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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 The Elk City News ford to come into the deal, but their business,” he said. in 1964 and finished over 100 and won the Los Alamitos mil- from paper transactions to be- NEWCOMB Harrel said, “You can’t afford The Bank of Western Okla- American Kennel Club Cham- lion and the Golden State Futu- ing computerized. Continued from page 1 not to come in.” That was when homa started with one bank in pions. He has had the National rity. Newcomb is the father to Newcomb went all in to become Elk City and they have grown United States Best of Breed five In other community activ- three children, Marilyn Nor- and Jimmy Harrel became good a partner in the bank. to six full-service banks. As part times and judging them since ities, Newcomb was one of man, Link Newcomb, and friends, as he prepared Harrel’s “The thing we enjoyed most of his dedication to the banking 1970. the original board members Lake Newcomb. He is married taxes. When Harrel began put- about it was we could really help industry, Newcomb served on “I bought my first Bulldog of the Old Town Museum; he to Nancy W. Newcomb, DVM, ting together a deal to purchase customers, help our friends, not the State Banking Commission, in 1961. I served as President served for 20 years in the Ki- and he has a total of 28 grand- what is now Bank of Western only give them jobs in the bank, in which he helped to oversee of the Bulldog Club of Ameri- wanis Club; and a member of children, great grandchildren, Oklahoma, he went to New- but we could also help them all of the state banks. ca for four years and served as the Elk City Golf and Country and great-great grandchil- comb to come into the partner- get loans. We understood their Newcomb and his son, Lake, Bulldog Club America’s AKC Club, serving as president for dren. ship. business, a lot of their business are owners of the Newcomb Delegate for 26 years,” New- four years. Additionally, New- As Newcomb welcomes his Harrel tells the story that in Western Oklahoma, and we Cattle Company. They pro- comb said. comb has been a member of the 90th birthday, he will be greet- Newcomb said he couldn’t af- could provide loans by knowing cessed over 8000 head of stock- He started the West Central Chamber of Commerce. He is ed by the community, the bank er calves last year in Kansas and Oklahoma Kennel Club. He has proud of helping Dr. L.V. and partners, and his family. They Oklahoma, as well as other lo- been president of the club for Pat Baker with the Elk City Mu- will be celebrating his birthday cations in the state. the past 25 years and continues seum Complex. on Monday, May 12th. The com- Misdemeanors Felonies English Bulldogs are a pas- sion for Newcomb. As a part to host the show in Elk City. Newcomb also became in- One of the things that has made Newcomb so successful munity is welcome to stop by the Bank of Western Oklaho- of the English Bulldog Club of volved in the racehorse indus- in his personal endeavors, as ma, Elk City, from 11:30 a.m. to MISDEMEANORS American, he has judged all try. His best horse was a mare well as in the banking industry 1:30 p.m., and wish him a very State of Okla vs Easton Melton Assault & Battery. Property damage State of Okla vs Eliah W Melton Assault & Battery. Property dam- over the nation, as well as in named First Place Queen. She is his optimism. He has seen the happy birthday. age the world. He joined the club qualified for the All American Bank of Western Oklahoma go State of Okla vs Ben P Whipkey DUI. Resisting State of Okla vs Kathryn Peralta Expired tag. Driving without license.Larceny of merchandise a purple tractor to promote 70s, 80s, 90s, throughout the mentia. The group will also be State of Okla vs Melissa S Musgrave DUI. DUS State of Okla vs Cody Torgerson Domestic assault & battery WESTERN information about the dis- evening. It is family fun for working with the Alzheimer’s State of Okla vs Dewayne S Evans TOC Continued from page 1 ease. The collaborative also everybody. We’re also going to Association for kid’s aware- hosted a Nashville Concert be hosting a volleyball tourna- ness kits. Western showed a FELONIES tline. They have a lot of great Series with Caroline Grace. ment; a cornhole tournament; book she is putting together State of Okla vs Mickey H Ezzell Sr Lewd or indecent acts to child education and information, This year they are preparing and we’re also going to be hav- of resources about dementia under 16. Procuring for prostitution. Produce/distribute/ possess not only to the state but to the for another event coming on ing a homemade ice cream education. juvenile porn. Violation of OK statue via computer. world,” she added. June 20th. contest.” Western closed her talk by State of Okla vs Mickey H Ezzell Sr Child sexual abuse WOAC has partnered with “We’re actually doing a June 18th, they will have a taking questions from the Ro- State of Okla vs Mickey H Ezzell Sr Lewd or indecent acts to child dancing through the decades virtual dementia tour in con- tarians. The meeting closed at under 16 the Elk City Rodeo Board, State of Okla vs Cade R Taylor Rape. Kidnapping. Domestic assault therefore, Sunday night of Beach Party,” Western said. junction with the Oklahoma 12:50 p.m. The Rotary meet- & battery resulting in great bodily harm the rodeo is called Champi- “Our plan is to start about 5 State Department of Health. It ings are held every Thursday State of Okla vs Dustin Peek Conspiracy ons for Alzheimer’s Aware- p.m. or 6 p.m., and start with will be set up where a person in the Elk City Golf and Coun- ness. Jason Simon now has 50s and 60s music, then go to becomes the person with de- try Club. Marriages & Divorces placements. They looked at This truck has already been re- behind Starbuck’s and seems MARRIAGE LICENSES APPOINT options for the funding, with placed. The next item, approv- to be another Sonic going in James Forgay, Erick – Angel Walker, Erick Continued from page 1 a construction cost of approx- ing payment to Smash Design there. Luis Rivera III , Elk City – Genesys Aleman, Elk