CMR 4-21-11

Easter eggs add color to park for annual children’s hunt Spring is always a colorful time of year at the Cherokee Municipal Park, but when hundreds of Easter Eggs are scattered around the park for the Cherokee Main Street and Cherokee Rainbow Girls annual hunt, it takes on a whole new meaning.

This year's egg hunt will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, with areas of the park designated for different age groups.

Two- and three-year olds will be the first to try to fill their Easter baskets. They have been assigned to the grounds just south of the municipal swimming pool.

Four-year olds through kindergartners will be turned loose to find eggs immediately following the two- and three-year old hunt.

Four-year olds and kindergartners will hunt eggs on the east side

of the park.

First through third grade-age children will hunt on the west side of the park, immediately following the four-year old and kindergarten hunt.

As always, many of the plastic eggs will have prizes inside.

Others will have local merchants' names on them and can be redeemed for prizes from those merchants.

Merchants should be contacted by Friday, April 29, to redeem eggs for prizes.

Three special prize eggs – one in each of the three hunts – will contain information to collect a $20 bill from Croft Country Chevrolet.

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CHEROKEE MESSENGER & REPUBLICAN Vol. 109 No. 21 – 14 Pages, 2 Sections

‘Remember Mom,’ win cash prize They come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – mothers provide the basic necessities and the nurturing that shapes our character for the rest of our lives.

With that in mind, the Messenger & Republican invites you to enter this year's Mother's Day Contest – "I Remember Momma!"

Entrants are asked to write in 250 words or less their favorite memories of their mothers. Whether light-hearted or serious, we want you to share your memories of Mom with our readers.

Deadline for entering the contest is 9 a.m. Monday, May 2, so that we can announce the winners and publish their letters in our Thursday, May 5, edition of the Messenger & Republican.

A $50 check will be awarded to the first place winners, with second place to receive a $30 check and third place a $20 check.

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David Parr asks city’s cooperation to remove siren

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WINNING PROSPECTORS – Showing off their winning crystals from the contest staged at the salt flats Saturday are (from left) Collin Johnson, Best Overall Crystal; Boneta Hensley, Best Crystal Blade; and Conner Sasseen, Best Crystal Cluster. See the story on Page 3.

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff After barking about the city’s fuel bills during Thursday’s regular meeting, commissioners were asked by a community member to be cooperative.

“I’m simply asking for cooperation, like we cooperated with the community,” said David Parr, as he addressed the commission about moving a storm siren from behind his business.

Parr runs Jack’s Automotive & Parts on the corner of Oklahoma Street and Grand Avenue.

He said several years ago, former City Manager Steve Vetter asked him if the city could place a storm siren behind the NAPA shop building.

“I didn’t think that much about it, trying to be a cooperative citizen of the community,”

Parr said. “I thought it would probably be alright.”

Parr has seen in influx in business, however, and the auto parts store is now expanding.

A 40-by-80-foot shop building is going up behind the existing business, and the expansion brings the business in close proximity to the storm siren.

“With our plans for that building and what we might do later, (the siren) now is in the road, and I’d like to have it moved,” Parr told commissioners.

City Manager Don Bowman estimated the cost to move the siren at about $1,000.

Mayor Karen Hawkins asked if Parr is willing to share the cost of moving the pole.

“Well, I haven’t charged anything to have it there,” Parr See SIREN Page 3

Chiefs fourth at State Speech Garrett Starks wins fifth All-State title, new Cherokee record “The final round is kind of hard to describe NORMAN – Cherokee High School’s forensic team took fourth at the Oklahoma State Speech because you’re pulling everything you know & Debate Tournament last Thursday, Friday and about the topic together, and you’re trying to remember everything you said in the past rounds Saturday at the University of Oklahoma.

Garrett Starks, senior, earned his fifth All- that worked and what didn’t work,” Lavicky said.

“But getting there was State title by winning so cool. It was a fun Humorous Interpreta“...he (Starks) told me... that at trip.” tion.

Lavicky also placed “It was a surreal that moment there was someone who third in Original Oraexperience,” Starks tory. said of his final trip to had won the state championship who Senior Austin the State Tournament. was really excited about it... and he Bradshaw came in “This has been such a didn’t want to take that away from third in both Lincolnhuge part of my life for Douglas Debate and four years. I was happy them.” and sad at the same Jason Paris Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking. time.”

CHS Forensics Coach Also competing for Starks also placed Cherokee were Connor third in Dramatic InMcGee, sophomore, in Lincoln Douglas Debate; terpretation and sixth in Monologue.

Kayti Lavicky, senior, became the state run- freshmen Whitney Cloyd in Foreign Extemporaneous; and Tim James in Standard Oratory. ner-up in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

“It was a good weekend for the Chiefs,” Coach “I’m really happy with how it turned out,” Lavicky said. “Making it to that final debate Jason Paris said. “The kids just did an amazing round was really exciting. It’s intense once you job. You only get team points from your finalists get to quarter and semi-finals. Those are really and we’re a small team, so we only had three kids hard rounds.” in finals.

Lavicky went undefeated on the season until “The fact that those three kids combined to the final round at state.

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Josh Shepard sets a new Cherokee school record in the long jump.

CHEROKEE MEDAL winners at the State Speech Tournament, along with Coach Jason Paris (far right), pose with their hardware. From left are Kayti Lavicky, Garrett Starks and Austin Bradshaw.

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Like the saying goes, “It was something for everyone” at the Bird Fest.

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OSU Spirit Rider Laine Croft brought Bullet to town Saturday.

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Jet, Helena host blood drives on April 28, May 2

REPRESENTING THE All-School Reunion Committee, Tim Hague, right, presents Cherokee Forensics and Debate Coach Jason Paris with a check for $1,000. Also attending the presentation were seniors, from left, Austin Bradshaw, Kayti Lavicky and Garrett Starks.

SPEECH Continued from Page 1 earn Cherokee a team trophy is pretty remarkable. It tells you that the state tournament really is about quality over quantity. And we certainly have some high quality kids. I couldn’t be happier with the kids’ performances.”

Also attending the tournament as judges were Chief forensic alumni Luke Hague, Katelyn Kimminau, Brent Bowers and Tyler Shafer. Student Teacher Carissa Choate from Northwestern Oklahoma State University also judged the tournament.

“It’s always gratifying to know that kids are willing to give back to the team this way,” Paris said. “OSSAA requires us to bring judges and Cherokee judges tend to have a pretty full judging schedule. So I’m grateful to the old crew for coming down.”

Paris praised all of his competitors, noting that the three students who did not make the final rounds were attending their first state tournament.

“You know, our younger team members did an outstanding job and they know what to do next year to go farther,” Paris said.

“I know Connor McGee was disappointed he didn’t make that first cut, but I’ve got to tell you, he’s a smart cookie and he’ll be a force to be reckoned with next year. Whitney and Tim also performed well. And then, of course, our seniors really represented Cherokee beautifully.”

Bradshaw had never competed in forensics before this year.

“And I’m as proud of Kayti’s silver medal in debate as I am any of the kids’ gold medals,” Paris said. “That’s just amazing.

You know, she went up against a three-time state champ and member of Oklahoma’s national team in debate in that final round, and she didn’t make it easy on the judges.”

CHS standout Starks surprised no one in winning his main event, Humorous Interpretation. He’s won that event the past three years and has twice qualified for the national tournament.

“I was happy to go out with a win in HI, and I’m really excited about nationals,” Starks said.

“And we try to say it as much as possible, but it’s never enough.

I’m really grateful to Cherokee for supporting us and giving us the opportunity to do this. It’s an important activity, and I’m glad I’ve had a chance to represent Cherokee through it.”

Starks’ win set a CHS Forensic Team record for most individual state championships.

“I’ve run out of things to say about Garrett,” Paris said.

“How many times can you say ‘He’s really, really good?’ I can say, though, that he impressed me in another way this time out. He demonstrated real class at the awards ceremony Saturday night.”

Starks placed sixth in Monologue, and that was a shock, Paris said.

“He went into that final round in first place. All nine judges who saw him in prelims ranked him first in those rounds,” said Paris. “He was such an outlier

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in terms of ranks in Monologue that I wasn’t even listening when they announced the sixthplace award. I was looking down at my camera, getting ready to take a picture of him when I noticed that a theatre full of 700 people had gone silent.”

The coach said when he looked up, Starks was accepting the sixth-place medal.

“There really was a moment of stunned silence in the room, which says a lot about what the speech community thinks of Garrett,” Paris said. “I checked the ballots and tabulations after awards, and there was some confusion. The judges had gone out of order, and the codes were switched around.”

The ballots were a mess, the coach said, “with arrows the judges had drawn in” to try and indicate who went where, and which rank they had.

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has two drives scheduled for Alfalfa County within the next two weeks.

The first will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Jet Community Center, with the second from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, in the Science Room at Timberlake High School in Helena.

Donors may support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by forgoing the acrylic tumbler offered for giving blood.

In turn, Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a monetary donation of similar value to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

All blood donors will also receive free health screenings and Donor Rewards Points.

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7:00 P.M. APRIL 29 BAKER BUILDING CHEROKEE, OK REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

“It looked to me like we could make a strong case that he actually won the round based on how it looked like the judges had filled out the ballots,” Paris said. “A state speech committee member told me they agreed, but that they couldn’t find the judges afterwards to ask them to clarify, so they did the best they could interpreting.

“What impressed me about Garrett was that when I asked if he wanted to pursue it, … he told me he thought a lot of kids would love to have the sixthplace medal, and that at that moment there was someone who had won the state championship who was really excited about it and that he didn’t want to take that away from them.

“I thought that really showed the kind of kid Garrett is. It was an extraordinarily proud moment.”

17th Annual

Keep Cherokee Beautiful Week April 25 - April 30 The City of Cherokee and Cherokee Main Street will have roll-offs north of town at the OLD LIGHT PLANT and behind City Hall from April 25 to April 30.

Anyone needing help with large items should call City Hall at 596-3326 to be placed on the list for trash pickup.

Tree limbs will picked up, just haul them to the street. Need help with this? Call the City at 596-3326.

Only citizens of Cherokee are eligible to use the containers. Please bring proof of residency (water bill, etc.)

Trash bags will be available at City Hall or the Cherokee Main Street Office.

Thank you to Keep America Beautiful, ODOT, and Glad, for the trash bags.

Phone: 580/596-3337 MEMEBER FDIC

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Crystal digging popular as ever Cherokee cleanup starts Monday Weather perfect for more than 100 prospectors

By STEVE BOOHER Messenger & Republican Staff Prospecting for selenite crystals remains one of the most popular attractions offered at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, especially during the annual Birding & Nature Festival held last weekend.

Well more than 100 people from all regions of Oklahoma ventured onto the salt flats southeast of Cherokee to search for the crystals with the sand hourglass inclusion – the only place in the world where they can be found.

Some had never dug for crystals and asked how they could find them. Others, who had either mined the "jewels of Alfalfa County" on previous visits when the event carried the title of "Crystal Festival," or are rock hounds and members of gem and mineral societies, graciously offered tips to newcomers.

The weather, which at times can be brutal when hot or cold, or wet and windy, was perfect. Temperatures reached the high 70s as the Great Salt Plains Association event wound down in the early afternoon Saturday.

Some of the best selenite crystal clusters found in recent years were unearthed at this year's event.

Extremely wet conditions have a tendency to either dissolve some of the massive beds of crystal clusters, or make them so fragile they can't be lifted from the sand without breaking apart.

Members of Lawton Boy Scout Troop No. 176 stumbled onto several larger than usual crystal clusters only 50 or 60 feet from where they parked their vehicles on the road next to this year's digging site.

Conner Sasseen, one of the Scouts, was rewarded with first place in the contest to determine the Best Cluster during the crystal digging contest. Another Lawton Scout, Collin Johnson, had his crystal cluster named Best Overall Crystal.

Boneta Hensley of Farmington, Mo., was awarded the prize for Best Single Blade at the conclusion of the contest. It measured only about three inches in length, but had good terminations at both ends and offered the distinct sand hourglass inclusion.

Yours truly, along with Keitha Dale, had the honor of judging the contest this year.

Winners received $50 savings bonds donated by the Jet State Branch of the Cleo State Bank.

SIREN Continued from Page 1 said.

Commissioner Rachel Hager asked if the pole will hinder Parr’s business.

“Rachel, what it amounts to, with the building located where it is now, we will most likely park equipment there back behind,” Parr said. “I wasn’t down here complaining and badgering and all that. I’m a pretty easy person to get along with, and that’s what I’m asking in return.”

No decisions were made since the item was brought up under old business.

Bowman said he will get cost estimates to move the siren and report back to the commissioners during the next meeting. He said the city could possibly relocate the siren to a spot behind United Supermarket in Southgate Addition.

Before discussing the storm siren, commissioners closely examined a bill for paint and fuel bills turned in from the street and water departments.

First, a $341 bill for paint at the soccer field raised commissioners’ eyebrows.

“And painting the soccer field? What did we paint?” Commissioner Diana Williamson asked.

Bowman said the city utilized inmate labor to paint the bleachers and a building at the soccer field.

“We’re not paying labor to paint,” Bowman said. “(The soccer program is) one of the few things we offer here for kids.

There’s over 100 kids enrolled in that program. It’s the best PR, I promise you, we’ve had in years. We’re getting ready to paint a lot more.”

Bowman said the field has

multiple purposes and needs to look nice.

“We utilize it for soccer. We utilize it for the car show,” he said. “It just looked trashy.”

As for a $900 fuel bill from the Parks Department and a $1,375 fuel bill from the Street Department, Bowman said mowing season has arrived, and those bills are only going to get bigger.

“We run the loader, the grader, the backhoe and the red dump truck almost non-stop,” the city manager said.

In addition to using the trucks for general maintenance, the city hauled off debris last month from the former light plant and the railroad right-ofway east of the soccer field.

“We ran 200 loads to the lagoon and back, and that was just on the light plant,” Bowman said. “That’s not including the railroad right-of-way.”

He said clearing the railroad right-of-way debris took several more trips to the lagoon.

Commissioners approved the fuel and paint expenditures.

They also gave their blessings to Cherokee Main Street to set up a weekly farmers market in front of the armory.

Main Street Program Manager Susie Koontz addressed the commission about the new business attraction.

She said Main Street Marketplace will set up from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning June 2.

Main Street Market Committee members considered several locations before deciding the armory would provide the best shade in the most convenient space.

“Our whole committee went on a tour,” Koontz said. “We

looked at Ira Hill Park, the Nature Park, Benge’s service station … . We decided the city park was too far off Grand Avenue.”

She said committee members took the tour of town about 6:30 or 7 p.m., close to the time the farmers market would be open.

“Of course, we looked at the Armory, and that’s where you want to be because it’s shady,” Koontz said. “It’s nice. I think it would be a dandy location to set up a farmers market.”

Vendors can set up once or throughout the summer growing season for a flat $20. Proceeds raised from vendor fees will be used for advertising to promote the market.

“We’re going to … follow the guidelines of the Oklahoma Agriculture Department, and we’ll be known as what is called an ‘Oklahoma-grown market.’”

Vendors can sell garden produce. They also can sell fresh eggs, with a license from the Oklahoma Agriculture Department, and canned goods that are prepared in a certified kitchen.

“We have to collect tax revenue,” Koontz said, which will be submitted to the state once a month by Main Street.

The market will operate under Main Street’s special events license.

“It’s something people have been approaching Main Street about for many years,” Koontz said. “I think it would be a positive draw. We just need a location.”

Hager motioned to let Main Street use the space in front of the armory, with the stipulation that members are responsible for any cleanup. Williamson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Place limbs curb-side, roll-offs placed at two locations It’s spring cleaning time in Cherokee!

The 17th Annual Keep Cherokee Beautiful Week takes place April 25 to 30, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s annual TRASH-OFF event.

The City of Cherokee and Cherokee Main Street is encouraging everyone to grab a trash bag, which will be provided free at City Hall or at the Cherokee Main Street Office, and get to cleaning.

Roll-off dumpsters will be provided all week at the old light plant north of town and behind City Hall.

Anyone needing help with large items can call the city at (580) 596-3326 to be placed on a list for pickups.

Tree limbs should be placed close to the street for city crews to pick them up.

Because of the cost involved with the roll-offs, only Cherokee residents are eligible to use them. Anyone using the roll-offs is asked to bring proof of residency, such as a water bill.

Each year, hundreds of groups and organizations par-

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Farmers Cooperative P.O. Box 100 Carmen, Okla. 73726

ticipate in TRASH-OFF, sponsored for the past 22 years by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

ODOT is partnering with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful for the 2011 Great American Cleanup.

Any group or organization in

the state may participate in the cleanup by organizing a cleanup effort in their community.

ODOT will present KOB awards for the TRASH-OFF “Best First Effort” and “Best Overall Effort” during the KOB annual awards banquet in November.

MOM Continued from Page 1 Nominated mothers should be residents of Alfalfa County.

However, it is not imperative that they be your mother. They may be a mother you simply admire.

Persons making the nomination should be sure to sign their name to their letters and include an address and telephone number.

Mail entries to: "I Remember Momma," P.O. Box 245, Cherokee, OK 73728. They may also be brought by the Messenger & Republican office at 216 South Grand, or e-mailed to chermessenger@att.net.

All entries become the property of the newspaper and may not be returned.

Remember, the deadline is 9 a.m. Monday, May 2.

Our chefs are all ears, and they’ve heard your request for a buffet featuring all of your Easter favorites. Bring the whole family, and enjoy the area’s finest holiday fare including an array of delicious side dishes, fresh salads and tempting dessert selections!

