When Renie was a young teenager, she worshiped her older brother. Willing to do anything to get his attention, she would follow him around endlessly, much to his irritation. The year he moved away after graduating high school left her impatiently waiting for his infrequent visits back home. On one such visit, he returned proudly riding his brand-new motorcycle.

Annual Groundhog Supper sees changes The 76th annual Methodist Men’s Groundhog Supper will be a little different this year because of COVID-19. The meals for the Feb.

A Weatherford man was injured last week in a two-vehicle traffic collision south and east of Cordell in Washita County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Kyle Johnson said the injured man was 36 years old and from Weatherford but his name was withheld pending next of kin notification.

Western Technology Center-Burns Flat recently presented student awards in the respective training program for achievements from the Fall 2020 semester of training. WTC enjoyed having the students in person all semester to provide the hands-on, industry-certified training that WTC is known for.

SHANE PERKINS Auto Collision Repair, Outstanding Attitude and Math of Finance Outstanding Student WILLIAM SCOTT Auto Service Technology Math of Finance Outstanding Student MICHAEL RENNISON Auto Service Technology Math of Finance Outstanding Attitude CASSANDRA PARKER Cosmetology Outstanding Student CHEYENNE FOX Biomed Outstanding Student and Perfect Attendance, Honors Chemistry, Outstanding Attitude KENNETH HILEMAN Service Careers Outstanding Student TOBY HUMPHREY Biomed Outstanding Student and Honors Calculus Outstanding Student TRYNADEE BARTLETT Health Careers Outstanding Student.

MIRANDA TRISSELL Construction Outstanding Attitude KYLA BLOOMER Cosmetology Outstanding Student and Perfect Attendance NYIRAA CARTER Service Careers Out Service Careers Outstanding Attitude and Perfect Attendance HUNTER GEARHART Diesel Outstanding Attitude BENJAMIN BAKER Engineering Honors Calculus Outstanding Attitude; Outstanding Student HANNAH CURRY Service Careers Outstanding Attitude and Perfect Attendance CLAYTON JONES Welding Outstanding Student.

Lani Woodson was born on April 24, 2006 in Elk City, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Josh and Lori Woodson. She has two siblings. Noah Woodson, age 18, and Lily Woodson, age 10. Lani is currently an eighth grader at Canute Public Schools. She is actively involved at school. She is a cheerleader on the Jr. High cheerleading team and a member of the Special Olympics team. Lani is also on the Principal’s Honor Roll. Competing in the Special Olympics in Stillwater is one of Lani’s favorite activities each year. In her spare time, she loves to be with her family and pets. Lani also loves to watch Netflix, eat her favorite foods, relax, and enjoy life to the fullest.

• Superintendent’s Honor Roll: 12TH GRADE Michele Barolo Trezel Dorain Kelln Henderson Evie Beck 11th Grade Jake Estes Colby Maddox Colt Randall Dalton Williams 10TH GRADE Owen Elliott Jade Gray Kim Harris Parker Jacks Rook Walker Kyron Whinery Isaac Snowder 9TH GRADE Madison Church Jaicee Drinnon Lane Greteman Ally Janning Emily Cantwell Meliah Sutton 8TH GRADE Colton Estes Conagher Hardaway Kelsyn Steffes 7TH GRADE Noah Jarnagin Casady Marshall Zeke Snowder Cami Tabor • Principal’s Honor Roll Ashley Brady Braydon Cantwell Karista Davis Lauryn Pierce Camryn Marshall Kaylie Pitzer Dru Steffes Maecy Teeter Josh Thompson Taylor Beutler Brody Bryant Kylee Smith Jessica Brady Marlon Moore Trey Shelton Dylan Taylor Cooper Bartlett Brance Pitzer Brance Simpson Lani Woodson Jake Beutler Vince Drinnon Julio Montoya-Pacheo Clay Randall Macie Rogers Luke Spitz Noah Thompson Keaton Whinery.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford continues to offer an educational opportunity to eligible high school students with no costs to families. Upward Bound is a federally funded college prep program that offers services to qualified high school students.