Articles from the March 4, 2018 edition


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  • Alfalfa County court filings

    Mar 4, 2018

    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 Katherine Mclicy Southard, Jet, 45, has been...

  • Cherokee Outlet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution February meeting

    Mar 4, 2018

    The Cherokee Outlet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met for an informational meeting and the election of officers. These officers will take office at the end of this year’s May meeting for a term of two years. Phyllis Wiersig, a member of the chapter, spoke of the activities of a group of American Indian men during World Wars I and II. During the wars the Allied messages were being read and listened to by our opponents. When an Allied officer heard a group of Indians talking he realized he could not understand them, so...

  • Menus for week of March 5–9

    Mar 4, 2018

    Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Whole grain Fruit Loops, buttered toast, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Tuesday – Sausage patty, biscuit, peaches, juice, milk Wednesday – Whole grain Trix, cinnamon toast, banana, juice, milk Thursday – Pancakes, maple syrup, sausage patty, pineapple, juice, milk Friday – Breakfast bun, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Chicken sandwich, potato wedges, pickle spear, rosy applesauce, milk Tuesday – Enchilada, picante sauce, black beans, Spanish rice, mandari...

  • Teachers, staff for next year on school board agenda

    Marione Martin|Mar 4, 2018

    The Alva Board of Education will vote on employment of two certified teachers on one-year temporary contracts for fiscal year 2019 in the regular meeting Monday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the administrative office, 418 Flynn St. An executive session is planned to discuss employee staffing for the next school year with no action planned on the matter after returning to open session. There will be a vote on renewing employment of a list of certified teachers for the next school year. The board will also vote on revised extra duty...

  • March 15 last day to assess personal property

    Mar 4, 2018

    Woods County Assessor Renetta Benson would like to remind everyone that March 15 is the last day to assess farm equipment, business personal property and mobile homes, without penalty. Also, March 15 is the deadline to apply for homestead exemptions and additional exemptions for the 2018 tax year. One may also apply for an additional homestead exemption if the total gross household income from all sources was under $20,000. One may apply for a valuation freeze on their homestead property if age 65 or older and if the gross household income...

  • Woman charged with domestic assault

    Marione Martin|Mar 4, 2018

    An Alva woman is facing an assault charge after getting into a fight with her boyfriend. Natosha Jean Faucett, 24, of Alva is charged with domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor, a misdemeanor. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year, and/or by a fine of up to $5,000. According to court documents, on Feb. 22 at 5:24 p.m. Alva Police Officer Kris Franta was dispatched to the 500 block of Center Street on a report of domestic battery. He arrived and spoke with Faucett who said...

  • Woods County Retired Educators Association learns about member benefits

    Mar 4, 2018

    On Feb. 15, the Woods County Retired Educators Association met at Gambinos, where speaker Jeffery Kail, district manager for Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA), shared some of the benefits of being an OREA (Oklahoma Retired Educators Association) member. The main benefit is the many services available through the AMBA. One function of AMBA is helping present teachers obtain project supports. Teachers present a request for books, technology field trips, etc., then AMBA and Donors Choose work on behalf of the Oklahoma Education...

  • KORRY MACKENZIE DAY

    Mar 4, 2018

    Funeral services will be Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Alva High School Auditorium at 2 p.m. with Reverend John Clapp, Pastor Alva Bible Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Woodward. Wharton Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com. Korry Mackenzie was born alongside his twin, Torry Spencer, on January 2, 2000, to Edward and Joan (Kuhl-Connolly) Day. He passed aw...

  • 'Access to Justice' was not blind

    Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Bob Goodlatte|Mar 4, 2018

    A recent op-ed in The Hill and New York Times report both bemoaned the loss of the Justice Department’s so-called “Access to Justice” (A2J) office. Despite the office’s stated mission to “deliver outcomes that are fair and accessible to all,” the actions performed by A2J employees during the previous administration lead us to believe that its closure is a necessary step in the right direction. Due to an investigation by the House and Senate Judiciary committees, it was discovered that the A2J office was responsible for a terrible abuse of po...

