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ODOT crews dig out northwest counties, are recognized at commission meeting Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews statewide were commended at the monthly Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting held on Monday, March 4, for their efforts in tackling the blizzard-like conditions from last week’s storm. This winter storm was extremely unusual for Oklahoma with much of the panhandle and northwest Oklahoma highways shut down due to unsafe road and driving conditions. This storm was reported as being the fifth highest snowfall event in state history. Crews even worked with rescue teams when possible, assisting in 137 motorist rescues.

On Monday, their efforts were recognized by the commissioners.

Two crew members representing each division were commended for their teams’ hard work and dedication efforts during the storm. Photos of the storm were also on display.

During the storm, low visibility due to four to five foot snow drifts and highwinds made it difficult for crews to work through the constantly changing conditions. Anticipating the harsh weather conditions, ODOT mobilized crews from other parts of the state less impacted by the storm the night before to help those most affected. Roughly 2,500 miles of highway including 30 counties were affected by the storm. More than 600 personnel worked on the storm using 300 pieces of heavy equipment, which allowed crews to better fight the See ODOT Page 22 The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp.

620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net news@alvareviewcourier.net Entire Contents Copyright 2013 Members of: Associated Press Oklahoma Press Association

Harper County during clean-up of last week’s blizzard-like snow storm that severely impacted travel in northwestern Oklahoma. Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews were commended at Monday’s monthly Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting for their teams’ efforts. Anticipating the harsh weather conditions, ODOT mobilized crews from other parts of the state less impacted by the storm the night before to help those most affected. Crews worked around the clock to clear roadways for drivers and within 18 hours all primary routes were open. Within 36 hours all highways were open and passable.

Cherokee man charged in juvenile porn case

By Marione Martin A Cherokee man has been charged in Alfalfa County with two felonies involving juvenile pornography and computer crime. Benjamin Jay Lambert, 36, has been charged with violation of an Oklahoma statue via computer and with pornography – possess juvenile pornography.

Enid Police Detective Dustin Albright contacted District Attorney’s Investigator Steve Tanio on Feb. 13. He said he had identified an IP address as having and sharing or offering to share child pornography. The account was assigned to Benjamin Lambert in Cherokee.

On Feb. 19, Tanio along with Cherokee Police officers and other ICAC investigators executed a search warrant on Lambert’s residence. During the search Dewey County Sheriff L. Clay Sander, an ICAC investigator, pre-viewed Lambert’s computer hard drive. He told Tanio he had located numerous child pornography images and estimated ages from 6 to 12 years. Lambert was located in a bedroom where the computer was also found.

Tanio conducted a post-Miranda videotaped interview with Lambert, and Lambert also provided a written statement indicating remorse.

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Starkey – Stelling Cherokee announce engagement woman Tim and Terri Starkey and Randy and Kim Stelling all of Alva are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children.

Timara Starkey and Trey Stelling will be married Saturday, March 16, at Edmond First Church of the Nazarene.

Rev. Bill Kalfas will officiate.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Starkey of Wichita, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thompson of Hugoton, Kan., Mrs. Jewel Myers of Hugoton, Ms. Esther Stelling and the late Eldor Stelling of Alva, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oakley of Oklahoma City, Rita Cole of Blackwell and Irene Rupert of Wichita.

Timara is a 2009 graduate of Alva High School. She is a 2012 graduate of Southern Nazarene University with a degree in Biology. She will be attending Physician Assistant School at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in June. She is employed by Urology Centers of Oklahoma in Bethany.

Trey is a 2010 graduate of Alva High School. He is attending the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in Professional Golf Management. He is employed by Quail Creek Country Club in Oklahoma City.

charged with forgery

Trey Stelling and Timara Starkey After a honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, they will reside in Oklahoma City.

All family and friends are invited to help celebrate this joyous occasion.

By Marione Martin A Cherokee woman has been charged in Alfalfa County regarding some bad checks. United Supermarket Manager Scott Smith went to the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Department to report three checks returned on a closed account.

He told Undersheriff Dennis Frisk the checks were written on an account belonging to Andrew Bierig from Okeene.

Smith said he used the date and time the checks were written to his store to check video. He said each time he saw Latasha Olson on the video. Smith said that an employee, Amy Olson, who is her sister-in-law, told him that Bierig is a boyfriend of Latasha Olson.

Undersheriff Frisk talked with Amy Olson who said Bierig had shipped out for basic training on Jan. 7 to South Carolina. The checks written on the closed account totaled $501.49.

Latasha Lynn Olson, 28, has been charged with forgery second degree, a felony.

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Alva won’t have to add any days for snow misses

By Lynn L. Martin Even though the Alva School district missed eight days of school because of three consecutive snow storms, Superintendent Steve Parkhurst told the Alva Board of Education the daily schedule in place provides sufficient extra hours of instruction that no more days will be needed.

At the start of the school year, the

Alva Board of Education opted to compute the time Alva students spent in the classroom on an hourly basis rather than a per-day basis. The State School Board is fine with that so long as a district uses the same method all year long.

Alva agreed to teach 1,080 hours.

Even with the days missed, high school students will be in the classroom for

Outgoing board member Kenneth Byrd congratulates new board member Tiffany Slater at her election to the Alva Board of Education at her first meeting held Monday at 3 p.m. Photo by Lynn L. Martin

1,216.25 hours, middle school students will receive 1,183.25 hours, and the elementary schools will have 1,155.75 hours of instruction. Parkhurst said this conclusion has not yet been approved by the State, but he believes they’ll be okay with it.

Several board members mentioned they had received comments from patrons worried that spring break would be canceled to make up for the lost snow days. Because so many people pay advance deposits for tickets and trips, the board members said they would never do that. So bring break is still on for March 18-22.

New Board Member The first item on the agenda was to attend to the paperwork needed to complete Tiffany Slater’s election to the board. She read the oath of office and signed the loyalty oath and confidentiality statement.

Departing board member Kenneth Byrd was present in case he was needed for a vote before Slater was brought onboard. Occasionally, the seating of new board members has been further down on the agenda with the outgoing board member voting on a few things such as paying bills for items that occurred on his watch. This was not necessary since Slater was seated first thing.

Reorganization of the Board After a new board member is seated, state law requires an election of officers. In this case, Steve Ellis was retained as president. Jane McDermott nominated Lynda Martin as vice-president and Larry Parker as clerk. Lynda nominated Jane McDermott as deputy clerk. All votes were unanimous on the nominated members.

Bills were reviewed. One purchase order was for $1,000 to cover towing expenses for an Alva activity bus that broke down on the interstate after leaving the playoff game at Morrison. The Morrison School system loaned the Alva School District a bus to get Alva kids back home. Parkhurst said the towing bill has not been received but will likely be less than the $1,000 budgeted for the expense. He said the cause of the problem was a clogged fuel filter.

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Lynn Says

Inflamatory words ruin conversations and lives

By Lynn L. Martin Below, I’m reprinting an article someone sent me about how we “program our children” to succeed or fail by our choice of words we use with them.

I recall attending psychology training classes where inflammatory words were discussed and how we need to eliminate them from our discussions if we want to have a peaceful marriage or a positive boss/employer relationship.

One of those words is “always.” Another is “never.”

Let’s say my spouse overcooked some brownies and they are rock hard.

Probably nothing should be said because when he/she takes a first bite, they will know the problem already without any help from you. It’s simply a remark that doesn’t need to be made.

But if you are driven to say something, you might gently say, “Hmmm, I think these brownies are a tad overdone.”

You might escape hard feelings if he/she says, “Yeah, I know. Somebody knocked on the door about the time I should have been pulling them from the oven.”

But if you are really clueless, and say, “How come you always over cook the brownies?” or “You never get things right in the kitchen,” you’ll probably soon be foraging for food all by yourself.

Using unfair words like always and never is like pouring gasoline on a fire.

In the psychology class, they taught no problem solving will ever occur in a conversation where those words are used.

Sadly, these words are also used to stunt people’s growth.

“You’ll never amount to anything.”

“I wish I never had you.”

“You’re nothing like your brother.”

“I’m sick of you.”

“I never loved you.”

“You’ll never change.”

Okay, here is the article someone sent me that is similar to these thoughts: “I remember my dad teaching me the power of language at a very young age. Not only did my dad understand that specific words affect our mental pictures, but he understood words are a powerful programming factor in lifelong success.

“One particularly interesting event occurred when I was eight. As a kid, I was always climbing trees, poles and literally hanging around upside down from the rafters of our lake house. So, it came to no surprise for my dad to find me at the top of a 30-foot tree swinging back and forth. My little eight-year-old brain didn’t realize the tree could break or I could get hurt. I just thought it was fun to be up so high.

