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With more support coming through grants and fundraisers, Canadian County’s new domestic violence center will get $44,195 in public funds for its second operating year.

Canadian County commissioners approved the funds for Cardinal Point, which operates a Family Justice Center serving domestic violence victims.

The $44,195 will come from Canadian County’s fiscal year 2022 budget, which takes effect around Nov. 1. It’s exactly $100,000 less than what county commissioners allocated last year.

The annual Scouting for Food Drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 13.

El Reno Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA will be distributing fliers over the next two weeks.

Those church youth groups or other organizations wanting to help distribute fliers should join the Scouts on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. to pick up fliers and maps.

Lisa Yates, president of Old Republic Title Company of Oklahoma, was joined by employees, government officials and members of the community last week celebrating the opening of the firm’s new office in El Reno.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was put on by the El Reno Chamber of Commerce.

The new building at 700 Eagle Circle was decked out in a Halloween theme and guests were treated to a wide variety of refreshments.

At the start of November, the Oklahoma Tax Credit Scholarship program jumped from a $5 million per year cap to $50 million. The increase was approved by the Oklahoma Legislature during the last legislative session.

The program allows for more school choice, especially among low-income families.

The primary focus has been on creating avenues for children to attend private or parochial schools such as Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno.

Parking lots outside two Canadian County government buildings are due a makeover.

County commissioners want to reconstruct parking lots at the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E. State Highway 66, and the Canadian County Assessor’s Office, 200 N. Choctaw.

Walking into a grocery store, most shoppers are focused on their shopping lists to avoid forgetting essential household items. But a positive shopping experience can easily go bad if shoppers put food safety on the back burner. Food safety begins at the grocery store.

By following these guidelines recommended by the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, consumers can have a safe and enjoyable experience while shopping.

Voters will go to the polls on Nov. 9 to decide who will represent Ward 2 on the El Reno City Council.

Incumbent Bob Ballhorn is being challenged by Peter Stapperfend for the position. The candidate winning the most votes will be elected to serve a four-year term. Ballhorn, 61, currently serves as vice mayor. He said he is running because he wants to help continue the forward momentum he said El Reno is experiencing.

LAWSUITS

Citibank N.A. vs. Rickey Ross for $6,198.65 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Citibank N.A. vs. Jennifer Mikula for $3,406.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Bank of America vs. Dallion James Broomfield for $3,439.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Discover Bank vs. Sheryl J. Rainbolt for $7,421.31 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno RIL Credit Union vs. Tyler Weber for $7,535.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

As the dust began to settle on the Oklahoma prairie in Indian Territory following the Land Runs of 1889 and 1891, the town of El Reno sprang into existence almost overnight.

With it came the establishment of over 20 saloons and gambling houses. These brought two things to El Reno before the turn of the century – first was money and with it the possibility to fulfill the second thing, which paradoxically was culture.

Canadian County commissioners have been working to establish rules and regulations for new development outside city limits.

But it appears it will take the Oklahoma Legislature to make it happen.

David Wilds recently told commissioners they are the “last line of defense” to oversee housing additions being built in unincorporated areas of Canadian County.

As an example, Wilds cited a large “high-density” development on a quarter-section of previous farmland near Manning and Britton roads.