Kingfisher Oklahoma

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: August 5, 2:35 p.m. - At the intersection of 13th Street and Seay Avenue.

John Parmlee Sain, Sr. was born in Kingfisher, the “Buckle of the Wheat Belt,” Aug. 9, 1933. His parents, Jay Wright Sain and Helen Bethune (Wallace) Sain, raised John and his siblings, Francis, Richard, Mary Jo and Jeanette, on a cattle and dairy farm that became the heart and soul of the family.

George Bennett “Ben” Pickle passed away Aug. 22, 2019, in Kingfisher. Ben was born June 20, 1965, to Bill and Marilyn Pickle. Ben grew up on the family farm northwest of Dover and attended Dover Public School from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Kingfisher High School football coach Jeff Myers, left, was the guest speaker of the Kingfisher Lions Club last Thursday. He said his team was in excellent physical condition and, so far, without any preseason injuries.

Geraldine (Gerry) Schoelen, 82, passed away at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Okarche. She was born October 20, 1936 in El Reno, to Edwin and Goldie ZumMallen.

The pedal tractor pull was held Wednesday, August 14, at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds.

The Oklahoma Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office presented its quarterly Citations of Merit for work in preserving the history of Oklahoma.

Results of 4-H entries in the Kingfisher County Free Fair appear below. Contestants are listed in order of placing.

With all county schools back in session, superintendents are assembling preliminary enrollment numbers. Kingfisher Supt. Jason Sternberger said district-wide enrollment so far this year is 1,531 students, up 12 students from 1,519 reported last year.

Even though Okarche High School’s drama department has been a nearly perennial state contender and four-time state champion in one-act play competition under the direction of Lyndal Westmoreland, a lack of local venue meant hometown audiences rarely had the pleasure of seeing the winning plays...