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Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on April 11 at the Bell Hotel lobby with Ruth Welborn serving as hostess. President Janet Cunningham called the meeting to order and led the group in a flag salute. A devotion was given by Welborn entitled the Gift of Friendship referencing Proverbs 18:24. Nine members were in attendance. Minutes for the March meeting were read and approved and the treasurer's report was given. No communications were received during the last month. Under committee reports, Cunningham stated that she had...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Pancake on a stick or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Biscuit sausage gravy or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Apple or peach turnover or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Breakfast scramble or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Sweet and sour chicken, teriyaki carrots, lo mein pasta, fruit, milk Tuesday—Cheeseburger mac, breadstick, green beans, fruit, milk Wednesday—Chi...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1331 page 503: Amanda Elizabeth Weber conveys unto Amanda Elizabeth Jones. Lot 11 and 12, block 14, City of Alva, Hess 2nd Subdivision. Quit claim deed. Book 1331 page 528: Kirk Trekell conveys unto Dennis Mark England. Lot 2, block 1, City of Alva, Windsor Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1331 page 574: Rita F. Miller conveys unto Kyle L. Jacobs. Lot 6, block 17, City of Alva, Bowers 4th Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1331 page 575: William T. Crenshaw conveys unto Kyle L. Jacobs. Lot 6, block 17, City of Alva, Bow...
Felony Filings Kristian Everette Fargo, Freedom, 20, has been charged with possession of firearm after delinquent adjudication. ($367.75) Misdemeanor Filings Weston James Wilson, Alva, 28, has been charged with DUI. ($946.50) Michael Austin Willhite, Alva, 18, has been charged with protective order violation. ($384) Michael Austin Willhite, Alva, 18, has been charged with malicious injury to property and petit larceny. ($628) Justin Wade Meitner, Chouteau, has been charged with public intoxication and possession of CDS (meth). ($678) Civil Fili...
Thursday, April 7, 2022 11:59 a.m. – Report of a fire. 1:48 p.m. – Report of a fire on County Road 650 and Garvin Road. 3:41 p.m. – Report of a fire. 3:52 p.m. – Lift assist needed in the 700 block of Sunset Drive. 6:03 p.m. – Report of burglar alarm going off in the 100 block of Oklahoma Boulevard. Friday, April 8, 2022 2:15 a.m. – Welfare check needed. 4:26 p.m. – Medic needed on County Road 490 for a person unresponsive but breathing. 4:45 p.m. – Report of an electrical hazard on Maple and Lane. Saturday, April 9, 2022 12:27 p.m. – Welfare c...
Donald Gene Beadles passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Wharton Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Alva Municipal Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com....
Gerald was born near Avard, Oklahoma, on December 10, 1933 to Ralph and Ima (Beecher) Haltom and departed this life on April 11, 2022 at Share Medical Center in Alva, Oklahoma. He was the fourth of six siblings. He was raised near Avard and graduated from high school in 1952. Gerald attended 1½ years of college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, then went to work at Shafer Radio and TV where he retired after 40 years as a TV repairman. He served in the Army and National Guard for...
Saw a quote recently that needs to be read by more people: “There are only two decent places for dirty laundry; the clothes hamper and the washing machine.” Very accurate! Seems social media is the favorite place for some folks to air their dirty laundry. Personal problems, relationship abuse, and anger issues are fair game out there. Too many who have access to Facebook, a grievance, and two fingers that can type, feel free to let their whole online world read their private problems, tho...
I want to thank everyone who has continued to pray for Jason Smith and Tyler Morris, the volunteer firefighters whose truck rolled over as they battled a large wildfire in Beaver County. I’d urge your continued prayers for Jason and Tyler, and I also would like to pass along information on a GoFundMe effort to help with the expenses each faces as they recover. If you’d like to help, just go to https://bit.ly/3KN3a5i. The dedication and service of our firefighters save lives and protect property, but these recent events show it does not com...
I always remember the good old days when we had major Easter gatherings. Besides the good food and fellowship, there were a couple of things I remember most. Besides candy, Cleo put coins in the eggs. She would put Susan B. Anthony gold dollars in some of the eggs. The bigger kids would shake the eggs and if there was no money, put them back. The little kids didn't get as many eggs with change, and several didn't get the gold dollars. The next year after the hunt was over any child that didn't...
Dr. Cheryl Evans, president emeritus of Northern Oklahoma College, will deliver the address to graduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University's spring commencement exercise at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7, at Ranger Field. In case of inclement weather, commencement will take place in Percefull Fieldhouse. Evans graduated from Northwestern in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in mass communications and earned a master's degree in communication in 1993 from Wichita State University. She completed...
All Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations will begin summer work hours starting Monday, May 23, through Thursday, July 21. A majority of employees will work four 10-hour days from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with Fridays off. In an effort to better serve Northwestern’s prospective students during these adjusted summer work weeks, the following Northwestern-Alva offices will remain open on Fridays: Recruitment Business Office Financial Aid Registry In addition, one senior-level administrator will work each Friday at Northwestern-Alva. Northwe...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University played host to three Ponca City High School students recently for the high school's "Teach Oklahoma" course. Teach Oklahoma was designed to mentor high school students about teaching and provide fundamental knowledge about the teaching profession in Oklahoma. The course is supported by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Northwestern teacher candidates who assisted included Woodward senior Arlene Ayala, Alva senior Tanner Clarkson, Beaver...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University will have new leadership in the Charles Morton Share Trust Division of Nursing as Dr. Leslie Collins will assume the role as its new chair beginning, July 1. Collins replaces Dr. Shelly Wells, professor of nursing, who will return to her role as a faculty member. "I am excited that Dr. Collins will lead our Division of Nursing," said Dr. Bo Hannaford, executive vice president. "Dr. Collins is well prepared for this role, and I look forward to working with...
SEARCY, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State baseball opened their three-game series against Harding University with a Friday doubleheader. Harding took Game One over the Rangers behind a two run eighth inning before walking off in the ninth for the 5-4 victory. In Game Two Harding jumped out fast before closing out a 4-0 victory to take both games. Game One Northwestern jumped out first in the series opener after Brandon Holdren hit a solo home run in the first with two outs to take a 1-0 lead. Schuermann worked around a leadoff walk to keep t...
ALVA, Okla. – Ranger softball opened a three-game series against Harding University Friday afternoon. The Bisons won both games, winning the first game behind a six run third inning to win 9-3 over the Rangers before jumping out to a 5-0 lead in game two before winning 9-2 over Northwestern in Game Two. Game One Harding jumped out early in the series opener with a two run first inning. A one out double followed by a single had first and third before a Blankenship single opened the scoring. R...
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Community Band will present their second spring concert, "Music Speaks," on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. "Rehearsals have been going great," said Dr. Michael Black, director of bands and assistant professor of music. "I am really proud of the progress we've been making while preparing and performing some very emotional and impactful music." The Jazz...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University students will be enjoying Bahama Breakaway on Alva’s downtown square Thursday, April 21, from 5-8:30 p.m. Each year Northwestern’s Student Government Association (SGA) sponsors this fun event for students before they dive into finals. Northwestern faculty and staff members will cook free hamburgers and hot dogs for students. There also will be an inflatable obstacle course, a rock wall and an inflatable Wipe Out set up on the square for student participation along with free Frosty Joe’s Sno-Cones provi...
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission will hold an election to fill the District 2 board seat opening. The election will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2022, commencing at 1 p.m. at the American Legion building; located at 111 N. Swem, Hooker, Oklahoma. District II consists of Beaver, Cimarron, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods and Woodward counties. All wheat producers within District 2 boundaries who are actively engaged in wheat production, have marketed wheat, and have paid a check-off fee and left that fee with the commission for the current year are...
Woods County will have a new treasurer next year. Incumbent David Manning chose not to file. The only candidate for the office is Rachel Spellman-Hughes of Alva. She will take office in 2023. Incumbent Renetta Benson of Alva was the only person filing for the office of county assessor. With no opposition, she will continue to serve in that capacity. Two have filed for Woods County Commissioner District No. 1. Incumbent David Hamil of Alva filed on Wednesday, and Willie McKinley of Alva filed on...
Longtime Alva City Attorney Rick Cunningham is submitting his resignation. The Alva City Council will discuss that resignation and a replacement during an executive session Monday night. The executive session will also include discussion on contract negotiations with the firefighters’ union. When they return to open session, the council members may vote on the employment of a new city attorney and on the firefighters’ union contract. The Alva City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. After a vote on the con... Full story
A young man living with his grandmother in Freedom was questioned by deputies after telling his grandmother he did not know what happened to a missing rifle. On April 10, Woods County Sheriff’s Deputies Kyle Fuller and David Cummings went to the home on Dusty Trail to locate Kristian Fargo. The deputies were responding to a report from the young man’s aunt who said her mother Hager had asked Fargo about the missing rifle. He reportedly denied taking it, lost his temper and broke some items in the house. According to court records, when Ful...
The Homestead retirement living hosted the Alva Chamber Community Coffee Friday morning. Alva Mayor Kelly Parker who is involved in managing the facility said they are coming up on their 25 year anniversary. He welcomed the visitors and spoke briefly about the benefits of living at the Homestead, suggesting those present come out for a meal sometime. An inviting breakfast buffet was arranged at one end of the lobby, which was decorated with spring and Easter colors. After eating, everyone... Full story
