Stan Tipton can take a hunk of wood and turn it into art. For proof, drive by his home on South Morrison, just across from Joe E. Riley Memorial Softball Field and the old Municipal swimming pool.
What motorists will see is a massive moose, most likely with a saddle on it. Nearby there’s a beer-toting Big Foot and there’s also a bear and a stallion, raring back on its hind legs. All created by Tipton and his chain saw.
More than 20,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have died or been killed in the line of duty since the first recorded death in 1791.
The list includes four Canadian County sheriff’s deputies, who were commemorated Monday morning in a ceremony dedicating a new memorial monument near the entrance to the Canadian County Courthouse.
El Reno’s Blessing Baskets was the recipient of the latest generosity provided by the Power of 100 Canadian County.
The Canadian County women’s organization last week presented a check for $18,000 to the El Reno nonprofit. Donna Dyer, director of community relations for Blessing Baskets, accepted the donation.
The oversized check was presented at the Learning Center where Blessing Baskets was holding its senior citizens monthly grocery distribution.
El Reno High School Class of 2013 recently celebrated its 10-year reunion with a gathering at the American Legion.
A great turnout was reported, with everyone enjoying reminiscing and catching up on current life journeys.
Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mt. Zion Methodist Church.
Carol Stine opened the meeting, with Ann Niemann leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Janice Taylor read a devotional titled “The Best Day of My Life.”
Roll call was answered by everyone giving their best grocery shopping tips. Maxine Little read minutes of the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasury report.
Stine presented the leader lesson on “Healthy Eating with Rising Food Prices.”
The Underwood chapter of Oklahoma Home and Community Education met recently for lunch at a local restaurant with Delpha Miklautsch serving as hostess.
She presented the lesson on “Eating Healthy with Rising Prices.”
Members shared their favorite shopping tips and weekly menu planners and organized grocery lists were distributed.
Three members attended the county commissioners meeting in which May 7-13 was proclaimed OHCE Week by the county officials. Commissioners were gifted with homemade goodies made by Miklautsch, Vicki Duncan and Janan Fletcher.
LAWSUITS
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Roberto Perez Zamora and Yolanda Perez for $205,939.48 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 3, Block 16, Deer Run Addition Section 3, Oklahoma City.
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Angela England and Lexie England for $16,811.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Innovative Concrete Solutions LLC vs. Concept Design Homes LLC for $16,731.25 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jason Little is living proof that just when you think you have everything under control, life can throw you a curve ball.
As it turns out, the pitch looked too good for the veteran coach not to take a swing.
El Reno High School’s new softball coach took the EHS job just a day after accepting the assistant coaching position at Piedmont High School under longtime friend and summertime collaborator Keith Coleman.
The switch was perpetrated by a chance email from El Reno Athletic Director Rodney Haydon.
