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MESSENGER & REPUBLICAN Vol. 109 No. 24 – 18 Pages, 2 Sections
AMBER ALLEN Burlington Valedictorian
JAMIE TRIPP Aline-Cleo Valedictorian
ASHLEY ARMBRUSTER Burlington Valedictorian
Cherokee, (Alfalfa County) Oklahoma
KEVIN SMITH Burlington Valedictorian
STACI STEWART Burlington Valedictorian
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AUSTIN BRADSHAW Cherokee Valedictorian
GARRETT STARKS Cherokee Valedictorian
Thursday, May 19, in the high school auditorium in Helena. Baccalaureate is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in the auditorium. Dana Burchfiel is valedictorian and Erin Overton is salutatorian. Cherokee will host a senior banquet and baccalaureate services at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. The banquet will take place in the cafeteria and baccalaureate services will follow in the See SENIORS Page 3
DANA BURCHFIEL Timberlake Valedictorian
64 seniors to receive diplomas A total of 64 seniors will graduate from the four county high schools – 26 from Cherokee, 14 from Timberlake, 13 from Burlington and 11 from Aline-Cleo. Two of the senior classes – Cherokee and Aline-Cleo – will cross their respective stages at the same time this month during commencement exercises on Friday, May 20. Burlington will lead off the commencement parade, with ceremonies at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the school audito-
Cherokee to graduate 26 at May 20 commencement rium. Burlington High School graduate John Fellers will speak at commencement. Fellers graduated in 1985, and now is a USDA scientist and adjunct associate professor at Kansas State University in Manhattan,
Kan. Valedictorians for the Burlington Class of 2011 are Amber Allen, Ashley Armbruster, Kevin Smith and Staci Stewart. Salutatorian is Delissa Hoffman. Timberlake High School seniors will graduate at 7 p.m.
Eighth-grade promotions begin Monday; Cherokee’s set May 19 Area schools have announced eighth-grade promotional exercises and Cherokee’s ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the high school auditorium. Valedictorian is Nicole Unruh. Salutatorian is Taryn Caruthers. Unruh is the daughter of Laneta and Gary Whitely and Roger and Tania Unruh. Her activities include student council, basketball, track, FFA, FCA, softball, Rainbow, showing livestock and livestock judging. Honors include Citizenship Award, basketball awards, softball champions and a scholarship for completing Northwest Technol-
ogy Career Academy. This summer she plans to play softball, attend basketball camp, hang out with family and friends and practice for high school basketball with her sister. Caruthers is the daughter of Daylon and Jessica Caruthers and Ronda Caruthers. She participates in basketball, track, cheerleading, Rainbow, FFA, FFA State Chorus, FCA, softball, showing livestock and singing. Her honors include FFA State Chorus, Citizenship Award and many basketball and softball awards. She plans to play softball, attend FFA Alumni Camp, mow lawns and hang out with friends and fam-
Cherokee schools get good financial report By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Finances for the Cherokee School District are looking better than ever, according to Treasurer Jennifer Roach, who updated board of education members Monday during the board’s regular monthly meeting. The school socked back $104,000 in the General Fund, putting it $47,000 ahead of
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where it was this time last year, and the Building Fund looks like it will end the school year $16,000 ahead. “That’s primarily due from taxes coming in,” Roach said. Ad valorem taxes going into the school system in April totaled about $80,000. “All of our invested balances are better than they were last year,” Roach said. See SCHOOLS Page 2
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Check out how your favorite team fared at the State Track Meet.
ily this summer. Burlington actually kicks off area eighth-grade promotions with a ceremony that begins at 7 p.m. Monday in the auditorium, with 12 eighth-graders being promoted to high school freshmen. Valedictorians are Keyra Clark, Daniel Ross, Cheredan Vap and Sadie Vore. Salutatorians are Kyle Ellerbeck and Reno Talbott. Clark is the daughter of Verne and Marilyn Clark. Her activities include basketball, band, academic team and Future City. She has been listed on the Superintendent’s Honor See EIGHTH Page 3
Cherokee okays $445,000 bond
A $445,000 bond issue to pay for improvements to school facilities and transportation vehicles passed easily Tuesday. Fewer than 250 people decided the question. Proposition 1 ($185,000) for building improvements, passed 203-44 (82.18%). Proposition 2 ($260,000) for buses and other vehicles, passed 194-52 (78.86%). Both propositions required 60% approval for passage.
BEN KREIMAN of Cherokee draws an ace in the hole Saturday during the 11th Annual Selenite Cruise-In Poker Run. Helping with the poker run are Ryan Hoggard and Claudia Wheeler.
No shortage of sunshine, chrome Sunshine and chrome were not in short supply Saturday, as more than 70 classic and customized vehicles lined the Cherokee Soccer Field for the 11th Annual Selenite Cruise-In. Besides classic cars and trucks, the event drew in motorcycles, four-wheelers, mud runners and even golf carts. Chase Puffinbarger of Cherokee walked away the winner of $250 in a grand prize drawing, while dad Chub Puffinbarger cashed in the 50/50 pot at $152. Donnie Cornett burned enough rubber in his 1978 Chevrolet Caprice to win first place in the popular burnout contest. Second place went to the Crystal Car Club for entering a 1991 Chevy that used to serve
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It was a circus atmosphere at the grade school spring music show.
as a patrol car for the Cherokee Police Department. Stan Wenzel drove a ’74 Chevy Z-28 for third place in the contest. Caleb Roberts was fast enough to win the Whoa and Go competition in his 1994 Dodge and Daylon Caruthers turned in four of a kind and the winning hand in the poker run. Students at Cherokee and Burlington Public Schools turned in entries for the annual coloring contest. Winners for Pre-K and Kindergarten were Bret Jewell, first, and Nicholas Lambert, second. Winners in the first- and second-grade competition were Derek Whittet, first, and See CHROME Page 3
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Door prizes, certificates and money, along with 25 trophies, were awarded to participants in the following events: Best Unfinished – Jeff Franks, 1960 Ford Falon; Best Paint and Best Interior – Jacky and Kathy Whatley, 1933 Ford Coupe; Best Bikes – Kristil Weve, first, 2011 Big Dog K-9 250, and William Weve, second, 2008 Big Dog Ridge Back; Best Ford – Luke Shirley, ’66 Mustang; Best Chevy – Jack Rich, ’55 Chevy two-door; Best Mopar – Richard McElastten, ’70 Plymouth Skylite Corvette; ’90 or Newer – John Hendrix, ’02 Corvette Camo; Peoples Choice – Teresa Rylander, ’68 Chevy; Mayor’s Choice – Jerry LaGrow, for devotion to classic cars; Trooper’s Choice – Daylon Caruthers, ’05 Harley V Rod; Best Original
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SCHOOLS Continued from Page 1 Although Roach is staying on the safe side by not counting on additional – and unexpected – funding, she said tax collections are going very well. “We are above what we budgeted to get already,” she said. That bit of good news preceded a blow to two school programs – special education and speech – both of which are losing instructors. Interim Superintendent Bob Meyers announced that he received resignations from Special Education Teacher Marcia Failes and Forensics Coach Jason Paris. While Failes is retiring, Paris has decided to further his education. Paris could not be reached before press time, but Meyers said Paris will be missed. “I reiterated to him that we were losing a good teacher,” Meyers said. “I just hate to see him leave because I think he’s been very good for the team and the school.” President Cheryl Washburn agreed but said she values Paris’ decision to leave. “He’s been a great teacher, but you’ve got to respect the fact that he knows it’s time for him to make some changes,” Washburn said. New Superintendent Cory Ellis will hire Paris’ replacement. “I suggest letting the new superintendent cut his teeth on that,” Meyers said. “We’ve got several good applicants. We’re not going to be short in that area.” BOARD REJECTS BUS BIDS The board also reviewed a set of bids for two buses and the school’s surplus lawnmower. No bids were turned in for an old ticket booth at the football field. All bids for a 1996 yellow Ford school bus were rejected. Received were bids from Paulette Rink for $500, Jim Holt of Enid for $1,000, Mark Ricke of Medicine Lodge, Kan. for $401 and Chuck Kraft of Cherokee for $1,100. “I’m almost certain you could get more than $1,000 for a bus,” said Daylon Caruthers. “Those bids are a little low for my taste.” Identical bids of $3,500 from Holt and Joe Weaver of Enid drove the board to table the sale of the “Big Chief,” a 1976 MCI passenger bus. A bid of $2,386 also was received from Ricke. Meyers said he had never experienced identical bids and
would check on the procedure for moving forward. Steve Hickman of Cherokee won the bid for the school’s surplus lawnmower. He bid $1,102 against bids of $501 from Brent Goss of Carmen, $800 from Don Dowling of Alva, $300 from Jeremy Johns of Yewed and $1,100 from Rick Croft of Cherokee. ALUMNI HALL OF FAME? Principal Jeremy Hickman presented an idea to establish a Cherokee Hall of Fame Banquet to honor outstanding Cherokee alumni. “I think it would be a great way to honor some of these people,” Hickman said. He suggested organizing a committee of at least five people to oversee nominations and banquet details. Board members liked the idea but wanted more time to think about the specifics. They decided to table discussion until the next regular meeting. “SUMMER YOUTH” TIME In a separate agenda item, Roach presented activities lined out for this year’s Cherokee Youth Foundation Summer Youth Program. The program runs from June 6 to July 1. Some of the many activities include basketball, flag football, golf and crafts. Kickball and softball were added to the program last year. Roach said more than 80 children participated in the summer program last year. The program also includes swimming lessons, cheerleading and volleyball. “It’s just something to keep the kids busy so they don’t get into that ‘it’s summer, I’m bored’ slump,” Roach said. She said last year three high school students and one adult supervisor volunteered to help with the program. Activities take place on the school grounds and are sponsored through the Pioneer Spirit Foundation. Board members said they will
give the program their blessing as long as the foundation can supply its own insurance. Roach said that issue has not been mentioned since the program started under the umbrella of the Pioneer Spirit Foundation but that she will make sure everything is in order. Other agenda items approved or discussed included the following: •The swearing in of new board member Amber Wilhite, who took the place of Jim Moncrief. The board also accepted Wilhite’s resignation as cheerleading coach. •Approval of Kristil Weve and Shelly Davis as cheerleading coaches. •Discussion of a policy to segregate duties of individuals who take money at sporting events. The new policy states that two people at the gate will count the money and sign off on the total figures. An administrator then will recount the money and sign off on the total. No vote was taken. •Discussion of a lease agreement for mineral rights on school property. Chesapeake Exploration offered $400 per acre for three years. The board directed Meyers to ask the company for $500 to $550 per acre, based on figures offered for properties close to the school. •Approval of a third party agreement between Cherokee Schools, ACB Bank and Banker’s Bank to collateralize the deposits made that are above what is insured by FDIC. Roach said ACB Bank is offering a higher percentage rate (.85) than Farmer’s Exchange Bank (.75), and she would like to switch the school’s investment money to ACB Bank for the time being. “I’m not closing out business with Farmer’s,” Roach said. “We do business with both banks. This is just our invested money.”
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Caruthers, Washburn and Wilhite voted to approve the move. Board members TJ Allison and Ken Girty voted against the motion. •Approval of a contract with Municipal Accounting Systems Inc. for student information software for fiscal year 201112. The cost is $445 a month. The software allows parents to check students’ grades and lunch accounts. •Approval of a contract with ADPC for financial accounting software for fiscal year 2011-12 for payroll, personnel and treasury. The cost is $445 a month and includes an offsite backup. •Approval of summer cheerleading fundraisers to sell candy bars and license plates. Board members entered into executive session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss the employment of non-certified employees. Members reconvened in regular session at 9:15 p.m. and decided to table the issue.
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SADIE WOODALL Aline-Cleo Salutatorian
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Continued from Page 1 auditorium. Graduation will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, in the auditorium. Austin Bradshaw and Garrett Starks have been named class valedictorians. Kayti Lavicky and Taylor Waugh are salutatorians. Aline-Cleo seniors will begin baccalaureate services at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in the high school gymnasium. Graduation ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, also in the gym. Jamie Tripp has been named valedictorian, and Sadie Woodall is salutatorian.
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Continued from Page 1 Roll and achieved the honor of Top AR Reader. This summer, she plans to work and swim. Ross is the son of Dennis and Debby Ross. His activities include basketball, track and field, FCA, band and the academic team. His honors include being listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. He plans to attend basketball camp during the summer. Vap is the daughter of Chris and Becky Vap and participates in FFA, band, basketball, FCA and church. She has been listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll and is the eighth-grade class president. She will visit her grandmother this summer and work on the farm. Vore is the daughter of Shane and Shannon Vore. Her activities include basketball, band, cheerleading, student council, FFA, FCA, track and vocal. Her honors include Superintendent’s Honor Roll, attending FFA National Convention, AEC Youth Power Camp Essay Winner and placing at FFA speech contests. She plans to ride horses and attend basketball and other camps this summer. Ellerbeck is the son of Kathy and Jim Motycka and Craig and Sarah Ellerbeck. He is involved in FFA, basketball, track, band, FCA and student council. He plans to attend camps and work for his dad this summer. Talbott is the son of Stacy Stocking and James Talbott. His activities include basketbll, band, vocal, FCA and track. He plans to play basketball this summer. Aline-Cleo eighth-graders will graduate at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the high school gymnasium. Kevin Cosper is class valedictorian, and Ashton Ratzlaff is salutatorian. Cosper is the son of John and April Cosper. His activities include FFA and junior high academic team. His honors include State Science Fair qualifier and Superintendent’s Honor Roll.
He plans to have fun this summer. Ratzlaff is the son of Corey and Rebecca Ratzlaff and is involved in basketball, baseball, track, football, FFA, FCA and youth group at Aline Christian Church. He plans on playing summer league baseball, swimming, hanging out with friends and working out this summer. Timberlake valedictorians are Reed Nickel and Cara Crain. Salutatorian is Raven Brooke Bishard. Eighth-grade promotion will begin at 7 p.m. May 17 in the high school auditorium in Helena. Nickel is the son of Reggy and Danya Nickel. His activities include horse showing, FFA, FCA, basketball and baseball. He is listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Summer plans include attending the District and State Horse Shows and AQHA horse shows, playing summer baseball and attending church activities.
