El Reno Public Schools will stay with its current protocols in dealing with quarantine issues related to COVID-19 and will not follow new guidelines announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt.
“I have said from the beginning that quarantine has been the big problem for us and not so much the virus – though it’s a serious deal. This (announcement) throws a monkey wrench into the whole scenario for us.
Saying “enough is enough,” the El Reno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will require senior living establishments to ensure their residents have access to heat and air, as well as food and drink during times of power outages.
Mayor Matt White got emotional in calling for the new regulation that was approved Tuesday night.
“I’m sick and tired of our elderly not being cared for,” White said, pounding his fist on the table.
Crews were recently working on the front veneer of the historic Opera House in downtown El Reno. The building was reportedly purchased by a realtor from Yukon.
City Planner Dustin Downey said so far the building has been undergoing some repairs to “dry in the building.” At this point, the work is described as a “face-lift,” although an engineer has reportedly been hired.
No word on what the eventual plans are for the building. Attempts to reach the owner were not successful.
(Tribune photographer/Ray Dyer)
El Reno High School sophomore Kaleb Roberts follows sheet music while playing the drums for the EHS Pep Band last week during a break in basketball action against Del City. Roberts’ shadow seems to know just where to go.
