Opinion

Pass The Smuck

I am spending way too much time on the phone with my new tech (non) support person, trying to figure out my new car's technology. I have spent countless hours, trying to make all these dadgum newfangled geegaws work.

Ferguson Features

A few weeks ago I said there had only been three owners of the Watonga Republican, I was wrong. Saturday while I was at the Ferguson Home I looked at an old newspaper that was so brittle I was afraid to handle it too much and read that there were two other owners.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everybody! How’s this week going for you? At least its been a little cooler. Well last Friday was our regular birthday dinner. We had quite a few in to eat, but mostly the meals are carried out. We had enough come in early to have two tables of cards going. One was Skip-Bo and one was canasta.

I’m Vaccinated Against COVID-19, and You Should Be Too...As Soon As Possible

We’ve all been busy this Summer and we’re all enjoying the freedom from COVID but there’s one thing Oklahoma needs you to not forget: Get your COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. COVID-19 vaccines – whether it’s Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J – are safe, effective, and free.

A Lamp to My Feet

Before I get started on this article, I want to request special prayers on behalf of my daughter Spring and her husband Dan Raines. Spring has a very aggressive form of breast cancer that did not respond to her first round of chemo. This week will be her 2nd dose of this round of chemo.

Ferguson Features

It’s been a quiet week at the museum with just a few visitors. Barbara said a couple of people said they would come back when they had more time so they could look around in depth. Clay was out Wednesday doing more work on the front porch.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I read with interest the article that the Mercy Hospital system will require employees to receive a vaccine against the Severe Acute Respiratory Virus­ 2 (SARS­2) that causes the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoViD19).

A Lamp to My Feet

Hello from Longdale, OK. I want to encourage those of you that read this little article to tell the Watonga Republican what you think of it. If you have any Bible or personal questions text me at the above number. Let me know what you think of the articles.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi everyone! Its already been a week. They go by so fast now. It seems like I just get one column written and it’s time to do another one. John has gone fishing today so it’s quiet in the house. I hope he catches some fish. Would make a good supper.

Ferguson Features

Two young men came by the museum Saturday. One of them grew up in Watonga and is now living in Alva. We are thankful that he came by to see the museum and brought a friend. The wood burning cook stove has markings on it stating Grand Company, January 15, 1901.