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Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday – Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetable, roll, ice cream Tuesday – Krispy baked fish, cheesy broccoli, blushing pears, rice pilaf, lemon bar Wednesday – Ham and beans, tomato relish, collard greens, cornbread, pudding cake Thursday – Sausage patty with gravy, boiled egg, French toast sticks, tropical fruit Friday – Liver and onions, potato wedges, mustard greens, whole wheat roll, chilled pears/peaches with cookie...
The Patchwork Friends OHCE Group met for their regular meeting on July 13 at the home of Dottie Gatz. JoAnne Prewett called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Barbara Cue led the group in the flag salute. Devotions were given by Gatz from a Guidepost book on prayer. Maureen Thomas was welcomed as a guest. Roll call was answered to “Do you recycle?” Those answering were Liz Kinzie, Aleta Nolan, Maureen Thomas, Dee Ann Mason, JoAnne Prewett, Janice Litton, Barbara Cue and Dottie Gatz. Minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The tre...
A REAP grant and a board appointment are part of the Alva City Council meeting agenda for Monday. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The council will vote on accepting the 2017 REAP grant for $9,771.71 to use in purchasing more polycarts for the sanitation department. In another vote, the council will appoint those who will sign the REAP contract for the city. Mayor Kelly Parker wants to appoint Bryant Gingrich to the Alva Planning Commission for a three-year term. That appointment will also require a council...
Four funding requests highlight the agenda of the Alva Tourism Tax Committee meeting Wednesday. The requests total $131,431. The committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall. The Woods County Free Fair is requesting $9,100 in tourism tax money. Another $110,711 is being requested for the Alva Recreation Complex shade structure. The 13th Annual Alva Fire Department Mud Slingers Shootout is asking for $5,000 for their event. A new request is for $6,620 for Alva’s Annual Impossible Obstacle Course Race & Fitness F...
After much discussion in earlier meetings, the Alva Recreation Authority will vote on a bid for shade structures at Wednesday’s regular meeting. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the classroom at the recreation complex. The agenda calls for discussion and action to award the contract for the shade structures construction to Morehead Construction in the amount of $285,982 as the lowest and best bid. The committee will vote on approving minutes of the May 25 meeting as well as finance statements from May and June. They will hear the d...
Alva police worked two minor accidents on Tuesday, July 4. The first occurred at 11:11 a.m. on Church Street west of First Street. Liberty Jennae Bird, 16, of Alva was backing a 2005 Toyota to the south from a private drive. Bird was looking at another vehicle driving on the roadway and backed into a parked vehicle on the other side of the street. The parked vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet, is owned by Kevin Gulley of Leaf River, Illinois. Patrolman Kris Franta investigated. The second July 4 collision happened on Oklahoma Boulevard at Third Street...
An Enid man’s road trip to New Mexico was cut short by a trip to jail. He apparently got his vehicle stuck in sand at Little Sahara State Park at Waynoka and is now facing three misdemeanor charges in Woods County. Bryan Joseph Starkey, 41, of Enid is charged with (1) possession of controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), (2) unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and (3) contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Each of the crimes carries a penalty of up to one year of imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000 or both. According to court r...
If Cleo and I can make it to tomorrow (July 17), we will have been married 50 years. It hasn't all been wine and roses, but what fun would it have been if everything went smooth all the time? We have been blessed with two children (Jerry and Justin) and one good daughter-in-law Grace. Both have had times they have made us proud and enough other times to make my hair leave and Cleo's turn gray. Much like most other grandparents I think I have seven special grandchildren, don't believe it, let me...
Thursday, July 6, 2017 2:11 p.m. Reporting party (RP) advised they needed an ambulance for a patient who had fallen and hit their head and had pelvis pain. 3:29 p.m. RP advised a guy was making threats in the 400 block of Noble. 6:09 p.m. Yellow Husky in the 400 block of Lane loose. 6:16 p.m. Controlled burn at County Road 930 and Osage Road. 6:43 p.m. Dog problem at Sonic. 9:31 p.m. Firework complaint on Hunt Street. Friday, July 7, 2017 2:26 a.m. RP advised of a patient who had low blood pressure and decreased consciousness and diabetes....
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. Misdemeanor Filings Bryan Joseph Starkey, Enid, 41, has been...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1264 page 238: Garrett H. Pepper and Christine B. Pepper, husband and wife, unto Robert E. Gaskill Jr. and Patti A. Gaskill, husband and wife. All grantors interest in the northeast quarter of section 31, township 26 north, range 16 W.I.M., Woods County, Oklahoma. Joint tenancy warranty deed. Book 1264 page 241: Biron Shirley and Karee Shirley, husband and wife, unto Shirley Shine Carwash LLC. Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, in block 1, Reid’s Addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 1...
Thursday, July 6, 2017 9:27 a.m. Man went to Alva's Market. 9:54 a.m. Man returned to residence. 3:52 p.m. Man granted permission to go to food pantry. 4:05 p.m. Man returned to residence. 4:16 p.m. Man called about incident report. Friday, July 7, 2017 6:20 a.m. Man called about an inmate. 11:36 p.m. Woman called about a warrant. 11:45 p.m. Man called about cattle out. Saturday, July 8, 2017 12:54 p.m. Man was given permission to go to Alva's Market. 1:29 p.m. Man returned to residence. 5:21 p.m. Man went to the hospital. 8:24 p.m. Man...
