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Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – No school: Labor Day Tuesday – Sausage patty, biscuit, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Wednesday – Whole grain Cocoa Puffs, buttered toast, applesauce, juice, milk Thursday – Omelet, cinnamon toast, pears, juice, milk Friday – Cinnamon roll, peaches, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – No school: Labor Day Tuesday – Mini corn dogs, potato wedges, pickle spear, rosy applesauce, milk Wednesday – Chicken strips, waffle sticks, hash browns, watermelon, milk Thursday – Asian chicken...
The Household Executives OHCE group met Aug. 15 in the home of hostess Liz Smith, with Eleanor Ring as co-hostess. President Carolyn Gasaway opened the meeting with the quote of the day: “The moments we share are the moments we keep forever.” Gasaway led the group in the flag salute and Smith gave the devotion from Proverbs 29:18. No minutes were read because of the secretary’s absence. Acting secretary Evelyn Kramp called the roll with members answering with tips on how they plan their weekly meals. Ring gave the treasurer’s report. A memoria...
The basement area of the Alva Public Library is getting a new look. Recently the lights were changed out to LED lighting. This made the area brighter, but it also made it easier to see that wall colors had changed over time. The basement conference room has new paint on the walls. The old tan paint changed color from tan to salmon, according to Sandra Ott Hamilton, library director. Thanks to financial help by the Friends of the Library, the paint was applied by a professional painter. The carpet is also being replaced with carpet squares that...
A contract for one certified teacher is on the agenda for the Alva Board of Education meeting Tuesday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the superintendent’s office, 418 Flynn. The board will discuss and vote on appointing the superintendent to review results of the National Criminal History Record Searches for the current fiscal year. There will be votes on the assignments to the Internal Activities Committee and the Gifted and Talented Committee. The board will consider approving the Local Education Agency temporary contract with Big 5 C...
There are many so things to see and do at the Woods County Free Fair to be held at the Woods County Fairgrounds on Sept. 6–8. Activities scheduled will be fun for the entire family. The Death by Chocolate contest will be decided by a panel of judges beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Women’s Building on the fairgrounds. Again this year, there will be a junior division in the Death by Chocolate contest for youth 18 years of age and younger. Anyone can enter their favorite chocolate item – a cake, pie, dessert, cookies, brownies or any...
Friends of the Alva Public Library will host Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma’s program, “Hope Amidst Hardship,” at five events from Oct. 1 through Dec. 3. The event is made possible by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities with generous funding from the Inasmuch Foundation and the Kirkpatrick Family Fund. Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma is a program that brings readers and humanities scholars together to discuss works of literature about a specific theme. “Hope Amidst Hardship” will include contemporary popular novels that are inspiring and uplifting...
Treat yourself and your family to a variety of delicious homemade pies and cheesecakes made by some of the finest cooks in Woods County at the Woods County Free Fair beginning Thursday, Sept. 7, through Friday, Sept. 8. The homemade pies will be for sale in the Women’s Building on the Woods County Fairgrounds. All proceeds from the pie sale will go to the Woods County Home and Community Education (OHCE) organization for community and civic programs to benefit all of Woods County....
Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of history at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, was recently interviewed for a news article that was broadcast on a state-run radio network in Europe. The story was produced in Switzerland in conjunction with the release of a CD of folk songs about black cowboys. Hardaway, who has been a Northwestern faculty member since 1990, has published three books and several articles about the experiences of African-Americans who have lived in the American West. In...
Graveside memorial services for Glenn Roy Cellan will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery. He was cremated at his request under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Glenn Roy Cellan, son of the late Sam and Delores (Jordan) Cellan, was born June 21, 1938, at Alva, Oklahoma, and passed awy August 21, 2018, at Alva at the age of 80 years and 2 months. Glenn graduated from Alva High School with the Class of 1957 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. During his employment in Kansas he...
For many obsessed with politics, the upcoming midterm elections are perceived as a fight between good and evil that will determine the fate of the nation. In the narrative framed by true believers and much media coverage, it's a fight between those who are convinced that President Donald Trump can make America great and those who dream of a socialist future. Fifty-four percent of Americans don't fit into that narrative. Just 27 percent strongly disapprove of the president and believe things would have been better if Hillary Clinton had been...
I hope you are having a good time whatever you are doing. Looks like rain may dampen the holiday. Used to be the swimming pools around the country closed this weekend and school started Tuesday. Alva's pool has issues and school started a couple of weeks ago, so everything is changed. Brother Jack is on a trip and so will not attend the Kiowa Car Show this year. If I get the Ranchero out and cleaned up I may try to go. The road building company is working over by Ingersoll. They are widening...
CLAREMORE, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s soccer opened the 2018 season Friday with a tough 2-1 loss to the Rogers State University Hillcats (1-0, 0-0 Heartland) on the road. Yazmin Gomez scored late for the Rangers (0-1, 0-0 GAC) to tie the game, but a Hillcat goal in the 84th minute spoiled the party. Under first-year head coach James Ross, the new-look Rangers battled a strong Heartland Conference opponent in a scoreless opening half as they held RSU to just one shot on goal in the frame. Northwestern’s Alyssa Nunez...
