6• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 CLASSIFIEDS The Elk City News (((((((((((((((((((((((( OKLAHOMA ( ( iiÊ LLÊÕVÌÊEÊ,i>ÌÞ LEGALS LEGALS PUBLISHER’S NOTICE CLASSIFIED ( ( All real estate advertised herein AD NETWORK ( ( STATE OF OKLAHOMA is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal FOR MORE INFO CALL ( ,V >À`Ê °Êºii»Ê LL ( DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Advertisement to Contractors xnäÓÓxÈÇ{Î 1-888-815-2672 January 15, 2026 – 10:30 A.M. Bid Opening to advertise “any preference, ( ( Plans and proposals for this bid opening will be available on December limitation, or discrimination WANT TO BUY 18, 2025. No bidding proposals will be issued to any Contractor after Jan- ( ( ÕVÌiiÀ ( Ê,i>Ê ÃÌ>ÌiÊ ÀiÀ uary 14, 2026 10:30 A.M.. The cost for each bidding proposal is $50.00 because of race, color, religion, OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY + tax. State Standard Specifications may be purchased by contacting sex, handicap, familial status or BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA ( ( ODOT Business Services Center Branch (405) 521-4509. No refunds will national origin, or intention to make guitars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, ( iÀÌwÊi`Ê««À>ÃiÀ ( be made for bidding documents or specification books purchased. Sample proposals, preliminary plans, long form and short form notices, any such preference, limitation or others. Call or text 918-288-2222. discrimination.” www.stringswest.com ( ( order forms, bid tabs and awards, can be accessed on ODOT’s Website: https://oklahoma.gov/odot/business-center/contracts-and-proposals.html This newspaper will not knowingly NEWSPAPER FOR SALE (((((((((((((((((((((((( Bids must be prepared in accordance with the State Standard Speci- fications. Unless otherwise specified, bids fo r all projects mu st be accept any advertising for real AWARD-WINNING WEEKLY com- submitted over the internet to Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com) munity newspaper in Stephens using AASHTOware Project Bids. Instructions for using Bid Ex- estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby County for sale. Contact Todd at 580-641-6356. PUBLIC NOTICE press, Project Bids, and the electronic bidding process are available from the Office Engineer Division. W hen w ritten bids a re allowed, sealed proposals may be delivered directly to the Office Engineer informed that all dwellings ADVERTISE STATEWIDE A public notice is information intended to inform citizens of Division prior to the scheduled bid opening. For written bids, do not disas- advertised are available on an equal Put your message where it mat- government activities. The notice should be published in a semble the bidding proposal in any way. forum independent of the government, readily available to the opportunity basis. ters most – IN OKLAHOMA public, capable of being securely archived and verified by the Any firm bidding a project as a joint venture, that has not been previously approved by the department, must complete the ‘Request for Joint Ven- NEWSPAPERS. We can place your ad in 134 newspapers. publisher. ture’ form, which is posted on the ODOT website, prior to bidding. For more information or to place Unless otherwise specified in the proposal, all bids must be submitted an ad, contact Landon Cobb at This newspaper carries public notices and is proud to serve with a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the bid total. (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at the public in this way. Questions and comments regarding the January 15, 2026 bid opening 1-888-815-2672. will be accepted until January 02, 2026. Please submit your questions www.oklahomanotices.com through the ODOT pre-bid email address: ODOT-Prebid.Question@odot. for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers org. Responses will be posted to the “Pre-bid Questions and Answers” section of the ODOT Contracts & Proposals webpage as they are re- HELP WANTED ceived. It is recommended that interested contractors visit the “Pre-Bid Questions and Answers” link regularly in order to stay informed of the Published in the Elk City News on December 27, 2025 latest information: https://oklahoma.gov/odot/business-center/con- tracts-and-proposals.html. Hiring Fruit Farm Workers Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, upon award of the contract to Palisade Produce is hiring experienced temporary farmworkers in the successful bidder, the contract will be completely and correctly exe- cuted by the contractor and returned to the Department within ten (10) the Palisade Co area. Work will include straining days of prun- working days from the date of award. The Department will have fourteen ing (Jan-Mar) in extreme winter conditions, thinning (May-June), (14) working days from the date of award to complete its execution of the picking & packing (mid July - Oct) in grueling hot summer