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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies HUNT Continued from page 1 MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Tiara J Smothers Obstructing an officer. Possession The next person to talk was of medical marihuana without a license State of Okla vs Alexis J Clark Trespassing. Resisting Lt. Gov. Pinnell. He started by State of Okla vs Jacob Arteaga Trespassing. Larceny of merchandise talking about how important State of Okla vs Ricky G Poindexter Breaking & entering the Department of Commerce State of Okla vs Scottie Rhodes Public intoxication has been for developing the State of Okla vs Brandi L Hamilton DUI. Leaving the scene of an Turkey Hunt. accident “After 37 years, we have State of Okla vs Caitlynn N Walker Failure to possess beverage closed so many deals around license the state of Oklahoma based Mayor Micah Kilhoffer welcomes upon this Turkey Hunt. It’s the hunters and guides to the FELONIES relationships first and then we luncheon. Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell District 55 Representative Nick Ar- State of Okla vs Richard Tate Obstructing an officer. Possession of settle. Elk City has so many at Elk City’s Annual Turkey Hunt. cher also serves as a guide during medical marihuana without a license. Bringing contraband into jail. want to be in a town or state False making of a credit card advantages, frankly, that a the turkey hunt. lot of communities around that you have sent to the State that still acts free. He once State of Okla vs Katie L Tarver Child neglect. Possession of CS tion. again complimented Rep. Ar- State of Okla vs Darrell Harrell Possession of firearm. Concealing the state of Oklahoma do not Capitol in a really long time. have,” Pinnell began. He deserves a round of ap- The space industry will help cher for what he is bringing to stolen property He continued to say, “I’ve plause.” diversify the oil and gas econ- Elk City and Western Oklaho- State of Okla vs Richard Tate Possession of stolen vehicle. Computer fraud got to talk about the space- Pinnell said that if the rep- omy of Western Oklahoma. ma. State of Okla vs Ryan K Meacham Cruelty to animals port, with only 12 space ports resentative is not liked, he or There are 215,000 Oklaho- After thanking the com- State of Okla vs William M Griffin Drug trafficking in America, 10 to 15 minutes she is not able to get legislation mans that work in the aero- munity for the lunch, Pinnell down the road, and I got to passed. Archer is well liked space industry, and soon it will spoke to hunters and commu- give your state representa- and has built relationships be the number one industry in nity members before he left Marriages & Divorces tive (Nick Archer) most of the credit for this. So yes, as with people. He can rally peo- ple together to pass legislation. the state. Pinnell also talked about the to go to Woodward. He also stopped by the new miniature Lieutenant Governor, I repre- He added that Archer is for the number of people moving into golf course to note that it is the MARRIAGES community and understands the state. This includes those only one along Route 66 from Jamarques Dye, Foss – Alexanna Lankford, Hobart sent all 77 counties. And Nick Archer is one of the best guys aerospace and space innova- moving in from Texas. People Oklahoma City to Texas. Mario Estrada, Sayre – Angelina Lee, Wtfd William Stevens, Granite – Samantha Franco, Granite Raven Parkhurst, Elk City – Makayla Noble, Elk City Dylan Teague, Cheyenne – Shaylie Carter, Cheyenne verStone Homes, LLC, for the $38,254, a budgeted item. concerning the landfill. REPORT Snips building project in the The commissioners ap- Ivester also talked about Continued from page 1 amount of $167,250, a bud- proved Joe D Hall PCCO #10 the new restaurant coming to The cast includes Gomez geted item, was approved. The for the Elk City Police Depart- Big Splash. He said that there RCCT Addams, Morticia Addams, track all of the transactions. project is to make the building nicer in light of the Main Street ment project in the amount of $18,159. They also approved were 43 teams out for a base- ball tournament last weekend. Continued from page 1 Uncle Fester, Grandma, They need to follow the bid Wednesday Addams, Pugs- procedures and publicly ad- Project, to make it possible for Purchase Orders FY 24-25 The Oklahoma Department of not met him, and Wednes- ley Addams, Lurch, Mal Be- vertise the bids. someone to look at purchasing and recurring invoices for Labor came to town to inspect day pleads with her father, ineke, Alice Beineke, Lucas While Walker went over the it. The commissioners looked April 16th, 2025. the amusement rides and Gomez Addams not to tell Beineke, and the Addams’ financial statements and oth- at photos of what it will look Supervisor of the Elk City passed the train and carousel. her mother, Morticia. This Ancestors. er documents in the report, like, which included two big Convention Center, Julie He went on to talk about the is the authorized 30-minute For more information go she indicated that everything plate glass windows. They will Brewer, gave a report on the Oklahoma Department of En- edition of the Broadway mu- to www.rcct.org and to get was in order, and the city is in try to complete a new store- center. She told the commis- vironmental Quality letter he sical designed for elementary all of the necessary release good financial standing. She front. sioners that she has been man- received. There has been a lot schools and youth theatres. forms. also went over some addition- During the three minutes at aging the convention center of communication between al things that the city could the end of the meeting when since July, 2020. They average the city and the department. do, such as track vehicles. The residents could speak to the 66 events per year, with 36 an- Another topic Ivester spoke commissioners approved the commissioners, Executive Di- nual events. Some of the larger about was the next big water report. rector of the Elk City Cham- events include the dog show, project. The water system im- The next item on the agenda ber of Commerce, Susie Cupp, which brings approximate- provement fund has accumu- was Jeff Jackson, Chairman of thanked the commissioners ly 1500 people, and the Fall lated approximately $800,000 (USPS # 173-020) the Golf Committee, to pres- for making the Snips building Festival of the Arts. She also after the last project was paid 580-225-3000 ent the Golf Committee’s bud- presentable for the public and said that they had three shows off; therefore, the report that get for FY24-25. Jackson