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The following building permits were issued during March 2019. March 1: Demolition; 1208 Mill; expiration date: May 31, 2019; valuation: $1,500. March 5: Demolition; 900 Choctaw; expiration date: June 4, 2019; valuation: $5,670. March 12: Storage addition; 1209 Church; expiration date: June 11, 2019; valuation: $0. March 20: Demolition; 1437 Young St.; expiration date: June 19, 2019; valuation: $7,800. March 20: Demolition; 928 Barnes; expiration date: June 19, 2019; valuation: $7,800. March 22: Pole barn; 104 Tara Dr.; expiration date: June...
The April meeting of the Cherokee Outlet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held on April 11 at the Alva Public Library. Drue Washburn presented a program on Quilts of Valor in which she showed how a spectacular group of our neighbors make beautiful quilts that are then presented to those men and women who have given to the cause of freedom. Regent Barker led the chapter meeting, including the ritual and brought spring colored cupcakes. A prospective member came to discuss her application. The last meeting of the year will...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Sausage and egg biscuit, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Tuesday – Whole Grain Cocoa Puffs, cinnamon toast, applesauce, juice, milk Wednesday – Omelet, toast, banana, juice, milk Thursday – Fruit yogurt cup, blueberry muffins, pears, juice, milk Friday – Whole Grain Frosted Flakes, cinnamon toast, applesauce, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, hot rolls, peach cup, milk Tuesday – BBQ meatballs, potato smiles, baked beans,...
Household Executives met in the home of hostess Debbie Schwerdtfeger on April 17. Schwerdtfeger also presented the lesson. The meeting was called to order by President Eleanor Ring with the quote “We all have genius within us, never doubt that fact,” by Catherine Pulsifer. The group was led in the flag salute by President Ring. Devotion was given by Schwerdtfeger from a book titled “One Day at a Time, the Power of Love.” Roll call was answered by eight members and one guest to the question: “Name an item you have repurposed.” Minutes wer...
The Patchwork Friends OHCE group met for their regular meeting at the home of Liz Kinzie on April 9. President Joanne Prewett called the meeting to order. Janice Litton led the group in the flag salute. Devotions were given by the hostess on “The Shamal Principle.” Roll call was answered to “Name an article you have repurposed.” Those answering were Judy Weaver, Mary Barker, Barbara Cue, Dottie Gatz, Liz Kinzie, Janice Litton, Joanne Prewett, Maureen Thomas and Doris White. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved after a correct...
Verlene Darr, formerly of Alva, passed away Saturday, April 27, in Oklahoma City. Services are pending with the Wharton Funeral Chapel of Alva....
He was on several TV channels telling how slow the changes he wants to make are going. He wants to make Oklahoma a Top 10 state. Sadly, we already are in some categories. Good luck. OG&E wants a major rate increase, AGAIN! One corporation commission member wants to get a rate decrease. I am pretty sure when the smoke clears the citizens of Oklahoma will take it in the shorts again. I liked Marione's Wednesday story about clutter and trying to clean it up. Getting ready to clean up so your heirs...
An interest meeting for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2020 Study Abroad trip to Iceland is set for May 1 at noon. The meeting may be attended in the education building room 108 in Alva, as well as in Enid room 210 and Woodward room 143. Study Abroad trips are open to all Northwestern students and employees, as well as the general public. Anyone interested in earning course credit may enroll in UNIV 2013 – Global Citizenship, which will be offered during the spring semester. “Anyone interested in traveling is welcome to come alo...
Summer enrollment is still open at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Summer classes begin June 3 for June only classes and classes held in both June and July; July only classes begin July 1. Final days to register for classes in the summer are June 5 for June only classes; July 3 for July only classes, and June 7 for classes held in both June and July. Fall classes begin Aug. 19, and enrollment will remain open until Aug. 27. Freshman Orientation will take place Aug. 17. For a list of all...
Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:16 a.m. – Controlled burn on U.S. Highway 64. 1:29 p.m. – Controlled burn south of Dacoma. 4:34 p.m. – Medic needed at Beadles. 7:42 p.m. – Caller advised of brothers drinking and fighting. Sunday, April 21, 2019 7:47 a.m. – Report of cattle out. 9:32 a.m. – Medic needed in Pond Creek. Monday, April 22, 2019 9:38 a.m. – Report of a sick cat in the 1000 block of Barnes. 3:08 p.m.- Controlled burn on County Road 490 and Comanche. 4:25 p.m. – Controlled burn on County Road 490. 6:31 p.m. – Grass and tree pile fire on...
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 Dawn Michelle Gordon, Alva, 57, has been ch...
Kenneth Carl Gawelek and Misty Dawn Otte, both of Friendswood, Texas: marriage license (no counselling). ($50)...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1291 page 595: Sarah Jean McElroy, a single person, unto Mark Foy Jr. Lot 14, in block 2, of Mabel McGrath’s Subdivision to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed Book 1291 page 611: Arly C. Eden, successor Trustee of the Mary Lou Eden Farr Revocable Trust. Lots 1, 4 of the Original Town of Fairvalley, Woods County, Oklahoma and lot 12, block 2 of the Original Town of Fairvalley, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed Book 1291 page 613: City of Waynoka unto John Russell and Amy Russell, husband a...
