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MESSENGER & REPUBLICAN Vol. 109 No. 29 – 12 Pages, 1 Section

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Head Start center will stay open

helped the most. I really think the news articles helped a huge amount.”

The more the word was spread, the more parents showed interest in the program. By last month, enrollment hit 16, and supervisors from Opportunities Inc. headquarters in Watonga gave the stamp of approval on keeping the center open.

“I knew this community would get behind us,” Decker

By KORINA DOVE said. “Whenever they told us Messenger & Republican Staff There is a moral to every we were closing, I wouldn’t story, and the moral to this go down without a fight. It’s a story is never underestimate resource the community just a group of women determined couldn’t afford to lose.”

Decker gives most of the credto keep Cherokee’s Head Start it to Wimpee, who took a solid center open.

During her first year as lo- lead in saving the program.

“Whenever I went to her and cal director, Debbie Decker received notice before the end of told her what was going on … she kind of had the school year the same mindthat the 20-yearset as I did,” old Head Start Decker said. program would “She lives here cease to exist. in this commuThree-year-olds nity, so she was in Cherokee really the one would no longer who went out have a preschool and walked the option, a chance Debbie Decker streets and conto get a “head tacted people start” on educashe knew.” tion.

Wimpee went the extra mile That was not acceptable.

Decker, along with Head and then went even further.

“She presented our case to Start Parent Group President Dana Wimpee and Family Ad- the policy council and went evvocate Jennifer Hess, appealed ery month and fought for us,” the decision to close the cen- Decker said. “She was very deter and were given a second termined as I was to get this off chance. If they could raise en- the ground.”

Fellow Head Start supervirollment to a minimum of 13 students, the center could keep sors called the feat incredible.

“I am just very excited,” said its doors open.

The three started pounding Haven Williams from the Head the pavement. They handed Start center in Enid. “As a suout flyers, knocked on doors pervisor, I just think Debbie and Jennifer and Dana have and contacted the newspaper.

“We rallied to the commu- worked their tails off. Had nity, held open house and open they not done that… the people enrollment,” Decker said. “I above us would not have been think the information in the able to make that decision (to newspaper that made people keep the center open).”

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“I knew this community would get behind us.”

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Eagle Scout project honors veterans.

GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE Ministry students serve lemonade Thursday to help raise money for victims of the Piedmont and Joplin, Mo. tornados. Students raised $134 for their weekly mission project. Participating (from left) are Hayley Thresher, Justine Inman, Paden Porter, Caity Mathis, Nevaeh Ramirez and Damien Ramirez.

Back tax payment benefits school, county Attorneys hand treasurer $37,756.98 for taxes due on former Wilson building

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Cherokee Public Schools will sock back more than $30,000 from a recent payment of back taxes owed on the former Wilson Manufacturing Building that now sits empty in the Cherokee Industrial Park.

Alfalfa County’s general fund and the county’s emergency management service will benefit as well.

Attorneys for the mortgage company

that now holds the deed to the structure paid a visit June 9 to the Alfalfa County Treasurer’s Office.

A payment of $31,486.49 for delinquent real property taxes for 2007 to 2010 was made in the name of BLX Capital LLC of New York, New York. The same company also paid $6,270.49 in delinquent personal property taxes owed from the same years.

The school will receive 80 percent of the

taxes paid. The county’s general fund will realize 10 mils of the payment for all four years, and the county’s EMS service will get 3 mils of the payment ($6,412) made for 2010.

Although the county’s portion of back taxes is paid up, the building cannot be sold before federal and state taxes are settled.

Liens on the former portable corral See TAXES Page 3

Fifth-wheelers now viable living quarters City expands mobile home ordinance, sells lots to SandRidge, welcomes new technology at library

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Oil and gas workers migrating to town can now live legally in travel trailers, as long as the units pass inspection by City Manager Don Bowman.

City commissioners expanded the city’s mobile home ordinance during the June 9 regular meeting. The new ordinance, which once specified guidelines for mobile, manufactured and modular homes only, now includes fifth wheels and campers.

“There’s going to be an influx of those,” Bowman told commissioners Diana Williamson, Jack Custer, Donna Irvin and Mayor Karen Hawkins. Commissioner

Rachel Hager was absent from the meeting.

Hawkins was not thrilled with the prospect of allowing citizens to use travel trailers as permanent residences.

“I have a hard time with a fifth-wheeler in a neighborhood,” she said.

A lack of feasible living quarters to accommodate the influx of new residents, however, left the council with few choices.

Bowman said although the ordinance will offer relief to new residents looking for a place to live, stipulations will be strict.

All residents will require a permit and must pass inspection.

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Meet ‘Bad Boy’ Perryman, and don’t let his twinkling eyes fool you.

CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Director Star Baker examines one of the six new Netbooks the library obtained recently from grant monies. Library members will be able to check out the laptop computers as soon as a library policy is set and approved. The library also will receive five desktop computers and five laptop computers in the near future.

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Wheat harvest over and done, better than expected.

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Eagle Energy deal is rock-solid County trades rock for permit fees, agrees on law library remodel

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Alfalfa County’s District 2 is getting ready to rock.

District 2 Commissioner Chad Roach asked fellow commissioners Doug Murrow and Toby Walker Monday to approve a trade with Eagle Energy for $17,000 worth of rock in lieu of three road crossing permit fees worth $500 apiece.

“Pretty good trade, huh?”

Roach said.

The company offered to buy the rock, which District 2 crews will distribute down a county road nine miles west of Cherokee.

“We’re going to try and connect 5th Street with Dacoma Road,” Roach said.

“We’re going to start where the blacktop ends and see how far we can go. We’ve got it figured at a little over a mile.”

The addition will benefit all parties involved, according to the commissioner. Eagle Energy services several wells along the road.

“They (Eagle Energy) are not going to have to fight muddy roads. They’re going to have rock roads,” Roach said. “But I have seven or eight residents out there, so it’s going to help me also.”

Roach said right now Eagle Energy has only asked to wave the three road crossing per-

mits, but more may be in the works.

“Right now there’s only been three,” Roach said. “There probably will be some more, but they also said there will be some more rock, too.”

The company is making the same trade with Woods County.

“They’re going to go proactive and do what’s good for the community,” Roach said. “It’s

stall and use it effectively.

“We need quality sound proof,” Ritter said. “It’s very needed in Alfalfa County in my opinion.”

The room, which is now home to both old and new law books, microfilm machines and Christmas decorations, will be cleaned out, reorganized and divided into two rooms.

The new interview room will be soundproof and contain chairs and sofas to make a comfortable setting for anyone being interviewed.

“These (rooms) are designed to be kid friendly to help with the interview proRitter said.

Chad Roach, cess,” Roach motioned to District 2 commissioner get three written estimates for materials.

Inmates housed in going to benefit them, too.” the county jail will supply the LAW LIBRARY NO LONGER labor to clear out the room and STORAGE UNIT build the dividing wall. ComCommissioners took a trip missioners expected material to the third floor with Assis- costs to be less than $2,500. tant District Attorney Westline “If it makes a difference in Ritter to study the possibil- one child’s life, I think it would ity of turning a portion of the be worth it,” Roach said. county’s law library into an inIn other business, commisterview room. sioners approve the county’s Ritter said she and law en- Alcoholic Beverage Tax for May. forcement officials could use a The tax totaled $8,482.78 and private area to interview chil- was allocated as follows: Aline, dren and others involved in $526.17; Amorita, $108.19; high profile cases.

Burlington, $383.57; Byron, The county already owns $110.64; Carmen, $1,010.56; video and sound equipment to Cherokee, $4,007.81; Goltry, record interviews. Ritter said $658.95; Helena, $1,089.24; Jet, officials just need a place to in- $565.52; Lambert, $22.13.

“They’re going to go proactive and do what’s good for the community.”

Pumping gas slowly, early in morning can save a few bucks Forrest Michael, Jet banker, e-mailed us the following tips designed to conserve gasoline.

He indicates the information comes from a gentleman in California, who has a background in the business.

“Here in California we are paying up to $3.75 to $4.10 per gallon (for gasoline). My line of work is in petroleum..., so here are some tricks to get more of your money’s worth for every gallon.”

1. Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold.

Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground.

The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon.

A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

2. When you’re filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode.

If you look you will see that the trigger has three stages: low, middle and high. You should be pumping on low mode, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping.

All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you’re getting less worth for your money.

3. One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine.

Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This

roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

4. Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill

up; most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

To have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of gas buyers. It’s really simple to do.

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Eagle Scout project complete!

NAMES of 110 service men and women are engraved on the Veterans Memorial wall located in Burlington's "Purple Park." The wall was an Eagle Scout project by Jesse Gordon of Burlington. It was funded by the sale of bricks. "It's a small token of the gratitude to those whose names are engraved," said Gordon. "Please remember to thank our veterans and those currently serving." At left is the plaque on the wall.

Lacey Newlin to serve as ag science leader at OSU STILLWATER – Lacey Newlin of Burlington was named a College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Success Leader for the 2011-12 school year at Oklahoma State University. She will serve as a CASNR Ambassador through the SSL program.

CASNR Ambassadors are a

group of 14 students selected to represent the agriculture industry, CASNR and Oklahoma State University. They will host various events throughout the year to educate students about career and educational opportunities in the industry, host prospective students on the OSU campus and speak to various

groups on behalf of CASNR. Newlin is the daughter of Curt and Jennifer Newlin. She is a graduate of Burlington High School. While at OSU, Newlin has been active in Freshmen in Transition. She is a junior at OSU, majoring in animal science and agricultural communications.

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TAXES

HEAD START

business date back to 1996, just a year after the 40,000 square foot structure was built.

According to county records, the business owed more than $200,000 to the Oklahoma Tax Commission by 2000.

That sum grew to more than $900,000 by 2010.

Federal tax liens are almost as substantial, totaling more than $500,000 by 2005 and topping more than $628,000 by 2010.

A sale in May yielded no bidders for the now defunct business, which closed about a month ago under the management of Louis A. “Lou” Meyer, who died in his home May 31.

Cherokee Assistant Police Chief Chris Ferrell found Meyer’s body after Mayor Karen Hawkins requested officers check on the former business owner.

Ferrell said he and Police Chief Mike Andrews, along with the medical examiner, believe Meyer died of natural causes,

most likely a heart attack.

Meyer took over Wilson Manufacturing six years ago from founder R.L. Wilson of Cherokee.

Wilson incorporated the business, which made national headlines for being one of the first manufacturers of portable corrals, in 1989 and started churning out the first units in 1990 in a building at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. He later moved the business to a building in downtown Cherokee.

Wilson purchased land on the west side of town in 1995 from Alfalfa Electric Cooperative and moved the growing business to what is now the Cherokee Industrial Park.

That same year, Wilson secured a mortgage through Emergent Business Capital to build the enormous facility that now stands vacant on the property. The mortgage has changed hands at least nine times since then.

