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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 The Elk City News territory in Oklahoma. Theresa PASTOR was born in Midwest City and raised in Sand Springs. She is a GPRMC Expands Women’s Health Services With Continued from page 1 Certified Dietary Manager, and feel welcome here, and I want peo- ple to understand that we believe she recently managed the kitchen and food service operation at a Addition of Dr. Corey Jacobs, Board-Certified OB/GYN nursing home/assisted living facil- in the Bible. We are here to wor- ELK CITY, OKLA. (Aug. 7, ing comprehensive services to Great Plains Regional Medical ity in Beaver City. The couple also ship and serve God.” 2025) – Great Plains Regional ensure women in our region have Center is the largest health care served as CASA volunteers. When people come to hear Medical Center (GPRMC) has access to the highest quality med- provider in Western Oklahoma Craig is the father of two daugh- Mead from the pulpit, he wants expanded its women’s health ser- ical care close to home.” offering a full range of medical ters, April and Merilee, while The- each person to have heard some- vices with the addition of Dr. Co- Bringing more than two de- services, including the region’s resa is the mother of three sons, thing that has meaning to him or rey Jacobs, a board-certified ob- cades of experience to his prac- most comprehensive obstetrics Jeremiah, Michael, and Stephen. her. He admitted that it doesn’t stetrician and gynecologist with tice, Dr. Jacobs offers a full range and women’s health departments. They are settling into a small acre- come from him, but it is the Spirit more than 24 years of experience of OB/GYN services from routine Based in Elk City, GPRMC is age close to Elk City where Craig that uses him as the vehicle of the in comprehensive women’s care. wellness exams and family plan- home to 50 physicians who deliv- is nurturing his 28-year-old horse message. Dr. Jacobs joins a trusted team ning, to pregnancy care, labor and er high-quality, cost-effective care and inherited some chickens from “I think there’s a lot more to fol- of physicians and GPRMC’s dedi- delivery and advanced gynecolog- across 25 general and specialty the previous owner. He intends lowing Jesus than being in church cated nursing staff, continuing the ical procedures. He also specializ- areas. to grow his poultry, having raised for an hour on a Sunday morning. hospital’s commitment to person- es in the diagnosis and treatment GPRMC operates West- chickens in the past. Dr. Corey Jacobs There’s no doubt about it, we are alized and compassionate care for of conditions such as endometri- ern Oklahoma’s only physi- Mead encourages anyone to vis- here for the greater good. Come women in every stage of life. cal Center and Leavitt Women’s osis and supports patients from cian-staffed, 24-hour emergency it the First Presbyterian Church, along with me while we pray for After earning his medical de- Healthcare in Idaho Falls, Idaho. adolescence through menopause department and the only 24-hour just north of Homeland on Wash- God’s will. He created us, he un- gree from Ross University School “Dr. Jacobs’ expertise and ded- and beyond. general and orthopedic surgery ington. Services on Sunday morn- derstands you, he made you, and of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Jacobs ication to patient-centered care Dr. Jacobs is now accepting centers in the region. As a non- ing are at 11:30 a.m. They are plan- we should be getting to Him. I completed his residency at the make him an incredible addition new patients and accepts a wide profit hospital accredited by The ning on starting a Bible study on think deep down, we’ve all got a University of South Alabama in to our women’s health team,” said variety of insurance plans. Joint Commission, GPRMC is Wednesday evenings sometime hole in us that only God can fill,” 2006. Corey G. Lively, GPRMC CEO. For more information or to committed to meeting the highest in September. Follow them at Elk Mead noted. He previously practiced at “GPRMC is dedicated to provid- schedule an appointment with Dr. standards in patient care. Learn City First Presbyterian Church on As Craig and Theresa settle Eastern Idaho Regional Medi- Jacobs, call 580-225-2516. more at gprmc-ok.com. Facebook, where they live stream into their new church and life in services. Elk City, they return to familiar HENDERSON each person to take the risk to do what he/she may not think could Middle School Cheerleader be done. Misdemeanors Felonies Continued from page 1 “How you view life determines He concluded his talk with, “I want to talk about it from the Booster Host Bingo how you do life,” Henderson said. standpoint of this, the best gift that MISDEMEANORS As he continued to talk about his you can give your organization is a State of Okla vs Gregory W Garrison Jr Breaking & entering. Threat- own life stories and how FOR be- healthy inspired you. That’s the best By Sheryl Ponce ening an act of violence came an important mantra for Elk gift that you can give your organi- State of Okla vs Ricky S Goodwin Domestic assault & battery City, Henderson kept the audience zation. That’s the best gift you give As school gears up, so do the Elk State of Okla vs Eric B Denton Possession of CS & paraphernalia engaged in what he had to say. He your team. For my school admin- City Middle School Cheerleaders State of Okla vs Natasha E Tucker DUI. TOC gave examples of how important istrators and educators, it is the best and their booster club. They will be State of Okla vs Steven J Finch Public intoxication it is to know what they want to be gift that you give your students. The hosting a “Back to School Bingo” State of Okla vs Rogelio Trevino Public intoxication known FOR and how important it healthy inspired you, right? But this fundraiser. Aug. 22nd, at the Elk State of Okla vs Christopher K Wolfe Public intoxication is to know what people understand doesn’t come about by chance. As City Presbyterian Church, located State of Okla vs James D Coniglio Possession of CS what that may be. I mentioned earlier, we don’t drift at 217 N. Washington. There will toward this. So my question is, how be a dinner