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From concurrent enrollment classes and Oklahoma’s Promise to the enhancement of STEM degree programs, Redlands Community College students see and appreciate the value of Oklahoma’s investment in higher education.

Several of these students recently traveled to the state Capitol for Higher Education Day to meet with legislators and advocate for continued legislative support for Oklahoma’s colleges and universities.

After jumping out to an early 5-0 lead, El Reno High School’s baseball team uncorked a six-run fifth inning to help secure an 11-1 road win over Rush Springs in the 2022 spring opener.

El Reno never trailed, scoring four runs in the first inning and one in the second.

Rush Springs’ lone run came in the bottom of the third.

Gabe Compton started on the hill for the Indians and got the win, allowing the one run off three hits over 3 2/3 innings.

The right-hander struck out six and walked two batters.

Oklahoma school libraries would be required to purchase “age-appropriate” materials as determined by local communities, rather than relying on standards set by national organizations, under legislation that has received committee approval.

Maple February Citizenship Award recipients, front row from left, Jake Wells, pre-kindergarten; Kennedy Prince, first grade; Jaci Pitchford, third grade; Elizabeth Wilkerson, second grade; and Legend Gatz, kindergarten; back row, Zoey Pawnee, fifth grade; Adison Steffler, sixth grade; Brantlie Charmasson, seventh grade; Cheyenne Kubicek, eighth grade; and Lane Hudson, fourth grade.

Scoring on all of its on-goal chances, El Reno High School’s girls soccer team opened the 2022 season with a 4-0 road win over U.S. Grant.

The Indians and Generals were tied 4-all in total shots, but El Reno was able to capitalize on its attempts. Meanwhile, U.S. Grant was stymied on all its shots with saves by EHS keeper Kinley Golden.

El Reno led 2-0 at the half as Bri Vickers scored twice off assists from Joey Lierle and Ruby Vazquez. The Indians added two more in the final 40 minutes, both unassisted by senior Caroline Huber.

El Reno High School’s boys soccer team kicked off the 2022 season on a somber note, dropping a 6-0 road decision to U.S. Grant.

The Indians were outshot 20-7 by the Generals, who held a 16-4 edge in shots on goal. El Reno had two players share time in net, with Angel Gonzalez allowing four goals and recording seven saves. Eduardo Alvarez allowed two goals and had three saves.

El Reno’s offense was led by Edgar Garcia and Angel Martinez with two shots each. Anthony DePaz, Jamie Lopez and John Standingwater added a shot each.

The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently in the home of Vicki Duncan, with Natalia Valenzuela serving as hostess.

Bernita Davis read minutes of the previous meeting, with Ann Ricketts giving the treasury report.

Valenzuela demonstrated the art of making hot chocolate bombs, with members given bombs to take home.

The group discussed the upcoming West District OHCA meeting set for March 25 at First United Methodist Church in Duncan.

To prune or not to prune, that is the question. When Oklahoma experiences warmer weather in the winter months, homeowners may want to take advantage of the milder temperatures and get a head start pruning trees and shrubs in the landscape.

The purpose of pruning is to maintain the intended purpose of the plants in the landscape, improve plant appearance and protect people and property.