Articles from the October 1, 2023 edition


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  • Woods County real estate transactions

    Oct 1, 2023

    Real Estate Transfers Book 1354 page 47: William Wilcox, Jovena Annette Jones, Samuel D. Jones and Tamara G. Jones, convey unto Carlson Stewart. Section 11, Township 24 North, Range 16 West, N2SW4. Warranty deed. Book 1354 page 49: William Wilcox, Jovena Annette Jones, Samuel D. Jones and Tamara G. Jones, convey unto Gold Star Construction LLC. Section 11, Township 24 North, Range 16 West, S2NW4. Warranty deed. Book 1354 page 51: William Wilcox, Jovena Annette Jones, Samuel D. Jones and Tamara G. Jones, convey unto Gold Star Construction LLC....

  • Woods County court filings

    Oct 1, 2023

    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 Kyle Ole Stauffer, Alva, 39, has been charged...

  • Menus for week of Oct. 2–6

    Oct 1, 2023

    Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Pancake, scrambled eggs, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday – Breakfast scramble, toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday – Donut, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, fruit, milk Tuesday – Chicken Alfredo, Caesar salad, baby carrots, breadstick, fruit, milk Wednesday – Calzone, baby carrots, cucumber slices...

  • Golfbugs football players high-five the kids during Homecoming festivities

    Oct 1, 2023

  • School spirit infuses Alva Homecoming Friday

    Oct 1, 2023

  • God-fearing people lie perfectly

    Andy and Renie Bowman|Oct 1, 2023

    Don’t kid yourself. It’s not just criminals attempting to escape punishment. It’s not just a teenager who missed curfew and is coming up with excuses. Not just the employee who walks in the door an hour late, full of ‘reasons.’ Or the employer who takes advantage of employees and creates ‘plausible explanations.’ They all will lie, but so do people who look perfect on the outside. People who attend their church every Sunday they can, people who truly love their God with all their heart. Lies pou...

  • Who's the vice-president?

    Jim Scribner|Oct 1, 2023

    If you said Kamala Harris, you win the prize. I hadn't heard anything from her for so long, I thought Joe had traded her to the gypsies for some goats. Our national legislators suck. With a shutdown looming that doesn't affect their lifestyles at all but takes a lot of us out of the picture, the idiots of Washington, D.C. have been bantering about dress codes for legislators. I don't care if they go naked; just quit playing with our country and do what needs to be done. I went to a local...

  • Woods County Communication logs

    Oct 1, 2023

    Thursday, September 21, 2023 During this day were 20 traffic stops, five controlled burns and one report of cattle out. 9:05 a.m. – Medic needed on Main Street for a general medical issue. 10:15 a.m. – Lift assist needed on County Road 410. 11:12 a.m. – Report of a reckless act. 3:10 p.m. – Report of a reckless act. 5:14 p.m. – Medic needed on Homestead Drive for a person who fell. 5:51 p.m. – Medic needed on Elm Street for a person with breathing problems. 6:30 p.m. – Medic needed for a person who fell on County Road 410. 7:49 p.m. – Medic...

  • Alva FFA chapter officers attend annual COLT Conference

    Oct 1, 2023

    Officers of the Alva FFA chapter participated in the 2023 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Leadership Training Conference on Sept. 26 at the Enid Events Center in Enid. Kelly Barnes, from Edmond, served as the keynote speaker for the conference. Barnes is an accomplished professional speaker and leadership coach who served as state FFA president in 2003-2004. "In today's society, individuals are presented with a multitude of opportunities to lead," said Caleb Horne, state FFA president. "However, we often...

  • 2023 Distinguished Goldbus honored Friday

    Oct 1, 2023

  • Planning for popular Chocolate Fantasy underway

    Reva Maddox|Oct 1, 2023

    Twenty-five years – quarter of a century. Yes, it’s true that Friends of the Alva Public Library has been in existence that long. In April of 1998, under the advisement of then head librarian Larry Thorne, several interested community members met to discuss the possibility of forming a Friends group to support the library with services offered to the Alva community and surrounding areas. At the first general meeting on June 1, 1998, the following became charter members of the Alva Friends chapter: Richard Downer, Annie Evans, Margy Ewalt, Roc...

  • Miss Oklahoma 2023 Sunny Day to emcee Miss Cinderella's Competition on Oct. 6.

    Oct 1, 2023

    Serving as emcee at Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Miss Cinderella Competition is Miss Oklahoma 2023 Sunny Day on Friday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. Sunny Day is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. Upon graduation in 2018, she entered the classroom as a public school teacher at Bridgestone Intermediate in the Western Heights Public School system. Day had a unique journey to becoming Miss...

  • Scenes from the Mural Fest

    Oct 1, 2023

  • 14 to compete for 71st Miss Cinderella Pageant Title during Northwestern's homecoming

    Oct 1, 2023

    Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Miss Cinderella Orientation session Sunday, Sept. 24, and welcomed 14 young women who will be representing their high schools from Oklahoma and Kansas during the 71st annual Miss Cinderella Pageant held as part of the school’s homecoming celebration. The high school seniors who are competing and the high schools they represent are Onnaleaya Avants, Chisholm; Holly Bockelman, Cherokee; Joselyn Charqueno, Ringwood; Maleah Collison, C...

  • Oklahoma Tax Commission will collect Alva's hotel tax

    Marione Martin|Oct 1, 2023

    Amendments to the hotel tax ordinance were finally approved in a special meeting of the Alva City Council Thursday. This was the third time the matter appeared on a city council agenda. Just enough councilmembers attended to make a quorum, five out of eight. Present were Greg Bowman, Joe Parsons, Sadie Bier, Gail Swallow and Garrett Lahr. Mayor Kelly Parker opened discussion on Ordinance 2023-001, which amends the hotel tax to provide for the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) to begin collecting the tax monthly. Up to this date, the taxes have...

