Opinion

To the Editor: Recycling of plastics, metals and cardboard has been available in Watonga since February 2022. The recycling center is located at 313 East Second Street. The hours are 8-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and 3-6 p.m. on Thursdays.

If you have ever had surgery, and in particular, open-heart surgery, then you have benefitted from Thomas B. Ferguson, the grandson of Thompson Benton and Elva Shartel Ferguson.

Dear Editor: Excuse my lateness in writing, but upon my return from vacation while catching up on my reading, I noticed the article “City Slapped With Suit Over Actions of Former Chief” (Watonga Republican September 20, 2023) and was taken aback at the manner in which this action was reported.

I enjoy sewing. When my children were small, I made virtually all their clothes, in part because they were long and skinny and it was hard to find clothes that fit, and in part because I am cheap.

The most meaningful contribution the United States could make to Ukraine's war effort is to restore American energy independence and increase our exports to countries currently dependent on adversaries for oil and gas. And yet, President Joe Biden is doing the opposite, undermining U.S. energy independence and giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a crucial assist.

I’ve often written about my love for – and ineptitude at – gardening. Well, just when I thought it was safe to begin planting the fall crops, the tomatoes began to produce.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two recent studies show Oklahomans are struggling with poverty levels above the national average. A report released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau validated another report released earlier this year, the Kids Count Data Report, issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Blaine County Retired Educators met September 11 at the Noble House in Watonga. It was the first meeting of the new school year. Darla Brooks gave the invocation and Ann Swaim led the Pledge of Allegiance.

As many people as there are who want to complain and blame everything that goes wrong on the city, there should be folks lined up and stacked three deep to take the open seat on city council. That seat is in Ward 2. Yet, as of Friday, there wasn’t a single person who showed any interest in the position.

OKLAHOMA CITY There’s nothing more important to our future than our teachers. That’s why the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas have created an award to honor our state’s exceptional teachers. The Top 20 Teachers of 20232024 will receive $5,000 each, and an additional $2,000 will be awarded to their schools.