June 2022

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 13.

County election board secretary Wanda Armold said absentee voting is available to all voters and can be submitted several ways.

“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot, and it’s easy to apply,” Armold said.

“Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email.”

Weavers Guild OKC will be conducting a special hands-on demonstration during the Canadian Valley Art Guild’s monthly meeting set for 7 p.m. June 9 at Yukon’s First United Methodist Church. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Weavers Guild has a storefront located in Del City where members and guest artists conduct classes and workshops.
 

Graveside services for Marilyn Kay Corn of El Reno will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at the El Reno Cemetery. Come-and-go viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, June 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Marilyn passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born April 29, 1946, in El Reno. She was the daughter of the late Merv and Pat Meyer.

Redlands Community College recently announced students named to the college’s honor rolls for both the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters.

Students listed on the President’s Honor Roll have completed 12 or more credit hours and have earned a GPA of not less than 3.8, with no grade less than a B – excluding 0-level courses.

The Vice President’s Honor Roll includes students who have completed 12 or more hours of coursework and have earned a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, with no grade less than a C – excluding 0-level courses.

Graveside services for Joe Bert Truby of El Reno were held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Granite City Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Joe passed away May 19, 2022, in El Reno. He was born March 17, 1953, to Lila Lou and James Truby in Oklahoma City.

Lamplighters OHCE met recently at a local church with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order and offering prayer.

Carol Stine led the flag salute and gave a devotional titled “Strength for the Weary.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

It was noted that Janice Taylor attended the Canadian County commissioners meeting in which the commissioners proclaimed May 1-7 as OHCE Week.

Gladys Rae (Horn) Alexander, 94, passed away May 28, 2022, in El Reno. She was born Nov. 10, 1927, to Joe and Bertha (Smith) Horn in Minco. Gladys attended and graduated from Minco Public School.

After graduation she started teaching, worked at the post office and was a registration clerk in the health-care business. Gladys married Truman Alexander on July 9, 1947, in Cogar. They were blessed with three children, Joe, Sue and Bill. She and Truman made their home in El Reno.

Funeral services for Joyce Aileen Wood of El Reno were held Friday, June 3, 2022, at Highland Baptist Church, with a private family burial at the El Reno Cemetery.

Joyce was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Chickasha to Jewell and John Stubblefield.

She was called home to meet her heavenly father at the age of 78 on the morning of May 29, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Joyce graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City.

She was a beloved wife and devoted and loving mother.

Memorial services for Betty June Selvidge were held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Church of Christ in Hinton with Jimie-Wray Mead and James Cudd officiating. Services were entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton.

Betty was born March 4, 1932, to Sam O. Thomas and Bonnie Katherine Honey in the house on her family farm 18 miles east of Hinton. Doctor A.F. Hobbs drove out to the farm in his Model A Ford to make the delivery before Highway 37 was constructed.

Betty passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Weatherford at the age of 90.

WASHINGTON – As gas prices in Oklahoma soared to record highs this week, Oklahoma’s junior senator joined fellow Republican senators challenging the White House for its response to the energy crisis.

Average prices jumped above $4 for the first time in this energy-rich state. Oklahoma was one of only three states that managed to stay below $4 until last week.   

Many factors have led to these skyrocketing prices, and Republican senators demand a change to be made in order to pull the country out of this crisis.