November 24, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 16

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Living November 24, 2021 OREA- Beckham/Roger Mills Unit meeting her latest book, Extraordinary Valor. To celebrate Retired Educa- tor Day in November, the re- Beckham/Roger Mills Unit and the Oklahoma Flag sa- people just like Independence ing in the Spring of 2022. OREA 2022 Legislative Goals tirees in this Unit have chosen of Oklahoma Retired Educa- lute. Judy and Gwen celebrate Day. It took many decades of Glenda gave the Membership are also on the OREA website. to help provide food for the tors Association met Novem- birthdays in November. Mem- Sarah’s crusade, writing to five report with the announcement Becky mentioned the impor- Senior Recruitment Day Lun- cheon at ECHS the first day ber 12, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at bers sang the Happy Birthday presidents, governors, minis- of a new member, Stephanie tance of keeping track of vol- Elk City United Methodist song to honor them. ters and others until finally, Malone. She also noted an in- unteer hours for the year. of December. Another impor- Church. President Linda Long Cindy presented the devo- in 1863 President Abraham crease of membership to 66 Judy presented the pro- tant event to remember is the tional, “How the Turkey be- Lincoln proclaimed “a Day of members. In the Membership gram with remembrances of December 10 OREA meeting welcomed the following mem- which includes The Christmas bers: Carla Garrison, Suzanne came the mascot for Thanks- ‘Thanksgiving and Praise.” Moment, AMBA offers bene- Veterans and all they did for Party/Brunch and the Schol- Walker, Cindy Wood, Glen- giving” She also presented ‘The minutes were approved fits to users of Apple electronic our country. She referred to arship Auction. Members are da Ivins, Cathy Lewis, Judy some interesting facts regard- as presented and the treasur- devices. Linda gave the Legis- Veterans as Sentinels at the reminded to bring an item for Haught, Stephanie Malone, ing the history of Thanksgiving er’s report was accepted. lative update on the November Gateway of Democracy. Their the auction and a favorite fin- Becky Newlin, Gwen Pasby, becoming a National Holiday. In committee reports, Su- Interim Study of the Economic love of country and desire to ger food. The meeting will be Lois Hubbard, Bill Hubbard, Before then, it was mainly cel- zanne presented the applica- Impact that OK Public Pension serve enabled them to with- at 10:00 a.m. at Elk City Unit- Mary Fern Carpenter, and ebrated in New England where tion of Crystal Ostermann Systems have on local econo- stand extreme discomfort and ed Methodist Church. Look- June Lovelace to the meeting. each state set its own date. Sar- for this Unit’s $600 OREA mies. The study revealed that difficult hardships to ensure ing ahead to 2022, The OREA Retired teachers noticed the ah Hale thought Thanksgiving Scholarship. Cindy seconded Oklahoma Retired Educators freedom for those who call State Convention is scheduled tables were decorated with a should be a National festival to the motion and the motion have a $1.3 billion impact on America, home. She ended her for April 5 in Edmond. ‘Thanksgiving theme. “offer to God our Tribute of joy passed. The OREA Scholarship the state of Oklahoma. The re- program by reading the per- Cindy and Judy won the June gave the invocation. and gratitude for the blessings will be presented to Crystal to sults of this study can be seen sonal story of Veteran, Dale door prizes. Linda adjourned Judy led the US Flag salute of the year” and observed by all use during her student teach- on the orea.org website. The Taylor, which is included in the meeting in due form. OKFB Offers Ways Business Owners Can Prepare for the Holidays In 2020, Oklahoma’s shoplifting case values increased 52% compared to 2018, according to Oklahoma’s Retail Theft Survey. OKLAHOMA - With the ily impact these businesses, president and general manag- cial in implementing best prac- ual to think twice before com- can help keep you protected upcoming gift-giving season, and the president of the Okla- er of Oklahoma Farm Bureau tices and teaching them what mitting the act. this holiday season. business owners can expect homa Retail Investigators (OKEB) Insurance. “We want they should be looking out for. Review Your Policy, Along About Oklahoma Farm Bureau to see an increase in foot traf- Network, Norm Smaligo, said, to support businesses of all For instance, having an em- with taking preventive mea- Insurance fic. To prepare for the influx of “Bvery citizen is paying an in- shapes and sizes in any way ployee at the front of the store sures, it is also beneficial to Oklahoma Farm Bureau In- shoppers, businesses not only visible tax of $500 a year to that we can.” as a greeter provides a friendly check in with your insurance surance is proudly celebrating 75 need to prepare for supply and cover the losses due to theft.” OKEB Insurance is sharinga encounter, but also provides agent and talk through your years of serving Oklahomans. demand, but they also need to “Around 25% of jobs in few ways Oklahoma business an opportunity to monitor for current Commercial Insurance Since 1946, OKFB Insurance has prepare for the possibility of Oklahoma are supported by owners can safeguard their any suspicious activity as peo- worked to protect Oklahomans policy. Be sure to discuss any updates or changes that were from the risks they face every day, shoplifters. the retail industry, andit is our businesses from shoplifters ple enter and exit. ‘The National Retail Federa- job to help ensure our fellow this holiday season. Post Signage, Mirrors or made to your business, as well whether it be home, auto, life, Train and Leverage Employ- Cameras. With the hustle and as review if your current policy commercial or farm & ranch. With bustle, having mirrors and se- includes property coverage agents in all 77 counties, we are tion reported, there are almost entrepreneurs are protected 53,000 retail establishments against the unexpected,” said ees. Hosting a training session that would protect inventory ready to serve our neighbors at a in Oklahoma. Theft can heav- Gary Buckner, executive vice with employees can be benefi- curity cameras posted could from theft. help with common blind spots Whether you are the owner moment's notice and are commit- and overall visibility of your of