“My older cousin, Tammy, was also in the same tree. She was hanging on the first big limb, about ten feet below me.

Tammy’s mother also noticed us at the exact time my dad did. About that time

a huge gust of wind came over the tree.

I could hear the leaves start to rattle and the tree begin to sway. I remember my dad’s voice over the wind yell, “Bart, Hold on tightly.” So I did. The next thing I know, I heard Tammy screaming at the top of her lungs, lying flat on the ground.

She had fallen out of the tree.

“I scampered down the tree to safety.

My dad later told me why she fell and I did not. Apparently, when Tammy’s mother felt the gust of wind, she yelled out, “Tammy, don’t fall!” And Tammy did fall. My dad then explained to me that the mind has a very difficult time processing a negative image.

“In fact, people who rely on internal pictures cannot see a negative at all. In order for Tammy to process the command of not falling, her nine-year-old brain had to first imagine falling, then try to tell the brain not to do what it just imagined. Whereas, my eight-year-old brain instantly had an internal image of me hanging on tightly.

“This concept is especially useful when you are attempting to break a habit or set a goal. You can’t visualize not doing something.

“The only way to properly visualize not doing something is to actually find a word for what you want to do and visualize that.

“For example, when I was thirteen years old, I played for my junior high school football team. I tried so hard to be good, but I just couldn’t get it together at that age. I remember hearing the words run through my head as I was running out for a pass, “Don’t drop it!” Naturally, I dropped the ball.

“My coaches were not skilled enough to teach us proper “self-talk.” They just thought some kids could catch and others couldn’t. I’ll never make it pro, but I’m now a pretty good Sunday afternoon football player, because all my internal dialogue is positive and encourages me to win.

“I wish my dad had coached me playing football instead of just climbing trees. I might have had a longer football career. If our parents can set a lifetime of programming with one wrong statement, imagine the kind of programming you are doing on a daily basis with your See Says Page 38

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Hellar takes Cherokee school board seat

By Lynn L. Martin Newly elected school board member Tony Hellar took the oath of office Monday night to finish qualifications to serve on the Cherokee school board.

He has already attended the new school board member workshop. His term is five years.

Next, the board conducted the reorganization requirement. President Ken Girty was reelected president, Amber Wilhite was elected vice-president and Tony Hellar was elected clerk. The oth-

er board member present Tuesday night was T. J. Allison.

Kayla Puffinbarger provided the financial report. She said they didn’t receive their February tax check because of the earlier board meeting, but she called and got numbers. The general fund amount is $54,210, the building fund was $5,238 and the sinking fund was $15,234. The end-of-the month cash balances were as follows: general fund - $720,502.69; building fund - $65,876 and lunch fund - $5,373.50.

Newly elected Cherokee school board member Tony Hellar takes the oath of office from board President Ken Girty Monday night in Cherokee. Photo by Lynn L. Martin

She said the district was $376,529.62 better off than last year. Superintendent Cory Ellis mentioned the bank balance is normally around $200,000 this time of year and now it is $720,502.69, so the district is doing well. The activity fund report had minor items of return of a couple of basketballs and a donation of $2,000 from the senior class to the prom house.

Encumbrances approved included a printer, copy paper and Larry’s Home Oxygen, who provided handicapped ramps for the Head Start facility. During snow removal, one of the handicapped ramps was accidentally “popped off” but it can be taken care of, according to Ellis. A charge to the Courtyard Marriott was to pay for Mr. Hellar’s lodging when he attended the new school board member workshop. Judy Porter noted that he has his requirements fulfilled right off the bat.

The board approved the three financial reports: treasurer’s report, activity fund report, and the encumbrances.

In the administrative reports, Principal Jeffrey Hickman mentioned that Spring was very busy with livestock shows, baseball, track, and speech contests. Ruth Richmond reported on elementary activities. She said the third and fourth graders will be playing in a basketball tournament at Jet this week.

The fourth graders will be going to the Shrine Circus next week. Both Hickman and Richmond mentioned that the students will be getting ready for testing in April.

Ellis provided his report, reminding the board that the school year is now past the half-way point. He said, “This is a key time for our students in learning and growth as testing time approaches.”

Even though the district has enough days built into the calendar, Ellis said he would be asking to revise the school calendar. Besides the lost days from the snow storms, Cherokee also lost a couple of days because of illness. “We’re sort of putting the teachers under the gun, so to speak, so I want to put some more days back in.”

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State sending less Recent snow disrupts Waynoka School schedule money to Alfalfa for

By Alex Cole On Monday night, Waynoka School Board members met for a regular meeting. One popular agenda item was discussion and possible changes to the 2012-2013 school calendar. During the recent winter weather, Waynoka schools were not in session. There was a lot of talk about the effect on spring testing due to students missing too many days. Superintendent Constien said that there are three weeks until testing starts, and she thinks any calendar adjustments should be made after students have completed testing. Principal Meriwether agreed by saying the school should make up for missed days when it won’t interfere with testing. A motion was made to accept Constien’s recommendation.

In Superintendent Constien’s report, she said she hopes to get concrete and electrical work done in order to install the renovated football bleachers by early April. She then announced that new scoreboards have been ordered and should arrive around April 18. The rusty goalposts will be replaced by new

ones, but the school will be responsible for installing them. Constien also discussed the cleaning of school property to prepare for the school’s returning to session. She said, “We have a good group of people who stepped up to help, and I think they were ready to get out and do something.” She added that the school was cleaned up and made safe for everyone to return within three hours.

Following the Superintendent’s report, board members approved the consent agenda with no changes made to it. A contract for an audit of public schools was approved, and it will be conducted during the 2013-2014 fiscal year. The board members also voted to allow one or more board members to attend the Oklahoma State School Boards Association District Two meeting with the superintendent. The meeting will take place at Woodward on April 18 at High Plains Tech.

The board members later voted to deny the emergency transfer request of a student, but approved the termination of a school staff member. Encumbrances were also approved, including the general fund, child nutrition fund and the gift fund. Towards the end of the meeting, board members reviewed various board policies. Some changes were made, including the decision to deny people outside of the school access to the storm shelter. After reviewing board policies, the board voted to convene in executive session to discuss the employment of a superintendent.

bridges, maintenance and operations

By Roger McKenzie Approving monthly appropriations at Monday’s (Mar. 4) meeting of the Alfalfa County commissioners was a routine item. But the appropriations for bridges and for maintenance and operations expenses, which are derived mostly from state fuel taxes, revealed a disturbing trend that no one at the state level seems to be able to adequately explain to commissioners here.

The bridge appropriations, which the county uses to repair or replace county bridges that the state does not have in their program, was only $20,620.99 for February.

“I’ve never seen it that low,” said District Two Commissioner Chad Roach.

The county’s budget for bridges in its five-year plan is based on getting $35,000 a month. That figure used to be the norm, but for the last eight months it has come down. February’s total is the lowest yet.

The appropriation for maintenance and operations is also declining. It hardly covers the county’s monthly bill for diesel fuel – approximately $32,000 last month. That doesn’t leave anything else for other maintenance and operations items.

Just why the decline is occurring has not be made clear to commissioners who have sought answers.

All the other items dealt with Monday were also routine and not as puzzling, making for a short meeting.

Twenty-two road crossing permits were approved, totaling $19,375 in fees.

District One had eight permits ($11,125 in fees) and District Three had the other 11 permits ($8,250 in fees).

The report on the allocation of the alcoholic beverage tax was approved. The county’s communities were given a total of $4,861.04, with Cherokee ($1,752.55) and Helena ($1,641.41) getting the lion’s share. The smallest portion, $7.02, went to Lambert.

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Cherokee and wellness committees.

Another renewal was approved to continue the Tulsa Model for teacher evaluations for the 2012-2013 school year.

The board then voted to move into executive session to discuss teacher evaluations. No vote was on the agenda for the topics discussed in executive session.

Finally, the board took no action on cheerleading changes for the 20132014 school year. Ellis said the board is discussing cheerleading policies, which include tryout methods, who is eligible, and how uniforms and camps are paid.

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The agenda was handled in about 45 minutes. No new items were added.

There were no activity account fundraisers asked and no inner-account transfers needed.

Principals Rehired Parkhurst recommended the following principals be rehired for the next school year: Tracie Leeper at Washington Early Childhood Development Center, Steve Shiever at Longfellow School, Tim Argo at Lincoln School and Ron Sunderland at Alva Middle School. No recommendation was made for Alva High School (AHS).

Parkhurst said five interviews are scheduled for the AHS principal’s job within the next week.

