Articles from the November 6, 2016 edition
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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...
Marriage license filings
Tommy Mayes Eli, Wichita, Kansas, And Marsha Kay Hendrix, Hutchinson, Kansas: Marriage license (no counselling) ($50)....
Alva public records
Water Deposits The following individuals paid a $150 water deposit for the month October: Oct. 7: Joseph Throckmorton, 19456 County Road 440 Oct. 12: Kayla Koss, 717 Second St. Oct. 14: Nakoda George, 122 E. Oklahoma Blvd. Oct. 18: Caitlyn Romero,...
DAR Chapter begins 2016-17 year
The Cherokee Outlet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution began the 2016-2017 year with its first meeting on Sept. 8, held in the activities room of the Share Medical Hospital. Linda Fox of the Woodward DAR Chapter was the guest...
Menus for the week of Nov. 7 – 11
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Whole Grain Fruit Loops, whole wheat toast, pears, juice, milk Tuesday – Super chocolate donut, fruit yogurt cup, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Wednesday – Pancakes, maple syrup, mandarin oranges, juice...
Peace by Piece Quilt Guild meeting
The Peace by Piece Quilt Guild November meeting was opened by President Pam Jones. The new slate of officers was voted on and approved. Dues are now due and Jones would like for all the officers to...
Woods County 4-H public speaking contest held Oct. 24
The Woods County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Waynoka Public School Auditorium. This contest helps Woods County 4-H youth develop skills for communicating to...
By New city council member to be sworn in Monday
The appointment of a new city council member leads the agenda of Monday’s meeting. Following a vote to approve her appointment, Mary Hamilton will be administered the oath of office. She is to fill the unexpired term of Wes Miller in Ward 3, Seat 2...
Soccer coach, school bus and architect on school board agenda
The Alva Board of Education will be voting on some coaching changes, hiring an architectural firm and leasing a school bus during their meeting Monday. The board meets at 5 p.m. in the district office at 418 Flynn. The board will vote on offering emp...
New protective order filed against Alva man
The fifth protective order in the last three years has been filed against William E. (Bill) Dickey Jr. in Woods County. Kendra Elizabeth Schnebel of Alva filed and was granted an emergency protective order against Dickey, age 64, on Monday, Oct. 31.... Full story
Foster care support/training group
Northwest Family Services will be sponsoring a Foster Care Support/Training Group Sunday, Nov. 13, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Alva (626 College Ave.). All kinship, respite, alternative caregiver, h...
November workshops at Graceful Arts Center
The following workshops will be held this month at the Graceful Arts Center: • Youth to Adult Fall Pumpkin Craft with April Decker, Saturday, Nov. 5, 1 – 3 p.m. • Children's Fall Craft Make-n-Take, Nov. 12, 1 – 3 p.m. • “Cowboy Santa” featured on P...
Alva man charged with exposing himself
An Alva man has been charged with a misdemeanor after he allegedly exposed himself to a couple of women at a local bar. Jade Preston Kingcade, 27, of Alva has been charged with acts resulting in gross injury. The crime is punishable by a fine of up...
Speeding stop leads to marijuana charges
Three young men were arrested on marijuana charges in Alva after their vehicle was stopped for speeding. The incident occurred on Sept. 24 about 11:30 p.m. According to court information, Alva Police Officer Ron Vasquez was stationary on U.S....
Former Alva resident dies of injuries
Two people, including a former Alva resident, were hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident in Garfield County Friday. Lavonn (Meier) McKnight, 80, of Enid who formerly resided in Alva was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid in critical cond...
Man arrested for marijuana at Little Sahara
A Kansas man was arrested at Little Sahara State Park, Waynoka, on possession of marijuana in mid-October. According to court records, Park Ranger Adam Honeyman was working on Saturday, Oct. 15, about 6:55 p.m. He was patrolling the fence line of...
Q&A on 'Right to Farm' question
A ballot measure, State Question 777, would place in Oklahoma’s constitution a “right to farm,” setting new limits on elected officials’ ability to pass laws that might infringe on farming rights. Farming, in this case, refers to Oklahom...
Texas man charged with drug possession
A traffic stop in Alva resulted in the arrest of a Texas man on drug charges. Joshua Wade Sena, 34, of Booker, Texas, has been charged with felony possession of controlled dangerous substances. According to court documents, on Sept. 30 about 9:15...
Technic Gold competes in Heartland BEST's "Bet the Farm"
On Saturday, Oct. 29, Alva's robotic team, Technic Gold, competed with 17 other teams in the Heartland BEST's "Bet the Farm" competition. The team's robot, The Farmington 5000, encountered several...
Sen. Johnson meets with Woods County Democrats about State Question 776
Sen. Connie Johnson meets with Woods County Democrats about State Question 776. The monthly meeting was at noon Friday at Gambino's in Alva....
Woods County fair checks are available at the Woods County OSU Extension office
The Woods County Fair Board has county fair premium checks available to be picked up at the Woods County OSU Extension Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The OSU Extension office is located on the east side of the ground floor level...
Woods County Stocker Cattle Contest
Woods County youth (ages 9-18) have the opportunity to learn about the stocker cattle business and win some awards at the same time. The Woods County OSU Extension office has formed a volunteer committee that has organized the Woods County Stocker...
Career, Internship Fair opportunity set for employers, job seekers
Employers seeking employees have an opportunity to go right to the source by attending the Fall 2016 Career and Internship Fair at Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Employers may register to attend by visiting...
Northwestern Choir groups to perform 'A Jubilant Song' concert
Northwestern Oklahoma State University presents the NWOSU Concert Choir, Chorale and University Singers in concert on Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Alva. This event is free and open to the public. “A Jubilant S...
