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I know this is cliché, but my biggest supporter is my boyfriend. No matter what I want to do he supports me in the biggest ways. In basketball, he made sure to make all of my games and made sure I heard him in the stands cheering me on. Showing pigs, he wasn't able to make the shows but he would be the first one to text or call me and tell me good luck and he loves me. No matter what I placed he would always tell me good job and he is proud of me. Whenever I feel down and like I cannot go any...
Flu season this year has made many Americans sick, but the question is how might flu season be different from in past years? Well, for starters, each year there are usually a few different strains of the flu virus circulating around. This year the flu strain is the Influenza A virus. This epidemic has been the most contagious in three years. The worst flu season was in 2014-15, which saw almost 34 million people come down with the flu. There is not really a defined count of how many people have...
As June rolled around, I began to wonder if my dream would become reality, as I had won a contest and could go anywhere in the world. I chose to go to Alaska, as I felt that I would enjoy the scenery. I would get to Alaska by being flown out to Anchorage via Alaska Airlines, and I would stay at a hotel. During my trip, I would visit several places, such as the Chugach State Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and the Anchorage Museum. The people who sponsored the contest sent me an email a week...
I would say my biggest influence is Bruce Lee because he understood that nobody should ever use his or her fists for violence but instead for peace and love. What made me have respect for him is that he wanted to give people the chance to defend themselves. The first time I learned about Bruce Lee is when my dad bought a movie about Bruce's life and let me watch it. This really intrigued me. Ever since then he has been a huge influence in my life....
My biggest supporter is my mom. She never fails to show up for me. She is smart, funny and, most importantly, she is always there for me. When I told my mom I wanted to go into the military she supported me 100 percent. Even though she would much rather have me stay home and never go to war, she will support me no matter what. She comes to help me at stock shows and rodeos. My mom can't do everything she used to do but she still tries harder than anyone else. She's always been my favorite...
My biggest supporter would be my mom and her husband. The day my heart messed up and I was at the hospital for nine to ten hours they had stayed with me. I was really depressed because I couldn't play basketball or any sports, period. I cried a lot; however, they encouraged me. My foster parents stood by my side my whole life and have helped me make choices that were really hard to make on my own. I have many supporters that I look up to; for instance, my ag teacher and my principal helped me...
Spring break for Freedom Public School is March 19-23. Spring break typically falls on Easter, but this year Easter falls on April 1. Movies show that spring break is about going to the beach or lake and having parties on boats and being eaten by piranhas, but it's not. Many families like to travel during the school breaks whether it is to California, Tennessee, Colorado or another city. Just remember to stay safe and have fun....
There are over a million Americans enlisted as service members, with over 800,000 in the reserve components. Many people do not know what it takes to enlist. It is an extensive process but it is totally worth it if you have considered joining the armed forces. All the branches' requirements are a little different from one another, but it is still the same process. First, you will contact a recruiter and set up a meeting. You will do a lot of paperwork to get ready for a background check. If all...
The board members of the Avard Rail Authority gathered Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Northwest Technology Center for a regular meeting. Ed Sutter, Bob Firth, Joe Royster, Stan Bixler and Todd Holder were present. Also present was Woods County Clerk Shelley Reed and Executive Director Sonja Williams. Even though the possibility of an executive session was listed on the agenda, no board member thought such a session was necessary. They agreed to sign the business users agreement between the rail park and Excel Stimulation LLC. Williams said the rail pa...
Happy Birthday To March 15; J.R. Gregory, Lanora Bradt March 16: Larry Bradt, Braydon Bliss March 17: Jay Rankin, Kamron Hensley March 18: Michael Horntvedt, Leah Darr, Travis Walker, Even Burkhart, Julie Isenbart, Sandy Pierce March 19: Randy McMurphy March 20: Corby Bradt, Leslie French March 21: Pat Thompson, Dale Rader, Sherry Stansberry, Lana Burkhart March 22: Brianna Louthan, Bruce Stansberry, Karen Kurz March 23: Arly Eden, Hilda Craig March 24: Jena Daughhetee, Kale Pierce, Channing Joy Ferguson March 25: Dawn Schwartz, Mabel...
