April 26, 2025 Issue, Page 9 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 • 9 CBA Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of OREA Members of Beckham/Rog- er bills of interest for retirees er Mills Unit of Oklahoma include SB 172, HB 1561, HB Retired Educators Association 2191, and HB 2288. Informa- gathered at Elk City United tion regarding bills is available Methodist Church for the April at www.okhouse.gov, www.leg- 11, 2025, meeting. Cheerful islature.gov, and www.legiscan. hues of Spring, Easter bunnies, com. and brightly colored Easter The minutes were approved eggs decorated the tables. Pres- as presented. The treasurer’s re- ident Linda Long welcomed port was accepted as read. Cathy Lewis, Glenda Ivins, Judy In committee reports, Glen- Haught, Karen Whitely, Sharon da reported membership is 71. Gilliland, Stephanie Malone, Gwen reminded members to June Lovelace, Larry Long, Jan- turn in their volunteer hours as ice Mollet, Tana Feldman, Mary soon as possible. Fern Carpenter, Carla Garri- In unfinished business, Linda son, Dennis McRee, Gwen Pas- announced “Summer Camp” is by, Mary Beth Mahanay, Leann the theme for the basket at sum- Mr. Mark Thiessen and Luke Zybach are the Oklahoma Bank & Trust staff Welk, Jan Attocknie, Jodie mer conference. Members who and student of the 3rd quarter. Laufer, and guest Sabra Tucker, wish to participate may bring a OREA Executive Director. gift card or cash to purchase a Gwen gave the invocation. gift card to the May 9 meeting. Josh Moran Judy led the salute to the USA In new business, Carla made President/Owner Flag and the Oklahoma Flag. a motion for this unit to pay 319 Industrial PKWY The birthday song was sung the registration fee of mem- Elk City, OK 73644 to celebrate Jodie’s April birth- bers who attend the June con- day. Karen Whitely presented ference. Jan seconded, motion 580.225.2575 the devotional, “Maintaining carried. a Gentle Tongue” from the de- votional book by Joyce Meyer. The VIM will be selected in 2026. The next OREA meet- MORAN SERVING She also referenced scriptures-- Psalm 141:3, Psalm 19:14, Prov- ing is scheduled for May 9, 10:30 p.m. at Elk City United EQUIPMENT Oklahoma ~ Texas ~ New Mexico erbs 12:18, and James 3:8. Kar- Methodist Church. Suzanne www.moranequipment.com en shared one of her favorite will present the devotional. The quotes, “Attitude is contagious. program will be the Memori- CANUTE Is yours worth catching?” al Service, by Judy. The next OREA Update is today’s OREA Board Meeting is May program. Sabra Tucker, OREA 14. OREA Regional Leadership Executive Director, brought Training is June 9 at WTC cam- news from the Capitol. It is pus, Burns Flat. good news that there are sever- The door prize was won by al COLA bills that will benefit Mary Beth. Linda adjourned Oklahoma State Retirees. Oth- the meeting. MERRITT Mega Breeze & Mini Breeze We proudly support the students, Call For Pricing! Parts staff and administration Available! at Canute Schools 580-225-6554 ~ Great Plains Bank One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 ~ First National Bank OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com Fifth Grader, Asher Koch broke a Merritt Junior High Record in the 1600 Meter Race. He broke the six year old record by 7 seconds with a 5:50 run. Farmers Union Co-Op Gin 720 S. Main, Elk City We proudly support the students, staff and 580-225-0191 620 Highway 66, Canute, OK 73626 | 580-472-3131 administration at Merritt Schools www.elkcitycoop.com banksovereign.com Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank Only Retail Shop In The Yes Finance 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK State Where You Can Buy The Milford Spices! 580-339-1937 20792 E. 1095 Rd 580.225.1525 Brad and Mandy Beck Canute, OK Monday thru Friday 8-5 LocalLoanGroup.com Owners Saturday 8-12