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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.

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.

Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program recently received a huge contribution from the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO).

Erika Warren, CFO’s director of donor services and programs, presented Savannah Station’s board with a $200,000 gift. The donation will be used to finance a new administration center.

The project is a 3,600-square-foot multi-use administration building. The project will begin in the spring of 2024, with a projected grand opening in early 2025.

The Center of Family Love (CFL) in Okarche will host a Teen Board Block Party on March 30.

The event marks a day of celebration, community engagement and fun for all ages. The event is open to the public.

The Teen Board of CFL is steering this initiative, demonstrating leadership and compassion for the residents who live at the Center.

After months of cleaning pens, feeding animals and showmanship training, Canadian County youth gathered for the 52nd Annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show and the subsequent Sale of Champions. The Canadian County Expo Center was the site for the colorful event.

This year’s species shown by exhibitors include swine, sheep, goats, cattle and poultry broilers.

The 27th Annual Taste of Sacred Heart delivered in a big way for the El Reno Catholic school.

Organizers said more than $130,000 was raised during the event that featured a live and silent auction, live painting, live music and food.

Ken Reding served as auctioneer for the event.

“We are so grateful to the community for continuing to generously support Sacred Heart Catholic School,” said Holly Eaton, one of the organizers for the annual event.

“Each year we see God’s provision for our school in the success of this event.”