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The Golbek–Shearer reunion was held at the Alva Senior Citizen Center on Saturday, Sept. 10. Saturday evening supper was at the Alva Moose Lodge for those from out of town and local ones that wanted to attend and visit early. This reunion started back in 1954 at the Reuben and Thelma Golbek ranch south of Selmon, Oklahoma, for the celebration of Ernest and Hattie Shearer's 50th wedding anniversary. There were 16 children born to this family. Three of those sisters (Irene, Hazel and Thelma Shearer) married three Golbek brothers (Otto, Edd and Re...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Whole Grain Cinnamon Crunch, buttered toast, rosy applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday – French toast strips, maple syrup, pears, juice, milk Wednesday – Chicken biscuit, pineapple, juice, milk Thursday – Pancakes, maple syrup, peaches, juice, milk Friday – Whole Grain Frosted Flakes, cinnamon toast, banana, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Hamburger, dill pickles, potato wedges, baked beans, broccoli and cheese, pears, milk Tuesday – Chicken fajitas, refried beans, picant...
The Patchwork Friends OHCE group met for their regular meeting on Sept. 14 at the home of Dee Mason. Joanne Prewett called the meeting to order. Dottie Gatz led the group in the flag salute. Devotions were given by the hostess from a devotional calendar. Roll call was answered by six members and two guests to “What do you know about Oklahoma products?” Answering were Prewett, Gatz, Mason, Janice Litton, Liz Kinzie, Aleta Nolan and guests Karol Ruwald and Mary Barker. Minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's rep...
The meeting of the Peace by Piece Quilt Guild was opened by President Patty Barker and the business meeting was conducted. The members were reminded that the October meeting is when black and white challenge pieces are to be brought to the meeting. There were 15 members present and one guest, Paige Byrd. Show-N-Share was presented by Joanne Prewett, Fleta Reed, Patty Barker and Carolyn Demaree. A PowerPoint presentation of all the award ceremonies of the Quilt of Valor quilts was presented by Drue Washburn. We were happy to see those that...
Alva Mayor Kelly Parker is recruiting for a couple of vacancies on city boards. During Monday’s city council meeting, he said Kenny Cark is resigning from the cemetery board. Also, Darlene Sanderson announced at Tuesday’s Alva Hospital Authority meeting that she does not plan to continue as a trustee when her term is up. Parker reported that the cemetery board is seeking designation on the national historical registry. He said the cemetery is the resting place of a Mr. Lisk who was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and Terry Nix who was t...
Though some may think of a library as a quiet backwater where not much is happening, that wasn’t the case at the Alva Public Library Tuesday afternoon. In addition to the library board meeting at 3:30 p.m. the facility was hosting a meeting of the robotics group and the youth activity program. To find out what’s happening at the library, check online at alvalibrary.okpls.org. Library Director Sandra Otte-Hamilton says the former Mommy and Me program has been renamed Little Explorers. It is held Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the library aud...
Those attending the Big Cruise and Car Show last weekend in Alva enjoyed the smooth freshly asphalted Flynn Street downtown. In July and August, the city spent $114,000 on asphalt and street materials, according to City Business Manager Joe Don Dunham. Monday night the city council approved claims including $63,000 more for asphalt. Including that expenditure, the city has spent 83 percent of the annual budget for street maintenance. This fiscal year’s budgeted amount is $213,000. Dunham told the city council that work was substantially c...
ALVA, Okla. – With flu season upon us, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced county health departments will offer flu vaccine statewide beginning Monday, Oct. 2. The Woods County Health Department, 511 Barnes, Alva, will offer the vaccine beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, by appointment only. See the list of dates and times below: Oct. 3 – afternoon Oct. 4 & 5 – all day Oct. 9 – afternoon Oct. 11 – all day Oct. 17 – morning Oct. 19 – afternoon Oct. 23 – morning Oct. 25 – afternoon The above are clinics for flu vaccines only. Call to...
Tiffany Holt of Alva has graduated from Northern Oklahoma College with an associate in science degree, according to Rick Edgington, vice president for enrollment management and registrar. Holt was one of 115 graduates completing requirements for their associate degrees during the summer session. The accredited public two-year liberal arts college offers associate degrees in arts, science and applied science. Articulation agreements with universities allow Northern’s associate degrees in arts and in science to transfer to all state four-year i...
Recently I commented on phone scammers and advertisers who were stealing local phone numbers to insert in their caller ID systems to trick people into answering the phone. That same problem was happening all over the country but the good news is that a long story in another publication told of a lot of progress being made toward enforcing the no-call registry. Progress is being made by federal agencies, phone companies, phone manufacturers, app designers, and the computer nerds toward putting a stop to unwanted calls, scams and number thefts....
