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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 The Elk City News Beutler Wins Literary Award Randy is dandy at writing great the Rodeo Arena: The Story of the deo’s stock company has had on the Beutler said. “I’m grateful to Ben- elor’s and master’s degrees from education. books. Beutler Stock Contracting Legacy” development of professional rodeo nie, Connie, Rhett, and Tracy Beut- SWOSU as well as a juris doctor In 2010 Beutler became SWO- Former Southwestern Oklaho- at the Western Writers of America in the United States from 1929 until ler for giving me the opportunity to degree from Taft Law School. SU’s 17th president and served in ma State University President Ran- Annual Convention in Amarillo, today. write this book.” He taught at multiple high that role until retiring in 2021. dy Beutler recently won the Finalist Texas. “It was an honor to be consid- Raised on a ranch near Elk City, schools, spent time in the Oklaho- Copies of “Impresarios of the Award in Contemporary Non-Fic- The book tells the story of the ered for this prestigious award by Beutler is a 1979 Canute High ma legislature, worked for the gov- Rodeo Arena” may be purchased tion for his book “Impresarios of impact that the First Family of Ro- the Western Writers of America,” School graduate and holds bach- ernor, then went to work in higher at the Elk City Museum Complex. SWODA Receives $30,000 Grant To Launch Mileage Reimbursement Pilot Program In Southwest Oklahoma Burns Flat, OK – The South West- ical appointments and job interviews said Julie Sanders, SWODA/SORTPO By piloting this innovative approach, Watson Rural Oklahoma Community ern Oklahoma Development Authority to community centers, senior centers, Transportation Director. “We’re mak- SWODA hopes to create a scalable, Foundation Fund grant program, vis- (SWODA) and the Southwest Oklaho- grocery stores, libraries, and more. ing sure that older adults and working data-informed model that can be rep- it occf.org/rural. ma Regional Transportation Planning This funding will help address crit- families in our rural towns have a reli- licated in other rural regions across Organization (SORTPO) are pleased to ical transportation barriers in Cad- able way to get to the doctor, to school, Oklahoma. Contact SWODA’s Mobil- ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA CITY announce the grant award of $30,000 do, Kiowa, and Stephens counties by to job interviews—without being left ity Navigator, Cristi Williams at 580- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION from the Carolyn Watson Rural Okla- reimbursing eligible individuals for behind by systems that weren’t built 562-5038 to see if you qualify. Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma homa Community Foundation Fund at travel to essential services. The pro- with them in mind.” This grant is one of 25 awarded, to- City Community Foundation is a 501 the Oklahoma City Community Foun- gram aims to reduce missed healthcare SWODA is dedicated to strength- taling $427,845 to support local orga- (c)(3) public charity that works with dation. visits, support wellness, and enhance ening communities through collabo- nizations working to enhance quality individuals, families, and organiza- The grant will support the launch of the overall quality of life for residents rative planning and service delivery. of life in rural Oklahoma. tions to benefit our community now a Mileage Reimbursement Pilot (MRP) in rural communities who lack access Through the MMP, in partnership Funded projects focus on Arts, Cul- and in the future. Together, we strive project under the organization’s Mobil- to public transportation or personal with SORTPO and the Oklahoma De- ture and History, Economic Develop- to make the greatest impact in our ity Management Program (MMP). The vehicles. partment of Transportation, the orga- ment, Health and Safety, and Libraries community. To join us or learn more project focuses on connecting people “Transportation shouldn’t be a bar- nization works to connect vulnerable and Literacy. about our work to maximize charitable to the places that matter - from med- rier to living a healthy, connected life,” populations with essential services. To learn more about the Carolyn funds, visit occf.org. CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Publishing in the Elk City News on ACCOUNTING, FINAL DISTRI- Sayre, Oklahoma 73626, having a of July 2025. whom the estate will be distributed; following presentment date: the 23 rd June 21, 2025 and June 25, 2025 BUTION AND DISCHARGE, AND residence and owning real property lo- The petition will be heard on the 13th and the claim of any creditor will be day of July , 2025 or the same will be NOTICE TO CREDITORS cated in Beckham County at the time day August at 1:00 in the Court Room barred unless the claim is presented to forever barred. The claim of any cred- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF of his death. The probable value of the of this Court in the Beckham County the special administrator no more that itor not shown in the petition will be BECKHAM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all estate is $120,000.00. The Petitioner is Courthouse in the City of Sayre, Beck- thirty (30) days following the granting barred unless the claim is presented to STATE OF OKLAHOMA persons interested in the Estate of Rob- Mona Michelle Green, having an ad- ham County, Oklahoma. of the order admitting the petition and the special administrator on or before ert Adam Brittain, deceased, that Mona dress of 7009 Southampton Dr. North The person receiving the notice, or any combined notice. the presentment date. In the Matter of the Estate of Michelle Green, filed in this Court a Richland Hills Texas. Decedent died interested party may file objections to All creditors having claims against ROBERT ADAM BRITTAIN, petition for summary administration of intestate. the petition at any time before the fi- Adam Brittain are required to present Dated this 16th day of June 2025. DECEASED. the estate of said decedents and for de- nal hearing and send a copy to the pe- the same, with a description of all se- Case No. PB-2024-32 termination of heirs at law of decedent, The name and address of the heirs and titioner or that person will be deemed curity interests and other collateral (if /S/ Michelle K. Roper approval of final accounting, distribu- devisees is as follows: to have waived any objections to the any) held by each creditor with respect Michelle Kirby Roper THIRD AMENDED COMBINED tion of said estate and discharge. Mona Michelle Green petition. If an objection is filed before to such claim, to Mona Michelle Green Associate District Judge NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION 7009 Southampton Dr. the hearing, the court will determine at the named special administrator of LXLP FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRA- The name of Decedent is Robert Adam North Richland Hills, Texas the hearing, whether summer proceed- said estate, at the office of Cade Har- TION, DETERMINATION OF Brittain, who died July 7, 2024, whose The final account and petition for dis- ings are appropriate and, if so, wheth- ris Law, PLLC at 603 N. Main Street, HEIRS, APPROVAL OF FINAL address was 1720 North 4th Street tribution will be filed by the 23rd day er the estate will be distributed and to Elk City, OK 73644, on or before the