January 21, 2023 Issue, Page 16 of 24

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8- The Elk City News Community January 25, 2023 Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association meeting Area Retired Educators of cation. Judy led the group in report was accepted as read. January 19 is the deadline to day's meeting, She mentioned tocknie to give the devotional Oklahoma began the New Year saluting the USA Flag and the In Committee Reports, file bills. Another item is that that OREA members they may and Terri Chervenka to present by gathering for a meeting on State of Oklahoma Flag. Suzanne mentioned the 2022 March 7 is the date set for an join the local unit for a $3.50 the program. Other dates to January 13, 2003, The meeting Linda introduced Sena- OREA scholarship of $600 that election to determine the legal- per month payroll deduct. She remember include the OREA of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit tor Howard who presented was awarded to Madison Miller ization of recreational marijua- also noted that support per- Board Meeting, January 18 in was held at the Elk City Unit- the informative program and of Beckham County. She noted na for adults. She also shared sonnel are welcome to join Oklahoma City and the OREA ed Methodist Church at 10:00 answered several questions that plans are being made for the Oklahoma election results State Convention, October 3, OREA. Members were remind- am, President Linda Long regarding education issues in the 2023 OREA scholarship for 2023 by stating that Ryan 2023 at the Renaissance Hotel ed that, “There Is Strength in welcomed members Stephanie Oklahoma. to be given in the fall semes-Walters is State Superinten- Numbers.” in Tulsa. Malone, Suzanne Walker, Car- Carla reminded members ter to an education student dent of Education and Gentner Upcoming dates to remem- Mary Beth won the door la Garrison, Larry Long, Mary of the value of kindness by doing student teaching. Glen- Drummond is State Attorney ber include the next meeting prize and Linda adjourned the Fern Carpenter, Dana Ander- presenting the devotional with da shared that membership General. Linda also noted that on February 10 with Jan At- meeting in due form son, Judy Haught, Cathy Lew- readings from two inspiration- has increased to 70 members. Governor Stitt appointed Dr. is, Glenda Ivins, Mary Beth al books, “Chicken Soup for the Members should turn in their Brandon Tatum to be the new Mahanay and special guest Woman's Soul and “More Ran- number of volunteer hours to Chief of Staff. Senator Brent Howard from Altus, OK. Stephanie gave the invo- dom Acts of Kindness.” Beckyat the February meeting. In New Business, Mary The minutes were approved In the Legislative report, one Beth noted that OREA enroll- as presented. The treasurer's item Linda mentioned is that ment forms are available at to- Thank You The family of Karl Lovelace would like Wwec to express our deep gratitude for all of the kindness shown to us Rally during this difficult time. Whether you said a prayer for us, brought ‘The International food, sent flowers, made a donation, WPC Classic Chrys- offered a hug, sent a message of ler Club held their support and encouragement; we summer rally, the end of July in Elk are overwhelmed and humbled by City. the love shown to our family. ‘This is the story that ended up in the November issue of June Lovelace their club magazine. Arlan Lovelace & family Frank Pascoe of Farmington, Mich- Dawn Lovelace igan is the Editor of Lois Lovelace ¢ family the NPC magazine Sondra Lovelace Gordon & family and is a retired de- signer from AMC Darla Lovelace & James Bennett and Chrysler. cheerleaders bring home top prizes from state competition By Shonda Little coaching staff aspires to pro- duce top-notch athletes who When Ashleigh Rheume can compete at every level. started Aeriel Bound, her goal Aerial Bound took five teams was to give elite training to the to the competition. Athletes young athletes instructed at ranged from the ages of 4 to her gym. 18. Last weekend, she and her coaches took five teams to the “All five teams got first place Oklahoma City Redline Money in their division,” Mason said. Madness Cheer Competition. “Our mini team also received Like Rheume, Aerial Bound a Grand Champion Award. We Coach Mandy Mason is a for- had a total of 57 cheerleaders mer cheerleader herself. The compete.”