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PRAY FOR RAIN! ‘Community Evening of Prayer’ Friday When clouds appear like rocks and towers, The Earth's refreshed by frequent showers.

– Old weather proverb

By STEVE BOOHER Messenger & Republican Staff For centuries, shepherds, sailors and farmers – people whose lives and livelihoods depend on the weather – have relied on lore to foretell tomorrow's weather.

There aren't many shepherds or sailors in Alfalfa County, but there are plenty of farmers.

While a good weather proverb might be catchy, many of those who live off the land are inclined to put more faith in their religion.

Members of Burlington's Church of Christ – most of whom make their living from the fertile soil of Alfalfa County – will host a "Community Evening of Prayer" beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building.

Church leaders stress that the prayer service is intended for all denominations.

Loren Rieger, a member of the church, told the Messenger & Republican Tuesday morning, "The drought has been on our hearts and minds. You know, they say you never know it's dry until people start pray-

ing for rain.

"Recently, we noticed several of our members have mentioned it in their prayers."

Rieger confirmed that a "vast majority" of the Burlington Church of Christ membership are farmers.

THE MORE PRAYER, THE BETTER "The more people you have sharing in that request (to God), the more impact it has," he explained while imploring others in the county to meet at the Fairgrounds for the prayer session.

Rieger also issued a written statement on behalf of the church: "Our area... has been blessed with the economic benefit of tremendous oil and gas activity, and above average commodity prices.

"Now those blessings seem to be overshadowed as we are enduring unusual heat and drought. If you believe that an almighty Creator is in control of forces that we are not, then join together with your friends and neighbors... Friday evening... in prayer and thanksgiving to gratefully acknowledge bless-

ings God... has allowed us to enjoy, and to implore His mercy to further bless us with much needed rain and relief from the heat."

With only 5.9 inches of precipitation over the past seven months and only 3-tenths of an inch for the first 11 days in July, the situation has become intolerable for those who rely on bountiful wheat harvests and alfalfa hay that rivals the finest in Oklahoma.

Climatological statistics from the Oklahoma Mesonet site located a half mile southwest of Cherokee tell the story, bleak as it may be.

31 OF LAST 65 DAYS OVER 100 Thirty-one days of temperatures 100 degrees or hotter over the past 65 days, along with drying winds that have exceeded 40 miles per hour 13 of those days and topped 50 miles per hour on occasion, have dried up crops, pastures and ponds, and put volunteer firefighters in a defensive posture.

Nine of the first 11 days of July have seen temperatures over 100 degrees, including a

‘You know, they say you never know it’s dry until people start praying for rain.’

– Loren Rieger

‘Pressing’ business!

scorching 112 on July 9.

"The alfalfa hay is in poor shape," said Alfalfa County's OSU Extension Director Tommy Puffinbarger. "We normally get five cuttings, sometimes six.

We should be getting ready for our fourth cutting this summer, but most farmers have gotten just two.

"Those first and second cuttings have been clean (of weeds), but they've been thin."

Puffinbarger called it "amazing" that some county farmers – who received light, but timely rainfall – have been able to "do some disking."

"A lot of farmers can't get their equipment into the ground it's so hard," he explained.

"We're not getting a lot of farm work done. We obviously need See PRAY Page 3

PERFORMING a “drop test” to detect nitrogen levels in freshly-cut corn stalks is Alfalfa County Extension Director Tommy Puffinbarger. The Extension Office offers free nitrate tests for local producers in the county. Call Puffinbarger at (580) 596-3131 for more information.

Not too late to join tribute to firefighters To honor Alfalfa County’s volunteer firefighters, the Meseenger & Republican will publish a tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their time to save lives and property during northwest Oklahoma’s extended drought.

High winds have made the job even more dangerous for firefighters, who are on call 24

hours a day, seven days a week.

The Messenger & Republican will contact businesses and individuals countywide who may wish to show their appreciation to firefighters. Photos and a listing of volunteers will be included. If you would like to make sure you’re included, call (580) 596-3344 for more information.

BOE apologizes to ousted treasurer ‘God works in mysterious ways,’ Roach tells board members

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Before voting to give Sammi Pfleider dual roles of independent school treasurer and high school receptionist, Cherokee Board of Education member T.J. Allison offered the outgoing treasurer an apology.

“I think we owe an apology to Jennifer Roach,” Allison said.

“She was not told by us professionally (that she would not be serving as treasurer for the 2011-12 school year). She heard it uptown.”

Roach, who attended the July 7 regular school board meeting, accepted the board’s apology and offered assistance to Pfleider.

“All in all, God works in mysterious ways,” Roach said. “So, it was fine and I know it didn’t come from any of you personally. I told Sammi, though, … I’m just down the block if she needs anything.”

Superintendent Cory Ellis said the decision was made before his official hire date and it was not based on Roach’s abili-

ties but rather her job duties.

Roach also serves as a paraprofessional at the elementary school.

“Every year we’ve been audited, we get written up for clear violations of segregation of duties,” Ellis said.

Roach worked at the elementary school the majority of the day and spread her time between being a paraprofessional, school treasurer and working in the media center.

“She was doing three jobs, See OUSTED Page 3

Burlington sets transportation bond vote

NEW OKLAHOMA Press Association President Rusty Ferguson, publisher of the Cleveland America, paid an official visit to Cherokee last week and took time to check out the latest edition of the Messenger & Republican. Looking over Ferguson’s shoulder is OPA Executive Vice President Mark Thomas.

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There’s a new “cabbie” in town and he drives for Cherokee Strip Transit.

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff BURLINGTON – Burlington Public Schools will ask voters to approve a bond issue that will buy new transportation equipment for the upcoming school year.

“We’re looking at buying some new buses, a new ag truck and probably a new suburban,” said Superintendent Glen Elliott.

The bond issue totals $410,000 and will go on the ballot Sept. 13 during a special election.

Elliott said the funding, if approved, will pay for three 47-passenger buses, a bus equipped with a wheelchair ramp, along with a new subur-

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Politicians like Jim Inhofe are on automatic pilot at the ballot box.

How dare the FAA give Inhofe orders!

ban and pickup for the agriculture department.

Burlington Board of Education members Terry Graham, Beth Guffy, James Maltbie and Allison Armbruster approved the employment of Stephen H. McDonald and Associates as the financial consultant for the bond issue during a July 6 special meeting. Board member Roger Allen was absent from the meeting.

Stephen H. McDonald Representative Matt Reichert, who was present at the meeting, will take care of the paperwork for the election and funding process.

Elliott said it has been about three years since See BOND Page 3

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Goss has Cherokee Strip Transit on the road again

READY TO MAKE his next pickup and delivery in the Cherokee Strip Transit service van is Don Goss, who took over driving duties in mid-May. The service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (580) 863-2279.

County approved for disaster loans Several Oklahoma counties – including Alfalfa County – have been included with 49 Kansas counties approved for low-interest disaster loans for small, non-farm businesses.

Those businesses may now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

“These disaster loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought, excessive heat and high winds that began Jan. 1, 2011,” announced Alfred E. Judd, director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center West.

Primary Kansas counties include Barber, Barton, Butler, Clark, Comanche, Cowley, Edwards, Ellis, Ford, Graham, Gray, Harper, Harvey, Hodgeman, Kingman, Lincoln, Norton, Phillips, Reno, Rice, Russell, Sedgwick, Stafford, Sumner and Trego.

Neighboring Oklahoma counties include Alfalfa, Beaver, Grant, Harper, Kay, Osage and Woods. Neighboring Nebraska counties are Furnas and Harlan.

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Judd said.

Small, non-farm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury

Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage.

These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3 percent for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, non-profits without the financial ability to

offset the adverse impact without hardship. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible.

Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the assistance made available by the declaration. Information and application forms are available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba. gov/services/disasterassistance.

The deadline to apply for these loans is Feb. 23, 2012.

County finds tree dump

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff Alfalfa County commissioners junked a shredder and fax machine Monday during their regular weekly meeting, and signed a handful of property access easements so they could dump pesky trees.

Commissioners Doug Murrow, Chad Roach and Toby Walker signed paperwork to dispose of a paper shredder the county bought in 1996 for $260.93 and a fax machine purchased in 2003 for $324.

Four private property access agreements in District 3 and one in District 2 will allow commissioners to pile up collected trees on private properties. Roach said county crews gathered the

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trees from county ditches.

Commissioners also signed a private property access easement to carry off a cement slab on a piece of property in District 1. Murrow said the chunks of concrete will be placed around a bridge in his district to help prevent soil erosion.

Emergency Medical Technician Gene Kuepfer of Goltry will serve as requisitioning officer for Alfalfa County Ambulance Service and Jerry Palmer as requisitioning officer for District 3.

Three road crossing permits – two in District 1 and one in District 2 – were approved for Crescent Service. Another road crossing permit for District 2 was approved for MidstreamChesapeake.

By KORINA DOVE Messenger & Republican Staff A service that was basically broken down is now up to full speed.

Don Goss slid into the driver’s seat of the Cherokee Strip Transit service in mid-May and hasn’t stopped rolling since.

“We transport people to hospitals, doctor’s appointments, shopping – anywhere they want to go,” Goss said.

Goss can be reached for a ride by calling the corporate Cherokee Strip office in Garber at (580) 863-2279.

Appointments can be made from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, but rides can be scheduled for any time of the day – or night.

“They’ve had people come into the airport at 3 o’clock in the morning,” Goss said. “You’ve got to go get them.”

Anyone is eligible to use the service. Fees vary according to destination.

“It’s a dollar and a half each way for in town,” Goss said, so a ride to the grocery store would cost $3. Passengers get about an hour to shop, run errands or visit the doctor when traveling in town.

Out-of-town rides also are available. A ride to Ingersoll would cost $7, while a ride to Oklahoma City and back costs $130. More time is allotted for out-of-town visits.

The service has provided Cherokee residents who cannot drive with transportation for many years, but was almost discontinued in February when the local driver for Cherokee resigned from the job. That’s

when Goss stepped up to help.

“I was disabled for a number of years and couldn’t work,” he said. “I thought I was feeling good enough to do something, and I answered the ad.”

Although his application ultimately kept the program going for Cherokee residents, he doesn’t take any credit.

“There were a lot of people who used this service and complained about not having it,” Goss said. “I didn’t save it. Marty Myers kind of kept on them a lot.”

Myers was the only citizen who showed up for a public hearing in March, when Cherokee Strip officials asked if the service was needed in Cherokee or not. She made it clear that many Cherokee residents depend on the transportation provided through Cherokee Strip Transit service.

Goss did not realize how dependent citizens were until he got behind the wheel. His phone has been ringing since his first day on the job.

“I put in 13 hours one day,” he said. “It’s a lot of driving.

You’ve got to like to drive.”

While sometimes tedious, he is enjoying his new responsibil-

ity. Mostly he enjoys meeting people and helping them get to where they need to go.