I had a great time and hope you did, too. Jack brought both his '63 Falcons, Cleo had her Ranchero and Justin brought his fire truck from California. All were hits with all that passed by. One of my more favorite cars is a '62 Olds Starfire. There was a beautiful black one at the show. When I quizzed the old guy sitting beside it he said he bought it new when he graduated from high school. Pretty cool. Friday's free food was a hit. My burger could have cooked just a bit longer, but the brat was...
Friday, September 15, 2017 6:06 p.m. Reporting party (RP) needed a welfare check. 6:54 p.m. RP advised they were locked out of their apartment in Pond Creek. 8:38 p.m. Controlled burn. Saturday, September 16, 2017 2:51 a.m. RP advised of loud music. 11:46 a.m. RP advised someone killed his calves. 12:28 p.m. RP advised of a grass fire. 3:10 p.m. RP advised of a hay bale fire. 3:14 p.m. RP advised of an attempted theft at Walmart. 6:49 p.m. RP advised they found a dog with no collar in the 100 block of Barnes. 9:39 p.m. RP advised they saw a...
5 Guilty 6 Felonies Christina Marie Owen, 31, Ozark, Arkansas: Defendant pled guilty Aug. 9, 2017, to knowingly concealing stolen property in case CF-13-54. Defendant was sentenced to a term of four years imprisonment under the custody and control of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Defendant shall pay total fees and cost $1,273.07. Christina Marie Owen, 31, Ozark, Arkansas: Defendant pled guilty Aug 9, 2017, to possession of controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of a park or school in case CF-15-112. Defendant was sentenced...
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 Jesus Aguayo, Alva, 33, has been charged...
Sherri Dawn Childers vs. Paul Keith Childers: separate maintenance ($252.14)....
Real Estate Transfers Book 1267 page 356: Morgan Ross Reinart and Allison Lynn Reinart, husband and wife, unto Zachary Smart. The north 63 feet and 4 inches of lots 15 and 16, in block 4, of the T.M. Hess Addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1267 page 659: Cris A. Campbell and Lydia R. Campbell, unto JoAnne Hofer, a single person. The east 30 feet of the west 45 feet of lot 4, in block 3, of Hardy’s Subdivision to the town, now the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1267 page 668: J...
Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:20 a.m. Woman called about warrant information. Friday, September 15, 2017 6:45 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. 7:04 a.m. Woman called about inmate information. Saturday, September 16, 2017 11 p.m. Woman called about information. Sunday, September 17, 2017 6:48 a.m. Man called about cattle out. 7:20 a.m. Man called about cattle out. 8:37 a.m. Bail bondman called to see if anyone had been booked the night before. Monday, September 18, 2017 1:50 p.m. Man called for information. Tuesday, September 19,...
The Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) met Friday morning on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus in Alva. Items on the agenda affecting NWOSU included program modifications or requirement changes to the Bachelor of Music Education programs, instrumental and vocal. Northwestern asked for ratification of an emergency approval given to a change in the construction manager for student center renovations from American Construction Services, LLC to Shra...
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Stephanie Spellman from Alva has been selected to become a member of the organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. "On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and...
Technic Gold, this year's Alva Robotics Team, attended last Saturday's Heartland BEST Kickoff Day and officially started their participation in the six-week long contest. The Heartland BEST team revealed the game for this year: Crossfire – Fire and Rescue, in which the robots competing will need to rescue a mannequin (made from pieces of PVC), remove "hazardous chemicals" (paint cans with golf balls inside), and put out the "fire" (stacks of Solo cups) using practice golf balls. Technic Gold m...
ALVA, Okla. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State volleyball team picked up their second straight conference victory at home Thursday against arch-rival Southwestern Oklahoma State, 3-2 (21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 23-25, 15-11). A 2-1 early advantage for the Black and Red was negated after a fourth-set victory by the Bulldogs forced the Rangers (11-5, 2-1 GAC) to close out the match in the fifth set with a 15-11 victory. The always intense rivalry game played out like a typical rivalry match, with both t...
ADA, Okla. – Head coach Craig Liddell and his Ranger women's soccer squad was in search of their first victory of the 2017 season as they headed to East Central University on Saturday morning. Northwestern kept pace with the fast playing Tigers for most of the game until a 77th minute goal from Kay Woodring gave East Central the 1-0 victory. Despite the loss, Northwestern posted season highs in shots (15) and saves (13), but noticeable for the Rangers was their most balanced shooting performance thus far. Northwestern had 10 different p...
It seemed like a different home team as Alva opened district play against Hennessey under the Friday night lights. The Alva defense immediately took charge and surprised the Eagles with two swift touchdowns followed by a third in the second quarter. But then Hennessey's defense held off the Goldbugs, and the Eagles kept pushing until they came within a point of Alva 28-27 in the fourth. The Goldbugs rallied their forces and held the Eagles to that score while they racked up 21 more points for...
