Lifestyle

In 1930, Mrs. E.A. Jackson, a local piano teacher, called about 12 of her musician friends to meet in her home to discuss the possibility of organizing a ladies music club.

El Reno Masonic Lodge #50 recently presented a check to the Redlands Community College Aggie Club for $19,760 to support the organization’s scholarship program for agriculture students.

Pictured are five generations of former El Reno residents, from left, Wilma (Jean) Hale, Fred Morrison, Carrie (Morrison) Tatyrek, Logan Penington, baby Porter Penington and Alvin Morrison. Alvin, Jean and Fred are Augusta, Kan., residents.

Members of New Hope Baptist Women’s Missionary Union began fall session meetings with Marilyn Schmidt serving as hostess. Carol Johnson offered opening prayer, while Mary Jones led in the reading of the Mission Statement and Watchword and gave the devotion on “The Story of Joseph.”

Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order and leading the group in prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute, with Carol Stine presenting a devotional titled “Sacred Ground.”

Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently in the home of Vicki Duncan, with Natalia Valenzuela calling the meeting to order. Bernita Davis read minutes of the last meeting, with Ann Ricketts giving the treasury report.

New members of the Rocket League and Call of Duty Esports teams at Southwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced, and upcoming tryouts for League of Legends and Overwatch will be taking place on the Weatherford campus.

Calumet August Students of the Month, from left, Starla King, Matt Snyder, Carson Cooper and Aspen Burns.

This photo of the sun rising over El Reno was taken on the last official day of summer, Sept. 21.  

County residents showed off their talents during the Canadian County Free Fair held Aug. 23-28 at the new Expo and Event Center.