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Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Chicken waffle, maple syrup, pineapple, juice, milk Tuesday – Sausage patty, biscuit, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Wednesday – Cinnamon toast crunch, toast, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Thursday – Sausage and egg biscuit, rosy applesauce, juice, milk Friday – Whole Grain Frosted Flakes, toast, pears, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Steak fingers, potato smiles, broccoli and cheese, bread sticks, mandarin oranges, milk Tuesday – Nachos with ground beef, refried beans...
April Ridgway hosted the monthly meeting of the Tulip Garden Club in Alycen Yoder’s home on April 18. She invited the members to join her for an “Alice in Wonderland Meets the Pioneer Woman” brunch, serving them the Pioneer Woman’s recipes for bagel and cream cheese baked French toast, orange vanilla fruit salad and Alice in Wonderland Dormouse cheese bites, and red and white rose cupcakes. Beverages were raspberry green iced tea, coffee and water. The guests hunted for their favors, inspirational Easter eggs, on the grass-covered table d...
To save his financially imperiled school district, Panola Superintendent Brad Corcoran in 2017 pitched a plan to convert the traditional public district into a charter school. In becoming a charter, Panola Public Schools would turn over its management to a company affiliated with Epic Charter Schools, the largest online school in the state. The school board agreed. The Epic-related firm contributed $100,000 toward Panola’s debt as part of the agreement. That company manages the small district for a more than 10 percent cut of its funding. Panol...
The Woods County OHCE (Oklahoma Home & Community Education) program, in conjunction with the Woods County OSU Extension Office, is offering a Lunchtime Learning Workshop on growing succulents, herbs and vegetables in your home garden. This workshop will be held at the Rusty Bucket Floral Design and Landscaping at 510 5th Street, Alva on Friday, May 10, from 12 to 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Woods County OHCE Week will be celebrated from May 5 through May 10. OHCE strives to provide continuing education in all aspects of home and...
Alva Middle Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in the state TSA conference in Norman, Oklahoma, in April. Several students placed in the top ten. Five students qualified for the national TSA conference to be held in Washington D.C. June 28-July 2. State Results Erica Coday – 1st Structural Engineering Laura Anton – 2nd Essays on Technology Tech Bowl – 2nd Ethan Vaughan, Ethan Ruhl, Nathan Andrews Leadership Strategies – 4th Noran Scarbrough, Ethan Vaughan, Julius Cardonita Forensic Technology – 5th Norah Scarbrough, Julius Cardonita...
Hazel Martha, daughter of Rachel Mae (Ellison) and James Wesley Wait, was born March 28, 1923, in Rodney, Colorado. She passed away April 29, 2019, in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age 96 years, 1 month and 1 day. Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery, Quinlan, Oklahoma, on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 1 p.m. Wharton Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements On February 21, 1950, Hazel married Floyd Scheuerman in Enid, Oklahoma. Hazel was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She...
ENID, Okla. – Johnnuelle Ponce earned his first postseason award of the 2019 season Saturday morning when he was named the Great American Conference Player of the Year. With his honor as the Player of the Year, Ponce also was named First Team All-GAC. Joining Ponce with postseason conference awards were Justin Bundy and Bryce Donovan. Bundy was recognized by the conference coaches on the Second Team in the outfield, while Donovan was named All-GAC Honorable Mention at the catcher position. A native of Puerto Rico, Ponce had an historic s...
As I was driving south on 281, I noticed a girl out of the corner of my eye wandering across the street. I was too far up to stop, but fortunately the truck coming from the other way saw her. She had not turned on the crosswalk lights before venturing out. Let's not cut our education short at the crosswalk. I did not make it to the Talking Tombstones last Saturday evening. Life seems to have a bad habit of getting in the way of what I really want to do. I did find it online and got to watch...
Friday, April 26, 2019 7:40 p.m. – Controlled burn on Cleveland. Saturday, April 27, 2019 6:21 a.m. – Caller advised they hit a deer on U.S. Highway 64. Advised the deer was not dead 9:55 a.m. – Report of a large bull on State Highway 45 and County Road 370. 10:29 a.m. – Welfare check needed. 3:22 p.m. – Caller advised they fell through the porch and needed help getting out. 8:24 p.m. – Brush pile on fire east of Capron. Sunday, April 28, 2019 3:21 a.m. – Report of loud music at 9th Street and Maple. 5:53 a.m. – Caller advised of a beaver 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. Felony Filings Erica Jane Corr, Alva, 29, has been charged...
Jeffery C. Reed vs. Shelby M. Reed: dissolution of marriage ($252.14). Keith Allen Cameron vs. Dana Michele Cameron: dissolution of marriage ($262.14). Angelia Zehr, Alva vs. Jay Zehr, Copeland, KS: dissolution of marriage ($262.14)....
Book 1291 page 898: Monte Williams Chambers, a single person, conveys unto Claude W. Simmons Jr. and Marjorie Marie Simmons, husband and wife. Southeast quarter section 32, township 25 north, range 15 WIM, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 1291 page 911: Norma Jean Lowe, a widow, conveys unto Norma Jean Lowe Revocable Trust. Northwest quarter of section 13, township 26 north, range 14 WIM, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed....