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By STEVE BOOHER
Numbers down, but not the pride Our cartoon this week probably can be applied to more than school bus drivers. School is winding down and between end-of-year tests, events like last weekend’s State Track Meet and FFA banquets, frustration levels are understandably high at all levels – from students to teachers to... yes, even bus drivers. We hope you’re reading our annual Senior Edition, which features a photograph of each graduate, sometimes referred to as a “mug” shot, along with a short bio and the name of a “sponsor” for the senior. Senior Editions have changed over the years. Just 30 or 35 years ago, male graduates always wore coats for their senior photographs, even if they were borrowed from an uncle two sizes too large or too small. Many female grads – at the insistence of photographers attempting to be “modern and up-to-date” – wore those strange-looking feather boas around their necks. Not these days. A white shirt and tie works fine in 2011. Some male graduates prefer their Senior Edition photograph to be the “casual” shot, with them draped across the love of their life – their “too cool” Cowboy Cadillac. And the bios of each student were always too lengthy 30 years ago to fit in the space and had to be severely edited. These days, it’s a stretch to get students to list what they plan to do the day after graduation, let alone four years or a decade down the road. We’re not complaining. It’s just the trend. And the “trend” changes every few years. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is the community spirit shown by those senior sponsors. Years ago, when more than a hundred seniors filled eight to ten pages of the Messenger & Republican’s Senior Edition, more than enough business leaders from throughout the county stepped up to make sure each and every graduate was accommodated. As the total number of graduates have declined – along with the general population – the Messenger & Republican still has very little difficulty finding businesses more than willing to step forward and show their pride in the seniors. Graduation from high school is a rite of passage recognized by business owners and managers. After all, more than likely they experienced the same sense of pride when they walked across a stage in their high school auditorium to receive a diploma. It does concern us that the number of graduates continues to decline, but if the so-called experts are correct and the county is only in the early stages of an economic boom spurred by the exploration for oil and gas, perhaps that number will increase slightly over the next few years. What won’t change is the sense of pride being shown this spring at the county’s four high schools. Whether it be Cherokee, Burlington, Timberlake or Aline-Cleo, parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends and neighbors will pack auditoriums over the next couple of weeks to see diplomas awarded to the next generation of city, county, state and national leaders.
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Lawmakers like Sally Kern make Oklahoma hard sell to business – From The Oklahoma City Journal Record By TED STREULI The esquire fits behind Hannibal B. Johnson’s name the way a cashmere topcoat fits over your suit: soft, comfortable and elegant, as though it was made to be there from the very beginning. It goes with the tailored suit, manicured nails and a haircut that might have cost as much as the well-polished shoes. And Hannibal B. Johnson didn’t come by the esquire at any lowland law school, no sir. That title was bestowed by the regents of Harvard University, the law school of Elena Kagan, John Roberts, Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. The other three went to Yale. Hannibal B. Johnson has taught at Oklahoma’s three largest universities, written multiple books and is an expert on the Tulsa race riot of 1921. When he spoke to Leadership Oklahoma’s Class XXIV Friday morning, he was engaging and eloquent, reciting the history of Tulsa’s darkest day with the passion and detail of an eyewitness. The class was fascinated by the tale, although it seemed, at least for the moment, to be an intriguing intermission from a day’s worth of discussion about economic development. It was not. That afternoon, a panel of those charged with developing Oklahoma’s economy from Duncan to Oklahoma City to Owasso told the same class that the biggest challenge they face is the abyss of political extremism. In other words, it’s darn hard to persuade a company to move operations to Oklahoma when our elected officials are the subjects of ridicule on national television. When state Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, made her anti-gay views clear to members of the John Birch Society, it nearly killed negotiations with CSAA, which was ready to move 1,000 jobs here from California. The CEO, a lesbian, got the impres-
sion that Oklahoma might not be a very welcoming state. Kern was at it again last week, earning a reprimand from the House of Representatives and a public tongue lashing from Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Taylor for her offensive public remarks about women and minorities. The wrist slap was warranted, but can’t undo the humiliation wrought... from New York to California. The economic developers would have an easy time helping create those jobs our governor keeps promising if our reputation suggested we were ready to unfurl the welcome mat. But that isn’t our reputation. We are known for being the state where lawmakers want immigrants to self-deport, college students to carry guns to class, and the rest of us to slip our rifle into a scabbard when we walk down Main Street. It’s tough duty for those selling Oklahoma to close the deal; they’re telling decision makers that we are a business-friendly state while our legislators make clear that you’re only welcome if you’re white, Republican, Protestant, and, if at all possible, a male with a lifetime National Rifle Association membership. As Johnson can explain, Oklahoma showed the world where it stood on race relations in 1921. A divorced, white, 17-year-old elevator operator accused a young black man of assaulting her in the elevator. Three hundred people died in the ensuing riot after Greenwood district neighbors turned up to prevent a mob from lynching the accused. The bitter taste of racism lingers on Oklahoma’s lips. Too many elected officials continue to put racial minorities and other groups in their sights, drafting laws that undermine diligent efforts to aid our economic progress. We must sever the extremist limbs if we wish to become a state envied by others rather than one that envies other states.
The busybody: Grover Norquist – From The Tulsa World Oklahoma has a hard enough time getting its vital services addressed without some out-of-state busybody who doesn't know anything about local issues sticking his nose in our business. We hope state lawmakers stand firm on the hospital funding measure working its way through the Legislature and ignore the demagoguery emanating from Americans for Taxpayer Reforms' lead mouthpiece, Grover Norquist. Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman revealed that the nationally known anti-tax crusader sent a letter to state leaders when discussion of the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program legislation was in progress. A version of the bill has passed both houses, and the Senate version is now in the House for consideration. Norquist reportedly warned lawmakers that the measure could be seen as a tax increase. The measure would allow hospitals to assess a 2.5 percent fee on net patient revenue, which would raise about $153 million a year. That revenue would in turn attract another $223 million in matching federal funds. The total would then be distributed to the 77 hospitals that assess the fee. Another 71 hospitals throughout the state would be exempt from assessing the fee. The fee could not be passed on to patients.
The measure also would produce $30 million in revenue that would be used to stabilize Medicaid rates. Advocates have tried unsuccessfully for years to get such a measure, known as a provider fee, passed. But Oklahoma has two other provider fees on the books: one for nursing homes and another for community-based services, which has not yet been implemented. At least 46 states have one or more such fees. Norquist may not know, or care, that healthcare funding is one of Oklahoma's most acute needs. The state has one of the nation's highest rates of uninsured residents, which affects the health-care infrastructure at all levels. In addition, high rates of serious and chronic illnesses in the state also contribute to overburdening the health-care system. The problems are particularly severe in Tulsa, which has never received significant public funding for health care. The assessment program would go far to helping hospitals handle the uncompensated care problem and should help in the long run to keep insurance premiums down. But Norquist, who cares more about rhetoric than the health of Oklahomans, would rather we continue to pay skyrocketing premiums and watch our health facilities struggle to stay open. Surely Oklahoma lawmakers don't feel the same way.
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Another State Track Meet in the books, another mental scrapbook of memorable performances by a bunch of great athletes. I know I’ve probably said it more than once... a well run track and field meet is like watching chess masters at work. Quit laughing. It’s true. Coaches like long-time mentor Steve Hickman (and before him the legendary Buddy Murrell) spend hours making sure every athlete is plugged into the right event. And if it’s the four members of a relay team, those same coaches worry whether or not the baton handoffs between runners is properly coordinated; who should be the lead-off man or woman, who should be the anchor. Don’t believe for a moment that coaches just send their athletes out onto the track without scheming how they stack up against their opponents. For instance, when Hickman’s 1600-meter relay quartet lined up to run in the preliminaries at the state meet last Friday afternoon, he had Justin Schanbacher as the lead runner, followed by Evan Bagenstos and Derek Richmond, with Collin Washburn as the anchor. And the Chiefs did quite well, placing fourth in a time of 3:34.36. You would naturally think that in the final event on the final day of the state meet a coach would want that kind of stability ensured, right? Why make changes? Everything seemed to be working. But Hickman did make a change. Washburn, who had suffered an injury late in the season, had an awful lot of pressure placed on him as the anchor man on the relay. Would he be more comfortable as the Chiefs’ lead runner and give Cherokee a better chance at a higher placing and perhaps a runnerup plaque at State? Hickman thought so and switched, putting Washburn at the front of the relay and Schanbacher at the back. It worked. Washburn put the Chiefs in contention and Schanbacher, who is the definition of “competitor,” ran the final leg against Okeene’s No. 1 400-meter man, Derrick Myles. Other than Velma-Alma’s Corbin Byford, no one had been able to stay close to Myles all season. Not so late Saturday afternoon in the sweltering heat of the artificial surface at Carl Albert High School. With Velma-Alma running away from the field – like it had in many other events at State this year – the real competition was for second place and the field was narrowed down to Okeene, Hooker and Cherokee. Schanbacher took the baton from Richmond two strides behind Myles. When the race ended, Schanbacher was only steps behind the Okeene star and the Chiefs clocked a 3:29.10 – a full five seconds faster than on Friday. Not second, but third. Oh, but what a chess match!
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Lifestyles
Carmen pool opens May 21
Joy Club discusses mothers
By MARGARET GOSS
JET – Jet Joy Club met May 2 with 35 members present. Guests were Shal Jenlink and Diane Ralston. The decorations were for Spring. President Joan Burnham opened the meeting with the flag salute. She talked about Mothers Day and remembering mothers. L.E. Castle said the prayer before the meal. Birthdays for May include Castle, Merle Hutcheson, Sherill Whitlow and Buddy VanOsdol.The May anniversary was Merle and Barbara Hutcheson. Jenlink, Gail Dare, Castle, Marge Baldwin and Carol Johnson won door prizes. Items of interest were a thank you for giving to the Easter egg hunt and the Jet firefighter’s
Carmen Correspondent CARMEN – The Carmen Swimming Pool will open May 21 according to pool manager Lisa Jones. The hours will be 1 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Adult entrance fees will be $1.50 and kids $1. Children under 5 are admitted free. Pool workers include Lisa Jones, manager, Erika Parker, assistant manager, and Lifeguards Evan Wofford, Livi Baily, Ian Olsen and Rebecca Stebens. GREGORY WINS AT IRIS SHOW Once again, Jack and Doris Gregory have showed well at the Enid Iris Show which was held last weekend at Oakwood Mall. Jack's Rodeo Girl was named Best Specimen and Inside Track received 2nd place. His Secretary was named Best Pink. Congratulations to Jack and Doris. WILSON GRADUATES WITH HONORS Jamie Wilson, son of Roger and Maricarol Wilson of Carmen, has graduated from Northern Oklahoma College in Enid with an Associate of Science with honors, Cum Laude. Graduation ceremony was held April 30. Jamie plans to attend
University of Central Oklahoma at Edmond in the fall with a possible degree in nursing. HERE AND THERE Cindy Baker and Linda Delano attended the Piecemakers Quilt Retreat held at Cherokee. Also joining the group was Sharron Voth, sister-in-law of Cindy from Arkansas. Cindy and Terry Baker were in Wichita, Kan. last weekend to attend a dance competition for grandchildren. Theobelle Collins joined her son and daughter-in-law for lunch last Sunday where they celebrated Mother's Day. Helen Koehn joined her daughter, Judy Mann and family for Mother's Day weekend. Rock-a-Thon The Relay for Life Rock-aThon was a big success. Everyone enjoyed eating hot dogs, visiting, playing games, and listening to music. Thanks to everyone for their support. Fire Dept./First responders Carmen Fire Department and First Responders met last Thursday evening for training on vehicle extrication. Birthdays/Anniversaries Clifford and Abbie Morrison will celebrate their 65th anniversary May 18. Happy birthday to Randy Robinson, Tarryn Davidson, Cindy Moser and Dennis Delano.
dinner May 8. Members furnished a dessert or salad. Lions Club will be meeting and a shower and family reunion will take place at the Center this month. Barbara Jett gave the Treasurer’s report and Susie McAlister read the minutes from the previous meeting. Linda Kiser read a book called “I Love You Forever,” in honor of Mothers Day. Joan Humphrey told some jokes and Burnham read an article. Hostesses for May were Merle and Barbara Hutcheson, Donnie and Wanda Campbell, Elmo and Shirley Castle, L.E. Castle, Connie LaGrow and Faith Fortune.
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Boozes to celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Gary Booze will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come-and-go reception for family and friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Aline Senior Citizens Center in Aline. Cards may be sent to Rt. 2 Box 33A, Aline, OK 73716. The couple requests no gifts please. Gary Booze and Doris Cook were married May 28, 1961, at the Aline First Christian
Church. They lived in Cherokee for several years before moving to rural Aline where Gary served as a rural area lineman for AEC for 37 years, retiring in 2001. Their children are Brad and Anna Booze, Miami, Texas, Roger and Karla Goodwin, Cherokee, and Tina and Troy Case, Cleo Springs. They have nine grandchildren.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority April meeting was held at the Cherokee Station. President Ruth Polson informed the members that April 19 the sorority would join the Xi Delta Eta Sorority for a salad supper at the Library. Members present were Polson, Wilda Flaming, Evelyn Stout, Barbara Wessels, Donna Wessels, Joan McDaniel, Marion Goodwin and Trudy Lan-
caster. The May meeting of Beta Sigma Phi was also held at the Cherokee Station. President Polson conducted the installation of officers. Barbara Wessels gave each member a “Welcome to My Garden” plaque. Members present in May were Polson, Flaming, Stout, Betty Eckhardt, McDaniel, Lancaster, Donna Wessels and Barbara Wessels.
