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Matthew Goucher of El Reno was recently named to the Emporia State University Honor Roll and School of Business Dean’s List for spring 2021.

Canadian Valley Art Guild will be resuming artist demonstration meetings.

September guest artist Alyona Korstina Dixon will conduct a demonstration in wool painting.

The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 400 Elm in Yukon. The public is invited to attend.

Canadian Valley Art Guild’s purpose is to promote community awareness of the visual fine arts and to aid artists in their endeavors.

Lamplighters OHCE Chapter of Canadian County met recently at a local church with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order.

Herr led in honoring the memory of Louise Wallace, longtime member and chapter secretary.

Janice Taylor led the flag salute, with Carol Stine offering devotionals titled “Raised Scars.”

Maxine Little read minutes of the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasury report.

Stine read Article 4 of the OHCE Constitution, while Taylor will cover Article 5 at next month’s meeting.

When summer begins to fade, don’t hang up that gardening trowel just yet. A renewed season of fall vegetables awaits in your own backyard. 

Oklahoma’s mild climate is ideal for fall gardening, and Oklahoma State University Extension provides educational opportunities for both experienced and novice gardeners to extend the growing season. 

El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay uses crayons to make a drawing along with Jovanni and Benjamin Quiroz.

The siblings were waiting for their parent to finish enrolling them in school. El Reno Public Schools began classes on Thursday for the 2021-22 school term.

The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their monthly meeting at the 4-H building.

The meeting was opened by president Jimmy Johnston, with Gary Sorrells leading in prayer. There were 22 members present.

The Wranglers made final plans for the upcoming annual rodeo set for Aug. 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the new Canadian County fairgrounds facility.

Plans for the annual county horse show were also finalized, to be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 28 at the new fairgrounds complex.

Next Wranglers meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the 4-H building.

Fresh Anointing of El Reno will host a Praise and Worship Jam Session/Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 28 beginning at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1300 W. Watts.

The event is free to all and will include guests from surrounding cities.

The Fresh Anointing Praise Team will serve barbecue as a fundraiser.

For more information, contact C.J. Raney at 405-885-8701 or Raney2108@gmail.com.

Jennifer Sorrels of Calumet and Michael Cosgrove of Broken Arrow announce their plans to marry in an intimate ceremony on Sept. 18.

Sorrels is the daughter of Mark and Sherry Sorrels of Calumet. A 2007 graduate of Calumet Public Schools, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Community and Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013.

She is currently employed with Gemini Industries in the accounting department.

The 120 descendants of Elmo and Agnes Finnigan held their annual reunion recently at Roman Nose State Park.

Attending were their children, Tim and Danella Finnigan, Pat and Cheryl Finnigan, Willie and Kathleen Finnigan Baeriswyl, Peggy Finnigan Wahweah, Terry and Lorie Finnigan and Jimmy and Sheila Finnigan Cowan.

Members of the El Reno High School Class of 1956 will gather for a picnic set for 10:20 a.m. Aug. 19 at Lake El Reno.

Join the group for a fried onion hamburger and to relive good times.

The class is planning a homecoming gathering Sept. 10 at the Old Central Pavilion across from Lucas Hall. Members are preparing a float to join in the EHS Homecoming Parade.