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The Woods County Fair Board has county fair premium checks available to be picked up at the Woods County OSU Extension Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The OSU Extension office is located on the east side of the bottom level of the Woods County Courthouse across from the sheriff’s office. Any 4-H and FFA groups or individuals who exhibited at the September Woods County Free Fair and won a ribbon should have a premium check. Superintendents and their assistants will also have checks available. These checks will be voided it n...
General Fund POs Pioneer Telephone (cell,fax,alarm,internet,phone) – $491.30 Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (streetlights, af/am, town) – $884.42 SPC (office supplies) – $212.51 Dacoma Co-op (fuel) – $128.08 Circuit Engineering District 8 (signs) – $43.20 Starr Lumber (supplies) – $425.79 John Deere Financial – Atwoods (supplies) – $22.42 BancCentral Financial Services (computers/printer) – $3492.44 Grant PO Starr Lumber (REAP Grant – AF/AM ceiling tiles and supplies) – $1,000 Fire Department POs Whittet’s – $294.50 Starr Lumber (supplies) – $169...
The Woods County commissioners went through the routine early agenda items of calling the meeting to order, roll call and determination of a quorum. They opened bids for selling a 2008 belly dump trailer from District 1. Levi Rose Dozers bid $8,001 and Ken Eggleston bid $6,000. The item was sold to the high bidder. The commissioners approved one road crossing permit for Rodco that cost $1,500 because they had to cut the county's road. Four other permits at $500 each were approved for Midstates...
The year is 2117; I see the buildings are sky high with trash blowing around and all over the ground. My eyes and nose burn from the atrocious smell. As I look around for the source of the smell I wish I had never let my eyes wander. I see many people fighting over food and many kids with hunger in their eyes. I notice a lot of sleeping bags and thrown together shelters along alleyways. The lucky people were able to keep a house, but most of them still go to bed hungry from the lack of food...
Recently this staff writer had a conversation with Angel Cardenas about his senior year at Freedom Public Schools. The following is that conversation: Q: What are your plans after high school? A: I plan to be an electrician. Q: What college/Career Tech do you plan to attend? A: I would like to go to Texas A&M. Q: What is your favorite school activity? A: My favorite school activity is academic bowl. Q: Which of your accomplishments are you the most proud, and why? A: When I changed my friend...
Freedom Public School is holding its annual blood drive Thursday, Nov. 9, from 2 p.m. To 6 p.m. The blood drive is for anyone who is able to donate blood and is 16 or older. Please come out to help support people in need. Donors will receive their choice of an OU or OSU T-shirt. To schedule your appointment please contact 580-621-3271....
Dia de Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, was observed in the Freedom High School's world culture class. Students created a presentation about Day of the Dead for pre-K to sixth-grade students. The room was well decorated in marigolds, sugar skulls and tissue paper. Day of the Dead is celebrated between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2. On Nov. 1, the Hispanic culture celebrates the children who have passed away, and on Nov. 2 they celebrate the adults who have passed away. Even though they are dead...
This year Veteran's Day was Saturday, Nov. 11. This is an American holiday that started by celebrating the end of World War I, when the U.S. signed the Armistice Treaty deal ending the war. This day was originally known as Armistice Day in 1926 when the U.S. called for a day of observance to remember the service given by veterans in World War I. As of 1938 it was officially named a national holiday and became known as Veteran's Day. Freedom Public Schools invited local veterans for a dinner...
My name is Katlynn Galemore, and I am a 17-year-old junior at Freedom High School. I am the proofing editor for The Eagle Times. I play basketball and cheer for our Eagles. In my spare time after school, I enjoy playing basketball with my friend Blake, hanging out with my Woodward friends, my boyfriend, and working. I am a huge animal lover who lives out in the country with my grandparents and many animals. I dislike staying home all the time and I love driving around town with my...
Nate is an 18-year-old senior at Freedom High School. After graduation in May, Nate plans to enlist in the military to pursue his college career. He also plans to run cross-country in college and hopes to earn his way to state competition. Nate loves to run, and you will often see him running around town to stay in shape. Nathan's favorite high school memory is playing basketball and his biggest pet peeve is when people bother him while he is working. Basketball is his favorite sport because...
The National Family Partnership created Red Ribbon Week in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena. Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Agency agent who really wanted to make a difference in people's lives, but his life was cut short when he was murdered in Mexico in 1985. Freedom Public School celebrated Red Ribbon Week near the end of October. Each student was given ribbons, candy and stickers throughout the week to remind them to be Drug Free and Bully-Free. Students and staff were encouraged to wear...
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States, Canada, some of the Caribbean Islands, and Liberia. In 1621, Thanksgiving came to be when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared a fall harvest feast, which lasted three days. Thanksgiving is not just about eating turkey and getting fat; it is about celebrating the United States and giving back. In the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November, but in Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated the second Monday in...
Happy Birthday To Nov. 16: Darrel DeVine, Angela Sample, David Kirkpatrick, Dalton Hughes Nov. 17: Greg Ledford, Dayna Boham Nov. 18: Natalie Elwood, Ryan Plumlee, Doug Walker Nov. 19: E.F. Wise, Rosalie Bliss, Amanda Jo Bradt, Mardonna Brady Nov. 20: Myles Nixon, Dollin Pierce, Jenny Jessup Nov. 21: Rick Brown, Dawn Loomis, Scott Hull, Loran Morris, Linda Leist Nov. 22: Jacy Wise, Brian Bowles, Staci Davey, Dwight Hughes Nov. 23: Heather Clausen Nov. 24: Shirley Morris, Terry Hodgson, Eldon Murray Nov. 26: Paula Fuqua, Shalyn Bliss Nov. 27:...
