Lifestyle

Body Among local summer 2020 graduates from the University of Central Oklahoma include Wade Thomas of El Reno, BBA, Business Administration - General Business; Nikki Rios, MA, Psychology - Counseling, and Matt Newcomb, BS, Accounting, both of Okarche; and Ashley Dawson, BA, English,...

Body The darling zinnia, whose dutiful countenance is bound to bring garden cheer, survives even during a drought. The bright and shining little zinnia originated in Mexico where it was once considered a weed.

Body United Methodist Women of Wesley United Methodist Church met recently for their unit quarterly meeting in the home of Lillian Ray. Pat Stephens presided as acting president.

Body SSM Health St. Anthony welcomes Sydney Haggins, MD, as a family medicine physician for men, women and children in El Reno and the surrounding areas.

Body Fresh Anointing Church recently hosted a back-to-school outdoor concert. A rapper originally from Chicago and now in the construction business in Oklahoma City shared his testimony, followed by a song that he had written, “Let Out The Pain.

Body The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at Lake El Reno with Natalia Valenzuela as hostess. Valenzuela called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute.

Body Ladies of Bible Baptist Church met recently for their monthly meeting with Jennifer Pearson presiding. She offered the devotional and led in a game called AKA Jesus.

Body With the weather of late we are seeing strange occurrences in the garden. For perhaps the first time in many years we have an odd assortment of mushrooms appearing everywhere.

Body SSM Health St. Anthony is adding a new physician to its El Reno medical group. Anas Siddiqui, MD, will provide comprehensive, non-emergency treatment for men, women and children with acute and chronic conditions, as well as preventive care.

Body The Canadian County Extension Service is announcing enrollment opportunities for 4-H 2020-21. There will be two separate days to allow families to enroll their children online, as well as multiple kiosks and plenty of staff on hand to help answer any questions.