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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 The Elk City News SENATE NOTES FROM SEN. BRENT HOWARD | MAY 19, 2025 MERRITT Continued from page 1 With just a couple of weeks many major pharmaceutical remaining in this year’s leg- companies have arbitrari- “While it’s important to have goals, islative session, the Senate is ly limited 340B hospitals to and to have an idea of what you want working diligently to wrap just one contract pharmacy, your future to look like, it’s import- up major legislation that both which has made it nearly im- ant to also know that you will mess chambers have been working possible for local providers up. … We have the power to make on for months. Hundreds of to ensure all their patients are life amazing. bills have already been sent covered under this program. The first step is trusting God’s plan, to the governor, with many These unfair restrictions on and then the next is living it and not set to take effect in the com- the number of contract phar- being afraid about tomorrow, be- ing months. The final stretch macies have effectively shut cause if you are following God, then of the legislative session is out most independent phar- it doesn’t matter where you’re going. always intense, but it’s also macists, who play a vital role It’s making sure to be a good person when some of the most im- in providing health care in to other people and show love, even portant and complex policy rural communities. though you don’t do it, you get it,” measures are finalized and This legislation, which I Hamilton said. sent to the governor’s desk. worked on with Rep. Preston The next co-salutatorian to speak Jerzi Elizondo, co salutatorian, talks to her One of the most significant Stinson, is based on a Louisi- was Savannah Craig. She said that Co-Salutatorian, Alie Hamilton, congrat- family, friends, and classmates about the pieces of legislation I’ve had ana law that withstood legal she felt so much excitement, yet sad- ulates her classmates as she gives her past and future. the privilege of working on scrutiny from the Fifth Cir- ness because it was the last night that graduation speech. in recent years is a measure cuit Court of Appeals. Okla- the class will be sitting as one group, looked to or dreaded for years. Every which was the moment they all have his classmates that as he reflected on that prevents drug manufac- homa has delayed addressing moment led them to graduation day. been waiting on. the speech he gave four years ago at turers and distributors from this issue for years, but get- “Now, as we move forward, let “If you saw our class in the grades the eighth-grade graduation, he was restricting which pharmacies ting this bill to the governor’s us not forget to cherish the mem- six through eight, I’m so very sorry. reminded of two things. The first one can contract with local hos- desk was a major milestone. ories of joy, the lessons from pain, And if you had to teach us, I’m ex- was how long ago four years seemed, pitals and health care provid- I recently spoke with the the moments of happiness and the tra sorry, especially if we made you and the best things about having his ers. After three years of work governor about how essential experiences of silence we share to- to retire, shout out to Mr. A. and mother, Sarah Peffer, at the same on this issue, the 340B Drug this legislation is for rural, gether. Let us continue to strive for Mr. Davis. But thankfully, we have building. Nondiscrimination Act fi- nonprofit and critical-access greatness, not just for ourselves, but all grown up, better versions of our- Salutatorian, Jayme Whittemire, nally advanced to the gover- hospitals and health centers for the good of others. Let us choose selves. Thinking back to all the fun spoke to her classmates next. She said nor’s desk. that care for many of the kindness. Leave with love and pur- times that we had, all the fights, the that she has had one of the best and This legislation aims to halt state’s most vulnerable res- pose every day, because we’re not projects, our coordinates and when biggest role models in her life, which discriminatory pharmaceu- idents. I was extremely dis- guaranteed, and no matter where you couldn’t wear a certain color to was her father. She thanked him for tical practices that prevent appointed that, despite our life takes us, let’s not forget that we’ll school,” Craig said. everything he has done for her. 340B hospitals and providers conversation, the governor never truly love. God is with us. The Jerzi Elizondo, another co-saluta- “What makes this day special isn’t from contracting with more chose to veto this crucial leg- best parts of our story are still wait- torian, told