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What’s being called Phase 1 of a downtown mural project wrapped up last week, as artists from near and far converged on downtown El Reno to turn drab alley walls into works of colorful art.

El Reno Mayor Matt White said the idea to bring the “mural mafia” to town developed from seeing artworks on walls in Oklahoma City and Miami, Okla.

Funding for the project came from the city, local sponsors and the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate.

Local artists combined with those from as far as Tulsa and Dallas to transform the alley walls into canvasses of creativity.

It would appear El Reno is getting serious about mowing.

On Tuesday evening the city council agreed to purchase several new and rebuilt mowers to be used on parks, at the airport, Lake El Reno and on city rights-of-way.

Assistant City Manager Kent Lagaly and Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Kouba compiled the information presented to the council.

The mowers and related equipment will, as Lagaly said, “help us do a better job” of mowing and maintaining the parks and recreation areas.

Some major upgrades are in the works for the Northwest Community Center.

El Reno Mayor Matt White offered this information while fielding questions during the El Reno Live program.

The 30-minute question and answer session between residents and the mayor can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page as well as on the Facebook page of the El Reno Tribune. It has been running weekly. White said it is a way to help keep the public better informed.

The filing period of local school board races will be Dec. 7-9. Candidates can file at the Canadian County Election Board from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The election board is located at 200 S. Bickford.

El Reno School Board Position No.1, Ward 5 will be open to qualified candidates.

“Ward 5 is all the area south of Old Highway 66 not included in any other ward,” said a statement issued by El Reno Public Schools.

Banner Public School will have two board positions open for filing.

The filing period for Banner is also Dec. 7-9 at the Canadian County Election Board.

Completing the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process can be a daunting task, but the Redlands Community College financial aid team is ready to help.

Normal business hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., but on Mondays during the weeks of Oct. 19 to Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., the financial aid staff will be focused on helping families navigate the FAFSA.

This assistance is open to anyone regardless of what college or university they plan to attend.

Ernie Loganbill of Independence, Kan., carved a unique Swiss walking stick for the Honorary Swiss Consul of Western United States, Dr. Rico Buchli of Basal, Switzerland.

Loganbill presented the walking stick at a recent meeting in Oklahoma City. The walking stick was carved for the Consul to show appreciation for his contributions to Swiss families.

Dr. Buchli had contributed to the Zweiacher-Girard reunion and his contribution will be displayed on a stand along with the family cowbells from Switzerland.

Maple September Citizenship Award winners, front row from left, Caleb Blanco, pre-kindergarten; Sophie Tredway, first grade; Elizabeth Eisenhour, kindergarten; Raina Crawford, second grade; and Stoney Baker, third grade; back row, Ayden Troncoso, fourth grade; Ashtyn Stokes, fifth grade; Halli Ferguson, sixth grade; Kennedy Arnold, seventh grade; and Jadon Olive, eighth grade.

Employees of Frontier Auto Group delivered cookies to El Reno Public Schools last week as a way to say thank you to local educators. Mindy Tech, Kalisha Brown and Kathy Tarver represented Frontier and all attended El Reno schools. Accepting the cookies is Kurt Myers, principal of Etta Dale Junior High.