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Funerals
Glenda Ellen Cole ENID – Glenda Ellen Cole died Sunday, May 8, 2011 on her 96th birthday. She was born May 8, 1915, in the Kremlin/ Hillsdale area to George Franklin and Georgia Ellen Gabler Whitehead. Glenda was the youngest of four children. Veda Goldie Maxey and Kenneth Howard Whitehead preceded her in death. Viola May Dustin of Perkins still survives. She graduated from Enid High School in 1935 and married Harold Lee Cole Jan. 20, 1936. They moved to Cherokee in 1938. Together they opened Cole’s Nursery and soon after funeral directors appealed to them to put in a flower shop, so the townspeople wouldn’t have to go to Kansas to get fresh flowers. The flower shop began in the basement and later moved to the present shop and became Cole’s Flowers. They owned the shop until 1972. Her husband, Harold Cole, passed away Nov. 2, 1980. Glenda was able to celebrate the shop’s 50th anniversary in 1988 and she continued to work at the flower shop until her move to Golden Oaks Village in 2002. She was a member of the 1st CHEROKEE CHURCHES First United Methodist Pastors: Paul Calkin Jeni Markham Clewell Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. CHUMYouth Classes: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Choir Chime:6:30 Choir Practice: 7:30 p.m. 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 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 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. St. Cornelius Catholic Church Pastor: Father Lawrence Mass Every Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Friends Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Living Vine Community Church Pastors: Matthew & Tamara Yoder Sun.Worship: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
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Christian Church in Cherokee. She loved to paint and design all things beautiful. Glenda was a volunteer at Alfalfa County Hospital. She enjoyed playing cards, and was a member of many clubs, including Mother’s Self Culture Club. She also was a 50 year member of The Eastern Star. Glenda lived her life with much joy and love. She will be missed dearly by all that knew her. Glenda is survived by her daughter, Ellen Kay McCracken of Enid; her son, George H. Cole and his wife, Becky Cole of Cherokee; her granddaughter, Aimee McCracken of Yukon; and a dear family friend, A.J. Petree of Enid. Burial will be at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) at Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of her life will follow at 4 p.m. at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Because we knew you...we have been changed for good! (paid) Albert W. Streich ENID – Funeral for Albert W. Streich, 75, was at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011, at BrownCummings Funeral Chapel. Pastor Leland Streck officiated. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. The Oddfellow graveside ceremony was conducted by Enid Oddfellow Lodge 31 and the military graveside was by Vance Air Force Base Silver Talon Honor Guard. He was born March 18, 1936, to Albert and Garnet Streich in Enid and died Monday, May 2, 2011, at his home in Enid. He lived and grew up in Goltry, where he attended Goltry High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served from 1955 to 1959. He married Maxine Brannon July 8, 1962, before moving back to Enid. He worked as a machinist for Speedstar for 19 years, before
Bible Study: 7 p.m. Men’s: 2nd & 4th Mon., Women’s: 2nd & 4th Wed. BURLINGTON CHURCHES Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pastor: Dr. Richard Duckworth Church School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. 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.
retiring in 1989. He was a member of Enid Oddfellow Lodge 31, Rebekah Lodge 21 and Disabled American Veterans. He was involved in American Kids Against Crime, Humanitarian School of Martial Arts and was active in Boy and Girl Scouts. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Streich; son, Tom Streich of Alva; daughter, Nancy Smith of Enid; sister, Donna Prochaska of Enid; half-brother, Gene Reimer of El Paso, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Oddfellows Endowment Trust. Condolences can be made to the family online at BrownCummings.com. ATHEAL L. KAUP ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Graveside service for Atheal L. Kaup was held Friday, April 29, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born July 27, 1923, in Cherokee to Luther (Bud) and Cora Oringderff Kaup and died Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. He attended Cherokee High School and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Kaup, Denver, Colo.; and sister, Alma D. Hartman, Enid. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Elsie; his parents; and his brothers, Edgar, Montel, and M.E. (Babe) Kaup. Joyce Krob TALOGA – Memorial service for Joyce Krob, 71, was at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Taloga Assembly of God Church. Pastor Josh Drury officiated. Service was under direction of Redinger Funeral Home, Seiling. She was born July 27, 1939, in Queens, N.Y., where she was raised and educated, and died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Seiling. She married Bobbie Krob in 1976 at Belton, Md. They moved to Oklahoma and eventually to Taloga. Survivors include her husband, Bobbie Krob of the home; several children, stepchildren and grandchildren; and one sister. SUZANNE ELIZABETH COPES A memorial service for Suzanne Elizabeth Copes, 38, was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Cherokee. Rev. Ed Jones officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home, Cherokee. She was born May 27, 1972, in Mesa, Ariz., and died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at her home in Cherokee. She lived in several cities in Arizona before moving to Cherokee.
2011 Cherokee Phone Book Corrections & Additions 2011 Phonebook Correction & Additions
Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Phone and/or Cell #:_______________________ Please return to Susie Koontz or Megan McMahan: 121 E. Main St. Cherokee (AEC building) 419 S. Grand Cherokee (Farmers Exchange Bank) Or ACB bank, United, Ms. Dotties, & Smith Drug Store
Deadline: May 27th
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
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.
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106 West Second St. ~ Cherokee, OK (580) 596-3346 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 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.
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. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Bible Study: 6 p.m.
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JET CHURCHES Nazarene Church Pastor: Dean Holt Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 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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Jet United Methodist Church Pastor: Mary Irby Sunday School: 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. UMW: Every 3rd Wed. 7 p.m. CARMEN CHURCHES Carmen Christian Church Pastor: Kirk Board Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Carmen United Methodist Pastor: John Bizzell Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Mike Wiles Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Carmen Baptist Church Pastor: Jerry Stafford Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. ALINE CHURCHES Methodist Church Pastor: Scott Heusel Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. 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. 3rd Sunday Fellowship following Church Service First Christian Church Pastor: Polly Young Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Youth Group: 4 p.m. CYF: 5 p.m. Wildwood Chapel River RoadNon-Denominational Sunday: 830 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 18 - Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, tossed salad, french bread, pineapples. Thursday, May 19 - Chicken salad, pasta blend with veggies, mandarin oranges, crackers, cookie. For reservation, call 580-5962792 Cherokee, or 580-852-3248 Helena, by noon the day before.
FUNERAL HOME
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.
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.
Pre-registration is open for two sessions of the annual Tractor and Machinery Operators Certification Program. Sessions are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 7 and June 9 at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds in Cherokee. Cost is $30 and can be paid in the OSU Extension Center office on the first floor of the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The program is designed to meet labor requirements for 14- and 15-year-olds who operate farming equipment. A program to show Land/Mineral Owners how to handle surface damages and soil farming is set for 7 p.m. May 17 in the Exhibit Building at the Fairgrounds. Speakers include Shannon Ferrell, OSU Department of Agriculture Economics; Mike Moore, Oklahoma Cooperation Commission; and Roger Gribble, OSU agronomist. Anyone needing more information on either program can contact Tommy Puffinbarger at (580) 596-3131.
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DRIFTWOOD CHURCH Driftwood Christian Minister: Greg Schmidt Bible School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Church of Christ Pastor: Bill Springer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.
(580) 596-3440 Jeff and Ken
Menu is subject to change. Monday, May 16 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, wheat roll, pudding. Tuesday, May 17 - Goldwater beans, stewed tomatoes, buttered spinach, cornbread, baker’s choice dessert.
Zoar Mennonite Pastor: Gary Eastin Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Sun & Wed Evening Serv: 6 p.m.
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.
Workshops planned
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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
Green Valley Free Methodist Church Pastor: David Keller Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m.
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She is survived by parents, Michael and Barbara Copes, Duncanville, Texas; her mother, Phyllis Aguirre, Mesa, Ariz.,; two daughters, Anastasia Copes and Angel Johnston; son, Robert Langdell; brother, Hillary Bell; and sister, Rose Aguirre. Verna L. Readnour ALVA – The funeral for Verna L. Readnour, 92, of Alva, was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at First Christian Church, Alva. Burial was in Short Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were by Wharton Funeral Chapel, Alva. She was born July 18, 1918, near Ingersoll to Eva Moore and Joe Schiffner and died Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Alva. Surviving are daughters, Eva Kay Grauer, Linda Rodgers and Debbie Wiggins; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Nina Tatro. She was preceded in death by husband, Floyd; two sisters; one brother; and one grandson.
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Close... but no plaques for Chiefs, Lady Tigers By STEVE BOOHER Messenger & Republican Staff MIDWEST CITY – After winning runnerup trophies last season, the Cherokee Chiefs and Timberlake Lady Tigers could be excused for harboring thoughts of adding the Class A State Track & Field Meet hardware to their trophy cases here this year. For Coach Kale Pierce's Timberlake ladies, the dream still seemed possible heading into the final event – the 1600-meter relay. Deer Creek-Lamont led the meet with 67 points, followed by Timberlake's 63 and Boise City's 61. Points double in the relays, meaning first place is worth 20 points, second 18, third 12, fourth 8, fifth 4 and sixth 2. In Friday's preliminaries to determine finalists on Saturday, Boise City was about a second better than Texhoma and about two seconds better than DCLA and Timberlake. While most thought DCLA, Timberlake and Boise City would post faster times in the finals, no one imagined that Boise City would be nearly nine seconds faster and repeat as meet champions with 81 points. Texhoma took second, but was too far behind in the standings to be a factor in the team race. When DCLA finished third, just a step or two ahead of Timberlake, it gave the Lady Eagles the runnerup plaque and left the Lady Tigers in shock. MISSED OPPORTUNITIES "We'd had opportunities earlier in the track meet that if we'd cashed in on them would have put us in a better position (heading into the 1600-meter relay)," said Pierce. In the men's team race, Velma-Alma sewed up the championship many events earlier and had 111 points heading into the 1600 relay. But runnerup honors were very much in play. Beaver entered the final event with 52 points. Okeene and Hooker each had 50, while Cherokee had 47. A valiant effort by the Chiefs' quartet of Collin Washburn, Evan Bagenstos, Derek Richmond and Justin Schanbacher came within inches of pulling off the trifecta – finishing ahead of Hooker, Beaver and Okeene to take the runnerup plaque. Velma-Alma won the event by nearly four seconds and Okeene edged the Chiefs by only inches. It gave the Whippets 16 points and 66 total. Had Cherokee taken second in the event, the Chiefs would have totaled 63 points, Okeene 62 and Beaver 60. "I'm extremely proud of this team," said Cherokee Coach Steve Hickman. "They exceeded my expectations. I've never had any team do or accomplish any more than this bunch. "You need a special effort every year (at State), but especially this year. It was a tough track meet. "I'm completely satisfied (with the outcome.)"
THIS WAS A FAMILIAR sight all season long for Class A hurdlers, Timberlake’s Kayla Castle running away from them in both the 100- and 300-meter hurdle events. It was
no different at State this year, as Castle won by a wide margin in both events.
Boise City 81, DCLA 79, Timberlake 71, Fox 43, Velma-Alma 41, Woodland 36, Frontier 30, Texhoma 29.40, Leedey 22, Sharon-Mutual 22, Laverne 18, Beaver 16, Amber-Pocasset 16, Hooker 14.40, Okeene 13, Balko 13, Crossings Christian 12, Pond CreekHunter 10, Dover 10, Ft. Supply 10, Shidler 8, Allen 7.40, Weleetka 6, Claremore Christian 6, Alex 6, Cherokee 6, Waurika 4, Waukomis 4, Wapanucka 4, Buffalo 2, Kremlin-Hillsdale 2, Oaks 2, Kiefer 1.40, Forgan 1.40, Gans 1, South Coffeyville 1, Caney 1, Canute 1 400 Dash: 2. Kylee Severin, Timberlake, 1:01.33; 3. Carli Richmond, Cherokee, 1:02.51 100 Hurdles: 1. Kayla Castle, Timberlake, 15.81; 6. Brittany Seaman, Timberlake, 17.27 300 Hurdles: 1. Kayla Castle, Timberlake, 46.73 400 Relay: 1. Timberlake (Hannah Berg, Severin, Kay. Castle, Kel. Castle), 51.27 800 Relay: 3. Timberlake (Berg, Kel. Castle, Erin Overton, Kylee Severin), 1:50.70 1600 Relay: 4. Timberlake (Kel. Castle, Severin, Hailey Parker, Kay. Castle), 4:17.57 Pole Vault: 5. Karly LeForce, Timberlake, 8-06 MEN'S TEAM SCORES Velma-Alma 131, Okeene 66, Beaver 60, Cherokee 59, Hooker 54, Coyle 44, DCLA 32, Paden 14, Sharon-Mututal 14, Laverne 14, Paoli 10, Copan 10, Drummond 10, Morrison 10, Waynoka 8, Timberlake 7, Frontier 7, Woodland 6, Temple 6, Ft. Supply 5, Hydro-Eakly 4, Oaks 4, Afton 2, Welch 2, MulhallOrlando 2, Wapanucka 2, Seiling 2, Texhoma 1, Gans 1, Ringwood 1, Weleetka 1 200 Dash: 4. Stetson Buller, Timberlake, 23.37 800 Run: 3. Evan Bagenstos, Cherokee, 2:00.53 300 Hurdles: 2. Justin Schanbacher, Cherokee, 40.82 400 Relay: 4. Cherokee (Josh Shepard, Schanbacher, Bagenstos, Derek Richmond), 44.64 1600 Relay: 3. Cherokee (Collin Washburn, Bagenstos, Richmond, Schanbacher), 3:29.10 3200 Relay: 4. Cherokee (Austin Huckabee, Washburn, Cortez LeeRead, Bagenstos), High Jump: 2. (tie) Shepard, Cherokee, 6-4 Long Jump: 4. Shepard, Cherokee, 21-6; 5. Buller, Timberlake, 21-4 1/2; Casey Carson, Timberlake, 21-2 Discus: 3. Jerran Waugh, Cherokee, 135-6
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CHEROKEE’S Jerran Waugh (left) shows off the third place medal he won in the discus throw at State. Lady Chief Jess Unruh (far right) hands off to teammate Carli Richmond
in the 400-meter relay. Cherokee was disqualified from this event because of a baton exchange violation.
