April 11, 2026 Issue, Page 2 of 12

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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Avery D Wilkens Assault State of Okla vs Jalin Robinson Trespassing State of Okla vs Gregory Williams Possession of CS. Failure to obey traffic control devise State of Okla vs Cindy Herndon Child not in school State of Okla vs Misti D Coats Child not in school FELONIES State of Okla vs Ryan A Wynn Stalking State of Okla vs Sincere J Hullum Placing obscene/threatening/ harassing phone call. Threatening an act of violence. Violation of OK Statute via computer State of Okla vs Deveante L Serna Burglary. Resisting. Indecent exposure. Concealing stolen property. State of Okla vs Kaycee Craig Domestic assault & battery by strangulation State of Okla vs Ethan L Snyder DUI. TOC. Carrying a firearm State of Okla vs Saraji Singh Make/sell/possess/display false ID "There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records." MARRIAGES & DIVORCES MARRIAGES Eugene Martinez, Elk City – Allison Card, Elk City The 20” water line main break at 7th and Pioneer that caused low pressure or no water for many residents last week. The water crews responded and Thomas Ammerman, Elk City – Lindsey Roberts, Elk City worked to do their best to fix this as soon as possible, but they had to bring in contractors to complete the project, at an emergency cost estimated at Chase Bell, Van Ormy, TX – Kalee Adkerson, Van Ormy, TX $230,000. Ryan Johnston, Sayre – Addalene Moore, Elk City The Change Order #2 for Heart- $22,415 was approved. The pay- proved because the property is still DIVORCES Mica Eslinger vs Kevin Eslinger WATER land Utility Services for the FY 25 Water Main Improvements DWS- ment is for the research into a study concerning the water in the Upper in probate. The Purchase Orders FY 25-26 Continued from page 1 RF No P40-2000501-03 in the Red River Basin. and recurring invoices for April amount of $14,887.68, a budgeted The commissioners also ap- 6th, were approved. The next item administer the Project Pan; estab- item, was approved. They also ap- proved the Artist Agreement be- was the City Manager’s Report. lishing a tax apportionment fund; proved the Pay App #5 to Heart- tween the City of Elk City and In- Ivester said that was a drainage hole SUBSCRIBE TODAY declaring apportioned funds to be land Utility Services for the FY 25 spire Artfulness, Inc., for a mural on Lera Lane, and the city workers special funds of the Elk City Public Water Main Improvements in the to be painted on a building down- will be repairing it, but they are also Works Authority; authorizing the amount of $240,423.05, a budgeted town in the amount of $35,000. watching the break because of pos- use of increment revenues for the item. This project was presented by the sible road problems due to the hole. payment of certain project costs; The next item on the agenda hotel and tourism committee, The baseball fields were full with ratifying and confirming the ac- was the approval of declaring an which will be painted on the side 32 teams in a tournament and ap- tions, recommendations, and find- emergency that resulted from a of the old Snips building. It will be proximately 2200 people in atten- Current news and ings of the Elk City Review Com- mittee and the Elk City Planning sudden unexpected happening and unforeseen occurrence whereby three-dimensional mural where tourists will be able to take their dance. Ivester also told the com- missioners that the light located at and Zoning Board; directing con- great deals delivered tinuing apportionment; providing the public health and safety was endangered resulting from a dam- pictures, and it looks like they are in the mural. Merritt and Route 66 is in need of a sensor. It has been ordered and for severability; and declaring an right to your door! emergency. They also approved the ordi- aged water main line at 7th Street and Pioneer Street, which requires The bid from Fence Concepts & Construction for fencing at they are waiting for the part to fix the light. the immediate purchase of sup- Paul E. Peeler Soccer complex in He also talked about the water, nance being an emergency ordi- plies and contractual services at the amount of $15,4466, was ap- sewage, and garbage budget. Elk nance. The commissioners then an estimated cost of $230,000. This proved. The commissioners also City’s water bill is below compa- went to item #12 on the agenda emergency is being declared accor- approved a quote from Jonesplan, rable size towns. He will be asking because the owners of the structure dance with Oklahoma Statues Title LLC, for restoring nine tee boxes in the commissioners for an increase live out of town. The property lo- 61, Section 130. According to City the amount of $22,000, a budget- because the landfill equipment is so cated at 114 Merritt in Elk City has Manager, Tom Ivester, the water ed item. Quint Nichols represent- expensive, and they need it to break been tabled since March 4th, 2024. (USPS # 173-020) main repairs need to be completed ed the Elk City Golf and Country even with fees and expenditures. Because the owner of the property 580-225-3000 by a contractor because the break Club in the matter. He said that this Ivester said that he received two was present, they were able to ask was so large. The state requires bids is part of the total cost, and the club letters from DEQ. This time they Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC when the house could be com- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 for the contract, if it is over $50,000. will be paying for the additional informed him that they inspected pleted. They tabled declaring the Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 The city can expedite the repairs costs. the landfill, and they found no vio- property as dilapidated until Oct. with it being declared an emergen- The commissioners approved lations. Ivester said this was the first 5th, six months more to finish the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 cy. The amount is an estimate, but the purchase of ten heifers from time that he received a letter saying remodel of the home. after the final invoice is made, he Matt Thornbrough for the Elk that everything was in order. The commissioners approved SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, the purchase from AB Creative will return to the commissioners to City Water Plant property in the There was no treasurer’s report, Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer for new playground equipment approve the final cost. amount of $30,000. They also ta- nor any public comments. The $50/yearly print only The payment to Doerner, Saun- bled the property located at 214 meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Neva Pyatt, for Kiwanis Park in the amount of $60/yearly print & online ders, Daniel, & Anderson, LLP, E. 7th, until Oct. 5th, from being The next meeting will take place on Advertising Director $39,201.79, Buy Board and budget- $40/online only for water legislation of the Upper declared a dilapidated building to Wed., April 15th, at 2 p.m., in City ed item. The next item on the agen- No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, Red River Basin in the amount of be removed. The extension was ap- Hall. da that they approved was the pur- [email protected] Advertising Director chase from McAlary ATV & Cycle for a new 2027 Polaris Ranger 1000 [email protected] ECNclassifi[email protected] Nancy Karnowski, CSR XP Cab in the amount of $24,000, a budgeted item. OBITUARIES GLENDON A. BRUENING Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Glendon A. Bruening, a be- bought, sold, or had anything to do Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual loved husband, father, grandfather, with farming equipment, you knew great-grandfather, uncle, and loy- Glendon. And if he didn’t have resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as al friend, passed away on April 1, what you needed, he could find it. cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the 2026, at the age of 75 just short of He was also a custom wheat har- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. his 76th birthday on June 24th. vester with many great memories Glendon proudly served his made in those wheat fields. He had For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: country as a Private First Class in a way of connecting people, solving the National Guard for six years. problems, and always being some- Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic one others could count on. School in Elk City, OK through the His faith was an important part Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES eighth grade and later graduated of his life, quietly guiding his val- from Merritt High School. On June ues, his work ethic, and his devo- 26, 1970, he married the love of his tion to family. In keeping with that tha and husband Jamie Albert; and SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: his great-grandchildren, Lucas and • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) life, June Reynolds, and togeth- faith, his final wish was to be hon- er they built 55 years of marriage ored with a Catholic Funeral Mass. Lilly Hoots. A brother and sister, • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Jeanne Landon-Myers and Britt rooted in commitment, hard work, He is survived by his loving Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and family—a life that stands as a wife, June Bruening; his daughters, Willis. He is also survived by eight • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV lasting example to all who knew Christy Givens and husband Ken- nephews, twelve nieces, and many • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s them. dall - their children, H.D., Cody, extended family members and Glendon was a farmer through Ashley Hoots and husband Chris- friends who will carry his memory and through. It wasn’t just what tian; Cindy Hathaway and husband forward. Professional, Passionate he did—it was who he was. If you Mike - their children, Cole, Saman- He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Lucy Bruening, Advance, Attentive ... and his granddaughter, April Renea Givens. Our Difference is Our Care To his family, he was steady, dependable, and deeply loved. To Have you ever considered becoming a so many others, he was a trusted hospice volunteer? voice, a familiar face, and a friend A fulfulling experience in the spirit of you could rely on. He often re- giving and receiving. minded those he loved, “You are strong. You are smart. And you will survive.” He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, strong values, deep faith, and enduring family roots, along with a reputation that will not be forgotten. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 3001 E. Hwy 66 Access Road, Elk City, Oklahoma. Interment will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Calvary Cemetery, 1607 North Carrie Perry, RN Washington, Elk City, Oklaho- central western Oklahoma since 2011. ma.