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Farmer’s phonics

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Rose Witcher first-grade teacher Anita Hawkins was recently selected as a Bushels for Books winner.

The annual application process results in a number of recipients statewide. The winners each receive a basket of agriculturally accurate books to be used in their classroom.

Books included in the basket are selected from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s book database.

The program is sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee.

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Fair fun to remain with midway vet

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A tradition that stretches back to 1992 will continue at the 2024 Canadian County Free Fair.

Ten days after the 69th annual county fair wrapped up, a contract for next year’s fair carnival was signed, sealed and delivered.

Canadian County commissioners approved an annual agreement with Great Plains Amusements.

The company will present the carnival from Aug. 21-24, 2024, at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.

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Fundraiser to honor RCC’s Jack Bryant to benefit women’s soccer

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In fall 2017, under President Jack Bryant’s leadership, Redlands Community College kicked off its inaugural women’s soccer season thanks to the generous support and partnership from the city of El Reno and El Reno Public Schools.

This month at a gala honoring Bryant on his retirement, the college is launching a fundraising effort to build a soccer field on campus.

OEMA updates fleet with lease of four trucks

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A Canadian County landfill and solid waste company is updating its fleet after county commissioners approved a resolution confirming their previous action to allow the Oklahoma Environmental Management Authority (OEMA) to incur debt for the lease purchase of four new vehicles.

“This is a ratification and resolution that will be included into the lease document of the financing that the commissioners have already approved for our indebtedness,” OEMA General Manager David Griesel said.

Oklahoma company picked for clerk’s office scanning project

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An Oklahoma company has been selected for an image scanning and enhancement project at the Canadian County Clerk’s Office.

Midwest Printing of Sapulpa submitted the low bid to perform the extensive work.

Their price is $1,798,500 to scan the record books on-site at the Canadian County Administration Building, 201 N. Choctaw. It will take Midwest Printing about one year, according to bid documents.

Canadian County Clerk Sherry Murray recommended county commissioners award the contract to Midwest Printing. Commissioners voted 3-0 to follow her recommendation.

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Coalition proposes billion-dollar Norman entertainment district

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A billion-dollar entertainment district could soon replace the sunflower fields between Max Westheimer Airport and Interstate 35 if the stars align for Team Norman.

A partnership between three civic organizations, the city and county governments and the University of Oklahoma called Team Norman unveiled plans Wednesday for an 8,000-seat arena, a hotel, housing, and a variety of shops, restaurants, bars and offices. 

Public Records - 9/13/2023

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LAWSUITS

Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Bradley Bellinger for $163,479.44 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 15, Block 3, Emerald Pointe Addition Section 1, Piedmont.

Orlando Acuna and Jason Carlisle vs. Londell McMillan for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Jacinta Mayfield vs. Michael Gang for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

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Girls on phone

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El Reno High School students Audrey Bilderback (left) and Sam Curtis mug for a cell phone photo in the middle of the student section at Memorial Stadium during a timeout at last week’s football game between El Reno High School and Weatherford.