  • Wessels to lead Northwestern Homecoming Parade as marshals

    Oct 1, 2023

    As the parade marshals, Darrell and Grace Wessels will lead Northwestern Oklahoma State University's annual homecoming parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, on Alva's downtown square. Upon learning they were chosen as parade marshals, Grace laughed and thought it was a mistake, but after letting the news settle, she commented that she and Darrell were pleased. "We're not letting it go to our heads," Darrell said. "It feels like such an honor, especially since we're just ordinary p...

  • Tuesday night bowling standings, week of Sept. 26

    Oct 1, 2023

    Team Standings Rollin GoodTimes – 19 wins, 5 losses The Bowl Movements – 16 ½ wins, 7 ½ losses Knights of Columbus – 14 wins, 10 losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 13 wins, 11 losses Dilly Dilly – 11 wins, 13 losses O'Bar – 9 wins, 15 losses X-Team – 7 win, 17 losses Holy Bowlers – 6 ½ wins, 17 ½ losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game Holy Bowlers – 823 Rollin GoodTimes – 783 Dilly Dilly – 777 Scratch Series Rollin GoodTimes – 2281 Holy Bowlers – 2278 The Bowl Movements – 2277 Handicap Game Holy Bowlers – 1153 Rollin GoodTimes – 1126 Marshall'...

  • Tuesday night bowling standings, Week of Sept. 19

    Oct 1, 2023

    Team Standings The Bowl Movements – 14 wins, 6 losses Rollin GoodTimes – 13 ½ wins, 6 ½ losses Knights of Columbus – 13 wins, 7 losses Dilly Dilly – 11 ½ wins, 8 ½ losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 10 wins, 10 losses O'Bar – 9 wins, 11 losses X-Team – 7 win, 13 losses Holy Bowlers – 2 win, 18 losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game Dilly Dilly – 822 The Bowl Movements – 793 Holy Bowlers – 760 Scratch Series The Bowl Movements – 2285 Dilly Dilly – 2267 Holy Bowlers – 2243 Handicap Game The Bowl Movements – 1135 Dilly Dilly – 1129 Holy Bowlers ...

  • Bands to participate in Northwestern's homecoming activities Oct. 7

    Oct 1, 2023

    More than 330 students in bands from across Oklahoma and Kansas will join the Ranger Marching Band by participating in Northwestern Oklahoma State University's homecoming festivities set for Saturday, Oct. 7. Joining the Ranger Marching Band in Northwestern's Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. are seven high school and middle school bands. Four of these bands will join the Ranger Marching Band for the Massed Bands performance at 3:40 p.m. during pre-game of the homecoming football game vs. Harding...

  • AHS cross country team brings home the bling

    Oct 1, 2023

  • NWOSU women compete in Hot Chile Pepper Festival

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 1, 2023

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State traveled to Arkansas for the Hot Chile Pepper Festival. The Rangers women placed ninth overall in the cross country meet. The Rangers were led by Cadence Long-Torres finishing with a final time of 20:21.8 placing 25th overall in the meet and first for the Rangers with an average mile time of 6:33. Asia Williams was second for the Rangers placing 29th in the meet with a time of 20:49.7 averaging 6:42 mile. Karlee Trammell was the third Ranger to cross the finish line with a final time of 22:06.9....

  • Ranger volleyball swept by Tigers in road match

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 1, 2023

    ADA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers traveled to Ada for a match against East Central. The Tigers came out fast in this run, pouncing into an early lead in the first set, 20-14, and later on in the match 3-0. The loss drops the Rangers to 6-10 on the season with a 3-2 conference record, while East Central improves to 7-9 and 2-3 in conference. Set 1 Ivanny Blackwood had the first kill of the match, taking a 1-0 lead. East Central responded, though, and the two teams went point-for-point, tying seven times to 10-10. The Tigers g...

  • Ranger men conclude Hot Chile Pepper Festival

    NWOSU Sports|Oct 1, 2023

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State men's cross country concluded the Chile Pepper Festival for their meet at the University of Arkansas. The Rangers placed 29th in the meet overall. The Rangers were paced by Christian Franklin who finished first for Northwestern placing 127th overall in the meet with an average mile time of 5:19 for 26:30.6. Salat Ibrahim was second for Northwestern with a time of 26:51.2 finishing 154th for a mile time of 5:24. Riley Herndon was third for the Rangers placing 166th in the meet with a final time o...

  • Synthetic turf bid approved 4-1 by AEDA

    Marione Martin|Oct 1, 2023

    Following a brief special city council meeting, the Alva Economic Development Authority (AEDA) met in special session Thursday. Trustees present were Garrett Lahr, Gail Swallow, Sadie Bier, Joe Parsons and Greg Bowman. The special meeting was to consider the recommendation of the Alva Parks and Recreation Board to accept the low bid with alternates from Sprint Turf for a synthetic turf infield project at the Alva Recreation Complex. With all members present, the parks and recreation board voted unanimously to accept Sprint Turf’s low bid i...

  • Driver charged following hit and run

    Marione Martin|Oct 1, 2023

    A driver was charged with child endangerment following a hit-and-run report to law enforcement. On Saturday, Sept. 16, at 9:27 p.m. Woods County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Nesseralla responded to a hit-and-run call for the Alva Police Department at Oklahoma Boulevard and Lane Street (US 281 North) in Alva. Alva Police Officer Jayce Cline called Nesseralla saying the suspect had left the scene and had driven south on Lane Street out of the city limits and into Woods County. Cline requested permission to proceed into the county to conduct his i...

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