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Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva. Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Young adults will gather at 5 p.m. and youth at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17: Bible study will be at 7 p.m. The topic will be Prophecy and End Times: How Can We Prepare? The public is invited. Alva Friends Church Please meet us for coffee and donut fellowship at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. If you cannot make it in person, we are on Facebook at Alva Friends...
I’m so tired. I don’t mean that I need a nap. I’m not really much of a nap taker. I don’t think it’s even physical tiredness. Today was just one of those long “mental” days. I know, I know: There are people who have it much harder than me. People work longer hours, with jobs that take much more of a physical toll on their bodies than mine does. But we’ve all been there. We’ve all had those days when we’re just “over it.” And it’s not even 2 p.m. yet. I read a news headline the other day about the election. The election… Now, I know I’m...
What is our worth? I mean, are we really worthy of anything? There is an old saying about people we consider to be not worthy of much, it goes something like “they aren’t worth a plug nickel.” In the New Testament scriptures, the word “worthy” comes up a lot. Several of the Greek words used for the word “worthy” are defined as weight of value, or being sufficient, and being judged worthy. Now, the question sometimes comes up as Christians, “Are we worthy of Jesus Christ?” To this question, the answer is no, but Christ makes us worthy if we w...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1357 page 920: Shelley L. Martin Trust conveys unto David V. Martin. Section 36, Township 26N, Range 14W, NW4, etc. Quit claim deed. Book 1357 page 970: Gregory D. And Marsha Lea Paris Family Trust convey unto Jason M. Paris. Section 12, Township 27N, Range 13W, NE4. Quit claim deed. Book 1357 page 1032: Shelley L. Martin Trust conveys unto Michael Lee Martin. Section 15, Township 27N, Range 14W, SE4. Quit claim deed. Book 1357 page 1035: Glenn Cushenbery conveys unto Mark Davis. Lot 12, Block 2, City of Alva, Country...
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 Woods County Courthouse. The Alva Review-Courier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Felony Filings Taylor Diane McKenzie-Hays, Wichita, Kansas,...
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 During this day were seven traffic stops, one controlled burn and one report of cattle out. 1:41 a.m. – Report of a business burglar alarm going off on Oklahoma Boulevard. 4:07 a.m. – Medic needed on Aspen Avenue for a person unresponsive but breathing. 8:51 a.m. – Report of a theft on Maple Street. 3:13 p.m. – Welfare check needed on Oklahoma Boulevard. 4:03 p.m. – Report of a theft on Santa Fe Street. 4:47 p.m. – Odor investigation needed for a possible fire on Locust Street. 7:22 p.m. – Medic needed on Share Drive...
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the home of Carol McDaniel, who served as hostess. President Janet Cunningham called the meeting to order. Members joined in the flag salute. Carol gave the devotion using Psalms 139:1, “The Lord has searched me and knows me.” Seven members, Janet Cunningham, Cheryl Diefenbach, Carol Erikson, Doris Marcus, Carol McDaniel, Tamre McGinnis and Jean Moore, answered roll call to, “How do you stay positive in difficult times?” No guests were in attendance. Minutes for the...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday – Breakfast calzone, fruit, juice, milk Friday – Cinnamon roll, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes & gravy, side salad, dinner roll, fruit, milk Tuesday – Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, baby carrots, breadstick, fruit, milk Wednesday – BBQ chicken loaded baked potato, cucumbe...
Team Standings Dilly Dilly– 48 wins, 32 losses O'Bar – 47 wins, 33 losses The Bowl Movements – 43 ½ wins, 36 ½ losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 42 wins, 38 losses Knights of Columbus – 39 wins, 41 losses Rollin GoodTimes – 36 wins, 44 losses X-Team – 34 Wins, 46 losses Holy Bowlers – 31 ½ wins, 49 ½ losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game Dilly Dilly – 975 Holy Bowlers – 883 The Bowl Movements – 838 Scratch Series Dilly Dilly – 2694 Holy Bowlers – 2464 The Bowl Movements – 2409 Handicap Game Dilly Dilly – 1263 Holy Bowlers – 1215 The Bowl Move...
If you ever used the term "I'll do it when hell freezes over," better get ready to make good on it, because the time is now. In one of Marione's stories it said to not be afraid to take naps, because it would cause you to have a larger brain volume. With that theory and my napping abilities, my brain could overflow and explode at any time. I have had a moral conflict during this cold spell. I know there are people out there who at worst are hunkered down out in this cold or at best sleeping in...
Tony Hillerman was born in Oklahoma (in 1925) to parents who were the children of European immigrants. His mother’s people were English while his father’s folks were Germans. The Hillermans raised their children (including Tony, another son, and a daughter) in the Pottawatomie County community of Sacred Heart, which is now a ghost town. Many of the Hillerman children’s neighbors and classmates were Pottawatomies. This interaction with Native Americans gave Tony much knowledge of Indian cultu...
I feel like I need to put a disclaimer on about everything I write about because there are always people who think I am talking about them, and they get their knickers in a knot. So, if you didn’t go to church Sunday I am not talking about you. This column is more of an indictment on me and my cold heart. Brrrr, it is cold. I have spent the majority of the past two days, and will the next couple of days as well, outside and I can tell you with no chance of me lying even a little bit, that I am completely over winter. I’ve been watching the for...
