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Cowboys from all over put it all on the line at the Freedom Rodeo this past weekend. Laclynne Russel was crowned 2024 Freedom Rodeo Queen, and the 2024 Freedom Rodeo Princess was Alyssa Weigle of Woodward. Sherrie Woodard (and her family) took a cruise in the Freedom arena as the 2024 Honored Cowhand of the Freedom Rodeo. Safety and fun merged in bullfighter and funny man Wacey Munsell, who manned the barrel during the bull riding at the Freedom Rodeo. Other events included bareback, bronc,...
In hues of purples, navy, turquoise and pink, Janet Elwood's "kaleidoscope" quilt was selected as Grand Champion of the Barber County Fair in Hardtner, Kansas. She is a resident of Kiowa and a member of the Scrapbook Guild with members from mainly the Kiowa and Medicine Lodge area. Elwood explained how the kaleidoscope is achieved with a pattern by designer Jason Yenter. She said the border print is stacked in eight layers. You cut layers into a triangle to form an octagon and sew them together...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1365, page 285: Bryce and Elaine K. Hodgen Trust conveys unto Hodgen Ranch LLC. Section 1, Township 23N, Range 13W, S2, etc. Quit claim deed. Book 1365, page 310: Kirsten R. Longhurst and Danielle Longhurst convey unto William A. Hester. Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, City of Alva, Horn Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1365, page 332: Waynoka Real Estate LLC conveys unto Bart Seaman and Lindsay Seaman. Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, City of Waynoka, Whiteneck Subdivision. Book 1365, page 333: Mark E. Bellah conveys unto M...
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 Danny Rae Shahan, 31, has been charged with...
Thursday, August 15, 2024 During this day were three traffic stops and three reports of cattle out. 3:23 a.m. – Medic needed on Jackson Road for a person who fell. 6:53 a.m. – Smoke investigation needed for a possible fire. 8:37 a.m. – Report of an abandoned vehicle on Flynn Street. 10:53 a.m. – Report of a missing person on Barnes Street. 1:28 p.m. – Report of a suspicious person. 2:41 p.m. – Medic needed on Lincoln Street for a general medical issue. 4:19 p.m. – Medic needed on Locust Street for a general medical issue. Friday, August 16, 20...
Timothy Ralph Russell passed away peacefully at his home in Waynoka, Oklahoma, on July 25, 2024, at the age of 69. Timothy was born September 16, 1954, in Waynoka. He excelled academically in high school and at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. He later became a certified respiratory therapist and spent most of his career working as a care provider in hospitals and nursing homes. He took great pride in his work and was beloved by both his patients and his coworkers. Timothy grew up...
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, Pastor Sheryl White. Located at 517 9th. Sunday: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m., and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study at 7 p.m. We will continue our series “The Book of Joshua,” with Louie Giglio. Work is continuing on preparations for the church’s 80th birthday. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Friends Church Please meet us for coffee and donut fellowship at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. If you cannot make it in person, we are on Faceb...
Most mornings, I try to play with our dog before I head out the door. Dogs can teach you a lot about life. I had her favorite treat this morning, and we were working on her tricks. As soon as she heard her treat bag, she jumped and ran in circles because she anticipated the treat. When I pick up her ball, her bottom jaw quivers in anticipation of fetching the ball. As soon as she hears my truck coming into the drive, she is at the back door anxiously waiting for me to come in. Anticipation has been a constant companion in my thoughts these...
“If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all, gloom despair, and agony on me,” are the words to a popular little song on the show Hee Haw back when I was a child. We would all sing along and laugh together as we watched that show. We also watched a movie titled “Polyanna” in which the famous line, “... there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it,” was made famous, as Pollyanna set out on a mission to change the attitudes of an entire town to view everything in life to be g...
It looks like the city has decided to outsource the trash business. This has been on the burner for a while because they have not updated equipment as needed. Someone said it showed a profit and the money was funneled elsewhere. I don't know about that, but it goes along with my theory. If the other company does it cheaper and the city is going to handle the billing and not lower our bills, then they will use it for other purposes. The city has been trying to save our city by hiring companies...
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Town and Country Christian Church. Doris Marcus served as hostess. President Janet Cunningham called the meeting to order and led the group in the flag salute. Carol McDaniel gave a devotional from Philippians 4:13. Seven members answered roll call to, “Do you take daily vitamins?” There were no guests. Minutes for the July meeting were approved as read by Mary Hamilton until Jean Moore arrived. Krystenna moved that the minutes be approved as read with the mot...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Sweet waffle sticks, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Muffin, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Chicken nuggets, french fries, dinner roll, fruit, milk Tuesday—Pizza, baby carrots, side salad, fruit, milk Wednesday—Glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, fruit, milk Thursday—Breaded chicken sandwich, garden salad, baby c...
