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Woods County Commissioners approve bridge inspections
There wasn’t much on the agenda for the Woods County Commissioners’ meeting Monday. However, the commissioners had to sign lots of documents. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meeting with Com...
Alfalfa County commissioners handle short agenda
Monday's Alfalfa County commissioner meeting was brief. Garret Johnson was absent, but Mike Roach and Nate Ross handled the short agenda. They removed Justin Lucas as a Cherokee Rescue receiving officer and appointed Darren Lancaster. For Alfalfa...
Waynoka FFA shows at Oklahoma Youth Expo
In the past two weeks, many FFA members showed at the Oklahoma Youth Expo and represented Waynoka well. OYE is the largest youth expo in the world. Every March, more than 7,000 4-H and FFA members bring more than 13,000 head of cattle, sheep, pigs...
New South Barber Area Chamber of Commerce brings communities together
Leaders in the small communities of Hardtner, Hazelton and Kiowa, Kansas, are in agreement to work together as the newly formed South Barber Area Chamber of Commerce. Gayle McNett, president of the new chamber of commerce, said that Hazelton Mayor...
Woods County OSU Extension offers computer basics classes
Woods County OSU Extension, in partnership with Northwest Technology Center in Alva, will be offering a series of Computer Basics courses beginning on Tuesday, April 2. These classes are offered free of charge, but space will be limited....
South Barber Forensics has seven state qualifiers so far
After hours upon hours of practice and tweaking performance and gaining experience at numerous competitions, South Barber's forensics team has seven students who have qualified so far for the state championship in May. South Barber High School...
Watching whatever and whenever I want
The AARP magazine that arrived in the mail this morning had a front cover headline extolling the joys of living alone from a GenX viewpoint. One of the advantages I’ve found, as a member of the B...
Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva. Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, young adults will meet at 5 p.m. Youth will meet at 6 p.m. This includes...
Blessed are the persecuted
As we finish up this week on the Beatitudes, we find that the last one is a little lengthier in description than the previous ones. One reason might be because, as the Christian lives out these calls to be Christ like, the world rejects any teaching...
Menus for week of March 25–29
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Kolache, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, fruit, ju...
Somebody to lean on
“Everybody needs somebody to lean on.” – Traveling Wilburys (Roy Orbison/Tom Petty) 1988. Lean has multiple meanings from meat with little fat to efficient with little waste, but the Wilburys were...
Springtime lilacs or skunky memories
Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who instantly reminds you of someone in y...
Paper plates vs fine china
I was recently having a conversation with my son regarding my mother’s ancestors and how they came from Denmark to settle in Oklahoma. In thinking not just about my great-grandparents but also the o...
Why did your ancestors choose to settle there?
Do you ever wonder why your ancestors settled where they did? Somewhere around here is an old article out of the Clark County Clipper about my great-great-grandfather, William Little. Now I’ve heard some stories about him that probably shouldn’t be...
Oklahoma Profile: Albert Brumley – part 2
In 1931, Albert Brumley married Goldie Schell and the couple settled in her hometown of Powell, Missouri. Albert earned a living by continuing to write gospel songs that were published by numerous...
Ttriskaidekaphobia
No pills will help this condition. This is the name for someone with fears about the number 13. What a good question to pose on game night. I was at Walmart the other evening, and when I came out ther...
Growing the next generation of agriculturists
Many FFA members can still remember what it was like wearing a green 4-H jacket instead of the blue corduroy one of the FFA. Others can remember a time when they had nothing to do with agriculture....
William Darrell Wessels Scholarship established
ALVA – Darrell Wessels established the William Darrell Wessels Scholarship in Nursing because nurses are dear to his family’s heart. Wessels hopes to prepare Northwestern nursing students for their future lives and recognizes there will always be...
Grace L. Wessels Scholarship established
ALVA – Grace Wessels established the Grace L. Wessels Scholarship in Early Childhood Education because of her love for education and helping students. Wessels’ support of Northwestern Oklahoma State University and its students stems from her fellowsh...
Deadline to change party affiliation approaches
Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Woods County Election Board Secretary Holly Blevins said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at...
Family car wins Best Hot Rod in Darryl Starbird Show
A newly restored 1935 Chevrolet Coupe won "Best Hot Rod" in the Darryl Starbird Show in Tulsa recently. The car is owned by Dr. Richard Moore of Waynoka. The Darryl Starbird Show is the largest car...
Purchase of new ambulance passes by one vote at Alva City Council
A proposal to buy a new ambulance through a lease purchase contract raised numerous questions among Alva City Council members Monday night. Mayor Kelly Parker read the agenda listing for discussion and action to approve the modified lease/purchase ag... Full story
Two councilmembers resign, Mayor Parker looking for replacements
Probably the most startling news from Monday’s Alva City Council meeting is the resignation of two councilmembers. Taylor Dowling told the council this would be his last meeting. He has been working for the Department of Defense and had the opportuni... Full story
Vasquez returns home from surgery, rehabilitation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ron Vasquez II, 21, of Alva, was discharged Wednesday, March 20, from Valir Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was injured Feb. 28 in Ellis County as he and other f... Full story