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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 The Elk City News we have removed some things The child nutrition budget is lowing policy: Adoption – FEG Misdemeanors Felonies BOARD out of our budget, and histori- cally, Elk City over collects. We $2,302,991.22. The Gross Pro- duction is $82,000, which is Student Transfers Active Mili- tary Families. Continued from page 1 are still waiting for our final less than $100,000. In a follow The board approved the Gift- MISDEMEANORS tions from the board members, allocation of federal dollars,” up, Sparks told the board that ed and Talented Plan; English State of Okla vs Sassone D Beaver Public intoxication Sparks explained. the goal is $18.5 to $19 million. Language Arts Reading List; McClure concluded his presen- State of Okla vs Alexander D Gaines Trespassing. Petit He continued to say that if the The payroll is down compared the use of 1086-hour calendar tation, and the board contin- larceny. Public intoxication federal dollars match what they to this time last year, which for the 2025-2026 school year ued to approve the Estimate of State of Okla vs Craig J Phillips Property damage did last year, the district will be includes administrative costs, in accordance with policy EBA- Needs and sign the Publication looking at $18.5 million in new certified costs, and support staff School Hours; and the Elk City State of Okla vs Colten J Vidaurri DUI Sheet prepared by the auditor revenue. The goal is to stay be- cost. School Committees for 2025- State of Okla vs Natalie Morris Petit larceny. Resisting for the County Excise Board for tween $18 and $19 million, but The board approved the Con- 2026. State of Okla vs Michael C Morris Petit larceny. Posses- the year ending June 30, 2026. they will still go into the carry- sent Agenda that included the Seven elementary Vex Robot- sion of paraphernalia Superintendent Mike Sparks over from last year. approval of minutes, and fi- ic Kits were approved as surplus State of Okla vs Jennifer Tyk DUI told the board that this is how “We’re 66 students less than nancial transactions. After that and directed the Superintendent they set the budget for the year. State of Okla vs Courtney L Walters Public intoxication we were a year ago, which that’s approval, the board voted to to dispose of, trade, or donate to “Our budget actually is a little State of Okla vs Dustin P Rose Assault & battery bit less this year. Last year, our across the state. I didn’t talk to convene in executive session. a tax-exempt organization. The State of Okla vs Pamela J Smith Domestic assault & one superintendent last week They went in at 6:16 p.m. and board voted to approve Stephen budget was 22 million, some- battery in OSSBA that’s not down in returned to open session at 6:36 L. Smith Corp. as the financial thing. This current year, your State of Okla vs Kervin E Hill Possession of CS enrollment. None of us really p.m., without comment. consultant to the district. general fund budget is going know why that is, but it’s that The next item on the agenda Chelsea Glasgow was ap- to be $21,862,165.71. I wanted way across the state. So again, was the approval of the Mandat- proved by the Board as the Elk FELONIES to make sure that everybody we have plenty of money. We’re ed Reporting Policy, including City Board of Education Min- State of Okla vs James E Carroll Sex offender violation knew about this and that of in great shape. I just want ev- the annual teacher attestation utes Clerk. There was no new of the safety zone the $21,862,000 million, only erybody to know going into requirement as outlined in business, and they voted to ad- State of Okla vs Julie A Bilbrey Nonconsensual dissemi- $16,532,000 is new revenue. So, this, that you’re probably going Oklahoma Statute 70.0 1210.63 journ the meeting at 6:49 p.m. nation of private images anything we spend over that to need to go into some of your and 10A O.S. 1-2-101. They also The next board meeting will $16,532,000 is going to cut into State of Okla vs Jose Vazquez-Luevanos DUI carry over again, which we’ve approved the Adoption, Revi- take place Oct. 13th, at 6 p.m. in our carry over. Last year we State of Okla vs Joshua C Stanfield Larceny of vehicle. spent right at $20 million, now talked about,” Sparks noted. sions, or Elimination of the fol- the Board office. Running a road block. Endangering others by eluding State of Okla vs Carin M Mitchell Public intoxication. Assault & battery of officer when you start to look at other future. Hill mentioned satel- how people are moving to the State of Okla vs Micah J Johnson Public intoxication. Indecent exposure ROTARY things that you add on, that you layer on the map. The addition lites, taking skin cells into the stratosphere, and the number state rather than to Texas. Hill believes that this is because of State of Okla vs David A Guzman Kidnapping Continued from page 1 of a on hospital, so crucial; you of people moving to the area. Oklahomans and their friendli- State of Okla vs Russell L Hale DUI. TOC. Possession of add on the airport; and then “They are coming to you be- ness and the manner in which CS & paraphernalia As Hill explained the vision