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East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc. (ECOFHC) Outreach and Enrollment Specialist Kristie Rowland stands next to the sign at the site of the new access point located at 104 E. Shurden Industrial Blvd. in Henryetta. ECOFHC’s new Henryetta clinic will be officially open for business on Monday, July 23. See page 10A for more pictures.
(Photo by TRACY GOZA)
Alan Kerby of Henryetta announced The School Trauma Kit Project fundraiser kicks off this week. The project plan is to provide trauma kits and smaller bandage kits to classrooms of area schools (or any schools that want to participate).
(Photo by TRACY GOZA)
Katie Thompson of Henryetta was the lucky winner of over $750 in cash and prizes for the Free-Lance’s annual Treasure Hunt. She opened the treasure chest on July 5 and was accompanied by her sons, Titus and Lucas. Thompson is pictured above (right) with First Family Federal Credit Union Marketing Director Staci Alsover as she is awarded the grand prize check for $500. The winning key came from Cave's Jewelry.
(Photo by CARRIE BAILEY)
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The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team will kick off their 2018 campaign August 31 at home against arch rival Morris.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
The Henryetta Heat 14-Under softball team is competing at the USSSA National Championship tournament in Florida this week. The Heat is one of 18 teams battling this week for the USSSA crown. Prior to leaving for Florida, the Heat came away with the team championship July with the Jamming in July tournament July 7-8 in Bixby and went 6-1 at the 2-day event.
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The Henryetta Roughnecks 10 and Under baseball team saw their 2018 season come to a close last week with a pair of 1-run losses at the 2018 OK Kids Peewee Baseball Regional Tournament in Chandler. The Roughnecks, who are coached by Ryan Randleman, Dusty McElhannon, Dallas Johnson, J.R. Williams, and Ryan Morris, finished their 2018 season with a 42-8 record. Team members for the Roughnecks, are (not in order): Gavin Williams, William Perez, Boston Morris, Mavrix Randleman, Nakona Johnson, Jerome James, Steven Bender, Boston Graffman, Hunter McElhannon, Hunter Bowdler, and Trae Stidman.
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The Henryetta 10-Under Inferno softball team will be attending the OK Kids 10U State Softball Championship in Weatherford this Wednesday-Saturday.
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Dewar resident and Veteran Kenneth Cook celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday at the Dewar Community Center. Pictured (L-R) is Cook’s wife Faye, Cook and his son Charles Ray. Happy birthday, Kenneth and thank you for serving our country!(Photo by ASHLEY WOLSTONCROFT)
Rick, Amy, Rusty and Eddie, children of Dale and Phyllis Crawford, invite family and friends to attend their parent’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Dale and Phyllis were married south of Henryetta (Plainview Community) in her parent’s home on Dec. 15, 1956. Phyllis is the daughter of the late JC and Floye Graham. Dale is the eldest son of the late Eddie and Ida Crawford, formerly of Pharoah. They are grandparents to 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The 60th Anniversary Celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 17 at Allen Freewill Baptist Church, three miles north of Weleetka on Hwy 75. Come and join us in this monumental celebration. No gifts please.(Photo provided)
