Last week’s sub-zero arctic temperatures made getting around Lake El Reno a bit different for waterfowl that frequent the area.

On June 23, 1972, President Nixon signed Title IX into law.

This landmark legislation had one goal in mind: to protect women from sex discrimination in all federally funded school programs, including sports.

Because of the access to funding and opportunity this historic legislation created, there has been a 545 percent increase in the number of women playing college sports and a 990 percent increase in the number of women playing high school sports.

LAWSUITS

Jerry Ashford, individually and as father of Isabella J. Ashford, a minor vs. Ian C. Ragsdale for $16,000 as compromise settlement.

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Ashlee Taylor for $22,981.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Steven M. Resendez vs. Kayte R. Rush for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for alleged damages.

Terry’s American HVAC Inc. vs. Mark Stanke and Ladana Stanke for $15,399.36 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Lorene (Big Eagle) Rolette, Cheyenne-Kiowa, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born to her parents, John Big Eagle and Sarah Ataumbi-Big Eagle in El Reno on Dec. 4, 1939, and given the name Singing Woman.