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State Question 805 has been described as criminal justice reform. However, this state question will allow predators, like those targeting our children with computers/ cell phones will be given a second chance to get out of prison. This state question would limit accountability for violators who try to entice, seduce, and exploit children for sex using a computer/cellular phones by eliminating sentence enhancements designed to increase the range of punishment based on the number of prior convictions an offender has. SQ805 would forever limit the penalty to that of a first-time offender, whether it was a child predator’s first felony conviction or their twentieth. It would also mean predators currently in prison for these crimes would have a constitutional right for a reduction of their sentences to the penalty range for a first time offender, undoing the sentences handed out by judges and juries.
Read moreState Question 805 will be on the Nov. 3 statewide ballot. This question asks voters to change the state Constitution to prohibit the use of prior felony convictions – except for the 52 violent crimes defined in statute as of Jan. 1, 2020 – to increase sentences for those convicted of nonviolent crimes in Oklahoma.
Read more[Ed. Note: James Jay Carafano, an authority in national security and foreign policy challenges, is The Heritage Foundation’s vice president for foreign and defense policy studies, E. W. Richardson fellow, and director of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies.] Add up everything we
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Elks Lodges across the nation boast the “Elks Care, Elks Share” motto and the Kingfisher lodge recently offered proof. Kingfisher Elks Lodge 2416 recently donated $2,500 to various departments within the Kingfisher Public Schools district. On the right are several members donating $500 to the KHS football program after feeding the team prior to a recent game. Pictured are, from left: Exalted Ruler Dennis Mueggenborg, KEWAs President Kathy Mueggenborg, KHS head coach Jeff Myers, Elks treasurer Brenda Keene, coach Stan Blundell, Lodge manager Angie Phillips, coach Derek Patterson, Elks secretary Crystal Ludwig and coach Stuart Purintun. Dennis Mueggenborg and Keene also made presentations to Kingfisher Superintendent Jason Sternberger. One donation was for $1,500 that was deposited in the school’s Guardian Angel Activity account. Sternberger said that account is used to buy supplies and other necessities for students in need. Another $500 was donated that the district will use to help fund Red Ribbon Week, which is a drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence prevention awareness campaign. The Kingfisher Elks Lodge was able to make the donations after applying for and receiving $2,500 in “Gratitude Grants” through the Elks National Foundation’s Community Investments Program. [Photos provided]
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Devon Energy Corporate Security Investigator Kevin Daniel, right, delivers a Chevrolet Tahoe to Kingfisher County Sheriff Dennis Banther for use in the department’s fleet of vehicles. “Devon has been a longtime supporter of local law enforcement and first responders. We’re thankful for this donation and know it will go to great use in helping serve the people of Kingfisher County,” Banther said. Added Daniel: “We are committed to bolstering the safety and security of the communities in which we live and work. We are glad our surplus equipment can help Kingfisher County for years to come.”
Read moreThe Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:
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During October, CHS is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate Co-op Month.
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Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is joining together with nearly 40,000 other cooperative businesses nationwide in October to celebrate National Cooperative Month.
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