Personnel Matters The head of the IT (computers) department Tony Ismael had a heart attack during the blizzard. He has had a successful surgery with four-bypasses accomplished. Parkhurst said he will be off duty for 7-8 weeks. His assistant Mason Lindquist will try to handle the duties of both.

Shonda Lehr was employed as media/librarian for the remainder of the school year at Longfellow School.

The board accepted the coaching-

duty resignation from Jeff Levetzow for next year. Also, they accepted the resignation of Brandon Bookout from his middle school coaching duties. He will still serve as a coach at Alva High School next year.

Upon a recommendation from Parkhurst, the auditing firm of Chas.

W. Carroll, P. A. was rehired for next year.

A lease was signed with Chesapeake Oil Company for mineral rights to all Alva sites except Lincoln. The numbers were $1,000 per acre with 3/16 royalty. The contract will be tweaked at the next meeting after survey work is completed by Chesapeake.

The “Giving of the Green” vocal concert has been moved to May 28.

Discussion on the agenda for replacing high school air conditioning units was not accomplished because many interested vendors had not been able to inspect the systems at the school because of the snow storms.

The board corrected the previously approved school calendar for next year.

Spring Break was incorrectly placed and did not match the schedules of the Career Tech and Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

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and friends. Her father taught her about farming and gardening and she enjoyed tending her garden and trips to the farm to monitor the wheat throughout her life.

She loved babies, cooking, dogs and the neighborhood cat for which she made a shelter and provided breakfast on a regular basis. At the age of 75, she learned to use a computer and became very adept at sending emails and exchanging recipes with friends.

She treasured her church life. A member of the Christian Church in Cherokee since 1951, she kept her acceptance letter in a fireproof vault for more than 60 years. She was very active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship group assisting with innumerable funeral dinners and with other functions at the church.

Her greatest love and prize was her family. She dedicated herself to children and grandchildren, saving every graduation announcement, thank you note and email sent to her. In later years she spent countless hours attending to the comfort and health needs of Jack, becoming a daily fixture at the nursing home in Cherokee.

Her parents Roy and Marguerite Conner, her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Neal Fugit, her brother-inlaw Bob Reitz and her grandson Jeremy preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband Jack, daughter Renee Hillman and husband Steve of Phoenix, Ariz.; sons Craig and wife Ruthanne of Edmond and Rolfe and wife Anita of Enid; grandchildren Stephanie Hodges and husband Phillip of Houston, Texas, Brian Reitz of Glendale, Ariz., Melissa Reitz and fiance Tracy Sisk of Gainsville, Fla., Adam Reitz and wife Sara of Edmond, Lauren Reitz of Edmond; step-grandchildren Dimitra Becker and husband Chad, Jus-

tin Hillman and wife Amanda and Chad Hillman; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial may be made to Christian Women’s Fellowship through Goodwin Funeral Home in Cherokee.

Obituaries HARRIET K. ALLEN Harriet K. Allen, 83, the daughter of Fargo and Bessie Mae Fall Kramer, was born Feb. 13, 1930, in Beach Grove, Ind., and died Feb. 28, 2013, at Integris Bass Health Center in Enid.

She is survived by one son, one sister and three grandchildren.

Burial will be a later date in Greenland, Ark. Arrangements are by Goodwin Funeral Home of Cherokee.

VIRGINIA MAE REITZ Funeral service for Virginia Mar Reitz will be at First Christian Church in Cherokee at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home of Cherokee. Visitation at the funeral home will be Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The casket will be open at the church before the service and remain closed after.

Virginia Mae Reitz was born Dec. 9, 1929, southeast of Alva on the family farm to Roy and Marguerite Bonner.

She passed away Feb. 28, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid after a brief illness.

She was raised on the family farm near Dacoma. A graduate of Dacoma High School, she attended Northwest State College in Alva for two years. She worked on the Agricultural Soil Conservation Service and the Abstract Office in Cherokee for many years.

Virginia married Jack Reitz on Jan. 1, 1952, in Dacoma. They were parents to three children, Craig, Renee and Rolfe.

Virginia was a woman of many talents. Her mother taught her to be an accomplished seamstress and she spent many hours sewing clothing for family

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storm. They continued in 12-hour shifts until the roads were cleared.

Transportation crews worked more than a combined 20,400 hours using 5,100 tons of material to prepare for the extreme weather, costing ODOT an estimated $1.6 million – for the materials used in these operations as well as

other costs, such as paying staff to work around the clock to clear the roads.

Snowfall ranged from five to 22 inches with some areas seeing drifts even submerging stop signs. ODOT crews worked around the clock to clear roadways for drivers and within 18 hours all primary routes were open.

Within 36 hours all highways were open and passable.

While this was one of the more sig-

nificant storms in the past few years, ODOT is always prepared 24 hours, seven days a week. Adequate materials are still available should another storm develop. To prepare for this winter weather, crews mobilized as the precipitation approached and began salting, sanding and clearing efforts as visibility allowed.

The storm began early Monday morning, Feb. 25, and subsided overnight Tuesday, Feb. 26.

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Fugitives arrested in Alva

By Marione Martin The front page of Sunday’s Alva Review-Courier featured information about two people wanted on warrants from Arkansas who were believed to be in Alva.

The Alva Police Department released a statement saying the pair had been arrested on Sunday. Here’s the statement from the police: “On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Texarkana, Ark., Police Department requested assistance from the Alva Police Department in locating Jesse Alexander Green and Brittny Elaine Pickering, both fugitives from justice with active felony warrants for aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, battery second degree and theft of property over $2,500.

“The Texarkana Police Department alleges Green, Pickering and another male broke into a residence and severely beat a handicapped male before stealing his vehicle, cellular telephones, and stealing approximately $100-$200 cash and fleeing the scene.

“Texarkana Detectives believed Green and Pickering were possibly in Alva hiding out with Green’s mother.

“Since receiving the request for assistance, the Alva Police Department conducted in investigation into the whereabouts of Green and Pickering.

“On Sunday, March 3, officers followed several leads which led to the arrest of Green and Pickering. As a result of the investigation, Joe Green, Tammy

Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes, all residents of Alva, were arrested for harboring a fugitive.

“Joe Green also has active felony warrants out of Little River, Ark., for probation violation and hindering apprehension.

“Green and Pickering remain in the Woods County Jail awaiting transport to Texarkana, Ark. Tammy Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes and Joe Green remain in the Woods County Jail awaiting arraignment.”

On March 4, Joe Allen Green, Tammy Lynnette Rhodes and Dusty Dean Rhodes were each charged with harboring a fugitive from justice, a felony, in Woods County.

Mayor, city manager talk about water at Alva Council meeting

By Marione Martin Water was a major topic at the Alva City Council meeting Monday night. City Business Manager Joe Don Dunham spoke at length about the water crisis Alva suffered as a result of

power outages at the city’s wellfield.

As of Sunday, Dunham said water service was 100 percent restored to customers although Rural Water District 3 is still suffering some issues. Dunham said the city’s water storage was filled

to 75 percent of capacity Sunday. He praised the City of Alva staff who he said “acted in a very efficient manner.”

However, Alva is still under a precautionary boil order until results are received on water samples sent to the state lab for testing. Dunham said those results are expected no later than Wednesday.

As a precaution, consumers of the City of Alva water system are advised to boil water vigorously for at least one minute before consumption, food preparation, dish washing, tooth brushing, wound care and bathing infants who may ingest bath water. Questions may be addressed to city hall at 580-3271340. Watch for updates at the city website www.alvaok.org or at www. alvareviewcourier.net.

Mayor Arden Chaffee also addressed the council and a full contingent of visitors about the future water needs for Alva. He urged the establishment of a comprehensive water plan for northwest Oklahoma and south central Kansas. Chaffee also proposed scheduling a two-day regional water conference for the area to be held in Alva. Look for full coverage on the city council in the Alva Review-Courier and in online video reports at www. alvareviewcourier.net.

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Goldbugs end season with two losses in Area Tournament

By Roger McKenzie After winning 22 straight games, including three tournament championships and district and regional titles, the Alva Goldbugs ended their season on a two-game losing streak in the Area Tournament – the only losing streak in the team’s phenomenal 23-4 season.

After dropping a 60-54 decision to Thomas-Fay-Custer on Saturday in the Area Championship Game at Enid’s Chisholm Trail Expo Center, the Goldbugs had a chance to hit the reset button on Monday against Merritt in the Area Consolation Finals. The Oilers came into the game ranked third with a 28-1 record. The game came down to the final quarter with Alva behind by just a point at 35-34. But the Oilers scored six points to open up a 41-34 lead before Riley Hess answered with a basket in the paint. Two free throws by Merritt were answered with one of two by Cade Pfleider with 4:33 to play.

