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2 May 1, 2021 News/Obits also used that time to develop Round Vogue our website. We had always intended to but were so busy that we weren’t really able to Continued from page 1. Town Although the pandemic un- make time for that. During the shutdown, we were suddenly struck with more free time than May 1 leashed uncountable negatives, we ever imagined. We used that Weatherly said that it did force time to develop our website,” Softball Pre Season Kids her to get creative to withstand Weatherly recalled. Inc Tournament for league the unprecedented times. Though life is starting to play, Elk City 5 Plex “We were completely closed get back to normal, Weatherly for a few weeks in the tradition- intends to keep the extra ser- al sense. We had always wanted vices like curbside pickup and Baseball Cinco De Mayo to expand our online presence, delivery. Classic Tournament, Elk but Covid gave us no choice. It Her husband Matt is actively Lori and Matt Weatherly in their early days when they worked for Larry Butcher. Courtesy was sink or swim. We started involved in their store. She City 5 Plex photo. doing curbside pickups and gushed that he truly is her best deliveries. We also carry Ugg. friend. and encourage them. Missing me to delegate tasks because I media, while others are better May 2 They are constantly innovat- Still, Weatherly said that the out on seeing their faces was want to be hands-on. The last with face-to-face customers. I ing new product lines. Because credit for their success dur- the worst part of all this. I like year left me with no choice but was blessed for it to all come Softball Pre Season Kids most people weren’t able to ing Covid went far beyond the getting to interact with our to lean into that. Our staff is together,” she said. Inc Tournament for league leave the house, the things couple. customers and, as a bonus, I get the best. We are like one big On Saturday, the Vogue will play, Elk City 5 Plex that they were shopping for “I love our customers. to show them pretty things. We family. We worked towards each be doing an anniversary ribbon changed. Even after Christmas, Sometimes someone will come have a staff of eight, plus Matt other’s strengths through all cutting at 11:30 am. we could barely keep lounge- in, and they are having a bad and me. I’m a control freak, so this. Some of my girls are better “We will also have cookies, Baseball Cinco De Mayo wear and robes in stock. We day. I get to pray with them it has not always been easy for with the website and social sales, and giveaways,” she said. Classic Tournament, Elk City 5 Plex Tucker also currently has two separate felony charges she jumped out of a vehicle to “make the violence stop.” May 3 Assault that are pending in the Beckham County District Court. Tucker was most recently in court for that charge on April 12. He was represented by his attorney, Lisa “Mr. Tucker was acting so erratic that he was placed On July 13, 2020, he was charged with a misdemean- Birdwell-Zink of Clinton. Baseball and Softball directly in the detoxification cell. Mr. Tucker was or count of malicious injury of property under $1,000 He is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on league play starts, Elk City booked in at a later time,” the officer wrote. and a felony count of endangering others while eluding June 29 for that charge. Tucker was later transported to the Beckham County or attempting to elude a police officer. According to records from the Oklahoma Depart- 5 Plex Detention Center. That case is currently on a bind over. He is due back ment of Corrections, Tucker also has two prior felony He was released on April 27 on a $1,000 and ordered in court on May 5 on the felony docket. convictions of uttering forged instruments from 2006. May 8 to have no contact with the alleged victim. The Elk City News did not report upon that arrest. In the newest felony charge of domestic assault and Single Mom’s Oil Change, The information packet from District Attorney However, the Elk City News reported Tucker’s receiv- battery with a dangerous weapon, DA Marsee wrote Angela Marsee shows that Tucker was convicted for ing a separate felony charge of domestic assault and that, if convicted, Tucker could be punished with up to free, The Way Church misdemeanor domestic assault and battery on May 21, battery filed on January 26, 2021. 10 years in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections 2019, and was given a one-year suspended sentence. The alleged victim in that case reportedly stated that on one year in the county jail. Southwest Rustic Market, Convention Center May 9 Bill aims to protect domestic violence victims Southwest Rustic Market, Convention Center from online harassment Merritt Baccalaureate, Plamedie Ifasso, The Daily Garvin also wrote House If signed by the governor, HB “We need stronger laws that the local, state and national Ardmoreite BIll 2666, which expands the 2666 will go into November 1, support victims of domestic levels. We need people to get Merritt High School Gym- definition of rape to include 2021. violence and sexual assault,” A measure that will offer domestic violence victims. Kathy Manning, Executive behind these conversations. nasium Manning said. “We need that to better protection for domestic The state’s current definition Director of the Family Shelter happen. We need educational They are tough to talk about but violence survivors has passed of rape is a sexual act taking of Southern Oklahoma, said it and prevention programs on we need to have them.” May 12 through the state Senate