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2+ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 The Elk City News Washita Chapter NSCAR Meet January 9, 2025 meeting of the from the National Defender and the Mariana Islands........to secure ceremony of the 50th year anniver- Washita Chapter NSCAR was written by Barb Bechtol Cross, these airfields would mean defeat- sary with her father, who was there opened by the Regent Kay Hager- a member of the Cumberland ing the Japanese force of 22,000 at this time. She made a remark at man assisted by the Chaplin, Ro- County Chapter, Mechanicsburg, soldiers entrenched in extensive the end saying how thankful she MISDEMEANORS betha Farris, The meeting was held PA. “The volcanic island of Iwo fortifications that the island and was that she had been able to, as a State of Okla vs Kimberly D Blake Unauthorized use of a in Clinton at Luciles Roadhouse. Jima sits approximately 3/400 nau- engaging in one of the fiercest and Marine and while her Dad was still credit card ‘The group participated in The tical miles off the coast of Hawaii most iconic battles of the Pacif- alive, “------to follow in his foot- Pledge of Allegiance, The Amer- and 760 miles south-southeast of ic Theater“ steps in even a small way, to walk FELONIES icans Creed, The United States ‘Tokyo. On Iwo Jima, or “Sulphur “US Navy landing craft were these beaches, scoop up a handful State of Okla vs SarahA Cheyne Unauthorized use ofa Constitution, and the Oklahoma Island” in English, volcanic seams sent ashore at 7:25 on the 19th of of sand, and fully appreciate why vehicle Flag Salute. vent sulfurous smoke that make February 1945, Marine D-Day ca- he never wanted to return”. State of Okla vs Stephen R Couch Unauthorized use of a ‘A memorial service, led by the parts of the island smell like rotten sualties for both dead and wound- ‘The meeting was devoted to the vehicle Chaplin, was held for Phillys Ste- eggs, and the sandis soft, black vol- ed totaled 2.420. The first Marine completion of reports that are due State of Okla vs Samuel H Pence Assault & battery with a venson. Phillys had been a mem- canic ash into which the men sank planes landed on 24 February, this month, dangerous weapon ber of the Washita Chapter for up to a foot or more and immobi- and on 4 March, the first B-29 Su- Members attending were: Ro- State of Okla vs Robert K Kramer DUI. DUS. Assault. Assault ‘many years, lized almost all the armored mor- per-fortress “Dinah Might” made berta Diggs, Luanne Eisler, Ro- & battery on officer. Threatening an act of violence ‘The National Defense Report tar and rocket-firing vehicles” an emergency landing. It would betha Farris, Marci Grant, Regent State of Okla vs Brandon M Alcorta Domestic assault & bat- was given by Farris, The 80th anni- Plans to use the island's air- not be until 26 March that the is- Kay Hagerman, Kathryn Harrison, tery by strangulation versary of the Battle for Iwo Jima fields to prevent interception of land was deemed secure, but fight- April Miller, Virginia Reid, Linda State of Okla vs Robert W Leyja Exploitation of elderly or will be held in March of 2025. The US. bombers returning from Far ing continued through April”. Stewart, Judy Tracy and Marilyn disabled adult by deception or intimidation following story has been taken East raids and stop air attacks on LtCol Barb Cross attended the Wilson, State of Okla vs KellyA Wear Burglaries, Property damage Jim ‘Taylor, or Jared or Jennifer leadership of Coach Taylor, will FCA state in this one time gift to the Robinson Family. If you dort be participating in this proj- Keyes. We will send this to Will's Continued from page 6 family on Valentines Day. The havea local FCA in your school, ect. Contact Taylor at Elk City day that was set aside to show this would be a great event and Middle School for additional can take the donation to your love? time to start one,’ Coach Jim information about supporting local school or FCA represen- “We would encourage all lo- Taylor. this family with donations or MARRIAGES tative. Those are Kristi Mouse, cal FCA’ to join in the rest of the ‘The Elk City FCA, under the prayers. Cody Rogers, Elk City - Kellie Benefield, Elk City DIVORCES his grandchildren’s numerous (daughter of Allen Robinson). Jonathan Powers vs Tara Powers HOF events. served on the Board of Direc- tors for 11 years, holding office After the first year of compe- Continued from page 6 Dr Friesen is joined tonight as Chairman of the Board and tition, they went to state every by his children, their spouses as amember. He was elected to year, in addition sent teams to family practice in Elk City for and his grandchildren. the Elk City High School Board History Bowl Academic con- 30 years until retiring in 2007. in 1981 and served for 10 years, test and Mock Trial. Debra was (HEART OF EUROPE) City, Dr. Friesen