A Small Town Weekend 2022
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The El Reno Tribune’s special section for A Small Town Weekend contains the following content:
A Small Town Weekend expanding its reach
May 2022
Healing power through words
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Kay Holbrook never intended to write a book. But she did. And in the process, she’s felt a healing and maybe a closeness develop with people she has never met and may never know.
These are the people, adults as well as children, who, for whatever reason, feel at times in their life like they have been left out or overlooked.
She's hoping her book, “Chocolate Cake With Stinky Sardines” will help young girls see themselves as needed, wanted and loved.
CASA to bust out the tunes
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Canadian County singers can belt one out for a cause on Saturday, June 4 as the first-ever Karaoke for CASA event is held.
The event will be on the front lawn of Wildhorse Park in Mustang. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature karaoke for anyone willing to get up and sing.
Stone Cloud Brewery will be on hand offering handcrafted beer, along with a Mexican food truck. Proceeds from the brewery and karaoke will help give children in foster care more support. Raffle prizes will also be offered during the evening.
Commissioner candidates discuss platforms during county Republican forum
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At a Canadian County Republican Party’s special election forum in Yukon, four candidates vying for the District 1 and 3 county commissioners races met at the House of Restoration Church to discuss their campaigns.
Both races will be decided in a June 28 primary.
Curbside grill
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El Reno Public Schools completed the first week of feeding kids during the summer.
Youth 18 and under can get a sack lunch Monday through Thursday through July.
El Reno Chamber to host candidate forum June 14 at Redlands
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A candidate forum is scheduled in El Reno for June 14.
The El Reno Chamber of Commerce will host a forum at Redlands Community College. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Those planning to attend are asked to bring written prepared questions for the candidates. The candidates attending will be announced closer to the event, chamber officials said.
Californians busted for pot
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Two California men who were stopped while traveling through Canadian County each face up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine for allegedly conspiring to traffic in illegal drugs.
Assistant District Attorney Justin Kemp has alleged that Weiyang Huang, 39, and Qiaming Mei, 39, violated the Uniform Controlled Substances Act by “possessing marijuana seedlings/plants for the purposes of cultivating marijuana plants.”
RCC professor honored
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Elise McCauley, professor of speech and English at Redlands Community College, accepts the Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Teaching at a Regional University/Community College during the 36th Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Celebration in Oklahoma City.
The prestigious $5,000 award is presented to only one Oklahoma educator at a regional university or community college each year.
Yukon man charged with child porn
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A Yukon man has been accused of possessing/procuring juvenile pornography after an investigation by the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Andrew Lusk, 55, was charged with the felony crime May 13 in Canadian County District Court. If convicted, he faces not more than 20 years in prison and/or a maximum $25,000 fine.
County players earn accolades from baseball coaches
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Tyler Tignor admits he’s been fortunate to have three players selected for the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s All-State Team, but his last just may be the most special of his career at Calumet High School.
Outfielder Jaxon Olive was one of 10 Canadian County players named to one of the seven OBCA West All-Star by Class squads, which is a prerequisite to being considered for All-State honors.
However, among those 10, only Olive, Mustang’s Kyle Mantooth and Piedmont’s Cole Riggs were elevated to All-State status.