 1,281 feet weeks,” the detective wrote. el to Elk City to see the show. City Police Department made from Elk City Head Start. “Jacob's father explained that He is originally from Laverne a Facebook posting showing Turley was reportedly reg- he did not understand why he and went to college in Alva. He that the Criminal Investiga- istered to live on the 18000 couldn’t stay there because majored in Business Adminis- tions Division was doing Sex block of Route 66 Sayre at the the daycares close at 5.” tration and theatre. Although Offender compliance checks. time. The detective added that he did not finish his degree, he ‘That tip reportedly stated Convicted sex offenders both Jacob Turley and Randall was in several productions. that Jacob Turley, a convicted are required by law to update Paul indicated that Rhonda When he left college, he sex offender, had been living their residences within a week Ruth Turley, Jacob’s mother, went in to ranching and then inside the city limits of Elk of moving, They are also pro- had been aware that Jacob into the oilfield. Now he owns City. hibited from living near cer- Turley had been staying at the his own semi and has been Rhonda Turley Randall Turley The reporting detective tain facilities that educate or residence, trucking. Recently he has had allegedly learned that Turley entertain children. Jacob Turley was booked mechanical issues with the By Shonda Little Beckham County District had been staying at his par- Surveillance was alleged- into jail for violating the Sex truck and has returned to work in the oilfield. Court on May 26 after alleged- ents’ home on the 1500 block ly conducted, and Turley was Offender Registration Act. Foresman has three chil- An Elk City couple was ly committing conspiracy after of West Fifth Street. reportedly seen at his parents’ His parents have now been dren from a previous marriage charged with conspiracy in housing their son, who is a sex ‘The detectives noted that home. charged with conspiracy. Kahrdon, Ezhmee, and Jehnt- li. He is married to Chelsie, and they are expecting a child soon. They make their home in Sayre. When they went to see SWOSU Foundation Recognizes Trustees “Barefoot in the Park” Chelsie ‘The Southwestern Oklaho- Foundation was established mittee Chair; Committee Chair and Schol- bestowed upon an individual encouraged him to audition ma State University (SWOSU) in 1977 to raise, steward, and Dianne Hunter (SWOSU arships & Grants Committee who has shown outstanding for this new show. After think- Foundation, Inc. recently bid administer private funding Classes of 1986 & 1990 & Chair; and, achievement, on the state, na- ing it over, he decided to step farewell to six departing mem- for the benefit of SWOSU. The 2022 Distinguished Alumnae) Foundation Board of Trustees of Guthrie, who served the Judy Wilkes (SWOSU Class tional or international level, in back into the theatre. bers of its governing Board of of 1976) of Oklahoma City, the arts, sciences, business, in- To make reservations for Trustees. oversees the organization and Foundation for 18 years and who served the Foundation for serves as its fiduciary. held the roles of Board Chair dustry, the professions, sports, “Wait Until Dark” go to www. An independent institu- Those Trustees departing and Development Committee just under 5 years and held the social service or public service. rect.org. tionally-related charity, the role of Audit Committee Chair. ‘The prestigious award rep- the Board include: Chair; In recognition of their ser- resents recognition of signif- George Cohlmia (SWOSU Debbie Shepherd (SWOSU vice to the Foundation and to Class of 1979) of Weather- icant distinction that a mem- Berlin fundraiser Class of 1974) of Oklahoma the university, SWOSU Pres- City, who served the Founda- ford, who served the Founda- ber of the SWOSU family has ident Dr. Diana R. “Diane” tion for 9 years and held the tion for 8.5 years and held the Lovell inducted Cohlmia, Har- attained. SWOSU President, Berlin Community Build- used for wedding/baby show- roles of Board Chair and In- roles of Board Secretary and ris, Hunter, Shepherd, Sims, the late Dr. John Hays, intro- ing host its annual fundraising ers, anniversaries, birthday vestment Committee Chair; Property Committee Chair; duced the award in 2004. The and Wilkes into the SWOSU dinner on June 10 at 6:00 pm. parties, funeral dinners and Brice Harris (SWOSU Class Nelson Sims (SWOSU Presidential Order of Merit. SWOSU Presidential