I am always on the lookout for life experiences I can share that have irony or a catch – something that can teach a lesson differently or uniquely. Today’s story is one I was told years ago. One of my friends shared with me a tale about an experience he had, which always serves as a reminder that appearances can be misleading. This good friend of mine and some of his other friends went to Las Vegas for a bachelor party or something of the sort. While walking down the Las Vegas strip, this gro...
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team picked up right where the team left it last week. Earning a 67-49 victory over the Tigers in a game the Lady Rangers never trailed Thursday evening. The sixth straight win brought the Lady Rangers to 14-1 on the season overall with a 6-1 conference record. Lady Rangers were led by Faith Simpson with 17 points and seven rebounds, one of three double figure scorers joined by Carly Craig with 15 and Camille Thomas with 10 points. First H...
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State men's basketball team won their third straight game Thursday evening with a 68-52 victory over the Tigers. Northwestern never trailed in the game after starting with the game's first seven points of the game. The third straight victory improves Northwestern to 6-7 on the season with a 4-3 conference record. Northwestern was led by Camron McDowell and Kennedy Milton as the two players hit double figures in scoring. McDowell led the way with 16 and Milton with h...
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team won their seventh straight game Saturday afternoon. After trailing by 12 and down by five heading into the fourth quarter, a 9-0 run in the fourth pushed the Lady Rangers in front before winning the quarter 28-14 and closing out the 64-55 victory. The Lady Rangers improved to 15-1 on the season with a 7-1 conference mark on the year. Northwestern was led in scoring by Faith Simpson with 19 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three bloc...
ALVA – The Rangers' men's basketball team continued the hot stretch since the new year with a 79-67 victory over the Reddies for the fourth straight win. Northwestern took the lead late in the first half and led the whole way in the second half before closing out the 12-point victory over the Reddies. Northwestern Oklahoma State improves to 7-7 on the season with a 5-3 conference record following the victory. The Rangers were led by Camron McDowell with 23 points after shooting six of eight i...
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State Football and head coach Ronnie Jones have announced the hiring of Jerry Glanville as the new defensive coordinator of the Ranger football team. Glanville comes to the Rangers with 57 years of coaching experience from a multitude of different areas including NCAA Division I, NFL, USFL, CFL and XFL. Glanville worked in the NFL first in 1974 with the Lions before working with the Falcons, Bills, Oilers and Falcons. He was the head coach with the Falcons and Oilers accumulating 60 wins along with three p...
The Chisholm Lady Longhorns are having a rebuilding year as evidenced by their record of 2-10 going into the Friday night, Jan. 12, game at Alva. The hometown Ladybugs had no problem jumping out to a big lead. It was also an opportunity to allow younger players to work on skills. The Ladybugs led 18-3 at the end of the first quarter and continued to outscore the Lady Longhorns in the second for a 41-13 lead at halftime. The Ladybug third quarter advantage was 56-18, and Alva finished with a...
Following a dominating performance by the girls' team, the Alva Goldbugs had a much tougher foe in the Chisholm Longhorns Friday night, Jan. 12. Going into the game, the Goldbugs held a record of 7-5 while the Longhorns were 8-4. The Goldbugs struggled in their first meeting with Chisholm last fall as they were coming off a football playoff run with little time to practice. This time, they secured a different result, winning 60-50. The outcome of the game was up for grabs during every quarter....
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Stitt and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department released the record-breaking annual Economic Impact of Travel in Oklahoma report for the 2022 calendar year. “I always say Oklahoma is the best state in the country to start a business,” Stitt said. “It’s our hope-driven, pro-business and pro-freedom policies that also make Oklahoma one of the best states to visit. I am thankful for Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Director Shelley Zumwalt’s leadership, as visitors from around the world come to Oklahoma to enjoy every...
The Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee met Wednesday afternoon with two funding requests on the agenda. Present for the meeting were Chairman Melinda Barton and committee members Angelica Brady and Sadie Bier present. Absent were Terri Parsons and Scott Kline. Brady kept the minutes in the absence of Chamber Director Jodie Bradford-Stevison. City Business Manager Stephen Ford was also present. After the minutes from Oct. 18 were approved, committee members looked at the financial...
Randy McMurphy, Stan Kline, Melissa Fisher, Brodie Bush and Bob Baker of the Woods County Industrial Development Authority met Wednesday morning for a special meeting to discuss the possibility of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) loan for VAP. C-PACE financing is a form of long-term, low-interest rate financing with no upfront costs for building owners who want to modernize building energy infrastructure, lower energy costs, and increase building comfort and asset value. Per https://oklahomacpace.org/, this kind of...
Avard's Regional Rail Park Authority held its regularly scheduled meeting earlier this week. Most of the discussion in the open session was regarding internet domains. (A domain name is the name or address of the website users type in to visit a website.) Authority members Stan Bixler, Allan Poe, Scott Riley and Todd Holder (who came in a few minutes after the meeting started due to attending another meeting) were joined by Sonja Williams, Woods County Clerk Shelley Reed, and Woods County Economic Development Executive Director Jeremy Zeller....
