Through an annual event, the local arts council filled the walls of its gallery to give community members an opportunity to learn more about area artists.
Artistic drawings, photographs and designs filled the walls of the Chisholm Trail Arts Council during its annual kickoff and membership drive Thursday evening.
Art Education in Schools is one of the many programs offered by The Chisholm Trail Arts Council. Its goal is to offer schools and students art-related opportunities. Looking back at
Carolyn Rodgers
A local community member received recognition from AARP after taking home an honoree position for the Oklahoma AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for all that she does within the City of Duncan.
The Andrus Award, named after AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is the highest honor presented by AARP. This yearâs 2020 Andrus Award was presented to Elaine Johns, of Enid, with Martin Abbott and Duncanâs own Carolyn Rodgers selected as honorees.
Rodgers, who received $1,000 that went to the charity of her choice, selected Color Duncan Beautiful to receive the funds.
âI plan to buy crapemyrtles in the spring that will be planted along the Crapemyrtle Trail,â Rodgers said. âIâll buy as many as I can and give them to individuals free of charge to plant in their front yards. My purpose since 2007 has been to beautify Duncan and help to make it a community that we can be proud to call home.â