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WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined in introducing the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil (TRANSPORT) Act, sponsored by Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01). The legislation would require the Secretary of Transportation to relieve congested ports during either a national state of emergency or when ports are congested by 50 percent or more.

The Watonga American Legion hosted a function Sunday night at the Noble House. Watonga High School teacher Amy Adams and several of her students helped host a meal of traditional Thanksgiving items prepared by Alvin Woodruff and staff of the Noble House. The attendees were veterans of the US military, including a number of the American Legion Post. After opening remarks, Jerry Burton gave the invocation. John Gates gave a stirring account of some of his service during the Vietnam era, including special duty in Cambodia. He gave high marks to the Veterans Administration for their work in helping veterans work through post-traumatic stress. Katie Ballew performed some familiar songs, and finished with a wonderful a capella rendition of our National Anthem. Burton concluded the night with a prayer of thanksgiving, heartfelt by all for this special event. (Photo provided by Joe Bryan)

WATONGA – Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty told county commissioners Monday that a leak inside the Blaine County Jail has forced the relocation of seven prisoners to another county. Daugherty gave the news during the commissioners’ regular weekly meeting at the County Courthouse.

GEARY – One woman was flown to the hospital by medical helicopter after she was ejected from a car that swerved to avoid an animal in Canadian County. Geary resident Gari Bates, 28, was admitted to OU Medical Center in good condition with trunk, arm and leg injuries, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

WATONGA – Watonga Dental is a familiar pillar of the community, but it has seen dentists come and go in the years since it changed ownership. But now, two dentists with local ties are hoping to stay around for a while and give Watongans big-city care in the same familiar small-town setting.

Here is a list of the books we have purchased for the library for the month. The Man Who Walks Away - Jack Reacher Cases #8 by Dan Ames The Man Who Strikes Fear - Jack Reacher Cases #9 by Dan Ames The Man Who Stands Tall - Jack Reacher Cases #10 by Dan Ames The Man Who Works Alone - Jack Reacher Cases #11 by Dan Ames A Man Built for Justice - Jack Reacher Cases #12 by Dan Ames A Man Born for Battle - Jack Reacher Cases #13 by Dan Ames The Man Whose Aim is True - Jack Reacher Cases #15 by Dan Ames The Man Who Dies Here - Jack Reacher Cases #16 by Dan Ames Bear Bait - Sam Westin #2 by Pamela Beason Calling of the Grave - Dr.

The family of Bill Roper would like to thank everyone who participated in celebrating his life. Our sincere appreciation to Pastor Adam Lovitt for conducting the service and to the women of the Watonga Christian Church for the dinner they prepared. Thanks for all the cards, flowers, and prayers for our family during the loss of our Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa Bill. Thanks to David Pierce of Pierce Funeral Home for taking care of Bill.

I don't know if I'm getting senile, losing my marbles, or just plain nuts (don't answer that) but I have the sudden, inexplicable urge to prepare a Thanksgiving feast and eat it in front of the Christmas tree. I blame it on David.

Hi everybody! I hope you had a good week. The weather's been nice and now the beautiful leaves are falling like rain. I love to see the trees change to the pretty shades of red and gold. I think this is my favorite time of the year. I hope you are able to get out to see it all.

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