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A Quilt Block Challenge Contest will again be featured at the 2026 Canadian County Fair set for Aug. 19-22.

The contest is sponsored by Canadian County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) and the winners will be determined by viewers choice voting.

All entrants must use the designated fabric provided by OHCE for part of the quilt block. Exhibitors may add any other 100 percent cotton fabrics to complete the block.

Any design may be used as long as the completed block measures 12 1/2 inches in size. 

Getting admitted to college and enrolled in classes is just the first step in a challenging journey for many students, and the Redlands Community College Foundation Inc. is committed to financially supporting vital services to make the path smoother.

The foundation is inviting the community to make a difference in the lives of these students through its Phantom Fundraiser, which supports essential student services including the campus food pantry and emergency assistance programs.

Centenarians of Oklahoma was proud to honor El Reno resident Mildred “Millie” Sullens on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration and induct her into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

Millie has lived a life filled with faith, service, adventure and determination.

She is a retired Oklahoma Natural Gas employee, devoted church member, volunteer, world traveler and water-skiing enthusiast.

She continues to inspire everyone around her.

Lamplighters OHCE met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church, with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order.

Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “Shifting Sands.” She presented every member with a sea shell inscribed with Matthew 7:26.

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasury report.

Stine reported on the executive meeting she had attended. Awards from last year were given to Ann Neimann, Wehmuller and Little for having perfect attendance.

Vicki Duncan served as hostess for the June meeting of Oklahoma Home and Community Education’s Underwood Club.

Others attending were Natalia Valenzuela, Bernita Davis, Janan Fletcher, Delpha Miklautsch and Ann Ricketts.

Roll call was answered with “What kind of detergent do you use to clean your clothes?”   

Davis read last month’s minutes, with Fletcher giving the treasurer’s report.

The group voted to send a donation to the 4-H Awards.

Hillcrest pre-kindergarten Patience Award winners are Sloan Douglas, Maverick Parker, Case Freeman, Laken Armstrong, Talyn Tofpi and Eleanor Woods.

Also named, Bennett Moores, Annie June Western, Kaysen Neeley, Roarke Watson, Brayleigh Turner, Marina Haydon, Ryder Candyfire, Berkley Felz, Garren Porter, Brixton Hendrick and Kylel Kearney.

Anna Rinehart hosted Chapter AE of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) International for their May meeting, with Christy Eichholz serving as co-hostess.

Other members attending were Lindsey Vise, Cynthia Jensen, Ann Zavy, Janan Fletcher, Karen Pappas and Janice Jensen.

Zavy gave the devotional from Matthew 7:12 and led the chaplain’s prayer. Vise read minutes from last month’s meeting.

Pappas gave the treasurer’s report.

The Underwood Club of Oklahoma Home and Community Education met recently in the home of Ann Ricketts.

Other members attending were Bernita Davis, Delpha Miklautsch, Natalia Valenzuela, Vicki Duncan and Janan Fletcher. Everyone in attendance received an updated version of the Route 66 Passport.

After the flag salute, roll call was answered to “How do you get your kicks on Route 66?” 

The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Follies announces two upcoming performances set for 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at UCO Mitchell Hall, 100 University Drive in Edmond.

The event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

El Reno resident Linda Slane will be among the talented cast of Oklahoma seniors.

For additional information, visit OKSeniorFollies.org.

El Reno High School April Students of the Month are Ayden Overholser, Aubrey Engel, Logan Vandiver, Shakayla Johnson,
Ethen Turner, Rebakkah Fraze, Sergio Rosas and Josephine Sweezy.