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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Rotarians Gear Up for Alumni Weekend By Sheryl Ponce vice. She will check on satellite awarded, and Team Chip from FELONIES for the Civic Center, along with Elk City was one of six schools State of Okla vs Kirk W Ledbetter Protective order violation. With the Tri-annual alumni locations and the best for the that won seven out of the 13 Intimidation of witness weekend approaching, the Elk services. champions. This was also the State of Okla vs Christopher M Williams Grand larceny City Rotary Club continued to Southard also brought up the first time they had an all-female State of Okla vs Redina G Bentley Control of vehicle while discuss and train members to presentation and identification division in breaking. intoxicated be present manning the bar and of Rotarians over the weekend. The club also received thank State of Okla vs Maria D Toro Trafficking in meth ticket sales. Finally, she passed around a you notes from the scholarship President Trish Southard sign-up list of jobs for the alum- recipients. After discussion called on members for ideas to ni weekend. among the Rotarians, the meet- "There will not be any changes or exceptions make the evening go faster and Rotarian Jesse Griffith talked ing was adjourned at 1 p.m. to the publication of these records." more efficient. about his weekend of martial They meet every Thursday, at The first item Southard arts competition where there noon, in the Meals on Wheels brought up was the internet ser- were 13 World Championships dining room. MARRIAGES & DIVORCES Jesse Griffith place with more care. they’re not even here to see the res- sons,” he said. MARRIAGES Justin Whitten, Elk City – Selena Rodgers, Elk City WELCOME “Whether assisted living is some- thing that you’re looking for your idents that it’s affecting. You have someone that you can reach out Beaver loves working with the elderly. He loves to sit and talk to Casen Kauk, Elk City – Averi Haines, Elk City Continued from page 1 particular loved one, or if you’re to for help when you need it. They residents, listening to their stories, Caden Thomas, Elk City – Allison Cleveland, Elk City just looking for guidance and a start truly are always looking out for the especially about things he has never Ervin Johnson, Conroe, TX – Julie Kearns, Sayre called Adams Assistance. A resi- in the right direction, or you have residents,” Beaver said. heard of. He wants to be a resource dent is able to apply for monthly questions, we’re here for everybody. Currently they have their capital for anyone in the community, DIVORCES bills with the “Village” that can only We’re here to serve the community campaign going on, to which peo- whether the individual wants to live Carmen Shinn vs John Shinn be used for the Elk City campus. of Elk City,” Beaver noted. ple may donate. All of those funds on their campus or not. Lucy Puga vs Alejo Puga “I would say the community as The young administrator said remain in Elk City and goes back to “We want to be able to get out a whole is very close knit. It’s the that in the long term he wants to the campus. They are getting new and meet with people who aren’t same way in a lot of small towns, continue to serve the senior com- paint, landscaping, and a new bus on our campus 24/7 and be a re- but I think everyone here actually munity on a larger campus and that has a wheelchair lift. They are source to where we can help them works together. It is like everyone’s more experience on the skilled side also getting a Snoezelen room for navigate this whole world. But that’s on the same team. I am able to get of care. Ultimately Beaver wants to the memory care unit that activates one thing too about our place is that out and meet so many people who work at the Baptist Village home all five senses. you don’t have to be Baptist to live can say, ‘Oh yeah, I know so and so office to assume some type of lead- “Baptist Village will have been there or work there. We have all down there at the village,’ Beaver ership role because he loves the or- officially open ten years this De- faiths, all different types of people said. (USPS # 173-020) ganization and what it stands for in cember. We’re coming up on our that work and live there, and we When a family member needs 580-225-3000 the community. decade anniversary. The home of- appreciate and respect all of them,” extra help, knowing how to navi- “Baptist Village is so special be- fice makes frequent visits to our Beaver said. Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC gate the elderly care system can be cause we have the home office, but campus, too, it is not unusual to For more information about 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 daunting. Beaver said that they can it’s still local. They’re still all people walk into the building and see one Beaver or the Baptist Village, call Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 help every step of the way. His team from Oklahoma. Some corporate of our vice presidents right there. the office at 580-225-5555, or go to wants to try to push forward with offices are from out of state. They They are always present, and they’re their webpage, baptistvillage.org, or POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 the community, whether it is the give you all these rules whenever keeping eyes on us for good rea- stop by 1500 W. Country Club Blvd. need for assisted living or some- SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer ative Crosswalk Mural unveiling on Main Street. 