Order of ‘The menu will consist of chick- Class of 1971 & 1992 Dis- Foundation Merit is the highest honor in of 1970 & 2008 Distinguished en fried steak, mashed pota- memorials, It is also used for tinguished Alumnus) of Key “Departing family reunions and a yearly Alumnus) of Fair Oaks (CA), the personal gift of SWOSU’s toes, gravy, green beans, corn, who served the Foundation Largo (EL), who served the Trustees Cohlmia, Harris, chief executive. salad, hot rolls and homemade alumni. A quilting club and a for 9 years and held the role of Foundation for 15.5 years and Hunter, Shepherd, Sims, and “This group of individuals desserts. Bring your family recreational game night is held Scholarships & Grants Com- held the roles of Investment Wilkes have dedicated over 66 provided stellar leadership and friends to enjoy a good weekly. Each month a din- combined years of service to home cooked meal. Cost is by ner is planned for the second their alma mater and we are for the SWOSU Foundation,” Donations only. Saturday of the month. This orates the Maryland forces so deeply grateful,” said Lovell. said Foundation Board Chair The revenue received is used to maintain the building facility is available for rent by Club News: being joined here by French “We thank these generous troops under General 1998) of Edmond. “They made Bryan Evans (SWOSU Class of anyone. alumni for all they have done and property. This building Lafayette for the defense DAR and continue to do for SWOSU decisions that have had a pos- benefits the Berlin and sur- Looking forward to seeing of the city of Annapolis during itive impact on our university and we celebrate their achieve- rounding areas. It is currently you on June 10! the Revolutionary War ments in advancing the mis- and their legacy of selflessness On Monday May 8, 2023 Robetha Fariss spoke about the Washita Chapter NSDAR her fifth great grandfather, Mi- sion of the Foundation.” and dedication will endure for meeting was called to order chael Crose, who was 11 years The SWOSU Presidential decades to come. I can’t thank by Judy Tracy, pro tem regent. old when the Revolutionary Order of Merit is an honor them enough.” ‘The daughters were led in an War began and 18 at war's end. opening prayer then recited Being underage he was consi ‘The Pledge of Allegiance, The ered a “Minute Man” as some- American Creed, The Preamble one under the age of 25 who to the Constitution and the could be used for duties like Montie Smith Get more business Oklahoma Flag Salute. delivering messages behind Montie Muriel Smith, 88, of in 2023! A welcome service was enemy lines... Elk City, Oklahoma was born on Call 580.928.5540 performed by Tracy , pro tem ‘The program was given by October 4, 1934 in Milo, Okla~ to place your next ad! chaplain Phillys Stevenson, Renee Trindle, Director at Sod homa. She is the daughter of Registrar Marci Grant and House Museum in Aline, Okla- Port and Ruby (Johnson) Fogle. Kathryn Harrison for Ann homa. Her topic was on “Feed She went to look upon her Lord Graham. Sacks”. The sacks were used for and Saviors face on Friday, May The Beckham County Record The President General's clothing after they started us- Message was given by Virgin- ing cloth to package the feed. 26, 2023 at Elk City Nursing Home, Elk City, Oklahoma sur- (Successor to the Sayre Record and Beckham County Democrat) ia Reid. “This month, the Na- It would take 3 cloth feed sacks to make a dress. They were rounded by her loving family. (ISSN 2575-3193) tional Society will honor and Montie married Orbay recognize the 7 million veter- also used for quilts and up to “Smitty” Smith in Gainsville, Personnel ans and 10 million members of the 1950’-60's the fabric cost Texas on July 17, 1956 and he Frank Leto .. Publisher those who served in the Viet- .32 cents and the paper ones preceded her in death on Decem- nam War by participating in were 10 cents per bag. Committee Reports: Amer- ber 26, 2000. They lived in New D’Ann Brasuel Production Manager the National Welcome Home Mexico and Texas before moving Shonda Little.. event to honor and recognize ican Indians-There is a Billy Vietnam veterans. It is being Frank Jr. Nisqually National to Elk City, Oklahoma in 1971 to make this their home. She was a hosted by the official United Wildlife Refuge in Washington member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Kerry Hookste Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, Ashton Colson Advertising Representative States of American Vietnam state which resulted from the 2023 at First Assembly of God Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. Rev. War Commemoration and will Fish Wars ofthe 1960's. be held on the National Mall DAR Good Citizens—Car- Kevin Akins will officiate. