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2- The Elk City News August 26, 2023 Round Town August 26 EC Motorsports Park Rac- es. “Back to School Bash” ~ Sooner Ltd. Modified Se- ries, Dirt Dog 305 Sprints Rnd. 6, ECMP Factory Stocks, USRA Tuners. August 29 Lego Club, Carnegie Li- brary, 4:00pm - 5:00pm. August 31 EC Varsity Football, Home - Bridge Creek, “Little Cheer” Night. September1 85th Rodeo of Champi- ons. September2 85th Rodeo of Champi- ons. Rodeo Parade, 10AM. ‘Ackley Park last day of open Activities. 6PM- or sponsorships, for the resi- can be witnessed by his work 10PM. Apartments dent's first month in his/her at the Lincoln Teen Center, apartment. and this new venture is an ex- September3 Continued from page 1. They are also needing a tension of his love for God and 85th Rodeo of Champi- washer and dryer, cleaning God’s purpose for him. Watch ons. individuals who would qualify supplies, laundry baskets, God work through Rheaume’s for the apartments. hygiene products, toiletries, calling to walk this new path September 4 Rheaume serves as the di- and an additional refrigerator. of providing hope by providing Labor Day rector of the Lincoln Teen Cen- All donations will be tax de- help. ter, He has seen the need for ductible. Contact Rheaume at Justice and Ashleigh are September6 this type of program, and he 580-799-2896 to help with a the parents of three daughters. donation or more information has been led to provide services about the programs. West Central OK Kennel ‘They are Timber, Evie, and So- for this vulnerable population. Rheaume said that they will phie, Club Dog Show. Conven- ‘The residents will learn how to have an open house and garage tion Center. budget, establish, and main- sale in the near future. The tain a bank account, create a house is fully furnished as it September7 West Central OK Kennel resume, fill out job applica- was originally refurbished for a tions, practice job interviews, bed and breakfast. Each room Troy Jones Files for new trial Club Dog Show. Conven- learn how to cook, clean, do has its own bathroom, All but laundry, and learn yard work. tion Center. ‘They also need help with sig- two of them have a garden tub Young Taylor died in 2021. and separate shower. The ac- The jury decided to sentence Jones to nage. The sign that is already commodations are like a five- Beckham County Fair, on display at the house needs life with the possibility of Oklahoma. At the star bed and breakfast. Sayre Beckham County to be refurbished or replaced. “('m calling myself a men- April trial, District Attorney Angela Marsee Fair Barn. ‘There will be a woman and tor. We're just trying to help explained to the jurors that the state of Okla- man living on the premises to young people get ready for life homa requires those convicted of life with the September8 assist the residents and main- on their own. I will let them West Central OK Kennel tain the rules of the house. know my expectations. There possibility of parole to serve at least 38.3 years Club Dog Show. Conven- Each person will be required are rules that they will have before being paroled. Oklahoma also considers tion Center. to secure employment within to learn, so it will be a learn- life to be a 45-year term. the first month of residency ing process for everybody. We However, Troy's defense now believes that and maintain at least 20 hours are starting at six months lease Beckham County Fair, a week, They will be allowed then; they will have the option some jurors improperly served. Sayre Beckham County to live in the Standifer Apart- for another six months. If they Judge Jill Weedon will give her decision on Fair Barn. ments up to one year. At the have done all their classes, all this on September 8. end of that year, the resident their courses, paying their rent Troy Jones Weedon will be deciding whether one ju- will be helped in the transition on time, and trying then they ror's Facebook friendship with Jones's former Do you have an event or to alternative living arrange- could extend it to another six wife warrants dismissal, which Jones's family something else you would ments. months,” Rheaume said. By Shonda Little Because Rheaume is in the The Standifer House how allegedly discovered. like to share with the com- beginning stages of acquir- has a purpose that is ordained On August 8, defense for 27-year-old Troy Jones had already ended his relationship munity in the Round Town ing residents, he is looking for in Rheaume's Christian belief Justice Jones filed for a new trial, claiming with his former wife when Benji Taylor died. Calendar? Email the in- sponsors for the first nine indi- in lending a hand where it is Taylor is mothered by a different woman. formation for the event to viduals coming into the house. needed. Justice’s devotion to they had discovered new evidence that re- [email protected] He would like $600 donations, the young people in Elk City quired a new trial. During jury selection, the defense had the After a ten-day marathon trial, Jones was opportunity to ask potential jurors if they had ao convicted of the first-degree murder of two- friendships or social media connections with encouraged to attend so they Racing Equipment’s Weekly Races can see the cars and thank the Racing Series, USRA. year-old Benjamin “Benji” Layne Taylor on April 14, 2023. Jones's prior relationships but reportedly did drivers for their dedication to Continued from page 1. Fauver and McConnell, the racing community. along with the racing commu- stretch of the track, and all Fans will see the Sooner nity, have put in the work to fans will be invited on the Ltd. Mod. Series, ECMP Fac- bring quality and professional track for 30 minutes to meet tory Stocks, and the USRA racing back to Elk City. Their and greet the drivers. Kids are ‘Tuners run for the money. The reputation across Oklahoma, race is sanctioned by Summit Texas, Kansas and even Arkan- “ElkCituNews sas is bringing cars from this four-state area, They have been dedicated to the racers, now it is time to go to the track, lo- cated at 5612 W. 20th, to see 580-2; 100 the results of hard work, dedi- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 cation, and professional racing. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 After Saturday, the next race will not be until Sept. 9th. POSTMASTEI Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. 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