On March 11, the fourth Sunday of Lent, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was: Prelude by Janell Reutlinger Opening prayer by Pastor Woody Hamon Call to Worship – Psalms 116:1-19 led by Shirley Wagner Opening hymn “I Love to Tell theStory” led by Debbie Brown, song leader Affirmation of Faith led by Pastor Woody Gloria Patri Hymn of Justifying Grace “I Surrender All” Offertory – Janell Reutlinger Usher – Arly Eden Offertory Prayer by Pastor Woody Hamon Scripture – John 13:1-17 Jesus washed the feet of his disciples M...
Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 23: Spring break Tuesday, March 27: NWOSU FFA Interscholastics Wednesday, March 28: Bullying presentations, 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 28: 4-H Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29: Alabaster Caverns Day Friday, March 30: Good Friday, no school Saturday, April 7: Track meet at Crossings Christian Monday, April 9: Board of Education regular meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11: Alva Regional Speech Contest Tuesday, April 17: Redlands Community College FFA Interscholastics Wednesday, April 18: Redlands Community C...
General Fund POs Pioneer Telephone (cell, fax, alarm, internet, phone) – $529.62 Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (street lights, af/am, town) – $1,033.01 Dacoma Co-op (fuel and supplies) – $780.95 SPC (supplies) – $449.45 Shad Brackin (reimbursement training package) – $15 Bonnie Greer (training reimbursement meals and mileage) – $271.56 Simple Rewards Inn (hotel for training Bonnie and Stuart) – $600 Fire Department POs G&G Electronics (radio maintenance) – $137.87 The Fire Place (multipurpose dry chem) – $67.50 Dacoma Co-op (battery) – $156...
The Woods County Industrial Development Authority (WCIDA) just barely had a quorum Tuesday morning at their quarterly meeting at Northwest Technology Center. With the resignation of Bryce Benson from the city council, his appointment to that board disappeared also, so he was not present. Those in attendance were Rick Cunningham, Richard Ryerson and Stan Kline, along with Executive Director Sonja Williams. The agenda was handled quickly with the approval of minutes, financial reports and payment of outstanding bills. The only bill was the...
ADA – The East Central University baseball team fell in the first home and mid-week of the 2018 season, falling to Oklahoma Baptist in non-conference action, 17-3 (7), at Ken Turner Field. The Tigers (1-19) saw two hits from seniors Bryce Dimitroffand Trevor Crone, while sophomore Cale Ridling, freshman Cameron Hines and sophomore Dillon Mansell each added one hit each. Hines and sophomore Ryan White also picked up an RBI each. The Bison (15-7) got on the board early and never let go of the lead. OBU tallied three runs in the first and were the...
LAWTON – Oklahoma Baptist scored a 7-2 win over Cameron Tuesday, giving the Bison consecutive wins over top five South Central Region teams. The Bison led 2-1 after doubles with Kevin Andrusch and Gianlucca Galdi scratching out an 8-7 win at No. 1 and Babji Atturu and Daniel Aguilera winning convincingly, 8-3, at No. 3. OBU went 5-1 in singles, getting victories from Andrusch, Galdi, Aguilera, Mattias Le Fort and Atturu in Nos. 2 through 6, respectively. All five singles wins were in straight sets. Now 5-3, the Bison host Emporia State T...
ADA – Oklahoma Baptist routed East Central 17-3 in a non-conference game Tuesday. OBU began the game with a three-run first inning. Brett Berghammer singled, took second on a wild pitch and scored on a double by Zane Gelphman. Gelphman scored on a base hit by Juan Gonzales and Jake Gozzo plated a run with a fielder's choice. After ECU cut the lead to 3-2, OBU added five runs in the fifth. Josh Timms scored on a wild pitch, Gozzo added a two-run single and Berghammer and Brett Bloomfieldfollowed with RBI ground outs. The Bison added nine more i...
