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Watonga Elementary students enjoying their new school bus toy. The new toy was purchsed by the Watonga School Board for the little playground over the summer, and has just recently been delivered and installed. Watonga Public Schools Watonga Republican

Watonga Elementary students enjoying their new school bus toy. The new toy was purchsed by the Watonga School Board for the little playground over the summer, and has just recently been delivered and installed. Watonga Public Schools Watonga Republican

A Look at State Questions

Provided By Oklahoma Press Association
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Two state questions will appear on the November 3 general election ballot. State Question 805 was placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens; State Question 814 was referred to a vote of the people by the Oklahoma Legislature.

A Lamp to My Feet

Jerry Bradford, Independent Bible Teacher (580)
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
I want to begin this article with my thanks to this paper in allowing me to continue to submit this column each week. It is a privilege to be able to do so. I also want to thank each of you that read this article. I would appreciate any comments or questions that you might have.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Sharon Gates
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Hi Everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. Things kinda quieted down some this week for me. Mae filled in for me one day this week. I really appreciated that. I’m just not springing back like I have before. Of course I’m a little older too. It’s been a good week at the Center.
Addicted to Convenient Shopping

Addicted to Convenient Shopping

Addicted to Convenient Shopping

Debi Harris
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
I'm addicted to convenient shopping. What is convenient shopping, you ask? Well, I'll tell ya. It's not one but several evil ways in which businesses are able to get people like me–the Queen of Impulse Buying– to buy way more than we should. (I know, I know I have multiple titles.
Pictured above is Watonga’s 2020 Homecoming (L-R) court Liza Bruner-9th, Dakota Morris- 9th, Caitin Parker - 12th, Kerby Easter- 12th, Jaryn Lehman- queen, Aaron Perez- king, Riley Coleman- 12th, Tucker Estep- 12th, Adalyn Hightower- 11th, Deondre Dunn- 11th, Carson Reyburn- 9th, Chris Sanders, Creed Parham- K, Hadyn Kennedy-K Tava Batt Watonga Republican

Pictured above is Watonga’s 2020 Homecoming (L-R) court Liza Bruner-9th, Dakota Morris- 9th, Caitin Parker - 12th, Kerby Easter- 12th, Jaryn Lehman- queen, Aaron Perez- king, Riley Coleman- 12th, Tucker Estep- 12th, Adalyn Hightower- 11th, Deondre Dunn- 11th, Carson Reyburn- 9th, Chris Sanders, Creed Parham- K, Hadyn Kennedy-K Tava Batt Watonga Republican

Eagles Celebrate Homecoming

Byron Cole Watonga Eagles Football Asst. Coach
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
After a disappointing loss last week, the Eagle’s football team returned home for a homecoming game against Tonkawa. The offense sputtered in the first quarter when Joe Jackson threw an interception trying to hit Aaron Perez on a quick slant, and the Buccaneers took over.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Sharon Gates
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Hello again Everyone! Sure hope you all had a good week. I had quite a week again. My week started off pretty good. On Wednesday John and I went to Oklahoma City to our heart doctor for a regular check -up.
Spring Cleaning in the Fall

Spring Cleaning in the Fall

Spring Cleaning in the Fall

Debi Harris
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
I've always been a little weird (okay, I'm more than a little weird), and a late-tothe-party kind of gal. Tackling my massive Spring cleaning mission in the Fall seems apropos for me.
Bill to Improve STEM Ed. in Rural Schools

Bill to Improve STEM Ed. in Rural Schools

Bill to Improve STEM Ed. in Rural Schools

Frank Lucas
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) praised the passage of his bipartisan legislation to improve STEM education for rural schools today. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science, and strong STEM education is critical to America’s economic growth. H.R.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
I am sure I have talked about this before, but it cannot be overstated. No matter who you support in the upcoming elections, it is paramount that you vote. Maybe you love one guy or gal and hate the others. That makes it easy, go vote. Maybe you don’t agree with any of the candidates.
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