Articles from the May 14, 2023 edition
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Grow and Share OHCE regular monthly meeting
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on May 9, 2023, at Chubby Dave's. Jean Moore served as hostess and the group enjoyed a Dutch treat dinner in honor of OHCE Week. Janet Cunningham gave each member a car coaster with...
Menus for week of May 15–19
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Toast, scrambled eggs or cereal/toast, applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday—Muffin or cereal/toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and gravy or cereal/toast, peaches, juice, milk Thursday—Cinnamon toast,...
PEO Chapter C celebrates Cinco de Mayo
PEO Chapter C sisters gathered for this season's finale featuring a Cinco de Mayo luncheon in the home of Recording Secretary Tena Martin. Hostesses Billie Buckles, Rhonda Cook and Tena Martin...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1350 page 553: Rousee Investments LLC convey unto Railroad Ranch LLC. Section 17, Township 24N, Range 16W. Quit claim deed. Book 1350 page 592: Pamela Benson Runkel conveys unto Section 25, Township 27N, Range 17W,...
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...
Woods County Communications
Thursday, May 4, 2023 During this day there nine traffic stops, one utility complaint and one controlled burn. 9:53 a.m. – Report of a fire alarm going off on Industrial Drive. 10:47 a.m. – Report of an abandoned vehicle. 12:10 p.m. – Report of tr...
Quinn Trust benefits golf program at Alva Schools
Dear Alva Public Schools Community, Alva Public Schools and the Alva Goldbug Education Foundation are proud to recognize the gift from the Austin Quinn Trust to the Alva Public Schools Golf Program. Alva Public Schools created a budget for the...
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Happy Mother's Day
I hope every mother has a great day. Make the call and tell your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law or sister what a great influence they are in everyone's lives. The sometimes forgotten person is the...
The Eccentric Cowboy
We all know that if we want to build physical strength, we work, lift weights, or do some other physical activity that challenges our muscles. In the short run, that physical activity breaks down...
CoffeeTime
Ducks and people. You begin comparing male and female ducks to us human counterparts, and you will find a drastic difference. And I’m not referring to our non-webbed feet and wings. One cold m...
BEULAH FRANCES MATHES
Funeral services for Beulah Frances Mathes will be held Monday, May 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Alva Church of God, with burial following at Galena Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral...
Three from Alva are honored for Duck Stamp entries
After weeks spent planning and painting, three young artists from Alva entered their waterfowl paintings in the state Duck Stamp contest. Local art instructor Jo Decker worked with the girls on the...
Alva City Council to hold budget hearing
The Alva City Council will hold a public budget hearing during their regular meeting on Monday. The council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. Before the budget hearing, the council will take...
Northwestern to begin summer work hours on May 22; specified offices to be an exception
All Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations will begin summer work hours starting Monday, May 22, through Thursday, July 27. This year employees will work from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with 30 minutes for lunch and...
Murdock's Minutes
We’re now heading into the final two weeks of the legislative session. Oklahoma’s Constitution mandates that we must reach final adjournment no later than 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. This is my ninth year in the Legislature. I have been here in...
Leadership Oklahoma class maps walking routes in Alva
Leadership Oklahoma Class VII consisted of 12 individuals from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The program comprised nine sessions that explored various aspects of leadership while showcasing the highlights and gems of Northwest...
The paint anything guy
Robert Daniels went from doodling in class as a kid to painting in high school. The Oklahoma City artist said, "One thing kind of led to another." He didn't have any formal education in art. "I just... Full story
Husband encourages Beeson to pick up her brush
Encouragement from her husband caused Cassie Beeson to resume painting. Placings in the county and then the state fairs gave her more confidence. Beeson is from Meeker, Oklahoma. Her paintings of...
'Art is a feeling experience'
Artist Virgil Penner likes to tell people he's so sweet because he had eight years of Candy, Candy School that is. Growing up on a farm east of Newton, Kansas, he attended a one room school named...
Airport Commission has short meeting
The Alva Airport Commission had a short agenda for their regular meeting May 8. Chairman Dale Logsdon opened the meeting with commission members Paul Kinzie, Terry Cline and Mayor Kelly Parker present. Calleb Mosburg was absent. City Business Manager...
Former employee at Garnett's charged with embezzlement
Embezzlement charges have been filed against a former employee of a local business. According to court records, on April 21 about 7:55 a.m. Woods County Dispatch told Woods County Undersheriff Keith Dale he needed to go to Garnett Oil Company in...
Woman charged with drug possession
A woman is facing drug charges after an incident at Little Sahara State Park (LSSP) at Waynoka. According to court documents, on May 6 about 12:25 p.m. Adam Honeyman, who was on duty as a state park ranger at LSSP, was contacted by Assistant Park...
Parks and Recreation votes against agreement with Kimley-Horn
The Alva Parks and Recreation Board members want to get infield turf installed on ballfields over the summer. Although they want to make a decision soon, they want to make sure the expensive project is done correctly. On April 12, the board met with... Full story
Kansas man charged after altercation with park rangers
A Kansas man is facing multiple charges after a physical altercation with park rangers at Little Sahara State Park (LSSP) at Waynoka. Court papers show on May 6 about 11:50 p.m., Lt. Steve Rogers was on duty at Little Sahara State Park. He and Ranger... Full story
St. Louis man enters plea in 1985 fatal stabbing of father of 3 in suburban Kansas City
ROELAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A St. Louis man has been convicted in a 38-year-old stabbing death in suburban Kansas City. Geter Watson Rhymes, 67, pleaded no contest Thursday to second-degree murder in the killing of Gary Watson, a married father of t...
