June 2021

Watching for dad

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From left, Charley (10 months), Trygg (3) and Barrett (2) Kline take a break from watching dad Jeff Kline coach football to eat snacks.

The boys came to work with their dad, an El Reno High School assistant football coach, to watch spring football drills.

Charley, Trygg and Barrett Kline

Elks Lodge donation

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El Reno Elks Lodge donated $2,500 to help support El Reno Public Schools summer food program.

Here, Debbie Harrison presents School Superintendent Craig McVay with the donation.

Debbie Harrison and Craig McVay

Devon Energy turns 50 in June

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Devon Energy Corp. is celebrating its golden anniversary this month after 50 years in the oil and gas industry.

Founded by John and Larry Nichols in 1971, the company started with no assets and five employees, but by 1988, was publicly traded and then listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Devon continued to grow organically and by acquisition over the years and eventually settled into its place on the S&P 500.

Today it is a leading producer of oil and gas in the U.S.

The Tim Tebow ordeal, it’s about culture, stupid

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Everyone seems to have an opinion on Urban Meyer’s decision to sign Tim Tebow to the roster of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars.

The all-knowing Charles Barkley pontificated that Tebow failed as a quarterback in the NFL and as a Minor League Baseball player — so Sir Charles encourages Tebow to not embarrass himself and just hang it up.

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Cole: President Biden must secure the southern border

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Every year, the United States welcomes nearly 1 million immigrants entering our country legally and lawfully. That is more than any other nation in the world.

While both Republicans and Democrats agree that immigration reform is needed, President Biden’s policy reform by executive action is severely misguided and irresponsible. And as we have seen in recent months, the consequences of his open border policies are endangering American citizens.

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Public Records - June 5

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MUNICIPAL COURT

Kellee Rene Witt, Kingfisher, speeding, $165.

Kelsey Marie Wilson, El Reno, failure to obtain registration and title, $165.

James Taylor Carter, Minco, speeding, $195.

Dallas Keet Ashley, El Reno, speeding, $185.

Janis Lynn Marr, El Reno, expired tag, $130.

James Dylan Leiter, El Reno, speeding in a school zone, $295.

Corey Dale Glasco, El Reno, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and failure to appear warrant, $1,145.

ER couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

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Tom and Bunny Mathews are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 8, 1961, at El Reno First Christian Church.

Tom was employed with the Bureau of Prisons and the couple moved around the United States with his job. They have lived in Texarkana, Texas, Washington, D.C., Seagoville, Texas, Philadelphia, Pa., and Dallas, Texas.

The couple returned to El Reno where Tom retired. Bunny worked with juveniles at the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.

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Ferguson selected for fine arts award

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The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design recently awarded more than 130 scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.

El Reno resident Jillian Ferguson, a contemporary music performance major, received the Connor Hicks Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship.

 

Kiwanis scholarships awarded

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El Reno Kiwanis Club 2021 scholarship winners are Hannah Skaggs, Zane Avant, and Ella McReynolds. Hannah will attend Oklahoma City University, Zane will attend Eastern Oklahoma State College and Ella will attend Oklahoma State University.

Each recipient received a $500 scholarship.

Hannah Skaggs and Zane Avant