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Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday – Meatball in gravy over rice, corn, Mandarin orange, lemon tea cookies, salad bar Tuesday – Baked chicken, sweet potato casserole, spinach, cornbread, pistachio pudding, salad bar Wednesday – Hamburger on a bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, potato salad, peaches, ice cream Thursday – Pimento cheese sandwich, tomato soup, potato chips, pickle, brownie, salad bar Friday – Closed...
The Alva Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee was hosted at Northwest Family Services of Oklahoma. Brenda Hood spoke in place of Alex Mantz. Hood told the group that Northwest Family Services is in the process of writing grants. They have several funding sources they are working with for those grants since they are a non-profit. Northwest Family Services is gearing up for the start of school soon. They provide services at the local area school as well as at their offices in Alva, Cherokee and Fairview. Upcoming Events • Aug. 1 is the ribbon c...
Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive at Share Medical Center (800 Share Dr.) on Thursday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This summer has been a particularly challenging time for blood collections, and we are in need of generous donors to be heroes for local patients,” said John Armitage, MD, president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “It only takes about an hour to donate, but the gift of blood is priceless for those who depend on it.” Every two seconds, someone needs blood. However, only ten percent of people in the United...
The Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series serves residents of northwest Oklahoma by providing cultural experiences in the performance arts presented by professional musicians with regional, national and international acclaim. They are supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. This year’s concert series begins in September 2018 and wraps up in April 2019. Dawson Hollow, an indie-folk band from Missouri, will perform Tuesday, Sept. 4. Next up, Vox Audio, a pop a cappella group from Florida will take the stage o...
Sunday we went to the Boot Hill Casino at Dodge City, Kansas. After dinner, Jack and I sat at the table and cured world problems. We were sitting beside the drink machine when suddenly five or six cups came flying out of the holder to the floor. The girl I was 60-questioning picked them up and threw them away. In a little while it does it again. This lady stacked them back on the counter. Sure enough another guy pulls a cup out and several follow the first one out to the floor. He breaks out in...
Friday, July 13, 2018 1:10 a.m. Report of a roll over wreck. Vehicle was highly damaged and had no front tires. 9:32 a.m. Female called wanting to know about lawns to mow. Advised she walked to McDonald's and wanted a ride home. She was advised to walk home. 10 a.m. Controlled burn in Waynoka. 1 p.m. Report of husband missing at the Alabaster Caverns. 4:16 p.m. Caller advised the vacant house they just purchased had someone inside. 5:25 p.m. Report of a domestic report in the 1100 block of Oklahoma Boulevard. 5:26 p.m. Report of two horses out...
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 Jamin Dean Shreeve, Freedom, 46, has been...
Sarah Rachelle Fulgham vs. Thomas Jacob Fulgham, Waynoka: dissolution of marriage ($252.14)....
Real Estate Transfers Book 1280 page 277: Ernest J. Detgen, a single person, conveys unto Richard Vogel: lots 14, 15 and 16 in block 6 of the east Hill Addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1280 page 298: Elaine Denise Gambill, a single person, conveys unto Jimmy D. Rhodes and Joy L. Rhodes, husband and wife: a tract of land situated in lots 1, 2 and the south half of the northeast quarter and part of the west half of the southeast quarter of section 4, township 22 north, range 13 WIM, Woods County,...
Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:10 a.m. Man called about missed call. 1:02 a.m. Woman called about warrant check. 2:50 a.m. Woman called about warrant check. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 4:59 p.m. Woman called about warrant check. 5:58 p.m. Woman called about inmate asking for his whereabouts....
A drug buy set up by an informant on social media has saddled a Freedom man with two felony charges. Jamin Dean Shreeve, 46, of Freedom, is charged with distribution of controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) while within 2,000 feet of a school and with violation of Oklahoma statute via computer. The first charge is punishable by imprisonment for four years to life or a fine of up to $40,000, or both. The second is punishable by imprisonment for not more than five years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or both such imprisonment...
Alva City Council President Bo Hannaford presided over the regular Monday, July 16, meeting in the absence of Mayor Kelly Parker. Following the hearing on the arena TIF district and the manager’s report, the council quickly covered several items of business. Council members approved the purchase of a 2013 New Holland tractor, loader, Land Pride mower, box blade and Road Boss trailer for an amount not to exceed $29,000. The equipment is destined for use by the right of way mowing crew. The city has been putting money into a stability fund for t...
The first order of business at the regular meeting of the Alva Recreation Complex (ARC) board was discussion of and action on financial statements for June 2018. City Manager Joe Don Dunham led the discussion, qualifying that since the fiscal year has yet to be audited, numbers may change a bit. As of June 2018, Alva Recreation complex (ARC) has $719, 503 in revenue, $827,833 expended, $23,676 encumbered to be spent, $124,755 in the bank, and investments of $413,317. Dunham reported there is nothing abnormal. There was about $7,000 rolling in...
