Jennifer Sorrels of Calumet and Michael Cosgrove of Broken Arrow announce their plans to marry in an intimate ceremony on Sept. 18.
Sorrels is the daughter of Mark and Sherry Sorrels of Calumet. A 2007 graduate of Calumet Public Schools, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Community and Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013.
She is currently employed with Gemini Industries in the accounting department.
The 120 descendants of Elmo and Agnes Finnigan held their annual reunion recently at Roman Nose State Park.
Attending were their children, Tim and Danella Finnigan, Pat and Cheryl Finnigan, Willie and Kathleen Finnigan Baeriswyl, Peggy Finnigan Wahweah, Terry and Lorie Finnigan and Jimmy and Sheila Finnigan Cowan.
Members of the El Reno High School Class of 1956 will gather for a picnic set for 10:20 a.m. Aug. 19 at Lake El Reno.
Join the group for a fried onion hamburger and to relive good times.
The class is planning a homecoming gathering Sept. 10 at the Old Central Pavilion across from Lucas Hall. Members are preparing a float to join in the EHS Homecoming Parade.
Larry and Kathy Miller are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 6, 1971, at Red Rock United Methodist Church.
Larry is the son of the late Homer and Gladys Eaton Miller, and Kathy is the daughter of the late Dale and Ellen Fread Funck.
The couple lives south of Calumet and has farmed together for the past 50 years. They are semi-retired but stay active on their farm.
They are members of Red Rock United Methodist Church and enjoy spending time with their family.
Jessica Cowan and Landon Davis exchanged marriage vows during a scenic lake-view wedding held July 10 in the Deep Fork Amphitheater at Lake Eufaula.
Brian Lewis, brother of the groom, officiated the ceremony. Gordon (Bud) Hoselton, brother of the bride, stood in for their father in giving the bride away.
The couple was joined by their children, Hunter, Colton and Cooper Holcomb and Haley Davis.
County residents can show off their talents during the 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair, set for Aug. 23-28 at the new Expo and Event Center at 3001 Jensen Road, fair officials report.
A new change of entry date has been made, with entries received only on Monday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Judging will be on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and the Expo Center will be open for the public to view exhibits at 5 p.m.
The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local restaurant with Bernita Davis as hostess. Natalia Valenzuela called the meeting to order.
Davis read minutes of the previous meeting, with Ann Ricketts giving the treasury report.
It was noted that volunteer training for those working at the upcoming county fair will be held Aug. 17, with a tour of the new fair complex to follow. Members discussed plans for items to be entered, and will meet Aug. 23 to set up the group and educational booths.
The Roblyer family reunion was held recently at the county fairgrounds building with 77 in attendance.
Nancy Salsman of VFW Post 382 read two proclamations from the city of El Reno along with a presentation of the key to the city.
The family of Ben and Mary Roblyer were honored, as well as family who passed away during the pandemic.
This reunion has been taking place in El Reno since 1952, with Adams Park serving as the first location.
A Quilt Block Challenge Contest will again be featured at the 2021 Canadian County Fair, to be held Aug. 23-28.
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 12.5 inches in size.
Thirty youth ages 7-14 attended Kids Cooking 101 and/or Kids in the Kitchen classes in El Reno.
The Kids Cooking 101 participants received hands-on cooking experience making pancakes as well as a variety of main dishes including mighty meatballs, confetti tacos, individual pizzas, fruit pizza and 4-H Green Smoothies using the blender bike.
They also learned about measuring dry and wet ingredients and general food safety.
