Articles from the September 25, 2016 edition
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Rangers fight back, but come up short against the Tigers
After taking two losses on the road, Northwestern Oklahoma State football traveled back to Ranger Field to host the Ouachita Baptist Tigers for Military Appreciation Day. It was already a rough start...
Summary of state questions
Seven state questions will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Legislative referendums are placed on the ballot by the Oklahoma Legislature. Initiative petitions are placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. Each question...
Alva sales tax collections at 2010-2011 levels
With city sales and use tax revenues falling to the level of about six years ago, the city council and staff are understandably cautious about spending money. Two months into the fiscal year budget,...
Twentieth Century Club meeting
The Twentieth Century Club began its new year on Sept. 15 in the home of Paula Bloyd. Assisting her were Helen Theising and Thamazian Harrison. President Bloyd opened the meeting by welcoming each member and guest to the meeting. Guests attending wer...
Alva Council of Garden Clubs features yard of Petunia member Davison
The Alva Council of Garden Clubs has chosen to honor a garden club member from each of the two clubs this summer of 2016. Members of the Petunia and Tulip Garden Clubs are NOT eligible to be selected...
Menus for the week of Sept. 26 – 30
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – chicken biscuit, pineapple, juice, milk Tuesday – Berry Colossal Crunch, buttered toast, rosy applesauce, juice, milk Wednesday – sausage roll, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Thursday – yogurt, bagel,...
Patchwork Friends OHCE holds September meeting
The Patchwork Friends OHCE group met for their regular group meeting on Sept. 15. President Maureen Thomas called the meeting to order and Joanne Prewett led the group in the flag salute. Devotions were given by the hostess from the devotional book...
Red Hat Scarlet ladies
The Red Hat ladies were all dressed in their red and purple attire when they went on their outing, this time to El Maya restaurant. Those attending this meeting were Donna Clark, Frieda Graves, Jewel LeDou, Betty Cushenbery, Marva Wallis and Betty...
Cedar Grove Church coming to Alva
In just under an hour the Alva Tourism Tax Committee voted to allocate $73,350 in funds among the four groups making requests at their Wednesday meeting. The largest amount goes to the Cherokee Strip...
Winners at the Big Cruise and Car Show
Tattoo Contest Black and Gray – first place: Chad Rehn, second place: Alberto Munoz Automotive – first place: Matt Miller, second place: Cheryl Winegarner Color – first place: Jeremy Pruitt, second place: Chad Rehn Military – first place: Brian Gier,...
Northwest Regional Cadet Academy's newest graduates
The Northwest Regional Cadet Academy produced 13 new correctional cadets during its graduation ceremony that was held at Northwest Technology Center in Alva on Friday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. The ceremony...
Alva teen charged in fatal wreck
An Alva teen has been charged with negligent homicide following a two-vehicle collision in January. The misdemeanor charge was filed against Baylie Jean Drew, 19, of Alva on Sept. 21. The crime is...
New children and adult classes in October; fun for all ages
Tuesday, Oct. 4 – Youth Acrylic Painting for ages 8-14 No. 2, session is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 – Children Thursdays After School Art for ages 6-11 No. 2, session is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 – Halloween Special Make-n-Take ages 6-12,...
Okla. polling, fundraising data hints at tighter Trump win
Recent polling and fundraising numbers seem to confirm that Donald Trump will likely win Oklahoma’s seven electoral votes this November. Trump has now outraised Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the state for the third consecutive month. And a...
Social Security publishes final rule to revise criteria for mental disorders
On Monday, the Social Security Administration will publish final rules, effective Jan. 17, 2017, that revise medical criteria for evaluating mental disorders. This regulation is a comprehensive revision to the criteria for evaluating disability...
Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program stipend awarded to McFadden
Waukomis senior Chasity McFadden has been awarded the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program (CWPEP) stipend for the 2017 spring semester from Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Departme...
Hughbanks accepted to OSU's Freshman Representative Council
Ridge Hughbanks has been accepted as a member of the Freshman Representative Council (FRC) at Oklahoma State University. FRC is a group of the top 50 incoming freshmen on OSU's campus selected to serve and represent the freshman class through...
HAROLD BARNEY JANZEN
Funeral services for Harold Janzen will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at the Alva First Baptist Church, with Dr. Greg Hook officiating. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on...
Great car show
The weather cooperated and over 500 cars graced Alva's streets. Brother Jack brought the Falcons; Justin had his Ford winch truck. Josh and Cleo had the '79 Ranchero and I brought a modern pickup....
Goldbugs take their first loss on the road against the Eagles
HENNESSEY – The Alva High School football team had a strong start against Class 2A Hennessey Eagles on Friday night to begin district play. The Goldbugs came swinging right out the gate as Davion Murrow returned the ball on the kick return for a 7...
Rangers fall to ECU in hard-fought match
The Basics Score: East Central 4 – Northwestern 1 Records: East Central (1-4-1, 1-0 GAC) Northwestern (0-6, 0-2 GAC) Northwestern Oklahoma State women’s soccer was defeated by conference foe East Central Thursday night by a final score of 4-1. Ind...
Ladybugs, Class 3A District Champs over Hennessey
The Alva High School Ladybugs softball team hosted the Hennessey Lady Eagles in a best two out of three Class 3A District playoff, having no trouble coming out the victor, winning 11-0 and 10-1 in...
Woods County Communications phone log
Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:28 a.m. Controlled burn on Comanche Road. 10:29 a.m. Controlled burn on Litzen Road. 10:38 a.m. Reporting party (RP) advised of two dogs in the neighborhood of 1000 block of Choctaw. 1:45 p.m. Controlled burn on state...
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 real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1248 page 277: Janita Hofen, a single person, unto L.D. Sunshine Bradford. Lot 1, in block 1, of the Smith’s subdivision of the east Vale addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1248 page 3...
