On Tuesday, 29-year-old Fernando Tomas Toca of Guymon was arrested and booked into the Texas County Detention Center on charges of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and drug charges.
Toca was treated at Memorial Hospital of Texas County following attempted negotiation and use of a taser, after he tried to hide out under a mobile home residence in the area of NE 24th Street and East Street in Guymon.
Read the full report in the July 7, 2016 edition of the Guymon Daily Herald.

The City of Guymon's website will receive a redesign. Here are a few facts Community Programs and Information Manager Miranda Gilbert presented during the Guymon City Council meeting:
• 54 percent of local governments offer some form of email subscription service
• The use of the website has jumped to 253 percent
• 39 percent of traffic to the city website came through smart phones or tablet devices with 19,500 visits
• 70 percent of internet users believe local governments should use social media, compared to 21 percent of citizens overall
• The most visited pages include the page for the Guymon Public Library
• The current website has been in place for three years
• CivicPlus is the city’s website provider

The Guymon Daily Herald contacted local law enforcement in regards to the Dallas shooting. The following is what they have to say.

“The Guymon Police Department sends prayers to all the families and agencies involved,” said Lt. Jason Bond at Guymon Police Department. “It is very sad that a peace march ended deadly.”
“The march was a protest against the officers and yet when the suspect started shooting, these same officers shielded the protesters from gun fire,” Bond said. “These men and women put their lives second to others and prove it daily. It doesn’t matter if it’s a larger or small department - we all are willing to put our lives second.
“It is very apparent that people are now targeting law enforcement just because of the profession they choose,” Bond said. “Even here in Guymon we have cases that we are very fortunate that have not led to any deaths or serious injuries.”

Sheriff Matt Boley at Texas County Sheriff’s Office, said there’s hardly any words to describe how the department feels for their brothers and sisters in blue and families involved.
“It’s a sad state of affairs,” Boley said. “When there’s no respect for law enforcement, everything is blown up out of proportion.”
“The common factor is race in the whole deal,” Boley said. “It just seems our country has gone away from respecting authority to having absolutely no respect. There’s no respect for police officers, there’s no respect for families … that’s terrible.”
“I would hope that all the law enforcements continue to do the job that they are doing. We have to make split decisions out there on the street. We as police officers, we got into this profession. We know it’s a dangerous profession. We serve the public and there’s not one of us who wouldn’t lay down our lives for an innocent person in this society,” Boley said. “(The shooting is) making us rethink how we approach things. it makes you think you’ve got to be aware of everything. We’ve been taking the steps to remain safe out there. The good thing about this area is we have pro law enforcement people.”

We at the Guymon Daily Herald would like to thank our law enforcement for all they do for our communities. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dallas officers and their families.

Save the Date: 13th Annual Children’s Health Fair Back to School Bash to be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Texas County Children’s Health Fair is preparing students for school with screenings, free haircuts and plenty of entertainment. This year, the fair will have free back to school haircuts, $25 back to school photos, vision screenings, dental screenings, school physicals, school enrollment, club and organization sign ups and information, entertainment by Alma Folklorica dancers, school supplies, bouncy house, activities, information, first responder units, lots of booths, free meal and so much more.

It's one of the big news stories this week, whether you're excited for it, tired of it, or indifferent to the whole conversation. This past weekend, Nintendo and Niantic released Pokemon GO for iPhone and Android. With over $7 billion made during its maiden voyage, the app has set off with a strong start.

Pokemon GO is a unique game app with appeal for both young and old alike, bringing Americans of all walks of life together to capture imaginary pets in a mobile device virtual environment that resembles the world around them. Maps of towns with major landmarks as stops and training "gyms" give out items needed in game and allow players to battle their new pets against each other.

This goes on during all hours of the day and night. During the summer months, especially in the panhandle, players are opting to go out in the evenings, with some going until the wee hours of the morning, trying to "catch them all".

