VC)--Following recent outbreaks of two canine viruses, Enid SPCA will host a free drive-thru dog vaccination clinic Sunday. Eight local veterinarians will be administering distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and parvo (DAPP) vaccines and rabies vaccines from 9:00 a.m. to noon Sunday in the Stride Bank Center parking lot, 301 S. Independence. Vickie Grantz, executive director of Enid SPCA said the dog vaccination clinic is just about trying to have a healthier community. Distemper and parvovirus recently were reported to be causing issues in the region. The best protection against these canine viruses is vaccination, Grantz said. Three stations will be set up on Sunday during the dog vaccination clinic which is free to community members. Grantz said pet owners are encouraged to stay inside their vehicles with their animals and keep their dogs on leashes. Grantz said many sponsors made the dog vaccination clinic possible.
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AF)--The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has approved a $184 million Airport Construction Program for fiscal years 2023-2027, including multi-million-dollar projects planned for Enid Woodring Regional Airport and other Northwest Oklahoma facilities. Enid News and Eagle reports in all, 85 airport infrastructure projects serving 57 communities throughout Oklahoma are included. More than $127 million in federal funds will pay for the majority of the projects, while $22.2 million in state grants and $33.7 million in local matching funds will cover the remaining costs. The biggest of the four projects included for Woodring is nearly $2.7 million in funding for the 2026 fiscal year for expansion and rehabilitation of the apron along a runway. Other funding for Woodring includes other runway and taxiway reconstruction or repair. The funding program also includes money for projects at the Fairview and Alva airports.
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SA)--PT, an Enid manufacturer, has been named by the Oklahoma Labor Department as one of only 19 businesses in the state that operate exemplary safety and health programs. PT has been a part of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program since 1990 and has been recognized multiple times at the company’s other sites. Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn visited Enid on Thursday to present the certification at PT’s Distribution Center at 3001 N. 4th. PT President Matt Parrish said the program has been great for safety help at all of the company’s sites.
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BR)--The City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will host the 2022 Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race on Saturday at Champlin Pool from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per team and includes a hot dog, chips and a drink for each team member. Teams must consist of four people, however, there can only be two people in the boat. All ages are welcomed, but team members 9 and younger must have an adult in the boat with them. Participants 12 and younger must have adult supervision with them. Life vests are encouraged. There will be six awards given at the event:
- Titanic Award – Goes to the boat who sinks in the most spectacular fashion
- Spirit Award – Goes to the team who had the most fun
- Best Design Award – Goes to the team with the most creative boat
- Champion Award –Goes to the team that completes the race the fastest
- Grand Champion Award – Goes to the team that completes the most laps before sinking
- Team Awesome Award – Goes to the team that has the most unique team name
For a full list of boat requirements, team racing rules, and registration form, go to Enid.org/BoatRace. Registration fees can be paid by cash or check at Champlin Pool. For more information, contact the Pool Manager Kim Haley at 580-616-7313.
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EV)--Early voting for the June 28 Primary Election is underway. Republican and Democratic primaries will take place, along with several nonpartisan elections in many counties. In-person absentee voting, more commonly known as “early voting,” will be held today from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Early voting is also on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No excuse is needed to cast an in-person absentee ballot. Early voting locations/dates/times are available on the State Election Board website. Oklahoma has closed primaries. However, for the 2022-2023 election years, the Democratic Party has opened its primaries to registered Independents. Independent voters wishing to vote a Democratic ballot, should let the election worker know when they check in. As a reminder, Independent and Libertarian voters are eligible to vote in any nonpartisan elections on the ballot. Voters with questions should contact their County Election Board.
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PR)--Primary Election races in Garfield County: District 3 county commissioner James Simunek will face challenger Clarence Maly in the Republican primary. The winner will become commissioner since no other candidates filed. There are a number of other state and federal races for both Republicans and Democrats to select candidates including Governor, both US Senate seats, and US House seats.
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FA)--Voters in Enid on Tuesday will consider the approval of a 25-year extension of a franchise agreement between the city of Enid and O.G.& E., granting the utility the right to produce, transmit and distribute electricity within city limits for another 25 years, extending a non-exclusive franchise agreement in place since 1927. In exchange, the Oklahoma utilities company would provide the city of Enid revenue from a long-standard 3% franchise fee on all electricity sold, as well as a half-percent credit on kilowatt hours sold in Enid. Revenue from the franchise fee goes to the city of Enid’s general fund, for general operating expenses throughout the year. OG&E also would continue to provide the city with annual $100,000 grants for economic development purposes for five years. OG&E previously had provided annual $100,000 payments for 15 years, along with myriad other economic development incentives, under the current franchise passed in 1997.
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