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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies 100 Years Ago: Christmas 1925 MISDEMEANORS By Judy Haught race were “among the fastest in forcement officers busy in 1925. cotton crop that Oklahoma had State of Okla vs Tracy A Case DUS. Possession of CS & parapher- the United States.” In addition, if The Sayre Journal marked the ever had. nalia The Beckham County newspa- someone wanted a Christmas get- season with letters to Santa Claus. Another article in the Beckham vs Justin T Tucker Public intoxication pers provide a glimpse into the away, they could take the Rock Is- Area children expressed their County Democrat reported that vs Bridget H Higgins Domestic assault & battery lives of people in 1925, including land train to Florida. Tickets were Christmas wishes while declaring Santa Claus would be at the Dix- vs John W Melton Property damage how they celebrated Christmas. available daily. that they had been good boys and ie Store, and children could visit The December 17, 1925, news- In the Southwestern Elk City girls. The boys wanted BB guns with him and tell him what they FELONIES papers were full of ads for all Press, the local Elks Lodge re- and toy cars. The girls wanted wanted for Christmas. The store State of Okla vs Mark A Moreno Assault & batteries on officers manner of Christmas presents. minded people to consider those dolls, doll clothes, and toy dishes. was also having a pre-inventory & Medical care providers The Diamond C Dry Goods store less fortunate. The members had Many of the children wanted wrist sale just in time for Christmas vs Blanca E Flores Child neglect. Property damage. Unlawful advertised “Useful and Friendly raised money to help “widows, watches. One little girl’s letter was shopping. Another Christmas use of EBT. Organized retail crime Gifts to Make the Yuletide Joy- orphans, and families in need of especially poignant. “I would be tradition celebrated in the news- vs Sarah Delarosa Child abuse ous,” including everything from sustenance” and asked readers to glad of most anything for Xmas. I paper was fruit cake. One whole vs Wesley R Zotigh Jr Possession of CS & firearm men’s overcoats to “sleepy” and report the cases to the B. P. O. E. am a poor girl. I live on the farm. article extolled the sweet treat. “mamma dolls.” Religious services While most in Beckham were I have worked hard and tried to However, if baking fruit cake was were on the list of people’s holiday celebrating the holidays, the De- be good. I go to Sunday School. not on the holiday to-do list, Mer- traditions. The First Christian cember 17, 1925, issue of The I have not started to school yet. I ritt Bakery had plenty for sale on Marriages & Divorces Church planned a program enti- tled “The True Christmas” for the Sayre Journal reminded readers that crime was still occurring. have been snapping cotton. I will close hoping to hear from you display in its window. While times have changed, Sunday evening before Christ- The article “Three Held on Li- soon. Hurry on and don’t forget Christmas traditions remain. MARRIAGES mas. quor Charges” reported that two to come this way.” Churches still perform holiday Samuel Krahn, Clovis NM – Sandra Gusse, Las Vegas, NV If people were not planning to men in a new Ford were carrying The Beckham County Demo- programs, and even though toys Ethan Montgomery, Burns Flat – Marlana Woodlee, Burns spend Christmas Day at home, “eight half gallon jars of corn li- crat ran an article entitled “Okla- have evolved, children still write Flat they could attend the dog races quor packed in about five bushels homa News From Over State.” to Santa. Organizations still give William Studeman, Ardmore – Stacy Russell, Tishomingo at the Elk City fairgrounds ac- of cotton seed.” Another man was The article reported the “larg- to the less fortunate, and fruit cording to the article “Live Rabbit arrested for having “two gallons of est cotton crop due. More than cake still graces many people’s Races Here Christmas Day” in ‘fire water’ in his car.” The culprits 1,300,000 bales ginned in the state Christmas tables. May we con- ROTARY the Elk City News-Democrat. The article said that the dogs in the were being released on $1,000 bonds. Prohibition kept law en- up to December 1st, second larg- est in the U. S.” It was the largest tinue to celebrate Christmas with time-honored traditions. Continued from page 1 City of Elk City. Once they agreed on a path to begin, the casino that will go on Eastern needed to be SONGS addressed. This has delayed the Continued from page 1 design and needs of the area. The Rotarian Students of the Month City is participated by funding a Maylee Brooks, Averie Brown, Ti- material. He also spoke about the gerlily Cain, Jack Carnahan, Eli- portion of the build. impact of the disruption of road Realistically, Snipes said that za Dean, Evie Dedmon, Gracie projects. In the end, it will pro- DeLaFuente, Ansleigh Ely, Amelia it could begin in 2030 to 2032 vide better flow into the