while place with a male or female. HB is important to have language ECHS Brown and White a bill clarifying the state’s 2666 clarifies the definition to like this included in a bill. Assembly, Pioneer Center definition of rape is on its way include acts within or without “I think it’s very important for abusers and perpetra- Annie Smith to the governor’s desk. the bonds of matrimony. tors to be held accountable,” Annie Bell Smith, 95, of HB 1007 expands ha- The Oklahoma Coalition Manning said. “We see a wider Elk City, Oklahoma. On July May 14 rassment in relation to the Against Domestic Violence & variety of victims come in who Domestic Abuse Reporting Act Sexual Assault requested HB 28,1925 in Montgomery, Tex- Merritt Graduation, Mer- have been assaulted by their to include abusive and threat- 2666. intimate partner sexually. I as a beautiful soul entered this ritt High School Gymnasium ening messages from social “More than half of the female think it’s important to include world, Annie Bell was born media or other electronic com- victims report being raped by this language in these bills, so to Pearcy and Lucy (Ander- munications, posting sensitive an intimate partner accord- that everybody is being held son) Devereaux. She went to May 15 accountable.” or embarrassing information ing to the National Intimate be with her Lord and Savior Baseball Summer Slam without a person’s consent, Partner and Sexual Violence Manning said even though the language in the bill could on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Tournament, Elk City 5 plex impersonating another person Survey,” OCADVISA legislative help victims, there still needs a Great Plains Medical Center, and creating fake accounts to liasion, Mackenzie Masilon said continued legal support for vic- Elk City, Oklahoma. get private information with in a news release. “We thank homa, John Paul Smith II and tims and their safety. Domestic She graduated from Doug- May 16 the intent to threaten or cause the bill authors for recognizing wife, Veronica of Fort Lewis, violence cases will still be dif- las High School in Oklahoma Elk City High School Bac- humiliation to someone. this and giving all survivors of ficult to prosecute, and it will Washington, Fred Watkins of “Sadly, domestic violence is sexual assault the ability to see still be hard for victims to move City, Oklahoma and attended calaureate and Graduation, all too common in our state, justice.” Langston University in Langs- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, forward, Manning said. Pioneer Center Gymnasium and those who prey on others ton, Oklahoma for two years. Lashona Watkins of Elk City, will use whatever means they Oklahoma, Jeffery Watkins of can to break down victims Gary Thompson Annie married Henry Al- exander Smith on December Elk City, Oklahoma, Christie Baseball Summer Slam — be it physical, emotional White of Anadarko, Oklaho- Gary Lynn Thompson, 62, 19,1953 in Elk City, Oklaho- Tournament, Elk City 5 plex or mental,” Senator Jessica ma; numerous great grandchil- of Hammon, OK was born ma. He preceded her in death Garvin, the principal Senate dren; and several nieces and on February 10, 1959. He on June 28, 2004. author of the bill, said in a nephews; three great nephews; press release. “While, for the was the son of Luther Owen She loved to cook, sing, and eat sweets, ice cream was her and many other family mem- Due to the COVID-19 most part, our law address the Thompson and Arlene Lor- raine Pullum Thompson. favorite. She enjoyed watch- bers and friends. physical and emotional abuse pandemic, many events have victims face, this update is Gary passed away on April ing all kinds of sports, base- Preceded in death by her been cancelled, post-poned or needed to stop the harassment 27, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. ball, basketball especially her husband, Henry Smith; son, John Paul Smith I; parents; modified. Please check with and mental games being played Gary graduated from Cana- Dallas Cowboys. Annie Bell on social media to further ter- dian High School in 1977. He was a CNA for twenty-two Pearcy and Lucy Devereaux; the event coordinator to make rorize and hurt victims.” one brother, Pearcy De- went onto work in construc- years at the Community Hos- sure of any changes. The bill now heads to the tion and started Thompson’s his son, Brandon Hicks and pital in Elk City, Oklahoma. vereaux; nephew, Jeff De- House for approval. wife Kim of Canyon, TX and vereaux; grandaughter, Steph- Buildings at a young age. He She was a member of Mount would later transition to the his four children: Kylie Hicks, Carmel Church in Elk City, anie Wilson. oil field business where he Kodie Hicks, Boston Hicks, Oklahoma. The family would like to was a contract pumper until and Scout Hicks. Funeral services will be held give a special thanks to Mary he retired. He also enjoyed He is preceded in death at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1, Brigman, Robin Powell, spe- running cattle and spending by his parents, Luther Owen 2021 at Grandview Church, cial cousins, Jackie and James (USPS # 173-020) his time in the country. More Thompson and Arlene Lor- Elk City, Oklahoma. John Paul for their warmth and care dur- 580-225-3000 than anything, he loved all the raine Thompson; one sister, Smith will officiate. Interment ing this time. kids and grandkids who called Michelle Thompson; two will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Memorials can be made to Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC him “Pops”. 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