Alva had chances to narrow the gap, but normally automatic Reygan Martin and Trevor Johnson missed two free throws each giving the Goldbugs five misses in the final quarter. Martin did score a layup at the 2:19 mark to pull Alva within four at 39-43. Alva would not score again, however, and the Oilers put the game away with a layup by Ryan Garner and five of six free throws as the Goldbugs were forced to foul.

After falling behind 5-0 to open the game, the Goldbugs scored the next seven points on baskets by Hess, Martin and a trey by Cody Forell. The rest of the quarter evened out. Johnson hit three free throws after being fouled on a trey attempt and Hess hit a short jumper, but the Oilers answered and the first quarter ended up tied at 12-12.

Alva scored the first eight points of the second quarter to take a 21-12 lead. The lead reached 10 points twice – after a Forell three-pointer made it 24-14 and a Lane Madsen basket made it 26-16 with about two minutes to play.

But the Goldbugs let Merritt off the hook as the Oilers scored the last seven points of the quarter. Alva still led by three at the half, 26-23.

The third quarter belonged to Merritt as they outscored Alva 12-8. The Oilers quickly took the lead with two baskets to open the quarter. They scored another basket but added six points on free throws, while Alva did not get to the line. Only a Martin layup at the buzzer kept the deficit to just one point, and Merritt would force the Goldbugs into having to foul them as they pulled away to the win.

Streak Ends at 22 The Goldbugs’ long win streak ended on Saturday against Thomas. The Goldbugs lost a 12-9 first-quarter lead as the Terriers hit three treys to open the second quarter and scored the last five points on a trey and two free throws. Alva trailed by six 26-20 at the half.

Alva came back to within two after three quarters behind six points from Cade Pfleider and five from Reygan Martin.

The Terriers hit two more treys and went to the line for six free throws in the final period to take a six point, 60-54 win.

Are you the picture of health?

Photo by Andrew Eccles

“Colorectal cancer often has no symptoms, so please get tested. I did.”

Katie Couric, Co-Founder EIF’s National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance

If you’re over 50, get screened.

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AREA CONSOLATION CHAMPIONS! Headed to the state Class 2A play-offs for the first time since 2006 are the 2012-13 Alva Ladybugs, coached by Eric Smith and Jerrad Hada. The Ladybugs clinched the state playoffs by defeating Ripley 55-35 for the Area I Consolation Championship on Saturday at the Chisholm Expo Center in Enid. Pictured from the left with their plaque are (front row) Kally Gordon, Bailey Forell, Lora Riley, Jayna Hadwiger, Riley Bryant, Natalie Seevers, Cheyenne Colvin; (back row) Nicole Ritter, Carrie Wallace, Courtney Mapes, Morgan Shiever, Jaden Hobbs and Rozlynn Murrow. Photo by Roger McKenzie

Ladybugs top Ripley to win Area Consolation, state play-off trip

By Roger McKenzie After dropping a heart-breaking one-point loss to Thomas-Fay-Custer in the Area Championship Final on Saturday, the Alva Ladybugs had a second chance and made the most of it Monday at Enid’s Chisholm Trail Expo Center

with a 55-35 win over Ripley to win the Area I Consolation Championship. The win advanced the Ladybugs to the State Class 2A Playoffs for the first time since 2006.

The Ladybugs win followed a momentary bump in the road in their 41-40

loss to Thomas, but it didn’t slow down the Alva girls as they prepared to face Ripley for a second time. Earlier in the season, Alva defeated the Lady Warriors 46-44 in the same arena at the KOFM Tournament.

The second time around was a little easier as Alva jumped out to a 10-1 firstquarter lead. Ripley quickly came back in the second quarter, pulling within two points, but the Ladybugs outscored the Lady Warriors 11-2 in the period’s final four minutes to lead 23-14 at half-time.

Both teams scored 19 points in a hectic third quarter to keep Alva’s lead at nine points. That was too much to overcome in the final eight minutes, especially after the Ladybug’s defense forced Ripley into turnovers and misses See Ladybugs Page 38

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Resolve to join us for an interesting trip through God’s word.

Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

College Hill Church of Christ fellowship hall. Snacks and baby sitting provided.

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Border Line’s ‘Music Man’ production in just over four weeks, tickets available

By Yvonne Miller Watching the ongoing rehearsals of Border Line Theatre for their production of “Music Man” shows the hours of de-

tailed hard work that makes a successful musical.

Sunday afternoon Music Director Cathy Cox led the cast in perfecting

During rehearsal for April performances, the “Music Man” (played by Bob Gilliland at left) warns the people of River City about trouble coming their way: (left to right) Anton Reeves (partially hidden), Matt Cantrell, child Easton Reeves, Justin Rugg, Janice Hill, Bev Anderson, Mary Ellen Wilhelm; (in front on bench left to right) Susan Rohr and Jenny Cantrell. Photo by Yvonne Miller

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Says

own internal dialogue.

“Here is a list of Toxic Vocabulary words. Notice when you or other people use them • But: Negates any words that are stated before it.

• Try: Presupposes failure.

• If: Presupposes that you may not.

• Might: It does nothing definite. It leaves options for your listener..

• Would Have: Past tense that draws

attention to things that didn’t actually happen.

• Should Have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn’t actually happen implies guilt • Could Have: Past tense that draws attention to things that didn’t actually happen but the person tries to take credit as if it did happen.

• Can’t/Don’t: These words force the listener to focus on exactly the opposite of what you want. This is a classic mistake that parents and coaches make without knowing the damage of this linguistic error.

“In conclusion, remember: Toxic phrase: “Don’t drop the ball!”

Likely result: Drops the ball Better language: “Catch the ball!”

Toxic phrase: “You shouldn’t watch so much television.”

Likely result: Watches more television.

Better language: “I read too often television makes people stupid.”

the dramatically hilarious song with the words “Terrible Trouble in River City” sung as con man Harold Hill (played by Bob Gilliland) arrives in town and uses scare tactics to implement his plan.

Director Kevin Cox directed the group in blocking for that “trouble” scene in addition to a hundred other details. When rehearsals happen, Kiowa’s Community Building is a hub of activity.

Kevin said, “Everything is going good – there’s a lot to it.”

Costumes hang on racks, the hum of a sewing machine nearby. People hammer and paint on the set, cast members practice their part when not on stage.

Pianists Donita Ragan and Jeaneane Fortune sit at their keyboards, playing parts and full accompaniment over and over to help the singers.

The blend of voices from talented adults to children gets one excited about what’s to come in the performances the first two weekends of April.

Get your tickets for the performances: Dinner Theatre shows Saturday, April 6; Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Matinees at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, and Sunday, April 14.

To purchase tickets, call Shirts and More in Kiowa at 620-825-4074. Dinner Theatre tickets are $25 each for a firegrilled steak meal. Send checks to BLT, P.O. Box 404, Kiowa, KS 67070.

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Ladybugs as the Alva offense went on an 8-0 run to start the quarter and build their lead to 50-33. The run began with a trey by Jaden Hobbs and ended with a trey by Lora Riley, the two leading scorers in the game.

The Lady Warriors could only manage two points in the quarter as Alva scored the period’s five points – all on free throws.

With a 23-4 record, the Ladybugs will face seventh-ranked Colbert (25-4) on Thursday, March 7, at 8:30 p.m. at Westmoore High School.

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The waste, cost, good, bad and ugly of the new school lunch program Area School Dietary Staff, students and other school officials comment

By Yvonne Miller A greater amount of leafy lettuce and other dark green vegetables are scraped in the trash than are probably consumed by school students.

After visiting with area school food service directors, that is one certainty resulting from the federally-mandated school lunch program new this school year.

U.S. Congress passed new rules in 2010 that went into effect at the start of the 2012-2013 school year.

The new legislation was in response to First Lady Michelle Obama, whose top priority is to fight childhood obesity and promote health. The First Lady promotes her Let’s Move initiative around the country.

The rules require school cafeterias to serve twice as many fruits and vegetables; serve whole-grain products; and limit proteins (one to one-and-a-half ounces), carbohydrates and salt.

Lunches are restricted to 650 calories for elementary students and 750 to 850 for junior and senior high school students.

The smaller portions have met enough opposition from hungry

kids, administrators, parents and many more that some legislators are rethinking the stringent rules. GOP lawmakers introduced a bill titled the “No Hungry Kids Act,” that would repeal the calorie maximums.

In response to the complaints, the USDA said they would do away with daily and weekly limits of meats and grains.

