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Alesa Murrow, a physical education teacher at Washington Elementary School in Alva, is one of 13 Oklahoma teachers who received Fund for Teachers fellowships. Murrow is a resident of Hardtner, Kansas, and is going to the Summer 2024 Olympics (July 26–Aug. 11) in Paris to research healthy lifestyles within different cultures and grassroots sports and activities for children to explore and enjoy beyond the norm in Oklahoma. The grants provide the opportunity to pursue self-designed professional d...
How many kindergarten teachers do you know who let their students have live worm races to remember the letter "W" when learning the alphabet? How about painting with pudding to remember the letter "P?" "I like making messes with the kids with more hands-on learning instead of everything on computer," retiring teacher Connie Rooks said. The letter "P" is surely memorable to her students as she took the lid off a Stir Crazy popcorn popper to let the kids see the kernels fly as they pop. Rooks...
According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Newsgram will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Misdemeanor Filings Anthony John Bruno, Jet, 58, has been charged with...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 During this day were two traffic stops. 4:25 a.m. – Medic needed in the 100 block of Murray for a 67-year-old female with COPD in a lot of pain and having trouble breathing. Medic took the patient to Bass Hospital in Enid. 9:58 a.m. – Welfare check needed on Latimer Road for a female hitchhiker walking east of Bryon. 11:32 a.m. – Medic needed in the 500 block of 7th Street for a 44-year-old female having lower back pain. 12:35 p.m. – Medic needed at James Crabtree Correctional Center for a male with head trauma and possib...
Real Estate Transfer Book 150, page 207: Terry Wolf Jr. and Kaley Stoner convey unto Alva State Bank and Trust Company. The south half of Lot 12, and the south half of the east 37 ½ feet of Lot 11, in Block 47 in the City of Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Quit claim deed. Book 150, page 208: Mark E. Boor and Loretta A. Boor convey unto Elm Creek LLC. The west half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 21, Township 32 south, Range 12 west of the 6th PM. Warranty...
Andy Jay Rugg was born in Kiowa, Kansas, to Gary and Fayetta Rugg on Feb. 13, 1953. He passed away on July 22, 2024. Those who have proceeded Andy in death are his parents, Gary and Fayetta Rugg. Andy is survived two sons, three brothers and two grandchildren....
Funeral service for Delbert was Friday, July 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Kiowa, Kansas. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Kiowa. Online condolences may be made at www.lanmanfuneralhome.com. Delbert Keith Roberts was born at Newton, Kansas, to Elmer and Pauline Money Roberts on Feb. 22, 1938. He attended grade school in Peabody, Kansas, and high school in Kiowa, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He came to Kiowa, Kansas, in 1953 and began working at the Phillips...
Funeral services for Dora Watt will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Waynoka. Burial will follow in the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka. Dora Jean, daughter of Frank Alfred and Mary Jane (Sims) Bergen, was born January 18, 1938, at Alva, Oklahoma, and passed away at her home in Oklahoma City, August 2, 2024, at the age of 86 years. Dora was raised at Avard and graduated from Avard High School in 1956....
Earl Wayne Frech, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at The Living Center in Enid, surrounded by his loving wife, Doris, and devoted family. He was born on March 31, 1945, to Robert and Olive Jane Frech. Earl Wayne grew up with a deep sense of duty and patriotism. After graduating from Carmen High School, he served honorably in the Army for nearly two years, reflecting his profound love for his country. In 1968 Earl Wayne married Donna...
Our brother, Joe Valdez, was born on May 21, 1946, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, and passed away August 4, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isidore and Santa; sister, Shirley Seevers; and brother, Ben Valdez. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Dick) Valdez of Arvada, Colorado; sister, Joise (Ron) Shafer of Enid; sister, Frances (Buddy Sams) Metcalf of Alva; and sister, Lupe Strickland of Tulsa. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Cemetery in Cherokee,...
Funeral services for Joyce Akard will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Joyce Ann, daughter of Floyd Clinton and Leona Ellen (Hossman) Bliss, was born January 28, 1937, at Avard, Oklahoma, and passed away peacefully July 30, 2024, at Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 29 days. Joyce...
Funeral services for Nadine Hayes will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Waynoka with Pastor Thure Tolson officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Hill Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home. There will be a visitation with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at Marshall Funeral Home, Waynoka. Nadine Eloise, daughter of the late Paul August and Cora Adeline (Springer) Olson, was born August 18, 1938, at Waynoka, Oklahoma,...