According to county records, Emergent

Business Capital sold the mortgage to the Small Business Administration in 1996.

The loan was later assigned in 2002 to Capital Crossing Bank and then to Capital Crossing Preferred Corporation the same year.

In 2003, it was transferred back to Capital Crossing Bank and then to Wachovia Bank. Bank of Union took over in 2004, and records indicate the Business Loan Center took the mortgage in 2010, ultimately transferring it to BLC Real Estate LLC, which sold out to BLX Capital LLC. Wilson has since started a similar corral and welding operation in Burlington and said Tuesday he has not been part of the Cherokee business since he sold his shares of stock to Meyer in 2005.

At that time, Wilson said the business averaged about 13 to 15 employees.

Don Wessels, also of Cherokee, was volunteering at the facility when it closed last month. He said about 22 employees lost their jobs at that time.

Allison Clark, assistant director of operations for Head Start, said directors did not want to close the center, but tight budgets could not support a center with few students.

“I definitely give my hats off to Debbie Decker and the parents,” Clark said. “We are very proud of the community and the parents that are in the center.

They just really banded together. They pretty much just did it all themselves.”

Head Start classes will begin

Aug. 10 and school days will run concurrent with Cherokee Public Schools itinerary.

Students in Head Start will attend class from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with breakfast and lunch available each day.

Parents interested in enrolling a child in Head Start can call Decker at (580) 596-2286.

“I would like to thank the community for the support,” Decker said. “Without the people behind us we wouldn’t have been here.”

CITY The units will have to sit on a lot that is at least 50 feet wide and equipped with water and sewer hookups and trash service.

“They’ll have to pay a $150 deposit (for water, sewer and trash),” Bowman said. “Once they go through the permit process, they’ll have a right to be there, just like a house.”

Neighbors will have to give their approval as well.

“What I plan on doing is visiting with the neighbors first to make sure it’s not an issue,” Bowman said.

If the majority of community members do not approve of their new neighbors, the person wanting to move into a travel trailer can appeal to the commission.

CITY SELLS PROPERTIES Two business propositions that have been the focus of at least three executive sessions in the last two months were fi-

nalized during the meeting.

Commissioners signed contracts to sell Blocks 4, 5 and 6 in the Cherokee Industrial Park to SandRidge Energy.

The sale netted a profit of $28,395. An adjacent piece of property, Block 8 of the industrial park, was sold for $6,075 to James and Mary Votaw of Ponca City.

The Votaws operate J&J Solutions in Perry and will take over Rickertson Electric, which is relocating to Nebraska. Bowman said the Votaws plan to build an office and shop on the property.

“It’ll be a nice thing to have here,” Bowman said.

LIBRARY GOES HIGH TECH City-County Public Library Director Lillian “Star” Baker showcased one of six new additions to the library’s inventory.

“We have received six Netbooks,” Baker told the board.

“They’re basically just a laptop computer.”

The public will be able to check out the computers for home use as soon as the library board sets policy regarding their use.

“We have not set up policies

yet,” Baker said. “I’m waiting for our board to meet next week before they do that.”

The library received a grant to purchase the equipment.

The grant also will furnish five new desktop computers and five additional laptops.

DeWitt’s commitment to banking community pays off NORMAN – Larry DeWitt, senior vice president at Farmers Exchange Bank in Cherokee, was honored for his yearlong service as chairperson of the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s Agriculture Committee at the OBA’s 114th Leadership Forum and Annual Convention held May 23 and 24 at the Embassy Suites in Norman.

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Cherokee Publishing Co. • P.O. Box 245 • Cherokee, OK 73728 E-mail: chermessenger@att.net "If by a 'liberal' they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people – their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties – someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a 'liberal,' then I’m proud to say I’m a “liberal.”

– President John F. Kennedy

By STEVE BOOHER

Steve Hickman plays chess with his track athletes!

Pledge of Allegiance is strong message (Editor’s Note: The following editorial by Duncan Banner Publisher Ed Darling celebrates Flag Day – June 14. It should also serve to put everyone in the mood to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 4.)

By ED DARLING The Duncan Banner I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

It is a simple paragraph. But there may not be a stronger message. And there may be no better time to remind ourselves of its enduring strength than as we recognize Flag Day this week.

I pledge allegiance…

By choice, not command. As a country we have faults and challenges, to be sure, but we also have the opportunity to get involved, to express opinions, to become part of a decision-making process, to improve our fortunes both individually and as groups. We have the chance to make a difference. …to the flag of the United States of America…

Not just a colorful piece of cloth, but to what it represents. By comparison, we are a young land, but we have learned much. Our fathers and their fathers have given us a way of life abundant in everyday pleasures, one that cherishes human life and values treasures of the mind, piecing together freedoms of convenience as well as need. Our role is to continue that tradition, to strengthen that commitment and to leave this world a better place. …and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation…

Though our states number 50 and we occasionally disagree, we are one. Born of differing cultures and expectations, we share a pride of belonging that crosses many boundaries. We are free to explore the breath of our land, to travel in an unending quest for knowledge and to broaden our own horizons without being monitored, watched or threatened. …under God… We can worship without persecution, without fear.

There is no threat of losing our jobs or being treated as second class citizens because of our religious thoughts.

Our churches, though diverse in denominations, are bonded by a common love and reach out to share a special strength. We can study the Bible, talk openly about our beliefs, our faith and, more importantly, we can share our purpose of life and our hope with others. …indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The availability of food and shelter, the ease of life without restrictions and censorship and a common, longstanding work ethic are but a beginning. Our world is one of imagination and accomplishment, of self-improvement and growth, limited only by our own abilities to match our talents with our desires.

Strange that a single paragraph can say so much.

But it does. And the flag, that magnificent collection of alternating stripes on a solid background, stands strongly as our eternal symbol, a graphic reminder about how precious those freedoms, those coveted qualities of life, really are.

It and our pledge to it take on added meaning during this special time of the year. Hopefully on Tuesday or during some meeting or event during the week, you’ll have the occasion to place your hand over your heart and recite those exceptional words.

If you do, listen closely to the whispers of those who preceded us and pay attention to each word.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Then add a brief, personal prayer of thanksgiving for, you see, God has truly blessed America.

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Commodity cap to be tightened? $250,000 limit for married couples; save $1 billion over 10 years – From the Center for Rural Affairs LYONS, Neb. – Sen. Chuck Grassley, RIowa, and Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., have introduced the Rural American Preservation Act of 2011, a bill designed to lower the cap on farm commodity program payments and limit subsidies to the nation’s largest farms, while also simplifying eligibility and ensuring that payments flow to working farmers.

"This legislation represents the most important step congress can take to strengthen family farms – limit the subsidies that mega farms use to drive smaller operations out of business," said Chuck Hassebrook, executive director at the Center for Rural Affairs. "The act includes measures to close the loopholes in farm payment limitations that others in Washington know how to close but won't, because of the political clout of mega farms."

"There’s no problem with a farmer growing his operation, but the taxpayer should not have to subsidize it," said Grassley in his statement on the Senate floor. "There comes a point where some farms reach levels that allow them to weather the tough financial times on their own.

"Smaller farms do not have the same luxury, but they play a pivotal role in producing this nation’s food."

Johnson concurred in his statement, saying, "Farm payments need to be targeted to those who need it, the small and mid-size family farmers in South Dakota and across the nation."

"The original intent of the federal farm programs was not to help the big get bigger. But, the safety net has veered sharply off course," added Grassley.

According to Hassebrook, the legislation would set a limit of $250,000 for married couples for farm payments in an attempt to better target farm program payments to family farmers. Specifically, the bill caps direct payments at $40,000; counter-cyclical payments at $60,000; and marketing loan gains – including forfeitures, loan deficiency payments and commodity certificates – at $150,000.

It also closes loopholes that people are using to maximize their take from the federal govern-

ment. The bill improves the standard which the Department of Agriculture would use to determine that program recipients are actually farmers who are actively engaged in their operations.

"The bill would tighten rules that are supposed to limit payments to active farmers who work the land and to their landlords," explained Hassebrook. "Current law is weak.

"Investors who participate in one or two conference calls are considered active farmers, allowing mega-farms to get around payment limitations by claiming uninvolved investors as partners."

The legislation would save the federal treasury more than $1 billion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

According to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, current law requires a contribution of 1,000 hours of labor on the farm or involvement in its management to receive payments.

However, the vague, unenforceable regulatory standard for "actively managing" farm operations has foiled lawmakers’ attempts to target payments to working farmers. This bill would clarify the definition of management to require ongoing and direct involvement in farm activities to stop the current evasion of payment limits.

Closing the current management loophole is widely viewed by experts as the linchpin to any attempt to stop abusive practices that allow mega farms to receive millions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies.

Grassley has previously championed similar legislation, co-sponsored for many years by former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and in the last Congress by former Sen. Russ Feingold, DWisc. The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate, winning the votes of a majority of senators in 2002 and again in 2007. It did not, however, become law.

(Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.)

They either don’t know or don’t care

Examples of governments ignoring Open Meetings Act rampant – From the Sand Springs Leader They either don’t know what the law says, or don’t care about what the law says.

With elected officials, you can never be too sure. But whatever the reason, the examples of governments ignoring Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act laws are running rampant in the area.

The Open Meetings Act is a section of state law that requires public institutions to be open about what they do in their meetings. Their decisions and discussions have to be made in full view of the public.

This is so that the public knows exactly what their elected officials are doing with the taxpayer’s dollars.

Again, this is state law. Once someone is elected to a post, whether senator, governor, city councilor, town trustee or school board member, they do not get to pick and choose which laws to

follow. (Politicians tend to forget that).

The only exception is the little-understood and oft-abused executive session option.

Executive sessions are allowed when discussing personnel matters, such as hiring, firing or discipline, legal matters like pending lawsuits or property issues, or land acquisitions. Even when public bodies go into executive session, the agenda must list the specific reason why.

In Mannford, the school board went into executive session. They were going to talk about a coach’s resignation, but that specific name or position was not listed on the agenda.

An attorney sitting in on the meeting asked board members who they were going to talk about before they went into the session. The superintendent of schools there pointed out a list of all district employees.

Not good enough.

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I’ve tried to avoid any talk about the 2012 presidential race, especially during my visits to the coffee shop. It doesn’t take more than uttering a word that sounds like “Obama” and a near riot could erupt.

But now that a few Republican hopefuls have come out of the closet (oops, a poor choice of words), maybe it’s a topic that can be discussed civilly, or at least without a trip to the emergency room.

Mitt Romney seems to have a corner on the GOP money tree after boasting recently about raising $10 million in one day. But Romney, who’s reversed his position on everything from abortion to health care in an effort to attract the Republican tea partiers, still hasn’t caught on with the ultra-conservative wing of his party.

It doesn’t help the former Massachusetts governor when Obama goes out of his way to remind the GOP faithful that “Obamacare” is a ripoff of the health insurance plan passed

by Romney.

But the economy remains the issue that will resonate with voters – whether Republican or Democrat. Unless President Obama can get unemployment numbers below 8 percent

by November 2012, prospects aren’t good for a second term.

That said, unless congressional Republicans get off their penchant for kicking themselves in the rear when it comes to Medicare, Romney or the Republican of choice, may find themselves facing a Democrat majority in the House if they win the presidency.

No matter how they spin it, even mentioning a change to Medicare as we know it causes a majority of America’s senior citizens to rise up in arms. We’ve seen several town hall meetings held by GOP congressmen – including the author of the kill Medicare plan, Paul Ryan – that rival the bitterness of those faced

by Democrats trying to defend Obamacare.

All the while, America and many of its unemployed stand on the sidelines, praying one party or the other will turn its attention to jobs. Little is getting done and it can be blamed on both political parties.

Republicans say they won’t consider a tax hike to help the budget deficit unless drastic cuts come first. Not to be outdone, many Democrats say they won’t consider any changes to Medicare without tax increases for the wealthy first.

Meanwhile, Americans wonder why they should vote for anyone who may be on the ballot in November.

– ftc – Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Matt Pinnell needs a lesson in state politics.

Pinnell asks why voters in the 2nd Congressional District would consider sending another Democrat to Washington to replace Dan Boren, who decided last week not to seek re-election.

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Jungman retires with second John Sheffield teaching award ALVA – Since 1981, Dr. Fred Jungman, professor of economics at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and the father of Cherokee attorney Marcus Jungman, has served the university and its students in the areas of social sciences and business. He was recently named the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year.

Originally from Castroville, Texas, Jungman was raised on a farm and he grew up wanting to become a ranch manager.

He attended Texas A&M to study agriculture animal science. It was at Texas A&M that he got involved in teaching.

When asked how he became interested in teaching he said he enjoyed the college and academic environment.

Jungman arrived in Alva in 1981 and has been teaching at Northwestern for 30 years.

He receives the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year award as he enters retirement.

This award honors the memory and ideas of Sheffield, a former professor at Northwestern. The recipient must show a genuine enthusiasm for people, courage to give of himself to others and faith to trust in his profession.

Jungman was surprised to receive this award a second time, as he received it in 2006.

“It is a great honor to win it and receive recognition from the university,” Jungman said.

“I never thought I would win it twice. I just go in and do my job everyday in hopes to present the material where the students can grasp concepts.”

Retirement will be an adjustment for Jungman, but he plans to stay connected to Northwestern by teaching a few classes in the fall.

Jungman and his wife, Wendy, reside in Alva. They are the parents of Nicholas, Gregory, Timothy, Katherine and, of course, Marcus.

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Public now welcome to House standing conference committee meetings OKLAHOMA CITY – For the first time in state history, the Oklahoma House of Representatives will have standing conference committees that hold meetings open to the public.

The historic reform, adopted by lawmakers at the start of session, will be implemented next week as conference committee work begins.

“Opening up conference committees represents a major change in the way business is conducted at the state Capitol,” said House Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee. “The rule changes adopted this year dramatically increase the opportunity for public input into the legislative process and provide greater safeguards against last-minute changes escaping thorough review.”

House Speaker Pro Tempore Jeff Hickman, R-Fairview, echoed Steele’s contention that the new process will allow the public more input.

“While the democratic pro-

cess may be noisy and, at times, contentious, it must also be transparent for the public to have faith in the decisions made at the Capitol,” said Hickman.

“I believe this new process provides far greater openness and accountability as well as common-sense timelines for the end of session allowing adequate opportunity to review legislation.

“These reforms were needed in the Legislature for decades, and I am proud that lawmakers have been bold enough to enact them this year.”

Conference-committee rule changes are the result of a working group created in November 2010 and chaired by Hickman.

Conference Committee Reforms When the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, the legislation is then sent to a joint conference committee where a final version is negotiated.

In the past, those conference committees rarely convened in any actual meeting of the mem-

bers and votes were seldom cast in public.

Under the new process, the House will establish permanent standing conference committees to handle its half of the process.

Those permanent conference committees will hold public meetings and all votes will be cast in public.

Advance public notice that includes a detailed listing of bills on the agenda will be required for each conference committee meeting.

House rules will continue to prohibit completely gutting a bill in conference and replacing it with language unrelated to the measure’s original topic.

To provide extra safeguards against such action, no bill can be assigned to a standing conference committee unless the group’s membership includes the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the traditional standing committee that previously heard the measure.

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As in the past, for a bill to emerge from conference committee and receive a vote from the entire Oklahoma House of Representatives, the conference committee report must receive the support of a majority of both the House and Senate members constituting the conference committee.

The reforms also include a hard 24-hour rule that requires a House conference committee report to be filed and posted online for a full day before it can be considered on the House floor. Previously, there was no 24-hour rule during the final two days of session.

Because of his extensive work in preparing redistricting maps, Hickman is a member of the Conference Committee on Redistricting.

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Lifestyles

Carmen Relay team plans Prince earns doctorate Cherokee school releases Fathers Day bake sale final nine weeks honor roll

By MARGARET GOSS

Carmen Correspondent CARMEN – The Carmen Cavalry Relay for Life will have a Father's Day bake sale at 9 a.m. Friday, June 17, at the First Carmen Bank. Make plans to support the relay team in their efforts. The Relay will be held June 24 at Alva.

FINAL HARVEST SERVICE The final harvest service will be held at 8:00 a.m. Sunday at the park. Carmen Methodist Church will host the service.

There has been a good turn-out for the services. For more information, contact Kendal Poland.

STORY HOUR CONTINUES The library story hour has been well attended. Story tellers have been Janis Wooten and Mary Inez Hoffman.

Next story hour will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 20. Margaret Goss will tell stories about Africa. Crafts and refreshments will also be included.

Story hour is to encourage area children to continue reading in the summer.

July 5th CEREMONY SET The Carmen Fire Depart-

ment will once again hold the July 5th Celebration in the city park. This will be on Tuesday evening at dusk. A BBQ dinner will be served starting at 5 p.m.

Make plans to participate in this celebration. Carmen Fire Department is known to produce the best little fireworks in Northwest Oklahoma.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Bobby Perryman who competed in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) cage fight Saturday night where he won in the lightweight round in 50 seconds against Kenneth Gilbert of Hobart.

Congratulations to Jay and Andrea Lohmann of Alva on the birth of their daughter, Adley Jean, who was born June 10 in Norman. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.

She has two brothers, Jordan and Jagger. Carmen grandparents are Christa and Dean Hughes.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Rick Barnes, Earl Moser, Corky Green, and Phyllis Burkes.

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class offered Divorcing parents are often faced with many new problems during this difficult time for the entire family. Although their marriage is ending, their role as parents continues through their lives. To help make this transition easier, Northwest Family Services Inc. staff member Ginger Smith, M.B.S. will be teaching their Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class Monday, June 20.

The class will be in Cherokee from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Civic Room of the Alfalfa County Courthouse, 300 South Grand.

To enroll, please call Northwest Family Services at 580-3272900. Participants must preenroll. The class will be canceled if there is inadequate pre-enrollment. The cost $30 per person.

This class was designed at the request of the courts to help

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divorcing couples understand the problems their children may experience during and after a divorce or separation. It will fulfill the court order for all divorcing parents. Parents will learn skills to parent cooperatively, even though they are divorced.

In the class, parents will learn how to effectively communicate with their children and with their former spouse. They will practice reflective listening skills and will study various active communication techniques and non-verbal communications.

They will also practice workable negotiation styles for dealing with conflict and rules for effective expressions.

Class members will also discuss various options for parenting, such as joint custody and mediation.

Joby Michelle Prince, a graduate of Cherokee High Cherokee School, and native, was a 2001 and among ap2002 graduproximateate of Oklaly 2,400 homa State students University. awarded deDr. Prince is grees during employed as spring coma Research mencement Associate ceremonies for educaheld April tion and out29-30 at Misreach, of the sissippi State Northern U n i v e r s i t y.

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Newton and Hoffman to wed Dr. and Mrs. Carl Newton of Cherokee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacie Elizabeth, to Keenan Matthew Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hoffman of Byron.

Newton is the granddaughter of Corrilla Clark, Mooreland, the late Tom Clark, Rev. Charles Newton of Waynoka and the late Jessie Newton.

Hoffman is the grandson of the late Wayne and Verna Hoffman of Canton and Paul Hill of Vici and the late Linda Hill.

39 attend Jet Senior Citizen meeting JET – Thirty-nine members and guests were present for the Jet Senior Citizens’ June meeting. President Joan Burnham called the meeting to order with the flag salute. The program was provided by Ashton Blewitt who sang, “Mississippi.”

Hosts were Harlin and Faye Strait, Carol Johnson, Mary Irby and Linda Kiser.

Treasurer’s report was given

by Harlan Strait.

Eddie Bill Tucker told some jokes; Joan Burnham read two little stories from a reminisce book.

July 11 meeting hosts will be Matt and Judy Morris, Faith

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Newton is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and is currently seeking a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Colorado State University.

Hoffman is employed at First Baptist Church, Cherokee, as a youth minister intern and will continue his education at Colorado State University.

The wedding will take place Aug. 27 at the Newton Ranch near Waynoka. The Rev. Charles Newton will officiate.

The couple will make their home in Fort Collins, Colo.

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Cherokee Principal’s Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks Seniors: Joshua Ard, Joshua Girty, Brayden Nixon, Ronnie Rinkines, Taylor Waugh, Taylor Wright.

Juniors: Linzie Castro, Samantha Green, Austin Hawkins, Samantha Lovely, Katelyn Roberts, Ally Stocking.

Sophomores: Ruben Castro, Michael Lucas, Jessica Unruh.

Freshmen: Mollie Hawkins, Macy Starks.

8th Grade: Kaitlin Ducotey, David Madison, Trey Salinas, Katie Schanbacher, Kristen Shepard, Ashlee Wright.

7th Grade: Avery Bagenstos, Ezekiel Cloyd, Kelby Gilley, Austin Guffy, Sarai Hoos,

Hunter Jordan, Kiera Roberts, Meridian West, Grant Wilber.

Superintendent’s Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks Seniors: Austin Bradshaw, Kayti Lavicky, Justin Schanbacher, Garrett Starks, Chase Wallace, Collin Washburn.

Juniors: Alexa Goodwin, Taylor Highfill, Carli Richmond, Nikolas Wagner, Sabrina Wilber.

Sophomores: Joshua Argraves, Grant DeWitt, Derek McKinnon.

Freshmen: Courtney Hiller, Brianna Wilhite.

8th Grade: Colby Locke, Nicole Unruh.

7th Grade: Nicholas Cochran, Jadon Hicks.

