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Saturday, May 1, 2021 Weekday Edition Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating of a Downtown retailer to hold anniversary event the 2019-20 fiscal year. The iconic Vogue Boutique turns 15 $17.2 million figure is with edy that would forever change at in market. ErickThe fiverest, as they months agosay, maintained and that the the south child’s side of information the trajectory of her life. is history. the business that catered was put into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons more “My mother died suddenly “That was a tough week. My to men’s clothing. and unexpectedly,” Weatherly mother’s death still seemed so “He had some women’s shoes explained. “It shook me to my fresh. Larry and Joan knew that and juniors apparel,” she said. were not released by our office - regarding a NAMUS entry core. That year was full of many I was a hard worker and em- “When Matt and I were able to big life changes. My mother ployee. During that trip to mar- buy the other half and reopen died in August 2003, Matt and ket, I realized that this is what I it as the Vogue, we sought out The district could not find I got married on May 15, 2004. would want to do forever. Larry brands that would be exclusive I graduated from college that showed a lot of confidence in to us. We work with the other same month.” me. He would say that I knew downtown retailers to try to While heavily grieving her what the young girls would like make sure we don’t overlap.” mother, she and her new hus- and trusted me to make some Weatherly carries locally the fiscal year ended. He band decided to relocate to Elk Department of Human Services officials exclusive are working Kendra with Scott, Vans, of the orders. I was so honored City. Though his parents were by that, but Larry knew that I Karen Kane, Liverpool, Kurt, still in Kansas, his grandpar- Hunt, payroll/insurance would be conservative in money and Bare Minerals makeup. to the current fiscal year, but ents and extended family still 48going years, with 40“We of also have two new exclu- spending. I wasn’t to blow called Elk City home. sive things coming. We have the continues, and a final up the budget, and I wasn’t go- “We just loved the size of McKenzie-Childs line of lotions ing to make orders that didn’t Matt and Lori Weatherly the town. It is about half the and candles. We also have Nest fit into his store,” she stated. size of Garden City but still Candles,” Weatherly added. By Shonda Little because Covid kept so many of sorize that brown to make By 2006, Butcher was ready has all the things you need in a See Vogue page 2. us from our normal routines for it as cute and fashionable as to sell half of his store. He community. I went to work for When Lori Weatherly first the last year. We want this to be any other school color,” she Larry Butcher. It was supposed Later on Tuesday on the sheriff’s office FB page, Manning started the Vogue Boutique fifteen years ago, the Garden a celebration to reflect that.” Weatherly met her high laughed. After she graduated, she and to be a temporary job because my degree was to go into the saidHelp sought to sheriff’s officials had found documents that confirmed City, Kansas native had no way school sweetheart and future her future husband Matt at- medical field. But, every job of knowing all the challenges her high-fashion mom-and- husband Matt while attending high school in Garden City. She tended college at Southwestern that I Oklahoma State University in flawless, andfor applied that oesn’tI said that was too qualified. Each of those honor Elk City High pop business would face and was a cheerleader, and he was Weatherford. At the time, she ultimately overcome. Now, a decade and a half into a star athlete. He had family in Elk City. had no plans of being a shop owner. employers believed that being overqualified would make me not stick around long. Every- School senior what started as uncharted terri- Ironically, Garden City and “I actually started out going where satisfied that the circumstances through which he came to ton – 1978, 1982I and looked for–a and 1984 job in that one state tory for Weatherly, her store is Elk City are among a handful of to be a pharmacist. I never field, the door seemed to shut. celebrating a milestone achieve- high schools nationwide with dreamed I would be doing this, God knew what he was doing, ment this weekend. brown as one of their official but God has directed my been path a coach for 48 years – a head football though. He opened the right “We opened on May 1, 2006,” colors. In hindsight, that was coach every step of the way and led for 40 years – and has an overall re door at the right time,” Weath- she recounted. “We got lucky almost foreshadowing that the me to where I was supposed cordtoof 307-147 and a playoff record of 44- erly emphasized. that our official fifteenth anni- brown and white would be her be,” she said. 24. He playedOn football at Oklahoma the one-year State. anniversary “Our strength is going to increase dramati versary is falling on a Saturday. eventual home. Then, in 2004, her family was of her mother’s death, Butcher cally,” he said. “The [players’] confidence in That turned out to be perfect “I did learn how to acces- faced with an unforeseen trag- invited Weatherly to assist him Elk City man arrested for assault during an interview in the athletic office at Officials in Beckham County have cut nearly $1 million from their estimated budget this year, with the final with a brick, ECPD says approval of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget coming in the ECHS Senior Johnathan Taylor is excited to show off By Shonda Little The following day at approximately 3:03 pm, the same officer was his Camaro escort to prom. Courtesy photo. again dispatched to the home on the 1300 block of South Washing- the2019-20 isbudget search accident at their on to find weeklycoordi an offensive meeting Monday. The fina A 37-year-old Elk City man has been charged with domestic as- ton. ByThe Shonda Little Occurred just after 6 p.m. in a hay field 3 sault and battery with a dangerous weapon through the Beckham The ECPD dispatch advised the officer that the caller said that over to the state by the first of October. Cain tried Johnathan to repair Taylor, somethingElk an 18-year-old under City his High1986 Ford School F350 senior, County District Court. she had been hit in the head with a brick by Tucker. On April 22, the alleged victim called the Elk City Police Depart- Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the alleged victim. has a smile that could light up any room. The tender-hearted car excise board enthusiast makesgives