December 2021

Pictured are November/ December Roblyer Rock Stars, Cory Pawnee, Corwynn Stufflebeam, Gracie Colson, Kenzie Espinoza, Melany Mendoza, Sylas Luschen, Abigail Torres and Jovanny Dominguez.

The EHS Leadership Class presents a $4,000 check to Valerie Aubert, Development Director at Oklahoma Project Woman, from funds raised during the annual Pink Week philanthropy event. 

Redlands Community College has named Dr. Todd Ecklund as vice president for Academic Affairs. He will oversee all academic programs and facilitate the development and implementation of new programs and courses.

Maxine Hubbs Brockhaus was the definition of matriarch. Born Dec. 27, 1920, to George and Isabella Hubbs, she passed away Dec. 14, 2021, just shy of her 101st birthday. Before what she would call her timely death, Maxine enjoyed cooking and reading cookbooks, a love that she shared with her family.

Marian B. Hale, 78, of El Reno, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2021. She was born to Everett and Marie Wilson in Abilene, Texas, on Jan. 28, 1943. Her mother remarried Jess Cook during her teenage years. He took on the role of raising her and becoming a faithful guardian to her.

Funeral services for Stacie Marie Knoll of Minco were held Thursday at First Baptist Church, with burial following in the Evergreen Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Stacie died Dec. 12, 2021, at the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

MUNICIPAL COURT Tyler Reed McCalip, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165. Lee Anna Wolftongue, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Taylor Joseph Barks, Yukon, expired tag, $130. Francis K. Hamilton, El Reno, dog at large, $145.

It’s been said there is life after football and Chuck Atchison has decided he wants to try and see if that old saying is really true - while he still can.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Please bring me a toy truck with trailer, some books, kitchen toys, a vacuum and anything green. Milk and cookies will be by the tree if I don’t eat them first.    Love, Westin Reed Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year.

Winning four of the final five weights, El Reno High School’s wrestling team remains undefeated at home this season with a 39-33 win over Class 4A’s fourth-ranked Blanchard. The dual was the fourth this season for El Reno against ranked opponents, three of those being top five schools.