June 29, 2024 Issue, Page 3 of 5

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 * 3 The Elk City High School graduating class of 1984 The Elk City High School graduating class of 1984 held their 40th reunion last weekend at the Elk City Golf and Country Club. Those attending include - seated are John Barrios, Brad Harrison, Robert Thompson, Kris Clift Waters, Rhonda Runyon Kauk, Tony Kauk, Bonita Jones, Tina Maniaci, Shana Butcher Dyson, and Kelli Mefford Allen. Standing are Chris Stanley, Eddie Peck, Jay Dirickson, Joe Keith Miller, Tim McCree, Dianna Adams Mouse, Kelly Kilhoffer, Michelle Layton Brown, Rick Garrison, Pam Whitlow Freeman, Monty Sanders, Lisa Bledsaw Van Brunt, Rob Evans, Mark Smith, Karen Trent, Kim Marshall Walton, Debbie Marshall Sanders, Traci Millard Buckley, Melynda Walker Hutton, Leslie McGinnis Williams, Shawn Hut ton, Beth Hayhurst Miller, Denise Hughes Watson, Lisa Stout Benton, Courtesy photo. again for having her there and TEACHER came here, and never looked back. I basically told my mom, stepped down to turn the pro- Continued from page 1 ‘Sorry, I don't think I'm com- gram back over to Stephens. ing home? So maybe T'l get Stephens said that trea- to be in Elk City and wants to her here, and she does really surer, Damon Butcher had a be a part of the Elk City com- like it every time she comes. presentation to give the Elk munity. It’s just the people are so nice, City Chamber of Commerce, “FEA is huge on community. Mulhern explained. which included Susie Cupp, I think community is why we She wants to be more visible executive director, and Karen do a lot of things that we do in next year by doing more ser- Touchstone, her assistant. The FPA, and I think there's such vice-based things. Mulhern presentation was a check or an important bridge between asked the Rotarians to contact donation to the Christmas in FFA and the community. That her if there is a need for vol- the Park project. is definitely something that I unteers. After the presentation, Gab- hope to work on over my time “If you need volunteers for by Gifford was introduced as here at Elk City, especially this something, you have to ab- the newest Rotarian, and in- next year” Mulhern said. solutely reach out to me. The vited her to speak to the audi- She went on to say that with kids seem very willing to step ence. She explained that she her leading the way, “The up and do those things. Its a was a fulltime employee of chapter will be stepping up great opportunity for them to Integris as a provider/educa- to try to do community ac- reach out to their community? tor in coding documentation. tivities” Mulhern then talked Mulhern said. Gifford noted that she was ex- about her own background. As she thanked Sparks and cited about being part of the “I just graduated from the Rotarians for the opportu- organization. Oklahoma State, so go Pokes, nity to speak, she once again The meeting then ad- sorry if you're OU fans. I'm encouraged them to reach journed. They will meet again originally from California. out for volunteers. Mulhern next Thursday at noon, in the But about three years ago I then thanked the Rotarians Elks Lodge. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces One of the newest Rotarians, Gabby Gifford, introduces Rob Stephens, who stood in for President Lake Carpenter herself to the members at the noon Rotary meeting last Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- during the last Rotary meeting. Thursday. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cance or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. CHRISTMAS music on Sat. night. The week- end will be filled with fun, a days. 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