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The Banner Bomber 4-H Club has been busy planting and growing herbs.

Erin Jinkens is the 4-H leader.

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 Price, Greyson Imoe, Kynlee Long, Lyric Lehman, Sage Tosh, Ridley Jefrey and Leon Reynolds. Not pictured: Crew Wooten, Jeremiah Robinson, Legend Hatton, David Whitlow, Maddax Lehman, Alexi Evans, Jasmine Gonzalez, Natalie Ramos, Rhome Alexander and Aden Sam.

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.

Farley and his wife, Judy, were greeted by more than 60 people at the reception, including his entire family with the exception of two grandchildren who were unable to attend.

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. Maddie Vogt placed first in public-forum debate, with Anna Shirey taking third in foreign extemp and second in championship standard oratory.

Shirey, in addition to placing first in public-forum debate with Vogt, took third in domestic extemp and third in championship original oratory.

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.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the last meetings, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

Morrison presented the leader lesson on “How to Make Your Home Secure.” Tips were given on what can be done to provide security for ourselves, our homes and our vehicles.  

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.

Members discussed riding in the Stockyards St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11 and the Chickasha parade June 23 and 24.

There was also discussion regarding working on another Mustache Bash.

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

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.

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. Riley Black placed first in poetry and teamed with Reagan Marler to take first in humorous duet.

Kylie Bailey earned first place in monologue.

Sara Leck was second in humorous interp and a finalist in poetry. Rylie Bomhoff took first in humorous interp and second in dramatic interp, and was a finalist in monologue.

El Reno High School Academic Team earned third place at recent state competition held at Rose State.

There were eight teams competing.

The Okarche High School Speech Team recently brought home the Class 3A sweepstakes plaque from the Okeene tournament.

Okeene’s annual invitational speech tournament drew entries from nine area high schools in Class 3A. 

OHS had 13 placings in the contest and also earned three special awards.

Brody Sadler placed second in public forum debate with his brother, Kyle Sadler, and also placed second in domestic extemp.