tem- contract. peratures, and potentially cleanup work through November. The current AEWR or an hourly wage of $17.84 is offered to employ- ees housed and transported by Palisade Produce while those workers who transport and house themself are offered $20.02. RUSSELL’S AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, retaliation or genetic information, be excluded from participation All hires must have 3 months experience pruning, thinning and in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination picking/packing peaches and be capable of demonstrating skill ~~~ 20 Years Experience ~~~ under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT set during interview as well as produce verifiable references when or OTA, their recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. To request an interviewing. There is the possibility of a performance payment. Lic. #038926 accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator at (405) 521-4140 Russell Schneberger or the Oklahoma Relay Service at 1-800-722-0353. If you have any ADA We offer a 3/4 guarantee per 20 CFR ss655.12(I) Supplies and P.O. Box 723 580-210-8008 or Title VI questions email [email protected]. equipment provided at no cost. Transportation and expenses to Elk City, OK 73648 Description of work and location of project: the worksite will be provided upon 50% completion of the contract. STP-205C(131)PM JP NO. 30995(04) Call Order: 700 There are 23 positions to fill while departure and return between SH-152 BECKHAM AND ROGER MILLS seasons is possible. The work is arduous and entails constant full LEGALS WIDEN, RESURFACE AND BRIDGE day laboring in 100+ degree weather with a 25lb peach bucket LEGALS SH-152: FROM THE SH-30 JCT, EXTEND EAST NEAR or freezing sub zero conditions working on a ladder with pruning SWEETWATER. shears. Applicants must be capable of balancing on and climbing Allowing Final Account, Deter- ary, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the STATE OF OKLAHOMA, and descending an 8’ ladder a minimum of 500 times per 8 hrs with mination of Heirship, Distribu- District Courtroom in the Coun- OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a 25 lb bucket attached. Apply for the job opportunity at the Mesa tion and Discharge ty Courthouse located at Sayre, - By: TIM J. GATZ, Director. LPXLP County Workforce Center 2897. North Ave #1 GJ CO 81501” Notice is hereby given that Beckham County, Oklahoma, Donna Sexton, Personal Rep- wherein all persons interest- charged. Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 resentative of the Estate of ed in said estate are notified Published in the Elk City News IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Dated this 10th day of Decem- Telephone: (580) 302-5282 Danny Erikson, deceased, did to appear and show cause, if on DECEMBER 20, 2025 AND TATE OF ber, 2025. Facsimile: (580) 302-9181 file herein her Final Account any they have, why the said DECEMBER 27, 2025 DANNY ERIKSON, DE- /s/ Michelle Kirby Roper___ [email protected] and Petition for Order Allow- Final Account should not be CEASED JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Attorney for Personal Repre- ing Final Account, Determina- approved and allowed, said es- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PB-2025-17 COURT sentative tion of Heirship, Distribution, tate distributed, the fees, costs, BECKHAM COUNTY Carissa C. King, OBA#30613 LPXLP and Discharge. A hearing has and expenses of administration STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE OF HEARING Final King Legal, PLLC been fixed by the Judge of the approved and paid, and the Account and Petition for Order 118 West Main Street Court for the 5th day of Janu- Personal Representative dis- Post Office Box 324 NEWS Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association Hold December Meeting Christmas decorations bright- and guest, SW District Director series. She emphasized the com- youth and OREA. Linda gave the tion. Fun ensued as members bid next meeting is on the calendar ened the day for retired teachers Pam Holland. forting words, “Do not fear, God is legislative report. She noted that on their favorite Christmas items for January 9, at Elk City United from the Beckham/Roger Mills June gave the invocation. Judy here.” legislators are busy with interim to provide a scholarship for a new Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m. All unit as they gathered for the De- led the Flag salute. December The minutes were approved as studies and bill writing. Linda also teacher. It will be rewarding to retired educators in this area are cember 12, 2025, OREA Christ- birthdays were recognized for presented. The treasurer’s report announced that the Oklahoma present the 2026 Beckham/Roger welcome to attend. Carla will share mas party/brunch. After delicious Carla, Glenda, Karen, June and was approved as read. Rural Association chose Represen- Mills unit’s scholarship to a deserv- the