her classmates, family, just the cap and gown. It’s the people than one pharmacy. islation that would help local ing to be written,” Carnes said. and friends that she had the deep- sitting around us, the friends who’ve This legislation helps our hospitals and providers. This After Carnes concluded her est gratitude to her family, friends, been with us through every awkward local providers and costs bill passed both legislative speech, Peffer handed out the Stu- teachers, and staff at Merritt. stage and everybody but the teachers the taxpayers of Oklahoma chambers with veto-proof dent of Today award to Gracee “I feel both proud and thankful, who saw potential in us even when nothing. Although these margins, meaning the votes Carnes and Luke Peffer. The tradi- proud of everything we’ve achieved, we didn’t see it ourselves, the parents providers receive discounts are there to override the veto. tional Rose Ceremony then started, and thankful to have had the oppor- and family who supported us even on many expensive specialty I plan to discuss the possibil- with seniors handing out flowers to tunity to get to know each and every when we were a little unbearable. drugs, they are reimbursed ity of an override vote with their loved ones. This was followed one of you. We’ve grown together, So as we step into the next chapter, by private insurance, Medi- Senate leadership and my by handing out diplomas, ending from children to young adults. We’ve whether it’s college, a job, military or care or Medicaid at the full, House coauthor in the com- with Conferring of Diplomas by the shared moments of joy and times of figuring it out one day at a time, let’s standard rate. The difference ing days. Board of Education. loss, and we’ve always had each oth- carry the laughter, the lessons and between the discounted pur- To contact me at the Cap- Members of the Board include Jus- er’s backs when things got tough, the memories with us. Let’s be proud chase price and the full reim- itol, please write to Senator tin Koch, president; Dwight Spitz, our class is truly something special. of what we’ve overcome and excited bursement amount creates Brent Howard, State Capitol, vice president; Remembrance of Ken Today marks a significant milestone, for what’s ahead,” Whittemire told a margin that allows these 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room Jackson, clerk; successor Marte Mul- but it’s also a reminder of the journey the crowd. hospitals to reinvest millions 427, Oklahoma City, OK, lens, clerk; Wes Graham, member; that has brought us here,” Alizondo The last student to speak was vale- of dollars back into patient 73105, email me at Brent. Utah Robinson, member; and Jeff said. dictorian, Gracee Carnes. She said care. [email protected], or Daugherty, superintendent. Luke Peffer, co-salutatorian, told that the day was one that they have Unfortunately, since 2020, call (405) 521-5612. CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Publishing in the Elk City News on VICES UNIFORM - FIELD $ 45.22 212.46 the May 19th, 2025 meeting. Johnny the final accounting, and the determi- Requests for Environmental Review, May 24, 2025 003882 STERICYCLE INC Monthly 003922 OKLAHOMA NATURAL Davis seconded the motion, which Da- nation of heirs, devisees and legatees, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Service $ 132.97 GAS CO Utilities $ 43.29 002995 vis and Campbell unanimously passed. and distribution. All persons interested Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. COMMISSIONERS PROCEED- 003894 CIRCLE A WESTERN WEAR WELDON PARTS PARTS $ 36.59 Unfinished business –None in said estate are hereby advised that LXLP INGS UNIFORM - FIELD $ 50.00 003396 LUBEZONE INC PARTS & New business – None you must file objections to the Petition REGULAR MEETING 003900 AMBASSADOR LOCK & REPAIRS $ 97.71 Carl Don Campbell moved to adjourn, prior to the hearing and send a copy to Publishing in the Elk City News on May 12, 2025 KEY LLC LABOR & PARTS $ 385.00 Jail-ST Johnny Davis seconded the motion, the undersigned attorney or you will May 24, 2025 and May 31, 2025 The Beckham County Commission- 0 003552 EXTREME WELLNESS LLC which Davis and Campbell unani- be deemed to have waived any objec- ers convened their regular session on 03906 VERIZON WIRELESS Phone DRUG TESTING $ 45.00 003450 mously passed. tions. If an objection is filed prior to the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF May 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sayre, Service $ 2,547.31 PUCKETTS SAYRE JAIL FOOD $ /s/Johnny Davis, Chairman; /s/ Carl hearing, the Court will determine at the BECKHAM COUNTY Oklahoma Courthouse Annex Confer- 003798 LIPSCOMB CHEVROLET 883.70 Don Campbell, Member; /s/ Attest: Ju- hearing whether summary proceedings STATE OF OKLAHOMA ence Room. GMC LLC OIL CHANGE $ 81.07 003452 CULLIGAN OF CLINTON lie Swaner, County Clerk are appropriate, and, if so, whether the Johnny Davis, Chairman, called the 003800 AMAZON CAPITAL SER- BOTTLED WATER $ 195.20 Opioid LXLP will on file herein shall be admitted to In the Matter of the Estate of meeting to order, Carl Don Campbell, VICES RADIO EQUIPMENT $ 59.97 Abatement Settlement probate, whether the estate will be dis- MARLAN JOE MILLER Member and Julie Swaner, Coun- 001737 AG ECONOMICS DEPART- 003924 OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE Publishing in the Elk City News on tributed and to whom to the estate will DECEASED. ty Clerk, were present. Tate Finnell, MENT TRAINING $ 40.00 / Health FOR RECOVER CONTRACT May 24, 2025 and May 31, 2025 be distributed. Case No. PB-2022-88 Member was absent. 003519 CUMIFORD, CHERI TRAV- CHARGE $ 12,500.00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Carl Don Campbell moved to approve EL $ 339.92 Resale IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF all creditors having claims against the DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST minutes from May 5, 2025. Johnny 003473 BUGMASTER INC PEST 003887 US POSTAL SERVICE(NEO- BECKHAM COUNTY Decedent are required to present the Davis seconded the motion, which Da- CONTROL $ 40.00 POST POST POSTAGE $ 10,000.00 STATE OF OKLAHOMA same with a description of all security Comes now Marlan Gregory Mlller vis and Campbell unanimously passed. 003851 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Rural Fire-ST interests and other collateral (if any) and hereby disclaims any interest he Carl Don Campbell moved to approve & TRUST BUILDING PAYMENT $ 003768 WESTERN OKLAHOMA’S In the Matter of the Estate of held by each creditor with respect to may have in the Estate of Marlan Joe the following purchase orders for pay- 3,333.34 TDC SERVIC PARTS & REPAIRS $ EDNA TEAGUE, Deceased. such claim, to the Petitioner’s attorney, Miller and states as follows. ment. Johnny Davis seconded the mo- 003571 CAPITAL ONE SUPPLIES $ 2,707.97 Case No. PB-2025-27 King Legal, PLLC, Post Office Box tion, which Davis and Campbell unan- 54.34 003626 CULVER ELECTRIC LLC 324, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096, 1. Marlan Joe Miller on November 8, imously passed. 003475 CITY OF SAYRE UTILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEM $ 275.00 COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDI- on or before the following presentment 2022. He lived at I I 759 North Hwy Drug Court $ 66.63 003770 DBL DESIGN LLC EQUIP- TORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING date: June 21, 2025 or the same will be Sweetwater, Beckham County, Okla- 003916 SPARKLIGHT INTERNET 003484 PERKINS COMMUNICA- MENT $ 6,651.13 SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, DE- forever barred. homa 73666 at the time of his death, SERVICE $ 65.16 TIONS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT $ 003767 CE HOME CENTER SUP- TERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DIS- Dated this 21st day of May, 2025. having a residence and owning real and 003917 AT & T MOBILITY CELLU- 30.00 PLIES $ 94.65 TRIBUTION & DISCHARGE personal property in Beckham County, LAR PHONE SERVI $ 91.53 003845 CITY OF ELK CITY UTILI- 003769 MOTION TIRE CO LLC _/s/ Michelle Kirby Roper Oklahoma. General TIES $ 104.61 TIRES & REPAIRS $ 145.00 SH You are hereby notified that on the 19th JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT After due diligence in attempting to 003889 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WA- 003854 OKLAHOMA NATURAL Commissary day of May, 2025, Petitioner, Tammi locate a Will, no Will was discovered. TER $ 31.40 GAS CO UTILITIES $ 242.78 003864 003241 KLINE MECHANICAL & Johnson, filed in the District Court of Carissa C. King, OBA #30613 003896 DOBSON FIBER PHONE VIP VOICE SERVICES LLC PHONE CONTRACTING BUILDING MAIN- Beckham County a Petition for Sum- King Legal, PLLC 2. I am the adult son of .Marlan Joe SERVICE $ 141.91, SERVICE $ 1,320.32 TENANCE $ 24,940.00 mary Administration. Petitioner has al- 118 W. Main St. Miller. 003350 INTERBANK - PCARD 003856 PERKINS COMMUNICA- 003833 US FOODSERVICE INC leged that Edna Teague died testate on Post Office Box 324 TRAINING $ 107.80 107.80 003720 TIONS SYSTEM MONITOR KEY- JAIL FOOD $ 2,695.51 November 15, 2019 in Beckham Coun- Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 3. I understand that by the entestacy FUELMAN FUEL $ 26.00 PAD SYST $ 45.00 003893 PRODIGY SOLUTIONS INC ty, Oklahoma, and that the total esti- Telephone: (580) 302-5282 laws of the State of Oklahoma, I am 003888 DOBSON FIBER PHONE 003254 INTERBANK - PCARD HO- INMATE COMMISSARY $ 6,929.65 mated value of the Decedent’s property [email protected] entitled to a share of the Estate of Mar- SERVICE $ 1,215.98 TEL $ 330.00 003886 OSBI ODIS Monthly $ 175.00 in Oklahoma is less than $200,000. Attorney for Special Administrator lan Joe Miller. 