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Communit 8 - The Elk City News March 25, 2023 OREA News Release ights, -7 gid Camera, Retired Educators of Beckham/Roger Mills counties recently met symbols that Ireland shares with America. Its leaves represent at the new Elk City Arrowhead Center for the Unit’s March 10, the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. 2023 meeting. President Linda Long welcomed members June ‘The minutes were approved as presented. The treasurer's report Lovelace, Jan Attocknie, Carla Garrison, Stephanie Malone, Tana was accepted as read. Feldman, Mary Beth Mahanay, Sharon Gilliland, Mary Fern Car- Action penter, Larry Long, Gwen Pasby, Cathy Lewis, Glenda Ivins and In committee reports, Glenda reported 70 local members. In the guests Karen S. Whitely, Cheryl Buchanan, Pam and Dean Hol- legislative report, Linda mentioned a few bills to be aware of in- land. cluding HB 2171 and HB 2279. It is important to contact State Have an awesome shot to share? June gave the invocation. Cathy led members in saluting the flags Representative Nick Archer to show support for the house bills Email the photo to [email protected] with a description of the USA and the State of Oklahoma. that benefit educators and retired educators. and it could be featured in an upcoming edition! ‘The program consisted of a guided tour of the Arrowhead Center, In new business the selection of the 2023 VIM (Very Important which opened its doors to the public October 4, 2022. The facility Member) was discussed. This VIM will be selected at the April is open to the public between 7am - 7pm, Monday through Fri- meeting. The 2022 VIM is Bill Hubbard. Both VIMs will be hon- day. he retired teachers enjoyed seeing all the Arrowhead Cen- ored at this year’s OREA State Convention scheduled for October Germans Cast ter has to offer. For information about obtaining membership to 3, 2023 in Tulsa. this multifaceted facility, one can contact the City Hall on FB @ An important date to remember is April 14, which is the date for cityofelkcity or call City Hall at 580-225-3230. this Unit's next meeting. The meeting place is the Elk City United ‘A March Birthday was celebrated as members sang the Happy Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Sabra Tucker, OREA Executive APRIL1, 7 Birthday song to guest, Cheryl Joy Buchanan. In timely manner, Mary Fern shared the devotional about Chris- Director, will present the program, Suzanne Walker will present the devotional. Another important date to remember is March CLINTON, tianity in Ireland and the influential role St. Patrick, the patron 29, which is Retiree’s Lobby Day at the State Capitol. GERMAN SAUSAGE VERENIKA + SAUERKRAUT + ZWIEBACK * AND MORE saint of Ireland, played in that. His death was on March 17, 461, Pam Holland won the door prize. Linda adjourned the meeting. which is remembered each year as St. Patrick’s Day. Having trav- OREA meetings are a great place to find support, fellowship, Feast & Auction ScnEDULE: Purchase meal tickets and preview auction itemsat eled to Ireland, Mary Fern saw firsthand many symbols the Irish information and fun. All area, retired educators are welcome! ‘TAM -- Silent Auction & WWW.CORNBIBLE.ORG Baked Goods Sale Begins culture uses to express Christianity. The Shamrock is one of the OREA’s mantra is “Together, We Can”! 1:30 AM - 130 PM - Lunch Served 1PM~ Live Auction Begins 5-7 PM -- Supper Served Early Voting Begins March 30th Early voting begins Thurs- to provide an excuse to vote day, March 30 th and Friday, Eligible voters will vote in the day, March 30 th for voters in early. Oklahoma allows early March 31 st from 8:00 a.m. following: Beckham County. Voters who voting for all elections con- to 6:00 p.m. at the Beckham Municipal General Elections: will not be able to make it to ducted by the County Election County Activity Center located City of Erick, Mayor: Judy the polls on Election Day, have Board or State Election Board- at 310 E. Main St., Sayre. Man- Mills or William Taylor City of the option of voting early at from school board and muni ning reminds voters that early Sayre, Councilmember: Billie the Beckham County Activity pal elections to state and fed- voting is not available at poll- Cook or Shea Whitson Center (Fair Barn) east of the eral elections. ‘This is a great ing locations. Board of Education General Courthouse in Sayre. option for those who will For questions, please contact Election Hammon School Dis- Beckham County Election be out of town on Election the Election Board at 580-928- trict: Aubrey Christian or Rob- Board Secretary Sherron Man- Day or who want to avoid long 3314 or beckhamcounty@elec- in D. Lamb Special Election: ning said early voting is open lines,” Manning said. tions.ok.gov G P R M City of Elk City Proposition C = S to all voters. “You do not need Early voting is available