Lifestyle

Hailey McBroom was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizens Award during the April El Reno School Board meeting. Presenting the award is Nicky Howell and Paula Harman.

The El Reno Kiwanis Club reported an excellent turnout during its annual Pancake Breakfast at Wesley United Methodist Church, serving around 100 guests from the community. Most of the funds raised will go toward scholarships to graduating seniors at El Reno High School.

For the first time in three years, Redlands Community College students returned to Catalyst, the international conference for Phi Theta Kappa.

Canadian Valley Art Guild recently hosted plein air artist Polly Sharp, who gave a demonstration on plein painting and the equipment that is needed as well as how to reduce the landscape down to various shapes.

Rainwater catchment in the landscape is a great way to help conserve natural resources. There are various ways to capture rainwater, including the traditional rain barrel or installing a rain garden.

Members of the Okarche High School Speech Team brought home the Class 3A fourth-place sweepstakes plaque from the state speech and debate tournament held recently on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.

Maple March Citizens of the Month, front row from left, Abel Overholser, first grade; Abby Bass, second grade; Addison Brandley, third grade; Ellie Rose Von Tungeln, kindergarten; and Addison Meschberger, pre-kindergarten; back row, Presley Swigart, fourth grade; Garett Moss, fifth grade; Ellie...

El Reno was well represented at the recent Chickasha Regional Speech Contest, advancing six speeches and one FFA Creed speaker to the Southwest Area Contest.

Riverside March Citizens of the Month, front row from left, Colton Price, Whyatt Owen, Miguel Gonzalez, Chance Young and Asher Schweitzer; middle row, Michael Queen, Shayla Altizer, Isaiah Gonzalez, Calee Thompson and Skye Robinson; back row, Josiah Robinson, Harlee Johnson, Nahla Cabrera, Braxton...

The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their monthly meeting, with Trish Duncan leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Gary Sorrells offering opening prayer. The club discussed the upcoming Mustache Bash, a bull-riding event that will take place May 28 and 29 at the Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena.