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Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov, 10 in the home of Janet Cunningham, with Mary Hamilton as co-hostess. All members brought dishes and a Thanksgiving feast was enjoyed by all present. President Cunningham called the meeting to order with all present reciting the flag salute. A devotion was given by Hamilton entitled “God Provides” with a Bible reference of Deuteronomy 24:19-22. Seven members answered roll call to “What is the most unusual thing you have in your glovebox?” Three guests, Ruth Welborn...
(AHS is a Grab-n-Go breakfast with choice of main breakfast item or substitute item) Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—French toast bites, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Waffle, scrambled eggs, syrup, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Yogurt parfait with fruit, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Pig in a blanket, mac and cheese, green beans, fruit, milk Tuesday—Hot deli sandwich, bab...
Erin Jenlink, with BancCentral National Association in Alva, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Operations School in Oklahoma City. Jenlink was among 32 attendees of the school, which was held Nov. 15-19 at the OBA Harris Event Center. The OBA Operations School, conducted annually, prepares junior-level operations managers to manage effectively and efficiently operations functions within a bank. Students develop a thorough understanding of key operations areas, develop and apply analytical skills, strengthen management skills...
A troubled couple went to see a marriage counselor. After many sessions with unsuccessful attempts to get the couple to view their problems in the same way, the counselor was feeling frustrated with their stonewalling. The day came when the unhappy wife simply blurted out, “I just need to feel swept off my feet with love and passion and romance.” In one swift move the counselor stood and pulled her to her feet. Bending her backward in his arms, he proceeded to kiss her thoroughly with great pas...
Our trips to Wichita, Kansas, to play pinball usually don't have too much excitement to them. Last Saturday was an exception. It all went well until we got to the usual restaurant to eat. That's when we discovered Dad still had the key for the "keyless" car at the casino. No problem, just drive back and get it. We stopped at an Arby's to get sandwiches and so Jack could go to the bathroom. When he opened the door, the horn honked twice. the car was running, but it would not go in gear to leave....
Real Estate Transfers Book 1325 page 191: Brian L. Stiffer conveys unto Tabitha Ames. Lot 1, block 1, City of Waynoka, Hinks. Quit claim deed. Book 1325 page 202: Kisr Properties LLC conveys unto William Theademan. Lot 4, block 7, City of Alva, Mabel McGrath’s Subdivision. Warranty deed. Mortgages Book 1325 page 168: Shane Steven Lehr to BancCentral. Lots 19 through 21, Block 29, City of Alva, OT Subdivision. Note: $20,000.00. Book 1325 page 175: Randy K. Reed, to Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma. Section 3, township 26N, range 18W. Note: $...
Felony Filings Jordan Ray Biccum, Alva, 29, has been charged with sex offender living within 2,000 feet of a daycare and failure to register as a sex offender ($695.50). Misdemeanor Filings Blake Allen Thomas, Tulsa, 31, has been charged with protective order violation ($351.50). Blake Allen Thomas, Tulsa, 31, has been charged with protective order violation ($351.50). Steven Blair Steffen, Waynoka, 38, has been charged with domestic abuse – assault and battery in the presence of a minor child ($479). Kearny Eugene Prophet, Alva, 47, has b...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:32 a.m. – Medic needed in Waynoka for a person with breathing problems. 2:59 p.m. – Report of an unwanted animal in the 800 block of 2nd Street. Thursday, November 25, 2021 1:58 a.m. – Medic needed for a sick person in the 700 block of Locust. 4:35 a.m. – Medic needed for a person who fell in the 700 block of Church. 10:42 a.m. – Medic needed for person having seizures on Dusty Trail. 10:56 a.m. – Medic needed for a person who fell. 2:46 p.m. – Report of property found. 9 p.m. – Medic needed for a sick person i...
The Hatfield Aquatic Center project received a gigantic boost Friday, Dec. 3, when the Washburn family presented a half million dollar donation to the fund. Kirk and Drue Washburn, who recently moved to Edmond, returned to Alva to present the $500,000. Kirk and Drue Washburn, Sarah and Liam Washburn, and Kami Washburn Hanan provided the donation in memory of Cory Washburn. Kirk and Drue met with city staff (Mayor Kelly Parker and City Manager Angelica Brady) and members of the Pool Advisory...
Sarah Bosworth, Mary DeLisle, S.L. Johnson, H. Clay and Edith McGrath, D.P. Marum, and George Vickers. These seven names may not be known to even the most well-versed in Alva's history, but without these individuals from the past, Northwestern Oklahoma State University likely would never have been established in 1897 or continued to provide the quality education it has for nearly 125 years. University President Dr. Janet Cunningham and John Barton, associate professor of speech emeritus/dean eme...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State Ranger Baseball head coach Ryan Bowen has been honored by the state as the Oklahoma baseball coach of the year recipient for 2021. This is the first time he has been named Oklahoma Baseball Coaches' Association College Coach of the Year winner. The Ranger Baseball head coach was presented the award for his achievement at Friday night's banquet in Stillwater. Bowen was named the 2021 Great American Conference Coach of the year back in May at the conclusio...