SHAWNEE, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University track and field team continued to show growth into the final day of the Great American Conference Outdoor Championships Saturday afternoon, held at Oklahoma Baptist. Keiazyiah Young and Cayla Smither continued to earn All-GAC finishes as they tacked on Second Team honors in the triple jump at the meet. Young finished the event in fifth place with a new personal record (PR) at 11.45 meters, while Smither was just behind her in sixth at 11.12 meters. Young and Smither joined Kayla G...
ALVA, Okla. – It was a tough afternoon at the ballpark Saturday for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University baseball team as they dropped a pair of doubleheader games against Southeastern Oklahoma State at Glass Family Field at Myers Stadium. While Northwestern was able to rattle off 18 hits in the first game, the Savage Storm made their opportunities count with a 10-7 win over the Rangers. In the nightcap, Northwestern wasn’t able to move runners across the plate in an 8-3 loss. Northwestern (22-23, 11-18) will play its final midweek con...
WICHITA, Kan. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University pitching allowed just four hits Tuesday afternoon at Newman as the Rangers snuck away from Wichita, Kansas, with a 2-1 win over the Jets. Northwestern moved its record back to .500 this season with a 23-23 record after the victory. The Rangers will close the regular season this weekend at Glass Family Field at Myers Stadium with a three-game series against rival Southwestern Oklahoma State. First pitch of the series is Friday evening at 6 p.m. Taking the ball to start the game on the b...
An Alva woman went to the emergency room after an altercation with her next door neighbor. Court documents show on April 17 about 4:45 p.m. Alva Police Officer William Shahan was dispatched to 20 Locust St. for an assault. The reporting party advised her neighbor had attacked her while she was mowing. When Shahan arrived he met Violet Smith who had blood on her head and face. He saw the blood was coming from her right hand. Smith told the officer she was outside mowing on the side of her house...
Roland Pederson, an Oklahoma state senator from Burlington elected in 2016, will deliver the address to graduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State University's 120th commencement exercise at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at Ranger Field. In case of inclement weather, commencement will take place in Percefull Fieldhouse. A 1972 graduate of Northwestern, Pederson earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the university. He has spent the majority of his professional life, together with...
The Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association will recognize five Outstanding Graduates during the annual Spring Reunion Banquet on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. The honored alumni include Dixie Friend Gay, Class of 1975, Arts category; Darell Nay, Class of 1955, Business/ Professional category; Kristi Goff, Class of 1994, Education category; Tom and Margaret Melander, both Class of 1976, Humanitarian category; and Felipe Eichenberger, Class of 2009, Ranger Recognition category. All alumni,...
The Alva FFA welcomed home Shadi Nettles along with her other eight officer members. Nettles is currently serving as the Oklahoma State FFA northwest area vice president. Over the past year, Nettles has been representing not only the Alva FFA but also the State of Oklahoma at various events and community functions. One exciting part of being a state officer is taking the officer team back to your hometown. During the weekend, Nettles treated her team to a fun weekend of events planned in Alva....
Northwestern Oklahoma State University social work senior Morgan Lopez of Goltry has been accepted into the National Education for Women's (N.E.W.) Leadership Institute. She is a student at Northwestern-Enid. Each year, about 35 students are selected for the institute through a competitive application process. Lopez was chosen based on numerous factors including, but not limited to: individual leadership potential, maturity, ability to deal with challenges, capacity to reflect on one's own...
ALVA, Okla. –The Alva Goldbugs swept Hennessey 2-0 in the Districts 3A tournament championship Thursday evening. Game 1 Alva started the game out on top in the first inning as the team scored three runs. During the second inning Hennessey stormed back to take the lead. Hennessey scored four runs on three hits and two errors by Goldbug players. Hennessey went on to score four more runs at the top of the third inning on two hits. Alva responded in the fifth inning as Dalton Hess singled through se...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University business students Callie Campbell and Crystal Keeler won the High Growth Interview award in the Positive Energy and Environmental category sponsored by OG&E at the Love's Entrepreneur's Cup held recently in Oklahoma City. As a team, they received $1,000 for their concept, SeePay, which is a home electrical monitoring device that measures and displays the amount of energy consumed with the cost of the electrical usage in real-time. Featuring paying...
Two Northwestern Oklahoma State University faculty members recently gave a presentation on virtual reality technology within social work education at the National Technology and Social Science Conference in Las Vegas. Dr. Kylene Rehder, chair of the department of social work, and Jennifer Pribble, director of social work field education, co-presented "Virtual Reality: Bridging the Gap between Knowledge and Skills in Social Work Education." Rehder and Pribble's research presentation was...
