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Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday—Smothered beef with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, apple cobbler (diabetic: sugar free apple cobbler) Tuesday—Chicken tortilla casserole, Mexican slaw, Spanish rice, tossed salad with dressing, chocolate cream pie (diabetic: sugar free chocolate cream pie) Wednesday—Tuna salad sandwich, cucumber onion salad, ambrosia, Aunt Thelma reunion cookie (diabetic: sugar free chocolate cookie) Thursday—Oven fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes with gravy, biscuit, chocolate mouse (diabet...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for members. LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction. This may include LAAs that are focused on an urban or suburban area. County committee members make important decisions about how Federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2022 election must be postmarked or received...
The heat of summer is setting in, and after a cool spring, livestock are not yet fully acclimated to warmer temperatures. In a recent edition of the Oklahoma State University Extension Cow-Calf Corner newsletter, Paul Beck, Extension beef nutrition specialist, said cattle could suffer from heat stress. “In hot summer conditions, heat transfer failures cause accumulation of body heat resulting in heat stress, reduced performance, animal discomfort or death,” he said. “When animals experience discomfort from heat stress, their behaviors chang...
Overlooking two sides of the city's edges are symbols meant to evoke feelings of hope and peace in passersby. The giant white roadside crosses, one east of town across from SandRidge on US-64 and the other down on College Boulevard (US-281 South), are the vision of two families brought to fruition. Dean and Ann Goll, responsible for the east side cross, and F.M. and Bonita Erikson for the south, did not work in conjunction with each other on their respective cross projects but shared the same...
Men! They’re very first species of human-kind that the Creator made, and with absolutely no instruction manual to show Him how. The Bible says God made Man “in His image.” I have to wonder – is that why men are so reluctant to read the instruction manual, or stop and ask someone for directions? Was God so literal about man being made in His image, that a man has a built-in “Nope, don’t need it” in their DNA? Ever noticed the first thing the average man does when he has purchased and unboxed a...
A great shout out to my dad and sons for the good fathers they are. The Gulp and Gallop is alive and well again this year through June 30. Under 18 can get a meal and short entertainment. Check the Newsgram for information. If you have hungry children, don't pass this up. I stopped at the Rialto for a drink the other day, and my nephew Joel's car was there. I always enjoy seeing him or his wife Bridget around town. He is an amazing guy. He had an idea to make miniatures of all kinds of things. I...
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Arkansas Your Social Security statement tells you how much you or your family can expect to receive in disability, survivors, and retirement benefits. It also provides a record of your most recent earnings history and other valuable information. We also give you fact sheets with your online statement. The fact sheets provide clear and useful information, based on your age group and earnings situation. They can help you better understand Social Security programs and benefits. The statement fact...
Thursday, June 8, 2022 During this day there were nine traffic stops, two reports of cattle out and three reports of controlled burns. 1:45 a.m. – Report of a stray animal. 2:50 a.m. – Lift assist needed on 3rd Street 8:21 a.m. – Report of a fire on US-60. 1:37 p.m. – Welfare check needed on Santa Fe. 1:39 p.m. – Report of resident burglar alarm going off on Locust Drive. 2:09 p.m. – Report of property found. 9:12 p.m. – Report of a stray animal. Friday, June 9, 2022 During this day there were 14 traffic stops, two reports of cattle out an...
Felony Filings Michael Austin Willhite, Alva, 18, has been charged with burglary first degree. ($444) James Joseph McAuliff, 54, has been charged with identity theft – unlawfully obtaining personal indentyifing info; possession of CDS (cocaine) with intent to distribute and possession of CDS (suboxone) with intent to distribute. ($1,233.25) Stetson Coy Rhodes, Hardtner, Kansas, 28, has been charged with larceny of implement of husbandry. ($402.75) Misdemeanor Filings Michael Austin Willhite, Alva, 18, has been charged with protective order v...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1333 page 514: Sand Ratz Society Campground LLC unto EGKK Properties LLC. Section 10, township 24N, range 16W, NE4. Quit claim deed. Book 1333 page 517: Sand Ratz Society Campground LLC unto BWD Land Holdings LLC. Section 11, township 24N, range 15W, NW4. Warranty deed. Book 1333 page 518: EGKK Properties LLC unto BWD Land Holdings LLC. Section 10, township 24N, range 16W, NE4. Warranty deed. Book 1333 page 530: Richard Knoll unto Tommy Cardonita. Lot 8 and 9, Block 2, City of Alva, Woodson Subdivision. Warranty...
Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of history at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, recently completed filming for two international documentaries about the American West. Hardaway, who has been quoted frequently in several news media outlets as an expert on Western American history, said that he serves in that same capacity in the documentaries. One of the films is titled "The Black West" and is being funded by the French national government-owned television network. The film will be shown on...
The Woods County Excise-Equalization Board held a special meeting Wednesday morning, June 15, to approve a list of temporary appropriations for county governmental agencies and schools. Board members present were Joe Shirley and Chris Olson with Bob Seivert absent. The following monthly appropriations were approved: • District #1 Highway Cash $118,453.24 • District #2 Highway Cash $119,180.39 • District #3 Highway Cash $118,686.06 • District #1 CBRI Fund-105 $13,375.77 • District #2 CBRI Fund-105 $13,375.75 • District #3 CBRI Fund-105 $1...
