Opinion

A Bubble Off Plumb

Like everyone else, I am trying to shift gears from school year to summer schedule. Unlike a lot of others, I don’t have a yard full of young’uns to ride herd on. I wish I did.From time to time, we all take stock of where we are and where we are headed.

Ferguson Features

We continue to celebrate National Preservation Month. This Thursday, May 22, Dr. Kay Decker of Alva, Executive Director of Freedom West Community Development Corporation will speak on preservation as it intersects with community identity and culture, education, tourism and increased tax base.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day. This holiday is celebrated on the last Monday of May each year. This day was created in 1868 in the aftermath of the Civil War as a step towards national reconciliation.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I have been the recipient of a couple of graduation invitations. I know, who would want the stodgy old newspaper lady at their graduation? But there it is.One came from Dayson Cash, who is one of my favorite students in Watonga for several reasons.

Life’s Messy

Life is what happens while you are making other plans. I have devoted a lot of space in this column to planning and goal setting. Reality offers an endless barrage of diversions, detours, challenges, and obstacles. This fact doesn't negate the benefit of preparation.

Ferguson Features

May is National Preservation Month. As part of the celebration of the many heritage sites we have in Blaine County, the Friends of the Ferguson Home are hosting Dr. Kay Decker of Alva to speak at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Watonga Public Library.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I thought when the kids grew up and moved away, they would stop doing cute things to write about.But a few weeks ago, the Redheaded girl made headlines, and I didn’t even write them.You see she has been with a pretty nice fella who is good at a lot of different things.

Museum Admission Part of EBT Benefits

GUTHRIE — The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library have joined the Museums for All program. The museum will offer FREE admission to Electronic Benefits Transfer Oklahoma Tribal EBT, WIC, Oklahoma Fosters or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma card or ID holders for up to six people.

Lankford Letter

Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: I enjoyed two great weeks back in Oklahoma around Easter. It is always helpful to hear directly from Oklahomans on the issues we face at home and on the national level.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I have a confession to make, a dirty little secret of sorts.I know it isn’t trendy, it isn’t cool, and is probably bad for me in more ways than I can count, but I love McDonald’s.Oh, sure, I go to those fancy, shmancy places where you get ‘clean’ food that would starve a rabbit.