Jimmy Langkiet Dies

The Enid News and Eagle listed the death of Jim Langkiet on 16 Feb 2012.  Service pending with Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.

EHS to get new University Center

ENID — Savings on construction and renovations of schools that are part of a $99 million bond issue ultimately will result in college savings for Enid parents. An additional building not planned for during the bond initiative and election — but needed nonetheless because of growing enrollment — will be funded through savings found so far.  A $6.5 million, 16-classroom, four-laboratory building will rise on the east side of the Enid High School campus to house advanced placement and dual-credit college classes. This, in turn, will allow students to earn college credit for classes taken during high school, saving money on college costs.  Enid Public School officials persistently have said that after making more room for elementary and middle school students, the district will need to find more room for high school students.  “When we ran the last bond issue, I said our next need would be at the high school,” Superintendent Shawn Hime said.  Current enrollment paints the picture of future enrollment at the high school, Hime said. Enid elementary schools have 2,500 students enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grades. In eight years, these will be the students at the high school, a building with a capacity of 1,750 and current enrollment of 1,790.  Amber Fitzgerald, school and community relations director, pointed to the fact high school seniors who take the dual-credit courses during their senior year could enter their college of choice with as much as a full freshman year of credits completed.  “EHS currently offers 22 pre-advanced placement and advanced placement classes, as well as college courses on campus,” Fitzgerald said. More are possible once additional space is available, Fitzgerald said. “It’s a huge savings for families because they’ll have the opportunity to take those classes at the high school,” Fitzgerald said.  Hime said bids for the building will be let in March or April, and the plan is for construction to begin in June. Completion is anticipated in time for the building to open in August 2013.  “Even with the addition of the building, renovation will stay within the timeline,” Hime said.

For what's going to be new

Enid's downtown Renaissance Project

News From Reed Keffer

My health is improving…my R. ankle that was operated on is now improving…It was a slow process.  Particularly when on July 4 weekend a big screw 2 inches long and 3/16 inch in dia. backed through the skin on my heel.  There were 5 screws used in the surgery.  Of March 7 my surgeon I am told said he had to literally rebuild my ankle.

I was very fortunate…a good friend and member of my church is an RN BSN..and she came in on her day off and did my complete prep.  She was able to explain to Cher what had happened.  Of course I will always have Parkinsons …I take 2 meds to try to control it.  As far as I know it is not fatal.
I don't want to sound morbid…but have we lost any since Chuck Crites??
I am very fortunate…Cher and I will be married 46 years on Jan 8.  Just retired as a dog show judge after 27 years.  Just received my certificate..as a Judge Emeritus in the American Kennel Club…and friends had it professionally framed.  It is beautiful.

Stay well.
JRK

Old EHS Pool

There are some great photos of renovations of Enid Schools.  Go down a ways and you can see what they are doing to the pool area at EHS http://www.facebook.com/enidpublicschools

Football Field Gets Facelift

Thought I'd give you a peek at the rest of the renovations to good old D Bruce Selby Stadium. They have really done a beautiful job with the following. You can double click on the pictures to enlarge them.

At the entrance to the stadium.

Northside new press box and new individual padded seats for season ticket holders.

The old Southside with a new box on top.

West end of field has been extended with grass for paid parking plus room for an Event Tent.

Reed Keffer to get Heart Procedure

GOOD EARLY MORNING TO ALL !!
Don't know quite what to call this procedure but the purpose is to eliminate my atrial fibrillation. That means to get the top half of the heart running in time with the bottom half.

SCHEDULE

Monday September 26: Enter St. John's Methodist Hospital for all kinds of pre-testing etc.

Tuesday September 27 Procedure performed

Wednesday September 28 I guess they will be watching me to see if my motor is running in time.

Failure to perform this procedure would result in an increased possibility of my heart throwing a clot----and bye bye Reed.

your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Milton is in charge of the Rhythm section of St Johns...that doesn't mean music. I am running 98% out of time.. That is not good. Thank You

Reed
Reed and Cher Keffer
chereed@webtv.net