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A group of residents from the Francis Addition brought their storm water drainage concerns to the Kingfisher city commission meeting Monday evening.Although the matter was not an agenda item at the regular monthly meeting, several residents spoke during the time allotted for citizen comments.

Citing “grave statutory and constitutional issues,” the federal court of appeals for the fifth circuit issued a stay over the weekend halting implementation of President Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees.

Kingfisher County’s annual Distinguished Young Woman scholarship program (formerly Junior Miss) is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, and involves four county high school juniors.

Journal Date: Oct. 13, 2021As I write today, I am on a plane bound for Las Vegas for a business meeting/ convention.It is a sad day back home. I got a call from Liz, on my way to the airport telling me that our beloved dog, Gracie, had reached the end.

If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.– Romans 14:8 Thoughts on Today’s VerseWe are the Lord’s. He bought us out of bondage to sin and death. We have voluntarily placed our lives in his hands.

It was Autry Technology Center’s turn Monday to try to convince the Hennessey Board of Education that its services were best suited for the school district.

Kingfisher County Retired Educators recently made a donation that will help underprivileged families this Christmas. The group made a donation to Santa’s Toyland.

Jordan and Ben Post of Yukon announce the birth of their daughter, Sutton Lane.Sutton was born Oct. 21, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches.Maternal grandparents are Kenda and Michael Burnham of Marshfield, Mo.

Angels are needed again this year for Hennessey’s Reserve Police Christmas for less fortunate children and families.For information to sponsor a child, or family, contact Shelley Burch at Hennessey Town Hall (405-853-2416).Forms to nominate those in need are available at Town Hall, 123 S. Main St.

RETIRING SECRETARY for Kingfisher Community Collaborative, Wes Harper, center, was recognized by his fellow board members with a plaque for 17 years of service in that office.