EASTER DAY BUFFET

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cherokee Station

1710 S. Grand • 580-596-2882

Let’s get hoppin at the

Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the

Cherokee Rainbow Girls

& Cherokee Main Street

Saturday, April 23 Beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Cherokee City Park Where to Hunt: 2 & 3 year olds – 10:00 a.m. at the City Park •Just south of the swimming pool 4 year olds through Kindergarten - Immediately following 2 & 3 year olds •In the area on the east side of the park 1st through 3rd grades – Immediately following the 4 yrs. - Kindergarten •On the west side of the park

$35,000 Asking Price Corner of 3rd & Grand, Cherokee Includes building, all equipment and is ready to open for business.

Previously operated as a shaved ice business, but still has the Ansul Hood for cooking

Redeem your egg with the participating merchants…

Unless your egg already contains the prize !!!

3 Special Prize Eggs (1 in each group) will contain a $20.00 bill sponsored by Croft Country Chevrolet Collect at Croft Country Chevrolet

Happy Hunting !!!

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Oklahomans get to fund website – From The Norman Transcript We may never know what behind-the-scenes maneuvering led to Gov. Mary Fallin’s decision to reject an “early innovator” federal grant to develop an insurance exchange website. Two months ago, she praised the $54.6 million innovation grant received by the state. On Thursday (April 14), she announced Oklahoma no longer wanted or needed the federal help.

The state was one of only a handful of states selected for the grant earlier this year. It was applied for by former Gov. Brad Henry.

In February, Gov. Fallin decided that after review it was determined the grant came with no unworkable federal mandates to state agencies.

In the ensuing weeks, the governor came under criticism from some Republican legislators and Tea Party activists for what they termed her “support” of the federal health care initiative at the same time the state was suing to overturn the changes.

Under the law approved by Congress, states are required to develop the health insurance exchange by 2014 or accept one designed by the federal government. The state on Thursday (April 14) announced it would reject the grant, build its own cheaper program and pay for it with private money.

That means federal tax money, paid in by Oklahomans, will now go to another state. Oklahoma instead will set up a public trust made up of insurers, providers, employee groups and consumers to navigate through a new health care insurance system.

At the time the grant was awarded in February, state officials said developing the exchange here would make Oklahoma a “model program” for the rest of the country to follow. It would give us a chance to be in on the ground floor of the federal system and help set policy for the nation.

Now, we’ve given up that opportunity to be compensated for building such a model program at a time when the state budget remains $500 million short.

Rural post offices at risk Current method favors big city offices – From The Pueblo, Colo. Chieftain The U.S. Postal Service is taking the wrong approach in planning to decide which post offices to close based on sales, foot traffic, hours of operation and other volume-related statistics. This is biased in favor of big-city, congested post offices that ironically can be within easy driving distance to other postal outlets in the same vicinity.

Not so with rural post offices. If you close one of them down, you deny postal patrons any reasonable access to mail services simply because of their remote locations from the big city.

The postal service announced that as many as 3,000 offices across the country may be reviewed under new criteria that would drop the usual exemptions for small post offices.

"I'm not certain that this is going to lead to wholesale closings," postal Vice President Dean Granholm said. "We still need to make good business decisions."

The postal service needs to include access as one of the review criteria. After all, big doesn't necessarily mean better when it comes to providing universal mail services to Americans, urban and rural alike. It's only fair.

Home of the Great Salt Plains & the Selenite Hourglass Crystal

No time for another big tax break for the rich!

Two Republicans who showed courage on open-carry bill – From the Tulsa World Pats on the back for Rep. Sue Tibbs and Rep. Steve Martin, who stood up to angry open-carry advocates attempting to force the committee leaders to reconsider a failed gun measure. The two, who refused to reconsider the open-carry bill defeated in committee earlier this month, showed admirable courage in standing up to members of their own party and holding their ground.

The committee meeting turned hostile as a supporter of the measure, Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, openly berated Tibbs and Martin for not allowing reconsideration of Senate Bill 129. The measure would allow holders of concealed carry permits to openly carry their weapons.

Bennett had coaching from a fellow lawmaker who is not a member of the committee on parliamentary moves aimed at forcing reconsideration, but Tibbs continued to hold her ground and was able to keep the measure from being reconsidered.

Republicans Tibbs, of Tulsa, and Martin, of Bartlesville, even stuck around after the

contentious meeting to face those supporters who had clamored for reconsideration.

Several of the supporters kept insisting there is no constitutional requirement that they have to have permits or obtain any other approval to carry weapons. Bennett, an exserviceman, went so far as to assert he had "killed other human beings" during combat to protect the right to carry guns.

That's an attention-getting declaration if ever there was one.

Tibbs and Martin say they will bring the issue back next year but defended their decision not to reconsider it this year because of the chance it would be defeated again.

In a perfect world, we wouldn't be having a silly debate over openly carrying weapons.

There's no compelling reason to allow open carry. But a lot of states allow it and a lot of people around here want it, so there's a good chance open carry will eventually pass in Oklahoma.

But if that's to be, then let's take the time to craft a rational measure with some justifiable protections built in.

End to social promotions signals ‘bold leadership’ by Legislature

By JANET BARRESI State Superintendent of Public Instruction Reading is the master key to learning.

That point was underscored in a recent study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, released just last week, which found that students who don’t read proficiently by the third grade are four times more likely to leave school without a diploma compared to proficient readers.

The same study was a reminder that, when it comes to reading proficiency, Oklahoma is far below where we should be when compared to other states.

We have a chance to turn this situation around, because of new legislation that is now one step away from Governor Fallin’s desk.

Thanks to bold leadership in the state Legislature, it appears we will soon have a new law on the books to end social promotion after the third grade for children who can’t read at proficient levels.

Forward-thinking, reform-minded legislators voted “yes” on April 14 to pass Senate Bill 346 out of the House.

It now goes to the State Senate, and I expect it to be on the governor’s desk soon.

Ending social promotion is also a key component of the 3R Agenda, the comprehensive policy platform I launched in March to rethink, restructure and reform our education system.

Here’s an important point about this reform that sometimes gets lost in the discussion: it’s about transformation, not condemnation.

This reform is not about “hitting the panic

button” suddenly in third grade if a student hasn’t mastered grade-appropriate reading skills.

And it’s certainly not about punishing children, or parents.

Once this reform becomes law, Oklahoma will begin a three-year process before it completely takes effect, providing educators across the state time to implement it.

And educators would begin to spot problems and adopt individualized learning strategies with students early on, in kindergarten and prekindergarten.

School districts will establish a Reading Enhancement and Acceleration Development Initiative, so that teachers will be able to help students – so that kids don’t fall behind and don’t grow increasingly frustrated.

Ending social promotion won’t cost more money. Because we’re in a tight state budget environment, this is a perfect opportunity to examine how taxpayer dollars are being spent.

We’ll be able to use current funding for Reading Sufficiency programs to cover the cost of remediation, summer reading programs and other programs that are a part of the reform.

We cannot abandon children to a cycle of poverty brought on by high dropout rates.

Ending social promotion after the third grade draws a line in the sand to help children succeed in their most critical learning years, and it is an important first step in the 3R Agenda to rethink, restructure and reform Oklahoma’s system of education.

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President and Mrs. Obama’s tax returns are big news this week, with how much they earned and how much they paid in taxes splashed across every television network and fodder for newspaper columns throughout America.

The Obamas made about $1.7 million and paid taxes of approximately $400,000.

Sounds like a lot to me, but the president feels like he got a bargain and says he’s willing to pay more to help balance the budget. Like the Obamas, I’m willing to pay more if it will help balance the books.

But nearly every congressional Republican is marching to the old George H.W. Bush tune of “No new taxes!” I haven’t yet heard any of them utter “read my lips,” but I imagine they’re thinking it.

Believe it or not, the Paul Ryan budget, the one the GOP has wrapped its arms around to solve the budget deficit, calls for a cut in taxes for the most wealthy Americans.

“It will stimulate the economy; create more jobs,” they cry.

Let’s take a gander at an Associated Press story filed just this week: “...the super rich pay a lot less taxes than they did a couple of decades ago. And nearly half of U.S. households pay no income taxes at all. “...Their (the 400 highest adjusted gross incomes) average federal income tax rate was 17 percent (in 2007, the latest year for IRS data), down from 26 percent in 1992.

“Over the same period, the average federal income tax rate for all taxpayers (that’s your category and mine) declined to 9.3 percent from 9.9 percent. “...There are so many breaks that 45 percent of U.S. households will pay no federal income tax for 2010, according to estimates by the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank.”

Whether Republican or Democrat, rich, middle income or poor, the sheer number of credits, deductions and exemptions have members of both political parties at least thinking about an overhaul of the tax code.

Even though I took advantage of several tax breaks this year – including the $1,500 credit I earned by paying for new windows in my home – I’m for an overhaul.

But not at the expense of middle Americans. The Ryan plan would reduce the top tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent – before any breaks.

Sorry, but that doesn’t equate to paying down our debt.

While the richest rich have enjoyed unprecedented growth in income over the past decade, middle Americans have seen their income stagnate.

Congressional Democrats may have a lot to learn about living within their means, but congressional Republicans have a lot to learn about sharing their unprecedented earnings to help pay for a country that’s been so economically good to them during the past decade.

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Lifestyles Carmen 2nd annual adult egg hunt set

By MARGARET GOSS Carmen Correspondent CARMEN – Carmen Relay for Life will hold the second Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt at 9 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Carmen City Park.

The $5 participation fee will help sponsor the Relay for Life Team efforts to find a cure for cancer.

Participants are asked to bring a flashlight and a basket for eggs and prepare to “get in touch with their inner child”.

There will be special prizes, costumes and a time of fellowship following the egg hunt.

The event is for adults 18 years and older. For more information contact Lisa Copenhaver or Debbie Newman at First Carmen Bank, 580-987-2238.

Everyone is invited!

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MATTHEW SMITH AND MEGAN FRIEDRICHS

Friedrichs – Smith set date Megan Rhay Friedrichs and Matthew Blake Smith will marry at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville, Kan. Parents of the couple are Steve and Peg Friedrichs, Herkimer, Kan. and Vincent and Bettye Smith, Weatherford.

Friedrichs was born and raised on a family farm near Herkimer. She attended Kansas State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology.

After graduating she traveled and worked in Hawaii, Louisi-

ISABEL ANN ENGELBRECHT Jon and Jessica (Stauffer) Engelbrecht announce the birth of their daughter, Isabel Ann Engelbrecht.

She was born at 8:22 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at Bay Area Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She is the granddaughter of Steve Stauffer of Cherokee, Jill Stauffer of Tulsa and Jim and Jo Ann Engelbrecht of Denton, Texas.

She is the great-granddaughter of Charles and Loretta Stauffer of Cherokee, Vi Engelbrecht of Independence, Mo., John Humphrey of Boston, Mass., B.G. Elbert of San Francisco, Calif., the late Alan and Ann Nelson of Tulsa and the late Harry and Edith Dale of Elk City.

MAYCEE LEN HOUSE Cooper Todd announces the birth of his baby sister, Maycee Len House.

She was born at 5:16 p.m April 2 at Mercy Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Parents are Nick and Mendee House of Watonga.

Grandparents are Tim and Sharon Inman of Cherokee, Ken and Connie Kimmel of El Reno and Mike and Kathy House of Watonga.

Great-grandparents are L.D. and Norma Sechrist of Topeka, Kan., Delfred and Ila Inman of Waynoka, Jerry and Roberta House of Watonga and the late Wilbur and Margaret Staude.

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ana and Nebraska settling in Manhattan, Kan. working as a wildlife biologist on Fort Riley.

Smith was born in Weatherford, but grew up in Burlington, graduating from Burlington High School in 2001. He attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology.

After graduation he started a career in the wildlife field in Oklahoma and later transferred to Manhattan.

The couple plan to reside in Manhattan pursuing their careers in wildlife management.

BETTY JANE WYKOFF ENID — Memorial service for Betty Jane Wykoff was at 2 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Keith Miller officiated. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

She was born Feb. 27, 1921 to Julius and Josephine Castonia Paul in Duluth, Minn.

She attended the Duluth School System and graduated from Central High School. She graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, with a bachelor of science degree in dietetics.

She married James E. Wykoff, DDS, Aug. 20, 1943.

When he was discharged from the Air Force, they made their first home in Cherokee.

She was president of Monroe PTA, president of Enid Council of Parents and Teachers Organization and served one term on the Enid Board of Education.

She also was a member of YWCA Board, Enid Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women). She was active with the Camp Fire Girls American Association program and served in the nursery at First Baptist Church.

She was on the faculty of Bass School of Nursing. She was a member of Oklahoma Dietetics Association, American Dietetics Association, while working for 17 years at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center as head of the dietetics services. As an adjunct professor at OSU, she planned and implemented clinical studies for undergraduate majors’ nutrition.

She volunteered at Our Daily Bread and with the Catholic Charities.

She is survived by daughters, Georgia Wykoff of Tulsa, Paula Craig of Shreveport, La., and Roberta Withers of Oklahoma City; brother, Dr. Roger Paul of Tulsa; and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Daily Bread with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ladusauevans.com.

MAXINE HARRIETT DUEL CARMEN – Graveside service for Maxine Harriett Duel was at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Carmen City Cemetery, with immediate family only. Rev. Kirk Board officiated. She was cremated at her request under the direction of Wentworth Mortuary, LLC. She was was born Jan. 18,

SEND SOCIAL NEWS to Cherokee Publishing Co. P.O. Box 245 Cherokee, OK 73728 JAYNA HADWIGER of Cherokee recently served as a page for Rep. Jeff Hickman, R-Fairview, at the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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1920 to Robert A. Moser and Etta Mae (Whitworth) Moser on a farm southeast of Dacoma and died April 14, 2011, at Alva.

She graduated from Carmen High School and attended business school in Wichita.

She married Russell G. Duel Jan. 2, 1942, in Sawyer, Kan. They lived in the Carmen area all of their life where they engaged in farming, dairy, and owned the Aline Locker Plant.

She also worked as a secretary in Wright Attorney Law Firm in Cherokee and was tag agent for many years.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; one son, Richard; one brother, Robert Moser; and one sister, Laverne Lakey.

She is survived by two daughters, Pam Inman of Dacoma and Shari Duel Nolting of Carmen; two grandsons; and one greatgranddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Carmen First Responders, Ross Health Care, or Share Hospice.

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VIRGINIA CUDMORE TIMBER LAKE, S.D. – Funeral service for Virginia “Ginny” Cudmore, 81, of Timber Lake was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at United Parish Church in Timber Lake.

Vicar Maribeth Anderson officiated. Burial was at Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home.

She was born in Dupree, S.D. Sept. 19, 1929 to Glen and Nora Lafferty French and died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Mobridge, S.D. She graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1948.

She married Grover Cudmore and they ranched south of Timber Lake for several years and in 1969 sold the ranch and moved into town.

She worked for the Greater Missouri and the Community Health Clinic. She volunteered at the museum and Historical

Society.

She is survived by her children, Shelly Miller of Rapid City, S.D., Glen Cudmore of Timber Lake, Candy Plourde of Ft. Kent, Maine, Scott Cudmore of Cherokee; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Waggoner of Minneapolis, Minn. and Evelyn Parker of Spearfish, S.D.; and two brothers, Glen French of Yuma, Ariz. and Jack French of Hysham, Mont.

Memorial has been established to the Timber Lake Historical Society and the United Parish Church, Compassionate Care Hospice of Mobridge.

THOMAS H. R. KENT HELENA – Funeral service for Thomas “Tom” H. R. Kent, 75, was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Helena. Pastor Scott Hofen, Pastor Dean Holt and Pastor Len Coulter officiated. Burial followed in the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.

He was born Aug. 30, 1935 at Siloam Springs, Ark. to George and Mildred Thornberry Kent.

He married Donnis Nichols and lived in many places while he served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1974.

He served in Japan, the Korean Conflict, Germany two times, and Vietnam. After retiring from the military he and Donnis made their home in Helena where he was a self employed truck driver.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Gano Post #28 and the Helena Historical Society.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; and step-mother, Helen Kent.

He is survived by his wife, Donnis; two sons, Tony Neal Kent and Todd Marlen Kent; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two sisters, Edith Clepper and Joan Sheffield both of California.

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CHARLES “JAKE” WEBER WISNER, Neb. – Service for Charles “Jake” Weber, 81, of Wisner, Neb. was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 at the United Methodist Church of Christ in Wisner. Interment with Military Honors was in the Wisner Cemetery.

Jake passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Neb. Charles Jacob Weber was born July 23, 1929, at the family farm near Aline, Okla. to Henry and Estella (Meliza) Weber. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Carmen, Okla.

Jake graduated from Aline High School in 1947 and worked on the family farm. He served in the United States Army from 1952 till 1954. Upon being discharged he attended Northwestern State University in Alva, Okla. and worked at the Shaullop Packing Plant there.

May 26, 1957, he was united in marriage to Betty Joe Stewart and to this union a daughter, Jerri Joe, was born. In 1960, he moved to Omaha, Neb. and was employed at the Omaha Stock Yards and at the AKSARBEN Horse track.

August 10, 1968, he was

united in marriage to Shirley Maben in Omaha.

In November of 1968, he began working for IBP and the couple moved to West Point.

After retiring from IBP in 1993, he began working for Louis Dinklage, Inc. and began serving as President in 1998 until the present.

