Articles from the November 16, 2018 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 115
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: 4-H competes in fashion and talent contests
On Nov. 3, Burlington 4-H and Cloverbud members participated in the Alfalfa County Fashion Review and Impressive Dress and the 4H Has Talent contest. Remington Farney will compete at the district...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Students learn about, benefit from, charitable giving
Skeeter Bird, NWOSU Foundation CEO, recently shared information about charitable giving to Burlington seniors and students in Mrs. Bird's personal finance and accounting class. In a separate event,...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Fantastic first grade
Mrs. Davis has a class of nine first graders this year. This will be her fourth year teaching and second year here at Burlington. The studeents are currently learning how to read, and about the...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Students begin the season with a food drive
For many years, Burlington Schools have begun each holiday season with a food drive sponsored by the student council. A competition is held among the classes, encouraging students to bring...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Burlington celebrates homecoming
Burlington School celebrated homecoming week Oct. 28 through Nov. 2. The student council held an election for the homecoming king, queen, flower girl and crown bearer two weeks before homecoming...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Burlington Robotics team advances to regionals
Members of the Burlington Robotics team presented their robot and performed in the Heartland BEST competition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Oct. 27 where they won second place in...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Spirit Week full of fun and activity
Last week, the Burlington school celebrated homecoming with a week full of exciting activities. Throughout the week, students got to show off their "purple pride" by dressing up on each of the...
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Upcoming events
• Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 21-23 • Regional Robotics competition, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Dec. 1 • NWOSU Prep Classic, Dec. 6-8 • Christmas Program, Dec. 18, 7 p.m....
BURLINGTON SCHOOL NEWS: Veterans honored
On Friday Nov. 9, the Burlington school had an assembly to celebrate Veteran's Day. The senior class conducted the assembly and the Burlington music students performed vocal selections. Music teacher...
Area religious services and events
Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.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 Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.;...
Community Thanksgiving Service to be held this Sunday
The Community Thanksgiving Service will be this Sunday evening, at 6 p.m. at The eXtreme at 425 College Ave. in Alva. The speaker will be Nathan Hosier, pastor of Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church. The annual event is sponsored by the Alva Ministerial...
Who owns the future?
I want to ask you an important question: “Who owns the future?” Adolph Hitler had the right answer. Supposedly Hitler made this statement: “The future is with those who are with the youth.” If he g...
Spiritually Speaking
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2 NIV). Paul’s opening salvo, in verse one, c...
Dr. Eric Schmaltz presents on panel at Fifth International Genocide Conference in Sacramento
Dr. Eric J. Schmaltz, professor of history and global studies at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and co-executive director of the endowed NWOSU Institute for Citizenship Studies, presented at...
NWOSU Chorale to sing with area students in Holiday Choral Festival
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Fine Arts Department will host its third annual Holiday Choral Festival Monday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature five different...
Resignation of board member received by Avard Rail Park Authority
The Avard Regional Rail Park Authority met on Tuesday night and, although it was a small group, a quorum was made. Present were Stan Bixler, Ed Sutter and Todd Holder (who participated via telephone). After approving the minutes of last month’s m... Full story
DOROTHY FAYE SHEPHERD
Funeral services for Dorothy Faye Shepherd will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Waynoka First United Methodist Church with Pastor Wendie Jencks-Wilson officiating. Interment will b...
Random Thoughts
On January 1, 1934, the Columbia University Lions and the Stanford University Indians met on the gridiron in Pasadena, California, playing the annual Rose Bowl game. Game day found the football field...
Eight Rangers named to All-Conference teams
Eight Northwestern Oklahoma State University football players were honored Wednesday when the Great American Conference released its All-Conference awards for the 2018 season. Earning recognition by the conference coaches for their play this season...
Lady Rangers Basketball falls to UCO in season opener, 64-53
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s basketball team got off to a hot start early in its season opener against Central Oklahoma on Friday, only to fall to the Bronchos 64-53 in Tahlequah. It was the first game of the...
King leads Lady Rangers basketball team to win over NSU, 76-71
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Three Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lady Rangers basketball team finished in double figures as the Lady Rangers pick up their first win of the season with a 76-71 victory over Northeastern State on Saturday in MIAA/GAC C...
October Rotary Students of the Month honored
Braylon Bradt Braylon Bradt is the son of Jerad and JoDe Bradt. High school activities include Alva High School Band of Gold, first chair tuba, Red Carpet honor Band, Electric Gold Show Choir, mixed...
Ranger Football's Driskill, Smith receive Week 11 conference honors
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fresh off a dominating performance against Southwestern Oklahoma State this past weekend in Weatherford, the Great American Conference has recognized Dakota Driskill and H...