April 27, 2024 Issue, Page 2 of 5

Page Text

2+ SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 The Elk City News The commissioners ap- ing weekend. He also talked RENOVATIONS to the North Fork of the Red River water basin and impact dilapidated. The first struc- ture, located at 605 W. 10th that they have had with those living in the house. None of proved the Purchase Orders about the Lt. Governor's Tur- Continued from page 1 on the city’s water supply. had previously been declared those living there were own- FY 23-34 invoices for April key Hunt that was to take Ivester said that they have a dilapidated. Addington re- ers. The commissioners voted 17. Then Billy Thornton, place that week. will be working with the De- law firm that has experience ceived a phone call from the to declare the property dilapi- Water Superintendent, gave In the financial report, the partment of Health and the in this type of representation, owner who was out of the dated and ordered removal of his departmental report, fol- city is at 69 percent of their State Fire Marshall in the re- and they need to move to pro- country taking care of her fa- the structure. lowed by Mark Chester from budget and three/fourths model of the ECPD. tect the city’s interest in their ther. She was at the meeting The structure located at 901 ECED who told the com- through the fiscal year. They Ivester asked Storm to water supply. and asked for more time to fix McClain was the next build- missioners about the fire will be presenting the new name the local contractors They approved the quote the house. The commission- ing the commissioners heard hydrants located in the Elk budget in the near future. that were awarded contracts. from Western Equipment ers tabled the item until the about. It was tabled from the City Housing Authority. They They will also be working on Those included —Hutton’s, for a John Deere 51-E Cab June 18th meeting. Feb, meeting. The owner of have determined how to solve the annual audit. The sales Culver Electric, and Kline Tractor in the amount of ‘The next structure, located the structure died, and there the problem within the area. tax is up by 4.3 percent, the Plumbing. The expected $77,000.15 for the Right of at 409 N. Main, was tabled at was someone in the process The City Manager's report use tax was down by three timeline for completion is 15 Way Department, which was the March meeting. The prop- of purchasing the home. The was short with Ivester talking percent, and cigarette tax was months for the ECPD remod- a budgeted item. The com- erty owners were four broth- father of that person spoke about the carousel renovation also down. The commission- eling, and 18 months to two missioners also approved ers and sisters. There was one on behalfof the person trying being completed, and it will ers approved the treasurer's years for the completion of payment to Lochner for Box brother at the meeting who to purchase it. The commis- be ready when park opens in report. the new ECFD. Hangar Design in the amount told the commissioners he did sioners voted to disapprove May. He also talked about the ‘There were no public com- The commissioners ap- of $13,700, which was a bud- not want anything to do with the structure as dilapidated, many other activities happen- ments, and the commis- proved item #5 on the agenda, geted item. the property. Representatives but if the purchase does not ing around town. There was a sioners voted to adjourn the which was to hire legal repre- ‘The next three items were from the Red Carpet Com- go through and it becomes a tennis tournament, and they meeting at 3:19 p.m. The next sentation concerning pend- previously tabled structures munity Theatre were pres- problem, it would be put back will be hosting 93 baseball meeting will take place on ing state legislation in regards that were being considered ent and described problems on the list for removal. and softball teams the follow- May 6th at 7 p.m. OBITUARIES Harold Wayne Church Muriel Ruth Gore led to her being sought out as a partner for trivia games be- cause of her vast knowledge. Harold Wayne “Okie” Muriel Ruth Gore was reader and served on the Li- She is preceded in death by Church, 78, of Sentinel, Okla- born April 25, 1932 in Elk brary Board at Elk City for her husband Merle Gore, par- homa, passed away peacefully City, OK to Lonnie and many years. The library often ents Lonnie and