December 2020

Body All-terrain vehicles can be as dangerous as they are fun to ride.  The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program and Oklahoma Farm Bureau have launched a safety course to help children and families learn how to minimize risks associated with ATVs.

Body MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael David Turner, 43; Lynette Kay Carel, 43. Armando Estrada Ortiz, 30; Sendy Melissa Maldonado, 27. Brandon Lance Arnold, 38; Lindsay Marie Hart, 35. Gabrielle Lynn Ashford, 23; Hailey Arlene Swopes, 23.

Body Letha Janet “Sis” Gatz was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Union City. She went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Nov. 29, 2020, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. 

Body Glynda Kay Lackey, 79, of El Reno went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2020. She was born Nov. 11, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Jewel Edwin Westervelt and Oma Christine (Wade) Westervelt. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1959.

Body Graveside services for Randy Dale Jackson of Minco were held Tuesday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Mr. Jackson passed away Nov. 29, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Hardtner, Kan.

Body Services for Michael Duane James of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at First Baptist Church of Minco under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Michael passed away Dec. 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Body With local cases of COVID-19 remaining high and Canadian County moving into the red zone on the Oklahoma State Department of Health Alert System, El Reno Public Schools has issued new policies concerning winter sports.

Body Youngsters flocked to Legion Park last weekend for the opening of Lights in Legion Park. The annual event featured pony rides, a petting zoo and Christmas holiday treats. El Reno firefighters and city staff took part in the festive event.  

Body A quick glance at her roster and it’s not hard to see why El Reno High School girls basketball coach Jennifer Douglas is excited to get the 2020-21 season started.

Body A longtime board member of the Canadian County Water Authority, along with a veteran former employee, say the authority is being run in a manner that should draw the scrutiny of county commissioners. Jayne Franks has been a member of the authority board for 25 years.