December 6, 2025 Issue, Page 2 of 12

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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 The Elk City News Ivester, suggested that the com- it is not yet ready for occupancy or Street project. In that he described Misdemeanors Felonies BIDS missioners approve the proposed amount and in the next meeting final inspection. The owner told the commissioners that there is problems with leaks under a couple of Main Street businesses, as well Continued from page 1 approve an additional $1000 to up- little left to do, but he is waiting on as the garden boxes in front of the grade the engine to a 3000 series. sheetrock, taping, and painting be- buildings. He said he hopes that MISDEMEANORS pal Golf Course in the amount of The GPU is needed to accommo- fore the other items could be com- fixes the issues. He also said that State of Okla vs Mario Ignacio DUI. TOC. Driving without a license $126,000, a budgeted item. They date the additional jets flying into pleted. Ivester referred to the City they are almost complete with the vs Johnny P Cox II Possession of CS also approved the bid from Hutton the airport since the upgrades. Attorney for clarification about exception of the drainage that was Inc. for the demolition of the motel The qualifications and interest moving forward. put under the railroad tracks. They FELONIES buildings and slab at 102 Hughes for multi-year Airport Planning “So the condition of the property are now finishing the roadwork. State of Okla vs Tyler S Walker Assault with a dangerous weapon. Access Croad in the amount of and Engineering Services for the was condemned, right? You’ve al- Ivester also mentioned that they Threatening an act of violence $115,000. Cody Crow from Hut- Elk City Regional Airport from lowed significant time for addition- are putting together the TIF com- State of Okla vs Holly J Garcia Organized retail crime ton, Inc., was present to answer Lachner for the airport was ap- al money to be put in the property. mittee and the involvement of var- State of Okla vs David C Price DUI. TOC questions concerning the bid. proved, as was the agreement to I do think there needs to be some ious taxing jurisdictions. They plan State of Okla vs Chandra L Hall Organized retail crime The commissioners approved the Master On-Call Consultant consideration given to the fact that to meet in the next two weeks. State of Okla vs Letisha Brown Organized retail crime the Change Order #1 for FY 2025 Agreement between Lochner and there’s money been put into the There was an update concern- State of Okla vs Frank L Vasquez DUI. Carrying a firearm Water Main Replacements, DWS- the City for the airport. property, but at the end of the day, ing the Spanish company opening State of Okla vs Mandi B King DUI RF No P40-2000501-03 to Heart- The Pay App #19 to Joe D. Hall you guys just have to tell him when a plant in Elk City. The company is State of Okla vs Stormie G Williams Bringing contraband into jail. land Utility Services, LLC., in the General Contractors, LLC., for Elk to be done, and he better be done fully invested and are in the prog- Distribution of fentanyl amount of -$24,882.35, a budgeted City Fire and Police Construction or else, right? I mean that this is ress of over a $1.5 million reno- State of Okla vs Brittani P Evans Possession of contraband in jail. item. The amount was less because in the amount of $154,071.45, a where you guys are in the process. vation at their location on Merritt Distribution of fentanyl they decided to bore under drive- budgeted item, was approved. The Give them a date, time to be done. Road. State of Okla vs Angela W Delgado Possession of drugs in jail ways rather than completely take commissioners also approved the That’d be my recommendation,” Ivester also invited the com- State of Okla vs Samantha M Lyles Possession of drugs in jail them out and replace them. 2026 commission meeting dates, Ryan Meacham advised. missioners to the annual employee Pay Application #1 for FY 2025 as well as the City’s employees’ hol- The commissioners agreed that Christmas party. Water Replacements to Hart- idays. there needs to be a certificate of oc- There were no public comments, be accepted before December 8th land Utility Services, LLC., in the BASKETS or after 12pm on December 12th. The number to call for baskets is amount of $194,040.35, a budgeted item, was approved. They also ap- After eyeing the structure locat- ed at 1016 W. 8th since 2022 as a cupancy completed by the Feb. 2nd meeting. and the commissioners adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. The next Continued from page 1 dilapidated building, the commis- The Purchase Orders FY 25-26 meeting will take place on Dec. 225-0066. Individuals may also go proved the quote from BatesField sioners tabled the decision until & recurring invoices for Dec. 1, 17th, at 2 p.m., in the commission to the QR code on the Elk City Min- GPU for a new 2000 Series GPU generosity of individuals within our Feb. 2nd. Addington was present to were approved, then Ivester gave chambers. isterial Alliance Face Book page to Kubota Diesel Engine for Elk City community. We also gladly accept say that the owner has completed the City Manager’s report. He gave sign up. We ask that individuals do Regional Airport in the amount donations from businesses and or- substantial work on the house, but them a progress report on the Main not sign up both ways as only one of $39,529. City Manager, Tom ganizations that wish to support basket will be delivered. Individuals this worthwhile endeavor. who are eligible for a basket, must Individuals, organizations and groups, may drop off a donation at the Elk City Chamber of Com- have an Elk City Adress. Those who live in the city limits can have their OBITUARIES basket delivered to them or they merce,102 S. Main St; First Na- may pick it up. Those outside of the genealogy, decorating for senior tional Bank, 2714 W 3rd; or Elk City News, 109 W. Broadway. They can also mail donations to Elk City city limits must pick their basket up. All of the food is bought lo- TERESA SCHACHLE citizen dinners and St. Matthew special events, and traveling— cally and will be distributed from Teresa Marie Schwarz Schachle, found countless opportunities to sometimes requiring two cars to Christmas Basket Fund c/o Elk City St. Matthews Catholic Church on age 94, was born at home in share her time, talents, and ener- hold everyone. Her travels took Church of God, 501 W 1st, Elk City, December 20th beginning at 8:00 Manchester, Oklahoma, on July gy with her church, school, and her to Rome, the Holy Land, OK 73644. If one wants to give on- a.m. Individuals who are picking 8, 1931, to Fred and Margaret community. She ensured that her Washington, D.C., and many oth- line, there is a QR code on the Elk up their basket may do so from 9 (Wenke) Schwarz.She passed children had every opportunity to er destinations, several of which City Ministerial Alliance Face Book -11:30 am at St. Matthew’s. Packing away on November 24, 2025, in participate, learn, and grow, and included genealogy and historical page where donations can be made and delivery are done by youth in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. she was faithfully present in each research. Individuals may call their own our high school organizations, the Teresa’s grandparents on both of their activities. Teresa is survived by her thir- name in or the name of other indi- Boy Scouts, and local churches. her mother’s and father’s sides As her children grew, Teresa teen children: Roberta Unland viduals needing a Christmas Bas- If you would like more informa- came from Germany and set- served her community in many and Niel Pezzillo; Judy and Eu- ket during the week of December tion concerning the Christmas Bas- tled in Kansas. Her grandfather, capacities. She was a homeroom gene Hughes; Mike and Don- 8-12. Call in times on December ket Program, please call 225-0227. Adam Schwarz, participated in mother, an FFA and FHA moth- na (Sanders) Schachle; Martina 8-11 will be from 9am – 3pm. The If there is no answer, please leave a the Oklahoma Land Run of 1893, er, a Girl Scouts mother, assisted Schachle; Paul Schachle; Mary call in time for December 12 will Jones Fellow Award from Lions message. and her father arrived in Oklaho- with Canute 4-H, was a charter and Kervin Orgain; Barbara and be from 9am – Noon. No calls will Clubs International in 2019, the ma as an infant. Their journey in member of the Canute School Donnie Shirey; Fred and Debra highest form of recognition ac- a buckboard wagon helped spark Education Foundation, and was (Miller) Schachle; Joe and Me- knowledging humanitarian ideals Teresa’s lifelong love for family an active member of the Canute lissa (Noles) Schachle; Margaret consistent with the purpose of history. PTA and Canute Sports Booster and Kevin Newby; Louis and Lionism. Teresa attended Dilworth Club. She tirelessly volunteered Susan (Smith) Schachle; Sharon In 2003, Teresa was induct- School in Kay County and grad- wherever her children were in- Schachle and Denise Gretz; and ed into the Western Oklahoma uated from St. Joseph Catholic volved. Loraine Schachle. Historical Society Hall of Fame, (USPS # 173-020) High School in 1949. Teresa met A lifelong member of the Her grandchildren in- honoring her lifelong dedication 580-225-3000 James Schachle at a Catholic Catholic Church, Teresa was ac- clude John and Molly (Filbin) to documenting and preserving Youth Conference and they cor- tive during the 1950s and 60s in Briscoe; Melissa (Briscoe) and Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC the history of western Oklahoma. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 responded by mail and met oc- many organizations and activities Chris Sleight; Jennifer (Hughes) In her introductory speech, she Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 casionally before they married at St. Francis Parish southeast of and Derek Nightingale; Dean- wrote, “Many thanks to my late, on February 4, 1950 at Blackwell Canute. When St. Francis Par- na (Hughes) and Dain Foster; hardworking husband, Jamie. He POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Oklahoma. Together they made ish closed in 1970, she became Amanda (Schachle) and Nick worked many hours to earn what their home in the St. Francis a devoted and active member of Carr; Jeff and Abby (Balderas) we needed to survive, and he used SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, community southeast of Can- St. Matthew Catholic Church, Schachle; Jayme (Schachle) and to say he made the money and I Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer ute. Teresa lovingly embraced where she continued her service Jeremy Roper; Nikki (Schachle) spent it.” the tradition and heritage of the throughout her life. She became Sullivan; Matt and Amy (Brown) $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, She