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When the “beaners” have their black cauldrons of ham and beans bubbling for Labor Day in Progress Park, there will be a new addition nearby. The family of Cindy Molz Yandell addressed the Kiowa City Council at their July meeting about donating a granite bench in Cindy's memory to sit on the west side of the park near where the beaners set up annually. Cindy's son Tim Naegele attended the meeting and his significant other Kayce Phy visited with council. Kayce said, “Cindy was born in Hardtner and graduated from South Barber in 1974. She loved th...
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 Alfalfa 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. Small Claims Filings Bud Salvage LLC, Aline, vs. Oklahoma...
Real Estate Transfers Book 858 page 905: James E. Herrington Jr. and Gypsy Herrington, husband and wife, convey unto Allen Dale Poe and Daresa Deann Poe, husband and wife. The south half of the southeast quarter and the south 15 acres of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 21, township 26 north, range 11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Joint tenancy warranty deed. Book 858 page 941: Goodno Farms Inc. conveys unto Goodno Family Legacy, LLC. A tract of land situated in the northwest quarter of section 31, township 24 north, range 12...
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 8:04 a.m. – Alarm company advised of an alarm going off at Gateway Bank. Everything was okay. 8:16 a.m. – Caller advised someone stole their air conditioner out of their house in the 400 block of Colorado. 12:31 p.m. – Caller advised a pelican seemed to be having issues by the Carmen Park. 3:24 p.m. – Reporting party advised they hit a gas line but it wasn’t leaking. 5:11 p.m. – Caller advised of three juveniles riding bikes and possible breaking into places. 7:42 p.m. – Caller advised their black Labrador retriever was...
July 6, 2020 BASO responded to cattle in the ditch on US-281. BASO responded to cows out on US-281. BASO responded to cattle out on US-281. KWPD responded to motorist assist on Miller. BASO performed VIN inspection. BASO responded to horse out on Lake City Road. MLPD responded to a citizen assist in the City Park. KWPD responded to 911 call on N. 9th. BASO responded to 911 call on Gerlane Road. MLPD responded to a noise disturbance on Mill Road. July 7, 2020 MLPD responded to criminal threat on W. First Ave. KWPD responded to trash dumping on...
Friday, July 31, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary Election for the Alfalfa County Commissioner District 2 race, Alfalfa County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today. Stein said that people who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters. Those who aren’t registered or need to change their registration may apply by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma voter registration application form in t...
The commissioners meeting in Alfalfa County was pretty routine this past Monday. Jay Hague, Stan Tucker and Marvin Woodall quickly approved the previous meeting minutes, maintenance and operation warrants for payment, and blanket purchase orders. There were no road-crossing permits for the week. The trio moved on to sign off on a few other items: the bridge inspection invoices and reports for conference for all three districts garnered approval, followed by a request to change District 3 first deputy to Nate Ross and add him as requisitioning o...
One short year ago, all of the focus was on the 2020 Barber County Fair: it was to be the fair's 100th anniversary. Plans were being developed to make it the best ever. But then plans had to change. In May, the Barber County Fair Board voted to host the 4-H and FFA Showcase in 2020. This removed the open class divisions, but allowed for a chance for 4-H and FFA members to show off their hard work. Based on recommendations from the Barber County Health Department, the CDC, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas State...
Jerry and Vicki Blevins of Kiowa, Kansas, will soon celebrate 60 years of marriage. Please join them and their family with a reception on Aug. 1 at the Kiowa Community Building, 119 S. 5th St. in Kiowa, Kansas, from 2 to 4 p.m. Victoria Ann Doherty and Jerry Robert Blevins were married Saturday, July 30, 1960, at the Cornelius Catholic Church in Cherokee, Oklahoma. Their marriage has blessed them with two children, Cheris (Charles) Coggins of Anthony, Kansas, and Bob (Kim) Blevins of Kiowa.... Full story
For the first time ever in the history of Alva's Nescatunga Arts Festival, what would be the 51st festival is canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns. The event that is traditionally the first Saturday in June was initially postponed until Aug. 8. Late last week the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council met and decided it was best to cancel the event this year. “It’s definitely with heavy hearts that we cancel this year,” said Charla Parker, Nescatunga president and co-chair of the festival with Mary Hamilton. “At this time we just believe it...
