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Public Records - October 20

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

Dillion Wayne Roberts, 23; Jessica Michelle Ryder, 22.

Jesse William Braswell, 31; Gwyndolyn Paige Carson, 24.

Coy Lee Scott Hines, 38; Magdalena Maria Hodorowicz, 33.

Cale Daniel Black, 28; Bailey Reann Huckeby, 28.

Ethan Derrell Dewayne Routh, 19; Morgan Diane Casaus, 19.

Terry Lee Huston, 63; Cecelia Marie Hendrix, 56.

David Lee Porter, 50; Robi Rayne Rhodes, 41.

Conor Wrigley Maguire, 23; Allison Patricia Cook, 22.

Brandon Charles Parker, 27; Baleigh Breanne Folger, 26.

Roles reversed as El Reno heads to Ardmore in hunt for playoffs

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In a reversal of fortunes from a year ago, El Reno High School’s football teams travels to Ardmore Friday clinging to the fourth playoff spot from District 5A-1, while the Tigers remain tied at the top of the standings.

“Obviously our season has not gone as expected but we knew Ardmore had a talented team last year and they had a lot coming back. I think we can still compete with them but they are very talented,” said El Reno head coach Chuck Atchison.

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El Reno to honor four as Distinguished Alumni

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Four graduates of El Reno High School will be honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet.

The event is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Roblyer Learning Center. The dinner will be catered by Marilyn Arnold and tickets are on sale for $20.

Tickets can be purchased at the BancFirst locations, 2000 S. Country Club and downtown at 220 S. Bickford.

Tickets can also be purchased online at erpsf.org.

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El Reno softball gains experience in state loss

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OKLAHOMA CITY – For the second time in three seasons, El Reno High School’s softball team faced the tough task of playing the top seed in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A State Softball Championships.

While the outcome did not favor the Indians, the 12-2 loss to Piedmont was a growing experience for a young team, which started only three seniors against the Wildcats.

“Piedmont has a lot of experience on that stage. Making it to the state tournament and being able to gain experience will only help our program.

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Blue Crush 'D' preserves 32-27 win over Duncan Demons

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Two fourth-period defensive stands by the Blue Crush defense helped El Reno High School's football team seal a 32-27 win over Duncan in a game with playoff ramifications for both squads.

With its second straight win, El Reno improved to 2-5 on the season. More importantly, the Indians evened their District 5A-1 mark to 2-2 and moved into a tie with Southeast for the fourth playoff spot.

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Bronze Seal of approval

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The advice Amanda Meyer would give to someone wanting to open their own small business would be summed up in one word: consistency.

The owner of Bronze Seal, Meyer and her husband, Richard, took the leap of faith into the “mom and pop” world of small business five years ago when they opened the store.

Amanda Meyer stands next to one of her clothing displays

Agenda shows El Reno schools looks to possible land purchase but no action taken by board

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No action was taken by the El Reno School Board in its October meeting on an agenda item calling for the purchase of new land.

Under the items to be discussed in executive session was entry 10. F, which stated “Possible consideration and vote regarding the purchase of real property.”

“I can’t really discuss that because it was in executive session and there was no action taken,” said El Reno Superintendent Craig McVay.

“They were discussing land acquisition but again no action was taken.”

RCC awarded $2.6 million grant

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Redlands Community College has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $2.06 million by the U.S. Department of Education that will allow it to improve its capacity to increase the participation, academic success and graduation of Native American and low-income students, as well as increase the college’s capacity to offer digital learning and enhance mental health resources for students.