was known as the “Histo- Schachle family, who first arrived a certified religious education Schachle; Jared and Madison $60/yearly print & online rian and Photographer” for the $40/online only Advertising Director in the area in 1907. teacher, cooked at youth camps, (Roberts) Florence; Mindy (Or- 100th anniversary of the found- While James owned and oper- assisted with Meals on Wheels, gain) and Alex Garcia; Kandi No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, ated Schachle Insurance Agency, and worked with the SHARE ing of St. Francis Church. She (Orgain) Trejo and Gary Brack- Advertising Director researched and wrote the histo- [email protected] Teresa became a devoted home- programs and the St. Vincent de ett; Jennie (Shirey) and Adam ry of the first Catholic church in [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, maker, raising their family of Paul Society. As a member of the Yow; Jeremy and Hayley (Mower) western Oklahoma, often referred ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR thirteen children. Even with the St. Matthew Women’s Guild, she Shirey; Greg and Kayla (Stowers) to as the “Mother Church.” Her demands of a large family, she served as secretary and later as Schachle; Kera Newby; Kelsey passion for preserving the stories president for more than ten years. Newby; and Jessica (Schachle) of family, church, and commu- In 1998, Teresa received the Pro and Nick Gordon. nity remained a constant thread Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Ecclesia et Pontifice Award, the second-highest honor given by throughout her life. Her great-grandchildren in- clude Alec Fields, Chloe, Henry, Everyone Teresa met was the Catholic Church, presented Vincent Briscoe; Hugh and Mat- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual drawn to her lively spirit. Her by Pope John Paul II, now Saint teo Nightingale; Oxley and Wren- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as large circle of family and friends John Paul II. She was fortunate to ley Foster; Nate and Taylor (Ti- included many cousins, nieces, cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the receive Papal blessings from sev- son) Carr, Scott Carr, Zack Carr, and nephews, along with well- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. eral popes in St. Peter’s Square in and Ashlee and Ronnie Rickman; known personalities such as Rome, Italy. Daylee, Dezi, and Drew Schachle; Chris Golden, who performed at For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: She was active in the Senior her 90th birthday celebration; the Tori and Justyce Roper; Paxton Citizens groups of both St. Mat- and Paisley Schachle; Camden Oak Ridge Boys; Wayne and Kat Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator thew’s and Canute. In 1999, she Newton; Neal and Melinda Mc- Roberts and Van Florence; Alex- was nominated by the Canute ia, Vinci, Cruz, Ryder, and Au- Coy; and Jack and Suzi Hanna. Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Senior Citizens for Outstanding Teresa’s parents created a tra- brie Garcia; Evan, Mason, and Older Oklahoman. In May of that Gavin Yow; and Paiten and Mi- dition of gathering family for re- year, she was announced as the ley Hoffman, Miyha and Marlee SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: unions and special celebrations. district winner, and the seniors Coleman. Her great-great-grand- Continuing this legacy, Teresa • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) honored her with a special cele- children include Bryer and Baker and Jamie began the Schachle • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic bration day. Carr. Special friend Dawn Majors. Family Reunions in 1990, which Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Teresa was also a proud mem- She was preceded in death by continue every other year across ber of the Elk City Lioness Club, her husband, James Schachle; • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV the United States. Their German receiving Lioness of the Year in her parents, Fred and Margaret • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s and Liechtenstein roots have 1978 and later being nominated (Wenke) Schwarz; her sisters, broadened the family across the for State Lioness of the Year in Sister Mary Michael (Evange- globe to gather together. Anoth- 2001. After their children were line) Schwarz, Loraine and Gil- Professional, Passionate grown, she joined Jamie at the er tradition cherished by Teresa and Jamie was spending time in bert Stewart, Bernadine and Lions Concession Stand at the Hal Lynch, Geraldine Schwarz, Advance, Attentive ... Elk City Labor Day annual rodeo. the cool mountains of Red River, and Rita and Alfred Giroux; her New Mexico, where Jamie cooked Our Difference is Our Care For many years, she worked the so Teresa could rest. The family brother, Gilbert and Betty Sue grill and taught volunteers her (Sherbon) Schwarz; and many continues both traditions today. Have you ever considered becoming a efficient system for making ham- beloved members of the Schwarz Along with her many roles of hospice volunteer? burgers. She received the Melvin and Schachle families. service, Teresa enjoyed quilting, A fulfulling experience in the spirit of giving and receiving. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Current news and great deals delivered Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. right to your door!