Some customers who depend on wheelchairs to get around require help in and out of the van, which is equipped with a wheelchair ramp. Goss is happy to lend a hand, although customers using wheelchairs also are required to travel with a nurse.

Cherokee Strip is state and federally funded through the Area Agency on Aging, a division of NODA (Northern Oklahoma Development Authority) based in Enid.

Participants age 60 or older can qualify for vouchers to help pay for rides, but not until at least December.

“At this point we have a waiting list,” said Area Agency on Aging Director Brandi Atkinson regarding voucher funding, called the Silver Dollar program.

Residents with qualifying incomes can receive a month’s worth of vouchers at a time, when money is available. Applications are available through the NODA office, 2901 N. Van Buren St., in Enid or by calling (580) 237-4810.

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BOND Continued from Page 1 voters approved Burlington’s last bond issue.

TWO SPECIAL MEETINGS Board members met in a second special meeting, immediately following the previous July 6 special meeting. All board members, including Allen, were present. Also present were Elliott, Assistant Principal Aaron Randall, Minutes Clerk Jan Hill and Kelli Campbell.

Board members convened into executive session to discuss the employment of Campbell as an elementary teacher. Her employment was approved when the board returned to open session.

Board members also reviewed and signed the superintendent’s contract and approved encumbrances and warrants for the 2012 General, Building and Child Nutrition funds and reserve funds from the 2011 General and Building funds. Also approved was the June Activity Fund report and subaccounts for the Activity Fund for the 2011-12 school year.

Hill was approved as board minutes clerk, encumbrance clerk, Activity Fund custodian and Lunch Fund custodian for the coming school year.

Elliott was approved as authorized federal representative for all state and federal programs, and as authorized purchasing agent, with Randall as alternate purchasing agent, for 2011-12.

PRAY Elliott, Hill, Randall, Stephanie Marteney, Ellen Knopf, Marty Martin and Fawnda Martin were approved as authorized receiving agents.

Elliott, Marteney and Randall were approved as second signatures with Hill on Activity Fund expenditures.

Board members approved a resolution to the county treasurer to invest funds as available, as authorized by Oklahoma law, and a resolution authorizing Elliott to enter into agreement with BancFirst and the Oklahoma Secondary School Board Association to issue purchase cards to employees of the school for school use.

Activities calendar and fundraising requests were reviewed and approved, along with the student handbook. Two handbooks per household will be available for families, with more books available upon request. Updates and changes to the Board Policy Book were discussed and approved.

Also approved were the continuation of Section 125 flexible benefits plan with American Fidelity Assurance and an agreement with Opportunities Inc. to continue the Head Start program.

Contracts for 12-month employees were signed.

Elliot’s superintendent’s report included summer maintenance, an upcoming school board association conference and financial reports.

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Continued from Page 1 some moisture."

The problem isn't just with crops, as ponds are drying up and under extreme stress.

ALGAE, HIGH NITRATES BYPRODUCT OF DROUGHT "We're getting close to the time that we could start seeing some blue-green algae bloom, which is toxic to livestock," Puffinbarger said. "It's caused by no moisture, high temperatures and no oxygen in the water.

"Farmers really need to be watching their watering holes right now. They'll be able to tell if they've got the algae if they find dead livestock right next to their ponds. Livestock just doesn't get far after drinking that (algae) water."

Still another complication from the drought is high nitrates in corn and grain sorghums, said Puffinbarger. If fed to livestock, concentrated levels of nitrates could be absorbed.

"It needs to be tested," he explained. "There's been a lot of CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) ground released for grazing and it ought to be tested for high nitrates."

Some of that set-aside ground, he said, is covered with Johnson grass, as well as Kosher weeds, which could have high levels of nitrates.

Puffinbarger said he can test for high or low levels of nitrates, but that an accurate reading will require testing at labs in Stillwater.

"Even if we have a droughtending rain," Puffinbarger warned, "crops and grasses will show increased levels of nitrates for about seven days."

Grain sorghum around the

county "doesn't look too bad, unless you look at it during the heat of the day," said the Extension agent.

"We're probably still on track to have a crop if we get some rain," he said. "But the soybeans are hurting."

County farmers won't begin sewing wheat until Labor Day. "A lot can happen between now and then," said Puffinbarger.

The accompanying weather statistics charts, provided by Oklahoma Mesonet and taken from the Cherokee recording location, show the site received 30.95 inches of rain from Jan. 1, 2010, through Dec. 31, 2010.

More than a quarter of that came in May, where 8.16 inches of precipitation was measured.

NO RELIEF IN SIGHT "Dangerous heat is expected to continue through the coming week across Oklahoma," forecasted the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman. "Although there could be isolated or scattered late-day thunderstorms, they are expected to bring only temporary relief and may actually result in a localized increase in humidity – which will create higher heat index values."

A heat advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, according to the NWS, with afternoon heat index values averaging near 105 degrees and low temperatures only falling into the middle 70s to lower 80s at night.

Anyone working in the extreme heat is advised to reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, if possible.

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MONTH January February March April May June July August September October November December

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is considered an emergency and can be life-threatening, therefore 911 should be called.

2010 Weather Statistics HIGH 69 63 88 88 92 101 102 108 101 89 76 69

LOW -1 16 20 28 34 61 63 56 46 35 18 9

PRECIP. 0.35 1.16 0.97 1.99 8.16 2.89 4.42 6.44 1.68 0.61 2.24 0.04

MAX. WIND 41.4 39.1 41.4 48.8 52.5 46.1 39.4 50.9 49.9 49.5 43.6 45.9

Note: June had 2 days of 100º or higher; July 4 days of 100º or higher; August 12 days of 100º or higher

2011 Weather Statistics

MONTH HIGH January 75 February 81 March 85 April 91 May 105 June 109 July (thru July 11) 112

LOW -1 -24 27 30 33 56 69

PRECIP. 0.36 0.58 0.96 0.75 0.64 2.57 0.03

MAX WIND 34.4 42.2 43.5 57.4 51.5 52.0 33.2

Note: May had 2 days of 100º or higher; June 18 days of 100º or higher; July 9 of first 11 days 100º or higher

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OUSTED Continued from Page 1 and some of those jobs were getting in the way of the others,” Ellis said.

Ellis said Encumbrance Clerk Judy Porter, who works at the high school, was handling some of the treasurer’s duties and job specifications were overlapping.

“The encumbrance clerk and treasurer should be working in the same office, together, in close proximity,” Ellis said.

Roach defended Ellis and board members Allison, Cheryl

clothing should be worn when possible and plenty of water should be consumed. Frequent rest breaks in shaded areas, or in air-conditioned buildings, are advised.

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“The board did not know that I had not been told and it was not Mr. Ellis because he did not know either,” Roach said.

Former Superintendent Bob Meyer made the decision to not rehire Roach as treasurer before Ellis took over May 29.

Roach said had she been given an ultimatum to choose between the treasurer’s position and her paraprofessional duties, she would have chosen to stay on as a paraprofession-

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al anyway. She has served as school treasurer since July 26, 2010.

Pfleider was hired in June as high school receptionist.

She has spent the last year working as office manager for DiVine Water east of Cherokee.

Pfleider graduated in May 2010 from Northwestern Okla-

homa State University in Alva with a degree in business administration.

She is the daughter of Bobby and Carla Kildow of Cherokee.

Pfleider and her husband, Kyle, have a 3-month-old daughter, Alissa.

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JAMES 5:13…Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray..the prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! Then when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.

AS A COMMUNITY, LET’S JOIN TOGETHER TO ASK GOD THROUGH PRAYER TO SEND RAIN AND RELIEF TO THIS AREA. Everyone Welcome

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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

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“X” doesn’t mark the spot when this senator lands

We have laws... enforce them!

By M. SCOTT CARTER The Oklahoma City Journal Record For several years now I have listened to politicians of all political stripes pontificate about the need for government transparency and openness.

Spend any time at the state Capitol and you’ll hear lawmaker after lawmaker call for more openness in government and more access to public records.

Government accountability, it seems, has become a new buzzword.

But lost in all this new sunlight is the simple fact that Oklahoma has had laws requiring open meetings and open records on its books for decades.

The problem isn’t that we don’t have the proper laws.

The problem is we don’t enforce the laws we have.

Across the state, many district attorneys, municipal lawyers and others charged with enforcing state law have relegated the Open Meeting and Open Records acts to second-class status by their refusal to levy the penalties associated with violating these same laws.

All this, during the same time that many shout for a more open government.

Granted, enforcing the Open Meeting and Open Records acts aren’t as sexy or headlinegrabbing as nabbing a bad guy or putting the corrupt official in jail, but keeping our government – at all levels – open is just as important.

For too long, state transparency laws have been pushed aside in favor of yet another felony or silly ideas such as a Shariah law. Look around you and you’ll see government officials at all levels who view the Open Meeting and Open Records acts with contempt and scorn.

That’s wrong.

And those people who act that way should be removed from office.

Because it’s time for state prosecutors to take our transparency statutes seriously. When the local school board or the city council blows past the Open Meeting and Open Record acts once again, prosecutors need to hold those boards – and their members – accountable.

Further, public officials from all forms of government need to be continually reminded – by more than just the media – that open government is a legal requirement and not a quiet suggestion.

In the future, if Oklahomans really want to “reform” their government and make it more accountable to taxpayers, then that reform must include a renewed push to enforce our transparency statutes. Until officials are held accountable by prosecutors for violating the Open Meeting and Open Records acts, the incidents of behindthe-door deals and corruption will grow.

The only way to ensure government transparency is more than just a buzzword is to enforce our existing laws. Until then, those statutes won’t be worth the paper they are printed on.

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Social Security not deficit cause and should not be cut – AARP

By A. BARRY RAND Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Retired Persons AARP will not accept any cuts to Social Security as part of a deal to pay the nation’s bills. Social Security did not cause the deficit and it should not be cut to reduce a deficit it did not cause. As the President and Congress work to negotiate a deal to raise the debt ceiling, AARP urges all lawmakers to reject any proposals that would cut the benefits seniors have earned through a lifetime of hard work.

AARP insists its position that Social Security and Medicare benefits should not be on the table for deficit reduction is the right one.

AARP is strongly opposed to any deficit reduction proposal that makes harmful cuts to vital Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Social Security is currently the principal source of income for nearly two-thirds of older American households receiving benefits and roughly one third of those households depend on Social Security benefits for nearly all (90 percent or more) of their income.

The deficit debate is not the time or the place to talk about Social Security. AARP will fight any cuts that are proposed to this important program, including proposals to reduce the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for beneficia-

ries – such as the proposed chained CPI – which AARP also believes should not be considered as part of the debt ceiling or deficit reduction negotiations.

We strongly urge the president and congressional leaders to reject any proposals that would impose arbitrary, harmful cuts to the Medicare program or shift additional costs onto Medicare beneficiaries. Half of all beneficiaries live on incomes of less than $22,000, and many already struggle to pay for their everrising health and prescription drug costs.

