January 20, 2021 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10 January 20, 2021 Commun Club News DAR January 11, 2021, Washita renovation of DAR Constitu- an operator in charge. They ” Coffeetine Column Chapter Regen Batterton opened their new year with the DAR ritual with the Chap- tion Hall. “I recognize that continuing concerns about the pandemic will alter the way respond to an average of 2 events amonth. Searching is very dangerous. Commander VY lain assisting. Marci Grant we gather and serve, but they Pritchard noted that with a With Andy & Renie Bowman led the group in the American must not stop us from lifting Creed, Evelyn Hart led the up our mission in support of visibility of 6- 12 inches , you Pledge of Allegiance. Lu Eisler historic preservation, educa- must go by feel. That requires read the Preamble to the Con- stitution and Nancy Lisle gave the Oklahoma Flag Salute. tion and patriotism. We must find ways to carry on........ National Defender report commitment few of us could accomplish” Lu Eisler gave Patriot Quit hiding behind a mask ‘The group also joined together concerned “the Shelby County Records Project report but in a patriotic song accompa- Dive Team that was created detests that trait in himself, other reports were held as the and is forcing himself to be nied by Doris Minor. in2000.Lake Shelbyville reser- group spent the time working ‘The President General's voir was created by damming someone he likes better. Message, given by Ellena the Kaskaskia River. Though on Chapter Master Report for Ever experienced knowing Womack, thanked the mem- noted for it beauty, the 22,000 2020. a lady who is cool and aloof bers for the successful year acre lake with its 172 miles of ‘The meeting was closed with everyone? Could it be in welcoming new members, shoreline also contains treach- with the reading of the Daugh- possible that she fears rejec- raising funds to restore our erous areas that make a dive ters Pledge. tion, having experienced that National Landmark and team necessary for search and Members attending were: pain before and she wants to honoring the memory of recovery” The current dive Virginia Reid, Marci Grant, avoid it at any cost? After all, our Patriot ancestors. She team consists of 15 members complimented the chapters on and have met many require- Linda Stewert, Kay Hagerman, ‘It is easier to be the rejector the gain of new members and ments . “ There must be five Evelyn Hart, Nancy Lisle, than the rejected’ - or so we encouraged them to continue members before any response Ellena Womack, Carol Batter- think. But it hurts. No matter to obtain new members, and can proceed....a primary ton, Doris Minor, Judy Tracy, which one you are. support the national project of and safety line tender and Marilyn Wilson., Lu Eisler. Make no mistake, mask- wearers usually do a job good enough to fool the world. For awhile. But the inability to live as your true self takes a toll, and our bodies and minds pay the price. Because when a person believes there is some- thing unacceptable about their personal self, that creates shame. One of the heaviest Andy and Renie Bowman emotional rocks that can be laid on a person's shoulders. Several years ago, Andy every one of us needs people So they don a mask to be contracted an illness that toa degree. someone else they like better. landed him in the isolation But unfortunately, Covid ‘Then they have the double unit of our local hospital virus or no Covid virus, people whammy of shame and having for two weeks. Visitors had live wearing a mask. No, not to act a part...all the time. No to wear a mask, gown and a physical face covering, but a wonder there are many living gloves. He commented later mask to hide what we secretly that those weeks of seeing no believe is a weakness in our- in depression and anxiety. expressions on faces caused selves. ‘No matter what, keep Folks, we shouldn't have a strong feeling of isolation, up the act to disguise who I to protect ourselves. God which led to a lot of loneliness am afraid am. wanted you and made you and depression. Ever see someone with a perfect in His eyes. If you are As part of the human race, big smile anda giggle or a belly quiet and shy, accept that you we have a need for connec- laugh, always ready with a joke are quiet and shy. If you are a December students of tion with others. The need for the world? Is it all real, or true people-person, then that to touch, to see expressions, behind that laughter is there is who you are, and you need to talk with someone face to a hurting person living with to be that person. So consider face so that we can absorb and insecurity and sadness? Is the react to their thoughts and gregarious outgoing man that dropping your mask. After the month for Erick emotions. Granted, there is a you hear at the ballgame just difference among personalities naturally that friendly and as to exactly how much inter- ‘open? Or is he really a shyer all, when God made you...He broke the mold. So people need the real you, cause you December Students of the Month at Erick denfelser. Junior High Students of the Month action is wanted, but overall, personality? A quiet man who are the only you. High School are Elias Walker and Kylie Lin- are Ayla Iglesias and Austen Lindenfelser. Western Technology January Center Board of Education Wall of Honored in January Fame for Canute Lani was born on April 24, 2006 in Elk City. She is the daughter of Josh and Lori Woodson. She has two siblings. Noah Wood- son, age 18, and Lily Woodson, age 10. Lani is currently an eighth grader at Ca- nute Public Schools. She is actively involved at school. She is a cheerleader on the Jr. High cheerleading team and a member of the Special Olympics team. Laniis also on the Principal’s Honor Roll. Competing in the Special Olympics in Stillwater is one of Lani’s favorite activities each year. In her spare time, she loves to be with her family and pets. Lani also loves to watch Netflix, eat her favorite foods, relax, and enjoy life to the fullest. Western Technology Center Board of Education (back row left to right) Rudy May- field, Sayre, Gary Smith, Weatherford, Don Greteman, Burns Flat, (Front Row left to right) Derrel Nutley, Elk City and Ray Challis, Clinton Dennis Baxter for ‘Western Technology January is School Board Recognition Month and an and School Board Recogni- tion Month is the time to say get, on average 500 full-time students, approximately 600 | Center School Board opportunity for local schools and communities to honor thank you and celebrate our board members.” short-term students, 102 em- ployees, and 5 campuses. In Western Technology | Thumbly ask for your vote on Oklahoma's more than 2700 In recognition of their elected school board members Center's District, school board dedicated service, Western for their dedication to educa- members must develop poli- Technology Center thanks > — February Sthfor Western tion. cies and make tough decisions Ray Challis, Board President, “Providing an equipped ‘on complex educational and Derrel Nutley, Board Vice- workforce for western Okla- social issues impacting the President, Don Greteman, homa has been WTC’s focus entire district and the commu- Board Clerk, Gary Smith, Sincerely, Dennis Baxter for 50 years,” said Kathe Corn- ing, WTC Superintendent. nities they serve. WTC Board members bear responsibility Board Member and Rudy May- field, Board Member for their Paid for by: Dennis Baxter “We're proud of our district, for the annual school bud- governance.