Opinion

Diary of a “Late to the Party” Gal

Last December, I was looking forward to 2020 as a shiny new year. We have a couple of granddaughters who will be graduating and moving off to college soon, assuming we’ll be allowed out of our house by graduation time.

A Bubble Off Plumb

These days, if you want to scare yourself to death, turn on the TV or look at a cell phone. The responses around the country are enough to make everyone want to crawl into a hole and pull it in after themselves. This newspaper will not take part in fear mongering or politicizing the current crisis.

A Lamp to My Feet

I have met many people over the years. Some of them have lifted me up while others have torn me down. The ones that have lifted me up are the ones I choose to remember. They are the ones that have made a positive difference in my life. I have become a better man because of them.

Ferguson Features

Due to the COVID-19, the Friends of the Ferguson have postponed the Annual Chicken Noodle Fundraiser and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will announce the rescheduled date as soon as it is decided.

When Did I Contract CRS?

As I get older, I've noticed that my CRS* has gotten worse, although some days I wonder if that's even possible. And if it has gotten worse, how would I know? Har Har! Most days, it's not a concern since I can't remember what I forgot anyway.

Children Need Support Facing Virus Response

Parents struggling with the question of how to prepare children for the COVID-19 threat probably already have plenty of experience to tap into, Oklahoma State University professor Laura Hubbs-Tait said. Tornado season.

Letter to the Editor

Dear editor, I read with interest the article “Everyone Wants a Pool,... “ (Feb. 19, 2020) For many years, Watonga has needed a year-round pool. The pool built by the CCC at Roman Nose is unique, but we need a year-round pool in Watonga for three reasons: recreation; exercise; and rehabilitation.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I have often written about the cool, old stuff I happen across in my travels. This time it is a tattered envelope with colorful sketches on the front. Originally it was priced at 50 cents. I paid half that for an apron pattern from the 1940s.

A Lamp to My Feet

We are continuing to look at the Christian graces in 2 Peter 1:5-8, “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to...

“Wonder Woman” a/k/a Clueless Woman

It has finally happened. I have turned into Wonder Woman. But not in the sense that I have any superpowers or superweapons (unless you count nagging) or anything like the Wonder Woman of comic book fame seems to possess. And how about her skimpy costume?