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Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva, and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Alva Friends Church Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.; coffee and donut fellowship at 10:10 a.m.; worship at 10:30 a.m. Alva Friends Church is on the corner of College Avenue and Center Street. Avard Christian Church Sunday services are from 2-4 p.m. Avard Christian Church is 7 miles west of Alva on Highway 64 and 7 miles south on County Road 370, or 6...
“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No;’ anything beyond this comes from the evil one” (Matthew 5:33-37 NIV). Wednesday, the 15th, was the 10t...
While preparing for next Tuesday’s inaugural classes for the fall semester, I was repeatedly reminded of the role that one’s world view plays in just about every part of life. In Old Testament introduction, we will be talking about the creation of the world – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” The explanation is simple and clean. But there are several ways theologians and non-theologians alike have explained the text of Genesis 1. Some see a literal, six-day creation as formative. Others attempt to mold evolution and cre...
With no business on the agenda, the Alva Airport Commission spent most of Monday’s meeting on the airport manager’s report. When the meeting began, three board members were present: Chairman Dale Logsdon, Paul Kinzie and Terry Turner. Kelly Parker arrived a few minutes late having left the Planning Commission meeting which was still in progress. Caleb Mosburg was absent. Airport Manager Tyson Tucker reported total sales, mostly from fuel, were $18,311.50 for July. The airport sold 2,522 gallons of 100LL and 2,378 of Jet A fuel. Tucker said this...
The board members of the Avard Rail Authority met Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Northwest Technology Center for a regular meeting. Ed Sutter, Stan Bixler, Todd Holder were present and joined by Bob Firth via telephone. Woods County Clerk Shelley Reed and Executive Director Sonja Williams were present along with Woods County Commissioner Randy McMurphy. The agenda called for an executive session for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to economic development, including the financing, structuring, collaboration, or the creation of a...
What’s the chocolate item you love to bake or create? Which chocolate item does your family rave about? What chocolate recipe are you asked to share at family, church or social activities? If one or two creations come to mind, then one of them should be entered in the “Death by Chocolate” Competition at the Woods County Fair! Any type of chocolate food item is eligible for entering – pies, cakes, cookies, desserts, candies, etc. A recipe must accompany the entry and should be entered by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Women’s Building...
The Woods County OSU Extension Office is excited to announce a new Junior Division in the Death by Chocolate Competition at the Woods County Free Fair. Any youth under the age of 18 may enter for a chance to win cash prizes for the top three entries. If you know a budding baker or chef that would be interested in this competition, please encourage them to enter their most decadent “Death by Chocolate” dessert. This competition is open to the public and general fair rules apply. As in the Adult Division, any type of chocolate food item is eli...
The Woods County Free Fair will be held Sept. 6-8 at the Woods County Fairgrounds south of Alva. The Woods County Free Fair is organized under the auspices of the Woods County Free Fair Association. Entries for the Open Class at the Woods County Free Fair shall be entered by 1) a resident (primary home address) of Woods County or 2) a student that attends or lives in a Woods County District. Pre-entries are required for poultry, rabbits and horses. Completed tags are to be returned to the Woods County Cooperative Extension Center by Friday,...
The William and Florentina Pshigoda 57th Annual Reunion was held at Waka, Texas, on August 3-5. A total of 70 cousins showed up for the long weekend to have a great time with lots of homemade foods, visiting, picture taking and just getting to know one another again. Those present from the John and Mary Pshigoda family were Marvin Pshigoda and Mardonna Brady. Present from the Julius and Frieda Pshigoda family were Ruth Dearing; Barty and Lori Beth Dearing; LeOra, Paxton, Brayden, Rayne, Azariah and Julius; Rodney Ward; Sue Ann Spencer and...
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the Aug. 28 Primary Runoff Election, Woods County Election Board Secretary Sandra Koehn said today. Please keep the following information and tips in mind as the election approaches. Early voting will be available on Thursday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Also Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. Lines are possible at peak voting times. Wait times will likely be shortest at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Anyone in...
The Woods County Excise Board held their August meeting on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15. Present were Chairman Bob Seivert and member Chris Olson. Joe Shirley was absent. The board approved minutes of the July 18 meeting and the following monthly appropriations: District #1 Highway Cash $182,197.31 District #2 Highway Cash $183,149.62 District #3 Highway Cash $181,197.27 CBRI Fund-105 – D#1 $ 9,999.44 CBRI Fund-105 – D#2 $ 9,999.47 CBRI Fund-105 – D#3 $ 9,999.47 Enhanced 911 $ 20,821.95 Assessor’s Fee $ 152.50 County Clerk’s Lien Fee $ 2,641.75...
