Articles from the March 12, 2017 edition
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Beta Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting
The members of Beta Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Doris Roberts with nine members present. The opening ritual was recited followed by the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Committee reports were given. Our...
Menus for the week of March 13–17
Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday – Swedish meatballs with mushroom gravy, seasoned lima beans, tomato and zucchini, rice, pudding Tuesday – Baked ziti, winter mix vegetables, cinnamon apples, garlic bread, gelatin Wednesday – Meatl...
Hearts and Birds – February meeting of the Tulip Garden Club
Genevieve Farris hosted the February meeting of the Tulip Garden Club in her home on Feb. 9. Farris welcomed her guests to an early Valentine’s Day brunch with a beautifully decorated table featuring a pink cyclamen as a centerpiece; red, pink and w...
By Alva Airport Commission to discuss turf runway construction
Construction of a turf runway and rental rates for the new T-hangar are set for discussion and action at the Alva Regional Airport Commission meeting Monday. The commission meets at 7 p.m. at the airport. In addition, the board members will...
Alva FFA has successful National FFA Week
Feb. 20–24 was National FFA Week. On Monday Alva FFA had a chapter meeting to celebrate the winners of the Ag in the Classroom video contest. Tuesday the officers talked on KOFM radio in Enid. W...
Alva Police take two theft reports
Alva Police received a couple of theft reports from residents recently. On Monday, March 6, Wayne Wiersig who lives in the 1100 block of Center Street contacted police. He noticed that a pump sprayer was missing from the back of his pickup. He told O...
Waynoka man charged with domestic abuse
A reported domestic altercation in Waynoka landed a man with a felony charge in Woods County. According to court documents, on March 2 about 7:10 p.m. Waynoka Police Officer Misty Smiley received a report of a woman at the police department needing...
Wildfire damage emergency programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a number of specific programs to provide assistance to Oklahomans impacted by the wildfires. The type of assistance available is dependent on factors unique to each individual. It is important to review all...
Patrolling for hot spots
Watchful waiting pretty much describes the activity on the wildfire front in northwest Oklahoma Saturday. The Oklahoma Forestry Service reports not a lot changed on the fires since Friday. Minimal...
March Rotary Students of the Month honored
Rafferty Brown Rafferty Brown is the son of Rick and Lori Brown. High school activities include Key Club, FCA and basketball. Activities outside of school include attending the United Methodist...
Minor backing collision at library
A minor collision occurred on Tuesday, March 7, in Alva when a vehicle backing from a parking space struck another parked vehicle. In incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. at 504 Seventh St. in front of the Alva Public Library. Jack Louthan, 18, of Alva...
Northwest Oklahoma Complex Fires relief assistance
A relief fund has been established by the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation (OCF) to help Beaver, Ellis, Harper and Woodward county cattlemen who have been affected by recent wildfires in the area....
Waynoka man charged with burglary
A Waynoka woman said her ex-boyfriend didn’t know she had a burglar alarm installed. According to court documents, she told police he attempted to break into the house because she refused to talk to him, setting off the alarm. Brandon Doyle Ross, 3...
State and federal politicians visit wildfire sites
The wildfires that have raged through four states, including much of northwest Oklahoma, the first week of March 2017 are still not contained. At a press conference called Friday morning at the West...
Former softball coach charged with felony
A former coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been charged with one felony and one misdemeanor in Woods County. Charles Phillip Zeilman, 48, of Alva was charged Feb. 24 with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a felony. This crime is...
Career, internship fair opportunity at Northwestern-Alva for job seekers
Employers seeking employees have an opportunity to go right to the source by attending the Spring 2017 Career and Internship Fair at Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twelve employers have currently...
Not nice to promise what cannot be delivered
Before you read this, let me assure you I don't think educators are paid enough in Oklahoma, but they should blame the same politicians for their problems that I do. Where were the raises when Oklahom...
Goldbugs open their season on the road
The Alva High School Goldbugs baseball team started their season the road as they faced off with Pioneer-Pleasant Vale on Thursday and Jones on Friday. Game One The Goldbugs had a tightly contested game on Thursday, narrowly getting their first win...
East Central blanks Rangers in doubleheader
Northwestern Oklahoma State took the road this weekend to East Central to take on the Tigers for the fourth conference series of the year. Northwestern would drop the first of Friday's doubleheader, 6-0 and the second 4-3. Four Rangers were solid at...
Webb's Rangers earn first GAC win of the season in split with ECU
A spirited Ranger softball team gave head coach Jill Webb her first career victory on Friday afternoon, as Northwestern split their doubleheader with East Central. After falling 4-1 to the Tigers in...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, March 3, 2017 12:57 p.m. Child in car alone. 2:09 p.m. German shepherd dog was out at Seventh Street and Santa Fe. 5:21 p.m. Two dogs inside WalMart. Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:04 a.m. Medical call in the 1000 block of Ninth Street. 4:09...
Woods County court dispositions in January and February 2017
4 Guilty 10 Felonies Gary Lowell Lyon, 43, Carmen: Defendant pleaded guilty Jan. 11, 2017, to petit larceny in case CF-15-103. Defendant has been sentenced to a term of six months imprisonment under the custody and control of Woods County Sheriff....
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
Cindy Foresman vs. Shaden Trae Forsman, Laverne: dissolution of marriage ($252.14). Ariel Sue Ann Green vs. Joe Allen Green: dissolution of marriage ($262.14)....
Marriage License Filings
Nathan Brooks Clovard and Anastasia Marie Hopper, both of Alva: marriage license (counselling) ($5)....
