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2+ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 The Elk City News Western Oklahoma Mountain Bike Classic Just Around the Corner By Sheryl Ponce All racers must have a USAC riders, and the rider age is based 19-29 or women 40+. 49 are men and 50+ are men. The Sponsors for the event include license either one-day or annual on the age at the end of the cal- open M/W are 60+; Open E-Bike Helios Injection Systems, Char Cat-1 Pro men begin at 11:15 ‘The 2024 Western Oklahoma license, they are not required for endar year. am. Three laps are 34.5 miles. Jr. and Open Single Speed. Silk Realtors, Trailhead RV Park, Mountain Bike (MTB) Clas- four- or five-year-olds. The USAC The schedule for the day begins Men are 13-18; men are 19-39; Pre-registration entry fees B2D Water Well Drilling, Smith sic will take place Sept. 29th, at one day license is $15 for novice, with Kids Kup at 9 a.m,, for boys men are 40-49; or men 50+. are $35 for Cat 1, Cat 2, 55, 60+ Title and Closing, LLC, West- the Elk City Lake MTB Trails, and $35 for Cat 1/Cat 2. Addition- and girls 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12. ‘The Cat-1 Pro women and Cat Open, E-Bike. $30 for Novice and ern Oklahoma Pedalers, Culver or Elk City Lake Park, D113 Rd, ally, all racers must have a 2024 ‘The Cat -3 Novice will start at 10 2will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Cat- Clydesdales, $20 for all juniors; Electric, Walther Farms, Fisher in Elk City. The race check-in TdD number plate. The number a.m. These are men and women. 2-2 laps are 23 miles, and the Cat and $0 for Kids Kup. Chiropractic Clinic, and Garage will start at 8 a.m., and ends 30 plates are available race day for One lap is 11.5 miles. Jr. men will 1 Pro is 19+ women; Cat 1 Pro Bicycle Works. They are currently Race Day registration entry fees minutes prior to each category $10, but free for Kids Kup. The be 13-15; Jr. Men 16-18; Men 19- are 13-18 jr. women; 13-18 are jr, looking for additional sponsors are $45 for Cat 1, Cat 2, 55, 60+ starting time, Pre-register online Cat 1/Cat 2 racers need an annual 29; Men 30-39; Men 40-49; and women; 19-39 are women; 40+ Open, and E-Bike. Novice and and volunteers for the event. Call ereg.com/ USAC license for the TdD points jr.men; 16- Clydesdales are $40. All juniors or message Western Oklahoma Men 50+. Cydesdale is +225 Ibs. are women, 13-15 are series, Helmets are required for all Jr. women are 13-18; women are 18 are jr.men; 19-39 are men; 40- are $20, and Kids Kup are free. Pedalers at 580-799-2648. houses in the state. When he took remembered what his grandmoth- ing a direct command during his GPRMC network SPEAKS office there were over 12,000 grow er taught him about not doing first mission of the Gulf War. He Continued from page 1 facilities in Oklahoma. He credited anything that he might be embar- was cleared to kill. He concluded interruption impacts systems Anthony Moore for setting up the rassed about and compared that to that it was not a bad guy. He was Cross for ‘extraordinary achieve- Organized Crime Task Force to transparency in government. He ordered to kill three more times, GPRMC recently discovered fully capable of patient care and ment’ as well as three Air Medals deal with illegal grow houses. He mentioned the state superinten- but Drummond did not follow his a network interruption that we are working to fullu restore works with the Oklahoma Bureau dent and open meetings. The num- direct commands to shoot. When and four Aerial Achievement med- impacted our systems. Upon our electronic systems as quickly als.” he said. of Narcotics, Oklahoma Medical ber of requests his office had piled he returned to the ground, he was leanring of this issue, we immedi- as possible, it may be a few days Inhis first year as Attorney Gen- Marijuana Authority, OSBI, and up for investigations concerning arrested, Then they learned that the ately began an investigation and before full functionality can be federal partners. They have closed open meetings has been a priority other pilot was a Saudi tornado pi- eral, Drummond assembled the efforts to restore our systems. restored. 15 grow operations across the state. in his office, As part of this investigation, We appreciate your under- office’ first-ever Organized Crime lot. While Drummond was under ‘Task Force to combat the state's ep- ‘There are 2250 left, and he be- “Powerful, rich, connected and arrest, the Saudi pilot told his com- we are working closely with ex- standing as we work through idemic of illegal marijuana oper advocacy are powerful. Rich and mander what had happened, and lieves when then they get it down ternal professionals to assist in this issue. We do not have any to about 1000, they will have legal connected are most state elected asa result Drummond, was given a tions and other criminal activities our investigation and data res- additional information to share toration. This investigatino and at this time, but we will keep