DEPTH SHOWS IN TEAM RACE Cherokee managed to stay in the hunt for the team title without one gold medal performance – testament to the Chiefs' team depth. Second place finishes by Schanbacher in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles and Josh Shepard in the high jump were Cherokee's best placings in the meet.
it affected his lungs," explained Hickman. "But their time was 15 seconds faster than at Regional. "All three relays just ran super." Cherokee will lose three seniors to graduation – Shepard, Washburn and Schanbacher. "I want to thank Buddy Murrell for the work he did with Schanbacher on the hurdles," said Hickman of the former CHS coach. "We owe a lot to him for that." The Lady Chiefs' lone points at State came from junior Carli Richmond in the 400-meter dash, where she placed third. Richmond clocked a personal best in the event, 1:02.51. 4 MEDALS FOR CASTLE, SEVERIN Timberlake sophomore Kayla Castle ran true to form in her specialties, the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles. She dominated in both events. She was also a member of the Timberlake gold medal-winning 400-meter relay squad and ran the anchor on the Lady Tigers' fourth place 1600-meter relay. Another Timberlake sophomore, Kylee Severin, also pocketed four medals at the meet. She was second in the 400-meter dash and ran on the 400, 800 and 1600-meter relay teams. "We had some good things happen," said Pierce. "It wasn't all disappointment (at not winning or taking runnerup honors in the team race.) "Almost all of the events we scored in were personal bests. "On paper (going into the State meet) it looked good for us. But everybody gets faster at State." The Lady Tigers lose only one senior to graduation who qualified for State this season
DEREK RICHMOND’S face shows the energy he expended in the third leg of Cherokee’s 1600-meter relay at State. Richmond prepares to handoff to anchor Justin Schanbacher. The Chiefs took third in the event.
"Justin's effort (in the 300 hurdles) was tremendous," said Hickman. "It was his best time ever. He was in fourth place after the prelims and moved up to second, pushing the winner all the way." Shepard, who Hickman said was experiencing a "confidence" problem after his performances in the long jump and high jump fell off in recent weeks, returned to form. He equaled his best height in the high jump and came within 2 1/2 inches of his best in the long jump. Shepard actually tied with two others for first in the high jump at 6'-4". When the bar was moved to 6'-6", neither of the three could clear it and it was moved down to 6'-5" and a Velma-Alma competitor cleared the bar, leaving Shepard and another jumper tied for second. "I was happy for him," said the Cherokee mentor. Bagenstos ran seven seconds better in the 800-meter run than he had all season to give the Chiefs third place points in that event and Jerran Waugh was close to his personal best in taking third in the discus. It's become a Cherokee tradition to field strong relay teams and it was no different at State this year. The Chiefs picked up points in all three relays: third in the 1600, and fourth in both the 400-meter relay and the 3200 relay. Hickman said he was particularly proud of the 3200 quartet of Austin Huckabee, Washburn, Cortez Lee-Read and Bagenstos. "Cortez ran with a raw blister on his foot and Huckabee got sick two or three days before State. He had a bad cough and
– Erin Overton – which means they should be in contention for team honors next season. Timberlake's mens team had only two members medal. Stetson Buller took fourth in the 200-meter dash and fifth in the long jump. Teammate Casey Carson placed sixth in the long jump. WOMEN'S TEAM SCORES
HINTON – Cherokee's lone entry in last week's Class 2A State Golf Tournament, played at the Sugar Creek Canyon Golf Course near here, showed obvious disappointment when asked about her play in the prestigious tournament. Senior Jaylyn Packard didn't attempt to sugar coat her scores in the tournament – a 101 over the 18 holes played on the first day and a 102 on the second day. "That is a tough course," was her only concession that her 36hole score of 203 might be better than she lets on. Packard placed 34th in the individual scoring, a finish that put her slightly higher than most in the 75-person field.
BURLINGTON’S lone competitor in the State Track Meet was Staci Stewart. Stewart placed 8th out of 16 runners in the 800-meter preliminaries with a time of 2:29.53.
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State Track & Field Snapshots Class A • Carl Albert High School - Midwest City • May 6&7, 2011
CLOCKWISE from top right: Timberlake’s Kayla Castle skims through the 300-meter hurdles for another gold medal. Castle also took gold in the 100-meter hurdles. Rounding the final curve in the 800-meter relay, Evan Bagenstos of Cherokee (second from left) goes on to take third place in the event. Lady Tiger Kylee Severin crosses the finish line for second place in the 400-meter dash. Just behind Severin is Cherokee’s Carli Richmond, who placed third. Cherokee’s Justin Schanbacher shows the form that propelled him to second place in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Kelsey Castle reaches back for the baton from Timberlake teammate Hannah Berg in the 800-meter relay. Josh Shepard soars 21’-6” and fourth place in the long jump.
Photos by Steve Booher
CONGRATULATIONS
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Timberlake Tigers & Lady Tigers Track & Field Teams! Lady Tigers – Regional Track Champions! Third Place – Class 2A State Track Meet! We look forward to following you again next season!
Check out more photos of the Timberlake Tigers & Lady Tigers on Pages 7 & 8 as they competed last Friday & Saturday at the Class 2A State Track Meet at Carl Albert High School in Midwest City!
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Alfalfa County District Court Docket Criminal Misdemeanor Charles Raymond Cox, Cherokee, has been charged with public intoxication, malicious injury to property, obstructing an officer. Trevor Lee Lohrding, Cherokee, has been charged with driving under the influence, minor in possession of alcohol with intent to consume. Christina D. Covington, Cherokee, has been charged with violation of Compulsory School Law. Samuel Alan May Jr., Helena, has been charged with public intoxication. Jesse Lee May has been charged with driving while under the influence. Criminal Felony Melvin Edwin Conway, Cherokee, has been charged with rape by instrumentation. Small Claims Discover Bank has sued Christina Moore, Carmen, for indebtedness in an amount less than $10,000. Citibank South Dakota has sued Edward S. Grover, Byron, for indebtedness in an amount more than $10,000. Protective Order Nancy Mathis, Cherokee, on behalf of Dakota Robinson and Sandra Robinson, has filed for a protective order against Charles Douglas Robinson, Crawford, Neb. Mary Gumaer, Aline, on behalf of Jayme Marie Shelite, has filed for a protective order against Miranda Eastman, Cleo Springs. Traffic Charged with failure to stop at
stop sign, $211.50, is Trevor Lee Lohrding, Cherokee. Charged with improper turn at intersection, $211.50, is Larry Gene Cochran, Jet. Charged with operating a motor vehicle in a manner not reasonable and proper, $256.50, is John Adam Barfield, Enid. Charged with overweight on group of two, $296.70, is John Bryan Shurtz, Woodward. Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over speed limit, $188.50, are Chris Haymaker, Fairview; Jeremy Michael Engler, Enid; Marvin Ray Bond, Enid; Lucas Charles Edward Barlow, Wagoner; Joe Delphain Housley, Sentinel; Ashlee Blane Kilgore, Alva; Twila Dawn Gaff, Helena. Charged with speeding 16-20 mph over speed limit, $241.40, is Paula Kay Carothers, Alva; Kenneth Wayne Newton, Choctaw; Soto Emiliano Sierra, Norman. Charged with failure to wear seat belt, $20, are Tyrell Ashley Beckner, Cleo Springs; Randall Keith Sullivan, McCurtain; Derek Lee Martin, Cherokee; Danny Gullick, Poteau; Danny Ray Melton, Waynoka; John Clifton Goins, Stigler; Christopher D. Parker, Cherokee; Timothy David Buck, Manuel, N.D. Charged with failure to carry insurance verification, $211.50, are Christopher George Mathis, Enid; Lucas Charles Edward Barlow, Wagoner. Charged with backing vehicle on a roadway, $211.50, is Nolan Jay Schmidt, Helena.
Sheriff’s Department Log May 2 5:34 p.m. – Gas line leak in Carmen. 6:51 p.m. – Calf out east of Cozy Curve. Unable to locate. 10:24 p.m. – Flashers off north of correction line on SH 58. Subject swerved to avoid hitting deer, ran through barbed wire fence. Oklahoma Highway Patrol and owner of fence contacted. May 3 2 a.m. – Security alarm at residence near Carmen. All was OK. 8:27 a.m. – Horses out two miles south of Jet on SH 58. Owner contacted. 4:36 p.m. – Accident at SH 58 and US 64 junction. 9:16 p.m. – Speeding vehicle on US 64 near Ashley. May 4 9:24 a.m. – Cattle out west of McWillie. 9:40 p.m. – Accident between two trucks near sale barn. OHP contacted. May 5 9:50 p.m. – Possible suspicious vehicle five miles north and one mile west of SH 58. May 6 2:25 a.m. – Caller smelled smoke in Aline. Cloudy on Main Street between Christian Church and Town Hall. Nothing found. 4 p.m. – Possible theft of pain medication in Goltry.
6:59 p.m. – Juveniles digging in no-dig area at salt flats. They were asked to leave and complied. 8:41 p.m. – Cows out one mile north of curve near Helena. Owner contacted. May 7 10:37 a.m. – Possible fire near SH 45 and 58 junction. Controlled burn. 12:59 p.m. – Smoldering field one mile west of Cherokee on 5th Street. Nothing found. 5:44 p.m. – Smoldering field half mile west of Carmen turnoff. 8:41 p.m. – Medical call in Carmen. Personal medical alarm went off by accident. May 8 1:40 p.m. – Ambulance call to Cherokee Manor. 5 p.m. – Vibrator truck on fire east of Burlington. Fire was put out by Burlington Fire Department. 5:12 p.m. – Grass fire at first corner north of Salt Fork. Cherokee and Burlington fire departments advised. 8:14 p.m. – Barn fire in Woods County. Carmen Fire Department was advised. May 9 1:08 a.m. – Fire two miles east and one north of Kiowa (Kan.) turnoff. Burlington Fire Department paged. Was oil rig that has been on fire for a couple weeks. 4:36 a.m. – Cow out west of McWillie. Owner contacted.
Cherokee Police Department Log May 3 1:50 a.m. – Report of sexual assault. 8:25 a.m. – Controlled burn west of Cherokee. 10 p.m. – White car could not stay in lines. Almost hit another vehicle in other lane. May 4 8 a.m. – Electric line in RV park not working properly. 10:27 a.m. – Caller wanted to know where to find fingerprints. 4:35 p.m. – Two horses out in No Hope. 4:45 p.m. – Seven horses out in No Hope. Owners contacted. 9:35 p.m. – Sale barn advised a truck had backed into another truck and would like officer to take a look. May 5 10:50 a.m. – Ambulance need-
ed at Chaparral Apartments. Person unresponsive. May 6 5:33 a.m. – Dump truck headed to town with lift up. Concerned it will tear down lines. Unable to locate. 9 a.m. – Stop sign on 5th and Oklahoma streets is turned, could cause accident. 10:30 a.m. – Controlled burn two miles east of Cozy Curve. 7:07 p.m. – Four horses out in No Hope by bridge. 8:06 p.m. – Male in red truck yelling at five or six kids. May 7 2:25 p.m. – Little girl on pink scooter crossed road near lumber yard. Parents were advised. May 8 5 p.m. – Grass fire at first corner north of Salt Fork.
Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & to such claim to the petitioner, William Max Republican Thursday, May 5, and ThursWinkler, Jr., at McGee Law Firm, P.L.L.C., day, May 12, 2011. 2t 111 1/2 South Grand, Cherokee, Oklahoma in the district court in and for 73728, on or before the 25th day of May, alfalfa county 2011, or the same will be forever barred. state of oklahoma Notice is hereby given that a hearing casE no. p.b.-11-13 will be held on the 22nd day of June, 2011, In the Matter of the Estate of William at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the District CourtMax Winkler, Sr., Deceased. room, Alfalfa County Courthouse, 300 combined notice to creditors South Grand, Cherokee, Oklahoma, before and notice of hearing final Judge Loren E. Angle. At the hearing, the account and petition for Court will decide whether to approve the determination of heirs and Petition for Summary Administration, the discharge Final Account, and Petition for DeterminaLegal notice To: All persons interested in the estate tion of Heirs, Legatees, and Devisees, and Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, May 12, 2011. 1t of William Max Winkler, Sr., deceased. Distribution and Discharge of the petitioner. COUNTY COMMISSIONERs You are hereby notified that on the 25th The Final Account and Petition for DeterMay 2, 2011 day of April, 2011, the petitioner, William mination of Heirs, Legatees and Devisees The Alfalfa County Commissioners met in the Civic Room at 10:00 AM with ChairMax Winkler, Jr., filed in the District Court and Distribution will be filed herein on or man Murrow calling the meeting to order with members Roach, Walker and County of Alfalfa County, State of Oklahoma, before the 1st day of June, 2011. Clerk Martin present. a Petition for Summary Administration, You are hereby advised that you must As required by Oklahoma State Statutes 1991, Title 25, Section 311, Notice was Appo9intment of Special Administrator, file objections to the Petition for Sumgiven of this regularly scheduled meeting by posting the Agenda in the North Entrance 2x2 ads may run anywhere in your newspaper. Don’t forget to remind your classifi ed department to Legal notice Determination of Heirs, Devisees, and mary Administration, the Final Account, (Handicapped Entrance) of the Courthouse and in the County Clerk’s office at 4:50 PM, costs the Published in the Cherokee Mes- 2007 $822.82. Total taxes, Legatees, and Distribution and Discharge. and Petition for Determination of Heirs, download ads for this week at Aprilline 28, 2011. The petitioner has alleged that William Legatees, and Devisees, and Distribution senger & Republican Thurs- and interest due $1168.56. Roach moved to approve a declaration familyCLOSEST week for MayTO 1-7 for OHCE. Walker - CHOOSE THE ADofSIZE YOUR COLUMN WIDTH Max Winkler, Sr., age 82, died on the 14th at least ten (10) days before the hearing 2. Lots 1-3, Block www.okpress.com/ocan 151, Car- seconded. All voted day, May 12, Thursday, May 19, aye. and send a copy of same to petitioner’s day of July, 2010, domiciled and residing Roach moved to approve the minutes of April 29. Walker seconded. All voted aye. Thursday, May 26, and Thursday, men Original, Baer, Richard at Peoria, Peoria County, State of Illinois, attorney, Francis “Fritz” McGee, McGee Murrow moved to approve the blanket purchase orders. Roach seconded. All voted Etux. Sold to County October June 2, 2011. 4t and that the total value of the decedent’s Law Firm, P.L.L.C., 111 1/2 South Grand, notice of resale of real 1, 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010. aye.Roach moved to approve the following M & O warrants for payment. Walker sec- property subject to jurisdiction of this Court Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728, or you will be estate for taxes, alfalfa is less than $175,000.00. The petitioner deemed to have waived any objections. Total all taxes, costs and inter- onded. All voted aye. county, state of Oklahoma has asked that this Court dispense with If you have no objection, you need not est due $983.14. General Fund regular estate proceedings and proceed appear at the hearing or make any filings Notice is hereby given that, 3. S1/2 Lot 3 & N1/2 Lot 4, 975........Hague, Laura............................................$38.76.................................... Travel with summary administration pursuant to with the Court. under authority and mandatory 976........Alfalfa County Assessor...........................$30.00................................ Supplies Block 3, Cherokee-Gilmore, 58 §245, et seq. If an objection is filed at least ten (10) requirement of 68 O.S. 1991, 977........Carmen Farmers Coop.............................$48.12................................ Supplies In an Order for Combined Notice en- days before the heearing, the Court will Bolster, Bruce. Sold to County 978........Cherokee Publishing Co.........................$639.05...........................Publications Sections 3125-3126 and 68 O.S. October 1, 2008. Ad valorem 979........AEC Services.........................................$150.48................................ Supplies tered herein, the Court found that it should determine whether summary proceedings 1991, Section 3127, each of the dispense with the regular estate proceed- are appropriate and, if so, whether the 2007-2010. Total all taxes, costs 980........Unifirst Corporation..................................$53.60....................................Rental ings prescribed by law and order notice to estate will be distributed and to whom the hereinafter described lots, tracts, 981........Quill........................................................$107.11................................ Supplies and interest due $1,987.74. creditors and issue an order for hearing estate will be distributed. and parcels of real estate all situof Cherokee.....................................$287.54...................................Utilities upon the Petition for Summary AdminDated this 25th day of April, 2011. 4. 2A in SE of SE 22-26-9, 982........City 983........AEC.....................................................$1,963.94...................................Utilities ated in Alfalfa County, State of stration, the Final Accounting and Petition by s/Lori Irwin Buller, Kelvin Etux. 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Lots 4-6, Block 21, Jet 1509......AEC........................................................$206.47...................................Utilities 1510......AEC........................................................$210.89...................................Utilities State of Oklahoma, beginning CALL (405) 499-0035 TO FIND OUT HOW TO LIST YOUR EVENT (405) 499-0035 TO FIND OUT HOW TO LIST YOUR EVENT Original, Hawthorne, CALL Cecil SALES TAX - HEALTH on the second Monday of June Please call Cynthia at 580-852-3209 M. Sold to County October 1, 248........Emergency Medical Products Inc...........$434.74................................ Supplies 2011, between the hours of 9:00 or come by 220 West 5th for more information 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010. 249........Accufile...................................................$362.50.................................. Service a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and continuTotal all taxes, costs and inter- 250........Accufile...................................................$413.50.................................. Service ing from day to day thereafter be251........Myer, Brook............................................$250.98........................... Registration est due $597.10. 252........AEC........................................................$142.96...................................Utilities tween the same hours until said 8. S1/2 Lot 21, Block 46, SHERIFF REVOLVING CASH sale has been completed accordCherokee-East Side, Lustig, 85..........Smith Drug...............................................$26.40........................... Medications ing to law. Murrow moved to approve the following Appropriations: Highway Cash $261,512.49, Olivia. Sold to County October It is hereby stated that each $29,738.77; Assessor Visual Inspection Cash, $2,230.89; Treasurer Cash, $60.00; 1, 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010. Order yours County at COLORADO.COM/HATGIVEAWAY Order yours at COLORADO.COM/HATGIVEAWAY Clerk Cash, $3,744.73; County Clerk Preservation Cash, $3,423.71; Fairof said lots, tracts, and parcels Total all taxes, costs andand intergrounds Sales Health Sales Tax, $134,087.23; Sheriff Revolving Cash, pick it up when you visitTax, any $54,636.27; Official and pick it up when you visit any Official of real estate hereinafter listed est due $284.38. $1,613.57; Sheriff Cash, $3,055.30; Enhanced 911 Cash, $2,936.50; SL-2, $96.94; R-2a, Colorado Welcome Center. Colorado Welcome Center. was sold to the county at delin9. W 100’ of E 250’ of S/2 of $2,030.10; Roach seconded. All voted aye. quent tax sale in the absence of Murrow moved to approve the alcoholic beverage tax report. Roach seconded. All Cherokee-Azbill, Siler, Steve K. bidders therefor, has remained voted aye. Etux. Sold to County October Roach moved to approve the Maximum Highway Expenditures Resolution. Murrow unredeemed for a period of more 1, 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010. seconded. All voted aye. than two years from the date of moved Total all taxes, costs andOfferintergood while supplies last.Murrow One free hat per customer. to approve the following officers reports: County Clerk, Board of sale, and no person has offered Offer good while supplies last. One free hat per customer. Must be at least Must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied an Prisoners, andbyForeign Process Docket. Roach seconded. All voted aye. est due $655.67. 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. Some restrictions apply. adult. Some restrictions apply. to purchase the same for the taxRoach moved to approve the transfer of $49,104.60 from T-8 to T-2a. Walker sec10. Lots 1-3, Block 33, Cher- onded. All voted aye. es, interest and costs due thereokee Original, West, Marilynn Murrow moved to approve 4 road crossing permits for SandRidge in Dist #1. Roach on; that in the schedule below Etal. Sold to County October seconded. All voted aye. appears under caption indicating Murrow moved to approve a private property access easement for Dist #1 on the 1, 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010. Lands (Section, Township and NE/4 of Section 7, Township 28, Range 12. Roach seconded. All voted aye. Total all taxes, costs and interRange), City or Town, or subdiviMurrow moved to authorize American Elevator to do elevator repairs for $6,917.55. est due $428.71. Roach seconded. All voted aye. sion thereof, in which located, fol11. All of Block 7, Cherokee Kone Elevator was the only bidder to rebuild the elevator with a bid of $144,985.00. lowing each described lot, tract, Industrial Park, Wilson MFG, Roach moved to reject the bid to see if the above was going to work. Murrow seconded. and parcel of real estate, in the Inc (Lou Meyer). Sold to Coun- All voted aye. order herein set out, the name of moved to approve the replies to the Oklahoma State Auditor and Investigaty October 1, 2008. Ad valorem tor’sMurrow office findings on the audits for FY 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Roach seconded. the owner as shown by the last 2007-2010 $31,486.49. Personal All voted aye. tax roll (2010) in the Office of the 2007-2010 $63,236.38. Total all Roach moved to adjourn. Murrow seconded. All voted aye. County Treasurer, the date on /s/ Doug Murrow taxes, costs and interest due which said real estate was sold to Doug Murrow, Chair $94,722.87. the county for delinquent taxes, /s/ Chad Roach 12. W 50’ of E 90’ of Lots 13Chad Roach, Member the year or years for which taxes 18, Block 22, Cherokee Origi/s/ Ray Walker have been assessed but remain Or ACB bank, United, Ms. Dotties, & Smith Drug Store Ray Walker, Member nal, Wilson MFG, Inc. Sold to th unpaid, the total amount of all deATTEST:/s/ Bruce Martin County October 1, 2008. Ad linquent ad valorem taxes, costs Bruce Martin, County Clerk
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and interest that have accrued thereon and remain legally due and unpaid as of the date of first publication of notice of resale, the total amount of all delinquent special assessments, costs and interest that were made the basis of or were included in the original sale and that since accrued thereon and remain due and unpaid as of said first publication in May, the date of said resale, and the total due. The above notice applies to the following lots, tracts, and parcels, to-wit: 1. Lots 1-2, Block 40, Carmen Original, Arnold, Daniel J. Sold to County October 1, 2008. Ad valorem 2007-2010 $345.74. Special Assessment
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LEGAL NOTICES Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, May 5, Thursday, May 12, and Thursday, May 19, 2011. 3t in the district court of alfalfa county, oklahoma cv-2011-6 Kirk Allen Jay, Plaintiff, VS. The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, the Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, Assigns, and Successors, Immediate and Remote, of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, Gary K. Jay and Don Jay, Defendants. notice by publication State of Oklahoma: To the Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, and the Unknown Successors of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, Greetings: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Alfalfa County, State of Oklahoma, in Cause No. CV-2011-6, wherein Kirk Allen Jay is plaintiff, and The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, et al., are defendants, and the plaintiff alleging that he is the owner of and in possession of the following described real property, to-wit:
A tract of land described as 110.2 feet by 121.6 feet in Block One (1), Tatro’s Second Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot Six (6) in Block One (1), thence South One Hundred Ten Feet and Two Inches (110’2”); thence West One Hundred FortyOne Feet and Six Inches (141’6”); thence North One Hundred Ten Feet and Two Inches (110’2”); thence East One Hundred Forty-one Feet and Six Inches (141’6”) to the point of beginning. And you, the said defendants, are further notified unless you answer said Petition of the plaintiff filed herein against you on or before the 17th day of June, 2011, (41 days from date of 1st publication) the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and judgment determining the heirs of Neva Madge Jay, Deceased, will be entered, and a Decree quieting plaintiff’s title to the above described property will be entered against each of you, the said defendants. Witness my hand this 27th day of April, 2011. Lori Irwin, Court Clerk Alfalfa County, Oklahoma By: Joan Green, Deputy
Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & County, Oklahoma, into proper drilling and Republican Thursday, May 12, 2011. 1t spacing units in such section, which units BEFORE THE CORPORATION Applicants request be reformed into -acre COMMISSION drilling and spacing units; and (ii) granting OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA such other and further relief as may be APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE proper based upon the evidence presented OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE at the hearing herein. EXPLORATION, L.L.C. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING the amended application in this cause LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 25, requests that the order to be entered in TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 12 this matter be made effective as of the WEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTY, date of the execution thereof or as of a OKLAHOMA date prior thereto. Cause CD No. 201101951 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING this cause will be referred to an AdminSTATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All peristrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of sons, owners, producers, operators, evidence and reporting to the Corporation purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and Commission. all other interested persons, particularly NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, more par- this cause will be heard before an Adminticularly the parties set out on the Exhibit istrative Law Judge on the Conservation “A” attached to the amended application Docket at the Corporation Commission, on file in this cause, and, if any of the First Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 named individuals be deceased, then the North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, unknown heirs, executors, administrators, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 31st day devisees, trustees and assigns, both im- of May 2011, and that this amended notice mediate and remote, of such deceased will be published as required by law and individual; if any of the named entities is a the rules of the Commission. dissolved partnership, corporation or other NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that association, then the unknown successors, the Applicants and interested parties may trustees and assigns, both immediate present testimony by telephone. The cost and remote, of such dissolved entity; if of telephonic communication shall be any of the named parties designated as paid by the person or persons requesting a trustee is not presently acting in such its use. An interested party who wishes to capacity as trustee, then the unknown participate by telephone shall contact the successor or successors to such trustee; Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior if any of the named parties designated as to the hearing date, and provide his or an attorney-in-fact is not presently acting in her name and phone number. such capacity as attorney-in-fact, then the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all unknown successor or successors to such interested persons may appear and be attorney-in-fact; and if any of the named heard. For information concerning this entities are corporations which do not conaction contact Nathan Cook, landman, tinue to have legal existence, the unknown (405) 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, trustees or assigns of such parties. attorney, OBA No. 16338, (405) 935NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ap9485, Chesapeake Operating, Inc., P.O. plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and Box 18496, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have 73154-0496. Please refer to Cause CD filed an amended application in this cause Number. requesting the Corporation Commission CORPORATION COMMISSION to enter an order, as follows: (i) amendOF OKLAHOMA ing Order No. 485007 of the Commission DANA L. MURPHY, Chair so as to reform the 320-acre laydown JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman drilling and spacing previously formed for BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner the Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Oswego, DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 5th day Red Fork, Mississippi Chat and Missis- of May 2011. sippi Lime separate common sources of BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION supply of gas in Section 25, Township 26 PEGGY MITCHELL, North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa Commission Secretary CLXCL LPXLP