It is getting a lot of people out to walk more, since the game is geared for the slower pace of walking if you want to catch more Pokemon, and hatching eggs requires players to move slower than 20 MPH in order to get them to hatch in their incubators. Pokestops have a special feature called a "lure module" that draws more of the creatures to the location for 30 minutes - and this draws players to the location as well. In Guymon, these spots include parks, churches, the library, and even our familiar water tower on Crumley. It's getting mobile gamers out and walking, as well as causing people to meet and make new friends.

"My friends and I catch Pokemon together all day and night," Guymon High School student Kaylee Rogers said. "The group I started has helped other people meet up at locations, and that's pretty cool."

It does more, too. Based on Google data and data from another Niantic app, Ingress, it can also lead players on an adventure both at home and away from home.

"(I like) that it is based on Ingress and Google data, which is great for sightseeing when out of town as well," Nick Tuttle said.

Ismael Carrillo is visiting Houston this week, and says he made some new friends.

"We both took our kids there to play while we catch Pokemon," Carrillo said. "It's crazy how many of my generation with kids and all come out to play."

While you're out and around town during those dark hours, there are city ordinances and rules you should be aware of.

There is a curfew for minors in the City of Guymon. From Sunday through Thursday, minors are to be at home or with a legal guardian over the age of 21 from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Friday and Saturday, that time is extended to midnight, but minors must be with a guardian between midnight and 6 a.m. if they're out and about. 2 a.m. forays to the park are not permitted within the city without a parent or guardian. If a minor is caught out past curfew, the parent receives a citation.

Per ordinance Section 10-413, "public place means any street, alley, highway, sidewalk, park, playground or place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for business, entertainment or other lawful purpose. A public place shall include, but not be limited to, any store, shop, restaurant, tavern, bowling alley, cafe, theater, drug store, pool room, shopping center and any other place devoted to amusement or entertainment of the general public. It shall also include the front or immediate area of the above."

For those over the age of 18, parks and public places don't close. However, that doesn't mean unrestricted.

"The parks don't close," Guymon Police Department Detective Lieutenant Jason Bond said. "Not saying that we won't show up and ask you to leave because of the time."

For those ghost types that pop up after dark and around cemeteries? You have more to beware than specters that come out at night. The cemetery closes at dusk and the gates are closed. Once the gates are closed, entrance to the cemetery becomes trespassing.

When it comes to playing? Stay aware and be respectful of public and private spaces. Stop and look both ways before crossing the street, don't play while driving, and avoid entering private property. Remember the rules we learn for nature trails - leave as little of you behind as possible - put trash in appropriate receptacles, respect the equipment provided at park areas, and share the area. It is set out for everyone to enjoy.

Other readers have responded with their favorite aspects of Pokemon GO:

"It has gotten me back out walking and jogging. It also gives me and my teen daughter something else to do together. I think it is good, clean fun for our youth," Cassandra Mussman said.

"It makes Guymon a little more fun," Jayson Coleman added. "It gives people the want to go and explore our town and make new friends."

Kaeli Robbins says it motivates her and her friends to actually get up and out of the house, "instead of just staying in all day and doing nothing productive with our summer."

"It has made summer more exciting," Robbins said.

Zinnia Perriera says she likes that she and her husband can play together.

"He also makes sure the trash is taken out more so he can go outside," Perriera said.

On Saturday, Latisha Trujillo and Tracey Ann Perez were arrested on allegations of larceny, possession of marijuana and introducing contraband to a penal facility.
According to information from the Guymon Police Department, the two were picked up after allegedly shoplifting $544 of merchandise at the Guymon Walmart Supercenter, located on the 2400 block of U.S. Highway 64. One of the women allegedly carried a box of rolling papers, part of a burnt roach, a clip with burnt tips and a small screwdriver with a burnt tip into the Texas County jail.
Further information could not be released due to the involvement of a juvenile.
According to court records, Trujillo faces charges of bringing contraband into a jail or penal institution, possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and larceny of merchandise from a retailer. Her attorney status hearing will take place on July 18 at 10 a.m.
Perez faces a charge of larceny of merchandise from a retailer as well. A further arraignment hearing will take place on Aug. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
The larceny charges, according to Oklahoma state statute, could result in imprisonment in county jail for a term ranging from one year to five years, a fine of not more than $5,000 and an order of payment of restitution.

