October 2021

The air display portion of the Second Annual El Reno Community Day and Fly-In brought a wide range of planes and helicopters to the El Reno Regional Airport.

El Reno Masonic Lodge #50 recently presented a check to the Redlands Community College Aggie Club for $19,760 to support the organization’s scholarship program for agriculture students.

Pictured are five generations of former El Reno residents, from left, Wilma (Jean) Hale, Fred Morrison, Carrie (Morrison) Tatyrek, Logan Penington, baby Porter Penington and Alvin Morrison. Alvin, Jean and Fred are Augusta, Kan., residents.

Members of New Hope Baptist Women’s Missionary Union began fall session meetings with Marilyn Schmidt serving as hostess. Carol Johnson offered opening prayer, while Mary Jones led in the reading of the Mission Statement and Watchword and gave the devotion on “The Story of Joseph.”

Lamplighters Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently at a local church with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order and leading the group in prayer. Janice Taylor led the flag salute, with Carol Stine presenting a devotional titled “Sacred Ground.”

Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Association of Canadian County met recently in the home of Vicki Duncan, with Natalia Valenzuela calling the meeting to order. Bernita Davis read minutes of the last meeting, with Ann Ricketts giving the treasury report.

Two impressive events last week in El Reno. The opening and dedication of the new Rock Island overpass was something that will serve motorists for years and gives El Reno a really nice entrance into the downtown core.

Canadian County officials have accepted an offer from state legislative staff to help with redistricting. New county commissioners, state legislative and congressional district lines are redrawn after every 10 years, following the federal census.

To the Editor: The photo on the front page of the El Reno Tribune on Sept. 25 was absolutely outstanding. The photo of the Fort Reno Cavalry Competition is truly the picture of the year.

Funeral services for Jeffrey Dwayne Stout were held Friday, Oct. 1 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Dick Kurtz officiating. Burial followed in the Calumet Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Jeff went to his eternal home on Sept. 27, 2021, in Oklahoma City.