Vera Bryan, in his sleep on April 21, 2024, Vera Bryan. She passed on ordered books just for her daughter Karol Swinehart, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 14, 2024 in Elk City, that were not on the shelves. grandson Mark Swinehart, He was born on February 13, OK at the age of 91 years, 11 Muriel was a member of the and step son Tommy Gore. 1946, in Sentinel, Oklahoma. months, and 20 days. Second and Adams church of Muriel is survived by her Okie was known for his Muriel grew up in Elk Christ where she served on son Mike Rogers and wife happy, smiling, kind, and jok- City and attended Elk City the Card Ministry. She en- Dale of Moore, OK; daughter ing nature. Wayne influenced Schools. She worked as a joyed spending time with her Kathy and Norman Dean of many and brought souls to lie, Grady, and Brielle; special Deputy County Clerk for RV group, church ladies, and Clinton, OK; grandchildren friends Valeria Jay and Eilene Christ. He had a passion for Grandchildren: Celene, Beckham County until she family, especially when they Jay and Stepheny Rogers of doing mechanical work, espe- Abigail, Sawyer, and Sloane retired, On November 24, got together to play the board Moore, OK, John Rogers and Maddox; and extended fam- cially putting a rear end in a Church 1973, Muriel married Mer- and card game, Joker. She Michael Tyler both of Tulsa, ily and a host of friends. recliner, Sister: Euvonne Cooper OK, Bryan and Eboni Dean The family would like to Preceded in death by Orlen le Gore at the First Baptist was a fan of the game show In his 34 year career, Okie and Mildred Church, Dale and Church in Elk City, OK. Af Jeopardy and never missed both of Federal Way, Wash- andthank Dr. Erick De Rocher the second floor nursing worked at United Parcel Servic- ter retirement, she and Merle an episode. ington, Brooke and Heath es driving the big feeder trucks. Beulah Church. enjoyed being RVers and Her baby great-grand Dlugonski of Canute, OK, staff at Great Plains Regional Funeral: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, took many trips, including daughter even learned to Tommy Gore of Virginia and loving kindness they He received his education from Medical Center for the care, Port Schools, and Oklahoma April 25, 2024 Branson, MO and Ruidoso, hum the Jeopardy theme Beach, Virginia; great grand- NM. Muriel was an avid song. This love of Jeopardy children Cooper, Carly, Nata- Christian College. Okie was Church of Christ showed toward Muriel. a member of the Burns Flat Burns Flat, Oklahoma Church of Christ. He will be Interment: Sentinel Cem- deeply missed by all who knew etery and loved him. Survivors include his Wife: Sentinel, Oklahoma Visitation: 9:00 a.m.~8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 24, Robert Roy “Bob” Robinson sica Putman; brother Tom Robinson and wife, Nancy; sister, Deb McGlohon and Phyllis Church of the home Children: Teresa Lugene 2024 Robert Roy Robinson, 72, from Ventura Refinery where husband, Pat; grandchildren Dahlquist Ray & Marthas Funeral entered eternal rest on April Brooklyn, Raelynn, Breita he had been the sales man- Terry Wayne Church Home 6, 2024, in Midwest City, ager. He was an avid fan of Faye, & Simon Robinson, Timothy Shayne Church Sentinel, Oklahoma Oklahoma. He was born NASCAR and NHRA. and Hailey & Evan Putman; on May 20, 1951, in Gar- He enjoyed racing stock numerous cousins, nieces, den City, Kansas, the son of nephews, and friends who cars and was able to attend George Leroy (Roy) and Oda NHRA drag races several will miss him dearly. Faye (Deyoe) Robinson. times in Topeka, Kansas. He Bob is preceded in death Bob grew up ona farm out- loved working in his shop, by his daughter, Robin Rob- side of Ulysses, Kansas where garden and yard and spend- inson; parents Roy & Faye date ment will be held at a later MISDEMEANORS he learned lifelong skills of ing time with family and Robinson; grandparents Earl in the Grant County State of Okla vs Carl B Bow Larceny of merchandise self-reliance, perseverance, friends. & Ruby Erma Robinson and Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas. State of Okla vs William Glenn Larceny of merchandise State of Okla vs Jada Highwalker DUI. DUS. Possession of and hard work. He was a jokester and al- Otis & Winnifred Deyoe; In lieu of flowers, the family marihuana He graduated from Ulyss- ways enjoyed having a good son-in-law Gene Putman, requests donations be made State of Okla vs Lindsey B Swint Drug related es High School in 1969. He time! Bob took pride in hav- and nephew Kelly Robinson. to the American Heart As- State of Okla vs David D Henry DUI farmed in his early adult life ing the hottest cars around - Memorial service will be sociation or the American and later worked in the oil his last being a bright yellow held Thursday, April 18, Lung Association. To leave and gas industry in Okla- 2012 Camaro. 