Of the calorie limits for students, South Barber Food Service Director Lori Sahadi said, “It’s enough if they eat everything on their plate, but many of the kids don’t like everything.”

SBJH student Emily said it was “disgusting” in the beginning and has gotten better. “I’m not as hungry now.” Her classmate Grant Cantrell said the portions were “very meager in size. They didn’t keep me awake.” Student Reiley Courson said, “We can eat healthy, but give us decent portions.”

“You give kids a tiny piece of meat, a tiny roll, big portions of vegetables and fruit, one cup of lettuce. What happens is lots of kids quit eating the school lunch. They bring their own lunch which many times is not healthy at all – I’ve seen big bag of chips, Lunchables that have no fruits or vegetables” Sahadi said.

“Some kids need the calories. Some kids don’t get it when they go home. They need this lunch,” Sahadi said.

Serving more fresh or canned fruit is part of the new rules.

If the fruit is canned it can’t be sweetened, she explained. “We see lots of fruit and vegetables in the trash.”

Sahadi said currently fresh grapes are costing $50 a case.

She can get the same amount of canned fruit $10 to $20 cheaper. She said fruit must be U.S. grown.

Timberlake Food Services Director Mary Blackledge said their kids eat most all basic fresh fruit like apples, oranges and bananas.

Part of the requirements of the lunch rules are use of wholegrains in breads, pastas and more as a healthier alternate to traditional grains used in soft white bread.

Sahadi described whole-grain products as “drier and not liked as well.” Timberlake High School Head Cook Regina Mahieu agreed, saying she sees lots of hot rolls made with whole-grains thrown in the trash. Mahieu said students favor the lighter, fluffy rolls cooks used to make compared to these “heavier, dense rolls.”

School cooks must implement the new rules or districts lose their federal funding.

Burlington School Cafeteria Manager Ellen Knopf said, “We’re offering what we’re supposed to. There is some waste, but not a whole lot. This has been quite a change to us and the kids. Some kids like it okay and some don’t.”

Knopf also mentioned the increased cost, especially of the suggested leafy Romaine lettuce. She said the government lunch requirements are definitely more expensive. Every dietary person interviewed agreed.

At Burlington, Knopf said they prepare most of their food from scratch, including breads, burritos, chili and tacos. Most of those foods are provided to meet the requirement to serve more legumes (beans).

There’s an abundance of processed food available – especially meat products like chicken See Lunch Page 62 nuggets and steak fingers with

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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log February 15, 2013 2:06 p.m. Possible gunshots and screaming at 200 block of S. Fifth in Carmen, deputy advised and en route.

9:30 p.m. 911 call, need an ambulance to 1 mile south down CR 560, a guy out on his rig cut his leg really bad, his leg is just hanging off, advised CPD and deputy said he would be en route.

10:59 p.m. Cattle out on Jet blacktop on CR 710 south of Jet 2-3 miles, called possible owner, he is going to put them up.

February 16, 2013 12:41 p.m. Minor accident on Hwy 58 and CR Leflore, another truck with a 30foot trailer slid into his truck, no injuries, roadway is blocked, advised OHP and deputy en route, road is muddy.

4:24 p.m. Hay bales on fire 1 ½ miles north of Cherokee at the feedlot, CPD asked for assistance from Amorita/Byron/Burlington, two rigs en route, deputy advised he would be on traffic control, all back at station.

5:49 p.m. Loud booms east on Fifth St by his house, deputy en route, advised everything was receiving well.

8:02 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on CR 550 and Harper Rd, located in a field west of Ingersoll, deputy requested assistance, vehicle was less than a mile from exgirlfriend’s house, call related to a child custody exchange.

10:45 p.m. Harassment at Carmen Jiffy Trip, subject has been driving around town, already had a run-in with him, deputy advised respondent to stay there until he got there, she made it to her car and is going home, in Cherokee.

10:55 p.m. Suspicious vehicle north of water tower on Hwy 11, grey Suburban, there should not be anyone on the site, deputy advised vehicle is clear, advised foreman no one around.

February 17, 2013 12:19 a.m. Power line arcing and sparking on Dacoma blacktop 5 miles east, they were contacting Alfalfa Electric Coop, deputy advised it was AEC and to possibly contact fire department.

1:20 a.m. Intoxicated pedestrian reported at Nescatunga campsite, a drunk man was mad and punching vehicle, people wearing jeans, white shirt, no shoes or jacket started walking towards Jet, deputy en route, made contact with man, deputy with prisoner in custody one white male, starting mileage.

8:34 a.m. Pothole in northbound lane

on Highways 8 and 45, large hole about 1-1 ½ foot deep, advised ODOT. 10:51 a.m. Loud music playing one block north of Carmen Bank, asked if deputy would ask him to turn it down, deputy advised and en route.

1:39 p.m. Grass fire on CR Choctaw and Hwy 58, small fire in the bar ditch, advised Helena Fire Department.

1:53 p.m. 911 call, a man cut his arm open down to the meat and almost to the bone, very large cut, was having his daughter take him to Burlington Fire Department, asked to have ambulance meet them there, advised CPD for ambulance and paged out Burlington Fire and Rescue.

2:15 p.m. Fire 8 1/3 miles west of Fifth St., fire coming towards his property, had to go into the gravel pit to get to the fire, CPD advised they would page out fire department.

February 18, 2013 4:01 a.m. Medical call to 800 block of S. Penn, need ambulance, lady on floor can’t get up, hurts too bad, advised CPD for ambulance.

1:55 p.m. Alarm is going off 4 miles south of Hwy 11 on CR 750, advised deputy, respondent called back, said to cancel call for alarm, advised deputy.

9:45 p.m. 911 call, major accident on highways 132 and 64 Jct, rollover north of Carrier at the curve going toward Nash, guy in pickup kept saying he wasn’t alone, no one could find the other person that was with him, advised OHP. February 19, 2013 12:50 p.m. Alarm going off 1 mile west of Jet on Hwy 64, advised deputies.

1:13 p.m. Break in north of Jet, nephew told him some of his guns have been stolen, wants to make a report, advised deputy.

3:01 p.m. Cattle out 3 ½ miles south of Jet on blacktop, called possible owner, got no answer, left a message with the location of the cattle out.

4:06 p.m. Reckless driver driving a white van keeps driving by at high rate of speed in Carmen, deputy unable to locate vehicle.

February 20, 2013 1:21 a.m. Medical call to 300 block of N. Central in Carmen, Helena en route to fall with injury, Life requested rescue, paged Carmen Rescue, Helena back in Helena.

4:43 a.m. Pipe in road on Hwy 8 north of Sod House, large pipe on road, advised

ODOT. 6:29 a.m. Accident seriousness unknown 1 mile east of county line on Hwy 64, red Dodge Durango in a culvert, advised CPD, OHP and deputy, got the person out of the vehicle and they are going back to town, OHP has tagged the car.

9:28 a.m. Slide offs 5 miles west of Ingersoll, two pickups off in the ditch, advised deputy, trooper had checked on those vehicles.

12:10 p.m. Rollover west of Carmen, car rolled over, three guys standing on the side of the road, deputy en route, paged Carmen Fire and Rescue and Helena Ambulance, rollover is in Woods County and they are there, advised Helena to take no further action.

1:17 p.m. Man fell out of his semi on CR 830 south of Hwy 11, hit his head and his back, he is hurt bad, can’t reach his phone, he has his ear piece and if he pushes the button it will call home, advised Grant County.

7:50 p.m. Doing donuts at Carmen Cemetery, two vehicles one was doing donuts, when they noticed him they left, deputy can come by and talk to him, deputy advised and en route, advised if respondent heard gunshots and if so how many, deputy advised out at trailer park.

9:04 p.m. Red welding truck is in the ditch between Ingersoll and Alva, has hazard lights on, looks like it’s trying to move, we had another report of the same vehicle with no lights on, deputy advised and en route, put orange sticker on window and hazards are on.

February 21, 2013 5:39 a.m. Fire southeast of Byron, salt water plant struck by lightning, advised deputy, paged Amorita and Byron Fire Department, on scene, fire has been knocked down but will still need trucks, A&B is en route.

5:43 a.m. Slid off road on Hwy 64 by Helena turn in the construction, back of truck is sticking out in the highway, she is not injured, worried someone will run into her, advised some SandRidge guys pulled her out, no longer needs help, advised deputy.

11:35 a.m. Cattle out 3 ½ miles south of Jet, advised the owner.

2:12 p.m. Mini van slid off the road on Highway 64 west ½ mile from the cemetery on south side of road, advised deputy and OHP. See Sheriff Page 54

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Alfalfa County Court Filings

According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Alva Review-Courier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper.