3rd Saturday Mar- veilings across Oklahoma’s Route $50/yearly print only $60/yearly print & online Neva Pyatt, CHAMBER at 12 S. 5th St. Yukon, OK Artist: Carlos Barboza. Presented by Yu- ket on July 18th on Main Street in conjunction with Mural Fest, fea- 66 communities during Weekend of Local. Each participating town $40/online only Advertising Director Continued from page 1 kon 66 Main Street Association, turing local vendors, music, food hosts a Route 66-themed mural No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, City of Yukon & Yukon Chamber trucks and chalk art mural areas for unveiling event that becomes a iliary Club: Malley Ave and Main Advertising Director of Commerce; Vinita Friends all to participate in; City of Weath- focal moment for the weekend, [email protected] Street, Depew; Artist: Courtney of Route 66: This event will be a erford: Stafford Air & Space Mu- drawing residents, visitors and me- Paige Lyon; Participating: D’s Cre- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, ations; City of Sayre: This “Barn celebration of the completion of a seum, Bobby Marsee, Friday, July dia while directing foot traffic to ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR Quilt Fest” is a collection of 25 community paint-by-number mu- 17th @ 7pm; Sapulpa Chamber nearby independent businesses. ral project that began in 2024. Five of Commerce: 16 S. Park, Sapulpa The hours and event details in wooden 4x4’ barn quilts painted custom designed works by Tulsa OK artist Bailee Green, 22 N. Water Elk City will vary according to the last year by various individuals and artist Rosemary Daugherty based St., Sapulpa, OK, artist Joe Krout; businesses, therefore, follow a fa- installed throughout the down- on iconic Route 66 signage from Main Street Guymon: TBD; The vorite business to see what deals are town area by city employees on city Vinita, Oklahoma were painted Elk City Chamber: TBD; City of offered this special local weekend. buildings. Their featured one has by community members using a Tulsa: TBD; and Town of Daven- To find out more about the a Route 66 motif and is placed on paint-by-number process and will port: TBD. weekend events, besides going City Hall facing Route 66; Yukon be ready for public display; Town The Route 66 MuralFest is a out and shopping in Elk City, vis- 66 Main Street Association: Cre- of Luther: Five murals to discover coordinated series of mural un- it weekendoflocal.com/rout666. THE BRANDING restaurant IRON Fund a cash balance of $1,930,693. FNCD, FNCD-P, FND-E, FNCD-R. Sutton for Makinly Raulston; Ka- STIPEND We still have $19,000 in our child nutrition fund that we will spend Sparks said that this has to do with the district’s bullying policy. The cee Schier for Danni Sottile; Wil- liam Thornton for Austin Hufford; $15.99 Thursday Night Continued from page 1 this fall,” Sparks explained. State Department said that they Janice Brimage for Mysty Elledge; Steak & Shrimp Buffet change orders as submitted. In Sparks’ financial report, he He also pointed out that the child nutrition fund will go into the needed to be revised, but Sparks said that other superintendents received and Lucy Hodges for Robert Beene. The board also voted to employ general fund in the future, and will the same notification. Robert Beene as the FFA instructor said,” You can see that over the year be able to be tracked throughout The board then approved the and Vicki Beene as paraprofession- $12.99 Friday Night we had total revenue when you count revenue plus cash balance of the year. He also said that they will start off the year with a little over $15,000 credit limit and enrollment in the Purchasing Card Program al, pending certification. The Superintendent’s Report Catfish & Ribs Buffet $25,145,104. I think the report they generate is so clean, and it’s just $4.7 million cash on hand. and authorizes the superintendent followed, with Sparks saying, ”We The board then voted to go into and his designee, Emrie Edelen, spent over $100,000 less in the en- something that everybody can fol- Dine-In or Carryout Available low. In the general fund you’re go- executive session at 6:07 p.m. to Encumbrance Clerk to complete ergy costs this past year. They were 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554 discuss the employment, resigna- paperwork to implement and ad- running everything by November. ing to have a cash forward balance tion, termination, or appointment minister the program. Sparks said But we spent over $100,000 less of $4,686,833, and in the Building of all persons listed on the agen- that this is not new but completed in energy costs in just that short da. They returned to open session through OSSBA. amount of time. We’re excited to at 6:43 p.m. They took no action They also approved the follow- see what that’s going to do for the Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices or discussed any issues when they ing certified teachers as mentors for future.” returned but went on to Items for the 26-27 school year – Kim Rog- With no new business, the board Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual Consideration. ers for Kaitlyn Garrett; Savannah voted to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. The resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as The first item was the approval of Pollard for Tristan Williams; Shana next meeting will take place August cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the the revision of the following policies: Bruner for Mary Laughlin; Sheila 10th, at 6 p.m., in the board office. practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: families. We believe great restau- for many years to come.” Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator SIMON’S rants are built on great people, great food, and strong communities, and Plan to meet the new owners and welcome them to the Elk City Continued from page 1 we’re excited to become part of all community. Head out to Simon’s Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES and love, and honor the traditions three here in Elk City. We look for- Catch to continue the traditions ward to meeting each of you and and food that Simon established 33 that have made Simon’s Catch such serving this wonderful community years ago. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: a special place for generations of • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Professional, Passionate Advance, Attentive ... Our Difference is Our Care Have you ever considered becoming a hospice volunteer? A fulfulling experience in the spirit of giving and receiving. Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011.