Jake was a member of the Wisner United Methodist Church of Christ, American Legion Post #70 of West Point, American Legion Post #0152 of Aline, Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, Cuming County Feeders Association, and the Wisner Masonic Lodge #114.

He enjoyed baseball, horse racing and was a true gentleman and friend to all.

Survivors include his daughter, Jerri Joe and husband, Paul Smith of Cherokee, Okla.; three grandchildren, Charles and Carime Woods of Carmen, John Russell and Nicole Fuqua of Waynoka, Okla. and son Colten, Katie and Kevin Irwin of Carmen, and children Kassie and Jacob “Jake”; brother, Lawrence and wife, Collene Weber of Aline, sister, Mary Fagala of Ulysses, Kan.; nephews and nieces, Terry and Sherry Fagala of Gage, Okla., Jerry and Tami Fagala of Ulysses, Mike and Jeannie Weber of Taloga, Okla., Stephanie and Randy Pullan of Aline, Donita and Paul Frech of Bixby, Okla., Julie (MabenDiril) and John Isbilar of Papillion, Neb. and Cheri and Craig Crouch of Storm Lake, Iowa; brother-in-law, Norman Maben of Papillion; Aunts, Jane Stevens and Ella Crigler of LaVerne, Okla.; Uncle, Chester Meliza of LaVerne; and special family, Pat and Nancy Flynn of Kansas City, Mo., Matt and Mary Flynn of Omaha, Mitch and Sara Flynn of Dawson, Neb. and their children.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; a son in infancy; brother-in-law, Verlyn Fagala; and a special friend, Carol Flynn. (paid)

CHEROKEE CHURCHES First United Methodist Pastor: Paul Calkin Pastor: Jeni Markham Clewell Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Snack Supper: 5:30 p.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

CHUM Classes: 6:30 p.m.

Wed.Children’s Choir: 4 p.m.

Wed. Evening Choir Chime:6:30 Choir Practice: 7:30 p.m.

Living Vine Community Church Pastors: Matthew & Tamara Yoder Sun.Worship: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Men’s: 2nd & 4th Mon., Women’s: 2nd & 4th Wed.

New Life Assembly of God Interim Pastor: Robert Stewart Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study & Prayer: 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Prayer & Bible Study: 7p.m.

Prayer line: (580) 596-2155

Church of Christ Riverside Preacher: Jeffrey Keele Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:50 a.m.

Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Ed Jones Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Youth: 7 p.m.

Adult Bible Study, Wed.: 7 p.m.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pastor: Dr. Ron Hansen Youth Minister: Barbara James Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m.

Youth Meet: 5:30 p.m.

KREJ Radio Wed: 8:20, 12:55, 5:25

BURLINGTON CHURCHES Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pastor: Dr. Richard Duckworth Church School: 10 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m.

Helena United Methodist Pastor: Joel Thompson Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group: 6 p.m.

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Prairie Valley United Methodist Pastor: Mary Irby Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Community Bible Church Pastor: Bryan Baldwin Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

and church dinners. She took an active part in Cherokee Ministerial Alliance.

In younger days Colleen liked to hunt with her dad. She loved to fish and was very fond of her pets. Colleen was a wonderful gardener.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, Dec. 17, 1992; and one grandchild, Landon.

Colleen is survived by her three children, David Newlin and wife, Heidi, Cherokee, Christie Holt and husband, Lloyd of Viola, Kan., Curtis Newlin and wife, Jennifer of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Kent Newlin and Barbara of Edmond, Heather Rice of Cherokee, Ashley and Sean Dickens of Wichita, Kan., Kalee Holt of Wichita, Kan., Kimberlyn Holt of Viola, Kansas, Lindsey, Lacey and Lane Newlin of Burlington; and two greatgrandchildren, William Dickens and Caiden Pawlowicz.

Memorials may be given to the Cherokee Ministerial Alliance or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation through the funeral home.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. (paid) VIVIAN ANN BUTTS BALTZ ROBERTS SYRACUSE, Kan. – A memorial service and inurnment for Vivian Ann Butts Baltz Roberts, 78, will be held on April 30, 2011 at the Auburn Cemetery, in Cherokee.

She was born Aug. 21, 1932 in Grove to William H. and Adah Irene Butts and died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 at the Hamilton County Hospital, Syracuse.

She married Charles Derrell Baltz May 21, 1952. He preceded her in death May 13, 1973.

She married Jack Roberts Nov. 11, 1977.

She is survived by her husband, Jack of the home; children, Marty Stroh, Loveland, Colo., Keith Roberts, Woodbridge, Va., Ken Roberts, Ulyss-

es, Kan., Kyle Roberts of Syracuse; and one sister, Neva Jean O’Donnell, Oklahoma City.

She had 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

CAROL LEE BOWLES SHAWNEE – Funeral service for Carol Lee Bowles, 80, of Shawnee was at 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Shawnee. Dr. Paul Calmes officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee. Arrangements were

by Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.

She was born Dec. 25, 1930, in Garden City, Kan., to Benjamin and Dehlia (Anderson) Beltz and died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in Oklahoma City.

She graduated from Lambert High School in Lambert.

On Nov. 13, 1949, she married J.C. Bowles.

She retired from Southwestern Bell as a customer service representative. After retirement, she worked at various retail stores such as Price’s Booterie, Phyllis’ and Blaine’s.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shawnee, The Pioneers and Beta Sigma Phi. She was preceeded in death by her parents; husband, J.C.; and an infant sister.

Surviving are daughter, Jamie Kelly of the home; four granddaughters; and a greatgrandson.

First Congregational Church Pastor: Jane Ho Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Family Meal: 1st Sunday, Noon Ladies Aid:1st Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Last Sunday: Holy Communion

Jet United Methodist Church Pastor: Mary Irby Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

UMW: Every 3rd Wed. 10:30am

New Covenant Fellowship Pastor: Dale Cummins Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Yth Grp, Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Pleasant View Mennonite Pastors: Dennis Koehn, Randy Schmidt, & Patrick Koehn Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 7:30 p.m.

Ladies Aid: 1st & 3rd Thursday Zoar Mennonite Pastor: Gary Eastin Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.

Sun & Wed Evening Serv: 6 p.m.

DRIFTWOOD CHURCH Driftwood Christian Minister: Greg Schmidt Bible School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

BYRON CHURCH Ridin’ 4 Him Cowboy Church Sunday Learnin’: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Preachin’: 10:00 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun. of Month Fellowship Potluck 1st Sun./Mo. JET CHURCHES Nazarene Church Pastor: Dean Holt Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Vining Community Church Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Prayer Mtg: 7:30 p.m.

Fellowship & Communion last Sunday of the month

First Baptist Church Pastor: Scott Hofen Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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AMORITA CHURCHES Amorita Community Pastor: Guy Phillip Harris Morning Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

GOLTRY CHURCHES St. Michael’s Catholic Church Pastor: Father Larry Kowalski Sun. Morning Mass: 7:30 a.m.

Except for Special Occasions

Church of Christ Pastor: Bill Springer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.

St. Cornelius Catholic Church Pastor: Father Lawrence Mass Every Sunday: 11:15 a.m.

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HELENA CHURCHES First Christian Church Pastor: Jay Drawbridge Wednesday Bible: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:20 a.m.

Nazarene Church Pastor: Dean Holt Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Evening Worship: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

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Green Valley Free Methodist Church Pastor: David Keller Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church Pastor: Tom Cooksey Assoc. Pastor: Brandon Holloway Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Discipleship Training: 6 p.m.

Evening Worship: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.

Friends Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

GLADYS BELTZ FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Funeral service for Gladys F. Beltz was at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Cherokee. Rev. Tom Cooksey officiated. Burial followed at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee.

Gladys was born Dec. 9, 1916, on the family farm north of Cherokee, the third of nine children, born to C.E. and Jessie (Hutchins) Parker. She passed away April 14, 2011 in Springdale, Ark. at the age of 94.

She attended school in Alfalfa County and Bethany Nazarene High School, Bethany.

Gladys and Harvey E. Beltz were united in marriage on Sept. 19, 1939, in Enid. They farmed west of Cherokee, moving to Cherokee in 1970. She moved to Fayetteville, Ark. in 2005.

Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church, Cherokee, and served as a Sunday School teacher many years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and growing flowers.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Dec. 4, 1980; her parents; four brothers, Gene Parker, Earl Parker,

Paul Parker and Roy Parker; three sisters, Lula Kingcade, Burnes McNickle and Alberta Stafford.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Baker and husband, Kenneth of Fayetteville, Ark.; two grandchildren, Brett Baker of Tulsa and Lori Petrino of Springdale, Ark.; and two great-grandchildren, Mikey and Isabella Petrino.

She is also survived by one brother, Homer Parker and his wife, Deloris of Comanche; sister-in-law, Lois Parker of Parsons, Kan.; brother-in-law, Wayne McNickle of Mound Valley, Kan.; as well as nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Cherokee First Baptist Church through the funeral home.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. (paid) COLLEEN JOYCE NEWLIN Funeral service for Colleen Joyce Newlin, 78, was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Friends Church in Cherokee. Burial was at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee.

Colleen was born Aug. 22, 1932 to John Warehime and Esther Ackerman Warehime in their home northwest of Ingersol and passed from this life April 13, 2011 in Enid.

Colleen graduated from Burlington High School. She spent her lifetime in this area, living one and one half miles from where she was raised.

Colleen married Billy Kent Newlin Nov. 14, 1953 in her parents’ home. When she was younger she was a good basketball and softball player and then married a coach. She continued with sports as she followed her children and grandchildren’s games over several states.

She enjoyed cooking for the men in the field and for events at church. As a member of Cherokee Friends Church Colleen was hostess for many showers

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Bible Study: 5:00 p.m.

Pleasant Plain Church of the Brethren Pastor: Elsie Koehn Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Eve Service: 7:30 p.m.

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Cherokee boys, T’lake girls win 8-Man Track titles RINGWOOD – Cherokee's boys and Timberlake's girls rolled to team title in the Ringwood 8-Man Track Meet held here April 14.

Cherokee's Chiefs placed first in three events and second in five others in showing the depth needed to win the meet with 116 points.

Timberlake's Lady Tigers did the same, dominating the competition with 10 gold medal performances while placing second in four events and piling up 205 points.

The Chiefs' first place points came from Justin Schanbacher in the 300-meter hurdles, Josh Shepard in the long jump, and the 3200-meter relay team comprised of Josh Argraves, Austin Huckabee, Cortez Lee-Read and Evan Bagenstos.

Shepard's performance in the long jump established a new Cherokee school record. The senior experienced pain in his legs when competing in the high jump and failed to place in that event – one of his specialities. Coach Steve Hickman advised Shepard to compete in the long jump only if he felt physically able to do so.

"He asked me a couple of times if I wanted him to long jump," said Hickman, "and I told him only if he felt up to it. The next thing I knew, he was jumping. On his last jump he set the new record."

Shepard's 21'-8 1/2" inches erased the 21'-7" Jackie Myers jumped in 1967 and Justin Goss jumped in 1998.

The Lady Tigers' gold came from Karly LeForce in the pole vault, Cidney Thompson in the 3200-meter run, Kayla Castle in the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles, Hannah Berg in the 100-meter dash, Hailey Parker in the long jump, Kylee Severin the 400-meter dash, the 400-meter relay (Berg, Severin, Kelsey Castle, Kayla Castle), 800-meter relay (Berg, Kelsey

Castle, Erin Overton, Severin) and 1600-meter relay (Kelsey Castle, Severin, Parker, Kayla Castle).

Kayla Castle's time of 47.54 in the 300 hurdles established a new meet record in that event.

Cherokee's Lady Chiefs took third in the team race, with Timberlake's Lady Tigers taking first and Sharon-Mutual second.

CHEROKEE LADY CHIEFS Coach Matt Guffy's ladies placed second in five of the six events in which they scored to take third place in the girls' team standings.

Silver medals went to Carli Richmond in the 400-meter dash, Sabrina Wilber in the discus, the 400-meter relay team (Mollie Hawkins, Jaylyn Packard, Jess Unruh, Richmond), the 800-meter relay (Hawkins, Packard, Unruh, Richmond) and the 1600-meter relay (Hawkins, Unruh, Packard, Richmond).

TIMBERLAKE TIGERS Casey Carson's second place finish in the 400-meter dash was the best placing by the Tigers.

Baseball Scoreboard

Chiefs 2nd, Lady Chiefs 10th CHS golfers enter Regional at South Barber Track Meet

Thursday, April 7 Cherokee 14, Buffalo 11 (Winning pitcher: Derek McKinnon. Extra base hits: Josh Argraves inside-the-park HR, Austin Hawkins 2B.) Cherokee 5, Buffalo 0 (Winning pitcher: Hawkins.

Extra base hits: Zac James 3B, Hawkins 2B.) Ringwood Tournament April 11-15 First Round Cherokee 3, Ringwood 2 (Winning pitcher: Josh Ard. Extra base hits: McKinnon 2B.) Semifinals Lomega 7, Cherokee 1 (Losing pitcher: Hawkins.)

Third Place Cherokee 14, Chisholm JV 0 (Winning pitcher: McKinnon. Extra base hits: Zac James 2B, Austin Huckabee 2B. All nine starters got a hit.)

District Tournament at Timberlake Thursday, April 21 Cherokee vs. Medford, 2:30 p.m.

(Double elimination tournament.

Chiefs play again at 4:30 p.m. if they lose, at 6:30 p.m. if they win.)

BOYS' RESULTS 100 Dash: 3. Stetson Buller, Timberlake, 11.49; 5. Logan Campbell, Timberlake, 11.84.

200 Dash: 3. Buller, Timberlake, 23.72; 5. Campbell, Timberlake, 24.32.

400 Dash: 2. Carson, Timberlake, 54.98.

800 Run: 2. Bagenstos, Cherokee, 2:13.78.

1600 Run: 2. Huckabee, Cherokee, 5:13.74.

300 Hurdles: 1. Schanbacher, Cherokee, 42.05.

400 Relay: 2. Cherokee (Shepard, Schanbacher, Bagenstos, Derek Richmond), 45.36; 3. Timberlake (Jacob Henderson, Carson, Campbell, Buller), 45.83.

1600 Relay: 2. Cherokee (Lee-Read, Bagenstos, Richmond, Schanbacher), 3:43.54.

3200 Relay: 1. Cherokee (Argraves, Huckabee, Lee-Read, Bagenstos),

KIOWA, Kan. – Competing here April 12 in the South Barber Invitational Track Meet, the Cherokee Chiefs finished a strong second in the boys' standings with 85 points, while the Lady Chiefs placed tenth with 20 points.

Burlington's Lady Elks took 12th in the team standings with 14 points.

Cherokee struck gold in five events. Josh Shepard took first place in both the long jump and the high jump, while Justin Schanbacher won the 300-meter hurdles.

The boys' 400-meter relay team (Shepard, Schanbacher, Evan Bagenstos and Derek Richmond) captured first in that event. Also picking up first place points was the 1600-meter relay squad (Cortez Lee-Read, Bagenstos, Tanner Ducotey and Schanbcher).

Bagenstos took second in his specialty, the 800-meter run, while third place points came to the Chiefs in the shot put (Alex York), the discus (Jerran Waugh) and the 100-meter dash (Schanbacher).

The Lady Chiefs best showing came in the 400-meter run, where Carli Richmond placed third.

The Burlington Lady Elks' 400-meter relay squad took second, while Staci Stewart picked up a third in the 800-meter run.

Following are the local results

JOSH SHEPARD places his name on the Cherokee track record board, reflecting his 21’8.5” leap in the long jump at the Ringwood 8-Man Track Meet.

Shepard erased the previous record of 21’-7” set by Jackie Myers in 1967 and Justin Goss in 1998.

CHEROKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Monday, April 25 No School Tuesday, April 26 Ham & Cheese Sandwich Lettuce & Tomato Baked Chips Banana

9:07.37.

Long Jump: 1. Shepard, Cherokee, (new school record), 21-8 1/2.

Shot Put: 2. Alex York, Cherokee, 429; 3. Jerran Waugh, Cherokee, 40-7.

Discus: 2. Waugh, Cherokee, 131-8; 3. York, Cherokee, 126-5; 6. Michael Lucas, Cherokee, 101-8.

GIRLS RESULTS 100 Dash: 1. Berg, Timberlake, 13.41.

200 Dash: 4. Packard, Cherokee, 29.3.

400 Dash: 1. Severin, Timberlake, 1:02.92; 2. Richmond, Cherokee, 1:05.7; 6. Overton, Timberlake, 1:09.19.

800 Run: 5. Thompson, Timberlake,

from the South Barber meet: BOYS Shot Put: 3. York, Cherokee, 42-7.5.

400 Dash: 6. Richmond, Cherokee, 56.24.

Long Jump: 1. Shepard, Cherokee, 20-8.

Discus: 3. Waugh, Cherokee, 128-8.

High Jump: 1. Shepard, Cherokee, 6-4; 5. Lee-Read, Cherokee, 5-8.

1600 Run: 4. Austin Huckabee, Cherokee, 5:13.49.

300 Hurdles: 1. Schanbacher, Cherokee, 42.24.

100 Dash: 3. Schanbacher, Cherokee, 11.79; 5. Shepard, Cherokee, 12.18.

400 Relay: 1. Cherokee (Shepard, Schanbacher, Bagenstos, Richmond), 45.56.

800 Run: 2. Bagenstos, Cherokee, 2:08.27.

1600 Relay: 1. Cherokee (Lee-Read, Bagenstos, Ducotey, Schanbacher), 3;39.90.

GIRLS 200 Dash: 4. Packard, Cherokee, 30.10.

