Abby Jeffrey of El Reno was recently awarded a $500 scholarship from the Canadian County Association for Oklahoma Home and Community Education to be used during her first year of college.
Jeffrey is the daughter of Peter and Kristi Jeffrey of El Reno.
Proceeds from the quilt raffle and quilt block challenge contest at the 2019 Canadian County Fair were used to help fund the scholarship.
Descendants of Elmo and Agnes Finnigan held their annual reunion recently at Roman Nose State Park.
Attending were their sons, Mike Finnigan and family, Josh Finnigan, Teagan, E.J. and Dacien Finnigan and Kaylee Finnigan; Tim and Danella Finnigan and family, Steve and Tammy Dye, Jake and Scarlett Dye, Zac Dye, John and Sally Atkins and Coy Atkins; Pat and Cheryl Finnigan and family, Carson Mahoney, Rowdie and Crete Smillie, Jerzie Finnigan, Monica Griffitts and Ryatt Griffitts.
As the garden was winding down last fall, I noted the plants that were performing valiantly and planned to include them again this year.
Fortunately, some had saved their show for the end of the season, indicating perhaps the best had been saved for last.
The colors of the late bloomers seemed deeper and more vibrant, as though the stressful conditions of the summer heat gave them an extra boost.
GIRL - Paige and Micah Green of Binger are parents of a girl, Jade Elizabeth, born July 24 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Jade weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20.75 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Kim Warren and the late David Warren. Great-grandparents are Diane and Richard Birdsong and Sandra and Paul Warren.
Paternal grandparents are Becky and Don Green. Great-grandparents are William and Sue Green.
Former El Reno Pastor Earl Philipp was expecting to quietly reflect on the 55th anniversary of his ordination as a minister on July 5, but he was surprised by what happened.
A procession of 19 cars paraded past his home, located between Mustang and Yukon, honoring the man they fondly referred to as “Pastor Earl.”
Philipp was ordained July 4, 1965, in Olney, Texas.
He is retired now, but he is still a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mustang.
The National Fire Protection Association and State Farm agent Layne Conaway are teaming up with the El Reno Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign that promotes home fire safety.
State Farm agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week tool kits to more than 100 fire departments across Oklahoma, including El Reno.
With triple-digit heat across the state, many Oklahomans are looking forward to fall and cooler weather. Although there will be several more weeks of intense heat, gardening enthusiasts can get a jump-start on fall by planning their fall gardens now.
July through September is the optimal time to begin planting several vegetable varieties in order to have a bountiful fall harvest, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture specialist.
The plant kingdom is highly complex and has been the subject of mystical intrigue since the beginning of time.
As with any stationary object, plants must develop an internal ability to protect themselves from all manner of assaults, be it atmospheric or predatory.
Part of their intrigue is their ability to adapt. Plants sprayed with Roundup will become resistant in five generations.
In the mid-70s, scientists were conducting studies on plants by attaching electrodes to them and measuring the plant reactions.
Oklahoma State University recently recognized spring 2020 graduates.
The Underwood Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at Lake El Reno with Ann Ricketts as hostess.
Neta Liebscher called the meeting to order and led the flag salute. Bernita Davis offered minutes from the previous meeting, with Sue Snyder giving the treasury report.
A motion was passed to place free food items in local blessing boxes.
Members discussed changes in the county fair as well as items to be entered, with some volunteering to assist with fair booths.
