January 2021

The board of ICAN has chosen associate director Carolyn Husmann to serve as interim executive director. The group’s executive director, Eric Feuerborn, is stepping down, and Husmann agreed to fill his shoes until a new executive director is found.

A nonprofit, ICAN is an intervention and crisis advocacy network. Formerly known as Women’s Service and Family Resource Center, ICAN is the domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault aspect of Cardinal Point, the domestic violence center.

The state of Oklahoma owes El Reno $3 million, but Mayor Matt White said the city is not holding its breath expecting to collect the money anytime soon.

Speaking during the El Reno Live Facebook program, White said the money is owed from the 2019 tornado, as well as the most recent ice storm that struck in late October.

El Reno High School’s boys basketball team, ranked ninth in the state, came up on the short end of a 91-72 contest against Lawton MacArthur in the first of two meetings between the top 10 Class 5A powerhouses.

The Highlanders, ranked second in the latest poll, handed El Reno the 19-point loss in the finals of the 2021 Anadarko Warriors Classic. The Indians went 2-1 for the tournament to lift their season record to 4-2.

The two teams are set to play again Thursday night in Lawton for a non-conference game.

Pushing four players into double-digit scoring, El Reno High School’s girls basketball team rebounded from a semifinal loss to defeat Millwood 74-54 in the third-place game of the 2021 Anadarko Warriors Classic.

The win over the Falcons, ranked fifth in Class 3A, lifted El Reno to 2-1 for its first tournament outing of the season. The Indians, ranked ninth in Class 5A, improved to 4-2 on the season.

El Reno’s 74 points in the third-place game was a season high and was spearheaded by a 16-point effort from freshman Pauline Black-Harmon.

Despite giving up three of the final four weights, El Reno High School’s wrestling team posted a wire-to-wire road win over Guthrie to remain undefeated on the season.

El Reno’s 42-39 win over the Bluejays lifted the Indians, ranked sixth in Class 5A’s dual team rankings, to 2-0 on the season.

Tyrone Lewis’ team is ranked fourth in the state in the tournament team rankings.

The Indians got off to a fast start as Hunter Yeakey pinned Klaribel Kirk (2:42) at 106 pounds.

Winter temperatures can lead to frozen pipes in the home and even bigger problems if the pipes burst, said Gina Peek, interim associate dean and Oklahoma State University Extension housing and consumer specialist.

“Freezing water creates a lot of pressure inside the pipe, which in turn can cause the pipe to burst. This can lead to serious flooding, especially if it happens when no one is home or at night when everyone is asleep,” Peek said.

Cecil A. Davis of Calumet was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Comanche, and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 7, 2021. He was 83 years old.

Cecil spent the early part of his life in the Cotton County area, graduating from Walters High School in 1956.

In 1957, Cecil began his career with the (then) Oklahoma Department of Highways as a construction surveyor. This position led to his move to the El Reno area when construction began on Interstate 40 through the state of Oklahoma.

Funeral services for Jessie Ada Sankey were held Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at the Byron Sankey residence in rural Canton with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating.

Interment followed at the Sankey Family Cemetery.

Jessie passed away Dec. 31, 2020, at her home in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 5, 1974, in Clinton. She was the daughter of Byron Sankey and Celeste Medicinebird.

Memorial service for Ruby Dee Anna Golden was held Saturday at Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Dee Anna died Jan. 5, 2021, at her home in El Reno. She was born Dec. 9, 1937, at home in Minco where she was raised.

She cared for children in her home and was a member of the London and Macomb Church of Christ. 

Survivors include her son, Scott Williams of El Reno; daughter, Ann Crochet of Huntington Beach, Calif.; siblings, Gene Whitlow of Oklahoma City and Valerie Quast of Caldwell, Texas; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

LAWSUITS

American Express National Bank vs. Jerry Carter II for $16,527.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

American Express National Bank vs. Micheal Hill for $35,288.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

American Express National Bank vs. Ernest Hubert for $10,704.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Randy Wayne Clyburn vs. Lowe’s Home Centers LLC for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged injuries and damages.