October 25, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8- The Elk City News October 25, 2023 Red Ribbon Week Letter To Editor We hope that you will get in- volved with these efforts and please reach out to Kendra Did you know that... October across the country began wear- resources to schools and com- Gift, Assistant Project Man- Dear Editor, 23rd through 31st is “Red Rib- ing Red Ribbons as a symbol munities, ager for Prevention (kendra@ ‘The Western Oklahoma Historical Society would like to thank bon Week”. You might be ask- of their commitment to raise The South Western Oklaho- swoda.org) with any questions the following peiople who made our Route 66 Flea Market ing yourself what is Red Rib- awareness of the killing and ma Development Authority is that you might have. such a phenomenal success this year: bon Week? destruction cause by drugs in getting very involved with Red ‘These grants are funded by the Well let me tell you, “Since its America” (https://www.redrib- Ribbon week and to find out ‘Tom Ivester, City Manager, City of Elk City beginning in 1985, the Red bon.org/about). about some of the activities Oklahoma Department of Men- Mike Ross, Parks Department Manager, City of Elk City Ribbon has touched the lives Red Ribbon week is about going on in your community tal Health and Substance Abuse Susie Cupp, Manager, Elk City Chamber of Commerce of millions of people around making people aware of the please visit https://www.swo- Services, Substance Abuse and Great Plains Bank the world, In response to the dangers of drug use, advocat- da.org/substance-use-preven- Mental Health Services Adminis- WOHS would also like to thank all the shoppers of Elk City murder of DEA Agent Enrique ing for the safety and wellbe- tion-treatment-and-recovery/ tration, the Center for Substance and Western Oklahoma who also supported the vendors at Camarena, angered parents ing of our communities, and prevention/odmhsas/red-rib- Abuse Prevention, SWODA, and the Flea Market. and youth in communities providing information and bon-week-2023 . local coalitions. Of course, hats off to all the members of the Western Oklaho- ma Historical Society who helped make the flea market possi- ble and those who started it many years ago. Special thanks to. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Randy Haggard, Mark Hylton, and Donnie Jordan. We are recuriting new members to help support the museum complex as well as our organization. Membership drive starts Retired Educators Association in February, 2024. Contact the Western Oklahonma Histori- cal Society on Facebook for more information. See you next year! October's meeting of Beck- every opportunity to be kind, are still alive. Fire burn, and cauldron bub- ham/Roger Mills Retired Ed- helpful and supportive. She re- Happenings at the State Con- ble!” The last part of the pro- Beverly A. Jordan, Treasurer ucators was held Friday the ferred to scripture John 3:16. vention were offered by June, gram was Halloween Bingo, 13th, 2023 at Elk City’s United ‘The minutes were approved as Larry and Glenda. Linda not- which resulted in winners re- Methodist Church. The meet- presented and the treasurer's ed that Bill Hubbard was rec- ceiving gift card treats instead ing room reflected sights and report was accepted. ognized as being this unit’s of tricks. sounds of Halloween as Pres- Glenda reported 69 members 2022 VIM. Gwen Pasby was Linda announced the next ident Linda Long welcomed to date. In the Membership honored as the 2023 VIM for meeting, November 10 at Elk Have a photo to share? members Mary Fern Carpen- Minute, she noted that Oc- this unit. District Director, City United Methodist Church ter, Cathy Lewis, Judy Haught, tober is Cancer Awareness Pam Holland, also reported on at 10:00 a.m. and the OREA Email it to: Cindy Wood, Carla Garrison, Month and shared that 60% the recent State Convention Board of Directors meeting, Larry Long, Tana Feldman, of expenses related to a cancer and mentioned that this unit's November 29. The door prize June Lovelace, Gwen Pasby, diagnosis and treatment are Fund Raiser Basket was reflec- was won by Dennis McRee. [email protected] Glenda Ivins, Jan Attocknie, not covered by insurance or tive of this year’s theme-For Linda adjourned the meeting. Dennis McRee, Stephanie Medicare. Members can check The Love of Teaching, It was with a description! Malone, Dana Anderson, Mary the options from AMBA by go- also at the top of the list for Beth Mahanay, Becky Newlin, ing to OKREA.org. Becky gave the amount of funds raised. Joyce Roberts and guest Pam Holland. good news about the volun- teer hours in 2022. Numbers reflect that 2,350 hours were Linda noted that PAC Fund donations are due in Novem- Rotary Students Of The Month ‘The invocation was given by ber and that American Educa- June. The Flag Salutes were turned in by this unit which was the second highest of tion Week is November 13-17. led by Judy. The devotional For the Halloween themed small units in Oklahoma. Lin- was presented by Mary Beth da gave the Legislative report, meeting, there was a reading Mahanay. She shared a mean- which revealed that legislators from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. ingful story about how one are currently busy with inter- It was presented by Judy, Cin- person can make a difference. im studies. Linda mentioned dy, Mary Fern and Carla, with Mary Beth encouraged retired that HB 2171 is still being con- the reoccurring quote, “Dou- teachers to continue to seize sidered, plus two COLA Bills ble, double, toil and trouble; TEQOP & OCTOBER 26 S-SPIM oat! play + October Student of the September Student of the September Student of the SHOPPING | FOOD TRUCKS | INFLATABLES | HAY RIDES Month Jack Morgan. Month Emily Lowrance. Month Emily Lowrance. COSTUME CONTEST | PEP ASSEMBLIES | VENDORS Rotary Students of the Month attend the Rota- September Students of the Month are Emily IN STORE FRICK OR TREATING 5:00-8:00PM ry meetings Thursday at noon in the Elks Lodge. Lowrance and Jackson Ivester, and the October ‘They introduce themselves, tell about their fu- Students of the Month are Anna Galloway and COSTUME CONTE STS WIGH SCHOOL PEP RALLY ture plans, and what is happening at school. The Jack Morgan. Anna Galloway was not present. ALL PETS (OM LEASH) 5:45PM ELK CITY JAZZ BAND @ 7:15PM CHILDREN (0-10 YEARS) 6: oOoPM EG - MERRITT PEP ASSEMBLIES @ :45PM aw\40 RWAY eR 10, MEET THE WESTERN OKLAHOMA BULLS BASKETBALL TEAM <> « “ = _ 6:00 - 8:00 Ss ¢= TY Oi