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When the Watonga School Board met Oct. 10 in regular session, one of the items on the agenda was a fundraiser request for approval.

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I have to confess I am in awe of some of the locals. I go to a meeting and there they are. I head to the next meeting, and they greet me at the door, having somehow outdistanced me from place to place.

Devon Energy donated to 19 organizations in western Oklahoma as part of its commitment to supporting emergency responders in the company’s operating areas. “Emergency responders need the most up-to-date tools and technology to better serve their local communities,” said Lee Courange, Devon superintendent.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022, and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

U.S. Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Edmond, came to Watonga Thursday to speak to juniors and seniors at the high school.

High school seniors in Blaine County will get a reality check on adulting in an interactive, hands-on financial literacy program on Thursday, Nov. 17 offered by the Blaine County Community Health Action Team (BCCHAT). Reality Check, an educational program through OSU Extension, will be a part of the “Senior Symposium” that BCCHAT will be holding at the Blaine County Fairgrounds.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation recently awarded scholarships to two Blaine County students through the state’s largest independent scholarship program. Dranelle Hayes from Watonga High School and Mandy Williams from Geary High School were awarded scholarships totaling $9,500 for the 2022-23 academic year.

Hello Readers, When was the last time you visited the library? October has been a very busy month so far, and we have new activities at the library. We were blessed with a donation from the Carla Burns family for our Children’s Center.

I'm just not cut out for taking care of anything that has to do with money (like paying bills) except for spending it. Just kidding. I hate shopping with the exception of certain things at my favorite online shopping site. Then I'm a Rock Star. LOL.