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Waurika Library News July 18, 2019

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The 2019 Summer Reading Program continues with reading, learning, activities, and lunch Monday through Friday.

Monday, July 8th kicked off Week 6 of the Summer Reading Program as Ramona Johnson took over coordinating activities.

After Drop Everything And Read,  the kids learned about eclipses. For crafts, they made their own eclipses and stars.

Thanks to Vicki Etheridge and Starr Heron for making and serving quesadillas for lunch.

On Tuesday, after reading,  local children’s author Katy Thomas (writing as Katy Jean) visited to teach the children about homesteading.

Katy brought a goat and chicken for the kids to pet. Katy’s daughter Allie helped handle the animals while Katy spoke to the children. She also brought some local spring and fall honey for the kids to try.

After Katy read from her book ‘The Adventures of Allie and Luna the Itty Bitty Chicken’, it was time for lunch.

Thanks to Dee Goss and her team at the Circle D Cafe for proving corn dogs, french fries, and drinks for lunch. Thanks to Katy Thomas for coming to speak to the kids and her daughter Allie Thomas for helping out.

Thanks to Richard McGriff for serving along with Gracie Hood and the other older kids that helped out serving lunch.

On Wednesday, the kids continued learning more about space. They recapped some of the things they had learned about the planets in our solar system.

Next, the kids painted foam balls to represent the planets and put stars on black paper for the background.

After reading and crafts it was time for lunch. Thanks to Kristie Gaines and her team at the Waurika Quick Mart for providing pizza. Thanks to the Waurika Lions Club for serving.

On Thursday, after Drop Everything And Read, the kids continued learning about the solar system.

Next, they finished up their craft from the day before, gluing the planets they had painted onto the starry backgrounds they had made.

Thanks to Manya Reid and the Hastings Baptist Church for providing and serving hot dogs, fruit, chips and drinks for lunch.

Friday wrapped up Week 6 of the Summer Reading Program. While Ramona read to some of the kids, the ones that missed the day before finished up their solar system craft.

Next, Tim Trow (Thank you, Tim!) came to talk to the kids about space and telescopes. Tim also brought pictures of astronomical objects like Haley’s Comet.

Thanks to Nitschke Natural Beef (https://nnbeef.com/) for providing their 100% organic beef for the burgers. Thanks to the Waurika Fire Department for grilling them. Thanks to Lauren Nitschke for serving.

Thanks to Ramona Johnson for setting up activities for Week 6.  Ramona will return for Week 8 as Sheila Hays returned on Monday, July 15th for Week 7.

Thanks to Karlee Berthiaume for her assistance. Thanks to Brittney Helterbran for all of her help. Thanks to Presley Parker, Alex Gomex, Jazmine Simon, Lexi Feldman, Kayleigh Merritt, Landry Forsyth, and all of our older kids that volunteer to help with reading and activities.

The public library, community organizations and individuals care about your children. Together we’ve raised funds to offer daily educational programs and lunches to help keep your children’s minds and bodies fed this summer. Whether keeping track of the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they’ve read this summer, children who attend the Summer Reading Program keep their minds active and enter the new school year ready to succeed.

All children attending the program must be registered. The program runs each weekday through Friday, July 26 – with the exception of the July 4 holiday. Reading and activities will start at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Children attending the Summer Reading Program must be picked up by their parent, guardian or designee by noon each day. 

The Summer Reading Program is free to attend for children entering first grade through fifth grade in the fall. Age limits have been established and must be enforced to ensure one teacher can plan and successfully deliver a program for all. Older school-aged children are welcome to participate as helpers – as space allows, and all school-aged children are welcome to join us for lunch.

For more information or registration forms, please visit the Waurika Public Library or call 580.228.3274.

Westbrook Nursing Home News December 19 2019

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 We are enjoying this holiday season so much. Enjoyed opening our Christmas cards from Mrs. Forsyth’s Kindergarten Class, our residents loved how all the children signed them. Thank you Mrs. Forsyth and your kindergarten class so much. Also enjoyed the beautiful cards from the Waurika/Ryan 4H and Cloverbuds. Thank you all so much. We enjoyed shopping last week. We loaded up at Eck Drug and the Dollar Stores. Of course we had to get a drink at Eck Drug too. Some of us had to have a burger from Sonic. 