The Guymon Daily Herald is working on a story about items that were removed from the cemetery over the weekend. Pictured are just some of the items removed. The GDH received a notice which was placed in our paper stating the following: "Elmhurst Cemetery Day Clean-Up will be held Thursday, July 14th. The City of Guymon requests that all flowers placed at the Cemetery be removed from the grave sites. This allows employees to keep the grass mowed. For questions please call Luis Sandoval at 580.651.0917." Citizens are upset that items were removed that had been placed on graves of loved ones for years. Benches, crosses, angels and many other objects were removed. Phone calls to the City of Guymon have not yet been returned. If you would like to make a statement to run with the story, please comment below, or feel free to call the paper. We will keep you updated as we learn more.

Photos used with permission by Marit Machado McDaniel Edwards

Many people in Guymon spent their Monday at the Elmhurst Cemetery attempting to salvage personal belongings that were once placed on gravesites after cemetery employees removed them from the cemetery to follow rules and regulations.
“For them to do something like this, this is ridiculous,” Griego said. “I can see them going through there and taking flowers off but everything that I had just bought are gone. Maybe to them it doesn’t mean anything, but to us it does.”
Guymon Daily Herald asked City Manager Kimberly Meek the following questions and was provided these answers:
Was the employee authorized to remove the items, and if so how does that policy work? He is authorized by policy to remove the items, the policy is set by the Board of Cemetery Trustees and approved by council.
A copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Elmhurst Cemetery is posted at the Cemetery Directory.
Read more at Guymon Daily Herald's Tuesday, July 19 newspaper.

Local law enforcement were on scene Monday night at the Guymon Walmart for a potential threat that was believed to be called into the store. No official comment was made by GPD, as the case is under investigation. They did report everything was under control as of now. We will report more details as they become available.

Guymon Police Department confirmed Tuesday morning that a threat was called in on Monday night at the Guymon Walmart Supercenter, 2600 N. U.S. Highway 64.

On Monday night, Guymon residents became aware of a possible threat at the Guymon Walmart Supercenter as posts were put up on Facebook and later removed. Those posts indicated a possible shooting threat at the location.

The Guymon Police Department and Texas County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the call, which came in at approximately 9:55 p.m.

The GPD reports that it responded to a threat made by phone to the store. The caller is an unknown male, and threatened both employees and shoppers.

The Guymon Police Department is still investigating the incident and collecting information. If you have information about the threat, you are encouraged to contact the GPD at (580)338-6525.