Some have proposed requiring Medicare beneficiaries pay even more for their Medicare benefits, either through higher co-payments or higher premiums. We strongly urge you to reject higher costs for people on Medicare.

Before we shift additional cost burdens onto beneficiaries, Congress should address the real problem of increasing health care costs throughout the entire system.

AARP will continue its efforts to raise the voices of our members who depend on Social Security and Medicare for their health and economic security.

Half of all beneficiaries live on incomes of less than $22,000 and many already struggle to pay for their ever-rising health and prescription drug costs.

(AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates.)

Don’t short-change rural U.S. It’s past time to stop the mega subsidies for mega farms

By CHUCK HASSEBROOK Center for Rural Affairs The decisions we make in this time of economic and budget crisis – about what is cut and what is cast off – define who we are as a nation and shape our future.

Policy-makers in Washington are about to make cuts in farm and rural spending. The question is how they will cut and whether their choices reflect the values of rural America and the interests of most rural Americans.

Congress must choose whether to put real, effective and meaningful caps on big payments to the nation’s largest farms – payments they use to drive smaller operations out of business. If Congress decides not to restrain excessive subsidies to these wealthy and powerful interests, it will inevitably be forced to instead cut support for family-sized farms and short-change investments in the future of rural America.

Rural development programs that sup-

port small business and small towns have already been cut by close to one-third. Programs to support beginning farmers are in jeopardy. And in the cross hairs are conservation programs that reward farmers and ranchers who protect America’s land and water.

Cutting these investments in rural America’s future is not the right path. Times of budgetary crisis call for setting priorities that reflect the common good of Americans and help secure our future.

It’s time to stop mega subsidies for mega farms. We cannot afford them and they harm rural America. No budget legislation that protects them and instead cuts investments in rural America’s future deserves our support or our respect.

(The Center for Rural Affairs was established in 1973 as an unaffiliated nonprofit corporation under IRS code 501(c)3. The Center for Rural Affairs was formed by rural Nebraskans concerned about family farms and rural communities, and we work to strengthen small businesses, family farms, ranches and rural communities.)

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Hell hath no fury like a woman (or a politician) scorned. Case in point – Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe.

Instead of being grateful he didn’t have his pilot’s license yanked after he landed his private plane on a closed runway in South Texas last October, sending workers on the ground scrambling for cover, Inhofe is striking back at the FAA for having the gall to make him take remedial piloting lessons.

Come on, it’s not like he hit any of those workers. I mean it’s South Texas, some of them were probably illegals anyway.

Not funny, you say? Nope, not at all, until you read Inhofe’s declaration of innocence.

“I did nothing wrong, but at any time I could have suffered a revocation of my license,” he told fellow Senators before he introduced a bill last week to give pilots more stroke when contesting FAA enforcement of safety regulations in cases like his.

The FAA’s big mistake; other than crossing paths with the 76-year-old Inhofe and not stepping aside so runway workers could apologize for daring to work on a runway the senator wanted to use?

Well, it seems the FAA failed to publish a notice in advance of working on the runway. And Inhofe’s got a point; the notice wasn’t available when he filed his flight plan.

But that doesn’t explain why Inhofe – who has been flying for 50 years and obviously knows his way around airports, large and small – either failed to notice or ignored the giant yellow X painted on the runway, a standard way of warning pilots that runways are closed to landings.

There were trucks and workers on the runway, but Inhofe said he not only didn’t see the X, he failed to see the workers until it was too late to safely abort his landing. The senator’s plane reportedly hit the runway and then “bounced” over the workers and their equipment.

How dare the FAA order Inhofe into remedial training.

Yes, how dare they? Why wasn’t the senator’s license revoked, like it would have been for anyone other than a U.S. senator?

Inhofe’s retribution isn’t much of a surprise. It’s no exaggeration to label him “mean,” but many of his supporters prefer the term “cantankerous.” I’ll stick with mean. I still remember the lawsuits he filed against relatives back in the day. Ask them if he’s just cantankerous.

We’ve all seen politicians like Inhofe; Republicans and Democrats alike, who serve too long. The kind that come to expect something more than the general public because – pardon the pun – they’re on automatic pilot at the ballot box.

We saw it with Gene Stipe in the Oklahoma Legislature and now we’re witnessing it once again with our senior U.S. senator in Congress.

Park your plane, Mr. Inhofe.

Or accept the fact that “X” doesn’t mark the spot.

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Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, July 14, 2011 • Page 5

Lifestyles

Carmen Pool offers swimming lessons

By MARGARET GOSS

Carmen Correspondent Carmen City pool will offer swimming lessons from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 18 through 22.

Contact the city pool manager to sign up and for details.

Midnight swimming will be from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 16.

CITY WELL The town board will drill a water well at the park to help maintain the water level. The water levels are very low which hurts fishing and park recreation.

5th OF JULY A SUCCESS The 5th of July celebration held last Tuesday was a success.

The Carmen Fire Department put together one of the most fantastic and unusual shows ever. Congratulations to the fire department, first responders, and other volunteers for making the evening so special.

HERE AND THERE Doug and Mary Green vacationed in Destin, Fla. with Coy and Cassity Reed and family.

They had a great time at the beach and entertaining the grandchildren.

Janis and Sam Wooten were in Wichita, Kan. last Sunday to attend Jazzercise training.

Evin Goss and Tony Zabaneh of Independence, Belize were here for the 5th of July celebrations. They were returning home after touring Ireland.

Lynn and daughter, Kayla Morrison of Yucapia, Fla. are visiting his parents, Clifford and Abbie Morrison and other relatives.

Rosie and Pamela Magee and Ezra Shelton spent the 4th of July weekend with Steve and Irala Magee in Edmond.

Robert and Marcia Brown

attended the 1st birthday celebration for grandsons Eli and Sam Brown. The party was held Saturday in Oklahoma City.

Sympathy Extended Condolences to the Frank Hamand family. His services were held Saturday at the Christian Church.

Sympathy is extended to the Pete Ward family. His services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Aline Christian Church.

GET WELL WISHES Get well wishes to J.D. Tyrrell, Jean Hughes, and Wayne Davidson.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Eli and Sam Brown, Shayla Kephart, Glenda Beecher, Josh Moser, Kami Knoll, Michael Wilkinson, and Jim Oldham. Happy anniversary to Charles and Carol O'Neil.

Bethel Hawley Baptist Church VBS starts 17th

HOPE JORDAN and Hannah Berg danced in the 40th Annual Lana’s School of Dance production “The Jetsons.”

Berg, Jordan in Jetsons production HELENA – Timberlake High School senior Hannah Berg and kindergarten student Hope Jordan danced June 4 in the 40th Annual Lana's School of Dance production "The Jetsons."

A first year ballet student, Miss Jordan danced to the song "Who Let the Dogs Out!," which was in celebration of Astro, the Jetson's puppy.

Miss Berg, who has com-

pleted her second year of dance in jazz and ballet, participated with her ballet group by dancing to "Star Trek," while jazz group danced to "Countdown."

Her solo jazz dance was an interpretation of "Citizen of the Planet."

Lana Billings instructs both Miss Jordan and Miss Berg in ballet, while Shawna Billings O'Brien is their jazz instructor.

Starting this Sunday evening, July 17, Bethel Hawley Baptist Church is going to New York City to have a “Big Apple Adventure.”

The Sanctuary has been transformed into downtown New York City for this year’s Vacation Bible School. VBS will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday and will continue each evening during the week of July 17 through 22.

Those attending will visit Time Square, Battery Park and Midtown. Preschoolers, children, youth and adults are encouraged to join the trip and participate in Bible study, music, crafts, recreation and snacks.

Everyone is invited to join us for this week of fun and adventure. For more information call the church at 839-2480.

DORIS ARMBRUSTER (front) of Burlington celebrates her 86th birthday recently with her children (from left) Alan Armbruster, Burlington; Beth Peterson, Stillwater; Steve Armbruster, Stillwater; and Robert Armbruster, Kiowa, Kan.

Bernards to celebrate 65th Jack and Nada Prall Bernard will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 with a come and go reception at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Cards are welcome, but no gifts please.

They were married 65 years ago at the First Baptist Church of Cherokee. To this union five children were born, Gary Lee, deceased, Kenneth Jack, deceased, Randie Mae Leek of Cherokee, Janet Kay Anderson of Springfield, Mo. and Linda Carol Cordill of Olathe, Kan. They have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Cole's Flowers & Greenhouse

will be CLOSED July 14th, 15th & 18th.

We will re-open July 19th

Sorry for any inconvenience

Don’t let the cost of quality dental care rob you of your smile!

Dental Clinic Open Every Other Week

Stacie Newton & Keenan Hoffman

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Call Carol 748-2366

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596-2756 or 748-2366 Boyce & Carol Elmore

Thur and Fri 1pm - 5pm Sat 10 am - 12 pm Or Call Carol 748-2366

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Your child’s smile is important to us!

Flood Restoration, Carpet & Furniture Cleaning CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Charles Miller ~ Owner/Cleaning Technician (580) 327-2107

Tuition Special August 9th Class

Cole’s Flowers

Your Home Town Florist Since 1938 1224 S. Grand • Cherokee, OK 73728 (580) 596-3317 Rhonda & Justin Packard, Owners

Dr. Darryle Gibson and Dental Hygienist Joni Puffinbarger Inskeep (left) and Certified Dental Assistant Sarah Murrow (right) stand ready to provide quality dental care with the finest and most modern equipment available.

WE ACCEPT MEDICAID!

Open 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays & Fridays 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

CALL TO ENROLL AND SAVE $3500.00 IN TUITION COSTS

405 South Oklahoma Ave. • Cherokee, OK 73728 • Ph. 580-596-2800 As always, payment for services is determined by a sliding scale, based upon financial circumstances.

We also accept Medicaid, Medicare and Private Insurance.

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Funerals

Martha Audine Goss Allen Audine was born Dec. 1, 1923, to Leo Dare and Evalena Rose Goss in Byron. She passed away June 28, 2011, in Salinas, Calif., after a period of ill health.

She was cremated and a memorial and burial will be held at a later date in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery.

ARLEY BONTRAGER Arley Bontrager, 95, of Bella Vista, Ark., died June 28, 2011.

He was born Aug. 25, 1915, in Cherokee. He began balancing his education and work at the young age of 11 when his father passed away. He was called into service during World War II in March, 1942, where he served in the 90th Division - the “Tough Ombres.” On D-Day, he landed in Normandy on Utah Beach, survived the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded both the Silver Star and the Purple Heart before returning home.