400 Dash: 3. Richmond, Cherokee, 1:05.27.

800 Run: 3. Stewart, Burlington, 2:38.93.

3200 Run: 4. Hawkins, Cherokee, 14:25.83.

400 Relay: 2. Burlington, 54.88; 6.

Cherokee (Hawkins, Jaylyn Packard, Jess Unruh, Richmond), 56.14.

1600 Relay: 6. Cherokee (Hawkins, Unruh, Packard, Richmond), 4:35.84.

3200 Relay: 4. Cherokee (Hawkins, Packard, Unruh, Richmond), 11:34.45.

2:45.95; 6. Natalie Crain, Timberlake, 2:48.43.

1600 Run: 2. Thompson, Timberlake, 6:23.49.

3200 Run: 1. Thompson, Timberlake, 14:02.37; 2. Crain, Timberlake, 14:57.73.

100 Hurdles: 1. Kay. Castle, Timberlake, 16.48; 3. Brittany Seaman, Timberlake, 18.10.

300 Hurdles: 1. Kay. Castle, Timberlake, (new meet record), 47.54; 2. Kel. Castle, Timberlake, 50.98.

400 Relay: 1. Timberlake (Berg, Severin, Kel. Castle, Kay. Castle), 52.57; 2.

Cherokee (Hawkins, Packard, Unruh, Richmond), 55.4.

800 Relay: 1. Timberlake (Berg, Kel.

Cherokee's Jaylyn Packard and Sabrina Wilber participated Tuesday in the Girls' Class 2A Regional Golf Tournament played at Riverside Golf Course in Mooreland.

Look for results in next week's Messenger & Republi-

Castle, Overton, Kay. Castle), 1:53.72; 2. Cherokee (Hawkins, Packard, Unruh, Richmond), 1:56.97.

1600 Relay: 1. Timberlake (Kel. Castle, Severin, Parker, Kay. Castle), 4:22.86; 2. Cherokee (Hawkins, Unruh, Packard, Richmond), 4:34.5.

3200 Relay: 2. Timberlake (Overton, Crain, Bailee Clift, Thompson), 11:35.15.

Discus: 2. Wilber, Cherokee, 79-5.

Shot Put: 3. Clift, Timberlake, 29-6.

High Jump: 2. (tie) Overton, Timberlake, 4-8.

Long Jump: 1. Parker, Timberlake, 1511; 3. Berg, Timberlake, 15-8.5.

Pole Vault: 1. LeForce, Timberlake, 8-6; 3. Haley Blewitt, Timberlake, 6-0.

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Austin Hawkins will play in the Boys' Class 2A Golf Tournament on Monday at the Pheasant Run Golf Course in Enid.

Those results should also be available in time for next week's newspaper.

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TRACK SCHEDULE March 29 April 2 April 8 April 12 April 14 April 23 April 26 April 30 May 6-7

Fairview 10 a.m.

Kingfisher 9 a.m.

Okeene 10:30 a.m.

S. Barber 3 p.m.

Ringwood 8-Man 10 a.m.

Ringwood 9:30 a.m.

Medford Conf.

10 a.m.

Regional TBA State Carl Albert

Boys Coach: Steve Hickman Girls Coach: Matt Guffy

Members of the Cherokee Lady Chiefs Track Team are Jaylyn Packard, Taylor Wright, Carli Richmond, Sabrina Wilber, Jessica Unruh, Mollie Hawkins, Brianna Wilhite and Macy Starks. Girls Coach is Matt Guffy.

Members of the Cherokee Chiefs Track Team are Justin Schanbacher, Collin Washburn, Joshua Shepard, Evan Bagenstos, Alex York, Derek Richmond, Jerran Waugh, Austin Huckabee, Joshua Argraves, Michael Lucas, Cortez Lee-Read, Tanner Ducotey, Tim James and Brandon Kreiman. Boys Coach is Steve Hickman. Trainer is Taylor Highfill.

BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 1-2 Conf Tourney Helena April 5 Fort Supply Fort Supply April 7 Buffalo Buffalo April 11, 12, 15 Ringwood Tourney April 18-19 District Tourney

TBA 4:00 4:30 TBA TBA

Coach: Terry Chapman

GOLF SCHEDULE UNAVAILABLE

Members of the Cherokee Chiefs Baseball Team are Josh Argraves, Josh Ard, Austin Hawkins, Grant DeWitt, Derek McKinnon, Zac James, Austin Huckabee, Ruben Castro and Brandon Kreiman. Coach is Terry Chapman.

Members of the Cherokee Golf Team are Jaylyn Packard, Austin Hawkins and Sabrina Wilber.

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Birding & Nature Festival Photos by Korina Dove Under New Management Hunter Green Apartments in Helena We have one and two bedrooms immediately available for rent.

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JADYN HEIDRICK, 9, of Enid tries her hand at archery with help from Tyler Mason, also of Enid. Jadyn is the daughter of Cherokee High School graduate Tonya Tullis and the granddaughter of Cherokee residents Bobby and Larry Failes.

Teaching field is open.

Successful candidate will coach Junior High and High School girls basketball.

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Cherokee High School Principal Jeremy Hickman (580) 596-3391 E-mail resumes to: hickmanj@cherokee.k12.ok.us

REGISTERING FOR Saturday’s events at the refuge (above) are, from left, Caleb Roberts, Connie Roberts and 19-month-old Hayden Roberts, all of Cherokee. Helping with registration is Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge EMT and Maintenance Superintendent Bobby Kildow.

PULLING THE TRIGGER during the trap shoot demonstration is Amy Brandley from El Reno. Pulling the clay pigeon trigger is Game Ranger Marshall Reigh.

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Getting in the ‘Spirit’

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Spirit Rider Laine Croft of Cherokee and Bullet visit Saturday with Tyson Ream, 2, and dad Clint Ream during an equine clinic at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds.

OSU Extension Office Director Tommy Puffinbarger said more than 100 people from 17 counties attended the all-day clinic.

Former Burlington man due recognition by Northwestern

County may turn down bids on clinic if too low

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff In Monday’s regular Alfalfa County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioners Doug Murrow, Chad Roach and Toby Walker signed a resolution declaring the former Great Salt Plains Health Center building surplus property.

The county will sell the building on Ohio Street by bid process.

Cherokee Mayor Karen Hawkins attended the meeting and asked what will happen to the building if low bids are submitted.

“Now, it’s surplus,” Hawkins said. “We sure spent a lot of money – about $67,000 – getting that building up to date.”

Roach said the resolution stipulates that the county can turn down any bids that do not meet appraisal values.

Bids received for the building will be opened during the May 2 regular meeting.

Also approved during the meeting was a juvenile detention transportation claim, and commissioners voted to advertise for bids for scrap iron.

Murrow said he thinks the county can take phone bids for

ALVA – A former Burlington resident will join six fellow Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumni who are being honored as outstanding graduates during the university's annual Spring Reunion Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Former Burlington native Charles L. Stuckey, class of 1961, will receive the Outstanding Business/Professional Award. Others to be honored include Keith Edward Ballard, Ed.D., M.Ed. 1975, Outstanding Education Award; Barbara Kay Duncan, class of 1969, Outstanding Humanitarian Award; Manny Gamallo, class of 1973, Outstanding Arts Award; Allison Woods, class of 2007, Outstanding Recognition Award; Angelia Case, class of 1984, Ranger Recognition Award; and Valarie Case, class of 1985, Ranger Recognition Award.

The banquet in the Student Center Ballroom is open to the public. The cost is $15 per person. To make reservations, contact Lizabeth Richey, Northwestern Alumni Association director, at (580) 327-8594 or lrrichey@nwosu.edu.

Stuckey graduated from NWOSU with a major in chemistry and minors in physics and mathematics. In 1962, he received his master’s degree in physical science from Emporia State College. Stuckey began his career in refining in Ponca City with Conoco Inc. He was Grand Master of Masons in the state of Oklahoma in 2002. He currently serves on the Guthrie Scottish Rite Foundation and as vice president of the Masonic Charity Foundation.

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the iron but that the commissioners should check with the district attorney’s office first.

“If the DA’s willing to sign off to do phone bids, it would be a lot easier,” Roach said.

Also approved were six road crossings for Crescent Services

in District 1.

Commissioners signed a Highway Emergency and Transportation Revolving Fund Interest Resolution to allow each district to receive respective interests.

An air conditioner will be

junked after commissioners signed a resolution to get rid of the broken piece of equipment.

“It’s been sitting in the alley for a year now,” Roach said.

Commissioners also signed a form for the lease purchase of graders in Districts 2 and 3.

Vintage and Contemporary Tractors * Farm Equip * Vehicles * Shop & Farm Tools

•TWO AUCTIONS• Friday

April 29, 2011

10:00 A.M. Location: From Goltry, OK, 1 mile West on S.H. 45, 3 North on Jet Blktp, 1 West, and 3/4 North; OR from Jet, 5 miles South on Blktp, 1 West, and 1/4 South Tractors & Combine: JD 4020 w/pto, 2 remotes; ’49 JD Model R (S#3520); ’53 JD Model R (S#16954); ’53 JD Model R(S#18325); ’38 JD Model AR (S#255745); JD Model A (S#437454) w/cultivator; ’45 JD Model A (S#558248), purchased new from Dague Hardware, Helena, OK; Ford 8-N; JD Model 95 diesel w/cab, 16’ header, pickup header, spreaders, shedded; Auto, Pickups, Trucks: ’41 Mercury 2dr sedan purchased by Bill in Oct. ’47 (kept inside, nice inside & out); ’60 Ford F-100, 1/2T, short, step side, V-8, 4 spd, (Bill purchased it new); ’71 Ford 100, V-8, 4x4, 4spd, flat bed; ’35 Ford 2T, V-8, 2spd, grain bed; ’51 Ford F-6, 2T, cab-over, 4spd, 2spd, grain bed, hoist; ’49 Ford F-6 cab-over w/JD silage box; ’65 Ford 600, 2T, V-8, 4spd, 2spd, grain bed, hoist; ’69 Ford 100, V-8, 4spd, flatbed; ’77 Ford custom van; 2-Ford school buses used for storage; Farm Equipment: JD 346 wire tie baler (shedded); N.H. 56 rake; sickle mower; JD 12’ chisel; 24’ NH3 applicator; 2-JD 4-16 plows; Krause 14’ tandem disc; folding springtooth; JD CCA cultivator; JD 1508 wing fold mower; 16-8 & 12-10 Van Brundt drills; springtooth; small carry-all; Rhino 3pt flail mower; Mohawk 3pt rotary mower; 3 pt slip; 3 pt blade; 3 pt platform; 3 pt arm lift; Not Categorized: 2-motorized bathtubs (parade vehicles); Honda 110 3 wheeler; self-propelled hay wagon for small square bales; Shop Built wheel loader; tandem axel flatbed; pickup trailer; 2-combine bin feed trailers; portable cow walker (sling); yard drag; vintage grain auger; 26’x 6” PTO auger; 2-JD 4 cyl. Engines; horse drawn stalk chopper; pull road grader; JD manure spreader; post hole auger; Shop Built 16’ open top stock trailer; 2 wheel trailer w/calf box; overhead fuel tanks; Shop Built wire roller; evaporative water cooler; 2 row lister/ planters; New Idea silage wagon; salvage farm equip, cars, & pickups; scrap iron; yard & garden tools; shop tools & equip; Snapper & Murray riding mowers; radial arm saw, table saw; planer/jointer; drill press; ladders; tires, wheels, radiators; cream separator; wringer washer; port. Kero heater

Seller: MRS. BILL (HILDA) CRAIN 3:00 P.M. Location: From Goltry, OK, 1 mile west on S.H. 45, then 2 1/2 miles North on the Jet Blktp.

2–Case 930 tractors; Case 830 tractor; ’58 Chevy 2T, 6 cyl, 4spd, 2spd grain bed, hoist; JD Model 95 diesel combine w/18’ header, shedded; Datsun pickup; N.H. 2695 square baler, shedded; 3 pt spray rig; trailer type rotary mower; N.H. 56 rake; 3-JD rakes; JD 10’ haybine; Miller offset; Schaefer 12’ offset; JD 14’ tandem disc; JD 10’ chisel; Krause 12’ chisel; JD CCA field cultivator; JD 5-16 & 4-16 plows; JD 16-8 D.F. drill; springtooth; one-way; pull hydraulic grader; bale buggy; salvage Chevy truck; salvage farm equip

Seller: Mrs. CHARLES (BETTY) CRAIN Terms (Both Auctions): Cash or approved check the day of the auction. Ann. Day of auction takes precedence. Log onto www.wigginsauctioneers.com for pictures.

Another Auction By:

One Grand Center • 201 N. Grand, Enid, OK • (580) 233-3066 • www.wigginsauctioneers.com

LARGE MACHINERY AUCTION ALVA, OKLAHOMA EXCELLENT LINE OF QUALITY MACHINERY - A LOT OF IT LIKE NEW Tractors (3 - 4 wheel drives) - Tillage Tools Combine (JD 8820) - Trucks - Pickups - Trailers (Cattle & Flat) Welding Trailer w/Welder, Torches, Air Compressor, Etc. Augers - Livestock Equipment (Wilson Corrals)

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 10 A.M. There are very few small items - So be on time

SALE LOCATION: From the west edge of Alva, Okla. (Skyline Drive & Okla. Blvd.) go 4 miles south on County Rd 430 to Grant Rd then west to auction site or From Hopeton, Okla. go 2 miles north on State Hwy 281 to Grady Rd then 1 mile west to County Rd 430, then 1 mile north to auction site. Watch for auction signs.

TRACTORS - 1993 John Deere 8770 4WD, 12 speed, triple hydraulics, 20.8Rx42 duals, 8268 hrs., SN/S001170, nice clean tractor

AUCTION

April 22, 2011

10:00 a.m.

Location: 230 Hickory Street, Jet, OK

OPEN HOUSE: Thurs., April 14th & Sun., April 17th, 5 – 7 p.m.

Order of Auction: Home at 10:00 a.m. Farm and Ranch equipment immediately after home, followed by the tools and personal property.

Nice home on approx. 7.75 acres in Jet, OK. w/approx. 1,710 sq. ft. on main floor * approx. 1,500 sq. ft. finished basement * 4 bdrms * 2 baths * central h/a * 2 car garage * lg shop blding * Terms: 10% down day of auction, bal due upon del of merchantable title. Ann made day of auction supersede all adv. Jeff Crissup, auction mgr, 580-541-9246 for appt to view the home and details.

Personal Property Car: ’95 Buick LeSabre, 4 dr, 157,500 +- mi; Tractors/Combine/Headers/Swathers: ‘78 JD 4640, shows 0654.3 hrs, quad range, duals, 3-remotes, 3-pt, PTO; ‘78 JD 4440, shows 6,857.5 hrs, quad range., duals, 2-remotes, 3-pt, PTO; ‘63 JD 3010, shows 1,921.5 hrs, 1-remote, 3-pt, PTO; ‘82 L2, 670T eng.; 24’ Gleaner header; 20’ flex header; 13’6” pkup header; header trlr; ‘73 Versatile draper swather; Bushhog 3-pt disc swather; JD 640 rake; Trucks/Pickups: ’74 Chevy 2-T, C60, shows 45,312 miles, 350 V-8, 16’ steel bed, 2-way hoist, 5spd/2spd, plumbed for hyd; ‘67 Chevy, C50, shows 95,734 miles, V-8, 16’ steel bed, hoist, 4 spd/2 spd; ‘67 Int. truck, 345 V-8, 5 spd/2 spd, 2-way hoist, Mabar bed w/pindal hitch; ‘94 Chevy 3500, Butler bale bed w/ cushion hitch assembly, new diesel eng w/10,000+/- mls, auto, single cab; ‘97 Chevy 2500, 6.0 V-8, 2 & 4-wd, single cab, auto; ‘82 Ford F-150, single cab, auto, V-8; No Till Drill/Tillage/Mowers: ‘09 15’ S.F. no till drill, model 941Z, 7 ½” dd, liquid fert; JD B20-8C drill w/fert; JD 3600 pull plow 5-18”; 50’ Ratzlaff harrow; Flex-King 16’ offset; JD 36’ & JD 28’ field cond; 14’ tandem disc; Wako 3-pt track wacker; Krause 14’ chisel w/Wako harrow; Wako 3-pt 13’8” cult w/harrow; Tucker 10’ speed mover; Brushhog 15’ mower; JD 709 mower; Misc John Deere: Dozer blade; tractor weights; RX 95 riding mower, 30” cut, 12.5 hp w/pressurized lube; 158 front loader; surplus parts; cultivator teeth; Livestock Equip: ‘83 Gooseneck 20’x6’ stock trlr, open top, rubber floors; Honda “Rancher” E5 electric shift showing 1187+/- mls; 2-Broyhill tank heaters; vet supplies; Easy Roll wire roller; 4-wheel spray rig; Wako 2-wheel spray rig; cattle self feeders; feed bunks; rd bale feeders; WW cattle processing chute; shop built loading chute w/rubber floor; 3-pt 200 gal. spray rig 30’; 3-pt front loader/bale spike; Shop Tools/Equip: Lincoln SA 200 welder on 2-wheel trlr; Lincoln 225 welder; cutting torch; Sears 220v shop comp; drill press; cut off saw; bench grinder; Rockwell 10” table saw; hand tools; parts washer; Uncategorized: Windmill repair parts/tools; hyd. shop cherry picker; trlr mtd 250 gal. LP tank; 100 & 200 gal. fuel tanks; 100’- 220 volt cord/roller/trlr; elect. augers; Speed King 42’ auger w/10 hp gas eng; cement mixer; shop built gooseneck flatbed; skid mtd 250 gal. water tank; 120 gal. LP tank; 6” hyd. auger; 3-pkup bed trlrs; overhead diesel tank; NUMEROUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS INC. Beauty Shop Equip: Barber chair, 2 dryer chairs; chest-type deep freezers; roll top desk; recliner; beds; dresser; rocker; tables; metal cabinets; soft goods; doll furn; holiday & wall décor; cookware; household items; Note: Due to impending health issues Ernie and Sandra have decided to retire and move to Enid. We feel very fortunate he has selected us to market his home and machinery for him. There will be something here for you. Come and spend an enjoyable day with us.

