Timberlake football players named all-district
Members of the Timberlake football team were named to the District C-3 all district team and to the 8 man all-star game. 8-Man All Star • Dylan Schlup, TE/De. • Brian Severin, coach. • Alternate Selections: Dalton Leierer, LB/TE/WR. All-District • District MVP: JJ Pippin. • District Offensive Player of the Year: Ethan Jenlink. •…
Read MoreWilliams signs at NOC
Drake Williams signs a letter of intent to livestock judge at Northern Oklahoma College. Williams (right) is pictured with Jennifer Bedwell, Northern Oklahoma College livestock judging coach.
Read MoreA-C Student of the Month
Carly Hamen, eighth grader, was chosen as the November Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo. Her school philosophy is “If you work hard, you will go far in life.” Hamen feels the teachers at her small school are very helpful. She receives her inspiration from her sisters, Kara and Morgan. Carly’s favorite activities are fishing,…
Read MoreBurlington 4-H members have busy fall season
BY RYLEE SIMS Burlington 4-H had a busy fall. Between 4-H and FFA, we had 15 members who showed animals at either county, Duncan or Tulsa. These members include: Owen Bellamy, Kayli Stewart, Karlie Heatherman, Newt Heatherman, Larry Heatherman, Morgan Matzke, Kaycee Matzke, Mylee Sims, Rylee Sims, Garrett Sims, Zoe Graham, Rebecka Carlson, Cooper Rockenbach,…
Read MoreAlfalfa County hosts CUTS Livestock Judging Contest in November
The Alfalfa County Fairgrounds hosted the first ever CUTS Livestock Judging Contest on November 20. The locals who placed are as follows: • Joel Pecha, Timberlake, Fifth High Beef Senior FFA Individual. • Jade Jantzen, Cherokee, Third High Swine Senior FFA Individual. • Mylee Sims, Burlington, Fifth High Sheep Senior FFA Individual. • Marlee Pecha,…
Read MoreSeventh grade creates art
Mrs. Bird’s seventh grade art class display some of the Christmas art they created in December using zentangling. From left are: Kaycee Matzke, Addie Pray, Chloe Jantz, Riley Dowell, Tamiya Evans, Tyler Hill and Hope Olson.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Paden Allen
BY PRESTON PASCHALL Paden Lee Allen is the 17-year-old son of Josh and Jessica Allen. He was born in Enid, on March 10, 2003. Some of Paden’s hobbies in his spare time are hunting, fishing, welding, and being creative. Paden is currently involved in many activities, including FFA, FCA, basketball, and STUCO. When Paden graduates…
Read MoreThe ornament tradition
BY KARLIE HEATHERMAN Burlington staff and students started a tradition a few years ago that involved decorating the school Christmas tree with handmade ornaments. Pre-K through 12th grade are invited to decorate one ornament per class. The seventh grade made one that has a COVID theme, which is a great theme for this year. Other…
Read MoreBernie Arganbright
Bernie Arganbright, a Cherokee resident, left her earthly home at the age of 78 on December 16, 2020, in Alva. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery Pavilion with Brother Tom Cooksey officiating. Arrangements were by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. www.lanmanmemorials.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral…
Read MoreFinal installment of letters to Santa
Editor’s note: The letters are typed as submitted. The letters were mailed to the North Pole to Santa Claus.) Aline-Cleo Pre-K Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new book, a remote control car, a stuffed animal with a cresent on his tummy, or Lego’s. Mom says I’ve been a good boy but since…
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