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Underwood OHCE holds gathering

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Members of Underwood OHCE met recently with Ann Ricketts serving as hostess. Other members present were Natalia Valenzuela, Bernita Davis, Delpha Miklautsch, Vicki Duncan and Janan Fletcher.

Potato soup, cornbread and brownies were served.

The 2024 yearbooks were distributed and members signed up for hosting lessons for the rest of the year.

Duncan gave the group new information on filling out volunteer forms.

Fresh Anointing hosting Paint Party Feb. 10

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Fresh Anointing Church will be hosting a Paint Party on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The instructor will be Canadian County Court Clerk Marie Hirst.

Cost is $35 which covers the cost of all supplies. To reserve a spot, call the church at 405-986-3331.

Come and enjoy the fellowship and bring a friend or a grandchild who loves to paint.

Refreshments will be served.

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Maple A Honor Roll

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Pictured are Maple A Honor Roll honorees, front row from left, Madison Basler, Abel Overholser, Elizabeth Wilkerson, Riley McKee, Ryker Penwright, Laken Meschberger, Blaiklyn Barton, Sophie Tredway and Matthew White; second row, Adrianna Trujillo, Elizabeth Eisenhour, Bryson Brandley, Fritz Hoffman, Cale Wedman, Serenity White, Kash Brothers, Dean Davis, Kennedy Prince, Timber Westervelt, Abby Bass and Douglas Bland; third row, Case Elliott, Drake Rosholt, Andrew Eisenhour, Charlee Charmasson, John Prince, John Henry Von Tungeln, Hudson Cooper, Kutter Bow, Jack Hunt, Audrey Eisenhour, Halle

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Maple Students of the Month

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Maple December Students of the Month, front row, Grayson Bollinger, pre-kindergarten; Everly Stiles, kindergarten; Kinsley Racca, third grade; Luken Meschberger, second grade; and Addison Meschberger, first grade; second row, Brody Crawford, fifth grade; Hayden Rosholt, sixth grade; Presley Bilderback, eighth grade; Dominic Steinbruck, seventh grade; and Fritz Hoffman, fourth grade.

Lamplighters OHCE gather at local church

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Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order, with Jan Maddox offering a devotional titled “Trust.”

Janice Taylor was birthday honoree.

Maxine Little read minutes from the last meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasurer’s report.

Taylor installed officers for the coming year, using a program called “Sweet Time.”

It was noted the passing of Charleece McBee. She had been a member of OHCE for 45 years. A memorial was sent to Highland Baptist in her honor.

Redlands, Northwestern OSU deal to help nursing students further education

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Redlands Community College President Jena Marr and Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford signed a partnership agreement recently to allow Redlands nursing students to seamlessly continue their education at the university.

Graduates of Redlands nursing program will be given credit at Northwestern for specific courses already taken, totaling 48 credit hours.

El Reno Wranglers to ride in St. Patrick's Day Parade

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The El Reno Wranglers held their January meeting at the 4-H Building, with Trish Duncan and Jimmy Johnston leading the flag salute and Gary Sorrells offering prayer. 

It was noted the club received thank-you cards from The Lord’s Harvest, Mobile Meals and House of Healing for recent donations.

The club will participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the OKC Stockyards on March 16. 

Next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the 4-H Building. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the El Reno Wranglers is welcome to attend.

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Churn earns NSHSS achievement

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Calumet High School student Peyton Churn is among those recognized for superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars.

The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

NSHHS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. Each step along the way – from high school to college to career – NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.