September 2023

For the last 22 years, Sept. 11 has become a somber day to memorialize the thousands of victims killed that day in 2001 by the homicidal bombers of Osama Bin Laden. The total dead numbered nearly 3,000.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Methodist Church, with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order. Jan Maddox read a devotional from Psalms for Women. Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasurer’s report.

Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education met recently in the home of Janan Fletcher. Other members present were Vicki Duncan, Natalia Valenzuela and Bernita Davis. The group enjoyed a spider-themed lunch to go along with the program titled “Not So Spooky Spiders.”

Lillie Mae Simons Denson, 85, of Zephryhills, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Aug. 26, 2023, in Dade City, Fla., after a long illness. Mrs. Denson was born Oct. 14, 1937, in El Reno to Walter Arthur and Lena Fay (Stine) Simons. She graduated in 1956 from Amarillo High School, Amarillo, Texas.

El Reno High School receiver Xzavier Karty (21) falls to the ground after making a catch in the third period against Weatherford last week which set up a touchdown for EHS in the 28-26 loss to the Eagles.

WASHINGTON – Members of the Oklahoma delegation returned to Capitol Hill Tuesday to cast their first votes since the August break ended. But as the members filed into the House chamber, one key Oklahoma voice was missing.

Graveside services for Donna Jo Percival of Enid, a former Minco resident, were held Sept. 12 at the Friendship Cemetery southwest of Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

DIVORCES GRANTED Emily Likens vs. Jeremy Wayne Likens. Nichole Corrine Lerma vs. Dustin Chase Lerma. Luis Felipe Perez vs. Tina Joyce Perez. Amber Michelle Clarke vs. Davon Alphonso Clarke. Miranda L. Schutter vs. Kurt M. Schutter. Courtney Lashae Harris vs. Demetris Antonio Harris.

Funeral services for Julia Ann “Tiny” Redbird will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Del City Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Vera Radley officiating. Burial will follow in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Losing games to weather is not the perfect scenario for teams entering the latter stages of their season. However, the rain this past week which forced the cancellation of at least one game for El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team has given the Indians some much-needed rest.