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2+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024 The Elk City News Brenda Hawkins Named To Child Review Board Judges Pat VerSteeg and The Beckham-Roger Mills Services Child Welfare Su- ways knew I wanted to work rience will only improve our Michelle Roper are pleased Board meets monthly to re- pervisor of 30 years. Brenda with families and children, Board.’ noted Judge Versteeg. to announce that Brenda view all cases from Roger was born and raised in Roger and I am grateful for this op- Other members of the Mills and Beckham County. Hawkins, of Sweetwater, has Mills County. She graduated portunity to continue that Beckham-Roger Mills PARB been named to serve on theEach member has undergone from Reydon High School work,’ stated Brenda. Board are: Ann Merritt, Beckham-Roger Mills Post a thorough background check and from SWOSU with de- “Tam so pleased that Bren- Chairperson - Crawford; Adjudication Review Board and are bound by confidenti- grees in psychology and so- da is willing to serve in this Becky Dugger - Hammon, (PARB). PARB isa volunteer ality rules. ciology. She is the mother of very important role of advo- Glenna Kirk - Elk City, Bill citizen committees charged Brenda Hawkins lives in the one son Derek, and grand- and Maggie Roesch - Chey- cating for children in State's with the responsibility of re- Sweetwater area and is a re- mother to three grandsons. custody and that her many enne, and Dianna Butler — viewing cases of every child tired Department of Human “As for my career path, [ al- years of child welfare expe- Reydon. adjudicated deprived in the State of Oklahoma. In many apology. So, I'm getting some help with CITY cases these children are in gave a brief report that went the care of foster parents and “[ would like to just make staff. I think we have a lot of over the sales tax numbers for PARB ensures the needs of Continued from page 1 a short statement. I took this great things going in the city. November. They are up for the these children, whether ed- job in 2020, at the height Big picture wise, I think we're fiscal year by two percent. The ucational, medical or emo- or resignation. The next item of COVID. Its been a plea- doing great, but not if youre use tax had a decrease of five tional are met as they proceed was to reconvene the meeting. sure serving, truly. I've never not pulling everybody along percent, and the cigarette tax through the Court process. Commissioners returned thought I would enjoy this and paying attention to the was up. The commissioners and reopened the meeting job as much as I have enjoyed small stuff, too. I realized that, approved the treasurer's re- at 4:30 p.m, Upon returning, it. I was talking to my son last and I apologize for that. I hope port. Spieker made a statement night, and he reminded me going forward that I can cor- Prior to adjourning the about Ivester and the commis- of a story I told him about rect some of those things and meeting, Spieker opened the sioner’s support of him. Lee (Litterall). I told him I have some people helping me. meeting up for public com- “Tm here to let you know thought one of Lees big issues The City’s doing a lot of great ments, allowing three minutes that number one, no action is was that he was tripping over things. I just think pulling to- per comment. One person MISDEMEANORS being taken. We are all behind dollars to pick up nickels. And gether we can do even more. came forward to talk about the State of Okla vs Katie S Smith Possession of CS & parapher- Tom (Ivester). We all want he reminded me I said that I Thank you,’ Ivester told the water rights issue that will be nalia him to succeed?” Spieker said, thought Lee was missing the crowd. going through the state legis- State of Okla vs CelbyJ Compton Public intoxication. Make/ He then asked for a motion big picture a lot of times, and After Ivester’s comments, lature. He commended Ivester sell/possess false ID to take no further action. Rod T wouldn't want to let that hap- they went over the monthly on being on top of the issue. State of Okda vs TerrillJMorning DUI Carver made the motion on pen with me. But what I've financial report. The numbers He encouraged the commis- State of Okla vs Tiffany K Dean Possession of paraphernalia item five of the agenda. done is I've gone too far the looked good, with the total sioners to be aware of what State of Okla vs Skyler B Gillie Possession of wildlife. Viola- The commissioners then other way. I have looked at revenues being over 33 per- will be coming and to be ready tion of migratory bird laws went on to approve Purchase the big picture so much that I cent and sitting at 40 percent for a fight to keep the water State of Okda vs Willard E Gillie Possession of wildlife. Viola- Orders FY 24-25 and recur- have overlooked a lot of what I on total revenues. The expens- rights fair. tion of migratory bird laws ring invoices for Nov, 20th, would consider smaller things, es are under 33 percent, which The meeting adjourned at State of Okla vs Sarah J Prieto Child not in school State of Okla vs Shannon K McCamon Child not in school followed by the City Manager's but those smaller things are was deemed to be in a great 4:40 p.m. The next meeting FELONIES Report. Prior to giving the re- very important to me, and place. There was a 37 percent will take place on Monday, State of Olda vs Tony R Glassburn Property damage. Posses- Tve shrugged them off. What port, Ivester made a statement profit margin. Dec.2nd, at 7 p.m. in City sion of contraband in jail about his performance and an T've got to realize is balance. Treasurer Jennifer Rainey Hall. State of Okla vs Joanna R Costilla Child neglect State of Okla vs Kyle G McClellan DUI State of Okla vs Millicent E Sadi Possession of CS with intent to distribute MOURNS asked those present to join them with the last hymn as the master’s degree in education. He also earned his adminis- State of Okla vs Dwayne M Stafford