Sellers: ERNIE AND SANDRA PAGE Another Auction By:

One Grand Center • 201 N. Grand, Enid, OK • (580) 233-3066 • www.wigginsauctioneers.com

• 1979 John Deere 4640 tractor, 3 point, quick hitch, PTO, triple hydraulics, quad range, 20.8Rx38 duals, 7 suitcase wts., 7984 hrs., SN/012148R This tractor has a Westendorf WR-42 loader with a 7’ 5” bucket and grapple fork. The tractor and loader will sell separately and then collectively as one unit. • 1997 Model 9682 New Holland Versitile 4WD tractor, 20.8Rx42 duals, N-14 Cummins 370HP, powershift transmission, 4 remotes, 7909 hrs., SN/D106681 • 2003 Case Steiger STX 375 4WD, powershift trans., 520/85R 42 duals, 5317 hrs., 4 remotes, SN/JEE0102671. This tractor has a 10 yr., 10,000 hr. transferable warranty on powertrain COMBINE - 1982 JD 8820 Combine, 4 speed hydrostat, straw chopper, 30.5Lx32 front tires, w/JD model 224 - 24’ header, SN/514013 TRUCKS & PICKUP - 1975 Chevy C60 custom deluxe 2 ton truck, 366 engine, 5 speed w/2 sp., twin cylinder hoist w/18’ bed, 53,733 miles, 9.00x20 tires, Agra-Cover roll over tarp, plumbed for west field auger, nice • 1968 Chevy L50 2 ton truck, 350 engine, 4 speed w/2 sp., 16’ bed and hoist, 9.00x20 tires, 57,137 miles, rollover tarp and plumbed for west field auger, nice • 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 pickup, automatic, Dura-Max diesel w/Butler bed, has 150 gal. fuel tank w/Tut-Hill pump and side mount tool box, 127,560 miles TILLAGE TOOLS & HAY EQUIPMENT - 2002 John Deere 32’ 1” Model 637 Wheatland tandem disc, front disc - 23 1/2”, rear disc 22”, excellent condition • 1980 John Deere 22 1/2’ 335 double offset disc, front disc 23”, rear disc 21” • 1990 Great Plains 36’ solid stand folding drill w/hydraulic marker, double disc openers, 13 1/4” disc and V rubber press wheels - Nice SN/GP/147N • 1993 Baker 42’ 8200 Cultivator w/harrow • 1992 Baker 50’ Culti-sweep, 26” blades w/chicken pickers • 1984 John Deere 1610 35’ Chisel w/3 bar tine harrow • John Deere 680 19’ chisel w/walk in tandems w/tine harrow • 1991 McFarlin 60’ 16 bar harrow • John Deere 3600 plows - 1 six bottom and 1 five bottom w/2 plow hitch, both have trash boards and Dura Built shreaders • John Deere 3600 - 6 bottom plow w/trash boards and DuraBuilt shreaders • Krause 13 1/2’ chisel w/harrows on 3 point, excellent for food plots • Schafer 12’ HD offset disc • United Farm Tools 500 bu. grain cart • John Deere 16x8 DRA grain drill • Garfield 14’ speed mover w/titl cylinder • Snowco silage wagon on PTO, works good • Tandem axle header trailer • JD 3800 silage cutter w/ 2 row head and pickup attachmen STOCK TRAILERS AND FLAT TRAILERS - 1988 Blair 7’x20’ gooseneck cattle trailer • Tandem axle gooseneck tilt bed trailer 8’x18’ w/ramps, heavy duty • Pickup bed trailer w/ball hitch • 1989 - 18’ tandem axle gooseneck trailer w/1000 gal. fiberglass tank, hoses, side tool box, 8HP Briggs engine, w/3” Monarch pump and motor • Welding trailer 4’x8’ single axle w/weld anpower G8000 Lincoln Welder, 16 HP V-twin Vangard Briggs w/50’ leads, acetylene and torch set-up w/bottles, Campbell-Hausfield 20 gal. air compressor, 1.7 HP elec. welding rod, clamps, etc. Nice set up AUGERS - Mayrath 10”x60’ grain auger w/hopper on PTO and hydraulic lift • Mayrath 6”x21’ grain auger • Hutchinson 8”x41’ grain auger w/7.5 HP elec. motor • Speed King 6”x33’ grain auger w/elec. motor • 2 - Westfield drill fill augers - rear mount LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT - Wilson Wheel Corral • 4 - Round bale feeders • 12’ Hay rack feeder • 3 - Mineral fedders • 2 - Metal feed bunks • 3 - Hay forks for 3 point and loader • 2 - Broyhill tank heaters • 2 - My-D-Hand-D tank heaters • 2 - 100 gal. propane bottles • Assorted vet supplies and branding irons • Electric fence posts • 3 - Rolls new barb wire • 6’ T-posts • 2-Bar 6 cake feeders MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Busines band radio’s--Fujitsu,standard and Maxon radio’s; 1 is brand new • Rawson-Koenig HD tool box • 150 gallon fuel tank w/Tut-Hill elec. pump • DR Walk Behind sickle mower - New • Speeco 3 point post hole digger w/8” auger - New • 3 Point cement mixer • Nylon tow rope • Multi-Cleaner LPG hot water pressure washer w/Mitsibishi 6HP engine, 2750 psi - Brand New • 2 - 25 gal.sprayers for 4Wheeler • Assorted tool boxes • Older air compressor • HD cables w/hooks • Assorted pipe - 2 3/8” and 4 1/2” TERMS: Cash/approved check the day of auction. All information is taken from sources believed to be reliable, however, no guarantee is made by the auction company or its employer. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to size, condition, etc. prior to auction day. Any announcements day of sale supercede all advertising. Any buyers unknown to Dean Goll Real Estate and Auction, L.L.C. must furnish bank or reference. Buyers are responsible for items after purchase.

Not responsible for accidents. All items sold as is - where is. Buyers must have current tax exempt card sale day to have exemption status.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Dean Goll Real Estate & Auction, L.L.C. is honored to have the opportunity to conduct this large machinery auction for Wilson family. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have decided to retire and have rented out their land. We appreciate the opportunity to represent Wilson Farms in selling this excellent line of large machinery. This line of machinery consisting of tractors, combine, trucks, pickups, tillage tools, augers, welding trailer, etc. are exceptionally clean and the quality and condition of the above items show the pride and ownership the Wilsons had in their farming operation. Information regarding machinery and sale items were taken from sources believed to be reliable, however, buyer should satisfy themselves as of the age, size, and condition prior to sale.

Don’t miss this auction. Thanks for attending our auctions.

Sellers: WILSON FARMS & NEIGHBORS Sale conducted by: Dean Goll Real Estate & Auction L.L.C. 23329 County Road 490, Alva, OK 73717 LICENSED IN OKLAHOMA & KANSAS

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Todd Hamilton: Sales Assoc. & Ringman (580) 747-7825 Dean Goll, Broker & Auctioneer Steve Sterling - Ringman Alva, OK • (580) 327-7246 Ann Goll - ClerkKendra Hamilton - Cashier (580) 327-3185 • FAX: (580) 327-1522

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Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, April 21, 2011 • Page 11

Cherokee Police Department Log April 12 8:21 a.m. – Accident at SH 11 and SH 38 junction.

4:01 p.m. – Reporting party asked if officer could come look at garage lock, which fell off when garage was opened.

Caller thought someone had tried to get in.

April 13 11:59 a.m. – Drunk causing problems on 8th Street.

10:09 a.m. – Caller needed help putting baby car seat in car.

11:25 a.m. – Tan boxer loose.

1:33 p.m. – No water in kitchen sink but water everywhere else. Advised that she needs a plumber. Caller asked if water man could call

her because she had a question.

11:27 p.m. – Three suspicious young men.

April 14 5:17 a.m. – Horses out on West 5th Street. Owner put in. Will get charger for fence.

April 15 9:31 a.m. – Driver was out of pickup when it rolled into ditch. Pickup is on its side.

No one hurt.

10:50 a.m. – Locked keys in pickup while running.

11:56 a.m. – Someone in attic.

3:56 p.m. – Large limb at 2nd and Massachusetts.

April 16 8:57 a.m. – Four or five horses out in No Hope. Could

not locate owners. Someone locked the horses in pen.

3:44 p.m. – Silver Ford Taurus in front of ALCO with four kids, ages 3 to 5, in it with no parent.

6:15 p.m. – Alarm sounding at Salt Plains Health Clinic.

11:08 p.m. – Vehicle in bull pen.

11:36 p.m. – Minors tried to buy beer.

April 17 11:45 p.m. – Two white males harassing clerk at Jiffy Trip.

6 p.m. – Two head of cattle out on US 64.

10:29 p.m. – Green fourdoor car and silver four-door pickup driving recklessly.

Spring flowers bring annual May flower show The sun finally is shining in Northwest Oklahoma, which means entries for the Alfalfa County Flower Show should be in full bloom.

This year’s show is scheduled for May 4 in the Exhibit Building at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds in Cherokee.

Entries will be accepted from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Judging will

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE EXPLORATION, L.L.C. RELIEF SOUGHT: WELL LOCATION EXCEPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH RANGE 12 WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CAUSE CD NO. 201101868 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and all other interested persons, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, more particularly the parties set out on the Exhibit “A” attached to the application on file in this cause, and, if any of the named individuals be deceased, then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, both immediate and remote, of such deceased individual; if any of the named entities is a dissolved partnership, corporation or other association, then the unknown successors, trustees and assigns, both immediate and remote, of such dissolved entity; if any of the named parties designated as a trustee is not presently acting in such capacity as trustee, then the unknown successor or successors to such trustee; if any of the named parties designated as an attorney-in-fact is not presently acting in such capacity as attorney-in-fact, then the unknown successor or successors to such attorney-in-fact; and if any of the named entities are corporations which do not continue to have legal existence, the unknown trustees or assigns of such parties.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have filed an application in this cause requesting the Corporation Commission to enter an order, as follows: (i) authorizing and permitting an exception to the permitted well location tolerances in the 640-acre drilling and spacing units comprised of Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the Endicott, Douglas (Upper Tonkawa), Tonkawa (Lower), Cottage Grove, Hogshooter, Cleveland, Big Lime, Oswego, Cherokee Group and Mississippi separate common sources of supply, so as to allow a well to be drilled as follows: Surface location: No closer than 200 feet from the north line and no closer than 760 feet from the east line of the unit comprising said Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, Location of Wellbore at Completion Interval: The casing will be cemented along the entire length of the lateral. The interval from the first perforation to the last perforation will be no closer than 330 feet from the north line and no closer than 660 feet from the east line, and no closer than 330 feet from the south line and no closer than 660 feet from the east line of the unit

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t NOTICE OF FILING PERIOD FOR ELECTION OF DISTRICT DIRECTOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: Notice is hereby given that any person who is a registered voter and a resident of Alfalfa County Conservation District and has entered into or will enter into a Cooperator Agreement with the Directors of said District, may have their name placed on the official ballot of the District Director Election of said District for Position Number 1 by filing a Notification and Declaration of Candidacy with said District located at 401 W. Cherokee, Ste C, Cherokee, OK 73728, between the dates of May 1st and 14th, 2011. Notification and Declaration of Candidacy forms may be obtained at the above location and must be returned to the same location before close of business on the last day of the filing period.

The Election will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011.

Scott Cormack Board of Directors Representative s/Scott Cormack Chair ATTEST: s/Kayla Puffinbarger District Representative

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take place from 10 a.m. to noon.

A few rules for flower and plant entries are as follows: - Cut stems at a slant and use a sharp knife so more water can be absorbed through the stem.

- Blooms can be held back by putting wax paper over them.

- Buds should be 2/3 open and can be opened by blowing warm air on them.

- Specimens should be cut early the morning of the show or the day before the show.

A complete list of rules and activities is available from the OSU Extension Office on the first floor of the Alfalfa County Courthouse in Cherokee.

Further details will be in next week’s Cherokee Messenger & Republican.

LEGAL NOTICE comprising said Section 23, Township 25 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa legal descriptions for the land sections County, Oklahoma, with a tolerance of adjacent to said Section 23 are Sections 100 feet from the proposed completion 13, 14, 15, 22, 24, 25, 26 and 27, Township interval, and to be completed in and pro25 North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa duce hydrocarbons from the above-named County, Oklahoma. separate common sources of supply; (ii) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that providing for the re-opening of the cause this cause will be referred to an Adminat such time as the bottom hole location istrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of of the well proposed hereunder has been evidence and reporting to the Corporation determined; and (iii) establishing a proper Commission. allowable with no downward adjustment NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this made thereto. cause will be heard before an AdministraNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the tive Law Judge on the Merits Docket at application in this cause requests that the the Corporation Commission, First Floor, order be entered in this matter be made Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, effective as of the date of the execution Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 9th day thereof or as of a date prior thereto and of May 2011, and that this notice will be that the authorization and permission re- published as required by law and the rules quested herein run in favor of one or both of the Commission. of the Applicants, including Chesapeake NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Exploration, L.L.C. acting by and through the Applicants and interested parties may its agent Chesapeake Operating, Inc., present testimony by telephone. The cost or some other party recommended by of telephonic communication shall be paid Applicants. by the person or persons requesting its

Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Department Log April 11 9:47 p.m. – Ten to 15 head of cattle out near Jet. April 12 8:25 a.m. – Elderly man with injuries at SH 11 and SH 38 junction. Nescatunga Fire Department dispatched.

Two vechicles, semi, roadway blocked.

10:24 a.m. – GPS stolen out of car in front of Church of Christ in Burlington.

7 p.m. – Round bale on highway south of Driftwood. Oklahoma Department of Transportation notified.

8:04 a.m. – Medical call in Jet. Jet First Responders paged.

8:32 a.m. – Person messing with things near burn field in Aline.

9:45 a.m. – Young child walking dog on highway east of Burlington.

11:57 a.m. – Semi almost ran driver off road, east bound on US 64.

9:19 p.m. – Caller lost brown check book either in county clerk’s office or men’s room.

Found in men’s room.

April 15 5:20 p.m. – Structure fire 10 miles west of Aline. Aline Fire Department paged.

9:13 p.m. – Tree across road east of Byron Fish Hatchery.

use. An interested party who wishes to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide his or her name and phone number.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action contact Nathan Cook, landman, (405) 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, attorney, OBA No. 16338, (405) 935-9485, Chesapeake Operating, Inc., P.O. Box 18496, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496.

Please refer to Cause CD Number.

CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA DANA L. MURPHY, Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 14th day of April 2011.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION PEGGY MITCHELL, Commission Secretary

Commissioner advised.

6:50 p.m. – Calves out east of McWillie. Owner will check on them.

7:05 p.m. – Calves out north of Aline. Called owner.

April 16 11:13 a.m. – Suspicious person in Nescatunga. Person located, going to birthday party, will be DJ and loud music.

11:38 a.m. – Four-wheeler running on highway north of Jet. 3:56 p.m. – One black calf out south of Cherokee. Owner notified.

5:42 p.m. – Juvenile wanted to file complaint against Cherokee police officer. Claimed officer searched her for cigarettes.

She did not have any.

7:23 p.m. – Kids in road east of Community Building in Goltry.

April 17 7:01 a.m. – Raccoon acting strange in Jet Jiffy Trip parking lot. Called animal control, left message. Animal control called back, on vacation. Advised to call game ranger.

Game ranger contacted. Raccoon taken care of.

4:28 p.m. – People riding four-wheelers and dirt bike near Jet and through town.

6 p.m. – Cattle out two miles south of Cherokee on US 64.

Owner contacted.

April 18 4:46 a.m. – Small grass fire four miles east of Byron. Controlled burn.

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APRIL 11, 2011 The Alfalfa County Commissioners met in the Civic Room at 10:00 AM with Chairman Murrow calling the meeting to order with members Roach, Walker and County Clerk Martin present.

As required by Oklahoma State Statutes 1991, Title 25, Section 311, Notice was given of this regularly scheduled meeting by posting the Agenda in the North Entrance (Handicapped Entrance) of the Courthouse and in the County Clerk’s office at 9:53 A.M., April 8, 2011.

