CC)--The Enid Charity Ball Committee and Northwest Osteopathic Foundation presented $39,000 to Enid Community Clinic this week, to support the clinic’s ongoing operations. The check represents the proceeds from the Enid Charity Ball fundraiser and a matching donation from Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation (NOOF). The charity ball usually takes place in August, but was cancelled this year due to public health concerns. The Enid Charity Ball committee turned to a mail-in fundraiser, and Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation offered to match all contributions up to $25,000. The mail-in effort garnered $19,500, which was matched by NOOF to the total of $39,000. The 2021 annual gala and live auction will take place at Oakwood County Club coming up in August.
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CV)—Eighteen more virus-related deaths and 2,915 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There are currently 30,484 active COVID-19 cases statewide, with 1,381 Oklahomans hospitalized for treatment of the virus. The total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases increased to 164,340, and there have been 1,588 coronavirus deaths statewide. Officials also reported that 132,268 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus.
There have been 3198 positive COVID-19 cases, and 33 deaths in Garfield County. 2913 of those cases and all 33 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 760 cases, Major 361, Blaine County is at 302 cases, Alfalfa 265, and Grant 180.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
11.19.20
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Cases |
164,340 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
1,726,221 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
1,902,220 |
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*Currently Hospitalized |
1,381 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
10,836 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,588 |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. As of 2020-11-19 at 7:00 a.m.
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IR)--An estimated 15,000 visitors will enjoy Enid’s first outdoor ice rink throughout this holiday season. As title sponsors, Jiffy Trip and Williams Media Group (My Country 103.1 and Talk 100.9 KGWA) are joining Main Street Enid, the Stride Bank Center and Visit Enid in bringing an outdoor ice rink to downtown Enid. It will be located at 400 S. Independence in the parking lot between the Stride Bank Center and the art installation Under Her Wing was the Universe. Opening Day is Friday and the rink will be open through January 3.
Main Street Enid executive director Natalie Beurlot says they have a contract with Oklahoma City-based Express Ice to install the 75-foot by 45-foot rink. Operating hours will be 3:00 pm-9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Friday, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Saturday and 12:00 pm-9:00 pm Sunday. Single day tickets will be $12 for general admission, which includes skate rental. A $60 Season Pass and special group and holiday party rates are also available. Tickets are available through the Stride Bank Center ticket outlets including area Jiffy Trips, or on site. Stride Bank Center general manager Kevin Boryzcki adds the arena will provide concessions on site. Visit the ice rink website, SkateInEnid.com, or look for the ice rink on Facebook and Instagram at SkateInEnid.
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TS)--In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Enid Administration offices, Enid Animal Welfare, Enid Public Library, and Recycle Center will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. The Thursday trash route will not be collected on the 26th. Thursday’s trash route will be altered with pick up dates as followed:
• Monday, November 23
• Monday, November 30
• *Thursday, December 3 (normal schedule resumes)
Friday’s trash route will be picked up on Friday as usual. The landfill and Meadowlake Golf Course will be open on Friday, November 27. Enid Public Transportation Authority (EPTA) will not be operating on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27 in observance of the holiday.
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TL)--City officials say the Service Center Drop Site, located at the 1500 block W. Chestnut, and the South Government Springs Park Drop Site, located at 1202 S. 10th Street, will close to residents on Friday at 5:00 p.m. The closure of the drop sites is due to the lack of usage of the drop sites by residents, and will also allow crews to focus on picking up debris and limbs from residential areas. Residents may continue to dispose of tree limbs and debris for free through November 30th at the City Landfill, located at 1313 East Southgate Road. The operating hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
As a reminder, to prepare for removal of debris and tree limbs, residents are asked to do the following:
- Stack tree limbs near the curb away from obstructions like fire hydrants, mailboxes, trash cans, and water meters
- Piles should NOT be below electric power lines or low hanging branches
- Cut tree limbs and logs into sections 10 feet long or shorter
- Set debris and limbs in a separate pile from trash waste pickup
City officials are asking all residents to be patient during this extensive cleanup project as it will take crews several weeks to remove all debris.
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CP)--The City of Enid Parks and Recreation presents “Christmas in the Park” at Meadowlake Park for the 2020 holiday season. The event is scheduled for November 28th, December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is free for all ages and will be held at Meadowlake Park. Christmas in the Park will be a drive-thru only event this year to keep everyone safe; however, each vehicle will be given a bag of goodies as you enjoy your Christmas cruise. There will be lights and characters posted on both the North and South side of the park. When you enter the park from the North side entrance, you will be greeted by one of many holiday and winter characters such as Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty, and many more. The City of Enid will also be hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots and will have a drop-off section for collecting new, unwrapped toys. Check out the Christmas in the Park Promo video: https://youtu.be/LL8kUQGemdU. For more information, contact the Special Events Coordinator at (580) 616-7210 or specialevent@enid.org. To check out upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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