Editors note: The Guymon Daily Herald is posting the general rules and regulations of the Elmhurst Cemetery out of courtesy due to recent events.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted by the Board of Cemetery Trustees of the City of Guymon (Board).
Whenever the term “Board” appears in these rules and regulations, it shall mean the Cemetery Board of the City of Guymon, Oklahoma.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All references in these rules to Elmhurst Cemetery, the Guymon City Cemetery or the Cemetery, shall mean the Cemetery owned and operated by the City of Guymon known as Elmhurst Cemetery.
2. The Cemetery is maintained for the interment of deceased persons without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.
3. Hours of admission to the cemetery are from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. The Cemetery will be closed at all other times.
4. No funeral shall be permitted on a Sunday or a holiday observed by the City of Guymon. Funerals should be scheduled to be finished at the Cemetery by 4:30 p.m. (Holidays include New Years Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.) Any variance must be approved in advance with the Cemetery Sexton. The Cemetery Sexton may grant a variance under unusual circumstances and set the fee.
5. Graves shall not be opened for interment until the office of the Guymon City Clerk has determined the property owner of record or the owner’s designee. The employees of the City of Guymon must perform all openings and closings of graves. A schedule of grave service charges will be furnished upon application at the office of the City Clerk and fees are to be paid or arrangements are to be made in advance. A minimum of ten (10) working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays) must be allowed between request of burial and time of service. Funeral Directors must mark the location of a burial in the presence of the Cemetery Sexton or his designee.
6. The term “space” used herein means a single burial area. The term “lot” as used herein means an area containing more than one space.
7. Lots in the Cemetery shall be conveyed by certificate signed by the Mayor and counter-signed by the Clerk under the seal of the City of Guymon. The certificate shall show the price, for which the lots are sold and specify that the person to whom it is issued is the owner of the lot or lots described therein by number, as laid down in the plat, for the purpose of internment. The certificate shall vest in the purchaser and his heirs a right to the lot or lots, for the sole purpose of internment, under the rules and regulations of the City of Guymon, present or future, as adopted by the Board and approved and adopted by the City of Guymon. The City of Guymon reserves the right of entry upon the described lot for maintenance, opening and closing of internment spaces on nearby Cemetery lots or for other purposes deemed necessary or proper by the City of Guymon for upkeep, maintenance and other necessary Cemetery operations. All abandoned lots or spaces in lots shall revert to the City of Guymon. By acceptance of this certificate, the purchaser agrees to be bound by its terms and all rules and regulations governing use of the lot or space.
8. The City of Guymon shall have the power to remedy and correct errors made in interments, disinterment, removals, relocations, or the description, transfer or conveyance of any lot or space by substituting in lieu thereof a similar lot or space of equal value and location as selected by the City of Guymon and the Cemetery Board, or by refunding the amount paid for the property, or by other proper adjustments or settlement as the City of Guymon, in its sole discretion, may determine. If the error involves interment in the property, the City of Guymon and the Cemetery Board shall have the power to remove and relocate or transfer the remains to another lot or space.
9. Interment in one (1) grave space shall be limited to burials of:
One (1) adult and one (1) infant child,
Or two (2) infants,
Or two (2) cremains,
Or one (1) casket,
Or one (1) cremain,
Or one (1) casket and one (1) cremain.
Only one (1) marker or monument may be placed per space with the exception of a Veterans marker or a family lot of four (4) spaces to ten (10) spaces in which event an additional family stone may be placed on the lot. No interment of any body other than that of a human being will be permitted.
10. All interments are required to be in a casket or urn constructed of durable materials approved in advance by the Cemetery Sexton.
11. Societies or Lodges owning lots must have a written order for interment signed by the President or Secretary of the Order.
12. When two (2) or more persons are named on a certificate as owners of a lot, the lot may not be divided. All owners have equal rights of internment.
13. Disinterment for removal, relocations or transfer for any purpose will not be allowed until a permit from the State Health Department is presented and approval is granted by the Cemetery Sexton. The Cemetery Sexton must have one week’s notice prior to any disinterment or removal. The City of Guymon will not provide disinterment services.
14. In the event a lot owner dies intestate (without a will), the decedent’s heirs become the owners of the lot. Abandoned lots or spaces shall revert to the City of Guymon.
15. The Cemetery Sexton is responsible for administration and maintenance of the Cemetery, including grass mowing and trimming, pruning of shrubs and trees, raking and cleaning of the grounds and other necessary landscape and grounds maintenance.
16. Lot owners desiring to provide private care and maintenance for their lots may arrange to do so by written request to the Cemetery Sexton, or City Clerk. Private lot care and maintenance by owners must meet Cemetery standards. The Cemetery Sexton will notify owners of lots not being maintained in accordance with Cemetery standards and following such notice lot maintenance shall be resumed by Cemetery personnel.
17. The City of Guymon and Cemetery personnel shall not maintain or be responsible for maintenance, repair or replacement of any memorial, marker, monument, mausoleum or other property placed or erected upon any lot.