Murrow moved to approve the minutes of April 4. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the blanket purchase orders. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the following M & O Warrants for payment. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

GENERAL FUND 892........AT&T......................................................$537.04 ..................................Utilities 893........Northwest Radiator..................................$95.95 .....................................Parts 894........Carmen Farmers Coop............................$40.50 ................................. Service 895........Cherokee Publishing Co..........................$50.00 ..........................Publications 896........Farmers Exchange ..................................$44.68 ...................................... Fuel 897........Dacoma Coop .........................................$44.81 ...................................... Fuel 898........Carmen Farmers Coop.......................$1,388.90 ...................................... Fuel 899........Pioneer Enid Cellular.............................$288.00 ..................................Utilities 900........OK Dept of Public Safety.......................$350.00 .....................................Olets 901........AT&T........................................................$76.06 ..................................Utilities 902........Wichert, Marcy ......................................$327.63 ................................... Travel 903........Puffinbarger, Tommy .............................$293.76 ................................... Travel 904........Dirks Copy Products................................$77.17 ............................... Supplies 905........County Clerks Association.......................$40.00 .........................Annual Dues 906........AT&T......................................................$130.59 ..................................Utilities 907........AT&T......................................................$153.64 ..................................Utilities 908........Alco .........................................................$30.97 ............................... Supplies 909........Marc ......................................................$176.10 ............................... Supplies 910........Advanced Water Solutions-Enid ..............$75.00 ................................. Service 911 ........OK Employment Security Comm...........$557.03 ..................... Unemployment 912........AT&T........................................................$33.00 ..................................Utilities 913........AT&T......................................................$145.72 ..................................Utilities HIGHWAY CASH 1353......AT&T......................................................$187.32 ..................................Utilities 1354......AT&T......................................................$140.70 ..................................Utilities 1355......Town of Helena........................................$56.80 ..................................Utilities 1356......Wayman, Steve .....................................$495.00 ...................................Gravel 1357......Jacks Automotive ..................................$438.73 ............................... Supplies 1358......Burlington Farmers Coop ......................$533.91 ............................... Supplies 1359......O’Reilly Auto Parts ..................................$69.99 ............................... Supplies 1360......Sunbelt Equipment .........................$35,2744.78 ...............................Materials 1361......United States Gypsum ..........................$857.63 ..................................... Rock 1362......Burlington Farmers Coop ......................$300.50 ............................... Supplies 1363......Berry Tractor & Equipment .................$2,686.75 .....................................Parts 1364......Circuit Engineering Dist #8 ....................$201.00 .................................... Signs 1365......Sunbelt Equipment ................................$660.00 ...................................... Pipe 1366......Atwoods.................................................$399.98 ............................... Supplies 1367......Dirks Copy Products................................$66.99 ............................... Supplies 1368......Roberts Truck Center .........................$2,262.38 .....................................Parts 1369......Burlington Welding, Wilson, RL ...............$31.38 ............................... Supplies 1370......Town of Burlington .................................$165.60 ..................................Utilities 1371......Western Equipment ...............................$188.14 .....................................Parts 1372......Croft Chevrolet ......................................$270.33 ................................. Service 1373......Munn Supply ...........................................$10.58 ................................ RAental 1374......Jacks Automotive ..................................$753.75 ............................... Supplies 1375......Dirks Copy Products................................$86.78 ............................... Supplies 1376......Jacks Automotive ....................................$61.65 ............................... Supplies 1377......Horne Oil Co.......................................$1,658.25 .........................................Oil 1378......Carmen Farmers Coop..........................$263.50 ..................................... Tires 1379......Carmen Farmers Coop..........................$263.50 ..................................... Tires 1380......Embassy Suites.....................................$154.00 .......................... Registration 1381......Acco ........................................................$50.00 .......................... Registration 1382......Waco Inc................................................$177.56 ............................... Supplies 1383......Flaming Auto Supply .............................$594.53 ............................... Supplies 1384......Yellowhouse Machinery Co. ..................$466.88 ............................... Supplies 1385......Flaming Auto Supply .............................$295.63 ............................... Supplies 1386......Dacoma Coop ....................................$5,746.00 ...................................... Fuel 1387......Embassy Suites.....................................$154.00 .......................... Registration 1388......Acco ........................................................$25.00 .......................... Registration SALES TAX - FAIRGROUNDS 92..........Farmtek Inc. ..........................................$134.00 ............................... Supplies 93..........City of Cherokee....................................$282.54 ..................................Utilities 94..........AEC ....................................................$1,347.90 ..................................Utilities 95..........ONG ......................................................$340.21 ..................................Utilities SALES TAX - HEALTH 228........ONG ......................................................$153.83 ..................................Utilities 229........AT&T........................................................$75.16 ..................................Utilities 230........Page Plus Inc. .......................................$104.30 ..................................Utilities 231........AEC .........................................................$29.95 ..................................Utilities 232........Town of Helena......................................$100.00 ......................................Rent 233........Helena PWA ............................................$11.50 ..................................Utilities 234........Pioneer Telephone ................................$218.58 ..................................Utilities 235........Bound Tree Corporation ..........................$79.64 ............................... Supplies 236........Boehs Building Supply ............................$11.98 ............................... Supplies 237........Munn Supply .........................................$204.95 ............................... Supplies 238........Shepherd Key Pump .............................$328.98 ...................................... Fuel 239........Carmen Farmers Coop........................$4255.22 ...................................... Fuel 240........Alco .........................................................$60.12 ............................... Supplies 241........Pioneer Enid Cellular...............................$84.40 ..................................Utilities 242........Atwoods.................................................$267.93 ............................... Supplies 243........Pioneer Telephone ..................................$51.51 ..................................Utilities SHERIFF REVOLVING CASH 78..........Cherokee Family Clinic .........................$147.00 ................................. Service 79..........Alco .........................................................$74.83 ............................... Supplies 80..........United Supermarket ..............................$479.77 ............................... Supplies SHERIFF’S DRUG FORFEITURE CASH 12..........Digital Ally ................................................$37.50 .....................................Parts Roach moved to approve the following officers reports: Court Clerk, Election Board, Treasurer. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the highway consumable reports. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve one road crossing permit for Dist #2 for Chesapeake.

Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve 2 road crossing permits for SandRidge for Dist #1. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve a private property access easement on the NE/4 of Section 6, Township 28, Range 12. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the transfer of $8,296.40 from T-8 to T-2a. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to authorize the county clerk to advertise for bids for repair of the courthouse elevator. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to advertise for bids for the sale of the clinic building. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Under unforeseen business, Martin told the commissioners that the treasurer had not appropriated any interest to the county clerk cash, county clerk preservation cash, or the highway cash funds for March collections or all of the interest for at least two months prior. Roach said he would check into it.

Murrow moved to adjourn. Roach seconded. All voted aye. /s/ Doug Murrow Doug Murrow, Chair /s/ Chad Roach Chad Roach, Member /s/ Ray Walker Ray Walker, Member ATTEST:/s/ Bruce Martin Bruce Martin, County Clerk

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Alfalfa County District Court Docket Criminal Misdemeanor Julie Kay Schultz, Alva, has been charged with driving while license is revoked.

Marriage Licenses Micha Lynnette Bailey, Carmen, and Zackary Michael Basham, Fowler, Colo., have applied for a marriage license.

Traffic Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over speed limit, $188.50: Daresa Deann Poe, Waynoka; Amy Renee Frye, Enid; Douglas Kent Daniels, Enid; Joseph Wayne Collins, Fairview.

Charged with speeding 16-20

mph over speed limit, $276.50: Michael Lorne Seaman, Oklahoma City.

Charged with failure to pay all taxes due to state, $211.50: Kimberly Michelle Hamil, Cherokee.

Charged with failure to carry insurance verification, $211.50: Kimberly Michelle Hamil, Cherokee; Levi Avant Moore, Enid.

Charged with failure to stop at stop sign, $211.50: Kimberly Michelle Hamil, Cherokee.

Charged with failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, $211.50: Levi Avant Moore, Enid.

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & such section for such separate common Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t sources of supply, which units Applicant BEFORE THE CORPORATION requests be formed as 640-acre drilling COMMISSION OF THE STATE and spacing units; and (iii) granting such OF OKLAHOMA other and further relief as may be proper APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE based upon the evidence presented at the EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, hearing herein.

LLC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING application in this cause requests that the LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION order to be entered in this matter be made 15, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 effective as of the date of the execution WEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTY, thereof or as of a date prior thereto and OKLAHOMA seeks to amend Order No. 204185 with CAUSE CD NO. 201101830 respect to the Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, NOTICE OF HEARING Red Fork, Manning and Mississippi Lime STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perseparate common sources of supply of sons, owners, producers, operators, gas. purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this all other interested persons, particularly cause is set before an administrative law in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the judge for hearing, taking of evidence and following: John J. Getgey, Jr.; William reporting to the Commission.

Franklin Getgey; Wayne Dail, deceased; NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Kevin John Dail; Donna Dail; Mark Robert cause will be heard before an administraDail; Bruce Allen Dail; Kenneth Wayne tive law judge on the Conservation Docket Smith; Kenneth W. Smith, as Trustee of the at the Western Regional Service Office of Kenneth W. Smith Revocable Living Trust; the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe Paul Dean Keiffer; Betty Keiffer; R&C Ross Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Family, L.L.C.; Ruth F. Ross, as Trustee of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. the Ruth F. Ross Revocable Trust dated on the10th day of May, 2011, and that this November 30, 2009; if any of the above- notice be published as required by law and named individuals be deceased, then the the rules of the Commission. unknown heirs, executors, administrators, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that devisees, trustees and assigns, both im- Applicant and interested parties may presmediate and remote, of such deceased ent testimony by telephone. The cost of individual; and if any of the above-named telephonic communication shall be paid by parties designated as a trustee is not pres- the person or persons requesting its use. ently acting in such capacity as trustee, Interested parties who wish to participate then the unknown successor or successors by telephone shall contact Applicant or to such trustee.

Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that date, and provide their names and teleApplicant, SandRidge Exploration and phone numbers.

Production, LLC, has filed an application NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all in this cause requesting the Corporation interested persons may appear and be Commission of Oklahoma to enter an heard. For information concerning this order, to be effective as of the date of the action, contact John R. Reeves, attorney, execution thereof or as of a date prior OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadthereto, as follows: (i) amending Order No. ership Square, 211 North Robinson, Okla204185 to delete Section 15, Township 24 homa City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: North, Range 10 West of the IM, Alfalfa (405) 235-1110; or Dillon Orr, SandRidge County, Oklahoma, from the purview and Exploration and Production, LLC, 123 boundaries of the Tonkawa, Cottage Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, OK Grove, Red Fork, Manning and Mississippi 73102-6406, Telephone: (405) 429-6348.

Lime separate common sources of supply CORPORATION COMMISSION of gas as covered by such order and to OF OKLAHOMA vacate the 160-acre drilling and spacing DANA L. MURPHY, Chair units previously formed by such order for JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chair such separate common sources of supply BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 14th in said Section 15; (ii) establishing the day of April, 2011. initial boundaries of the Tonkawa, Cottage

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: Grove, Cherokee and Mississippian separate common sources of supply of gas so PEGGY MITCHELL, Commission Secretary as to cover and include said Section 15 and forming proper drilling and spacing units in

LEGAL NOTICE than 660 feet from the east line of the unit Published in the Cherokee Messenger & comprising said Section 3, Township 28 Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa BEFORE THE CORPORATION County, Oklahoma, with a tolerance of COMMISSION 100 feet from the proposed completion OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA interval, and to be completed in and proAPPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE duce hydrocarbons from the above-named OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE separate common sources of supply; (ii) EXPLORATION, L.L.C. providing for the re-opening of the cause RELIEF SOUGHT: WELL LOCATION at such time as the bottom hole location EXCEPTION of the well proposed hereunder has been LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH RANGE 11 determined; and (iii) establishing a proper WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, allowable with no downward adjustment OKLAHOMA made thereto.

CAUSE CD NO. 201101866 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the NOTICE OF HEARING application in this cause requests that the STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All order be entered in this matter be made persons, owners, producers, operators, effective as of the date of the execution purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and thereof or as of a date prior thereto and all other interested persons, particularly in that the authorization and permission reAlfalfa County, Oklahoma, more particu- quested herein run in favor of one or both larly the parties set out on the Exhibit “A” of the Applicants, including Chesapeake attached to the application on file in this Exploration, L.L.C. acting by and through cause, and, if any of the named individuals its agent Chesapeake Operating, Inc., be deceased, then the unknown heirs, ex- or some other party recommended by ecutors, administrators, devisees, trustees Applicants. and assigns, both immediate and remote, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the of such deceased individual; if any of the legal descriptions for the land sections named entities is a dissolved partnership, adjacent to said Section 3 are Sections 2, corporation or other association, then the 4, 9, 10 and 11, Township 28 North, Range unknown successors, trustees and as- 11 West of the IM, Sections 33, 34 and 35, signs, both immediate and remote, of such Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the dissolved entity; if any of the named parties IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. designated as a trustee is not presently NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that acting in such capacity as trustee, then the this cause will be referred to an Adminunknown successor or successors to such istrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of trustee; if any of the named parties desig- evidence and reporting to the Corporation nated as an attorney-in-fact is not presently Commission. acting in such capacity as attorney-in-fact, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this then the unknown successor or successors cause will be heard before an Administrato such attorney-in-fact; and if any of the tive Law Judge on the Merits Docket at named entities are corporations which the Corporation Commission, First Floor, do not continue to have legal existence, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, the unknown trustees or assigns of such Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 9th day parties. of May 2011, and that this notice will be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Appublished as required by law and the rules plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and of the Commission.

Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have filed NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application in this cause requesting the the Applicants and interested parties may Corporation Commission to enter an order, present testimony by telephone. The cost as follows: (i) authorizing and permitting of telephonic communication shall be paid an exception to the permitted well loca- by the person or persons requesting its tion tolerances in the proposed 640-acre use. An interested party who wishes to drilling and spacing units in Cause CD participate by telephone shall contact the No. 201101865, for the Douglas, Lansing, Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and the hearing date, and provide his or her Mississippian separate common sources name and phone number. of supply, underlying Section 3, Township NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all 28 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa interested persons may appear and be County, Oklahoma, so as to allow a well to heard. For information concerning this acbe drilled as follows: tion contact Nathan Cook, landman, (405) Surface location: 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, attorney, No closer than 200 feet from the south OBA No. 16338, (405) 935-9485, Chesaline and no closer than 760 feet from the peake Operating, Inc., P.O. Box 18496, east line of the unit comprising said Section Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496.

3, Township 28 North, Range 11 West of Please refer to Cause CD Number. the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, CORPORATION COMMISSION Location of Wellbore at Completion OF OKLAHOMA Interval: DANA L. MURPHY, Chair The casing will be cemented along JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman the entire length of the lateral. The interBOB ANTHONY, Commissioner val from the first perforation to the last DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 14th perforation will be no closer than 330 feet day of April 2011. from the north line and no closer than 660 BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION feet from the east line, and no closer than PEGGY MITCHELL, 330 feet from the south line and no closer Commission Secretary

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & respondents herein with respect to such Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t proposed plan of development of the BEFORE THE CORPORATION separate common sources of supply in the COMMISSION drilling and spacing units covered hereby.

OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA The application in this cause states that APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE there is pending before the Commission an OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE application of Applicants to form 640-acre EXPLORATION, L.L.C. drilling and spacing units in said Section RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING 3 for the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 3 Marmaton, Cherokee and Mississippian TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH RANGE 11 separate common sources of supply.

WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the OKLAHOMA application in this cause requests that one CAUSE CD NO. 201101867 or both of the Applicants, including ChesaNOTICE OF HEARING peake Exploration, L.L.C. acting by and STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perthrough its agent, Chesapeake Operating, sons, owners, producers, operators, Inc., or some other party recommended purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and by Applicants be designated as operaall other interested persons, particularly tor under the order to be entered in this in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the cause of the separate common sources following: SandRidge Energy, Inc.; and, if of supply in the drilling and spacing units any of the named individuals be deceased, involved herein, including the proposed then the unknown heirs, executors, admininitial well and any subsequent wells under istrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, Applicants’ proposed plan of development both immediate and remote, of such of such units. Applicants may request up to deceased individual; if any of the named one year from the date of the order to enter entities is a dissolved partnership, corporain this cause, within which to commence tion or other association, then the unknown the initial well. successors, trustees and assigns, both NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the immediate and remote, of such dissolved application in this cause requests that the entity; if any of the named parties desig- order be entered in this matter be made nated as a trustee is not presently acting in effective as of the date of the execution such capacity as trustee, then the unknown thereof or as of a date prior thereto. successor or successors to such trustee; NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if any of the named parties designated as this cause will be referred to an Adminan attorney-in-fact is not presently acting in istrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of such capacity as attorney-in-fact, then the evidence and reporting to the Corporation unknown successor or successors to such Commission. attorney-in-fact; and if any of the named NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this entities are corporations which do not con- cause will be heard before an Administratinue to have legal existence, the unknown tive Law Judge on the Merits Docket at trustees or assigns of such parties. the Corporation Commission, First Floor, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ApJim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 9th day Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have filed of May 2011, and that this notice will be an application in this cause requesting published as required by law and the rules the Corporation Commission to enter an of the Commission. order pooling the interests of the oil and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that gas owners, and adjudicating the rights the Applicants and interested parties may and equities with respect thereto, in the present testimony by telephone. The cost 640-acre drilling and spacing units comof telephonic communication shall be paid prised of Section 3, Township 28 North, by the person or persons requesting its Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, use. An interested party who wishes to Oklahoma, for the Douglas, Lansing, participate by telephone shall contact the Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to Mississippian separate common sources the hearing date, and provide his or her of supply with respect to the development name and phone number. of such separate common sources of supNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all ply in such units. The interests of the oil interested persons may appear and be and gas owners involved herein and the heard. For information concerning this acrights and equities in respect thereto are tion contact Nathan Cook, landman, (405) sought here to be pooled and adjudicated 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, attorney, pursuant to Tit. 52, Okla. Stat., Section OBA No. 16338, (405) 935-9485, Chesa87.1 within and on the basis of the drilling peake Operating, Inc., P.O. Box 18496, and spacing units covered hereby, and not Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496. limited to a single wellbore. The application Please refer to Cause CD Number. in this cause states that Applicants have CORPORATION COMMISSION proposed the development of the separate OF OKLAHOMA common sources of supply in the drilling DANA L. MURPHY, Chair and spacing units involved herein under a JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman plan of development and have proposed BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner to commence such plan of development DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 14th of such units by an initial well in the lands day of April 2011. covered hereby, and that Applicants have BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION been unable to reach an agreement with PEGGY MITCHELL, the owners of drilling rights named as Commission Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t allowable for the proposed well involved BEFORE THE CORPORATION herein as to the separate common sources COMMISSION OF THE STATE of supply covered hereby, which allowable OF OKLAHOMA Applicant requests be established as a full APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE allowable with no downward adjustment EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, made thereto. Such application further LLC states that there is currently pending RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION before the Commission an application of EXCEPTION Applicant to form 640-acre drilling and LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 15, spacing units in said Section 15 for the TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Cherokee and WEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTY, Mississippian separate common sources OKLAHOMA of supply.

