Lifestyle

Body Nominations are being sought for the Outstanding Canadian County Citizen to be recognized at the upcoming 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair, set for Aug. 23-28. As is tradition, the individual will receive the first-place winning cookie jar entered in the fair.

Body At the recent virtual fundraiser for the Center of Family Love, one of the hottest auction items was the Grand Dinner. The Grand Dinner is an event created by Oklahoma City restaurants and providers exclusively for the Center of Family Love.

Body El Reno’s VFW Post 382 will treat veterans and their family members to breakfast July 17 to help answer questions concerning what is available after a loved one who served passes away. Nancy Salsman with the VFW said the breakfast will be served starting at 9 a.m.

Body Canadian County Republicans are hosting their Third Annual Cookout on Saturday, July 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the El Reno Public Safety Center on SW 27th Street. El Reno Mayor Matt White will again preside over the grill making fried onion burgers.

Body Around 75 campers across Oklahoma recently graduated from the SAGE STEAM Camp held at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

Body El Reno High School Class of 1956 will meet at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Adams Park to visit and have a fried onion hamburger. For more information, contact Theleda Fuller at 405-627-3149.

Body The El Reno Wranglers held their monthly meeting recently at the 4-H building. Jimmy Johnston led in the flag salute, while Gary Sorrells offered prayer before the potluck dinner. June events included a trail ride at Gary and Linda Bunn’s as well as the Chickasha parade.

Body The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced a list of students named to the university’s honor rolls for the spring 2021 semester. Students recognized on the President’s Honor Roll recorded a straight-A or 4.

Body The Canadian OSU Cooperative Extension Center will host a Cash Flow and Forage insurance meeting July 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Canadian Valley Technology Center, Rooms 2A-2B. JJ Jones, district OSU economist, will be the guest speaker.

Body BOY – Bailey and Paige Denny of El Reno are parents of a boy, Brand Hayze, born June 17 at Mercy Hospital. Brand weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Mindy Hesser of Watonga.