August 2, 2025 Issue, Page 9 of 20

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 • 9 NEWS ECPD Welcomes New Officers The Elk City Police ready served with the Elk officers are fully prepared Department announced City Police Department to serve our community the addition of two new for several months and with excellence. officers. Patrol Officer have proven themselves to The department is Kobe Foley and Patrol be valuable additions to proud of their dedication Officer Teagon Moler re- their team. While CLEET and excited to officially cently graduationed from Academy spans 17 weeks, welcome PTL. Foley and CLEET Academy Class ECPD requires an addi- PTL. Moler to the ranks A2501 in Ada. tional 16-week field train- of ECPD! PTL. Foley, Captain Goodman, Major Cook, and PTL. Moler. Both officers have al- ing program to ensure the the county, too. goes through Custer and Beckham COURT It is difficult to attract young lawyers to Western Oklahoma. counties, there could be an in- crease in trafficking numbers. They Remington Park Thoroughbred Continued from page 1 Depending on the level of expe- are seeing fentanyl, mostly in pill perpetrator was found guilty by the jury. She pointed out there were rience, a new lawyer’s pay is up to $70,000 for the district. Although it is still low for a new lawyer, they are form, or the blue M 30s oxycodone, which has fentanyl in it. They are also seeing a lot of powdered fen- Season begins Aug. 8 differences in sentencing with dif- awarded many benefits. The private tanyl and every now and then some ferent judges. There is another jury trial com- sector still pays more that a prose- marijuana laced with the drug. Season brings 20th anniversary of casino opening, features Oklahoma cutor. The drug knows no boundar- ing for Beckham County. Marsee complemented Assistant DA Gina Marsee then turned her atten- ies. She has seen young people, as Derby Week, Oklahoma Classics, Extreme Holiday Showdown and more Webb for her dedication to justice tion to the fentanyl problem in the well as older people addicted to in the county. She has been a pros- county. The statistics she quoted the drug. The numbers have varied OKLAHOMA CITY (July 22, 2025) – Thor- ecutor for almost 30 years, and she were from Jan 1, 2020, to May 1, from county to county and from oughbred Season at Remington Park opens OKLAHOMA DERBY DAY WINE FESTIVAL is the managing attorney for the 2025. She then went over the num- year to year. Marsee has develop a Friday, Aug. 8, and continues through Satur- – SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 FROM 3-7 P.M. Beckham County office. Marsee bers of arrests, that had trafficking strong partnership with area law day, Dec. 20. The 62-race date season includes Oklahoma’s finest wineries will be on hand said that Webb won the Assistant and homicide related crimes. She enforcement and associate judg- Oklahoma Derby Week festivities, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Derby Day Wine Festival District Attorney of the Year for the added that there is a difference in es. She concluded her talk with Classics and the return of the popular Extreme Level-North. VIP Admission begins at 3 p.m., entire state of Oklahoma. She add- the laws that made it difficult to de- questions from the Rotarians. The Holiday Showdown as well as a special com- and General Admission begins at 4 p.m. Partic- ed that Webb does the hard cases in cipher the numbers. meeting then was acjourned. memoration of the 20th Anniversary of the ipants must be at least 21 years old and present Marsee noted that because I-40 property’s casino opening in November. valid photo ID. A portion of the proceeds will The season features major stakes races in the benefit Remington Park Charities. Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby and the $300,000 Remington Park Springboard Mile. A OKLAHOMA CLASSICS – FRIDAY, OCT. 17 United Fund Drive to Begin new addition to Oklahoma Derby Day this sea- son is the $250,000 Great West Turf Sprint, the first major turf sprint stakes in track history. Oklahoma Classics on Friday, Oct. 17, is a night to celebrate the state’s racing industry, with over $1.1 million in purses for races ex- “Thoroughbred Season combines the thrill clusively involving Oklahoma-bred Thorough- of competition from our sport’s top athletes breds. – both human and equine – with fun, fam- ily-friendly activities and events that raise EXTREME HOLIDAY SHOWDOWN – SAT- money for community nonprofits. This year URDAY, NOV. 8 is particularly special as we’ll celebrate the Thoroughbred Season takes a festive turn 20th anniversary of our casino and its positive when holiday characters, such as the Grinch, economic impact for the Oklahoma communi- Buddy the Elf and Santa Claus, as well as ty,” said Matt Vance, Remington Park’s execu- adoptable dogs and jockeys on stick horses race tive vice president of racing. “Our races attract down the track between live Thoroughbred rac- top trainers, jockeys and horses, from our re- ing events. The evening also includes holiday gion and beyond, giving our patrons a quality treats, booths from participating Remington experience throughout the season.” Park Charities and a Merry Market with local vendors. Entertainment and activities begin at OKLAHOMA DERBY WEEK – SEPT. 22 5 p.m. and all are free and open to the public. THROUGH SEPT. 28 Racing during the 2025 Thoroughbred Sea- The Oklahoma Derby Week includes various son starts at 6 p.m., Thursdays through Satur- events leading up to Oklahoma Derby Day on days. Beginning Dec. 3, racing on Wednesdays Sunday, Sept. 28. The Grade 3, $400,000 Okla- starts at 6 p.m. Special races during the season homa Derby attracts top Thoroughbreds from include the Oklahoma Derby, which begins at 3 around the country and could include Ken- p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, and the Springboard tucky Derby runners from this year, including Mile, which begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. the 2024 Springboard Mile winner Coal Battle. 20. The day’s purses total over $1 million, spread More information on Remington Park rac- across eight stakes races. Other Oklahoma Der- ing, post times, events and promotions can be by Week events include: found at www.RemingtonPark.com. The track is located at 1 Remington Place in Oklahoma RIDERS CUP CHARITY GOLF TOURNA- City. MENT – MONDAY, SEPT. 22 AT 8:30 A.M. This annual golf tournament takes place ABOUT REMINGTON PARK at Lincoln Park Golf Course and is the larg- Remington Park is owned by Global Gaming United Fund Presented the 2026 budget which includes 11 different agencies. The committee will be seeking est fundraiser of the year for Remington Park Solutions, LLC and is Oklahoma City’s only donations to fund the worthwhile civic and area community programs. It is time to show support for United Charities. Information about sponsorships and racetrack and casino, located at the junction Fund and the effort to supplement the people that they help. Their goal is to raise close to $45,000 for the team registrations is available at Remington- of Interstates 35 and 44 – in the heart of the 2026 budget needs. Park.com/riderscup. Oklahoma City Adventure District. Remington Park offers simulcast racing and casino gaming OKLAHOMA DERBY HAT & BOWTIE CON- with 750 of the most popular electronic gaming TEST – SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 FROM 3-5 P.M. machines 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Racing fans don their finest derby attire and Admission and general parking are always free compete for cash prizes during the Oklahoma at Remington Park. The entertainment desti- Derby Hat & Bowtie Contest. The contest takes nation also features a Henry Hudson’s Pub & place on Track Level-North and is free to enter. Grill on the Track level and Bricktown Brewery There’s $3,600 in prize money to be awarded in on the Casino level. For more information, go four categories – most elegant, most creative, to www.RemingtonPark.com. best bowtie and best couple.