Over the first weekend of November, the Okarche speech team attended the OSSAA 4A State One-Act Competition in Choctaw after taking second at regional competition.

The state competition was composed of the top nine 4A one-acts in the state. Okarche speech earned sixth place with its play titled “Tracks.” 

MUNICIPAL COURT

Terri Jean Fletcher, El Reno, dog at large, $145.

Cristy Marie Ford, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Joni Simone Curtis, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.

Jacob Randall Taylor, Healdton, speeding, $245.

Brooke Anne Sanchez, Rialto, Calif., failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

Evan Garrett Riddle, El Reno, speeding, $175.

Kevin Theodore McMillan, El Reno, operating ATV without permit and operating vehicle in restricted area, $390.

Eliaz Limpy, El Reno, dog at large, $145.

Mass of Christian Burial for Anna Loretta Demmer was held Thursday, Nov. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Lance Warren and Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Anna Loretta died Nov. 3, 2024, at St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Union City to Leo and Anna Hentzen Demmer.

After months of research, fundraising, construction and preparation, Memorial Stadium’s updated Gold Star Plaza was unveiled to applause, tears and gratitude. 

The three new monuments are dedicated to those from El Reno who lost their lives in either World War I, Korea or Vietnam. The 61 added veterans, including 18 more names related to service in World War II, join the original 44 WWII vets first honored in 2019.

Brian Rukes said he knew the minute the original WWII Gold Star Plaza was dedicated, the journey was not over.