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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 The Elk City News The commissioners went on to for the terminal construction in has been crack sealing around DEQ approve the purchase of a fully out- the amount of $22,572.39, which town, which included the area of Misdemeanors Felonies Continued from page 1 fitted brush truck bed from Casco in the amount of $61,926.36, which was a budgeted progress payment. The Pay App #14 to WP Construc- Mary, and Peggy. They would be moving to other areas of town. He was state contract pricing and a tion for terminal construction in also said that the EMT class at the approval of a Change Order for MISDEMEANORS budgeted item. Elk City Fire Chief the amount of $127,202.83, prog- high school is generating more Carlos Zamudio for the Bruen- State of Okla vs Jeremy Koon Possession of paraphernalia Kyle Chervenka was present and ress and budgeted payment was interest than last year with 40 stu- ing House repairs in the amount vs Makayo D Garcia Public intoxication. Breaking & enter- explained that it would be paid for approved. dents enrolled. Additionally, he of $2135. Museum curator, Anna ing by county funds. In the Supervisor’s Report, Mar- said that the downtown project is Wray, told the commissioners State of Okla vs Brandon A Hartman Public intoxication. Chervenka then explained the nie Tosh spoke to the commission- moving along and the downtown that they have found unexpected Obstructing an officer. Assault & battery proposed contract between the ers about proposed improvements lanes will be opened in two weeks. damage that needed to be fixed. State of Okla vs Jerhonda L Sterling Trespassing Oklahoma State Department of at the soccer fields. She said that The numbers at the pool were The commissioners approved the State of Okla vs Joshua L Whitecrow Public intoxica- Health, OSDH Emergency Pre- she met with the soccer associa- 3296, and it would be closing af- Change Order. tion paredness and Response Ser- tion, and they are willing to invest ter the weekend because of school They also approved declaring State of Okla vs Jonathan M Clowers Assault & battery vices and the City of Elk City to their time and money into the starting. He said that he is unable the structure at 801 W. 8th to be State of Okla vs Chandler K Bush Threatening an act of strengthen and enhance the ca- fields. She will be looking into pric- to find students to return on week- a dilapidated building detrimen- violence pabilities of the public health and es of what they would like to do. ends to work, even offering double tal to the public health, safety and healthcare system to respond to She will be doing a walk through pay. They are returning to school welfare and ordering removal of FELONIES evolving threats and other emer- and return to the commission with and are unable to work. Ivester said the structure. City Inspector, Gary State of Okla vs Katherine S Larocco Pointing a firearm. gencies. The contract would not prices and budget. No action was that dirt work at the new animal Nix, told the group that the own- Assault & battery resulting in great bodily harm cost the City of Elk City anything. taken because it was only a report. control facility will begin soon. ers needed more time to get their State of Okla vs Thomas E Bell Failure to register as a sex Ivester and Chervenka said that The commissioners approved In the public’s three minutes to belongings out of the building, and offender they believed it would be beneficial Purchase Orders FY 25-25, along address the commission, one per- it would not be a problem for the State of Okla vs Heidi L Shannon Driving without a li- to the town to accept the contract. with Purchase Orders FY 25-26 son spoke to them, representing demolition because it will not be cense. Possession of contraband by inmate The commissioners followed their and recurring invoices for Aug. the soccer association. He told done immediately. State of Okla vs Jeremy Koon Conspiracy. False declara- advice and approved the contract. 4th. them that he appreciated that they The structure located at 214 E. tion of ownership They approved Change Order #1 In the City Manager’s Report, will be looking into improvements 7th St., was disapproved to be de- State of Okla vs Amy N Koon False declaration of owner- from Ellsworth Construction for Ivester told the commission that in the fields and encouraged them clared a dilapidated building. The ship BJ Hughes Access Road construc- the approval of the water replace- to build sidewalks next to fencing. owner was present and told the State of Okla vs Lloyd D Patton Burglary. Failure to reg- tion in the amount of $15,440, for ment loan would be forgiven by He also noted that the air-condi- commissioners that it has been se- ister as a sex offender. Possession of firearm. Violation of additional radar signs. They also $873,000. The loan for the project tioner in the concession stand does cured, and many of the problems OK Statue via computer approved Pay App #6 for Ellsworth would be paid off in two years. He not work. have been fixed. He guaranteed State of Okla vs Jacqueline Blagg Unauthorized use of a Construction for the BJ Hughes also said that the Farmer’s Market No one else spoke and the com- that the cars located on the prop- vehicle Access Road project in the amount has been so successful that they missioners voted to adjourn the erty would be removed, therefore, State of Okla vs Steven M Merilatt Burglary. Larceny of of $52,285, a budgeted progress have agreed to let them set up in meeting at 8:29 p.m. they took him off the dilapidated domestic animals payment. The payment to Lochner the north park of Ackley Park. list. State of Okla vs Bobby L Reeves Burglary. Larceny of for invoice 000018429-TO06-13 Ivester noted that the street crew domestic animals State of Okla vs Melissa Bakken Burglary. Concealing stolen property economic development that we to connect them,” Springer said. close together. I think that is a good State of Okla vs Heath D McIntyre TOC. Domestic assault & battery by strangulation. Threatening an act of vio- STRATEGIST don’t see in a lot of