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2+ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 The Elk City News 2025 Class A State Academic Bowl Champions Corn Bible Academy took and their inventions”. Ev- first place in the class A state erybody held their breaths MISDEMEANORS academic tournament held as CBA answered the first State of Okla vs Stephen M McKee DUS at Rose State College on Sat- five questions correctly, to vs Michael Dillard DUI. TOC urday, February Ist, scoring win, but the time was not vs Rodney Kirk III DUI. DUS. Seat belt violation an average of 230 points per up so they answered four FELONIES game. Team members Luke gaan more correctly for a deci- Zybach, Samantha Rother, sive victory, with a score of State of Okda vs Steven M Parr DUI Daniela Massoumi, Emma 230 to 190. vs Isaac J Goodman Unlawful actions relating to licensed dealers & private sellers of firearms Miller, Cameron Moran, Coach Joyce Creed, as- vs Sagen K Kendall Assault & battery Zack Zybach, August Do- sistant coach Mark Thies- vs Scott L Hallett Violation of Mary Rippy registration act brinski, James Rother and sen, and all their fans and vs Donald J Smith Providing false/misleading registration Mia Horn were undefeated parents gave a sigh of re- information for the tournament. They lief as they broke into ap- played Grandfield first, a double elimination tour- quarter of the game, CBA plause. Coach Creed says, then Leedey, and narrowly nament, a final game had had one minute to answer “Congratulations, academic defeated Medford in a very to be played against run- at least five questions cor- MARRIAGES 6, DIVORCES team. We know how many exciting last minute finale. ner-up Leedey to secure the rectly to win the game. The hours of study contributed Since the tournament was championship. At the last category was “inventors to this goal. Well done!” MARRIAGES Skylar Parker, Sentinel - Cedanna Dean, Sentinel 1985-1986; and Mike Blevins 04; Emory Thomas in 02-03; ALL. Thurmond in 63-64; J.D. Jeffrey Miller vs Rachel Miller DIVORCES 100 from 2011 to 2012. Eugene Spillman in 01-02; Te- Stanley in 62-63; Glen Kelly in Julie Kearns vs Keith Kearns Continued from page 1 McGinn joined the Elk City resa Mullican in 00-01; Mark 61-62; Henry Bozeman in 60- Ricky Ray vs Shandea Ray Rotary Club Dec. 7th, 1961. Rose in 99-00; Bob Redaelli 61; Bill LeBron in 59-60; Huff significant contribution in the Since that time, he has had in 98-99; Jim Brown in 97- Kelly in 58-59; Welbourne community. perfect attendance and con- 98; Jack Coody in 96-97; Ba- Wood in 57-58; LaVern Hodg- Additional project _Rotar- tinues to be a key member of sil Weatherly in 95-96; Micky es in 56-57; Wayne Woodman ians started include in 1977 the local group. He has been a Brower in 94-95; Lee Litterell in 55-56; Jack Davis in 54-55; The Classifieds Attract Buyers! the Elk City Radio Auction consistent member who holds in 93-94; Gary McGinn in 92- William Ansley in 53-54; Tom was started, then in 2005 the a lot of the history of the local 93; Gary McGinn/Ron Savage, Miller in 52-53; Fred Brawner organization started giving organization. Jr. in 91-92; Tom Mike John- in 51-52; J.O, Shaw in 50-51; local third graders dictionar- Robert Stephens is the cur- son in 90-91; Mike Shachle in Ed Marlow in 49-50; Amos ies. They continue to pass rent Elk City president, and he 89-90; Steven Holloway in 88- Kobs in 48-49; R.E. Randall in (HEART OF EUROPE) 2006, Rotary sold oranges and 15-day Tour of Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, out dictionaries each year to will be followed by Greg Brit- area schools. From 1988 to ton. Other past presidents are Lake Carpenter in 24-25; Janel 89; Dr. John Edwards in 87-88; David Atkinson in 86-87; Nor- man Martin in 85-86; Gary 47-48; Dag Wilson in 46-47; Rev. Horace Janes in 45-46; Levi Freeman in 44-45; Ed Belgium & Holland by Image Tours grapefruits throughout the Spitz in 22-23; Kelci Werner Porter in 84-85; Dale Royal in Story in 43-44; Clifford Kin- $5590 $400 community. Then they began in 21-22; Jeff Waters/Kelci 83-84; D.O. Martin in 82-83; ney in 42-43; Robert Ready July 8 & August 5 departures eaviogs selling chances to win Ford Werner in 20-21; Jeff Waters Fred Saied in 81-82; Dr. Rob- in 41-42; Ray Rice in 39-40; Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY Mustangs, and later switched in 19-20; Jared Atha in 18-19; ert Wood in 80-81; Jim Banks Clarence Kingerly in 38-39; to sides of beef and a freezer. Norma Warnke in 17-18; Nan in 79-80; Raymond McVeigh Lee Harris in 37-38; Lonnie Includes 19 meals, 13 nts.hotels, air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, Shiblom in 16-17; Jim Mason in 77-78; Lyle Swartz in 76- Merritt in 36-37; Dr. E.S. Kil- per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 3/5/25, Call for a FREE brochure, ‘The Elk City Rotarians have served the organization by in 15-16; Ursula Duerr in 14- 77; Ken Ainsworth/Marvin patrick in 35-36; Walter Black- ( SW TRAVEL - Ph: 580-445-7215) serving as District Governors. 