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Northwestern Oklahoma State University jazz ensemble members will present their free fall semester concert on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The ensemble will perform works by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Henry Mancini, Ray Charles and the Kingsmen under the direction of Max Ridgway, adjunct instructor of music. Featured Students Celeste Alvarado on tenor saxophone, Woodward sophomore majoring in instrumental music; Jade Campbell on alto saxophone, Woodward junior majoring in instrumental...
A man from Dallas, Texas, has been charged with eight counts of third-degree burglary in a string of thefts from vehicles in Alva. Two others have been charged with accessory to felony. Court records show on Sept. 13, a Woods County E911 dispatcher told Alva Police Officer Anthony Ramirez of multiple vehicle burglaries being reported in Alva. She provided him with the victims’ contact information. The reports came from addresses on Linden Street, Young Street, North Sunset, Santa Fe Street, 12th Street, Davis Street, Hart Street and Locust S...
South Barber's Board of Education conducted their Nov. 12 business in just over one hour. All members were present as President Mark Pollock called the meeting to order: Emily Lohmann, Karen Watts, Mike Miller, Brett Mott, Jarrod Inman and Bryan Quick. Superintendent Dr. Mylo Miller and Board Clerk Alyssa Gonzales also sat at the table. Shortly after the meeting began Dr. Miller recognized Nikki Brattin, fourth-grade teacher, as South Barber's Teacher of the Year. "She's always positive. The...
Kindness is one of the first qualities children learn. Kindness is the quality of being gentle, caring and helpful. As people grow, unfortunately, some forget the true meaning of true kindness, but not Kayla Leeper, an Alva FFA member. In 2017 Leeper started "Kayla's Kindness Project," when she was just eight years old. After visiting her grandpa Johnny Sittingdown at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center while he was undergoing chemotherapy, Leeper said, "It looked like the life was draining out o...
I was sworn into my fifth term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives last week. This is always a great occasion for many reasons. First, it reminds me of the trust those in my House district have placed in me to serve their interests at the state level. Second, it gives me an opportunity to thank my family and those who have supported me in my legislative service. Joining me on the House floor during the oath of office ceremony on Nov. 20 were two of my granddaughters – Kaylynn Hoffman and I...
I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and the chance to connect with some of my family for a meal. My daughter suggested a Tex-Mex menu this year. While I enjoy the traditional turkey dinner, you can’t go wrong with Tex-Mex in our family. Does your family have specific dishes that must be served for Thanksgiving? For my late husband, it was pecan pie although he’d settle for chocolate cream. Because it doesn’t show up much except for this time of year, I always wanted cranberry sauce. It could b...
The new Senate term started Nov. 20, and I am busily working on upcoming legislation, moving our office and preparing for what the new transition in leadership will bring. I also have a renewed focus on what issues are pertinent to our community. With that in mind, I have been attending events that directly or indirectly affect District 19. Gov. Stitt held a water conference and research symposium on Nov. 19th. I was asked to participate in a legislative panel to discuss water concerns within...
At this week's Alfalfa County commissioners meeting, Garret Johnson and Nate Ross tabled a couple of agenda items until next week when their fellow commissioner Mike Roach returns. Those items included a request to change a sheriff's office receiving officer to Melissa Leslie and a 324A claim form and 50 percent invoice from Poe and Associates indicating drive-out complete, waiver valuations, and all offers made for JP No. 35426(04) on unnamed creek project. Commissioners Johnson and Ross were unsure what the paperwork on the latter was about...
When Chairman Randy McMurphy brought up the idea of raising the wages of county employees, the other two Woods County commissioners quickly jumped on board. “I think it’s high time we do something,” said David Hamil. “I think we’re way behind,” agreed John Smiley. The commissioners looked at three proposals and decided on the highest, which would add $400 annually for each employee. They discussed whether the wage increase would begin January 1, 2025, or earlier. McMurphy suggested they make it retroactive to July1, 2024, the beginning o...
"If you had told me 30 years ago today I'd be standing up here giving a Veterans Day speech, I would've had a hard time getting you," a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Jared Ackerman told the Burlington Veterans Day Program audience. "I never really had aspirations to join the army. I remember sitting in Mrs. Newlin's science class the day our country was attacked and the Twin Towers fell." A BHS freshman, Ackerman said, "I was too immature and too ignorant to understand the significance of...
Burlington School Board President April Kisling called the November meeting to order with board members present including Robert Hill, Terry Graham, T.J. Rockenbach and Lindsay Callison. Also present were Superintendent Gerrett Spears, Principal Stan Pedersen and Minutes Clerk Brook Keast. Guests included Carleigh Hill, Faith King, Chloe Jantz, Leah Rosenberger, Toni Moore, Kasie Young, Jody Tottress and Carrie Dotson. Spears said Targa settled for 35 percent. This is a huge hit for Burlington School – “Near $2 million less than they exp...
