Articles from the December 10, 2023 edition
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Grow and Share OHCE learns about reducing clutter at November meeting
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Wesley House. Mary Hamilton served as hostess. Members brought dishes and a Thanksgiving feast was enjoyed by all. President Carol Erikson called the meeting to order, and al...
Menus for week of Dec. 11–15
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Waffles and syrup, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday – Breakfast calzone, fruit, juice, milk Frida...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1355 page 935: Bradley B. Hadsell and Kendall L. Hadsell convey unto Tanner W. Stevens and Baylee Rae Stevens. Section 26, Township 27N, Range 14W, NE4. Warranty deed. Book 1355 page 966: Elizabeth A. McLaws and Charles A....
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...
Woods County Communication logs
Friday, December 1, 2023 During this day were 13 traffic stops and one report of cattle out. 6:50 a.m. - Report of a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 8:09 a.m. – Report of a business burglar alarm going off on Flynn Street. 8:24 a.m. – Rep...
CARROLL L. DEVINNEY
Carroll L. Devinney was born on October 7, 1940, to H. C. "Pete" Devinney and Edna Devinney in Alva, Oklahoma. He was the younger of two sons and is survived by his brother, Donald Ray Devinney, of Liberal, Kansas. Carroll is also survived by his...
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Mom's cantaloupey boyfriend test
Mom and her teen-age daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night. The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they...
Lessons from Socrates
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in my life came from a college course titled “Logical Reasoning.” As I ponder today’s world, seldom does a day pass without me considering this lesso...
It's a strange world we live in, Master Jack
This headline is from a 1968 song. The light in my room is on one side of the room and there is always a shadow on my desk. I have needed a lamp for a long while but hated to spend the money. I...
Northwestern to close for holiday break
Northwestern Oklahoma State University will close for the holiday break beginning Monday, Dec. 25. All Northwestern locations and offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Northwestern’s 16-week spring semester classes will begin on Monday, Jan. 8,...
The fallacy of a work-life balance
Graduates, faculty and families gathered Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3, in Perceful Fieldhouse for the 21st annual Fall Commencement at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Although the graduate... Full story
Alva Airport Commission to discuss new jet fuel storage
The Alva Airport Commission will look at amending an owner-engineer agreement with Parkhill for the design of an above ground jet fuel storage tank when they meet on Monday. The regular meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the airport terminal. Commission...
Freedom School Board candidate withdraws
The only race that developed in school board filings in Woods County was between Frank Eiery and Benjamin Baker. Both men filed for Office 3, which is an unexpired term. On Friday, the Woods County...
Alva Arena Authority selects Crossland as construction manager
Following a three-hour closed session, the Alva Arena Authority (AAA) voted to secure the services of Crossland Construction as construction manager at-risk for the proposed multi-purpose event center. The regular meeting held Tuesday at noon was...
Art is 'a very natural thing' for Andersen
From her earliest years, Amber Andersen has been focused on art. She started "pretty much as early as I could hold a pencil. Coloring, drawing, painting was all a very natural thing for me as a kid,... Full story
Miller is inspired by Oklahoma colors
While many artists love painting the majestic mountains of Colorado or the desert colors of New Mexico, Carla Miller prefers her home state of Oklahoma. "Western Oklahoma has always inspired me for... Full story
ACT I Theatre's December youth production of a classic Victorian poem
Anything in a Christmas play that can go awry goes awry in ACT I Theatre's December youth production of "What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas?" Opening night for the production is Dec. 14...
Woods County women injured in collision
Two Woods County women were involved in a two-vehicle collision in Blaine County on Wednesday. The collision occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of US-270 and OK-58, which is nine miles west of Watonga. Toni L. Nethercutt, 60, of Alva, was...
Struxness breaks the ice at NFR
LAS VEGAS – For steer wrestlers at the National Finals Rodeo, it’s all about the start. In order to post fast times, they need to time the beginning of their runs in conjunction with the steer leaving the chute. The better the timing, the better the...
Alva hosts third Shootout over weekend
The Third Annual Alva Shootout basketball tournament began Thursday morning at Alva High School. Sixteen teams from Oklahoma and Kansas, including three from Alva, met in games to test their... Full story
Alva Ladybugs defeat Cimarron, Jones to play for championship
The Alva Ladybugs drew Cimarron, Kansas, in the first round of the Alva Shootout Thursday night. The Ladybugs pretty much controlled the game from the start, leading 21-7 at the end of the first... Full story
Alva Goldbugs beat Attica, lose to Stillwater
In the first night of the Alva Shootout, the Alva Goldbugs took on the Attica, Kansas, Bulldogs. The Goldbugs are missing some key players due to injuries and other issues. Aiden Kimberlin, Daylon... Full story
Javian McCollum scores 20, No. 19 Oklahoma beats Arkansas 79-70 in Crimson & Cardinal Classic
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Javian McCollum had 20 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead undefeated No. 19 Oklahoma to a 79-70 victory over Arkansas in the third annual Crimson & Cardinal Classic on Saturday. Otega Oweh scored 14 points, Rivaldo S...
