Articles from the January 27, 2023 edition
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4-H Talent Show
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...
It's all Cheertastic
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...
Kind-Hearted Kaci
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...
McNett receives master's degree
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...
Mr. Spears doing great things
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...
Overcoming life's problems
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...
Spelling bee winners
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...
What's next?
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 excel...
Religious services and events
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...
Ask, seek, knock
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 fin...
Shine your light on me!
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....
DR. TROY LEE SMITH
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...
Couples finance
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. M...
Ramblings of a Redneck Farmer
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...
Couples finance
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. M...
Ramblings of a Redneck Farmer
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...
Northwestern falls in final minute vs Southwestern
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 l...
Lady Rangers drop Monday game in Weatherford
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 n...
Tuesday night bowling standings for week of Jan. 24
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 Bow...
Deadline to register for 20th Campus Art Show is Feb. 22
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....
Student teachers shop Northwestern's Teacher's Closet
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...
'Great leader, great mentor, great friend'
"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... Full story
