August 2024

Three Canadian County 4-H’ers were recognized for their achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night Assembly during the 103rd State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University.

Kendall Brunk was named the state record book winner in the dog project. She received a $1,200 scholarship sponsored by the Dr. Stuart Ratcliff Family.

She also was inducted into the 4-H Key Club.

An active 4-H’er for eight years, she is a member of the CC Tuff Riders 4-H Club and a student at Southwest Covenant Schools.

LAWSUITS

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gerald Patterson for $2,657.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Citibank N.A. vs. Sharon Hannah for $2,725.00 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Davia Jefferson for $4,903.03 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Synchrony Bank vs. Shannon Sullivan for $2,070.90 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Amber Fowler for $6,578.04 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Editor’s Note: Due to the time difference and schedule demands, Ezeala spoke with the Tribune prior to the quarterfinal game with the United States.

Team Nigeria lost 88-74 to the defending Olympic champs.

When it comes to his basketball coaching career, Prince Ezeala is truly “living the dream” and has just one simple request - don’t wake him up anytime soon.

A major hiccup in being a fan of the Olympics is when the Games are held outside of North America, the time difference makes it hard not to surf the Internet for results.

It’s a real problem, downright maddening, when your career hinges on working in front of a monitor and pecking on a keyboard during those “live” time slots.

Services for Ted Wayne Handley will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Wilson Funeral Home, with burial following at the El Reno Cemetery.

Ted went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 12:45 p.m. He was born Aug. 30, 1949, in Ajo, Ariz., to Betty Lee (Littlejohn) Hart and Ted Louis Handley. 

El Reno High School’s softball team battled 100-degree heat to kick off its preseason last week with two games in the Southwest Scorcher Festival in Chickasha.

El Reno lost a close 8-7 game to Caney Valley before shutting out Granfield by a 13-0 score.

El Reno was slated to open the season at Weatherford Tuesday, but head coach Bri Michalicka said the game has been switched to a scrimmage due to the date falling before the start of classes for the 2024-25 school term.

Susan W. Dickens, 79, of Norman, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Aug. 3, 2024. Born to Otto and Anna Wiese of El Reno on April 24, 1945, Susan was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Susan worked for Tinker Air Force Base and after retiring in 2005, she found joy in her passion for gardening and spending time in her greenhouse.

Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong in their study habits.

Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming.

However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success: