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Free Health Clinic Coming to Enid

Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of popup clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will host a free, two-day clinic in Enid on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, at the Stride Bank Event Center at 301 S.

Bikes and BBQ Present Scholarships

The Bikes and Barbecue Scholarship Committee recently presented two $1,000 scholarships to local students. (ABOVE) Montana Sims and (AT RIGHT) Joslynn Appel.

Bill Gives Municipal Code Enforcement Teeth

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Lay, RJenks, celebrated the passage of House Bill 2147, a legislative step aimed at strengthening local governments’ ability to enforce building and safety codes across Oklahoma’s cities and towns.

Germans From Russia To Meet

On Saturday, June 21, the Central Oklahoma chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will host an indoor picnic at Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Hefner Rd. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a covered dish lunch at noon.

Apply Now For Military Academy Appointments

Calling all OK-03 upcoming high school seniors! Have you ever considered applying to a U.S. Service Academy?As your Congressional Representative, I have the privilege each year of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies: U.S.

Ferguson Features

In June, Friends of the Ferguson are planning two major events. The first is the National Flag Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Ferguson Home Museum. We have invited students who are attending Boys State or Girls State to raise the Oklahoma state and United States flags.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Brenda SteinWelcome to JUNE! Does this mean that summer is almost here? The official start of summer is June 20 and lasts until September 22. The summer is the hottest and brightest of the four seasons. Daylight hours are the longest. So, let’s get out and enjoy this weather while we can.

Today in History

June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 210 days remain until the end of the year.1411 – King Charles VI grants a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the people of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon as they had been doing for centuries.

Tribal Backpack Dates Announced

School supply and backpack distribution for members of the C&A tribes will be carried out at the dates and times listed. Please verify dates and times with your local school district Indian Education Program.For more information call (405) 422-7639 or (405) 422-7566 Watonga 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

End of an Era

(ABOVE) At the May school board meeting Geary Public Schools recognized the four legends it is losing to retirement.Tammie Brack – The boss of the budget, who kept the numbers right and the finances tight.Marianne Price – The purveyor of books, who knew every title and every kid’s favorite read.