15; Rocky Andresen in 13-14; Swinehart in 75-76; Joe Mc- burn in 34-35; Joe McBride in Those include Fred Brawner Shonda Currell in 12-13; Don Clure in 73-74; Glen Busby in 33-34; E. A. Grubiz in 32-33; from 1955-1956 and Gary Mc- Tkner in 11-12; Jesse McKin- 72-73; Otis Sanders in 71-72; Dr. VC. Tisdal in31-32; Guy rElkCituNews Ginn from 2003 to 2004. Sayre non in 10-12; Tony Mikles; Rotarians have also served as District Governors. Those are Sandy Werner in 08-09; Basil Weatherly in 07-08; Brad Stie- Ivan Noakes in 70-71; Donald Royce in 69-70; Dr. Ted Hef- ley in 68-69; Paul Creason in Woodman in 30-31; Henry Hunter in 29-30; W.H. Hewl- ett in 28-29; John Tracy in 27- Dr. H.K. Speed from 1934- ben in 06-07; Lake Carpenter 67-68; Charlie Collins in 66- 28; Walter Hedlund in 26-27; (USPS # 173-020) 1935; R. Brad Whinery from in 05-06; David Atkinson in 67; Carl Harper in 65-66; Dr. and Harry Powell in 25-26. 580-225-3000 04-05; Wayne Walters in 03- WH. Featherston in 64-65; Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 “As we look at the 60th leg- the state, but until we can re- opportunities that the Burns Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 UPDATE islature, I have had a couple of position changes. I was ally look at our state laws and start to try to study them, and Flat space port will provide for the area, which includes the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Continued from page 1 appointed this year to be the then put some potential legis- health sciences industries. project,’ Acher began. chairman of the Energy Com- lation in place in the future; “T always like to try to have SUBSCRIPTIONS He added that they are try- mittee at Capitol. We know Archer said. at least one or two bills that Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer ing to secure funding through that energy in Western Okla- would help people. ‘That's re- ‘There are a lot of bills that $50/ Yearly Print Only the Department of Emergency are coming, Archer's personal ally my job. I wasn't elected homa has really been a lifeline Neva Py \dvertising Director $60/ Yearly Print + Online Management or ARPA funds for many decades, and so en- bills include the Energy Mod- to just look at businesses and $40/ Online Only Gina Jones, Advertising Director to help the city with selected ergy is something that’s been ernizations Act 2025. With industry, and so I have one No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski.. CSR projects. Those Emergency important to me. I've worked his bills, he can shift the bill bill which would increase fos- [email protected] Management funds will need in the oil and gas industry the if there are concerns. He has ter compensation across the elkcitynewsadvertising@ gmail.com Tina Dobbs... to be spent by 2026; therefore, last ten years, and I'm excited eight bills that he can submit, state. When you look at foster ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com Archer hopes that funds are for that role and opportunities “Tam trying to secure addi- care as a whole, no increases awarded to Elk City projects. for the state,” Archer said. tional funding for space port, since 20160r 2018 and those As chairman, he will look at individuals are struggling. and so when I ran that bill last the 26 bills that were appoint- year. There were some con- We have people living in our Providing comfort and support for End of Life chotoes ed to the committee. Archer pointed out that he expects some fights over the energy cerns around the board of di- rectors, and how some of the previous funds had been spent, district who have foster kids where they've taken family units, and it’s a stress on them Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual sector in Northeastern Okla-or rather not been spent. We financially. Taking into con- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as homa with the misconception did send roughly $32 million sideration inflation, and given cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the that the state is dispersing to the facility. Over the last some of the very intricate and practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. money for green renewable two and a half years, to date, specific needs that these kids energies. They are requesting they've roughly only spent half have with past traumas and For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: moratoriums on wind projects of that money. They've held on health issues and things of that and asking moratoriums on to it in anticipation that acom- nature. I am looking to try to Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator solar projects. pany or an entity may need a raise that foster care payments “T think to me, it’s really a specific thing, and that they the state?” Archer noted. Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES private property right, more so would be able to have some Increasing the summer EBT than anything. I do anticipate of that money to construct in- programs is another issue —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— not hearing some of those. frastructure for hanger space, that Archer wants to address. * Cancer « Failure to Thrive ¢ End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Ultimately, as property own- for whatever that entity would Children who have free and * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic ers we should always do what need,” Archer explained. reduced lunches throughout Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) upholds our rights as proper- ‘There is a bill that would the year, should be able to ty owners, not whatever is fa- eliminate Oklahoma Space have it throughout the sum- ¢ End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease » AIDS/HIV vored, In looking at that, I did Industry Development Au- mer months. * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s alot of the research, and if you thority and switch it to the Archer talked about tax cuts look east of Shawnee, there are Department of Aerospace and and warned the Rotarians about 220 windmills. If you Aeronautics. about permanent cuts. Elim- Professional, Passionate look west of Shawnee, there “T did agree to be the house ination of taxes is a hot topic Advance, Attentive ... are about 5200 windmills. It’s really notable that they're not author on that piece of legisla- tion for a couple of reasons. It that they will be addressing. He also said that they will be building the windmills in that addressing teacher commu- gives me input as the principal house author to make changes nication with students’ legis- part of the state. If you look west of Highway 81, there’ as we see fit or to not ask the lation. They have found some about 3400 windmills. Most bill to be heard. If I have to, it unintended consequences that of those are out here in West,” will give me the ability to let it came to light with the bill. Archer added. die if] think it’s unfavorable to He wrapped up his talk by Under the new Presidential our district itself. I don't intend telling the Rotarians how as administration, he anticipates to let it die. I do think we can chairman ofany committee he the demand for data centers work together to get a solution can hear legislation assigned and some regulations will roll that works best for everyone, toacommittee or allow it to be back. There is a bill that will that helps the development transferred or die. Archer also look at the feasibility study out here that really drives the addressed questions about that Archer is looking over. momentum that has started,” Ryan Walters, Dept. of Educa- He said that it looks like some he said. tion Superintendent. Comforting H small nuclear reactors may be an option, which there have Aviation is the second largest industry in the state, ‘The meeting adjourned at 1 pm. Their next meeting will Hospice been zero incidences in histo- which Archer said is quickly take place Thursday, at 7 p.m., approaching the oil and gas in the Elk City Golfand Coun- “Tm excited to see how that industry. It has surpassed the try Club to celebrate their study goes. That doesn't guar- agriculture industry many 100th year in Elk City. Carrie Perry, RN antee a plant anywhere within years ago. He talked about the