By Jana Schultz, Okeene correspondent
Cimarron Valley Conser-vation District holds a yearly poster contest. This year’s theme was “Dig It: The Secrets of the Soil.” Okeene elementary and high school students participated in this contest.
Elementary winners were: Kindergarten — Jackson Feely, first, and Lauren Luckie, second; first grade — Bryson Jinkens, first, and Miles Howe, second; second grade — Colby Carter, first, and Gabriela Resendiz, second; third grade — Taylor Biggs, first, and Alek Winter, second; fourth grade — Kailtlyn Jordan, first, and Craig Westfahl, second; fifth grade — Trey Brown, first, and Blake Bedwell, second; sixth grade, Erin Cusack, first, and Makenzi Howe, second; special education — Heather Boeckman, first, and Jackie Recio, second.
High school winners were: Freshmen — Cheyenne Hagg, first, and Zachary Cannon, second; sophomores — Bret Wardlaw, first, and Lorena Totty, second; juniors — Dylan Rodriquez, first, and Kyle Boeckman, second; seniors — Raechyl Nault, first, and Tanner Heffel, second; special education — Kane Boeckman.
Medallions and gift certificates were presented to the winners of all divisions. Presenting the awards were Mary Rusch and Alan Iven of the local soil office.
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Kris Osmus’ kindergarten class participated in a Veterans Day Flag Coloring Contest sponsored by First National Bank of Okeene. Winner of the contest was Jackson Feely. He received a $1 bill and gift bag.
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Loretta Doak’s first grade class will hold their annual Thanksgiving feast Tuesday.
Community
Keith Richardson was recently presented a plaque by Mayor Willard Browns-worth at a regular board meeting.
Richardson was honored for working for the town of Okeene for the past 30 years. Keith is a volunteer bus driver for Okeene Public Schools during sporting seasons.
