Kingfisher Oklahoma

The opening voiceover of Law & Order SUV has it right – some crimes are especially heinous. That’s why Kingfi sher County adopted a multidisciplinary approach a decade ago to combat crimes against children.

Candidate filing for area school board seats begins Monday at the Kingfisher County Election Board in the courthouse. Declarations of Candidacy can be filed any time between 8 a.m. Monday and 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2-4, Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts said.

— Former Kingfisher resident Betty Jane Geis celebrated her 100th birthday Nov. 18, joining the ranks of other local centenarians. Mrs. Geis was a longtime member of the Kingfisher Baptist Church and active local volunteer before she moved to Edmond to be closer to family members.

Dawn Reitz has been “absolutely astounded” by the growth her store has experienced since opening here in May. Owner of The Quilt Lady store located at 206 North Main St. in Kingfi sher, Reitz was the guest speaker of the Kingfisher Lions Club last week. “Quilting is a passion for me.

Share the priceless gift of blood donation with Oklahomans in need this holiday season. Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages healthy adults to “follow their instinct” and set aside about an hour from their busy schedules to donate blood.

VIEW from behind the plow Happy Thanksgiving to all. May there be a turkey in every oven and plenty of bi-carb after you’ve over-eaten. The Case for Nationalism Author Richard Lowry has written a new book, “The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United and Free.

When I woke up and walked into the kitchen I knew Thanksgiving was coming soon. That’s when I saw light bread lined up on the counters, on top of the bread box and on every other surface. It was the ‘50s and a sure sign we’d have dressing to go with a “big fat hen.

MINORITY OPINION: Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke said that racism in America is “foundational” and that people of color were under “mortal threat” from the “white supremacist in the White House.

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