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.

“Redlands is very fortunate to have someone with Dr. Ecklund’s experience and educational background join our team. As an instructor and administrator, he brings valuable knowledge and ideas that will benefit our students and faculty,” said Redlands President Jack Bryant.

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. She could also be found at her favorite slot machine alongside her daughter.

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. She graduated from El Reno High School in 1961 and on June 1, 1962, married her best friend from their kindergarten class of 1948, Joe Wendell Hale.

She and Joe had two sons, Joe H. Hale and John Brent Hale.

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. She was born Dec. 5, 1977, in Atwood, Kan. She was employed as a certified nurses aide and had worked at the Newcastle Casino.

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.

James Raymond Woodruff, El Reno, failure to obtain registration and title within 30 days of purchase, $130.

Ramiro Chavez Fuentes, Enid, speeding, $175.

Allen Brice-Montas, Port St. Lucie, Fla., speeding, $165.

Garrett Alan Vincent, El Reno, expired tag, $165.

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.

In a move which stunned some, the El Reno High School football coach of five years resigned his current position last week to become the district’s new Director of Operations.

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. Please bring me a toy truck with trailer, some books, kitchen toys, a vacuum and anything blue. Please don’t forget my naughty brothers.
   Love, Anakin Reed

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.

The Indians, the No.2 team in the latest Class 5A poll, improved to 3-2 on the year.

“It was a hard fight and we just had to keep going and get better from here on out. We finished with a close one but we got the win,” said 195-pounder Xzavier Devereaux.