Articles from the September 27, 2020 edition
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Menus for the end of September
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Yogurt, muffin, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Breakfast scramble (egg, sausage, cheese, tater tots), toast, fruit, juice, milk Lunch...
By Fall gardening made easier
STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that fall has fallen, Oklahoma gardeners can turn to Oklahoma State University Extension for helpful tips on how to prepare for the end of the year. OSU Extension’s fall gardening fact sheet includes a wide range of veg...
Acclimating outdoor plants to the indoors for winter
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans may not need snow boots and parkas anytime soon, but they still should make plans to move patio plants indoors before Old Man Winter arrives. Bright sunshine and warm temperatures are great for plants during the s...
Several appointments made to boards and commissions
Appointments to boards and commissions are behind schedule this year, said Alva Mayor Kelly Parker. He made several appointments, approved by the city council, during the meeting Sept. 21. He still has more to be made. Appointments made Monday were:...
Dilapidated property hearing postponed
Declaring a property dilapidated is a lengthy process of inspecting the premises, notifying the owner to remediate the problems, then notifying again if there’s no contact or progress on fixing the property issues. Eventually the owner is notified o...
Alva Schools continue in-person classes
In a message to parents Friday, Alva school Superintendent Tim Argo said in-person classes will continue despite Woods County entering the red level on the state map. It appears he is referring to the map posted by the Oklahoma State School Boards...
ARC Board agrees to basic and alternate roof bidding
The Alva Recreation Complex (ARC) Board held a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23, to consider bid specifications for roof replacement on the Pete and Ruth Leslie Fieldhouse. Soon after being completed, the fieldhouse has suffered leaks and damage....
Rotary August Students of the Month
Delaney Lambert is the daughter of Brandon and Amanda Lambert and the sister of Kaden Lambert. She is currently taking classes at Alva High School and Northwest Technology Center, and is enrolled in c...
U.S. Census deadline just days away
• Oklahoma could miss out on critical funding for Oklahoma families and communities OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans only have a few more days to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. The Census is taken every 10 years, and the results will inform how tri...
COVID-19 in state prisons: 'It's supposed to be a work camp, not a death camp'
When Antonio Lucio arrived at the Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Vinita last month, he saw an environment where the coronavirus could spread quickly. Lucio, who is serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession with intent to...
Woodward High School students visit Northwestern-Alva for 'Teach Oklahoma'
Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva hosted 10 Woodward High School students recently for the high school's Teach Oklahoma course. Teach Oklahoma was designed to mentor high school students...
KENNETH E. WEST
Kenneth E. West, 63, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his Newton, Kansas, residence. He was born December 24, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Kenneth F. and Ernestine R. (Lickey) West. On June 19, 2000, he celebrated his commitment ceremony with...
RAMONA JEAN SHALLOUP
Memorial services for Ramona Jean Shalloup will be held at the Merchants Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. with Arlene Stauffer as the officiant. If...
Coffeetime: Don't do that if it hurts
Several years ago, Andy developed a “hitch-in-his-get-along,” as his mom used to call it. Back when he was playing racquetball on a regular basis, while competing in a heated game he had run full spe...
What is a 522 District and why is it on my ballot?
When the coronavirus pandemic was raging around the world, everyone felt grateful for healthcare workers. Although COVID-19 is still a concern, we’ve settled into a calmer time. We probably don’t thi...
Responsibility has gone by the wayside in modern times
I try not to dwell every week about COVID-19, elections and the Boy Scouts' problems because I am sure you are already getting all you can stand on the news. A legislator has proposed legislation to...
Goldbugs swarm the Tigers 69-20 for Homecoming
The Alva Goldbugs were impressive Friday night as they defeated Newkirk 69-20. It was a nice way to top off Alva Homecoming Week festivities. The Goldbugs dominated the first quarter, starting off...
Alva's Homecoming Parade
Alva's Homecoming this past Friday was celebrated with a parade. There were our bands, Miss. Alva, and floats encouraging our Goldbugs to Beat the Tigers in their upcoming football...
Woods County Communication logs
Friday, September 18, 2020 12:20 a.m. – Report that medic was needed. 12:20 a.m. – Report of a vehicle accident on Osage and U.S. Highway 281. 5:50 a.m. – Report of cattle out. 7:01 a.m. – Report of stolen money. 7:14 a.m. – Report of a deer hit...
Marriage License Filings
Brady Andrew Ricke, Alva, and Sarah Leeanne Altermeier, Alva: marriage license (no counselling) ($50). Christopher Charles Jamison, Alva and Anatacia Lee Stewart, Alva: marriage license (no counselling) ($50)....
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...
Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-35
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A Kansas State squad that lost its opener to Arkansas State two weeks ago, had its roster depleted by COVID-19, and entered Saturday's game against No. 3 Oklahoma as a four-touchdown underdog overcame it all to pull off one of t...
Permian investments grow as market shows signs of recovery
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — An American energy investment company has pledged $8.5 million to develop oil and gas assets in the Permian Basin that are owned by Shell Oil Co. The announcement this month by U.S. Energy Development Corp. to acquire i...
Police: 35-year-old Topeka man killed in apparent shooting
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka police responding to a call early Saturday morning about a shooting found a man suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was identified as 35-year-old Matthew P...
