October 2022

Body It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henry Dillard Girard, 92, of El Reno. H.D. passed away peacefully Oct. 18, 2022, at the Veterans Center in Clinton. H.D. was born April 4, 1930, in El Reno to Beula Girard and Henry Herman Girard.

Body Early voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 2 for voters in Canadian County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at two remote sites in Canadian County.

Body Graveside services for Jerry Lynn Reimers were held Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Yukon Cemetery with Kelly Johnson officiating. Services were under the direction of Yanda and Son Funeral Home, Yukon. Jerry passed away Oct. 4, 2022, in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct.

Body In response to an incident in 2021, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) now requires all media, including photographers, to undergo implicit bias training before they can receive credentials to high school playoff sporting events controlled by the OSSAA.

Body LAWSUITS Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Zachary T. West for $2,491.98 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Justin Travis for $2,911.67 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Lyric Mignone for $818.

Body The District 5A-1 playoff picture was shook up somewhat last week by El Reno High School’s stunning 32-29 upset of Lawton MacArthur as three teams are now tied for the final two postseason berths – and another close behind.

Body El Reno High School’s Cielo Caso Estrada runs into a turn during the final kilometer of the 2022 Class 5A West Regional Cross Country Championship held at Wildhorse Park in Mustang. See Saturday’s paper for a complete roundup.

Body A wild finish for the second straight week resulted in another key win for El Reno High School's football team in the chase for a postseason berth.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a four-part series looking at this year’s recipients of the El Reno High School Distinguished Alumni Award. Four EHS graduates are being honored for their education and life achievements.

Body Whether it’s holding a line on defense or opening up holes on offense for others to follow, El Reno High School senior Ryan Sigler is the type of two-way player coaches dream about. “He is a great kid and is very coachable. He starts both ways and rarely ever comes off the field.