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2+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 The Elk City News PUBLIC RECORD BULLETIN October 12, 2026 While precaution is observed, no responsibilty 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 Savannah N Carlile Possession of meth & paraphernalia State of Okla vs Kelly R Lane DUI lo eset re rrrt State of Okla vs Kyler W Brinkley Possession of alcohol by person under age 21 State of Okla vs Steven A Coffman Domestic assault & battery The United Women in Faith of State of Okla vs Randy L Kelley DUI FELONIES Pictured is Trish Southard presenting a donation to Christmas in the Park to Elk City Chamber of Commerce, Tristan Hartman and Karen the United Methodist Church State of Okla vs Brian L Lee Burglary Touchstone. State of Okla vs Aaron L Myrick Public intoxication. Disturb- ing the peace. Placing body on an officer to hold annual bazaar the Christmas ‘Tree Farm for local MARRIAGES ROTARY businesses. Those who participate will be decorating a wooden tree ‘The United Women in Faith of the United Methodist Church for dine-in and carry-out. Five or more carry-out meals can be called Zachary Carr, Carter ~ Payten Fite, Elk City Continued from page1 to be placed on the north side of will host their annual bazaar and in that morning starting at 9 a.m. Mark Whittington, Newcastle - Kandi Gambill, Elk City Ackley Park. turkey dinner on Wednesday, Oc- at 225-0262. The cost ofthe meal is Ryan Hildebrand, Elk City - Season Smith, Elk City ing open to9 p.m. tober 2st at the United Methodist $15 each. Proceeds from this event Matthew Bales, Sayre - Mia Popchoke, Sayre Touchstone explained the Tristan Hartman was intro- duced as the new office manager, Church, 720 W. Country Club. The will help support missions of the Leadership Class applications who will be replacing Touchstone bazaar will have homemade bake women including local, state, na- DIVORCES are now open for the new Lead- as she steps into the Executive Di- sale items, crafts and Rada knives tional and international projects. McKinsi Mayfield vs Davis Mayfield ership class, This is a year-long rector roll on the Chamber. The for sale starting at 9am. ‘The tur- Allare invited to come share in the Casi Harper vs Thomas Harper community education program meeting adjourned. Rotary meets key dinner includes turkey, dress- fellowship of the crafi/bake sale that meets once a month for the every next year, She also spoke about Meals Thursday, at noon, in the ing, green beans, salad, roll and and our traditional turkey dinner HEART OF se on Wheels dining room. pie and will be served from 11-1 on Wednesday, October 21. 15-day Tour of Germany, Austria Italy, Switzerland, Sy Belgium 8x Holland by Image Tours under the following circumstances: at each site and grade level. They homa to speak at their state confer- BOARD if only two candidates file for a po- also approved a lease/purchase ence, Asa result, they had about 45, $5840 Continued from page 1 sition scheduled to be on the ballot agreement with Great Plains Bank people in the session they present- May 5 & 17,2027 departures or fora position on the ballot for an for a new track at the Big Elk Sta- ed. Additionally, they have been Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY ryover, and we'll probably spend unexpired term or if no candidate dium. asked to attend a nationwide con- Includes 19 meals, 13 nts.hotels,air taxes,transportation and escort in Europe, in the Board of Education Prima- Sparks said, “The track will be ference to help school districts to per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 11/25/26. Call fora FREE brochure. about $20.5 million to $21 million” ry Election receives more than 50 brown with gray exchange zones. Item 4 A was next on the agenda. percent become a CEP school to study how ‘The board approved a resolution ing placesof shall the votes cast. The poll- ‘They'll redo the pole vault, long meals and academics go together. SW TRAVEL - Ph: 580-445-7215 calling for a Board of Education am. to 7:00 pm.be open from 7:00 jump, and high jump areas, and like Sparks also spoke about the Primary Election, which shall be Position on Ballot: The Board Member 1 said, we're doing this locally with Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment held on Feb, 9th, only if three or elect a board membervoters shall the bank here in town, so it allows program and the teacher empow- more candidates file for the Board position No. 2, which has a 5-year usa for board little bit of flexibility to pay for erment bonuses. He explained that of Education position scheduled to term of office, Brandon Storm cur- this? there is a new program through be on the ballot or for a Board of rently holds this office. The voters voted In the area of Personnel- they SWOSU to take courses online for Education position appearing on shall also elect a board member for dividuals to employ the following in- the teacher assistants and paras the ballot as an unexpired term. A board position No. 1, an unexpired year pending for the 2026-2027 school to be trained by teachers and take Board of Education General Elec- term 2 with 4 years remaining (Kris Bulailo Sanchez, proper certification - online courses. They will be able to tion shall be held on April 6, 2027, Waters’ position), The seat will be Randy Hayward toforbegrounds, and FE lhCiWNEUS use the class time to count for stu- a Paraprofes- dent teaching. up again for election at its normal sional Intermediate. ‘With no new business, the board time in 2031. ‘The Superintendent's Report was voted to adjourn the meeting at ‘The Board approved the Transfer next on the agenda, Sparks told the 6:20 p.m. ‘The next meeting will LEADERSHIP Capacity Limits for Elk City Public board that he and Jacy Dyson were Schools to accept student transfers approached by Hungry for Okla- take place Nov. 9th, at 6 p.m,,in the board conference room. (USPS # 173-020) Continued from page 1 580-225-3000 ‘They are also looking for Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 sponsors for the program, as well as employers to sponsor OBITUARIES Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648. their staff's participation in the Leadership, Elk City. The cost of the program is $750, in which JAMES RICHARD ORTH payment plans are also available James Richard Orth, 68. born on and fixed up for his family to reside. