December 2022

Body Turning 16 and getting a driver’s license is usually the first step in gaining independence. However, recent surveys conducted by two El Reno educators shows a growing trend of students opting not to seek out the right to drive at that age.

Body From Tracie Dow’s second-grade class: Dear Santa, How have you been? This year I want markers. Love, Brianna Dear Santa, I want a phone for crismis Santa babe dol for crismis Santa. Love, Haley Dear Santa, I been very good Santa. This year I wowld like a phone.

Body Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 767 visited residents at the Center of Family Love last week. The Council is based out of Sacred Heart Church in El Reno and is the oldest Knights Council in the state.

Body Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Board of Education has formally approved an agreement that opens the door for the first area police academy. Those who wear badges call it BPOC.

Body An investigation into possible drug dealing culminated last week with the arrest of eight people, said El Reno Assistant Police Chief Maj. Ken Dickerson. Police said the investigation began in November. On Dec.

Body El Reno High School December Students of the Month are Madison Rochdi, Cole Caldwell, Emma Pawnee, Charles McGuire-Underwood, Kaysen Atkinson, Dawson Holland, Madison Patswald and Kyston Haines.  

Body El Reno Masonic Lodge #50 annually supports the Redlands Community College agriculture scholarship, but members recently had the opportunity to provide individual assistance to student Sarah Breshears.

Body After a brief illness, Vera Mae (Sanders) Sweeney passed from this life on Dec. 18, 2022. She was born to Bill and Marion Ruth (Drew) Sanders on March 15, 1935, on the farm east of Union City. The middle child amongst four brothers, she was tougher than a boot.

Body Someone asked the question: “Where do you find Jesus?” and several answers were given. All answers are right, but the best one is ― you find Jesus when you come to the end of yourself.

Body Graveside services for David Earl Blackshire were held Friday at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin. Services were under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton. David passed away Dec. 9, 2022, in El Reno. He was born Aug. 5, 1947, in Mt. View. He graduated from Mt.