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George Ann Bordelon (right) holds a plaque honoring the memory of James Tech, a longtime fixture of Watonga Community Theatre who died in May, before Sunday afternoon's performance of "Shenanigans at the North Pole." Bordelon and Patt Curtin (left) presented the gift to James' wife Marie Tech before the show.

(Photo above) From left: Kyle Hilterbran, Shannon Turnes and Adam Rendon of Watonga Public Schools pose next to Nathan Freelander, Amy Estep and Kurt Thomas of CTTC with new virtual reality equipment. CTTC has donated the headsets and computers to Watonga schools, which will use them for its science education.

Lawn & Turf • Remove leaves from cool-season grasses or mow with a mulching mower. • Continue mowing coolseason lawns on a regular basis.

GEARY — The First Christian Church of Geary has had a busy 2021, opening a new basketball court, storage unit and outdoor pavilion while nearing completion on a children's playground nearby. The construction has all taken place near the building where First Christian holds its contemporary services each Sunday, on the east side of Blaine Avenue across the street from the church's original chapel home.

CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA was proud to honor Okeene resident Mildred Howerton, on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration and induct her into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Mildred enjoyed china painting and traveling to show her talent. She placed well in local, county and state shows. She is a member of both the local and the World China Painting Association.

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Have you been enjoying the nice weather lately? I hear it's supposed to continue for a while.

Civil Court Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs Terry Miller, Indebtedness Mary J Hays vs David C Hays, Rebecca Sue Gilbert-Hays, Forcible Entry And Detainer * Watonga Housing Authority vs Cantrell Easley, Forcible Entry And Detainer * Divorce Ashley Gail Cooper vs Joshua Mack Cooper, Dissolution Of Marriage James Thomas Wallis vs Bobbile Ellen Wallis, Dissolution Of Marriage Family Court April Rose Lorenz vs Benjamin Lee Cheasbro, Protective Order Samantha Renee Paukei, Minor Child vs Taylor Jade Sexton, Protective Order Felony Logan Brent Jackson, Larceny Of Automobile, Aircraft Or Other Motor Vehicle Marriage Walker Wilson Grant Nye And Brandi Nicole Lake, Marriage License Misdemeanor Dionte Dionel Walker, Possession Of Marijuana Without Medical Marijuana License, Resisting An Officer Mason Angus Ellis, Driving While Under The Influence Of Alcohol, Transporting Open Bottle Or Container Of Liquor, Acts Resulting In Gross Injury Christopher Aaron Koetter, Knowingly Receiving Or Concealing Stolen Property Mineral Deed CUTTER ENERGY to CUTTER ENERGY LLC, LUCK-E , LLC, S4 T18N R13W SW SW SW SW MID-AMERICAN OIL COMPANY to RANDALL C THOMPSON REVOCABLE TRUST, S06 T16N R13W SE, S07 T16N R13W E2 NW L1-2 BROOMFIELD, R.J., BROOMFIELD, XOLLIA to ACORD, DEBORAH F, GEIS, REBECCA, PIONEER ADDITION TO CANTON B15 L1-2 N/2 LOT 2 GRAYTON ENERGY LLC to KRAKEN ENERGY LLC, S32 T13N R12W SW CASHMAN, DARA to LAWVER, LORNA, S36 T16N R10W NW LAWVER, DARELL, LAWVER, DIANE to LAWVER, LORNA, S36 T16N R10W NW SEYER, SHELLIE to LAWVER, LORNA, S36 T16N R10W NW FORMOSA MINERALS LLC to DAGNY'S OPERATING LP, S10 T18N R13W NE NW L1-3,9 Oil and Gas Lease ALLEGIANT EXPLORATION LLC to SIX S ENERGY GROUP LLC, S04 T18N R13W SE SW SW, S04 T18N R13W SW SW SE SW CHURCH, LARRY G, CHURCH, CAROL J to TURNER OIL & GAS PROPERY INC, S11 T19N R12W E2 CHURCH, LARRY G, CHURCH, CAROL J to TURNER OIL & GAS PROPERY INC, S13 T19N R12W SE CHURCH, LARRY G, CHURCH, CAROL J to TURNER OIL & GAS PROPERY INC, S12 T19N R12W SW CUTTER ENERGY LLC to TRICORE GROUP LLC, S04 T18N R13W SW SW SW BROWN, CARMEN L, BROWN, LELAND to ALLEGIANT EXPLORATION LLC, PIONEER ADDITION TO CANTON B11 L09, S04 T18N R13W ALLEGIANT EXPLORATION LLC to TRICORE GROUP LLC, S04 T18N R13W, PIONEER ADDITION TO CANTON B13 L5-6 GRAY, MELAINE JANE, TRUSTEE, BARBARA ANN LONG REVOCABLE TRUST to ALLEGIANT EXPLORATION LLC, S04 T18N R13W SW SW SW Partial Quit Claim BARNES, JOHNYE L to BARNES, JOHNYE L -TRUSTEE, KYLE, ROBBIE J. - TRUSTEE, BIZZELL, SHANNON R - TRUSTEE, JOHNYE L BARNES REVOCABLE TRUST, S33 T15N R10W SW, S27 T16N R10W NW PEARSON, LYNDELL W, PEARSON, SANDRA K to PEARSON, LYNDELL, TRUSTEE, LYNDELL PEARSON REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, PEARSON, SANDRA, TRUSTEE, SANDRA PEARSON REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, TAYLOR ADDN WATONGA L17 TOMLINSON, MARK S, TOMLINSON, MICHAEL D to KELLEY, BARRY LYNN, TUSTEE, KELLEY, CINDY LEA, TRUSTEE, BARRY LYNN KELLEY AND, CINDY LEA KELLEY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, S09 T15N R13W NE Partial Warranty Deed BROWNLEE, WAYNE, BROWNLEE, CATHERINE L to BROWNLEE, WAYNE - TRUSTEE, BROWN-LEE, CATHERINE - TRUSTEE, CATHERINE L BROWNLEE LIVING TRUST, THIRD WEST SIDE ADDN OKEENE L14 NEWBORN, DONNA to BROWN, TRACEY, TOWN OF WATONGA B85 L1-3, CITY OF WATONGA B56 L7-9, CITY OF WATONGA B84 L9 MEWBORN, DONNA to BROWN, TRACEY, CITY OF WATONGA B56 L7-9 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRI to BLACKBEAR, WILMA, SWEETS ADDITION TO WATONGA RRMD LLC to HAWORTH, DAVID S, WEST SIDE ADDITION OKEENE B5 L7.

The Watonga community kicked off the holiday season in style Friday with the annual Sparkle Spree celebration! Locals enjoyed a parade, Christmas shopping and great food downtown in the mild weather. Right before the parade, a wreck on Leach and A Street forced the emergency vehicles that would have led the parade to speed away in support; fortunately, no major injuries were reported and the parade went on undeterred. The Sparkle Spree kicked off a festive weekend in Watonga, with a holiday bazaar and Christmas play following it.

GEARY – A fire completely destroyed one home and severely damaged another Friday morning in Geary, sending crews to the scene to battle the blaze for hours. The fire consumed a home at NW 2nd Street and Cheyenne Avenue, on the northeast corner of the intersection.