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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES MISDEMEANORS Election Board To Conduct State of Okla vs Steven E Bryant DUS. No insurance. Possession of CS vs Justin Wallace-Rogers DUI FELONIES Precinct Official Training State of Okla vs Rose Johnson Failure to register as a sex of- The Beckham County Election tivity Center, located at 310 E. ties. The County Election Board the County Election Board at 580- fender. Providing false/misleading sex registration info Board will conduct a training pro- Main St., Sayre, OK. participates in a statewide pro- 928-3314 or beckhamcounty@ vs Markeith D Tucker Stalking. Protective order violation gram on May 7th and May 19th, Precinct Election Officials will gram to provide Precinct Officials elections.ok.gov or visit the State vs Tyler K Thiessen Domestic assault & battery by strangula- 2026 for Precinct Election Offi- be trained in Election Day proce- with updated information about Election Board website at https:// tion. Domestic assault & battery with a dangerous weapon. cials. dures and laws. new election laws and procedures. oklahoma.gov/elections/volun- Child abuse. Pattern of domestic abuse. Possession of firearm. The session will begin at 9:00 State law requires all Precinct For more information about be- teer/poll-worker-opportunities. Disrupting/preventing a 911 call a.m. at the Beckham County Ac- Officials to be trained in their du- coming a Precinct Official, contact html "There will not be any changes or exceptions speaker for the day. The expo will port, guide, and care; and after Whinery Funeral Service and Cre- to the publication of these records." EXPO close at 4 p.m. Brown’s Grill will be on site for lunch. the loved one has passed, they recommend taking time and no mation Center. WOAC’s Board of Directors MARRIAGES & DIVORCES Continued from page 1 Comforting Hands Hospice will turn 15-years-old in taking need to rush. Th sponsors for the day are are Kristi Akins, president; Sher- ri White, vice-president; Crystal Throughout the day there will care of the community. They are Western Technology Center, DeWitt, secretary; Julie Byerly also be speakers beginning at noon MARRIAGES locally owned and operated for SWODA, King Legal, Navigating and Tori Davis, treasurers; and with Comforting Hands Hospice, Bobby Jay, Elk City – Brenda Brown, Elk City the end-of-life care. Western also Medicare, Great Plains Regional Denise Barr, Julie Western, and at 12:30 p.m. Caring Transitions of Conrado Talamantes, Elk City – Sheena Grayson, Elk City presented a guide for supporting Medical Center, Baptist Village David Crisp are active/voting Western Oklahoma & OKC; at 1 Jimson Shaw, Erick – Robin Aston, Erick loved ones at the end of life. The Communities, Caring Transitions board members. WOAC meets p.m., Homestead of Elk City; 1:30 Benjamin Kidd, Erick – Cheyanne Flowers, Erick things to say are simple loving of Western Oklahoma and OKC, the third Thursday of each month p.m., Great Plains Regional Medi- Tyler Nyman, Clinton – Jessica Collier, Clinton words that will bring peace and Homestead Assisted Living and from noon to 1 p.m., at Meals on cal Center; 2 p.m., CareSource will reassurance; things to do in- Memory Care, Bell Avenue Nurs- Wheels, and the Caregiver Support be speaking; 2:30 p.m., Navigating DIVORCES clude being present; things to re- ing Home, Martin Dugger Funeral Group will be the second Tuesday Medicare, at 3 p.m., Life Share OK Belinda Marcum vs Chad Marcum member are that time is sacred, Home, Cordell Memorial Hospital, of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 will be speaking; and 3:30 p.m., En- Jana Day vs Cam Day personal and different for every Senior Life Solutions, Care Source, p.m., at the First Assembly of God, habit Home Health will be the last Elizabeth Bradley vs Christopher Bradley family; hospice is there to sup- 96.5 FM KECO, Paul Jones Drug, in Elk City. Hailey Thiessen vs Tyler Thiessen once every quarter. Sparks gave rehired include Lisa Gilliland, McConnell, Jace Edelen, and VOLLEYBALL the board a rundown of num- bers at each building site. The Kim Rogers, Ashylnn Gholston, Stephanie Ellis, Randa Fransen, Tommy Earls. The Middle School teachers Continued from page 1 total numbers were down. Clarissa Haven, Mindy Renison, and staff rehired included Kai Item 7E was the approval of Abigail Sanders, Jamie Trotter, Biscaino, Kim Brandly, Karlese of the President and/or acting Mike Sparks being the Federal Kristi Armstrong, Taylor Skelt- Ellison, Denny Geno, Lana Clerk for the School District to (USPS # 173-020) Programs Custodian for the FY on, Amber Egan, Lyndsi Hulen, Graham, Robin Hargrove, Kyn- execute any and all documents 580-225-3000 26/27 School Year. The board Linda Meadows, Wesli Blum- da James, Jared Keyes, Jennifer pertaining to setting maturities, Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC then went on to approve the bid er, Brandi Franklin, Courtney Keyes, Kaitlyn Mattingly, Mari- date, time, and place of the bond 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 for the renovation of the press Reyes, Jennifer Baker, Shelly sa Moran, Jim McDaniel, Kayla sale. Sparks said that they will Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 box at the Big Elk Stadium. The Garrison, Juli Kilhoffer, Jamie Peeler, Rachel Poole, Landon be selling bonds on May 21st at bid was awarded to RediBuilt, Forester, Madisson Miller, Tane- Sanders, Kacee Schier, Carolyn POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 11 a.m. which is a local company and shia Reyes, Kamryn Rhoads, Lo- Shepherd, Sheila Sutton, Sha- The board approved the res- the lowest bid, in the amount of retta Pierce, McKenna Brooks, nyne Thornton, Shylar Thorn- Sheryl Ponce, olution determining the ma- SUBSCRIPTIONS $197,800 for a 60 x 10 x 8 build- and