July 2020

Body Last weekend I overheard two recent grads (both musicians) discussing America’s greatest composers. The usual names were raised: Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, Sousa … Foster. “Who?” said one. “Stephen Foster,” replied the other.

Body The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its tyrannical government remain a top threat not only to the United States but the entire globe. Their hostile behavior throughout the past few months has demonstrated their goal of eroding freedom and growing their communist influence.

Body LAWSUITS Lake Glendale Properties LLC vs. Oklahoma Apple LLC and Louisiana Apple LLC for $40,064.07 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Chad K. Halpin and Courtney Halpin for $21,457.

Body Orby F. Meyer, 83, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at CuraHealth Hospital in Oklahoma City, with his family at his side. Orby was born Nov. 9, 1936, in Madison, Wisc., to Ervin and Ella (Sonnenberg) Meyer. He grew up in Westfield, Wisc.

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Frances M. Mosby will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 at St. John of Nepomuk Church in Yukon with Revs. Rex Arnold and Robert Strittmatter and Deacon John Teague officiating. Burial will follow in the El Reno Cemetery.

Body El Reno police said a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death late Saturday and another man was taken to a hospital in Oklahoma City suffering from stab wounds.

Body Jacquelyn Stevenson Smith will fill out the city council term of former El Reno Vice Mayor J.T. Chronister. Council approved adding Smith to the Ward 1 position in a 3-1 vote Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Tracey Rider abstained, which is counted as a no vote.

Body Residents with tree damage from recent storms can get haul-away help from the city of El Reno and Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority but it will require some work. “OEMA will pick up the tree limbs but you must cut them down,” said El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidige.

Body The Canadian County Court Clerk has closed its office to walk-in service, other than by appointment, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Court Clerk Marie Hirst said the office is providing service by telephone, email and standard mail.

Body Dr. Dorrie Parrott wears a mask while taking the oath of office for her Ward 1 spot on El Reno Public Schools Board of Education. Giving the oath is Laura Kennedy. Parrott will continue to serve as president after the board voted to keep the current assignments.