Redlands returns home this week to face Seminole State College after closing out a four-match road swing with losses to Eastern Oklahoma (1-0) and Northern Oklahoma of Enid (3-0).

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. 

Brian Rukes said a “last round of orders” for two styles of Gold Star Plaza T-shirts are still available, but not for long. 

Rukes said the T-shirts helped support the additions recently added to the Gold Star Plaza.

He said a shipping option is being offered for an additional, one-time $5 charge regardless of how many shirts are ordered to one mailing address. The shirts are $20 each - any size, style or color - with no additional charge for local pickup.

I made a mistake!

Of course, the first recipe I put in my new column, I left out an ingredient.

Sorry if you cooked Father Mason’s Blue and Gold Spaghetti and it tasted a bit dry!

I left out the cream of chicken soup.