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In last week’s Beckham County Record, we reported upon a multiple fatality colli-sion that left Jose Paxtor Oxlaj charged with first-degree manslaughter.

Voters in Beckham County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the January 9 , 2023 Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Sherron Manning said today.

15th, December 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the January 9th, 2024, Beckham Special, Beckham County Election Board Secretary Sherron Manning said today. Manning said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote. Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight, December 15th, 2023. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will not be processed until after the January 9, 2024 Election. Applications may also be submitted to any motor vehicle agency that is also an official voter registration agency by the submission deadline. Applicants will be notified in writing when their application has been processed. Approved voters will receive a Voter Identification Card in the mail. Some may receive a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Manning said those who do not receive a response within 30 days of submitting their application should contact the County Election Board office immediately. The Beckham County Election Board reminds voters that applications must be approved by the County Election Board Secretary in order to vote. Registered voters who have moved to Beckham County from a different county or state will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application in order to be eligible for elections in Beckham County. If you have moved within the county and need to update your address, you may make changes online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or complete a Voter Registration Application.

The November meeting of the Washita NSDAR was held on November 13, 2023 at the Café Clinton with the Vice Regent, Doris Minor, and Chaplain Judy Tracy opening with the DAR Ritual. Leading the Pledge of Allegiance was Evely Hart, followed by the American’s Creed by Marilyn Wilson, Robetha Fariss leading the preamble to the Constitution and State Regent, Nancy Lisle, led the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

With Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas is in the air now! I understand Santa Claus will be at the Erick Fire Barn at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 12/10. Come on out and take pictures with him!

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Rod Fauver and Joe McConnell from the Elk City Motorsports Park announced their 2023 Track of Champions banquet that will be held Dec, 16th, at the Canyon Conference Center, located at 11552 OK-6 in Elk City. It will begin at 6 p.m. and run until midnight. The cost is $25 if purchased prior to Dec. 8th or $30 at the door. The ticket for admission includes a spread of grilled and buffet foods, soft drinks, and beer. It will be BYOB for anything else that a person might want to drink. They are asking for attendees to pre-pay or RSVP with the number of people coming to the banquet. Prepay at https://dirtdoggear. com/collections/elk-city-motorsports-park.

The Beckham County Health Department will be holding a Community Health Day from 10 am to 3 pm on December 14. The event with be at the Nazarene Church, located at 816 West 6th Street in Elk City.

A 71-year-old Elk City man has been charged with trafficking one or more grams of fentanyl.

It is a rare opportunity to have one national celebrity perform in Elk City, but on Friday, Dec. 9th, at 7 p.m., two will be on stage at the Susan Powell Auditorium. Susan Powell and her husband, Richard White will be presenting, “A Hometown Christmas,” returning to the stage where Powell started her career. This special show has been sponsored by the Elk City Arts Council, the Elk City Chamber of Commerce, Elk City Tourism, as well as other local supporters.