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.