Brian Rukes is relentless.
When it comes to honoring the American veterans who gave their lives in service to freedom and this nation, Rukes simply will not be distracted. He especially wants to remember and recognize those who once sat in an El Reno Public Schools classroom.
A reception to honor Matt White on his 15 years of service as mayor of El Reno will be held Thursday at the Public Safety Center off SW 27th Street.
Billed as the “Thanks a Lot, Matt White” reception, the come-and-go event will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
Eariler that day, White and El Reno School Superintendent Matt Goucher are scheduled to host the El Reno Now gathering, also at the Public Safety Center. El Reno Now begins at 7:30 a.m.
Many people have watched the hit series Yellowstone, or at least have heard of the series. What many may not know is Christian Wassana, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, will be debuting in his first acting role in Season 5, set to begin Sunday, Nov. 13.
Wassana’s character will be introduced in Season 5 of Yellowstone.
“My character will be introduced in episode three on Nov. 20 and will appear again in episode 6. My character is just now revealing himself to the world of Yellowstone.
The 2022 Canadian County Veterans Day Parade was held in downtown El Reno over the weekend.
The parade, put on by the El Reno Chamber of Commerce included American flags, soldiers from the famed Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry, vintage and sports cars, entries from local and county businesses, churches and nonprofit groups.
The El Reno High School Band also marched in the event.
CLINTON - Premium Aerospace Center (PAC) announced a $120 million investment in a new hangar facility at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port in Burns Flat.
The project will include the expansion of two existing hangars along with the construction of a brand new hangar to accommodate airplane painting and maintenance.
“We are excited to bring the first hangar facility of this kind to Oklahoma,” said PAC General Manager Lucas Conde.
Some days, it can be a scramble to get a healthy dinner on the table due to sports practices, dance lessons, club meetings and other activities. Dinner time can be hectic without a plan.
Jessica Riggin, Oklahoma State University Extension educator and Lincoln County Extension director, said meal planning is a good way to serve healthy meals and save money on the grocery budget.
LAWSUITS
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Carl D. Chesney and Lauren E. Chesney for $128,659.30 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 7, Block 2, The Plantation Addition, Mustang.
Caliber Home Loans Inc. vs. Annette E. Carothers for $116,874.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 10, Block 1, Gadberry Addition, El Reno.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same.
Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military.
Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten.
El Reno High School will hold its annual Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 11. The event will be held in the high school auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. A special “Meet and Greet” session with veterans will start at 9 a.m. and will end before the ceremony.
The student-led assembly will feature the Pledge of Allegiance by Aubrey Rakestraw, followed by the National Anthem by The Dazzling Melodies and The Harmonizers.
By Emily Walker
El Reno High School junior
(Brian Rukes’ AP English 3 class)
