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Picnic Area, Restrooms Completed

Officials and dignitaries from the state park service, the City of Watonga, State Representative Mike Dobrinski and Senator Darcy Jech as well as park employees were on hand September 4 to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated picnic area and restrooms.

Sample Ballots Available; Be Ready to Vote

Editor’s note: names in this article appear in the same order in which they appear on the Blaine County sample ballot.When Blaine County residents step into the ballot box on election day, there may be some unexpected questions on the ticket.

Upcoming Events

9/11- Red Rock Behavioral Services 50 Year Fall Festival @ Legion Park in Watonga 3-6 p.m. FREE & Open to the Public9/11- Calumet School Board Meeting @ 6 p.m.9/12- Lady Eagles Fastpitch vs Pioneer,away @ 4:30 p.m.9/13- Community Coffee Social at Moundry Scout hut Park ( 700 N Leach) 9 a.

Correction on Election Returns Story

A recent article on the school bond vote in Caddo County/Hinton carried an error.School bond propositions must be approved by a super majority, 60% or better, so the proposition, which received 50.32% yes votes, still failed. The article said otherwise.

Watonga Woman Uninjured in Major County Fatality Crash

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a Watonga resident, Aidyn Garcia, 18, was uninjured in the accident at Cleo Springs.

Germans From Russia Annual Convention

The Central Oklahoma Chapter of AHSGR along with the North Texas Germans from Russia, was the host of the 54th AHSGR Convention in Oklahoma City August 7-9.

Retired Educators Set Schedule for New Year

The Blaine County Retired Educators/Employees will hold their first monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 9 at the Noble House, Watonga.President Lisa Nelson encourages past members and new retirees to join the group.