The July meeting of the Peace by Piece Quilt Guild was moved from the July 4 to July 11 to allow the members to enjoy the Fourth of July. In the absence of President Patty Barker, member Carolyn Demaree opened the short business meeting. Regular items were covered and adjourned. Following this short meeting was the presentation of the Quilts of Valor. The veterans receiving quilts had a large support group of family members watching as they received their Quilt of Valor. The program next month...
Hannah Jo Arnold, 15, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Oklahoma Pageant to be held on July 23 and 24 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Wichita, Kansas. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18 and have five different age divisions. Arnold will participate in the Jr. Teen age division along with other outstanding young ladies from across the state of Oklahoma. The winner of the pageant will win cash, crown and banner, bouquet of roses and...
The Waynoka Public Library 2017 Summer Reading Program had the theme of "Build a Better World." Debra Rankin and Jo Ann Bellmon involved the children in various activities teaching them about building a better world. The wall of the reading room was decorated with a house colored by each child and a photo of them standing beside their house to give them ownership of a community. Other Summer Reading Community activities included: • The children picked up trash in downtown Waynoka and the n...
Small classes are a cornerstone of pre-K, but some districts are now raising a long-held cap on the number of students, a move that could dilute Oklahoma's most admired and arguably successful educational initiatives. Like many other states, Oklahoma limits pre-K classes to 20 students. When there are more than 10 students, the classroom teacher is supposed to have a full-time assistant. But a 2016 change in state law has inadvertently opened the door to larger pre-K classes. The legislation,...
A FUN Mix Media with model paste and paint on canvas is planned for Wednesday, July 19, 1–4 p.m. at Graceful Arts Center. Students can create anything from flowers to dragons. Walk-ins welcome. For more information and cost for each workshop please call 580-327-2787, drop by the Graceful Arts Center at 523 Barnes St. or email gracefulartscenter@gmail.com....
Gilbert Michaelis was born August 21, 1937, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of H.E. "Mac" Michaelis and Bernice (Lipprand) Michaelis. He passed away peacefully on July 12, 2017, at the age of 79. He now joins his wife, Roberta Joan Michaelis, who passed away September 4, 2004. He is survived by Dale and Kathye Michaelis of Oklahoma City; Mike and Dana Michaelis of Argyle, Texas; B.J. and Sheila Michaelis of Parker, Colorado; and Patricia Michaelis of Tulsa, as well as 11 grandchildren – Misty, A...
Northwestern Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Brad Franz has announced the appointment of Aaron Ford as the new director of golf. "I am very excited about the role that coach Ford is taking on as the director of golf," Franz said. "He has a tremendous work ethic, is very knowledgeable in the game of golf, cares about his teams academically and our teams will only benefit from his exceptional leadership and knowledge." Ford has been the head women's golf coach for the past two seasons and...
INDIANAPOLIS – NCAA Division II today announced the 18 regular-season football games that will be streamed live on ESPN3 as part of an ongoing three-year agreement to highlight Division II athletics events. The slate includes a pair of Great American Conference contests – East Central at Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Arkansas at Henderson State. The first 18 games of the football showcase are predetermined matchups. Four additional flex games – highlighting crucial matchups – will be finalized later in the football season and played in Novembe...
Throughout the summer, the Northwestern Oklahoma State Athletic Department has been announcing Rangers 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. Junior Horatio Smith burst onto the scene for the Rangers' offense in 2016 following a freshman season that showcased the potential the wide receiver...
Randy Hamilton woke up normally at 5:45 a.m. and started his routine of getting ready to go to work at his store, Alva's Market. About 15 minutes later he felt sick and experienced a swelling in his stomach. His wife, Mary asked if he wanted her to take him to Share Medical Center (SMC). He said, "No, let me sit down for a minute." A few minutes later his stomach was distended as if it held a soccer ball, and Mary once again asked if he wanted to go to the hospital. This time, he said "Yes."...
Longtime U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe flew into the Alva Airport Saturday morning to enjoy a breakfast attended by about 50 individuals, including about a dozen pilots who flew in from Oklahoma and Kansas. The breakfast was prepared by the Kinzie family as they usually do on the third Saturday of every month during good flying weather. Inhofe wanted to talk about several things. He first was given a briefing by some members of the Avard Rail project, along with Executive Director Sonja Williams. The...
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian court has dismissed the criminal case against U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, who had been charged with filing a false robbery report during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The court confirmed in a statement this week that it tossed out the case after determining that Lochte's robbery claim made to NBC did not constitute the filing of a fake report, a crime punishable in Brazil by up to 18 months in prison. "We are pleased that the court has finally dismissed the criminal prosecution against Mr. Lochte, while also a...
LONDON (AP) — As a kid, Garbine Muguruza sat in awe in front of the TV as the Williams sisters accumulated Grand Slam titles. They were her role models. Now Muguruza is all grown up, an emerging tennis star in her own right — and, as of Saturday, the only woman who can boast of beating each Williams in a major final. Muguruza powered her way to her first Wimbledon championship by playing fearlessly and dominating down the stretch, putting together a 7-5, 6-0 victory over a fading Venus Williams by claiming the final's last nine games. "It...
