Articles from the February 4, 2018 edition
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Menus for week of Feb 5–9
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – whole grain Fruit Loops, toast, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Tuesday – sausage patty, biscuit, peaches, juice, milk Wednesday – whole grain Trix, cinnamon toast, banana, juice, milk Thursday – pancake...
Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society
The Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society (NWOGS) met at the Alva Public Library on Jan. 13 with ten members present. President Ken Higgins welcomed all members and guest speaker Beth Smith. Smith gave a very interesting program on the experience of...
Deadline to request absentee ballots nears
Less than a week remains for registered voters in Woods County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the Feb. 13 Annual School Election for Waynoka and the General Election for Senate District 27, County Election Board Secretary...
By School administrator contracts up for renewal
Administrative contracts are on the agenda for the Alva Board of Education meeting Monday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in the district office at 418 Flynn St. Contracts to be discussed with possible board renewal for next year are Tim Argo as...
Correction
In a brief article titled “No arrests in bar brawl” in the Feb. 2, 2018, Alva Review-Courier, a statement was attributed to Northwestern Oklahoma State University as posted on social media. Steve Valencia, associate vice president for university rel...
Gaisford is new junior member of American Angus Association
Coleman T. Gaisford of Alva is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the association are eligible to register...
Man charged in vehicle damage to building, gas meter
A sixth misdemeanor has been added to charges against a 19-year-old from Alva. According to court records, Alva Police Officer Kris Franta went to the Farmers Cooperative, 401 Barnes, on Jan. 1 about 6:30 p.m. in reference to property damage. Franta...
OHP checks vehicle at 106 mph west of Alva
A highway patrolman says a vehicle he was following reached 106 mph before coming to a stop on a county road west of Alva. The driver, Joshua Dean Shreeve, 21, of Freedom, is now facing three misdemeanor charges in Woods County District Court....
The Coffee House Philosopher
In the ‘50s and ‘60s, targeted girls in an approaching car would be most impressed when the established honking ritual was accomplished with flair and grace. The feminine description often given for this supreme result was “the living end.” But it wa...
I'm happy with "Law and Order" reruns
I didn't watch The Donald's State of the Union address. I watched Josh's basketball game, then went to Seiling to pick up Justin (his truck had mechanical problems). Besides, there are so many...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, January 26, 2018 8:20 p.m. Caller advised of people yelling and cursing and a toddler cursing. 10:05 p.m. Medic needed for a person having chest pains. Saturday, January 27, 2018 9:08 a.m. Calf out on Latimer Road and County Road 760. 9:31...
Woods 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...
Divorce filings
Jesse Lee Canaan vs. Heather Michelle Canaan: dissolution of marriage ($252.14). Tyler Scott Hummer vs. Brooklyn Marie Hummer: dissolutions of marriage ($252.14)....
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1271 page 490: Jay Dee Morris and Betty Jane Nickelson, successor co-trustees of the Lavern C. Morris Revocable Trust, dated January 9, 2001, and Jay Dee Morris and Betty Jane Nickelson, successor co-trustees of the LoEva...
Woods County Sheriff's Office phone log
Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:45 a.m. Garfield County called for warrant check. 4:10 a.m. Garfield County called for warrant check. 4:35 a.m. Garfield County called for warrant check. Friday, January 26, 2018 11:19 a.m. Woman called for inmate...
4th Grade Quiz Bowl competition held at Northwest Technology Center
Five 4th grade classes – Banner, Crescent, Drummond, Chisholm and Alva – competed in a Buzzer Competition (Oklahoma Association of Academic Competitions) on Jan. 31 at the Northwest Technology Cen...
Navy travels spark artistic talent
Documenting her travel to other countries sparked an interest leading to art degrees for Stephanie Concepcion Ramirez. The travel was courtesy of the U.S. Navy. Ramirez enlisted a year out of high...
Proud parents return for movie premiere
Friday was a special evening in Alva with the long-awaited premiere of "The Waving Wheat Triology" at the Rialto Theatre. Featuring local actors, singers and dancers, the movie was filmed last summer...
Ruwaldt appointed first-ever chaplain at Woods County Sheriff's Office
For the first time in its history, the Woods County Sheriff's Office has a chaplain: Chris Ruwaldt, pastor of First Baptist Church in Alva since January 2017. The position is on a volunteer basis....
Defense gives Bugs a chance, close loss to Frontier
ALVA, Okla. – A well planned and executed game plan gave the Alva Goldbug boys a chance for a win Friday night against the Class A No. 1 Frontier Mustangs. However, despite the battle, the Goldbugs f...
Romero's big night stifles Ladybugs against Frontier
ALVA, Okla. – For the second time in as many games, the Alva Ladybug defense allowed 66 points as the No. 2 Frontier Lady Mustangs run away with a 66-34 victory on Friday night at Alva High School. T...
Late free throws push Lady Bisons over Lady Rangers
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team lost a heart-breaking 79-78 contest at the hands of Harding University after the Lady Bisons hit two free throws with just two s...
Balanced scoring aids Rangers over Harding, 82-73
ALVA, Okla. – Five Northwestern Oklahoma State University men's basketball players finished in double-figures on Saturday as the Rangers held off Harding for an 82-73 victory at Percefull F...
ECU Softball Wins Two to Open 2018 Season
DURANT, OKLA. – The East Central University softball team started the 2018 season by going 2-0 in day one at the Southeastern Regional Invitational. The Tigers earned a 4-2 win in the opening game of the season against Missouri Southern and then d...
