January 10, 2026 Issue, Page 2 of 10

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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026 The Elk City News The payment to Lochner for they have run into extensive dam- of games and no tournaments. The Misdemeanors Felonies MONUMENT taxiway construction invoice in the amount of $13,278.82, a budget- age on the roof and rotting boards. He believes that they will be work- Kids’ Inc., season ran 6291 people on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thurs- Continued from page 1 ed item, was approved. This is the ing on it through March. days. This makes a total of 10,788 MISDEMEANORS last payment for the project. The Next, Ivester talked about put- people in the months of November “It will stand about 16 feet tall, State of Okla vs Kasi L Holder DUS. No insurance Pay App #2 to Heartland Utility ting barriers at the industrial park and December. double sided, made out of durable State of Okla vs Lauren C Garcia DUS Services for FY 2025 Water Main as a request from Polar Shed to Christmas in the Park had 3700 steel. It can withstand up to 120 State of Okla vs George C Tiger Obstructing an officer Replacements in the amount of block off the cul-de-sac, where visitors the first weekend; 4100 mile per hour winds, which is re- State of Okla vs Deandra Valdez Children not in school $262,135.49, a budgeted item, was there are no businesses or struc- people the second weekend; 4400 ally great for Oklahoma. We’ll have State of Okla vs David L Castro Possession of paraphernalia approved. Ivester said that this was tures. Ivester said that the Chamber visitors the third weekend; and the raised letters, internal LED lighting State of Okla vs Felicia M Davis Threatening an act of violence for 14,000 feet of water main re- Banquet will take place next week, last weekend was 6800 visitors. This so it can be seen during the day and State of Okla vs James O Jeter Larceny of merchandise placement, and they are through and then went on to say the City was a total of 19,000 people coming at night. It’s designed in the classic State of Okla vs Brian C Brinkley Assault & battery phase one, subject to testing. They Treasurer, Jennifer Rainey, will be to the holiday events. Ivester said Route 66 sign, but also has a mod- are now on phase two. This is a looking for the best rates in making they have acquired those numbers ern feel, so more contemporary,” FELONIES progress payment. the construction line of credit from through Placer Software that track Wray explained. State of Okla vs Sid D Ireland DUI. TOC. Possession of CS & The commissioners approved the CAPPs projects to a permanent cell phones. Where the structure will be paraphernalia payment to Myers Engineering for loan. In the last report, Ivester told the placed is still under consideration. State of Okla vs Candy T Lopez Harboring a fugitive engineering services for FY 2025 March 21st will be the first tour- commissioners they have received She proposed in front of City Hall, State of Okla vs Lachelle M Nixon Conspiracy. Computer fraud/ Water Main Replacement in the nament in the baseball field, and the deed from the Bank of Western but they are open to suggestions. unlawful use of computer amount of $7,575, a budgeted item. Rob Bruner is there preparing the Oklahoma for property, just south City Manager Tom Ivester said that State of Okla vs Justin E Noblitt Domestic assault & battery by The property located at 1118 facility and grounds. of the rig, which is an empty park- they will be discussing it, and when strangulation W. 9th, was next on the agenda to Ivester then talked about the ing area next to the tag office. He a decision is made, he will report State of Okla vs Kyle L Minchey Possession of stolen vehicle & be considered to be a dilapidated water field south of Sayre were 708 pointed out that the only restric- back to them. paraphernalia. Bringing contraband into jail building. It was tabled from Sept. million gallons of water pumped, tion from the bank was that if the The next item on the agenda State of Okla vs Savannah N Carlile Possession of CS. Bringing 2nd and Oct. 6th. City Inspector which is the least amount in the City of Elk City decided to sell the was the approval of a Consulting contraband into jail Gary Nix told the commissioners last 33 years. There was not a lot of property, that the Bank of Western Services Agreement between the State of Okla vs Marcus J Rowley Kidnapping. Domestic assault that there was interest in purchas- rain in the summer, yet the previ- Oklahoma or the heirs of Jimmy City of Elk City and ConneXtion & battery by strangulation ing the property, and a representa- ous year where they had the same Harrell be given first opportunity Worldwide for consulting services. State of Okla vs Jordan K Preston Unlawful actions related to tive of the owner was present to ask amount of rain, they pumped more to purchase it. Casey Merrifield was present to say licensed dealers & private sellers of firearms the commissioners for extra time to water. He attributes this difference