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, through the Elk City Chamber Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer of Commerce. September 1,1958 to Richard and James passed on October 9,2026 Jessie (Boyer) Orth , James lived he leaves behind his Wife of 44 $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, For more information con- hislife to the fullest, he a was broth- years Kristina (Stewart) Orth, 3 $60/yearly print & online $40/online only ahycrie Advertising Director tact the Chamber at 580-225- er, uncle, husband, father, brothern Daughters: Kristin Orth of Burns 0207 or go to elkcitychamber. law Grandfather and most impor- flat, Ok. Shawna White & husband No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, com. This is one program that tantlya friend, James had 4 siblings Steven of Cordell, OK, Samantha ebciynews@qmailcom Advertising Director gives members the confidence growing up, to one he was a twin. Orth of Foss, OK. 1 Son: Zachery and knowledge to take a lead- ership role within the Elk City He started working at the age of 10 Orth & Wife Kimberly of Cord- [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, government, civic organiza- working at Coits Root Beer stand all,OK. [email protected] csr until moving to Luther, OK with 14 Grandchildren: Britta- tions, and/or businesses. his family, he also helped his dad niee, Destiny, Dereck, Gabriella, in the Silver Smelter when he was ‘Tralynn, Bentley, Ridley, Myla, Ev- a teen, James dabbled into a lot of elynn, Leon, Kayden, Thain, Cam- Grandparents: Clarence & Au- Providing comfort and support for End of Life chotces different professions: carpentry, den, Freya, gusta “Bath” Orth. Mother n Law roofer, plant nursery, mechanic, 1 Great Grandchild: Holliday Dorothy (Stewart) Myers and he had his CDL.. there was 2 Brothers: Jerry Orth & Wife Family would like to thank the Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual nothing he couldn't do.He was the Diane of OKC, Mike Orth of OKC Cordell Nursing Home as well as resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as type of person you could call for 2. nephews: Jeriah Orth and wife Comforting Hands Hospice, for all cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the anything and hed know the answer Brooklyn of Noble, OK, Jered Orth the love, care and support over the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. or help you find it. James graduated of Jones, OK. years, as well in last moments. We from Luther High School in 1976, 1 great niece: Allyson are forever grateful. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: while working one of his many jobs A host of many other family Celebration of Life: 11:00 am, Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator James laid eyes on the love of his members. Saturday, October 17, 2026 Ray & Martha’ Funeral Home, life Kristina “Kris” they married He was proceeded in death by: con June 7,1982. Together they had Both his Parents: Richard & Jes- Cordell, OK Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES 4 children, sie “Boyer’Orth, Sister Deborah Under the direction of Ray & James and Kris bought a house “Debbie” Orth, brother Robert Marthas Funeral Home, Cordell, —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— in Foss, Ok where he remodeled “Bobby” Orth OK * Cancer * Failure to Thrive » End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) » End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) » End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — ATTENTION — * End Stage Liver Disease + End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV ALL OKLAHOMA HOMEOWNERS INSURED BY + End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s ALLSTATE, STATE FARM OR ENCOMPASS ‘These Insurance Companies have been under investigation for nationwide Professional 5 Passionate mistreatment of their policyholders on disaster claims. Following the recent storms affecting our State, and Allstate's and State Farm’s alleged mishandling of those claims, Oklahoma's Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, has filed lawsuits against Allstate and State Farm for violating Oklahoma's consumer protection and anti-racketeering laws. Drummond alleges Allstate and State Farm use secret internal schemes to deny or reduce paying its policyholders for storm damage to their homes. If your Allstate, State Farm or Encompass claim was denied, delayed, or underpaid, don't assume the insurance company's decision is the final word. CALL THE BURNS LAW OFFICE TODAY! The Burns Law Office is a small Southwest Oklahoma law firm that understands and will fightfor rural Oklahomans. We'll review your claim, explain your options, andfight to recover the insurance benefits you paidfor. BURNS LAW OFFICE 519 West Chickasha Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma Carrie Perry, RN CALL 405-320-5911 FOR FREE CONSULTATION