VFW Post 382 in El Reno has hosted an annual Easter egg hunt for special needs children beginning in 1999 with Terry Walker as commander of the post. It has continued every year except for 2020 when it was canceled because of COVID.
This year Auxiliary President Nancy Salsman worked with ERPS Special Services Director Mendy Klepper to arrange an Easter egg hunt for special needs students.
A four-ton heat and air unit has been donated to Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Heat and Air program by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). The Institute is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVAC and water heating equipment.
The Trane gas/electric unit is valued at $3,580.
AHRI is the testing and certifying organization for all American manufacturers of heat and air equipment.
AHRI shipped the unit at no cost to the school.
STILLWATER — Vaccine hesitancy is one of our last major hurdles in the fight against COVID-19, and we are racing against the emergence of several variants to avert a (more) prolonged pandemic.
Alarming social media stories portraying COVID vaccines in a negative light have added a dangerous roadblock for many. I hope dispelling these three myths will help others feel ready to safely build protective immunity through vaccination.
Myth 1: The approval process was rushed
MUNICIPAL COURT
Ebony Nicole Richey, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Bernabe Cenobio Robles, Springdale, Ark., speeding, $175.
Joel Mateo Tepetate, El Reno, speeding in a construction zone, $295.
Skylar Henry Nucosee, Ada, speeding, $165.
Catlin Alyxandra Moiser, Oklahoma City, expired tag, $165.
Mattie F. Owen, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Van Huy Bui, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165.
Thomas Marshall Weatherford, Edmond, expired tag, $165.
U.S. Sen. James Lankford sent a text message to West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin in February when Oklahoma was experiencing below zero temperatures.
“I told him thank you for the coal,” Lankford said, referring to Manchin’s home state being heavily involved in coal production. “Without it we would have frozen to death.”
Lankford was in El Reno Tuesday, meeting with constituents and city officials. He spoke to a luncheon group at Swadley’s where he related the story about Manchin, a Democrat considered one of the most powerful swing votes in an evenly divided Senate.
With the help of El Reno VFW Post 382, special education students from Etta Dale Junior High and EHS were treated to a visit from the bunny, which stopped by to say thanks to the students for helping with a class fundraiser in which students stuffed more than 3,000 plastic eggs full of candy.
The eggs were purchased by El Reno residents and will be delivered to yards around the city the night before Easter.
Helping El Reno High School to a seventh-place finish at the recent Class 5A State Academic Bowl has earned Ella McReynolds and Madison Craig honors by the Oklahoma Academics Coaches Association.
McReynolds has been selected to the All-State team, while Craig was named as honorable mention.
“Both were amazing for our team this year,” said El Reno team adviser Patrick King.
McReynolds, a senior, was ranked 21 out of the 71 students nominated by high school coaches across the state.
King said the top 36 students earn the All-State recognition.
Changes are coming for telephone customers in the 405 area code.
Starting April 24, all local calls within 405 will require 10-digit dialing. That means you will have to dial the area code plus the local number.
The move to 10-digit dialing for local 405 area code calls is necessary to enable the addition of another area code for the area currently served by only 405.
The additional area code (572) is needed to ensure there will be enough telephone numbers available for the area.
On Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, Wesley United Methodist Church will provide an opportunity for your pet to have its photo taken with the Easter bunny.
The Easter bunny will be sitting among a festive background at the church at 101 S. Barker.
Guests are encouraged to bring their pet and camera to take the photo. Pets should be on a leash.
Children and families are also welcome to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny.
Members of the El Reno High School Leadership class pose with rescue dogs from the Oklahoma Humane Society. The Leadership class hosted Puppy Love during February. It was a month-long fundraiser that supported the rescue center. Leadership, along with other classes raised $2,500 in two weeks.
