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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 The Elk City News SWOSU To Host Author & Alumnus, Dr. Jim Logan Southwestern Oklahoma State Milam Stadium). tions from participants and sign 3289. Refreshments will be served. his interests include following col- regularly to Oklahoma, which he’ll University (SWOSU) will host a A proud SWOSU alumni and books. Of Saints & Rivers will be Logan began writing historical lege sports, good films, and good always consider his home. visit from noted author and proud a fourth-generation Oklahoman available for purchase as well. articles for Oklahoma Today mag- music. Among his favorite places Logan’s visit to SWOSU is proud- alumnus, Dr. Jim Logan, on Tues- from Weatherford, Logan has gra- Registration for the special event azine in 2011. His pieces have been are Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains ly hosted by the SWOSU Alumni day, October 27th, from 5:30-6:30 ciously agreed to discuss his writ- is required. Registration may be recipients of a Western Heritage and Blue River. Following the loss of Association in conjunction with the p.m. in the Timothy T. Day Business ings which have been featured in a completed by visiting https://swo- Wrangler Award, a Spur Award fi- his wife of thirty-six years, he moved 2026 SWOSU Homecoming week Enterprise Center at 1121 N. 7th number of notable publications; he sufoundation.com/dr-jim-logan- nalist, and received seven IRMA to Memphis, Tennessee a few years festivities. For more information, Street in Weatherford on the SWO- will also discuss his first novel Of event/ or by calling Ms. Kari Jones and SPJA awards. ago to spend more time with chil- please contact Ms. Kari Jones at kari. SU campus (just west of SWOSU’s Saints & Rivers. He will take ques- at [email protected], 580-774- Aside from history and writing, dren and grandchildren. He returns [email protected], 580-774-3289. PUBLIC RECORD BULLETIN September 21, 2026 While precaution is observed, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions. The original public records are open to inspection and should be consulted before taking any action based on the information herein. There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records. MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Misty L Hartman DUI vs Almozhon Nabiyev Resisting vs Nathan L McCuistion Protective order violation vs Sabrina S McCuistion Protective order violation vs Isaac Goodman Property damage FELONIES State of Okla vs Rickey K Miller Burglary MARRIAGES Jacob Fields, Carter – Cassie Renteria, Carter Eristo Sandoval, Elk City – Tessa Redd, Elk City Cody Jones, Elk City – Michelle Oldaker, Elk City Christian Eakins, Elk City – Brendalynn Crotts, Elk City from 9 a.m. to noon, and Thurs- Robert Huff Jr, McAlester – Amber Autrey, McAlester Jayton Bell, Elk City – Allison Brown, Elk City WTC day evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and math class is from 4:30 Kenneth Lovins, Canadian, TX – Sydney Bottom, Cheyenne Continued from page 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Elk City. The English as a Second Lan- DIVORCES to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday from guage classes are Monday from Nexus Siehl vs Cody Siehl 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Ho- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Burns Flat; Dustin Peek vs Kaitlyn Hughes bart; Tuesday and Wednesday Pictured: teacher Darrel Greene with Coach Houston Nutt during the Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 Krista Lovelace vs Robert Ford from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Weath- Oklahoma Literacy Conference. p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to erford; Tuesday and Thursday 8 p.m. in Elk City; and Monday working toward his/her GED disability. Twenty-five to 40 per- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Clinton. or HiSet diploma, as well as any cent of adults on welfare have Students will be able to attend adult who is looking to hone learning disabilities. — AT T E N T I O N — any of the classes that are offered his/her skills to improve work Adult education empowers during the times offered. The skills or to obtain a better job. individuals to become self-suf- ALL OKLAHOMA HOMEOWNERS INSURED BY program is open to any adult About 20 percent of America’s ficient, and to obtain the nec- ALLSTATE, STATE FARM OR ENCOMPASS ages 18-years-old and older. workers have low basic skills, essary skills for future employ- These Insurance Companies have been under investigation for nationwide Those students who are 16 and and 75 percent of unemployed ment and success. Also, because 17 years old may enter the pro- adults have reading or writing a parent is a child’s first teacher, mistreatment of their policyholders on disaster claims. Following the recent gram upon approval and meet- difficulties. There has also been adult education helps parents storms affecting our State, and Allstate’s and State Farm’s alleged mishandling ing with the director. research concerning children’s obtain the necessary skills to The teachers are all certified literacy levels which are strong- become full partners in their of those claims, Oklahoma’s Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, has filed teachers and have years of expe- ly linked to the literacy levels of children’s success. Finally, adult lawsuits against Allstate and State Farm for violating Oklahoma’s consumer rience. They are Darrel Greene, their parents. education assists adults in ob- protection and anti-racketeering laws. Drummond alleges Allstate and State Sandi Clark, Janis Kincaid, Adults with low literacy levels taining their secondary school Casey Elliott, and LeElla Lee. are at risk of not being able to diploma. Farm use secret internal schemes to deny or reduce paying its policyholders Green teaches at Burns Flat, Ho- understand materials distribut- For more information about for storm damage to their homes. bart, and Cordell. Clark teaches ed by health care providers. Fif- the program, contact one of ESL classes at Burns Flat and Elk ty to 80 percent of all students the WTC campuses or call 580- If your Allstate, State Farm or Encompass claim was denied, delayed, or City. Kincaid teaches ABE at Elk in literacy and basic education 562-3181. Contact the director underpaid, don't assume the insurance company's decision is the final word. City. Lee teaches ESL at Clinton programs, and 15 to 30 percent at 580-821-2634 for additional and ABE at Weatherford. of all participants in job train- questions concerning classes or CALL THE BURNS LAW OFFICE TODAY! The program is for those ing programs have a learning the GED or HiSet tests. The Burns Law Office is a small Southwest Oklahoma law firm that understands and will fight for rural Oklahomans. We'll review your claim, explain your options, and fight to recover the insurance benefits you paid for. DANCE Burns Law Office Continued from page 1 519 West Chickasha Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma for a great night for an even greater (USPS # 173-020) CALL 405-320-5911 FOR FREE CONSULTATION 580-225-3000 cause.” There will be a photo station, a Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC treat station, along with a Fall Ball 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 King and Queen contest. Guests Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 will find good music and great Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices people; this fundraiser will help fight hunger and build a stronger POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual community. 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