Articles from the November 11, 2020 edition
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Alfalfa County court filings
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...
Freedom birthdays
Happy Birthday To Nov. 12: Ron Bliss, Rayna Burkhart, Cody McMurphy, Logan Rader, Bubba Jones, Reagan Wilson Nov. 13; Ginger Nickel, Robert Williams, Anthony Stewart, Huck Murray Nov. 14: Jared Wise, Kay Scates, Don Reutlinger, Barrett Bradt Nov....
Divorce Filings
Sherylyn Renee Provence, Cherokee, vs. Thomas Randall Provence, Cherokee: divorce ($262.14)....
Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office logs
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 7:43 a.m. – Medic needed for a male with cardio issues and high blood pressure. Medic took patient to Bass Hospital in Enid. 9:05 a.m. – Medic needed for a male with a possible stroke. Medic took patient to Bass Hos...
Barber County Sheriff's Logs
November 2, 2020 BASO responded to a non-injury accident on US-281. BASO responded to a report of cattle out on Tri-City Road. BASO investigated a report of lost property on N.E. Mumford Road. BASO responded to a report of cattle out on US-281. BASO...
Vendors get an extra month to send in six-month bids in Alfalfa County
The Alfalfa County commissioners had to reschedule their meeting to Tuesday morning this week. Jay Hague, Stan Tucker, and Marvin Woodall took care of business, as usual, approving the blanket purchase orders, monthly officer reports, and the Court...
Keyon Brooks named Aline-Cleo High School October Student of the Month
Senior Keyon Brooks was chosen as the October Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo High School. His school philosophy is, "Exceed expectations." He likes that fact that his school is small. His...
Burlington Veterans Day Program virtual, National Guard Recruiter Koerner to speak
As COVID continues to rear it's ugly head school officials are doing everything possible to stop the spread of the virus. Burlington Superintendent Dr. Stacey Croft said they are having a Veteran's Day Program Wednesday, November 11 at 10 a.m....
Alva Goldbug Education Foundation presents their 2020 mini grants
During halftime for Friday night's game the Alva Goldbug Education Foundation presented their 2020 mini-grants....
Masks again debated by Cherokee school board
Masks were once again a heated topic of discussion at the Cherokee School Board meeting Monday evening, with board member Kurtis Goodwin and Interim Superintendent Bryce Shanbacher exchanging strong views on the school's mask mandate. The board...
Anderson moves closer to MD Anderson
Cherokee School Superintendent Donna Anderson may know better than most what a difficult year 2020 was. At the first of the year, her cancer – which she'd been fighting for a decade – returned. And it came back in a place that was difficult to tre...
Kiowa's water rates to increase next 3–5 years to pay for improved system
It's nothing new or unexpected that the City of Kiowa, Kansas, will increase their water rates in increments over time. It's necessary to make payments on the approximately $8 million waterline...
Lifelong doctor Sid Stranathan D.O., started his medical career in the jungles of Vietnam
A 1965 graduate of Kiowa High School, Sid Stranathan D.O. served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from March 3, 1970, to Nov. 5, 1971. Known as "Dr. Sid" by most in the...
Vietnam veteran Bob Drake to speak at South Barber's virtual Veteran's Day program
Once again, COVID throws a glitch in American traditions. South Barber is having a Veteran's Day program Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.. But don't rush to the high school for the program. To help stop the spread of COVID, South Barber's program is...
Freedom school board: Veterans Day program Wednesday, basketball schedule changes
The Veteran’s Day meal and program will be this Wednesday, Superintendent Bryant Weber told the Freedom Public Schools Board of Education Monday evening. The meal – chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and green beans – will be from 11 a.m. until...
Icons of the Oklahoma Prairie
The intricately beautiful artwork of Burneta Venosdel will be on display at the Sod House Museum Nov. 14 to Dec. 12. "Icons of the Oklahoma Prairie" is Venosdel's tribute to her great-grandparents on...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with semi
A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a semi Friday in Dewey County. Darren Edward Roth, 52, of Buffalo, was transported by Seiling Community EMS to Seiling Regional Medical Center and...
South Barber School Board approves 2021-22 calendar, talk daycare in new storm shelter
South Barber's Board of Education met Monday evening and conducted business in just under an hour. President Mark Pollock called the meeting to order with all members present except Mike Miller. Present were: Bryan Quick, Ryan Molz, Jenna Mostert,...
The most amazing Christmas
Join us for "The Most Amazing Christmas Play Series in the Entire History of the World!" This hilarious production by Don Zolidis features four fun-filled skits. In "Clausarella," young Ted Claus is...
Malarie Cline receives honor from OSU
Malarie Cline, fourth grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary School and Oklahoma State University graduate student, has accepted the honor and position of serving on the OSU Professional Education...
Waynoka schools continue to adjust to pandemic-related issues
Waynoka principals Dustin Smith (junior high and high school) and Patricia Burrow (elementary) ran through a long list of student achievements and activities over the past month at the school board meeting Monday morning. Smith also discussed...
South Barber Students of the Month
AWESOME TORNADO AND CHIEFTAIN STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – South Barber Superintendent Dr. Mylo Miller said he had a great lunch with the October Students of the Month. He said favorite teachers that t...
Donation will buy defibrillators for Woods County
Monday the Woods County Commissioners voted to accept a donation from Bank It for $7,691.01 to be used to purchase automated external defibrillators. The donation will pay for 16 of the units with...
CLIFFORD JOHN RATZLAFF
Clifford John Ratzlaff passed away November 3, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on June 2, 1930, in Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Peter H. Ratzlaff and Matilda (Boese) Ratzlaff. He...
DAVID WAYNE HOGAN
Memorial services for David Hogan will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. David Wayne Hogan, son Patsy Ruth (Boner) Hogan and the late Cordell Ira Hogan, was born March 21, 1964, at...