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Gail Pritchard Columnist in Washington DC, from May ol Ann Batterton has visited Elk City, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Contributors 11-13. The DAR will host a 12 schools honoring those Richard and Tammy Dugger and the staffof Martin-Dugger Funer- Barbara Brinkley Photographer tent that will be a welcoming students who received recog- al Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Eddie ‘Tom L Sports place for our Vietnam veter- nition as DAR Good Citizens. Cherishing her memory is her three daughters, Susie Cupp and ans, their families, and guests Women’s Issues—Judy Tracy her husband, Jerry of Elk City, Oklahoma, Brenda Hughes and Tim —— to visit.” reminded that May is Mental Grob of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Debbie Clifton and her hus- ‘The Beckham County Record (USPS 004097), ly She encouraged all chap- Health Awareness Month with band, Bo of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sons, Ron Smith and his wife Beckham County Media, 112 East Main Street, Sayre, OK 73662-2212. ters to support and show ap- goals to raise awareness and LaDean of Elk City, Oklahoma, Jim Smith of Norman, Oklaho- Annual subscription rates are $35,00 (including tax) for Beckham County. preciation for teachers this remove the stigma. ma; nine grandchildren, Jacob Cupp and his wife, Alison of Ato- Anywhere else in Oklahoma and other states, $40.00 (including tax). month. Patriot Records Project... ka, Oklahoma, Drake Hughes of Ada, Oklahoma, Madison Jacobs Digital subscriptions are available at www,beckhamcountyrecord,com. National Defender report: Lu Eisler reported she has s of Edmond, Oklahoma, Gene Ray and his wife Shelby of Clinton, Digital rates are $35.00 (including tax) annually. Periodicals postage is, Around 1776, Fort Horn was pent 19 hours certifying Rev- Oklahoma, Michael Ray of Norman, Oklahoma and Sara Smith paid at Sayre, Oklahoma 73662. built for the local militia some- olutionary War Records from and Richard Sanders of Arapaho, Oklahoma, Nate Smith and his Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon, | to 4 p.m., where on the Eastport pen- Rhode Island. She has re- wife, Mercedes of Elk City, Oklahoma, Shawn Smith of Dodge City, Monday through Thursday insula near the mouth of the viewed over 16,000 pages and Kansas, Whitney Smith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; nine great Friday 8:30 a.m, to noon Severn River to protect An- has only about 9,000 more grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other family ‘The deadline for news and ad copy is Friday at noon. napolis harbor from invasion pages to go. members. Elk City Office: by the British fleets during the The meeting was closed Montie is preceded in death by her husband, Orbay “Smitty” 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 Revolutionary War and during with The Daughter's Pledge. Smith; one son, Joe Don Elkins; parents, Port and Ruby Fogle; the War of 1812. It last served Members attending: Carol three brothers and three sisters. 580-928-5540 as a smallpox infirmary during OKLAHOMA worw:beckhameountyrecord.com Ff the Civil War before disappear- Ann Batterton, Luanne Eisler, Robetha Faris, Ann Graham, Memorials can be made to the Elk City Alzheimer's Collabora- tive in care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk City, PRESS ‘email:bemllcoffice@ gmail.com NATONAL NewsPapen POSTMASTER: RSSOCIATON ing. Archaeologists believe Marci Grant, Kathryn Har- Oklahoma 73648. Please send address changs they have uncovered traces of rison, Virginia Reid, Linda We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression The Beckham County Record \12 East Main Street, S ayre, OK 73662-2212 the fort under the shallow wa- Stewart, Judy Tracy, Deborah of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Montie at www.mar- ter off Horn Point. Whinery, Marilyn Wilson and tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. In the Horn Point Street a visit from member Rose Mill- ‘The family would like to invite all that cannot attend to watch End Park, a marker commem- spaugh. the service live on Martin-Dugger Funeral Home website.