August 2023

A first-year Canadian County elected official is pleased with a new open-air garage constructed at her district yard.

District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider welcomed the El Reno Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14 at the recently completed 70-foot by 225-foot heavy equipment building.

Robinson Bros. Construction of El Reno completed the $273,000 structure behind the District 3 shop at 1205 N. Calumet Road. Work began in February.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division recently purchased a new microfilm conversion scanner that will work twice as fast as the old scanner and allow more items to be digitized in a shorter amount of time.

The scanner’s primary use is to digitize the OHS microfilm collection, particularly the newspapers. The scanner will create digital files of each newspaper page.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, will host an interim study on finding ways to better assist domestic violence victims and to address the generational impact of such abuse.

“As a former police officer, I unfortunately encountered many victims of this nature, and I’ve long wanted to find better ways to help them,” Ford said.

As more consumers seek locally-sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.

The market for direct-to-consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities. COVID-19 fueled even more business for processors, and Oklahoma’s regulatory agency took notice.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is joining a coalition of 21 states fighting a proposed EPA rule which could have the impact of closing down fossil-fueled power plants in some cases.

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule on emissions from fossil fuel power plants. The coalition believes the EPA is ignoring a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA, which directed the federal agency must get authorization from Congress before moving forward with changes to things like the power grid.

Maizlynn Steenbergen, who will enter the sixth grade at Banner, won the Lake Hefner Club Championship in the 9-11 age division.

The tournament was played July 27-28.

Scoring 93, Maizlynn defended her title from last year’s championship.

Earlier in the season, Bobbie Steenbergen, back right, played with her daughter, Robbie Litsch, granddaughter, Jacque Litsch, and great-granddaughter, Maizlynn Steenbergen. The four-generation foursome took part in the Redlands Girls Golf Benefit.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church.

Carol Stine called the meeting to order, with Patricia Morrison offering the devotional titled “Joy.”

Roll call was answered by members telling their favorite thing to see at the fair.

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, while Morrison gave the treasurer’s report.

Preparations for the fair were discussed and Ann Niemann had a mock-up of the group’s display. Members worked on exhibit items.

The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced for the 2023 summer semester.

To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, an undergraduate student must earn all A’s in 12 or more hours during a semester.

The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes those students completing 12 semester hours of undergraduate work with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no grade lower than a C.

LAWSUITS

U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Marcia Frensley for $7,970.92 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rebecca Shurrum for $1,448.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Camry McElwee for $1,122.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Brian Palczynsky for $5,180.98 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

While Elvis made the phrase TCB famous, it was El Reno High School’s softball team taking care of business in its District 5A-2 opener last week against Del City.

El Reno moved to 4-1 on the season with a 21-0 shutout of the Eagles, to extend the Indians win streak to four.

“We have been talking a lot about playing on our level and not down to the level of our opponent. I thought we did a good job of staying on our level,” said El Reno head coach Jason Little.