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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies REJECTED Continued from page 1 accepted that does not con- form to what was included in the requested proposal, then Plains Kubota for the cemetery department in the amount of $26,650.58, a budgeted item. update the commissioners on their progress. They approved the Purchase somebody can jump up and This machine is replacing Orders FY 24-25 recurring in- MISDEMEANORS states that the conditions for down and say, ‘Hey, look, that a 2002 Gator. They also ap- voices for April 7th, and then State of Okla vs Kevin W Hunt DUS the successful bidder will pay bid didn’t even answer these proved payment to Lochner City Manager, Tom Ivester, State of Okla vs Kevin T Smith Driving without a license. Operating the city on a monthly basis a particular questions,’” Mea- for Terminal Construction in gave his report. He touched on a motorcycle without Proper endorsement negotiated amount. cham said. the amount of $24,154.15, a two items. State of Okla vs Rowdy L Story DUI “On March 27, the city re- After a brief discussion, the budgeted progress payment. The first item Ivester spoke State of Okla vs Michael J Thomasy Larceny of merchandise. Posses- commissioners voted to re- The Pay App #10 to WP about was the progress at the sion of paraphernalia ceived one bid from an LLC operating as Speedbowl LLC, ject the bid. It will be released Construction for terminal airport. There was a problem State of Okla vs Billy D Shelton DUS State of Okla vs Warren A Craven DUI the bid requires a minimum again for anyone to submit construction in the amount of with the taxi lane. It was not State of Okla vs Bryson D Frost Larceny of merchandise. Concealing of a three-year lease for the another bid to run the race- $129,976.62, a budgeted prog- poured to appropriate specifi- stolen property property. This in itself nulli- track for another year. The ress payment, was approved. cations and had to be removed State of Okla vs Sandra L Leeman Assault & Battery. Disturbing the fies the bid, since the city, by commissioners then voted to They also approved Change at the construction company’s Peace state law, cannot enter into a go into executive session re- Order #8 from WP Construc- expense. It was on the west contract more than one fiscal garding matters pertaining to tion, LLC, for Hangar Con- part of the runway, which FELONIES year. The Speedbowl, LLC bid economic development, in- struction in the amount of Ivester said was about 50 yards State of Okla vs Brendon S Jackson Child neglect. Violation of a requires the City of Elk City cluding but not limited to the $1800.00, a budgeted item. of concrete. protective order to pay them either $8,333 a transfer of property, financing The payment to Lochner for Ivester also said that the State of Okla vs Chantilly L Wann Child neglect or the creation of a proposal Box Hangar in the amount of Hughes Access Road proj- State of Okla vs Daniel R Lopez Distribution of CS month, or $100,000 for op- erating expenses for the year, to entice a business to locate $12,725.03, a budgeted prog- ect was coming along. They State of Okla vs Robert Babb Assault & battery with a dangerous weapon. Possession of a firearm. Threatening an act of violence plus an overtime contribution within the City’s jurisdiction. ress payment, was approved, ordered speed signs that will State of Okla vs Cade R Taylor Rapes. Kidnapping. Domestic assault of $30,000 for repairs and im- The executive session includ- as was Pay App #10 to WP identify the speed of vehicles & battery. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling CS, Bringing provements to the property,” ed the incoming mayor Micah Construction for hangar con- approaching the sign. At the contraband into jail Holland explained to the com- Kilhoffer, attorney Meacham, struction in the amount of end of Ivester’s report, Com- State of Okla vs Abbygail Lingle Taking/receiving stolen credit card. missioners. and Cheryl Sipes, which began $64,148.66, a budgeted prog- missioner Rick Shelton com- Obtaining financial information by false statement He went on to identify oth- at 7:26 p.m. ress payment. The payment mented on Billy Thornton’s State of Okla vs Johnathon J Lindsey Burglary, Placing body fluid er stipulations that were lined The commissioners re- for Lochner for FFA Grant job of getting cones to cover on officer, Assault & Battery with dangerous weapon. Burglary out in the proposal. At that turned from executive session Taxiway Construction in the posts that were causing prob- State of Okla vs Janeece E Pate Bail Jumping point, Elk City’s City Attorney, at 7:57 p.m., and no action was amount of $12,945,23, a bud- lems for pedestrians on Main Ryan Meacham, told the com- taken, therefore, they contin- geted progress payment was Street. missioners that the bid did not ued to the next item on the approved. Mayor Kilhoffer then conform to the RFP. agenda. They approved the The commissioners ap- opened the meeting for pub- RFP from the Elk City Flying proved Pay App #11 to Joe lic comments. He referred Marriages & Divorces “From a municipal stand- point, it is multi-tiered, but there are two-fold points Air Park. There was no discus- sion on the topic. At 8 p.m., the commis- D. Hall General Contractors, LLC, for the Elk City Fire and Police Construction in the to Meacham to address the crowded room that each per- son was limited to three min- here. When the city does business, there are parame- sioners closed the meeting amount of $951,772.15, a bud- utes and the commissioners MARRIAGES ters within which we can do to install the new mayor and geted progress payment. They were not allowed to respond Jonas Pearson, Elk City – Ashlee Parr, Elk City business, and we know that. commissioners into office. Af- also approved the quote from to the speakers. Jerome Davis, Altus – Vanessa Givhan, Elk City ter they were sworn in, Rocky Culver Electric for CO Low Seven individuals spoke to We know where our parame- ters are, so we included those Andresen spoke about outgo- Voltage at the Fire Department the commissioners. All sev- DIVORCES Kiley Edwards vs Layne Edwards (in the RFP). We build those ing mayor Cory Spieker. He in the amount of $51,918.28, a en were in favor of the race- Joshua Woodruff vs Kaitlyn Woodruff parameters into our request, complimented him on the budgeted item. track, but one spoke against William Barnum vs Shery Barnum both the one-year limitation service he has given to the The bid from Pro Audio the previous promoters. The David A Gordon vs Amber D Gordon we can only contract for one city, and then presented him Video (BPAV) for an addi- others who spoke included fiscal year, July 1st to June with an Elk City statue for his tional door access control Rod Fauver and Joe McCon- 30th, that’s our year. Anything