March 5, 2022 Issue, Page 10 of 28

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10 Community March 5, 2022 FFA Taking Orders for Blue & Gold By Elk City FFA Reporter Kiera Coslow Elk City FFA is making their final order of Blue & Gold prod- ucts for this school year. In previous years the Oklahoma State FFA Convention has always been hosted in Oklahoma City. But for the very first time it is being held in Tulsa from May 3rd to May 4th. Due to the extra distance and new area, our expenses have increased significantly including gas money, food, and ho- tels for the 24 members attending. So the Elk City FFA Chap- ter is asking for your support of our Blue & Gold fundraiser. We sell sausage($8 a stick), bacon($18 a package), and chicken strips($22 a package). You can buy online https://elk-city-ffa- alumni,square.site/ or email our EFA advisor at dillinger.karie@ Pictured are Seniors Corey Culver, Mason Price and Sophomore Jackson Ivester with the three of the Blue & Gold elkcityschools.com. The deadline to buy is March 10th so mark products. Prices are a 2.5 pound roll of sausage for $8, a 5 pound bag of breaded chicken strips for $22, and 3 pounds of your calendars and don't forget! bacon for $18. Courtesy photo. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Glenna Kirk Retired Educators Association meeting named to Child Valentine hearts and sweet Care Insurance, Annuities and bers can save money on flow- and Community. treats graced the tables at Elk City United Methodist Church other benefits available through AMBA. ers and sweets through 1-800 Flowers. In addition, members ‘The basket for the silent auc- tion at the state convention is Review Board for the February 11, 2022 meet- Becky, Mary Fern and Cathy can take advantage of AMBA “The Survivor Tree” with gift ing of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit enjoyed hearing the Happy Long Term Benefits Review by cards attached to the branches. medical or emotional are met as of OREA. President Linda Long Birthday song as it was sung to contacting David Moritz at 512- they proceed through the Court ‘The funds for the gift cards and welcomed members Gwen Pasby, celebrate their February birth- 705-9213. process. The Beckham-Roger Barbara Blake, Becky Newlin, days. Linda gave the Legislative re- donations for PAC are due at the Carla gave the devotional port by naming some bills being March 11 meeting. Sabra Tucker Mills Board meets monthly to Carla Garrison, June Lovelace, review all cases from Roger Mills Stephanie Malone, Mary Fern from Chicken Soup for the Chris- considered at the Capitol that will present the program. June and Beckham County. Each Carpenter, Jan —_Attocknie, tian Family Soul. She shared a affect public education, current will share the devotional. member has undergone a thor- Cathy Lewis, Glenda Ivins, Judy touching story about the lifelong educators and retired educators. Linda reminded members of ough background check and are Haught and special guest Paula impact a teacher had made on Some of the bills to be aware of Tuesdays Tea Time With Tucker, bound by confidentiality rules. Patterson. her student. The student never are SB 1647, SB 1583, SB 1495, 10:30 a.m. wwwarea.org, She Glenna Kirk lives in the Elk After Linda called the meet- forgot the teacher's Act of Kind- HB 3047, HB 4017, HB 1813, ing to order, June gave the in- ness that involved the gift of a and HB 2379. For additional also noted the State Convention City area and is owner of Glenna is April 5, 2022 at Hilton Garden F, Kirk Oil and Gas Properties. vocation and Judy led the flag pair of shoes. information or to track a bill go Inn, Edmond, OK. Judy is this She is a former longtime resi- salutes. ‘The minutes were approved to www.oksenate.gov and www. Paula Patterson presented as presented and the treasurer's okhouse.gov. Unit’s VIM (Very Important Per- dent of Cheyenne and formerly the program. She is the Benefits report was accepted. Becky Newlin collected vol- son) and she will be honored at served as Mayor of Cheyenne. the State Convention. Judges Pat VerSteeg and Mi- She is the mother of three Representative of (AMBA), As- Glenda reported that this unteer hours from members and sociation Member Benefits Ad- Unit has 67 members. She also noted that today’s date is their Mary Fern won the door chelle Roper are pleased to an- children, Wayne, Susan and Bob, prize. Linda adjourned the meet- nounce that Glenna Kirk, of Elk and grandmother to four grand- visor. Paula had great informa- shared the Membership Minute, due date. The categories for vol- City, has been named to serve sons and one granddaughter. tion for retirees on Home Health which showed that OREA mem- unteer hours are OREA, Youth, ing. on the Beckham-Roger Mills “I am so pleased that Ms. Post Adjudication Review Board Kirk is willing to serve in this Board of Education General Election announced (PARB). PARB are volunteer citi- very important role of advocat- zen committees charged with the ing for children in State’s custo- responsibility of reviewing cases dy,” noted Judge Versteeg. The Beckham County Elec- Merritt School District, Of- Voters who are registered at 580-928-3314 or beckham- of every child adjudicated de- Other members of the Beck- tion Board announced today that fice No. 2: and reside at an address within [email protected]. You prived in the State of Oklahoma. ham-Roger Mills PARB Board the Board of Education General Dwight Spitz the geographical boundaries of can also find your district infor- In many cases these children are are: Ann Merritt, Chairperson Election will be held on Tuesday, Jason M. Kos the Merritt School District or the mation using the State Election in the care of foster parents and ~ Crawford; Pat Ritchie - Chey- April 5, 2022. Sayre School District are eligible Board's OK Voter Portal at Okla- PARB insures the needs of these enne; Diane Morton - Hammon; Following is a list of school Sayre School District, Office tovote in the Board of Education homa.gov/elections/ovp districts with elections and can- No. 2: General Election. 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