city and because they are needing to re- Evans, Avery Evans, Remie For- well worth the time and efforts to ester, Rubi Garcia, Ellie Gilmer, design and consider the impact complete the projects. of the traffic to the casino. He em- Rhian Glasgow, Bailey Goode, He took questions from the Vaeda Heimer, Pyper Holladay, phasized the need for continuous Rotarians, then the meeting was planning and coordination with Jaylen Jackson, Evely Johnson, Kai closed prior to 1 p.m., for peo- Kilhoffer, Kayslie Kilhoffer, Ellie local communities. ple to return to work. Snipes en- Snipes also spoke about the use Knight, Maddi Koon, Kodi Loyd, couraged the public to go on the Emma Marks, Owen McCoy, Alex- of concrete versus asphalt in the ODOT Facebook or webpage to design, cost, and durability of the is Mickey, Illyanna Mong, Miriam keep updated on the progress. Montes, Avery Myers, Milania Neal, Berkley Newman, Landon Peoples, Juliet Person, Norah Redd, Victoria Redden, Mia Remond, Ra- mee Schones, Libby Shelton, Drake Shockey, Adalynn Smith, Rosalie Williamson, Kelen Willman, and Audrey Logan Alexander Mickelthwate Blake Wood. After intermission the program professional orchestra and choir for Bureau, Elk Creek Dental Center, rative, and Barber/Dyson Ford. (USPS # 173-020) a special evening was appreciated First National Bank, Great Plains The show was made possible continued with “Many Moods 580-225-3000 of Christmas, Suite No. 4,” “The by all to attended. The program was Bank, Great Plains Regional Medi- through the Elk City Arts Council. Christmas Song,” “All I Want for sponsored by Mark Albert, Attor- cal Center, Joe D. General Contrac- The members include Basil Weath- Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC ney at Law, PLLC, Albert Brothers, erly, president; Pam Muncrief, trea- Christmas is You,” “O Holy Night tors, Carlene Hill, Hutchinson Oil 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Anadarko Dozer & Trucking, Bank surer; Shonda Currell, secretary; (Sandi Patty),” “Sing We Now of Co., Interbank, Johnson & Price, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 of Western Oklahoma, Dr. Bintz and members Allyson Biscaino, Christmas (Sing Along),” and “We Greg & Christie Mouse, Robert Wish You a Merry Christmas.” & Ellis, Steve & Vicki Chambers, & Lisa Nowlin, DDS, Paul Jones Justin Ediger, Kathy Noble, Nan POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Clubhouse Condos, CopperSky Drug, Play on Main, Security State Shiblom, Debbie Sisemore, Dr. Dan The evening concluded with a standing ovation from a grateful Wealth, Paul & Shonda Currell, DJ’s Bank, Geoff & Nan Shiblom, Dan Storm, and Susan Storm. They give SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, audience. Being able to hear this Rental, Elk City Chamber of Com- & Susan Storm, Basil Weatherly, special thanks to the Elk City Pub- Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer merce and Convention & Visitors’ Western OK Alzheimer’s Collabo- lic Schools. $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, $60/yearly print & online Advertising Director The commissioners approved efforts to organize the items at the In the monthly financial report, $40/online only No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, PAYMENT the Change Order #10 from W.P. Construction, LLC., for the han- museum by curator Anna Wray. She invited the Museum Board to City Treasurer Jennifer Rainey said that the sales tax numbers Advertising Director Continued from page 1 [email protected] gar construction in the amount of the Farm Ranch Museum to look were down compared to last year, $-14,300, a budgeted item with a over the implements. They decid- but that last year was extraordi- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, payment has been made, the city credit. They also approved the Pay ed to do away with duplicate or narily high. The use tax as up, as ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR will get the ten percent matching App #16 – Final Payment to W.P. those implements that are in di- was the cigarette tax. funds paid to them. Construction, LLC, for the han- lapidated states. The board voted The biggest and most exciting gar construction in the amount of unanimously which ones to clean news that Rainey reported was $93,441.17, a budgeted item. This out. that they received a reimburse- Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices is the last pay down on the project. The next thing that Ivester ment from Oklahoma Depart- The payment to Associat- pointed out was the correspon- ment of Transportation $689,000 Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual ed Supply Company, Inc., Inc. dence the city has had with DEQ, last week for the BJ Hughes resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as (ASCO) for repairs to the Rock Department of Environmental Access Road project. In better Yard loader in the amount of Quality. They had a surprise in- news, she said that they received cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the $20,793.66 was approved. City spection at the reclamation site at a payment from the Oklahoma practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Manager Tom Ivester told the the landfill. Then he told the com- Department of Emergency Man- commissioners that this is the missioners about the problems agement in the amount of $4,077 For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: cost of doing business, maintain- that they had at the Southwest Pig million. They will be analyzing ing the equipment. show with the speakers. The IT where to apply the payment. