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Public Records - 2/3/2024

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LAWSUITS

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jennifer Lamontagne for $2,081.90 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Maria Guest for $1,236.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Matthew Cannon for $825.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Julia Gonzalez for $1,509.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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Public education highlight of breakfast gathering

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El Reno public education was on full display at last week’s El Reno Now gathering.

The quarterly event is a partnership between the city of El Reno and El Reno Public Schools. It featured a brief update from City Manager Matt Sandidge, but the morning belonged to the local education system.

Superintendent Matt Goucher introduced the site Teachers of the Year as well as the District Teacher of the Year.

He said the school district could not accomplish what it does without the support of the community. “El Reno just gives and gives and gives,” Goucher said.

Survey says?

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The city of El Reno wants to hear from you.

That’s what City Manager Matt Sandidge said last week at the El Reno Now breakfast gathering. The city and El Reno Public Schools partner for the quarterly event.

Sandidge said the city is conducting a survey to hear what residents want from their municipal government and how services might be improved.

Sandidge said the survey is intended to gauge the “community pulse.” It is open from now until March 1.

“We want to hear from you about the services we provide,” Sandidge said.

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Hirst will not seek fifth term as court clerk

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Canadian County District Court Clerk Marie Hirst will not seek re-election after some 28 years in public service. Now in her 16th year as Canadian County’s elected court clerk, Hirst said last week she will not seek re-election to a fifth, four-year term.

“It’s been a complete honor to have been elected for four terms, and that the voters had that much faith and trust in my knowledge and experience to do the job,” Hirst said.

“It’s been a great ride for the most part.”

Public Records - 1/31/2024

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LAWSUITS

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Durell Carter for $1,183.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jeri Meyer for $935.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brandi Marquez for $892.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Branda Wilson for $2,522.21 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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Cheering for education

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As an English teacher, Jacqueline Smith knows the importance of words and how they can play an intricate part in shaping the minds and future paths of teenagers in a world dominated by technology.

However, it was the actions of two key people in her past that drew her into the world of education, more so than putting words down on paper.

From as early as age 5, Smith recalls spending every free weekend, holiday and summer break working for her grandfather, Don Stevenson at his iconic El Reno drive-thru quick stop named Tooters.

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Gala raises funds for ER nonprofit hospice program

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Several hundred people turned out for the second annual Russell-Murray Hospice Gala. The event was held Jan. 20 at the Palace Event Center on Banner Road.

The evening helps raise funds to support the El Reno-based nonprofit hospice in its support of those who are uninsured or under-insured.

The event featured a live and silent auction, catered buffet dinner by Primo’s, awards and entertainment by musician Matt Cowell.

The evening was somewhat of a reunion for families and individuals who have benefited from the services Russell-Murray has provided over the years.

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Was Bass Reeves ever at Fort Reno?

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From the hills of eastern Oklahoma, legendary U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves rode with a posse toward Fort Sill, then to Fort Reno.

Setting out from Fort Smith, Ark., Bass Reeves, once the slave of a Confederate general from Texas in the Civil War, is said to have brought back 3,000 fugitives from federal law in the days before Oklahoma was a state.

The legends surrounding Bass Reeves have made a western series that has been streaming on Paramount Plus, a spinoff of the “Yellowstone” series.