May 2021

Expect more jets to be landing at El Reno Regional Airport and purchasing fuel, said Airport Manager Adam Fox.

Fox said the increase in business is expected after the El Reno Airpark Authority signed an agreement with the Corporate Aircraft Association (CAA) to offer discounted fuel to those with privately owned and operated jets and turboprop aircraft.

Fox said the CAA offers an exclusive list of “Preferred Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)/Airports” to its 10,000 members. The agreement was signed on May 18. 

A three-man demolition crew from ATG Sports, based out of Kansas, began tearing up the grass field at El Reno High School’s Memorial Stadium last week as the project to convert the playing surface from natural grass to artificial turf kicked off.

The grass and underlying soil was taken down to the depth required to begin the base work for the turf. The old goal posts were cut down and removed and the surrounding track area will also be demolished. Completion date is set for early August.

With the Canadian County Expo and Event Center just weeks away from opening, county commissioners have awarded contracts for several items.

Nathan Smith, the expo center’s director and marketing manager, recommended contracts be awarded to:

▶ Douglas Equipment ($27,071.72) for folding tables and chairs. Douglas Equipment submitted the lower of two bids opened.

In the summer of 2020, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) launched its Oklahoma Automotive Accelerator Program.

Since then, Commerce reports it has seen significant interest from automotive manufacturers and suppliers and is currently working on automotive industry opportunities that would exceed $15 billion of capital investment.

“We know we offer a great value proposition for automotive manufacturers and suppliers,” said Scott Mueller, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development.

OKLAHOMA CITY– The Oklahoma Main Street Center has launched Main Street Online, a new tool developed by Main Street America to help small businesses grow and strengthen their online and ecommerce capabilities.

The tool is available at no cost to any small business and provides guidance on Point of Sale systems, website platforms, content creation software and more.

It was designed specifically for small businesses with 20 or fewer employees in the retail, service and food and beverage sectors.

LAWSUITS

Joshua Allen and Penny Allen vs. Ivybridge Homes Ltd. Company for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged punitive damages.

Norman L. Hightower vs. Robert Lee Wells Jr. and Sharp Oilfield Services LLC for an amount in excess of $10,000 for damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

National Collegiate Master Student vs. Chad Mantooth and Bernice Mantooth for $23,198.21 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

WEATHERFORD – Calumet High School’s three players and head coach Tyler Tignor all played a hand in the North squad winning the 2021 Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s Small School All-Star Game, 3-2.

“Our kids had a hand in all three runs and they all did some things defensively. I’m proud of them and it was good for our program,” said Tignor, who coached the squad along with Vici’s Kris Webb.

Along with mathematics and science, study of civics and American history is key to a well-rounded education. Indeed, when Americans have a deeper understanding of our nation’s history and founding principles, they become more engaged citizens who participate in our government the way our Founding Fathers intended. It also preserves our republic and ensures a prosperous future for generations to come.

Memorial services for Carol Ann Higdon are being planned and will be held at a later date. A celebration of life for friends and family will also be conducted. Final resting place for Mrs. Higdon will be in the El Reno Cemetery.

Graveside services for Tywana M. Totty were held Friday at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Tywana died May 19, 2021, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born May 11, 1937, in Ada. She was a former resident of El Reno and was currently living in Elk City. Before retiring, she and her husband owned and operated Mac’s Furniture and Auction.