Opinion

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I hope you have had a good week. It’s been pretty quiet for me. I haven’t been getting out much lately. I have some surgery planned in a few weeks and hopefully I’ll feel better after that. In the meantime, here’s a reminder about the chicken noodle dinner and cake auction.

Ferguson Features

Elva Shartel Ferguson, wife of Thompson Benton (T.B.) Ferguson, was named Oklahoma Mother of the year in 1946 in her 75th year. While Mrs.

Tommorow Is Another Day

Well, y'all, I am completely, utterly, and frustratingly *quanked. Just about the time I think everything's coming up roses, things are finally getting back to normal (whatever that is), and I'm feeling pretty good for someone of my advanced life stage, BAM, once again I'm thrown for a loop.

Takeaways From the State of the Union Address

Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: It is almost time for many kids’ favorite week—spring break. Our kids are getting ready for a break from school, and I hope families are able to take a moment to pause and spend some time together.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Although my family tree only shows a small amount of Irish blood, that limb is perhaps the most well documented. Some of my ancestors from the old country took part in a rebellion against their English overlords and wound up on the losing side. Imagine that.

Ferguson Features

I am looking forward to celebrating T.B. Ferguson’s birthday this Friday, March 15 (his birthday is actually Sunday, the 17th) at the Senior Center. But I have begun to think we should also celebrate the birthday of his remarkable wife, Elva, later known as Eva.

Bill Would Give State Electricity Oversight

The House on Feb. 29 passed House Bill 4097, also known as the Oklahoma State Transmission Accountability and Reliability Act (Oklahoma STAR Act).

A Bubble Off Plumb

This week I’m going to hit you with a hodgepodge of items not long enough to warrant their own column. First off, get ready for the celebration of T.B. Ferguson’s birthday. It’s free and will be held at lunchtime March 15 at the Watonga Senior Center.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone. It’s been a great week and I hope you’re all doing well. I’m having quite a time with my health and I’m seeing a new doctor this week. Getting old has finally caught up with me. Thankfully my husband is right there with me to help me through it. He’s been terrific.

Ferguson Features

In February, we focused on Black history month and T.B. Ferguson’s support of that community.