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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 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. Misdemeanor Filings Jamie Edwards Nordyke, Enid, 53, has been...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1369, page 769: Thomas M. Sumpter conveys unto Bob A. Sumpter. Section 35, Township 27N, Range 15W, NE4, SW4, etc. Warranty deed. Book 1369, page 800: Eldon G. And Judith S. Greer Revocable Trust conveys unto Rhonda Vanbuskirk. Section 22, Township 27N, Range 14W, NE4. Quit claim deed. Book 1369, page 802: Roy W. and Loretta J. Decker Revocable Trust conveys unto Dallas Arndt and Taylor Arndt. Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, City of Alva, Highland View Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1369, page 876: Hummel Family Trust...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 During this day: three traffic stops, four controlled burns and one utility complaint. 3:16 a.m. – Report of a runaway on Park Street. 5:39 a.m. – Report of a noise complaint on Oklahoma Boulevard. 7:24 a.m. – Medic needed on Santa Fe Street for a person with seizures. 8:17 a.m. – Medic needed on High Street for a general medical issue. 10:23 a.m. – Report of a verbal domestic issue on 12th Street. 11:46 a.m. – Report of a fire. 1:10 p.m. – Medic needed on Locust Street for person who fell. 1:26 p.m. – Smoke inves...
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, with Pastor Sheryl White, is located at 517 9th. Sunday schedule: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Church of the Nazarene Whether you're a regular attendee, someone returning after a break, or joining us for the very first time, you are warmly welcomed. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For more details, visit our website at www.alvanaz.org or call the church office at 580-327-2566....
Ref. Matthew 5: 21-26 Is it just me, or do so many people seem angry these days? Now, all in all, this is nothing new. Someone is always angry about something. Yet, it seems that, whether you watch the news, scroll social media, or listen to the diner chatter, a lot of the conversations, posts and reports focus on hot-button polarizing issues that continue to spark tempers and harsh words. As I said in the beginning, anger is nothing new to the world. However, leaving anger unchecked creates an increasingly volatile situation for all those...
We have been studying for several weeks how the tabernacle/temple that the Lord had Moses build is a model for the church of today. The temple turned into the body of Christ, and Christ was hidden away in the Ark of the Covenant as the Word of God, the Almond Branch coming to build the new Temple (Church), and the Manna (Bread of Life). When Jesus died on that cruel cross, the curtain of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and it was time to reveal the New Way to come before God which is through Jesus Christ our Lord! Now, the...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Yogurt, toast or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Scrambled eggs, toast or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Breakfast burrito or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Grilled cheese, green beans, cucumber slices, fruit, milk Tuesday—Personal pizza, Caesar salad, baby carrots, fruit, milk Wednesday—BBQ...
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Bible Baptist Church with Reverend John Clapp officiating. Kim will be cremated per her wishes and burial will take place at a later date at Alva Municipal Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com. Kimberly Sue (Weinrich) Penrod, daughter of Sherry and Bill Ross, was born January 7, 1966, in Alva, Oklahoma. She passed away at Beadles Nursing Home on January 16, 2025, at the age of 59...
According to an article in The Week Magazine, four neo-Nazis were stripped of their online anonymity last week. The Texas Observer Magazine recently published the names of four X users who ran anonymous accounts spreading pro-Nazi propaganda and white supremacy. Doxxing, a new term, is the act of tracking down and publishing the names of anonymous posters on the internet. According to Jonathon V. Last of The Bulwark Website, “People should be responsible for what they say in public spaces.” He...
Years ago, a young couple left their almost-2-year-old son with his favorite baby sitter, Miss Elva. A few days later, she laughingly told them that he had come to her that evening, dragging his diaper bag behind him. Paul was a unique little boy who disliked speaking. He simply refused to talk unless he was forced by circumstances beyond his control. And that didn’t seem to happen very often. Most of the time that intelligent, determined tyrant resorted to manipulation, pointing, and o...
Since the 1990s, Oklahoma’s top personal income-tax rate has been cut from 7 percent to 4.75 percent. That’s a good start, but it doesn’t mean Oklahoma is a national leader. In the race to attract entrepreneurs and business capital, we’re in a 50-state race – and Oklahoma is starting to fall behind. This month, several states cut income-tax rates, often to levels lower than Oklahoma. In 2024, the citizens of Iowa paid an income-tax rate of up to 5.7 percent. But starting in January, they face only a flat tax rate of 3.8 percent. Notably, when I...
I have had some spirited discussions over the last six weeks or so about whether RFK Jr. is qualified to serve as the Health Secretary under Trump. I would say rarely is a person qualified to serve in a cabinet capacity. Usually, people are appointed so Presidents or muckity-mucks can either repay favors or get favors. In fact, since there has been a Secretary of Health in the mid-1950s, there have only been three doctors who served in that capacity. But what I don’t understand is why people can’t give others at least the benefit of the dou...