2024, at 2:00 pm. at the a message for the family on- FELONIES homa, working for Hamm Bob is survived by his wife, New Life Church in Hydro, line, please visit www.classic- State of Okla vs Michael Z Siler unlawful actions related & Phillips in Thomas & Elk Jimi; sons BJ. Robinson and Oklahoma with pastor Mark funerals.com. to licensed dealers & private sellers of firearms City, OK and later retiring Jack Osben; daughter Jes- Lumpkin officiating. Inter- State of Okla vs Kyle D cox Domestic assault & battery by strangulation It was during his time in the James Earl Cavason service that he met Carolyn & DIVORCES James Earl Cavason was school. June (Shelby) and they were later married in 1954, Together born in a creek June 8th, 1933 He moved with his family they made their home where to Addie (Espy) and Lawrance to Clinton, Oklahoma where he was stationed in Kansas MARRIAGE LICENSES Adrain Cavasos. He passed he also attended school. Poppy until his discharge when they Arnold Fobb, Holdenville - Maggie Crutchfield, Elk City away at his home north of Elk found employment as a young moved to Wheatland, Califor- Ethan Taylor, Elk City - Ryleigh Olliver, Elk City City on Thursday, April 11th, man ata small diner in Clinton nia. He found employment at a Aaron Brown, Elk City - Victoria Knight, Elk City 2024 at the age of 90 years, 10 where he cooked and washed walnut ranch where he worked Melanie Nguyen, Elk City - Madison Eddings, Elk City months and 3 days. dishes. In 1953 he entered the his way up to the title of fore- DIVORCES James, known by most as United States Air Force where man. They continued to raise Renee Rose vs Dustin Rose “Poppy”, grew up in Leedey, he served during the Korean their family and live in Cali- Ethel, and Nina Dean; 2 broth- Jenny Sharp vs Jesse Sharp Oklahoma where he began Conflict. fornia. ers, Elmer, and Harvey. Lorrie Baker vs Larry Baker Brandi Scheel vs Kevin Scheel Keely Shaw vs Ryan Shaw ONLINE-ONLY AUCTION in After Carolyn passed away Poppy is survived by 3 1999 Poppy remained their lina, Carolyn Louise, Califor- until 2006 when he moved to children, Pat, North Caro- CONINERCIAL Hammon so he could be near nia, and Barbara, Hammon, rElkCituNews PROPERTY his grandson and great grand- Oklahoma; 2 grandchildren, children. Poppy tinkered with Christopher and ‘Tommy; ELK CITY cars and motors, gardened, granddaughter-in-law, Misty caring for his yard, and having Williams; 2 great grandchil- a good barbeque with his fam- dren, Jeremiah, and Jaylee # 173-020) THURSDAY ily, friends, and especially his ‘Williams; 2 sisters, Verna Mae IMIAY 16 000, great grandchildren. and Mary; special friend and am County Med He is preceded in death by neighbor, Sonny Thomas and 109 W. Broadway, El OK 73644-4736 his parents; wife; grandson, a host of other relatives and Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644, Chelmer Williams; 2 sisters, friends. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 12 PM CT 1923 WEST 3RD ST, ELK CITY, OK 73644 <i GERMANY, AUSTRIA |SWITZERLAND. SUBSCRIPTIONS BURL STRICKER Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer oun fy Realtor®/Auctioneer $50/ Yearly Print Only Real Estate STACEY Neva Pyatt... Advertising Director $60/ Yearly Print + Online $40/ Online Only Zadie Eakin \dvertising Director Exploration Realty CARNES-STRICKER $5390 riod Bovings & Auctions Owner/Broker/Auctioneer September 19& 23 departures No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Kamowski.. CSR Includes AIRfrom OKLAHOMA CITY “Ty, [email protected] Tina Dobbs. Delivery 580-225-3699 Includes 22 meals, 13 nts. hotels air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, [email protected] UCExploration.com per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY6/5/24, Call for a FREE brochure. [email protected] Visit the website ar complete auction terms and conditigns, ea 32 office is independently owned and operated. SW TRAVEL Ph: 580-445-7215