Pride in Watonga Lawns Contest Winners

The second round of ‘Yard of the Month’ awards were announced this week by the local American Legion chapter. Recognition is awarded to five home sites for their exceptional outdoor presentation. There are five winners based on their geographic location in Watonga: Area 1 – (West of Highway 8).

Pioneer Receives National Customer Service Award

Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc., has received Pivot Group’s 2019 Outstanding Customer Experience Award, recognizing excellence in customer service.

Calumet Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

A Calumet man was injured July 31in a single vehicle motorcycle accident. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Michael Haydon, 56, of Calumet, was southbound on State Highway 51 A seven miles north of Watonga when his 1999 Yamaha failed to negotiate a curve.

Voter Registration Deadline

According to the Blaine County Elections Secretary, the last day to register to vote or change any information on your voter registration is Oct. 9, in order to vote in the general election on Nov. 3. Call the Blaine County Election Board at 580-623-5518 to check on your registration.

School Enrollment Guidelines

Watonga Elementary Enrollment Enrollment for Watonga Elementary is ready to roll. To retain social distancing, enrollment is spread over four days. Students and parents are asked to come ton their specified days to keep the numbers even each day.

A Lamp to My Feet

I have no idea how many read this little column, but I hope I have given you some things that are helping you in your efforts to draw closer to God and let Him be the Lord of your life.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everyone! Hope you had a great week. I hope you are all still well. People are still staying in a lot, at looks that way at the Center. Most of our meals are being carried out, with a few coming in to eat, but doing social distancing.

No More Home Improvement

Webster's Dictionary defines Home Improvement as being or related to a project to make one's house better, bigger, more modern, etc.; long past time for some home improvements.

Oklahoma State University Recommendations Maximize Alfalfa Field Productivity

Producers who will be planting alfalfa in late August and early September can maximize their investment by following researchbased recommendations, Oklahoma State University experts said.

OK State Grain Cash Bid Prices

Oklahoma City, OK Fri July 31, 2020 OK Dept. of Ag-USDA Market News Oklahoma grain elevator cash bids as of 2:00 pm Friday. U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT (BU): .02 to .03 higher. 3.99-4.28. Buffalo, Davis 3.99; Alva 4.06; Cherokee 4.07; El Reno, Geary, Okarche, Watonga 4.