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Funerals

Earnest Preston Page Jet – Memorial service for Earnest Preston Page, 67, was at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Jet United Methodist Church. Rev. Mary Irby and Pastor Dan O’Daniel officiated.

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

Earnest was born in Cherokee Feb. 3, 1944, to Garold and Doris Smith Page. He had attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Math and served in the U. S. Navy Reserve.

He and Sandra Worden were married in Jet Dec. 4, 1964 and lived in many places before settling back in Jet where he was a farmer.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Jet and most recently was involved in The Cowboy Church.

While he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jet, he served the various offices. He joined the Guthrie Consistory, where he achieved his 32nd degree. He became a member of the Corinthian Lodge # 307, when Corinthian and Jet Masonic Lodge consolidated. After the consolidation he became Worshipful Master of the Corinthian Lodge.

He served on the Jet-Nash School Board, Jet Co-op Board, Jet Fair Board and was a volunteer Fire Fighter on Jet Fire Department for 20 years.

He was awarded the Cropland Conservation Award for Alfalfa County in March 2011.

He was a Den Master for Cub Scout Troop 240 for eight years

as well as Santa Claus for four years to thousands of children.

As a Santa he was a member of Amalgomated Order of Real Bearded Santas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jim Page.

He is survived by his wife, Sandee of Enid; his children, Brian Page of Parker, Colo., Bryce Page of Pleasantville, N.Y., Brandon Page of Edmond; and ten grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Prostate Cancer Research through the funeral home.

Memories may be shared at www.lanmanmemorials.com.

Gary Weathers ENID — Funeral service for Gary Weathers was at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Indian Creek Village Chapel in Ringwood. He will be laid to rest at the Eagle City Cemetery.

He was born in Enid March 6, 1956, to Ray and Claudia Weathers and died in his home in Meno June 10, 2011.

He grew up near Meno and graduated from school in Ringwood. He went to work in the oil fields and started driving rig up trucks.

He married Kathy Sept. 11, 1979, at the Ringwood Methodist Church. They lived in the Ringwood area a few years, then moved to the Cedar Springs and Canton areas. Then in 2007 they bought a home in Meno.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Chad Weathers

Meno, daughter, Regina Slovacek of Helena, son, Garrett Weathers of Enid, daughter, Jessica Gray of Edmond, son, GW Weathers of Ringwood, daughter, Jerrica Weathers of Meno, and daughter, Destinie Weathers of the home; 11 grandchildren; sister, Sharon Nightengale of Drummond; and brother, Rick Weathers of Marshall.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Hospice Circle of Love with the funeral home serving as custodian at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724.

Condolences may be made online at www.haiglerpierce.com.

Ronald Lee Martin CARMEN – The funeral for Ronald Lee Martin, 57, was at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at Alva First Church of the Nazarene. The Revs. Dave Keller and Bill Kalfas officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Carmen. Arrangements were by Wharton Funeral Chapel.

He was born to Justine (Martens) and Edward Lee Martin, March 23, 1954, in Fairview and at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City June 9, 2011.

He attended the Fairview school system and graduated with the class of 1973. He then graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1977.

July 2, 1976, in Dacoma, he married Charlene Newlin.

Following their marriage they lived in Alva and Hopeton, then moved to the farm where they

farmed and ranched.

He was a member of the Alva Church of the Nazarene and served on the church board.

He was a member of the Alva, Dacoma, Carmen and Sooner Farmers Co-ops.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene, of the home; a daughter, Ronda, of Waukomis; two sons, Charles of Lovington, N.M. and Kent of Garden City, Kan.; five grandchildren; and sister, Kandace Wichert of Fairview.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Cedar Springs Church of the Nazarene to rebuild from tornado damages.

Condolences may by made online at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com.

Theda M. Blye COLWICH, Kan. – Rosary Service for Theda M. Blye, 86, was held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, and Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich, Kan. Father Ken Schuckman officiated. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita, Kan. Arrangements were by Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

She was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Blackwell to Lowell and Pearl Waters Rucker and died Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd O. Blye; and daughter, Janice Easter.

49 Siler descendants attend 2011 annual family reunion INGERSOLL – The annual Siler Reunion took place May 20 and 21 in Ingersoll with 49 descendants attending.

Attending from the Bob Siler family were Ron and Dorothy Siler, Cushing; Robyn Siler, Edmond; Jimmy and Nancy Siler and Jaden, Blackwell; James Siler, Sergio Blas, Guadalupe, Beatric and Fabiola, Oklahoma City.

From the Merle Siler Shelton family were Wendall and Sharon Shelton, Jay; Larry and Shirley Shelton, Birden, Kan.; Jim, Michelle and Austin Shelton, Lu Fallior, Arkansas City, Kan.; Arlo and Vivien Tyler, Blossom, Texas.

Gilbert and Maxine Meeks represented the Maxine Siler Meeks family. Don and Peggy Siler, Steven Siler and guest, Pam Phillips, Cherokee, also attended.

Also present were Lori Heldman, Broken Arrow; Trey, Emily and Joese Heldman, Muldrow; Brad Heldman and Katie Heldman, Edmond; Luann Siler and guest Tami Mankins, BakDon’t forget Father’s Day Sunday, June 19!!

er, Ore.; Bryan Gretchen, Alli, Ethan, Matthias and Max Siler, Fairview; Chris and Stacey Siler, Enid, and guests Debbie Jantz.

Hosts were Jim and Ann Siler, who had guests Dennis and Janet Frisk and Madison Wheeler, all of Cherokee.

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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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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.

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.

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

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

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

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6 p.m.

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

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.

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.

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

Sunday Preachin’: 10:00 a.m.

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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.

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.

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 7:30 p.m.

Ladies Aid: 1st & 3rd Thursday

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

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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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.

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Don’t let twinkling eyes fool you, he’s ‘Bad Boy’ Perryman

By MARGARET GOSS Carmen Correspondent CARMEN – The quiet, friendly young man who greets you at the Carmen Coop is a unique athlete. Bobby "Bad Boy" Perryman participates in cage fighting, or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), where he won his bout in the lightweight class (155 pounds) Saturday, June 11, at the Expo Center in Enid.

Bobby eliminated his competitor, Kenneth Gilbert of Hobart, in just 50 seconds. The fight, Gilbert's first, was stopped by the referee by virtue of a technical knock out (TKO) when Gilbert couldn't get up after Perryman knocked him down.

Perryman has trained in MMA for over a year. He works out at Hard Knocks Gym in Enid three or four nights a week, lifts weights and runs at home.

Coaches help him in the art of cage fighting. He usually fights about once a month, although he took a year-long break from training and has only recently returned to fighting.

Perryman grew up enjoying fighting and loved to watch "cage fighting" on TV. He decided he could compete if he could find a trainer. He works on technique and strategy and studies his competitors' styles.

He says his strategy is to be very aggressive and keep opponents in the center of the ring.

Perryman's record is 3-1.

Mixed martial arts is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills – from martial arts as well as non-martial arts.

Rules allow striking as well as grappling techniques, whether standing or on the mat.

MMA takes place in a octagonal steel "cage" ring. The steel

BOBBY “BAD BOY” PERRYMAN cage "net" impacts the strategies a fighter can use. The cage allows a fighter to pin his opponent in the area where the fence meets the mat. The mat is foam padded.

Before a fight, Perryman weighs in and is then given a physical by a doctor. The doctor re-examines fighters after their bouts and if a problem is found, they are covered by insurance if they go directly to a hospital.

Competitors are accompanied by a sanctioned commissioner at all times before the fight and cannot leave the holding area

without the commissioner with them.

Perryman wears shorts, no shoes or shirt into the ring and his hands are wrapped in gauze and tape. Lightweight gloves are used to protect his hands and the commissioner checks each fighter to make sure the tape is applied correctly, that there is nothing else in his hands and that no oils are used on his body. Fighters also use a mouthpiece and protective cup.

During each fight, a referee enforces the rules and three judges determine each partici-

Andy Carter new AD at NWOSU ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State University has announced the hiring of Andy Carter as the school’s athletics director (AD).

Carter brings more than 23 years of experience to the job, with the last 13 as the leader of an athletics department. He has spent more than eight years at a NCAA institution as the AD. "I am humbled and excited to be joining the leadership team at Northwestern Oklahoma State University,” Carter said.

“I am very impressed with everything I have experienced and everyone I met during the interview process. I want to thank President (Janet) Cunningham and the search committee for trusting me with this vital leadership position."

Carter replaces Bob Battisti who has served the past three years as the director of athletics.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for the leadership and preparation provided by Bob Battisti, especially in regard to the NCAA application process,” Carter said. “His work has positioned Northwestern athletics for an exciting future. I am grateful to have been selected to lead the Athletic Department into the next phase of growth and to aid in reaching our full-

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"We are pleased to have Andy Carter lead our athletic program," Cunningham said. "He brings a wealth of experience and will offer some new ideas in moving our program forward."

Carter comes to Northwestern after serving two years as the AD at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga. While at AASU, he supervised 11 varsity sports. In his first year, six of 11 programs

earned NCAA Tournament appearances, with two regional championships and one national championship.

Prior to AASU, Carter served seven years as the AD at Newberry College in Newberry, S.C. Under his direction, he led Newberry to 14 NCAA Championship appearances after the school had just one in the previous 11 seasons.

Highlights included the beginning of an intercollegiate wrestling program that finished second in NCAA Division II in 2009, conference champions in football in 2006 and 2008, as well as conference titles in women’s basketball and men’s golf.

Before arriving at Newberry, Carter served five years as the AD at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo. He served as the baseball coach from 199199 and led the team to seven straight conference titles.

Carter received his bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Missouri Baptist in 1987, then earned his MBA from Lindenwood University (Mo.) in 1990.

Carter and his family will locate to the Alva area soon, as he begins his job duties on Monday, June 20. He and his wife, Rena, have six children.

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pant's score by round. The winner receives 10 points and the loser nine points or less.

A doctor, coach and trainers are at ringside, and an ambulance and EMTs are available, if needed.

Fouls are called by the referee for holding or grabbing the fence, butting with the head, eye-gouging, biting, spitting, hair-pulling, groin attacks, downward elbow strikes, strikes to the back of the head, throat strikes, clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh, or kicking the head.

Perryman says he enjoys cage fighting, likes the challenge of competing and enjoys the satisfaction when his hard work and training pays off with a win.

"In today's competition, it's hard to stand out," said Perryman. Cage fighting gives him a personal goal and challenge, he explained, and is a great way to stay in shape.

The sport is very closely regulated and Perryman is a state and nationally licensed MMA fighter.

Because he is an amateur, he accepts no money for winning a fight, however, he explained his goal is to become professional so that he can receive money.

He doesn't pay any entry fees and is notified about a month before a fight.

Bobby's parents, Lori and Bob Perryman of Carmen, along with his girlfriend, Ashley Morrison, support him in his quest. A number of friends and relatives usually travel to his matches to support him.

