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On Jan. 11, the Alfalfa County 4-H Talent Show and Fashion Show was held at the Burlington School auditorium. Members of the 4-H and Cloverbuds from Burlington, Cherokee, and 4Him 4-H performed talent acts and modeled clothing. Burlington students Lauren Thomason, Savelina Ofiu and Rylee Sims modeled some beautiful dresses, while other students showed off some of their talents. The event was a huge success. Some of the Burlington students winning awards in the fashion show were Mylee Sims, Top...
This year Burlington High School made some changes in its cheer program. With a smaller number of high school and junior high cheerleaders, they decided to combine both teams. Brook Keast is the new cheer sponsor this year and has added many new cheers to help accelerate the school spirit during games and pep rallies. Before basketball season started, the team had practices three days a week, focusing on getting into shape, basic movements/motions, and projecting their voices. They plan to...
Kaci was born in Enid, and is the daughter of Shelly Hughes. She has seven siblings, four sisters and three brothers. This is Kaci's first year at Burlington High School. She says her favorite thing about Burlington is how small and close everyone is. Her greatest accomplishment is adjusting to a new school after being home-schooled three years. Kaci is involved in FCA, Yearbook, and is also the girls' basketball manager. Her favorite subject is history. In Kaci's free time she likes to sleep...
Gayle McNett, school counselor at Burlington School, received her master's degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in December. As a mom of four children, going back to college was not the easiest, trying to juggle family, work and school all at once. However, she was excited and enjoyed what she was learning, which made it a lot easier. Receiving her masters of education in school counseling took her two and a half years to complete the 42-hour program. The most difficult part for...
Burlington High School Principal Gerrett Spears recently learned that he was chosen to present about leadership and mental health at the Oklahoma Association of Secondary Principals Conference in February. He has established a number of great things at the Burlington School and is excited for the opportunity to tell others what has been done to help students and staff. He indicated it is something that is imperative for the growth of our education system. Spears said, “Personally, I am just happy to represent Burlington and our community at s...
I still remember the day it happened, the panic in my mom's voice, the sound of the sirens getting louder by the second, and waking up the next day with my family in the room with me. It was that day that I learned my life would change forever at the age of 11. I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Not only does having unexpected seizures worry you and your family, it impacts your independence. I have almost always been independent. Now, I'm a senior in high school and can't get my drivers' license....
Not only are these Burlington students good spellers, but they are good sports. Wanting a goofy picture in their winning medals are spelling bee winners (back from left): 7th-8th grade Champion and Runner Up, Dominick Olson and Cash Dotson; 5th-6th grade Champion and Runner Up, Owen Bellamy and Matty Olson; (front from left) 3rd-4th grade Champion and Runner Up, Cooper Callison and Claire Pray; and 1st-2nd grade Champion and Runner Up, Connor Dowell and Katelyn Campbell....
Looking into the future, sometimes you don’t know where you’re going. As a senior in high school, this is one of those times when you don’t know where the road goes. All students go a different route after high school. Going to college is an excellent way to get a higher education. Trade or technical schools are a perfect option too. I plan to go where I know people and stay close to home. I want to stay close to home to help my family on our farm. I am glad most of my friends are going to college with me, so I will still get to hang out with...
Alva Church of God Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Alva Friends Church Please meet us for coffee and donut fellowship at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. If you cannot make it in person, we are on Facebook at Alva Friends Church Group. The church is located at the corner of College Avenue and Center Street. Barnes Street Church of Christ...
Jesus’ life was steeped in prayer. He often withdrew from the crowds and even the disciples in order to pray. As a rabbi, he would have led his band of followers in regular prayers throughout the day – morning, noon and night. One day, as he finished a time of prayer, the disciples came to him and asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They wanted their lives to be steeped in and shaped by the prayer life of their teacher. And he gave to them what we now call The Lord’s Prayer. It became for them a daily prayer and a model for all their own praye...
Imagine the snow falling over the landscape, floating effortlessly as huge flakes make their way to the barren ground. Mother Nature has deposited a dreadful cold this time of the year that makes travel outside the home or business miserable. Imagine that this scenario goes on for a few days and we begin to be chilled all the way to our bones. Our muscles begin to ache, and we try to find warmth anywhere we can, but there is no reprieve, nowhere we can go to escape this dreadful arctic weather. A fire is lit in the fireplace to keep us warm on...
Funeral services for Dr. Troy Smith will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Katie Hill officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home. Troy Lee Smith, son of the late Lawrence Russell and Bonnie Ruth (Minton) Smith, was born January 5, 1954, at Liberal, Kansas, and passed away January 20, 2023, at Oklahoma City at the age of 69 years and 15 days. Troy grew up in Turpin where he excelled in every facet of student...