Monday, April 1, 2019 10:46 p.m. – Dispatch called. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:05 p.m. – Warrant check. 9:28 p.m. – Warrant check. Saturday, April 6, 2019 6:45 p.m. – Call about an inmate. 11 p.m. – Warrant check. Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:12 p.m. – Warrant check. Monday, April 8, 2019 3:12 a.m. – Warrant check. 10:01 a.m. – Warrant check. Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:24 a.m. – Warrant check. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:58 p.m. – Warranty check. Monday, April 22, 2019 11:39 p.m. – Report of cattle out. Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:54 p.m. – Woma...
Kayleigh McAlpin, Sasha Matthews, Sydney Dimmick and Audra Chapman, graduates of Alva High School, have been awarded a scholarship to attend Northwesstern Oklahoma State University during the 2019-2020 academic year. Each will receive the Ranger Preview Scholarship. The Ranger Preview Scholarship is awarded for participation in Northwestern's annual Ranger Preview event. McAlpin plans to study biology, Matthews plans to study pre-med and Dimmick is undecided in her field of study while...
Tucker Maltby, a graduate of Alva High School, has been awarded three scholarships to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University during the 2018-2019 academic year. Maltby will receive the Freshman Academic Scholarship, the Salutatorian Scholarship and the Ranger Preview Scholarship. The Freshman Academic Scholarship requires recipients to have an ACT score of 21-25 and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The Salutatorian Scholarship is reserved for designated salutatorians and is...
Landry Gaddy, graduate of Alva High School, has been awarded three scholarships to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Gaddy will receive the Freshman Academic Scholarship, the Valedictorian Scholarship and the Ranger Preview Scholarship. The Freshman Academic Scholarship requires recipients to have an ACT score of 21-25 and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The Valedictorian Scholarship is reserved for designated students who have been honored with the valedictorian...
Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Ranger Field. Roland Pederson, 1972 Northwestern graduate and Oklahoma state senator from Burlington elected in 2016, will speak at the commencement. In case of inclement weather the spring commencement exercises will be held in Percefull Fieldhouse. Music will be provided by the Ranger symphonic band under the direction of Michael Seth Cudd. A reception honoring the graduates will immediately follow the ceremony and be held i...
With nearly 3,500 members statewide, the Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc., organization continues to make a positive impact on residents and helps them live their best lives through education and service. Whether it is community beautification, tutoring students, supporting veterans, providing educational scholarships or supporting local 4-H'ers and other groups, Oklahoma Home and Community Education has a hand in many different things going on in communities across the state and...
The 88th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority was celebrated by two local chapters at the annual Founder's Day Banquet held on April 30. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women's friendship network that provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. Members enjoy cultural and social events and donate to international funds and local worthwhile causes. Members gathered at The Runnymede in Alva and enjoyed punch and visitation during the... Full story
The Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health and Aviation has announced its Top 10 Seniors for 2019, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, academic excellence and service. Recipients will be recognized at the college's annual Excellence Awards reception on Friday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in Willard Hall on the OSU-Stillwater campus. Lauren Gray will graduate this month with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has dedicated much of...
A misdemeanor domestic assault charge had a felony added when a firearm became involved. Erica Jane Corr, 29, of Alva, has been charged with feloniously pointing a firearm. Information on the charge states Corr is charged with willfully pointing a handgun at Warren Corr for the purpose of threatening or with the intention of discharging the firearm or with any malice or for injuring, either by physical injury or mental or emotional intimidation of for purposes of whimsy, humor or prank, or in anger or otherwise and for other than a lawful... Full story
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Fine Arts will present the visual arts program's advanced studio exhibition "Chockablock" Thursday, May 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Gallery, 1407 College Blvd. in Alva. The exhibition will feature artwork created by four students minoring in visual arts at the university. Showing a culmination of the work created this semester in their advanced studio class are Ashley Fischer, Enid senior majoring in computer science; Capri Gahr,... Full story
Thirty-two Alva High School seniors were honored for academic achievements Monday night. The Senior Academic Banquet was held in the student center ballroom at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU). Honored students and their parents enjoyed a dinner while listening to a guest speaker before being presented with their honors. Alva High School graduate Jerrad Hada PT, DPT, told students about his career and gave them some advice on succeeding after high school. Hada is a 2004 graduate... Full story
Alva Middle School (AMS) and Alva High School (AHS) vocal programs had their annual spring concert Thursday. The schools' mixed choirs and Electric Gold performed many beautiful pieces. The seniors had some special moments too. Lots of love and honors were passed around throughout the concert. Alva Middle School Awards Most Valuable Member of 1st Hour: Mya Williams Most Valuable Member of 3rd Hour: Tehya Quinlan Most Valuable Member of Electric Voices: Jocelyn Asebedo Outstanding Contribution... Full story
