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Banquet on menu
WAURIKA — Sen. Don Barrington will be the keynote speaker, when the 2010 Waurika Chamber of Commerce Banquet, dubbed “All In in 2010,” is held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, in the multi-purpose room at Waurika Elementary School.
In addition to Barrington’s address, the Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing several local businesses and individuals for their contribution to the community and the area economy during 2009.
Advance tickets, priced at $10, can be purchased from any Chamber member. The meal will be catered by The Branding Iron restaurant.
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