has enjoyed a 15-day Tour of Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, ‘Throughout his time in Elk ALLEN D. ROBINSON Allen D. Robinson was born, strong connection with the Elk May 31, 1943, in San Francisco, and as Chairman of the Board for 2 years. In 2003 Allen was elected to also the Elk City Cheer Coach for over 25 years and the team won Academic State Champi- Belgium & Holland by Image Tours 4 City Fire Department, serving California, where his father was the City of Elk City, City Coun- ons in 2002. She has been hon- as a volunteer firefighter from working in shipyards during cil where he was the Chairman ored to receive District Coach $5590 1977-1997 and as the Elk City the war. After the war his father of the Commission for 2 years of the Year in Oklahoma and July 8 & August 5 departures Fire and EMS Medical Director went to work for the Shell com- and served fora total of 10 years. Teacher of the Year for Elk City Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY Includes 19 meals, 13 nts.hotels, air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, from 2003-present. This year, pany and relocated to Wolco, Allen was the well-known Public Schools. per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 3/5/25. Call for a FREE brochure, Dr. Friesen was instrumental in Oklahoma, then later moved to voice of the Big Elks Football Debra is a member of the St. creating a partnership between Elk City in 1951. Team from 1997 to 2007. Matthew Catholic Church, was (SW TRAVEL Ph: 580-445-7215) Elk City Fire/EMS and Elk City Allen wasa very talented ath- Allen and his wife Kathy have also a member of the St. Mat- High School to offer a new lete and participated in sports been married for 56 years, their thew Catholic Church Parish Emergency Medical Respond- through his years at Elk City, children are Shelly Hartley, Council, Elk City Education rElkCituNews er course to ECHS juniors In 1961 he was instrumental Amy Broadbent & David Rob- Association, Beta Sigma Phi, and seniors. He also serves as in the Elk City football season inson. They have 6 grandchil- Oklahoma Education Asso- Medical Director for the EMS achieving a 9-1 record and was dren and 1 great grandchild. ciation, and taught Summer programs at the Western Tech- named All District Fullback his Drama with the Elk City Arts (USPS # 173-020) nology Center. senior year. DEBRA ANN COHLMIA Council for 42 years. 580-225-3000 Dr. Friesen has served as After high school he was SISEMORE Debras children are Liz Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC a past president and a board awarded a football scholarship Debra Sisemore was born in Webb, Derek Sisemore, Devin 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 member for the Elk City Ki- to The University of Oklaho- Waynoka, Oklahoma. Sisemore and daughter in law Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 wanis Club and worked to de- ma. He then attended Panhan- After graduating high school Stacy Sisemore. velop the model train exhibit dle State University where he Debra traveled to Switzerland Her grandchildren: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 on display at the Old Town Mu- played fullback for the Panhan- where she attended summer Drake Sisemore is a senior at seum. He is an active member dle Aggies. school, then returned to Okla- Northeastern Oklahoma State of the First Baptist Church of Allen returned home to be- homa to attend Northwestern University where he is a mem- SUBSCRIPTIONS Elk City where he has served as gin his business career, he first Oklahoma State University. In ber of the baseball team. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer a Sunday School teacher and a went to work in the oilfield and 1973 she moved to Oklahoma Shepherd Sisemore is a se- $50/ Yearly Print Only Neva Py \dvertising Director member of the Baptist Disaster was involved in pipe pickup City and taught at Edmond nior at Plainview High School $60/ Yearly Print + Online Relief Team. and laydown as a salesman. In Memorial before coming to Elk in Ardmore and will play foot- $40/ Online Only Gina Jones, Advertising Director He enjoyed traveling and 1974 he and his brother-in-law City in 1974 where she taught ball for the Air Force Academy No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski.. CSR spending summers in the began their own pickup and Speech and Drama until retir- in Colorado Springs, CO. [email protected] mountains of northern New laydown company “Tancat, ing in 2007. Sadie Adele Seager is a fresh- elkcitynewsadvertising@ gmail.com Tina Dobbs... Mexico with his wife Judy until Inc’, then later started the com- During her career in Elk City, man at Deer Creekin Edmond. ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com her passing in 2024. Today, he pany “White Diamond Tong she started the Academic (lock Debra states, “It has been an enjoys reading and attending Service”. He also served in the out system) Team for Elk City honor to be a member of Elk US Marine Corp. Reserve for 6 Public Schools and was instru- City High School faculty and years and was an honor man in mental in starting the Western be a part of the greatest group Providing comfort and support for End of Life chotoes boot camp. In 1974 Allen also became Oklahoma teams in 1987. Her of teachers. Also watching my first team members were: Joe students grow and develop into involved with the Elk City Golf Naberhaus, Jay Coffee, John amazing adults has truly been a Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual and Country Club where he Cross and Shelly Robinson blessing” resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the few years ago, they redesigned the course is done by volun- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: ROTARY the baskets and course. There teers, just like the trails. They Continued from page 6 are several different levels of try to keep the cost to a mini- Carrie Perry, RN -Administrator involvement and competitions. mum, but sometimes it does re- Jeff Jarel from Garage Bicycle He added that the levels include quire money. Stamm said that Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Works has been key in keeping masters and juniors that are they designed a new course, the trails in good shape. Ac- competitive. put new baskets in and 28 new cording to Stamm, there are 12- “They can do all sorts of stuff, t-pads. That cost about $7500, —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— and one-half miles of trails that sometimes we want to do some which was paid for by the city. * Cancer « Failure to Thrive ¢ End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) include jumps and hills. Some pop-up events where they can ‘They were also able to use some * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic have a ten-foot drop. do little, what we call pitch of the left-over turf from the Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) “The area by the bike shop and putt, basically like a little five-plex and used them on the ¢ End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease » AIDS/HIV (Garage Bicycle Works) has a putting tournament for them. t-pads. * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s beautiful little area that is fully ‘We want to have some fun, get “This season, we are looking covered, It is about a mile or families out there, and join us for funding to get materials for two miles of trails,’ Stamm said. because kids here need a few boards to build bridges across Professional, Passionate He continued to talk about more options,’ Stamm noted. the creek, replacing stuff so it’s the wildlife that can be seen ‘The number of people inter- safe for everyone, that is our _Advance, Attentive oo along the trails that include ested in disc golf has increased biggest thing. The first thing deer and turkey. Stamm then over the past few years. In you will hear Jeff (Jarel) say is turned his attention to the disc 2019, there were 53,000 mem- that we have to make sure this golf course and sport. bers across the world. He said is safe. Yes, itd be cool to put “What is the difference be- that today there are 300,000 a new trail here, but we got tween golf and Frisbee? Just members in the industry, and to make sure this is perfect? like golf, we have putters, mid 243,000 of those are in the Stamm concluded. ranges, and drivers. Your top United States. He then took questions from guys that are throwing these “Every year the World Cham- the Rotarians, which includ- drivers hit about 700 to 800 pionship is held in the US. You ed where other courses are in feet, and a lot of our courses have a pro tour; you have a Western Oklahoma. Stamm are rich. There are courses that national tour. This year will be said that Clinton and Weath- look like a golf course where the first time it’s actually held erford also have courses, and they go and actually play on a overseas because of the inter- others are in the Oklahoma golf course. They average par est. There was a guy that signed City metro area. There are over Comforting | fives that are about 1300 feet. You're throwing for these,” Stamm explained. a ten-year, two-million-dollar 40 courses in Oklahoma City. contract, it is something they've made a career out of. Kids have He added that the rules can be found on YouTube. Hospice really gotten into it. You may The meeting was adjourned ‘The goal for the sport is to have a way families can walk, hear about 15-year-olds sign- by Stephens. The Rotary Club play, and have fun, or they ing contracts with companies, meets every Thursday, at noon, Carrie Perry, RN could be very competitive. A Stamm said. in the Elk City Golf and Coun- The labor for maintaining try Club.