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CLASSIFIEDS The Elk City News SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 • 7 LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Published in the Elk City News on November 14, 2026 member for board position No. 2, which has a 5 year term of office. The voters shall also elect a board member for board position No. 1, an unexpired term with 4 years remaining. The seat will be up again for election at its normal time in 2031. LPXLP IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BECKHAM COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA cessors of gayle June elliott, formerly gayle June herren, the unknown beneficiaries, trustees, successors, and assigns of the Clara T. Bell Trust dated October 22, 1974, and the unknown beneficiaries, trustees, successors, and assigns of the Ernest J. Bell Trust dated October 22, 1974: Take notice that you have been sued in the District Court of Beckham County, State of Oklahoma, by the Petitioners, Bobby Herren and David E. Bell, in which action Petition- ers are seeking construction of the above-referenced trusts and are seeking the appointment of successor trustees of the above-referenced trusts. You are necessary parties to the action. You and each of you must answer the Petition of the Petitioners herein on or before December 11, 2026 or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you, and each of you, as prayed for in the Petition. Given under my hand this 27th day of October, 2026. BECKHAM COUNTY COURT CLERK By: /s/ Audra Lowrance Legal Notice The Board of Education of Elk City Public School District hereby provides legal notice that the annual school election filing period for candidates will open on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and will close Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Board Member Position on Ballot: The voters shall elect a board Published in the Elk City News on October 31, 2026, November 7th and November 14, 2026 In the Matter of the Clara T. Bell Trust dated October 22, 1974 and the Ernest J. Bell Trust dated October 22, 1974 Case No. CV-2026-117 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO the UNknown Successors of Clara T. Bell, the Unknown Successors of Ernest J. Bell, the unknown successors of phillip j. bell, the unknown suc- Carissa C. King, OBA #30613 King Legal, PLLC 118 W. Main St. Post Office Box 324 Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 Telephone: (580) 302-5282 [email protected] Attorney for Petitioners LPXLP NEWS TEAM Oklahoma expands public access to state spending data Continued from page 3 New transparency database gives Oklahomans a clearer view of state purchases geles Rams 5-4 (West). NHL The National Hockey League and the NBA have concurrent seasons, so both leagues have started their competition. After 15 games played out of a total of 84, the standings are as follows: EASTERN CONFERENCE: Atlantic - Boston Bruins (27 Points), Montreal Canadians (25); Metropolitan - Carolina Hurricanes (30), New Jersey Devils (26). WESTERN CONFERENCE: Central - Minnesota Wild (28), Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche (22). Pacific - Edmonton Oilers (29), Vegas Golden Knights (26) Sources: ESPN, GOOGLE, SPORTS CHANNELS. OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 5, 2026) – Building on transparency reforms enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature this year, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services recently launched the Oklahoma Spending Transparency database, giving Oklahomans and lawmakers an easier way to follow how state agencies spend taxpayer dollars. The new public database brings together purchase order (PO) and purchase card (P-card) data from across state government, along with contracts required to be published under House Bill 3415, authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville. The database pulls from contracts and other supporting documents attached to agency POs, giving users one place to search spending by agency and find details such as vendor or merchant name, amount, purchase date and description of deliverables. These records allow the public to review the agreements behind state purchases alongside PO amounts and actual charges made with state P-cards. “Taxpayers deserve a clear view of how government is spending their money,” said Rep. Strom, chairman of the House General Government Appropriations and Budget Committee. “Putting this information in one place makes it easier for Oklahomans and lawmakers to ask informed questions, follow public spending and hold government accountable.” “Transparency is strongest when information is not only publicly available but also practical to interpret and use,” said Sen. Daniels. “This database gives Oklahomans a clearer picture of state purchasing while increasing accountability of every purchase.” The database builds on the Legislature’s broader effort to strengthen transparency and accountability across state purchasing. HB 3415 was part of a bill package enacted during the 2026 legislative session addressing public contracts, documentation and oversight of taxpayer dollars. “State leaders made it clear that Oklahomans should have better visibility into how public dollars are spent, and our role was to turn that direction into a practical tool,” said State Purchasing Director Amanda Otis. “By bringing key purchasing information together in one user-friendly database, we’re making it easier to find and understand while giving agency another resource to support responsible purchasing.” The Oklahoma Spending Transparency database is the latest in a series of improvements designed to make state purchasing more open, accessible and consistent. Over the past year, OMES Central Purchasing has also launched the Oklahoma Contract Search site, which makes statewide contracts easier to find, and the MyOK Staffing and Services portal, which gives agencies and suppliers a more transparent, competitive process for staffing and service opportunities. “Each of these supports a different stage of the purchasing process, but together they make that process easier to navigate for agencies, suppliers, lawmakers and the public,” said Otis. “Our goal is to provide better access to information, greater visibility and more accountability across state government.” OMES partnered with Concourse to develop the Oklahoma Spending Transparency database. Concourse also supported development of the Statewide Contract Search site and MyOK Staffing and Services portal. “Oklahoma is leading the way in transparent government,” said Thomas Smyth, CEO of Concourse. “Taxpayers can now look up what state agencies buy, from which vendors and at what price. It’s been an honor to work with OMES on this.” To explore the Oklahoma Spending Transparency database, visit contracts.ok.gov. P-card transaction data will continue to be publicly available on the State of Oklahoma’s transparency website, data. ok.gov, in accordance with 62 O.S. § 34.11.1.1. ELK CITY Elk City MS Basketball took on Clinton. Special thanks to Trident Nutrition for fueling the high school staff with refreshers and energy drinks. Elk City MS had their District Academic Meet Took home 2nd and 3rd place. We hope each of you have a great season! Elk City Nursing Home 301 N. Garrett, Elk City 580-225-2811 Good Luck Teams! 1210 2001 S. Main Elk St. City S. St, Main 580-225-0100 Elk CIty, OK 73644 www.elksupply.com 580-225-0100 580.243.0466 We hope you have a great year! Good Luck Area Teams! Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 580-225-2580 102 S. 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