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Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – French toast, maple syrup, applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday – Pancakes, maple syrup, sausage patty, pears, juice, milk Wednesday – Whole grain Trix, cinnamon toast, peaches, juice, milk Thursday – No school Friday – No school Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Grilled chicken sandwich, glazed carrots, hash browns, craisins, milk Tuesday – Corn dog, garden salad, corn, fruit cocktail, milk Wednesday – Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, banana, milk Thursday ...
The Alva Police Department responded to several accidents in recent weeks. On Sept. 21 at 7:45 a.m. there was a two-vehicle collision on College Boulevard north of Linden. Steven Glenn Schlarb, 58, of Alva was driving a 1997 Chevrolet north on College in the inside lane. Lynell Nicole Johnston, 26, of Alva was driving behind Schlarb in a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Schlarb was preparing to turn left into a private drive, and Johnston struck the rear of his vehicle. According to the report by Officer William Shahan, Johnston said she was distracted...
The Alva City Council faces a lengthy agenda for the October meeting to be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the municipal building. The council will consider passing an ordinance to create a capital reserve fund to provide funding for long term capital plans. The idea is to start setting aside money now for expected capital expenditures five years in the future. Mayor Kelly Parker has several appointments to boards and commissions for council approval. Re-appointments are Jason Gaisford to the Alva Hospital Authority and Greg...
Northwest Technology Center (NWTC) students will be participating in Career Exposure Week Nov. 13-17. On Monday, Nov. 13, NWTC students will spend time touring or job shadowing in businesses in northwest Oklahoma. NWTC in Alva is also hosting its annual Sixth-Grade Career Fair on Friday, Nov. 17. NWTC instructors have been busy identifying tours and job shadowing experiences for individual students based on their respective career goals. Businesses who have an interest in hosting students or tours may contact NWTC at 580-327-0344. Career...
Wheat producers across Woods County have been battling fall armyworms for several weeks. Much of the wheat planted early for pasture has been treated to try and maintain a significant enough stand for grazing forage production. Recent reports suggest that even some of the later planted wheat that is just emerging is being impacted. Producers need to check fields regularly after seedling emergence. Scout for fall armyworms by examining plants in several (five or more) locations in the field. Fall armyworms are most active in the morning or late...
Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2018 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class that will be held June 3-8, 2018. Applicants must be high school juniors or home schooled equivalent with at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applications can be downloaded from www.leadershipoklahoma.com or requested by calling 405.848.0001 or emailing lstone@leadershipoklahoma.com. Completed applications must be received in the Leadership Oklahoma office, located at 5500 N. Western, Suite 142,...
The Woods County Mineral Owners Association will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Alva campus of Northwest Technology Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the seminar room of the center. Jared Boehs will be the featured speaker at the meeting. Boehs earned his bachelor of science in agricultural economics with a minor in finance from Oklahoma State University in May 2004. Upon graduation, he entered the oil and gas industry as a field landman. He worked in the field for three years before selling the business to become the...
The following is a list of October classes and workshops at the Graceful Arts Center. • Thursday Arts & Crafts (ages K-10 years), 3:30–5 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27. • Fall Halloween Wreath Children's Craft, 1–3 p.m. Oct. 14. • Plant Nite, 7–9 p.m. Oct. 20. • Paint-A-Craft with April Decker, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 21. • Watercolor Christmas Card with Calvin Graybill, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 28. For more information and cost for each event please call 580-327-2787, drop by the Graceful Arts Center at 523 Barnes St. or email gracefulartscenter@...
A prayer vigil for Caitlyn McOsker will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Woods County Courthouse lawn. The Alva High graduate is fighting for her life as she continues to battle breast cancer and the severe reaction she has had to chemo. Prayers will begin at 6 p.m. If you cannot join the group, you are invited to light a candle at home and say a prayer for Caitlyn. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink in honor of Caitlyn....
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 66 million Americans will increase 2.0 percent in 2018, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.0 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 61 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2018. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on Dec. 29. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits.) The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the...
Funeral service for Dorothy Ellen Ferguson McNally will be Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hardtner, Kansas. Burial will follow at Hardtner-Elwood Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa, Kansas. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with the family present from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Memorials may be given to Barber County 4-H Foundation or Hardtner United Methodist Church through the funeral home. Online condolences...
Dad and I went to Dodge City, Kansas, on Wednesday night to retrieve Cleo and Justin from the California trip. We stopped at the casino while we were waiting on the train. During the day there is usually a majority of old folks supporting the casino. The after midnight crowd was mostly 20 to 40 year olds drinking beer and visiting with their friends. I bet Dad and I upped the average age about ten years! There were no rowdy drunks like at the bars because the casinos run a pretty tight ship...
