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Kingfisher County’s oldest living resident and the second oldest in the state by just a few months checked another milestone Wednesday when friends and family feted her for her 111 birthday. Christine Phillips, a resident of Countrywood Assisted Living, was treated to a parade and outdoor celebration with grandchildren Christen Rush, Jerry Luker and Teresa Edwards (with husband Eric Edwards), daughter Shirley Luker and great-grandson Hudson Rush. [Photo Provided]
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Several studies analyzing the financial data from counties across the country by a financial advisor firm place Kingfisher County as one of the strongest in the state in key areas.
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The Dover Education Foundation made its official presentation of a grant to pay for 60 Chromebooks for Dover seventh to 12 grade students Wednesday at the Dover High School.
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Voters in Kingfisher County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for next month’s election should apply now, said Kingfisher County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts.
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Hennessey High School has announced its 2020 football homecoming court. It includes, pictured above, from left: front row, freshman representative Avery Vendetti, queen candidate Madi Vendetti, junior representative Juliana Macy, queen candidate Sol Tarango, queen candidate Lindsey Meek and sophomore representative Larissa Macy; and back row, senior king candidates Kaden Rapp, Jay Jech, Justin Nielson, Keigen Crites, Kaden Hawk, Casyn Lott and Kenny Simpson. Queen candidate Vanessa Alaniz is not pictured. On the right are the crown bearer, Hayes Hardison, and flower girl Piper Zielny. There are several events leading up to the homecoming game, which is Thursday, Oct. 15, when the Eagles play host to Chisholm at 7 p.m. A bonfire is 8 p.m. Wednesday in the south parking lot at Eagle Stadium. HHS athletes, band, cheer and student council will be treated to a meal by the Hennessey All-Sports Booster Club 7:30-8 p.m. in the parking lot between the Eagle Event Center and auditorium. After the bonfire, the Class of 2021 “Ring the Bell” will take place at the stadium. All are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing at both events. [Photos by Beth Curran]
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A white 2020 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid utility vehicle will be delivered to the Hennessey Police Department in about a month.
Read moreThe Kingfisher Study Club met Oct. 6 at the First United Methodist Church.
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Oklahoma Energy Resources Board presented Kingfisher Public Schools with a check for $2,000 during the recent high school football game at Bridge Creek. The money will be used to purchase calculators for the high school math and science classes and furthers the industry’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, said OERB Executive Director Mindy Stitt. “The people of Oklahoma oil and natural gas are committed to supporting education and investing in our future leaders,” said Stitt, a Dover native who is pictured in the center. “Kingfisher is home to many people who work in the industry and we are devoted to giving back to the community.” Accepting the check on behalf of Kingfisher is Athletic Director Jay Wood, left. Also pictured is a representative of Bridge Creek, which also received funds. [Photo provided]
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