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That’s A Lot of Crayons

Superintendent Kyle Hilterbran (L) accepts a check from Rex Kraft of the Watonga Lions Club. The donation was to assist with school supplies for the elementary school students.Photo courtesy of Watonga Lions Club

Upcoming Events

8/8, & 8/13- Calumet Elementary Cross Country Practice @ 7:15 p.m. outside the cafeteria doors8/1 & 8/8- Open gym for Cheer Try-Outs @ Calumet 5-7 p.m.8/7- Infant Crisis Center Unit @ Blaine County Health Dept. 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Blaine County Courthouse News

Civil CourtDiscover Bank Vs.Carla Flynn, Indebtedness Cavalry SPV I, LLC Et Al, Synchrony Bank, As Assignee Of Vs. April Dawn Shrader, Written Contract Bank Of America, N.A. Vs. Jenna W Brown, Debt CollectionFamily CourtElizabeth Raelynn Hicks, Et Al, Minor Children Vs.

Martha Shakes Her Head

Inspired and excited that I finished a baby quilt for my soon-to-be-born great-grandson, I dug through my treasure trove of unfinished quilt (UFQ) tops for a new project to complete. I have a whimsical piece of pre-printed Winnie the Pooh fabric that I think I'll make soon.

Prepare for Runoffs

Registered voters in Oklahoma should be preparing to cast ballots in the August 27 runoff elections.Sample ballots are available at the state election board voter portal Oklahoma.gov/elections/o vp or by stopping by the county elections office during normal business hours.

Ferguson Features

This week at the Ferguson Home Museum in Watonga, we are managing the summer and getting ready for the fall. Perhaps you saw the ad in the Republican (and perhaps Thomas paper) about an opportunity to serve as site director for the museum.

SENIOR CENTER MENU AND ACTIVITIES

Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 Meals $7 Phone-623-4511Thursday, August 1 Breaded chicken breast Friday - Indian tacos Monday Taco salad Tuesday Chicken strips Wednesday - Kiwanis meets at noon, we eat at 11 a.m.Thursday, August 8 Ham and beans Friday- Chicken saladEVENTS9a.m.

Today in History

July 31 is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 153 days remain until the end of the year.1148 – Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade.