OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt last week signed into law a bill that will allow for a victim-led restorative justice pilot program to be established in the state.

The purpose of House Bill 1880, by House Majority Caucus Whip Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is to divert non-violent offenders from traditional prosecution and incarcerations models.

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

This was the group’s first meeting since October. Everyone wore masks and followed CDC guidelines.

Joan Herr called the meeting to order and offered prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute and presented devotionals titled “Be Ready For Jesus.” Louise Wallace read minutes from the last meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

Members chose what leader lessons they would lead.

The Okarche High School Speech Team will present its production of “Kindertransport” on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Black Box Theatre.

The one-act drama will be Okarche’s entry in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s one-act play contest.

The story centers around Evelyn, a woman who as a child was sent to England by her Jewish family so that she would be safe from the horrors of war. Raised by an English family and now a mother herself, Evelyn must face her past when her daughter discovers her secret.

Okarche High School March Students of the Month are Brenna Crider and Hayley Coffey.

Okarche’s March Lion and Lioness are Osbaldo Barcenas and Hayley Coffey.