After weeks of working out the terminology, the Woods County commissioners approved a road use agreement with Invenergy on Monday. The wind energy company plans to begin building the project this fall. Roads involved are in the southern part of Woods County in the area John Smiley represents. He said he consulted with Donnie Head of Circuit Engineering District #8 as well as Assistant DA Brian Mitchell to get the agreement in the form he wanted. Commissioner David Hamil called County Emergency Management Director Ethan Feidling to get more...
Burlington School Superintendent Dr. Stacey Croft said Tuesday she is closely monitoring the school situation statewide with continued concerns of COVID-19. At this point the superintendent said Burlington teachers will report to school Monday, Aug. 10. Students are to start classes Thursday, Aug. 13. Dr. Croft said Burlington plans a special board meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. She plans to unveil her reopening plan for the board's approval. “This is the best place to be for the kids,” she said, with learning in the classroom. “I want to keep... Full story
County assessors are in the midst of implementing a long-anticipated but complicated new software system that they hope will result in more efficient and more accurate property valuations for tax assessment purposes. "I knew this conversion would be a major milestone in my first term as assessor, and I am excited that the day has finally come," said Alfalfa County Assessor Jennifer Roach. "I am most excited about converting to the new system because I believe it will be the first step in... Full story
A celebration of life service for Chris Parkhurst will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Father Bala officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Christin Lynn Parkhurst, daughter of Art and Maxine (Pollock) Parkhurst, was born October 11,1956, in Alva, Oklahoma. Waiting for her at home were three protective brothers, Pat, Mike and Steve. Eight years later, her sister, Ann Michele (Mickey), would complete... Full story
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections recently sent state legislators notice of a plan the department has drafted to responsibly bring its costs in line with current fiscal year appropriations. The Department of Corrections did not make any cuts to the James Crabtree Correction Center in Helena, the “Bill” Johnson Correctional Center in Alva or the William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply. These centers employ a great many people from our House District, and these employees and correctional officers do a great job of helping ensure th...
ALVA, Oklahoma – The Woods County Fair Board voted not to have commercial booths in the Merchants Building for the 2020 Woods County Fair. The board met on July 14 and voted to have the majority of the Woods County Free Fair regular divisions open for entries on the traditional dates following Labor Day, Sept. 10-12, but to not have the commercial booths. “The exhibits in the Merchants Building are a longstanding tradition that many fairgoers look forward to each year,” stated Kevin Pingelton, Woods County Fair Board president. He went on to...
My three-year-old great granddaughter sat demurely in the church pew, munching thoughtfully on slender pretzel sticks. Carefully she selected two sticks from her sandwich bag. Edging past my knees, she presented the pair to her mother, whispering that one was for her mom and the other for her one-year-old brother. Her mama explained brother was too young for the treat but ate one while thanking her child. I’m glad to see the habit of sharing being passed to the next generation. It’s a habit ins... Full story
CACHE, Okla. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of a 26-year-old man last year in southwestern Oklahoma, authorities said Tuesday. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Shannon Freeman, 22, entered the guilty plea Monday. The OSBI, which assisted Cache police with the investigation, said Freeman is the third of three people to be sentenced in connection to the June 2019 fatal shooting of Nathan Morrow in Cache, about 85 miles (137 kilometers) southwest o...
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma judge ruled against publicly releasing video that shows two Tulsa police officers being shot during a traffic stop at least until a preliminary hearing in September. David Anthony Ware, 32, had a not-guilty plea entered on his behalf July 16 on four charges, including first-degree murder and shooting with intent to kill in connection to the June 29 fatal shooting of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson, 45, and the shooting of Officer Aurash Zarkeshan, 26. Special Judge David Guten approved a prosecutor's request o...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt overstepped his authority when he reached a casino gambling agreement with two Native American tribes, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. In a 7-1 decision, the high court determined the compacts Stitt signed with the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribes are "invalid under Oklahoma law." The deals would have allowed the two tribes to offer wagering on sporting events and house-banked card and table games. The compacts also would have allowed the tribes to construct new casinos closer to l...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Tuesday that no one he was in contact with in the days before he tested positive for the coronavirus has come down with the virus. "We're not out of the woods yet, but it underscores the opportunity for Oklahoma to tackle COVID-19 when we take personal action and listen to the guidance from our public health officials," that include being tested at the first sign of any symptoms, the Republican governor said. "I feel a hundred percent, just felt a little bit of a ... maybe stuffiness in my h...