Yedid Ayala. Other elemen- ton, Virginia Walker, and Jason Staff Writer turities of, and setting a date, Deliverd by mail: ing. tary teachers rehired were Jamie Xenos. time and place for the sale of $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, The next item was the ap- Brewer, Amy Busby, Maureen High School teachers and $1,725,000 Building Bonds of $60/yearly print & online proval of the Color Run as a Carnahan, Dusty Cloud, Kristen staff rehired were Dillon Ball, $40/online only Advertising Director this School District; and des- fundraiser for the Elementary Denton, Melissa Garrison, Tes- Cassandra Barger, Kaimi Bis- ignating bond counsel for this No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, issuance of bonds. They also School. This is the first time they sa Goode, Kim Hamm, Amber caino, Brycee Bonner, Janice [email protected] Advertising Director approved the Capacity Limits will have this event, but they Hansen, Madison Hebert, Jaci Brimage, Alan Burdge, Regina hope that it will get better each Hickey, Makenzie Hickman, Curtis, Tim Dewitt, Justin Edi- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, for Elk City Public Schools to year. The board voted to surplus Kayla Horton, Nikki Jennings, ger, David Garmon, Ken Gor- ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR accept student transfers at each three vehicles, a 2008 Ford F Kathleen Jung, Christy Luttmer, don, Sydney Graves, Jon Greene, site and grade level for the cur- 150, a 2012 Bluebird Vision Bus, Marty Meacham, Taylor Peffer, Mason Jones, Leslie Kennedy, rent quarter. This is approved and another 2012 Bluebird Vi- Jessica Peoples, Brittany Sand- Holli Manning, Da’Mario Mat- sion bus. ers, Amber Simon, Kimberly tingly, Zachary Maynard, Jay After Sparks explained the Tew, and Rhonda Turley. McClure, Leslie Mikles, Kev- A&C SPA & POOL SUPPLY process that created the desire Intermediate teachers and in Mincher, Nan Moyer, Kaleb to add volleyball to the sports staff rehired were Deidra Ball, Murray, Andy Peffer, Taylor lineup in seventh and eighth Kristi Bass, Christopher Beach, Phillips, Chad Quarve, Dru- grades, the board approved the Teresa Hopper, Danita Cloud, anne Ryan, Bridgette Shelton, Closing at the end of April. agenda item. Sparks said that 65 to 70 students signed a petition Savannah Pollard, Tiffany Ra- gan, Candise Snipes, Jill McDan- Jennifer Simon, Samantha Snid- er, Rebecca Sparks, Holly Stover, Open Tuesday & Thursday 11am - 5pm to add the sport. He talked to other schools, and although it iel, Shanna Bruner, Tena Page, Crystal Burton, Carla Sheppard, Jamie Swartwood, Phouvanh Syribouth, Jim Taylor, Allyson 70% off all swimline toys and floats will compete with softball, the addition to the middle school Julie Copeland, LaDonna Sand- ers, Zachery Stamm, Shannon Thomas, Sherry Thompson, Ste- ven Walker, and Elizabeth Wil- will give the team time to learn Barnett, Hollie Husband, Averie son. We appreciate all of our customers for the past 14 years. the sport. He also said that he Haines, Mary Laughlin, Caitlin The last item that the board has two teachers who would like Gilliland, Sheana Thompson, heard was Sparks’ Superinten- to coach the team. Lindsey Cupp, Melissa Wil- dent’s Report. Sparks gave the 909 N. Main, Elk City, OK 580-309-2249 or 580-515-4516 The board voted to employ liams, Taylor Varnell, Sarah group a report of the utility the individuals that the prin- Allen, Amy Murphy, Jennifer savings since equipment was in- cipal recommended for the FY Grubbs, Travis Hickey, Miranda stalled. The company is looking 26/27. The elementary teachers Carlucci, JoAnn Partain, Joni to save the district over $3 mil- Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices lion in time. The only issues they are having is with the chiller in Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual the board office building, but they are repairing it at this time. resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as The other topic Sparks want- cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the ed to talk about was District 55’s practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Representative, Nick Archer, THE BRANDING IRON “I always want to be proactive For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: when it comes to money and knowing what we have. I will say Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator restaurant this, Mrs. (Katie) Archer, there Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES are only four Republicans that $15.99 Thursday Night voted against expanding the SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: Steak & Shrimp Buffet tax credits for private school, and our representative is one of • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) them. They have tied teacher pay raise to expanding the tax cred- • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) $12.99 Friday Night its for private schools. Our rep- • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV Catfish & Ribs Buffet resentative (Nick Archer), voted against that, and I think people • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s need to know that that could not Dine-In or Carryout Available have been an easy vote for him 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554 to take, knowing that his party Professional, Passionate has pushed ad valorem taxes every time the governor speaks. Advance, Attentive ... The person representing us did Our Difference is Our Care not, he stood up for schools.” With no new business, the Have you ever considered becoming a meeting was adjourned at 6:38 hospice volunteer? p.m. The next meeting will take A fulfulling experience in the spirit of place May 11th, at 6 p.m., in the giving and receiving. Board of Education building. Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011.