October 25, 2025 Issue, Page 8 of 12

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8• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 The Elk City News Nov. 1st Senate Bill 54 Expands Oklahoma Retired Educators Association-Beckham / When DUI Charges Classify as Roger Mills Unit Host October Meeting Felony Level October 10, 2025 is the day re- tired educators from the Beckham/ with Suzanne’s report of delivering scholarship checks from Beckham/ everyone of the importance to get involved in order to vote for the lunch at 11:30 a.m. at El Patio. OREA Board Meeting is Novem- By Sheryl Ponce offenses from 30 days to 60 days. Additionally, it establishes a man- Roger Mills area gathered for a Roger Mills Unit of OREA to two best candidate. Checking on the ber 12. The next meeting for this Oklahoma law under Senate Bill datory minimum imprisonment meeting at Elk City United Meth- first-year teachers. The recipients policies of each candidate is high- Unit is November 14, 10:30 a.m. at 54 broadened the circumstances in the custody of the Department odist Church. Spooks and goblins are Kayla Peeler at Elk City Mid- ly recommended. The following Elk City United Methodist Church. when a DUI could be charged as a of Corrections, which is ten days along with President Linda Long dle School and Clarissa Haven at offices up for election next year Sharon Gilliland will give the de- felony level offense. First time of- for first time offenders, 30 days for welcomed members Cindy Wood, Elk City Elementary School. In include Lieutenant Governor, State votional. A representative from fenders could face jail time and/ or second time, and an additional 30 Sharon Gilliland, Tana Feldman, Membership, Glenda reported 65 School Superintendent, State Au- CASA will present the program. fines under this change that takes days for each additional offense Suzanne Walker, Judy Haught, members. Linda shared the im- ditor, Attorney General, and State Mary Fern presented a timely place Nov 1st. beyond the second offense. Karen Whitely, Joyce Roberts, portance of members keeping an Treasurer. program by reading “The Haunt- Under the new law, a DUI can According to the Senate’s Fiscal Stephanie Malone, Janice Mollet, accurate count of their volunteer Pam noted that the next state ed House on Howlin’ Hill” by Shel be classified as an aggravated DUI Summary by the DOC, there are Mary Fern Carpenter, June Love- hours to turn in to Tana at the end convention is scheduled for Octo- Silverstein, which set the tone for if there is an accident; a minor in 552 individuals under supervision lace, Larry Long, Glenda Ivins, Jan of December. In the Legislative ber 6-7, 2026 at Broken Arrow. She Halloween Bingo. The lucky win- the vehicle; excessive speeding or for such convictions, and 470 of Attocknie and guest, SW Director, report, Linda noted that a COLA also mentioned the importance of ners were Mary Fern, Janice, Tana, reckless driving; eluding the po- those are first offenses, but 82 are Pam Holland. bill and a bill to raise the death teachers 45 and over joining OREA and Larry. lice; or having a high blood alcohol subsequent violations. June gave the Invocation. Judy benefit to $10,000 are being con- before they retire. Pam suggested Janice Mollet won the door concentration of 0.15 percent or The report stated that the report led the Flag Salute. Judy also gave sidered. There is an interim study that retirees share this information prize. Linda adjourned the meet- higher. was an estimate, and each addi- the devotional based on the lovely on funding pension systems. Eight with teachers for whom this would ing. Included in the law is a person tional inmate costs $21.26 per day. poem “Autumn” by Emily Dickin- people have announced can- apply. She also reminded members For fun, fellowship and infor- convicted of driving under the That would increase the cost of son. didacy for governor, including to update their information at My- mation to promote the benefits influence of alcohol or other in- $99,922 for the initial offenders. The minutes were approved as Gentner Drummond and Charles TRS.ok.gov. and well-being of all Oklahoma toxicating substances twice within In the final analysis, it would presented. The treasurer’s report McCall who are already campaign- To celebrate Retired Educators retired educators, consider partici- ten years, which directs the courts be prudent to find a designated was accepted as read. ing. One Democrat, Cindy Mun- Day, Wednesday, November 19, pating in your area OREA! There is to require the person to use an ig- driver or a ride after consuming Committee reports followed son, is running. Linda reminded retired teachers plan to meet for STRENGTH IN NUMBERS! nition interlock device for a mini- alcohol or any other intoxicating mum of 30 days. substance. Be safe and mindful of It also increases the minimum days of use for a device for per- other’s safety at all times, DUI’s can cost everyone involved more than Letter to the Editor sons convicted of three and more just money. Dear Editor: ment Manager, City of Elk City, Of course, hats off to all the to help support the museum com- The Western Oklahoma His- and the Park Crew members of the Western Oklaho- plex as well as our organization. CBA torical Society would like to thank Susie Cupp, Manager, Elk City ma Historical Society who helped Membership Drive starts in Feb- the following people who made Chamber of Commerce make the flea market possible and ruary, 2026. Contact the Western our Route 66 Flea Market such a WOHS would also like to thank those who started it many years Oklahoma Historical Society on phenomenal success this year: all the shoppers of Elk City and ago. Special thanks to Donnie Facebook for more information. Tom Ivester, City Manager, City Western Oklahoma who also Jordan, Mark Hylton, and Randy SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!! of Elk City supported the vendors at the flea Haggard. Beverly A. Jordan, Chairperson Jimmy Martinez, Parks Depart- market. We are recruiting new members Route 66 Flea Market CANUTE Corn Bible Academy Homecoming CBA’s homecoming had to be re- City; Mia Horn of Elk City; Kate scheduled to Thursday, Oct 23, due Stewart of Clinton; Claire Lind of to referee shortages. The Home- Weatherford; and Alayna Floyd of coming ceremony will begin at 6:15 Custer City. p.m., followed by the game against Serving as attendants are Shiloh Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. Basinger, a kindergartener at West- This year’s Fall Homecoming ern Oklahoma Christian School in candidates are Cruze Bittle of Clinton, and Brady Dyck, a kin- Corn, Zack Zybach, Braxton Sou- dergartener at Western Oklahoma Congratulations to the girls’ JH Cross Country team. They placed in a tie for third at the JH All-Star Cross Country Meet in Chickasha. za, and Zane Butcher, all of Elk Christian School in Elk City. Brooke Thomas is a STATE QUALIFIER. 12th place and Casady Marshall finished her senior year with a season best coming in 33rd overall. Mrs. Elliott and Coach Blackburn have been doing a great job instruct- ing our art students this year! They have been doing great work and we had two students place at the Fall Festival. 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