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Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on April 12 at the Wesley House. Mary Hamilton served as hostess and provided a sloppy joe dinner to the group. President Janet Cunningham called the meeting to order with members joining in the flag salute. A devotion was given by JoDe Bradt focused on “Negative Words Matter.” The Bible verse referenced was Proverbs 18:21. Ten members answered roll call to, “How do you save money at the grocery store?” There were no guests in attendance. Minutes for the March meeting were re...
The Little Red Hens meeting was held on April 6 at Northwest Technology Center. President Dawn Shafer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. There were 22 people in attendance. First on the agenda was the presentation of the “You’re a Gem” awards which went to Don Parsons for individual, the Meals on Wheels delivery drivers for service to the community, and The Bull Smokehouse & Saloon for business. For the group activity Adrienne Davis, coordinator with Northwest Domestic Crisis Services, delivered a presentation on sexual assault stati...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Toast and scrambled eggs or cereal/toast, applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday—Muffin or cereal/toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and gravy or cereal/toast, peaches, juice, milk Thursday—Toast and yogurt or cereal/toast, apple, juice, milk Friday—Sausage and cheese breakfast rollup with gravy or cereal/toast, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, baby carrots, peaches, milk Tuesday—Chicken nuggets, dinner roll, mashed potatoes and...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1350 page 17: Shirley Ann Gibbs conveys unto Ruth M. Mabon. Section 20, Township 26 north, Range 15 west, NW4NW4. Quit claim deed. Book 1350 page 18: Nitram Capital LLC conveys unto Dee Wade Unbehauen and Ladonna Lynn Durkee. Lot 4, Block 3, City of Alva, College hill Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1350 page 73: Charles Barker conveys unto Gary Brown and Terri Brown. Lot 2, Block 4, City of Alva, Legion Heights. Warranty deed. Book 1350 page 79: John Thomas Winters Jr. and Tresa T. San Diego-Winters convey unto...
Friday, April 7, 2023 During this day were 12 traffic stops, four controlled burns and one utility complaint. 8:46 a.m. – Welfare check needed. 3:13 p.m. – Smoke investigation needed for a possible fire. 3:58 p.m. – Medic needed on Madison Avenue for general medical issue. 5:48 p.m. – Report of a resident burglar alarm on Kay Road. 6:13 p.m. – Report of a suspicious circumstance. 6:16 p.m. – Medic needed on Harrison Avenue for a sick person. Saturday, April 8, 2023 During this day were 21 traffic stops, nine controlled burns and two reports...
The crusher and tin handler showed this week, and not any too soon. It amazes me how a small yard like mine can generate so much stuff. I have given thought from time to time about quitting. Besides all the projects Cleo has waiting for me, I worry about where all the appliances and junk would go. Not to brag, but it takes a special person to sort all the junk and make a living too. I'm not that special, but I have had the knack for over 40 years. Thanks for letting me be your junkie. To all of...
Until the late 1960s, there was no universal emergency phone number for people to quickly call their local police, fire departments or ambulance service. In 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended a single, universal number for reporting an emergency. Within a few years, 911 was being adopted throughout the country. But decades later, we’re in desperate need of an upgrade. The current 911 system is analog technology of the 20th century, but we’re now more than two decades into the 21st...
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 obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Woods County Courthouse. The Alva Review-Courier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Felony Filings Meagan Nicole Blalock, Waynoka, 40, has been...
I often hear people reminisce about the "good old days." Please don't get me wrong – I also reflect on certain periods of my life when things seemed perfectly aligned. But in my more rational moments, I realize there are truly no "good old days" that are universal to everyone. As a young teenager in the 1970s, I worked for my grandfather, who made it clear that he was none too impressed with the present world, and that his "good old days" were the days when horses were the main mode of t...
Sagelyn Budy, junior agriculture major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been named a 2023 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow. Campus Compact is a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education. The organization's 2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows is comprised of 154 students, including Budy. These students come from 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Mexico. "The Newman Civic Fellowship award is a great opportunity to promote...
You and I hear them, the stories of people who insist they are totally innocent of any wrongdoing. Yet they are definitely identified as being at the scene of the crime, in the company of the criminals. How does that happen? Realistically, how often does a person just happen to find themselves in the wrong car, with the thief? Or accidentally standing with the bad guys in a convenience store that is being robbed? How often does a teen or an adult hang out with friends and are totally unaware of...
The Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee met in a special session on Wednesday, April 12. The meeting was moved up a week due to a conflict with the Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt which is April 19-21. Chairman Melinda Barton opened the meeting with Sadie Bier and Scott Kline present. Absent were Terri Parsons and Angelica Brady. After approving minutes and the February and March financial reports, the committee heard from Ronnie Jones, Northwestern Oklahoma State University head football coach. Jones spoke about the 27th annual hog r...
