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Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order, with Ann Niemann leading the flag salute. Jan Maddox gave a devotional titled “Hugs to Encourage.” Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting.

Body The Canadian County Association for Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) is giving four $500 scholarships to students planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university.

Body The Banner Bomber 4-H Club has been busy planting and growing herbs. Erin Jinkens is the 4-H leader.

Body Pictured are Riverside February Students of the Month, front row from left, Asher Wiggins, Braxton Camp, Kyndall Thompson, Daelan WhiteHorse, TreaVion Hemrick, Skie Brinker, Banx Ellison, Lexi Matias and Leolia Duncan; back row, Liam LeGrand, Adlee Vega, Paulina Calzada, Colten...

Body After 25 years with the Canadian County Assessor’s Office, Joe Farley retired. A reception was held in his honor last week with Sen. Jack Stewart presenting a Certificate of Appreciation from the state of Oklahoma for Farley’s years of dedicated service.

Body Five members of the Okarche speech team earned second-place sweepstakes honors at the Shattuck Invitational Speech Tournament. Every OHS student competing won at least one medal. Hunter Buck took second in prose and was a finalist in domestic extemp.

Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Methodist Church. Carol Stine called the meeting to order, while Ann Niemann led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Stine offered the devotional titled “Compassion.

Body The El Reno Wranglers recently gathered for their February meeting, with Jimmy Johnston calling the meeting to order. Trisha Duncan led in the flag salute, while Gary Sorrells offered prayer. Johnston presented the club with the IPRA 2022 Rodeo of the Year Award.

Body Okarche High School’s January Lion and Lioness honorees are senior Tyson Endres and junior Jace Rother. Okarche January Students of the Month are Jade Jackson and Kade Henrichs.  

Body Seven members of the Okarche High School Speech Team recently competed in the Weatherford Invitational Tournament, with every Okarche participant placing in the contest. Maddie Vogt and Anna Shirey took third in public-forum debate.