The A-F report card grading system for school districts has been suspended for the 2020-21 academic year by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.
And in El Reno, the sentiment from the district’s top official is that it won't be missed.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, in a press release, said the move was needed due to the disruptions in instruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Without question the holiday season has brought a wave of cooperation and sharing among residents in our state. It’s what many refer to as the “Oklahoma Standard.”
What readers have seen in recent months is that community newspapers in our state have been sharing content at a greater level due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
John L. Kelly of Yukon has been named board vice chairman for 2021 for Best Western Hotels & Resorts.
Kelly, who previously served as secretary-treasurer of the board of directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 27 years of Best Western ownership to his role as vice chairman.
“It is an honor to have been named vice chairman by my colleagues on the board,” said Kelly.
Last week, Congress passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, providing coronavirus relief and federal appropriations until Sept. 30, 2021. The bipartisan, bicameral package included a number of important priorities.
Key priorities included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act include:
RAMP-UP Act:
Visitation for Victorio Alejandro Ramirez will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 in the Benson Memorial Chapel. Graveside service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at the El Reno Cemetery with Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Vic died Dec. 26, 2020, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. He was born Nov. 30, 1967, in El Reno, one of five children of Joe “Nick” Ramirez Jr. and Emily Ann (Bushyhead) Ramirez.
David Paul Airington was born Oct. 8, 1954, in El Reno, where he lived his entire life. David passed away Dec. 23, 2020, in Oklahoma City.
Dave loved sports - OU, El Reno and anything his kids or grandkids were involved in. His dad coached him and he coached his kids in baseball, basketball and football.
He graduated from El Reno High School and went on to college at USAO on a baseball scholarship. This is also where he met Debi, the love of his life. They had two children, Mindy and J.C., who were his life along with his grandkids.
Steven Jess Hansen, 63, of Calumet passed away Dec. 23, 2020. He was born Oct. 24, 1957, in Okarche to parents, Clyde Theodore Hansen and LeReta Daydreon (Clark) Hansen.
Steven grew up in Calumet and graduated from Calumet High School in 1976. A few years later, he chose to become self-employed and became a welder. He excelled in this profession and started his own business, SJH Service LLC.
He could create almost anything with welding.
Graveside services for Nolia Fern Ricker will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in the Hinton Cemetery with Rev. Gary Haynes officiating. Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home.
Fern passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Weatherford at the age of 91. She was born May 9, 1929, to Fay Mourer and Muriel Mae (Chronister) Weathers on the family farm west of Hinton. Fern grew up west of Hinton, attending Pleasant View Country School and graduating from Hinton High School Class of 1947.
LAWSUITS
Westlake Financial Services vs. Adreanne Hicks and Jaime Reyes for $3,038.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Rebecca Robles for $1,073.46 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Bank of America N.A. vs. Mark A. McQueen for $4,058.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
MidFirst Bank vs. Candace T. Bierig for $3,847.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
After responding to emergencies during the day, members of El Reno’s police and fire departments converged on another call last week – to help children in the city have presents for Christmas.
With the help of El Reno Walmart, the first responders were able to help more than two dozen kids purchase gifts for themselves or family members through the annual Shop With a Cop program.
