Opinion

Focus On Floor Work at Legislature

As we continue this year's legislative session, I want to update you on the work we have done so far at the State Capitol to serve the people of House District 55 and the state of Oklahoma.

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I have spent most of this week and part of last week talking with candidates for the Watonga City Council.They all have, of course, different personalities and perspectives. Some have very clear agendas and priorities they want to seek through city government.

Pardon Our Slip

The office slated for closure in Watonga is a Bureau of Indian Affairs office. A recent article stated otherwise. We regret the error and any confusion it may have caused.

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I am frequently asked why XY or Z isn’t in the paper. How come there is no report of Billy Joe Jim Bob doing this, that, or the other awful thing.Well, if Billy Joe Jim Bob wasn’t charged with a crime, or isn’t being prosecuted, there is no paper trail.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Brenda SteinHave you adjusted to the time change? It seems like I am always an hour behind! Changing all of our clocks and checking our smoke detectors took some time. I wish they would all change like my phone does!

Ferguson Features

Sunday, March 16, you are invited to a birthday celebration for T.B. Ferguson at the fellowship hall at the Watonga Christian Church 12-1:30. A donation of $10/adult, $5/child is suggested. The fair is Mexican stack up (pile on).

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Well, as much fun as was had at the Hitchcock pancake supper fundraiser a week or so ago, even more was made during the mystery theater fundraiser Friday at the Noble House.

Lankford Letter: Washington Update

Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: Our beautiful state is trying to decide if it is winter or spring. I hope you can get out to enjoy the beautiful weather before it’s 100 degrees soon.

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March is Women’s History Month. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8 (International Women’s Day) as Women’s History Week and in 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History month. The Theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together!

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It was a lively Sunday afternoon at the old Hitchcock gym. The gym is seldom used these days, with the school closed long ago.