Most of the audience seats were filled for the Alva City Council’s public hearing on a tax increment district to help support the proposed arena. Several were there as part of the arena authority. Jeff Sabin, an attorney with the Oklahoma Center of Economic Development Law, presented information about the district. He fielded a few questions from city council members, but none of the citizens present made comments. Increment District vs. Project Area Sabin briefly explained the different between an increment district and a project area. The i...
Sue Allen, incoming regent for Oklahoma State Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) stated her theme for the next two years as reaping blessings through DAR. Her project is Oklahoma veterans, and she stated that there are seven nursing homes for veterans in the state of Oklahoma with the ones at Clinton and Claremore being the most recent. The other five are more than 100 years old. The Frontier District will be helping the one at Clinton of which the chapters in Alva and Woodward are a...
ENJ Financial is continuing its rapid growth, according to Kindsey Ely, chief executive officer. ENJ is a consolidated services firm that focuses on wealth management, tax planning and legacy planning. ENJ recently opened offices in Stillwater and Woodward, and has purchased land in Alva to build new offices there. The Alva office will be located at the intersection of Fourth Street and Oklahoma Boulevard, one of the city's busiest intersections. With the growth of its physical locations, ENJ...
Cathy Mapes of Alva is a recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship awarded at Vance Air Force Base. Vance AFB is one of over 250 commissaries operated worldwide by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Mapes' parents are Jeff and Michelle Mapes. Cathy Mapes plans to attend Oklahoma State University. Her school and community activities include: • President's Honor Roll • Humane Society volunteer • Oklahoma Honor Society • Junior Greek Life Council • Harvest Carnival Food Drive This scholarsh...
The Alva Garden Council, consisting of the Tulip Garden Club and the Petunia Garden Club, is excited to announce that Bryce and Sherri Benson's yard has been selected as the Yard of the Month. Their home is located at 518 2nd St. in Alva. The Bensons said they were honored by the selection and that their yard is a 30-year process that has been evolving into a relaxing retreat where they enjoy breakfast, coffee, evening meals and many gatherings with the family as they grill and enjoy the...
The Peace by Piece quilters held a short meeting led by President Patty Barker. A Quilt of Valor award ceremony was conducted. Honored during the ceremony were Bruce Dollar, Leon Arndt, Mallory Seevers and Scott Cox. With this program the club has made and awarded 110 Quilts of Valor to our most deserving veterans. The next ceremony will be in November. We thank those who have served and are in service at this time. The next meeting is Aug. 7 and the hostess is Sue Henderson....
The Alva Garden Council has selected The Rusty Bucket as the Blooming Business of the Month for July. Owner Sherry Shklar is very excited to have her new location on the Alva square. The Rusty Bucket began three-and-a-half years ago on her farm with the name coming from an actual rusty bucket found in the barn. After 21 years as a cosmetologist, she decided to pursue her dream of being a florist. Shklar says that the business grew quickly, and she started looking for a larger space to rent....
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., flew into Alva's Regional Airport Saturday morning for breakfast and Washington updates with the public. The longtime politician is the state's senior senator, having served since Jan 1, 1994. Inhofe fashioned his discussion in a more intimate format, taking the time to speak with guests one-on-one rather than addressing the crowd as a whole. With him he brought a list of state talking points that highlighted current issues, beginning with the National Defense...
SHAWNEE – Oklahoma Baptist softball announced the hiring of assistant coach Jade Rhodes Friday afternoon. Rhodes had an illustrious four-year career Auburn, where she played in two Women's College World Series, helped the Tigers claim two SEC Championships and earned WCWS All-Tournament Team honors in 2016. She finished her collegiate career with a .276 batting average, 46 home runs, 179 runs batted in and holds the Auburn single-season record after belting 19 home runs in 2015. The first baseman was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team her s...
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa police have arrested a teen in the fatal stabbing of another teen following a street fight involving at least 10 people. Tulsa police Sgt. Dave Walker said in a statement Saturday that 17-year-old Shandrick Richardson was arrested and charged in the Friday stabbing with first-degree murder. Police say that during the street fight, Richardson hit a 14-year-old with an unloaded gun. The group then pursued him on foot to a home. Richardson emerged with a knife, stabbing the 18-year-old victim. The victim's friends d...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — BancFirst is proceeding with plans for an extensive renovation of Cotter Ranch Tower in anticipation of its $23 million purchase of the bankrupt landmark in downtown Oklahoma City. The tower languished under the ownership of the late James Cotter of Texas. The property ended up in receivership and then bankruptcy after Cotter's death, the Oklahoman reported . The redevelopment also would allow the bank to consolidate operations and increase its downtown workforce from 300 to more than 450, BancFirst Executive Chairman D...
