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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.