The WCEDC (Woods County Economic Development Committee) is planning a reception and/or dinner for donors before the end of the year. The regular quarterly meeting of the committee was held Tuesday, June 7, at Northwest Technology. Randy McMurphy led the meeting in the absence of Dr. Bo Hannaford. Other committee members present were Dr. Kay Decker, Jack Staats, Susan Bradford, Cale Leeper and Jeremy Eaton. The WCEDC budget depends on donations, and committee members want to show their appreciation for those who continue to support their efforts...
Sixteen area incoming eighth grade students participated in the Northwest Career Academy program (NWCA). The students spent three days touring area businesses, performing community service and learning about economic opportunities available for them throughout Northwest Oklahoma. The academy took place on May 24-26. NWCA is a joint effort by Northwest Technology Center, the NWTC Foundation and area banks, financial institutions, the ORRC and others. Those participating included: Amy Wallace of A...
Because of the Juneteenth observance on Monday, the Alva City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. An executive session is scheduled in the agenda to discuss contract negotiations with the firefighters’ union and the business manager search. When they return to open session, council members may take action on those two items. There will be discussion on the Homestead Pond Project with Elda Jones speaking, but no action is planned. There w...
An Alva teen is facing court charges after he allegedly forced his way into an apartment and attacked a 16-year-old with pliers. Michael Austin Willhite, 18, of Alva, is charged with burglary in the first degree, a felony. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for 7 to 20 years. In addition, Willhite is charged with domestic abuse – assault and battery as well as one count of assault and battery, both misdemeanors. He is also charged with protective order violation, a misdemeanor. Court r...
A Kansas man has been charged in Woods County with the oddly named crime of larceny of an implement of husbandry. Court records show on May 31 about 7:21 p.m. Woods County Sheriff’s Deputy Dakota Davis was contacted by dispatch stating Steve Bouziden wanted to report farm equipment that had been stolen. Davis went to the property a half mile south of the intersection of Kiowa Road and County Road 440. When Davis arrived, Bouziden was not there so he called him. Bouziden stated that a John Deere Gator and a fertilizer sprayer that sat in the b...
UNION CITY, Okla. – Navigating holidays is an emotional journey for Robert Rivard. “Holidays are tough,” inmate Rivard said. “I miss my family so desperately.” Among the 1.2 million people in federal and state prison, 92% are fathers. This Father’s Day, Oklahoma’s incarcerated are getting reconnected. One year ago, Securus Technologies and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) began distributing free digital tablets to 22,000 inmates. The tablets represent a critical update to communications and technology. “I can go to my cell and be a...
A Woods County deputy was sent to assist a motorist but discovered more than a vehicle problem. Officers found hidden compartments containing drugs. On Friday, June 10, at 7:20 p.m. Woods County Sheriff’s Deputy Chase Jones was dispatched to a motorist assist a half mile south of Jackson Road on US-281. He arrived to find a white Toyota Tacoma pickup with an Arizona license. The driver’s side rear wheel was off, and the unoccupied vehicle was resting partially in the roadway. While Jones was standing by the vehicle, two men approached from unde...
A swim in cool refreshing water sounds wonderful as we experience triple digit temperatures in Oklahoma. However, it will be a couple of years before Alva can expect to enjoy a dip in a local municipal pool. Dr. Kay Decker, a member of the committee working on swimming pool funding, said it all depends on the funding cycle, but she’s estimating a summer of 2024 opening. Decker reviewed efforts of the committee and an update on the current situation to members of the Alva Recreation Complex Board in a special meeting Thursday afternoon. C... Full story
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas teenager has been sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy during a botched gun deal. WDAF-TV reports that a jury convicted 18-year-old Jaylen LaRon Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas, of first-degree murder last month. Sentencing was Friday. Prosecutors say Johnson and two other men drove to Leavenworth to purchase a gun on April 14, 2021. The sellers allegedly sold a BB gun to one of Johnson's friends. Authorities say Johnson began shooting when he realized it wasn't the gun they w...
MENTON, Utah (AP) — A Utah couple is turning heads by training a unique animal that they've grown to love like family - water buffalo. Mary Heers said her love for water buffalo started when she was a young girl. "In the beginning I think I saw a picture of a Vietnamese boy playing a flute on the back of a water buffalo," Heers explained. "Since I was in high school I thought it would be wonderful to own one of the majestic animals." Heers said in addition to that photo, she had opportunities to try water buffalo milk and ice cream, which s...
ANADARKO, Okla. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man outside a home in Anadarko after the man brandished a weapon, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Monday. According to the OSBI, a Caddo County deputy responding to a report of a disturbance at a home Sunday afternoon shot and killed Roy Sink, 48, after he discovered Sink in the yard "brandishing a weapon." Anadarko is located about 60 miles (96 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. The deputy fired and struck Sink, who was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, t...
