October 2020

Changes dialed up for 405 area code

Body Changes are coming for telephone customers in the 405 area code. Starting Saturday, Oct. 24, local calls within the 405 area code can be made by either dialing the seven-digit local number or by dialing the area code plus the local number.
Area code story art

CV Art Guild exhibit

Body Canadian Valley Art Guild’s October exhibit is being hosted by MidFirst Bank. An oil painting titled “Storms are a Brewing” by art guild member Nina Goodwin was selected as Best of Show by bank employees. Pictured with Goodwin are Ryan Ross and Mayra Vazquez of MidFirst.
Nina Goodwin with Ryan Ross and Mayra Vazquez of MidFirst

All 4 one

Body Forced by a growing number of teams losing games due to the spread of COVID-19, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association opened up the 2020 football playoffs to every team in the state.
Xavier Devereaux tries to run down Duncan’s quarterback

Calumet CARE gift

Body Calumet Public Schools donated their United Way fundraiser CARE Week this year to El Reno Blessing Baskets.
Calumet students donating to El Reno Blessing Baskets

New Hope women’s group holds meeting

Body Members of New Hope Women’s Missionary Union met recently at New Hope Church for the group’s monthly meeting. Carol Johnson offered opening prayer and praises. Mary Jones welcomed members and led the reading of the Watchword and Mission Statement.

Letter to the Editor: Thanking windmill volunteers

Body To the Editor: I want to thank all of you for the work on taking down the old windmill at the museum so it can be repaired. Vardie Keenon would be proud of you all. That was his baby. The only one I could recognize in the pictures was Ellis on top of the windmill.