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Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Braudrick. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Sunday: Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship begins at 5:30 p.m. Young adults gather at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Wednesday services include 7 p.m. Bible Study, and youth group also meets at 7 p.m. Alva Friends Church Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.; coffee and donut fellowship at...
Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is...
Luke is our reading this week. Luke wrote both Luke and Acts. If we finish Luke and go right into Acts, it reads like a continuous story. The resurrection of Jesus, His appearance to about 500 people over the next 40 days, His ascension, and the establishment of His church all occur in less than 50 days. Luke is writing that we might know the truth. Luke tells about Mary, the mother of Jesus, when she visits Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, praising God, quoting from the Psalms. “My soul exalts the Lord. My spirit rejoiced in God m...
Homecoming at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Oct. 7-9 with several activities planned. This year’s theme is “Game On: Ranger 2021 Edition.” Up-to-date information on all things Homecoming may be found at www.nwosu.edu/homecoming including registration forms for a number of the events taking place. Event planners continue to accept entries in the float competition for the Oct. 9 parade in downtown Alva that will begin at 10 a.m. Entry forms and float sketches must be submitted by Oct. 6 by noon. Questions may be directed to float... Full story
Fred William Neuman was born February 15, 1925, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in Alva, Oklahoma. Fred's journey to Alva started when he was leading music at the United Methodist Canyon Camp as a college student and was recruited by Alva First United Methodist Church to lead music. Fred accepted the job having never been to Alva. He purchased a one-way bus ticket from Oklahoma City to Alva and finished his Bachelor of Music Education at Northwestern...
Marjory Ruth (Lee) Brown, 87, died peacefully in her bed at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021, one day after celebrating her 72nd wedding anniversary with the love of her life, John. She was born January 28, 1934, to Jim and Ella Lee in Alva, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Linda. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, John; her children, Shirley (Ferrill) Standage (of Kingsland, Texas), Mollie McCoy (of Corpus Christi, Texas), and Anita Levens...
The speed at which our bodies utilize food is called metabolism. It varies greatly among individuals as some eat anything they want in the amount they want and never gain weight. Others can look at a dumpling and gain a pound. People who eat healthfully, avoiding fast foods and filling their plates with vegetables, can still gain weight. The difference isn’t just the metabolic rate. Age is a factor. According to recent research, “Your rate decreases about 3% per year from age one until age 20. A...
After a rather unsuccessful beginning, Wayne Carson had, by 1971, written several songs that made him well known on both the country and rock music scenes. Then in 1972 he co-wrote “Always on My Mind” (which was sometimes recorded as “You Were Always on My Mind”). After Brenda Lee’s version made it onto the country charts, Elvis Presley turned it into a somewhat bigger hit. Numerous other artists recorded the tune, but Willie Nelson’s rendition in 1982 became a monster success, garnering C...
Team Standings Knights of Columbus 16 Wins 8 Losses The Bowl Movements 14 Wins 10 Losses Dilly Dilly 13 Wins 11 Losses Rollin' GoodTimes 13 Wins 11 Losses O'Bar 12 Wins 12 Losses Next Frame 11 ½ Wins 12 ½ Losses Marshall's Oldtimers 10 Wins 14 Losses Livin' on a Spare 6 ½ Wins 17 ½ Losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game—Knights of Columbus – 899 Dilly Dilly – 841 O'Bar – 738 Scratch Series—Knights of Columbus – 2359 Dilly Dilly – 2273 O'Bar – 2088 Handicap Game—Knights of Columbus – 1218 Dilly Dilly – 1152 Next Frame – 1128 Handicap Ser...
Funeral services for Robert Dale Murrow will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ethan Stocking, pastor, Bethel Baptist Church of Cherokee, officiating. Burial will follow in Alva Municipal Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com. Robert Dale, son of Dorothy Freda (Miller) and Cecil Wayne Murrow, was born on March 20, 1936, in Alva, Oklahoma. He passed away at his son and daughter-in-law's home on a farm near...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Volleyball returned to action last Saturday afternoon with a non-conference doubleheader. The Rangers won to start the day, sweeping Bethel College, followed by sweeping Central Christian College in the second match of the day. Match 1 The Rangers were led by Addison Wimmer with seven kills, followed by Kaydee Honeycutt with six. Courtney Russell led the team in blocks with four followed by Ravyn Burns. Kelsey Ripperger led with 11 assists followed by Abigail Burns with 10. Maggie Peterson led the team in digs with 11...
