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In an effort to make the payroll system more accurate, efficient and cost effective, the Alva city departments have been working to implement the Nextep system. In the past, some departments depended on employees writing down their hours while others used timekeeping programs. This system is set up for everyone to clock in and out via computer. Employee pay is delivered by direct deposit to their bank accounts. The program also includes human resources services. City Business Manager Joe Don Dunham said the city was able to use Nextep to...
Garrett Radford Garrett is the son of Laura Radford. High school activities include being a four-year member of FFA. Garrett has been president of FFA since 2018 and will give this position up in 2020. Activities outside of school include being a member of OJCA and OHSRA and also being involved in AGHA. Garrett is employed at his dad's ranch and owns his own business. After graduation he plans to buy a piece of land and continue growing his own business. The best advice he can give a freshman...
When one falls unexpectedly, it’s only natural to look around and hope no one saw the embarrassing moment. Pete Nessarella of Alva may have thought his spill escaped notice, but a doorbell camera caught the whole thing. Nessarella was delivering mail for the post office when he tripped on a local front porch step. Apparently his spill was entertaining enough to bring him some notoriety. Joelle Randall spotted the fall on her doorbell camera video and submitted it to America’s Funniest Videos (AFV). Randall received notice from AFV that Nes...
Jenna Treece of Mooreland brought her daughter Presley to Waynoka's Fall Fest on Saturday afternoon. The Waynoka Fall Fest chili cook-off was held Saturday evening. Before the cook-off began, organizers set out Halloween-themed deserts, like a bowl of dirt and worms and a cake that has apparently been stabbed to death with a butcher knife. Joy George, of George Farms, displays a loaf of her savory rustic bread and a piece of her cake from her booth at Waynoka's Fall Fest Saturday. Joy and...
The Alva City Council will consider changing the medical marijuana ordinance during the regular meeting Monday. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. After voting on approval of minutes and claims, the council will hear brief reports from earlier meetings of city boards and commissions. The mayor will give a report, and the city business manager will also present a report. Members of the public present at the meeting will have the opportunity to speak to the council, limited to two minutes per speaker. Council...
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 1:52 a.m. Caller advised of three calves out in Barber County. Transferred the call. 6:48 a.m. Controlled burn on Kay Road. 8:50 a.m. Controlled burn south of Byron. 12:57 p.m. Report of a loose dog. 4:30 p.m. Report of a reckless driver going through Jet. 4:48 p.m. Medic needed at James Crabtree Correctional Center for a male with chest pains. Medic with patient en route to Bass Hospital in Enid. 5:09 p.m. Controlled burn on County Road 580. 5:33 p.m. Deputy had a traffic stop at Ohio and 10th Street. 5:48 p.m. Caller...
