September 2023

Putting games and eventually matches into the win column continues to elude El Reno High School’s volleyball team after a close 3-1 loss to Noble last week.

The 23-25/19-25/25-16/22-25 setback dropped El Reno to 3-13 on the season. The Indians are now 1-2 in the Suburban Conference standings with their ninth straight loss.

El Reno had opportunities to win the first two games but blew a 9-2 lead in the opening game.

The Indians then held a 23-21 lead before allowing four straight points by the Bears, three of those on errors.

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia “Pat” Rose Vuadens of Okarche will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Lance Warren and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating.

Burial will follow in the Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Pat died Sept. 23, 2023, in Oklahoma City. She was born March 11, 1948, in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1966 and received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma University. Pat was a physical therapist and a member of Holy Trinity Church and the church choir.

David Dunn and Melissa Stringer are familiar with El Reno.

The couple live in Yukon and will often drive over for an onion burger or to take in special events such as A Small Town Weekend and Smoke on the Water.

Dunn has friends in El Reno. He once bought a used bus from Midwest Bus Sales and his friend, David Tinsley. He painted it lime green and used it to advertise his Oklahoma City bar known as Margaritaville.

He also tried to get the late Mark Gilmore to come work for him when he was operating an establishment that featured steaks.

Gary Baumwart and others have been working for months to prepare for the arrival of the Vietnam Memorial Wall that will arrive in El Reno on Wednesday.

The Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall that stands in Washington, D.C., will travel from the Canadian Valley Technology Center, starting at about 10 a.m., said Karen Nance, executive director of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce.

It’s scheduled to travel west on Route 66 before turning north onto Rock Island, headed to Heroes Plaza in downtown El Reno.

Two Canadian County departments are seeking grant funds to combat the harmful, addictive effects of opioid drugs. The Canadian County Children’s Justice Center and the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office would receive funding through the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office.

County commissioners last week approved letters of intent for both county government offices to submit opioid abatement grant award applications to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

OKARCHE - Voters in Okarche approved a proposal to add two new trustees to town government in the Sept. 12 special election.

Voters approved the proposal for two more trustees with 109 votes, 85.83 percent in favor, to 18 votes, 14.17 percent opposed.

Currently, there are three trustees. Two positions will be added, and the existing trustees, Mayor Jeff Sadler and trustees Jason Kroener and Jeff Brueggen will decide whether the additional trustees will represent wards or serve in at-large positions.

United Way of Canadian County kicked off its annual campaign with a breakfast Sept. 15 at the Dale Robertson Center in Yukon.

The funds raised from this year’s campaign will go to support 16 partner agencies providing health and human services to Canadian County residents.

“We are thrilled to begin our 2023 campaign season,” said Craig McVay, United Way of Canadian County Advisory Board president.

“Together, we can rally for the health of local Canadian County residents with your support. There is power in giving.”

Elections were held recently at Roblyer Learning Center for new Student Council officers.

As Oklahomans have voted to implement Medicaid expansion, legalize medical marijuana and enact criminal justice reforms, the state’s method of direct democracy has drawn heightened scrutiny from the Legislature. 

Services for Linda Sue Horn of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Linda died Sept. 17, 2023, at her home. She was born July 13, 1946, in Chickasha, and graduated from Midwest City High School.

She was a homemaker and had worked in real estate. Linda was a member of the Brookline Methodist Church in Midwest City and the Minco Young Women’s Club.