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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Marshals Service will be permitted to partner with tribal law enforcement in cases involving missing indigenous children under legislation proposed by two senators who represent states with numerous tribes.

The efforts of Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) were applauded by LaRenda Morgan, who helped lead the effort that led to passage in Oklahoma of “Ida’s Law,” named for her cousin, Ida Beard, who went missing from El Reno in 2015.  

How to Cook a Turkey from Gretchen Fryar’s second-grade class:

First I will buy a turkey. Next, I will heat the turkey in the microwave for seven days. Then I will call my cosen to come over. Last, we will eat the turkey. - Emalee

First I bye two turkeys and place it in the smoker. Next, cook at 225 degrees for 506 huers. Then put seasoning on the turkey and put it bak in the smoker for 1 huer. Last, I take it out the smoker and git my famle and salas and we have a big feast. - Brooks

The Lord’s Harvest held a Thanksgiving meal distribution last week for residents in need.

Volunteers from four local churches helped the El Reno food pantry hand out boxes with fresh fruit, meats and cheese along with canned goods, microwavable dinners and a turkey.

One hundred and fifty-three families were served.

The annual El Reno High School Distinguished Alumni Banquet honored three alums last week. 

The three alumni honored were the late David Eaton, Marty Hall and Dr. Rhys Cole. 

Both Eaton and Hall started working early at El Reno fried onion burger establishments, while Cole was involved in agriculture at an early age.

Eaton would go on to build a successful insurance agency, while Hall created Sid’s Diner, a must-see Route 66 onion burger attraction.

Cole would follow his lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. 

The Canadian County Dolly Parton Imagination Library delivered its 50,000th book this month. The program provides a free book each month to all children under 5 with a home address in Canadian County.

Wesley United Methodist Church serves as the local affiliate for the program, in partnership with the El Reno Carnegie Library.

Wesley celebrated this huge milestone with a visual display in its south lot, a slideshow presentation and gift to all those attending on Sunday, Nov. 23, as well as a display of the sample program books and gold balloons highlighting 50,000.

Frontier Chevrolet presented $5,000 to the Canadian County Sheriff’s Department through the Chevy First Responder Appreciation Program.

The El Reno auto company also presented $5,000 to Riverside Elementary through the Chevy Back-to-School Program.

A tipi was recently raised on the campus of Redlands Community College as part of Native American Heritage Month, made possible through the efforts of the Native American Student Organization. 

The project created a powerful visual reminder of the rich histories and cultural presence of Native American people.

For many students, faculty/staff and community members, seeing the tipi standing on campus sparked conversations about identity, resilience and the importance of representation in higher education spaces. 

Canadian County commissioners rejected bids received for the sale of a remaining portion of the old county fairgrounds property.

The City of El Reno ($251,400) and Matt Miller ($221,500) submitted bids for Parcel A at 220 N. Country Club Road. The bid amounts were well under the appraised value required to accept them.

Commissioners voted 3-0 to reject both bids they opened at their Monday, Nov. 17 regular meeting.