Registration Deadline Approaches

October 11 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November general/special election, Blaine County Election Board Secretary Brenda Rice said.

Birthday Surprise

Well, y'all, I finally finished the quilt before our daughter's big day. I don't know what I was thinking when I made it with 624 four-inch squares.

SENIOR CENTER MENU AND ACTIVITIES

Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 Meals $7 Phone-623-4511Thursday, Sept. 26 Spaghetti and meatballs Friday - Roast beef Monday Chili and soup Tuesday Chicken strips Wednesday - Kiwanis meets at noon, we eat at 11 a.m.Thursday, October 3 Breaded pork loin Friday- Indian tacosEVENTS9a.m.

Today in History

September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 97 days remaining until the end of the year.1066 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England.

Fall Fun at Calumet Schools

ABOVE At LEFT: Students have fun at the fair. ABOVE What is more fun at the fair than fair food? Nothing!BELOW AT LEFT: Calumet students enjoyed working with theMakey Make sets donated to the school by Devon Energy.Below: Who says science can’t be fun?

Upcoming Events

9/25-Calumet Annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts information will be sent home with your student. This years goal is $7,000 -Lady Eagles Softball regionals @ Calumet 9/26-Watonga Schools Parent/ Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30 p.m.9/27-NO SCHOOL for Watonga Schools Eagles vs Fairview, away @ 7 p.m.

Homecoming in Watonga

Friday was homecoming at Watonga. Shown (ABOVE) is Kelan Estep (11) preparing to pass the ball while Mangum defenders close in. ( AT RIGHT) -- Homecoming King Dayson Cash and Queen Happy Shortman are all smiles as the court is presented.

Report Cards Grade the Schools

State test scores for schools are out. According to some analysts, the data isn't easily compared to past scores because the Oklahoma Department of Education changed what scores are considered proficient, making it easier for students to fall into the proficient or higher.