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When not training, Perryman said he enjoys gardening, swimming, fishing and hunting, much like any other young man from northwest Oklahoma.

But don't be fooled, while he's a soft-spoken, sweet young man with twinkling blue eyes on the outside, within his heart beats the fierceness of a fighter!

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Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, June 16, 2011 • Page 9

Carmen soldier plays vital role in ‘nuclear disaster’

By CHRISTOPHER HOLMES Staff Sergeant CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – It was a peaceful, calm Friday morning near this isolated training area amid the farm belt region of rural south central Indiana. At least until the region was rocked by a 10-kiloton nuclear explosion, causing destruction and death in the wake of the blast and impending nuclear fallout.

Shortly after the explosion, the son of a Carmen couple was called upon to provide recovery support in the surrounding area. He played a vital role in getting a devastated community through the aftermath of destruction that was once unthinkable.

The attack was a mock one, but it gave Army Spec. Joshua D. Carter, son of Douglas R. Carter and Tracy L. White of

Carmen, vital training for possible future attacks in as realistic an environment as possible.

Carter was one of more than 3,300 people from 17 states participating in “Vibrant Response,” a U.S. Northern Command held chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear attack response exercise in southern Indiana that brought together active duty Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy, National Guard and Reserve units, along with numerous federal and state agencies in an effort to coordinate response actions in the aftermath of possible attacks and disasters.

Every person involved in the training had a specific job to do to ensure the post-attack effort was a success and order could be brought to the attack zone.

“My mission is to aid and assist in clean up and support of

the relief efforts,” said Carter.

In order to make the training as realistic as possible, the 180acre Muscatatuck Urban Training Center was littered with wrecked vehicles, buildings were built to simulate heavy damage, roads were lined with rubble and debris, controlled fires and smoke dotted the environment, and mannequins representing dead victims were scattered throughout the training area.

A group of 160 role players covered in moulage simulated victims with various wounds and radiation burns to round out the scenario as survivors of the attack.

“This type of exercise provides realistic training on aiding American citizens in a time of tragedy,” said Carter, who is a carpentry and masonry specialist with the 77th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood,

Mo. Having the training and knowledge to react quickly and effectively to a disaster is something Carter practices, not only during Vibrant Response, but throughout the year.

“Throughout the year, I receive training on what to do in case of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack as well as on natural disasters, like tornados,” said Carter, who graduated in 2006 from the Guthrie Job Corp Program.

It’s almost impossible to predict something as catastrophic as a nuclear blast, but Carter and his fellow responders have a plan that will go far in helping pick up the pieces and give survivors a chance to regain some sense of normalcy.

“Vibrant Response shows you how prepared you really are, get a feel for what needs to

happen and how things need to be done,” said Carter, who has been in the military for more than four years.

No one ever expects the threat

of a nuclear explosion to hit close to home, but real-life scenarios like the recent earthquake disaster in Japan show why it is so important to be prepared.

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LEGAL NOTICES ARMY SPEC. Joshua D. Carter recently participated in exercise “Vibrant Response” at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Carter is the son of Douglas Carter and Tracy White of Carmen. (Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Worrell) Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t COUNTY commissioners June 6, 2011 The Alfalfa County Commissioners met in the Civic Room at 10:00 AM with Chairman Murrow calling the meeting to order with members Roach, Walker and County Clerk Martin present.

As required by Oklahoma State Statutes 1991, Title 25, Section 311, Notice was given of this regularly scheduled meeting by posting the Agenda in the North Entrance (Handicapped Entrance) of the Courthouse and in the County Clerk’s office at 9:40 AM, June 3, 2011.

Murrow moved to approve the minutes of May 31. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

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

Murrow moved to approve the following M & O Warrants for payment. Roach seconded. All voted aye. county clerk cash 6............Martin, Bruce..........................................$148.23.................................... Travel General Fund 1087......Carmen Farmers Coop........................$1,298.81....................................... Fuel 1088......AEC..........................................................$37.63...................................Utilities 1089......S&S Pest Control, Inc...............................$40.00.................................. Service 1090......Croft Chevrolet.......................................$134.06.................................. Service 1091......Estrada, Barbara A...................................$73.44.................................... Travel 1092......ONG.......................................................$156.67...................................Utilities 1093......Cherokee Publishing Co.........................$588.25...........................Publications 1094......Unifirst Corporation..................................$53.60....................................Rental 1095......City of Cherokee.....................................$461.25...................................Utilities 1096......AEC.....................................................$2,026.50...................................Utilities 1097......Alco..........................................................$39.90................................ Supplies HIGHWAY CASH 1682......ONG.......................................................$121.37...................................Utilities 1683......Town of Burlington....................................$72.45...................................Utilities 1684......Town of Helena.........................................$75.40...................................Utilities 1685......Jet Utilities Authority.................................$21.50...................................Utilities 1686......Goltry PWA...............................................$52.91...................................Utilities 1687......Pioneer Telephone.................................$135.36...................................Utilities 1688......Alfalfa Co Rural Water..............................$26.61...................................Utilities 1689......South Central Telephone Assn...............$185.18...................................Utilities 1690......Guffy, Jim...............................................$460.00....................................Gravel 1691......Jacks Automotive...................................$344.04................................ Supplies 1692......Marc.......................................................$304.61................................ Supplies 1693......Amorita-Byron Sewer Sys Auth................$10.00...................................Utilities 1694......AEC........................................................$205.34...................................Utilities 1695......Circuit Engineering Dist #8.....................$344.00................................ Supplies 1696......Kiowa Auto Parts......................................$51.26......................................Parts 1697......Hercules Tire Sales.............................$1,285.82...................................... Tires 1698......Western Equipment..................................$59.00................................ Supplies 1699......Carmen Farmers Coop...........................$130.34................................ Supplies 1700......Rich’s Shale Pit........................................$60.00..................................... Shale 1701......Jack’s Automotive...................................$690.79................................ Supplies 1702......Wilber Fertilizer...................................$2,040.00................................ Supplies 1703......City of Cherokee.......................................$34.00...................................Utilities 1704......AEC........................................................$173.57...................................Utilities 1705......Boehs Building Supply.............................$48.55................................ Supplies 1706......Country Grocery.......................................$25.18................................ Supplies 1707......Unifirst Corporation................................$833.41................................Uniforms 1708......BB Machine & Supply Inc.......................$230.50................................ Supplies 1709......BB Machine & Supply Inc.......................$308.43....................................Repair 1710......Western Equipment.............................$8.500.00............................. Equipment 1711.......Cummins Construction........................$4,264.66.................................. Asphalt 1712......The Empire Companies.......................$1,591.00.................... Lease/Purchase 1713......Town of Byron...........................................$61.69...................................Utilities SALES TAX - HEALTH 283........AEC........................................................$125.10...................................Utilities 284........ONG.......................................................$108.16...................................Utilities 285........Merrifield Office Supply..........................$116.94................................ Supplies 286........Osage Ambulance...........................$116,620.00............................ Ambulance 287........Alco..........................................................$50.37................................ Supplies SHERIFFS REVOLVING CASH 90..........United Supermarket...............................$725.82................................ Supplies Roach moved to approve the following monthly reports: Court Clerk, Election Board, County Clerk, Board of Prisoners, and Foreign Process Docket. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve two road crossing for SemGas in Dist #2. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve two road crossing permits (1 in Dist #1, and 1 in Dist #2) for RodCo Services. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the consumable items reports for Dist #2 and #3. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution to direct interest earned on account SJ-SF3 to that account. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the contract and grant papers for the Department of Commerce for the CDBG Grant for courthouse handicapped accessible contract. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

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

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Cherokee Police Department Log June 6 3:51 p.m. – Careless driver, hauling rock through Jet. 5:41 p.m. – Girl harassing another girl by stalking her on Facebook. Father’s wife spoke with other girl’s mother, who was rude and no help.

6:26 p.m. – White Ford van with trailer parked by caller’s house west on SH 11. Caller thought it was strange.

8:34 p.m. – One red cow out three miles south of Cozy Curve.

Owner was notified.

9:30 p.m. – Peeping Tom at home near Jet. 11:27 p.m. – Car following too closely on SH 8 near Aline.

June 7 9:15 p.m. – Thirty-five gallons of fuel stolen two miles

south of Jet. June 8 12:44 p.m. – Truck broken down at old flashing light.

12:58 p.m. – Wheat field fire outside Amorita. AmoritaByron Fire Department paged.

Burlington Fire Department paged for mutual aid.

5:58 p.m. – Trailer came off truck and ran into fence at Corona Cemetery south of Goltry.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.

6:36 p.m. – Mutual aid requested on fire two miles north of Alva.

Cherokee, Burlington, AmoritaByron departments paged.

June 9 3:44 a.m. – Male having trouble breathing in Aline. First responders paged.

9:13 a.m. – Two underage girls driving moped and Trailblazer in Carmen.

11:06 a.m. – Black calf out north of Cherokee on SH 11.

Left message with person who takes care of cattle at location.

11:36 a.m. – Someone drained 7,000 gallons of water out of storage water tank two miles west of Helena.

2:59 p.m. – Field on fire on Latimer Road and County Road 740. Amorita-Byron and Burlington fire departments called out.

7:10 p.m. – Four calves out on SH 45 between Goltry and Carmen. Owner contacted.

7:42 p.m. – Fireman in need of breathing treatment. Transported to St. Mary’s Regional

Medical Center in Enid.

June 11 8:08 a.m. – Horses out west of prison in Helena. Owner notified.

7 p.m. – Tin in ditch close to road east of four-way stop.

June 12 12:07 a.m. – Fire east of Goltry on SH 45. Bale on fire. Goltry Fire Department dispatched.

3:02 p.m. – Hitchhiker near the Alfalfa-Woods County line.

Deputy could not locate.

3:23 p.m. – Accident four miles east of Carmen turnoff.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol advised.

5:26 p.m. – Grass fire two miles north of Byron Blacktop and Fish Hatchery Road. Burlington, Amorita-Byron fire departments responded.

Alfalfa County Court Docket Criminal Misdemeanor Deborah Helen Reed has been charged with assault and battery.

The following have been charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check: Joey Lynne Brewer, Nash; Douglas Carter, Carmen; Jeremy L. Evans, Enid; Fatasia Hamil, Cherokee; Virgil Wayne Steel II, Bastrop, Texas; Raymond Luther Unbankes, Helena; Logan Dale Thompson, Byron.

Joe R. McLemore, Lansing, Kan., has been charged with

driving while under the influence.

Criminal Felony Larry Ray Brown, Terlton, has been charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check.

Small Claims Cleo State Bank and Jet State Bank have sued Jonathan J. Law, McPherson, Kan., for an amount less than $6,000.

Civil Credit Acceptance Corporation has sued Edith Diana Ent, Goltry, for indebtedness in an amount less than $10,000.

