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New lease approved for historic jail

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A nonprofit group’s effort to save the old Canadian County Jail passed a major hurdle last week when Canadian County commissioners approved a new lease for the historic site.

Preservation El Reno previously presented a detailed proposal to make repairs and upgrades to the old jail building at 300 N. Evans.

The nonprofit organization announced plans to raise funds to reopen the historic building in fall 2025 as a museum and education center.

Canadian County owns the property, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Commissioners to sell four-acre tract of land near justice center

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Canadian County is moving forward with plans to sell land near the county’s juvenile justice center on East Highway 66.

Commissioners last week approved a resolution to accept the appraisal of a four-acre tract.

“This four acres is the area immediately north of Youth and Family Services,” Commissioner Dave Anderson said.

“Youth and Family has reached out to see if there would be any interest in a sale.”

The Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center would likely never occupy this land, Anderson said.

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Ice circus glides into Expo Center

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The Canadian County Expo Center will host Circus on Ice on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The ice skating and circus show will have show times at 4:30 and 7 p.m.

The colorful event is put on by Taconhy Entertainment.

Taconhy Entertainment is known for its Argentine circus tradition.

The ice skating circus will combine the grace of ice skating with circus artistry.

Co-owners Steven Lopez and Daniela Mercado, both fifth-generation circus artists, have crafted a 90-minute show they said will dazzle the audience.

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C.A.R.T. donation

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A golf tournament organized by SPM Oil and Gas resulted in a donation to the C.A.R.T. House (Child Welfare Citizens Advisory Board of Canadian County).

The check was presented by Diane Martin and Doug Croop from SPM to the C.A.R.T. House staff and board members.

Some $5,600 was raised to support forensic interviews and advocacy for the children seen at the center.

State leaders reviewing funding model for community colleges

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa, led an interim study last week reviewing an outcomes-based funding model for community colleges, drawing inspiration from Texas’ recent transformative initiative.

The Texas model, explained by Kelle Kieschnick from Texas Commit Partnership, emphasizes funding allocation based on student achievements such as graduation and certificate completion, a departure from the traditional enrollment-based approach.

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Pinnell renews call to boost Oklahoma’s film rebate

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s lieutenant governor hopes a blockbuster movie filmed in Oklahoma will reignite a legislative conversation about increasing the cap on the state’s film incentive.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell hopes when lawmakers watch Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” in theaters, they think about the economic impact that production and others have had in the state.

Public Records - 10/21/2023

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LAWSUITS

Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Tabitha Williams for $8,960.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Betty Adams for $8,502.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Safe Haven Security Services LLC vs. Lorena Balderrama for $1,083.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Discover Bank vs. Rylee Rankin for $2,505.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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Nicholson lauded for record

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El Reno High School senior Malachi Nicholson (3) was honored before last week’s game with Ardmore for his record-setting night in the September win over Noble.

Nicholson set a new school and Class 5A record for single-game rushing yards (516), which is also being considered for a state record.

He also set a school record for single-game touchdowns (8) which places him in a top 20 tie nationally.

Nicholson leaps in the air as he pats quarterback Elijah Fisher (6) on the head before the team enters the field. EHS defeated Ardmore 35-10.

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Horseback Heroes Gala raises funds for SSTRP

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The first-ever Horseback Heroes Gala raised some $155,000 for the Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program. Held at the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City, the evening attracted 130 people and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Yukon-based nonprofit that helps children with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding.

Established in 2013, SSTRP is named after “Miss Savannah,” the daughter of Athena and Jerry Captain.

Organizers said Savannah Station has been “changing the lives of young people with special needs since its barn doors opened.”