18. Cemetery employees are prohibited from performing work for lot owners.
19. No lot or space site shall be covered with any material other than growing natural grasses.
20. No lot or space shall, after the date of these rules and regulations, be enclosed by edging, fence, curb, coping or border of any kind.
21. Any personal property or objects, including boxes, chairs, settees, glass vases, shells, trinkets, toys, faded or discolored deteriorated natural or artificial floral arrangements or displays or clutter or unsightly articles of any kind which, in the judgment of the Cemetery Sexton, detract from the dignity and appearance of the Cemetery shall not be permitted on any lot or space.
22. The Cemetery Sexton shall have authority to remove any floral designs, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs, plants or herbage of any kind, from the Cemetery as soon as, in the judgment of the Cemetery Sexton, they become unsightly, dangerous, detrimental, or diseased or when they do not conform to the rules and regulations. All spring decorations must be removed by July 10. All winter decorations must be removed by April 15.
23. Persons desiring to retain fresh floral design and floral pieces shall remove them from graves within ten days following burial. Cemetery employees will not be responsible for any such items after their removal from a lot or space.
24. No lot owner shall plant spreading grasses or plant or remove flowers, trees, and shrubs of any type, without the written permission of the Cemetery Sexton.
25. Sprinkler systems will be allowed at the Cemetery, but installation must take place after November 1 and before April 15 while the water is shut off for the winter. Systems can be checked for leaks on the first workday after April 15. All water taps or connections on the main line shall be made only by a licensed plumber. Lot owners shall provide the Cemetery Sexton with the name of a person who will be responsible for the sprinkler system if maintenance or repairs are required. If the responsible party cannot be contacted in the event of a leak or malfunction, the system will be shut off. Cemetery employees will not operate manual sprinklers for the lot owners.
26. Over-watering lots and common areas, allowing water to run off, and unattended watering is prohibited. Sprinkler systems shall not need to be attended, but checked for over-watering and run off often. If a problem is not taken care of by lot owner in a reasonable amount of time, the Sexton shall have the system or sprinkler shut off. During the times that the City of Guymon has implemented water rationing, the City of Guymon will decide what days watering is allowed at the cemetery and post those days at the entrances.
27. Only licensed city employees or licensed professionals can make chemical applications at the Cemetery. No unlicensed individual will be allowed to spray chemicals. All licensed professionals need prior approval from the Cemetery Sexton.
28. No advertising sign, cards or media of any type indicating that a lot, space, vault or other property is for sale, shall be permitted in the Cemetery.
29. The Cemetery Sexton or Board shall have the right to prohibit placement of any object, property or structure of any kind in the Cemetery which, in their judgment, is inappropriate, objectionable or in any way inconsistent with maintenance of the dignity and appearance of the Cemetery.
30. Pulling, cutting, breaking, destroying or harming any landscape material, flowers, trees, plants or shrubs, or defacing any monument, marker, building, equipment or other structure in the Cemetery is prohibited.
31. Any overhang or encroachment upon walks, parkways, driveways, lots, spaces, or graves created by any landscape material, flowers, shrubs, border plants, trees or by monuments or corner markers is prohibited. The Cemetery Sexton shall request the lot owner to correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected within a reasonable time not to exceed ten days, the Cemetery Sexton shall remove and eliminate the object which creates the overhang or encroachment violation.
32. No person shall ride a horse at any location in the Cemetery except when participating in a funeral service, in which event horses shall be ridden only upon roads, streets and lanes in the Cemetery.
33. No person shall allow a domestic animal to go upon the Cemetery property either upon a leash or at large. Domestic animals must be kept inside of vehicles while at the Cemetery.
34. The sale of more than a total of ten (10) grave spaces to any person, group of persons, firms or corporations, shall be permitted only upon the approval of the Board.
35. No lot or space in Elmhurst Cemetery shall be sold other than by the City of Guymon. Persons desiring to sell unused lots or spaces can only sell them to the City of Guymon for the price paid. Any transfers of old property needs to be documented at the City of Guymon for filing.
36. Before selling an Cemetery monument or marker for use within the Cemetery, the Seller shall provide the purchasers a copy of all rules and regulations pertaining to the placement and use of such monument or marker and shall disclose clearly whether the monument or marker of the kind to be sold can be lawfully placed upon the lot or space desired within Elmhurst Cemetery.
37. Trees or plants constituting an obstruction to a burial will be removed. The City of Guymon will not be responsible for replanting or replacement of trees or plants so removed.
38. Trees or other plants containing more than 50 % dead material as determined by the Cemetery Sexton will not be removed until the owner is properly notified. The City of Guymon will not be responsible for replanting or replacement of trees or plants so removed.
39. Children under fifteen (15) years of age are not permitted within the Cemetery, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
40. The speed limit in the Cemetery for all vehicles shall be 10 miles per hour (MPH). Vehicles are only allowed on paved areas and alleys. Only vehicles legal to travel on public streets are allowed in the Cemetery.
41. Any person, firm or corporation, who violates any provision in these rules and regulation, shall be subject to a fine as provided in Section 18-104 of the Guymon City Ordinances.