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPLICANT: TRIAD ENERGY, INC. RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E/2 SECTION 31, T29N, R10W, ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CAUSE CD NO. 201102508 NOTICE OF HEARING To all Persons, Owners, Producers, Operators, Purchasers, and Takers of oil and gas including Mabel Goom, widow of Austin Groom, deceased; C.G. Messecar, deceased; Heirs of C.G. Messecar; Enerlex, Inc.; Delma Imogene Crozier; Estate of Otto McGinty, deceased; Magnolia Petroleum, Inc.; Austin Goom, deceased; Mabel Goom, deceased; C.G. Messecar, deceased; Otto McGinty, deceased; Delma Imogene Crozier, possibly deceased; and all persons living or if deceased their known and unknown successors and all corporations existing and if dissolved their known and unknown successors and all corporations existing and if dissolved their known and unknown successors and all other persons having an interest in the lands covered hereby, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applicant is requesting POOLING of interests and adjudicating the rights and equities of oil and gas owners in E/2 Section 31, T29N, R10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, a 320-acre drilling and spacing unit for the (i) Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, True Layton, Oswego, Cherokee, Mississippian, Misener, Viola, and Simpson common sources of supply created by Order No. 562991 and (ii) Endicott Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Sandstone, and Lower Tonkawa Sandstone, created by Order No. 586107.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Applicant is requesting the following SPECIAL RELIEF: The request is that (a) the Commission-issued Order pool interests and adjudicate rights and equities in the unit well, in each such common source of supply, and in each such drilling and spacing unit therefor as a unit; (b) the Order herein be effective prior to the date of issuance of the Order; (c) the operation commencement date be not more than one year from the date of the Order to issue in this Cause; and (d) the Commission designate the Applicant or some other owner as Operator of the unit well, of each such common source of supply, and of each drilling and spacing unit therefor as a unit.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause has been set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence, and reporting to the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, 1st Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 8:30 a.m., on the 5th day of July 2011, and that this Notice will be published as required by law and by the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action please communicate with Applicant, Triad Energy, Inc., 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, telephone (405) 842-4312, or with Russell James Walker, Attorney, 511 Couch Drive, Third Floor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102.

CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA DANA L. MURPHY, Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 9th day of June, 2011.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of Cherokee We’re very pleased to provide you with this year Annual Quality Water Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.

I’m pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jim Hoos water superintendent at (580-596-3326) or if you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the 2nd & 4th Thursday every month at 6:45pm.

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W. Washington & Fulton Ave WELL 2 GU

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N. Ohio & W. Monroe WELL 7 GU

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N. Euclid & N. Washington Annual Drinking Water Quality Report CHEROKEE OK2000208 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2010 This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by CHEROKEE is Ground Water Under Direct Influence of Surface Water For more information regarding this report contact: Jim Hoos Phone 580-596-3326 Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Source of Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Regulated Contaminants Detected Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

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Lead and Copper MCLG

Divorce Charlie Elliott, Aline, has sued Kristina Lynn Elliott, Aline, for divorce.

Protective Order Barbara White, Cherokee, on behalf of Amber Renea White, has filed for a protective order against Marlin Monte Yoder, Cherokee.

Marlin Monte Yoder, Cherokee, on behalf of Elsie Marie Yoder, has filed for a protective order against Amber Renea White, Cherokee.

Traffic Charged with failure to wear

Action Level (AL)

90th Percentile

# Sites Units Over AL

seat belt, $20: Ryland J. Stonehocker, Carmen; Trevor Ryan Robinson, Enid; Danny Earl Vickery, Tecumseh; Christopher S. Wallace, Helena.

Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over speed limit, $188.50: Bailey Nicole Cummings, Douglas.

Charged with speeding 11-14 mph over speed limit, $226.50: Gerald Dean Northrup, Woodward.

Charged with speeding 16-20 mph over speed limit, $241.50Robert Wayne Epperly, Nardin.

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Copper 1.3 1.3 0.024 0 ppm N

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Water Quality Test Results Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. na: not applicable.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Regulated Contaminants Inorganic Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Contaminants Detected Detected

Nitrate [measured 23 2.75 - 2.75 10 10 ppm N as Nitrogen]

Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium 226/228 Uranium

Highest Level Detected 0.419 1

Range of Levels Detected 0 - 0.419 0 - 1.077

MCLG

Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & above-named separate common sources Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t of supply, with such authorization and BEFORE THE CORPORATION permission running in favor of Applicant COMMISSION OF THE STATE or some other party recommended by OF OKLAHOMA Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE allowable for the proposed well involved EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, herein as to the separate common sources LLC of supply covered hereby, which allowable RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION Applicant requests be established as a full EXCEPTION allowable with no downward adjustment LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 15, made thereto.

Township 29 North, Range 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West of the IM, Alfalfa County, the amended application in this cause Oklahoma requests that the order to be entered in Cause CD No. 201100533 this matter be made effective as of the AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING date of the execution thereof or as of a STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perdate prior thereto and that the authorizasons, owners, producers, operators, tion and permission requested herein run purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and in favor of Applicant or some other party all other interested persons, particularly in recommended by Applicant.

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that “land sections adjacent to the area within Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and the location exception” requested herein in Production, LLC, has filed an amended said Section 15 in regard to the subsurface application in this cause requesting the location tolerance areas described above Corporation Commission of Oklahoma to are Sections 10, 11, 14, 22 and 23, Townenter an order, to be effective as of the date ship 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, of the execution thereof or as of a date Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The other “land prior thereto, as follows: (i) authorizing and sections” surrounding said Section 15 are permitting an exception to the permitted Sections 9, 16 and 21, Township 29 North, well location tolerances in the “640-acre” Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, drilling and spacing units formed in Section Oklahoma.

15, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the cause is set before an administrative law Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton, judge for hearing, taking of evidence and Cherokee and Mississippian separate reporting to the Corporation Commission common sources of supply, so as to allow of Oklahoma. a well to be drilled from a surface location NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this being not closer than 165 feet from the cause is set for hearing before an adminnorth line and not closer than 1190 feet istrative law judge on the Conservation from the east line of Section 22, Township Docket at the Western Regional Service 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa Office of the Corporation Commission, County, Oklahoma, to subsurface locations Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln of such well’s entry into and such well’s exit Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at from each of the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas 8:30 A.M. on the 5th day of July, 2011, City, Marmaton and Cherokee separate and that this amended notice be published common sources of supply and to a subas required by law and the rules of the surface location of such well’s entry into the Commission.

Mississippian common source of supply NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that being as follows: not closer than 165 feet Applicant and interested parties may presfrom the south line and 1190 feet from the ent testimony by telephone. The cost of east line of said Section 15, and with the telephonic communication shall be paid by first perforation in the horizontal portion or the person or persons requesting its use. lateral of the borehole of such well in the Interested parties who wish to participate Mississippian common source of supply by telephone shall contact Applicant or being as follows: not closer than 165 feet Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing from the south line and 1190 feet from the date, and provide their names and teleeast line of said Section 15, and with the phone numbers. last perforation in the horizontal portion or NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all lateral of the borehole of such well in the interested persons may appear and be Mississippian common source of supply heard. For information concerning this being as follows: not closer than 165 feet action, contact John R. Reeves, Attorfrom the north line and 1190 feet from the ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two east line of said Section 15, and with the Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, terminus or end point of the horizontal Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Teleportion or lateral of the borehole of such phone: (405) 235-1110; or Kevin Manning, well in the Mississippian common source SandRidge Exploration and Production, of supply being as follows: not closer than LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma 165 feet from the north line and 1190 feet City, Oklahoma, 73102-6406, Telephone: from the east line of said Section 15, and (405) 429-5788. with a “tolerance distance” for the aboveCORPORATION COMMISSION described subsurface locations, horizontal OF OKLAHOMA portion or lateral and completion interval DANA L. MURPHY, Chair of such well being as follows: a distance JEFF CLOUD Vice Chairman of not more than 100 feet in an easterly BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner direction and in a westerly direction from DONE AND PERFORMED this 7th day any such subsurface location, from any of June, 2011. point on or along such horizontal portion or

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: lateral and from any point on or along such PEGGY MITCHELL, completion interval, and to be completed Commission Secretary in and to produce hydrocarbons from the

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & from the above-named separate common Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t sources of supply, with such authorization BEFORE THE CORPORATION and permission running in favor of AppliCOMMISSION OF THE STATE\O cant or some other party recommended F OKLAHOMA

by Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE allowable for the proposed well involved EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, herein as to the separate common sources LLC of supply covered hereby, which allowable RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION Applicant requests be established as a full EXCEPTION allowable with no downward adjustment LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 22, made thereto.

Township 29 North, Range 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West of the IM, Alfalfa County, the amended application in this cause Oklahoma requests that the order to be entered in Cause CD No. 201004454 this matter be made effective as of the AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING date of the execution thereof or as of a STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All date prior thereto and that the authorizapersons, owners, producers, operators, tion and permission requested herein run purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and in favor of Applicant or some other party all other interested persons, particularly in recommended by Applicant.

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that “land sections adjacent to the area within Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and the location exception” requested herein Production, LLC, has filed an amended in said Section 22 in regard to the subsurapplication in this cause requesting the face location tolerance areas described Corporation Commission of Oklahoma above are Sections 14, 15, 23, 26 and 27, to enter an order, to be effective as of Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the the date of the execution thereof or as IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The other of a date prior thereto, as follows: (i) “land sections” surrounding said Section authorizing and permitting an exception 22 are Sections 16, 21 and 28, Township to the permitted well location tolerances 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa in the 640-acre drilling and spacing units County, Oklahoma. formed in Section 22, Township 29 North, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, cause is set before an administrative law Oklahoma, for the Douglas, Lansing, judge for hearing, taking of evidence and Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and reporting to the Corporation Commission Mississippian separate common sources of Oklahoma. of supply, so as to allow a well to be drilled NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this from a surface location being not closer cause is set for hearing before an adminthan 165 feet from the north line and not istrative law judge on the Conservation closer than 1040 feet from the east line of Docket at the Western Regional Service said Section 22 to subsurface locations Office of the Corporation Commission, of such well’s entry into and such well’s Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln exit from each of the Douglas, Lansing, Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at Kansas City, Marmaton and Cherokee 8:30 A.M. on the 5th day of July , 2011, separate common source of supply and to and that this amended notice be published a subsurface location of such well’s entry as required by law and the rules of the into the Mississippian common source of Commission. supply being as follows: not closer than NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that 165 feet from the north line and 1040 feet Applicant and interested parties may presfrom the east line of said Section 22, with ent testimony by telephone. The cost of the first perforation in the horizontal portion telephonic communication shall be paid by or lateral of the borehole of such well in the the person or persons requesting its use.

