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BOY – Alexandra and Taylor Sims announce the birth of their son, Melvin Brooks Sims, born May 29 at Yukon Integris Canadian Valley Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches in length. Melvin has four siblings, Reagan, 7, Beau, 3, Stetson, 2, and Augustus, 1.

An event billed as “El Reno for Jesus” is set for June 15 at Lake El Reno, Robert Crane of Heart 2 Heart Homeless Ministry Inc. said. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers said the day will include music, preaching, lake baptisms, food, assistance guidance and fellowship.

Redlands Community College recently announced those students named to the college’s honor rolls for the spring 2024 semester.

The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded over $59,000 in scholarships to 20 SWOSU students during the 2023-2024 academic year, including the 2024 summer semester.

El Reno Kiwanis Club awarded two $500 scholarships. This year’s recipients are Cooper Park, who will be attending Oklahoma City University, and Jewell Graham, who will be attending the University of Oklahoma.

Members of the Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Club met recently for their May meeting at a local restaurant, with Natalia Valenzuela, Ann Ricketts, Delpha Miklautsch, Janan Fletcher, Vicki Duncan and Bernita Davis attending.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, while Jan Maddox read a devotion titled “Anxiety.” Maxine Little read minutes of the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

Okarche High School May Students of the Month are Easton Roby and Chloe Rother. The Okarche May Lion and Lioness honorees are Gunnar Smith and Allison Gangl.

El Reno High School May Students of the Month are Annie Kerr, Ashley Gonzales, Jasmin Caso, Caleb Wiyninger, Alejandra De La Torre, Davin Shamblin, Antonio Baxcajay, and Gavyn Bracken.

Members of the Calumet FFA Chapter won first-place honors in the state FFA milk quality and products career development event during the 2024 Oklahoma FFA Interscholastics held May 4 at Oklahoma State University. Team members are Tina Ortiz, Summer Goff, Aspen Burns and Kieran Lunsford.