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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 Alfalfa 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 Tyler Wade Holcom, Alva, 38, has been charged...
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)....
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 out on Sixth Street. 5:57 p.m. Report of a suspicious man walking in the bar ditch east of State Highway 45. Deputy advised there were people looking for their cell phone they had lost on their way to work. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 During this day there were 11 traffic stops, one report of cattle...
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 Lodge. January 30, 2019 Deputy Paasch responded to a possible poaching call on Curry Lane. January 31, 2019 Union Chapel Fire responded to a grass fire on Gyp Hill Road. Sheriff Small provided backup for MLPD on domestic disturbance call. February 1, 2019 Medicine Lodge EMS responded to a call in...
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 the week to host events in their local communities in efforts to raise awareness of Farm Bureau and share the benefits of a Farm Bureau membership. Commissioners in Alfalfa County signed documents recognizing the proclamation during their meeting earlier this week. The three county officials took on the...
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 favorite quote is, "Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." Basketball, track and construction are his special interests. Tony is the son of Israel and Cristina Ramirez and provide him with his greatest inspiration....
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 semester hours, receive a grade of A in all credit course work for the semester and has no grade of I in any course during the semester. For more information go to www.pittstate.edu or contact the Office of University Marketing and Communication at 620-235-4122 or at tblessent@pit...
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 eligible to vote in this election. Early voting will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 8, at the Alfalfa County Election Board office, located at 602 W. 5th St., Ste. 3, Cherokee....
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 discussion, the hauling bid No. 18-19-11 and the six month bid No. 18-19-07 were approved. The board added receiving officers as follows: Chris Smith for the treasurer, Rachel Spellman for the county clerk, and LaDonna Landers for LEPC. The Jan. 28 meeting was adjourned with no other new business. At the...
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 Love (McConkey) Butler, was born September 24, 1929, in Alva, Oklahoma, and passed away February 1, 2019, in Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 7 days. Dean graduated from Farry High School with the Class of 1949. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He...
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, 2019. He began life in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and was later raised in Carmen, Oklahoma. Greg was the oldest of four boys and was entrusted from an early age to watch over Eric, Vincent and Max to ensure their safety and well-being. This responsibility was a foundation of his character, and certainly ha...
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 of Alva, Oklahoma, for almost 60 years. She attended Northwestern University in Alva where she graduated with a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelors in Library Science. While living in Alva, she taught high school English in Cleo Springs and at Alva High School. She was an avid bridge player,...
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 and Mabel (Shurts) Schroeder. Max married Wanda Lee Doctor July 28, 1962, at Freedom, Oklahoma. She survives. Max was a 1960 graduate of Freedom High School, then furthered his education at Oklahoma State University, earning his B.S. and M.S. degrees. A life dedicated to education, Max taught at...
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 under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Lorna Violet Canaan, daughter of the late Laurence and Clara Violet (Eckels) Combs, was born September 4, 1940, in Grant County, Oklahoma, and passed away February 2, 2019, in Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 79 years and 28 days. Lorna attended...
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 that benefited a patient. It’s actually a transitioning program between being a hospital patient (acute care) and moving on. That move might be going back home or going to a nursing home or other care. Swing bed is a skilled nursing program. Both local nursing homes also offer skilled nursing. The p... Full story
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 Lodge (47) Dakota Bayliff—3 Theron Wedel—14 Garrett Burden—22 Cason Liebst—2 Tyce Lonker—2 Dasik Clouse—3 Kyson Cunningham—1 Garden Plain (49) Haukap—18 Pauly—7 Smith—11 Tyler Dreiling—6 Thomas—2 Hays—3 Dylan Dreiling—2...
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 Marshal: Jim Scribner Ward 1, Seat 2: Connor Martin Ward 2, Seat 2: Brandon Sherman Ward 3, Seat 2: Mary Hamilton Ward 4, Seat 2: Randy Stelling Waynoka Mayor: Susan Bradford Ward 1, Seat 1: Don Cummins Ward 2, Seat 1 unexpired term: Brandi Kowing Ward 3, Seat 1: Jay Adair Ward 4, Seat 1: Timothy...
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 room at the Northwest Technology Center in Alva. The other "first" was a report from new CEO Geoff Clark, who made a corporate presentation, likely similar to his days as an engineer with Raytheon. A native of the Enid/Garber area he returned home "and VAP found me," Clark said. Listening to and... Full story
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 was involved in two major Indian Wars campaigns, kept the peace in the Cherokee Outlet and policed the opening of the area to white settlement. Bob Rea obtained his bachelor of arts in history and art from Central State University (now University of Central Oklahoma) in Edmond, and worked part time at...
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 him about a possible unregistered sex offender residing in Cherokee in the 400 block of South Kansas. The suspect, Tyler Wade Holcom, was believed to be residing with Catelyn Leigh Powell and Powell’s minor children. Dale explained he had been investigating Holcom for being in violation of the s...
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, Morgan Polson and Bryn Rathgeber. Senior basketball player Cole Coggins will escort all three candidates. Senior and band member J. T. Farney will escort last year's queen. The coronation ceremony is at halftime of the varsity boys game. The remainder of the royal court follows. Class attendants and... Full story
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, Superintendent Donna Anderson, Elementary Principal Ruth Richmond, and Assistant Principal Bryce Schanbacher. The consent agenda was approved, consisting of minutes from previous meetings; general fund encumbrances, purchase orders, balances, and warrants; child nutrition fund encumbrances, purchas... Full story
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 and Manor Administrator John Fonang also sat at the board table. CFO Janell Goodno was there to give hospital and manor financial and statistical information. Others present included: Robyn Whitaker, DON; Tara Girty, Business Office Manager; Judy Schrock, Foundation president; and members of Cohesive... Full story
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, Traben Redgate, Brooke Ferguson and Tayen Redgate. Kellen Allison also placed sixth high individual in that division. In Senior 4-H, the Waynoka team also placed third with Austin Rankin, Hunter Durkee, Makinze Smith and Novaly Medrano. The Junior 4-H team, consisting of Breya Beck, Davin Budy, Price... Full story
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 members Clint Olson and John Hanson – along with Superintendent Scott Cline, Junior High and High School Principal Dustin Smith, and Superintendent Secretary Lori Adair. After determining a quorum, the board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of minutes of previous meeting, financial reports inc... Full story
