Kingfisher Oklahoma

A group of fourth grade entrepreneurs donated their earnings so children with disabilities can have the same opportunities they’ve had.

In conjunction with Home Energy Aid Month - Oklahomans Helping Others with Utilities, efforts are being made to raise additional utility assistance funds to help Oklahomans in need.OGE, ONG and PSO are also joining in the effort by matching funds.

Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with United Supermarket in Kingfisher next week. The blood drive will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20.

Omega Home and Education group meets this week. The meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in the home of Velta Quintle. The lesson, “Dollar Store Decorating,” will be given by LaWanda Buckner.

The Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce hosted the egg toss competition during the Fourth of July events held at Kingfisher Park last week.

Staff Sgt. Bill Parham, 95, died peacefully in his Kingfisher home Friday, July 5, 2019. Bill was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Kingfisher to Harry and Sue (Burns) Parham. He attended Kingfisher High School, but was drafted in 1942 into World War II before he could complete his diploma.

Benjamin Warren Hughes, son of Mildred Dale Hughes and Orval Hughes, was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Aline. He passed away with family by his side on July 6, 2019, at the age 85 years. Ben graduated high school in Aline. After high school, he attended Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater.

AREA DEATH The funeral for Marcia Henry, 86, was Tuesday July 9, at First Baptist Church in Hennessey, officiated by Rev. Dr. Don Rogers. Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Marcia was born on Sept.

Kingfisher Little League has a second team headed to an OK Kids state tournament this summer. The Kingfisher Blue Sox won their coach pitch regional last weekend in Woodward to advance to this week’s state tournament in Clinton.

PREP HOOPS FINAL FOUR – The Oklahoma Eagles reached the final four last week at the 32-team Prep Hoops regional championships held at The Rock in Edmond.