Sunday, Nov. 12, the Freedom United Methodist Church observed Veteran’s Day. The order of services was: Prelude by Janell Reutlinger “Our National Anthem” led by Debbie Brown, song leader A video was shown by Lori Louthan honoring our veterans Call to Worship led by Dixie Stansberry Hymn “Morning Has Broken” Opening Prayer led by Peggy Nixon Special music was sung by Lori Louthan Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 – Jesus telling a parable telling about the ten wise virgins and the ten foolish virgins. The wise virgins were prepared for the bridegr...
The Board of the Avard Regional Rail Park approved a financial report for the business of this fiscal year through Nov. 14. The project had an income of $96,025, mainly from rail car charges and land leases. Expenses came to $88,823.89, including costs such as insurance interest, licenses, permits and auditor's fees, and development expenses involving engineering. The overall profit stands at $7,201.11. The balance sheet revealed total assets to be $5,271,702.54. The group entered into executive session early to discuss making a proposal to...
The Woods County Excise Board, which supervises expenditures of all county monies, voted to continue meeting each month at 8:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month for 2018. In other calendar matters, the board agreed to accept the holiday calendar change to follow what the Woods County commissioners and the State of Oklahoma changed. The new dates for the Christmas holiday will be Dec. 24 and 25. The following monthly appropriations were approved: • District 1 Highway Cash: $156,285.53 • District 2 Highway Cash: $156,451.34 • Distr...
Superintendent James Miller spent quite a bit of time Monday night telling members of the Freedom Board of Education of his concerns about what the special session of the legislature might do their district. He is worried about HB1578, which has turned into a "study." He explained that most schools in northwest Oklahoma are self-supporting with in-place taxes and do not have to be part of the state funding formula. He said, "We only receive state transportation dollars" because of the long bus...
The third item on the agenda after calling the meeting to order was for the Freedom Town Board to tour the refurbished AF & AM Building. The building had deteriorated over the years since it was donated to the town of Freedom. All the board members were impressed at how clean and spacious the refurbished building was. They spent a few minutes wondering what would be the best use of the building. Ideas ranged from moving city offices there to renting it out for receptions or family events. No...
Ashley Strehl and Tiffany Weber, class of 2016 graduates of Freedom High School, traveled over 800 miles one way to walk onto the stage at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were among the 4,071 recipients receiving their American Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree a FFA member can achieve. It is the final step in an FFA degree system that encourages personal growth and achievement toward establishing yourself in an agricultural career. Strehl attends...
In the first home game of the basketball season both Freedom teams fell short of a win. Freedom Lady Eagles fall four points short as Aline-Cleo held on for a 40-36 win. The game was back and forth with the biggest lead being 6 for Aline-Cleo and 5 for Freedom. Defense was what kept Freedom in the game as they got 22 steals and forced 34 turnovers. Aline-Cleo held on with good free-throw shooting, making 18 free throws. The scorers for Freedom were Summer Ralston with 21, Nicole Hughes 6, Alliso...
The Mooreland Bearcats played their last home game on Nov. 3 and lost to Okeene, 46-0. The Bearcats' standings equaled a disappointing year with 1-5 in conference play and 1-9 win/loss record for the year. Despite the stats, Freedom Schools and community members love to support the Mooreland football team. Freedom student Lance Bolar, number 25, finished playing his second year with the Bearcats and found it a worthwhile endeavor. "I learned a lot from playing football. I learned to push myself...
RUSSELLVILLE, ARK. – East Central University football running back Ontario Douglas leads a group of five Tigers to earn Great American Conference honors, as he was named the GAC Freshman of the Year and to the All-GAC First Team. Junior Trinity Benson was named to the All-GAC Second Team at wide receiver, while sophomore Dilland Gardner (tight end), senior Spencer Damm (offensive line) and junior Justin Hayden (safety) all earned All-GAC Honorable Mention honors. Douglas had a standout season for ECU, becoming the first Tiger to record more t...
SHAWNEE – Four Oklahoma Baptist football players were honored by the coaches of the Great American Conference in the postseason awards announced Tuesday. Running back Isaiah Mallory, receiver Cagney Roberson and outside linebacker Dante Foster were named Second Team All-Conference. Linebacker Josh Arnold earned honorable mention All-Conference status. Mallory, a junior from Aledo, Texas, rushed for 723 yards on 133 carries despite missing two complete games. He averaged 80.3 yards per game. Roberson, a junior from Coweta, led the Bison with 7...
DURANT, Okla. – A total of 11 Southeastern players have earned 12 All-Great American Conference honors, highlighted by first team selections for Justin Young and Joel Carlos, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. Second team picks included tight end Codey McElroy, offensive lineman Kevin Gray, linebacker Hunter Powell, cornerback Jarrett Ingram, Carlos as a punter and O.J. Walker as a return specialist. Four others added honorable mention nods, including Geoff Davis at center, defensive end Christian Banasiak, defensive tackle Damarius...
