Circus on Ice
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Circus on Ice did two shows last week at the Canadian County Expo Center.
The event featured ice skating, juggling and balancing acts and crowd-involved skits.
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Support for CC Sheriff’s Office shown in donations
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The public’s generosity and support continues to prove fruitful for the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office.
The latest gifts to benefit county law enforcement come from an oil and gas company and an auto dealership.
Commissioners last week approved resolutions allowing the sheriff’s office to accept two monetary donations.
Frontier Chevrolet, through Headway Marketing LLC, is giving $5,000 to be used for “purchasing equipment, training or general operating expenses” at the sheriff’s office.
Test spray
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Members of the El Reno Fire Department test out the spray pattern and water flow on the department’s new platform truck outside the El Reno Safety Center.
The sunlight hitting the falling water caused a rainbow pattern.
Paxton’s study focuses on responsible electric production in state
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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee met last week to examine the issue of Right of First Refusal (ROFR) as it relates to Oklahoma’s electrical transmission system.
Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, requested the study to find the best method to have responsible electricity production in the state.
Haunted Trolley rolls once more
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The El Reno Arts Council hosted its second annual Haunted Trolley recently and organizers said it was a spooky good time.
The Arts Council kicked off the event last year and it was so successful, a second evening was added for this go-round. Youngsters, teens and parents lined up Friday and Saturday evening to take a haunted spin on the historic Heritage Express Trolley through downtown El Reno.
Along the way, the travelers were haunted by members of the El Reno High School Drama Department who served as victim actors.
Jon Fields named RCC’s executive vice president
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Redlands Community College has named Jon Fields as executive vice president, overseeing campus administration and finance.
“Redlands is very fortunate to have someone with Jon Fields’ experience join our team. His military, civilian and educational background will support our efforts to grow and strengthen partnerships with businesses and other education institutions,” said Redlands President Jena Marr.
Charges filed in skimming scheme
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An Oklahoma City man was charged last week in Canadian County District Court as part of a credit card skimming scheme.
Sergio Burrola Moreno, 53, faces 48 felony counts that include obtaining property by trick/deception or false representation/pretense and false impersonation.
The Multicounty Grand Jury in Oklahoma City indicted Moreno and three other men for operating skimming devices in central Oklahoma that reportedly fleeced trucking companies and gasoline consumers out of thousands of dollars, according to the indictment.
Kick off your shoes
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El Reno High School student Garrett March launches a kickball so hard that his shoe flies off in the process during a game at the Central Grounds last week.
The kickball tourney replaced flag football this year as the signature event for the school’s Pink Week fundraising efforts for cancer research.
Rustic Rebel Barn Sale returns in December
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The Rustic Rebel Barn Sale will be held Dec. 8 and 9 at 4011 Radio Road.
Mary Wright coordinates the sale that offers an array of antiques and handmade items.
This is the second year for the colorful event that also features concessions provided by Mount Zion Methodist Church.
“Many who come can see what refurbishing and using reclaimed materials can add to a home,” Wright said in a statement promoting the event.
This year eight vendors will be featured inside the barn.
Among them are:
Oklahoma first to require work zone safety course for teens
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma has become the first state in the nation to require a work zone safety and first responder safety course for teen drivers.
The law, set to take effect Nov. 1, will require all Oklahoma teens to complete the free Oklahoma Work Zone Safe and First Responder Safety online education course before applying for their intermediate driver’s license.