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Theta Tau Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met on Monday, May 18, at the home of Cynthia Eaton and hosted by the Social Committee.The members dined Mexican dishes (taco, tortillas and sides).Afterwards they also had decorated confetti cake and punch.

Robbye Jones of Kingfi sher was honored last Wednesday evening by the Oklahoma Bankers Association with his induction into the 50-Year Club. The honor is bestowed upon those who have dedicated 50 or more years of service to the Oklahoma banking industry.

Kingfisher County commissioners opened 39 bids from companies seeking road and bridge material and commercial roadway work Monday at their weekly meeting.Action was tabled until next week’s meeting to allow tabulation of bids lowest to highest.

Kingfisher Educational Foundation Board President Zac Kannady and board members Kathy Kadavy and David Blair were the guest speakers of the Kingfisher Rotary Club last week.

The Kingfisher High School Hall of Fame grew to 111 members last Saturday.Inducted during the Class of 2026’s graduation ceremony were Steve Sharp from the Class of 1982 and Jared Harrison from the Class of 1999.

Clifton Shepherd proudly dons the cap that signifies he is a Vietnam veteran.That hasn’t always been the case.“We weren’t appreciated when we came back. I’ll guarantee you that,” said Clifton, now 76 years old - nearly 77 - and living with his wife Rhonda in Okarche.

Will Rogers Drive won’t be the only major project beginning in Kingfisher on Tuesday.The City of Kingfisher announced Wednesday of a sidewalk improvement project set to begin on three streets on the opposite end of the city.

Due to a schedule change with our printer, this edition was printed one day earlier than a normal weekend edition.This edition printed Thursday afternoon to ensure it makes it to county subscribers prior to Monday’s holiday.For any breaking news, please visit the KT&FP Facebook page.

Following is the order of service for the Memorial Day Service planned for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Kingfisher County Military Service Memorial at Kingfisher Cemetery: I. Welcome by Post 5 Commander Mark KirchnerII. Invocation by Post 5 Chaplain Jim Butcher III.

As always, Memory Lane volunteers will provide their assistance from the gazebo that’s located just east of the Kingfisher Cemetery entrance throughout the holiday weekend.Volunteers will be on hand at the gazebo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as 9 a.m.