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University women's soccer came out on the winning end of a 2-1 dogfight over East Central University Thursday evening. With the Rangers hosting Autism Awareness night at the Alva Rec Complex, a lively crowd witnessed two second half goals to propel the Black and Red over the Tigers. Trying to kick a two-game slide, the Rangers controlled play for the majority of the first half, out-shooting the Tigers 10-4. Northwestern managed a flurry of shots midway through the frame, but ECU keeper Chloe Hull s...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State volleyball finished up their road swing with a tough 3-0 (18-25, 19-25, 21-25) loss against No. 16 Arkansas Tech Saturday. The Rangers (16-7, 6-3 GAC) battled hard despite the tough competition, as the Golden Suns (23-0, 8-0 GAC) got started early and often and made it difficult for the Rangers to hold pace. Junior Hannah Williams and Jennifer Eubanks each totaled nine kills to lead the Rangers offense, with junior Brooklynn Hesson chipping in seven as well. Freshman Kaitlyn Robinson totaled 28 a...
SEARCY, Ark. – Multi-point runs in each set for Harding allowed the Bison to defeat the streaking Rangers by a score of 3-0 (15-25, 20-25, 22-25) in the Ranger's second consecutive away match. The Rangers' first loss in 12 matches was without grit, as the Rangers (16-6, 6-2 GAC) showed the ability to consistently play with the traditionally strong Lady Bison (18-3, 7-1 GAC) squad, but multiple large runs throughout each set ultimately proved to be the downfall for the Rangers in the match. A seven point run at the 10-9 mark gave Harding a 1...
Friday, October 6, 2017 12:20 a.m. Reporting party (RP) advised of cows out on Highway 132 and Holden. 12:48 a.m. RP advised of cows out on Highway 11. 6:08 a.m. Brown calf out at County Road 490 and Apache. 6:47 a.m. RP advised her dad had fallen and can't get up. Possible hip injury. 7:51 a.m. RP advised of someone possibly in trouble. 11:05 a.m. RP advised of a reckless driver. 11:39 a.m. Controlled burn in Freedom. 10:07 p.m. Pioneer Security going off on County Road 370. 11:55 p.m. RP advised of an accident on Highway 60 and Lamont. Saturd...
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. Civil Filings Tasha Hamil, Alva, and Clay Hamil, Alva, vs...
Tinker Scott Telinde vs. Leisa Renae Telinde: dissolution of marriage ($252.14)....
Real Estate Transfers Book 1268 page 718: Carlson Stewart, a single person, unto Ted D. Jones. A tract of land situated in the northwest quarter of section 1, township 24 north, range 16 W.I.M., Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1268 page 740: Alva Utility Authority of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, unto Basic Energy Services, L.P. A part of the southwest quarter, section 20, township 27 north, range 13 W.I.M., Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1268 page 743: Gary G. Lott and Melanie M. Lott, husband and wife, unto Gary Lott...
Thursday, October 5, 2017 7:15 p.m. Woman called for warrant check. 7:31 p.m. Woman called about hold information. Friday, October 6, 2017 6:18 a.m. Dispatch called about cattle out. 10:22 a.m. McGhee Law Firm called for Donna. 10:28 a.m. McGhee Law Firm called for Donna. 11:08 a.m. Lady called about cattle. Saturday, October 7, 2017 None. Sunday, October 8, 2017 None. Monday, October 9, 2017 None. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 1:30 a.m. Woman called about warrant check. 9:35 a.m. Woman called about a warrant. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:45 a.m....
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Social Work announces Northwestern-Woodward junior Marsellia Rael and Northwestern-Enid junior Denise Tyrell are the stipend recipients of the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program (CWPEP) for the 2017-2018 academic year. CWPEP provides funds for students who plan careers in child welfare services in Oklahoma. The stipends are awarded to full-time students majoring in social work and provide money toward educational expenses to part...
Northwest Technology Center held its annual graduation ceremony for the practical nursing program before a packed house recently in the Seminar Room of NWTC-Alva. Nine students completed the practical nursing curriculum this past week and are ready for licensure testing in the upcoming months. The graduates include Jesus Arizmendi, Chelsea Head, Jentrey Lancaster, Rustin Murrow, Maria Ramos, Jennifer Red Hat, Sarah Reed, Carla Smart and Katy Tanio. The students started the 11-month program in...
A new physician is now accepting appointments at Share Medical Center. Benjamin Hicks, MD, is a general practitioner and will accept appointments for all ages of patients. Dr. Hicks attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry, minoring in Spanish language and graduating magna cum laude in 2003. As an undergraduate, Dr. Hicks enjoyed working as a teaching assistant in the chemistry department and volunteering with the Oklahoma Adopt-a-School program. Dr. H...
Judging by the Class 2A District 1 standings, Alva was the likely winner in the Friday night matchup with Perry. Perry was 0-3 in the district while Alva was 1-1. Perry was 3-4 for the season while Alva was 5-1. But the Alva Goldbugs fought hard for their 57-40 victory. The Perry Maroons shocked the Goldbugs by grabbing their own opening kickoff and quickly put six points on the scoreboard. Alva was able to tie up the score. However, a safety put Perry ahead by two at the end of the first...
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's annual Ranger Preview event for high school seniors will kickoff Saturday, Nov. 4, at 9 a.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse on the Northwestern-Alva campus. Any high school senior who attends Ranger Preview, who is admitted to Northwestern as a full-time student at the Alva campus, and who lives in Alva during the academic school year will receive a $600 scholarship. "Ranger Preview is an excellent opportunity for seniors and their families to visit campus for...