places around the state. It’s really important what Looking for the right type of companies is included in the city’s addition to the Elk City economy. I think retail usually follows demo- lence. Disrupting a 911 call Continued from page 1 they’re doing.” strategy to finding companies that graphics. So, when your communi- Being complimentary with are a fit. Springer believes that the ty is successful and you have man- “They improved the infrastruc- economic development plan is most important thing is making ufacturing companies with good ture at the airport, as well as the Marriages & Divorces new hangars, which allows new tenants to come in and fly in and important to recruiting business- es. Springer said that they want to bring in businesses that comple- sure that the businesses that are recruited are complimentary to the businesses that are already in the paying jobs providing employment for Elk City, that helps retail. So, you can kind of get a multiplier out of the airport. Working with MARRIAGES ment existing and established busi- town. effect.” the state for Burns Flat, there is, the Nathan Herndon, Elk City – Ashley Gillihan, Elk City nesses in the town. Expanding on There are a few open projects Elk City has done a good job in spaceport, which isn’t in Elk City, that idea, Elk City has a potential that Springer is currently working being financially responsible in the but Elk City can reap some of that DIVORCES workforce to drive economic suc- with. She could not go into detail way it has funded the improvement benefit. We’re working with Burns Keeley Sanders vs Colter Sanders cess. but said that there are a couple of projects that are bringing in eco- Flat and looking at ways that we “Working with the airport and manufacturing companies looking nomic development revenues. The could partner or bring companies then working with the spaceport, at Elk City. She wants to bring jobs town is investing in itself, which is in that would be supportive of that,” there’s a lot of interest being gen- that are going to build the economy important. she added. erated, not just in Western Okla- and manufacturing jobs pay well. “We try to work through differ- Springer went on to say, “The homa right now for aerospace, but “You want to make sure you’re ent methods of expanding our lo- last five years I was the Director also the state of Oklahoma to bring bringing in the types of jobs that cal businesses and recruiting busi- of Business Development for the aerospace companies here. I think are going to help boost revenues. nesses. I think that is a really good state of Oklahoma. And it is rare to (USPS # 173-020) that is one of the targets. There’s a Manufacturing usually plays that plan going forward, and I really see a community be able to invest lot of other manufacturing compa- part. It is always a good fit, espe- am excited about what Elk City’s 580-225-3000 in itself like Elk City has done to nies that are looking for a location cially in Oklahoma. I’d say we’re a doing and its potential.” Springer promote the types of projects that Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC on I-40. They don’t necessarily want manufacturing state. A lot of our concluded. generate sales tax revenue. Then 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 to be downtown OKC. Elk City is a workforce is geared towards man- As she continues to work toward you can take those revenues and Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 great fit for them. They can be right ufacturing,” Springer said. inviting businesses to visit Elk City, put it back into the infrastructure on the highway, and they can meet She also said, “I think about Springer will put her knowledge to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 to help businesses expand. Elk City the needs of their customers, being manufacturing. A lot of times work by trying to entice businesses has a very proactive approach to in a geographic location to be able those companies want to cluster to land in Elk City. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer $50/yearly print only $60/yearly print & online Neva Pyatt, Advertising Director OBITUARIES $40/online only No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, ing a line into the water on a quiet [email protected] [email protected] Advertising Director Nancy Karnowski, DENNIS LAMAR fishing trip, he found joy in nature’s calm. Music was another constant companion throughout his life—a ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR Dennis Raymond Lamar, born Daniel, Debbra, and Denise—as soundtrack to both good times and on July 5, 1961, in Elk City, Okla- well as numerous nieces, nephews, hard days. homa, passed away on July 29, cousins, grandchildren, and other Though he may have been a 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklaho- loved ones who will carry his mem- stubborn man and semi-hard to Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices ma. He was 64 years old. Dennis graduated from Canute ory forward. Dennis was preceded in death get along with at times, those who knew him understood that beneath High School in the spring of 1980. by his father, Furman Hargis La- that exterior was someone deeply Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual Throughout his life, he remained mar; an older brother, Dawayne J. loved and valued. resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as closely connected to his roots in Lamar; and two sons, Matthew and May his memory bring comfort cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Oklahoma and to the people who Jeremy. to those who knew him. A Me- mattered most to him. Known for his love of the out- morial Gathering will be held on practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. He is survived by two children, doors and simple pleasures in life, August 10, 2025, from 02:00 PM to For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: a son named Jon and a daughter Dennis enjoyed spending time 04:00 PM at Canute Heritage Cen- named Sarah. He also leaves be- with friends and family. Whether ter N 2080 Rd. 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