This week is our monthly birthday party. We will celebrate Jesus’ birthday along with Cathy and Hardy. Our big Penny Pitch winner last week was Tooter and our Black Out Bingo winner was Ruby. 

We really appreciate our door painted up for Christmas. A special thanks to Loretta Luna and her family for doing this. A Special thank to Amber Smith and her children for bringing delicious homemade cookies. A Special thanks to all of our volunteers and visitors. May God Richly Bless you all. Merry Christmas from all of us at Westbrook.

Waurika Library News January 30, 2020

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How far will you go to protect your family? Will you keep their secrets? Ignore their lies?

In a small town in Virginia, a group of people know each other because they’re part of a special treatment center, a hyperbaric chamber that may cure a range of conditions from infertility to autism. But then the chamber explodes, two people die, and it’s clear the explosion wasn’t an accident.

A powerful showdown unfolds as the story moves across characters who are all maybe keeping secrets, hiding betrayals. Chapter by chapter, we shift alliances and gather evidence: Was it the careless mother of a patient? Was it the owners, hoping to cash in on a big insurance payment and send their daughter to college? Could it have been a protester, trying to prove the treatment isn’t safe?

‘Miracle Creek’ by Angie Kim uncovers the worst prejudice and best intentions, tense rivalries and the challenges of parenting a child with special needs. It carefully pieces together the tense atmosphere of a courtroom drama and the complexities of life as an immigrant family. Drawing on the author’s own experiences as a Korean-American, former trial lawyer, and mother of a “miracle submarine” patient, this is a novel steeped in suspense and igniting discussion. Recommended by Erin Morgenstern, Jean Kwok, Jennifer Weiner, Scott Turow, Laura Lippman, and more– ‘Miracle Creek’ is a brave, moving debut from an unforgettable new voice.

Check out ‘Miracle Creek’ by Angie Kim at the Waurika Public Library.

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Many events and programs at the library are supported by the Friends of the Waurika Public Library.  Sponsorship of the Friends starts at just $10.  For more information or to become a sponsor, please visit the Waurika Public Library.

Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for children and toddlers.  Each week we read stories, and have games and puzzles for the children to play with after reading.

For information about events, activities and more, visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WaurikaPublicLibrary/

Senior Profile: Brooklyn Barnes

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How do you feel about your last year?

I’m excited for my last year, but nervous at the same time.

What Activities/Organizations have you participated in? 

I’m involved with cheer, softball, band, cross country, student council, and FCCLA.

What are your plans for the future? 

My plans for the future are to go to college and become a 2nd grade teacher, get married and start a family.

Favorite memory at WHS? 

My favorite memory at WHS is cheering at the football games with my best friend Hope.

What teacher or class has best prepared you? 

Mrs.Hodges was the teacher who best prepared me. She’s always pushed me to try my best. She also let me color a few times.

Give advice to an underclassman?:

My advice to underclassmen is to not care what people think. Follow God’s plan, be humble and kind, Always smile.

Who would you like to thank?

I would like to thank my family, especially my mom for always trying. I want to thank Hope and her mom. I also want to thank everyone who’s believed in me. I would like to thank all my classmates for the laughs and the great memories 

What fears do you have about leaving? 

My fears for leaving high school are failing and leaving my classmates.

What are you going to miss most about being at WHS?

I’m going to miss everything. The people, the school itself. I’ll miss everybody knowing everybody.

What lessons have you learned from previous classes (class of 2020, etc)?

Class of 2019 taught me friendship.

What event did/do you most look forward to this year?

I’m looking forward to our senior trip. It will live up to my expectations as long as I get to spend time and more memories with my classmates.

Do you have any regrets? 

My regrets are not getting out more to spend time with family or friends.

4H News April 5 2018

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4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Jefferson County Culinary (Cooking Club) 

This month’s lesson was “How to decorate a cupcake”.  A small group of members came to learn from Pat McGriff how to make an Icing bag and got to see a variety of decorating tips.  After watching Mrs. McGriff’s demonstration on icing and decorating, each participant got to create their own decorated cupcake.  I say we have some talented young people among our midst!  Our next meeting will be 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Jefferson County OSU Extension office.  We will make Pretzels.

