Articles from the October 4, 2024 edition


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  • Woods County real estate transactions

    Oct 4, 2024

    Real Estate Transfers Book 1366, page 387: First Presbyterian Church conveys unto Garrett J. Redford and Ammorae B. Williams. Lot 16, Block 59, City of Alva, OT Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1366, page 402: Jerry B. and M. Elaine Graybill Revocable Living Trust conveys unto Blake Lee Trekell and Alissa Ryan Trekell. Lots 4 and 5, Block 17, City of Alva, Hess 2nd Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1366, page 434: Larry Reed and Kathleen Reed convey unto SS Finally LLC. Lots 15 and 16, Block 16, City of Alva, Bowers 4th Subdivision. Warranty dee...

  • Woods County court filings

    Oct 4, 2024

    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 Perry Howard Wilson, Perry, 24, has been...

  • Woods County Communication logs

    Oct 4, 2024

    Thursday, September 27, 2024 During this day: five traffic stops and six controlled burns. 8:42 a.m. – Report of lost property. 10:32 a.m. – Medic needed on Cimarron Pass for a general medical issue. 10:59 a.m. – Welfare check needed on Flynn Street. 11:08 a.m. – Report of a fire on Santa Fe Street. 12:42 p.m. – Medic needed on Main Street for breathing issues. 2:49 pm. – Medic needed on Grant Road for general medical issues. 3:01 p.m. – Report of a custody dispute on Lincoln Street. 3:32 p.m. – Report of a reckless act on County Road 910...

  • Ben Franklin visits Burlington Elementary

    Oct 4, 2024

  • Students learn from intern program

    Brianna McGee|Oct 4, 2024

    This year Burlington is offering an intern program where seniors have the opportunity to learn different perspectives and positions through helping various staff members. Students interning are Hailey McCullough, Emily Klippenstein, Haven Stoner, Paige Stoner and Zane Willard. Haven and Paige are interning with first-grade teacher Anne Graham. Haven stated she enjoys the relaxing atmosphere with fun and entertaining things to do. Grading papers, sorting homework and just talking and listening...

  • Burlington represented at Northwestern Homecoming

    Oct 4, 2024

    Burlington senior Hailey McCullough and Burlington teacher Raye Lyn Bird will actively participate in the festivities for Northwestern Oklahoma State University's (NWOSU) homecoming this week. As Miss Burlington, Hailey will begin on Thursday when rehearsals for the Miss Cinderella pageant begin. She will perform her vocal talent with the other contestants on Thursday evening in Herod Hall on the campus of Northwestern. On Friday, she will participate in the interview and Cinderella dinner, and...

  • Be positive. Stay positive.

    Lydia Sciara|Oct 4, 2024

    Burlington School strives to be positive every year through academics and extracurricular activities. Mr. Spears continues to encourage positivity and this year implemented a new day at school: Positivity Day! The elementary, junior high and high school had presentations and activities all day, making the day super positive. Elementary school started the day with a dance party followed by a presentation from "Captain Positivity" aka Mr. Spears. Each received a pair of sunglasses to "block out th...

  • Noah, man of few words

    Paiton Stewart|Oct 4, 2024

    Noah Smart is a senior at Burlington Public Schools. Noah was born in Woodward, Oklahoma. His parents are Tim and Twana Smart. Noah's favorite subject in school is English. Noah participates in Future Farmers of America and One Act. In his free time, Noah enjoys working and tinkering on his truck. Noah's greatest goal is to complete his project truck before the end of senior year. Noah's favorite season is winter, and his favorite movie is "Talladega Nights." Noah's favorite quote is, "If you...

  • Settling in as the new librarian

    Zane Willard|Oct 4, 2024

    Toni Jacquez started this year as the new librarian at Burlington School. Before she started at Burlington School, she was a loan assistant at First State Bank, a branch of Alva State Bank in Kiowa, Kansas. Originally from Burlington, Jacquez went to college at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Physical Education Health and Wellness. Her favorite thing about Burlington is the atmosphere and being able to interact with all the students. She likes that the students are encouraged to be...

  • Keen Kyden

    Colton Pedersen|Oct 4, 2024

    Kyden Archuleta is one of the new students at Burlington this year. Kyden is a junior from Oconee County, Georgia. Kyden has two younger sisters. Before Kyden came to Burlington he attended North Oconee High School with a student body of over 1,300 students. His favorite thing about being in Burlington is that he feels small town life is fun and the people are great. He is involved in robotics, FFA, basketball, track, and student council. Kyden serves as the student council vice president. In...

  • Sims scores at Tulsa State Fair

    Oct 4, 2024

  • Religious services

    Oct 4, 2024

    Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, Pastor Sheryl White. Located at 517 9th. Sunday: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m., and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study at 7 p.m. We will continue our series “The Book of Joshua,” with Louie Giglio. Work is continuing on preparations for the church’s 80th birthday. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Church of the Nazarene Whether you're a regular attendee, someone returning after a break, or joining us for the very first time, you are warmly welcomed. Worship begins at 10...

  • 'Thus Says the LORD'

    Taylor Anderson, First United Methodist Church of Alva|Oct 4, 2024

    Scripture References: Zechariah 7:9-14 & 8:14-17 At the First United Methodist Church of Alva, we started 2024 with an ambition to go through the entire Bible from cover to cover in this calendar year, and on Sept. 30th we finally completed the Old Testament. Yes, it took three-quarters of the year to work through the ancient texts that Jesus called “the Law and the Prophets!” Now, every time I read the scriptures, the Holy Spirit always surprises me with details, lessons and challenges that I never noticed before. This year I took on an ext...