CAUSE CD NO. 201101832 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOTICE OF HEARING application in this cause requests that the STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All per- order to be entered in this matter be made sons, owners, producers, operators, effective as of the date of the execution purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and thereof or as of a date prior thereto and all other interested persons, particularly in that the authorization and permission Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. requested herein run in favor of Applicant NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that or some other party recommended by Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and Applicant.

Production, LLC, has filed an application NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the in this cause requesting the Corporation “land sections adjacent to the area within Commission of Oklahoma to enter an the location exception” requested herein in order, to be effective as of the date of the said Section 15 in regard to the subsurface execution thereof or as of a date prior location tolerance areas described above thereto, as follows: (i) authorizing and per- are Sections 10, 11, 14, 22 and 23, Townmitting an exception to the permitted well ship 24 North, Range 10 West of the IM, location tolerances in the 640-acre drilling Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The other “land and spacing units to be formed in Section sections” surrounding said Section 15 are 15, Township 24 North, Range 10 West of Sections 9, 16 and 21, Township 24 North, the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the Range 10 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Cherokee and Oklahoma.

Mississippian separate common sources NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this of supply, so as to allow a well to be drilled cause is set before an administrative law from a surface location being not closer judge for hearing, taking of evidence and than 200 feet from the south line and not reporting to the Corporation Commission closer than 1320 feet from the east line of of Oklahoma. said Section 15 to subsurface locations NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this of such well’s entry into and such well’s cause is set for hearing before an adminexit from each of the Tonkawa, Cottage istrative law judge on the Conservation Grove and Cherokee separate common Docket at the Western Regional Service sources of supply and to a subsurface Office of the Corporation Commission, Jim location of such well’s entry into the Mis- Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln Bousissippian common source of supply being levard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 as follows: not closer than 200 feet from A.M. on the 10th day of May, 2011, and the south line and 1320 feet from the east that this notice be published as required by line of said Section 15, and with the first law and the rules of the Commission. perforation in the horizontal portion or NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that lateral of the borehole of such well in the Applicant and interested parties may presMississippian common source of supply ent testimony by telephone. The cost of being as follows: not closer than 200 feet telephonic communication shall be paid by from the south line and 1320 feet from the the person or persons requesting its use. east line of said Section 15, and with the Interested parties who wish to participate last perforation in the horizontal portion or by telephone shall contact Applicant or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing Mississippian common source of supply date, and provide their names and telebeing as follows: not closer than 200 feet phone numbers. from the north line and 1320 feet from the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all east line of said Section 15, and with the interested persons may appear and be terminus or end point of the horizontal heard. For information concerning this portion or lateral of the borehole of such action, contact John R. Reeves, Attorwell in the Mississippian common source ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two of supply being as follows: not closer than Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, 200 feet from the north line and 1320 feet Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Telefrom the east line of said Section 15, and phone: (405)235-1110; or Dillon Orr, with a “tolerance distance” for the above- SandRidge Exploration and Production, described subsurface locations, horizontal LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma portion or lateral and completion interval City, Oklahoma, 73102-6406, Telephone: of such well being as follows: a distance (405) 429-6348. of not more than 100 feet in an easterly CORPORATION COMMISSION direction and in a westerly direction from OF OKLAHOMA any such subsurface location, from any DANA L. MURPHY, Chair point on or along such horizontal portion or JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chair lateral and from any point on or along such BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner completion interval, and to be completed DONE AND PERFORMED this 14th in and to produce hydrocarbons from the day of April, 2011. above-named separate common sources BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: of supply, with such authorization and PEGGY MITCHELL, permission running in favor of Applicant Commission Secretary or some other party recommended by

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & initial well under such plan of development.

Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t Such application further states that there is BEFORE THE CORPORATION currently pending before the Commission COMMISSION OF THE STATE in Cause CD No. 201101571 an applicaOF OKLAHOMA tion of Applicant to form 640-acre drilling APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE and spacing units in said Section 13 for EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, the Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Big LimeLLC Oswego, Red Fork (Cherokee), Manning RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING and Mississippi Lime separate common LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 13, sources of supply.

TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that WEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTY, the application in this cause requests that OKLAHOMA SandRidge Exploration and Production, CAUSE CD NO. 201101828 LLC, or some other party recommended NOTICE OF HEARING

by Applicant be designated as operator STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perunder the order to be entered herein of sons, owners, producers, operators, the separate common sources of supply purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and in the drilling and spacing units covered all other interested persons, particularly hereby, including the initial well and any in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the subsequent well or wells drilled under or following: R.K. Pinson and Associates, otherwise covered by Applicant’s proposed LLC; and if the above-named party is a plan of development of such units. dissolved partnership, corporation or other NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this association, then the unknown successors, cause is set before an administrative law trustees and assigns, both immediate and judge for hearing, taking of evidence and remote, of such dissolved entity reporting to the Corporation Commission NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that of Oklahoma.

Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Production, LLC, has filed an application cause will be heard before an administrain this cause requesting the Corporation tive law judge on the Conservation Docket Commission of Oklahoma to enter an order at the Western Regional Service Office of pooling the interests of oil and gas owners, the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe and adjudicating the rights and equities Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, in connection therewith, in the 640-acre Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. drilling and spacing units to be formed in on the 9th day of May, 2011, and that this Section 13, Township 24 North, Range 10 notice be published as required by law and West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, the rules of the Commission. for the Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Big LimeNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Oswego, Red Fork (Cherokee), Manning Applicant and interested parties may presand Mississippi Lime separate common ent testimony by telephone. The cost of sources of supply in respect to the developtelephonic communication shall be paid by ment of such separate common sources of the person or persons requesting its use. supply in such units. The interests of the Interested parties who wish to participate oil and gas owners involved herein and by telephone shall contact Applicant or the rights and equities in respect thereto Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing are sought herein to be pooled and adjudate, and provide their names and teledicated pursuant to 52 O.S. §87.1 within phone numbers. and on the basis of the drilling and spacing NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that units covered hereby as a group or unit, all interested persons may appear and and not limited to a single wellbore. The be heard. For information concerning this application in this cause states that Ap- action, contact John R. Reeves, attorney, plicant has proposed the development of OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadthe separate common sources of supply ership Square, 211 North Robinson, Oklain the drilling and spacing units involved homa City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: herein under a plan of development and (405) 235-1110; or Dillon Orr, SandRidge has proposed to commence such plan Exploration and Production, LLC, 123 of development of such units by an initial Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, OK well in the lands covered hereby. Such 73102-6406, Telephone: (405) 429-6348. application further states that Applicant CORPORATION COMMISSION has been unable to reach an agreement OF OKLAHOMA with the owner of drilling rights named DANA. L. MURPHY, Chair as a respondent herein with respect to JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chair such proposed plan of development of BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner the separate common sources of supply DONE AND PERFORMED this 14th in the drilling and spacing units covered day of April, 2011. hereby. Such application further requests BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: up to 365 days within which to commence PEGGY MITCHELL, operations on or in connection with such Commission Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & completion interval, and to be completed Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t in and to produce hydrocarbons from the BEFORE THE CORPORATION above-named separate common sources COMMISSION OF THE STATE of supply, with such authorization and OF OKLAHOMA permission running in favor of Applicant APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE or some other party recommended by EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper LLC allowable for the proposed well involved RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION herein as to the separate common sources EXCEPTION of supply covered hereby, which allowable LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE W½ Applicant requests be established as a full OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 29 allowable with no downward adjustment NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE IM, made thereto. Such application further ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA states that there is currently pending CAUSE CD NO. 201101888 before the Commission an application of NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant to form 320-acre drilling and STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All per- spacing units in the W½ of said Section sons, owners, producers, operators, 31 for the Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, Endicott purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Sandstone, all other interested persons, particularly Lower Tonkawa Sandstone, True Layton, in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the Oswego, Cherokee and Mississippian following: Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.; separate common sources of supply.

Chesapeake Operating, Inc.; Triad Energy, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Inc.; and if any of the above-named par- application in this cause requests that the ties is a dissolved partnership, corporation order to be entered in this matter be made or other association, then the unknown effective as of the date of the execution successors, trustees and assigns, both thereof or as of a date prior thereto and immediate and remote, of such dissolved that the authorization and permission entity. requested herein run in favor of Applicant NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applior some other party recommended by cant, SandRidge Exploration and Produc- Applicant. tion, LLC, has filed an application in this NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the cause requesting the Corporation Com“land sections adjacent to the area within mission of Oklahoma to enter an order, to the location exception” requested herein be effective as of the date of the execution in the W½ of said Section 31 in regard to thereof or as of a date prior thereto, as the subsurface location tolerance areas follows: (i) authorizing and permitting an described above are the E½ of said Secexception to the permitted well location tion 31; Section 30, Township 29 North, tolerances in the 320-acre drilling and Range 10 West of the IM; Sections 25 and spacing units to be formed in the W½ of 36, Township 29 North, Range 11 West Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 10 of the IM; Section 1, Township 28 North, West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, Range 11 West of the IM; and Section 6, for the Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, Endicott Township 28 North, Range 10 West of the Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Sandstone, IM, all in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

Lower Tonkawa Sandstone, True Layton, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Oswego, Cherokee and Mississippian cause is set before an administrative law separate common sources of supply, so as judge for hearing, taking of evidence and to allow a well to be drilled from a surface reporting to the Corporation Commission location being not closer than 165 feet of Oklahoma. from the north line and not closer than NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this 660 feet from the west line of the W½ of cause is set for hearing before an adminsaid Section 31 to subsurface locations of istrative law judge on the Conservation such well’s entry into and such well’s exit Docket at the Western Regional Service from each of the Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, Office of the Corporation Commission, Jim Endicott Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln BouSandstone, Lower Tonkawa Sandstone, levard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 True Layton, Oswego and Cherokee sepa- A.M. on the 10th day of May, 2011, and that rate common sources of supply and to a this notice be published as required by law subsurface location of such well’s entry into and the rules of the Commission. the Mississippian common source of supNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that ply being as follows: not closer than 165 Applicant and interested parties may feet from the north line and 660 feet from present testimony by telephone. The cost the west line of the W½ of said Section 31, of telephonic communication shall be with the first perforation in the horizontal paid by the person or persons requesting portion or lateral of the borehole of such its use. Interested parties who wish to well in the Mississippian common source participate by telephone shall contact Apof supply being as follows: not closer than plicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the 165 feet from the north line and 660 feet hearing date, and provide their names and from the west line of the W½ of said Sec- telephone numbers. tion 31, and with the last perforation in the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole interested persons may appear and be of such well in the Mississippian common heard. For information concerning this source of supply being as follows: not action, contact John R. Reeves, Attorney, closer than 165 feet from the south line OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadand 660 feet from the west line of the W½ ership Square, 211 North Robinson, Oklaof said Section 31, and with the terminus homa City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: or end point of the horizontal portion or (405) 235-1110; or Justin Vakilzadeh, lateral of the borehole of such well in the SandRidge Exploration and Production, Mississippian common source of supply LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma being as follows: not closer than 165 feet City, Oklahoma, 73102-6406, Telephone: from the south line and 660 feet from the (405) 429-5906. west line of the W½ of said Section 31, and CORPORATION COMMISSION with a “tolerance distance” for the aboveOF OKLAHOMA described subsurface locations, horizontal DANA L. MURPHY, Chair portion or lateral and completion interval JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chair of such well being as follows: a distance BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner of not more than 100 feet in an easterly DONE AND PERFORMED this 18th direction and in a westerly direction from day of April, 2011. any such subsurface location, from any BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: point on or along such horizontal portion or PEGGY MITCHELL, lateral and from any point on or along such Commission Secretary

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LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, and Thursday, April 28, 2011. 2t ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF HELENA, OKLAHOMA Town of Helena Voice: 580-852-3250 304 North Main Fax: 580-852-3262 Helena, Oklahoma 73741-0568 Attention: Cynthia Fargo Separate SEALED BIDS for the construction of the Helena Fire Station will be received by the Town of Helena, Oklahoma, at the Office of the Cynthia Fargo, Town Clerk, until the 12th day of May 2011 at 4:00 p.m., and then at said office publically opened and read aloud at the special meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. that same day.

General Specifications: The plans, general specifications and a copy of the contract are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. The project is generally as follows: 75’x120’x16 steel frame building, with 5” concrete floor to be reinforced with 1/2” rebar on 36” center; each overhead door will have a 4’ approach; the Fire Department will provide steel posts at each door; opening to include: 2 exterior walk doors and 7 14’x14’ overhead doors with 3” track and chain hoists; building shall be wired, plumbed and with gas tube heaters and interior bathrooms constructed and installed pursuant to the plans, specifications and plan. Storage space will be provided in accordance with the plans and specifications.

A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Town of Helena, negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. The successful will required to provide all bid bonds required pursuant to the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act 1974, which cost should be included in the bid.

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for having general liability insurance in at least the minimum amount of $250,000.00 per incident (property damage or bodily injury) and workers compensation insurance in the statutory amount prior to the date of commencing services. A current copy of insurance binders showing such insurance coverage shall be on file in Office of the Town Clerk at all times that this Contract is in full force and effect.

Do not include State or Town Sales or Excise Tax. The Town will appoint you as its agent for tax exemption purposes.

The successful Bidder shall: Construct the Fire Station in strict accordance with the plans and specifications; Execute the contract and provide the required insurances and bonds.

Commence the described work within thirty (30) days of being awarded the work and complete the described work within ninety (90) days of commencing.

To bid, please submit a written bid and fill in the contractor name, bid amount and execute by authorized representative and place in sealed envelope marked “Helena Fire Station Bid” and deliver or mail or deliver to Town Clerk before the end of time for the receipt of bids. The Town will contract with the lowest responsible bidder or may reject all bids or take other action in its best interest. Any deviation from the plans and specifications shall be noted in the bids and the Town reserves the right to waive requirements in the interest of the Town of Helena.

Calls should be directed to Cynthia Fargo, Town Clerk at 580-852-3250 /s/Cynthia Fargo Cynthia Fargo, Town Clerk April 19, 2011

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & common sources of supply underlying Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t such section; and (ii) granting such other BEFORE THE CORPORATION and further relief as may be proper based COMMISSION upon the evidence presented at the hearOF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA ing herein.

APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE the application in this cause requests that EXPLORATION, L.L.C the order to be entered in this matter be RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING made effective as of the date of the execuLEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 3 tion thereof or as of a date prior thereto TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH RANGE 11 and seeks to amend Order No. 581612 WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, with respect to the Douglas, Lansing, OKLAHOMA Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and CAUSE CD NO. 201101865 Mississippian separate common sources NOTICE OF HEARING of supply.

STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that owners, producers, operators, purchasers this cause will be referred to an Adminand takers of oil and gas, and all other interistrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of ested persons, particularly in Alfalfa County, evidence and reporting to the Corporation Oklahoma, more particularly the parties set Commission. out on the Exhibit “A” attached to the apNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that plication on file in this cause, and, if any of this cause will be heard before an Adminthe named individuals be deceased, then istrative Law Judge on the Conservation the unknown heirs, executors, administra- Docket at the Corporation Commission, tors, devisees, trustees and assigns, both First Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 immediate and remote, of such deceased North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, individual; if any of the named entities is a Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 9th day dissolved partnership, corporation or other of May 2011, and that this notice will be association, then the unknown successors, published as required by law and the rules trustees and assigns, both immediate and of the Commission. remote, of such dissolved entity; if any of NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the named parties designated as a trustee the Applicants and interested parties may is not presently acting in such capacity as present testimony by telephone. The cost trustee, then the unknown successor or sucof telephonic communication shall be paid cessors to such trustee; if any of the named by the person or persons requesting its parties designated as an attorney-in-fact use. An interested party who wishes to is not presently acting in such capacity as participate by telephone shall contact the attorney-in-fact, then the unknown succes- Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to sor or successors to such attorney-in-fact; the hearing date, and provide his or her and if any of the named entities are corpo- name and phone number. rations which do not continue to have legal NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all existence, the unknown trustees or assigns interested persons may appear and be of such parties. heard. For information concerning this acNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aption contact Nathan Cook, landman, (405) plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, attorney, Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have OBA No. 16338, (405) 935-9485, Chesafiled an application in this cause requestpeake Operating, Inc., P.O. Box 18496, ing the Corporation Commission to enter Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496. an order, as follows: (i) amending Order Please refer to Cause CD Number.

No. 581612 of the Commission so as to CORPORATION COMMISSION enlarge and extend the boundaries of the OF OKLAHOMA Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton, DANA L. MURPHY, Chair Cherokee and Mississippian separate JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman common sources of supply of gas so as BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner to cover and include Section 3, TownDONE AND PERFORMED THIS 14th ship 28 North, Range 11 West of the IM, day of April 2011.

