KOFM - KGWA News

July 02, 2009

ME)—Filming wrapped this morning on the production of “The Killer Inside Me” that has been in town shooting scenes this week. The film stars Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman and Ned Beatty. Filming, featuring Casey Affleck, took place throughout the day and into the night Tuesday on the downtown Square. Additional scenes were shot downtown along Randolph and other locations begin Wednesday evening and stretching into early this morning. Dozens of local and area residents were part of the movie serving as extras and a number of businesses on the Square have had some temporary changes made to their storefronts to give them the look of the 1950’s, the period that the film is set. The film is scheduled to be released next year and is based on a novel written by Oklahoma native Jim Thompson. 

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SF)--Enid police continue to investigate a shooting early Tuesday morning in the 400 block of South Madison that left a local man with some minor injuries. The victim, 49-year-old Christopher Edwards, was treated at an Enid hospital and released. According to authorities, Edwards reported he saw two men as he was walking north in the 400 block of South Madison between 4:00 and 4:20 Tuesday morning. He told police he heard a rustling noise behind him and saw two men, one wearing a bandana over his face. The men are described as two light-skinned males about 6 feet, 1 inch tall, one with short hair and wearing a light color shirt. The second man had longer hair pulled back in a ponytail and was wearing a dark-colored shirt. Edwards said he continued to walk and when he turned again the man with a bandana over his face raised his arm and fired a handgun at him. He was struck once in the buttocks and walked to a nearby friend’s home, then was taken to Integris Bass Baptist Health Center for treatment. Enid Police Capt. Dean Grassino said Edwards told police neither of the men said anything before firing about four shots. He said Edwards, who plead guilty in August 2006 to a felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, had just gotten off work, had been to Walgreens and was on his way to a friend’s home at the time of the shooting. Police are processing evidence recovered from the scene, and detectives are reviewing witness statements. Anyone having information is asked to call Garfield County Crime Stoppers at 233-6233 or Enid Police Department at 242-7000.

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Enid Public Schools has a new Director of Technology. The Board of Education voted to hire Jeffery Herbel to fill the vacant position during a special meeting Wednesday. The board had four members present, the minimum amount needed to take votes. The board also voted to approve making the Southern Heights school attendance and busing zone part of the Garfield Elementary School and Longfellow Middle School zone. Students who live in the Southern Heights district who have not already attended Garfield or Longfellow may choose to continue attending the school they have been going to. Also approved during the meeting was a five-year exclusive rights contract with Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

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HH)—It was a patriotic celebration Wednesday as Harold Hamm and Continental Resources sponsored a free hamburger lunch in the ballroom of Continental Tower North. As part of the Independence Day celebration, Hamm, who is CEO and majority owner in Continental Resources, asked Garfield County Election Board Secretary Lue Ann Root and her staff to attend and help register those who are not registered. Hamm said the event was to celebrate “the greatest nation ever conceived under God.” Featured speaker was 71st Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Chris Nowland.

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GM)--Four people will be on the ballot for Garber mayor in an August 11th election.
The candidates are Linda Johnson, Kerri Michell Negast, Russell E. Parks and Greg Swaim. The filing period concluded at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. 

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FF)--Kick off the Holiday weekend with First Friday in downtown Enid. The activities will begin Friday at 5:00 pm and will feature a "block party" theme, with participating merchants having merchandise tables in front of their businesses. There will be live music, and carriage rides around the Square. Art studios, fine dining, retail shopping, live entertainment, a car show at Park Avenue Thrift, fireworks at David Allen Memorial Ballpark and more, will be part of the festivities.

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FJ)—A number of activities are planned as part of the local 4th of July celebration. Much of the fun will take place at Meadowlake Park concluding with the annual symphony concert and fireworks show. Activities will begin early Saturday at 6:00 am with the 27th annual Liberty Federal Savings Bank Fishing Derby. The event, which drew an estimated 1,000 people last year, features cash for tagged fish. Each tagged fish caught is worth $5, and there also is a contest for the largest catfish, sponsored by H&H Bait Shop. Anyone who catches a fish will receive a ticket for free soft drink. There will be hot dogs and popcorn available later in the morning. In addition to the fishing activities, children’s games, a cakewalk and races will be held. Festivities conclude at noon, when the biggest fish winner is named. Enid Symphony Orchestra will perform with special guest Leona Mitchell starting at 8:30 Saturday night in the park. The annual concert, sponsored by Liberty Federal Savings Bank, will feature patriot music and will conclude with the fireworks spectacular. Again this year the KGWA-KOFM will be at Meadowlake prior to the concert and fireworks show passing out thousands of free pair of the prismed fireworks glasses sponsored by Continental Resources and Autry Technology Center. Other planned activities will include the annual Hometown 4th of July celebration at Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse and Adventure Quest throughout the day on Saturday, and a baseball tournament at David Allen Memorial Ballpark today through Sunday.

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TP)--City of Enid offices will close Friday for Independence Day, with the exception of emergency services. The Solid Waste Department also will be closed Friday. There will be no household trash picked up that day. Commercial routes will run as usual. Regular trash pickup for household items resumes July 6. 

WA)--Former President George W. Bush is scheduled to visit Woodward during its "Let Freedom Ring" celebration over Fourth of July weekend. The Woodward Tourism and Convention Bureau said Bush will speak at the dedication of Crystal Beach Park, which has undergone major renovations for its 80th anniversary. The tourism bureau's executive director, Jim Curtiss, said Bush will speak on Independence Day. The "Let Freedom Ring" celebration will also include concerts by country artists including Asleep at the Wheel, Sawyer Brown, Marty Stuart and Tanya Tucker.