LEGAL NOTICES Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & North (26N), Range Eleven (11), W.I.M., Republican Thursday, May 12, 2011. 1t Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. In the District Court PURCHASERS: Fairway Resources Of alfalfa county, Oklahoma Partners II, LLC PB-2011-5 SUM BID: $15,625.00 as will more fully In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas appear from said return filed as aforesaid, D. Keltch, Deceased. and to which reference is hereby made for Amended Notice of hearing further particulars. Return of sale of oil and gas AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that lease the 25th day of May, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock Pursuant to an order of said Court A.M., at the District Courtroom, Cherokee, entered and filed herein, NOTICE IS Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, has been fixed HEREBY GIVEN that Kimberly A. Brfor hearing the said return, when and zowski, as the personal representative of where any person interested in said estate the estate of Thomas D. Keltch, deceased, may appear and file written objections to made to this Court and filed in the office of the confirmation of the said sale, and may the Clerk thereof, a return of sale of lease be heard and may produce witnesses in made by said personal representative on support of any subject objections. the 5th day of May, 2011, under power WITNESS my hand at Cherokee, Oklagranted by the Will of said decedent, of homa this 5th day of May, 2011. the following property, and for the following Loren E. Angle sums, to-wit: Judge DESCRIPTION: One-fourth (1/4) interKyle B. Hadwiger, OBA#11329 est in and to all of the oil, gas and other Marcus Jungman, OBA#19138 minerals in and under and that may be Hadwiger & Jungman, P.L.L.C. produced in the North Half of the Southeast P.O. Box 306, 120 S. Grand Quarter (N/2 SE/4) and the South Forty-five Cherokee, OK 73728 (45) acres of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) (580) 596-3591 in Section Eight (8), Township Twenty-six hjlaw@hjoklaw.com Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & initial well under such plan of development. Republican Thursday, May 12, 2011. 1t Such application further states that there BEFORE THE CORPORATION is currently pending before the CommisCOMMISSION OF THE STATE sion an application of Applicant to form OF OKLAHOMA 640-acre drilling and spacing units in said APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE Section 25 for the Tonkawa, Lansing, MarEXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, maton, Cherokee and Mississippi separate LLC common sources of supply. RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 25, the application in this cause requests that Township 29 North, Range 12 SandRidge Exploration and Production, West of the IM, Alfalfa County, LLC, or some other party recommended Oklahoma by Applicant be designated as operator Cause CD No. 201102275 under the order to be entered herein of NOTICE OF HEARING the separate common sources of supply STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perin the drilling and spacing units covered sons, owners, producers, operators, hereby, including the initial well and any purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and subsequent well or wells drilled under or all other interested persons, particularly otherwise covered by Applicant’s proposed in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the plan of development of such units. following: Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.; NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Chesapeake Operating, Inc.; and if any of cause is set before an administrative law the above-named parties is a dissolved judge for hearing, taking of evidence and partnership, corporation or other assoreporting to the Corporation Commission ciation, then the unknown successors, of Oklahoma. trustees and assigns, both immediate and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this remote, of such dissolved entity. cause will be heard before an administraNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tive law judge on the Conservation Docket Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and at the Western Regional Service Office of Production, LLC, has filed an application the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe in this cause requesting the Corporation Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Commission of Oklahoma to enter an order Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. pooling the interests of oil and gas owners, on the 31st day of May, 2011, and that this and adjudicating the rights and equities in notice be published as required by law and connection therewith, in the 640-acre drillthe rules of the Commission. ing and spacing units to be formed in SecNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that tion 25, Township 29 North, Range 12 West Applicant and interested parties may presof the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the ent testimony by telephone. The cost of Tonkawa, Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee telephonic communication shall be paid by and Mississippi separate common sources the person or persons requesting its use. of supply in respect to the development of Interested parties who wish to participate such separate common sources of supply by telephone shall contact Applicant or in such units. The interests of the oil and Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing gas owners involved herein and the rights date, and provide their names and teleand equities in respect thereto are sought phone numbers. herein to be pooled and adjudicated pursuNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all ant to 52 O.S. §87.1 within and on the basis interested persons may appear and be of the drilling and spacing units covered heard. For information concerning this hereby as a group or unit, and not limited action, contact John R. Reeves, attorto a single wellbore. The application in this ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two cause states that Applicant has proposed Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, the development of the separate common Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Telesources of supply in the drilling and spacphone: (405) 235-1110; or Kevin Manning, ing units involved herein under a plan of SandRidge Exploration and Production, development and has proposed to comLLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma mence such plan of development of such City, OK 73102-6406, Telephone: (405) units by an initial well in the lands covered 429-5788. hereby. Such application further states CORPORATION COMMISSION that Applicant has been unable to reach an OF OKLAHOMA agreement with the owners of drilling rights DANA L. MURPHY, Chair named as respondents herein with respect JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman to such proposed plan of development of BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner the separate common sources of supply DONE AND PERFORMED this 5th day in the drilling and spacing units covered of May, 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
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Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Distribution and Discharge has been set Republican Thursday, May 5, and Thursfor hearing before Judge Loren E. Angle day, May 12, 2011. 2t on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2011, at in the district court 1:00 o’clock p.m. of alfalfa county Dated this 27th day of April, 2011. state of oklahoma s/Loren E. Angle No. pb-03-17 Judge of the District Court In the Matter of the Estate of Myrtle Approved: Scribner Webster, Deceased. Allan E. Mitchell OBA #16280 notice of hearing final Of Counsel to The Harrison Law Firm account and petition for 212 East Choctaw order allowing final account, P.O. Box 3635 determination of heirship, McAlester, OK 74502 distribution and discharge (918) 423-2400 Phone Please take notice that the Final (918) 423-2408 Fax Account and Petition for Order Allowing Attorney for the Co-Executors Final Account, Determination of Heirship,
www.cherokeemessengerrepublican.com Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & than 660 feet from the west line of the unit Republican Thursday, May 12, 2011. 1t comprising said Section 25, Township 26 BEFORE THE CORPORATION North, Range 12 West of the IM, Alfalfa COMMISSION OF THE STATE County, Oklahoma, with a tolerance of OF OKLAHOMA 100 feet from the proposed completion APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE interval, and to be completed in and proOPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE duce hydrocarbons from the above-named EXPLORATION, L.L.C. separate common sources of supply; (ii) RELIEF SOUGHT: WELL LOCATION providing for the re-opening of the cause EXCEPTION at such time as the bottom hole location LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 25 of the well proposed hereunder has been TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH RANGE 12 determined; and (iii) establishing a proper WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, allowable with no downward adjustment OKLAHOMA made thereto. Cause CD No. 201101952 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING the amended application in this cause STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All requests that the order be entered in this persons, owners, producers, operators, matter be made effective as of the date of purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and the execution thereof or as of a date prior all other interested persons, particularly thereto and that the authorization and in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, more par- permission requested herein run in favor ticularly the parties set out on the Exhibit of one or both of the Applicants, including “A” attached to the amended application Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. acting on file in this cause, and, if any of the by and through its agent Chesapeake named individuals be deceased, then the Operating, Inc., or some other party recomunknown heirs, executors, administrators, mended by Applicants. devisees, trustees and assigns, both imNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the mediate and remote, of such deceased legal descriptions for the land sections individual; if any of the named entities is a adjacent to said Section 25 are Sections dissolved partnership, corporation or other 23, 24, 26, 35 and 36, Township 26 North, association, then the unknown successors, Range 12 West of the IM, and Sections trustees and assigns, both immediate 19, 30 and 31, Township 26 North, Range and remote, of such dissolved entity; if 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklaany of the named parties designated as homa. a trustee is not presently acting in such NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that capacity as trustee, then the unknown this cause will be referred to an Adminsuccessor or successors to such trustee; istrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of if any of the named parties designated as evidence and reporting to the Corporation an attorney-in-fact is not presently acting in Commission. such capacity as attorney-in-fact, then the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this unknown successor or successors to such cause will be heard before an Administraattorney-in-fact; and if any of the named tive Law Judge on the Merits Docket at entities are corporations which do not conthe Corporation Commission, First Floor, tinue to have legal existence, the unknown Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklatrustees or assigns of such parties. homa, at 8:30 a.m., on the 13th day of June NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ap2011, and that this amended notice will be plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and published as required by law and the rules Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have of the Commission. filed an amended application in this cause NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that requesting the Corporation Commission the Applicants and interested parties may to enter an order, as follows: (i) authorizpresent testimony by telephone. The cost ing and permitting an exception to the of telephonic communication shall be paid permitted well location tolerances in the by the person or persons requesting its proposed 640-acre drilling and spacing use. An interested party who wishes to units in Cause CD No. 201101951 for participate by telephone shall contact the the Mississippi Chat, Mississippi Lime, Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to Tonkawa, Cottage Grove, Oswego and the hearing date, and provide his or her Red Fork separate common sources of name and phone number. supply, underlying Section 25, Township NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all 26 North, Range 12 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, west line of the unit comprising said SecOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496. tion 25, Township 26 North, Range 12 West Please refer to Cause CD Number. of 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 inBOB ANTHONY, Commissioner terval from the first perforation to the last DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 10th perforation will be no closer than 165 feet day of May 2011. from the north line and no closer than 660 BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION feet from the west line, and no closer than PEGGY MITCHELL, 165 feet from the south line and no closer Commission Secretary
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Bar owner faces rape charges
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY students “clowned around” May 3 during the spring music program. The theme of the program was “Circus Circus” and was directed by Music Teacher Claudia Cooksey.
County takes bids for patrol car Croft, Washburn give commissioners, county sheriff choice of vehicles By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Three bids were received Monday during the regular Board of Alfalfa County Commissioners meeting for a new vehicle for the Alfalfa County Sheriff ’s Department. Sheriff Charlie Tucker asked Commissioners Doug Murrow, Chad Roach and Toby Walker to table the bids for review. Washburn Motor Company submitted two options for a 2011 Ford Expedition, one priced at $28,560 and the other for $33,560. Croft Country Chevrolet in Cherokee submitted two bids, including a bid for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for $36,780 and a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe for $37,790. Commissioners also opened a bid from Gary Moore of Meno for the sale of the county’s scrap iron. Moore bid $85.50 a ton. Murrow said District 1 crews probably could haul the district’s scrap metal cheaper than that. “Do you guys want to try and haul it yourselves?” Murrow said. “We’re going to get a better price if we haul it … ourselves. I … think we can make a little more money if we can eliminate
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the middle man.” Roach said his crews are pressed for time the way it is and District 2 does not have much scrap iron anyway. Walker said District 3 could haul its own scrap iron. Walker and Murrow rejected the bid for Districts 1 and 3, while Roach opted to go with Moore to haul scrap iron from District 2. In other business, the following agenda items were approved: •Road crossing permits in District 1 for Select Energy Services, Rodco and Crescent Services and a road crossing permit
in District 2 for SemGas. •Transfer of $1,200 from maintenance and operations to travel account for District 1. •Oil and gas lease to Chesapeake at Byron Barn in District 1. •An agreement to assist the City of Cherokee in grading and paving Monroe Street and streets in the area of town known as “No Hope.” •Two private property access easements for District 3. •A transportation contract with the Oklahoma State Juvenile Affairs Office for fiscal year 2011-12.
FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES • ANTIQUES Saturday, May 21 ~ Beginning at 10 a.m. 321 North 6th St., Carmen, OK 3 Blocks North of Methodist Church FURNITURE: Sofa & Love seat combination • 2 Piece Maple bedroom suit • 2 Piece Mahogany bedroom suite w/dresser, chest of drawers, old • 4 Drawer chest • 2 Piece dining room suite w/6 chairs • Dresser w/matching chest of drawers • Drop leaf table w/4 chairs • Table and hutch • Entertainment center • 3 Corner cabinet • Law library book case w/top and bottom • 2 Recliners • Dresser and matching chest of drawers • Writing desk • Baldwin piano • Record cabinet • Quilt rack • Floral sofa • Baldwin organ • China tea table • Secretary’s table • Pecan coffee table • Maple desk • Swivel rocker MIscEllaNEoUs: Roadmaster treadmill • Several ladies hats in boxes, old • Misc. bedding and linens • Huffy exercise bike • Old Christmas decorations • 2 sets of China, 12 place settings • Set of stainless silverware collEcTIBlEs: 1940 Chamber cooking stove • Chest full of sheet music • 1970’s Carnival glass • Sewing machine and cabinet • Very old dresser • Bradford Exchange and Knowles Collector’s plates, 90% Norman Rockwell, includes boxes and certificates • 5 Porcelain dolls • 2 Sets of Swanky Squigs • 3 M&M’s glasses • Stuffed bears • Many more items too numerous to mention aUcTIoNEERs NoTE: Goss Real Estate & Auction is proud to offer up this very nice furniture. All information is believed to be correct with no guarantee by the auction firm or its employer. Announcements day of sale supersede all advertising. Buyers should satisfy themselves on size, condition, etc. of merchandise.
For more information and pictures go to www.gossauction.com carmen Relay for life Team will serve lunch.
SELLER: Florence Wise Nickel Estate Mary Inez Hoffman, Personal Representative
AUCTION Saturday, May 14th - 10 a.m. SHARP!
Garfield County Fairgrounds, Enid, OK ~ Hoover Building ~ 312 E. Oxford
A local bar owner, Melvin Edwin Conway, was charged Wednesday, May 4, in Alfalfa County District Court with second-degree rape by instrumentation – a felony. Conway, 71, is accused of sexually assaulting a female who was a patron in his Cherokee establishment, Mel’s Tavern. According to an affidavit filed by Assistant Police Chief Chris Ferrell, the woman’s husband called the police station about 1:50 a.m. May 3 to report that his wife had been sexually assaulted. Ferrell drove to the couple’s home and spoke to the alleged victim privately. She told the officer that Conway “cornered her against the bar” and touched her inappropriately. The female said she pushed Conway away and told him she did not want him touching her like that. The female said she had told Conway not to touch her on a prior occasion at the bar. She also reported to the officer that she avoided Conway the rest of the evening on May 3 and waited to report the incident because she was afraid her husband would harm Conway. She said she went home shortly after the alleged incident took place. Ferrell and Police Chief Mike Andrews went to Conway’s home shortly after receiving the report. Conway told the officers that he touched the female but said, “It was no big deal because they always hug and kiss,” according to the affidavit. Conway was arrested and taken to Alfalfa County Jail. He posted bond of $5,000 the same day. He was scheduled for an initial court appearance at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Conway has no prior offenses. He has one traffic violation for failure to carry a valid insurance verification in November 1995.
