Ferguson Features

Last week when a couple touring the museum was shown the 1901 wood burning cook stove with the warming ovens the lady told Barbara that her father only weighed 2 pounds when he was born. His mother put him in a box and put him in the warming oven. Her own idea of an incubator.

Did you know?

July 4th is a day when Americans celebrate their independence, but it’s also a day to commemorate two men who played vital roles in procuring that independence. Both John Adams, the second President of the United States, and his successor Thomas Jefferson passed away on July 4, 1826.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, nearly 15 mail carriers per day will say, "Yes." Postal Service officials report that in 2020, over 5,800 letter carriers experienced dog bites or dog attacks.

A Lamp to My Feet

Some people believe that in order to be right to God, all you have to do is go to church. Hosea 6:6 tells us, “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

We're Having A Heat Wave

WATONGA - Sometimes something just comes over me. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the oppressive heatwave we're experiencing.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

WATONGA - Hi everybody! Well, I think summer has officially arrived and plans to stay, my goodness, the heat has been awful. By afternoon even in the shade you can hardly breathe. I feel for all those folks that have to work outside daily. I just stay indoors. All right ladies!

Ferguson Features

WATONGA - We had a couple visit on Wednesday and she took a lot pictures inside and out. Thursday there was a group of 13 visit. They were staying at Roman Nose for a family gathering, one of them was on leave and they decided to all get together.

Father’s Day 2021

It's a relief to know we can celebrate Father's Day this year without the guilt police on our backs, telling us not to congregate in groups of more than 10 during the pandemic. Why was 10 such a magic number? If 11 showed up, what did the 'experts' thing would happen?

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi everyone! How’s everything going for you? All is well at the center as far as I know. If you weren’t there Saturday night you missed a good time. We had 36 people present and everyone had a great time. David Green provided music for us and Naida Kerr sang some songs for us.

Ferguson Features

The Community Coffee was well attended. Thanks to everyone that let me give them a tour and tell them the history. It’s an honor to get to give tours and tell people how important Governor Ferguson was to our state and to Watonga.