August 2020

With the weather of late we are seeing strange occurrences in the garden.

For perhaps the first time in many years we have an odd assortment of mushrooms appearing everywhere.

It seems that every flower pot and crevice has sprouted a different and interesting specimen, with some tiny, others in large clusters, some wrinkled, others silky smooth, and all with interesting texture and color.

We are rarely treated to their presence since they require cooler weather and moisture to complete their life cycle.

SSM Health St. Anthony is adding a new physician to its El Reno medical group.

Anas Siddiqui, MD, will provide comprehensive, non-emergency treatment for men, women and children with acute and chronic conditions, as well as preventive care.

“El Reno is a vibrant, closely knit community, and I look forward to getting to know patients and their families, developing relationships over time,” said Dr. Siddiqui. “My goal is always to listen carefully to patients and put their needs first.”

The Canadian County Extension Service is announcing enrollment opportunities for 4-H 2020-21.

There will be two separate days to allow families to enroll their children online, as well as multiple kiosks and plenty of staff on hand to help answer any questions.

Enrollment will be held Aug. 18 between 5 to 8 p.m. at the Canadian County Fairgrounds Education Building. Although this is a come-and-go opportunity, staff will require masks to be worn. Masks will be available for those who do not have one.

To the Editor:

The City of El Reno has sprayed the city with the chemical permethrin to kill mosquitoes out of a “concern for our health.” 

This chemical has been deemed safe for humans and pets. However, it is still an insecticide that will kill any invertebrates that come in contact with the spray. In addition, the U.S. EPA decided it was “likely to be carcinogenic to humans if eaten.”

The chemical may stay on the leaves for between one to three weeks.

Oklahoma’s government owns a lot of property. This includes land and buildings, but it also includes valuable assets like the state-owned electric power company, the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). GRDA reports nearly $1.8 billion in assets on its most recent balance sheet, with a “net position” of more than $622 million. Or the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), which has a $1.2 billion endowment producing roughly $50 million annual investment income.

LAWSUITS

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Richard M. Yocham for $4,685.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jeff Griffith for $4,395 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Thomas L. Gracia for $2,400 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Susan Breedlove for $2,835.15 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jon Edwin Morrison, 72, passed away unexpectedly, Aug. 10, 2020, in Denton, Texas. 

He was a devoted son, brother and proud father of Susanne Christine Morrison. Jon was the youngest of 10 children of Claude and Mary Morrison. He was raised on their family farm in Union City. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Union City, and served as an altar boy.

El Reno High School’s football team ran through some quick passing game scenarios during practice last week. The Indians were working through the sixth of eight two-a-day practices. The Indians were scheduled to end two-a-day practices on Thursday and put on the pads for the first time on Friday.

El Reno High School’s softball team uncorked the bats last week to give Kylee Webb her first career victory as head coach, defeating Ardmore 12-1 to kick off the 2020 season.

The win also counted in the District 5A-1 standings.

“Getting your first district win on the road is always going to be a good feeling. The girls played well both defensively and offensively to get the job done. They knew this game was incredibly important in setting the precedent for the rest of the season. We have a lot of games left,” said Webb.

El Reno High School’s volleyball team kicked off the 2020 season last week by splitting a triangular road series with Destiny Christian and Christian Heritage.

The Indians are 1-1 on the season after defeating Destiny Christian 2-1 by scores of 25-17/23-25/25-21. El Reno fell in three games to Christian Heritage by scores of 25-19/25-10/25-18.

El Reno served the ball well but could not turn the effort into a high ace count. For the two matches the Indians were 109-of-119 serving for 92 percent, but had 10 serving errors and 10 aces.