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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026 PUBLIC RECORD BULLETIN October 26, 2026 While precaution is observed, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions. The original public records are open to inspection and should be consulted before taking any action based on the information herein. There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records. MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Willie J Hopkins DUI State of Okla vs William Ford DUI State of Okla vs Luis Gaeta-Sandoval Domestic assault & battery. Disrupting a 911 call State of Okla vs Sabrina S McCuistion Child not in school FELONIES State of Okla vs Conner J Allen DUI State of Okla vs Steven J Nidey Domestic assault & battery. Possession of meth, firearm & paraphernalia State of Okla vs Albert C Allen Burglaries. conspiracy State of Okla vs Mark Burleson Burglaries. conspiracy State of Okla vs Tenda Johnson Unauthorized use of a vehicle. Possession of meth & paraphernalia State of Okla vs Thomas Wendt Obstructing an officer. Domestic assault & battery. Threatening an act of violence State of Okla vs Dustin Joyner Altering/forging an instrument. Receiving stolen property. Possession of meth, marihuana & paraphernalia State of Okla vs James B Hargrove Conspiracy. Concealing stolen property. Possession of marihuana & paraphernalia. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling CS State of Okla vs Michael N Holloway Bail jumping MARRIAGES Josue Zavaleta, Elk City – Judith Lerma, Elk City James Southard, Elk City – Angela Ramming, Hinton Adam Coronado, Hammon – Shanda Snider, Hammon Riley Rosser, Butler – Jalie Jeffrey, Butler (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Oklahoma Natural Gas: Customers can take steps now to reduce energy usage and make monthly heating bills more predictable Simple home improvements and Average Payment Plan enrollment can help customers prepare before colder weather arrives OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Oct. 27, 2026) – Before cold temperatures arrive, Oklahoma Natural Gas customers still have time to take proactive steps that can help reduce their energy usage and avoid surprises on their monthly bills. While customers can't control the weather, they can control the energy efficiency of their homes and how they prepare for seasonal changes in their monthly natural gas bills. Taking action now can help reduce energy usage, improve home comfort and put customers in a better position to manage heating costs throughout the winter. "Many customers don't realize they can help reduce their winter energy use and monthly energy costs," said David Williams, vice president of Operations for Oklahoma Natural Gas. "The steps they take now, from improving their home's energy efficiency to enrolling in the Average Payment Plan, can help reduce surprises and provide more predictability during the heating season." Customers can prepare their homes for colder weather by sealing air leaks around doors and windows, adding weather stripping where needed and replacing or cleaning HVAC filters. Even small adjustments like lowering the thermostat when away or sleeping can help reduce unnecessary energy use. In addition to improving energy efficiency, customers can enroll in the Oklahoma Natural Gas Average Payment Plan (APP). The program helps reduce seasonal swings in natural gas bills by spreading costs evenly throughout the year, providing a more predictable monthly payment. While energy usage can naturally climb during the cold winter months and increase bills, APP calculates payments using a rolling 12-month average that adjusts over time based on actual energy use and natural gas costs. Combined with energy-saving habits and home efficiency improvements, APP can help customers better plan for winter heating expenses. The best time to prepare for winter energy bills is before winter arrives. Customers who act now can take steps to use less energy, improve home comfort, lower bills and make monthly energy costs more predictable. Find more seasonal cost-saving tips and information about the Average Payment Plan at oklahomanaturalgas.com/Winter-Ready. COMMISSION 27 and recurring invoices for Oct. 21st, followed by the City Manager’s Report. Tom Ivester began by telling the commissioners about the notice from Dolese that they will be closing their rock yard at Roosevelt; therefore, they may have to go back to using Martin Marietta. He went on to talk about the new Valvoline Store by Walmart that is open, and the sales tax and property tax will be paid to the new TIF. They will start collecting it since it is officially open. Ivester also talked about the increase in activity at the Arrowhead Center. The junior high basketball team will be practicing there at least three times a week, and Kids Inc., basketball is starting. The rain activity measured 11.9 inches at the wastewater treatment plant. There was an overflow at one of the manholes close to the plant. He contacted DEQ so there will be reports going on concerning the overflow. One of the water projects near Ackley Park is being completed. The city received extra funding from the state for the project. Ivester also said that the health department was conducting a drive through flu clinic at the Civic Center. He completed his report by saying that they are interviewing for a museum director to replace Maxine Jackson, who is retiring in Dec. There are a couple of good candidates for the position and hope to complete the