you start to add on things like cause you’ve invested in your- they live. State of Okla vs Russell Davis Stalking. Protective he has had for economic devel- military bases. Then you start self. I believe that is the model With the help of Archer, the opment and bringing the work- order violation to add on all of these assets, for success of all of Oklahoma. state has invested almost $400 force team together, he told the and you start to see this beauti- … I truly believe that by 2035 million in state and local proj- Rotarians about an intuitive ful trend thing happen, kind of there will be distinct econom- ects. Western Oklahoma has re- data and resource map that they Marriages & Divorces could make comparisons con- cerning business and economic like what is happening in Burns Flat,” Hill said. ic hubs regionally around the state, so finally western Okla- ceived about 10 percent of that total, because Rep. Archer has The spaceport that is locat- homa gets the appreciation and advocated for the city and Dis- development surrounding the MARRIAGES ed in Burns Flat will present a the love that it deserves,” he trict 55. fundamental belief that if there Tyler White, Elk City – Madison Waters, Elk City growth pattern that will have said. After giving his personal his- is a highway, a career tech, and an economic effect on Elk City. Hill talked about the future tory, Hill answered questions. Jose Garcia, Elk City – Alison Rich, Elk City a college within a geographic The important things that are and how important investing in President Greg Britton closed Nathan Perry, Elk City – Falyn Webb, Elk City area, there would be economic happening in Burns Flat will be the community is to econom- the meeting while some Rotar- development. long reaching within geograph- ic growth. He talked about the ians stayed to talk one-on-one DIVORCES “I think the trends show that ic areas, as well as far into the love he has for Oklahoma and with Archer and Hill. Indica Orrick vs Damien Orrick Atty: Pro se Kayland Vanburen vs Justin Noblitt OBITUARIES OSU on TV. Bobbie K was known BOBBIE KAYE TOMPKINS for her homemade barbeque sauce and her whistle. When she whistled everyone knew it was her and came Bobbie Kaye Tompkins was born and to this union three children running. (USPS # 173-020) on February 15, 1966 to Jimmie Brian, Stevie, and Lacie. Bobbie K She is preceded in death by her 580-225-3000 Leon and Bobbie Faye (Armstrong) and Steve moved to Hydro where father Jimmie Noblitt, son-in-law Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Noblitt in Elk City, OK. She passed she managed multiple convenience Brock Downs, great aunt Nila 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 on September 3, 2025 at her home stores. In 1987, they moved to Force, and father and mother-in- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 surrounded by family, at the age of Foss where she has resided since. law Betty and Don Tompkins. 59 years, 6 months, and 19 days. She worked as a substitute teacher Bobbie is survived by her hus- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Bobbie K grew up with her and bus driver for Canute Public band of the home Steve Tompkins; younger brother Jim Ed Noblitt. Schools for fifteen years. She later three children Brian Tompkins SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Growing up, she lived briefly in worked for Head Start in Burns Flat and wife Stephanie of Ponca City, Staff Writer Hereford, TX and Yukon, OK. and made a life long impact on a lot OK, Stevie Tompkins of Minneso- Deliverd by mail: When she was in seventh grade, of kids. ta, and Lacie Tompkins and fiance $50/yearly print only events such as holidays, church Neva Pyatt, the family moved back to Elk City, Bobbie K was a member of East- events, and family gatherings. Michael Shaw of Foss, OK; seven $60/yearly print & online $40/online only Advertising Director where she attended Merritt Public side Baptist Church her whole life. Bobbie K enjoyed the outdoors. grandchildren Ashley, Dylan, Alex, Schools and graduated with the She was a Sunday school teach- Jaxon, Braxton, Jayse, and McKen- No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, She could always be found work- class of 1984. After high school, er, helped clean the building, and zie; three great grandchildren Mav- ing in her garden and flower beds. [email protected] Advertising Director Bobbie K attended Sayre Junior cooked for all the meal events. She also raised show pigs and loved erick, Whitley, and Carter; mother College where she obtained her In her spare time, Bobbie K en- Bobbie Faye Noblitt of Merritt, OK; [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, to watch her children show them. associate degree in business. On joyed cake making and decorating. brother Jim Ed Noblitt and wife CSR Bobbie K loved to spend time with ECNclassifi[email protected] September 14, 1985, Bobbie mar- She made over a hundred cakes for Lori of Mangum, OK; numerous her family, especially her grand- ried Steve Tompkins in Elk City her friends and family. Bobbie K nieces, nephews, extended family kids. She was an avid OSU fan and also loved to cook. 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