a retail store, barber or ted to helping our 140,000+ mem- store. Also, posting signage ber families to insure their future. SWOSU Announces Administration beauty salon, restaurant, deli that details the consequences or cafe, Commercial Insurance To learn more, visit http://www. of theft could cause an individ- or our Businessowners Policy okfbinsurance.com. Appointments i, ing Assistant Vice President priorities. King will also serve UA” Coffectine Colamn Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for Strategic Partnerships. In SWOSU as the institution’s with locations in Weather- this role, Dr. Kinder will con- primary point of contact and ford, Sayre and Yukon has an- tinue his efforts to forge and liaison to elected officials and nounced several key updates strengthen cooperative agree- government agencies. Neuse to the institution’s administra ments and working alliances King holds an undergraduate tion and leadership. that lead to more opportuni- degree in political science and SWOSU President Dr. Diana “Diane” Lovell has made the ties for SWOSU students, in- a master's degree in Education creased enrollment and reve- With Andy & Renie Bowman ——————— “Is your bucket list (both SWOSU) and is currently following appointments. nue for SWOSU anda stronger a doctoral candidate in History Effective January 1, 2022, overall institutional impact on Jonna Myers, director of grad- Oklahoma's workforce. Kinder (Swansea University). -Effective immediately, Ja- uate programs in the Dobson will continue to oversee the son Barr, assistant director of worth it” School of Business & Tech- crucial expansion of SWOSU's nology, will become Dean of services and programs into residence life, will become Act- Enrollment, reporting to the the most populated part of the ing Director of Residence Life vice president for student ser- SWOSU service area, Canadian and oversee SWOSU's provi- vices. In this role, Myers will County, and will focus on cre- sion of quality, affordable and An old man wakened to the your time to point them out. own decision, and commit use best practices and sound, ating and sustaining academic safe student housing services. grandfather clock in the hall Hopefully you might recon- yourself to being a spouse data-driven direction to cen- arrangements that benefit Barr holds an undergraduate chiming the hour. But when he sider your choices, if having an who does marriage right. One tralize SWOSU’s admissions, SWwosu. degree in Speech Communica- heard 11-12-13-14 chimes, he eighty-eight-year-old wrinkle- of you has to begin acting financial aid and residence life Kinder holds undergraduate tions (SWOSU) and a master’s quickly rolled over to shake his free face while you are travel- like your marriage matters - into a comprehensive enroll- and master’s degrees in Edu- degree in Sports Management sleeping wife. Her mumbled ing the world in search of more whether or not you get treated ment team. This unification of cation (SWOSU) and a Doctor (Texas A&M University). response was, “What?” He toys and trinkets to store (or with love and honor in return. SWOSU'’s enrollment manage- of Education (Oklahoma State “SWOSU is committed to frantically yelled, “Good grief, trip over) has been your life Hopefully, given time to see ment departments will enable University). meeting its mission to the woman, get up! We gotta get goal. a lasting change in you, your SWOSU to optimize and im- -Effective immediately, public to deliver an accessible, busy, ‘cause it’s definitely later Make absolutely certain that spouse will reciprocate. But if prove its recruitment of under- Garrett King, assistant vice workforce-aligned, quality, af- than it’s ever been before!” your family members know that is along time coming, you graduate, graduate, transfer president for institutional ad- fordable public education,” Oh yeah, it definitely is later they are loved by you - weak- have nothing to regret. You and online students. vancement, will become Vice than ever before. Every twen- nesses, failures and all. Too of- ten we waste time majoring on can hold your head high and Dr. Lovell said. “Our adminis- Myers holds degrees in President for Institutional ty-four hours we have one less petty differences and holding know, “I did marriage right.” trative team is working with College Services Personnel Advancement & Chief of Staff day in our lives to accomplish (Arkansas Tech University) to the President. In this role, intention and focus to grow our goals. What is on your pro- major grudges. To love some- Realize your kids are a prod- one shouldn't be based on their uct of the love and discipline our enrollment, improve our and Communication Arts King will continue serving as verbial bucket list, before you likeability or their successes. you are giving. (Or the lack of retention, and to provide stu- (SWOSU). She is currently inSWOSU’s chief philanthropic/ kick the bucket? To become the dissertation phase of a fundraising officer and leading dents and faculty with better wealthy? Travel the world? Be In fact, you accepting them in it) Realize your darlings aren’t doctorate in Human Resources the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. service. I am grateful to Ms. acknowledged in your social spite of their failures could be darlings to everyone else, un- and Workforce Development Additionally, as chief of staff to Myers, Dr. Kinder, Mr. King, circle for having the most Bo- the shot in the arm they need less you work at it. Give them (University of Arkansas). the president, King will coordi- and Mr, Barr for stepping up tox treatments? to turn things around. loving attention and disci- + Effective January 1, 2022, nate the president's office and to these important leadership Of course, it is your life and Spend time honoring your pline. That creates great kids. Dr. Chad Kinder, Dean of the cabinet and assist the presi- roles here on the Hilltop.” your choices. But a few things spouse. Remember, you were ‘And great kids have the great- College of Professional & Grad- dent in the tracking and imple- For more information, are truly important, and we the adult who chose to marry est chance to become great uate Studies, will become Act- mentation of key projects and please visit www.swosu.edu. have decided to intrude on that person! So honor your adults. Have photos to share from a event? Send them to [email protected] for a chance to be fatured in an upcoming edition!