Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 89
Household Executives met Sept. 18 in the Fireside Room at the Cherokee Strip Museum. Eleanor Ring was hostess and the lesson was given by Carolyn Gasaway. The meeting was called to order by President Ring with the quote “Hold your head high, stick your chest out. You can make it. It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive.” – Jesse Jackson. She also led the flag salute. Devotion was given by Gasaway from Philippians 2:3-4 on selfishness. Roll call was answered by eight members to the question “What is your personality type?...
The Council of Alva Garden Clubs committee has chosen the September 2019 Yard of the Month, located at 1123 Center Street. Carly and John Thoma's home caught the gardening eyes of the council. Take a drive by and see for yourself if this Coleus Haven does not just make your eyes pop! Carly is a self-described "coleus fan." She has chosen many, many varieties that light up the front porch and surrounding area, as well as many other very colorful plantings. Among the many varieties are Kong red...
Northwest Technology Center instructor Sharon Corder presented a program on Project HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Employment) at the Sept. 19 meeting of the Woods County Retired Educators Association (WCREA) held at the Alva Public Library Auditorium. Project HOPE was established in 1997 as a result of the federal government’s Welfare Reform Act. Clients of the Department of Human Services who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are referred to Project HOPE for career services, including vocational training. The major purpose o...
A number of agricultural producers throughout Oklahoma should be taking steps to fill out and mail back a custom rates survey they received from Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Producers are encouraged to respond by Oct. 11,” said Roger Sahs, OSU Cooperative Extension agricultural economist. “Our Extension educators are frequently asked questions about reported custom rates in a given area. The research will help them provide reliable estimates, which benefits produ...
The Alva Arts Alliance hosted its second gala Thursday evening at the ACT 1 Theatre in downtown Alva. "American Artists, Musicians & Writers" was the theme and, like last year, the artistry did not disappoint. Designers brought to life tablescapes reminiscent of the life and works of artists like Billie Holiday, Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe and even Michael Jackson. A couple of tables were also designed to showcase locals such as Jo Decker and the stars of ACT 1. Guests enjoyed cocktails... Full story
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Breakfast pizza, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Tuesday – Cereal, pears, juice, milk Wednesday – Mini cinni, banana, juice, milk Thursday – Sausage gravy, biscuit, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Friday – Cinnamon roll, peaches, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Nachos with ground beef, refried beans, garlic bread, picante sauce, corn, applesauce, milk Tuesday – Macaroni and cheese, green beans, bread stick, fruit cocktail, milk Wednesday – Popcorn chicken, broccoli and ch...
BARRY MOFFATT Barry Moffatt, 58, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born March 20, 1961, in Alva, Oklahoma. Barry was a talented painter and carpenter. He was an avid deer hunter and also enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and riding ATVs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mary (LeDou) Moffatt; a sister, Joyce; and his fur baby Scooter. Survivors include wife Linda; sons Joshua Moffatt, Darrick Lewis and Stephen Sproat; five...
Gary Franklin Cobb, 85, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was born June 17, 1934, in Darlington, Missouri, to Otto Nathaniel and Emma B. Hogue Cobb. Gary graduated Plains High School in Plains, Kansas, in 1952. After graduation he attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas, where he would meet his wife of 66 years, Ellen Louise. Gary was an employee of Panhandle Eastern where he spent eight years before becoming an original employee of its affiliate, Anadarko Petroleum, until h...
A beginners’ crochet lesson is being offered to those interested at Northwestern Oklahoma State University as well as anyone in the community who would like to attend in celebration of “I Love Yarn Day.” The workshop, sponsored by the NWOSU Art Society, will be led by Dr. Mary Riegel, associate professor of mathematics, and will take place Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Science Amphitheatre on the Alva campus. Cost of the workshop is $5 for materials. Riegel said that participants will receive a crochet hook and yarn to creat...
Friday, September 21, 2019 12:19 a.m. – Report of underage drinking in Aline. 12:29 a.m. – Medic needed for a person with high blood pressure. 1:11 a.m. – Report of fireworks. 2:28 a.m. – Report of cows out Oklahoma Boulevard and Lane. 6:51 p.m. – Medic needed for a person who fell and hit their head. 8:47 p.m. – Report of a juvenile out of control. Saturday, September 22, 2019 6:55 a.m. – Report of vandalism. 7:12 a.m. – Medic needed in Freedom. 8:58 a.m. – Report of cattle out south of Noble. 12:37 p.m – Report of a burglar alarm going...
Maria Del San Juan Salazar, Alva: dissolution of marriage ($252.14)....
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 Samual Lee Garrett, 50, Alva, has been charged...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1296 page 355: Teresa Rene Verhaert and David Verhaert convey unto Lake McGill LLC: section 24, township 26 north, range 15 WIM. Warranty deed. Book 1296 page 373: Sheldon Shay Hufford, as trustee of the NH Trust, conveys unto Sheldon Shay Hufford. South 40 feet of lot 10 and the north 20 feet of lot 11, block 1, of the revised plat of Legion Heights Addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 1296 page 453: Mickey Maddox and Reva Jean Maddon, husband and wife, convey unto John...