Criminal Filings Latasha Lynn Olson, 28, Cherokee: Forgery 2nd degree (state dismissed without fine or costs).

Benjamin Jay Lambert, 36, Cherokee: (1) Violation of Oklahoma statute via computer; (2) Pornography – possess juvenile pornography ($531).

Misdemeanor Filings Ryan Hugh Henry, 22, no address given: Public intoxication ($306.50).

Terry Lee Hodgson, 52, Alva: Driving while license is revoked ($266.50).

Civil Filings State Farm Mutual Automobile vs. Rustin Sturgeon: Auto negligence ($205.70).

Creditors Recovery Corp vs. Kama Walcott: Indebtedness for the sum of $5,692.40 ($205.70).

SandRidge Exploration & Production vs. Louis G. Healan & Greta M. Kimball: Surface damages ($223.70).

Oklahoma Tax Commission vs. Douglas L. Phillips: Collections ($314.40).

Divorce Filings Eric Kent Schaffer vs. Caprice Dawn Schaffer: Divorce ($193.70).

Marriage Filings Nick William Becker, 27, Garden City, Kan., and Kyla Shay Goetz, 21, Cherokee: Marriage license with certificate ($5).

Robert Duane Beason Jr., 31, Alva, and Rebekah Elaine Willyard, 35, Alva: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60).

Brian Gene Robinson, 36, Woodward, and Kayla Rayanna Keune, 25, Woodward: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60).

Protective Order Filings Cassandra Lee Oakes vs. William James Oakes ($218).

Paternity Filings State of Oklahoma Ex Rel vs. Stephen R. Dreiling and Marsha Elaine Tucker: Paternity ($135.70).

Traffic Filings Richard Dean Alexander, 51, Blackwell: Operate vehicle with expired registration ($211.50).

Richard Dean Alexander, 51, Blackwell: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50).

Laura Champlin, 39, Cherokee: Transporting open container of beer ($316).

Terry Lee Hodgson, 52, Alva: Transporting open container of alcohol ($396 state dismissed).

Robert Jacobs, 47, Cherokee: Overweight vehicle gross ($346.50).

Robert Jacobs, 47, Cherokee: Overweight vehicle (axle) ($296.50).

David James Wait, 27, Luling, La.: Operating motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50).

John Bill Cosper, 68, Cleo Springs: Violate terms of special permit ($211.50).

John Bill Cosper, 68, Cleo Springs: Violate terms of special permit ($211.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Timothy Joseph Papp Jr., 30, Oklahoma City: 1-10 over ($188.50); Erin Tray Kinney, 24, Graham, Texas: 15 over ($226.50); Heriberto Ramos, 34, Arkansas City, Kan.: 1-10 over ($188.50); Ronald Eugene Holder, 52, Enid: 16-20 over ($241.50); Katlyn Helen Dwyer, 21, Norman: 1-10 over ($188.50); Richard Dean Alexander, 51, Blackwell: 1-10 over ($188.50); Bradley Darren Dickson, 31, Fairmont: 11-14 over ($226.50); Daniel Gutierrez, 19, Enid: 1-10 over ($188.50); John Charles Trompeter, 21, Moore: 1-10 over ($188.50); Joshus Winfred Tate, 24, Gracemont: 1-10 over ($188.50); Omar Aguilar, 20, Ringwood: 16-20 over ($241.50); Kylee Danielle Wilson, 22, Alpine, Calif.: 15 over ($226.50); David James Wait, 27, Luling, La.: 1-10 over ($188.50); Jerrod D. Martin, 18, Hazelton, Kan.: 16-20 over ($241.50); Bret Anthony Newman, 21, Spiro: 26-30 over ($341.50).

The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Billy Joe Breshears, 28, Buffalo, Mo.; Joshua Eddy Boyd, 25, Durant; Danielle Dione Pickering, 40, Red Rock; Amber Dawn Gilchrist, 28, Alva.

Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Start Book 706, page 501 Real Estate Transfers • Michael D. Turner to Larry P. Turner: an undivided one-ninth interest in a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM, as described; warranty deed.

• Paula Huff to Royce Flaming: Lots 3, 4 and 5, in Block 19 in the Original Town of Cherokee; quit claim deed.

• Rikki Beierschmitt to Royce Flaming: Lots 3, 4 and 5, in Block 19 in the Original Town of Cherokee; quit claim deed.

• Jim Meadows to Royce Flaming: Lots 3, 4 and 5, in Block 19 in the Original Town of Cherokee; warranty deed.

• Bryant Family, LLC, to Shean Joseph Dunavant and Madison Dunavant: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 3, Town of Jet, aka New Jet; warranty deed.

• Floyd Knopf and Misti Knopf to Floyd Knopf and Misti Knopf, Co-Trustees of the Knopf Revocable Trust dated Dec. 13, 2012: (1) the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; (2) the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 29 North, Range 11 WIM; (3) the East 51.7 feet of Lots 21 through 24, Block 25, Cherokee Original and Lot 2 and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 28 North, Range 11 WIM, also designated as the South

Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 28 North, Range 11 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Donald Clark Hopkins and Alma Dee Hawkins to Donald Lynn Hopkins: all of grantor’s undivided interest in and to the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 26 North, Range 9 WIM; warranty deed.

• Charles Tucker, Sheriff of Alfalfa County, to JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, as a result of judgment in favor of plaintiff Chase Home Finance LLC against defendant Jared A. Smith, et al: the West Half of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, See Real

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Barber County Court Filings Civil Filings Alex Gorden, by and through his father and natural guardian, Michael Gorden vs. Miranda Barnes: Negligence and damages in excess of $75,000.

Robert L. Dohm & Darlene Dohm vs.

White & Ellis Drilling Inc. Et Al: Order to cancel oil & gas lease.

Limited Civil Filings Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital and Physicians Clinic vs. Raphael A Gehlen: Indebtedness in the total amount of $1,642.78.

Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital and Physicians Clinic vs. Lesa Bergner & Edwin Bergner: Indebtedness in the total amount of $1,736.83.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Donna Abbott: Indebtedness in the amount of $1,155.87.

Domestic Relations Filings Abbigail Lea Rinke vs. Kenneth J. Rinke: Divorce.

Amanda M. Stivers vs. Cody M. Stivers: Divorce.

Lynda D. Brown vs. Rickey Joe R. Brown: Motion for temporary order.

Jeff L. Cope, Individually and as father and natural guardian of Dylan D. Cope vs. Becky Renae Sarabia: Temporary parenting order and designation of temporary custodian.

Traffic Filings Billy L. Bryan, no age or address listed: False statement in sale of motor fuel ($235).

Gary Leon Herd Jr., 21, Medicine Lodge: Failure to yield at stop or yield sign ($173).

Johnny R. Lewallen, no age or address listed: Motor carriers required to stop at inspection stations ($385).

Jason W. Manning, no age or address listed: Motor carriers required to stop at inspection stations ($385).

Donald Leon Ricke, 58, Medicine Lodge: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10).

Tracy Alan Stewart, no age or address listed: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10).

The following individuals were cited

for speeding: Helen Marie Bell, 40, Cherokee, Okla.: 77 in 65 ($155).

Brandon Scott Bittle, 31, Moore, Okla.: 79 in 65 ($167).

Aaron Jason Clanton, no age or address listed: 74 in 55 ($197).

Christopher L. Kates, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($143).

David Joseph Klaeger, 42, Medicine Lodge: 69 in 55 ($167).

Ronald Leon Ricke, 58, Medicine Lodge: 80 in 65 ($173).

James Robert Crombie, 45, Sharon: 76 in 65 ($149).

Justin Dwayne Harwell, 26, Tom Bean, Texas: 80 in 65 ($173).

Leandro H. Patino III, 40, Ft. Worth, Texas: 83 in 65 ($191).

Jordan Thomas Pinkston, no age or address listed: 82 in 65 ($185).

Tracy Alan Stewart, no age or address listed: 77 in 55 ($221).

James Lee Winsor, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($143).

Barber County Real Estate Transactions Beginning Book 136, Page 311 • Paul A. Harbaugh and Yvonne C. Harbaugh to Justin L. Goodno and Janell L. Goodno: a tract of land as described in the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 34 South, Range 12 West; warranty deed.

• Darlene Joseph aka Darlene Joan Joseph to Kialee Jean Bender and Victoria M Walz: Lots 40 and 41 in McClearey’s Third Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge.

• Jennifer Owens fka Jennifer Whitebread to Mark Whitebread: Lot 11, Block A of Forsyth Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge; quit claim.

• Mark S. Whitebread to Robert D. Gabriel: Lot 11, Block A of Forsyth Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge; warranty deed.

