El Reno Public Schools will stay with its current protocols in dealing with quarantine issues related to COVID-19 and will not follow new guidelines announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt.
“I have said from the beginning that quarantine has been the big problem for us and not so much the virus – though it’s a serious deal. This (announcement) throws a monkey wrench into the whole scenario for us.
Saying “enough is enough,” the El Reno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will require senior living establishments to ensure their residents have access to heat and air, as well as food and drink during times of power outages.
Mayor Matt White got emotional in calling for the new regulation that was approved Tuesday night.
“I’m sick and tired of our elderly not being cared for,” White said, pounding his fist on the table.
Crews were recently working on the front veneer of the historic Opera House in downtown El Reno. The building was reportedly purchased by a realtor from Yukon.
City Planner Dustin Downey said so far the building has been undergoing some repairs to “dry in the building.” At this point, the work is described as a “face-lift,” although an engineer has reportedly been hired.
No word on what the eventual plans are for the building. Attempts to reach the owner were not successful.
(Tribune photographer/Ray Dyer)
El Reno High School sophomore Kaleb Roberts follows sheet music while playing the drums for the EHS Pep Band last week during a break in basketball action against Del City. Roberts’ shadow seems to know just where to go.
El Reno High School November Students of the Month, from left, freshmen Natalia Guerrero and Landon Callow; sophomores Mara Jolly and Tanner McDaniel; juniors Avery Lagaly and Campbell Eaton; and seniors Kadin Patterson and Landon Moore.
Pictured are Maple students listed on the A Honor Roll, front row from left,, front row from left, Halle Hunt, Audrey Eisenhour, Stoney Baker, Grady Menz, Gavin Basler, Rhett Davis, Hayden Rosholt, Zuri Lewis and Karalynn Ellis; middle row, Kaelynn Racca, Ayden Troncoso, Kassidy Ferguson, Raquel Seymour, Halli Ferguson, Jackson Arnold, Garett Moss, Dominic Steinbruck, Lexi Richardson, Lane Hudson and Tace Tech; back row, Easton Schmidt, Lexi Porter, Pierson Brandley, Skylar Ayers, Davin Shamblin, Brantlie Charmasson, Maddie Moss, Emercyn Looper, Presley Bilderback, Ellie Shamblin and Q
The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their first meeting of 2021 with 31 members present.
Trish Duncan and Brady Armold opened with the flag salute, while Gary Sorrels offered prayer. Annual dues were collected.
Wrangler members are hopeful to have the annual rodeo this year.
There was discussion of starting open playdays.
Next meeting will be held Feb. 4.
A total of 8,004 students were named to the 2020 fall semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 4.00 made the President’s Honor Roll, and students with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher with no grade below a C made the Dean’s Honor Roll.
It’s been a long journey for Trey Bishop and his associates.
A member of Canadian County’s Libertarian party, Bishop has spent the last few months seeking signatures for a petition regarding Sunday alcohol sales.
The aim of the petition was for bars and restaurants in Canadian County to be allowed to sell alcohol before 2 p.m. on Sundays.
If the effort had gotten 6,920 signatures, the issue could have gone on a future ballot. The petition didn’t reach its goal by the cutoff date of Dec. 23.
On Dec. 30, ABLE Commission officers conducted 40 alcohol compliance checks throughout Canadian County. Reports said two of the 40 stores checked were cited for selling alcohol to a minor.
Alcohol compliance checks are a tool law enforcement can use to reduce the availability of alcohol to underage youth from commercial sources such as bars, restaurants, liquor stores, grocery stores and convenience stores.
