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Junior Altruistic Club holds geranium fundraiser

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:00pm

The Junior Altruistic Club was organized in 1926 for “the promotion of volunteerism and improving the community.” Every year, club members volunteer to clean up Tommy Perkins park and maintain flower beds and shrubs. Members also volunteer to clean up several blocks of the downtown area while maintaining the rose bushes and shrubs planted in those blocks. Of course, this helps to improve the looks of our community, but the club also donates money to various organizations that actively strive to improve Olney through beautification, educational, and service projects, like Keep Olney Beautiful, the Olney Community Library and Art Center, Toys for Tots, Olney Senior Cub Center, and House of Mercy. These are just to name a few because the Junior Altruistic Club has also supported many other organizations and worthwhile causes over the last 96 years.

New Burn Ban Rules

New Burn Ban Rules

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:00pm

Young County Commissioners adopted new expanded burn ban rules and discussed preparations and training for the upcoming fire season. The new burn restrictions were suggested by Precinct 3 Commissioner Stacey Rogers to allow commercial welding during a burn ban as long as certain rules are followed, County Judge Win Graham said. The Commissioners voted to adopt language taken from Wichita County that sets rules for spotters, the diameter of the welding area, and a minimum amount of water and fire retardant that welders are required to have on hand. The rules state that welders must notify the Sheriff ’s Office of the location of the project and contact numbers before commencing a project and that welding is prohibited when winds are higher than 20 miles per hour.

Olney singers sell out American Legion fundraiser, Race Ricketts honored by state lawmakers

Olney singers sell out American Legion fundraiser, Race Ricketts honored by state lawmakers

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:00pm

Two Olney bands played to a sold-out crowd at the American Legion on March 3 to raise money for the post’s programs for local veterans, and one of them - singer Race Ricketts – was honored with a state resolution for his contributions to the community. County singer Race Ricketts headlined the show and was preceded by Kevin Bullock and Casey Keeter, who wowed the crowd with country fare accompanied by Mr. Bullock’s fiddle and Mr. Keeter’s guitar. Mr. Ricketts thrilled with a set of original songs, including his first single, “940.” Mr. Ricketts’ fans have made the anthem to the Young County area code a hit on local radio. The also song grabbed the attention of Sen. Drew Springer, who honored Mr. Ricketts with a Feb. 21 proclamation for bringing “great credit to Young County” with his music and charitable work. Mr. Ricketts got his start in country music during the COVID lockdown writing songs at the Olney home of his parents, Jamie and Roger Ricketts. In addition to his American Legion concert, Mr. Ricketts has played to raise money for the Olney Chamber of Commerce, the Olney Recreation Association and the Graham Theatre in the Square.

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