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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 The Elk City News Sweetwater High School Teacher Recognized as Top Twenty Teacher Misdemeanors Felonies The people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas are passion- preciate OERB›s recognition of & Natural Gas have awarded ate about recognizing teachers our TOP teachers in Oklahoma MISDEMEANORS Sweetwater High School teach- for their efforts in creating the and especially of our teacher Mr State of Okla vs Nikki L O’Dell Possession of medical mari- er Robbie Ezzell with 5,000 dol- next generation of leaders,” said Ezzell.” huana without a license State of Okla vs Mark Davis DUI lars for being recognized as one Oklahoma Energy Resources The OERB is funded by the State of Okla vs Heidi L Shannon Possession of CS of the Top Twenty Teachers of Board Executive Director Min- more than 2,500 producers and State of Okla vs Deryl G Monroe DUI 2024-2025. dy Stitt. “It is a joy to recognize thousands of royalty owners Ezzell was selected out of some of our state’s exemplary across Oklahoma through a vol- FELONIES more than 1,200 nominations educators.” untary one-tenth of 1 percent State of Okla vs Scott L Hallett Violation of Mary Rippy for his passion for teaching, Superintendent Casey Reed assessment on oil and natural violent crime registration act positive attitude, and initia- expressed his gratitude to OERB gas production. The mission is State of Okla vs Shaylee S Herbert Child neglect tive. He teaches 7th-12th grade and his pride in his teacher, Mr. centered around a simple idea: State of Okla vs Damien Orrick Child neglect Technology. ment because he showed there Ezzell: « We are fortunate to empowering unlimited oppor- State of Okla vs Indica S Hungness Child neglect “Mr. Ezzell joined the Sweet- is a need and a drive for the stu- have a teacher with the skill and tunity for all Oklahomans. We State of Okla vs Alec L Rogers Child neglect dents.” water family and from there dedication to his job and his are committed to the well-being State of Okla vs Kaedan S Estrada Placing body fluid on Sweetwater High School officer bloomed things the communi- students› success that Mr. Ezzell and prosperity of all. ty never expected,” said Lauren will also receive $2,000 for sci- exhibits. In the three years he Visit OERB.com to learn State of Okla vs Bryan D Cruz Rapes. Indecent exposure. Violation of OK statue via computer Sandoval. “Thanks to Mr. Ez- ence and math supplies. Ezzell has been here, our STEM pro- more about the investment that State of Okla vs Latasha M Davis Harboring a fugitive zell, our schools were excited was formally recognized at his gram has reached pinnacles of the people of Oklahoma Oil & State of Okla vs Robert J Guilford Jr Stalking. Placing to be able to add a wing for the school on February 13th. success with robotics, Esports, Natural Gas are making in our obscene, threatening or harassing phone calls. Assault & science and technology depart- “The people of Oklahoma Oil and computer science. We ap- state. battery by strangulation. Assault & battery with a dangerous weapon to be a dilapidated building. through 2nd grade practices City treasurer, Jennifer HEAR Nix said that the owners have and had 50 teams that played Rainey, went over the January Marriages & Divorces Continued from page 1 to address the commission- made drastic improvements on the structure. The property has been on the list since April three nights a week. They ran about 900 people in one night during those games. They have financials. She noted that they are within 58 percent of the budget when looking at rev- ers. The commissioners had 17, 2024. also had an increase in chair enues and expenses. Rainey MARRIAGES The next item was the ap- yoga. They are presently run- also gave the sales tax report. Rubisel Ramos, Elk City – Janeth Lopez, Elk City discussed hiring an economic developer, but because of the proval of Purchase Orders FY ning 1200 to 1500 member- During the month of Feb., they Robert Feller, Sayre – Chelsea Duke, Sayre budgetary limitations, the con- 24-25 and recurring invoices ships. were 2.5 percent more than DIVORCES tract with this company would for Feb 19th. Marnie Tosh and The City Manager’s report last year Feb., and so far this Leanna Bozarth vs Cody Bozarth replace an employed person. Greta Louis gave their supervi- was next. Tom Ivester covered year they are 3.7 percent great- The contract is for six months sors’ reports. Tosh reported on two items. The first was an er than last year. The Use tax at a rate of $5000 per month. the progress of the. miniature update on BJ Hughes Access increased from last Feb. of 33 The city will have an option to golf project. She said that bids Road, which he said that it is al- percent that varies month to renew the contract in that six were opened for landscaping, most completed. He also talk- month. The Cigarette tax had a months. The company is locat- and those will be reviewed ed about the funds that been decrease of 1 percent. ed in Oklahoma City. next week, and on the March applied by ECFD Chief Kyle Spieker asked for public Joe D. Hall General Con- 3rd, commissioners meeting Chervenka. He had applied for comments. He told the com- tractors, LLC, change order for approval. It is scheduled to $2 million but received $4.5 missioners that the First Bap- PCCO #8 for the ECPD and open in mid-April. million. He complemented tist Church opened a shelter the ECPD construction in the Louis then talked about the Chervenka on the work he had over the past week. The town amount of $7561, a budgeted Arrowhead Center. She said done to get the funds, as well showed up to help. United item, was approved. They also that since Nov. they started a as District 55 Rep. Nick Archer Supermarket sent a semi load approved the bid from Bur- booster league for basketball for his work at the capital. All