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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Back to School, ELECTION DAY MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Brian B Capers DUR Back to Busy REMINDERS AND TIPS State of Okla vs Nathan D Slovak Protective order violation Voters head to the polls on Au- Accepted identification includes: State of Okla vs Justin Silvers Public intoxication gust 25th to cast their ballots. The • An ID card issued by the fed- State of Okla vs Alan Anchez-Chavira Obstructing an officer. By Sheryl Ponce lenges to overcome. I have found that most children are more alike polls will be open from 7 a.m. eral government, State of Okla- Assault & battery on officer to 7 p.m. The Beckham County homa, or a federally-recognized After a short, hot summer, stu- than they are different. No matter dents and their families are getting what the background, everyone can Election Board offers reminders tribe, or FELONIES and tips ahead of the election. • The free, Voter Identification back into the groove of school, stud- learn, has feelings, and cares about State of Okla vs Kaleb W Oxford Cruelties to animals County Election Board Sec- Card issued to you by the County ies, and activities. From the youngest his/her future. State of Okla vs Talitha J Wann Cruelties to animals retary Sherron Manning rec- Election Board when you regis- child to the high school senior, ad- Looking towards the new year, State of Okla vs Frankie D Balderas Possession of parapher- ommends voters with questions tered to vote. justing to a new schedule is always loaded with activities, a little stress, nalia & meth with intent to distribute difficult. Everyone in the family may and time restraints; balanced work about their eligibility or polling If your ID card has an expi- State of Okla vs Kimberly A Degarmo Embezzlement have to change habits that have been with fun. Laugh a lot. It is healthy place verify their information ration date, the expiration date State of Okla vs Brian J Cook Bringing contraband into jail developed over the last two months. and releases feel good endorphins. prior to Election Day. Voters can must fall after the date of the State of Okla vs Garrett C Low Bringing contraband into jail As a retired teacher, I understand Exercise and take time to regroup find their polling place and verify election. State of Okla vs Daniel L Roshto Burglary. Concealing stolen the excitement and anticipation of as life becomes stressful. Turn to their voter information using the If you forget your ID, you may property. Tampering with security camera or systems. Enter- the part of the teacher, as well as friends and family for support and OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. still cast a provisional ballot by ing with intent to steal copper the students. Educators make grand encouragement. We all need others gov/elections/ovp or by contact- signing an affidavit. Provisional State of Okla vs Carrie S Brawley Child neglect. Possession of plans for success, caring about each to help keep focused on the goal of ing the County Election Board. ballots will be verified and if val- meth, paraphernalia & tattooing equipment without a license one who walks into the classroom. happy and healthy children. "We want all of our voters to have id, will be counted after Election State of Okla vs William L Bryant Blackmail Some students seem eager to get I, for one, miss the first day feel- a positive experience at the polls. Day and before the election is State of Okla vs Richard S Reed Burglary. Attempted burglar- back into the learning environment, ing. I miss the optimism, the look on However, Election Day can be certified. ies. Concealing stolen property while others must drag themselves each students’ face as he/she comes very busy. If you have questions For questions, please contact in, reluctantly. through the door. Children, no mat- ahead of the election, don't hes- the Beckham County Election A lot of people say that kids today ter how old they get, are wonderful itate to call or stop by our office, Board at (580)928-3314 or beck- "There will not be any changes or exceptions so that we can make sure you're [email protected]. to the publication of these records." are different, yet they are kids who and yet challenging. Enjoy every are capable of learning, moving for- minute with them, because soon ready to vote on Election Day," The County Election Board is ward, setting goals, and planning for they will grow up and start their own said Manning. located at 306 E. Main St., Sayre, MARRIAGES & DIVORCES their future. They are growing up in a different world, with different chal- journey and paths into the future. Love them. Voters are also reminded to bring a current and valid photo OK. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through ID card to their polling place. Friday. DIVORCES Huey Shipman vs Katie Shipman EARLY VOTING CHAMBER Going into October, every Fri- day and Saturday Haystack Ad- BEGINS AUG. 20TH ventures Pumpkin Patch opens at Early voting begins Thurs- of town on Election Day or who Continued from page 1 day August 20th for voters in want to avoid long lines," Man- 4 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m., which is located at 20250 Highway 152. Beckham County. Voters who ning said. Center. The following sports will will not be able to make it to the There is so much to do in Elk Early voting is available wind down the month. On Sept. polls on Election Day, have the City, with something for every- Thursday, August 20th and 21st, fastpitch softball is playing option of voting early at their one. Families and friends can get Friday, August 21st from 8:00 Bishop at 5 p.m., which will be County Election Board. together, make plans to get out a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, “Senior Night.” Football Home- Beckham County Election August 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to around town at the plethora of coming will be Sept. 25th, where Board Secretary Sherron Man- 2:00 p.m. at Beckham County events throughout the commu- turning to reading more