An article in the Wall Street Journal on marriage and money addresses the problems that arise when a spendthrift marries a saver. Can you have the best of both worlds? Yes, it’s called budgeting. More on that later. The article says that while couples share basic values, they often differ on financial decision-making. Much of what the writer shares, Nicki and I have experienced. Tiffany Smith, a Navy chaplain, says finances top the list of problems in many of her couples-counseling sessions. C...
One of the tractors we own is a Massey 275. On its good days it will put out about 64 horsepower. When it is tired, it puts out less. It doesn’t have a cab. It does have a canopy, though, that is starting to rust. It leaks a little 90 weight oil out of one of the wheel seals. It leaks hydraulic fluid in several different places. The wiring and ignition is messed up. In fact it doesn’t even have a switch anymore, so I have to jump the solenoid on the starter to get it to start. I know, not the safest but I am careful. It isn’t very big, especial...
An article in the Wall Street Journal on marriage and money addresses the problems that arise when a spendthrift marries a saver. Can you have the best of both worlds? Yes, it’s called budgeting. More on that later. The article says that while couples share basic values, they often differ on financial decision-making. Much of what the writer shares, Nicki and I have experienced. Tiffany Smith, a Navy chaplain, says finances top the list of problems in many of her couples-counseling sessions. C...
One of the tractors we own is a Massey 275. On its good days it will put out about 64 horsepower. When it is tired, it puts out less. It doesn’t have a cab. It does have a canopy, though, that is starting to rust. It leaks a little 90 weight oil out of one of the wheel seals. It leaks hydraulic fluid in several different places. The wiring and ignition is messed up. In fact it doesn’t even have a switch anymore, so I have to jump the solenoid on the starter to get it to start. I know, not the safest but I am careful. It isn’t very big, especial...
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State fell in a close thrilling matchup Monday evening to rival Southwestern Oklahoma State 74-71. The game featured 14 ties and 11 lead changes in the loss. Southwestern used a 6-0 run to take a 68-62 lead in which they would not lose before closing out the 74-71 loss for Northwestern. First Half Malik Parsons started the scoring in the game with a jumper to take a 2-0 lead. Southwestern responded with a 6-0 run to take their first lead of the game. Free silenced the Bulldogs’ run with a three to cut...
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State fell on the road to Southwestern Oklahoma State on Monday. Southwestern used a strong second quarter outscoring the Lady Rangers 25-10 to take control after an even 18-18 first quarter. The Bulldogs never trailed after the second quarter before closing out the 77-60 victory. First Quarter The Bulldogs started the scoring with a layup to take an early 2-0 lead before Faith Simpson knocked down her first points of the game to quickly even the score. Teams traded foul shots before Southwestern h...
Team Standings Knights of Columbus – 52 wins, 36 losses O'Bar – 51 ½ wins, 36 ½ losses Dilly Dilly – 49 losses, 39 wins Rollin GoodTimes – 45 ½ wins, 42 ½ losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 41 ½ wins, 46 ½ losses Holy Bowlers – 35 wins, 41 losses The Bowl Movements – 40 ½ wins, 47 ½ losses Livin' on a Spare – 35 wins, 53 losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game O'Bar – 847 Rollin GoodTimes – 830 Dilly Dilly – 791 Scratch Series O'Bar – 2446 Dilly Dilly – 2334 Rollin GoodTimes – 2308 Handicap Game O'Bar – 1176 Rollin GoodTimes – 1143 Marshall's Ol...
The deadline to register artwork to display in the 20th annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society (NAS) Art Show in the J.W. Martin Library on March 5-31 will be here soon. Entry forms should be submitted no later than Feb. 22. Artwork should be delivered to the library on March 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current Northwestern students and employees, retired university employees and alumni may enter two items in each of the 30 categories available for this year’s show. Prize ribbons will be awarded to all students and n...
Teacher candidates were able to take part in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Teacher's Closet that helps each student get free and "new" professional outfits to help transition their wardrobe to professional dress. "This opportunity is amazing for students in the student teaching semester," said senior Candace Brown, an early childhood education major from Blackwell. "We are all about to enter a professional career, and most importantly, we need to dress the part. Professional...
"She served as the 19th president of Northwestern for 16 years. In all, she served the university in various positions for 40 years until her retirement in June of '22. Dr. Cunningham is also the second alum and the first woman to serve as president of this university," said Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Bo Hannaford. He gave opening remarks for the Cunningham Hall Dedication Ceremony Friday morning, Jan. 20. Despite cold, blustery weather, a large crowd gathered in the... Full story