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Brick Home • Furniture • Appliances • Glassware • Riding Mower • Shop Tools
Saturday, May 14 ~ Beginning at 10 a.m. LOCATION: 2 Blocks south & 1 block east of Post Office, Aline, OK 2 BEDROOM BRICK HOME: Legal Description: Lot 5-12, Block 47, 1st Addition of Aline, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma • Real Estate Terms: 5% of purchase price escrowed sale day with balance due upon proof of marketable title. Seller will provide current abstract and warranty deed. Announcements day of sale supersede all advertising. Buyers should arrange financing and satisfy themselves with size, location and boundaries, etc. prior to day of sale. All information given comes from resources we believe to be reliable, but in no way is guaranteed. To inspect the home prior to day of sale call 580-541-9134 or 580-748-0062. Real Estate Taxes: Prorated to day of closing. Real Estate will sell at Noon. FURNITURE & ANTIQUES: Old church pew • 8 legged table • Writing desk • Drop leaf table • Roll top desk • Clawfoot piano stool • Full-length maple mirror • 3 Old school desks • Lane cedar chest • Carved oak stand • 2 Oak chairs • 4 Bar stools • China cabinet • Leaded glass bookcase or curio case • 4 Piece maple bedroom suite, includes dresser, night stand, double bed, chest • 3 Piece bedroom suite • Nice coffee table & end tables • Tell City round table, 4 chairs • Carved Victorian loveseat, restored • Wicker coffee table, couch, loveseat • Couch w/matching chair, ottoman • Chest, purchased at Wentworth Furniture • Cylinder rocker • 5 recliners • Card tables & chairs • Night stand & desk DISHES & ANTIQUE GLASSWARE: Gold plated silverware • Frankoma pottery vases • Red0orange glass canisters • Corningware dishes • Party trays • Punch bowl • Roseville blue vase • Collection pink Depression • Mikasa Stoneware, 4 pp • Candlewick glass cake stand • Lead crystal basket, bowls • Set of 12 Pope Gosser Rose Ponit China • Tiara gold child’s set, sandwich glass • Shawnee corn dish Collection • Tienshan China, Poinsetta 12 piece • Christmas China set APPLIANCES: GE refrigerator • Kenmore electric dryer • Kirby vacuum, nearly new • 2 Deep-freezers • Numerous small appliances • Patriot vacuum, nearly new • Kenmore washer • Kitchen Aid stand mixer, red • Numerous kitchen items, tools OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: LIKE NEW 2003 Snapper 33” cut, 14.5 Briggs electric start riding mower • DR trimmer mower • 2 Schwinn bicycles • Antique wood plane • Ladders • Garden tools • Large concrete bird bath • Metal tool chest & tools COLLECTIBLES & ALINE ITEMS: 1938 Aline HS yearbook • Oak Dale church dishes • Tin type photos • Swan figurine collection • Record albums • Aline Chronoscopes • Vinita Sims painting • Antique wallpaper • Old records, thick type • Eastman lantern slide plates • Blueprints for Aline Church of Christ, Bank of Aline, local residences • Angel figurine collection • Small spoon collection w/rack for 100 spoons • 4 Crocks & crock jugs • China painted pink lamp • Coke trays • 1956 • Remel tool • Old games • Cookbooks • Quilt frame, plastic frame • 2 Brass candle holders • 3 red dishes • 5 Metal toy tractors • Stereoscope & pictures • Porcelain dolls • Ladies hats • Children’s books • Quilt rack • 2 Art-deco picture frames • Old Spice cans • Children’s wooden puzzles • 4 Ladies Home Journal framed prints • Large collection fruit jars • Quilt books, scraps • Linens, embroidery work • Green sandwich set AUCTIONEERS NOTE: All information is believed to be correct with no guarantee by the auction firm or its employer. Announcements day of sale supersede all advertising. Buyers should satisfy themselves on size, condition, etc. of merchandise. If you are in need of some good used furniture, don’t miss this sale.
For more information and pictures go to www.gossauction.com Aline Christian Youth Group will be serving lunch.
SELLER: Martha Jean Bloyd Estate Jerry & Kent Bloyd, Personal Representatives
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2011 graduating classes of Alfalfa County Bio’s - Achievements - Honors - Future Plans
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Congratulations, 2011 Cherokee Seniors Joshua Ard is the son of Jonna Ard and Scott Schuelke. His activities include football, basketball, baseball, FFA, FCA and Academic Team. His honors include FFA president 2009-11, class president 2009-11, FCA vice president 2009-10, 2010 Class B State Football Champions, 2010-11 Superintendent’s Honor Roll, 2011 Class B Basketball Regional Qualifier, 2011 Academic Team Area Qualifier, 2009 3A Speech and Debate State Runner-Up. He plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in business.
JOSHUA ARD
Cherokee High School Class of 2011
Terry Graham
400 S. Grand - 596-2400
Kelby Thomas Chace is the son of Tom and Lisa Chace. His activities include rodeo, football, weightlifting, FFA, Cherokee Roundup Club and First United Methodist Church. His honors include 2010 Class B Football State Champs, 2010 Class B-1 AllDistrict Offensive Lineman, 2010 8-Man All-Star Team Alternate and Principal’s Honor Roll. He plans to attend Western Oklahoma State College in Altus on a rodeo scholarship and get a degree in farm and ranch management.
TAYLOR CROFT
Hwy 64 South - Cherokee - 596-3348
Jon Tevebaugh - 596-3500
Charles Garner is the son of Jennifer Martinez and Charles Garner. His activities include FCCLA and Ag. He plans on going to beauty college in Enid. After beauty college, he plans to go to college for dentistry or accounting.
Joshua Girty
Carl Newton, O.D.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative
202 Southgate - 596-3573
596-3333
Optometrist
121 E. Main - Cherokee
Joshua Dean Girty is the son of Ken and Laura Girty. His activities include 4-H, FCA, academic team, forensics, Oklahoma School of Science and Math, Cherokee First Baptist Youth, Super Summer OBU, basketball, baseball, track, Hurricane Katrina mission trip 2006-07, World Changer flood relief mission trip to Paradise, Texas, 2007-08. His honors include Principal’s Honor Roll, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, graduate of Oklahoma School of Science and Math, Office Aide 2010, Ciee International Exchange Student Host – Dario, Germany, CHS Physical Science Award, Duke Scholar ACT, 2008 State Speech Qualifier, 2009 State Speech Qualifier. He plans to attend Oklahoma Baptist University and major in physics (pre-engineering) and use that degree to enter the foreign mission field.
SUSAN JAMES
Progressive Windows of Fairview P.O. Box 296 Fairview (580) 277-9915 or Toll Free 1-877-227-9915
Cherokee Family Clinic An Affiliate of Integris Bass Health Center Cristopher Schultz, D.O. ~ Niki Lewis-Wyatt P.A.-C 221 S Grand - 596-3516
Smok Shak
Hwy 64 N - Ingersoll - 596-3584
BRAYDEN NIXON
Farmers Exchange Bank
Carmen - (580) 987-2238 - Member FDIC
Member FDIC
419 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-3371
Kayti Lavicky is the daughter of J.R. Lavicky and Heather Meeks. Her activities include cheerleading, speech and debate, student council, FCCLA, FCA and FLC. Her honors include 2010 Miss Cherokee, 2010 Homecoming Queen, Senior Scholar, Oklahoma Academic Scholar, 2011 State Runner-Up in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and 2009 State Academic Champions-Speech and Debate. She plans to attend Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla.
Smith Drug
121 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-2764
Brayden Nixon is the son of Jeff and Paula Franks and Brett and Jenny Nixon. His activities include football and basketball. His honors include 2010 State Football Champs. He plans to attend Western Oklahoma State College in Altus.
1st Carmen Branch of Cleo State Bank
Taylor Harmon
KAYTI LAVICKY Salutatorian
Dylan Newman is the son of Denis and Debbie Newman. His activities include FFA. His plans are unknown.
DYLAN NEWMAN
Taylor Harmon is the son of Roger and Judith Kildow. His activities include football and basketball. His honors include 2010 Class B State Football Champions. He plans to attend Northwest Technology Center in Alva for auto collision.
Susan James is the daughter of Helen and Bucky Bell and Larry James. Her activities include FCCLA, FCA, Grand Officer for International Order of Rainbow for Girls and HOSA. Honors include a silver medal in Work Keys. She plans to attend SCU in Bethany.
Harley Norton is the son of Roger and Moriah Pearce. His activities include automotive technology at Northwest Technology Center.
HARLEY HORTON
Taylor Lee Croft is the daughter of Rick and Stacey Croft. Her activities include FFA, FCCLA, cheerleading, AQHYA and NCHA. Her honors include 2011 State FFA Degree Recipient, 2011 State Forage Production Proficiency Award (Top 3), 2010 State Equine Science Placement (second place), 2011 Deep Fork Cutting Horse Association $15,000 Amateur Finalist (Top 10). She plans to attend NOCStillwater to get her hours needed to further her education in becoming an ultrasound technician.
Croft Country Chevrolet
Double T Veterinary Clinic
CHARLES GARNER
AUSTIN BRADSHAW Valedictorian
First United Methodist Church
202 S. Grand - 596-3368
KELBY CHACE
Austin Bradshaw is the son of Ilene Littlefield. His activities include speech and debate, academic team, Model U.N. Prom Committee, baseball, National Honor Society and Putnam City High. His honors include Academic All-Stater, Oklahoma Academic All-Stater. He plans to major in biology at a school not yet decided.
JAYLYN PACKARD
Jaylyn Packard is the daughter of Justin and Rhonda Packard. Her activities include basketball, golf, track, cross country, youth, AQHYA and yearbook. Her honors include state championship golf, state qualifier golf, track, basketball, volleyball, softball, MVP basketball player, MVP softball player, K-101 Classic Bowl basketball player, Cherokee and Orient Conference basketball player, Cherokee Strip and Orient Conference All-Academic. She plans to attend Central Christian College in McPherson, Kan., playing basketball and golf and majoring in athletic training.
Cole’s Flowers & Greenhouse 1224 S. Grand - 596-3317
Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, May 12, 2011 • Page B3
Congratulations, 2011 Cherokee Seniors Ronnie Gene Rinkines Jr. is the son of April Lynn Rinkines and Ronnie Gene Rinkines Sr. His activities include football. He plans to become a game designer.
RONNIE RINKINES
Cherokee High School Class of 2011
Jennah Roadenbaugh is the daughter of Shana and Michael Roadenbaugh. Her activities include FCCLA and Upward Bound. She plans to attend NOC to start on an RN degree.
JENNAH ROADENBAUGH
TH Rogers Lumber Company 301 N. Grand - Cherokee - 596-3481
405 S. Okla. - 596-2800
Kaleigh R. Sanborn is the daughter of Monice and Vincent Beall. Her activities include FCCLA, music and Upward Bound. She plans to attend Northwestern or NOC.
KALEIGH SANBORN
JUSTIN SCHANBACHER
Patton Agency
Patton Agency
203 S. Grand - 596-3321
203 S. Grand - 596-3321
Garrett Starks is the son of Tim and Jennifer Starks. His activities include speech and debate, FFA, track and FCA. His honors include fivetime All-State, two-time National Qualifier in Humorous Interpretation, National Honor Society and Senior Scholar. He plans to attend New York University for theater.
Joshua Shepard is the son of Troy and Stephanie Shepard. His activities include track and FFA. He plans to attend NWOSU.
GARRETT STARKS Valedictorian
JOSHUA SHEPARD
Patton Agency 203 S. Grand - 596-3321
Tim & Jennifer Starks ~ Barn: (580) 596-3361 Home: (580) 596-2347 - Mobile: (580) 884-9089
CHASE WALLACE
CRYSTAL VOGELSONG
Farmers Exchange Bank 419 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-3371 Member FDIC
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Chase Wallace is the son of Rick and Dianna Wallace. His activities include football, basketball and student council. His honors include All-District B-1 Linebacker 2010, CTB Sports All-Star Football Linebacker 2010, Class B All-Star Football Team 2010, 8-Man AllStar Team 2011, K-101 Bowl Football All-Star 2011. He plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and graduate with a pre-med degree then pursue a career in the medical field.
Smith Drug
121 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-2764
Patton Agency 203 S. Grand - 596-3321
COLLIN WASHBURN
MICHAEL WHITE
Toni’s Express Stop
105 N. Grand • Cherokee - 580-596-2696
Collin Washburn is the son of George and Cheryl Washburn. His activities include basketball, track and baseball. His honors include 200910 Cherokee Strip All-Academic, K-101 Basketball AllStar, 2009-10 All-Conference All-Academic, 2010 State Track Runner-Up, 2010-11 Cherokee Strip All-Academic and 2010-11 All-Conference All-Academic. He plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in a science field.
Jack’s Automotive Home Hardware 596-2438
Michael White is the son of Bill and Vicki E. Piper. His activities include working, hall monitoring and CPR. His honors include Principal’s Honor Roll. He plans to move to Alva and work for a farmer and get an education.
Taylor Waugh is the son of Jeff and Regina Waugh. His activities include football, Stu-Co and Cherokee United Methodist Youth Group. His honors include AllDistrict Football, Stu-Co president. He plans to attend NWOSU, majoring in premed, then attend OU Medical School.
TAYLOR WAUGH Salutatorian
Anthony Thresher is the son of Raymond and Diana Horne. His activities include football. His honors include AllDistrict Defensive End Underclassman 2009-10 and All-District Defensive End 2010-11. He plans to attend Autry Tech to become a diesel mechanic.
ANTHONY THRESHER
Cherokee Sales Co.
Crystal Anne Vogelsong is the daughter of Bobbie Vogelsong and Keith Vogelsong. Her activities include FCCLA and Upward Bound. She plans to attend NOCEnid and get a degree in radiology.
Justin Schanbacher is the son of Rocky and Michele Schanbacher. His activities include football, basketball and track. His honors include Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, Cherokee Strip/Orient Conference All-Academic Team, OCA All-State Football 2010, 8-Man All-Star 2010, Class B Offensive Player of the Year 2010, District B-1 MVP 2010, Oklahoman 2nd Team All-State 2010, CTB Sports Football All-Star Team 2010, All-District Running Back 2009, All-District Defensive Back 2008, Cherokee Strip/Orient Conference All-Star Basketball 2009-11, CTB Sports Basketball All-Star Team 2011, State Runner-Up 300m hurdles 2010, State Runner-Up 1600m relay 2010. He plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University majoring in Health and Sports Science Education and play football.
Taylor Wright is the daughter of Brandon and Stacey Wright. Her activities include basketball, track, cross country, cheerleading, senior class secretary and school newspaper. Her honors include AllConference Academic 200910, 2010-11; honorable mention cheerleader 2010-11. She plans to attend SWOSU and major in chemistry.
TAYLOR WRIGHT
Croft Country Chevrolet Hwy 64 South - Cherokee - 596-3348
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Congratulations, 2011 Timberlake Seniors Stephanie is the daughter of Raymond and Angela Blewitt. Her activities include FCA, FFA, FCCLA, Class Officer, Cross Country, Track, Manager, Drama, Yearbook. Her honors include the Principal’s and Superintendent’s Honor Roll, National Honor Society, and concurrent college classes. Her plans after graduation are to attend OSU-OKC to become a Veterinarian Technician.
STEPHANIE BLEWITT
Smith Drug
Timberlake High School Class of 2011
DANA BURCHFIEL Valedictorian
Yoder Gas Co Propane & Anhydrous
121 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-2764
MEILANI CORDER
Meilani is the daughter of Lorisa and Chris Swindler and Jason Corder. Her activities include Yearbook, Student Council, FCCLA, FFA, FCA and Drama. Among her honors, Student Council Representative, Principal’s Honor Roll, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, and Homecoming Candidate. Her plans after graduation include attending Autry Tech to become a respiratory therapist.
