Canadian High School junior Benny Proffitt won the Junior World Finals Saddle Bronc Riding Championship this week, in a series of performances like this one (in photo at right). Proffitt was one of only two competitors to record a qualifying score in all three rounds of the novice division, posting scores of 77.000, 82.500, and 68.000 to win over second-place Wacey Byrne, whose scores were 72.500, 75.000, and 73.000. Another well-known cowboy in this area—Gus Gaillard of Morse— finished the competition in fifth place with two scores of 79.000 and 71.000. The Junior World Finals, presented by Yeti, are being held in the Las Vegas Convention Center and will continue through Saturday, Dec. 11. Over 850 contestants are competing over the 10-day event, hoping to win a piece of $1 million in combined cash and prize payouts, and to claim a coveted Montana Silversmiths championship buckle. Proffitt rides for Region 1 in the Texas High School Rodeo Association, and is now ranked first in steer wrestling, and second in saddle bronc and calf roping. He is the son of Jarrett and Shyla Proffitt of Canadian. PHOTO OF BENNY PROFFITT BY BULL STOCK MEDIA

Band Directors James and Daisy Edwards welcomed an appreciative audience to the high school gymnasium Sunday afternoon for the annual Canadian Wildcat Christmas Concert and Bake Sale. They expressed heartfelt thanks to school board, staff, bus drivers, booster club, parents, fans, and band members—a reminder that the successes of Canadian’s bands do not happen in a vacuum.

Sheri Hensley’s program was brought to us by Medical on Main, located here in Canadian. Owner Kathleen Clark, M.D., and providers Mandy Flowers and Cheyenne Cleveland spoke about the different services they offer and their backgrounds.

Tamera Reinhardt left a bag of these amazing pecans at The Canadian Record office. One bite and I was hooked, and texted her for the recipe. They are light and praline-flavored without being super sweet. She shared this super easy recipe found in Brenda Gantt’s cookbook and demonstrated on her “Cooking with Brenda Gantt” Facebook page. I watched the video of this sassy southern cook in her own kitchen, wearing a “Roll Tide” apron, and was charmed. Enjoy!