• Joan Lewis to Monty B. Williams and Cindra L. Williams: the South 65 feet of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 164 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa; warranty deed.

• Neal Weckworth and Barbara Weckworth as Co-Trustees of the Weckworth Family Trust dated Sept. 13, 201l, to The Weckworth Ranch, LLLP: the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast

Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, an (sic) two acres off of the East Side of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8 and the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, all being in Township 35 South, Range 12 West; warranty deed.

• Charles G. Jacobs to Charles G. Jacobs, Trustee of the Charles G. Jacobs Revocable Trust dated Dec. 1, 2011: (1) the East Half of the Southeast Quarter, less road right-of-way, in Section 24, Township 32 South, Range 12 West; and (2) Lot 4, aka the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 32 South, Range 11 West, LESS a tract of land as described; warranty deed.

• Bradley K. Ohlson aka Brad Ohlson and Sara F. Ohlson to Charla Turner and Timothy Turner: an undivided onehalf interest in and to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 94 in the City of Hardtner; warranty deed.

• Bradley K. Ohlson aka Brad Ohlson and Sara F. Ohlson to Durwin Wolgamott and Laura Wolgamott: an undivided one-half interest in and to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 94 in the City of Hardtner; warranty deed.

• Greg Stierwalt and Marla R. Stierwalt to Ronald E. Westberry and April M. Westberry: Lot 19 in Block 2 in the Town of Sun City; warranty deed.

• John Terwort and Jamie Terwort to John B. Forrester and Linda L. Forester, Trustees of the John B. Forester Trust, dated May 6, 2008: an undivided onehalf interest in that to that part of Lot 2 in Block 2 in Humphrey Addition to the City of Kiowa, as described; warranty deed.

• John Terwort and Jamie Terwort to Linda L. Forester and John B. Forrester, Trustees of the Linda L. Forester Trust, dated May 6, 2008: an undivided onehalf interest in that to that part of Lot 2 in Block 2 in Humphrey Addition to the City of Kiowa, as described; warranty deed.

• George Cole and Becky Cole to Monty B. Williams and Cindra Williams: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 120 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa.; quit claim deed.

• Kenneth Cook and Cynthia H. Cook to Tug Hill Kansas LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company: the South Half See Transactions Page 56

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Barber County Sheriff’s Log

02-25-13 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Robinson Street to Kiowa Hospital.

02-25-13 Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire south of Kiowa.

02-25-13 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from 7th Street to Kiowa Hospital.

02-26-13 Kyle Thomas, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2009 Chevrolet pickup struck cattle owned by Gerard Ricke, Medicine Lodge, on U160 near Bethel Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Sheriff Rugg.

02-26-13 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Pratt.

02-26-13 Christina Ricke, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2002 Buick collided with a 2000 Peterbilt driven by Tristan Seigworth, Medicine Lodge, at U281 and River Road. Over $1,000 damage, un-

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known injuries to Ricke, accident worked

by Sheriff Rugg and Medicine Lodge Sgt. Morford, assisted by Medicine Lodge Rescue Squad and Medicine Lodge Ambulance.

02-27-13 Sheriff Rugg, MLPD Sgt. Morford, County Coroner Meador, and Medicine Lodge Ambulance investigated an unattended death in Medicine Lodge.

02-27-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from 2nd Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

02-27-13 Nadia Williams, Kiowa, driving a 1989 Mercedes struck a deer about one mile east of Hardtner. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy Hall and KWPD Officer Howerter, assisted by Kiowa Ambulance.

02-28-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Central Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

02-28-13 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to

Wichita.

02-28-13 Kaitlyn Armstrong, Isabel, driving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV backed into a parked 2005 Chrysler owned by Jill Owen, Isabel, in Isabel. Over $1,000 damage, accident worked by Deputy English.

03-01-13 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Kiowa Manor.

03-01-13 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Robinson Street to Kiowa Hospital.

03-02-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from 2nd Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

03-03-13 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Robinson Street to Kiowa Manor.

During the week officers received three reports of cattle out; one report of horses out; performed 14 Public Assists; and assisted three other agencies.

Arrests: None

Real Estate

11 and 12, in Block 22 in the First Addition to the Town of Aline; sheriff’s deed.

• Olen E. Gray and Rosalyn Joy Gray to Olen E. Gray and Rosalyn Joy Gray as Trustees of the Gray Family Revocable Trust dated Dec. 13, 2012: the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Mark Howard Denton aka Mark Denton and Gena Kate Denton aka Gena Denton to L & D Land and Cattle, LLC: all of grantor’s right, title and interest in and to: (1) an undivided one half interest in and to the South Half of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; (2) an undivided one half interest in and to the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; (3) an undivided one half interest in and to the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Gene Leslie as Trustee of the Gene Leslie Revocable Trust dated Dec. 26, 1991, to L & D Land and Cattle, LLC: all of grantor’s right, title and interest in and to: (1) an undivided one half interest in and to the South Half of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter

of Section 7, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; (2) an undivided one half interest in and to the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; (3) an undivided one half interest in and to the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Clint Ream and Megan Ream to Clint Ream and Megan Ream: the South Half of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6 in Block 3, Gilmore’s Addition to Cherokee; warranty deed.

• Sherill J. Burlie and Eldon R. Burlie to Eldon R. Burlie: an undivided 50 percent interest in the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 26 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Brent J. Diel and Leysa G. Diel to Diel Properties LLC: surface only in and to (1) the Southwest Quarter, Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; (2) the Southeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 29 North, Range 11 WIM; (3) the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; (4) the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; (5) the Northwest Quarter of

Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; statutory warranty deed.

• Brent J. Diel and Leysa G. Diel to Blair L. Diel: surface only in and to the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; statutory warranty deed.

• Brent J. Diel and Dena D. Koblitz fka Dena Diel, Trustees of the Paul Diel Trust, to Diel Farms LLC: surface only in and to (1) all of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM, as described; and (2) the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; trustee’s deed.

Mortgages • Karen Cole Hawkins and Lon G. Hawkins to ACB Bank (Cherokee): Lot 5 in Block 2 in Tatro’s Addition to the City of Cherokee; $36,559.35.

• Shean Joseph Dunavant and Madison Dunavant to BOKF, NA dba Bank of Oklahoma (Tulsa): Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 3, Town of Jet, aka New Jet; $54,003.

• Clint Ream and Megan Ream to Farmers Exchange Bank (Cherokee): the South Half of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6 in Block 3, Gilmore’s Addition to Cherokee; $54,400.

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Sheriff

February 22, 2013 9:48 a.m. Car in the ditch just east of Dacoma on the Woods/Alfalfa County line, black Hummer with no tags, looked like they had been driving up and down the ditches, advised deputy.

1:03 p.m. Trucks blocking roadway at 64 and 59 junction, couple of trucks broke down and they are blocking roadway, deputy advised service truck in en route, truck needs starter, will take 30 minutes, not much traffic, don’t need traffic control.

8:00 p.m. Unlock vehicle 4 miles north of 8 and 45 junction near the bridge, deputy advised and en route.

9:04 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at Cadillac Jacks in Jet, sitting in parking lot about three hours, two or three vehicles stopped then took off, then the original car left, went out to ask if everything was okay, driver was on the phone, deputy advised and en route.

9:07 p.m. Smell of gas 3 miles north and 2 ½ miles east of Cherokee on Highway 11, smell was very strong, deputy advised and en route, deputy advised he could not smell anything with his windows down.

February 23, 2013 11:11 a.m. Pickup all over road in McWillie on Highway 45, gold pickup with Pennsylvania plates, advised deputy and OHP, deputy advised he cannot catch up to vehicle.

8:31 p.m. Fire at city dump 3 miles east of Cherokee, deputy advised to call for fire truck, respondent at scene stated this has been burning all day with no one around, this was a controlled burn they were aware of it.

February 24, 2013 11:24 a.m. Disturbance in Carmen, her sisters have stolen her belongings and wants to make a report, deputy spoke with parties and it is a civil matter, deputy will go to Carmen.

2:05 p.m. Injured dog at 600 block of S. Grand in Carmen, respondent advised her dog has been shot in her yard, wants an officer, deputy spoke with respondent, they will take the dog to the vet, then make contact with him for a report, respondent said the vet won’t do anything because it is a Sunday, respondent said they are going to have to put the dog down because it has lost too much blood.

10:40 p.m. Alarm company advised

there was a bedroom censor going off and couldn’t contact the family at 11 and 38 go north 4 ½ miles, deputy advised there was a window broken and request assistance out there, got ahold of key holder, everything was receiving well, the window had been broken for a while.

