October 2020

BancFirst will host a community blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.

The drive will be held at the BancFirst location at 2000 S. Country Club Road.

Every donor can receive a free COVID-19 antibodies test as well as an Oklahoma Blood Institute T-shirt.

An appointment is needed to participate and masks are required at the blood drive.

The Kona Ice Truck will be handing out treats, courtesy of BancFirst.

Visit obi.org for more information or to schedule a donation time.

The health-care industry and the alphabet make good company.

A new partnership has opened the door for PNs in Canadian and Grady counties to become RNs with a bachelor’s degree.

Graduates of Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Practical Nursing program now have the option of a smooth transition into a bachelor of science in nursing degree completion program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

“It is a game-changer for LPNs,” said CV Tech Nursing Director Lauri Jones.

Yukon City Attorney Gary Miller is resigning.

Miller, a former Canadian County district judge, made the announcement at the most recent city council meeting.

He has served in the role since January 2017. He said his resignation is effective Dec. 31.

Miller cited family health reasons for his decision to resign.

LAWSUITS

Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Florene Garr for $6,275.95 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Michael S. Knapp for $2,393.28 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. McKenna C. Heck for $9,022.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michelle Clawson for $1,146.81 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno High School’s softball team, the No.2 seed, staved off two elimination games last week in the Class 5A, Region 4 Championships before falling in the title round to Guymon.

The Indians went 2-2 in the playoffs, losing both games to the Tigers by scores of 7-2 and 4-0. El Reno, which closed the season with a 15-22 record, was held to eight total hits in 14 innings against Guymon, the No.1 seed.

“Everyone in our regional was good and it was anyone’s game. We fell a little short and everything went right for Guymon,” said El Reno head coach Kylee Webb.

On the back of El Reno High School’s football helmets for the 2020 season are the words “Take the next step,” which according to head coach Chuck Atchison, comes Thursday night.

El Reno travels down U.S. 81 to take on Duncan in a game which now has district title implications for both teams.

“This game for Duncan, if they win, means the district title. After us they have Capitol Hill, Southeast and Altus and they will win all three of those games if they get played.

Graveside services for Harvey Ardell (Dell) Hornbuckle of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Springcreek Cemetery in Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Harvey passed away Oct. 7, 2020, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Gassville, Ark.

Harvey served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was employed as an electrician for Western Farmers Power in Anadarko and later became manager until his retirement. He moved to Minco in 1975.

Services for Loretta Fay Lemke will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Klade officiating. Burial will follow in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

A woman held in the Canadian County Jail since January of 2016 on charges she killed the child she was baby-sitting has died, Sheriff Chris West said.

West said Lesley Hendrix collapsed while taking a shower at the jail Sunday evening. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

“She expired at the hospital,” West said.

The sheriff said Hendrix collapsed at 2:30 p.m. He said an ambulance was called at 2:39.

Hendrix was 32 years old when she was charged with the death of Isabella Little Elk, the 23-month-old child she was caring for at her home.

Rose Witcher Learning Center was shuttered Wednesday night after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19.

The school houses El Reno Public Schools first and second grades.

The building was closed on the recommendation of the Oklahoma State Department of Health. It was the third school building closed since the district returned to in-person classes in August.