2018 Southwest District Horse Show:  May 31 to June 2, 2018 (Thursday – Saturday) at the

Stephens County Fairgrounds – 2002 S. 13th Street, Duncan, OK

Entries due Thursday, April 26, 2018 to County Extension Office

Contact Tara Brown for additional information and entry forms.  Tara also has information for the District Cupcake Wars, Table setting and Food Show Down contests which are scheduled for the end of May.  Registration will be due early April.

Pat McGriff demonstrates how to ice and decorate a cupcake.
Submitted photo.

Tri County 4-H Summer Camp will be June 6-8, 2018 at Salt Creek Retreat, north of Ringling, OK.  Camp Counselors will meet June 5 for training.  Registration is due in our office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.  Registration forms are available in our office located at Jefferson County Fairgrounds.  Our office is open 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday; we close for lunch 12 – 1 p.m.  Must be currently enrolled in 4-H to attend the Tri County 4-H Summer Camp.

Jefferson County Culinary group shows their creative decorated cupcakes!
Submitted photo.

Summer workshops will begin Monday, June 11.  Watch for more details!

Jefferson County 4-H and Extension information is available on our webpage: oces.okstate.edu/Jefferson

Facebook: JeffersonCounty Fourh and JeffersonCounty Osu Extension

Oklahoma 4-H Webpage:    http://4h.okstate.edu

Terral News and Happenings June 7 2018

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Quote of the Day- “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” John Bunyan 

First Baptist Church- Vacation Bible School is set for July 16-20. Our theme this year is “GAME ON”. Buses will run nightly. We will have more information coming next week.  

Terral Volunteer Fire Department- Will be selling T-Shirts until June 15th. Cost is $15.00 for regular sizes and $17.00 for 2xl to 4xl. All proceeds got to the Volunteer Fire Department. You may pick up an order form at City Hall and drop it back by City Hall and Pay for your shirts. 

FBC Girls In Actions- Stay tuned for our announcement of the “POOL PARTY” plans. Coming soon! Happy Birthday To You- Bailey Wesberry celebrated “22” on the 25th, of May Noah Morales had caked on the 27th of May. Vincente Villarreal partied on the 29th of May. Happy Anniversary- Casey and Crystal Rhodes celebrated on the 24th of May. Boomer and Stephanie Celebrated “24” years on the 28th of May. 

Community Prayer List- The family of Robert Harnois, Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Florita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Tanner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed, Hardy Johnson and our military stationed around the world. May God Keep you in his loving care.

New Business in Waurika

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London-Keo is the owner of Waurika’s newest business on Main street—Daylight Donuts. 

They are open early in the morning until noon each day.

They have a wide variety of donuts, Croissants, Breakfast Burritos and Biscuits. 

FCCLA Attend Leadership Meeting in Duncan

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 Members of Waurika FCCLA recently attended the South 4 District Leadership Meeting in Duncan.  Approximately 500 students from southwest Oklahoma attended the meeting held at the Simmons Center. This year’s meeting, called “The Great Leadership Adventure”, centered on an outdoor camping theme.  Members wore their new chapter tshirts, which followed the theme.  FCCLA chapters collected 400 pounds of aluminum pull tabs to donate to their service project, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Oklahoma.  The highlight of the meeting was the Oklahoma City dance troupe, Generation Why, which entertained the students, as well as delivered messages about anti-bullying, suicide prevention and overcoming adversity. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is the student leadership organization that accompanies the Family and Consumer Sciences program at Waurika High School.

A Labor of Love

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Lodge Scott and his girlfriend Anna Wager spent several hours decorating the window downtown. 

The Christmas Display is dedicated to the memory of Lodge’s grandfather,

Steve “Choo Choo” Chatham.

Every year Steve would set up the window display during the Christmas season. 

Farmers Market This Saturday in Waurika

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 Waurika Farmers Market this Saturday June 2! Sellers set up at 8am. Market opens 8:30am. Expect all kinds of LOCAL goods! Honey and beeswax products from Bee Wise, organically grown greens from Circle N Ranch, fresh eggs and handmade leather jewelry from Michelle Dyer, handmade non-toxic soaps from Anita Goza-Solomon, and more!

Open to anyone growing, producing or making homemade food and products. No rental fee! Bring your own tables, chairs, tents and/or umbrellas.

Of course, we need lots of shoppers! 

BY our community. FOR our community!

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