IT IS CHEESE FESTIVAL WEEKEND! Almost everything is ready for a high-powered weekend! The temperature is supposed to be PERFECT, but there is a chance of rain. Rain hasn't kept us down in the past, and it won't this year either, but it sure would be nice if we had pleasant weather for a change. Youth & Family Services is sponsoring several events/activities: The Youth Art Show (with Canton school students' work); an apple-bobbing station and other carnival games; the Youth Food Contest; and the Miss Cheese Festival competition. We have 17 candidates for two awards: Little Miss Cheese Festival(ages 8-12) and Miss Teen Cheese Festival (ages 13-18). The winners will be selected by ballot vote cast during the day on Friday. The winners will then be announced on Saturday morning and the girls will ride in a convertible in the Parade on Saturday afternoon. They will also receive a generous Watonga gift certificate. Another new event will be "Watonga's Got Talent", with contestants to perform on Friday evening on the Centennial Stage. With all the musical performances, the two days promise to be lots of fun for everyone. I am chairing the Fine Arts Show again this year and have several new artists participating along with many of the regulars. I've been saving my money to be able to purchase something this year. On Thursday evening, 7:00 pm., we are hosting a wine & cheese reception for the artists and local people who would like to preview the art (and possibly buy something before the show is open to the public). Come see me at the Oasis Church building at the Art Show.