with paper they will be playing Cache at 7 p.m. and on Sept. 29th, fastpitch nity. Enjoy Elk City and all that it offers. GROWTH in hand. The district will be limit- ing the use of technology, and the ning, said early voting is open to all voters. "You do not need Activity Center (fair barn) lo- cated at 310 E. Main St., Sayre, will play Guymon at 3 p.m. Continued from page 1 to provide an excuse to vote OK . Manning reminds voters students will be using books, paper, and pencils. The teachers and staff early. Oklahoma allows early that early voting is not available 58 percent in science. The average voting for all elections con- at polling locations. have studied research concerning percentage above the state average ducted by the County Election For questions, please con- learning and comprehension. He in the area of ELA was 66 percent, Board-from school board and tact the Election Board at (580) said that they have a plan to move and the state average of students municipal elections to state and 928-3314 or forward to continue to improve above grade level was 60 percent. federal elections. This is a great beckhamcounty@elections. student learning. Sparks spoke about students re- option for those who will be out ok.gov. (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 77-county tour, and in 2018, I went Oklahoma. That’s what we’ve been states like Texas, Tennessee, Wyo- Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 STITT all over the state of Oklahoma when I was running for governor,” able to do. Y’all have been talking about the airport. The money that ming, Florida, and South Dakota. Those all have zero income taxes. Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Continued from page 1 Stitt began. “It feels like I’ve met all we gave to the airport, the $70 mil- So over time, we should be able to 4 million Oklahomans. I wanted to lion infrastructure that Nick just continue to lower the income tax POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 we have about $70 million of trans- come back at the end of the eight talked about. That’s because we’ve because there’s a bunch of other portation impact right here in Elk years and give you a report of ev- been fiscally disciplined. I want revenue that comes into the state City. That’s what brings people to SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, our community.” erything that we got accomplished you to know that those things are that we’re going to be able to do that Staff Writer because you took a chance on a guy super important for the sustain- systematically.” Deliverd by mail: He went on to introduce the 28th that had never been in politics be- ability of our state. I’m really ex- Stitt has put parents in charge $50/yearly print only governor of Oklahoma, whom he Neva Pyatt, called a friend. Stitt returned the fore. I was so scared when I came cited about handing the state to of their children’s education with $60/yearly print & online through eight years ago.” the next governor in a really good open transfers and setting up a re- $40/online only Advertising Director compliment, saying that Archer is He spoke about attending OSU spot. And because we’ve been so fundable tax credit. He believes in a great leader and is doing a great No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, job in the legislature. Stitt was also and his background. He began his business friendly, we’re now top ten school competitions. Advertising Director company in Tulsa with $1000 and a people moving to our state,” Stitt “The main thing I want you to [email protected] impressed because he was able to computer. He said he has lived the explained. know is that eight years later, Okla- shoot some of Archer’s guns at the [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, ECPD gun range. American dream, especially while More people are moving to homa now is winning. We are the ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR traveling to other states. Stitt saw Oklahoma, especially from Cal- most pro-business-friendly state, “The reason I wanted to come those states growing while Oklaho- ifornia because the American and you’re seeing it with your tax to Elk City is because I’m on a ma had no money in savings, and dream is still alive here. Stitt also revenue going up. I’m so pumped there were billion-dollar budget spoke about COVID and keeping that y’all are having record-break- deficits. This was when he decided the state open when other states ing years because of some of the Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices to run for governor. were shut down. He believed in the infrastructure and some of the in- On his 77-county tour, Stitt said freedom to choose. vestments,” he said. Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual he wanted to review the accom- “I’ve cut taxes by $2 billion,” Stitt As Stitt closed, he thanked ev- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as plishments that have been made continued. “Even though our econ- eryone for being there and then cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the during his eight years in office. omy’s been booming and we’ve opened the floor to questions. He Those included $3.7 billion in sav- done all these savings, we’ve been was asked who he supported for practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. ings; giving teacher pay raises three growing so much. I’ve been saying governor, in which he answered For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: different times; putting more mon- we’ve got to cut taxes. We’ve got to Mike Mazzie 100 percent. He also ey in public education than any cut taxes because I don’t want to said that he will be returning to the Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator other governor; and leaving office just create new ways to spend and private sector. After several more with fewer state employees than grow government. We got rid of questions, the governor bid Elk Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES when he started in 2019. the grocery tax. 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