October 2022

Gathering on a windy and cold morning, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes celebrated the grand opening of the new Indian Health Center in El Reno.

The new clinic is located on Parkview Drive.

C&A Gov. Reggie Wassana thanked the legislators as the key people who were instrumental in getting the new IHS center built.

“The tribe needed the monies to build this so we could get it staffed through IHS and offer these services.

Joe C. Masters, 76, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Joe was born to Ray and Thelma Masters in El Reno, where he also spent his childhood. The “baby” of the family by several years, he was doted on as a child and was fortunate enough to meet his best friend, life partner and soulmate, Frances Arnold, at the age of 13, where they had several seventh-grade classes together at El Reno Junior High.

The entrance to Williamstown is a little brighter after a new solar light was installed as well as a new American flag.

Newton Tarver, president of the HOA, and former HOA president Fred Koebrick worked on the project.

They were assisted last week by the El Reno Fire Department in removing the old light and worn flag.

Florence Juliann O’Hara, 86, passed away Oct. 28, 2022, in Yukon.

Florence was born at home on Nov. 27, 1935, in Bessie, Okla., to Emil and Alvina (Bolinger) Mueller. She would tell stories of her early years during the Dust Bowl when her mother would put a wet blanket over her for protection.

Although the dust would get inside the house because of no insulation, her parents never spoke of the hard times. Florence was one of three daughters alongside her sisters, Volina and Kathleen.

Tomas Manske described his journey in winning the Republican primary nod for County Commissioner District 1 as tough.

It hasn’t lightened up much in the following months.

Manske has had a full slate as he wraps up his current obligations in preparation to start his term in January. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Manske said he has also visited with constituents and other commissioners, gauging the needs and responsibilities of the district.

A memorial service for Ronald Clay McCracken will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Michael Moss officiating.

Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Ronald died Oct. 21, 2022, in Edmond at his son’s home. He was born Nov. 27, 1939, in El Reno and worked as a lineman for OG&E for over 25 years.

He enjoyed fishing with his friends at Lake El Reno, motorcycles, watching football, horses, spending time with his family and making others laugh.