The ensemble cast for SLT’s “PUFFS” includes Helena Todd, Mia Jennings, Chiara Carpenter, Annika Jennings, Josh Cleveland, Garrett Wheeler, Caleb Jennings, Kennedy Largent, Luke Dyer, Marilyn Bartley, Aubrey Terry and Elizabeth Mashek. Photo provided

Bethel Superintendent Matt Posey accepts a $6,500 check from Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority Chairman Leonard Taron, left, and Vice-Chair Tom Wilsie at West Law Firm in Shawnee. Bethel Public Schools plans to use the money for signage on their campuses, including their new Upper Elementary. Photo provided.

Bethel graduate Michael St. Clair presents Jimmy Story with the Kay Jenks Memorial Superintendent’s Award for being an outstanding volunteer in the poultry division in 2021. File photo.

Brody Hallmark, of Stratford 4-H, background; Addison Arnold, of Tecumseh 4-H, center; and J.W. Harris, of Paul’s Valley, show in the Class 3 Market Hog Berkshire division of the Central Area Livestock Show, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Jan. 26-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kiss the Pig

Members of the Concerned Oklahomans for the Highway Patrol Society attended the Shawnee Police Department 2020 Awards. Pictured from left are OHP Chief Brent Sugg, DPS Assistant Commissioner Chief Pat Mays, DPS Commissioner John Scully, COHPS President Jim Laurick, and COHPS Western Region Vice-President Dr. Joe Taron. Photo provided