003902 ELK VALLEY WOOD- 003255 INTERBANK - PCARD HO- SH SVC Fee The names and addresses of the ad- LXLP WORKING INC PLAQUE $ 60.00 TEL $ 220.00 003784 AMAZON CAPITAL SER- ministrators, executors, non-petition- 4. l hereby DISCLAIM, RELIN- 003787 EMPIRE PAPER CO SUP- Highway VICES Office Supplies $ 127.88 ing co-nominees, heirs, legatees and Publishing in the Elk City News on QUISH, WAIVE AND GIVE UP any PLIES $ 710.93 003927 SAGEBRUSH INC JANITO- 003448 HAINES & SON WRECKER devisees of Edna Teague, deceased, so May 24, 2025 and all rights I may have at law or in 003911 DOBSON FIBER Phone Ser- RIAL SERVICE $ 261.00 SERVICE LL TOWING SERVICES $ far as known to the Petitioner, are as equity to said Estate of Marlan Joe vice $ 2,037.69 003619 JOHNSON FERTILIZER 337.80 follows: Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is pro- Miller and have no objection to the 003914 CITY OF ELK CITY Utilities CHEMICALS $ 5,400.00 003910 003877 AMAZON CAPITAL SER- posing to build a 160-foot monopole estate being divided up equally among $ 42.00 CITY OF SAYRE LANDFILL USE $ VICES Office Supplies $ 36.97 003879 Shirley J. Teague tower (165 ft w/appurtenances) located the remaining heirs at law. 003913 CITY OF SAYRE Utilities $ 465.78 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNA- c/o Christina Hunsicker, Personal Rep- north of Enterprise Rd, approximately 183.20 003909 DOBSON FIBER Phone Ser- TIVE D People Search $ 75.00 resentative 922 feet east of 1611 Enterprise Rd, 5. I understand that I may consult with 003912 CITY OF SAYRE Utilities $ vice $ 4.28 003923 CITY OF SAYRE Utilities $ 1536 Jason Street #208 Elk City, OK 73644. Structure coor- an attorney before relinquishing this 66.63 003836 P & M AUTO SERVICE CEN- 660.21 0 Wylie, Texas 75098 dinates are: (N35-24-00.5)/(W99-23- right and I do so voluntarily. 003892 DOBSON FIBER PHONE TER MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS $ 003773 BOB BARKER CO Jail Sup- 08.8). The tower is anticipated to have SERVICE/INTERN $ 1,739.68 376.20 plies $ 355.14 Jeanne L. Henry FAA Style E (dual medium intensity) Dated this 28th day of Apnl, 2025 003797 AMAZON CAPITAL SER- 003508 WELDON PARTS PARTS $ 003878 ECOLAB LEASE/EQUIP- 1401 E 3rd Street lighting. The Federal Communications VICES Maps $ 49.99 14.40 MENT $ 151.75 Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 Commission (FCC) Antenna Struc- /S/Marlan Gregory Miller 003904 COMANCHE CO. REG. DET. 003253 INTERBANK - PCARD HO- ture Registration (ASR Form 854) file CENTER DETENTION $ 440.00 TEL $ 110.00 No Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and The Teague Living Trust dated number is A1314254. Environmental Acknowledged before me this 28th day 003925 COMMUNITYWORKS $ 003421 WESTERN EQUIPMENT Requests for Appropriations. 10/20/15 Effects: Interested persons may review of April. 2025. 792.00 PARTS & REPAIRS $ 1,625.90 No Transfer of Appropriations. c/o Tammi G. Johnson, Trusteee the application at www.fcc.gov/asr/ap- 003883 IONIX/COMPUTER MAS- 003404 AMERICAN HOSE AND No County Officer’s Monthly Reports. 1202 Mayes Street plications by entering the file number. /S/ Louisa Garcia TERS PLUS IN SOFTWARE SUP- SUPPLY - OKLA PARTS & REPAIRS No Treasurer’s Collection Summary. Purcell, Oklahoma 73080 Environmental concerns may be raised Notary Public PORT $ 210.00 $ 66.66 Carl Don Campbell moved to solicit by filing a Request for Environmental 003931 GARCIA, MARISA M. RE- 003375 INTERBANK - PCARD LI- fuel bids as needed this week. Johnny NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/environ- My Commission Number: 13285250-9 IMBURSEMENT $ 226.79 O 003840 CENSE $ 53.00 Davis seconded the motion, which Da- the 14th day of July, 2025, at 10:00 mentalrequest within 30 days of the My Commiss1on Expires· 1-5-29 CIRCLE A WESTERN WEAR UNI- 003908 CITY OF SAYRE LANDFILL vis and Campbell unanimously passed. a.m. in the courtroom of the under- date that notice of the project is pub- LXLP FORM $ 189.95 003444 COMDATA USE $ 465.77 The Board discussed the letter of sup- signed Judge in the Beckham County lished on the FCC’s website. Online INC FUEL $ 8,350.83 003907 DOBSON TELEPHONE port for Resound Networks. Carl Don Courthouse in Sayre, Oklahoma has filings are strongly encouraged. Mail- 003841 AMAZON CAPITAL SER- COMPANY INC Phone Service $ Campbell made motion to table until been set for the hearing on the Petition, ing address for a paper filing is: FCC