Possession of CS with services came to an end. trative certification from OSU. Continued from page 1 intent to distribute Casket bearers —_includ- Hart was married to Sue Dick State of Olda vs Eric $ Rea Burglary and legacy. Meador worked ed Jimmy Smith, Larry in 1963, and they had two State of Okla vs Keith A Thunderbull Failure to register as a sex offender with Hart at First National Long, Garland Moore, Brent sons, Kevin and his wife Lisa, State of Okla vs Ron L Odom Possession of firearm. Unlaw- Bank, and they shared farming Meador, Mike Maberry, and and Kent and his wife Melissa. ful actions relating to Licensed dealers & private sellers of and cattle interests. Meador Jason Redd. The honorary ‘They have a total of six grand- firarms talked about how Hart loved casket bearers were Ron Gar- children. State of Okla vs Samuel H Pence Assault with a dangerous pranks. He also talked about rison, Bob Creason, Dr. John Kenneth also had one sis- weapon. Endangering others by Eluding. Endangering high- how Hart said that there was Perkins, M.D., Bob Sharp, L.C. ter, Sharon Nipp and her hus- way worker a right way, a wrong way, and Kennth and Sue Hart Price, Ronnie Pfenning, Dan- band Gary, one sister-in-law the “Hart way? he loved to play games, espe- ny Storm, and the Carls Jr. Jean Wilson and her husband Mullins and Bugher taught cially to win. Coffee Group. Wayne. He is survived by his under Harts guidance. They Beverly Baker and Purcy Hart was the son of Elvin two schnauzers Lola and Dud- told stories about his birthday Dale Walker sang “Beulah Loris and Elva Jane (Klop- ley. celebrations that took place Land? “How Great Thou Art,” fensten) Hart. He attended ‘Memorials may be made to every year on Halloween. and “I'll Fly Away? The pair SWOSU, where he achieved a Meals on Wheels in Elk City. MARRIAGE LICENSES They commented on how he Kennan Clark, Elk City - Paige Reeves, Elk City lead the children and teachers Dakota Holley, Sayre - Garrett Morton, Sayre to be better versions of them- Devin Van Buren, Elk City - Jasmin Coy, Elk City Zane Leonard, Wtfd - Emma Henning, Wtfd selves, leading by example. His ability to remain calm under UPDATES stressful situations and finding Continued from page1 DIVORCES humor at every turn was also Kalisha York vs Jason York mentioned by the teachers. Merchant Farm. The project Robert Thompson vs Lajeanna Thompson They also commented on how started in the middle of Oc- tober in conjunction with the Elk City Chamber of Com- merce. Providing comfort and support fo'r End of Life choices “We would love to build a relationship with you guys Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual (the chamber) and do some- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as thing together and collaborate cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the on this,’ Martin told the cham- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. ber. “[ presented an idea for For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: trees, and in about five days Jimmy Martinez and Scott Martin, park superintendents, gi the Rotar- Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator later, we sold almost 40 trees. ians a glimpse of what the new tree farm in Christmas in the Park will So the grand total at this point look like. Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES is close to 60 trees sold. We're very excited to showcase that “We have a 22-foot tree, and hope its not a Griswold family this year” this thing has 6000 lights on it. Christmas,’ Martin joked. —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— The farm will be located Thankfully, the chamber was When Martin took the job * Cancer « Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) on the north side of the park kind enough to donate those as park superintendent, his where the Twelve Days of lights to us. Then we built a goal was to get more involved + End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic Christmas were. Additionally, tree. So I think the mayor is in relationships with different Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) they are adding a tree lighting going to speak and have a little organizations, which is some- ceremony that will take place ceremony. We're going to try thing he is working toward. * End Stage Liver Disease » End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Nov. 29th, at 5:45 p.m., in the to light the tree first and then ‘They will conduct a fish hab- park. have the park lights come on. I itat with the Dept. of Wild- life, and they hope to build Professional, Passionate the numbers of fish back. He ElkCituNews Advance, Attentive ... wants more community in- volvement. Martin wants to get involve- ment from the community, (USPS # 173-020) so that the parks around Elk 580-225-3000 City will be used, He noted that there are many things that Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC can be done in the park, but it 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 takes involvement by the com- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 munity. He added that they POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 need ideas and support for them to work. Martinez and Martin both SUBSCRIPTIONS were encouraged by the sup- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer port and effort that they have $50/ Yearly Print Only seen so far within the various Comforting $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt.... Advertising Director organizations in the town. $40/ Online Only Gina Jones, Advertising Director At the conclusion of their - Hospice No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski. talk, they answered ques- [email protected] tions, and the meeting was elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Tina Dobbs. adjourned by 1 p.m. The next [email protected] meeting will take place the Carrie Perry, RN first Thursday in December, due to Thanksgiving break.