He owned a lumberyard in Junction City, Kan. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances Cunningham Bontrager; two brothers, A.J. Bontrager of Oklahoma City and Murel Bontrager of Cherokee; two sons, A.L. Bon-

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: 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 Pastor: Joe Woods Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

The Healthy Touch Sherry Green ~ CMT 580-430-6410

Rick Caruthers Construction, Inc

9th & Ohio - (580) 596-2341 ”24 Hour Service”

Smith Drug Store

121 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK (580) 596-2764

Alfalfa Electric Co-op

121 E. Main - Cherokee, OK (580) 596-3333

trager of Leawood, and Alan Bontrager of Junction City; five grandchildren; and one greatgranddaughter.

Clarence L. “Pete” Ward Aline – Funeral service for Clarence L. “Pete” Ward, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at First Christian Church in Aline. Polly Young will officiate. Burial will follow at Aline Star Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. today (Thursday) with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

He was born to Harry Robert Ward and Esther Violetta Goss Ward Jan. 3, 1918, in Aline and died July 10, 2011, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid.

He was a World War II veteran who saw combat from Africa to Germany. He participated in the liberation of Sicily, Battle of the Bulge and the D-Day invasion at Normandy. He pulled an antiaircraft gun with a half track truck. He sailed on the Queen Mary when it was used as a military troop transport.

He married Etta Mae Sacket in 1946 and Phyllis Barnes in 1975. He was a carpenter until his retirement in 1977.

He is survived by his children, Darlene Yingling and Charles Ward, both of California, Rob Ward of Aline, Randy Barnes of Wisconsin, Richard Barnes of Carmen, Roger Barnes of Illinois and Robin Stanton of Aline; his brother, Dean Ward of Kansas; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; his parents; two brothers; and a sister.

Memorials may be given to Kiner-Ryel American Legion Post #152 of Aline through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lanmanmemorials.com.

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

Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

DONALD ROY MERRILL Graveside services with military honors were held for Donald Roy Merrill Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Rev. Tom Cooksey officiated.

Arrangements were under Goodwin Funeral Home, Cherokee.

Merrill, 71, passed away July 7, 2011 at his home in Salina, Okla. He was born Jan. 27, 1940 in Cherokee, Okla.

He served in the Army from 1961 to 1964. He served in the National Guard prior to his service in the Army and after that time also. Don was well known in the Alfalfa and Woods County areas for his 39 years of service

with the Department of Transportation.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, July 16, 2010; his parents, Otis and Flossie Merrill; brothers, Ira, J.C. and Gene; sisters, Edith Merrill and Elsie Clark.

He is survived by sisters, Gracie Haskins of Thibodaux, La. and Dolores Arnold of Enid, Okla.; brothers, Hiram and wife, Flossie of Enid, Bob and wife, Joann of Moore, Okla., and Larry and wife, Wanda of Salina; sisters-in-law, Vesta Merrill of McPherson, Kan. and Irene Merrill of Conway, Ark. He is also survived by his children, Carol Stewart and husband, Ron of Pleasanton, Texas, and Tom Merrill and wife, Tressy of Pleasanton; grandchildren, Anthony Merrill of Cherokee, Luke and Sara Stewart and stepgranddaughters, Mystie Williams and Shelby Crossland, all of Pleasanton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Don enjoyed being outdoors.

He and Luke would often talk about fishing. When he retired from the State he was given a Mickey Mouse fishing pole, which he passed on to Luke and Sara. We have many stories to share about the fish that was caught with that pole. In recent months, Don picked up on texting and Sara had become his

VBS classes are offered for children Pre-K through 5th grade with special mission projects & movies for youth & adults

Full Service picture framing 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ~ Mon. thru Fri. Free Estimates and Gift Certificates available

“We can frame that for you!”

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

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Prairie Valley United Methodist Pastor: Mary Irby

Morning Worship: Sunday School:

9:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

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

Except for Special Occasions Community Bible Church Pastor: Bryan Baldwin Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship: Wed. Bible Study:

6 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

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

Zoar Mennonite Pastor: Gary Eastin Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.

Sun & Wed Evening Serv: 6 p.m.

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

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Preachin’: 10:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

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

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

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

Wilber Fertilizer (580) 596-3440 Jeff and Ken

Please worship at the church of your choice.

Pate Agency LP

Croft Country Chevrolet

323 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK (580) 596-3337

Free Pool Party & Hot Dog Picnic 6 p.m.

Friday, July 22 at the City Park

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

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group: 6 p.m.

ACB Bank

A snack supper will be served Mon. thru Thurs. at 5:40 p.m.

Believe fully in Jesus • Remember Jesus often • Celebrate God forever

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.

MEMBER FDIC

First United Methodist Church

580-327-4600

Custom Picture Frame Shop and Gallery Downtown Mall, 427 Barnes St., Alva

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

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Cleo State Bank

Vacation Bible School

Murrow’s FrameArt LLC

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.

4 Convenient Locations Cleo Springs • Carmen • Jet • Meno

24, 1951, in Cherokee. They owned Welch’s Flowers and Greenhouse in Plainville for 42 years.

Survivors include her husband; son, Ronnie of Plainville; sister, Ruth Curtis of Modesto, Calif.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Randy; and a grandson.

Memorial contributions to the Virginia Welch Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Plainville, KS 67663.

Words of support and sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mosher-kemp.com.

400 S. Grand, Cherokee Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Winona Bruner & Paula Mahieu 401 Cherokee, Ste #B 580-596-2727

texting buddy. Her last text to him was, “I love you and hope you’re in heaven.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Oklahoma Medical Research, Cancer Fund, through Goodwin Funeral Home. [paid] Virginia Lee Welch HELENA – Private family services for Virginia Lee Welch, 76, of Hays will be held at a later date. Her body was cremated.

She was born July 30, 1934 in Cherokee to Ralph Daniel and Lucy Booze Dupus and died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Hays Medical Center. She attended school in Helena.

She married Ray Welch Nov.

Hwy 64 South - Cherokee (580) 596-3348

Ellis & Associates Insurance & Real Estate

Murrow’s Frame Art, LLC 427 Barnes St, Alva • 327-4600 Located in the Downtown Mall www.murrowsframeart.com

Cherokee Family Clinic

Affiliate of Integris Bass Baptist Health Center

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

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

UMW: Every 3rd Wed. 7 p.m.

CARMEN CHURCHES Carmen Christian Church Pastor: Kirk Board Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Carmen United Methodist Pastor: John Bizzell Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Mike Wiles Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Carmen Baptist Church Pastor: Jerry Stafford Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m.

ALINE CHURCHES United Methodist Church Pastor: Rachel Parrott Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study: 5:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Eve Service: 7:30 p.m.

3rd Sunday Fellowship following Church Service First Christian Church Pastor: Polly Young Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group: 4 p.m.

CYF: 5 p.m.

Wildwood Chapel River RoadNon-Denominational Sunday: 830 p.m.

The Caring Company

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

217 S. Grand - 596-3535 www.thecaringco.com Lynette Morris

Ms. Dottie’s Cafe

Yoder Gas Company

Cherokee * Carmen * Aline

596-5699 Located at: 115 S. Grand

Goodwin Funeral Home

Farmers Exchange Bank

Burlington Farmers Coop

Farmers Co-operative

200 Southgate - (580)596-3423

106 W. Second - Cherokee, OK (580) 596-3346

419 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK (580) 596-3371 - Member FDIC

Patton Agency - Real Estate

Great Salt Plains Health Center

Alva State Bank & Trust

(580) 596-3321

Fellowship & Communion last Sunday of the month

Dr. Keenan Ferguson, D.O. 405 S. Okla. - (580) 596-2800

Burlington, OK - (580) 431-3300 Member FDIC

Jet, OK (580) 626-4514

Burlington, OK 73722

Smok-Shak, Inc.

2N & 2W of Cherokee on Hwy. 64 Dine In - Carry Out - Catering 596-3584 or 888-486-0686 Debra Engle, owner

Page 7 • Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, July 14, 2011

State, District 4-H Horse Show results SHAWNEE – A second place in the Class 13 Mares 5-Years and Under by Hayden Nickel was the top placing by an Alfalfa County youth at the recent State 4-H Horse Show held here.

Two hundred and 20 youngsters riding 250 head of horses made up 850 class entries.

Youth from 48 Oklahoma counties participated.

Other county equestrians who qualifyied at the NW District 4-H Horse Show and participated at the state show were: Anthony Wiens, 10th place, Class 7 Pole Bending, 9-11 year olds, 9th place, and Class 10 Stakes, 9-11 year olds; Haven Davis, 8th place, Class 8 Pole Bending, 12-14 year olds, and 10th place, Class 26 Hunter Hack, 14 year olds and under.

Also, Reed Nickel, 4th place, Class 13 Mares, 5 Years and Under; and Oakleigh Nickel, 5th place, Class 13 Mares 5 Years and Under.

A total of 55 youth entered the Northwest District 4-H Horse Show, representing 14 of the district's 17 counties.

Alfalfa County received an award for having the county with the most contestants.

Anthony Weins was high point in the Junior Western Timed event, while Blake Failes was reserve high point in Junior Western Timed.

High point in the Intermediate Western Timed event was Haven Davis, and Alexa Goodwin took high point in Senior Hunter.

Following are the results by county youngsters competing in the Northwest District 4-H Horse Show held in Cherokee: •Class 1 Halter Mares 5 Years and Younger – 1st, Oakleigh Nickel; 2nd, Reed Nickel; 3rd, Hayden Nickel •Class 2 – Halter Mares 6 Years and Older – 6th, Justin George •Grand Champion Mare – Oakleigh Nickel •Reserve Champion Mare –

Reed Nickel •Class 4 Halter Geldings 6 Years and Younger – 3rd, Alexa Goodwin; 4th, Alley Stocking; 9th, Amber White •Class 6 Intermediate Showmanship – 6th, Haven Davis •Class 7 – Senior Showmanship, English – 1st, Alexa Goodwin •Western Senior Showmanship – 5th, Amber White; 6th, Samantha Green; 7th Alley Stocking •Class 9 Intermediate Hunter Under Saddle – 3rd, Haven Davis •Class 10 Senior Hunter Under Saddle – 2nd, Alexa Goodwin •Class 12 Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation – 3rd, Haven Davis •Class 13 Senior Hunt Seat Equitation – 2nd, Alexa Goodwin •Class 14 Junior and Intermediate Hunter Jack – 3rd, Haven Davis •Class 18 Intermediate Western Pleasure – 8th, Haven Davis •Class 19 Senior Western Pleasure – 4th, Amber White; 5th, Samantha Green •Class 20 Junior Western Horsemanship – 11th, Blake Failes; 12th, Justin George •Class 21 Intermediate Western

Horsemanship – 5th, Haven Davis •Class 22 Senior Western Horsemanship – 4th, Amber White •Class 25 Junior Pole Bending – 2nd, Blake Failes; 4th, Anthony Weins; 5th, Justin George; 6th, Kylee Wiens; 8th, Payton Ream •Class 26 Intermediate Pole Bending – 2nd, Haven Davis •Class 27 Senior Pole Bending – 5th, Samantha Green •Class 28 Junior Stake Race – 2nd, Anthony Wiens; 3rd, Justin George; 5th, Blake Failes; 7th, Payton Ream •Class 29 Intermediate Stake Race – 1st, Haven Davis •Class 30 Senior Stake Race – 5th, Samantha Green •Class 31 Junior Barrel Race – 1st, Anthony Wiens; 3rd, Blake Failes; 4th, Payton Ream; 7th, Justin George; 9th, Kylee Wiens •Class 32 Intermediate Barrel Race – 1st, Haven Davis •Class 33 Senior Barrel Race – 5th, Samantha Green •Class 34 Breakaway Roping (14 and under) – 4th, Blake Failes •Class 37 Junior Trail – 9th, Justin George •Class 38 Intermediate Trail – 7th, Haven Davis

CINDY HURST

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t COUNTY commissioners June 30, 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 6:10 PM, June 28, 2011.

