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Senate unanimous in voting rights after commutations/pardons

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure clarifying Oklahoma statutes on voting rights for citizens convicted of a felony who’ve received a commutation or pardon.

Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 1629, and Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, is the House principal author. 

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Hummingbirds arriving soon in the Sooner State

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Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at anytime.

Hummingbirds are not only fun to watch, but they’re also great pollinators, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.

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Sensory Walk earns Bannister Gold Award from Girl Scouts

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Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma has named its 2024 Gold Award recipients.

Emma Bannister of El Reno is one of 13 Girl Scouts recognized for her outstanding leadership and community impact achieved through a hands-on project.

Bannister’s project, Sensory Walk for Tots, provides children with opportunities to connect learning with nature.

Lamplighters OHCE gather at Mount Zion

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Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church, with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order. Patricia Morrison offered a devotional titled “In His Time.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Morrison giving the treasury report.

Donna Wehmuller was birthday honoree.

Janice Taylor gave the leader lesson on “Alpha-Gal Syndrome.”

Stine reported on the executive meeting she and Taylor attended.  

OHCE Week will begin May 6, with Spring Fling set for May 7 in Mustang.

ER Wranglers make plans for parade, August rodeo

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The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their April meeting at the 4-H building. Jimmy Johnston opened with leading of the Pledge of Allegiance, with Gary Sorrells offering prayer.

The club held an open playday March 23 that had a great turnout and another playday will be scheduled soon.

Members discussed riding in the Chickasha parade June 22. Planning is under way for the annual rodeo set for Aug. 2 and 3.

Next regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. May 2 at the 4-H building.