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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies US House Representative Field Rep Updates MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Amy M Koon Conspiracy. Petit Larceny Rotarians on Current Legislation State of Okla vs Jeremy Koon Conspiracy. Concealing stolen prop- By Sheryl Ponce longer on the committee. He is the current political outlook erty also a former chairman of the for the state, as well as conse- State of Okla vs Namiko Adams Resisting & obstructing an officer. Speeding. Expired tag. Possession of marijuana The Elk City Rotary Club Ag Committee, but he now is quences for the future. hosted Wesley Javorsky last the chair of the subcommittee “The huge thing that every- FELONIES Thursday, during their regular on Conservation, Research, one’s talking about that will State of Okla vs Rowdy L Mayfield Public intoxication. Assault & noon meeting, at the Elk City and Biotechnology. affect everyone is this budget battery on officer & medical person. Placing body fluid on officer. Golf and Country Club. Presi- Javorsky explained that the reconciliation package with State of Okla vs Antonio Intzin-Ramirez DUS. No insurance. Endan- dent Rob Stephens opened the Congress must pass a farm the ultimate goal of extending gering others.by eluding meeting followed by the intro- bill every four or five years. In and making permanent the State of Okla vs Andrew D Reed DUS. Possession of firearm duction of Javorsky, Field Rep- 2014, they passed a farm bill tax cuts that were implement- State of Okla vs Wallace J Fletcher Rape by instrumentation. resentative for Congressman that was revolutionary, and in ed in 2017,” Javorsky said. Abuse/exploitation/neglect of vulnerable adult. Kidnapping Frank Lucas. 2018, the bill was updated for He also explained the bud- Wesley Javorsky State of Okla vs Caesar Delarosa-Rodriguez Control of vehicle while inflation. He also talked about get cuts and the fairness in do- intoxicated He began by saying he is not a policy expert, but he was ties for meaningful reform in the costs of fertilizer and the ing so. He told the Rotarians there to talk about current the US Treasury markets. He need for the farmers to have about the pause on cattle im- legislation and then open the works closely with Chairman a safety net. There were two ports from Mexico because of Marriages & Divorces floor for questions. Javorsky said that Lucas serves on three Powell at the Federal Reserve,” Javorsky said. sides of the bill. One is ag pro- duction, and the other side is the screw worm. Javorsky then took questions from individu- committees. He added that He went on to say that the the nutrition side. He talked als in attendance, and encour- MARRIAGE LICENSES Federal Reserve usually op- Lucas became the chairman of about each side of the bill and aged them to reach out to him Luis Alvarado, Edmond – Cassandra Jaquez, Edmond erates independently of the Jordan Bodey, Elk City – Madson Dearmin, Balko a new task force. the extensions that have been or Congressman Lucas’ office “Lucas is now the Chair of presidency and the legislature. passed. for additional questions. Terry Harris, Erick – Nina Mingle, Erick Lucas is supportive of the idea Wade Lipe, Elk City – Courtney Brown, Elk City the Task Force on Monetary Lucas has worked for the Stephens adjourned the Policy, Treasury, Market Resil- that the Federal Reserve needs FFA Traffic Academy remain- meeting and reminded Ro- DIVORCES ience, and Economic Prosper- to remain independent of par- ing open and the need for air tarians about the upcoming Tabitha Wallace vs Donald Wallace ity. One of their goals will be tisan politics. traffic controllers. The Okla- Radio Auction. Rotary Club Marketa Sanders vs Cameron Sanders to examine monetary policy Lucas was chairman of the homa delegation fought to meets each Thursday at noon, tools and structural changes, Science, Space and Technol- keep the facility in Oklaho- in the Elk City Golf and Coun- and also to identify opportuni- ogy Committee, but he is no ma. Javorsky also talked about try Club. SUBSCRIBE TODAY ELK CITY Continued from page 1 Current news and important Carpe Diem is. It’s about being awake. Awake to great deals delivered the fact that life is constantly right to your door! moving, that each moment is opportunity, that we are changing, even though we don’t realize it. We are here right now, and a moment we’ll look upon for the rest of our lives. And it won’t just be because of the photos we’re Valedictorian MacKinley Brewer talks to her classmates about character (USPS # 173-020) taking or because somebody and the values her family instilled in her. 580-225-3000 mispronounced your last name,” Wiesner said. who instilled that in me. class of 2025 graduated. Salutatorian Max Murray leaves the Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC stage after opening the graduation 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 As he concluded, he told While education and sports The class sponsor was and work are fine pursuits, Holly Stover ,and the class ceremony with his speech, ad- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 the class of 2025, to keep dressing his classmates with words showing up, keep choosing those things aren’t why officers were Thomas Wi- encouragement. