Wesley United Methodist Women donated more than 500 diapers and sanitary wipes to Youth and Family Services. Pictured from left, Donna Stirman, Lillian Ray, Pat Stephens and Jaylin Davison. The drive started in late March. YFS is still accepting diaper donations. “The need is always there,” said Ray.
Etta Dale Junior High Honor Society would like to welcome its newest members.
Honorees are chosen based on academic achievement and include the top 5 percent of seventh-graders and top 10 percent of eighth-graders according to grade point average.
Students also must have attended El Reno Public Schools for a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
Seventh-grade members include Jackson Albrecht, Trinity Black, Rylan Fleenor, Mason McClure, Riley Ray, Conley Knapp, Heath Shelton, Aldina Watson, Gentri Baeriswyl, Josie Felton, Howard Keel and Daphne Mendoza.
LAWSUITS
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jamie Cronk for $2,086.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Tara K. Kimble for $6,003.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Tamila Bentley for $2,677.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Janice Holaday for $2,602.82 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno’s municipal government is looking for funds “anywhere and everywhere” after monthly sales tax figures show a 51 percent slide from the same period a year ago.
The May report issued by the Oklahoma Tax Commission shows an even bleaker picture concerning use tax where the most recent numbers reflect a 220 percent decline from a year ago.
“We’re looking at every grant that’s out there and every program being offered that could help us,” said Mayor and Acting City Manager Matt White.
“It’s just going to be very tough and very tight for a while.”
Riverside School held a parking lot graduation last week for eighth-graders.
The students were seated at an acceptable social distance, while parents and relatives watched from their vehicles in the school parking lot.
Superintendent David Garner said the normal applause for each student was replaced with honking car horns.
“One parent came equipped with a bubble machine,” Garner said.
Strong winds prevented many of the planned decorations, but “overall, the ceremony was fun for all involved.”
The recent death of an 18-year-old El Reno woman is being described by police as a “terrible teenage accident.”
Maria P. Estrada was riding in a vehicle with a friend on April 25 when she opened the door and jumped from the moving auto, police said.
This took place on West Elm.
Police Chief Ken Brown said the state medical examiner last week ruled out foul play.
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said his office is now offering fingerprint services and Self Defense Act (concealed carry) applications.
West said citizens desiring to use these services will temporarily be required to wear a mask while inside the jail lobby and fingerprint room.
Also, a “non-invasive” scan of the forehead to check for temperature will be conducted by jail staff before members of the public are allowed to enter the jail lobby.
