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STILLWATER, Okla. – In a profession that involves backbreaking labor, life-altering financial decisions and the favor of Mother Nature, farmers and ranchers are especially vulnerable to mental health issues.

Congratulations to Gary and Dixie Williams, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28! The couple was married in 1971 at Watonga’s First Baptist Church. Gary is a Watonga native, and the couple now lives southwest of Geary. Be sure to wish these two a very Happy Anniversary when you see them out and about!

GEARY – Six FCCLA members from the Geary Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter recently attended the 2021 Lead Chapter Officer Training Conference. The Lead Conference, one of four planned around the state, was September 16th at the Chisholm Trail Expo in Enid, OK.

Wyatt Johnson and Stacia Wallace excitedly announce their engagement. Stacia is a 2015 graduate of Watertown High School in Watertown, NY. Stacia attends Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri and will complete the paramedic program Spring 2022. Stacia works for Mercy EMS and Newton County EMS as an EMT. Stacia is the daughter of Rick and Susan Wallace of Neosho, MO.

The Watonga Masonic Lodge donated $400 to the Opportunities, Inc. Food Bank last Friday. The Lodge has raised and made annual donations to the local food bank for many years. From Left to Right: Brian Rice, Shannon Sattler, Damon Jones, Masonic Lodge Treasurer, Jan Franks and Carla Flynn. (Photo provided by Lane Edsall)

KINGFISHER – Former Watonga Police Chief Shawn Kays made a brief appearance in the Kingfisher County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon after he was charged this summer with felony first-degree burglary and misdemeanor assault.