After a public input hearing on Tuesday, Darran Scott with Kimley-Horn spent Wednesday in meetings regarding the Alva Hatfield Park and swimming pool projects. In a display at the Alva Parks & Recreation Board meeting Wednesday afternoon, Scott summarized what was learned at the public hearing. He said the information about what people want in the park will be put into a report which will be sent to the city. Scott also met with the Friends of Play Wednesday morning to learn what has been done...
The Alva City Council agenda Monday includes lease-purchase of an ambulance, recognition of an employee and an appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. On March 31, a special city council meeting was held to discuss the possible lease-purchase of an ambulance. EMS Director Bridgett Gragg told about an ambulance that broke down during a transport to Oklahoma City. It has since been repaired, but Gragg said the other two ambulances are in worse shape. After two tie votes...
Twenty-one inmates at Bill Johnson Correctional Center in Alva participated in the Class of 2023 GED graduation Thursday morning. They represented less than a third of the 73 men who earned their diplomas this year. The others have already been transferred out. Wearing the traditional black caps and gowns, the men filed into the prison chapel where family members, BJCC staff and guests waited. Rev. John Clapp, chaplain, gave the invocation. Warden Becky Guffy welcomed everyone and told the...
A man stopped for no valid driver’s license has been arrested for trafficking in illegal drugs. According to court records, on April 3 about 4:30 p.m. Woods County Undersheriff Keith Dale observed a white Chevrolet pickup traveling south in the 200 block of 10th Street in Alva. As the vehicle passed, Dale observed the driver to be Tyler Ray Johnson. He knew from current law enforcement investigations that Johnson did not possess a valid driver’s license. Dale observed the vehicle turn left onto...
A trailer being monitored by law enforcement was reported as being actively stolen. When stopped, the driver pulling the trailer said he must have picked up the wrong one. About 8:27 p.m. on April 1, Woods County Sheriff’s Deputy David Cummings was notified that a trailer the sheriff’s office was monitoring was being actively stolen from an oilfield location near US-64 and County Road 500. The trailer began traveling east on US-64 toward the county line. Cummings contacted the Alfalfa Cou...
A 16-year-old in Waynoka contacted police to report alleged abuse by her mother. According to the incident report, Waynoka Police Chief Misty Smiley was dispatched to a residence just after 9 a.m. on Feb. 15. Smiley spoke with a 16-year-old who said during the nighttime her mother was drunk and choked her, threw her around her bedroom and caused her to hit her head on the bedframe. According to the report, the girl said her mother made her sit in the living room while she yelled at her calling her names. She said she waited until her mother...
The Woods County 4-H Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress Contest was held Sunday, March 26, at the Waynoka Multipurpose Building, hosted by Waynoka Schools. Parents, grandparents and siblings of 4-H participants were present to watch as 4-H members modeled their garments. The judge for the event was Courtney Knight. The Fashion Revue Contest consisted of garments sewn by the beginner level 4-H members. The Impressive Dress portion of the contest consisted of ready-to-wear casual garments, active...
ALVA, Okla. – The Ranger Track & Field team continues to have a lot of success this season – the program was rewarded as Valerie Nzeakor earned conference athlete of the week for her performance in Canyon, Texas, at the Jo Meaker Classic & Multi meet hosted by West Texas A&M. Nzeakor was named GAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday afternoon by the Great American Conference. The awards are announced each week. Nzeakor competed in four events over the weekend which included the long jump, the 100 and 200-meter dashes and the 4x100 rel...
ALVA, Okla. – The Ranger softball team closed out their three game series against Arkansas Monticello Saturday with a 6-2 victory over the Blossoms. Rangers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first before opening a 3-0 lead and closing out a 6-2 victory. Northwestern was led offensively by Macy Spearman going 3-3 with a walk and 3-RBIs in the game. Hannah Howell matched with 3 RBIs going 3-4 and throwing a complete game with 7ks picking up her sixth victory of the season. After, Hannah Howell struck out the side to start the game in the f...
ALVA, Okla. – The Ranger softball team closed out their three game series against Arkansas Monticello Saturday with a 6-2 victory over the Blossoms. Rangers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first before opening a 3-0 lead and closing out a 6-2 victory. Northwestern was led offensively by Macy Spearman going 3-3 with a walk and 3-RBIs in the game. Hannah Howell matched with 3 RBIs going 3-4 and throwing a complete game with 7ks picking up her sixth victory of the season. After, Hannah Howell struck out the side to start the game in the f...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Doctors accused of not providing enough care to infants delivered alive during certain kinds of abortion procedures in Kansas could face lawsuits and criminal charges under a bill that won final approval Tuesday in the state's Republican-controlled Legislature. The legislation faces an uncertain fate in a legal and political climate that's made Kansas an outlier on abortion policy among states with GOP-led legislatures. The bill applies not only to "botched" or "unsuccessful" abortions but also when doctors induce labor t...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper's audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper's journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug. A portion of the recording was released by the paper, and it also appears to capture one of the four making racist comments about Black people. Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday he was seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three other county officials: sheriff's...
