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.
The El Reno High School Band marched into practice mode this week, gearing up to perform during the upcoming school year.
Band director Shane Johnson welcomed some 70 members, including those who will perform with the Flag Corps.
The EHS band starts the two-week training period each day at 8 a.m., practicing marching routines at the old Central Field until 11 a.m.
They then break for lunch before playing instruments inside the Band Room at Marsh Memorial Building until 3 p.m. A Thursday night practice is held at Memorial Stadium as well.
Redlands Community College introduced Tara Thomas as the new director of Nursing and Allied Health.
Thomas brings more than two decades of nursing education leadership and clinical expertise to her new role.
She is charged with overseeing the college’s nursing program transformation to better align with current workforce needs.