  • GLEN WILLIAM ELLIOTT

    Mar 4, 2018

    Funeral services for Glen William Elliott will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Burlington School with Rev. Dale Carney officiating. Interment will be at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Wellston Cemetery in Wellston, Oklahoma, under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. The family will meet with friends after the graveside service at the Trinity Baptist Church. Glen William Elliott, son of the late William Asa and Elsie Fern (Greenfield) Elliott, was born February 2, 1950, at...

  • Woods County Communications phone log

    Mar 4, 2018

    Friday, February 23, 2018 6:07 p.m. Caller advised medic was needed for a patient who had fallen. 10:48 a.m. Caller needed a lift assist at County Road 400 and State Highway 45. 11:43 p.m. Caller advised medic was needed for someone who had fallen at South Hall on the third floor, having seizures and hitting head in the hall. Saturday, February 24, 2018 5:11 a.m. Medic needed on Coal Road east of Waynoka. 7:47 a.m. 911 call, vehicle had rolled over on U.S. Highway 64. Female out of car. Transferred call to Woodward. 10:36 a.m. Cattle out....

  • Woods County court filings

    Mar 4, 2018

    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 Jason Doty Ridgway, Alva, 47, has been charged...

  • Woods County real estate transactions

    Mar 4, 2018

    Real Estate Transfers Book 1272 page 111: Vanedda Barrows and Steven Barrows, wife and husband, unto Steven D. Barrows and Vanedda J. Barrows. The east 5 feet of lot 9 and all of lot 10, in block 2, of Hardy’s subdivision to the City of Alva, Woods County, State of Oklahoma. Quit claim deed joint tenancy. Book 1272 page 112: Terry J. Hall, as Trustee of Terry J. Hall Living Trust, dated the 7th day of January, 2001, and Carolyn K. Hall, as Trustee of the Carolyn K. Hall Living Trust, dated the 7th day of January, 2001, unto Justin S. Kletke. T...

  • Woods County Sheriff's Office phone log

    Mar 4, 2018

    Thursday, February 22, 2018 9:30 a.m. Man called about vehicle wreck on the side of the highway. Friday, February 23, 2018 10:30 a.m. Cattle call. 9:50 p.m. Cattle call. 10:15 p.m. Cattle call. Saturday, February 24, 2018 None. Sunday, February 25, 2018 9 p.m. Warrant check. Monday, February 26, 2018 9:26 a.m. Call for Donna. 9:31 a.m. Call for Keith. 10:24 a.m. Man called for Chase. 10:36 a.m. Woman called for Chase. 11:19 a.m. Man called to talk to Keith. 11:21 a.m. Woman called to talk to Keith. 11:28 a.m. Warrant check. 11:45 a.m. Woman...

  • Northwestern softball downed by Savage Storm in home opener

    NWOSU Sports|Mar 4, 2018

    ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State softball team hosted their first home series against the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm on Friday afternoon, and although they hit the ball well, they were downed in both games, 6-2 and 6-5. Game 1 Madison Garza started off the game in the circle for the Rangers and gave up five runs and unfortunately came away with the loss. Peyton Garrett was the lone Ranger to collect two hits, going 2-for-3. In typical fashion, the Black and Red s...

  • Inspired by nature, Rish paints an enhanced version of what she sees

    Marione Martin|Mar 4, 2018

    The soaring beauty of the Gloss Mountains, the serenity of horses watering in a valley stream, the delicate details of a single flower bloom – these and more are depicted in the oil paintings of Connie Rish. A sampling of her work is on display during March at the Graceful Arts Gallery and Studio in downtown Alva. During the First Friday Art Walk, Rish described her immersion in art as a "second life career." "I went back to school in my early 40s and studied the classical ways of art at the C...

  • Luminous Oil Workshop offered At Graceful Arts Center with master artist Brian Davis

    Mar 4, 2018

    On June 4 to June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, the Fifthsister Art Gallery of Waynoka and the Graceful Arts Center of Alva are co-hosting master artist Brain Davis for a week-long oil painting workshop. The workshop will be held at the Graceful Arts Center in Alva and is designed for the beginner and the advanced artist. In the class Davis will provide numerous demonstrations to his approach to painting in oils. His meticulous approach is what has made his floral paintings renowned. Davis...

