March 2024

Heather Williams has been named Branch Manager of the Year by City National Bank.

CNB is located inside the El Reno Walmart store.

City National Bank has 41 locations and has been a family-owned and operated bank since 1901.

Williams, who lives in El Reno with her husband and two children, has been with CNB for 14 years. She started as a retail banker before being named branch manager.

It’s actually the second time Williams has won the award. She was named Branch Manager of the Year by CNB in 2018 as well.

A two-day training will be offered for anyone wishing to volunteer to become a Certified Mediator.

A mediator helps settle legal arguments before they wind up in court.

Stacy Horner is the director of the Mediation program. She said training is set for April 10-11 at Redlands Community College.

The day begins at 9 a.m. and normally concludes sometime in the afternoon.

El Reno High School February Students of the Month are Meredick Martinez, Bradley Island, K’Lynn Williams, Devon James, Brianna Vickers, Cooper Neil Park, Garrett March and Camden Sears.

Roblyer Student Council recently volunteered at the Oklahoma Food Bank.

Those volunteering were Nolan Wells, Dalton Faulkner, Gus Camarillo, Sarah Penick, Elijah McDaniel, Carson Findley, Alexa Henneman, Ryan Pugh, Angelina Alarcon, Blaklee Surovik and Ellie McVay, along with sponsor, Jennifer Hardaway.

Kaitlyn Pierce was named the Outstanding Conservation District Employee of the Year for 2023.

The honor was presented her at the recent Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts state meeting in Oklahoma City.

Pierce serves as East Canadian County Conservation District Administrative Assistant.

Several El Reno High School students recently competed at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Assocation’s District Solo and Ensemble Contest in Kingfisher.

Aiden Walker - Alto Sax - 1.

Malachi Bilbrey - Bari Sax - 2.

Seely Chronister - Multiple Percussion - 1.

Alex Rinaldi and Raelynn Garrett - Tenor Sax Duet - 3.

Haylee Wilkowske - Bass Clarinet - 1.

Alex Rinaldi - Tenor Sax - 1.

William Gipson - Trumpet - 1.

Adin Ludlow - Trumpet - 2.

Braiden Barton - Trombone - 1.

Chloe Walker - Trombone - 1.

Damrosch Ladies Music Club will be performing Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m.

This free event will be held at Ellison Avenue United Methodist Church, 600 S. Ellison Avenue.

All are invited to come enjoy an hour of local talent and stay for refreshments afterward.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, last week saw his main priority of the 2024 legislative session pass unanimously off the Senate floor.

Maple students recognized on the third nine weeks A Honor Roll list, front row from left, Abel Overholser, Elizabeth Eisenhour, Riley McKee, Kinsley Racca, Ella Ratliff, Ryker Penwright, Kynlee Shamblin, Blaiklyn Barton, Sophie Tredway, Elizabeth Wilkerson and Madi Basler; second row, Douglas Bland, Bryson Brandley, Dean Davis, Kash Brothers, Taylor Dill, Cale Wedman, Fritz Hoffman, Timber Westervelt, Kennedy Prince, Abby Bass and Carder Holden; third row, Case Elliott, Blayke Steinbruck, Drake Rosholt, Charlee Charmasson, John Prince, Audrey Eisenhour, John Henry Von Tungeln, Jack Hunt, Ku

Maple February Citizenship Award winners, front row from left, Jax Thomason, pre-kindergarten; Lilly Bollinger, second grade; Bryson Brandley, fourth grade; Beau Davis, first grade; and Hensley Elwood, kindergarten; back row, Serenity White, third grade; Easton Schmidt, seventh grade; Clayton Hudson, eighth grade; Caroline Phillips, fifth grade; and Presley Swigart, sixth grade.