November 2022

WASHINGTON – More than two years after its opening, the Native American Veterans Memorial in the nation’s capital was finally dedicated last week in a ceremony lasting more than three hours.

For the second time in three years, Okarche High School’s yearbook staff has been awarded the gold level of the National Yearbook Program of Excellence. First winning the Gold Award in 2020 and last year placing at the bronze level, the 2022 yearbook staff recently learned they placed first again.

Getting roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and pie on the table this Thanksgiving is going to cost consumers more than it did in 2021.

Luther “Dean” Lively, 85, went to be with his Lord on Nov. 12, 2022, at Integris Hospital in Yukon. He had been in bad health for a number of years. Dean was born to Luther and Ilene Lively in Duquoin, Ill., on Oct. 31, 1937. He met and married his wife, Melba, and they were married 63 years.

Banner homecoming royalty included eighth-graders Abigail Light, Amy Puente, Laira Halberg, Sebastian Arreola, Wyatt Sweeney and Jayden Johnson, with pre-kindergarten attendants Jett Royce and Reese Tankersley.

To the Editor: What a great week we had in El Reno acknowledging our national and local veterans. We started with a great Canadian County Veterans Day Parade downtown sponsored by our local Chamber of Commerce, with a packed house program in the Centre Theatre to follow.

Buy new or repair used? As input costs continue to climb in ranching and farming, producers need a smart equipment strategy.

Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It's a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day.

LAWSUITS Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Julian E. Taylor for $7,950.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. Miranda C. Cook for $2,236.02 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

An alum from one of the program’s two undefeated regular season teams in the 1990s, Shannon Carter has always kept a close eye on the progress of El Reno High School football – even if it was from hundreds of miles away.