Articles from the September 22, 2017 edition
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Area religious services and events
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.;...
By One common event
Humanity is truly a diverse lot. We come in different shapes, sizes and colors. We come from different backgrounds, we have various degrees of beliefs and values, each of us has a different set of circumstances that determines everything from our per...
Spiritually Speaking
Growing up, I never really wanted the world to be quiet. I woke up to the radio, spent hours on the phone and watched a ton of TV. My parents were always trying to convince me that I could do a better job of studying if I turned off the radio, TV,...
Tackle food safety during tailgating season
Football season is here, and many fans are holding tailgate parties to cheer on their favorite teams. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center wants to keep your food safe and recommends food safety tips for t...
Recreation park authority enrolls volleyball
The adult volleyball season starts Oct. 6 at the Alva Recreational Complex. Enrollment continues at the rec park office. Current period revenue is $52,841.41. Joe Don Dunham, city manager, reports that sales tax revenue is up 17 percent from the low...
Attorney General Hunter, Oklahoma Press Association to host open records seminars
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter will collaborate with the Oklahoma Press Association to host open records and open meetings seminars in six locations across the state beginning next Thursday, Sept. 28. The seminars are free, o...
Share Hospital has great news
In her CEO report Tuesday evening at the Alva Hospital Authority meeting, Kandice Allen said they'd found two medical providers willing to sign on with Share Medical Center. One is Dr. Benjamin Hicks, MD, of Edmond, who has been commuting on...
New staff at Share Medical Center
Eighteen new employees were hired at the Homestead, the convalescent home and the hospital in July and August. In July: Riley Bryant, CNA; Christian Burton, Dietary; Chauncey Mallory, Radiology; LacChelle Purrier, CNA; Laura Wagenbach, Surgery;...
Share Trust helps SMC
A huge new boiler and fuel tank installation has been completed to replace an obsolete system that was about 40 years old. The fire marshal has written his report and submitted it to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for approval. CEO Kandice...
DONALD LEE DEVINE
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of our family patriarch, Donald (Don) Devine at the age of 83. He passed away in the early morning hours on September 14, 2017, at The...
Comeback victory gives Rangers first conference win
ADA – The Northwestern Oklahoma State women's volleyball team picked up their first conference win of the season Tuesday on the road over East Central University, 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 20-25, 25-13, 15-11). The Rangers (10-5, 1-1 GAC) responded after b...
NWOSU Soccer falls 5-2 in rivalry game
WEATHERFORD – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's soccer was unable to overcome a 4-0 halftime deficit Tuesday, dropping the first of two contests against in-state rivals Southwestern Oklahoma State in a 5-2 loss. In search of their first win of t...
Ranger golfers finish third at St. Gregory invite
SHAWNEE – The Northwestern Oklahoma State men's golf team finished in third place Tuesday after a team score of 308 in the final round of the 2017 SGU Fall Cavalier Classic. Sophomore Cody Hixon finished as the fourth place medalist after a final r...
Random Thoughts
On Sept. 9 Sloane Stephens defeated Madison Keys to win the women’s singles title at a tennis competition known as the United States Open. This tournament is one of four played annually that m...
Women and money
Getting Women to Talk About Money is the subject of an article in Kiplinger’s by Janet Bodnar. She and I have both noticed that many women leave finances up to their significant other, only to discove...
Alva Gun Range security upgraded
The Alva Public Gun Range has been upgraded to provide better security and safety for those who use it. A local bank is paying for a large portion of the security upgrade. The gun range, located on...
Jennifer Eubanks awarded Player of the Week honors following GAC/MIAA Crossover
ALVA – Jennifer Eubanks was a dominant force for Northwestern Oklahoma State volleyball over the weekend at the GAC/MIAA Crossover where she led the team in a few categories, leading to the 4-0 s...
Isiah Weed's dominating weekend earns him GAC offensive POTW honors
ALVA – Seattle, Washington, native Isiah Weed was rewarded with the Great American Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors following his stellar weekend at Henderson State. The Northwestern O...
Rangers strive to ride momentum into contest with Southern Arkansas
ALVA – The Northwestern Oklahoma State football team gained a huge momentum booster last weekend when they took on the Reddies of Henderson State in Arkadelphia. The Rangers came out on top, 36-30, and it was a thriller to say the least. The b...
Ranger men open rodeo season with a victory
ALVA – It was a virtual clean sweep for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University men's rodeo team. The Rangers had the winners in all three timed events this past weekend at the Colby (Kansas) C...
Ladybugs lose first game of districts to Newkirk 3-1
The Alva Ladybugs varsity softball team lost a close game in the first of two district playoffs Thursday at Newkirk. Alva was tied 1-1 with the Lady Tigers going into the top of the eighth inning....
Ranger Royalty finalists, Freshman Queen announced; King, Queen to be crowned Sept. 30
Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Ranger Royalty Banquet Tuesday following the first round of voting for king and queen candidates. The Student Government Association (SGA)...
Northwestern to host three more acts of Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series
Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series (NWOCS), an organization that seeks to bring cultural performances and entertainment to northwest Oklahoma, began its 2017-18 season Tuesday, Sept. 19, with...
