Articles from the December 10, 2017 edition
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Menus for the week of Dec. 11–15
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Fruit yogurt cup, blueberry muffins, peaches, juice, milk Tuesday – Berry Colossal Crunch, cinnamon toast, banana, juice, milk Wednesday – Pancake on a stick, maple syrup, fruit cocktail, juice, milk...
Tulip Garden Club meeting
Mary Ann Crow hosted the monthly meeting of the Tulip Garden Club in her home on Nov. 9. Pumpkins, owls, fall leaves and matching tableware set the mood for an early Thanksgiving celebration. Members present were Genevieve Farris, Helen Janzen,...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, December 1, 2017 4:53 a.m. Wakita Nursing Home, fire department lift assist. 6:08 a.m. 911 call. Dad fell in bathroom. 6:45 a.m. 911 call. Northwestern Technology Center. Hang ups. 8:20 a.m. Caller requested Woods County Sheriff's Office. 8:4...
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 obtai...
Marriage License Filings
Brandon Scott Johnson and Samantha Jane Cunefare of Enid filed for a marriage license (no counselling) ($50). Shane Lucas Shepherd and Vanessa Jean Kinkler of Pierre, South Dakota, filed for a marriage license (no counselling) ($50). Francisco...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1269, pg. 985: Matthew Bradford and Leah Bradford, husband and wife; convey unto Waynoka Real Estate LLC Lot 12, block 2 of the Alfalfa Heights Addition to the Town, now City of Waynoka, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty...
Woods County Sheriff's Office phone log
Friday, December 1, 2017 1:09 p.m. Man called to complain about speeding trucks. 2:12 p.m. Homestead called for meal count. Saturday, December 2, 2017 11:07 p.m. Man calling about inmate information. Monday, December 4, 2017 8:30 p.m. Woman called...
By Airport commission to consider new windsock lighting
The Alva Regional Airport Commission will discuss and vote on purchasing several items during their meeting Monday. The board will meet at 7 p.m. After hearing reports from the city council and the airport manager, the commission will discuss...
Kansas man charged with child porn possession
A young man from Kansas is facing further felony charges in Woods County. Kobee Lane Barnett, 18, of Hugoton, Kansas, was charged earlier with distribution of controlled dangerous substance – including possession with intent to distribute, a felony....
#GivingTuesday competition between Northwestern and SWOSU raises over $196,000 for student scholarships
The Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association and the SWOSU Foundation joined forces in the #GivingTuesday Scholarship Showdown challenge to raise funds for each university’s student scholarships. The challenge resulted in more than $196,000 t...
December 1st was the City of Alva's Christmas party
It was great fun and good food. The only bummer for me was I knew Kelly and Joe Don's wives would probably be there, so I got my mistletoe ready to take with me. As we were leaving, I could not find...
December Rotary Students of the Month honored
Caleb Chapman Caleb Chapman is the son of Jesse and Michelle Chapman. High school activities include FFA officer, treasurer and currently Sentinel, Key Club, varsity football, National Honor Society...
Oklahoma Municipal League Leadership Class visits Alva
Often when people work at a full-time job at one particular place of employment, they do not have the opportunity to see how a similar job is handled by a different employer. For several years, the...
Woodward High School students visit Northwestern for 'Teach Oklahoma' course
Northwestern Oklahoma State University hosted eight Woodward High School students recently for the high school's "Teach Oklahoma" course. Teach Oklahoma was designed to mentor high school students...
Two charged in Goodrich death
Two Alva residents have been charged in connection with the death of an Alva man. Following a 911 call on Oct. 4, Dustin Goodrich was taken to OU Medical Center where he died of his injuries. Brian...
Act I Theatre production of 'Christmas Belles'
Ten local stage veterans take theatre patrons on a hilarious holiday journey as their church Christmas program spins out of control in ACT I Theatre's production of "Christmas Belles," Dec. 14, 15...
WILLIAM E. "BILL" BALCOM
Memorial graveside services for William E. "Bill" Balcom will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery with Derrick Thomas officiating. Arrangements are under the directio...
Struxness sits in third after first round of NFR
LAS VEGAS – Steer wrestler J.D. Struxness has a lot of faith in the horse he's riding at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, and well he should. "He worked good," Struxness said of Peso, a 14-year-old sorrel gelding he owns. "He remembered being b...
Woman climbing on vehicle leads to search warrant
A woman who reportedly climbed on the hood of a police officer’s vehicle gave officers information leading to a search warrant. The incident occurred on Friday, Dec. 1, about 1:15 p.m. at the i...
Despite objections, Oklahoma schools use 'seclusion rooms' to isolate students
A controversial practice of shutting children alone in small closet-like rooms to control their behavior has led Oklahoma parents to withdraw their children from school, seek police intervention and take legal action. School officials give the rooms...
State regents approve budget request, legislative agenda
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted Thursday to request $901.9 million for FY 2019, which reflects an increase of $128 million or 16.6 percent over the FY 2018 appropriation of $773.6 million. Strengthening Oklahoma’s workforce p...
Irwin celebrates 2nd-round money
LAS VEGAS – Once good things begin in Sin City, the ball can get rolling rather quickly. Kyle Irwin knocked his steer down in 4.1 seconds Friday night to finish in a tie for third place in the second round of the National Finals Rodeo, collecting h...
Brown leads Lady Rangers over Jets
WICHITA, Kan. – The combination of outstanding defense and a spectacular afternoon of basketball from freshman Bailey Brown paved the way for a 65-41 victory over Newman University for the Northwestern Oklahoma State woman's basketball team. The L...
Schwerdtfeger named coach of the year
Alva head coach Taylor Schwerdtfeger has been named district coach of the year for District 2A-1. This is Schwerdtfeger's third year coaching Alva's football team. The Goldbugs finished the season...
