March 2022

Maurice Ellsworth Thompson Jr. (Buddy) died peacefully March 3, 2022, at his home in El Reno while surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 24, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., and a few years later embarked on a train ride to Calumet, Okla., where he resided for over 70 years.

Women of the 1960 El Reno High School graduating class are looking for ladies who graduated with them for a luncheon. Due to COVID, the class was unable to have a 60th class reunion, and now turning 80 years old this year, the ladies want to celebrate surviving another year.

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Darrell Anthony Crone, age 42, of Mustang, on Feb. 27, 2022. Darrell was born June 13, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; his sister, Jennifer; and his parents, Lester and Marilyn Crone.

Memorial services for Nelson Erwin Clark will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church Brown Event Center in Geary with Rev. Richard Cox and Rev. Wendell Prim officiating. Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home. Nelson passed away Jan. 4, 2022, in Watonga.

LAWSUITS Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Michael Dunkle for $1,979.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Synchrony Bank vs. Jayce Johnson for $4,976.29 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Tim Young is the new assistant city manager and finance director for the city of El Reno, while Bailey Kennemer has stepped into the role as manager of the El Reno Regional Airport. The pair, City Manager Matt Sandidge said, bring a combination of experience, vision and vitality to the positions.

While the work to get ready to compete at the 50th Annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show can be tedious, there is some down time. Additional photos from the livestock show can be found here.

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has announced the winners of its 2022 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence Awards honoring outstanding educators in Oklahoma’s public schools. The awards will be presented at the foundation’s 36th Academic Awards Celebration on May 21 at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel.

Fresh Anointing Church will hold an Indian Taco fundraiser in the United Foods parking lot located at 210 West Elm St. Everyone is invited to come out this Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reaching the final sale was one of the goals at the 50th Annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show.