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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies CAREER Continued from page 1 MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Sara Wood Calling 911 with a false alarm the years and complemented State of Okla vs Eldon Spikes Public intoxication him on his ability to get things State of Okla vs Kelvin C Berry Larceny of merchandise done. State of Okla vs Krystal L Hardwood Assault & battery “He is a driven man who State of Okla vs William M Cowan Jr Domestic assault & has the ability to make things battery happen. Nothing was impos- State of Okla vs Zain A Vermillion DUI sible for Guy. He was good to work for and he was responsi- FELONIES ble for getting the carousel and State of Okla vs Bryan L Eslin Burglary. Child abuse. Prop- so many other things started erty damage here,” Hart said, State of Okla vs Deveante L Serna Robbery While being a city manag- State of Okla vs Matthew S Sanders Possession of a stolen er, Hylton has had to not only vehicle work with the many employees State of Okla vs Pilla Pasquale Jr Resisting & obstructing of the towns, but he had also an officer. Assault & battery on an officer. Placing body to work with different com- fluid on officer. Threatening an act of violence missions or councils. Elk City’s State of Okla vs Macee Timms Child neglect charter calls for four commis- State of Okla vs Derek A Brown Child neglect sioners and one mayor, and State of Okla vs James M coy Attempted burglary. Proper- Sayre has eight council people ty damage. Threatening an act of violence and a mayor. Hylton noted that State of Okla vs Bobby W Brandon Buy/possess child sexu- members of the community al abuse materials will go to a particular commis- State of Okla vs George A Brown Possession of CS, para- sioner to talk to when he/she phernalia & firearm needs something, “When George Easter was Guy Hylton with his son, Jay Hylton and Jay’s boys Luke and Dutch. on the commission, he was the Marriages & Divorces bread man. A whole group of people would go to him and They are not very glamorous, but important to the city’s no one else. It is good that way growth and safety. It is taking MARRIAGES because they have had a good care of the infrastructure that Michael Luna, Elk City – Madison Calahan, Elk City mix of people, and the people had made him a success. Trace Beekman, Elk City – Darci Hale, Elk City were represented pretty well,” “Everybody comes in here Shawn Johnson, Sutton, WV – Sommer Shock, Clinton Hylton said. pitching something. The hard- As Hylton thinks about the est thing a city manager does job of a city manager and what is to learn to say no and not is most important to him, he maybe. People take maybe as said that looking far into the a yes, which gets people to be future to anticipate what may unhappy,” Hylton said. be needed in 50 years is key. To Hylton it is about prior- “You can’t think too small, ities. The law tells them what (USPS # 173-020) because hopefully you’ll grow. they have to spend the money So have your capacity for ev- on. They can only use 90 per- 580-225-3000 erything, where you can grow cent of what a town can bring Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC as a town. We’ve added to the in the next year. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 landfill at Elk City, we’ve add- It has been a brilliant career, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ed to the landfill here, so we’d although Hylton does not like have capacity to grow. The to talk about what he brings to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 same with sewer and water ca- the table. He is humble with pacity. We try to update and his words but will be missed by keep updated to where your the employees he has worked whole infrastructure is not with, as well as the department SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, garbage by the time you retire. heads. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff You want to have something, He does not know what he $50/ Yearly Print Only to leave behind that’s actually will be doing a month from $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising better,” Hylton said. now except resting. $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director In being the city manager, When asked what he loves one must be able to make a to do, his answer is to work. No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR decision quickly. Hylton said Being City Manager is who he [email protected] Advertising Director everything should last for gen- Penny Patten and her father, Guy Hylton is and who he has been, retire- Tina Dobbs.........................Delivery ment may not come easy, but [email protected] erations. When a decision had job as a coordinator of dif- as being supported as a city (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, to be made, Hylton was not ferent projects. He helps line manager. he plans on trying to find a shy about making decisions. new hobby. CSR them up and then he supports Hylton believes that it is Sayre will be having a recep- He said, “You can’t let those decisions get to you. You make those contractors or employ- important to take care of the tion for Hylton, July. 16th, at a decision and if it is wrong to ees. Supporting the employees infrastructure, that includes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. do better next time.” seems to be just as important the water, sewer and garbage. SUBSCRIBE TODAY The biggest problem Hylton faces every day is getting admitted that he used to sit ans some encouraging words. enough sales tax. He cited the Sayre prison as one of those GAVEL off by himself. Because Sandy encouraged him, he is has be- Once the induction was fin- ished, the Rotarians congratu- examples. When the prison is Continued from page 1 Current news and active, the sales tax increas- come a Rotarian that partici- lated the incoming and outgo- es as does the population of pates. ing presidents. being a rock star. Basil (Weath- great deals delivered Sayre. This helps everyone. erly), he’s always taking care of Stephens then invited in- For more information about coming president, Britton, to the Rotary Club, contact Brit- right to your door! He sees the city manager’s the programs. Sandy (Werner) come forward to be sworn in ton at First National Bank or you encouraged me to do this, as president. Former District any of the Rotarians. Each and you were there to support Governor Mike Blevins from Thursday, the organization me.” Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Being president has helped Stephens feel more of a part Sayre, was there to induct Brit- ton in as president. Blevins meets at noon to have lunch in the Elk City Golf and Country gave Britton and the Rotari- Club. Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual of the organization, and he 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 practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. 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