you including human trafficking and grow houses doing the right thing. officials. They have received scores Distinguished Flying Cross. distribution of opioids and fen- Drummond also talked about of 1000s of dollars. I have returned “The point is this, we were process are ongoing. apprised of relevant develop- tanyl. He includes in his priorities the organized crime that facilitate over $40,000 of campaign con- raised, and we have raised our chil- Our goals right now are to as- ments as the investigation con- improving tribal relations, ensur- these operations that include the tributions to people that I believe dren to do the right thing. That's sure the community that we are tinues. ing transparency and openness in Chinese cartel who work with 17 are violating the law,’ Drummond what we teach our children. That government, fighting a culture of other cartels from Central Amer- said as he mentioned Epic Charter night in the Gulf War, all I did was The phone number is 580-225- corruption and scandal and pro- ica, Mexico, and Eastern Europe, School and Swadley’s contract with the right thing, Yes, I put myselfin LIBRARY 0136 or email [email protected]. tecting Oklahoma against federal He also mentioned the illegal the state. He will be prosecuting coverreach. people flooding into Oklahoma both of these cases, our faith. Yes, I disobeyed words, but yes, in the end, I did the right “Paint and Pastries” will be Mon- Continued from page 1 day, Oct. 7th, at 10:30 a.m. It is ‘As Drummond began toaddress because ofthe problem. He is for religious freedom, and thing, regardless of the cost. The for adults 18 years old or older. the Rotarians and guests, he said, The next topic Drummond he is committed to defending the mission of the Attorney General's and newspapers. For more in- “Tm not a very good politician, I talked about was working with the separation of church and state in Office of the State of Oklahoma is formation call or email 580-225- Snacks and coffee will be provid- the Notre Dames public virtual to do the right thing regardless of ed; therefore, pre-registration is dont really ever want to be associ- Oklahoma Native American tribes. 0136 or yowr@elkcity,com. ated with that work. Whenever I He explained the issue that Gover- school. He believes that the case the cost,’ Drummond concluded. Oct. 5th, on Saturday at 11 needed. Call or stop by the library nor Stitt has with his position on will go to the United States Su- The Attorney General took ‘was about 14, my grandfather said, aa, the library will have a “Fan to register. Call 580-225-0136 or “Yeah, you're the oldest in your gen- the topic, but he pointed out the preme Court because it was tried in questions from the guests for an- Blade Scarecrow Workshop” email yowr@elkcity:com economic impact that 39 sovereign the state as a violation of the Okla- other ten minutes, then greeted This crafting workshop is for ‘The library is a busy place, eration, and so I've got two require- homa Constitution, make arrangements to be a part ments for you. One, I want you to tribes have in the state. them as he concluded his visit to adults and teens who are 13 years serve in the military. And two, Drummond also talked about He ended the talk with one the Elk City’s Rotary Club. or older. Pre-registration is. re- of their many programs they after you've raised your family, I transparency in government, He more military story about disobey- quired, therefore, call, email or will be having over the next few months, ‘want you to serve the state in some come into the library to register. capacity’ Now I'm a grandfather of seven children. T know exactly what he was doing, manipulating MISDEMEANORS FELONIES me, but he kept me on that straight and narrow as best he could” He then went on to talk about his Air Force antics and honors. After MISDEMEANORS graduating from flight school, State of Okla vs RobertA Decker Leaving the scene of an ac- Drummond told a story about cident inadvertently going into Canada, State of Okla vs Lamar T Britt Public intoxication then flying over Niagara Falls and State of Okla vs Brittney M Mercado DUI cleared a tourist helicopter by at State of Okla vs Garrett C Low Petit larceny. Resisting State of Okla vs Justin L Harrell DUI least 100 feet. When he returned to State of Okla vs William D Farrow DUI the base, his commanding officer State of Okla vs Stormie G Williams DUS. Possession of para- sent him on a Greyhound bus to be phernalia grounded for about a month, State of Okla vs Edward McGruder Possession of CS & para- Drummond’ military stories phernalia that included a series of youthful GERMAN SAUSAGE (THE BEST KIND OF State of Okla vs Kyler L Johns Domestic assault & battery. decisions, seemed to give the group WURST THERE IS!) ‘Threatening an act of violence a dear understanding about how BIEROX (AKA RUNZA IF YOU'RE FROM State of Okla vs Jose Ruiz-Rodriguez Assault & battery human everyone can be. He went NEBRASKA) State of Okla vs Antonio Chavez Jr DUI on to talk about his