hiring process in the next 30 days. They are also looking to hire an electrician. In the financial report, the City has reached over $1.5 million in sales tax for the third consecutive month. When looking at the use tax, the City is not exceeding the budget, which means people are choosing to purchase locally. The hotel tax was at 30 percent of the budget, which continues to climb. City treasurer, Jennifer Rainey gave her report, in which she said the sales tax came in at $1,521,727. That is up by 12 percent over last year. The Use tax was $177,118, which was up by 25 percent over last year, and the Cigarette tax was $8,486 or 16 percent over last year. The commissioners approved the treasurer’s report. Kilhoffer went on to ask for public comments. The first person to speak was concerning the am- bulance service. He was having a stroke and had to wait for an ambulance from Clinton to take him to Oklahoma City. He wanted to know why the Elk City ambulance could not have taken him. The commissioners were unable to answer him because it was during the public comments on the agenda. The next person to speak during public comments was a woman who purchased the property at 1319 W. First Street, which had been condemned. She was aware of the problem with condemned properties, but she would like to appeal their decision and have the commission reconsider their previous decision so the property can be renovated. The third person to speak during public comments was a pastor who spoke about a list of cities that could be having Islam called prayers. He did not know whether it is true or not, but he wanted the commissioners to be aware of the situation. With no other public comments, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. The next meeting will take place Monday, Nov. 2nd, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. across the state. Perkins talked about the need for quick responses and how the area police departments can use the OSBI. Perkins supports them with help, but he also talked about how much he appreciates the Elk City Police Department. He admitted that most of his job involves a lot of paperwork and sitting behind the desk taking care of requests, affidavits, and court orders. Perkins is an Elk City resident. He loves the town and how nice the community is with all of the resources and activities. The Rotar- ians asked questions concerning elder scams, as well as how to combat them. He suggested that education is the key to preventing others from getting taken financially. Perkins said that the best thing family and friends can do is to educate family members who may be vulnerable. of planning, long days, late nights, and a lot of hard work, the Elk City store is now open. The ribbon cutting was held last week at noon, where they had giveaways, snacks, refreshments, and a lot of shopping. They have more merchandise with their online shopping presence. They are working to bring more of the company to shop the favorites all year long. Welcome them to downtown Elk City. Continued from page 1 H&H Construction for the Fairlawn Municipal Cemetery expansion in the amount of $374,280.11, until they learn more about the company. The bid was way below the other bids, and they want some references, as well as why there was such a large difference in prices. They approved a Construction Quality Assurance Services Agreement between the City of Elk City and WDB Engineering, PLLC, for the City of Elk City Landfill Closure Project in the amount of $115, 500. This is for engineering services overseeing the actual landfill closure of one section of the landfill. The payment to Lockner for professional services at the Elk City Regional Business Airport in the amount of $8000, a budgeted item, was approved. This is a progress payment on the design phase for the new pad fuel that will go to a grant for those things, which is a 90/10 or 95/90 matching funds. The commissioners also approved the Purchase Orders FY 26- OSBI Continued from page 1 Sheryl Ponce, Staff Writer SUBSCRIPTIONS Deliverd by mail: $50/yearly print only $60/yearly print & online $40/online only No refunds on subscriptions. [email protected] [email protected] Neva Pyatt, Advertising Director Ashley Moore, Advertising Director [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, CSR The Elk City News tracts using IP addresses, but the forensic experts can perform digital imaging on devices to recover data. Law enforcement works with various platforms while companies, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google, often work with digital imaging to detect access to specific legal processes. Additionally, the OSBI DNA capabilities are used Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices 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 practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: CENTENNIAL Continued from page 1 Hi-Pro Feeds, along with members of the Chamber and community . The Coop is vital to the farming and ranching traditions of Western Oklahoma. Their presence has impacted the region through the variety of products, feed, and important advice about new products. Stop by the Elk City Coop to congratulate this important source of feed and seed for the entire area. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: • 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. OPENING Continued from page 1 Carrie Perry, RN Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving central western Oklahoma since 2011. According to Southern Co.’s Facebook page, there were months