In the City Treasurer’s report, that she has been working with the State of Okla vs Sibley A Wilhite Sex offender living within try to sell it. The new owners intend in the main replacement program, Rainey said that she has applied commissioners over the past year 2000’ of school to remove the structure. The com- which has made the water leaks most of the $4 million that the city and proposes that they continue State of Okla vs Brian C Brinkley Assault & battery with a dan- missioners tabled the item until the less than before. The average water received to the construction proj- the progress that has been made. gerous weapon Feb. 2nd meeting. pumped has been close to 800 mil- ect, and ECFD Chief Kyle Cher- They approved the agreement. State of Okla vs Ethan J Melton Kidnapping. Protective order Damon Butcher was approved lion gallons. venka has applied for the final draw They then went on to approve violation. Domestic assault & battery by strangulation as Kilhoffer’s appointment to the The electrical bollards are com- for the project. She has sent out a payment to Warren Cat for repairs State of Okla vs Keaton D Aday Domestic assault & battery MOIF board. Then the commis- pleted, with some on the north RFP (Request for Proposal) for per- to the landfill compactor in the against a pregnant woman sioners approved the Purchase end of the pool needing to be fin- manent financing on the projects. amount of $85,182.21. The com- Orders FY 25-26 and recurring in- ished. Ivester said that the project There were no public comments, missioners also approved payment voices for Jan. 5th. is almost finished. He then went on and the commissioners adjourned to Mike’s Diesel Service, LLC, for In the City Manager’s report, to say that the basketball booster the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The next repairs to Street Department In- Ivester talked about repairs at the league ran 4497 people through the meeting will take place at 2 p.m. on ternational truck engine in the Old Town Museum. He said that Arrowhead Center in six weekends Wednesday, Jan. 21st. amount of $44,428.79. therefore, finding the extra money GED website or the HiSet website Equivalency. With a lot of commu- SUPPORT to take a test seems close to impos- sible. to provide the funds to take a test. Each test is $30 and a total of $150. nity and family support, teachers have seen successes. Continued from page 1 These adult students need help Students typically study for For more information about in obtaining a voucher for a test. one test, then take that test before sponsoring an adult student with funded through a WIOA grant, This is where individuals or com- going on to the next subject. The a test voucher, contact one of the the actual test must be paid for by panies could assist these individ- adult student may not have been teachers at the corresponding the student with a debit or charge uals improve his/her life and the successful in school for a variety WTC campuses. It would be an in- card. Teachers see students struggle lives of their families. Anyone may of reasons, and he/she struggles in vestment in the future of family and to make ends meet with minimum purchase a voucher through the trying to complete the High School individual successes. wage jobs or on public assistance; (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 OBITUARIES Piedmont, OK; 19 grandchildren, Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Patricia Ann Schneberger Curtis Schneberger, Keith Schne- berger, Karen Roles, Jaime Kos, Patricia Ann Schneberger was to be separated by Turkey Creek. Jennifer Morse, William Fuchs, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 born January 10th, 1937 in Elk City, After asking her dad for her hand Clayton Fuchs, Amber Schneberg- Oklahoma to Evelyn Rose (Gross- in marriage, only 3 weeks passed er, Ronnie Schneberger, Jillian Jo man) and Henry John Spieker. She before the two were married on Schneberger, Jacob Schneberger, SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, Lilly Sawatsky, Grace Richardson, passed away at her home southeast November 16, 1954. Pat and El- Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer of Canute, Oklahoma on Tuesday, dred moved to their family farm Luke Schneberger, Faith Schne- $50/yearly print only December 23rd, 2025 at the age of where they made their home and berger, Amber Lovelace, Benjamin Neva Pyatt, Mills, Isaac Stovall and Jacqueline $60/yearly print & online 88 years, 11 months and 13 days. raised their family. They could be $40/online only Advertising Director Patricia, known by most as “Pat”, found raising wheat, cotton, and Stovall; 18 great grandchildren, grew up on her family farm east of cattle along with many other farm Waverly Schneberger, Whitten No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, Schneberger, Wren Schneberger, Canute, Oklahoma. She attended animals. Pat spent many countless [email protected] Advertising Director Holy Family Catholic School and hours gardening and canning fruits Porter Roles, Palmer Roles, Jocelyn