Murrow moved to approve the minutes of June 27. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve Payroll Warrants for payment.. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

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

COUNTY CLERK cash 8............County Clerks Association........................$65.00........................... Registration General Fund 1185.......Puffinbarger, Tommy..............................$355.74.................................... Travel HIGHWAY CASH 1826......Phillips, Dianne W..................................$276.42.................................... Travel 1827......United States Gypsum........................$1,491.30...................................... Rock 1828......Western Equipment................................$207.75......................................Parts 1829......Berry Tractor & Equipment.....................$124.69......................................Parts 1830......Rogers Lumber, TH................................$203.94................................ Supplies 1831......Mobile Air.............................................$1,320.92......................................Parts 1832......Burlington Welding, Wilson, RL..............$618.21................................Materials 1833......LaVicky Farm Equipment, Louis...............$94.95....................................Repair 1834......Munn Supply............................................$44.01....................................Rental 1835......Cummins Construction........................$1,832.30.................................. Asphalt 1836......Carmen Farmers Coop.............................$69.50................................ Supplies 1837......D&S Diesel SVC, DBA.............................$70.00....................................Repair 1838......Yellowhouse Machinery Co....................$191.47......................................Parts 1839......Cummins Construction........................$2,494.30.................................. Asphalt 1840......Western Equipment................................$195.00................................ Supplies 1841......Northwest Radiator.................................$726.15....................................Repair 1842......ONG.......................................................$101.89...................................Utilities 1843......B&H Materials Inc..............................$10,268.40.................... Bridge Materials 1844......Horne Oil Co........................................$7,089.08....................................... Fuel 1845......K&O Construction................................$4,248.32.................... Bridge Materials 1846......K&O Construction................................$3,878.53.................... Bridge Materials 1847......B&H Materials Inc................................$8.716.96.................... Bridge Materials 1848......Walker, Ray Gene..................................$115.57.................................... Travel SALES TAX - HEALTH 316........Rockenbach, Ellen.................................$158.76.................................... Travel 317........Boehs Building Supply.............................$11.95................................ Supplies 318........Total Communications Inc......................$733.60............................. Equipment Roach moved to approve the transfer of $70.27 from R02a, $50.00 to U-1a and $20.27 to U-3. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve one road crossing permit in Dist #1 for Rodco. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve one road crossing permit for Crescent Services in Dist #1. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve one road crossing permit for AEC in Dist #1. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to adjourn. Murrow 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

Aline-Cleo names teachers of year ALINE – Cindy Hurst has been named Aline-Cleo Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Hurst started her career at AlineCleo Public Schools after graduating from Oklahoma State University with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.

She earned her master’s degree as a reading specialist from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

She has taught at various grade levels but is currently teaching fourth grade.

Hurst said she feels blessed that she has such a rewarding job of teaching tomorrow’s leaders.

She is married to Terry Hurst, and they have three married children and four grandchildren.

HIGH SCHOOL Kari Woodall has been named Aline-Cleo High School Teacher of the Year.

Woodall lives in McWillie with her husband Marvin and daughter Sadie. She graduated from Freedom High School and Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture.

She has taught science for 14 years in Freedom, Okeene and at Aline-Cleo.

Woodall said she enjoys the student’s enthusiasm for scientific inquiry and the science fair.

KARI WOODALL

PLACING SECOND in league play and fifth in the 12-team league tournament, the SWAT (Softball with Attitude Team) recently concluded its season. Comprised of players from Burlington and Kiowa, Kan., members included Sarah Garvie, Kaleigh Velasquez, Kelsi Smith, Nicole Blick, Emily Rugg, Bayli Hyde, Santana Reeves, Bailey Roberts, Anna Perez, Madison Polson, Kaleigh Henke and Jaden Allen. The team earned a reputation for its base-stealing abilities and were adept at "swatting" the ball.

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Alfalfa County District Court Docket Marriage Licenses Ilea Lenore Curllen-Scott and Adam Justin Ogletree, both of Foristell, Mo., filed for a marriage license.

Katelyn Sue Koehn, Goltry, and Brent Michael Unruh, Texline, Texas, filed for a marriage license.

Protective Order Amanda Jean Waterhouse, Cherokee, has filed for a protective order against Donald Keith Diehl, Carmen.

Traffic Charged with failure to wear seat belt, $20, are Ronald George Kephart, Carmen; Verldon Patrick Boles, Cushing; Scott Dean Leisher, Enid; Cephas E. Yoder, Boonville, Mo.; Richard Michael Pepicello, Norton, Va.; Ricky Dale Graham, Byron; Nicholas Gene Weems, Enid.

Charged with failure to carry valid insurance verification, $211.50, is Tye Brandon Carroll, Weatherford.

Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over speed limit, $188.50, are Ben Botes, Stafford, Kan.; Ashley D. Zimmerlee, Rose Bud, Ark.; Richard Michael Pepicello, Norton,

Va.; Jessica Ann Bamburg, Enid; Nathaniel Reese Hankins, Yukon; Edward Lee Meister III, Jet; Braden Edwards Rains, Enid.

Charged with speeding 11-15 mph over speed limit, $226.50, are Braden Edwards Rains, Enid; Jordan Dean Wynn, Hayville, Kan.; Tye Brandon Carroll, Weatherford.

Charged with speeding 16-20 mph over speed limit, $241.50, is Austin Jacob Reimer, Ringwood.

Charged with speeding 21-25 mph over speed limit, $281.50, is Elizabeth Ann Dampier, Shiner, Texas.

Charged with speeding 26 mph or more over speed limit, $341.50, is Miranda Ruth Fishback, Helena.

Charged with speeding 41 mph or more over speed limit, $411.50, is Phillip Mykal Jasiunas, Marysville, Ohio.

Charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, $211.50, is Jose Perezcamarena, Enid.

Charged with operating a motor vehicle at a speed not reasonable or proper, $256.50, is Thadeus Mikel John Denton, Dacoma; Shane Glendon Callison, Alva.

Charged with transporting an open container of beer, $316, is Thadeus Mikel John Denton, Dacoma.

Charged with failure to yield to vehicle at right at uncontrolled intersection, $211.50, is Bryce Dean Rapp, Wakita.

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Cherokee Police Department Logs July 3 12:51 a.m. – Caller receiving threats from ex-boyfriend.

4:24 a.m. – One-vehicle accident with injury by selenite dirt road. Advised county.

9:20 a.m. – Swimming pool running over.

4:09 p.m. – Man arrested the night before would like to make a statement.

5:42 p.m. – Fire near fish hatchery has flared back up.

6:18 p.m. – Possible intoxicated person near 3rd and Colorado.

7:23 p.m. – Verbal altercation between daughter and granddaughter’s husband.

Husband left.

9:29 p.m. – Black and white puppy found. Dog is half black lab with white on tip of tail.

11:28 p.m. – Grandson mad and out of control.

Grabbed handful of fireworks and left.

July 4 9:59 a.m. – Goats out at 3rd and Illinois.

10:53 a.m. – Someone bitten by black widow spider at park. Need ambulance.

10:54 a.m. – Underage driver. Vehicle impounded.

3:16 p.m. – Fireworks scared dog. Dog ran off.

9:31 p.m. – Man shooting firecrackers into crowd again.

July 5 6:49 a.m. – Dogs in area near Massachusetts Avenue, tearing up yard. Requested animal control pick them up or else her son would shoot them if they showed up again because they also tore up a cat. Advised that animal control would pick them up.

4:38 p.m. – Party reported that someone is calling her and making loud noises in the phone.

8:34 p.m. – Red heeler puppy found across from RV park.

10:08 p.m. – Cattle out behind old soccer field. Owner notified.

July 6 7:55 a.m. – Minor car collision five miles west of Yewed.

10:27 a.m. – Dead raccoon on East 10th Street.

8:54 p.m. – Skunks trying to get under house. Can party shoot skunks? Permission granted to shoot skunks.

July 7 6:37 a.m. – Four dogs running loose and getting in quail pen.

7:11 a.m. – Cattle out by locker plant. Owner notified.

8:28 a.m. – Dead skunk in back yard.

3:09 p.m. – Two dogs being a nuisance and would like something done.

July 8 9:33 a.m. – Baby skunks under house. All cages busy.

9:40 a.m. – About 10 people called to report fireworks being shot off in the 500 block of Kansas.

10:33 p.m. – People on Pennsylvania and 6th backing out of driveway in a reckless manner.

July 9 8:47 a.m. – Stinky cattle truck on block. Caller expecting family and wanted truck moved.

7:08 p.m. – Goats out by alley of 4th Street. Owner called.

July 10 5:21 p.m. – Three children in car with windows up. One child behind wheel.

July 11 12:29 a.m. – Caller reported her husband grabbed her and pushed her down. He left and took her food stamp card and the keys to her house.

5:15 a.m. – Suspicious person parked by fertilizer at co-op.

Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Department Logs July 3 10:28 p.m. – Oil tank battery fire west of Dacoma. Carmen and Dacoma fire departments called.

Fire in Woods County.

11:08 p.m. – Lost female blue heeler in Waldron area. Ran off because she was scared of fireworks.

July 4 6:20 a.m. – Vehicle traveling at high rate of speed on Lambert blacktop.

5:33 p.m. – Two to three head black cattle out east of four-way stop on SH 11. Owner was notified.

6:26 p.m. – Calf out near cemetery. Owner advised.

9:34 p.m. – Grass fire northwest of Goltry. Fire department dispatched.

9:48 p.m. – Fireworks at 3rd and Grand in Aline.

10:53 p.m. – Grass fire northeast of Jet. Called Jet Fire Department.

July 5 6:19 a.m. – Cow out near Aline turnoff. Owner will check on it.

9:09 p.m. – Grass fire near Carmen Park. Carmen Fire Department on scene.

9:35 p.m. – Grass fire on north side of Carmen Park. Fire department on scene.

10:48 p.m. – Possible eye injury in Carmen.

