Kingfisher Educational Foundation awards record grant money this year
![GILMOUR ELEMENTARY teacher Laurie Hagar reacts after being surprised with a grant award on Wednesday by members of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation (and Santa and Mrs. Claus). [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/63a980516e_Ar00104004.jpg?itok=Y7lsJjCP "GILMOUR ELEMENTARY teacher Laurie Hagar reacts after being surprised with a grant award on Wednesday by members of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation (and Santa and Mrs. Claus). [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
Kingfisher Educational Foundation awards record grant money this year
![DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks stands on an eight-acre tract of land that was donated to the county by the Town of Hennessey. The land will allow for the expansion of the equipment yard for District 2. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/7bc41b6f8e_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=SgSJqQaP "DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks stands on an eight-acre tract of land that was donated to the county by the Town of Hennessey. The land will allow for the expansion of the equipment yard for District 2. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
Newest county commissioner talks HQ expansion, perks of working for constituents
Oklahoma Energy Advisors PLLC and attorney Michael S. Booze were unanimously hired to represent the town of Hennessey in its objection to state permit applications for a waste management plant near the town. The law firm’s contract lists a $2,000 retainer and Booze’s time at $350 an hour, Town Administrator Tiffany Rowen said.
Kingfisher’s first two opponents are at the opposite ends of the spectrum.
THE RESPONSE wasn’t overwhelming...it was unanimous. The 2025 version of the Kingfi sher Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade and fi reworks and drone show were beyond a hit. “This was beyond fabulous,” read one comment on the KT&FP Facebook page. “The parade last night was wonderful! The best one ever!!” read another. “Possibly the best show Kingfi sher has ever experienced,” was the response on another. Kingfi sher’s lighted parade was followed by the fi reworks show which this year included some 200 drones that delivered not only holiday- themed images and messages, but personalized ones as well, some of which are pictured on the top. The drones and fi reworks were set to music. As for the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus wrapped up the lineup as the streets were lined with onlookers. [KT&FP Staff Photos]
![JACKET SENIOR Michael Easley scored 19 points in the team’s win last Friday at Chisholm. [Photo by Chris Simon/ www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/67547f4b41_Ar00903030.jpg?itok=p1RKtTKc "JACKET SENIOR Michael Easley scored 19 points in the team’s win last Friday at Chisholm. [Photo by Chris Simon/ www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com]")
Kingfisher either defended better or shot it better than Chisholm last Friday night.
Kingfisher Educational Foundation awards record grant money this year
(As recorded by Local Weather Observer Steven Loftis in Kingfisher.)
Oklahoma Energy Advisors PLLC and attorney Michael S. Booze were unanimously hired to represent the town of Hennessey in its objection to state permit applications for a waste management plant near the town. The law firm’s contract lists a $2,000 retainer and Booze’s time at $350 an hour, Town Administrator Tiffany Rowen said.
Newest county commissioner talks HQ expansion, perks of working for constituents
The first four minutes of Kingfisher’s showdown with Bethany were anything but pretty. The Jackets’ offense - at best - sputtered as most possessions ended with a turnover and the team faced a 6-0 deficit when coach Colby Connel called a timeout at the 3:59 mark.
Lomega senior Kinsley Fisher signed on Wednesday to continue her track and field career at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Fisher signed during a ceremony at the high school in front of family, coaches and classmates. As a junior, Fisher qualified for the state track and field meet in both the discus and the shot put. Her throw of 35 feet, 1 inch in the shot put was good for fourth place and a spot on the medal stand. It was just six inches shy of the gold medal-winning throw. She placed third in that event at the regional the previous week and also claimed the regional championship in the discus with a throw of 110-6. Fisher is seated in the center along with her parents Kevin and Lesley Fisher. They are joined by Lomega track coach Justin Edsall. Fisher qualified for the Class A state meet last year in both the discus and shot put, placing fourth and earning a spot on the medal stand in the latter. Standing are her brothers Damon Fisher (left) and Dilon Fisher (center) and Dilon’s girlfriend Riley Stearns. [KT&FP Staff Photo]
A year ago, Oklahoma Bible Academy handed Lomega its first loss of the season and held the Lady Raiders to an unfathomable 30 points.
Time will tell if Bethany is in fact one of the topranked teams in the class.
from behind the plow
[ George Caldwell is a journalism fellow at The Daily Signal. Send an email to George.]
Laurnell Eleice (Meyer) Lenz was born Nov. 29, 1930, and went to be with the Lord on Dec. 9, 2025.
Garett Josef Wittrock entered this world perfectly on April 26, 2002, and returned to God’s loving embrace on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025 – his very favorite holiday.
![GILMOUR ELEMENTARY teacher Laurie Hagar reacts after being surprised with a grant award on Wednesday by members of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation (and Santa and Mrs. Claus). [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/63a980516e_Ar00104004.jpg?itok=y265BQPp "GILMOUR ELEMENTARY teacher Laurie Hagar reacts after being surprised with a grant award on Wednesday by members of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation (and Santa and Mrs. Claus). [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
![DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks stands on an eight-acre tract of land that was donated to the county by the Town of Hennessey. The land will allow for the expansion of the equipment yard for District 2. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/7bc41b6f8e_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=a_Z3MkC- "DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks stands on an eight-acre tract of land that was donated to the county by the Town of Hennessey. The land will allow for the expansion of the equipment yard for District 2. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