met a gentleman by the name of and vegetables. She also enjoyed becca (Ramsey) Schneberger; and Kos, Evelyn Kos, Viviann Morse, [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, one sister, Rosalia Gould. Lincoln Morse, August Fuchs, The- CSR Eldred Leo Schneberger who grew baking and cooking not only for ECNclassifi[email protected] odor Fuchs, Owen Schneberger, up in the same section of land only her family, but others in the com- Pat is survived by her 7 children, munity, as well as being a talented Chris Schneberger and wife, Cindy, Evan Schneberger, Bo Schneberg- seamstress and avid crocheter. Pat Foss, OK, Gwen Fuchs and hus- er, Aiden Ball, Jaiden Ball, Bentlee band, Jimmy, Elk City, OK, Den- Lovelace, and Graicyn Williams; 2 Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices was a long time member of St. Mat- thew Catholic Church and a mem- nis Schneberger, Canute, OK, Jeff great granddaughters on the way; ber of the Women’s Guild. Schneberger and wife, Julie, Canute, 2 brothers, John Spieker and wife, Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual She is preceded in death by her OK, Brian Schneberger and wife, Jackie, Wagoner, OK and Jimmy resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as parents; husband of 61 years, El- Lori, Canute, OK, Julie Mills and Spieker and wife, Carol, Elk City, dred; infant son, Kenneth James husband, Duane, Elk City, OK and OK as well as a host of other rela- cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Rhonda Stovall and husband, Jeff, tives and friends. Schneberger; daughter-in-law, Re- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Peggy Jo Patten Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Peggy Jo Patten was born Janu- an educator for the next 18 plus ary 3rd, 1938 in Gainsville, Texas years. It was during this time that SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: to Mildred (Turner) and Joseph she was reacquainted with Jack • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Albert Jones. She passed away at Eugene Patten and they were later her home in Sayre, Oklahoma on married on December 1st, 1979. • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at the Together they briefly lived in Elk Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) age of 87 years, 11 months and 30 City before making their home in • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV days. the Sayre community on the Pat- • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Peggy grew up in Elk City, Okla- ten family centennial farm. Peggy homa where she was baptized continued teaching at Sayre in the during the time she was in junior public school system and later at also important to Peggy as she Professional, Passionate high. She attended and graduated Western Oklahoma Technology could regularly be found singing from Elk City High School and Center before her retirement from in the choir, playing the bells, and Advance, Attentive ... furthered her education at South- education. Not being one to sit teaching adult and children’s Bible Our Difference is Our Care western Oklahoma State Univer- idle, she found employment with classes. In what little time she had sity where she obtained her bach- Sagebrush until she formally re- aside from church and education, elor’s degree and later her master’s tired to the farm with Gene. Peggy enjoyed traveling, crochet- Have you ever considered becoming a in education. Peggy began her ca- Peggy valued education, read- ing, painting, reading, playing the hospice volunteer? reer in education at Reydon Pub- ing and took great interest in her piano and embroidery. A fulfulling experience in the spirit of lic Schools where she spent over 2 past students as well as her vol- She is preceded in death by her giving and receiving. years before obtaining a position at unteer work after her retirement. parents and husband. Elk City Public Schools. She saw an Her long list of accomplishments Peggy is survived by Joe Patten opportunity to fill a visiting teach- and accolades span from two-time and wife, Peggy, Erick, OK, Kerry ing position in North Carolina and Teacher of the Year, activity in Patten, Tulsa, OK, and DeLayne ended up moving her mother to the PEO organization and Delta Campbell and husband, James, the east coast with her. Peggy and Kappa Gamma sorority, and even Sayre, OK; great nieces and great her mother returned to Elk City the Elk City Business and Profes- nephews, Heather Womack and where she continued her career as sional Women club. Her faith was husband, Billy, Ashley Patten and husband, Phillip Loeffelholz, Ben- jamin Perkins and wife Angie, Marriages & Divorces Jeremiah Campbell and wife Lori, Jamey Guy and husband, David, Courtney Odom and husband, MARRIAGES Mike, and Adam Patten as well as Geary Maness, Elk City – Joyce Flenory, Elk City a host of great great nieces, great Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving great nephews, other relatives and Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. DIVORCES friends. Amber Kirtley vs Vicente Diaz