United Way of Canadian County kicked off its annual campaign in an effort to raise funds that help support 16 area agencies.
The agencies work to provide health and human services to Canadian County residents.
Richard Steanson, 2020 United Way of Canadian County campaign chair, and Jan Foreman, 2020 United Way of Canadian County president, kicked off the campaign by way of video.
Schools in the area kicked off their second full month of classwork, both online and in-person.
Shown are Matthew Penick (fifth grade), Sarah and Rebekah Penick (third grade), Aden Lanman (sixth grade) and Zane Lanman (first grade) before the first day of school.
El Reno photographer Ed Zweiacher snapped this photo of the last sunset of summer. Zweiacher said he plans to have some photo calendars available in 2021, including scenes from the historic Darlington Chapel as well as El Reno.
There is nothing quite like the taste of a tomato picked fresh off the vine. But with the season quickly coming to a close, some gardeners may feel a little sad knowing that vine-fresh taste is fleeting.
Fortunately, gardeners do have the ability to extend the flavor of summer just a little longer, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.
Amy Ragland of Yukon is pictured with Rodney Knowles, vice president of InterBank, accepting Best of Show for the Canadian Valley Art Guild Group Exhibit. The display
is currently featured in the lobby of InterBank at 2409 S. Country Club. Canadian Valley Art Guild displays monthly at various bank locations in the area during the year and has individual shows as well.
New Hope Women’s Missionary Union met recently at New Hope Church to begin its 2020-21 sessions. Carol Johnson offered opening prayer, while Mary Ellen Jones led the group in the WMU Watchword and Mission Statement.
Members recognized missionary donations and services provided by the group.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the yearly dessert auction has been postponed for a later date.
It was noted that a memorial plaque honoring former members and charter members of New Hope will be presented to the church.
Archery Traditions of Oklahoma, 328 Elm Ave. in Yukon, is sponsoring a fundraiser for YFS on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be a raffle table that includes gift cards, gift baskets, a Yeti cooler, gun range time, baked goods, a handmade hunter’s knife and more.
Update: Last year I wrote about the marvelous millipede, but due to an unfortunate experience, I must update my article.
The fact is they are quite poisonous. As I was scouting the woods with my grandson, we spotted one and I wanted to show him how they curl up when touched.
This one did not curl so I picked it up to show Pierce its many legs. My hand immediately burned and I smelled an unusual odor so I dropped it.
Roblyer Learning Center Student Council members, from left, Matthew Valarde, Luiz Valdez, Remy Whitney, Garrett March, Coy Atkins, Karsyn Conner and Nicholas Mitchum.
Calumet High School August Students of the Month, James Daughety, Raven Smith, Payton Barnes and Dalton Moberly.
