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A Hennessey town trustee was name-calling and another trustee (not the one being called out) said a town employee was spreading rumors about him.Both happened during the board’s Oct. 11 meeting.

Kingfisher Rotary Club hosted five seniors from Kingfisher High School at its recent meeting.Joining the civic group were Hope Stafford, Mya Dewberry, Cheyenne Kiser, Gentry Taylor and Hallie Barton.Stafford is the daughter of Jeremy and Shawna Stafford.She’s active in softball and FCCLA.

For many years, Cashion has been known for a plethora of extracurricular activities.Yet, over the past year, Cashion’s FFA chapter especially stood out.The chapter showed up in papers, received local and state awards and now is preparing to receive a national award.

“Agriculture and environment” was the topic Oct. 17 at a Leadership Kingfi sher County class held at Dover Town Hall.Thefeaturedspeakerwas Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, who addressed the group on a number of legislative topics (See Oct. 19 edition for full story).

Tractors and drills will be working overtime this week on Kingfisher County farms after welcome rain Monday left up to two inches of moisture.Hennessey was among the county leaders for rainfall with the gauge at CHS elevator showing between 1.9 and two inches Monday.

LOMEGA SENIORS Kelby Ott and Sydni Walker were crowned as Mr. and Miss LHS last week. The announcement was made during the annual Lomega High School coronation last Friday night at the school. Mr. and Miss LHS are voted on by the student body.

Other than questions posed by trustees (see related story) and routine items during the Hennessey Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting, the board last week took two actions: Waterline replacement – Amended a REAP infrastructure grant application to replace waterlines as part of the consent agenda.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:Kenneth Buckley, 51, Hydro, driving a 2015 Kenworth, was northbound on U.S. 81 at the traffic signal of S.H. 33.Marci Johnson, 61, Kingfisher, driving a 2011 Infinity, was also northbound on U.S.

There’s something about unconditional love that makes hard days a little brighter.Only two years into her ministry, Miriam, Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog, has brightened many days of countless children and adults of all ages.

Midship Pipeline announced plans Tuesday to donate $10,000 to the Kingfisher Rotary Club and Kingfisher Trails to enhance beautification and help create an arboretum and Arbor Day playground at Newfield Community Park.