April 2023

Ford Motors made a splash at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City with the unveiling of a “new line of cars.” The Mustang was billed as a total performance vehicle at a modest price.

A new two-door hardtop or convertible with bucket seats could be had for as little as $2,368, or significantly more with the largest list of options and accessories ever offered on a car.

Mustang production began in March 1964. What ensued was a love affair by the car-buying American public that has spanned nearly six decades.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Nichole Marie Larose, Norman, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Thomas Maul III, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Tristan Mark Hamilton, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

William Littlebird, Bethany, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Tanner Lee Leathers, El Reno, driving with license revoked, $395.

Christian Ray Arehart, Yukon, speeding, $195.

Richard Lamar Griffin, El Reno, expired tag and failure to appear warrant, $410.

Kelly Morrison, El Reno, failure to comply, $145.

BOY — Alexandra and Taylor Sims of Yukon announce the birth of their son, Augustus Arden Sims, born April 3 at Yukon Integris Canadian Valley Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

Augustus has three siblings, Reagan, 6, Beau, 2, and Stetson, 1.

Maternal grandparents are Chris and Terri Denny of El Reno and Tim and Kim Dykens of Tulsa.

Maternal greatgrandparents are Diane Dykens of Altus and the late Arden Dykens.

Riverside, Maple and Darlington schools held a banquet recently in the Maple gymnasium inducting new members of the Canadian County Rural Elementary Schools Honor Society.

Students must maintain a 3.75 or higher GPA in their courses for the entire year for inclusion.

Shown is Riverside new inductee Brylee DuPris with Superintendent Lisa Derryberry.

Catholic Daughters of America Court Salve Regina #847 held their April meeting recently in the parish hall with Regent Karen Huber calling the meeting to order.

Roll call found four officers present, three members and two guests, District Deputy Marcie Shiel and Rosie Church. The meeting began with the Memorare and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of the March meeting were approved as well as the treasury report.

A motion was made by Kathy Hauenstein and seconded by Beverly Reichert to sponsor EHS student Hattie Eaton for Girls State.

The Underwood chapter of Oklahoma Community Home and Education met recently at a local restaurant with Bernita Davis serving as hostess.

She presented the lesson on Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, which is associated with Earth Day on April 22. Ideas were presented on how to reuse and repurpose old blue jeans into purses, Christmas stockings, quilts, pumpkins, door hangers and many other items.

Davis read minutes from the last meeting, with the treasurer’s report given by Janan Fletcher.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Members welcomed guest Donna Wehmuller.

Carol Stine called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute. Jan Maddox presented the devotional titled “Leap for Joy.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

It was noted that OHCE Week will be celebrated the week of May 7-13. Members will bring cookies for county commissioners to celebrate the event.

Big timely hits carried El Reno High School’s baseball team to its second straight District 5A-1 sweep as the Indians scored 30 runs en route to victories over Guymon at the Hub Reed Complex.

El Reno took the series opener by an 11-1 margin as Gavin Tinsley’s walk-off single down the third-base line in the bottom of the fifth scored Gabe Compton for the game-winning run.

The Indians then used four walks, three hit batsmen, two triples from Tinsley and a three-run triple by Davin Shamblin to highlight a 10-run first inning en route to a 19-1 win in game two.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Mixing up the lineup for the Putnam City North Tournament produced El Reno High School’s first team title of the 2023 tennis season.

The El Reno girls won the doubles-only event after placing third or higher in all three divisions. With her twin sister out of the lineup due to school conflicts, Melanna Idell teamed up with Zoey Johnson to win the No.2 doubles field with an 8-5 pro set decision over Lawton.

The pair opened with an 8-1 win over Oklahoma Christian School before beating Putnam City North 8-2 in the semifinals.

Union City High School base runner Tyler Norton tries to step on second base before getting tagged by a Southwest Covenant School infielder, who dropped the ball in the process.

The two schools opened up the Class A, District 18 Championship being hosted by Union City.

The Tigers went on to win the game 14-0.