Articles from the February 6, 2019 edition
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Alfalfa 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 obtai...
Marriage license filings
Russell Thomas Ogburn and Jennifer Ann Bailey, both of Burlington: marriage license ($50). Thomas Floyd Ogburn and Cheryl Kay Tarr, both of Burlington: marriage license ($50)....
Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office logs
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 During this day there were 10 traffic stops and two controlled burns. 3:52 a.m. Medic needed for a female with difficulty breathing. Medic took patient to Share Medical Center in Alva. 4:26 p.m. Caller advised of two dogs...
Barber County Sheriff's Office log
January 28, 2019 Deputy Paasch responded to an accident on Lake City Road. Deputy Maze respond to a reckless driver call. January 29, 2019 Deputy Paasch investigated some found property. Deputy Miller provided backup for a burglary call in Medicine...
Commissioners acknowledge Feb 18-22 as Farm Bureau Week
County farm bureaus will celebrate the organization's dedication to agriculture as the base of Oklahoma's economic prosperity, as “Oklahoma Farm Bureau Week” was proclaimed for the week of Feb. 18-22. Different farm bureaus across the state use t...
January Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo School
Tony Ramirez has been chosen as the January Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo School. He feels his school is unique because it is a close-knit school. Everyone is friends with everyone. Tony's...
Local student makes fall honor roll at Pittsburg State University
Morgan Myers, Hardtner, Kansas, is the recipient of an All-A Scholastic Honor for the 2018 Fall Semester from Pittsburg State University. Morgan is majoring in history. To qualify for All-A Scholastic Honor a student must have completed at least 12...
Special Election Feb. 12 for Timberlake school district
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 12, for the Special Election for the Timberlake I-93 School District, Alfalfa County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today. Only registered voters within the Timberlake I-93 School District are...
Woods County commissioners keep regular business moving
The Woods County commissioners meeting on Jan. 28 included approval of regular agenda items such payroll, warrants, claims and minutes. BCE Mach road crossing permits were approved: one water line for $500 and one electric line for $500. After...
DARO DEAN BUTLER
Graveside services for Daro Dean Butler were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Ron Pingelton officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Daro Dean Butler, son of the late Eldra and...
GREGORY PATRICK SHEIK
Gregory Patrick Sheik, born November 20, 1954, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Robert Eugene and Jennie Katherine (Katie) (Hamand) Sheik, wrote the final chapter in his Book of Life on Monday, January 28,...
JOYCE DIXON
Joyce Marion Dixon was born March 30, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the parents of Dor K. and Beulah L. Spear. She passed away on January 20, 2019, at the age of 85 years old. Joyce was a resident...
LAWRENCE 'MAX' SCHROEDER
Lawrence "Max" Schroeder, 76, went to be with his Saviour February 3, 2019, passing away at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born June 5, 1942, at Freedom, Oklahoma, to Jimmie...
LORNA VIOLET CANAAN
Funeral services for Lorna Violet Canaan will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the Bible Baptist Church with Vladimir Lukyanob officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery...
Navigating the health insurance maze
As I write this, my husband Lynn is still at Share Medical Center in the swing bed program. The first time I heard the term, I visualized a bed suspended from the ceiling. I could not imagine how... Full story
Medicine Lodge basketball stats
January 29, 2019 Medicine Lodge (28) Theron Wedel—9 Garrett Burden—13 Kirk Fisher—2 Kyson Cunningham—4 Cheney (70) Dewey—8 Voth—17 Luke Grace—4 Petz—7 Patterson—15 Lane Grace—4 Kinkerman—7 Gegen—8 February 2, 2019 Medicine...
Numerous filings for municipal election
Filing for municipal offices began Monday and continues until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The following people have filed as of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday: Alva Mayor: Kelly Parker City Clerk: Melody Theademan City...
VAP's new CEO Clark all about profitability, cutting waste and making quality products
Stockholders in Alva's Value Added Products (VAP) were in for a few "firsts" at their 19th annual meeting Saturday. For the first time the meeting was held in the comfortable setting of a conference... Full story
Presentation on the History of Fort Supply at the Sod House Museum
Historian Bob Rea will give a presentation about the history of Fort Supply and its role in the development of northwest Oklahoma at the Sod House Museum on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. Rea will cover the span from 1868 to 1894, when Fort Supply...
Alva man charged with being unregistered sex offender living in Cherokee
Law enforcement says a man who registered as a sex offender living in Alva was actually staying most of the time in Cherokee. Court papers show Woods County Undersheriff Keith Dale contacted Cherokee Police Chief Ryan McNeil on Jan. 13. Dale advised...
South Barber Homecoming Friday Night
Friday night the South Barber Chieftains and Lady Chieftains host Stafford for the 2019 Basketball Homecoming. Three senior young women are nominated as queen candidates. They are: ReAnna Dunlap,... Full story
Cherokee School Board discusses national testing issues, sports, parking
The Cherokee School Board held its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 4. Present were Board President Kory Littlefield, Board Member Shane Parker, Board Clerk Amber Wilhite, Board Treasurer Amantha Sanborn,... Full story
KDH offers bill pay discount; search for manor DON
Kiowa District Hospital Board President Pat Myers called the regular monthly meeting of the board to order the evening of Jan. 24. All members were present including: Chantae Simpson, Miranda Allen, Jeff Miller and Jim Parker. CEO Robert Whitaker... Full story
Waynoka 4-H and FFA compete at NW District Livestock Judging Contest
The Northwest District 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest was held on Jan. 30 in Enid at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The Senior FFA team placed third overall, which included Kellen Allison,... Full story
Waynoka School Board approves Blumer, Meriwether resignations
The Waynoka School Board held its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 4, with all members present – Board President Travis George, Board Clerk Rick George, Board Vice President Gum Garret, and board... Full story