Thurs- April 4, 2023 Elections Club News DAR Washita Chapter NSDAR met March 13, 2023 at the Staf- held on March 29th at the Flag ebration of the chapters 80th anniversary to be held in April. Pole at the Roger Mills Court- ford Space Museum with the house in Cheyenne at 11:00 ‘The meeting was close with The Regent, Kay Hagerman, open- a.m. Marci Grant noted that Daughter's Pledge. \) are Clinic NOW OPEN ing with the assist of Chaplin, the date for the dedication ‘The group toured the Stafford Judy Tracy. The group recited of the American 250 Patriot ‘The Pledge of Allegiance, The Marker will be on June 17, Museum. American Creed The Preamble 2023 at the Stafford Museum Members attending were: to the Constitution , Oklaho- where it has been installed. Carol Ann Batterton, Robetha ma Flag Salute and sang a Pa- Two members are participat- Fariss, Marci Grant, Kathryn triotic Song. ing in the Patriot Records Proj- Harrison, Evelyn Hart, Kay ‘The oath of membership was ect, Lu Eisler and Doris Minor, administered to new member and are presently working on Vera Williamson and she was the certification of Revolution- Hagerman, Deborah Lippen- cott, Doris Minor, Virginia No Appointment necessary, Reid, Linda Stewart, Deborah just walk in! received her DAR pin from the ary War Records from Rhode Regent. Island. They are to be com- Whinery, Ellena Womack, Vera Officers gave reports: Doris mended for the perseverance, Williamson. Associate mem- Minor announced the National patience and skill in this proj- bers Joann Banse, Great Plains Vietnam Memorial Veteran's ect. District Director, Ramona Day observance that will be Plans are underway for the cel- Klopfenstein and guest Molly Monahan. (580) 303-5890 - 404 S. Eastern, Elk City Oklahoma Youth SATURDAY, APRIL1 Expo 8:20 a.m, Farmers & Ranchers Get Your CEU Credits Gary Stricktand, Agricultural Educator talking on Grain Sorghum Management & Weed Control, Coffee & Donuts By Rep. Nick Archer other than themselves. 8:30am, Meeting 9:00am-Noon Lunch Provided by (405) 557-7312 Together, these skills will Fowler Agency Convention Center East Room shape their work ethic, determi- 39th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo On Tuesday, we had the nation, and talent — sticking with Legislative Showmanship at the them throughout their lives. Opens to Public Oldahoma Youth Expo! As a proud Oklahoma FFA FFA Ag Mechanics Show & Silent Auction The Legislative Showman- alum, I can personally attest to South Exhibit Hall ship is an excellent opportunity the impact these organizations Antique Tractor Display...South Exhibit Grounds for local leaders to meet with the had on my life and on agriculture future leaders of the agriculture industry. It allows local leaders to leaders in Oklahoma. APRIL 1 & 2, 2023 All Breed Bull Sale....South Exhibit Hall FEA and 4-H chapters across Expo Closes....0n Site Security Provided get hands-on experience at “The Oklahoma are fostering the next Convention Center Greatest Show’ and see the value generation of leaders who will programs like OYE and stock change the world by teaching the ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA APRIL2 Expo Opens to Public shows have on our youth. skills and instilling the sense of Featuring the Latest Thad the best time showing Children's Pedal Tractor Pull Ages 4-12; service they need to succeed. Jack Thomas’ sheep from Elk Iwill always be a strong advo- Products & Sewices for Registration at 1:00pm Begins at 1:30pm City FFA! South Exhibit Hall OYE js the world’s largest cate for agriculture at the State the Fam, Home Capitol! BBQ Cook-Off Judging Begins junior livestock show. Every Itis truly an honor and privi- and Garden! North Exhibit Hall, East Room March, more than 7,000 4-H and FEA members bring more than lege to represent you at the State ston Antique Tractor Display...South Exhibit Grounds 13,000 head of cattle, sheep, Capitol. As always, please do not FFA Ag Mechanics and BBQ Cook-Off Awards and pigs, goats, and ag mechanics Wihesitate to contact me with projects to Oklahoma City to ex- any concerns at (405) 557-7312 A VARIETY OF FOOD TRUCKS...NORTH PARKING AREA Scholarship Presentations...North Exhibit Hall Stage Thank you Great Plains Kubota, Rother Brothers & Western hibit. or at [email protected]. Equipment for donating Pedal Tractors for giveaways at Expo Closes OYE, 4-H, and FFA create Nick Archer, a Republican, the Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull opportunities. for Oklahoma's serves House District 55 in the Oklahoma House of Represen- youth to build life skills. Stu- OR MORE INFORMATION dents learn to commit to a proj- tatives, which covers Beckham, 800-280-0207 ect, work with others, and the Blaine, Caddo, Canadian and Chamber of Commerce l elkcitychamber @itinet.net value of caring for something Washita counties, and Convention & Visitors Bureau