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University is not only still undefeated, but off to the best start in program history being 7-0. Northwestern attended their second tournament of the season and came out with a pair of wins, beating Cameron University and Christian Brothers University. Lady Rangers opened their first match at the Gorilla Classic against the Aggies of Cameron University with a 3-1 victory (25-22, 13-25, 25-19, 25-19). Set 1 In the first set, the Lady Rangers dug themselves a hole being down 8-2 leading to a t...
A Fairview woman died of injuries received in a three-vehicle collision Friday. The wreck occurred at 12:40 p.m. Aug. 31 on U.S. Highway 412 at County Road 580. The location is a half mile south and two miles east of Cleo Springs in Major County. Karen Sue McKinney, 74, of Fairview was pronounced dead at the scene from head, trunk and internal injuries by the Major County EMS. She was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says McKinney was eastbound on US412 in a 2015 Chevy Equinox when she s...
Saturday, August 25, 2018 10:28 a.m. Medic needed in Medford. 11:35 a.m. Medical alarm going off at the Homestead. 11:46 a.m. Report of stolen property at Fourth Street and Flynn. 12 p.m. Medical alarm in the 200 block of Barns. 2:41 p.m. Report of loose dog in the 1100 block of Choctaw. 10:04 p.m. Medic needed for a male with possible stroke. 10:47 p.m. Report of a four-wheeler driving down Apache Drive. Sunday, August 26, 2018 6:05 a.m. Love's called about a shoplifter. 11:51 a.m. Report of a reckless driver. 5:06 p.m. Controlled burn on...
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 Garrett Duane German, Arnett, 24, has been...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1281 page 1095: Arlene Faith Kiner Revocable Trust conveys unto Arlene Faith Kiner. The southeast quarter of section 2, township 23 north, range 12 WIM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1282 page 54: Phyllis Ann Goss conveys unto Cochran Family Trust. The east half of the southeast quarter of section 24, township 26 north, range 13, WIM, Woods County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 1282 page 55: Sandra K. Smith, successor trustee of the Cochran Family, conveys unto Cale W. Leeper and Cinthia I. Leeper,...
Thursday, August 23, 2018 10:02 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. Friday, August 24, 2018 None Saturday, August 25, 2018 None Sunday, August 26, 2018 None Monday, August 27, 2018 10:20 a.m. Major County called about inmate information. 7:20 p.m. Man called about inmate information. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:20 a.m. Man called about inmate information. 7 p.m. Woman called about a warrant check....
The 2018-19 school year is underway, beginning with successful freshman and transfer student orientations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations with nearly 500 students attending the events. A total of 360 freshmen attended Freshman Orientation in Alva and 110 students attended Transfer Orientation held later that day. Transfer orientation activities also took place at the Enid and Woodward campuses. Gathered in Herod Hall Auditorium to begin the day's events, incoming freshmen...
Take advantage of approximately 30 local merchants' discounts and a chance to win $500 in Alva Chamber Bucks by purchasing a 2018 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming Button. The "Get Rowdy! Homecoming 2018" buttons will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. during a kickoff celebration at Holder Drug. Button salespeople are invited to pick up their packets then to begin selling. Northwestern fans on and off campus are encouraged to show their pride by purchasing a button as a...
Thirty-two year old Jennifer Scribner is like a lot of other stay-at-home moms. She spends her days taking care of her son, cooking, cleaning and running errands. There are good days and there are bad days. For Jennifer, the bad days are what make her different from not only stay-at-home moms but moms in general. Her son, 11-year-old Drake Albert, suffers from severe epilepsy. His seizures are unforgiving and after several years of the repeated trauma, Drake's cognitive abilities are limited....
The Alva Goldbugs had a few rough spots but played well in their first game of the season, winning 42-28 over the Thomas Terriers. During the first half, the teams seemed evenly matched, going into the break with a one-point margin for Thomas at 21-20. New head football coach Mike Shklar made some adjustments to the defense, and the Goldbugs were able to hold the Terriers to just one TD in the second half. Alva senior quarterback Mitchell Meyer frequently handed off to junior Dalton Hess who...
EDMOND, Okla. – Oklahoma Baptist men's cross country tied East Central on points, but claimed victory on Saturday at the Central Oklahoma Land Run in Edmond. It was the first meet since OBU coach Matt Kennedy began overseeing the squad. Though OBU and ECU both scored 62 points, the Bison won the meet as a result of an NCAA rule that states that "ties in team scoring shall be broken by comparing in order the place finish of each of the five scoring members of the tied teams. The team with the majority of winning comparisons shall be awarded t...
EDMOND, Okla. – Oklahoma Baptist women's cross country opened up the season with a win in convincing fashion at the Central Oklahoma Land Run on the Wolf Trail in Edmond on Saturday morning. For the fourth straight year, the Lady Bison took home the team honors by claiming four of the top five spots. With 21 points, OBU also posted its best score over that same timespan. All five scoring runners finished in the top eight. "Overall, I thought we executed the race strategy extremely well," said OBU coach Matt Kennedy. "We didn't make any mistakes...