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, which section BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION Applicants request be formed as 640-acre PEGGY MITCHELL, drilling and spacing units for such separate Commission Secretary CLXCL LPXLP

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

TOTAL YARD CARE Garden plowing, mowing, weed eating, flower beds, blade work, tree trimming, pasture mowing, all kinds of painting. Cleaning around ponds, fences and corrals. 580-987-2461

SEALED BIDS ALINE-CLEO Public Schools is currently taking sealed bids on a Vulcan 6 burner commercial oven.

This oven also has a griddle. Bids will be accepted until April 28, 2011 at 3 p.m. Bids will be opened at the May 5, 2011 board meeting. Any questions please call Patricia Cox at 580-463-2255.

(M18-5tc) LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, and Thursday, April 28, 2011. 2t NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS Sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the Alfalfa County Clerk until 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2011, for bids for the repair of the courthouse elevator.

Specifications may be obtained from the county clerk’s office at 300 South Grand, Cherokee, Oklahoma, 73728. The commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

Bruce Martin, County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Anyone having interest in a 1934 Chevy Republican Thursday, April 7, Thursday, truck VIN# 5EB02 contact Loretta Wheeler April 14, and Thursday, April 21, 2011. 3t 580-596-2001.

NOTICE Sale date April 22, 2011.

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Notice is hereby given that a final Republican Thursday, April 14, 2011, and account and petition for distribution will Thursday, April 21, 2011. 2t be filed herein by the 20th of May, 2011, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF and all persons interested in the estate of ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Henry D. Goeken, deceased, are hereby PB-2011-7 directed to appear in the Courtroom of In the Matter of the Estate of Henry D. the District Court of Alfalfa County, in Goeken, Deceased.

Cherokee, Oklahoma, on the 25th day of NOTICE TO CREDITORS May, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., to show AND NOTICE OF HEARING cause, if any they have, why an order SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, FINAL approving final accounting; determining ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION heirs; decreeing distribution; discharging OF HEIRSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION the Personal Representative; and closing AND DISCHARGE this estate should not be entered.

All persons having claims against In witness whereof, I have hereunto set Henry D. Goeken, deceased, are required my hand this 11th day of April, 2011. to present the same, with a description of s/Loren E. Angle all security interests and other collateral (if Judge any) held by Goeken, at the office of Had- Kyle B. Hadwiger, OBA#11329 wiger & Jungman, P.L.L.C., 120 S. Grand, Marcus Jungman, OBA#19138 P.O. Box 306, Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728, HADWIGER & JUNGMAN, P.L.L.C. attorneys for said personal representative P.O. Box 306, 120 S. Grand on or before the following presentment Cherokee, OK 73728 date: May 19, 2011, or the same will be (580) 596-3591 forever barred.

Attorney for Petitioner LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & units should be formed as 320-acre drilling Republican Thursday, April 21, 2011. 1t and spacing units on the basis of the W½ BEFORE THE CORPORATION of said governmental Section 31, with the COMMISSION OF THE STATE permitted well location tolerances for such OF OKLAHOMA units to be in the SW¼ of said Section 31, APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE not less than 660 feet from the boundary EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, of such governmental quarter section; and LLC (iii) granting such other and further relief RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING as may be proper based upon the evidence LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 31, presented at the hearing herein.

TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 10 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the WEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTY, application in this cause requests that the OKLAHOMA order to be entered in this matter be made CAUSE CD NO. 201101887 effective as of the date of the execution NOTICE OF HEARING thereof or as of a date prior thereto and STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All seeks to amend Order No. 217688 and persons, owners, producers, operators, Order No. 562991 in the manner described purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and above. all other interested persons, particularly NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the cause is set before an administrative law following: Jeffrey Alan Dye; Lisa Dye a/k/a judge for hearing, taking of evidence and Lisa A. Blau; Loretta Jean Hamm; Robert reporting to the Commission.

Hamm; Patricia Broce Dye; Jimmy Wayne NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Dye; Patricia Ann Dye; Wanetta Fern Dow- cause will be heard before an administraell; Robert Dowell; and if any of the above- tive law judge on the Conservation Docket named individuals be deceased, then the at the Western Regional Service Office of unknown heirs, executors, administrators, the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe devisees, trustees and assigns, both im- Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, mediate and remote, of such deceased Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. individual. on the 10th day of May, 2011, and that this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that notice be published as required by law and Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and the rules of the Commission.

Production, LLC, has filed an application NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in this cause requesting the Corporation Applicant and interested parties may presCommission of Oklahoma to enter an ent testimony by telephone. The cost of order, to be effective as of the date of the telephonic communication shall be paid by execution thereof or as of a date prior the person or persons requesting its use. thereto, as follows: (i) amending Order Interested parties who wish to participate No. 217688 so as to reform the 320-acre by telephone shall contact Applicant or drilling and spacing units previously Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing formed for the Endicott Sandstone, Upper date, and provide their names and teleTonkawa Sandstone and Lower Tonkawa phone numbers.

Sandstone separate common sources of NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that supply in the N½ and in the S½ of Section all interested persons may appear and 31, Township 29 North, Range 10 West be heard. For information concerning this of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, into action, contact John R. Reeves, Attorney, proper 320-acre drilling and spacing units OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadin such section, with such reformed units ership Square, 211 North Robinson, Oklato be formed by a line running north-south homa City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: through the center of said Section 31 and (405) 235-1110; or Justin Vakilzadeh, with the permitted well location tolerances SandRidge Exploration and Production, for such units to be established in the NE¼ LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma and the SW¼ of such section, not less City, Oklahoma 73102-6406, Telephone: than 660 feet from the boundary of the ap- (405) 429-5906. plicable governmental quarter section; (ii) CORPORATION COMMISSION amending a prior order of the Commission OF OKLAHOMA to enlarge and extend the boundaries of DANA L. MURPHY, Chair the Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, True Layton, JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chair Oswego, Cherokee and Mississippian BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner separate common sources of supply of DONE AND PERFORMED this 18th gas so as to cover and include the W½ of day of April, 2011. said Section 31 and to form proper drilling BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: and spacing units in such lands for such PEGGY MITCHELL, separate common sources of supply, which Commission Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & May 23, 2011, and contain the following: Republican Thursday, April 21, and Thurs(1) name, address, and telephone number day, April 28, 2011. 2t of the interested person; (2) the particular NOTICE OF APPLICATION application number to which the protest TO AMEND EXISTING PERMIT relates; (3) specific information to show TO USE GROUNDWATER how approval of the application proposed PERMIT #2008-588 may directly and adversely affect legally Notice is hereby given that John & protected interests of the person filing Lola Jean Lamle, RR 1, Box 2E, Aline, OK the protest; and (4) a statement of the 73716, under the authority given in Oklaho- relief sought by the interested person. A ma State Law, Title 82 §1020.7, have filed person who sends a letter containing only an application with the Oklahoma Water a general objection or comment will not be Resources Board, pursuant to Board rules, deemed to be a party, but the letter will be to amend groundwater permit #2008-588. made part of the permanent record.

Currently the permit authorizes the annual A hearing on this application will withdrawal of 420 acre-feet of groundwater be scheduled and the applicant and from twelve (12) wells for irrigation use. protestant(s) shall be advised of the hearThe application request includes adding ing date upon receipt of a proper protest. seven wells located as follows: two in the Protesting parties or their representatives SE NE NE, two in the NE SE NE, and one must appear at the hearing and present the each in the NW SE NEE, SW SE NE and protest in order that it may be considered.

NW SW NE of Section 31, T24N, R11WIM, Hearings are governed by Section 390 of Alfalfa County. The application also re- Title 75 and Section 1020.8 of the Title 82 quests the deletion of four wells located as of the Oklahoma Statutes, and the rules follows: three in the NE NE NE and one in of the Board, OAC Title 785, Chapters 4 the NW NE NE of same Section 31. This and 30. If you have any questions, please will bring the total number of wells for this contact Mary Nell Brueggen at (405) 530permit to fifteen. All other aspects of the 8800. Board mailing address: Oklahoma permit remain the same.

Water Resources Board, Planning and Protests to the application must be in Management Division, 3800 N. Classen writing and received by the Board at the Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2881. address listed below and by the applicant Board fax number: (405) 530-8900. at the address listed above no later than LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, April 21, and Thursday, April 28, 2011. 2t PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION Under and by virtue of Section 26, Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution and Title 70, Article XV, Oklahoma Statutes 2001, and other laws supplementary and amendatory thereto and a Resolution of the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 46 of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, adopted on the 7th day of March, 2011, an election is hereby called to be held in said School District on the 10th day of May, 2011, for the purpose of submitting to the registered qualified electors thereof the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 “Shall Independent School District Number 46 of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000) to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date?”

PROPOSITION NO. 2 “Shall Independent School District Number 46 of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing transportation equipment, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date?”

The ballots used at said election shall set out the propositions as above set forth and shall also contain, with respect to each proposition, the words: ______ For the above Proposition ______ Against the above Proposition The polls shall be opened at seven o’clock A.M. and remain open continuously until and be closed at seven o’clock P.M. The number and location of the polling places and the names of the persons who shall conduct said election shall be designated by the County Election Board(s). Such officers shall also act as counters.

The specific projects for which at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be expended and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 1 to acquire and install tile flooring at the Junior High and Elementary School $ 41,500.00 to acquire a Vo-Ag pickup $ 41,000.00 to acquire and install HVAC equipment at the High School and the Elementary School $ 40,500.00 to acquire classroom furniture $ 35,000.00 to acquire and install lighting and light fixtures at the Elementary School $ 17,000.00 to acquire a commercial mower $ 10,000.00 TOTAL: $185,000.00 PROPOSITION NO. 2 to acquire vehicles for pupil transportation $260,000.00 WITNESS our hands as President and Clerk of the above Board of Education and the seal of said School District this 7th day of March, 2011.

Cheryl Washburn President, Board of Education ATTEST: Daylon Caruthers (SEAL) Clerk, Board of Education

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Cherokee Head Start still looking for more children

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Cherokee Head Start is still fighting to stay open and will host an open house next week to show parents what the Head Start learning environment is all about.

“We will have open house Tuesday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.,” said Director Debbie Decker. “And we are still accepting applications.”

The local Head Start center received word last month that Opportunities Inc., the parent company of Head Start, plans to close the Cherokee program if enrollment numbers do not pick up. The center will stay open if 13 children enroll for the 2011-12 school year.

Cherokee Head Start was given until May 13 to meet the enrollment minimum.

“We’ve got 10 applicants right now,” Decker said. “But I don’t know if they’re income qualified, and we need 13.”

Officials from Opportunities Inc. will talk to parents during the upcoming open house about the program. Children also can participate in activities, which take place from day to day in the Head Start classroom.

“Basically, we’re going to let parents know what we do throughout the day,” Decker said.

She said children who attend Head Start do not experience a “sit down and pay attention” day at school.

“It’s a play environment,” Decker said. “Kids this age learn though play. There is a lot of socialization going on there.

They learn a lot.”

Parents interested in enrolling a child in Head Start are encouraged to attend the open house and fill out paperwork.

Opportunities Inc. will examine applications after May 13 and decide whether to keep the center open.

“They’ll have a meeting, and

that’s when they’ll make the decision,” Decker said. “We have

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SandRidge Energy, a growing & dynamic oil and gas company, offers excellent career opportunities and is currently seeking to fill the following positions in Cherokee, Oklahoma: Vacuum Truck Drivers Position requires: 2 years oilfield experience and a Class A CDL. Vacuum truck driving experience preferred.

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Material Handlers Position requires: 1-2 years oilfield experience. Rental experience, forklift operation & Class A CDL preferred.

Fairview Fellowship Home

LEADING HOLY WEEK services Monday is speaker Max Ott, standing, and Ministerial Alliance President Dr. Ron Hansen. First Baptist Church of Cherokee is hosting Lenten lunches and “People of Faith” presentations all week. A Holy Week drama called “Six Women – Witnesses to Jesus’ Life” will begin at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) and Friday at the First United Methodist Church.

Cherokee Pre-K enrollment set Cherokee Pre-K enrollment will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the Cherokee Elementary Pre-K room. Students enrolling must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Parents should bring their child’s Social Security card, immunization records and birth certificate. Anyone with questions can call Janet Hester at (580) 596-3277.

Free legal advice on April 28 Area citizens will be offered free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The toll-free number to call is (800) 4568525.

Alfalfa County Bar Association members will take calls locally. The local number to call is (580) 596-3591 and it will be staffed between the hours of 7 p.m. through 9 p.m.

RIALTO THEATRE

ALVA, OK 580-327-0535 CALL FOR SHOWTIMES & MOVIE INFO. 580-327-1900

View trailers of movies now showing at Rialto • www.alvareviewcourier.com Visit us on FACEBOOK

to have our paperwork done before that.”

•CNA 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and CNA 6 p.m.-6 a.m. $10/hr •CNA training applications for May CNA class. •We have a driving incentive for out-of-town employees to help with gas costs. •Full-time working 24+ hours per week earn benefits of 2 week’s vacation per year, paid personal time off, major medical insurance, safety awards, reduced meal cost, 401K and more.

Fairview Fellowship Home, 605 E. State Road, Fairview, OK (580) 227-3783 • hr@fellowshiphome.com

Applicants may apply in person at: SandRidge 921 S. Ohio Cherokee, Oklahoma or online by clicking on the Careers tab at www.sandridgeenergy.com.

All positions are subject to an employment background screen and a pre-employment drug test. SandRidge offers a comprehensive benefit package.

SandRidge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“I Remember Momma!”

Enter our “I Remember Momma” Mother’s Day Contest and you could win one of three cash prizes!

Thurs. Last Show •"HOP"• and •"Arthur"• 6:45

Every night 6:45 • Fri AND Sat 1:30, 6:45, 9 • Sun AND Mon 1:30, 6:45 • Ends Apr.14

• "Rio" • G April 25-28 6:45 • Fri 6:45, 9 • Sat 1:30, 6:45, 9 • Sun 1:30, 6:45

•"Limitless"• PG-13 April 25-28 6:45 • Fri 6:45, 9 • Sat 1:30, 6:45, 9 • Sun 1:30, 6:45

"Soul Surfer"

• • PG The True Story of Surfer Bethany Hamilton Happy Hour Drink Prices ALL DAY at Rialto Snack Bar (carryout only)

First Place • $50 Second Place • $30 Third Place • $20

BID NOTICE The Cherokee Board of Education will be accepting bids for the following surplus property: 1. 1976 MCI - 47 passenger, seats and body in great condition. Detroit diesel pusher.

2. 1996 Ford - 57 passenger bus.

3. Ticket booth at the football field, 8x11x81/2 tall, METAL building.

4. Grasshopper Z mower, 60 inch cutting deck.

Bids may be turned in to the Superintendent’s office by 3:00 pm, May 6, 2011. The BOE has the right to refuse any and all bids. For more information, contact Superintendent’s office: 580-596-3391.

Alfalfa County Farm Bureau Free Hamburger Feed Open to the Public 11:30 am ~ 1:30 pm

Contest Rules:

1. Any mother who is a resident of Alfalfa County may be nominated. She does not have to be your mother. She may be a mother you simply admire.

2. Letters should be 250 words or less.

3. All entries become the property of the Cherokee Messenger & Republican and cannot be returned.

4. Address all entries to: “I Remember Momma,” P.O. Box 245, Cherokee, OK 73728, or drop them off at 216 South Grand. They may be e-mailed to chermessenger@att.net 5. Persons making nominations must sign their name and include their address and telephone number.

Deadline is 9 a.m. Monday, May 2.

Winners will be announced in the May 5th edition of the Messenger & Republican.

Burlington Cooperative Association 602 Main - 431-2211 Robbie Newman, Mgr.

K. Forell & Associates 100 S. Grand - 596-3323

Croft Country Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick Hwy 64 South - 596-3348

at the

Cherokee Office ~ Wed., Apr. 27 113 S. Grand Helena Office ~ Thur., Apr. 28 Helena Senior Citizen Center “Come enjoy a hamburger with us!”

Farmers Co-op Cherokee - Carmen - Aline 596-3388-987-2234-463-2544

405 S. Okla. - 596-2800

Smith Drug 121 S. Grand 596-2764

Cherokee Main Street 121 E. Main 596-3575 ext. 122

Lanman Funeral Home Cherokee (580)596-2002 Okeene (580) 822-3303

Helena (580)852-3212 Kiowa (620) 825-4936

Smok Shak Hwy 64 N - Ingersoll 596-3584

North of Cherokee 596-3361 Renee Scmidt

The Healthy Touch

Patton Agency

Sherry Green ~ CMT (580) 430-6410 Carmen & Cherokee

Ms. Dottie’s Cafe 115 S. Grand 596-5699 Cherokee Family Clinic

Alfalfa Electric

Toni’s Express Stop

An Affiliate of Integris Bass Health Center

Cooperative

105 N. Grand • Cherokee 580-596-2696

Cristopher Schultz, D.O. Niki Lewis-Wyatt P.A.-C 221 S Grand - 596-3516

ACB Bank

Rick Caruthers Construction

121 E. Main - 596-3333

323 S. Grand - 596-3337 Member FDIC

Sale Barn Cafe

9th & Ohio - 596-2341

203 S. Grand 596-3321

T.H. Rogers Lumber Company 301 N. Grand - 596-3481

Ellis & Associates Southgate Addition 596-3423

Pizza Hut - Cherokee 105 Loop Drive 596-3514