The headlines are the kind that have become hard to ignore. Officers killed in the line of duty. Men of all walks of life serving the public and risking their lives daily to uphold the law. Many times, the commission to serve and protect others comes at a costly price.

With those lives lost in mind and uplifting those who serve the Texas County community, local residents and pastors are stepping up to show their appreciation and support to law enforcement in the form of a public prayer event.

The event will take place Friday, July 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Guymon High School, located at 2002 N. James St. The doors will open at noon.

Police Chaplain Gary Holdeman will lead off with a greeting and introduction, followed by a works of thanks from Grace Southern Baptist Church Pastor and Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Tom Freeman offering a word of thanks. City of Guymon Mayor Kim Peterson will offer up words up support; Guymon Ministerial Alliance President and Living Word Church Pastor George Lambert will give a word of prayer; Guymon Nazarene Church Pastor and Fire Department Chaplain Wayne Dawson will also offer a word of prayer; the salute will conclude with a benediction from Gary Holdeman.

Organizers extend a special thanks to Guymon Public Schools for allowing the gathering to take place, as well as the efforts of administrators Randy Williams and Dixie Purdy's efforts to host the salute.

TEXAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DIRECTIVE

RE: KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT LINE OF DUTY DEATH

Effective immediately; In support of the officer's family and in support of our brothers and sisters at the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, all personnel of the Texas County Sheriff’s Department shall wear a black mourning band over their department badge. The mourning band shall be worn until the conclusion of the burial ceremony honoring Captain Robert Melton who was killed in the line of duty.

The senseless killing of our nation's law enforcement officers is becoming all to familiar in our profession. This tragic loss, of our brother in blue and father to one of our own at Texas County, is inconceivable and weighs heavily on our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Captain Melton's family and our brothers and sisters in the Kansas City Kansas Police Department.

May God lay his hands on those who grieve and provide the comfort needed.

Community members and pastors spent part of their Friday afternoon showing their appreciation and support to local law enforcement at Guymon High School, 2002 N. James St.
Police Chaplain Gary Holdeman kicked off with a greeting and introduction. Grace Southern Baptist Church Pastor and Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Tom Freeman offered a word of thanks. City of Guymon Mayor Kim Peterson gave words of support and Guymon Ministerial Alliance President and Living Word Church Pastor George Lambert said a prayer. Guymon Nazarene Church Pastor and Fire Department Chaplain Wayne Dawson also gave a prayer. The salute ended with a benediction from Gary Holdeman.

