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Without getting too personal, I will tell you that for the last 40 years I haven’t had a proper functioning pancreas. Whereas the average person eats the poundage equivalent of six elephants in their lifetime, I will hopefully end up eating one. I have to “eat” the exact same thing at the same time every day, and have for over 30 years. To digest my intake I have to swallow eight pills daily that cost $30 apiece and are composed of powdered pig pancreas. Isn’t it ironic that someone whose entire life has been connected to beef can’t live without swine?
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During the vice presidential debate Wednesday night, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence sparred over a variety of policies, revealing significant differences on several issues. The debate, which was moderated by USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, featured the two contenders discussing issues ranging from climate change and COVID-19 to abortion and the Supreme Court. Here are six highlights from the debate:
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Voters in Kingfisher County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for next month’s election should apply now, said Kingfisher County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts.
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Hennessey High School has announced its 2020 football homecoming court. It includes, pictured above, from left: front row, freshman representative Avery Vendetti, queen candidate Madi Vendetti, junior representative Juliana Macy, queen candidate Sol Tarango, queen candidate Lindsey Meek and sophomore representative Larissa Macy; and back row, senior king candidates Kaden Rapp, Jay Jech, Justin Nielson, Keigen Crites, Kaden Hawk, Casyn Lott and Kenny Simpson. Queen candidate Vanessa Alaniz is not pictured. On the right are the crown bearer, Hayes Hardison, and flower girl Piper Zielny. There are several events leading up to the homecoming game, which is Thursday, Oct. 15, when the Eagles play host to Chisholm at 7 p.m. A bonfire is 8 p.m. Wednesday in the south parking lot at Eagle Stadium. HHS athletes, band, cheer and student council will be treated to a meal by the Hennessey All-Sports Booster Club 7:30-8 p.m. in the parking lot between the Eagle Event Center and auditorium. After the bonfire, the Class of 2021 “Ring the Bell” will take place at the stadium. All are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing at both events. [Photos by Beth Curran]
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A white 2020 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid utility vehicle will be delivered to the Hennessey Police Department in about a month.
Read moreThe Kingfisher Study Club met Oct. 6 at the First United Methodist Church.
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Oklahoma Energy Resources Board presented Kingfisher Public Schools with a check for $2,000 during the recent high school football game at Bridge Creek. The money will be used to purchase calculators for the high school math and science classes and furthers the industry’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, said OERB Executive Director Mindy Stitt. “The people of Oklahoma oil and natural gas are committed to supporting education and investing in our future leaders,” said Stitt, a Dover native who is pictured in the center. “Kingfisher is home to many people who work in the industry and we are devoted to giving back to the community.” Accepting the check on behalf of Kingfisher is Athletic Director Jay Wood, left. Also pictured is a representative of Bridge Creek, which also received funds. [Photo provided]
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