DANVILLE, ARK. – Southeastern put together a two-round team score of 588 on its way to a third-place finish at the Dave Falconer Classic held at Chamberlyne CC in Danville, Ark. The mark left them tied for third with Lindenwood, one shot behind Oklahoma City in second and 17 shots behind host and event winners Arkansas Tech. Zach James paced the Savage Storm with a two-under 70 on day one followed by a two-over 74 on day two to finish with a 144 in sixth place. It is his seventh top-10 finish in seven tournaments. Hayden Foster and Sam Berry c...
FT. SCOTT, KAN. – Southeastern had a rough team weekend at the Fort Scott CC Rodeo, but still managed solid individual outings in the second event of the spring semester. Kolton White highlighted the men's side of competition as he was the only bull rider on the weekend to record two full rides, thus taking home the bull riding championship. He opened the weekend with an 83 in the long go and was the only competitor to pull off a ride in that round. He followed up with a 73 in the finals to take home the event title. The win lifted him to t...
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern softball freshman first baseman Elexis Watson has been named the Great American Conference Freshman of the Week following her performance in a series victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State over the past weekend. Watson, a native of Muskogee, Okla., helped the Savage Storm pick up three wins against SWOSU by hitting .583 in the four-game series. She recorded three multi-hit games and scored multiple runs in all three victories. She hit a pair of home runs, doubled three times and drove in eight runs. She walked f...
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern put up 11 hits, but stranded 10 runners on base in a 13-5 loss on Tuesday afternoon to Arkansas-Fort Smith at The Ballpark in Durant. The loss drops the Savage Storm to 10-12 overall on the season. Bryce Deatherage put up three hits in the contest and score two runs, while Joseph Cerda and Easton Elliottadded two hits each. Travis Spinney, Austin Ferguson, Brett Akins, and Cade Clay each added a hit. Elliott and Cerda each drove in a pair of runs on home runs, while Caleb Dubler plated a run. Collin Jameson got the...
BETHANY, Okla. — Southern Nazarene's David Gustafson was named the Great American Conference Pitcher of the Week for the sixth week of the season. The senior gave up just one run on two hits in 5.2 innings of work as he picked up his third win of the season as SNU downed No. 25 Southern Arkansas 3-2. He tied his career-high with 10 strikeouts for the second time this season in the start. It was the first time in school history the Crimson Storm took a series from Southern Arkansas. It is the first time this year SNU has earned a weekly GAC a...
CHICKASHA, Okla. – SWOSU Baseball trailed Science & Arts (USAO) all the way until the seventh inning, but utilized steady scoring and solid bullpen relief to grind out an 8-5 midweek win over the Drovers. USAO came out swinging the bats and used the hot start to build a 4-0 lead after the game's first three innings. SWOSU starting pitcher Justin Moreno surrendered eight hits in those three innings and was responsible for all of the runs the Drovers tallied during that span. In relief of Moreno came Garret Gaunt, who slowed down the Drover o...
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (March 13, 2018) – Abigail Rigsby had been close to winning her first collegiate tournament so many times and the Oklahoma Christian golfer finally busted down the door to victory on Tuesday. Rigsby pulled away from the field in her typical steady fashion, turning a one-shot lead to start the day into a four-shot runaway in the Midwestern State Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club. Her final-round 4-over-par 76 gave the sophomore from Courtenay, British Columbia, a two-day total of 149 over the 5,843-yard course. H...
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The top three Hillcats in the Rogers State baseball lineup totaled 10 RBI in a 12-6 victory over in-state rival Northeastern State on Tuesday (March 13) in a rare midweek game at Rousey Field. The top three of Matt Seubert, Zack Mann and Blake Chiarmaonte combined for 10 RBI and seven hits to power the Cats to the win. Mann and Seubert each posted three hits and four RBI from the top two spots. Chiaramonte was 1-for-5 with two RBI. The Cats plated two runs in the first inning on a sac fly from Brooks Douglass and an error f...
