When El Reno does well, the Cheyenne and Arapaho do well.
When the Cheyenne and Arapaho do well, the city of El Reno does well.
C&A Gov. Reggie Wassana and El Reno Vice Mayor David Black shared those sentiments during a reception last week to honor the C&A.
The occasion was the opening of the 35th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow.
The city of El Reno proclaimed August as Oklahoma Indian Nation Month.
Superintendent Matt Goucher said the upcoming bond issue in support of El Reno Public Schools will address “needs, not wants.”
Goucher made the comments while addressing the El Reno Now audience at last week’s gathering. The $69 million bond issue will be voted on Oct. 14.
The measure requires 60 percent voter approval for passage.
Goucher said the people of El Reno want what’s best for the children in the community. He said the bond issue would not raise taxes if approved.
Mayor Steve Jensen, left, applauds as Superintendent Matt Goucher presents Jana Knott with an envelope containing $725.
The money was donated to the El Reno Public Schools Foundation from proceeds raised at the El Reno Now gathering. That’s Jason Looper, president of the foundation, looking on.
A charity golf tournament will directly benefit Canadian County’s child advocacy center. SPM Mathena’s Sixth Annual Two-Person Golf Scramble will be Friday, Sept. 26 at Crimson Creek Golf Course. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
All proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.), which provides a neutral, quiet and caring home environment for child survivors of physical and sexual abuse.
SPM Mathena’s Two-Person Scramble for the C.A.R.T. House is limited to 36 teams.
Emily Beesley is committed to helping grow Oklahoma’s economy - one small business at a time.
Beesley, who was the featured speaker at the July 10 Yukon Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, advises clients across Canadian County and five other counties as a business development adviser with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
MUNICIPAL COURT
Darien Fletcher Mann, El Reno, speeding, $165.
Brian Arnold Jirak, Piedmont, dog at large, $145.
Dylan Bryce Jiminez, Oklahoma City, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.
Dakota Sean Adams, Elk City, speeding, $165.
Colby Dean Hudson, El Reno, speeding, $165.
Blake Austin Hillman, El Reno, speeding, $175.
Martin Garcia, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.
Trinity Laine Blackowl, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.
Angel Garcia Vaquera, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.
The Filling Station at 120 S. Choctaw celebrated a “soft opening” the morning of May 3. Two months later, the level of activity at the restored Route 66 attraction has been rather eye-opening.
Already, the renovated 1950s service station has welcomed visitors from 46 states and more than 30 countries.
Lyndsay Bayne, El Reno Public Information and Marketing Manager, said the response from in and outside El Reno has been “amazing.”
The Roman Nose sisters, Eryn and Violet prayed the Lord’s Prayer in traditional Native American sign language Wednesday morning at The Filling Station in downtown El Reno.
The sisters helped open the celebration of the 35th Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow-Wow that runs this weekend at Concho.
The event was hosted by the city of El Reno as a way to honor the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
El Reno declared August to be OIN Month in El Reno.
More coverage in Wednesday’s Tribune.
The Power of 100 Canadian County is a group of positive, compassionate, community-minded and generous women dedicated to supporting and making a direct impact in our county.
Through the efforts of the members, they believe that when each one gives a little, together they can make a big difference.
Canadian County appears to be making a significant difference in the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system.
Associate District Judge Bob Hughey said over the past year, 70 percent of children who exited Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) custody in Canadian County were successfully reunified with their parents — a rate significantly higher than the state average of just 50 percent.
