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If a person encounters four or more “adverse experiences” as a child, there’s a far greater chance he or she will have difficulties adjusting later in life.

Associate District Judge Bob Hughey offered that glimpse into how young people are assessed when they become involved with the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center.

Hughey serves as judge for the juvenile court as well as the chief administrator for the center. He addressed the El Reno Now audience last week.

New high-quality video surveillance will be installed at Canadian County-owned buildings. County commissioners approved paying DIGI Security Systems about $339,000 for a new security camera system at county government buildings.

Lt. Mike Grimes with the Canadian County Sheriff's Office recommended the purchase, which is being made through the vendor’s state contract. Two companies submitted bids for the project.

El Reno Girl Scouts will be delivering homemade Christmas stockings to local nursing home residents this week.

The Scouts of Daisy Troop 180, Brownie Troop 125, Junior and Cadet Troop 165 and Senior Troop 108 crafted dozens of bright red stockings to help brighten the days for the nursing home residents.

The Scouts put their skills to use at the El Reno Senior Citizens Center with the support of Center Director Jill York.

Two Canadian County inmates - already in jail for murder in separate cases - face new felony charges for allegedly assaulting another inmate.

Yukon’s George Lorenz Way, 22, and Moore’s Javier Devonte Lewis, 18, were formally charged Nov. 4 with aggravated assault and battery in Canadian County District Court.

Way and Lewis are both being held without bond on first-degree murder charges at the Canadian County Jail.

A 29-year-old man faces charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that started in El Reno and ended in Yukon.

Christopher James Canaday, 29, was booked into the Canadian County Jail on complaints of attempting to elude, suspended license and vehicle equipment violation, said El Reno police. Canaday was booked into the county jail with bail set at $52,000.

Two accidents occurred on I-40 in El Reno Friday morning, one of them resulting in a fatality. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the fatal accident happened in the westbound lanes near the U.S. 81 interchange.

An earlier accident involved a semi-truck hauling cattle. It happened further west, near Country Club Road, and sent the driver to an Oklahoma City hospital.

Letters to Santa from Rebecca Darby’s kindergarten class:

Dear Santa,
I would like a dirt bike and I would like a lego Jurassic Park too. I love Rudolph. I have been good this year. — Brett M.

Dear Santa,
I want a sweater. I also want a new blanket. I have been good this year. — Kyelle B.

Dear Santa,
I want a hot wheels race track and a Jurassic lego set. And a blue fidget spinner. I have been good this year. — Kyler B.

When daylight saving time ends in November and end-of-year holidays approach, it’s common to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. Less vitamin D, cold temperatures and the stress of a busy season can take its toll on the human body, physically and mentally.

Also known as the winter blues or seasonal depression, the temporary condition causes people to feel tired and sluggish, lonely or sad. They may sleep poorly, have mood swings, overeat or avoid social activities.