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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Sign-up for Arrowhead Academy’s FELONIES State of Okla vs Jose A Roque Domestic assault & battery against a pregnant woman State of Okla vs Tracy W Jordan Unauthorized use of a vehicle After School Program State of Okla vs Beverly G Binion Trafficking in meth. Posses- By Sheryl Ponce a fun and safe environment where through fifth graders, and it will the opportunity to meet new peo- sion of paraphernalia. Maintaining a place for Keeping/selling students can learn, explore new in- start after school and run Monday ple, while complementing the chil- CS The City of Elk City announced terests, and grow stronger each day. through Friday until 5:30 p.m. dren’s educational program. State of Okla vs Waiburn C Hinkle Trafficking in meth. Posses- that the Arrowhead Academy’s The program includes STEM, Make plans now for children to For more information contact sion of paraphernalia. Maintaining a place for Keeping/selling application for their after-school art, recreation, gaming, among spend the afternoons in the Arrow- [email protected]. CS program is now open. They offer other programs. It is open to first head Center and take advantage of State of Okla vs Lauren N Darling Property damage State of Okla vs Tyre M Jones Possession of firearms State of Okla vs Jodie L Tignor Possession of meth & para- phernalia. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling CS State of Okla vs Kayle R Catt Child neglect. Possession of para- The Oklahoma Higher Education Announces phernalia. Harboring a fugitive State of Okla vs Kimberly D Blake Possession of meth & para- phernalia. Harboring a fugitive State of Okla vs Jordan W Perry Child neglect. Possession of the 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees paraphernalia. Harboring a fugitive Oklahoma City (July 9, 2026) Mechanical Colleges since be- the first female to hold the po- - The Oklahoma Higher Edu- ing reappointed in 2020. sition. cation Heritage Society will in- Jeffrey H. Harwell, Ph.D., is Dr. John N. Veenstra, Ph.D., "There will not be any changes or exceptions duct twelve individuals into the Professor Emeritus of Chemi- currently serves as the Okla- to the publication of these records." Oklahoma Higher Education cal Engineering at the Univer- homa State University CEAT Hall of Fame in 2026. Induct- sity of Oklahoma. He served on Associate Dean for Faculty Af- ees are distinguished represen- the faculty for four decades, as fairs. He is also the holder of MARRIAGES & DIVORCES tatives of colleges, universities, and higher education organiza- Department Chair from 1991 to 1998, and as Executive Asso- the Van Weathers Chair. Janet Wansick, Ed.D., served tions across Oklahoma. ciate Dean of Engineering from as the first female president of MARRIAGES The Oklahoma Higher Ed- 1998 to 2005. He continues to Eastern Oklahoma State Col- Mathew Eickhoff, Wtfd – Heidi Woelber, Wtfd ucation Heritage Society was contribute to the field through lege and retired on July 1, 2025, Gary archer, Wtfd – Latrista Taylor, Wtfd established in 1991 as a non- technology commercialization after five years in that role. Her Christopher Torres, Elk City – Natalie Otto, Elk City profit organization to promote efforts in consumer products, distinguished career in educa- Jacob Carpenter, Elk City – Jessica Smith, Elk City awareness of higher education’s environmental remediation, tion spans more than 30 years. William Miller, Elk City – Destanie Warner, Elk City vital role in Oklahoma’s history and enhanced oil recovery. Robert P. White, B.S., served Bobby Edwards, Shamrock, TX – Claudette Thompson, and to honor individuals, both JIMMY HARREL Mautra Staley Jones, Ed.D., the OSU/Oklahoma A&M Wheeler, TX living and deceased, for their serves as President of Oklaho- Board of Regents as Health and outstanding service to higher Joe Foote, Ph.D., the lead- ma City Community College Higher Education Policy Ana- Anthony Arizpe, Elk City – Liberty Terrell, Elk City er of Gaylord College, laid the education in Oklahoma. Since (OCCC), one of Oklahoma’s lyst for 20 years. He now does its establishment, the society groundwork for what would largest and most influential in- pro bono consulting for candi- DIVORCES become one of the top jour- Kade Kennedy vs Anna Lacey has inducted more than 350 stitutions of higher education, dates and causes he supports, educators, administrators, and nalism/mass communication educating more than 23,000 including anti-human traffick- others into the OHEHS Hall of programs in the nation, fo- students annually. Under her ing. Fame for their distinguished cusing on innovative experi- leadership, OCCC has expand- The 32nd annual banquet contributions to higher educa- ential learning opportunities ed access, strengthened work- and induction ceremony will tion. A kiosk in the Oklahoma and student-focused achieve- force and community partner- be held on Monday, November History Center documents the ment. He has been a leader in ships, increased enrollment, 2, 2026, in the Nigh University outstanding work of colleges, international journalism edu- and advanced student success Center Grand Ballroom at the universities, and Hall of Fame cation and founded the World through innovation and strate- University of Central Oklaho- members. The 2026 OHEHS Journalism Education Council gic leadership. ma. The cost of an individual Hall of Fame inductees are list- (WJEC), a consortium of 32 Paul D. Massad, B.A., worked banquet ticket is $100, and a ed below. journalism education associa- at the University of Oklahoma table for 10 costs $1000.00. Frederick Carr, Ph.D., serves tions globally representing six for 58 years, retiring as Vice Tickets will be available start- as McCasland Foundation continents. President Emeritus, University ing in late September, featuring Presidential Professor Emer- Leigh Goodson, Ph.D., Development. Working with a social hour with music and a itus and Director Emeritus in serves as president and chief the OU donors, faculty, staff, silent auction at 5:30 p.m. The the School of Meteorology at executive officer of Tulsa Com- and students was the highlight banquet will begin promptly at the University of Oklahoma. munity College, Oklahoma’s of his career. 