“B-I-N-G-O and BINGO was his Name-O.” –William Swords, 1780. Much more than a pet’s name, BINGO is a game enjoyed by all ages. You are never too young nor old for BINGO. BINGO by this name began in America in 1929 when a traveling salesperson named Edwin S. Lowe was working his way through the South during the Great Depression. He stopped at a roadside carnival near Jacksonville, Florida, to see people lined up to play a game they called beano. You know the drill but using beans. Lowe asked t...
The six-year-old insisted he go with Mom to see Aunt Jeanie. Never having visited a rehab facility before, he was quite excited with the prospect of seeing ‘Aunt J’s new home.’ He had heard his mom talking on the phone about the room where his aunt played with balls and colored blocks and got to ride on a special bicycle. That sounded right down his alley, and he couldn’t wait. When Jaime and Mom opened the door to Aunt J’s room, of course there were no colorful plastic balls being tossed ab...
I often hear people complain about how complex the world is as a result of technology. Often depending on what I am trying to accomplish, I may be the first person to agree with that statement. With that said, I had an encounter over last weekend that really made me ponder the good things that technology has brought to us, and as a result how the world has actually gotten much smaller. Over the past weekend, my wife and I took our daughter to Tulsa for some extracurricular activities, and as we...
Teenaged murderers Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme were imprisoned in New Zealand from 1954 until 1959 for killing Pauline’s mother, Honorah Parker. They were released when they became 21. They served their time in different prisons and, as far as anyone knows, never had contact with each other after being convicted in the summer of 1954. Juliet wrote Pauline a few letters while incarcerated but Pauline never answered. Apparently, spending several years imprisoned and apart was enough to end t...
I often wonder why some people don’t go to church. I mean the believers, that aren’t physically limited from driving to the church. Why do some believers, who took Jesus into their heart, not come to church? I get that some might have anxiety about being around people. I understand if you are sick. I get it if you still haven’t gotten back into the flow from the COVID debacle. I get all of that. I just can’t help but wonder if far too many people don’t go because they think they can’t provide an offering that they think is suitable and if that...
If you’re old enough to hold a pencil or paint brush, or bake a batch of cookies or candies, you’re old enough to participate in the Woods County Free Fair on Sept. 5-7 at the Woods County Fairgrounds. Fair exhibit classes are open in both Cultural Arts and Fine Arts for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. There are several handicraft classes available such as plastic, wood, painted t-shirts, watercolor, markers, pencil drawings and much more. The Legos Division has been expanded to include pre-school through 12th grade. Legos must b...
Woods County gardeners have been thankful for the rain and moderate temperatures this growing season. If your flowerbeds are still growing and thriving, consider exhibiting them in the Open Flower Show at the Woods County Free Fair, Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Woods County Fairgrounds. The flower and horticulture arrangements at the Woods County Free Fair will be a delight for all those who attend. Eight classes are available for floral arrangements in the open class and one class will be available for floral arrangements for the FFA silk flower...
Fair books and entry tags may be picked up at the Woods County OSU Extension Center located on the first floor of the Woods County Courthouse. Poultry and rabbit exhibits will be required to complete pre-entry forms and exhibit tags, which are due on Friday, Aug. 30, to the Woods County OSU Extension Center. Horse Show pre-entries are due by noon on Aug. 30. ALL poultry and rabbit exhibits must be in place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, for entry and for blood testing. Other fair exhibits are to be submitted with exhibit tags...
With the first week of school underway, it was time for the Alva FFA chapter to start their beginning of the year activities. The Annual FFA Ice Cream Social was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, and was a huge hit. The social was attended by 26 FFA members, as well as numerous 4-H members, community members, and parents. Attendees spent the time enjoying ice cream and baked goods and playing cornhole. On Friday, Aug. 16, the Intermediate and Senior FFA Livestock Judging Teams, as well as a couple of...
Stan Bixler, Todd Holder, Allan Poe and Scott Riley of the Avard Regional Rail Park Authority were present for their monthly meeting Tuesday. Woods County Clerk Shelley Reed, Woods County Economic Development Committee Executive Director Jeremy Zeller, and consultant Sonja Williams (via Zoom) joined them. Williams formerly served as WCEDC director. Authority members approved June's meeting minutes and then reviewed and approved the finance report. In that report, Holder said there was really nothing new, and the income was basically the same....
Andy Cromer with HSPG and Associates presented the fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023 audit during the Alva City Council Monday night. Speaking by video conference, Cromer said the city had an unmodified opinion or clean audit. The audit does not include the Alva Hospital Authority; they have a separate audit. Cromer called the council’s attention to a negative General Fund balance as of June 30, 2023. The negative $486,137 was the unrestricted balance. Other funds in the account were restricted, committed or assigned. He said they’d like to see that f...
An agreement acceptable to both the City of Alva and Woods County has been finalized, allowing the county to construct a senior citizens facility on city-owned property. Both parties agreed to the idea months ago, but the Alva City Council approved a memorandum of understanding Monday night that will allow the project to get underway. Woods County Commissioners are expected to vote their approval next Monday, Aug. 26. The current senior center at 625 Barnes Ave. in Alva has developed some serious structural problems. After determining the...