thewherever friends final approval he goes.and He issigns off on cheerful andit ment several times in reference to Markeith Desmond Tucker, the She was reported to be crying Hisand rubbing starting datethe is left the side first of her head. Monday after reporting officer wrote, about Tucker reportedly driving by her “I observed a red mark on her left temple, and her left ear was sweet, excited about even the most minor joys life has to offer. Hartman, Beckham Beckham County County Sheriff’s Clerk. Office, Carter Fire, Elk City Fire, Since he was in junior high, he has maintained a friendship residence. bright red,” the officer wrote. our first phase of the CAPS County officials said in April that changes in the budget The woman said that Tucker was trespassed from that property. He asked the alleged victim where the brick was located. with Elk City High School junior Austin Filyaw. The reporting ECPD officer went to the residence, located on the “She pointed to the sidewalk on the west side of the road. I ob- “He just decided he was going to be my friend,” Filyaw laughed. tion “Hescheme has beenformythefriend Elk offense. all alongOn thethe de way.” 1300 block of South Washington. served several broken pieces of what appeared to be a cinder block,” The officer claimed that he observed Tucker’s red Chevrolet the officer added. As prom approached, Jessica Nunez decided she wanted to Caprice parked on public property approximately 50 yards from the As the officer and the alleged victim walked over to the sidewalk, help the young man have a memorable prom to remember. She TheTaylor helped countygetcut $998,696 shoes and from a shirt forits thebudget, Hartman said teenage classic. residence. she reportedly said she didn’t want Tucker to bother her anymore. The ECPD dispatch confirmed that Tucker was trespassed from The officer used his body camera to take a video of her alleged The absolute joy to Taylor, though, was Filyaw driving him to the address. injuries. prom in his mother’s hot rod Camaro. department “You couldn’tor wipeevery official the smile offgives their his face,” estimate Nunez of what said. “He The officer contacted Tucker and reminded him that he was The brick was secured, placed into evidence, and photographed. they’re needing for the year,” Hartman said. “The excise trespassed from the specific residence located on the 1300 block of A second ECPD officer went to the 700 block of West 6th Street didn’t actually drive the car but revved it a little while it was in South Washington. to make contact with Tucker. park. He was smiling ear to ear. The kid was on cloud nine.” could stay on the floor the Nunez was struck by the sheer love and gratitude that Taylor The officer reportedly advised Tucker that he would be arrested That officer was successful in finding Tucker and placing him for trespassing if he were to be caught on the property. under arrest. had for the gesture. Tucker reportedly left the area, anda.m.the with officerHot Hashfor remained and ap- The reporting officer had also arrived. “I got to thinking about it, and I decided that we needed to do proximately fifteen minutes. “When he was told that he was being arrested for domestic “We don’t something specialknow those for his figures He graduation. yet,” she said. deserves “We’re to be recog-kind “I observed Tucker drive by two more times,” the officer wrote. abuse, he started screaming, cussing, and calling me names. Mr. nized like every other kid,” she said. Later that day, at approximately 10:47 am, the officer was dis- Tucker stated that I was smoking meth with (omitted) and was try- She started a Facebook page, Keeping up with Johnny, to let yearwilling other before and current participants know year whatfigures the ladand help She needed. the has county patched back to the residence on South Washington. ing to set him up,” the reporting officer penned. The ECPD dispatch had advised that the alleged victim had called Tucker then began allegedly locking his body in a manner that since received an outpouring of interest. “But we’ve made 20 percent cuts; some offices in a panic, reportedly saying that Tucker was outside. the officer opined was meant to keep him from being placed in the “Johnny would be happy just having our family there, but I The woman then hung up. patrol car. think he deserves to know how special he is to so many people. I A Upon that the firearrival, allegedthe burned victim was Chip Team TaeasKwon described frightened. “He was finally placed in the car but kept his foot in the way to printed out the get those finalphoto of him figures from with it’sand the car, them, heof kind was so excited wait and TheDo building officer Tuesday stated that afternoon she was “looking in the around 1400was being as if she prevent the door from closing. The door was closed in a manner to that he showed Judge Roper. We have had donations of gift watched.” push his foot inside of the vehicle. Heathen definite dateand reclined set for thethe kicked Commissioners cards. For example, Pedros gave has their final left a approval gift card for at for him thetheir figures The officer asked if she had seen Tucker and reportedly stated window of the vehicle,” the officer stated. front desk to use as he comes in. I’ve had a DJ reach out who is The officer opened the door and first weekend in that November. going to DJ his party. We are still looking for a place to hold it. thatfire chief he was on for her the Elk and property City Fire that he alleged Department. No had actually reportedly told Tucker he We have people who have volunteered to bring a dish, and I have injuries occurred. Two people in the build opened the front door. would “spray him” if he kicked the door again. there, had at least over $100 one account in donations. I aminkeeping there,”receipts Hartman said. for everything The ingofficer escapedasked unharmed. if she would beThe willing to sign main parta citation of thefor At this point, Tucker was said to comply. that money is used for — like gift cards.” trespassing and informed the woman that fire occurred in the hot water heater area. the citation would be He was transported to the Elk City Municipal Jail. Hartman could not provide an exact figure. The public mailed to Tucker. 75 children this year. That figure was up from 40 last year. $12,130. If you are willing to help Taylor, reach out to Nunez via Face- The insurance company also is investigating. See Assault page 2. book. The citation number was listed as #085090. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,119, No.No. 54 35 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 79 / 57 99/70 75 cents, 10 pgs. 75 cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com