The third, and last, foreign-born soccer player turned professional football player that we will discuss is Ove Johansson of Sweden. Born in 1948, young Ove was very athletic and decided that he would become a physical education teacher when he grew up. But, unable to afford college, he joined the Swedish navy at the age of 20. One of his navy buddies invited him to come to the United States to play a few amateur soccer exhibition games and conduct training camps for children. This trip...
After three days of really nice sunshine and temps, it will get even with us for a few days. By next Wednesday it will be above freezing in the day and not so cold at night. Hurry up Wednesday. Two things: First let your faucets drip a little during the cold. It’s lots cheaper than a thaw-out guy. Next, now is a great time to get some extra popcorn and hot chocolate mix. Nothing says I love you as much as snuggling under a comforter with hot chocolate and buttered popcorn while watching her f...
Following canceled games due to snow on Thursday, the Goldbugs traveled to the Wheat Capital Tournament on Friday to play Chisholm. It was a back-and-forth game with Chisholm coming out on top 62-49. In the semifinals on Saturday, the Goldbugs had a close battle with Kingfisher, losing 56-51. That put them in the seventh-place finals against the Perry Maroons. Despite trailing by three points at halftime, the Goldbugs pulled off a win to finish in seventh place. Goldbugs vs Chisholm With the...
The snow last week caused problems with scheduling for the Wheat Capital Tournament at Chisholm High School. Some of the games, including Alva's, were canceled on Thursday and moved to Friday. Finals were played on Monday. The Alva Ladybugs got off to a good start Friday, winning 80-26 over Chisholm. Saturday's second round game against Jones didn't go so well with the Ladybugs losing 60-51. On Monday, Alva took on Perry for third place, winning 66-26. Ladybugs vs Chisholm The Ladybugs...
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) announced the opening of the 2025 Great American Cleanup in Oklahoma, the state’s largest community litter remediation initiative. As part of the nationwide movement originated by Keep America Beautiful, the Great American Cleanup empowers Oklahomans to clean, green and beautify their communities. The Great American Cleanup runs from March 1 through May 31. Cleanups can be registered at www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com. Those who register by April 19 are eligible for free supplies, including safety vests, trash bags,...
The Earl L. Wilt Memorial Scholarship has been created to encourage teachers, especially in the field of science, to focus on educational and scientific rigor in their classrooms. Earl L. Wilt was born in Dacoma, Oklahoma, in 1940. He was the sole first grader in the small elementary school at the age of five. Wilt’s family moved to Alva the following year, where he attended school from second grade through his senior year. Upon his high school graduation, Wilt attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University and earned a degree in natural s...
The faculty of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts will present a recital for the public Jan. 30 at the Alva Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge, however, monetary and food donations for the Northwestern Campus Cabinet food pantry are encouraged. Faculty will showcase their expertise in the areas of music, theatre and visual arts. Each faculty member will present a performance in their...
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus in Alva was closed for several hours Thursday morning for the removal of a dangerous substance found in the science department. Wednesday afternoon Northwestern was made aware of a potentially dangerous situation. The Natural Science Department was conducting a chemical inventory when they found a questionable substance. Experts were contacted, and they determined that the potential for danger did exist. At that point, Northwestern engaged their emergency procedures process. On Thursday...
It was announced at the Alva Airport Commission meeting Monday night that Terry Cline has submitted his resignation as a commission member. Mayor Kelly Parker said he has had some people contact him recently and some in the past about an interest in being on the airport board. He intends to meet individually with other board members before proceeding. Parker said he like someone with an aviation background to fill the position. Chairman Dale Logsdon opened the meeting with members Paul Kinzie, Calleb Mosburg and Parker present. Minutes of the...
The first speed competition putting together puzzles drew six teams at the Alva Public Library recently. The Seevers Family team completed a 500-piece puzzle in 46 minutes. They said they had been practicing on other puzzles to get ready for the competition. Second place went to the Reed family. Bruce and Dixie Meyer were at a disadvantage with only two team members, but they managed to place third. The top three winners received trophies and all participants received medals. Two girls were the only ones signing up for the 100-piece puzzle...
While many artists are inspired by looking to the changing clouds of the sky or the beckoning of the far horizon, Amber Andersen's perspective is up close and personal. Since her childhood spent exploring the woods, she has been drawn to capture the images of plants and small creatures. The Woodward artist is featured during January at Graceful Arts Gallery in Alva. Her exhibited work is mostly done in watercolors but some of her acrylic work is featured. "My style is mostly realistic but I do...
