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El Reno High School Academic Team recently hosted an adult meet to raise money for its trip to national competition at the end of May in Atlanta. So far, the team has raised $2,100 of the minimum $3,000 needed for the trip.

Members of the Canadian County Elementary Honor Society - Maple School Chapter, front row from left, Harper Looper, Payton Blagg, Halli Ferguson, Ellie Shamblin, Alice Park and Gavin Basler; back row, Brantlie Charmasson, Pierson Brandley, Maelee Moss, Ethan Brooks, Jackson Arnold and Presley...

Redlands Community College students took part in last weekend’s Keep El Reno Beautiful. The RCC crew walked along South Country Club collecting litter as part of the effort. The event was a partnership between the city of El Reno, Chamber of Commerce, RCC and volunteers.  

BOY — Alexandra and Taylor Sims of Yukon announce the birth of their son, Augustus Arden Sims, born April 3 at Yukon Integris Canadian Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Augustus has three siblings, Reagan, 6, Beau, 2, and Stetson, 1.

Riverside, Maple and Darlington schools held a banquet recently in the Maple gymnasium inducting new members of the Canadian County Rural Elementary Schools Honor Society. Students must maintain a 3.75 or higher GPA in their courses for the entire year for inclusion.

Catholic Daughters of America Court Salve Regina #847 held their April meeting recently in the parish hall with Regent Karen Huber calling the meeting to order. Roll call found four officers present, three members and two guests, District Deputy Marcie Shiel and Rosie Church.

The Underwood chapter of Oklahoma Community Home and Education met recently at a local restaurant with Bernita Davis serving as hostess. She presented the lesson on Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, which is associated with Earth Day on April 22.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Members welcomed guest Donna Wehmuller. Carol Stine called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute. Jan Maddox presented the devotional titled “Leap for Joy.”

When gardeners plant their vegetable and flower gardens, the edibles and ornamentals typically are located in different places. But planting them in the same bed is beneficial to pollinators.

While Jack may have gotten lucky with the magic beanstalk beans he received when he traded his cow, gardeners may not be so lucky when purchasing seeds for their gardens.