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, with Pastor Sheryl White, is located at 517 9th. Sunday schedule: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study at 7 p.m. We are studying 1st Peter. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Church of the Nazarene Whether you're a regular attendee, someone returning after a break, or joining us for the very first time, you are warmly welcomed. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For more details, visit our website at www.alvanaz.org or call the church...
Uncle Nick – a wonderful homecoming As I think back, one of the most vivid memories of my childhood was the day my Uncle Nick returned from World War II. It was only a few weeks following V-J Day, and his homecoming was spectacular. There were ticker-tape victory parades through the heart of Manhattan, but I was still considered too young to attend them. Nick’s return was the occasion for a wild and exuberant block party. I remember the music, the singing, the dancing and the sweet aroma of the many kegs of beer scattered along the street for...
Last week we introduced you to the idea of “Pattern Words” that God uses in the Bible to teach us His beautiful and perfect will. We used the example of the word “love” that is defined and more fully described by other words such as adore, cherish, compassion, etc. This week we want to explore scriptures that show us that God is using many pattern words and phrases to reveal the great mystery that He has given to us. Romans 6:17 says, “But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the...
Grow and Share OHCE held its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Nov. 18, at the home of Janet Cunningham for its annual Thanksgiving meeting. Members brought dishes and enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast. President Cunningham called the meeting to order with all members reciting the flag salute. JoDe Bradt gave a devotional on Philippians 4:6-7 and Ephesians 5:18-20. Members answered roll call to, “What is your favorite holiday dish to make?” Ten members were present. Jean Moore read the minutes from the Oct. 8 meeting. Carol McDaniel moved that the...
Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday—Meatloaf with catsup topping, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, zucchini, hot roll, ice cream (diabetic: sf ice cream) Tuesday—Chicken and dumplings, broccoli and cauliflower salad, pickled beets, cornbread, pineapple with topping (diabetic no sugar added pineapple) Wednesday—Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, oven fried potatoes, peaches, biscuit and cream gravy, cinnamon roll (diabetic: cinnamon roll no icing) Thursday—Closed for Thanksgiving Friday—Closed...
My generation sometimes describes someone old as “long in the tooth.” You can look at a horse’s teeth to tell how old they are. As they age, their teeth grow long. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for overall well-being and play a vital role in physical health and quality of life in horses and humans. Healthy gums are important, too, as they ensure a stable bite and protect the root and the cementum, the layer that protects the root. Receding gum lines are caused by a variety of issue...
Everybody knows finances are tight today. Now, one can only hope against hope that by the time this column hits your hands, the sentence I just wrote is a lie. That by some miracle the ever-escalating balloon of inflation in our country has run into a sharp knife and rapidly became a splattered has-been on the ground. I’m hoping all of us are crowding the stores, once again stocking our pantries and keeping our credit cards smoking. Yeah, I know, the eternal optimist. But let me leave that t...
I came across an article a week or so ago that I have been contemplating whether or not to share with you. I will be honest, when I first read it I became angry, because the author seemed arrogant and dismissing of so many people. I can’t say after thinking about it that all of the anger has subsided, but I did realize that much of the anger arose because it hit a very sensitive nerve. However, I have learned oftentimes it is the stuff that hits the nerve that is the most important for us to c...
Our community lost a cornerstone of the Christian faith recently when Cathy Arnall went to rest in the arms of Jesus. Her smile was infectious and her steadfast faith and belief in our Savior was legendary. She battled cancer for over six years with a grit and determination that was described as epic. The only thing that could have possibly been more epic than her fight against cancer was her tenacity for witnessing for the Lord. Deb and I got to know Steve and Cathy several years ago as our interests in growing and raising garden vegetables...
In January 1987, Pennsylvania state treasurer Budd Dwyer held a press conference at his office on the day before he was to be sentenced and removed from office. Two months earlier, a jury had convicted Dwyer of 11 felony counts stemming from a state contract that he had awarded to an accounting firm. Although he maintained his innocence, Dwyer had been found guilty of accepting a kickback from the owner of the business. Dwyer refused to tell his closest advisors what he was going to say at the...
Enjoy the day with family stories and great food. There are several places in Alva and surrounding towns for a free meal Thanksgiving Day. Check the Newsgram out for the places and times. Parents, don't be too proud to take your kids out for a good meal. If you know someone who is alone on Thanksgiving Day, call them, or get a car full and take them out for dinner. Afterwards, pick up drinks and take a drive around town or out through the country before taking them home. You will make everyone y...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s locations in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 27-29. No classes will be held during this time, and campus offices will be closed. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 2. Fall commencement ceremonies will be Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse, and final exams will take place Dec. 10 -13. Enrollment for spring 2025 is open. Students can meet with their advisers before they leave for winter break to enroll in classes. T...
Toby Mark Anton Toby is the son of Phillip Anton and Connie Anton. High school activities include Alva Band of Gold and Gold Rush show choir. Toby is the groundskeeper at Kiowa District Hospital. He plans on attending the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in music education. The best advice he can give to a freshman is, "Always look for new and challenging opportunities to say yes to. Find what drives you and lean into that by applying it in many different areas." His personal philosophy...