First Goltry Branch of the Bank of Kremlin
Goltry - 496-2272 - Member FDIC
Jet - 626-4514
JOHN DECKER
AMANDA FARRIS
Lanman Funeral Home Cherokee (580)596-2002 Okeene (580)822-3303
Helena (580)852-3212 Kiowa (620)825-4936
Farmers Exchange Coop
Goltry - 495-2359
Goltry - 495-2359
Helena ~ McWillie - 852-3252
Jacob is the son of Randy and Lisa Nickel. His activities include Football, Baseball, FFA, FCCLA and Class Officer. His honors include the Principal’s Honor Roll, Student Council Representative, and State Champion Football Team Member. After graduation he will attend Vo-Tech in Fairview to become a welder.
ERIN OVERTON Salutatorian
Dacoma Farmers Coop
Dacoma - 871-2231 • Waynoka - 824-3461 • Jet - 626-4576 Mooreland - 994-5375 • Freedom - 621-3411
ASHLEY REUSS
of the Bank of Kremlin
Goltry - 496-2272 - Member FDIC
Erin is the daughter of Les and Anne Overton. Her activities include Cross Country, Basketball, Track, FCA, FCCLA, Youth Group and Drama. Among her honors are Superintendent’s Honor Roll, All-State Track, Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, Class President and Salutatorian. After graduation she plans to attend the University of Central Oklahoma to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Ashley is the daughter of Barbara and Roy Collins, Meno, and Phil and Whitney Reuss, Goltry. She is a member of FCCLA. Her honors include Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society and Class Officer. After graduation she will attend NOC for 2 years and then transfer to OU to study psychology. She hopes to become a psychologist.
First Goltry Branch
Sherry Green - CMT ~ (580) 430-6410 Carmen & Cherokee
KRISTIE TRAMMELL
Logan is the son of Mindy Morris and Larry and Carly Latta. His activities include Football, Basketball, Baseball, FCA and FCCLA. Among his honors, Class Officer for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, 2009 Class C State Football Champ, and 8-Man All-Star. His plans after graduation are to attend OSU to major in fire protection and business engineering.
LOGAN LATTA
Farmers Exchange Coop
JACOB NICKEL
The Healthy Touch
Kedric is the son of Carol Jackson and Alton Jackson. His activities include Football, Baseball, FFA and FCCLA. He is the Homecoming King for 2011. His plans after graduation are to go to welding school to become a welder.
KEDRIC JACKSON
Helena ~ McWillie - 852-3252
Amanda is the daughter of Sam and Connie Farris. She is involved in the Drama Club. Among her honors, Miss Timberlake Homecoming Queen and the Principal’s Honor Roll. She plans to attend college and get a degree in education.
John is the son of Kendall and Debbie Decker and Joel and Valerie Schelinski. His activities include Baseball, Basketball, FCCLA, Drama and Quiz Bowl. Among his honors, Basketball Homecoming King, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, Quiz Bowl All-State Honorable Mention, Cherokee Strip Conference AllState Basketball. After graduation he plans to get his paramedic’s license and work as a paramedic.
Miranda is the daughter of Rob and Jenn Fishback. Her activities include FCCLA, Drama and VBS. Her plans after graduation are undecided.
MIRANDA FISHBACK
Dana is the daughter of William and Susan Burchfiel. Her activities include Academic Team, Yearbook, Football Athletic Trainer, Basketball Manager, and FCA. Among her honors, Valedictorian, Academic Team All-State, National Honor Society (9-12), Oklahoma Honor Society (9-12), and Oklahoma Academic Scholar. She is undecided as to her plans after graduation.
Kristie is the daughter of Vic and Terri Trammell and granddaughter of Gayle Moor. Her activities include FCCLA, Yearbook, Student Council, Science Club, and FFA. Among her honors, Senior Class Vice President, Student Council Vice President, Oklahoma Honor Society and National Honor Society, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Homecoming Candidate and Discus Award Winner. Her plans after graduation are to work this summer and attend Autry Tech to become a medical assistant or a surgical tech. She’d like to get her phlebotomy license as well.
Farmers Exchange Bank
3rd & Main - Helena - 852-3241 - Member FDIC
Dacoma Farmers Coop
Dacoma - 871-2231 • Waynoka - 824-3461 • Jet - 626-4576 Mooreland - 994-5375 • Freedom - 621-3411
SHALAE PATTON
Shalae is the daughter of Colleen Goss and Jimmy Patton. Her activities include Basketball, Softball and FCCLA. Among her honors are the CTB Basketball Sports Award, Basketball Homecoming Queen, Principal’s Honor Roll and Cherokee Strip and Orient Conference All Star. Her plans after graduation are to attend Duncan Brothers School of Hair Design in Edmond.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Annamarie is the daughter of the late Gary and Karen Wallace. Her activities include 4 R Kids Baseball, Bowling and Skating. Her plans after graduation are to work.
ANNAMARIE WALLACE
Lanman Funeral Home Cherokee (580)596-2002 Okeene (580)822-3303
Helena (580)852-3212 Kiowa (620)825-4936
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Congratulations, 2011 Burlington Seniors
AMBER ALLEN Valedictorian
Alva State Bank & Trust Burlington Branch Burlington - 431-3300 Member FDIC
IRYS BOTTA
Amber is the daughter of Dwaine and Julie Allen. Her activities include FFA, Student Council, FCA, 4-H, Band and Vocal Music. She is valedictorian, member of Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, 2009 National FFA Vegetable Production Proficiency Award Winner, Class B Basketball State Academic Champions 2007-09, Burlington FFA Chapter President 2010-11, 2008 Burlington FFA Chapter Star Greenhand, 2010 FFA Chapter Star in Ag Business, Superintendent’s Honor Roll 2007-11. Her plans after graduation are to attend Northern Oklahoma College to work toward an Associate’s degree. Then on to Oklahoma State University for a Bachelor’s in Ag Education. She would like to return to Northwest Oklahoma as an Extension Educator.
Burlington High School Class of 2011
Burlington - 431-3300 - Member FDIC
JARON FLACKMAN
Burlington - 431-2211
Burlington - 431-2211
Andrew is the son of Mark and Beth Guffy. His activities include Yearbook and Journalism. His plans after graduation are to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and major in computers.
Jesse is the son of Neal and Linda Gordon. His activities include Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Troop 302 and the 4-H Shooting Club. He is a member of the Driftwood Christian Church Youth Group. His highest honor is becoming an Eagle Scout. His plans after graduation are to attend Northwest Technology Center to study auto mechanics.
ANDREW GUFFY
113 S. Grand - Cherokee - 596-3358
Burlington Branch
Grandpa & Grandma Guffy
Derek is the son of Marty and Fawnda Martin. He plans to work on an oil rig following graduation.
DEREK MARTIN
Alva State Bank & Trust
Liz is the daughter of Jonny and Becky Guffy. Her activities include Basketball, FFA, Student Council, Band, Vocal Music, Cross Country, Track and the Jr./Sr. Play. Among her honors, Orient Conference Academic, Cherokee Strip Academic, and Principal’s Honor Roll. Her plans after graduation are to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University working toward a degree in nursing.
ELIZABETH GUFFY
Jim & Carol Guffy
Delissa is the daughter of Russell and Lisa Hoffman. Her activities include FFA, FCA, Band, Vocal Music, Stat keeper, Jr./Sr. Play, Student Council and Class Secretary. She is on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll and is Salutatorian. Her plans after graduation are to attend NWOSU and major in mass communications in hopes of becoming a radio broadcaster.
DELISSA HOFFMAN Salutatorian
Jaron is the son of Ron and Carmen Flackman. His activities include Basketball, FFA, Student Council, Band, Academics and Track. Among his honors are OBCA All Star Team, 2nd in State FFA Quiz, Principal’s Honor Roll for four years, and LTB All Star Teams. After graduation he plans to attend NWOSU and major in mass communications.
Burlington Cooperative Association
Burlington Cooperative Association
Alfalfa County Farm Bureau
Alva State Bank & Trust Burlington Branch
Irys is the daughter of Amy Olson, Richard and Mary Botta. Her activities include Band, Vocal Music, Cheerleading, STUCO, FCA, Academic Team, Robotics, Rainbow for Girls, and Cherokee Assembly. Among her honors are: John Phillip Sousa Winner, ONWAC All-Conf. Player, All State Academic Honorable Mention, and 2009-10 Cherokee Strip All-Conf. Basketball Player. After graduation, she plans to enlist in the Air National Guard, go to NWOSU with a double-major in music and drama, with a minor in mass communications. She plans to continue her studies after college graduation.
JESSE GORDON
ASHLEY ARMBRUSTER Valedictorian
Ashley is the daughter of Scott and Allison Armbruster. Her activities include Basketball, FCA, Student Council, Band and Vocal Music. She is valedictorian, a member of Oklahoma Honor Society, National Honor Society, Superintendent’s Honor Roll and Class Vice President. Her plans after graduation are to attend NWOSU and pursue a career in occupational therapy.
William is the son of William (Bill) and Samantha Shrum. His activities include Basketball, FFA, FCA, and Band. He is on the Principal’s Honor Roll. After graduation he plans to attend Autry Tech to study construction.
WILLIAM TAYLOR SHRUM
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Burlington - 431-3300 - Member FDIC
Kevin Smith Valedictorian
Kevin is the son of Aaron and Kandi Smith. His activities include FFA, Student Council, Basketball and Band. Among his honors, he is valedictorian, Oklahoma Honor Society member, National Honor Society, Orient and Cherokee Strip All-Conference Academic, and Class B Basketball State Academic Champs 2010-11. After graduation he plans to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University to earn a degree in pharmacy.
Alva State Bank & Trust Burlington Branch Burlington - 431-3300 - Member FDIC
STACI STEWART Valedictorian
Staci is the daughter of Kelly and Jennifer Stewart. Her activities include FFA, FCA, Basketball, Track, Student Council, 4-H, Band and Vocal Music. Her honors include FFA Treasurer 2010-11, Chapter Star Greenhand, Chapter Star in Ag Placement; Valedictorian, FCAPresident, Student Council Vice President, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Basketball Class B State Academic Champs 2007-09, Cherokee Strip Academic All-Conference Track-Sixth Place at State 800 meter run, 800m relay qualifier, Orient Academic All-Conference, Band President. After graduation her plans are to attend NWOSU and major in nursing. She would like to work at an area hospital, close to home.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
Wu is the son of Bolong Wu and Chunmer Wei. His activities include Elks Basketball, Track and FCA. Among his honors are Class B Basketball Academic State Champion, Orient Academic All-Conference and Cherokee Strip Academic All-Conference. After graduation he plans to attend NWOSU and major in computer science or business.
WU WEI
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative 121 E. Main - Cherokee - 596-3333
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Congratulations, 2011 Aline-Cleo Seniors Joseph Beckwith is the son of John and Juanita Beckwith. His activities include school mascot, FFA, TSA, academic team, STUCO and Science Club. Honors include Academic Bowl High Score patch. Plans after graduation are to attend NWOSU with a major in mass communications.
JOSEPH BECKWITH
Lanman Funeral Home Cherokee (580)596-2002 Okeene (580)822-3303
Helena (580)852-3212 Kiowa (620)825-4936
Aline-Cleo High School Class of 2011
1208 N. Main - Fairview - 227-2503
Fairview Funeral Home Inc. Chanin & Vernon • Chuck & Betty Skyler Koehn is the son of Michale and Melinda Koehn. His activities include FFA, TSA, basketball, STUCO, FCA, Skills USA and SLC.
T.J. Ray Elliott is the son of Frank and Terry Elliott. His activities include basketball, TSA, student council and teachers aide. Honors include Computer Tech of the Year. He plans to attend vo-tech for Web developing.
T.J. ELLIOTT
Pizza Hut
DALTON CHESHIRE
221 N. Main - Fairview - 227-4722
Johnny Davis is the son of Kenneth and Suzanne Davis. His activities include academic team, TSA, FFA and Skills USA. He plans to work full-time in the oil field.
JOHNNY DAVIS
Dalton Cheshire is the son of Tedy and Sandy Cheshire. His activities include FFA, Skills USA, academic team, basketball, track and Ag Mechanics Team. He plans to go to NWOSU for a pre-engineering degree and then join an oil or natural gas company.
SKYLER KOEHN
Pizza Hut
1208 N. Main - Fairview - 227-2503
Pizza Hut
1208 N. Main - Fairview - 227-2503
Karrissa Morris is the daughter of Bobby and Dale Jackson. Her activities include softball, basketball, track, FFA, HOSA, academic team and FCA. She plans to play softball at NWOSU.
Traci E. Meeks is the daughter of Natasha Jones and Tracy Meeks. After graduation, she plans to go to EMT school and move on from there.
KARRISSA MORRIS
TRACI MEEKS
Curve Jiffy Trip Cleo Springs - 438-2571
Tri-County Veterinary Clinic N. Hwy 8 - Cleo Springs - 438-2233
Roger (Trey) Warren Stephens is the son of Jennifer James. His activities include TSA, teachers aide, student council, Science Club and basketball bookkeeper. He plans to attend votech for a year, then college, or go straight to college in Alva.
Charles Eugene Peterman is the son of Cindy Little and Scot Peterman. His activities include football, basketball and track. He plans to go back to Ohio to see his family after graduation.
CHARLES PETERMAN
ROGER STEPHENS
Cleo State Bank Branches in Cleo Springs, Jet, Meno, Carmen
Pizza Hut
1208 N. Main - Fairview - 227-2503
Member FDIC
JAMIE TRIPP Valedictorian
Jamie Tripp is the daughter of Don and Judy Newman. Her activities include community volunteer, basketball, softball, track, cheerleading, academic team, student council, FFA, FCA and youth group. Honors include OHS; US Achievement Academy for Math, Science and Leadership; Miss Aline-Cleo; Upward Bound Hall of Fame; and Orient Conference AllAcademic Team. She is enrolled at NWOSU and plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
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Sadie Woodall is the daughter of Beth Woodall and Marvin and Kari Woodall. Her activities include FFA, HOSA, Science Club, student council, TSA and SLC. Honors are Superintendent’s Honor Roll and President’s Honor Roll. She plans to attend NWOSU to become an RN.
SADIE WOODALL Salutatorian
Pizza Hut
1208 N. Main - Fairview - 227-2503