6:30 p.m. Donations to OHEHS (USPS # 173-020) He was hired as an assistant largest community college. Stacy Reeder, Ph.D., began in honor of a 2026 inductee or 580-225-3000 professor at OU in 1979, and Since 2014, she has led the in- her career in education more a current Hall of Fame member retired from full-time teaching stitution with a strong focus on than 30 years ago as an Okla- may be made in the nominee’s Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC in 2016. He remains active via student success, workforce de- homa public school teacher. name through the website at 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 writing research papers and velopment, and the expansion Since joining the University www.ohehs.org. Donations of Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 professional service-leadership of educational opportunities of Oklahoma in 2005, she has donors’ and inductees’ names POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 activities. for the Tulsa community and served as department chair and made before October 1, 2026, beyond. interim dean and now serves as will appear in the program. Jimmy D. Harrel, B.S., is a Dean of the Jeannine Rainbolt Contact OHEHS Executive SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, rancher, businessman, lead- Staff Writer College of Education and Pro- Director Dr. Donna Castle Deliverd by mail: er, and strong promoter of fessor of Mathematics Educa- Richardson at drichardson@ $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, agriculture in Leedey, Okla- tion and holds the Humphreys ou.edu or send information $60/yearly print & online homa. He serves as the CEO Chair in Education. communi- to 19400 Stubblefield Lane, $40/online only Advertising Director and Chairman of the Board ties. Edmond, Oklahoma 73012. No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, of Directors of Bank of West- Lana Reynolds, B.A., serves Tickets will be available on the Advertising Director ern Oklahoma and currently as the 5th President of Sem- Oklahoma Higher Education [email protected] serves on the Board of Regents inole State College. She was Heritage Society website in late [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, for Oklahoma Agricultural and appointed in July, 2017 and is September. ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices OHCA Uncovers, Quickly Addresses Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Foreign Organized Medicaid Fraud Ring OKLAHOMA CITY – The there appropriately.” partners to quickly address this practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Oklahoma Health Care Author- Oklahoma’s managed care situation and tighten our vet- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: ity has taken action to address partners became aware of the ting processes to ensure that all a recently uncovered interna- situation and quickly notified Medicaid enrollees are actually Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator tional organized crime ring OHCA officials. OHCA acted eligible for these services.” that has fraudulently registered to begin disenrolling fraud- This is an ongoing investiga- Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES thousands of Oklahomans for ulently enrolled individuals tion. Criminal activity will be Medicaid. and is working with Center for referred to the proper state and “States across the nation Medicaid and Medicare Ser- federal authorities. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: are battling the rising rates of vices (CMS) to ensure the state • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) fraudulent activity from foreign is in compliance with all federal • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic crime syndicates,” said OHCA regulations. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV interim director Aaron Morris. “Our managed care organiza- “We caught the problem early enough to minimize fraudulent ROTARY tions quickly brought this to usage and ensure there was no Continued from page 1 • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s our attention and worked in cost to taxpayers,” continued good faith to ensure those en- Morris. “We are continuing they leave a crisis. They might rolled in their programs were to work with state and federal not have their ID or birth certif- Professional, Passionate icate, stuff like that. It can be the Advance, Attentive ... same with the kids. We help get them enrolled in school and in Our Difference is Our Care programs that might help them get into housing if we can, or find Have you ever considered becoming a whatever their next step might hospice volunteer? be,” Denny added. A fulfulling experience in the spirit of There is no waiting list for the giving and receiving. women’s shelter, but she also said THE BRANDING restaurant IRON that they come in waves. Around the holidays, as well as when school begins or ends, they will get an influx of needs. $15.99 Thursday Night The shelter is located in Clin- ton, although they have an office Steak & Shrimp Buffet in Elk City, located in the old ar- mory on E Ave. She said that they take monetary donations, but $12.99 Friday Night they are in need of cleaning sup- plies and meat for the women to Catfish & Ribs Buffet cook meals. They need anything that is needed to run a household. For more information contact Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Dine-In or Carryout Available Action Associates at 580-497- Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554 6295.