from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for the evening. This is an import- Henderson closed his talk with a ant event to help the cheerleaders FELONIES personal example of how he writes healthy and inspired are you, and and bingo from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. State of Okla vs Johnny P Cox II Bringing contraband into jail how do you fight for this? And so to There will be prizes and bin- raise funds that will help them personal notes each day. He also with supplies, travel, and food. Not State of Okla vs Misty D Coats Child neglect. Obstructing an officer. said that if one doesn’t ask, he/she close today, I want to come back to go with raffles. First responders, Conspiracy these two questions, ‘What do you teachers, and military get a $2 off only will it be a fun evening, but will never know what the answer the proceeds will also go to a good State of Okla vs John D Diaz Sexual abuse-child underage 12. Rape may be. Henderson encouraged want to be known FOR? And what the dinner. For all others, the cost by instrumentation are you known FOR?’” will be $10 and $3 per bingo card cause. Bruner, Kayla Watkins, Glenda approve the contract with Paragon Concurrent College Algebra. PROPOSAL Noblitt, and Robin Coffman; Averi Haines under Amy Murphy, Kay- Communication Live and On De- mand School Streaming Services Item 8A was approved to employ the following individuals for the Continued from page 1 la Watkins, Glenda Noblitt, and for Big Elk Sports and Events for 25-26 school year pending proper Robin Coffman; Jace Edelen under the 25-26 school year. Sparks said certification: Kelsey Murphy, Para- ment, but voiced their agreement to Kayla Watkins, Glenda Noblitt, and that they have expanded their cov- professional – Elementary; Sydney (USPS # 173-020) have the two absent members eye Robin Coffman; Clarissa Haven erage of additional events. Hare, Paraprofessional – Interme- 580-225-3000 the options. Sparks agreed to post a under Kim Rogers, Haley Price, The board approved several diate; Brooke Goss, Paraprofession- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC special meeting for Friday evening Monty Mayfield, and Robin Coff- adoptions, revisions, and elimina- al – Intermediate; Jennifer Grubbs, 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 at 6 p.m. in the board room. man; Kayla Peeler under Sheila tion of the following policies that Teacher – special education – In- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 After the board made the de- Sutton, Richard Moran, Brandon include Revisions EMDB – Flags; termediate; Danni Sottile, Middle cision not to take action on the Shelton and Robin Coffman; Ma- DABB – Records to Investigation; School – Softball;; Gwen Eeds, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 energy proposal, Storm went back rissa Moran under Kacee Schier, DO – Termination of Teachers Math Teacher – High School; and to the top of the agenda. They ap- Richard Moran, Brandon Shelton Reemployment; FFG – Reporting Emrie Edelen,, Encumbrance proved the consent agenda, in SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, which Sparks reported that they and Robin Coffman; and Mason Suspected Abuse; FNC – Student Clerk – Activity Funds. Staff Writer Jones under Elizabeth Wilson, Ja- Conduct; DECR7 – Maternity The following administrators Deliverd by mail: just received the State Aid allot- mie McClure, Amanda Friesen, Leave; FDA – Student Enrollment were also approved Monty May- $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, ment. This is usually sent in July, and Robin Coffman. Requirements; FFCA – Adminis- field, Elementary Principal for $60/yearly print & online but since the estimate was delayed, $40/online only Advertising Director he did not have the correct num- The board approved Aubrey tering Medicine; DBCA – Standard grades 2-4; Michael Fisher, Ele- Aaron for the firefighter course of Performance and Conduct for mentary Principal for grades PK No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, bers in the budget ready. second semester as an adjunct Teachers; DO-R – Teachers Termi- -1st; and Tyler Foale as Assistant Advertising Director The board voted to not go into teacher. They also approved the nation Procedures; DOAC – Sup- Elementary Principal. [email protected] executive session. They then ap- capacity limits for Elk City Public port Personnel Suspension – Ter- In the Superintendent’s remarks, [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, proved the resident committee for Schools to accept transfers at each mination. Sparks told the board that the Big ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR entry year teachers. Those includ- site and grade levels, which must be Kylee Chapman (Sayre Health Elk Stadium was repainted, the ed Mary Laughlin under Shanna done quarterly. They also approved Careers Instructor) and Linda Ba- football locker room had a renova- the Investment Resolutions as sub- dillo (Burns Flat Health Careers tion; the weight room was redone mitted and the Encumbrance Res- Instructor) were approved to be with added cameras and sound sys- Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices olution as submitted, which both are routine resolutions that are ap- adjunct instructors offering Anat- omy and/or Physiology credit to tem; three classrooms in the district that had duct tape on the floor were proved annually. Health Careers students. They also repaired, Little Elks daycare was Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual The elementary and secondary approved Math and Science cours- painted; and they received equip- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as handbooks were both approved as es taught at Western Technology ment for distance learning; cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the submitted. The only changes were Center for the 25-26 school year: Sparks was unable to report cur- the addition of the cell phone pol- Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, rent enrollment numbers because practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. icy. The group also approved the Chemistry, Calculus, AP Biology, students continued to enroll. 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