News
OBI plans pair of local blood drives later this month
Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a pair of local drives later this month in Kingfisher.One is April 26 at Kingfi sher High School. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The other is April 28 at Kingfisher Corner Nutrition. The Bloodmobile will be mobilized from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cashion, Loyal hold town hall elections
Two Kingfisher County municipalities – Cashion and Loyal – held statutorily-authorized town hall meetings to elect officials Tuesday, saving the expense of printing ballots, opening a polling place and hiring election workers.
SWIM-ming in success
Bringing home a sweepstakes award and their share of top-10 placings, Kingfisher High School students recently showcased their academic talents at the annual Southwestern Interscholastic Meet on the SWOSU campus.
Dave’s Different Path
Dave Krittenbrink’s desire was to be a great broadcaster.Mike Loosen had other plans for him.A come-and-go reception is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 12, at First Bank of Okarche.
Some new faces in the crowd
The school boards in Kingfisher, Dover and Okarche will have new members seated at their next meetings.Meanwhile, the town boards in Okarche and Hennessey will have varying looks this year as well.The changes are the results of municipal and school board elections held statewide last Tuesday.
Gettings set to take oath as Hennessey town clerk
Kelley Vaverka Gettings was the lone candidate for the Hennessey Town Clerk position and will soon take her oath of office along with newly-elected Town Trustees Bert Gritz, Clif Vogt and Randy Bohnstedt.This is Gettings’ first time to hold a public office.
Former FBC pastor named OBHC president
OklahomaBaptistHomes for Children announced recently the appointment of Dr. James Swain as the new president of the120-yearold organization.The board of trustees of the Oklahoma Baptist Convention recently voted to confirm Dr.
Rotary Club hosts 6 KHS seniors
Six Kingfisher High School seniors were guests recently at a meeting of the Kingfisher Rotary Club.Joining the local civic group were Andrew Rednose, Daniel Garcia, Nicholas Tramel, Coleman Kitchens, Landon Livingston and Kale Westfahl.Rednose is the son of Chelsey and Andy Rednose.
Dover FFA’s agronomy, meats teams keep busy
Over the past two weeks, the Dover FFA chapter has stayed busy with Meats and Agronomy competitions.They’ve traveled all over the state of Oklahoma and around the surrounding states.From Alva to Texas, back to Kansas and Wilburton, they’ve barely stopped since the FFA season has started.
