Barker grew up from near-death experience to fight in WWII
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By Nataly Moreno
(Brian Rukes’ AP English 3 class)
James Pershing Barker grew up as the adopted son of Emery Alphus Barker and Lillie Myrtle (Willis) Barker.
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Mobile Meals seeks volunteer help to deliver to ER homes
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El Reno’s Mobile Meals needs some volunteers.
The program that delivers meals to approximately 175 El Reno residents Monday through Friday needs a minimum of 75 volunteers each week, organizers said.
Recently, several long-term volunteers were forced to step away from their service due to health reasons and surgery. To continue serving, Mobile Meals has an urgent need for volunteer delivery drivers.
Land bid rejected by panel
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Canadian County commissioners rejected the only bid received for the sale of land near the county’s juvenile justice center on East Highway 66.
Youth and Family Services submitted an $80,000 bid for the four-acre tract, immediately north of its Donald W. Reynolds Caring Center, 7565 E. Highway 66.
After determining the land was surplus, commissioners accepted a $100,000 appraisal of the public property.
Last week they voted 3-0 to reject Youth and Family Services bid at the recommendation of Assistant District Attorney Tommy Humphries.
Police, sheriff’s deputies raid home, make drug arrests
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El Reno police and Canadian County sheriff's deputies raided a home at 1616 Maroon Drive early on Thursday, resulting in several arrests on complaints of illegal drug sales.
Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said police worked with the Special Operations Team from the sheriff’s office after obtaining a search warrant for the address.
Lawman shouted “police, with a search warrant,” several times and instructed the occupants to exit the residence.
RCC Academic Team wins Garden City Invitational
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The Redlands Community College Academic Team traveled to Kansas to compete in the Garden City Invitational, fielding three teams in the competition. The A team went undefeated, winning first place, and the B team finished in third place.
Keira Flenniken and Brody Sadler claimed first and third place, respectively, in individuals.
Last week, four Redlands teams competed at Murray State in the Collegiate Novice Invitational.
Public Records - 11/11/2023
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LAWSUITS
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Erika Munoz for $6,051.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. John Martin for $3,477.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Gina Codispoti for $4,073.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Natasha Cetoute for $3,460 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
State-bound
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El Reno High School’s cheerleading squad has qualified for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s Class 5A Game Day State Championships after placing in the top 15 on the regional level.
El Reno will compete Saturday in Moore at 4:45 p.m.
It’s the first trip to state in the competition for El Reno.
O-State doubles up Sooners in Sacred Heart Bedlam Battle
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Two weeks before bedlam each year, Sacred Heart Catholic School starts selling orange and red footballs for a Bedlam Blessing Baskets Battle.
Footballs start at 25 cents each and can be purchased for any amount.
Proceeds from this battle benefit El Reno’s Blessing Baskets Christmas Basket Program. This program includes gifts for children at Christmas and special food for the families as well.
Sacred Heart raised $2,152.25 for Blessing Baskets. This year’s winner was OSU with $1,448.75 and OU with $703.50. The real winner was Blessing Baskets.