of bananas. They served 126 rows Pro Audio Video (BPAV), that lasted six weeks and they of those funds will be going meals and 86 meals that were for door access control panels had around 12 teams partic- to the fire station, that could either delivered or picked up. and surveillance systems for ipate. They also started Kids mean a new apparatus. There were 40 people that ate the new ECPD and ECFD in Inc. basketball for 3rd through Ivester also introduced the in the café and 20 people that the amount of $131,064.54, a sixth grades, which had 26 new Human Resources per- stayed overnight in the church. budgeted item. teams. They partnered with son, Chelsea Smith. Smith The meeting was adjourned (USPS # 173-020) The commissioners disap- the junior high basketball to then addressed the commis- at 2:53 p.m. The next meeting 580-225-3000 proved declaring the structure have practices at the Arrow- sioners about her qualifica- will take place March 3rd, at 7 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC at 104 BJ Hughes Access Road head. They also started the K tions and past history. p.m., in City Hall. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 The Rodriguez family with the CF Foundation. and raffles that will be avail- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 SLAM learned about another family The men’s five on five entry able for the event. Continued from page 1 in the area that also has a child fee is $350, and first place pays Entry for the tournament is with CF. Megan and Marshall $1000, with a ten-team mini- $5 for adults, $3 for children, SUBSCRIPTIONS normal life. He understands Flowers have been instrumen- mum. Returning teams and and $2 for senior citizens and Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer tal in helping Derisha and teams registered before May veterans. For more informa- that he is different but accepts $50/ Yearly Print Only that he has to take medicine. Cameron understand the dis- 1st will save $50 upon entry. tion about entry or to sponsor Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director $60/ Yearly Print + Online ease and how to help their son. There will be food trucks, in- the event, call or text 580-799- $40/ Online Only Zadie Eakins...Advertising Gina Jones, Director Advertising Director The Rodriguez family works as a unit to make life normal They attribute this connection flatables, event merchandise, 1550. No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski.......................CSR for him with the understand- [email protected] [email protected] (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Tina Dobbs.........................Delivery ing that the research about CF is key to giving Cruz a life of OBITUARIES normality. ROBERT “BULLET” MCLEMORE Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Robert Darrel “Bullet” McLemore Sr. was born on and Robert “BB” Jr. He worked for Harold Wehrenberg in the September 29, 1950 to Rob- concrete business briefly be- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual ert Henry and Wanda Lou fore starting his own business, resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as (Womack) McLemore in Elk Bullets Hotshot, in the oilfield cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the City, OK. Bullet passed away industry. Bullet operated his practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. peacefully on February 16, business for over 20 years and 2025 at his home surrounded retired in 2017. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: by his family at the age of 74 Bullet liked to go four years, 4 months, and 18 days. wheeling in Arkansas with Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Bullet grew up and attend- his friends. He also enjoyed Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES ed school in Elk City. In 1970, hunting and fishing. He was he was drafted in the United an accomplished grill master, States Army. He was honor- as well as a country clubbing SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ably discharged from the army extraordinaire. Bullet loved to • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) in 1971. Bullet worked at the just cruise the back roads of ore, nephew Shawn McLem- • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Elk City Cotton Gin after he the country. ore, and niece Malissa “Missy” Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) returned from the army. In He is preceded in death by Thorn. • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV October of 1973, Bullett start- his parents Robert and Wan- Bullet is survived by his wife ed his life with Barbara “Bob- da McLemore, two brothers of 52 years Bobbet McLemore, • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s bet” Platt. Together they raised Terry “Terrible” McLemore one daughter Crystal McLem- three children Crystal, Cory, and James “Mouse” McLem- ore Garren and husband John of Elk City, OK; two sons Cory Professional, Passionate Reininger of Oklahoma City Advance, Attentive ... and Robert “BB” McLemore Jr. of Elk City; six grandchil- Our Difference is Our Care dren Zach Cagle and Aman- Have you ever considered becoming a da, Slayde McLemore, Kason hospice volunteer? McLemore, Cynthia Kasper A fulfulling experience in the spirit of and husband Jordan, Shelbi giving and receiving. Burnett, and Wyatt Schrick and Lynzee; seven great grandchildren Grace Poff, Ashton Kasper, Braylea Cagle, Kinzley Cagle, Skylar Davis, Jaxson Davis and Colton Da- vis; uncle John McLemore of Elk City; aunts Janet Martin and husband David of Wood- ward, OK, Linda Klinges Hardin of Elk City and Johna McLemore of Moore, OK; sis- ter-in-law LaDonna Thomas and husband Charlie of Elk City; many nieces, nephews, Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving extended family and a host of Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. friends.