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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES ‘Oklahoma’ Debuts at McLain Rogers Amphitheater By Sheryl Ponce The show will open Sept. Foster, Ainsley House, London 18th and run through Sept. House, Lyndeigh Lamb, Mi- MISDEMEANORS Tickets are already on sale to 20th; Sept. 25th through Sept. chelle Lister, Willow Lumpkin, State of Okla vs Christina L Muniz Possession of meth & para- attend Southwest Playhouse’s 27th; and Oct. 2nd through Bailey Matthews, , Isabella Tay- phernalia production of “Oklahoma,” the 4th. This show celebrates lor and Bailey Yeager. State of Okla vs Jonathan R Harris Possession of meth & which will be performed under the 100th year anniversary The Giddy-up-Girls include paraphernalia the stars of the McLain Rog- of Route 66, the community, Keri Staggs, Sheila Altland, State of Okla vs Eron L Lamb Protective order violation ers Amphitheater in Clinton. and the state. The production Julie Barnett, Janice Berrong, State of Okla vs Ashley A Nunez Breaking & entering Under the direction of Marji brings the heart, humor, ro- Ann Brown, Suzanne Day, and State of Okla vs Krandel Wright DUI. Possession of parapher- Anderson, with the help of as- mance, and spirit of Oklahoma, Brenda Mannering. nalia sistant director Reece McAbee under the stars. Grab tickets now for this State of Okla vs Jair A Garcia Larceny of oil products and Abigail Darraugh; Lori Jones as choreographer; and The ensemble consists of iconic production of “Oklaho- Park as music director, Lupita Briana Bull as the orchestra di- Madison Basler, Shannon Cic- ma,” at www.southwestplay- FELONIES Mora as stage manager; Gina rector. carello, Leah Fanshier, Nevaeh house.com. State of Okla vs Ricky O Blocker DUI. DUS. Resisting State of Okla vs Brandon B Cunningham Drug trafficking. Pos- session of marihuana, paraphernalia & firearms. Maintaining a place for keeping CS State of Okla vs Michelle L Pledger Drug trafficking. Posses- ODOC inmates help assemble more than 150,000 meals for hungry children sion of marihuana, paraphernalia & firearms. Maintaining a OKLAHOMA CITY – The volunteered to participate in “Being incarcerated, you are volunteerism, faith-based part- place for keeping CS Oklahoma Department of the multi-day hunger relief separated from society,” one in- nerships and community en- State of Okla vs Santiago Hernandez DUI. Resisting. Assault & Corrections joined forces with campaign, working alongside mate shared. “It’s a blessing to gagement. battery of officer Feed the Hunger and Crossings community partners to package give back. It gives us a sense of “The Oklahoma Department State of Okla vs Valerie M Lewis Drug trafficking. Possession Community Church to make a meals that will be shipped over- purpose.” of Corrections creates oppor- of paraphernalia. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling CS global impact, with incarcerat- seas to children in need. The collaborative effort is tunities that encourages reha- State of Okla vs Larry J Lopez Drug trafficking. Possession of ed volunteers assembling nutri- “We are so grateful for the part of a broader initiative to bilitation through service,” said paraphernalia. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling CS tious meals for children facing men and women who came fight childhood hunger by pro- Kay Thompson, ODOC chief of food insecurity. down to be part of some- viding nutritious, shelf-stable Public Relations. “Projects like “We love working with the thing bigger than themselves,” meals to at-risk communities. this allow incarcerated individ- "There will not be any changes or exceptions men and women of ODOC, said Jeremiah Braudrick from For many of the incarcerated uals to give back in a meaning- to the publication of these records." “said Feed the Hunger Chief Crossings Community Church. volunteers, the event offered ful way while demonstrating Operations Officer Scott Hahn. “They are feeding some hungry more than an opportunity to compassion, teamwork and a MARRIAGES & DIVORCES “Their enthusiasm and joy for this is really special.” children who they’ll never meet this side of eternity.” serve – it provided a renewed sense of purpose. commitment to helping others.” Together, volunteers at the Inmates at Jess Dunn Correc- By helping kids they may The partnership with Feed three correctional facilities as- tional Center and Eddie War- never meet, participants were the Hunger and Crossings sembled over 150,000 meals DIVORCES rior Correctional Center in Taft, reminded that they can still Community Church reflects that will help feed children in Chloe Kelley vs Brandon Kelley Okla., and John H. Lilley Cor- make a meaningful difference the agency’s ongoing mission to Ghana and Bangladesh. rectional Center in Boley, Okla., in others’ lives. foster positive change through body, and if she is unable to non-perishable products, hy- community festivals, school RUNDOWN help, she will find someone who is able to help. The vision giene products, baby supplies, pet food, and/or seasonal ne- events, senior centers, civic or- ganizations, local fairs, and/or Continued from page 1 for the community is to have cessities. community celebrations. She healthier people, stronger fam- Another goal that Chapman also wants to reduce barriers goal is to help the community ilies, and a more connected is promoting includes monthly to healthcare, help improve whenever she can. community. lunch and learning programs. health, build stronger rela- “When people think of In her PowerPoint presen- Those could include informa- tionships, and/or create lasting healthcare, they think of go- tation, Chapman pointed out tion that gives health educa- changes within the community. ing to a doctor, or they think that she helps people by listen- tion sessions, preventative care As a community health about going to urgent care ing to them, connecting people information, chronic disease worker, Chapman wants to when they’re sick, or they think with resources, assisting with management education, com- help people receive care ear- about going and having a knee care after a hospital discharge, munity resource information, ly, give families more support, replacement in the hospital. providing health education, financial wellness and budget- improve health, and therefore, Well, health is so much more supporting healthy lifestyles, ing resources, and insurance everyone benefits. As she end- than that, and it also includes encouraging preventative care, education and enrollment as- ed her talk, CEO of GPRMC having enough food, safe hous- and being a trusted community sistance. Corey Lively, spoke about the ing, transportation, support resource. Chapman also wants to have grant that is funding Chap- from family, friends, neigh- (USPS # 173-020) When Chapman was ap- a health fair that would in- man’s job, as well as answering bors, access to healthcare, and proached by a Rotarian to give clude health screening, blood questions concerning the hos- 580-225-3000 your overall mental health. So a presentation, she asked about pressure checks, local resource pital and healthcare. that’s where I come into play,” Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC putting a “Blessing Box” at the booths, a blood drive, fitness Southard adjourned the Chapman continued. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 hospital. Jim Brown began demonstrations, and health ed- meeting at 12:49 p.m., and the Chapman has an open-door Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 to build one to be put at the ucation. Community outreach next meeting will take place on policy that she will help any- hospital. The box will carry is another goal that includes Thursday at the Civic Center. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, to town were also discussed. It Hall of Fame banquet and nom- 35 reserved spots for the weekend. Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer BOARD was encouraged that everyone go out to see them. Judy Haught gave inees. She will be working on getting letters out and asked for They will need help marking off the booth lines, providing help for $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, Continued from page 1 $60/yearly print & online the archives report. She brought a committee to help her with the vendors and guests. $40/online only Advertising Director a quilt made by Carol Speiker in invitations, newsletters, and dec- The meeting was adjourned at them for $5 or a donation. The honor of Route 66. June Lovelace orations. Nomination deadline is 12:45 p.m. The next meeting will No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, board also discussed where to set also talked about the Walter Cra- Oct. 1st. take place on the fourth Monday Advertising Director it up to sell, as well as who would [email protected] vens story. It was uploaded to the The final report was from Bever- of August, at WTC, at 11 a.m. be selling the books. archives also. ly Jordan with the Flea Market re- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, The solar electric cars coming `Linda Long spoke about the port. They have 64 paid spots and ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR OBITUARIES Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices DONNA MARIE KITCHENS Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as Donna Marie Moss Kitchens in education. Donna started her was born December 4, 1945, in family with the birth of her sons: cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Odessa, Texas, to Minnie Louise Don in 1967, Phil in 1969 and practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. (Martindale) Moss and U.L. Moss. Ken in 1970. She spent decades She passed away Sunday, July 19, teaching at schools in Oklahoma For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklaho- and Texas, influencing countless Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator ma, at the age of 80 years, 7 months young lives. She was a special ed- and 16 days. ucation teacher. She also taught at Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Donna was raised in the Sayre, the Oklahoma State Reformato- Oklahoma community. She at- ry in Granite, Oklahoma. Donna tended Sayre Public Schools, grad- went on to obtain her master’s de- SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: uating in 1964. She was a barrel gree in educational administration • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) racer during her youth and loved from Southwestern Oklahoma the community. In the early 2000s, • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic spending time with her father, State University, and she worked they moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma, Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who trained race horses. She was a toward a PhD at the University of to be closer to family. Donna en- lifelong lover of horses because of Oklahoma. She settled in Sayre joyed being an officer and working • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV those early experiences. and met the love of her life, Tuck- with the Sayre Alumni Association • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s After graduating from high er Kitchens. They were married in along with Tucker. Tucker was vice school, Donna furthered her edu- Wheeler, Texas, on March 10, 1989. president from 1988 to 1990 and cation at the University of Oklaho- Together, they made their home in Professional, Passionate ma, receiving her bachelor’s degree Sayre, where they were active in was president of the association in 1991. Donna was vice president Advance, Attentive ... from 1988 to 1993 and was presi- dent during her honor year of 1994. Our Difference is Our Care As officers, Donna and Tucker hosted the odd-year-versus-even- Have you ever considered becoming a year basketball game, a dance and hospice volunteer? a luncheon. A fulfulling experience in the spirit of Donna also enjoyed serving as giving and receiving. the worthy matron of the Eastern THE BRANDING restaurant IRON Star chapter in Elk City for a time. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her $15.99 Thursday Night parents and one son, Don Green. Donna is survived by her hus- Steak & Shrimp Buffet band, Tucker, of Oklahoma City; son Phil and wife, Julie, of Black- well; son Ken and wife, Amanda, $12.99 Friday Night of Durango, Colorado; aunt Car- olyn Sudduth Vandiver and hus- Catfish & Ribs Buffet band, Keith, of Morgan, Texas; and grandchildren Taylor Smith, Ty Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Dine-In or Carryout Available Green, Lindsey Green, Katie Green Carrie Perry, RN and Jordan Green. central western Oklahoma since 2011. 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554