devotional. The program will appetizers were enjoyed, President Pam. Members sang the Happy Glenda noted 68 members in tative Nick Archer as Legislator of ing recipient who will possibly join be a meeting with the Mayor of Elk Linda Long welcomed members, Birthday song to help celebrate the local chapter. Tana Feldman The Year. Congratulations to Rep- OREA someday and help to con- City, Micah Kilhoffer. Karen Whitely, June Lovelace, Jan the birthdays. will accept volunteer hours for the resentative Archer! tinue this tradition. June won the door prize. Lin- Attocknie, Larry Long, Stephanie Jan Attocknie presented the de- state report from members at the Special Auctioneer of this unit, Linda announced the next da wished everyone a “Merry Malone, Carla Garrison, Glenda votional, “The Christmas Story,” end of December. The categories of Carla Garrison, conducted the an- OREA Board Meeting will be held Christmas” and adjourned the Ivins, Cathy Lewis, Judy Haught referring to the Hugs from Heaven volunteering include community, nual scholarship Christmas auc- on January 14, 2026. This unit’s meeting. Mayor Micah Kilhoffer Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of ODAA State Representative Nick Archer Senator Darrell Weaver State Senator Brent Howard provements and initiatives aimed the town, as well as Western Okla- The next person to speak was in moving forward to complete the to a new terminal and hangar as AIRPORT at fostering growth in aviation in- frastructure across the state, we are homa. “The opening of our new air- Representative Nick Archer. He thanked everyone for the support project. According to the press release part of a broader statewide initia- tive to modernize airport facilities Continued from page 1 witnessing the realization of mod- port terminal marks a transfor- who made the project a reality. Ad- from Ardies’ office, the overall and install pro-growth aviation in- ernized facilities and site ready de- mative moment for Elk City. This ditionally, he said that momentum project included four phases and frastructure within the Oklahoma was $6,580,395, and the City match velopment opportunities.” project, made possible through a matters and these projects shape featured the replacement of the Airport System. was $2,557,503. In the ribbon cut- “The new terminal upgrades the strong partnership with the Okla- how the community and the state airport’s outdated terminal, con- The total investment for the Elk ting ceremony held last week, City outdated infrastructure, and we are homa Department of Aerospace see themselves. structed in the 1960s, the addition City Municipal Airport was just Manager Tom Ivester announced confident that it will attract and and Aeronautics, is more than an “Aerospace is the second larg- of 15,000 square feet of new state- over $6.4 million, encompassing all that the entire project has been better serve an increased volume of investment in infrastructure—it’s est, fastest growing industry in the of-the-art hangar space designed four projects. The state contributed paid for and there was no debt in- pilots and businesses, thereby rees- an investment in our future. The state. Facilities like this make sure to accommodate jet traffic and $3.1 million, with the FAA sup- curred by the City. tablishing Elk City as the aviation terminal will enhance connectivity, Elk City is a part of that future,” Ar- essential to improving operational porting $770,000 and the balance Grayson Ardies, Executive Di- gateway to Western Oklahoma and attract new businesses, and create cher said. efficiency, a new taxi lane to sup- of just over $2.5 million coming rector of ODAA, who addressed beyond.” opportunities that strengthen our Other special guests at the ribbon port the previously reference han- from the city. Upgrades at the air- the crowd of people gathered in After Ardies spoke to the crowd local economy. Elk City is commit- cutting were Senator Brent Howard gar and open up additional lots for port are intended to help spur avi- the new hangar said, “Thanks to about the progress and investment, ted to growth and innovation, and and Senator Darrell Weaver. Both private hangar development, and ation industry development while the strategic vision and foresight of Elk City’s Mayor Micah Kilhoffer this terminal positions our com- senators commended the City of utility improvement to support also providing a welcoming front the Oklahoma Legislature and state also addressed the group. He said munity as a gateway to progress Elk City for their forward-thinking both the new terminal and new door for air travelers arriving to leadership, who have consistently that this investment would pro- for generations to come,” Kilhoffer decision and fast action in acquir- hangar area. Elk City emerged as Western Oklahoma via the Elk City supported essential airport im- mote economic development in said. ing the grant and implementation one of the early adopters to commit Airport.