Mississippian common source of supply Interested parties who wish to participate being as follows: not closer than 165 feet by telephone shall contact Applicant or from the north line and 1040 feet from the Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing east line of said Section 22, and with the date, and provide their names and telelast perforation in the horizontal portion or phone numbers. lateral of the borehole of such well in the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all Mississippian common source of supply interested persons may appear and be being as follows: not closer than 165 feet heard. For information concerning this from the south line and 1040 feet from action, contact John R. Reeves, Attorthe east line of said Section 22, and with ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two the terminus or end point of the horizontal Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, portion or lateral of the borehole of such Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Telewell in the Mississippian common source phone: (405) 235-1110; or Kevin Manning, of supply of supply being as follows: not SandRidge Exploration and Production, closer than 165 feet from the south line and LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma 1040 feet from the east line of said Section City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: (405) 22, and with a “tolerance distance” for the 429-5788. above-described subsurface locations, CORPORATION COMMISSION horizontal portion or lateral and compleOF OKLAHOMA tion interval of such well being as follows: DANA L. MURPHY, Chair a distance of not more than 100 feet in an JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman easterly direction and in a westerly direcBOB ANTHONY, Commissioner tion from any such subsurface location, DONE AND PERFORMED this 7th day from any point on or along such horizontal of June, 2011. portion or lateral and from any point on or

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: along such completion interval, and to be PEGGY MITCHELL, completed in and to produce hydrocarbons Commission Secretary

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LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger lison SWD 1-22, SE4, SW4, SW4, NW4, & Republican Thursday, June 16, and Sec. 22-T29N-R12W, Alfalfa County, Thursday, June 23, 2011. 2t Oklahoma NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION DISPOSAL ZONE AND DEPTH: ArAPPLICATION NO. 1107750012 buckle, TOP – 5677’, BOTTOM – 6775 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That TD SandRidge Exploration and Production, DISPOSAL RATE AND PRESSURE: LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma 60,000 BPD, 2000 PSI City, Oklahoma 73102, is requesting that Objections may be filed with the Oklathe Oklahoma Corporation Commission, homa Corporation Commission within thirty pursuant to OAC Rules 165:10-5-5 , (30) days after publication of this notice.

165:10-5-6 and 165: 5-7-27, administra- Objections, if any, should be mailed to Oil tively authorize the approval of disposal and Gas Conservation Division, Pollution of saltwater and associated deleterious Abatement Dept., Jim Thorpe Bldg., P.O. substances into a Commercial disposal Box 52000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma well as follows: 73152-2000 WELL NAME AND LOCATION: AlJune 16, 2011 LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & nually each year thereafter until paid. The Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thurs- bids will be opened and read and shall be day, June 16, 2011. 2t awarded at the first Board of Education NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS meeting held after the bids are due.

In accordance with 62 O.S. 2001, § Said Bonds shall be sold to the bid354, notice is hereby given that the Board der bidding the lowest rate of interest the of Education of Independent School District Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay Number 46 of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, par and accrued interest for the Bonds. will receive bids by: sealed bid, facsimile Each bidder shall submit with his bid a bid, electronic (Parity®) bid or similar sesum in cash, cashier’s or certified check, cure electronic bid on the 20th day of June, electronic (wire) transfer or surety bond 2011, at 12:45 o’clock p.m., at the Library, payable to the Treasurer of the District, High School Building, Cherokee Public equal to two (2%) percent of the amount Schools, 6th and Massachusetts, Cheroof his bid. The Board reserves the right to kee, Oklahoma, for the sale of $445,000 reject all bids. of General Obligation Combined Purpose WITNESS my official hand and seal Bonds of said School District, which Bonds this 23rd day of May, 2011. will mature $100,000 annually in two (2) Daylon Caruthers years from their date, and $115,000 an(SEAL) Clerk, Board of Education LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thursday, June 16, 2011. 2t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA PB-2011-14 In the Matter of the Estate of Ruth Ann Bates, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE All persons having claims against Ruth Ann Bates, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal representative, Gary Lynn Goeken, at the office of Hadwiger & Jungman, P.L.L.C., 120 S. Grand, P.O. Box 306, Cherokee, Oklahoma 73728, attorneys for said personal representative, on or before the following presentment date: July 14, 2011, or the same will be forever barred.

Notice is hereby given that a final account and petition for distribution will be filed herein by July 15, 2011, and all persons interested in the estate of Ruth Ann Bates, deceased, are hereby directed to appear in the Courtroom of the District Court of Alfalfa County, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, on the 21st day of July, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., to show cause, if any they have, why an order approving final accounting; determining heirs; decreeing distribution; discharging the Personal Representative; and closing this estate should not be entered.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of June, 2011. s/Loren E. Angle Judge Kyle B. Hadwiger, OBA#11329 Marcus Jungman, OBA#19138 HADWIGER & JUNGMAN, P.L.L.C. 120 S. Grand, P.O. Box 306 Cherokee, OK 73728 (580) 596-3591 Attorney for Petitioner

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO ITS PENSION TRACKER CAUSE NO. PUD 201100027 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 22, 2011, OG&E filed an Application seeking certain amendments to its pension tracker to amend the pension tracker to include the costs associated with the Retiree Plan and to amortize the estimated $85 million over the term required by financial accounting standards, which is estimated to be approximately five point three (5.3) years, beginning January 1, 2011.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that OG&E would book the difference between actual level of Retiree Plan costs and the level used to establish rates in Commission Order No. 569281, issued in Cause No. PUD 200800398 to a regulatory asset/ liability, as the case may be. The Company estimates the regulatory liability for calendar year 2011 to be $1.6 million.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause shall be set for hearing on the merits before an Administrative Law Judge on the 14th day of July, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in Courtroom B, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105.

NOTICE IS FUTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For more information concerning this matter, contact Patrick D. Shore, OG&E, P.O. Box 321, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101, (405) 553-3658.

CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA DANA L. MURPHY Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2011.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

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LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Representative, c/o D. Daryl Lidia, at the Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thurs- law office of Lidia Law Firm, 1320 East day, June 16, 2011. 2t 9th Street, Suite 9, Edmond, Oklahoma IN THE DISTRICT COURT 73034, on or before the presentment OF ALFALFA COUNTY STATE date of August 10, 2011, or same will be OF OKLAHOMA forever barred.

NO. PB-2011-12 DATED this 31st day of May, 2011.

In the Matter of the Estate of William Michael L. Huff, Dennis Huff, Deceased.

Personal Representative of the Estate NOTICE TO CREDITORS of William Dennis Huff, Deceased All creditors having claims against D. Daryl Lidia, OBA No. 13310 William D. Huff, Deceased, are required LIDIA LAW FIRM to present the same, with a description of 1320 East 9th Street, Suite 9 all security interests and other collateral Edmond, OK 73034 (if any) held by each creditor with respect (405) 216-8661 to such claim, to the named Personal Attorneys for Personal Representative LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, Thursday, June 23, and Thursday, June 30, 2011. 3t INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #8924 The Commissioners of the Land Office, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 6” natural gas pipeline in the NW/4 Section 36-T29N-R11WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $1,100.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be considered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our office by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8924”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Office, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefit the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Division of the Commissioners of the Land Office by calling (405) 521-4136 or email james.spurgeon@ clo.ok.gov.

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, Thursday, June 23, and Thursday, June 30, 2011. 3t INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #8926 The Commissioners of the Land Office, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 6” natural gas pipeline in the SW/4 Section 36-T24N-R11WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $1,300.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be considered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our office by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8926”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Office, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefit the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Division of the Commissioners of the Land Office by calling (405) 521-4136 or email james.spurgeon@ clo.ok.gov.

LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t NOTICE OF OIL AND GAS LEASE SALE 150 WORDS, 2 TAB 150 WORDS, 2BYTAB SEALED BIDS TO BE OPENED AT 11:00 A.M. 12P SALE DATE: 7/20/2011 12P THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA INVITES BIDS for Oil and Gas Leases upon the following terms covering the tracts of land hereinafter described.

Bids are to be in writing on bid forms provided by the Land Office and enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the notation on the outside front face of the envelope “Bids for Oil and Gas Lease Sale” and the date of the sale. Bids which are mailed must be enclosed in another envelope and addressed as set out below.

Bids must be mailed or delivered to the Commissioners of the Land Office, 120 N ROBINSON SUITE 1000W, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102-7749, on or before the time and date of the sale.

All bids received prior to 11:00 A.M. on date of sale will be publicly opened and the bids announced.

No bid will be considered that is not delivered by 11:00 A.M. on the date of sale. Acceptable leases will be awarded to the bidder of the highest bid in U.S. dollars. Awards are generally made within 6 weeks of the sale date.

TERMS OF SALE: Lease will be on a form prescribed by the Commissioners, and will be for a term of three years, as extended, and will provide for 3/16ths royalty, and an annual delay rental of $1.00 per net acre to be paid in full before lease is issued, in addition to lease bonus. Bids shall be for a cash bonus for each tract, but no bid of less than $5.00 per acre will be considered. Each bid must be accompanied by a remittance in the amount of 25% of bid as earnest money. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Successful bidder shall have 30 days from the date of acceptance of bid to pay balance of bonus and all delay rentals and cost of advertising, unless an extension of time is granted, and shall be liable for the full amount of bid and all delay rentals provided that failure to comply with any of the terms will be grounds for the cancellation of the award and the retention of the deposit of earnest money as liquidated damages, at the election of the Secretary.

The Commissioners of the Land Office and the State of Oklahoma make no warranty of title and reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The Performance Fund Balance has reached $250,000.

The Performance Fund fee will be accessed when the balance of the Performance Fund falls below $200,000.

IMPORTANT: Separate bid and check are required on each tract if you are bidding on more than one tract.

PLEASE ENCLOSE ALL BIDS IN ONE “9 x 12” ENVELOPE. PLEASE DO NOT FOLD BIDS OR USE STAPLES. Bid Forms are available at www.clo.ok.gov Note: The M.R. % column refers to percentage of the mineral interest offered for each tract.

CURRENT RULES PROVIDE THAT ALL OIL AND GAS BIDS BECOME FINAL AT DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING. TRACT

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COMMISSIONERS OF THE LAND OFFICE DAVID SHIPMAN, DIRECTOR, MINERALS MGMT. DIV. 120 N ROBINSON SUITE 1000W OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 (405) 521-4000 CLO Website: http://www.clo.ok.gov BID FORMS FURNISHED ON REQUEST

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & drilling and spacing unit for said common Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t sources of supply created by said Order, BEFORE THE CORPORATION which requires unit wells to be drilled not COMMISSION closer than 660 feet to the boundary of SW/4 OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA said Section 5; APPLICANT: TRIAD ENERGY, INC. (b) the Order herein be made effective RELIEF SOUGHT: WELL LOCATION prior to the date of issuance of the Order; EXCEPTION and LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W/2 SECTION (c) the Commission designate Applicant 5, T28N, R10W, ALFALFA COUNTY, or some other owner as Operator of the OKLAHOMA well.