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Ranger Volleyball was back in action Tuesday evening as they traveled to Southwestern to continue conference play. The Rangers opened with a 2-0 match lead but Southwestern came back to win the match 3-2. The Rangers were led by senior Kaydee Honeycutt with 29 kills in the match followed by Addison Wimmer with 20. Wimmer finished the evening with a double-double with 20 kills and 14 digs. Tarra Parks led the Rangers with 22 digs on the night followed by Wimmer. Abigail Burns led the Rangers in assists with 26 followed by A...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Ranger Athletics are pleased to announce the 2022 class to be inducted into the Northwestern Oklahoma State Sports Hall of Fame. The 30th Hall of Fame class for Northwestern will have three new Hall of Fame members inducted in Dean Farrow (Baseball, 1977-1981), Bill Julson (1999-2001) and Brittany (McBride) Johnson (Women's Basketball 2005-2007). "We are excited to induct these three great Rangers into the Northwestern Hall of Fame. All three of them are true Rangers and embody what it m...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Football had their second home game of the season hosting the Tigers of East Central on Family Day. The Rangers’ four-game win streak over the Tigers was snapped in a strong defensive battle that would be forced into overtime on a late Rangers touchdown. NWOSU’s comeback bid fell short following a 25-yard touchdown pass to Lincoln of the Tigers. The Tigers pulled ahead for the 20-17 win in overtime. The Tigers improve to 3-1 on the season and the Rangers go to 0-4 on the year. Altogether, Tanner Clarkson threw for 1...
The Alva Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday to approve their Estimate of Needs for the current school year. Prepared by Carroll and Associates, the form estimates the amount of revenue expected for the year so a budget can be prepared. Superintendent Tim Argo told board members that 98 percent of actual collections last year are used for the estimate. He said last year the gross production tax revenue projected was $802,000 but the actual amount collected was $573,000. This...
Family members and friends joined their students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sept. 24-25 for annual Family Day events, both on- and off-campus. Students and their families were able to "Shop for Tuition" on Friday and Saturday by visiting several Alva merchants to register for a $500, $300 or $200 tuition giveaway from the Northwestern Foundation. Winners of those tuition scholarships recognized at halftime of the football game included Cy Walters, Watonga freshman with an...
Services for Maria Cardonita are pending with Marshall Funeral Home of Alva....
The Alva High School football game against Luther, scheduled for tonight, Oct. 1, has been moved from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ranger Field, according to a posting by the school: Due to circumstances out of our control the high school football game time has been moved to 1:30 at NWOSU. Alva Public School students that would like to attend the game must have parent permission. Please contact your student(s) school if they will be checking out and attending the game. This will be considered an...
Works by four artists are featured on the walls of Graceful Arts Gallery this month in the Pathways in Life exhibit. Patrons are invited to view the new exhibit this Friday night during the First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. The colorful flowers on the front cover are part of the exhibit by Elizabeth Miller. Oil paintings by Charlotte New from large to small include scenics and still life groupings. Dallas Mayer has submitted a number of pieces that will be changed out during the month. Her... Full story
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Soccer team continued their home stand on Tuesday as they opened conference play with a match against the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The Rangers and the Bulldogs went into double overtime here at Ranger Soccer Field. The score was 0-0 as the Rangers move to 5-1-1, and 0-0-1 in GAC play on the season, and the Bulldogs 2-4-1 and 0-0-1 in conference play. The Rangers came out ready to battle as they started conference play. The game went b... Full story
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorneys for a man convicted of murder in Oklahoma have appealed a state court's ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting state jurisdiction for crimes committed on tribal reservations by or against tribal citizens does not apply retroactively. Court documents show attorneys for Clifton Parish, 37, on Monday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the August ruling by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The state court agreed with a district attorney who argued that what is known as the McGirt decision did not s...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma school students scored lower on standardized tests in 2021 following a year of disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The department reported 22.1% scored proficient in math, 24.8% in English language arts and 29.7% in science. The last testing, in 2019, found 31.9% proficient in math, 33.4% in English language arts and 34.5% in science. "The effects of the pandemic will be seen and felt for years to come," said State Superintendent of Public Instructio...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles have been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two teenagers in Kansas City, police said Friday. The juveniles, who are 15 and 17, were each charged with two counts of murder and two counts of armed criminal action in the deaths of Dominik Simmons and Dominique Nelson, who were both 15 when they were killed, The Kansas City Star reported. The suspects' names were not released because of their age. Both are being held at the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center, said Valerie Hartman, s...
