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The Household Executives OHCE met June 21 at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room with hostess Eleanor Ring and co-hostess Nicki Chaffee. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Gasaway who also led the group in the flag salute. The quote was: “He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.” Six members answered roll; guest Marge Heath was welcomed. Devotion was given by Ring from the book “Gods Devotion for Women” on “Making a house a home.” Tickets for the quilt are due by June 30, to be drawn July...
Monday – Closed Tuesday – Turkey tetrazzini, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, whole wheat roll, bar cookie with topping Wednesday – Baked potato with ham and cheese, vegetable medley, crackers, cake Thursday – Spaghetti, Italian vegetables, garlic bread, fruit cocktail dump cake Friday – Crunchy ranch chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, ice cream...
The Alva Regional Airport Commission will consider some contracts with Garver Engineering and have more discussion about the turf runway during their regular meeting Monday. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the airport terminal building. Following reports from the city council and the airport manager, the commission members will discuss and take action on signing an agreement with a local bank and Terry Cline concerning Cline’s lease of property on airport land. Cline has built an aircraft hangar on the land and the bank has a mortgage on...
Two Alva High School booster clubs received approval by the Alva School Board to operated for the next fiscal year. The Black and Gold Booster Club, represented by Leeta Grimsley, enters the year with an account balance of $19,060.74 in a checking account and $11,423.36 in a certificate of deposit. The AMS Boosteer Club, represented by Heather O'Neil, enters the year with a cash balance of $158.83. In both cases the stated purposes of the booster clubs are to help supply equipment, uniforms and other supplies to athletes as requested, and to...
General Fund #11 for 2017-2018 Ladonna L. Durkee – $35,021.40 Marsha D. Whitley – $45,598.59 Christa M. Faire – $46,561.32 James S. Parkhurst – $138,935.80 Mercedes J. Franco – $7,919.60 Linda Pfleider – $60,357.84 Charles H. Miller – $28,671.36 F. Gene Olbert – $57,130.61 Kelli J. Killman – $57,417.72 Gregory D. McClure – $55,471.05 Sara D. Eckhardt – $40,689.68 Stephen B. Gale – $66,266.75 Terri L. Owen – $65,161.18 Paril R. Graves – $28,871.40 Cherri R. Pfleider – $64,401.77 Georgianna J. Gagnon – $52,368.48 Lori J. Snow – $17,606.98 Karen...
The Alva Public Schools would be eligible for more awards and grants if more patrons would complete the free/reduced lunch application before Aug. 23. It doesn't matter whether you qualify, or whether your child eats at the school; the federal funding to the district can increase with the greater number of applications turned in. Prizes, including a 42-inch TV, will be drawn for on Aug. 23 from those who have turned in completed applications. There are many other gifts donated for the drawing. A good time to complete the application and turn...
Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) may be the only Department of Correction facility to allow family members inside the yard to attend a graduation ceremony, according to William Monday, who was the keynote speaker at the BJCC GED graduation exercise on Friday, July 7. The chapel at BJCC was filled to capacity with 77 graduates on one side, the faculty in the back, and family members and friends on the other side. Site Supervisor Greg Lyon intoduced the faculty responsible for teaching the...
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new service launched this week will allow voters to sign up for e-mail or text messages reminding them about upcoming elections in their county, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Thursday. The GovDelivery service will also let voters sign up for reminders to renew their annual absentee ballot requests, receive press releases and get a digest of the agency's official Twitter feed. To sign up, voters can visit the Oklahoma State Election Board's website at www.elections.ok.gov. An overlay will pop up a...
An Oklahoma Watch analysis of more than 3,000 horizontal wells shows that more than half of a typical well's projected lifetime oil and gas production will occur during its first three years, when it is taxed at a much lower rate. The analysis looks at all horizontal wells in the state that began production between February 2014 and January 2017. Oklahoma Watch obtained the data from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Wenzel Technology LLC, an Oklahoma City petroleum data analysis firm, plotted...
Belva Jean (Case) Wheeler, 90, passed away peacefully in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Episcopal Church Home with family by her side on July 7, 2017. Belva and her husband Emerson Wheeler were married on January 16, 1946, until his death on May 30, 2006, and were lifetime members of the Alva Friends Church. While in Louisville, she regularly attended the St. Luke's Episcopal Chapel. Born in Lambert to Charlie and Leda Alwilda (Young) Case, Belva was on the basketball team at Lambert High School....