July 6 7:58 a.m. – Accident with injury west of Yewed.

8:16 a.m. – Cattle out on Alfalfa-Grant County line. Advised Grant County.

11:01 a.m. – Caller said neighbor’s pit bull chases him every time neighbor goes outside.

12:58 p.m. – Horse running loose in Nescatunga.

5:22 p.m. – Bull out in Nescatunga. Owner notified.

5:42 p.m. – Broken window at Carmen swimming pool.

July 7 10:30 a.m. – Black cow out near Alfalfa-Grant County line. Owner took care of.

11:54 a.m. – Someone ran into lawn mower near SH 58 and US 64 junction.

10:08 p.m. – Several head of black cattle out north of Amorita.

Owner contacted.

3:25 p.m. – Cattle out west of four corners. Owner called.

6:05 p.m. – Intoxicated person on West 5th Street. Person given ride home.

7:10 p.m. – Man receiving text messages from ex-girlfriend and another girl. He is married and would like them to stop. Wanted to file statement. Deputy took statement form.

6:14 p.m. – Yellow paint ball on box trailer near SH 11 and 38

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t COUNTY commissioners July 5, 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 9:59 A.M., July 1, 2011.

Roach moved to approve the minutes of July 1. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

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

Prior Year COUNTY CLERK preservation fund 27..........Midwest Printing.....................................$581.98................................ Supplies 28..........Merrifield Office Supply..........................$289.75................................ Supplies General Fund 1186.......Merrifield Office Supply..........................$193.23................................ Supplies 1187.......Williamson, Diana L..................................$69.10.................................... Travel 1188.......Estrada, Barbara A.................................$305.53.................................... Travel 1189.......City of Cherokee................................$10,000.00...................................Utilities 1190.......Unifirst Corporation..................................$53.60....................................Rental 1191.......Carmen Farmers Coop.............................$28.13................................ Supplies HIGHWAY CASH 1849......Bar S Farm Supply.................................$150.11................................ Supplies 1850......AEC Services.........................................$115.00....................................Repair 1851......Bar S Farm Supply.................................$193.04................................ Supplies 1852......United Supermarket.................................$19.96................................ Supplies 1853......Circuit Engineering Dist #8.......................$38.00..................................... Signs 1854......Roberts Truck Center...............................$95.46................................ Supplies 1855......Bar S Farm Supply..............................$1,316.00..........................................Oil 1856......Archers Electric......................................$370.00.................................. Service 1857......City of Cherokee.......................................$34.00...................................Utilities 1858......Brundage-Bone......................................$791.29.................................. Service 1859......B&K Safety Service................................$887.76................................ Supplies 1860......Roach, Joseph Chad..............................$142.80.................................... Travel 1861......Unifirst Corporation................................$702.34................................Uniforms 1862......Yellowhouse Machinery Co.................$1,297.23....................................Repair 1863......Mike’s Auto Service.............................$1,222.84..................................... Labor 1864......Smith Transmission Repair.................$4,680.45....................................Repair SALES TAX - HEALTH 319........Jantz Service............................................$10.00....................................Repair 320........McNeil & Co., Inc.................................$1,229.49............... Insurance Premium 321........Emergency Medical Products Inc...........$203.20................................ Supplies 322........Dacoma Coop..........................................$72.05....................................... Fuel 323........Munn Supply............................................$49.00................................ Supplies 324........Casco Industries Inc............................$2,850.00............................. Equipment 325........OK Tax Comm..........................................$46.50............................. Tag & Title Current Year General Fund 1............ONG.......................................................$126.28...................................Utilities 2............AEC.....................................................$2,572.47...................................Utilities 3............City of Cherokee.....................................$383.64...................................Utilities HIGHWAY CASH 1............Alfalfa Co Rural Water..............................$28.14...................................Utilities 2............ONG.......................................................$104.68...................................Utilities 3............Town of Helena.........................................$56.20...................................Utilities 4............Jet Utilities Authority.................................$21.50...................................Utilities 5............Pioneer Telephone.................................$135.08...................................Utilities 6............Goltry PWA...............................................$56.52...................................Utilities 7............AEC........................................................$221.56...................................Utilities 8............AEC........................................................$244.83...................................Utilities SALES TAX - HEALTH 1............ONG.......................................................$103.51...................................Utilities 2............AEC........................................................$140.32...................................Utilities Murrow moved to approve the following officers’ reports: Election Board and Board of Prisoners. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the data collections contract with T. Y. Pickett for the assessor. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the juvenile detention contract with Cleveland County.

Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve one road crossing permit in Dist #3 for SandRidge. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve one road crossing permit in Dist #1 and one in Dist #3 for Select Energy. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve one road crossing permit for Crescent Services in Dist #3.

Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve a resolution to establish the percentages for each fund the unemployment insurance is paid. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to enter executive to discuss the courthouse maintenance personnel. Roach seconded All voted aye. They entered in executive session at 10:16 a.m. At 10:33, Lonnie exited the meeting.

At 11:30, Murrow moved to re-enter regular session. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to let Roach talk to Lonnie about the changes that need to be made.

Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow 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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9:50 p.m. – Calf out east of four way stop. Owner notified.

11:15 p.m. – Three black calves out east of Jet. Owner contacted.

July 8 10 a.m. – Cattle out on West 5th Street. Owner notified.

10:36 a.m. – Cow out near old flashing light. Owner called.

4:35 p.m. – Cattle out near SH 8 and 45 junction. Owner called.

5:36 p.m. – Cow out south of Cozy Curve. Owner will check on.

6:17 p.m. – Cow out on 5th Street. Owner said there is a hole in the fence, will check on.

11 p.m. – Cattle out north of

Jet. Owner contacted.

July 9 7:45 a.m. – Calf out south of Cozy Curve near Alfalfa Electric Cooperative sign. Owner notified.

5:26 p.m. – Stranded motorist north of Lambert turnoff.

July 10 12:22 a.m. – Vehicle hit cow 11 miles north of Burlington. No injuries.

7:08 a.m. – Theft west of Jet. Set of ratchet wrenches and $18 taken.

11:06 p.m. – Motorcycle hit dog on West 5th Street. Two subjects injured. Cherokee Ambulance and Alva Ambulance dispatched.

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t COUNTY commissioners June 27, 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 9:30 AM, June 24, 2011.

Roach moved to approve the minutes of June 20. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

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

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

ASSESSOR VISUAL INSPECTION cash 19..........County Records Inc................................$200.00.................................... Books General Fund 1133.......Puffinbarger, Tommy..............................$499.86.................................... Travel 1134.......Valley Vet. Supply...................................$166.02................................ Supplies 1135.......Hobar Publications...................................$42.40................................ Supplies 1136.......Alco..........................................................$43.48................................ Supplies 1137.......Williamson, Diana L................................$133.11.................................... Travel 1138.......SPC........................................................$572.88................................ Supplies 1139.......SPC........................................................$241.98................................ Supplies 1140.......Unifirst Corporation..................................$53.60....................................Rental 1141.......SPC........................................................$322.96................................ Supplies 1142.......Department of Labor................................$75.00..................Annual Inspection HIGHWAY CASH 1761......United States Gypsum........................$1,936.50...................................... Rock 1762......B&K Safety Service................................$358.76................................ Supplies 1763......Burlington Farmers Coop..................$12,883.50....................................... Fuel 1764......Circiut Engineering Dist #8..................$1,112.40..................................... Signs 1765......United Brake & Electric............................$54.20......................................Parts 1766......Alco..........................................................$38.88................................ Supplies 1767......Allied Custom Gypsum...........................$226.78...................................... Rock 1768......Boehs Building Supply...........................$717.57.................................. Asphalt 1769......Pete Eischen Chevy-Olds......................$420.96......................................Parts 1770......Northwest Radiator...................................$75.00....................................Repair 1771......Yellowhouse Machinery Co....................$554.93......................................Parts 1772......Dirks Copy Products...............................$313.01................................ Supplies SALES TAX - HEALTH 313........Kuepfer, Lance A......................................$54.16.................................... Travel 314........Page Plus Inc...........................................$65.45...................................Utilities 315........Pioneer Telephone...................................$50.75...................................Utilities Roach moved to approve the appointment of Jon Nichol to replace Rob Cummins on the ambulance board. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the juvenile detention contracts with the following entities for FY 2011-12: Okla Juvenile Justice Services, Sac & Fox Nation, Osage County, Canadian County, Muskogee Youth Services, Sequoyah Enterprises, and Texas County.

Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution for directing the deposit of reimbursement of election board expenses for FY 2011-12. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve 1 road crossing permit for Triad Energy in Dist #1. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve 2 road crossing permits for Sem Gas in Dist #3. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve a burn ban resolution. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the cooperative agreement with USDA Wildlife Services for FY 2011-12. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution to create ACCO SIG. Murrow seconded.

All voted aye.

Roach moved to participate in ACCO SIG for FY 2011-12 with option 1. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the lease/purchase renewals with ODOT for FY 2011-12.

Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve the verification letter for ODOT saying that the lease/ purchased equipment was covered by ACCO for FY 2011-12. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve private property access easements for Dist #3 on the NE/4 of Section 11, Township 25, Range 11, SW/4 of Section 18, Township 25, Range 9, NW/4 of Section 15, Township 23, Range 9, and N/2 of Section 19, Township 25, Range 9.

Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to authorize the county clerk to re-advertise for 6-month bids for bridge construction. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow called a special meeting for July 1 at 10:00 a.m. for the first of the year business.

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

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t COUNTY commissioners July 1, 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 4:14 PM, June 29, 2011.

Roach moved to approve the minutes of June 30. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

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

Murrow moved to approve the following Appropriations: lapsed from 09-10: Sales Tax Fairgrounds Cash, 3,369.36; Sales Tax Health, 8,928.72; Sheriff Cash, 799.01. Lapsed from 10-11: Sales Tax Health Cash, 1,304,307.20; Sales Tax Fairgrounds Cash, 448,919.51; Assessor Revolving Cash 151.01; Assessor Visual Inspection Cash, 12,139.21; County Clerk Cash, 97,969.04; County Clerk Preservation Cash, 87,964.66; Insurance Cash, 2.31; Sheriff Cash, 60,666.70; Sheriff Revolving Cash, 21,257.48; Treasurer Cash, 1,668.22; Sheriff Community Service Cash, 3,027.13; Sheriff Drug Forfeiture Cash, 13,342.39; Highway Cash, 2,926,737.20; E-911 Cash, 10,831.39.

Current: Highway Cash, 234,949.88 and 29,348.54; Assessor Visual Inspection Cash, 698.36; County Clerk Cash, 3,471.01; County Clerk Preservation Cash, 3,511.68; Treasurer Cash, 90.00; Sheriff Revolving Cash, 1,075.50; Sheriff Cash, 5,995.33; Sales Tax Health, 171,240.04; Sales Tax Fairgrounds, 69,795.35; B-2a, 1.00; E-911 Cash, 3,261.35. Walker seconded All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the alcoholic beverage tax report. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the highway consumables report. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the maximum highway expenditures resolution.

Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the County Clerk’s monthly report. Walker seconded.

All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution designating the county depository banks for 11-10. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution the maximum interest rate for nonpayable warrants. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution directing the county treasurer to invest county funds. Murrow seconded.

All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution designating the county newspaper.

Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution reappointing the requisitioning and receiving officers for FY 2012. Murrow seconded.

All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the resolution designating the percentages paid into the retirement system. Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution setting the rate for mileage reimbursement at $.555. Walker seconded.

All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the contract with Western Plains Youth and Family Services detention center. Walker seconded.

All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution setting the percentage to be collected for E-911. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the contracts with Kellpro for software for the Treasurer, County Clerk, and Commissioners’ offices.

Murrow seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow 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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United Methodist Church, Cherokee Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Docket at the Oklahoma City office of Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t the Corporation Commission, First Floor, BEFORE THE CORPORATION Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, COMMISSION OF THE STATE Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m. on the 8th day OF OKLAHOMA of August, 2011, and that this notice be APPLICANT: EQUAL ENERGY US INC. published as required by law and the rules RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING – of the Commission.

MAGPIE 1-2 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION the event this cause is uncontested, the 2, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE Applicant, its Attorney, representatives, wit9 WEST, ALFALFA COUNTY, nesses and other proponents of the AppliOKLAHOMA cant may appear and conduct the hearing CAUSE CD NO. 201103378 by telephone from either the Tulsa office NOTICE OF HEARING facility, 440 S. Houston, Suite 114, Tulsa, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oklahoma 74127, or the Oklahoma City Applicant requests that the Commission facility, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma enter an order pooling the interests and City, Oklahoma 73105. adjudicating the rights and equities of oil NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in and gas owners in the Oswego Lime, Misthe event this cause is uncontested, the sissippi Chat, Mississippi Lime and Hunton Applicant, its Attorney, representatives, witcommon sources of supply underlying the nesses and other proponents of the Appli640-drilling and spacing unit comprised of cant may appear and conduct the hearing Section 2, Township 25 North, Range 9 by telephone from either the Tulsa office West, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, and desfacility, 440 S. Houston, Suite 114, Tulsa, ignating Applicant or some other owner of Oklahoma 74127, or the Oklahoma City the right to drill as operator of the unit well. facility, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma The Applicant may request at the hearing City, Oklahoma 73105. that the order provide that any owner electNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all ing an alternative to participation in the well interested persons may appear and be drilled thereunder shall be deemed to have heard. For information concerning this relinquished all of its working interest and action contact: Bob Kendrick, EQUAL right to drill in the unit and common sources ENERGY US INC., 4801 Gaillardia Parkof supply named herein as to such well way, Suite 325, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and any wells drilled subsequent thereto.

73142, Telephone: (405) 242-6000 and/or The Applicant may also request that the RICHARD J. GORE, Attorney, 300 N.E. 1st order to issue in this cause provide to the Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104operator a period of one (1) year from the 4004, Telephone: (405) 236-0478. date of the order in which to commence CORPORATION COMMISSION operations for the drilling of the initial well OF OKLAHOMA proposed hereunder.

DANA L. MURPHY, Chair NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman cause will be heard before an AdministraBOB ANTHONY, Commissioner tive Law Judge for hearing, taking of eviDONE AND PERFORMED this 8th day dence and reporting to the Commission. of July, 2011.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: this cause will be heard before an AdminPEGGY MITCHELL, istrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Commission Secretary Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Classification and Depth: GGC/5042 Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t Unit Size: 640-acre BEFORE THE CORPORATION Order Extended: 92891 COMMISSION NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA application in this cause requests that the APPLICANTS: CHESAPEAKE order to be entered in this matter be made OPERATING, INC. AND CHESAPEAKE effective as of the date of the execution EXPLORATION, L.L.C. thereof or as of a date prior thereto.

RELIEF SOUGHT: MODIFICATION OF NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that PRIOR SPACING ORDER NO. 584922 this cause will be referred to an AdminLEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 5 istrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH RANGE 12 evidence and reporting to the Corporation WEST OF THE IM ALFALFA COUNTY, Commission.

OKLAHOMA NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Cause CD No. 201103380 this cause will be heard before an AdminNOTICE OF HEARING istrative Law Judge on the Conservation STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perDocket at the Corporation Commission, sons, owners, producers, operators, First Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, all other interested persons, particularly in Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 8th day of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, more particuAugust 2011, and that this notice will be larly the parties set out on the Exhibit “A” published as required by law and the rules attached to the application on file in this of the Commission. cause, and, if any of the named individuals NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that be deceased, then the unknown heirs, ex- the Applicants and interested parties may ecutors, administrators, devisees, trustees present testimony by telephone. The cost and assigns, both immediate and emote, of telephonic communication shall be paid of such deceased individual; if any of the by the person or persons requesting its named entities is a dissolved partnership, use. An interested party who wishes to corporation or other association, then the participate by telephone shall contact the unknown successors, trustees and as- Applicants or Applicants’ attorney, prior to signs, both immediate and remote, of such the hearing date, and provide his or her dissolved entity; if any of the named parties name and phone number. designated as a trustee is not presently NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all acting in such capacity as trustee, then the interested persons may appear and be unknown successor or successors to such heard. For information concerning this actrustee; if any of the named parties desigtion contact Nathan Cook, landman, (405) nated as an attorney-in-fact is not presently 935-8257, or Freda L. Williams, attorney, acting in such capacity as attorney-in-fact, OBA No. 16338, (405) 935-9485, Chesathen the unknown successor or successors peake Operating, Inc., P.O. Box 18496, to such attorney-in-fact; and if any of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154-0496. named entities are corporations which Please refer to Cause CD Number. do not continue to have legal existence, CORPORATION COMMISSION the unknown trustees or assigns of such OF OKLAHOMA parties.

DANA L. MURPHY, Chair NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ApJEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman plicants, Chesapeake Operating, Inc. and BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., have filed DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 7th day an application in this cause requesting the of July 2011.

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Aline-Cleo Public School is accepting applications for a bus driver for the 2011-2012 school year. Training and fees will be paid by the school. Good pay!! Background check necessary. EOE (tfc) LOOKING FOR Apprentice/journeyman electrician. Full-time, Cherokee area, must have clean driver’s license. Send resume to dbowling@jandjsolution.com Cowgirls Needed! 74th Annual Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowhand Reunion Aug. 18, 19, and 20. Queen Contestants Ages 1624, Sweetheart Contestants Ages 8-16. Saddle, tiara, accessories and money are all up for grabs ladies!

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CARD OF THANKS The family of Colleen Newlin would like to express their gratitude for all the cards, prayers, food, and memorial contributions following her passing. We would like to also thank Joe Woods for the touching service, Franklin Murrow for the excellent solos, the pallbearers, and the ladies at the Friends Church for the wonderful meals.

With love, Curt & Jennifer Newlin & Family David & Heidi Newlin & Family Christi & Lloyd Holt & Family Many thanks to the Jim and Linda Warner family for their outstanding help at the Rotary July 4th concession stand.

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Thanks to all who supported our Cherokee Rotary Club scholarship and drug dog projects during July 4th!

LEGAL NOTICES Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 7, Thursday, July 14, and Thursday, July 21, 2011. 3t notice Anyone having interest in a 1950 Willys Jeep VIN# 65730, contact John D. Jett at 580-554-5404. Sale date July 22, 2011.

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Town Clerk on or before September 30, Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t 2011, covering all debts now unpaid and Public notice incurred during the period beginning in July All persons having an indebtedness 1, 2010, or said account shall be void and or claims against the Town of Helena are forever barred. hereby notified that an invoice or contract Cynthia Fargo must be recorded in the office of the Clerk/Treasurer - Town of Helena

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, July 14, Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, July 28, 2011. 3t INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #8933 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 7” saltwater pipeline in the N/2 Section 36-T29N-R11WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $21,100.00. 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, August 11, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8933”. 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, July 14, Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, July 28, 2011. 3t INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #8934 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 7” saltwater pipeline in the SW/4 Section 33-T29NR12WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $8,800.00. 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, August 11, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8934”. 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 & natural gas from the Misener, Viola, and 149 words, 2 tab Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t Simpson common sources of supply un12p Cherokee BEFORE THE CORPORATION derlying Section 32 and (ii) vacating Order 149 562991 words, 2 tab COMMISSION No. insofar as it created 320-acre Cherokee, drilling 12p OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA lay-down and spacing units for the APPLICANT: TRIAD ENERGY, INC. Misener, Viola, and Simpson common RELIEF SOUGHT: DRILLING AND sources of supply in S/2 Section 32, T29N, SPACING UNITS R10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma; LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION (b) the Order herein revoke any ap32, T29N, R10W, ALFALFA COUNTY, proved but undrilled-on Applications to OKLAHOMA Drill (Form 1000) in the lands covered CAUSE CD NO. 201103315 hereby; AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (c) the Order herein be effective prior to To all Persons, Owners, Producers, the date of issuance of the Order; Operators, Purchasers, and Takers of oil (d)the Commission designate existing and gas, including Chesapeake Explorawells as unit wells; and tion, L.L.C.; Chesapeake Operating, Inc.; (e) the Commission establish well locaCarroll H. Smith; Margaret Jack Smith tions and grant well location exceptions for Powell, deceased; Deborah Brown; Jack wells already drilled.

D. Brown; Georgiana J. Alexander, deNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this ceased; Janet L. Jack; Janette Alexander; Cause has been set before an AdministraG & S Smith Limited Partnership; Helen tive Law Judge for hearing, taking of eviS. Jack; Jack Jack; Eric E. Ludeman Re- dence, and reporting to the Commission. vocable Trust and Eric E. Ludeman, as NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Trustee; Evelyn Brown; Jack D. Brown; this Cause will be heard before an AdminFleischaker Mineral Company, L.L.C.; istrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Janice N. Jack; Rex A. Jack, Deceased; Docket at the Corporation Commission, 1st Karol L. Jack; Kathryn Michelle White a/k/a Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Kathryn M. White; Dorothy Jack Cleveland; Oklahoma at 8:30 a.m., on the 8th day of Kay Beauchamp; Marion Roberta Kildow, August, 2011, and that this Notice will be a/k/a Marion R. Kildow, a/k/a Roberta Kilpublished as required by law and by the dow; Marilee Hines; Samuel G. Jack, Jr.; rules of the Commission.

