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Recently I saw Congressman Frank Lucas in an interview with Oklahoma City television station KWTV. The topic was Fort Reno.

Long before Lucas was elected to Congress in the early 1990s, the Cheyenne and Arapaho people argued Fort Reno rightfully belongs to them. 

Consider this quote from Old Crow, a Cheyenne leader as recorded in government transcripts in the 1890s and reported by Politico in 2014. “We look upon this land as a home and as our mother, and we don’t expect to sell it.” 

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, a Native American nation in Oklahoma, is trying to negotiate with the Trump administration to see if it can help win back a piece of land that was taken over by the federal government more than 150 years ago.

The nearly 10,000-acre patch of land located near El Reno has been under federal government control since the 1800s and was once used for military purposes.

The bulls had the early hand over the Cowboys during the 13th Annual Mustache Bash held at the Denny Crump Arena.

More than two dozen riders took part in the event.

The El Reno Arts Council will host Art in the Park beginning Saturday, May 31 at Gadberry Park.

The events are free and open to all. Art in the Park will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and include art supplies while the materials last. Kids will make art they can take home with them.

The schedule will be as follows: June 14 at Lake El Reno, June 28 at Adams Park, July 12 at Frank Knight Park, July 26 at Legion Park and Aug. 2 at Burton Park. 

Webmaster’s note: During production of the May 24 issue, most of the article was inadvertently left out of the paper. It will be reprinted in Sunday’s Tribune.

Redlands Community College recently celebrated the Class of 2025 with the graduation of nearly 200 students during its spring commencement ceremony. The event included a keynote address from Chancellor Sean Burrage, the chief executive officer for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.  

Sacred Heart Catholic School last week dedicated the Castrop Family Outdoor Classroom on the Sacred Heart playground.

The Castrop family donated funds that helped with the installation of a shade canopy and four large heavy duty but portable tables.

School officials said the outdoor classroom will inspire students to learn, explore and grow in the beauty of God’s Creation.

“We are so grateful to the Castrop family for their dedication and generosity,” said Holly Eaton. 

At least two Canadian County administrative offices will have to close over a two-week period in July as they relocate to their temporary home nearby in the former Department of Human Services building.

Commissioners are expected to consider approving a resolution to “close specific offices for a determined amount of time during the transition to the temporary Canadian County Administration Building.”

Commissioners discussed planned closures during last week’s meeting, but tabled action.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the House Reconciliation Package, also known as President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

“Passing the House Republicans Reconciliation Package was not just a follow through on our promise to advance President Trump’s agenda, it was also necessary for Oklahoma,” said Congressman Lucas.

MUNICIPAL COURT

James Donald McGinn III, Mustang, speeding, $165.

Danny Verdell Smith III, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Donald Lee Adams, Oklahoma City, speeding, $245.

Cassandra Dawn Poag, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Tyler Russell Condulle, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $245.

Claire Coyote, El Reno, speeding, $175.

Rachel Loraine Shotgun, El Reno, disorderly conduct, $595.

Hunter Long, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.

More than 4,200 pounds of food were donated by El Reno residents during the recent Letter Carriers Food Drive.

The annual event is coordinated by Janice Cox, El Reno letter carrier, and it helps support The Lord’s Harvest, a local food ministry. 

Letter carriers in El Reno as well as across the nation collected non-perishable food items two weekends back. Local volunteers helped unload the food at the El Reno Post Office and delivered it to The Lord’s Harvest on Sunset Drive.