March 7, 2026 Issue, Page 11 of 14

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NEWS The Elk City News SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 • 11 Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association Meeting Retired teachers of Beckham and and Cathy. Cindy shared the devo- at the March meeting will be the se- expressed the importance of the bills Roger Mills area gathered at Elk City tional focusing on Love and inter- lection of the VIM (Very Important mentioned by Linda. She shared in- Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m. for the esting facts regarding St. Valentine’s Member) for this unit. formation regarding HB4326 and the February 13, 2026 meeting. Presi- Day. She referred to I Corinthians Judy gave the program, “Cele- election of governor. Pam’s input and dent Linda Long welcomed Suzanne 13:13 and noted that God sent His brating Valentine’s Day.” She shared ideas are always useful and appreci- Walker, Cindy Wood, June Lovelace, Son, which is the greatest Love of all. several entertaining stories about ated. Karen S. Whitley, Carla Garrison, The minutes were approved as the origin of the holiday of love as Linda announced that March 25 Sharon Gilliland, Tana Feldman, presented. The treasurer’s report was well as the different customs of its is the date for OREA Board meet- Mary Fern Carpenter, Stephanie accepted as read. celebration. Judy also read a love ing. Beckham/Roger Mills Unit is Malone, Janice Mollet, Glenda Ivins, Committee reports reflect 68 letter written by Sullivan Ballou to scheduled for March 13. Stephanie Judy Haught, Cathy Lewis, Larry members. Tana will collect Volunteer his wife, Sarah a week before he was Malone will present the devotional. Long and guest, District Director hours for 2025, which are due at the mortally wounded in the First Battle Tiffany King from Okie Flower Farm Pam Holland. Red valentine hearts, March meeting. Linda reported on of Bull Run. He was a lawyer, poli- will provide the program. Judy won candy treats and red roses bright- current activity in the Legislature. tician, and Major in the U.S. Army. the beautiful door prize. Linda ad- ened the room as members greeted Bills under consideration include Sullivan is best remembered for his journed the meeting. one another. SB172, SB174, HB1273, HB2194 and eloquent letter. In closing, Judy read I OREA supports retired teachers June gave the invocation and Judy HB3332. Linda also noted the PAC Corinthians13:13 and gave everyone in many ways. There is strength in led the flag salutes. February birth- Fund donations will be accepted at a beautiful print of a heart with this numbers! Area retired educators are days were celebrated as the group the March meeting. Checks may be scripture printed on it. invited to attend the local meetings sang Happy Birthday to Mary Fern made to OREA Fund. Another item District Director, Pam Holland and support OREA. ELK CITY In math, Ms. Busby’s 3rd graders created 3D shapes! Students explored faces, edges, and vertices while build- ing cubes, rectangular prisms, pyramids, and more. Congratulations to senior Makenzie Brooks and sophomore Cali Blankenship on qualifying for state in girls’ Mrs. Carlucci’s class won the Readbowl for their rotation. Mrs Carlucci is so proud of these kids and their dedica- powerlifting. tion to reading, they go to celebrate with a Pizza Party at Pizza Hut. We want to wish you a great season! We hope each of you have a great season! We hope you have Elk City Nursing Home a great 301 N. Garrett, Elk City 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year! *UHDW3ODLQV 1DWLRQDO%DQN 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | Elk City Wal-Mart | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 Good Luck Teams! Good Luck Area Teams! :UG6W 1210 S. Main St, Elk City (ON&LW\2. 580-225-0100   Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. www.elksupply.com ZZZSL]]DKXWFRP ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 102 S. 580-225-2580 Main St.•580.225.2580 https//www.fnbec.bank &DUU\RXW‡&XUEVLGH‡'HOLYHU\ Carry-out • Hut Lane • Delivery SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 • 580-928-2580