Memorial services for Shirley Schuessler will be 3 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Timothy Roggow officiating. Burial will be prior to the service under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. There will be a visitation with family present 5-7 p.m. Friday at Marshall Funeral Home. Shirley Ann, daughter of Christian and Alma Minnie Caroline (Koeltzow) Kramer, was born February 28, 1938, at Oklahoma City and passed away peacefully surrounded by her...
Graveside service for William Dimmick will be held at the pavilion at Alva Municipal Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024....
Earlier this year I saved a file listing the various “national days.” Although these days haven’t been officially proclaimed by Congress, they’re fun to read. One year when my grandchildren were young, I gave each of them a calendar as part of their Christmas gifts. One or two of them featured these obscure “days” to be celebrated, and the kids loved those. It seems now that we celebrate a national holiday every couple of weeks with the inconvenience of the post office, banks and governmenta...
Members of the Waynoka FFA and 4-H recently embarked on an exciting and educational trip to Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University to participate in the prestigious Big 3 Field Days. This annual contest, focuses on evaluating livestock across various species, offered a valuable opportunity for students to showcase their skills. Their journey began with a visit to Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa for sheep judging day. This preliminary contest served as an excellent practice...
The Freedom Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 1. After gathering in the library as usual, the meeting was moved to the staff lounge room, due to educational supplies covering the library tables. Members present were Kyle Rhodes, Vice President Phillip Kirkpatrick, Frank Biery (who arrived a little late) and Robert Babcock. Others present were Superintendent Freida Burgess and Principal/Minutes Clerk Bryant Weber. Personnel Matters The board approved the resignation of Christy Gregory. Roger Riggs’ resignation, which came in after posting t...
At the top of the Cherokee school board meeting Monday, Aug. 5, four students who were FCCLA members spoke to the board about their experiences going to the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Seattle, Washington, this summer. The first to speak was Davin Budy. “I’m currently state first vice president,” he said. “Oklahoma sent 300 members to Seattle for the 2024 NLC. We had 44 Top 10 national tournament finalists, seven national champions, two national online champions,” and others receiving recognition, Budy said. “Most important,...
Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach and Nate Ross had an agenda full of items to be declared surplus at their meeting this week, along with paperwork for the beginning of the month. They approved last week's meeting minutes, maintenance and operation warrants for payment, and blanket purchase orders. Since it was the month's first meeting, the three men signed appropriations, allocations for the motor vehicle and alcoholic beverage taxes, and monthly reports from officers and Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation....
Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach and Nate Ross had an agenda full of items to be declared surplus at their meeting this week, along with paperwork for the beginning of the month. They approved last week's meeting minutes, maintenance and operation warrants for payment, and blanket purchase orders. Since it was the month's first meeting, the three men signed appropriations, allocations for the motor vehicle and alcoholic beverage taxes, and monthly reports from officers and Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation....
The Woods County commissioners signed resolution agreements with the city governments of Alva and Waynoka allowing county sheriff’s deputies to work part time for those cities. The two motions were approved during Monday’s meeting with Commissioner Randy McMurphy, Commissioner John Smiley and District 1 Foreman Damien Starks present. County Clerk Shelley Reed also attended. Earlier, the commissioners signed a similar agreement with Alva to allow Interim Sheriff David Cummings to work part time as a police officer. Assistant DA Brian Mit...
The K-2 bridge replacement project in Barber County, Kansas, was delayed several times. Now officials say the project is scheduled to start “around” Sept. 3. The bridge goes over Little Mule Creek, which is located about two miles east of US-281 and west of Kiowa. The road will be closed during the construction period. Motorists will need to use a detour route involving US-281, 0-11 (in Oklahoma), 0-8 (in Oklahoma) and K-82. The expected completion date is May 2, 2025....
Taxpayers in the Kiowa Hospital District will be pleased to know the board does not wish to impose any additional tax burden and would rather work to find costs they can reduce to compensate for the loss of tax dollars. CEO/CFO Janell Goodno explained valuations in Barber County are down, which reduces the value of each mill. Keeping the mill levy the same as last year (34.982) will generate $74,525 less in taxes. The KDH 2025 Tax Budget Hearing is Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. and goes immediately into the August Board of Directors meeting. KDH President...
Four people were killed in the crash of a small airplane early Tuesday afternoon, authorities in Oklahoma City said. The four died when the plane crashed about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sundance Airport, a small airport on the outskirts of the city, according to Oklahoma City Fire Capt. John Chenoweth. He said the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were notified of the crash. The FAA said in a statement that a preliminary investigation found that the aircraft was a single-engine Beechcraft BE33 that crashed...