  • Keeping the faith

    Steve Hamm, College Hill Church of Christ|Oct 4, 2024

    It sometimes seems tough to stay faithful to the Lord from day to day, and we often get discouraged and can lose our faith in the Lord if we’re not careful. We need encouragement from time to time and we should draw on trusted resources to help us keep our faith. Trusted resources can range from friends and family to our next-door neighbors, but the most trusted source is the Lord God Himself. He gives us example after example of men and women who went through all kinds of trials and kept their faith in Him and He brought them through the f...

  • Menus for week of Oct. 7–11

    Oct 4, 2024

    Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Kolache, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, baby carrots, fruit, milk Tuesday—Grilled cheese, baby carrots, cucumber slices, fruit, milk Wednesday—Personal pizza, Caesar salad, cucumber slices, fruit, milk Thursday—Pulled pork sandwich, French fries, fru...

  • NWOGS to host Dr. Molly Barari again

    Oct 4, 2024

    The local Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society (NWOGS) will be hosting Dr. Molly Barari again on Saturday, Oct. 12, at their monthly meeting. Barari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and an EdD in Adult Education from the University of South Dakota. This month’s workshop, “A Glimpse into Family History Writing,” will be held at the Alva Public Library starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Barari presented “Heirlooms: Obituary Writing,” back in March, and it was very well...

  • Ranger volleyball six-match win streak snapped Tuesday against Southwestern

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 4, 2024

    ALVA – The Ranger volleyball team hosted Southwestern Oklahoma State Tuesday evening at Percefull Fieldhouse in a conference match-up. Southwestern snapped the Rangers six-game win streak coming back from down 2-0 to steal the match 3-2 over the Rangers. Northwestern falls to 9-6 (3-1 GAC) on the season as Southwestern improves to 6-6 (2-1 GAC) for the year. The Rangers were led by Erika Asencio Soriano in kills with 14 followed by Macy Shreffler with 10. Hennesys Lalane had 30 assists in the m...

  • Rangers earn conference point following draw with Oklahoma Baptist

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 4, 2024

    ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State’s soccer team had the final home game of seven straight games, closing the homestand with a 0-0 draw to Oklahoma Baptist. The Rangers had seven saves from goalkeeper Rachel Brown. The Rangers are now 2-4-2 on the season with an 0-1-1 conference record while Oklahoma Baptist moves to 2-3-2 with a 1-0-1 conference mark. Oklahoma Baptist led in shots overall 13-10 and 7-6 on goal with both goalkeepers combining for 13 saves. The two teams took 10 minutes into the opening half to find their first shots as Isa...

  • Edler paces Rangers to victory

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 4, 2024

    ALVA – Emmett Edler has started the Central Plains Region season on fire, and he doesn’t seem to be cooling off anytime soon. Edler, who won the all-around championship in Manhattan, Kansas, to kick-start the campaign, won three titles this past weekend to lead Northwestern Oklahoma State University to the men’s team title at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University rodeo in Durant. He won his second all-around title and tacked on championships in tie-down roping and steer wrestling to dominate the competition. Edler, a senior from State...

  • Northwestern Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

    Oct 4, 2024

    Northwestern Oklahoma State Athletics is set to announce the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee class. This year’s class consists of four new members: Tom McDaniel (football 1956-1960), Shannon Frascht (rodeo 1985-1989), Fred Slaughter (football 1990-1994, track and field 1991-1992), and Selina Lamar-White (soccer 2001-2005). These four will be inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame with ceremonies on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The 33rd Hall of Fame class will be honored at a luncheon in the Student Center Ballroom at 11:30 a.m., and formally inducted duri...

  • Ranger comeback falls short in second half to Savage Storm

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 4, 2024

    ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State looking for the second straight win had their comeback win fall just short to Southeastern Oklahoma State Saturday evening. The Savage Storm jumped out to a 20-0 halftime lead before winning 27-21 over the Rangers. Southeastern Oklahoma State improves to 2-2 on the season while the Rangers move to 1-3. The Rangers were led in tackles by Coby Tillman with 13 and Bashu Delco with 11. Colby Willims had the Rangers sack in the game. Brodey Johnson finished the g...

  • Alva Ladybugs are regional softball champs

    Marione Martin|Oct 4, 2024

    The Alva Ladybugs defeated Davis twice to win the 3A regional playoffs held in Alva Sept. 30-Oct. 1. In the first round on Monday, Sept. 30, the Ladybugs beat Davis 11-0 in five innings. Pitcher Jaycee Kelln struck out 10 and completed a no-hitter. With the win, the Ladybugs season record increased to 18-8. After Davis beat Community Christian 3-0 on Monday, they again faced the Ladybugs on Tuesday. The Alva girls hit seven home runs, and Kelln threw a perfect no-hitter. With a 19-8 record, the...

  • Goldbugs win first district game at Casady 40-21

    Marione Martin|Oct 4, 2024

    The Casady Cyclones were no match for the Alva Goldbugs Friday, Sept. 27. Although they showed a good passing offense, the Cyclones didn't score until the second quarter and made only two more TD's in final half. The Goldbugs scored on their first possession and didn't look back, leading 14-7 at the half and finishing with a 40-21 victory in their first district game. First Half Casady had first possession and progressed to the Alva 12. Protection broke down, and Alva's Maddox Beck sacked...

  • Alva cross-country goes the distance, takes 1st at Elk City

    Oct 4, 2024

  • DOROTHY MARIE ARNDT

    Oct 4, 2024

    Graveside services for Dorothy Marie Arndt will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Charles Wells officiating. Interment is under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Dorothy Marie Shouse, daughter of the late Arthur Virgil "Art" and Dorothy Murial (Newell) Shouse, was born July 18, 1943, at Blackwell, Oklahoma, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family September 30, 2024, at Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 12...

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