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2- The Elk City News Ne December 21, 2022 which makes it easier for him horns, and we have a good to retire. He said that he is able time. This is because the in- to leave because of Sandy Wer- strument is challenging. Peo- ner, CEO and the staff we have ple who aren't intelligent and in place. sarcastic don't play the horn, “If I didn’t have them and 0 we'te very smart,” Rester the supportive staff, I wouldn’t laughed. The three musicians confess be able to do this. I am a direc- that they are the life of the par- tor so I'm still going to be re- ty and don funny nicknames. sponsible for the operation of Rester is called “the Boom,” how well the bank works. But and Gable is called “Sparkles.” it is going to be great to say I'm Charlton has yet to be given a going to take time off,” he said. nickname, but Rester assured Tough economic times have him that it would be coming. All of them have been play- also been hard to face. Atkin- ing the French horn from a son has been fortunate the young age. Gable transitioned board and management are to it, but the others started seasoned, so they know how withit and have remained loyal to get through it with their to its enchanting sound. Gable customers. ‘The board under- said that as she teaches young musicians she may start them DAVID R. ATKD stands that the economy goes PRESIDENT, up and down. The right in- on the trumpet, and then as she sees their level of talent, vestments help wade through she moves them to the more backed by Santa Fe, and Tami rough times. Atkinson’s ability difficult horn. Atkinson likes Santa Fe for shopping and to watch the investments and Rester and Gable play on Continued from page 1. whatnot. There is an outdoor understand when to buy and sell has been pivotal to his suc- French Horn that with the orchestra they are able to engage with First British horns, and he has a name for most of his horns. amphitheater and a restaurant cess as the president. Continued from page 1. Nations and played a perfor- ‘The one he brought with him on top of the mountain,” he ex- it,” Atkinson said. mance with the new museum to Elk City has British coins Ashe has been approaching plained. He is retiring at a time serves as an extra player in in Oklahoma City. adhered to it. retirement, he and Tami have In May Atkinson and his that he can feel confident in the section. Rester and Gable “I don’t know if there’s any “We love what we do, other- had fun making lists of what son, Jacob, will be playing at the health and stability of the are husband and wife who met other orchestra I would play wise we wouldn't do it. It's very they want to do. Atkinson said Pebble Beach. The trip doubles bank, along with being confi- while looking for an instru- with, I have played all over the difficult because there is a lot it has been a game they play. asa retirement trip and a high dent in those individuals who ment on Craig’s list. While Ga- country. I played in the Dela~ of traveling, a lot. I don’t get to Right now he is looking for- school senior trip for Jacob are following him. It is also a ble plays in the orchestra, she ware symphony, and P've been choose what I wear. I don't get ward to having coffee in the that he was not able to take. It time that he will be able to rest, also teaches the horn at SWO- in the Philadelphia Orchestra,” to choose where we go. I just morning, sitting on the back will be an exclusive father and travel, read, and accomplish SU, as well as voice lessons. Rester said. show up and play whatever's porch, and not going to work. son event. Atkinson's brother things that he has wanted to Rester picked up orchestral All three of them agreed on the stand,” Rester said, Atkinson wants to spend lives three hours from the golf do for years. jobs all over the country, while that there is a challenge to this As the three prepared to go time at the golf course to be- course there, and that could be living in California. He decided particular instrument. onto the stage, Rester said that Atkinson and this wife he wanted a change and moved “It is the challenge (of the what they do is to try to engage come better at the game. He an added excursion to see him. admitted that he is a once-a- He has a few places that he Tami have three boys. Josh- to Oklahoma. French horn) and because of the community. would like to see, such as Bos- ua who is married to Liz, and “We love the food, love the the qualities of sound that it “We try to engage with mu- year type of player and wants ton. their children are twins Knox people, and the culture. It is makes, is why I love it. It is in- sic the best way we know how,” to play more. “{'m getting fitted golf my valu- and Jack, and Maddy. Jacob 'T'm just changing just a wonderful place to be,” teresting as a solo instrument, he concluded as the went off to able time into doing things has two children, Barrett and Rester said. but we like to play together as take their positions in the or- clubs for myself for Christmas. Gable went