job as the At- = GERMAN HOT POTATO SALAD (NOT YOUR MAMA’‘S POTATO SALAD) FELONIES torney General of Oklahoma. RED CABBAGE (SWEET AND SOUR) State of Okla vs Faith H Anderson Possession of stolen vehicle “My objective is not to be re- SAUER KRAUT (SOUR AND SOUR) State of Okla vs Rickie O Thornburg Obstructing an officer. elected, but that’s not driving my KUCHEN Possession of stolen vehicle being, to be elected again. It's im- HOMEMADE ROOT BEER State of Okla vs Shannon L Mahan Kidnapping of a child material to how I function as the fav Levd’s Letheven Chaveh State of Okla vs Tony R Glassburn Lewd or indecent propos- attorney general. What I do want 2900 W. Hefner Rd. als to child under age 16. Violation of Oklahoma statute via to do is finish the next 121 weeks. Oklahoma City, OK computer ‘That’ all I've got left with my integ- rity check,” Drummond said. He went on to talk about grow MARRIAGES, 6, DIVORCES MARRIAGE LICENSES OBITUARIES Merrick Hutson, Canute - Sadie Stewart, Canute Nathaniel Talboys, Sayre - Judith Richmond, Sayre Tony Horstman, Erick - Wendy Briggs, Erick ‘Asa Holt, Elk City ~ Kaylie Woods, Elk City Timothy Mabra, Sayre - Taylor Phillips, Sayre TRANQULINO MENDEZ “FRANK” Caleb Damron, Sayre - Hope Butler, Sayre Tranqulino “Frank” Mendez Sayre and Clinton before start- he was known for making people Joseph Shockley, Elk City - Jessica Mosier, Elk City was born on October 31, 1948 to ing Mendez Quick Lube in Elk laugh. His best friend was his dog Ramon Sandoval Jr, Wtfd - Stacy Strong, Wtfd Esteban and Passion Mendez in City. He owned and operated the Jr. and he will be greatly missed by ‘Thomas McCain, Wtfd - Elizabeth McKenzie, Wtfd San Marcus, TX. He passed on Quick Lube for 30 years before he his family, Jr. and friends. September 14th, 2024 in Okla- retired. He also enjoyed helping He is preceded in death by his brothers farming. Over the rElkCituNews homa City at the age of 75 years, his parents Esteban and Passion 10 months, and 14 days. years Mendez Quick Lube won Mendez, son Ishmeal Mendez, Frank lived in Kyle, TX and several awards which included, brothers Steve Jr. Mendez, Arturo Wellington, TX where he attend- Best of the West and a small busi- Mendez, Adam Cortez, Gilbert ed school. Frank moved to Chi- ness award presented by Gover- Mendez, sisters Onita Mendez (USPS # 173-020) ‘cago at a young age and worked at nor Mary Fallon. and Virginia Maldonado. 580-225-3000 a shoe store with his brother Gil- Frank loved his family and Frank is survived by his wife Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC bert. Frank moved to Oklahoma spent as much time as he could Kathy of the home, six sons Jack 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 where he chopped cotton. Frank with them. He liked to barbeque Mendez and wife Kim of Kemah, and wife Angela of Seguin, TX; Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 met Kathy Gibson and they were with the kids and grandkids. TX, Steve Mendez and wife Ron- sisters Corina Mendez of Burns married February 24, 1972 in Frank and Kathy liked to take da of Sayre, OK, Frank Mendez Jr. Flat, OK, Diane Garcia of Red POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Wheeler, TX. Frank brought three trips in the convertible. He was of Elk City, OK, Shane Mendez Oak, TX, Lisa Stewart of Tuttle, sons to this union Jack, Steve, Ish- even known to take the great of Burns Flat, OK, Chris Mendez OK, Linda Mclerran and husband SUBSCRIPTIONS meal and Kathy and Frank had grandkids little foot hunting. and wife Jennifer of Burns Flat, Curt of Burns Flat, OK, Anna Ma- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Frank Jr, Shane, Chris, Blake to Frank was known for his kind- OK, and Blake Mendez of Burns rie Albus and husband Doug of $50/ Yearly Print Only complete the family. ness and advice. People gravitated Flat; grandchildren Kelby, Kelsey, Wichita Falls, TX, Yvonne Coo- $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt... Advertsing Director Frank owned gas stations in toward him to hear his stories and Ashley, Ty Emily, Braden, DeAar-per and husband Roger of Burns $40/ Online Only ron, Loren, Aubrey Laney and Flat, OK, and Laura Widney and No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski...... w0SR THANK YOU Camden; great grandkids Aspen, husband Kyle of Watonga, OK; [email protected] ‘The Family of Gary Leon Haney wants to thank you for the visits, Kinsley, Kreed, Corey, Fabian, his Chihuahua and best friend Jrs elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Tina Dobbs... .Delvery phone cals, texts, cards, gifts, food, flowers and especially your prayers and Alani; brothers Alex Mendez and many nieces, nephews, extended ‘concern. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love. ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com Karen Haney, Angie & Mike Clayton & Family, wife Debbie of Burns Flat, OK, family and a host of friends. Brad & Jennifer Haney c= Family Bobby Mendez and wife Denna of Clinton, OK, and Eddie Mendez