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Commissioners approved the department fixed the problems, “It’s very exciting. We had big Change Order PCCO 16 for the which made the weekend a suc- final payouts today. That’s excit- Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Elk City Fire and Police construc- cess. ing news. We have final payouts tion in the amount of $21,974.73 During Christmas in the Park, for the airport. We had final Joe SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: an additional approval for a con- there were problems with the car- D. Hall payout for the CAPPs tingency addition of $-47,706 ousel. Eric McFall has his electri- projects, which is very exciting to • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) (credit) for unused asphalt pack- cian license, and he was able to fix me. Awesome,” Ivester concluded. • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic age, a budgeted item. This is the the problem to get it operational. The commissioners approved Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) final change order. They also Ivester also said that they have the treasurer’s report before • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV approved Pay App #20 to Joe had two Christmas parties at the opening the meeting to public • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s D. Hall General Contractors, Arrowhead. One was the Oklaho- comments. One person spoke LLC., for Elk City Fire and Po- ma Highway Patrol, and the other to the commissioners. He asked lice Construction in the amount one was the Oklahoma National that the commissioners ask more Professional, Passionate of $641,398.95, a budgeted item. This is the final progress payment Guard. He pointed out that it was a desirable spot because children questions before making a deci- sion when awarding a contract. Advance, Attentive ... for the projects. were able to play in the play area. He mentioned the demolition The GMAX Closeout Change He also said that they are strip- on the old Ramada building, in Our Difference is Our Care Order #2 for the Elk City Fire ping and refinishing the courts which he wondered why they and Police Construction in the at the Arrowhead. Because of chose one company over the oth- Have you ever considered becoming a amount of $-51,481 (credit) was the smell of the chemicals, the er one. hospice volunteer? approved by the commissioners. facility was shut down for a cou- Secondly, he talked about dead- A fulfulling experience in the spirit of This is credit where the project ple of days. Ivester told the com- lines for declaring a structure giving and receiving. was under budget. The final Pay missioners that they have plans dilapidated. He mentioned one App #21 to Joe D. Hall General from Love’s Travel Stops to re- house, implying the commission- Contractors, LLC, for Elk City model the Love’s on Third Street. ers should not have let him have Fire and Police Construction in The final item he noted was they more time. The last thing he sug- the amount of $0.00, a budgeted have sealed 43.84 miles of cracks gested was to have the meetings item, was approved. This was the throughout the town. They will live streamed, so the community close-out pay amount. get back to fixing cracks when the could see what was happening. The Purchase Orders FY 25-26 weather permits. He liked the stop signs added at and recurring invoices for Dec. One of the commissioners the Washington by the new ECFD 17th, were approved. The com- asked Ivester about interest in the and told them they are doing a missioners then went on to hear old Snips building, and Ivester good job. The commissioners were Ivester’s City Manager’s report. said that Boomarang Diner has unable to respond to his concerns. He began by talking about a flick- shown interest. The site selector The meeting was adjourned at ering light by Northeast School. and CEO have inquired about it. 2:51 p.m. The next meeting will be They put out a social media post They also asked about the com- held at 7 p.m., on Jan. 5th, in City Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving to try to get PSO to fix it, but it is pletion of Main Street. Ivester Hall. Meeting agendas are posted Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. still flickering. told them that they are very close on the City of Elk City’s webpage Ivester then talked about the with the water leaks being fixed. prior to the meeting.