Barbara (Breford) Littlefield was born in Alva, Oklahoma, on August 27, 1927, to Earnest and Lorena Breford. The oldest of four children, she was raised in Alva, Oklahoma, and graduated from Northwestern Sate College with an English and Arts degree in May of 1949. As a teenager, she helped with the family auto and oil business, keeping books and accounting. Barbara was a certified lifeguard, working at the local community pool in Alva. Barbara married Melvin Littlefield in August of 1949; the family moved to Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, shortly...
Vietnam veterans affected by Agent Orange continue their remaining lives with multiple health problems related to their exposure. The burning oil wells in Operation Desert Storm exposed many soldiers to thick clouds of toxic smoke that are now responsible for pollution-related diseases. Most recently, the anti-terrorism presence in Afganistan and Iraq led to the creation of burn pits used by the U.S. military to dispose of trash. Garbage burning sans incinerator has been banned in the U.S. since...
Dear Editor, Why does Alva look so crappy??? Our town has a lot going for it – the college, the downtown with pocket parks and green spaces, the murals, the new bank and the restored Runnymede are a few things. However, weeds are out of hand – not six-inch weeds but six-foot weeds. Lawn care is so easy compared to earlier times. There are all kinds of chemicals and equipment available. The secret is taking care of it at the right time. A six-foot weed needs to be disposed of and leaves an unsightly stalk. Most of the time the people wor...
Slavery existed in every U.S. state when the Constitution went into effect in 1789. Some of the Northern states, however, soon began outlawing the practice so that by 1827 the country was divided into a South that had slavery and a North that did not. Meanwhile, by the 1830s the country’s two political parties – the Democrats and the Whigs – had lots of office holders in both the northern and southern sections of the country. That began to change in 1854 when the Whigs became the Repub...
Zeth Warren, a graduate of Alva High School, has been awarded two scholarships to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University during the 2018-2019 academic year. Warren will receive the Alva High School (AHS) Graduate Scholarship and the Ranger Preview Scholarship. The AHS Graduate Scholarship is awarded just for being an AHS graduate. The Ranger Preview Scholarship is awarded for participation in Northwestern's annual Ranger Preview event. He plans to study mathematics while attending...
Iridian Herrera, a graduate of Freedom High School, has been awarded two scholarships to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University during the 2018-2019 academic year. Herrera will receive the Salutatorian Scholarship and the Ranger Preview Scholarship. The Salutatorian Scholarship is reserved for designated salutatorians and is renewable for up to eight semesters if requirements are met. The Ranger Preview Scholarship is awarded for participation in Northwestern's annual Ranger Preview...
New Alva Wesleyan Pastor Paul Kirk and his wife, Phebe, have only been in Alva about a month, so they're still finding their roles in Alva and the county. But just five minutes of conversation with the two will make a couple of things clear. "I'm a big impact kinda guy," said Paul. "I want to go where the lightning is. I want to go where it's burning." As a former police officer and member of Red Cross national disaster teams – not to mention 20 years as a Wesleyan pastor – charging in where oth...
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University football program is poised to take another step forward as the 2018 season draws near. With just a little over a week left in camp, the Rangers will take the field for the first time this season when they host Ouachita Baptist on Aug. 30. Kickoff in that opening matchup against the Tigers is set for 6 p.m. at Ranger Field. “We have had a lot of good effort out of the guys through the early part of camp this year, and that has been really encouraging,” said Head Coach Matt Walter when...
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s basketball team released its 2018-19 slate on Tuesday, which included three non-conference home contests and a slot in the Oahu Thanksgiving Classic in Hawaii. Northwestern will kick off its season campaign on the road at Tabor College (Kansas) on Nov. 5 before competing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association/Great American Conference Challenge on Nov. 9 and 10 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Lady Rangers will take on Central Oklahoma (22-7) to open the challenge and...
SHAWNEE – Oklahoma Baptist is picked to finish fourth in the Great American Conference according to the women's golf preseason poll released by the conference office Thursday afternoon. The Lady Bison finished 10th at the Central Regional in the spring in the first full season for OBU to compete at the NCAA Division II level. Coaches voted on the preseason poll and were unable to choose their own school. OBU received 39 points in the poll for fourth place. Arkansas Tech is picked as the GAC favorites with 64 points, including eight first p...