on to explain a team. There are four French chestra. There is a golf course in New when I want to do them. I Emmy. Jeremy is married to have a vested interest in the Mexico we want to go to. It is Mindy, and they have little bank, and I own some rent- Elk City; Mackenzie McIntyre, like to extend their thanks to Philharmonic Lara. al properties. So the first of Join David, his family, Danny Ogles as tech supervi- Miss Queen of the West 2023; every month, I have to make sor; Sandy Werner as Elk City Susan Holland; Tiphani Hen- Round friends, and co-workers in those deposit. I'll probably be Continued from page 1. in the bank making those de- wishing him well in his retire- Tourism; Tom Ivester, City derson, IT Support; and John posits the first five days of the ment on Thursday, Dec. 22nd, treasurer, and Basil Weatherly Manager; Elk City High School Allen, General Manager of the Town month,” Atkinson said. He has been training Kel- at the bank. president. The council would Choir; Lexi Neahring, Miss Oklahoma City Philharmonic. ci Werner to how to look at OREA Meeting December 25 investments, because that is Christmas what he has been doing for the bank. This includes how Western Oklahoma Fami- to make transactions and who Beckham/Roger Mills retired teachers Stephanie presented the devotional place next. Carla Garrison was the Auc- ly Care Center Free Com- the brokers are. He has been were greeted with sights and sounds of tioneer. Members enjoyed delicious fin- from “52 Little Lessons from a Christmas doing it for 42 years. She is not the Christmas season at their December ger food and engaging conservation while Carol” by Bob Welch. She referred to Ro- munity Christmas Dinner. going to be the president, but meeting. Holly, Christmas trees and San- mans 12:21, “Be not overcome of evil, but bidding on their favorite auction items. All Convention Center from she will be doing what Atkin- tas awaited OREA members as Christmas overcome evil with good.” funds raised at the auction go to the Beck- 4-6 PM. son has been doing, along with Carols were gently filling the air. President ‘The minutes were approved as present- ham/Roger Mills Unit of OREA Scholar- Joe Shepherd who is the Chief Linda Long, welcomed members June ed and the treasurer's report was accepted. Operations Officer. ship Fund. December 30 Lovelace, Larry Long, Stephanie Malone, Glenda shared the Membership Min- ‘The next meeting is January 13, 2023, “The brokers we use, we've Mary Fern Carpenter, Glenda Ivins, Judy ute, which includes Christmas Shopping Noon Year's Eve Celebra- used for 20 plus years. We rank Haught, Cathy Lewis, Cindy Wood, Jan Discounts for OREA members. To view 10:00 a.m., Elk City United Methodist tion, Carnegie Library 11 in the first quartile of banks Attocknie, Bill Hubbard, Lois Hubbard, the discounts and shopping offers in the Church. The Legislators are invited to at- AM. for our size as far as the perfor- Gwen Pasby, Carla Garrison and guest Pam Passport discount Program, members can tend and present their goals for the com- mance of our investment port- Holland, OREA SW District Director. visit www.myambadiscounts.com. She ing year. Members and Legislators may Do you have an event or folio is concerned. The invest- June gave the invocation, Judy led the also reported an increase in membership participate in a brief Q&A session after ment portfolio is something salutes for the United States of America to 68. Linda reported on the Government the presentation. The Oklahoma Retired something else you would I'm proud of. There are a lot of and Oklahoma Flags. Relations Committee Meeting held on No- Educators Association State Convention like to share with the com- factors that go into that, such December birthdays were recognized vember 29th. She also reminded members date has been changed to October 3, 2023 munity in the Round Town as permission from the board for June, Lois, Pam, Glenda and Carla. that Volunteer hours are due at the Janu- in Tulsa at the Renaissance Hotel. Calendar? to do it. I mean, it has losses at Members sang the “Happy Birthday” song ary meeting. Larry won the door prize. Linda ad- times and other times we have to help celebrate the events. The “Fun” Fundraiser Auction took journed the meeting. Email the information gains. The board knows and for the event to elkci- understands that,” he said, Parks and Recreation Management [email protected] Atkinson is confident that the bank will be in good hands, “ElkCituNews Students to Present Semester Research Projects (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 After writing and research- will set up their presentations common real-world contem- tat cover evaluation using the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 ing for their presentations allin the HEC’s main hallway, porary issues affecting habitat, SHED method in exotic versus semester, Parks and Recreation where visitors can learn more wildlife, and humans. native grasslands, and more. 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