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Candidate filing for Board of Education offices begins Monday, Dec. 2 for 11 Canadian County school districts. 

Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Canadian County Election Board Dec. 2, 3 or 4, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Candidate filing packets are available on the state election board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate-filing.html and at the county election board. 

Earlier this month, El Reno Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts scoured the community for the annual Scouts Food Drive.

The effort helps stock the shelves at The Lord’s Harvest, the local nonprofit ministry founded and operated by Nikki Pruitt.

The collection this year brought in close to 600 pounds of nonperishable food items. The drive is coordinated by Beth Griesel.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm Award has been presented to the owners of a Canadian County farm.

Frank and Janice Hurst own the Hurst-Patch Farm located in the vicinity of El Reno. The family has grown wheat and hay and raised cattle on the land since great-uncle Charles R. Patch settled the land in 1891.

The need for Mobile Meals has reached an all-time high of 200 recipients per day. At the same time, volunteer and financial support have declined, leaving the 48-year organization in a difficult place, supporters said. 

Monday through Friday, El Reno Mobile Meals provides a prepared lunch to those who, for whatever reason, are unable to cook for themselves.

Receiving Mobile Meals is not dependent on age or financial status. By providing lunch to those in need, recipients are able to stay in their homes longer and maintain greater independence. 

The El Reno City Council got an update on the comprehensive plan being created for Lake El Reno and Adams Park.

Representatives of Halff, the firm hired to create the plan, said the study is about three-quarters complete. The final document is expected to be presented in early 2025. 

Council heard the update at its meeting last week. 

The project started in April and has included a community survey that resulted in more than 360 responses.

Cardinal Point, Canadian County’s family justice center, has announced the appointment of Karla Docter as its new chief executive officer effective Nov. 1.

Docter brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge to Cardinal Point. She has over 27 years of combined personal and professional experience relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, and an unshakable passion to help others on their journey toward hope and healing.

El Reno police arrested a man and woman after allegedly finding more than a half pound of methamphetamine in their vehicle. 

Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said the arrest came Nov. 5 at 6:47 p.m., after officers pulled over a westbound vehicle on Interstate 40.

The gray Ford Mustang was stopped near mile marker 127. The vehicle was pulled over after the driver allegedly “failed to maintain” its lane and failure to signal a lane change properly. 

The Friends of the Carnegie Library hosted an open house last week to welcome people to their new space.

The new location is in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Barker.

Refreshments were served, questions were answered and a tour was given. The Friends would like to thank those who attended and invite all to their next book sale.

LAWSUITS

Bank of America N.A. vs. Jannetta Marson for $21,252.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Alleigh Campbell vs. Tamaria Horton for an amount in excess of $10,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Gulfside Supply Inc. vs. Yellow Jacket Construction LLC for $24,080.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sonya Miller for $19,230.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Veterans and active members of the United States Armed Forces in El Reno and across Canadian County were honored last week with two separate but longstanding events.

The 13th Annual Canadian County Veterans Parade was held in downtown El Reno the day before the federal holiday, which has been observed since 1938.