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 to grow, and most of all to we’re on earth. At the end of esner, president; Hoop- keep seizing the days, one Ecclesiastes, Solomon tells er Stover, vice president; ley George, Mathew Harper, at a time. Valedictorian, us why we’re here. ‘Fear God Analiese Whittington, sec- Jolee King, Jayden Manning, SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, MacKinley Brewer came to and keep His command- retary; Bryce Mouse, trea- Daniel Marquez, Wyatt Mc- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff the podium to remind her ments, for this is the whole surer; MacKinley Brewer, Connell, Tralee McCain, $50/ Yearly Print Only classmates of going to the duty of man,’” Brewer said. parliamentarian; Ava Mc- Laurissa McCamon, Myl- $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt, Director Neva Pyatt....Advertising Holiday Bowl and the onset The diplomas were then Collum, media secretary; ee Moran, Taylor Mu- $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director of COVID. presented by principal Ja- and committee members – sick, Kendra Nevels, Blane No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, Nancy Karnowski.......................CSR “I was taught that success mie McClure and president Dillon Baker, Sam Brewer, Pierce, Jothsna Pranabdev, [email protected] Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery lies in your character. Treat- of the Board of Education, Abigail Brown, Cole Buie, Madison Rogers, Savannah [email protected] ing others the way I want to Brandon Storm. Once all Kasady Chandler, Collin Smith and Ella Sottile. The (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, be treated, and I can’t thank of the diplomas were hand- Church, Brayden Duncan, ushers were Luke Friesen CSR my parents and everyone ed out, Storm declared the Cade Ellis, Catch Geno, Ri- and Katherine Ivester. Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices OBITUARIES Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual 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 LONNIE DALE KEEN practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Memorial services for Lon- less tractor engines. Lonnie For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: nie Dale Keen, 86 year-old also did custom planting and Weatherford, OK resident, stripping cotton for others Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator will be held Saturday, May 24, with his brother and broth- 2025, in The Chapel of Lock- er-in-law, J.T. The Keen fam- Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES stone Funeral Home with ily farm was recognized as an Kelly Smith officiating. Oklahoma Centennial Farm SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: Lonnie was born on De- in 2005. • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) cember 25, 1938, in Kiowa Lonnie and Faye served County, OK, to Theodore and faithfully as youth leaders in • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Beulah (Merrill) Keen and the Sentinel United Meth- Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) passed from this life on Fri- odist Church for 22 years. In • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV day, May 16, 2025, in Weath- 1997, they moved to Elk City Ward and husband, Doug • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s erford, OK. where they owned and oper- of Las Vegas, NV and Teresa Lonnie grew up in Retrop, ated the gift store, Something Schoonmaker and husband, where he attended school, Special, and later retired from Mark of Weatherford, OK; Professional, Passionate played basketball and base- farming. grandchildren: Shea Meget and husband, Nathan of Clin- Advance, Attentive ... ball, and graduated in 1957. On July 12, 1956, he mar- Lonnie was a devoted hus- band, father, grandfather, ton, Brant Schoonmaker and Our Difference is Our Care ried Faye Cotton in Wheeler, and great-grandfather. He wife, Amber of Tuttle, Ryan TX—choosing Texas so they enjoyed watching his daugh- Ward and wife, Rene of Ma- Have you ever considered becoming a could marry before he was of ters’ play basketball and was ple Valley, WA; and Lindsey hospice volunteer? legal age in Oklahoma. The known for moving furniture Lux and husband, Thomas A fulfulling experience in the spirit of newlyweds spent their hon- around in the living room of Salem, OR; great-grand- giving and receiving. eymoon night at a motel in after games to coach them children: Conner, Hadley, Elk City across from Ackley on what they could do to im- Greyson, Atley, and Tate; and Park, where Lonnie played prove. His support continued a host of loving nieces, neph- an American Legion baseball with his grandchildren and ews, extended family, and game that very evening. great-grandchildren, faith- friends. Lonnie and Faye made fully attending their sports He was preceded in death their home on the Keen fam- events and cheering them on by his loving wife of 65 years, ily farm south of Retrop. To- with pride. Faye Keen; his parents, The- gether, they farmed for 41 For many years, Lonnie odore and Beulah Keen, his years. He and Glyn raised cat- also served as caretaker of the brothers: Loyd, Glyn, and Ju- tle, wheat, and cotton. He also Retrop Cemetery. In his hon- nior; and sisters: Thelah, Imo- worked at the Retrop Cotton or, donations can be made to gene, and Kaye. gin and worked building the the Retrop Cemetery Fund at Lockstone Funeral Home Clinton Sherman runway. All American Bank in Senti- PO Box 547 Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving He and Glyn handled most nel, OK. Weatherford, OK 73096 Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. of their own mechanical re- Lonnie is survived by Louella Vaughan pairs and overhauled count- his two daughters: Lanetta (580) 772-5535