October 22, 2022 Issue, Page 2 of 22

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2- The Elk City News October 22, 2022 Round Leadership Continued from page 1. Town the year. He spoke of the les- sons they learned along the way that included the Five October 22 Voices and the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, but more Play On Main - Monster importantly the growth they have had as individuals and as Mayhem 10 AM-2PM. a group. “I got home from meet- Wear your costume, trick ing last night, and one of the things that really hit me was or treat, spooky crafts and how different we had become as a group. What I mean is ghouly games. See their thatI remember sitting in the lobby of Quartz Mountain Facebook for cost. Lodge the very first night that Robert Rodgers part of the Leadership Steering Committee introduces the other members who helped guide the class we all got together. We were throughout the year.; Jesse Champagne; Amber Taylor. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. introducing ourselves to one another, talking about how the animal shelter. We have women who have been integral the future leadership. We have members Bradley Hyatt and October 27 we thought this class would toured the child advocacy cen- in what Elk City is today, what talked about this, and that our Haley Price, who will be going go. We were talking about ter, and we've been to two jails. it has become today. I think heritage tells us where we came off the committee. She then Moonlight Madness, opportunities that we would We've been introduced to a lot. we've also had the chance to from, and how we have gotten recognized the individual class. see in the City. We were talk- 1 think that we've all gained see their heart, and to start to to be where we are and where members. They each received a Downtown Elk City. ing about the things that we not only a better knowledge understand why this city is so our heartbeat is, what makes did, introducing ourselves Leadership shirt and a trophy, of what it takes to make a city important to them. We've also Elk City special. Our hope is to one another and talking like ours run, but, honestly, a had an opportunity to learn that we can be a part of help- recognizing their participation about how some of us knew much greater appreciation for a lot about ourselves. I think ing our city boldly step into in the class. One Church Carnival held one another. And what I got the people that do it. And we about our place in leadership the new century. Beyond what After a group picture and to thinking that it was only have an appreciation for all within this community. We happens by us and be willing to congratulations, the celebra- during Moonlight Mad- eight months ago, that was all that they do to make it hap- have discovered that it takes take a part, but also to help in tion came to an end. ‘The class that it was. Then I sat here at pen,” McDowell continued. more than one leadership style raising up the next generation will continue to raise money ness from 6:00 PM - 8:00 the church last night, and I’m “We have all heard the say- and more than one personal- of leaders in our community,” for the signs, and would ap- looking at the group, and it is ing that those who don’t re- ity to make an effective team. he concluded. a completely different group. preciate any donations for the PM. 200 E. Broadway. member the past are doomed I think because of what we've Korbin Perkey and Jesse cause. It's the same people, but we've to repeat it. I think as a group, learned about this community, Champagne came to the podi- ‘The sponsors of this year's all grown. We have grown as one of the things that we have because of what we heard from um to explain their class proj- individuals. We have grown come to realize is that knowing those that have served before ect. Champagne said that they activities include the City of October 31 as a group, as well,” McDowell the heritage of a community, us, it has also prompted us to wanted to highlight the town Elk City, ConocoPhillips, First said. National Bank & Trust, Great where we came from, and what look a little differently at our and the things there are to do Halloween He continued to note that it has taken to get us to where role in this community, and around Elk City. They are mak- Plains Bank, Great Plains Re- it has been a privilege to get we are, is necessary so that we what our place is in it. We all ing a template to add to the gional Medical Center, and to know the other members of the class considering it an can continue to build upon the have our part in this commu- city as it grows. They are put- Tom and Karen Johnson. The honor. Although they did not foundation that has been laid nity. But I think that each one ting up signs at different spots meal sponsors and provid- AM Creative Studio’s First know each other, they also did over the decades. This city has of us has begun to look at our around the City that can be ers were Anadarko Dozer and not know many things about been blessed with visionaries role in leadership in this com- changed with different events Trucking, Barber-Dyson Ford Annual Boo Fest at 212 N. the community. and with strong leaders who munity from a different per- and growth of the town. Lincoln, Currell’s Do It Cen- “think it has been through have had a willingness to in- spective. I think we've come Next, the class presented Main. 3:30 PM-6 PM. $5 vest in this community.” to realize and embrace the Korbin