The Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN) will have three full-time staff members at the Cardinal Point Family Justice Center’s new location.
The move gives the organization locations in El Reno and now Yukon.
Both public and private partner agencies will assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from inside the remodeled former county health department building at 1023 E. Vandament, Yukon.
Patricia grew up in Okarche and was raised with her brother, Larry Leon. She graduated from Okarche High School and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where she earned a degree in education.
She served her country as a military wife and her students as a caring teacher.
Patricia was a dedicated math teacher at O’Fallon Township High School for 22 years and was deeply committed to her students’ success and well-being. Her passion for education and genuine care for her students left a lasting impact on the community.
Seven Canadian County District 3 crew members received certificates for completing the Roads Scholar Program. District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider recognized her personnel during the commissioners meeting.
The Roads Scholar Program is offered through the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), an outreach of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University.
Rider said her crew is “committed” to becoming certified Road Scholars.
Verilea Elsie Gleichman of Okarche departed this life for heaven on Jan. 21, 2025. Verilea’s birth on Nov. 22, 1936, on the Okarche family farm marked the beginning of a life grounded in faith. Rudolph and Margaret (Henrichs) Meyer welcomed her at the “home place.”
Verilea’s spiritual journey began with baptism and a confirmation at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Her education at St. John’s parochial school through eighth grade instilled a strong Christian foundation and lifelong relationship with God.
SHAWNEE – All-tournament selection Raegan Bugaj made 5-of-6 free throws in the final 1:17 as El Reno High School’s girls basketball team defeated the host team 45-34 in the third-place game of the 2025 Shawnee Invitational.
El Reno improved to 14-1 on the season after having its 41-game win streak snapped a day earlier in a semifinal loss to Yukon (52-48). The Indians extended their program-best win streak in the first round with a blowout win over Northwest Classen (55-8).
Funeral services for Barbara Peek of Tahlequah were held Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Oklahoma City, with Steve Hazener officiating. Burial was in the El Reno Cemetery.
Barbara passed away Jan. 23, 2025. She was born June 11, 1947, in Modesto, Calif.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, George Peek, and daughter, Brenda Kirby.
SHAWNEE - An untimely shooting drought spelled the end to El Reno High School’s boys basketball team’s longest win streak in over two decades as the Indians fell to Broken Arrow 55-46 in what proved to be the finals of the 2025 Shawnee Invitational.
With only six teams on the boys side, the event was switched to a round-robin format as both the Indians and Tigers entered the matchup undefeated in their two previous games.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a wonderful man met Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior face to face. Michael Wade “Mike” Roach won his race after living with cancer for 24 months. He tried anything his doctors suggested and handled each with faith, grace and kindness when each stopped working for him. He was grateful for his medical team during his two-year relationship with them. A typical Mike, he formed a personal relationship with them, learning all about their families and interests and counted them as friends. They are all grieving along with us.
LAWSUITS
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Ryan Jones for $111,864.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 4, Block 9, Griggs Addition, Mustang.
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Robert Huckleberry for $144,270.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 26, Block 9, Redstone Ranch Phase 3 Addition, Oklahoma City.
At the age of 55 years, Patti, from Union City, Okla., was called home by our Lord. She passed away (or received her transfer to heaven) on Jan. 19, 2025. She was born in Terra Haute, Ind., on April 18, 1969, to proud parents, Ernest M. Kirby and Nadine (Dorsey) Kirby and was one of six sisters and one brother.
Patti graduated from Union City High School in 1987. As a popular member of her senior class, Patti was voted “Best Looking.” After high school, Patricia attended St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, where she would obtain her associate degree in social science.
