November 2022

Blue Crush ‘D’ chains up Bulldogs

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ALTUS – Applying lessons learned from two previous encounters with the flexbone offense, El Reno High School’s Blue Crush defense chained up the rushing attack of the Altus Bulldogs.

The defense recovered two fumbles in the second half and got an interception from senior Evan Roman Nose to help secure a 28-7 win over Altus in the final week of the regular season.

Hunter Davidson runs the ball

Defense spurs Calumet to win over Tigers

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UNION CITY – Staunch defense by Calumet High School’s girls basketball team kept the Chieftains undefeated on the season following a 49-33 win over cross-county rival Union City.

The Chieftains moved to 2-0 on the year with the 16-point win, which was cut to as low as 10 points three times in the fourth period, but the Tigers could not trim the deficit into single digits.

McKinley Stilley eyes the basket after splitting two Union City defenders

Chieftains use run in first period to pull away from Union City in county rivalry

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UNION CITY – An 8-0 run to close the first period helped Calumet High School’s boys basketball team shake off an upset-minded Union City squad last week 77-55 in the rivalry between the two Canadian County programs.

The Chieftains moved to 2-0 on the season with the 22-point win after outscoring Union City 23-13 in the first period. Calumet’s lead was extended through the middle periods behind a 41-25 edge.

Union City, down 64-38 after three frames, went on a 17-13 run in the fourth period to cut into the final deficit. The Tigers fell to 1-1 on the season with the loss.

Calumet’s James Daughety and Union City’s Colson Combs battle for a loose ball

While both honor military service, Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ

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Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same.

Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military.

Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten.

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El Reno High School to honor veterans during gathering

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El Reno High School will hold its annual Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 11. The event will be held in the high school auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. A special “Meet and Greet” session with veterans will start at 9 a.m. and will end before the ceremony.

The student-led assembly will feature the Pledge of Allegiance by Aubrey Rakestraw, followed by the National Anthem by The Dazzling Melodies and The Harmonizers.

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Andrew Von Werder

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Andrew Von Werder

Served 21 years in the U.S. Navy.

Two tours in Vietnam

Worked for the U.S. Navy another 21-plus years.

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Eddie W. Vaughan

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Eddie W. Vaughan

Master Sgt. 1st Class, Retired, U.S. Army

Service from 1957 through 1960.

Location of service: Ascom, South Korea

Plus three years in Army Reserves

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