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The Kingfisher Elks Lodge once again is hosting its annual Veterans Day breakfast.
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DYW OF KINGFISHER COUNTY – The title of Distinguished Young Woman of Kingfisher County now belongs to Kamryn Purintun. The Kingfisher High School junior was announced as the winner during the 57th scholarship program held last Sunday at the Heritage School Auditorium. Purintun won a $1,000 scholarship to go along with the title. She also was announced as the winner of the Scholastic Achievement Award and a $500 scholarship for that honor. Angela Muñoz, also of KHS, was the first runner-up and was one of two winners of the Johanna Adams Spirit Award along with Addison Willson of KHS. Willson was also named the Fitness Award winner. Aryne Bollenbach of Kingfisher won the Be Your Best Self Award and Brooke Barton of KHS the Self Expression Award. Dover’s Hadlee Bryan won the Talent Award and Hennessey’s Marisol Valles the Interview Award. Scholarships were awarded for each individual category. [Photo provided]
Read moreBoard discusses issue with attorney for nearly 3 hours
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VIETNAM VETERAN and author Bob Ford, above and inset left, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kingfisher High School Veterans Day assembly at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13.
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PREPARING FOR WINTER NIGHTS ON A WARM DAY – Taking advantage of the warm weather this week, Kingfi sher Parks and Cemetery Superintendent Gary Kochenower, left, and parks department employees Travis Yell, center, and Brent Townsend unravel and hang Christmas lights for the upcoming Winter Nights lights display. Kingfi sher Winter Nights is set to open Saturday, Nov. 25, and will run through Christmas night. [KT&FP Staff Photo by Twila Adams]
Read moreTanner Yost with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers gave Kingfisher County commissioners an update on the Wagon Wheel Project (wind farm) that is primarily in Garfield County but extends into the northeast corner of Kingfisher County Monday.
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The Redlands Community College Academic Team traveled to Kansas to compete in the Garden City Invitational, fielding three teams in the competition. The “A” team went undefeated, winning first place, and the “B” team finished in third. Keira Flenniken and Brody Sadler claimed first and third place, respectively, in individuals. Last week, four Redlands teams competed at Murray State in the Collegiate Novice Invitational. Redlands defeated Oklahoma State University, led by Redlands alumni Noelle Eaton. The team also tied with the University of Oklahoma, which resulted in a double playoff with Redlands finishing in first place. Among those on the team are four from Kingfi sher County. Kylie Bailey of Okarche is pictured on the second row in the center. Kingfisher’s Andrew Osborn is on the far right of the second row. Pictured at the top center is Alvaro Valles of Hennessey and pictured just right of him is Brody Sadler of Okarche. Other team members are Captain Paige Karmun, Yukon; Keira Flenniken, Yukon; James Nguyen, Mustang; Grace Starks, El Reno; James Daughety, Calumet; C.J. Sershon, Mustang; Alexis Vanwinkle, Glenpool; Ben Weeks, Yukon; and Corban Rich, Bridge Creek. [Photo provided]
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KINGFISHER UPPER Elementary Students of the Month for October 2023 have been announced by Principal Erin Michael. Earning the honor were, from left: Lexie Craig, sixth grade; Rylee Inskeep, fifth grade; Kris Meyer, fourth grade; Taylor Cronkhite, fourth grade; Drake Gore, sixth grade; and Daniel Coughlin, fifth grade.
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