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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES and based on a selection process. pilots that are like hobbyist that want As he was perfecting his maneu- MISDEMEANORS SPOT “You have to fill out secondary applications after your admission to to just have a license to go fly from Elk City to the City for a Thunder vers, the young pilot began flying cross country place, such as Ponca Continued from page 1 State of Okla vs Jaden J Coots Threatening an act of violence the college. At Oklahoma State, they game, or just be able to fly a few of City, Chickasha, Duncan, and even State of Okla vs Jeffrey Hawley Domestic assault & battery had almost 800 applicants this year, their friends. Part 141 have more ca- Ardmore at night. Meador began pursue this career my freshman year State of Okla vs Roy Venegas DUS and they accepted 85 spots. I was able reer-oriented pilots.” learning emergency and critical (in high school). I was looking into State of Okla vs Shyla A Maley Possession of CS & paraphernalia to get one of those 85 spots. I did get For 75 to 80 trips, Austin traveled phases of training, which included what I needed to do to be able to pur- State of Okla vs Dylan S Mayfield Domestic assault & battery ‘wait listed’ originally, and then they to Wiley Post, so he could get the Part engine failures. sue this career. First, I needed to get State of Okla vs Johnny P Cox Trespassing called me after their top 100 had 141 experience prior to being accept- After Meador told the Rotarians my private pilot’s license, which you FELONIES decided. They called me February ed into the college level programs. about getting his private pilot’s li- can do at 17 years old,” Meador ex- State of Okla vs Richard P Rice Buying/possessing child sexual 2, they said, ‘Hey, do you want to Medor said that one of the biggest cense, he began to explain his career plained. abuse material come do this this fall?’ And I said, of benefits was the aviation time, but it path in aviation. He will complete He continued to say that he also course,” Meador noted. took a toll on the pickup, along with his instrument training, which is State of Okla vs Brent A Wheeler DUI looked into flight schools’ programs He began to earn his private pilot’s other stipulations of the process. approximately 60 to 100 hours of State of Okla vs Timothy R Cook Assault & battery with a dan- that were two years long and with- license in Dec. 2024 at the age of 18, Meador learned how to navigate training after the professional pilot gerous weapon out a degree. Meador then decided at Wiley Post Airport in Bethany. He the air traffic, along with talking to program at OSU. State of Okla vs Lloyd D Day Protective order violation he wanted to pursue a college degree chose the flight school there because the air traffic controllers there. This He wants to the obtain the com- State of Okla vs Dylan S Mayfield Assault & battery with a dan- and began researching universities he would have some pilot experience, was part of the ten-phase syllabus, in mercial license and multi-engine gerous weapon. Property damages “I want a degree to fall back on. especially in a high traffic area. which the first five phases were learn- training. He will then work on to- State of Okla vs Robert N Babcock Bogus check. Identity theft. The aviation industry is very up and “I live two hours from Bethany, ing the basics. Meador learned how ward building 1500 flight hours to Computer Fraud down all the time. They have a retire- Oklahoma, and there’s two different to fly, how to take off, how to land, qualify for airline or professional State of Okla vs Jonathan M Wyre Bogus check. Identity theft. ment age cap in the airlines, so you flight schools. There is a part 61 flight basic maneuvers, steep turns, and positions. Meador wants to become Computer Fraud have to retire at 65 years old. Some schools and a part 141 flight schools. what to do if the plane stalls. a Certified Flight Instructor after get- State of Okla vs Austin L Rayl DUI. TOC years you’ll have a couple 1000 that This is a set of regulations they have. “In Phase Five, you do your first ting his commercial license, which are retiring at 65, and some years It was suggested to go to the part 141 solo. I had about 40 hours when I did will help build his flight hours nec- "There will not be any changes or exceptions you’ll have a couple 100. Some years which Oklahoma aviation is our clos- my first solo. In the first solo, you’ll essary to become a professional pilot. to the publication of these records." they’re looking for a lot of jobs, and est part 141 to Elk City,” Meador said fly to an airport with your instructor. Meador’s future is bright, and he some years you can hardly find a job “They have a FAA structured syl- You’ll do one landing with them, and seems to have a career path that start- in the airlines. That is where I started labus that you follow, which is what you’ll get out, and then you do three ed as a freshman. His eagerness and MARRIAGES & DIVORCES figuring out where I want to go,” he said. you’re going to do in college. If you don’t go to a part 141 school but get landings by yourself. It’s a little nerve wracking at first, but once you’re up fascination with aviation will take him to new heights and lead him to Because he knew he wanted a de- your part 61 