Waurika News Democrat

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  • Megan and Zac Gaines’ twins spent considerable time A mom’s tale: Premature twins survive, now thrive

    I woke up Friday, June 17, 2011, and something just didn’t feel right.

    May 5, 2012 1 Photo

  • A kicker’s bad luck

    Jordan Williamson probably doesn’t know who Melea Barrick or Evan Waid are.
    Maybe he should.

    February 2, 2012

  • Student council Students raise 1,700 pounds of food

    After seeing his students raise nearly a ton of canned food, Waurika Elementary School Principal Cody Simmons was nearly speechless.

    December 1, 2011 1 Photo

  • Remembering a leader

    Kind, humorous and intelligent — those were the most common adjectives used to describe James Harley Ivy Jr.

    November 24, 2011

  • Leaving a lasting legacy

    Recognition wasn’t something he was looking for. In fact, he had no idea he would the recipient of an award during Waurika’s all-school reunion earlier this month.

    November 17, 2011

  • Checking things out School is back in session for Waurikans

    As Melody Tyler progressed through her lesson about eagles at Waurika Elementary School, her fifth grade class appeared to be listening intently. Even though it was only the second day of instruction for youngens across Waurika, Tyler expected a good school year.

    August 18, 2011 1 Photo

  • Getting ready to go Teachers, staff prepare for students’ arrival

    The halls at Waurika High School that were once relatively quite for three months are now abuzz with activity.

    August 11, 2011 1 Photo

  • A tasty way to cool down A seed-spittin’ good time

    Jubilant and hot would be the proper adjectives to describe the 49th annual Terral Watermelon Jubilee Friday and Saturday.

    July 21, 2011 1 Photo

  • Rachel Gallaher Gallaher settling into role with City of Waurika

    The new face at Waurika City Hall isn’t really a new face at all. Waurika City Treasurer Rachel Gallaher is no stranger to Jefferson County — she’s been here forever.

    July 14, 2011 1 Photo

  • Splashing around Waurika Lake bustling with activity

    Refuge from the oppressive Oklahoma heat wasn’t difficult for Waurikans and others from the area to find on Independence Day weekend. The lake baring the town’s name was bustling with swimmers, campers and boaters — all striving to beat the heat and have fun.

    July 8, 2011 1 Photo

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