June 2021

Maggie Miller’s school year was unlike most. As a mother of two young children, her balancing act is one worthy of the Big Top.

Miller, 36, of Mustang, began each day with getting her pre-kindergarten and first-grade sons ready for distance learning.

Eventually, she had distance learning of her own as an enrollee in Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Accounting and Business Management program.

Distance learning was an option for CV Tech students this year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that requires sexual assault survivors receive information on trauma care sooner has been signed into law. 

The Sexual Assault Victims Right to Information Act (House Bill 2546), authored by Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-OKC, and Sen. Kay Floyd, D-OKC, expands protections to victims of sexual assault regardless of participation in a criminal investigation of their assault. The act allows for an advocate to be made available during a sexual assault examination.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said he will not seek re-election next year but plans to continue serving as treasurer until his current term ends on Jan. 9, 2023.

“It has been an honor to serve Oklahoma as state treasurer and as a state representative,” McDaniel said.

Having ran three Boston Marathons and most recently a half-marathon in Tulsa, Shannon Eichholz knows how to run long distances and do them quickly.

The El Reno native put those experiences to good use over the weekend to rally for the gold medal in the Men’s Olympic-Distance Duathlon at the 2021 Route 66 Multisport Festival.

“Running is more natural for me and just coming off a half marathon (the Golden Driller) in April, I still had good conditioning to help me,” said Eichholz.

El Reno will field a junior high team in the metal bat division of the summer baseball league and a high school varsity team in the wooden bat division.

LAWSUITS

OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Zachara M. Bryant for $3,521.16 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Guy Cormack for $1,199.83 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. William Crye for $8,667.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Anthony D. Carter II for $2,203.41 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

CPT (RET) William James Rinehart, 72, died at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

CPT (RET) Rinehart was a faithful husband, loving father, loyal soldier and celebrated veteran having achieved the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.

CPT (RET) Rinehart was born on June 2, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. and was raised and attended school in El Reno, OK. Upon graduating El Reno High School in 1966 he briefly attended the local Junior College before enlisting in the U.S. Army Infantry in 1967.

Fate “Pebbles” Hammond was born in Oklahoma City on April 12, 1997, to Teresa Powell and Henry Richards.

She died June 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

Fate attended Windsor Hills Baptist Church at an early age. As a child, Fate enjoyed playing video games, riding bikes and playing with cousins and friends. She absolutely loved animals and always had several pets. She was known for rescuing stray dogs.

Fate attended Putnam Heights Elementary, Taft Middle School and Talking Leaves Job Corps in Tahlequah.

A steady, at times heavy rain moved the traditional Memorial Day ceremony under a pavilion at the El Reno Cemetery on Monday.

And while the weather kept the turnout small, those who did attend heard some stirring comments reflecting on the freedom-saving sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military.

A professional rodeo and a new barrel racing contest will highlight the Canadian County Free Fair that will unfold in August at a brand-spanking-new venue.

The 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair will be staged Monday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 28 at the new Canadian County Expo and Event Center.

Canadian County’s $15.2 million, multi-use fairgrounds complex nears completion on a 50-acre site at Jensen and Alfadale roads just south of Interstate 40.