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Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday—Spaghetti with meatballs, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic bread, watermelon Tuesday—Ham and beans with onion slices, tomato spoon relish, spinach, cornbread, cinnamon roll with icing (diabetic: cinnamon roll plain) Wednesday—Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, green beans, hot roll, pears in jello (diabetic: sugar-free pears in jello) Thursday—Chili cheese dog with grated cheese and diced onions, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, peaches with vanilla ice cream (diabetic: sugar-f...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1351 page 947: Michael Norman Burrows conveys unto James Lepsch and Shana Lepsch. Section 35, Township 27N, Range 18W, NW4SW4. Warranty deed. Book 1351 page 962: Brent Kintz and Kacie Kintz convey unto Scott McPhail and Dorothy Jacobs-McPhail. Lot 11, Block 2, City of Waynoka, Nickerson 3rd Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1351 page 997: Sherry M. McGee and Tina Marie Rodrigues convey unto Jeremy Bays. Section 33, Township 24N, Range 13W, NE4. Warranty deed. Book 1351 page 1033: Gregg Glass, Donnell Glass, Travis...
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 Discover Bank vs. Christina Reed, Freedom:...
Thursday, July 6, 2023 During this day were four traffic stops, two utility complaints, two controlled burns and one report of cattle out. 8:58 a.m. – Medic needed for a general medical issue. 11:30 a.m. – Report of a lost animal on US-281. 11:36 a.m. – Report of property found on Broadway Alva. 12:27 p.m. – Report of a stray animal. 12:45 p.m. – Report of a stray animal. 1:25 p.m. – Report of reckless act. 1:35 p.m. – Report of motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. 1:39 p.m. – Medic needed on Kretchmar Drive for a general medical...
ALVA – Two Northwestern Oklahoma State alumni won their events in their latest rodeo this past week. Coleman Proctor won the Rocky Mountain Cup while Taylor Munsell won the breakaway roping event. The Rocky Mountain Cup featured 30 headers and heelers. The four best scores advanced to the final showdown. Proctor did his first steer in 5.6 seconds and a best time of 4.2 seconds. The final time was 6.6 seconds to take home the winning prize. Munsell earned a spot in the final four of the breakaway event after finishing in 3.6, 2.9, and 4.3 s...
Happy anniversary, Cleo On July 17 we have made it 56 years in holy wedlock. Three things that you need to know to last that long: First, don't worry about how good the neighbor's wife or husband looks. If you steal them away you may find out why their spouse didn't put up a fight. Tend to business at home, and the rewards will be great. Second, nobody is all wrong or all right. Agree to disagree and put up a united front to your family and friends. Last, be flexible. So many young people today...
Today’s article is the follow-up to last week’s article and will focus on finding the positive traits in someone you may not like, aspire to, or that you may even despise. About a month ago, I was homesick for a couple of days, and as I was looking for something to watch on TV, I came across a program I had watched about eight years ago on Madonna, the pop star. Let me be clear from the beginning. I am not a fan of Madonna, I don’t care for her singing or her acting, and from what I know about...
Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen.) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put the toad in the pan and then turn the burner on to low heat. The innocent soon-to-be-in-danger toad will sit contentedly in that water, never dreaming that his nice, personal paradise will begin to heat up and his lovely new home will steadily turn into a personal pit of death. He will sit there...
A long table is covered with paint cans, brushes and a work in progress at the Old Man's Gallery. Located on Barnes Avenue at the Bell Hotel, it is a convenient stop during Alva's First Friday Art Walk. Once Warren Little retired and moved into town, he needed a place to store his art and pursue new creations. What used to be a restaurant serving hotel guests and the public provides a convenient space. Warren and wife Beverly live in an apartment in the renovated historic hotel. Warren doesn't...
On June 4, five Alva FFA students traveled to Cedar Hill Campground in Binger for the annual Oklahoma FFA Alumni Camp. Two hundred seventy-five FFA members from across the state joined together for three days of learning about communication and leadership. Those who attended from Alva were Brady Lott, Katelee Martin, Avery McMurphey, Ember Sandoval, and Jansen Shirley. The theme for the year was "Linked: Communicate to Connect." Through several general sessions and small group times, the...
This year during wheat harvest, the Alva City Council approved a truck route directing grain trucks from the highways to Santa Fe and Mill Streets, avoiding narrower residential streets. Monday night, the council will discuss and take action on a proposal to rescind that ordinance and adopt a new one with a slightly different route. Before addressing the harvest truck route, a public hearing will be held on that specific proposal. Anyone may address the council concerning the proposed route. The...
