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July 31st Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jul 31, 2023

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In today’s episode, City Manager Karrie Beth Little and I discuss the upcoming back to school bash. What parents and students can expect on Aug. 8th at meet & greet; and how individuals/businesses partnership with the City of Watonga and WEDA have invested in the tools and supplies for students to prepare them for the upcoming year. Another topic of discussion was the list of electric bill assistance programs as well as the 522 board and the Blaine County commissioner’s contributions to absorbing the $5 ambulance fee. Join us, subscribe and share this episode: We are #BetterTogetherWatonga

July 24th Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jul 24, 2023

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Watonga City Manager, Karrie Beth Little and I talk about “Change.” Changes in society, globally, personally and civically. Listen as we dive into a topic that touches each one of us. #BetterTogetherWatonga

July 17th Watonga City Manager Minute Podcast special guest Street & Alley Superintendent &operator Jul 17, 2023

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Karrie Beth sits down with Watonga Street and Alley superintendant Justin Wooldridge and operator, R’Derick Hampton, two of the five man crew of the Watonga Street and Alley crew, to discuss the department official duties. February 2023, since Veterans Waste Solutions contract went into effect, Justin explains the Street and Alley responsibilities. He also gives us a quick look into the timeline for the upcoming July and August blacktop season for “asphalt” overlays on roadways. He shares the departments process of working with the Watonga Code enforcement after a lien is placed upon a property that is in a violation of City of Watonga ordinances and the multitude of work orders that they receive throughout each month. Justin shares the details during the town wide “Month long clean up” in April, and how he and his crew hauled and eliminated 354,000 lbs of limbs and junk, 50 Roll Offs of debris and property clutter/junk was removed from our community. The largest amount the state has received! Justin explains and educates on the value and need of our Street and Alley department for the maintenance and overall health of the City of Watonga and the commitment he and his department have in serving our community. Thank you for your devotion to our city Justin and to your dedicated crew. #BetterTogetherWatonga

July 10th Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jul 10, 2023

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In todays episode of City Manager Minute Monday podcast, we talk to our code enforcement officer, Mike Herdman. Mike walks us through the process of enforcing section 8-104 (Accumulation of trash or weeds unlawful) of our city ordinances. This is a must listen to podcast! Mike and Karrie Beth cover the details about these City and State regulations to unpack and learn our city and county procedures. We also revisit limb disposal and pickup through veteran’s trash service. #BetterTogetherWatonga

July 3rd, Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jul 03, 2023

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In todays podcast episode, Watonga City Manager, Karrie Beth Little, discusses July Events! She highlights the 4th of July Festivities, beginning at 5p at Huff Lorang Park! All details can be found at https://www.watongaok.gov Karrie Beth also discussed the Boots and Badges Blood drive scheduled on July 18th starting at Noon, that along with the city council meeting beginning at 6p. on the 18th. The Ferguson Museum will be hosting our community coffee the month of July on the 20th at 9a, all citizens are welcome to attend and network with other community members. We also spoke about the importance of staying hydrated during the middle of the summer to avoid heat stroke/heat exhaustion and the precautions to take for ourselves, family members and pets. #BetterTogetherWatonga

June 26th Watonga City Manager Minute Jun 26, 2023

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In todays podcast we talk storm damage and limb removal process/regulations, state requirements for a declaration of disaster and the City and residents responsibilities. We highlight the upcoming 4th of July Celebration, to be held at Huff Lorang Park, the city of Watonga Library “Kindness Academy,” beginning July 10 along with the upcoming back to school bash-school supply donation and community outreach! The City of Watonga is partnering with Watonga Public School and individuals and businesses in overseeing the supply drive and she chats about the opportunity for you to get involved. #BetterTogetherWatonga

June 12th Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jun 12, 2023

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Kerrie Beth Little hosts with special guest, Watonga City Economic Coordinator, Kim Jenkins. In todays episode we talk about the past Coffee Social success hosted by CTTC CDL school. The opportunities CTTC offers to both student and adult programs; including Real Estate licensing class, infrastructure classes, Cleet training, and so much more. Karrie Beth also touched on the special council meeting held on June 13th, and the next holiday office closing for Juneteenth. For citizen clarification, Karrie Beth dives into explaining the Sales Tax percentage breakdown for the City of Watonga. Kim and Karrie Beth share about investing in our community through volunteering and the opportunity citizens can have in helping with upcoming events like the 4th of July Bash here in Watonga at Huff Lorang Park. The City will be offering FREE FOOD, fun games, bike parade contest, live music and of course a phenomenal fireworks display by the Watonga Lions Club! #BetterTogetherWatonga

June 5th, Watonga City Manager Minute Monday Jun 05, 2023

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Happy National Donut Day! In this weeks episode we discuss all the summer programs the City of Watonga Library is offering to our community. Beginning today at 11:30 is Extreme Animal’s! We also share a wide array of topics including an upcoming community coffee at the new CTTC CDL training location, a Pet Adoption Event hosted at The Watonga Lumber and Hardware Store, special City Council meeting, offices closing for Juneteenth, and a huge upcoming 4th of July Celebration! Join us and get informed! #BetterTogetherWatonga

May 22nd Watonga Manager Minute Monday May 22, 2023

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Watonga City Manager, Karrie Beth talks to Watonga Regional airport manager, Jena Ohman about the upcoming Watonga Regional Airport (JWG Watonga’s call letters) Fly In/breakfast May 27th. They also highlight and discuss the improvements over the last 6 years, including the AWOS Weather 3 System. This and other improvements that have been made to our Airport, and this past years appropriations made by a 2 million dollar grant to improve our new runway and the airports future plans. Also Karrie Beth updates us on the grand opening of “The Lookout!” Roman Nose State Parks new restaurant. The restaurant is set to have the Grand Opening Tuesday, May 23rd at 6pm. Saturday, there is also a Re-Opening of the Ferguson Museum #BetterTogetherWatonga

May 15th Watonga Manager Minute Monday May 15, 2023

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Karrie Beth and I chat with special guest, Watonga Community Library Director, Terri Crawford. Terri talks about her 30 years of service with the library, the upcoming summer programs for our youth and the ongoing adult programs and classes offered through our local library. Join us as we walk through 30 years of positive changes Terri has seen during her service to our community. Terri will be retiring from her duties the end of July, 2023! We will miss you Terri! Thank you for all you have done for our library and community! #BetterTogetherWatonga

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