Hopeton State Bank employees gather for a photo during the bank's 100-year anniversary celebration Friday afternoon. Bank staff members Trent Goss, Darlene Janney, Tyler Mantz, Lisa Nation, and Betty Jones were happy to serve lunch for those who came to celebrate Hopeton State Bank's 100th anniversary on Friday....
The Alva Robotics team Technic Gold attended Heartland BEST Kickoff Day on Sept. 21. This year's game is called, "Off the Grid," and the robots are being asked to reestablish electrical power following a major catastrophe. Some of the tasks the robot will be asked to perform are reattaching power lines and transformers, replacing underground conduit, autonomously moving insulators across the field, and removing debris. Sounds easy, right? The team will have six weeks to design and build a robot...
Driving past the Alva City Hall corner at 4th and Barnes brings to mind an old religious song, "Brighten the Corner Where You Are." The song was written in 1913, but the title lends itself well to the fresh ideas the city is displaying on that corner. An evergreen tree used to stand there. Its spreading branches also spread dripping sap on vehicles unlucky enough to park beneath it. Falling needles and pine cones littered the area, requiring cleanup of the sidewalk and parking lot. City...
A woman from Cherokee is accused of depositing three bogus checks totaling $16,500 in an Alva bank and then withdrawing the same amount in cash. Susan Marie Kreiman, 53, of Cherokee, is facing three charges of felony value – false pretenses, bogus check or con game in Woods County. Each of these crimes is punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not to exceed five years or in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or by both such imprisonment and f... Full story
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Grant, Alfalfa, and Woods counties on Thursday, Oct. Residents around this location are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington and in Oklahoma. Lucas will be discussing his recent work in Congress, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and seeking input on legislation currently before Congress. Thursday, Oct. 3 Grant County, 10 – 11 a.m., 615 N. Front Street, Medford Alfalfa County, 1 – 2 p...
In classrooms across Oklahoma and the nation, students are taught to read using a theory that has been discredited by decades of research by brain scientists. This "three-cueing system," first proposed in 1967, is pervasive in reading instruction and curriculum. Students are instructed to use strategies that include memorizing words, using pictures on the page to decipher a word and skipping words they don't know. Teaching these strategies actually makes it harder for kids to learn to read, stud...
Dawson Manning Dawson is the son of David and Dana Manning. High school activities include football, basketball, track, student council president, NHS (National Honor Society) president, Amateur Athletics Founder, speech and debate, One Act and Key Club. Outside of class, he is a member of the United Methodist youth group and Sons of the American Legion. Dawson is employed with Meyer and Manning Detailing Services. He plans on attending a four-year university majoring in pre-med or mathematics....
A tip to a law enforcement information agency led to charges against an Alva man, a convicted felon, and the seizure of 15 firearms from his residence. According to the affidavit filed in the case, Alva Police Officer John Caviness was made aware of a tip received by the Oklahoma Fusion Information Center on July 22. The center is operated under the direction of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The tipster was reported to have important information regarding suspected drug trafficking and potential violence near Northwestern... Full story
Jack brought his three Falcons, son Jerry brought his Fairlane, and Bill Delaney from Albuquerque, New Mexico, brought a nifty S10 pickup. I brought the '79 Ranchero down after rescuing it from the shed and washing off an inch of dust on Saturday morning. I wasn't going to get it out, but the fine cars on the square got me over being lazy. Friday's free food was really great. There were lots of helpers, including the college softball girls, and plenty of people for free food. My hamburger was... Full story
The Alva Ladybugs softball team fell to 0-26 on the season as the team lost its final game to Prague 17-1. The first two innings for Prague amounted to 14 runs as the game was blown wide open in the second inning, when Prague scored ten runs. The Ladybugs finished the game with one run in the third inning. The game was called after the bottom of the third inning due to the run rule. Key Innings Prague scored four runs in the first inning. Prague scored ten runs in the second inning. Ladybugs...
Scoring in Friday night's Alva vs. Hennessey football game sounds more like basketball than the gridiron. The Alva Goldbugs won the road game 61-49. Alva welcomed back senior Reece Martin who had to sit out the last two games with a rib injury. The Hennessey Eagles have a new coach this year in Brian Hix and entered the game with a 0-3 record while Alva was at 1-2. As the final score indicates, the game was mostly offense. There were numerous breakaway rushes and pass plays like the 94 yard...
ALVA, Okla. – Garrison Blanton of the Northwestern Oklahoma State men’s cross country team finished in first place at the NWOSU Invitational at the Alva Golf Course Friday afternoon. The Rangers placed in each of the top six spots, winning the team battle against Redlands Community College 15 points to 49 points. Blanton turned in a time of 28:38.75, defeating the rest of the pack by at least two minutes and 12 seconds. Deven Marshall placed second with a time of 30:50.07, while Moses Ortega had a time of 31:03.06 to place third. Jayden Wat...