Landon Joe, son of Violet Ora (Murrow) and Ivan Joe Morse, was born in Dacoma, Oklahoma, on April 23, 1938, and grew up on a farm south of Dacoma. He passed away at Share Convalescent Home on July 2, 2017, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 9 days. Joe started elementary school at Red Bird School south of Dacoma; graduated from Dacoma High School with the class of 1956; and attended Northwestern State College in Alva, receiving a bachelor of science degree. He taught elementary grades five...
Now that we have recounted the history of the Cold Beer golf tournament, the next thing we ought to cover is a review of the rules. On the Cold Beer golf course, the numerous local adaptations to the USGA rules of golf are a bit hazy, although they are strictly enforced by the new tournament director, Danny Quartieri, and his wife, Shelly. Some tolerance is allowed, however, while participants are near the hospitality area by the fourth hole where liquid consumption (of various beverages) might be expected to be the highest. During the event, g...
The last night of the play “Annie Jr.” was all I knew it would be. There were some cast changes Wednesday and Thursday and all did a great job. Friday was Jaylyn’s night to shine. She did a good job as a maid in Daddy Warbucks' house all three nights. Friday, she was also the girlfriend of the sleaze “Rooster.” As with all the players, she did great. The only thing that bothered me a little was when the FBI guy slapped the cuffs on her, so I started fishing around in my pockets for bail money. A...
The Northwestern Oklahoma State Athletic Department will be announcing ten Rangers throughout the summer that Ranger fans can expect to make direct impacts on their team’s success. These athletes are leaders for their respective sports and will be looking to contribute to the rise of Northwestern Athletics during the 2017-2018 school year. Sophomore Jennifer Eubanks will return to the court following a freshman season that featured the lite potential the 6-foot outside hitter possesses, Eubanks worked her way into the rotation throughout the s...
Friday, June 30, 2017 12:54 a.m. RP advised the Love's awning fell on pumps. 1:02 a.m. High line pole was leaning and about to fall on Harper Road. 2:56 a.m. RP advised power line was down in the 600 block of Church. 4:04 a.m. RP advised power line was down in the alley on Lane. 4:55 a.m. RP advised power line was down in the back yard in the 800 block of Maple. 8:30 a.m. Controlled burn on Woodlake Drive. 8:42 a.m. RP advised of dogs barking on Church Street. 1:36 p.m. 911 call, ambulance needed for a kid burned on the chest and face in the...
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. Civil Filings Christopher T. Ferrell vs. State of Oklahoma:...
Ramon Cruz and Emma Gomez, both of Alva: marriage license (no counseling) ($50)....
Real Estate Transfers Book 1264 page 111: Charles B. Tune, a single person, unto David Crawford and Jeff Matlock. East 130 feet; south 200 feet of lot 1 block 8, Davison’s Third Addition, Waynoka, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 1264 page 133: Ryan and Lee Enterprises LLC, an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, unto Kathleen Grace Hamlin and Steve Hamlin. Lot 16, block 57, of the Original town, now City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. General warranty deed joint tenancy. Book 1264 page 134: Kathleen Grace Hamlin, a single p...
Thursday, June 29, 2017 1:25 p.m. Man was denied permission to go to Alva's Market or Walmart. 3:05 p.m. Man went to Share Medical Center. 3:45 p.m. Man returned to residence. Friday, June 30, 2017 9:15 a.m. Man went to the doctor. 10:35 a.m. Man returned to residence. 10:55 a.m. Man went to Alva's Market. 8:48 p.m. Bail bondsman called for bail amount. 9:12 p.m. Woman called for inmate information. Saturday, July 1, 2017 9:11 a.m. Cattle call. 9:20 a.m. Cattle called. 9:48 a.m. Man called about inmate. 11:25 a.m. Woman called inmate. 11:28...
What is the result when combining enthusiastic youth, adventure-ready adults, more than 3,000 highway miles and an opportunity for a selfie in front of the White House? Citizenship Washington Focus 2017, of course. A group of 53 Oklahoma 4-H'ers and adults traveled to the National 4-H Youth Center near Washington, D.C., to participate in this educational opportunity. Woods County 4-H was represented at the conference by two delegates, Hannah Kornele from the Alva 4-H Club and Austin Rankin a mem...
The electrical system at Alva High School (AHS) has been off for several days as workers replace the large power transformers. For the last month, the building has experienced more frequent power outages. When the high school was constructed 60 years ago, it was legal to house the transformers within the building. They were installed in a room right behind the main downstairs office. Under current codes, such an installation would not be approved and would be considered dangerous. A new...