license, there’s a chance there, your adrenaline takes over. fulfill his childhood dream of flight, gree, he landed on Oklahoma State MARRIAGES when you get to college, they may From Phase Five to Phase Ten, you’re in one way or another. He is a deter- University’s degree in aerospace ad- Keetyn Barrett, Sayre – Lilli Kelley, Sayre have you retake some of your cours- getting check ride ready. With your mined leader who speaks well about ministration and operations in their John Landgraf, Elk City – Cheryl Layfield, Sweetwater es, or maybe do a little bit of retrain- check ride, you take the final test to the industry and his future endeav- professional pilot program. Entering Gabriel Briggs, Erick – Ryleigh North, Erick ing, because your part 61 is more for get your license,” Meador said. ors. this program is highly competitive DIVORCES Krysti Trapp vs Robert Trapp Teresa Redd vs Caleb Redd be a reception for this artist, there- Susan Storm, Victor Weatherly, Jordon Guthrie vs Madyson Guthrie WOHS fore, watch for an update in March. Judy Haught gave the archives Doug Haught, Linda Andresen, Carol Spieker, Cindy Wood, Ron- Continued from page 1 update. She told the member- da Mikles, Carla Garrison, Judy ship about the two schools that Haught, Donnie Jordan, June Love- In other reports, Beverly Jordan have been put on the website and lace, Jerry Dean, Mike Blevins, Jim gave the Flea Market report. She thanked the other members of her Coffey, Debra Gholston, Cindy said that this past year was a very committee. George, Debbie Dean, and Rose good event and the vendors ap- As chairman of the nominating Trotter. preciated the extra mile that the committee, Haught presented the The Annual Meeting takes place WOHS goes during the weekend. new slate of officers. The members each February on President’s Day. She went on to give the Art Show approved them by acclimation. WOHS membership is open and reports. There have been quality They are Dan Storm, president; everyone interested in preserving artists that bring a lot to the com- Sheryl Ponce, first vice-president; Western Oklahoma history is en- plex itself. Jordan announced that Linda Long, second vice president; couraged to join. Contact Cindy the next artist will be one that has Misti DeGarmo secretary; and Bev- Wood or another member of the traveled Route 66, which will be a erly Jordan, treasurer. The board of board to become a member. very important exhibit. There will Randy Haggard directors consists of Bill Jackson, OBITUARIES (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 VICKI LYNN LANTZ Vicki Lynn Lantz was born to school to become a teacher. parents. She stayed in Elk City to Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Graydon and Melvoni~ Lantz on Over two years, she transferred be with the people she loved. She 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 August 25, 1963, in Pampa, Tex- to the University of Oklahoma and loved being part of Thoroughbred Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 as. She and her family remained then to the University of North horse racing with her father and in Pampa until June of 1972 when Texas. volunteering at the Annual Oil and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 they moved to Healdton, Oklaho- Dallas became her home and she Gas Golf Tournament with her ma. worked in sales until starting Pro mother. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, After a year in Healdton then Messenger Service with a partner. She loved Elk City and was al- Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer a year in Weatherford, Oklahoma She became a sponsor and coach ways assisting her Mother Mel $50/yearly print only followed by two years in Chick- to an 18-and-under traveling soft- and father Grady in the many civic Neva Pyatt, asha, Vicki’s family settled in Elk ball team and for several years she projects they volunteered for. $60/yearly print & online $40/online only Advertising Director City, Oklahoma in the Summer of and the team travelled all over the Vicki loved being an Aunt. She No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, 1976. Vicki never met a stranger southwest. had dozens of nieces and nephews, and thrived in all her residences. During this time Vicki’s health and Vicki became their biggest [email protected] Advertising Director Vicki discovered cheerleading became the driving force in her life. cheerleader. [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, and softball in Elk City and pur- deavors. After dozens of surgeries her health She loved OU softball and foot- ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR sued both with passion. She made Vicki enrolled at Southwestern deteriorated, and Vicki found her- ball but mostly she loved her be- lifelong friendships with both en- Oklahoma University after high self back in Elk City living with her loved Dallas Cowboys. Vicki passed away at home on February 11, 2026. Her smiles and hugs will be deeply missed. Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices She was preceded in death by her tattler in 2017 and her mother Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual in 2019. Vicki is survived by her resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as three brothers: David Lantz and his cancer or heart failure. 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