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.
El Reno High School cheerleaders Halen Neaves, left, and Molly Carson try to hold back the tears after the two were among the four EHS senior team members recognized during a ceremony.
El Reno honored all its senior basketball players and cheerleaders during the two games with the Oklahoma City Storm inside Jenks Simmons Field House.
El Reno High School Students of the Quarter are Bailey Denwalt, Jackson Albrecht, Ryan Sigler, Clayton Cannon, Carlie Golden, Kaysen Atkinson, Zac Johnson and Taylin Black (second photo).
Okarche High School’s January Lion and Lioness, first photo, are Landon Weeres and Emily Neuenschwander.
Second photo, Okarche’s January Students of the Month are Avery Schieber and Abigail McIlvain.
Members of the Okarche High School Speech Team competed in two virtual tournaments during the month of February.
In a virtual tournament, students either submit video recordings of their performances for judging or compete via video-conferencing software.
In both competitions, OHS received the team sweepstakes trophy.
Archery Traditions of Oklahoma recently hosted the USA Archery Sanctioned Oklahoma JOAD Indoor Tournament Series.
Ethen Turner of El Reno Public Schools has been involved in JOAD for five years and participated in the tournament series. He placed first in the state in the male classic compound bowman division.
Ethen is pictured with USA Archery judge Mike Reed at the awards ceremony immediately following the tournament.
Riverside January Citizens of the Month, front row, Jace Abshire, Sassy Brushwood, Avry Royse, Isaac Shropshire and Maggie Calzada; middle row, Beau Hernandez, Annie Kerr, Nathan Al-Mufleh, Jonah Dew, Macy Long and Dawson Sneed; back row, Lincoln Rinehart, Archer Kerr, Lola Noggins, Deleana White Thunder, Steven Buchanan, Janilla Horton and Lachlan Wilson.
Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at a local church. Joan Herr offered opening prayer and called the meeting to order. Carol Stine led the flag salute and gave a devotional titled “Abide in Christ.”
Maxine Little read minutes of the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report. It was noted that gift bags will be assembled at the group’s next meeting on March 9 for residents of a local care center.
The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced a list of students named to the university’s honor rolls.
For the fall 2021 semester, 1,523 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll, an honor achieved by those who recorded a straight-A or 4.0 GPA. In addition, 1,524 students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll with a 3.5 GPA or better for the semester and no grade lower than a B.
Roblyer Rocks, front row from left, Mason Jordan and Demarco Guzman; back row, Jillian Crawford, Lillie Arrasmith, Remy Whitney, Cooper Coble, Gabe Flores and Camryn Headley.