Perkey with a token ter, DJ's Rentals & Sales, Elks the visits and through all the discussions that we came to “I think during this class truth that just like any other of their appreciation for all of Lodge, Hutton, Inc., InterLinc, Face Painting 3:30 PM- have a much better under- we've had the opportunity to community, Elk City rises and the work he has done with the Legacy Bank, Pizza Hut, State standing of what it takes to falls on leadership. It is not videos and signs. Then Taylor be introduced to a lot of them. Farm Insurance, United Coun- 5:30 PM make a city, and what it takes We have had the opportunity just the present leadership, invited Susie Cupp to recog- try Exploration Realty, and to make a community work ef- to meet some of the men and but past leadership, as well as nize the steering committee Western Oklahoma Realty. fectively. Over the last eight months, we have experienced Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of November 11 a lot. We got to meet the gov- Veteran’s Day ernor, we got to meet our state representatives, and we got to see government at work, both Oklahoma Retired Educators locally but also in the state. We had the opportunity to November 24 be introduced to the incred- ible men and women that Thanksgiving make this place that we call Association meeting home function. We saw it in all kinds of different ways. We have seen freshwater, we've Do you have an event or seen wastewater, and elec- tion boards, elected officials as something else you would well. We met county commis- Retired Educators of Beckham/Roger requested by Representative Toni Hasen- it. Both projects were voted on favorably. sioners, assessors, and judges. Mills unit gathered on October 14, 2022 Christy Dobbs and Stephanie Ellis gave back. Linda will attend this event, which like to share with the We spent time with police at Elk City United Methodist Church. will be live streamed at okhouse.gov. In the program. They shared interesting chiefs, and we spent time with President Linda Long welcomed mem- the Volunteer Hours Report, members information about the local Red Carpet community in the Round sheriffs. We've talked with city bers Mary Fern Carpenter, Carla Gar- were encouraged to keep track of all their Community Theater. It provides a place managers, we participated in rison, Cindy Wood, June Lovelace, Judy volunteer hours. Town Calendar? community boards, we have Haught, Larry Long, Cathy Lewis, Stepha- Linda reminded members to Vote in the for those interested in the arts to find toured landfills, and toured nie Malone, Lois and Bill Hubbard. upcoming November 8, 2022 election. their niche. The RCCT has recently re- Email the information the schools. We've gone back- ‘The meeting began at 10:00 a.m. with Car- October 14 is the deadline for voter reg- ceived a new and much needed roof. The stage at the pregnancy crisis la giving the invocation. Judy led mem- istration. Public Education is one of the funds for this project and much of the up- for the event to elkci- centers, and at the food re- bers in the flag salutes. June presented important issues in November's election. keep of the theater are possible through source board. We’ve been to the devotional “The Key of Knowledge” Linda recommended that voters do the re- donations. The next RCCT production, [email protected] other community resources. and referenced Proverbs 1:7. The minutes search to determine which candidates are “Little Women” begins production on No- We toured the hospital and were approved as presented and the trea- supporting public education. vember 11, which is the same date as the surer's report was accepted. In new business, a decision was made to The Scholarship Report revealed that create a way to encourage teachers to vote next OREA meeting, "ElkCituNews Madison Miller, Elk City, was the recipi- in the November 8 election. Carla made All area, retired teachers are encouraged ent of the $600 OREA Scholarship. It was a motion, seconded by Cindy, to find the to become a part of OREA and realize that presented during the 2022 Fall semester best way to reach out and share the im- TOGETHER WE CAN! The meeting will be to help with student teaching expenses. portance of voting. To develop this proj- at 10:00 a.m. at Elk City United Methodist (USPS # 173-020) The Membership Report showed an in- ect a committee was formed consisting Church, November 11, which is Veteran's 580-225-3000 crease to 60 members. The Legislative of Carla, Cindy, Mary Bern and the OREA Day. Sharon Gilliland, U.S. Navy Veteran Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Report focused on an interim study being officers. Another OREA project underway 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 conducted by the Banking, Financial Ser- is to donate food items for ECHS group and teacher will present the program to Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 vices and Pensions committee on Novem- counseling, Cathy made the motion to honor all Veterans. ber 3rd at 8:30 a.m. This study concerns support local students and faculty by par- Cindy won the door prize. Linda ad- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 the OK Teacher's Retirement and was ticipating in this activity, Carla seconded journed the meeting in due form. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt..Adverising Director Send obituaries to [email protected] No refunds on subscriptions. 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