City imately $2.28 million, with LLC, for the icons in the new In the next item, Mayor Kil- The commissioners ap- a ten percent contingency. miniature Golf course in the hoffer said that the current DIVORCES proved the minutes from the Municipal Finance Services amount of $30,512, a budget- Mayor Pro-Tem, Rick Shelton, Shyla Westerman vs Brandon Westerman April 16th meeting and con- gave a detailed explanation of ed item. has held the position since 2019 tinued to item 1 on the agen- funding options and the op- The payment to Office In- and since Shelton will be on da. They approved Resolution portunity to get loan forgive- teriors, LLC, for the furniture two boards and one committee, 2025-9: A Resolution of the ness, which they obtained on in the new Police Department he said he was going to appoint City of Elk City, approving ac- the last project. The commis- in the amount of $148,618.94 Rocky (Andresen) as the new tion taken by the Elk City Pub- sioners approved the resolu- and the Fire Department for Mayor Pro-Tem. There was no lic Works Authority authoriz- tion when they were told they $151,514.29, which was a to- discussion, and the vote was (USPS # 173-020) ing issuance, sale and delivery needed to apply for the project tal of $300,133.23, a budgeted four to one in favor of the ap- 580-225-3000 and forgiveness program as item, was approved later in the pointment. Shelton comment- of the Authority’s Series 2025 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Drinking Water SRF Promis- soon as possible. agenda because Katie Archer ed, “That’s your choice.” 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 sory Note to Oklahoma Wa- The commissioners ap- from REES was trying to get to The commissioners went on Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ter Resources Board; ratifying proved the structure at 313 the meeting but had not made to approve the appointments and confirming a lease, where- N. Main to be a dilapidated it yet. of the following boards, Jeff POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 by the City leased its water, building without discussion. The commissioners ap- Waters to the Planning and sanitary sewer, and garbage They also tabled the structure proved directing City Clerk Zoning Board and the Airport SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, systems to the Authority; and located on N. Oliver until the to give statutory notice of Board; Rocky Andresen to the Deliverd by mail: containing other provisions Nov. 3rd, commission meeting. proposed annexation of one Park Board and the Museum Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff $50/ Yearly Print Only related thereto. A presentation The next item was the ap- acre in the NW/4 Section 25, Board; Rod Carver to the Li- $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt, Director Neva Pyatt....Advertising was given by a Municipal Fi- proval of the bid from Nebhut T11N, WIM (502 Eastern) to brary Board and the Cemetery $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director nance Services representative, Improvements, LLC, for the City of Elk City pursuant Board; and Rick Shelton to who has been the City’s finan- Elk City Museum Complex to petition by property owners the Housing Authority Board, No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, Nancy Karnowski.......................CSR cial advisor for several years. Project #3 in the amount of for consent annexation there- Civic Center Board, and the [email protected] Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery Bill Myers, Myers Engineer- $23,575.52. Nix explained of. Tom Johnson, Chairman Golf Committee. [email protected] (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, ing requested that they look at what needed to be done at the of the Planning and Zoning The Purchase Orders FY CSR funding options for the next complex prior to the approval. Commission was present to 24-25 and recurring invoice water project for watering re- The commissioners also ap- say that this petition was pre- for May 5 were approved with proved to surplus a 2005 Peter- sented by owner, Boyd Mouse, the exception of one. Shelton built Trash Truck as part of the and he was the only person pointed out that the approval Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Volkswagen Settlement Trust On-Road Scrappage Program. present to speak on the matter. Johnson said that it is located of the flood plan management, that was listed in the purchase orders. He said that the city has Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual been doing this, but it could be resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as done in-house, whether it is by cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the the fire department, emergen- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. cy management, or through the inspection department. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: Shelton talked to the person Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator in charge, and the city has not called her. He wants to do Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES something different this year. They approved with the ex- emption of 2025-2026 on page SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: 20 of the report. • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) The next item was the City • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Manager’s report, which was Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) not given because Ivester was • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV not present at the meeting. The • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s city treasurer, Jennifer Rainey said she would give the report at the next meeting. No one Professional, Passionate stepped up for public com- ments, and they adjourned the Advance, Attentive ... meeting at 7:48 p.m. The next Our Difference is Our Care meeting will take place May 21st, at 2 p.m., in City Hall. Have you ever considered becoming a hospice volunteer? 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