PreK – 12th grade enrollment is open online. Monday, July 17: Alva High School (AHS) All Sports Media Day starts at 10 a.m. at indoor facility Monday–Thursday, July 17–July 27: Football Summer Pride continues Monday–Saturday, July 31–Aug. 5: Band Camp at AHS 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4: Freshman orientation, AHS gym, 1 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, Aug. 7–10: Professional development Monday, Aug. 7: AHS softball at Newkirk, 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7: First football practice Monday, Aug. 7: Early Band begins at 7 a.m.; After-School Band rehearsal at 4...
Bid notices have gone out for the artificial turf project at the Alva Recreation Complex (ARC). Bid opening is scheduled for Aug. 4. The Alva Parks and Recreation Board met Wednesday to discuss this and a swimming pool grant opportunity. Only four of the seven board members were present. Brandon Sherman, Matt Tucker, Heath Shelite and Gail Swallow attended with Shane Hansen, Gregg Glass and Chad Fisher absent. With both the chairman and vice chairman absent, Mayor Kelly Parker volunteered to...
The Alva Parks and Recreation Board is requesting people to fill out brief surveys about Hatfield Park. As part of the master plan for the park, input is sought about how people use the park and improvements they’d like to see made. These responses will be helpful in grant applications. The city’s grant writer is working on one to be submitted by January. There are two surveys, one for youth and one for the general public. It takes about five minutes to complete online. You can access the survey through the City of Alva website at alv...
This camp took place July 10-14 with a morning and an afternoon session. The goal of this camp is to give students the skills to improve their hobby, which could lead to college scholarships or future career possibilities. The students worked through various gaming platforms where they competed against each other and learned new esports games. The students also coded their own games, 3D printed and designed objects on the Glowforge. The games that the students were able to experience included...
Several oil and gas companies have filed protests on their ad valorem tax assessments in Woods County. On Wednesday, the Woods County Equalization Board met to consider two formal protests. One of the companies scheduled, SandRidge, emailed County Clerk Shelley Reed to cancel. That left Redline on the agenda. Chairman Joe Shirley opened the meeting with Chris Olson present. Bob Seivert was absent. In addition to board members, Reed, her first deputy Jennifer Schafer and County Assessor Renetta Benson were present. Tom Faris from TASC (Total...
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nearly three hours before a mass shooting turned a south Baltimore neighborhood block party into a scene of terror and bloodshed, the city's police department received a call about hundreds of partygoers armed with guns and knives — but on-duty officers decided no police services were required. The decision contributed to a "catastrophic breakdown" in police communication and response during the hours leading up to the July 2 shooting, top city officials said at a city council hearing Thursday evening. Baltimore's troubled hist...
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois judge on Friday set a Nov. 6 trial date for a father charged with helping his son obtain a gun license three years before the son allegedly shot dead seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago last year. The father, Robert Crimo Jr., told Judge George Strickland at a hearing in Waukegan — north of Highland Park, where the shooting occurred — that he was waiving his right to a jury trial. That means Strickland will hear evidence and issue verdicts at the end of the bench trial. Earlier this year,...
LONDON (AP) — Agreements that the United Nations and Turkey brokered with Ukraine and Russia to allow food and fertilizer to get from the warring nations to parts of the world where millions are going hungry have eased concerns over global food security. But they face increasing risks. Moscow has ramped up its rhetoric, saying it may not extend the deal that expires Monday unless its demands are met, including ensuring its own agricultural shipments don't face hurdles. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed 32.8 million metric tons (36.2 m...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs and raising concerns at the Pentagon about military readiness. Senators in both parties — including Republican Leader Mitch McConnell — have pushed back on Tuberville's blockade, but Tuberville is dug in. He says he won't drop the holds unless majority Democrats allow a vote on the policy. For now, the fight...
PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more people with heat-related illnesses. "Near record temperatures are expected this weekend!" the National Weather Service in Phoenix warned in a tweet, advising people to follow its safety tips such as drinking plenty of water and checking on relatives and neighbors. "Don't be a statistic!" the weather service in T...
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago. Jackson, 81, announced his resignation during a quiet farewell speech at the organization's annual convention, where the group paid tribute to him with songs, kind words from other Black activists and politicians, and a video montage of Jackson's 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns. Jackson, who has dealt with several health problems in recent y...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election. Misinformation and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools to create false and misleading content were cited in interviews with several secretaries of state gathered recently for their national conference. Other top concerns were staffing and the loss of experienced leaders overseeing elections at the local level. The officials were gathered in W...
