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One of my granddaughters asked me about doing some genealogy research for a friend of hers and that reminded me that I could do some on Governor Ferguson. I thought of this, years ago but never took the time to do the research. I did a little research this morning and found information on Walter that said he passed away in Washington DC and is buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Tulsa. It didn’t say what he was doing in Washington DC. This goes along with the statement that he lived back east. I will need to go to the Watonga Library to use their newspapers on disc or ancestry.com to find the obit to see what it says about him being in Washington DC. Other information I found said he was vice president of a bank in Tulsa. He also served in the military during World War I. I watched the movie Cimarron on INSP this week and it had him being in his late teens or early 2’s when T.B. was Territorial Governor. Walter was born March 1886 in Sedan, Kansas. T.B. was Territorial Governor from 1901 to 1906, so Walter would have been 15 when they moved to Guthrie.

Hi, everyone! Another week has already passed. Last week was filled with more doctor visits for us.

I know I'm weird. (I know what you're thinking. Stop it! LOL) Who else bingewatches Christmas movies– especially old ones I grew up watching–while sitting in their recliner surrounded by Halloween decorations? Our kids are convinced I've ruined the grandkids. I've got them all thinking that we must watch Christmas movies as soon as there is a nip in the air. (I'm not above using the air conditioner along with the fireplace if I must, to create the perfect atmosphere.) It's a tradition in the Nana Harris household, after all. I have DVDs of 'Home Alone' one and two, all three 'The Santa Clauses,' 'Funny Farm,' and the classic 'Christmas Vacation,' plus dozens more; enough to keep me busy until Christmas.

It is now time to select or update health care coverage for 2023. Those enrolling can log on to Healthcare.gov to find a health care plan that fits them. By logging on applicants can look at and compare plans and costs, find out if they are eligible for cost savings and tax credits and use the checklist for documents needed to apply.

Daylight saving time. You either love it or hate it, with very little middle ground.

The citizens of Watonga turned out in large numbers Monday to celebrate Trunk or Treat at Huff-Lorang Park. Children – and some adults – wore Halloween costumes, chanted ‘trick or treat’ and collected candy. Others came dressed for All Saints Day or Dia de Muertos, the day of the dead. In some cultures, the day after Halloween is to honor and remember those who have passed away with traditional foods, clothing and face paint.

The board of county commissioners is the chief administrative body for the county. A county commissioner, as a member of the board, is also responsible for setting and administering policies for the county.

Darryl Hicks is a candidate for Blaine County Commission seat #1. Hicks is a native of Blaine County and a graduate of Geary High School. He owns a small cow-calf operation near Geary and has worked for the county for nine years. Prior to coming to work for the county, he worked 15 years for veterinarian Dr. Larry Majors and another 15 for Groendyke ranch. In those capacities, he said, he has extensive experience with road building and heavy equipment operations.