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John Thomas Gibson, 45; Nikole Lee Ford, 43.

Jeffrey Douglas Rodzon, 23; Elizabeth Sue Ellyson, 24.

Benjamin Joel Lindsly, 22; Jacey Nicole Parkhurst, 23.

Ralph Lee Nantz, 42; Amanda Rene Guerrero, 37.

Heath Edward Karbs, 50; Tina Rebeckah Karbs, 48.

Jeffrey David Dobbs, 37; Erin Elizabeth Holman, 36.

Kenneth W. Bradford, 71; Kimberly Ann Sanders, 64.

Barjinder Singh, 31; Marcy Dawn Franks, 49.

Cameron Jacob Hall, 18; Lacey Rashelle Colwell, 18.

Maple A Honor Roll honorees, front row, Pierson Brandley; second row from left, Karalynn Ellis, Katie Ellis, Presley Swigart, Jasper Whitman, Hayden Rosholt, Colsen Blagg, Zoey Pawnee, Kaelyn Racca, Braxton White, Lexi Caldwell, Halle Hunt, Hunter Lorenzen and Zuri Lewis; third row, Stoney Baker, Levi Bass, John Prince, Gavin Basler, Dominic Steinbruck, Alexis Richardson, Kassidy Ferguson, Quinn Charmasson, Tannah Ferguson, Garett Moss, Ayden Overholser, William McPeak, Brody Crawford and Lane Hudson; fourth row, Emma Brothers, Jackson Arnold, Lexi Porter, Ethan Brooks, Bella Stevenson, Bra

The Okarche High School production of “And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson” has advanced to the state finals in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association one-act play competition.

Okarche qualified by placing second at the Leedey Regional Contest. Leedey won the event, with Stratford placing third.

In addition, two OHS students were named to the All-Star cast, a recognition given to the top 10 performances of the day. McKenzie Stewart and Wyatt Lovins were recognized for their performances in the Okarche drama. 

On Friday night the Pride of El Reno was to play its full marching band contest routine titled “Blackbird” at halftime of the final home football game against Southeast.

It’s a routine band members have been anxious to perform since preliminary work began back in August, but due to COVID-19, has been shown only once before – but not in its full form.

Maple A/B Honor Roll honorees, front row from left, Braxten Birdsong, Ayvah Fudge, Jaci Pitchford, Erica Niles, Piper Siler, Brinley Porter and Leyla Johnson; second row, Easton Horn, Rhett Davis, Rowdy Penwright, Tace Tech, Graham Phillips, McCray Whitman, Raquel Seymour, Micah Pafford, Daughtry Swigart, Brennan Ayers, Jacob Bugaj, Grady Menz, Lila Smith and Josh Bass; third row, Jentry Cullen, Kinsley Bonilla, Lainey Rowell, Caroline Phillips, Korbyn Penick, Adison Steffler, Candice Barker, Karis Racca, Rylee Girten, Ashtyn Stokes, Chandon Porter, Christopher Barker, Raina Crawford, Addis

The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local restaurant, with Natalia Valenzuela calling the meeting to order.

Ann Ricketts gave the treasury report and read minutes of the last meeting, and reported that all members had paid their dues.

Visitor Donna Jung, FCS/4-H Extension Educator, presented the lesson on “How to Plan Your Own Funeral.”

It was noted the West District-South Region will hold its district meeting March 25 at First United Methodist Church in Duncan.

Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church.

Joan Herr called the meeting to order and offered prayer, with Janice Taylor leading the flag salute. Patricia Morrison gave the devotional titled “Jesus, Lord of Our Lives.”

Members expressed appreciation to JKM for allowing their fair display on Lyme Disease to be shown in their store.

Discussion centered around Articles 6, 7 and 8 of the OHCE Constitution.

Herr presented the program on “Planning Your Own Funeral.”

One of the hottest schools in Class 5A over the last month of the season was rewarded for its efforts as El Reno High School’s softball program earned five first-team picks on the 2021 All-District 5A-2 squad.

El Reno was third in the district behind Piedmont and Guthrie, with all three teams making the Class 5A State Championship.

The Indians were 19-16 on the year, but posted a 16-6 run over the past month. Over the final 12 games of the season, including state, El Reno was 10-2 with a seven-game win streak.