dedication to the City of Elk panel and a camera for new nell, who submitted the sin- beyond that, we just can’t do City. The regular meeting was fire station in the amount of gle bid that was disapproved under the Constitution. Arti- reconvened. $10,690.78, a budgeted item at the top of the meeting. cle 10, Section 26, of the Con- They began by tabling the was approved. There was standing room stitution says one year. The structure at 214 E. 7th of being Item 19 on the agenda was only in City Hall represent- second point is that in order declared dilapidated until the moved to earlier in the meet- ing the community interest to compare apples to apples July 7th, meeting so the legal ing because the owner had in the racetrack. The ECPD (USPS # 173-020) and avoid anybody’s claims matters could be settled. They to travel to and from Dallas. were on hand if disruption of 580-225-3000 that we are giving preferential approved the structure located It was tabled until the July the meeting occurred, which Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC treatment to another bidder, at 323 S. Adams as dilapidated 7th meeting, concerning the none was apparent. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 to be removed. structure located at 114 Mer- The meeting was adjourned we establish particular points Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 for specificity, so that when- The next item on the agenda ritt. The construction con- at 8:39 p.m. The next meeting POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 ever bids come in, they’re was approving the purchase tractor’s representative, as well will take place at 2 p.m., on just like each other. If a bid is of Kubota ATV from Great as the owner were present to April 16th, in City Hall. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Deliverd by mail: $50/ Yearly Print Only Sheryl Staff Neva Writer Writer Ponce....Staff Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising OBITUARIES $60/ Yearly Print + Online career, he received numerous $40/ Online Only No refunds on subscriptions. ZadieAdvertising Nancy Director Eakins...Advertising Gina Jones, Director Karnowski.......................CSR HAROLD LUNDY teaching awards and was ad- mired for his commitment to [email protected] Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery education and his students. [email protected] Harold Dean Lundy, a be- dedicated educator, passed (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, loved husband, father, grand- away peacefully on April 4, He also found joy in coach- CSR father, great grandfather, and 2025, in Elk City, Oklahoma. ing baseball, softball, and Born on April 21, 1932, 3.5 sharing his love of the out- miles east of Carter, Okla- doors with his grandchildren. homa, Harold was the son of Whether fishing, hunting, or Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Swift James Lundy and Mattie simply driving through the countryside to admire wild- (Reeves) Lundy. Harold at- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual tended Highway School and life, Harold found peace and resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as graduated in 1950 as the pres- happiness in nature. He will ident of his high school class. be remembered for his wis- cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the dom, warmth, humor, and practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. A talented athlete, he excelled in baseball, basketball, and the countless stories he shared He was honorably discharged from a life well-lived. Harold For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: track. His athleticism earned in 1955 from Alexandria, him a tryout with the leg- is survived by his devoted wife Louisiana Air Force Base. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator endary Henry “Hank” Iba at Later that year, on Decem- of 69 years, Elwanda Lundy; Oklahoma State University, his children, Dennit Lundy Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES ber 3, 1955, Harold married and Trina Lundy; his sister, but financial hardship pre- the love of his life, Elwanda vented him from attending Effie Meshew (Lundy); his Bohanan, beginning a love grandchildren, Sheasa Szallar SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: college at that time. At the age story that would span nearly (Lundy), Darris Lundy, Stacy • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) of 18, Harold made a decision seven decades. Together they that shaped his life profound- Butler (Phillips), and David • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic raised two children, Dennit Phillips; and great-grandchil- Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ly—he was baptized along- and Trina. The couple moved side his mother in the creek dren, Rhys, Bodi, Brooklyn, • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV to Norman, Oklahoma, where Breleigh, Bryson, and Zoie. at Trail Creek, now known Harold pursued his education • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s as Elk Creek. His faith would He was preceded in death by at the University of Oklaho- his parents, Swift and Mattie remain a steady and guiding ma. With Elwanda working force throughout his life. With Lundy. Professional, Passionate the Korean War draft under- for Southwestern Bell to sup- Public viewing for Harold port their family and dream, will begin on Friday, April Advance, Attentive ... way, Harold volunteered for Harold earned his bachelor’s 11, 2025, 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 the United States Air Force. degree in business in 1960 Our Difference is Our Care He served proudly for 25.5 P.M., and Saturday, April and began a fulfilling teach- 12, 2025, 10:00 A.M to 1:00 months with the 315th Air ing career at Southeast High Have you ever considered becoming a P.M., People’s Funeral Home Division. For his bravery and School in Oklahoma City. He hospice volunteer? Chapel, located at 1400 W. dedication, Harold received a later earned his master’s de- A fulfulling experience in the spirit of Main, Lone Wolf, OK, 580- special medal and letter from gree in 1970. Harold taught giving and receiving. 846-9018. the President of Korea (the until his retirement in 1986, only one worn on lapel by a Services for Harold are but his passion for teaching scheduled for Saturday, April foreign federal government). never faded. Throughout his 12, 2025, 2:00 P.M., People’s Funeral Home Chapel, lo- cated at 1400 W. Main, Lone Wolf, OK, 580-846-9018. In- terment will follow at Poarch Cemetery where the Unit- ed States Air Force Honor Guard will perform graveside rites. Online condolences for Harold can be made by vis- Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving iting www.peoplescoopera- Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. tivefuneralhome.com.