Kenneth A. Jack; Marvel E. Jack Trust, and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Joyce Read and Norman Harrington, as the Applicant and interested parties may Co-Trustees; Peggy Smith Ranew; Larry present testimony by telephone. The cost Smith; Ray Smith Real Estate, LP; Rex A. of telephonic communication shall be Jack, Deceased; Rex Allen Jack; Rex A. paid by the person or persons requesting Jack, Deceased; Richard A. Telck; Sydnee its use. Interested parties who wish to Denise Jack; Rex A. Jack, Deceased; participate by telephone shall contact the Tamira P. Jenlink; Willard Holderby Living Applicant or Applicantís attorney, prior to Trust, a Revocable Trust, dated 2-17- the hearing date, and provide their name 1994 and Stephen Holderby, as Trustee; and phone number.

SandRidge Exploration and Production, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all LLC; and all persons living or if deceased interested persons may appear and be their known and unknown successors and heard. For information concerning this all corporations existing and if dissolved action please communicate with Applicant, their known and unknown successors and Triad Energy, Inc., 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite all other persons having an interest in the 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, lands covered hereby, particularly in Alfalfa telephone (405) 842-4312, or with Russell County, Oklahoma.

James Walker, Attorney, 511 Couch Drive, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ApThird Floor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma plicant in this Cause is requesting that the 73102.

Commission establish DRILLING AND CORPORATION COMMISSION SPACING UNITS and well locations for the OF OKLAHOMA lands described in the caption hereof.

DANA L. MURPHY, Chair NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman Applicant in this Cause is requesting the BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner following SPECIAL RELIEF: The request DONE AND PERFORMED this 5th day is that (a) the Commission issue an Order of July, 2011. (i) establishing 320-acre stand-up drilling

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: and spacing units for the production of PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

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Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & said Personal Representative, the hearing Republican Thursday, July 7, and Thursof the same has been set by the Court for day, July 14, 2011. 2t the 28th day of July, 2011, at 2:00 o’clock IN THE DISTRICT COURT P.M., at the Courtroom of said District Court OF ALFALFA COUNTY in the County Courthouse at Cherokee, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, and all persons PB-2011-1 interested in said estate are notified then In the Matter of the Estate of Lynn and there to appear and show cause, if any Dolan Penner a/k/a Lynn D. Penner, they have, why the said account should deceased. not be settled and allowed, the heirs of Notice of hearing FINAL the said Lynn Dolan Penner a/k/a Lynn D. ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR Penner, deceased, determined, said estate DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, AND distributed, and the Personal RepresentaFOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE tive discharged.

Notice is hereby given that Violet D. DATED this 30th day of June, 2011.

Eggers, Personal Representative of the /s/Loren E. Angle Estate of Lynn Dolan Penner a/k/a Lynn Judge of the District Court D. Penner, deceased, having filed in this John W. McCue II, OBA No. 5936 Court her Final Account of the administraAttorney at Law tion of said estate and her Petition for P.O. Box 503 - 118 E. Broadway Determination of Heirs and for Distribution Fairview, OK 73737 of said estate, and for Final Discharge of (580) 227-3939

Legal notice Published in the Cherokee Messenger & “640-acre” drilling and spacing units; and Republican Thursday, July 14, 2011. 1t (ii) granting such other and further relief as BEFORE THE CORPORATION may be proper based upon the evidence COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF presented at the hearing herein. Such apOKLAHOMA plication further states that said Section APPLICANT: SANDRIDGE 15 lies along the Oklahoma-Kansas state EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, boundary line and such section is a fracLLC tional section, containing approximately RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING 546.24 acres.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 15, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township 29 North, Range 9 application in this cause requests that the West of the IM, Alfalfa County, order to be entered in this matter be made Oklahoma effective as of the date of the execution Cause CD No. 201103397 thereof or as of a date prior thereto and NOTICE OF HEARING seeks to amend Order No. 585898 with STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All perrespect to the Tonkawa, Lansing, Marmasons, owners, producers, operators, ton, Cherokee and Mississippian separate purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and common sources of supply. all other interested persons, particularly NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including the cause is set before an administrative law following: Allen B. Hess; Tressie Hess; judge for hearing, taking of evidence and Chesapeake Exploration, LLC; Chesa- reporting to the Commission. peake Operating, Inc.; Faye E. Hess NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Thompson; Helen Margaret May; Henry K. cause will be heard before an administraMay; Margaret May Christian; Lee Forrest tive law judge on the Conservation Docket Christian; May Family Properties, LP; Robat the Western Regional Service Office of ert E. May; Michele S. May; Roy T. Hess; the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe Georgia M. Hess; The Hess Family Trust Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, dated August 10, 2005, and the Trustee Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. of such trust; TreeBrook Farm, LLC; Wil- on the 8th day of August, 2011, and that liam A. May; Deborah Holden Cohen; if this notice be published as required by law any of the above-named individuals be and the rules of the Commission. deceased, then the unknown heirs, exNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that ecutors, administrators, devisees, trustees Applicant and interested parties may presand assigns, both immediate and remote, ent testimony by telephone. The cost of of such deceased individual; if any of the telephonic communication shall be paid by above-named parties is a dissolved partthe person or persons requesting its use. nership, corporation or other association, Interested parties who wish to participate then the unknown successors, trustees by telephone shall contact Applicant or and assigns, both immediate and remote, Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing of such dissolved entity; and if the abovedate, and provide their names and telenamed party designated as a trustee is phone numbers. not presently acting in such capacity as NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all trustee, then the unknown successor or interested persons may appear and be successors to such trustee. heard. For information concerning this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that action, contact John R. Reeves, AttorApplicant, SandRidge Exploration and ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Production, LLC, has filed an application Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, in this cause requesting the Corporation Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, TeleCommission of Oklahoma to enter an phone: (405) 235-1110; or Luke Roberts, order, to be effective as of the date of the SandRidge Exploration and Production, execution thereof or as of a date prior LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma thereto, as follows: (i) amending a prior City, Oklahoma, 73102-6406, Telephone: order of the Commission to enlarge and (405) 429-6344. extend the boundaries of the Tonkawa, CORPORATION COMMISSION Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee and MisOF OKLAHOMA sissippian separate common sources of DANA. L. MURPHY, Chair supply of gas so as to cover and include JEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman fractional Section 15, Township 29 North, BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner Range 9 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, DONE AND PERFORMED this11th day Oklahoma, and to form proper drilling and of July, 2011. spacing units for such separate common

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: sources of supply in such section, which PEGGY MITCHELL, units Applicant requests be formed as Commission Secretary

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CARMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY concluded its summer reading program June 27 with a field trip to Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse in Enid. Twenty-four children and sponsors took the trip.

NWOSU responds to budget cut with tuition and fee increases ALVA – Dealing with a 5.8 percent cut in state funding was a challenge at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in preparing its budget for the 2012 fiscal year that began July 1, according to administrators.

Northwestern’s governing body, the Regional University System of Oklahoma, along with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, approved the school’s budget proposals that include an increase in tuition and fees.

“The reduction in state funding and the loss of federal stimulus dollars create major challenges for Northwestern and other public colleges and universities, especially as we deal with near-record levels of enrollment,” said Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president.

“Continued cuts in state funding threaten the ability to fulfill our mission to provide quality degree programs at affordable levels.

“As our state’s economic climate improves, we hope Gov. Fallin and members of the legislature will begin to restore lost funding and reinvest in the educational dreams of Oklahomans.”

Northwestern’s general operating budget for fiscal year 2012 is $23,608,292. Of the amount budgeted, only 42.6 percent is derived from state appropria-

tions, an historic low.

To compensate for the loss in state funding, Northwestern will raise tuition and fees by 5.9 percent. Resident undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees will be $153 per credit hour beginning in the fall semester.

For a student taking 30 credit hours per year the increase will amount to $255.

“We have been excellent stewards of the funding provided by the people of Oklahoma and our students, but at some point the loss of revenue begins to affect the quality of programs and access to support services,” Cunningham said.

“Our student leadership has made it clear they want quality faculty, no reduction in course sections and appropriate access to academic and other support services. They agreed with our tuition and fee proposals.”

The new tuition and fee rates are only 81.6 percent of the amount that Northwestern is permitted to charge by the state legislature.

To counter the increases, the university will increase its commitment to student scholarships and will increase efforts to raise additional private funds for scholarship support.

Cunningham said the upcoming budget year will mark the fifth consecutive year that Northwestern employees will

receive no across-the-board salary increase.

“We are holding the line on spending; however, it has become increasingly difficult to keep our most talented faculty and staff members, and it is very difficult to find quality people to fill open positions,” she said.

Dwight Richmond, executive director for the Alfalfa County Farm Service Agency, has announced that the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance payments (SURE) program ends Friday, July 29.

SURE is one of five disaster programs included in the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters.

To be eligible for SURE a farm must have: •At least a 10 percent production loss on a crop of economic significance; •A policy or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all economically significant crops: •Been physically located in a county declared a primary disaster county or contiguous county by the agriculture secretary under a Secretarial Disaster Declaration.

Without a Secretarial Disaster Designation, individual producers may be eligible if the actual production on the farm is less than 50 percent of the normal production on the farm due to a natural disaster.

For more information on the 2009 SURE program, visit the local FSA county office or www. fsa.usda.gov/sure.

ALFALFA COUNTY Deputy Sheriff Gary Mast checks the new drug drop box located in the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the Alfalfa County Courthouse. Area residents can discard outdated or unused prescription medications safely in the box, which was placed by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. Medications in solid form can be discarded in the box. Liquid medicines, syringes and inhalers are not accepted.

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Lacey Newlin CASNR host STILLWATER – Burlington High School graduate Lacey Newlin has been named a College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Success Leader for the 2011-12 school year at Oklahoma State University.

CASNR ambassadors are a group of 14 students selected to represent the agriculture industry, CASNR and OSU. They will host various events throughout the year to educate students about career and educational opportunities.

Students selected to serve completed a two-session workshop process, to become familiar with CASNR, responsibilities and expectations, and how to serve as a peer mentor. They also completed an application and went through an interview process.

Newlin is the daughter of Curt and Jennifer Newlin. She is a junior at OSU majoring in animal science and agricultural communications. While at OSU, Newlin has been active in Freshmen in Transition.

NOTICE

By order of The City Council of The City of Cherokee, all property owners within the City Limits of the City of Cherokee are hereby notified that starting Monday, July 18th, 2011, any property owner who violates the City of Cherokee Motor Vehicles & Open Storage Ordinance #2007-3001 will be ticketed with no exceptions. For a copy of the ordinance contact Cherokee City Hall at 580-596-3052.

The Cherokee Messenger & Republican will publish a tribute to Alfalfa County’s Volunteer Fire Departments and their firefighters on Thursday, July 28. These men and women have given unselfishly as they battle the heat and drought that has threatened our property and, in some cases, our lives.

If you would like to have your name and/or your business listed in this special tribute, call (580) 596-3344 today!

The cost is only $15. Send your check to the...

Cherokee Messenger & Republican P.O. Box 245 • Cherokee, Okla 73728 Or come by our office at 216 S. Grand, Cherokee