CAUSE CD NO. 201102892 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this NOTICE OF HEARING Cause has been set before an Administrative To all Persons, Owners, Producers, Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence, Operators, Purchasers, and Takers of oil and reporting to the Commission. and gas, including Sandridge Exploration NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this & Production, LLC, and all persons living or Cause will be heard before an Administrative if deceased their known and unknown sucLaw Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at cessors and all corporations existing and if the Corporation Commission, 1st Floor, Jim dissolved their known and unknown succesThorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sors and all other persons having an interest at 8:30 a.m., on the 5th day of July, 2011, and in the lands covered hereby, particularly in that this Notice will be published as required Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. by law and by the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Applicant in this NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Cause is requesting that the Commission Applicant and interested parties may prespermit a WELL LOCATION EXCEPTION for ent testimony by telephone. The cost of the lands described in the caption hereof. telephonic communication shall be paid by NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the the person or persons requesting its use. proposed well location is in NW/4 Section Interested parties who wish to participate 5, T28N, R10W, which is adjacent to S/2 by telephone shall contact the Applicant Section 32 and SW/4 Section 31, all T29N, or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing R10W, and E/2 Section 6, T28N, R10W, all date, and provide their name and phone in Alfalfa County Oklahoma. number.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all inApplicant in this Cause is requesting the terested persons may appear and be heard. following SPECIAL RELIEF: The request For information concerning this action please is that: communicate with Applicant, Triad Energy, (a) the Commission issue an Order Inc., 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite 220, Oklahoma permitting a well to be drilled and produced City, Oklahoma 73105, (405) 842-4312, or at the following location: not closer than 660 with Russell James Walker, Attorney, 511 feet to the north line and 660 feet to the east Couch Drive, Third Floor, Oklahoma City, line of W/2 Section 5, T28N, R10W, Alfalfa Oklahoma 73102.

County, Oklahoma, as an exception to Order CORPORATION COMMISSION No. 549919, as corrected by Order Nunc OF OKLAHOMA Pro Tunc No. 550596, as to the Pontotoc, DANA L. MURPHY, Chair Wabaunsee, Endicott Sandstone, Upper JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman Tonkawa Sandstone, Lower Tonkawa SandBOB ANTHONY, Commissioner stone, True Layton, Oswego, Cherokee, DONE AND PERFORMED this 9th day Mississippian, Misener, Viola, and Simpson of June, 2011. common sources of supply, same to be a

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: unit well for said W/2 Section 5, a 320-acre PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary LEGAL NOTICE Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Grants Paid.................................. 10,620 Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t Salaries........................................ 15,840 PUBLIC NOTICE Payroll Taxes ................................. 1,200 A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRO- Health Insurance ........................... 5,610 POSED 2011-2012 Budget for the Town of Insurance/Workers Comp .............. 2,610 Jet will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011, Board Compensation ..................... 1,680 at 6:00 PM at Jet City Hall, 421 Main St., Materials & Supplies ......................... 780 for the purpose of discussing and devel- Repairs/Maintenance........................ 330 oping the Town Budget for the fiscal year Postage ............................................ 300 beginning July 1, 2011. The public hearing Other Services & Charges ................ 300 is open to the public and citizen comments Utilities & Telephone ...................... 3,000 will be welcome. A copy of the proposed Dues & Fees .................................. 5,850 budget is available in the office of the town Legal Fees ........................................ 150 clerk at the Jet City Hall.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TOWN OF JET BUDGET Materials & Supplies ......................... 450 FOR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Fuel................................................... 510 GENERAL FUND Utilities ........................................... 1,830 REVENUE: Firefighters Pension....................... 1,620 OTHER Insurance ....................................... 1,800 Other Income .................................... 180 MUSEUM COMMUNITY BUILDING Repairs & Maintenance .................... 720 Donations and Fundraisers ........... 3,000 Utilities ................................................ 90 Rentals .......................................... 1,620 Insurance ....................................... 1,590 Interest.............................................. 120 Alarm System ................................... 270 GENERAL STREET & ALLEY Sales & Use Tax .......................... 49,200 Materials & Supplies ......................... 330 Cigarette Tax .................................... 660 Repairs & Maintenance ................. 4,470 Lodging Tax ....................................1,110 Fuel................................................... 960 Franchise Tax .............................. 10,320 Utilities ........................................... 6,450 Alcoholic Beverage Tax ................. 5,040 UTILITY Other.............................................. 3,360 Department of Commerce ............. 7,698 Interest................................................ 90 Jet State Bank ............................... 9,090 Grants Receivable ....................... 10,620 Salaries........................................ 25,790 FIRE DEPARTMENT Payroll Taxes ............................... 1,4710 Other................................................. 180 Health Insurance ........................... 5,610 Grant Receivable ........................... 5,280 Postage ............................................ 330 MUSEUM Other Services & Charges ................ 150 Other................................................. 270 Insurance ............................................ 90 STREET & ALLEY Telephone ...................................... 1,440 Motor Vehicle Tax .......................... 1,620 Legal Fees ........................................ 150 UTILITY Grants Paid.................................... 3,600 Customer Billings........................111,120 SEWER Other.............................................. 3,120 Materials & Supplies ......................... 180 Water Tower Quarters....................... 240 Repairs & Maintenance ................. 1,140 SEWER Grants Paid.................................... 8,400 Grants Receivable ......................... 8,400 TRASH WATER Trash Contract ............................. 18,960 Other.............................................. 3,240 WATER Interest.............................................. 570 Equipment Rental ............................. 270 TOTAL REVENUE..................... 219,360 Materials & Supplies ...................... 7,170 EXPENDITURES: Repairs & Maintenance ................. 2,070 OTHER Fuel................................................ 4,560 Equipment ..................................... 2,880 Other Services & Charges ............. 2,070 COMMUNITY BUILDING Training ............................................. 630 Materials & Supplies ...................... 1,440 Utilities ......................................... 10,140 Other Services & Charges ........ 1,890.00 Dues & Fees .................................. 3,660 Utilities ........................................... 2,520 Testing .............................................. 540 Insurance ....................................... 1,500 Insurance ....................................... 3,720 GENERAL TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......... 200,298 Election Board .................................. 780 NET INCOME .............................. 19,062

Page 12 • Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, June 16, 2011

Wheat harvest here and gone in a flash

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Through wind, heat, fire – and even a little rain – area farmers managed to wrap up Harvest 2011 in about a week and three days.

“We are done at Carmen,” said General Manager Kendall Poland, who also manages the Aline and Cherokee Farmers Cooperative branches.

Carmen Co-op took in about 80 percent of the 1.6 to 1.7 million bushels it saw last year, but that percentage was far better than what producers expected.

“Test weights were good,” Po-

Wildlife refuges in the rough WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a new report released last week by the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement (CARE), Oklahoma’s nine national wildlife refuges will be in grave jeopardy if proposed congressional budget cuts to the National Wildlife Refuge System are enacted.

Oklahoma’s refuges protect diverse habitats such as hardwood forests, oxbow lakes, upland prairies and bottomland forests, which support swamp rabbits, bobcats, fox squirrels, armadillos, and hundreds of migratory and resident bird species.

In 2010, more than two million visitors participated in wildlife-related recreation on Oklahoma’s refuges, including hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Oklahoma refuges are saddled with a backlog of approximately $19 million in deferred maintenance and $6 million in mission-critical operations needs, according to CARE. These refuges need at least 50 additional staff, including wildlife management, visitor services, law enforcement and maintenance positions.

“National wildlife refuges are critical to the health of human communities and to the vitality of local economies,” said Evan Hirsche, president of the National Wildlife Refuge Association and Chair of the CARE coalition. “This is no time to cripple a critical federal program that provides so much benefit to Oklahoma’s communities.

“Without sufficient funding, Oklahoma refuges will fall farther behind in their mission to conserve wildlife for the benefit of the American public.”

Found in every U.S. state and territory, and within an hour’s drive of most metropolitan areas, national wildlife refuges: •Attract approximately 45 million visitors each year, with a range of activities that include wildlife-watching, hunting, fishing, photography, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and environmental education.

•Generate more than $1.7 billion for local economies and create nearly 27,000 U.S. jobs annually.

CARE is a national coalition of 21 wildlife, sporting, conservation and scientific organizations representing a national constituency numbering more than 14 million Americans. CARE has been working since 1995 to help the National Wildlife Refuge System fight a serious funding crisis.

AA Meetings 7 p.m. Tuesday

Senior Citizens Center Behind Baker Bldg. (in alley) Cherokee, Oklahoma

7 p.m. Saturday First United Methodist 400 S. Grand-Cherokee

land said. “Moisture was good.”

Test weights averaged between 60 and 63 pounds per bushel, while moisture levels hovered between 8 and 10.

More than two inches of rain that fell Saturday night and early Sunday morning in some areas of the county slowed the last of the cutting down a bit but didn’t hamper harvest enough to make much of a difference.

“We didn’t receive anything on Sunday, so they were just basically out that full day,” Poland said.

Cherokee saw about 1.3 inches of rain, and about 2 inches

fell in Aline. Poland said those two cooperatives still were taking in some wheat on Tuesday, but harvest in those communities was basically over, too.

Statistics from this year’s local and state crops are available at www.carmencoop.com.

Branch Manager Chuck Carson said Jet Farmers Cooperative took in about 400,000 bushels of wheat.

“We didn’t do as good as last year,” he said. “It was down probably a third to a half.”

The total may have been low, but he has not heard too many complaints.

“It was amazing for the dry weather we had,” Carson said.

“It was very dry. We didn’t even have to sample most of them.”

The grains sampled, however, yielded moisture levels in the 10s and test weights that averaged about 62 or 63 pounds per bushel.

Area farmers have delivered about all the wheat the Jet elevator will see for awhile.

“We’ve got one or two still cutting, but it’s pretty much wrapped up,” Carson said.

In the northern part of the county, Burlington has seen the last harvesters of the season as

well.

“We’ve taken in about 1.6 million bushels, that would be for Amorita and Burlington combined,” said Burlington Farmers Cooperative Agronomist Steve Clark.

The total was “just a hair less than last year,” according to Clark, who said Saturday’s rain of 1.5 inches caused a slight dip in test weights.

Before the rain, producers were seeing test weights of 63 to 64 pounds per bushel. As of Monday, samples were measuring 60 and 61 pounds.

Altogether, however, Clark

said he would rate this year’s harvest as “satisfactory.”

“People are satisfied between the yield and the price,” he said.

“I think people had a good harvest. Even though the yields are a little lower, I think the price of wheat sort of made up for it.”

The price of wheat throughout harvest held steady at about $8.50 per bushel. As of Tuesday morning, it had dropped to $7.98.

Ryan Thomas, branch manager of the Farmers Exchange Cooperatives in Helena and Goltry, could not be reached for comment.