was visitors to the community. that totaled 2800 people, those was received was approved, Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 not present to give the report. Item five on the agenda were the Aerial Bond show- but did not fund it. He hopes Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 The commissioners went on to was the approval of the bid case competition, the Farm the Oklahoma Water Resourc- approve the contract for Eco- received from Nebhut Con- and Home Exp, the Father/ es Board can provide a loan, as POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 nomic Development services struction & Improvements, Daughter dance, and the sur- they did on the last project. between City of Elk City and LLC, for the Animal Shelter in plus equipment auction. They Commissioner Rick Shelton Strategic Economic Partners, the amount of $205,225.11, a also host the GNS gun show, asked about the problems with SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, LLC, with four affirmative budgeted item. the Route 66 Square Dancers, DEQ and the lagoons. Ivester Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff votes to one nay vote. The The commissioners then and National Junior Heifer referred to the city attorney, $50/ Yearly Print Only owner was present and sug- approved the quote from Ax- Show. Ryan Meacham, who was not Neva Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising $60/ Yearly Print + Online gested that she will be recruit- tell Roofing Company for roof Greta Louis then gave the at the meeting, but he will be $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director ing an economic development repairs at the Museum Op- report on the Arrowhead Cen- reporting on it in the next No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR person for the city to hire, as era House in the amount of ter. She said that in November meeting. [email protected] well as work to precure addi- $15,250. And siding repairs in they extended their hours due The financial report was Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery [email protected] tional businesses to come to the amount of $3500 for a total to community feedback, but given, in which the month of (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, Elk City. of $18,750. since they have been extend- March looked good. The fran- CSR The bid received from Cul- The next item on the agen- ed, they tracked the traffic. chise tax gave the city a little da was the approval of the They found that the extended boost. The ambulance pro- quote received for a new hours did not have the im- ceeds average about $75,000 2025 Wheeled Coach Type pact they were hoping, there- per month, and in March the Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Citimedic Ambulance in the fore, they will be changing the proceeds were over $85,000. amount of $275,027, a Source- hours back to seven-to-seven City Treasurer, Jennifer Rain- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual well contract and budgeted Monday through Friday; nine ey, gave the treasurer’s report. resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as item. The commissioners also to five on Saturday; and one to The sales tax saw a decrease approved Pay App #3 from five on Sunday. from last April by 1.5 percent, cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Ellsworth Construction for the The City Manager report but overall, up by 5 percent in practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Hughes Access Road project was next. Tom Ivester told the the fiscal year. The use tax had For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: in the amount of $228,406.26, commissioners about the Lt. an increase of 32 percent over a budgeted progress payment. Governor’s Turkey Hunt that last year, and the cigarette tax Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Change Order #7 from WP was hosted by the Dept. of had an increase of 1 percent Construction, LLC, for Ter- Commerce and the Lt. Gover- over last April. The commis- Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES minal Construction in the nor. Susie Cupp gave the com- sioners approved her report. amount of $2260, a budget- missioners a rundown of the The meeting adjourned at SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ed item was approved, along event. Ivester went on to talk 3:31 p.m., and the next meet- with Change Order #6 from about numbers that are grow- ing will take place May 5th, at • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) WP Construction for Hangar ing at the museum complex, 7 p.m., in City Hall. • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Construction in the amount of and then the DEQ questions Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s OBITUARIES Professional, Passionate Advance, Attentive ... CHRISTINE WECHSLER Our Difference is Our Care Christine Ann Wechsler was Great Plains Regional Medical Have you ever considered becoming a born February 27th, 1956 in Center before her health forced hospice volunteer? Long Beach, California to Versey her retirement. Chris enjoyed A fulfulling experience in the spirit of May (Helker) and William Rob- nothing more than being at home giving and receiving. ert Toth. She passed away at her and taking care of her family, car- home in Burns Flat, Oklahoma ing for her grandchildren, being on Sunday, April 20th, 2025 at the “Gandma”, and taking care of her age of 69 years, 1 month and 24 animals. days. She is preceded in death by her Christine, known by most as father; daughter, Tonya Wechsler; “Chris”, moved with parents all sister, Darlene Soukup; step-fa- over California following her ther, Jerry Keefer. father’s military career. She met Chris is survived by her hus- CA; Madison and Jacob Flores, a gentleman by the name Mark band, Mark, of the home; 4 chil- Agrrelo Gonzales, Jr., Joey and Alan Wechsler and they were dren, Mark Wechsler and wife, Naveah Gonzales, Sophia and married on December 7th, 1974. Megan, Oklahoma City, OK, Autumn Castellanos; her mother, The made their home and started Bobby Wechsler and wife, Staci, Versey Keefer, Elk City, OK; 2 sis- their family in California before Weatherford, OK, Shannon Gon- ters, Barbara Salazar, Elk City, OK Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving moving to Elk City, Oklahoma in zales and husband, Agrrelo, Beth- and Nancy Jenkins, Las Vegas, Carrie Perry, RN 1988. She found employment at any, OK, and Chrissy Castellanos NV and a host of other relatives central western Oklahoma since 2011. Elk City Nursing Home and also and husband, Marco, Riverside, and friends.