On July 26, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order under which the U.S. government’s Medicare Part D program would have negotiated lower prescription drug prices based on an “International Price Index.”

Implementation of the order was delayed pending counter-proposals from Big Pharma, but the Democratic response was swift.

“Instead of meaningfully lowering drug prices, President Trump’s executive orders would hand billions of dollars to Big Pharma,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) complained, without explaining why or how.

County residents showed off their talents during the Canadian County Free Fair held Aug. 23-28 at the new Expo and Event Center.

Open class exhibits included baked goods, home canning, crafts, quilts, needlework, sewn items, photography, art, flowers, crops, horticulture, Oklahoma Home and Community exhibits and 4-H exhibits.

Individuals of all age groups participated for cash prizes and ribbons. Areas specifically for young children through senior citizens were available, and there were some special contests available to enter as well.

Maple August Citizenship Award winners, front row from left, Ella Smith, kindergarten; Cash Swigart, pre-kindergarten; Raina Crawford, third grade; Sophie Tredway, second grade; and Brinlee Bland, first grade; back row, Halle Hunt, fourth grade; Kash Austin, seventh grade; Dustin Stokes, eighth grade; Luke Siler, sixth grade; and Tannah Ferguson , fifth grade.

Donna Mae Becker Swartz was born Sept. 14, 1935, to Ralph and Ruth Becker, their only child. She passed away May 20, 2021.

Donna married Henry A. Swartz in 1955. They had four children, Reed, Douglas and Ralph and Ruth Ann, who were twins. They lived and worked in St. Charles and Chicago, Ill., before moving to Oklahoma City, Bethany and El Reno.

She was employed at Sears, Bausch and Lomb and Miracle Ear.

Donna cherished their grandchildren, Donna Marie, the daughter of Douglas, and Allen, Eric, Matthew and Daniel, sons of Ralph.