  • Alva Roofing honored for roofing project

    Mar 4, 2018

    Alva Roofing Company was awarded the 2017 Steep Slope Project of the Year by Sika-Sarnafil Roofing during the International Roofing Expo held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Troy Hardiman, vice-president of sales, and Ty Hardiman, vice-president of production, both Norman residents, accepted the award on behalf of their Oklahoma City-based company at an awards dinner held on Feb. 5. The Hardiman brothers are graduates of Alva High School. The award was presented for Alva Roofing's work on the new...

  • BONNIE JUNE SIMPSON

    Mar 4, 2018

    Our beloved Mother and Nonnie, Bonnie (Leatherman) Simpson, slipped away to join her heavenly father March 1, 2018. She was the daughter of Hazel Margaret Leatherman and the late Wesley Walter Leatherman. She was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Alva, Oklahoma. She now joins her father in eternal peace. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Alva with Pastor Aaron Wagner officiating. Interment will be in the Capron Cemetery. Wharton Funeral Chapel is...

  • MARY SCHMITT

    Mar 4, 2018

    Mary Jane Schmitt, daughter of Frank and Nettie (Campbell) Schmitt was born May 8, 1938, southwest of Hardtner, Kansas, on the farm. She passed away at Share Convalescent Home on March 2, 2018, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 22 days. Funeral services will be Monday, March 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Wharton Funeral Chapel LLC in Alva with Rev. Bob Brown, pastor of the Alva Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery. Wharton Funeral Chapel is in charge of...

  • Goldbugs had a good season

    Jim Scribner|Mar 4, 2018

    If I heard it right both the boys' and girls' teams lost Thursday night. Congratulations for the good season and the thrills you gave Goldbug fans all year. Cleo and I went out twice Saturday. First was Glen Smith's birthday gathering. It was great fun with several friends to visit with. Unfortunately, no one could have lasted all the way through his spanking because of his advanced age. Anyhow, happy birthday Glen, many more, and thanks to your family for the party. We had spaghetti with the Ch...

  • Storm sneak past Rangers in Durant

    NWOSU Sports|Mar 4, 2018

    DURANT, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State baseball dropped the series opener to Southeastern Oklahoma State after the Savage Storm scored twice in the bottom of the 8th inning to hand the Rangers their fourth straight loss. Johnnuelle Ponce continued to dominate GAC pitching going 4-for-4 with a home run and a double. After finding themselves in an early 5-0 hole, Northwestern fought back scoring twice in the 6th and used a six-run 7th to take the lead. But trouble struck in the 8th when the Storm plated two runs with a sac-fly and an RBI b...

  • Remembering Adam Hooper

    Eric Scott|Mar 4, 2018

    From Press Row – This weekend is one of the toughest sports weekend I’ve experienced as a fan, athletic staff member or media member. It’s not because of a team’s loss – if only that were the case. As I sit here and type this column in Bartlesville’s Bruin Fieldhouse during the Northwestern Oklahoma State men’s game against Arkansas-Monticello, I do so while sitting along Adam Hooper Memorial Press Row. Many here in the Alva community remember Adam. For those of you reading this who didn’t know Adam, he was a former student at NWOSU and Alva re...

  • Rangers fall to UAM; NCAA fate in committee's hands

    Eric Scott|Mar 4, 2018

    BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State men's basketball Great American Conference tournament run came to an end Saturday afternoon as they fell to Arkansas-Monticello, 69-58, inside Bruin Fieldhouse in Bartlesville. The season may not be over for the Rangers as they now have to play the waiting game in hopes for an at-large bid into the NCAA Div. II National Tournament. It would be the first bid for the Rangers program as a member of the NCAA. The 64-team field is set to be a...

  • Ladybugs basketball team loses to Kansas

    Mar 4, 2018

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