May 2020

Body When at home during stormy weather, Oklahomans understand all too well the importance of paying attention to news media updates and the family plan to head to a safe location when tornado sirens sound. Knowing what to do on the road is a different matter, however.

Body The rains have created the most magical spring season in many moons … it is positively breathtaking this year. Each and every species is growing and flowering at an unprecedented rate to the delight of gardeners everywhere.

Body The Hinton 2020 All School Alumni Reunion originally set for July 4 has been canceled. It is hoped this event will be held in 2021.  

Body There is an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native men and women experience violence, 34 percent of Native women experience sexual violence in their lifetimes, and murder is the third leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women.

Body LAWSUITS Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Laura J. Bowen for $4,472.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Citibank N.A. vs. Beth R. Hart for $3,010.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Synchrony Bank vs. Steven Powell for $599.

Body Funeral services for Doris Rhae Young will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Mustang United Methodist Church, with interment following in the Mustang Cemetery. Services are under direction of McNeil’s Funeral Service.

Body Funeral services for Novella Lee Ashley will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Bullock officiating. Burial will follow in the El Reno Cemetery.

Body Carolyn Sue Smith, known to most as Sue, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020, in Union City with her family by her side.  Sue was born to Homer and Lillian Smith on Oct. 15, 1944, in Dallas, Texas.

Body Matt Sandidge is El Reno’s new city manager starting June 1. He’ll be working with a budget that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, as well as the energy downturn. Four of the five members of the city council met Tuesday evening.

Body Industries all over the world have been impacted by COVID-19. One that comes close to home is the cattle industry. The market has dropped, drastically.