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You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

The Kingfisher Community Fund (KCF) is currently accepting grant applications from Kingfisher nonprofit agencies serving residents within the Kingfisher community, with an acceptance deadline of April 10. KCF seeks to fund projects that enhance the quality of life in Kingfisher.

INTENT TO DRILLKingfisher: SK Nemaha LLC; Phyllis No. 36-M3SH Well; SE1/4NW1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 (SL) of 36-19N-06W; TD 12,295.Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Chisholm Trail 18-19-16N-9W No. 3HX Well; NW1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 (SL) of 18-16N-09W; TD 19,321.Devon Energy Production Co.

Kingfisher High School’s annual prom is Saturday, April 6, at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds with the theme “Masquerade.”Doors will be open from 5:30-6 p.m. but after that they’re closed to only ticket holders.The traditional red carpet promenade starts at 6 p.m.

Kingfisher County property owners paid 77.637 percent of their ad valorem tax by April 1, the deadline to pay 2018 second-half tax bills without penalty.County Treasurer Robin Rother reported receipts of $25,794,285.37 as of Monday.Delinquent tax will draw a penalty of 1.

Cashion goes BOOM Cashion is a town on the move, thanks at least in part to the Kingfisher County oil boom in the STACK. Anita Robinson, owner of Gateway Realty at Cashion, says at this point there are more inquiries from people wanting to move into Cashion than there are homes available to buy.

Tuesday will be election day in Kingfisher County. Municipal and school district positions will be up for election. Polling will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at normal precinct polling places. Additionally townhall meetings will be held at Loyal (6 p.m.) and Cashion (7 p.m.

[ Ed. Note: Michael D. Mendel has authorized the Times and Free Press to publish this announcement of his candidacy for Office 1, Board of Trustees, Town of Okarche, subject to the April 2 municipal election.] My wife, Kim, and I are lifelong residents of Okarche.