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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,…

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,…

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,…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Burlington First Grade Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a stuffed dog and my mom to have a stuffed animal for Christmas. How many cookies do you eat? Cooper Callison Dear Santa, I want a toy car. I would like a new Xbox for my brother. Aydan Fluman Dear Santa, I want a…

Kole Campbell, Kale Campbell and Nathan Campbell from the 4-Him 4-H Club qualified at the state livestock judging contest held in Stillwater to compete on the national level. The national contest was held in Kansas City at the American Royal where teams from all across the United States competed. They placed 14th in the nation.…

Alfalfa County hosted the 2020 Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress. The results are as follows: Impressive Dress • Sports wear Cloverbud: Perry Poe, participation. • Sports wear junior: Hudson Schupbach, champion; Price Poe, reserve champion; Lauren Thomason, blue; Morgan Matzke, blue; Owen Bellamy, blue; Rebecka Carlson, blue. • Sports wear intermediate: Kaycee Matzke, champion. •…