El Reno resident Joe Garcia made good on a bucket list trip this summer, attending a bullfight in Tijuana, Mexico.
Garcia, an avid sports photographer, captured numerous photos of the bullfight in progress. He said all eight fights he witnessed ended well for the bullfighter, not so for the bull.
Native American Royalty was on hand at the El Reno Municipal Building last week to help kick off the 31st Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow Wow.
The event, held at Concho, featured traditional Native American dance, food, music, a 5K Buffalo Run and entertainment.
On Friday, El Reno Mayor Matt White presented Dara Franklin, one of the organizers, with a plaque recognizing the event and the contributions it makes to the community.
The driver of a truck was struck by a Union Pacific train and killed Friday near N.W. 234 and Country Club Road, said Sarah Stewart, Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman.
The collision happened about 3 p.m. on Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the southwest side of Okarche behind Mainer Ford, authorities report.
The man killed was identified as Hugo J. Barrera, 22, of Warr Acres. Barrera was driving east on N.W. 234. He was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected.
Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) welcomes new volunteers Erin Harrington and Julie Simeroth.
The pair completed advocate training with a court observation and swear-in at the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the work of CASA has not stopped. New volunteer trainings are currently being held virtually, and video-conferencing remains an option for child visits. While the need for advocates is always great, it is especially important now.
Memorial services for Jeffrey Warrner Watt of Cogar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the RV Clubhouse at Lake El Reno.
Jeff passed away July 24, 2021. He was born Dec. 1, 1961, in El Reno. He was employed as maintenance with El Reno Public Schools and was a member of Chiliwonkers.
Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Karlene Riggs; father, James Watt; and sister, Pamela Riggs.
Memorial service for Lindell Marie Brown will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Craig E. Johnson officiating.
Lindell died July 21, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Oct. 12, 1950, in Okarche to Minnie and Lafayette Russell.
She attended Booker T. Washington School and graduated from El Reno High School. After graduating, she and her best friend, Ginny Carol, attended business college in Oklahoma City. She took up carpeting, and was the manager of several retail stores in Oklahoma, Texas and California.
Memorial service for Chauncey Moore will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Geary Cheyenne-Arapaho Community Building with Donovan Birdshead officiating.
Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton.
Chauncey passed away July 16, 2021, in Gallup, N.M. He was born May 27, 1972, in Watonga. He was an engineering technician employed in NonDestructive Engineering.
Survivors include his sister, Georgia McGee of El Reno, and brother, Gerald Moore.
LAWSUITS
Carissa Dawn Shelton vs. Norma June Terry for an amount in excess of $10,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.
OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Teddy Parker for $10,078.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Micheal C. Hill for $44,527.09 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Walter W. Stumpf Jr. for $27,548.60 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno High School graduates Riley Connor and Jaylin Reveles represented their alma mater last week as members of the West squads during the 2021 Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State Games.
Other than football, the games were contested in venues around the Tulsa area. El Reno was slated to have two players in the football game, which was held at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.
The Indians have had one road scrimmage at Rush Springs and will play a preseason festival at Mustang on Friday and open the season Aug. 10 against Bishop McGuinness.
