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Enid AFA Chapter Named Best in the Nation
Enid's chapter of the Air Force Association recently was judged the nation's best. Last weekend at the AFA National Convention in National Harbor, Md., representatives of Enid AFA Chapter 214 received the annual D.W. Steele Memorial Award, given annually to the organization's unit of the year. Dan Ohnesorge, outgoing president of Chapter 214, said local leaders were notified about the award some three months ago. "I was surprised, very surprised," said Ohnesorge. "We kicked around [...]
Enid’s Aviation Roots Run Deep
Celebrating their 70th year in 2017, Vance Air Force Base continues their mission of training one-third of our country’s military aviators. Some of the airplanes flown on base are the T-1 Jayhawk, T-6 Texan II, and the T-38 Talon. Over 390 pilots to graduate from Vance Air Force Base each year, and because of their fond memories during training, many return to Enid for retirement. Those looking to stay in Enid after their military service, [...]
Retail Sales Up in Enid
Retail sales are up in Enid and many other area county seats. Oklahoma Tax Commission reports for September show Enid sales are up 1.9 percent, or $1.3 million, from sales reported in September 2016. Overall, year to date, retail sales are down 0.4 percent. "I'm pleased to report that sales tax, excluding the new Kaw Lake portion, is up 3.18 percent over the same month last year, and up 2.22 percent for the first fiscal [...]
Enid Young Professionals Recognizes 10 < 40 at Annual Luncheon
Ten young professionals were recognized at the sixth annual 10 Under 40 Awards luncheon Tuesday afternoon. Recipients were Chip Baker, Jessica Easterwood, Brady Sidwell, Chris Fagan, Jessica Nickels, Ashlee Gore, Valerie Trojan, Tim Campbell, Clint Claypole and Demetrius Office. Baker is founder and CEO of Bennie's Barn Equine Therapy and Riding Facility. Easterwood is director of pharmacy at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. Sidwell is owner and president of Enterprise Grain Co. Fagan is owner [...]
Main Street Enid moves forward with Maker Trail Project
Main Street Enid is set to proceed with its Maker Trail project, which would be an addition to September's and October's First Fridays downtown. The project takes inspiration from the "maker" concept and both Makerspaces and Maker Faires from across the world. "Maker Trail combines the worldwide 'maker movement' with the 'lighter, quicker, cheaper' strategy of creative placemaking by providing opportunities to learn, create and discover at various maker stations around downtown Enid during First [...]
Koch Fertilizer Gives to Enid Fire Department
Koch Fertilizer has given $5,000 to Enid Fire Department to replace aging and outdated rescue equipment. It specifically will be used for rope rescue and high-angle rescue, EFD training officer Justin McAlister said before a check presentation Monday afternoon. "We're going to buy new devices. The technology has changed in that one piece of equipment can now replace four," he said. Items to be purchased will include three multi-purpose devices, four rescue harnesses, four rescue helmets [...]