No Mans Rifle and Pistol Association 2016 22LR Sporting Rifle Steel Challenge Match Schedule is Sunday, July 24. There is also match scheduled for October 23, but no times have been set due to weather considerations.
You do not have to be a member of the NMLRPA or NRA to shoot in the match. This is a safe fun and challenging match for the whole family. Come join us for the camaraderie and fun just once, you will probably be back again. Spectators are always welcome.
If you are interested in attending the morning matches, the gates open at 7:30 a.m. for match setup. Please close the first gate behind you. The range will be open from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for practice and sighting in your firearm for the match. All match participants must attend the shooters meeting at 8:45 a.m. The match starts right after the shooters meeting ends.
For more information on the match call Billy Eagan at (580)651-9557, Chris Hinchey at (580)338-8423 or Chet Krone at (580)461-1805.
For information on becoming a member of NMLRPA call Lynn Long at (580)338-6508 or Chris Hinchey at (580)338-8423.

The City of Guymon has announced that North East Street is closed to through traffic from NE First Street to NE Third Street for a water main repair.

The extent of the repair and length of closure is undetermined at this time.

Recently, the Duncan Banner reported that the Duncan City Council voted to hire on a new city manager on Tuesday evening. With that announcement, Guymon has been caught by surprise.

According to the Banner, the Duncan City Council voted to hire Guymon's current city manager Kim Meek, to begin as their city manager on Aug. 29. She will take over from Duncan's interim city manager and police chief Danny Ford, and will receive $130,000 a year in the position.

Meek worked as Guymon's City Clerk and Finance Director before taking the position as City Manager. Before coming to Guymon, she served as the Director of Finance in Poteau, and as a staff accountant for Pioneer Communications.
Contact with the city's attorney, David Petty, indicated on Wednesday morning that he had not yet been made aware that Meek had been chosen for the City Manager position in Duncan. As such, Petty could not make comment on the matter.

A closed door meeting is taking place at this time, and no information. An official statement has not been released.

By contract, IBTS will not handle the city manager's position.

Mayor Kim Peterson says he learned of the news this morning as well. As the matter addresses an individual's employment, much of it must remain confidential, by law.

"She has evidently taken other employment, and of course when you take jobs like that, it's pretty well… confidential," Peterson said. "As far as the city council and myself, we wish her well in her future endeavors."

The Guymon Daily Herald will share further updates as they become available.

The city of Guymon said the Guymon Streets Department will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight after 8 p.m.

Beginning Saturday into September, over 600 wide loads will be coming through Guymon. The loads will be carrying wind farm parts, such as generator turbine parts and blades.
The loads will be traveling north to go to Garden City, Kan. and are coming through town because U.S. Highway 83 is under construction.
Motorist are asked to use caution and awareness.

A Texas County duo was arrested on drug charges last Friday, July 26th, in Goodwell, Okla.
Gordon Myers, 38, of Goodwell and Tera Lynn Michael, 33, of Guymon were booked into Texas County jail after police found marijuana plants during a search, Texas County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. About 11:51 a.m., Texas County Sheriff's Department and Goodwell Police Department executed a search warrant for the crimes of unlawful cultivation and possession of a controlled dangerous substance at 602 W. Elm St. in Goodwell.
Along with Myers and Michael, a four-year-old boy was in the residence during the search. Police said a marijuana grow operation was located in a large walk-in closet in the northwest bedroom of the residence.
Officers found two marijuana plants that were over three feet growing in two planter pots and located several items that would aid in the cultivation of the plants. Police also found two small plastic baggies containing marijuana, a pack of cigarette rolling papers, a set of digital scale, marijuana pipes, a marijuana grinder, a "how to grow marijuana notebook" and a utility bill addressed to Gordon Meyers at 602 W. Elm St. in Goodwell.
Two harvested plants were found hanging from the ceiling on a plastic clothes hanger in the bedroom. Police also located three firearms. One of the firearms was loaded.
The Department of Human Services for the State of Oklahoma was contacted in reference to the boy. A case worker with the department arrived on scene and took temporary custody of the child. The child was later released to his mother.
Bond was set at $10,000 each.