Articles from the December 16, 2018 edition
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Menus for the week of Dec. 17–21
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Pancakes, sausage patty, applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday – Sausage roll, fruit cocktail, juice, milk Wednesday – Whole grain cinnamon crunch, cinnamon toast, peaches, juice, milk Thursday – No s...
Airport discusses full service charge, overnight hangar fees
The Alva Airport Commission had to table most of their agenda items Monday due to the absence of a Garver Engineering representative. Instead they spent extra time discussing some ideas suggested by Airport Manager Tyson Tucker. Present for the Dec.... Full story
City council to meet at rec center
With continuing HVAC work at City Hall, the Alva City Council will meet Monday at the Alva Recreation Center, Classroom 3. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The council will hold a special recognition by Alva Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal...
Arts Festival, Bull Battle seek tourism funds
The Alva Tourism Committee will consider two requests for funds during their meeting Wednesday, Dec. 19. The committee meets at 5:30 p.m. in in the Alva Recreation Center, Classroom 2. The first request is for $14,650 for the 2019 Nescatunga Arts...
Helping a friend results in stolen pickup
A man who went to an Alva bar to pick up a friend was surprised to find his pickup missing when he went back outside. The incident took some odd twists before the pickup was located and a suspect was identified. According to court documents, Dakota...
Alva man charged in possession of shotgun
An Alva man has been charged with a felony after a search of a his residence. Johnny Charles Briseno, 48 of Alva, has been charged with possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for one to ten...
Alva woman charged in drug cases
An Alva woman has been charged with drug offenses and child neglect. Other people involved in the two incidents were charged earlier. Natalie Dawn Fuller, 41, of Alva has been charged with unlawful possession of controlled drug (marijuana) with...
Woman arrested following court hearing
A Waynoka woman was at the courthouse for a hearing when it was discovered there was an outstanding warrant for her. What a deputy says she had in her purse caused her more trouble. According to court documents, on Oct. 1 about 10:20 a.m. Woods...
Alva man charged with marijuana distribution
A felony drug charge has been filed against an Alva man as part of a narcotic investigation. Deiondray Marquiese Martin, 24, of Alva, has been charged with maintaining a place for keeping and/ or selling controlled substance, a felony. This crime is...
Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, How are you and your elves doing? This year I have been pretty good. I'm asking for new coloring books, also books, also a new scooter. Thats it. My mom has the rest of my wish list. My mom almost threw away all my toys! I hope you hace...
OG&E warns residential and business customers about payment scams
OKLAHOMA CITY— OG&E has seen an increase in customer reports about scammers posing as OG&E employees and demanding payment both in person and via phone. These scammers are especially targeting churches, small businesses and nursing homes. The...
Waynoka man charged with stealing pickup
Keys left in a truck proved too tempting to a Waynoka man, according to court records. Byron Del Rittenhouse, 37, of Waynoka, has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, a felony. This crime...
Texas man charged after threatening calls to Freedom Schools
A Texas man has been charged with a felony after he allegedly made multiple threatening calls to the Freedom Public Schools. Phillip Michael Shaw, 30, of Henderson, Texas, has been charged with violation of Oklahoma statute via computer, a felony....
The Coffee House Philosopher
Some people enjoy the somewhat harmless activity known as “the art of storytelling.” It’s also sometimes known as “getting creative with the facts.” Other persons become suspicious at hearing a differing account, and object strongly to any...
When I see the city's number I worry I have forgotten to pay my bill
I was somewhere the other day when someone mentioned they had gotten a call from the city about impending bad weather at 4 a.m. It opened a floodgate of disparaging remarks of the intelligence of the...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, December 7, 2018 7:32 a.m. Medic needed for an elderly woman having a possible stroke. 9:01 a.m. Medic needed for a male who had fallen. Saturday, December 8, 2018 6:02 p.m. Report of an employee scared of a customer at Shepherd's. 10:45...
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
Dustin Shane Earnest, Alva and Teresa Lyn Young, Alva: marriage license (no counselling) ($50)....
Divorce filings
Keyton Byrd vs. Paige Keyton: dissolution of marriage ($262.14). Jeannie Y. Stahlman vs. Matthew M. Stahlman: dissolution of marriage ($262.14)....
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1286 page 489: Beatrice Valencia, a single person, conveys unto Cherie M. Ozga. Lot 8, block 8, of the TM Hess Addition to the City of Alva, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. The real property described...
Woods County Sheriff's Office phone log
Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:20 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. Friday, December 7, 2018 None Saturday, December 8, 2018 8:26 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. 11:34 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. Sunday, December...
Goldbugs fall after fast start versus Fairview
The Alva Goldbugs lost 51-50 to Fairview after being up early in Friday's match on the road. The Goldbugs featured two double-figure scorers in the match up. Reece Martin led the way in his first star... Full story
Lady Jackets overpower the Ladybugs in Friday's match-up
The Alva Ladybugs fell 51-32 on the road in Friday's match up with the Lady Jackets in Fairview. The Ladybugs struggled to keep up with the depth of the Lady Jackets. Alva had six players who logged... Full story
Bison Dominate Dawgs in Weatherford
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The Bison put on a dominant showing on the road, taking down Southwestern Oklahoma State, 87-74, for their third win in four games. As a result of the win, Oklahoma Baptist moves to 3-1 in Great American Conference action this...