With the city in the midst of strategic planning for zoning, it has been difficult for the Alva Planning Commission members to make decisions on requests for zoning changes. Monday night four members of the commission considered a revised request from Tom Streich to change the zoning of his property at1020 4th Street from residential RG8 to commercial general (CG). Present for the meeting were Chairman Christie Kornele and members Charles Murrow, Mary Hamilton and Mark Nichols. Matt Adair and Tyler Crawford were absent. Also at the meeting was... Full story
According to a newly released AARP Fraud Watch Network survey, many Oklahomans may be opening themselves up to fraud risks as they shop this holiday season. Popular holiday scams include online shopping scams, scams involving gift cards and shipping scams, according to survey results. Key findings from the survey: • 78% of Oklahomans have been targeted by or experienced at least one form of fraud in the past. • 71% of Oklahomans will use their debit cards this holiday season (credit cards and digital wallets are safer online). • 61% of Oklah...
An Enid man who led officers on a high speed chase through Woods County is now facing numerous charges in two counties. According to a probable cause affidavit by Woods County Sheriff’s Deputy David Cummings, at 7:43 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, Woods County dispatch notified him of a suicidal subject near the Woods County and Alfalfa County line. Enid Police Department was taking the report and had an active ping on his cellphone near County Road 530 and Coal Road in Alfalfa County. The subject w...
ALVA, Okla. – The Lady Rangers opened up conference play against the Oklahoma Baptist Bison on Thursday evening. Northwestern opened the game strong offensively by going up seven points in the first quarter, but there was not enough momentum to carry them throughout the game. The Lady Rangers would fall to the Bison 63-54. With the loss the Lady Rangers dropped to 3-3 on the season while the Bison improved to 4-2 on the season. Bailey Brown lead the Rangers with 25 points, 10 rebounds and two a...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball and head coach Ryan Wondrasek announced the 2022 softball schedule for the Rangers. Coach Wondrasek will be entering his first season with the Rangers. The 2022 softball season will feature a total of 52 games through the season. The Northwestern softball schedule consists of 33 conference games being played, with 19 non-conference games throughout the season. The Rangers will play 25 of their 52 games at home this season in Alva, with the remaining 27 on the road between the road game and t...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern opened conference play Thursday night to Oklahoma Baptist 64-60. The Bison used a solid first half opening a 38-19 lead to help carry them to victory as they would hold on with a four-point win. The Rangers' four-game win streak was snapped with the loss as they fall to 4-2 on the year and 0-1 in conference play as Oklahoma Baptist improves to 4-3 with a 1-0 conference record. "I'm really proud of the fight our guys showed in the second half," head basketball coach V...
The Alva Ladybugs traveled to Newkirk to take on the Lady Tigers Friday night. The Alva team opened the scoring with two baskets. After a 4-4 tie the Ladybugs pulled ahead and led throughout the first three quarters. In the fourth fueled by a loud and proud student fan section, the Lady Tigers fought back to tie the game. The buzzer sounded on a second tie. In the OT, the Ladybugs put on the pressure to hold Newkirk to four points while they added ten to win 51-45. First Quarter Hallie Hamilton and Mary Kate Foster made the first two baskets... Full story
The Alva Goldbugs dominated the road game with the Newkirk Tigers Friday night, quieting the home fans. The Goldbugs scored 11 unanswered points to begin the contest and never let up the pressure. By halftime, the Alva lead was 32-14, and the Goldbugs won 60-30. First Quarter It took awhile for anyone to score, but finally Jackson Feely sank a shot with his back to the basket. Kyler Penco sailed the ball from three-point range. It hit the back of the rim and the front of the rim before dropping through. The Goldbugs continued to keep the Tigers... Full story
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters registered as an independent will again be allowed to vote in the state Democratic Party's primary election, according to state Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The Democratic Party has sent notification that it will allow independents to vote in the party's 2022 and 2023 primaries, Ziriax said Friday. "This means, there is no change for unaffiliated voters in 2022," Ziriax said. "As was the case in 2020 and 2021, independent voters may vote in Democratic Party primaries." Oklahoma is a closed p...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been acquitted of first-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old granddaughter from carbon monoxide poisoning. A Shawnee County District Court jury on Friday acquitted Timothy Wayne Funk, 58, of murder and two counts of aggravated endangering a child. He was charged after his granddaughter, Brandy Funk, of Beatrice, Nebraska, died at his Silver Lake home on July 23, 2019, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. Another granddaughter in the home survived. Court documents show Funk acknowledged he left a g...