February 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. Accident at Alfalfa Feeders north of Cherokee, two-car accident, no injuries, deputies and OHP advised, called OHP to see what officer is en route to the accident.

10:20 a.m. Railroad crossing arm broke on S. Fifth in Carmen, signal lights are going off and is blocking the road, advised Burlington Northern, they are sending someone to take care of it.

12:40 p.m. Dog bite in Aline, deputy advised someone came to his house and complained of a dog bite, owner of the dog called, took number, advised deputy and he is going to call owner.

1:45 p.m. Major accident east of Highway 64 on Highway 11, one-car accident, request for ambulance, deputy advised need tow now, two people trapped, deputy advised shutting down highway 1 mile east of accident, trooper advised think they are going to use the wench.

3:29 p.m. Fire east of Jet, looks like it is an electrical fire from a power line, paged Jet Fire and Rescue.

3:37 p.m. Slide off 7 miles southeast of Cherokee on Highway 64, truck is off in ditch, man doesn’t have a phone, deputy unable to locate truck, OHP found truck and they have a wrecker on the way.

3:55 p.m. Slide off somewhere near Goltry, man missed his turn and now he doesn’t know where he is, deputies en route to help look for the man, found the guy he is on Highway 45.

5:11 p.m. Domestic in Carmen, there is a lot of screaming and fighting coming from house, deputy advised and en route, in Carmen will be at residence shortly.

7:20 p.m. Keys locked in car in front of United, request officer to unlock, deputy advised he will go unlock it.

7:26 p.m. Stuck in middle of road north of Carmen on CR 550 south of Dacoma Rd., deputy advised he can’t make it there, has another person stuck, Carmen advised he will not be able to go north of Carmen at this time, individual advised there is no way he can get down that road to him, will check on him

throughout the night.

7:30 p.m. Slid off road and stuck in ditch 5 miles east on Highway 11, deputy advised he will try to get out there, man has room at Cherokee Inn, deputy back in town, dropping off at Cherokee Inn. 8:34 p.m. Five cars stuck about ½ mile east of Carmen, they will figure out how to get to them, the shelter is set up and a tractor is en route, people are out two cars pulled out three still in the highway.

9:17 p.m. Stuck 1 mile east of Carmen, with children, is sending a tractor to see if they can get them, advised family is out and safe.

10:04 p.m. Stuck in snow 3 ½ miles east of Dacoma, spoke with respondent, they are fine where they are, don’t think anyone can get to them, they are fine for the night, someone pulled them out.

10:34 p.m. Stuck about 1 ½ miles east of Cozy Curve, deputy advised and en route, back in town will drop off.

10:53 p.m. Stuck on Lambert Rd., he is pulling a man to the highway from CR 560, respondent was going to pick up someone else that was stuck and couldn’t get there.

11:06 p.m. Stuck 3 miles east of Cozy Curve, she is low on fuel, checked on them, they said they are fine and there are four others stuck near them now.

11:27 p.m. Hay bale in road east of Byron on the blacktop, large round bale in middle of road, deputy advised and en route to Byron, advised that the bale had been hit by a truck already and it was torn to pieces and clear of roadway.

February 26, 2013 12:02 a.m. Several vehicles stuck on highways 64 and 58, three semis and two cars, they are alright for the night.

12:20 a.m. Vehicle stuck 2 miles east of Woods County line, there are five in his vehicle including a pregnant woman and a two year old, Woods County advised they have picked up the occupants of car, car is still in the highway 2 miles east of county line on Highway 64.

12:25 a.m. Vehicle stuck just west of 64/58 junction, on west side of construction, he is okay for the night, ½ on ½ off the road.

4:22 a.m. Stuck in snow 2 miles east of Highway 8 on Highway 45, did have another person with him that insisted on See Sheriff Page 56

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walking to Aline from the tractor, advised deputy.

4:36 p.m. Semi partially off road 1 ¾ miles east of four-way stop, there are two others trying to do traffic control and it is not working, trooper advised trucks were gone when he got there.

5:02 p.m. Medical call to 200 block of E. Broadway in Aline, back has been hurting for several days and now it is hurting her heart, advised Helena Ambulance.

5:29 p.m. Three dogs trying to bite kids at 600 block of N. Main in Aline, has reported it with deputy, kid had to run up to their house to keep from getting bit, advised owner to get them on chains, but she said “what do you want me to do,” deputy advised and en route, advised dogs chained up.

7:27 p.m. Alarm going off at residence east on Highway 11 to Grant/Alfalfa line, deputy going down muddy road to house, there were footprints around the house but no windows broken out or doors broken.

8:12 p.m. Alarm going off at Native American Market in Carmen, girl on duty could not give the alarm code, got ahold of individual and cancel alarm check.

February 27, 2013 1:33 a.m. Rolled truck 3 ¼ miles west of Helena on Highway 45, rolled his truck a couple of hours ago, roadway

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blocked, no injury, deputies and OHP advised, truck upside down in westbound lane, wrecker is on scene, vehicle loaded, going home.

1:48 a.m. Medical call to Jet, individual cannot breathe, paged Jet Fire Department and advised Helena Ambulance, both en route.

3:36 p.m. Pickup stuck 3 miles east 2 miles south of Jet on CR 210, needed help, Onstar was advised but has not sent anyone yet, advised commissioner, someone pulled them out, all is receiving well.

4:32 p.m. Cattle out 3 miles north of Helena, left message with possible owner.

8:23 p.m. Back injury 8 miles north of Byron 4 ½ miles east, there was an accident with one of his hands on rig, advised Cherokee Ambulance and Byron/Amorita Rescue, A&B back at station, patient transported to Bass in Enid.

9:39 p.m. Vehicle slid off road 5-6 miles west of SH-11 on north side of road, deputy advised and en route, unable to locate vehicle.

February 28, 2013 7:12 a.m. 911 call, medical call to 58/11 junction between Burlington and Byron, individual was in a grey pickup and needs an ambulance, paged Byron Rescue, Burlington en route, Medic en route to Share.

11:38 a.m. Keys locked in vehicle at the Carmen Coop, deputy advised.

12:47 p.m. Accident on Jet blacktop, respondent’s sister t-boned a semi and the semi left the scene, paged Goltry Fire Department and requested ambulance, deputies en route, deputy advised trooper the semi is 1 mile east on Coal Rd. 3:41 p.m. Threats made at Aline/Cleo blacktop, tried to get daughter’s car from individual because they broke up, subject was in a white semi work truck, her husband said subject threatened to kick his ass because he looked at him “funny,” didn’t want to file any charges just wanted us to know.

5:15 p.m. Cattle out approximately ½ mile east of 45/8 junction, called individual, he is going to check, cattle appear to be put back up but the fence is down so they will probably be out again, called possible owner and there was no answer.

7:25 p.m. Person hurt in Amorita, needs deputy to come to his house, couldn’t get him to tell me what was wrong with him as he is deaf, deputy is calling respondent’s father how he is hurt, father said he was okay and was going to take him home with him.

8:35 p.m. Cattle out 2 ½ miles south of Aline junction, called possible owner, was going to check, hasn’t found cattle.

9:29 p.m. Stuck semi 1 mile east of Cozy Curve, asked if deputy could assist him out of the ditch, semi is pulled out, roadway is clear.

Transactions

of the Northeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of Section 20 and the Northeast Quarter and the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 32 South, Range 15 West; warranty deed.

• Paul Roark and Clyda Roark and R & R Cattle Company to Landrum Holdings, LLC: a tract of land as described located in Out Lots 85 and 87 to the City of Kiowa, in Section 10, Township 35 South, Range 11 West; warranty deed.

• Jason C. Calhoun and Debi K. Calhoun to Red Hills Property LLC: a tract of land as described commencing in the Southwest corner of Lot 11, Central Avenue West, in Stolp’s Addition to the

City of Medicine Lodge; warranty deed.

• Bob G. Rutan and Margaret J. Rutan to Margaret Jane Rutan: Lot 1 in Lahey’s Re-plat of Block 2, Hammond’s Second Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge; warranty deed.

Mortgages Beginning Book 207 Page 337 Shay Farr to Wheatland Mortgage Corporation: Lot 6 and the West Half of Lot7 in Block 1 in Deal’s Re-Plat of a part of Highland Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: $80,580.

Thomas E. Summers & Heather D. Summers to Kanza Bank: As described on page 364 of book 207 maximum obligation limit $69,500.

Ryan N. Cunningham joined herein

pro forma by his wife Karen M. Cunningham to Interlinc Mortgage Services LLC: (1) a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM; (2) easement for ingress and egress as described on page 380 of book 207: $175,500.

Tyler Gene Jones & Dawn Michelle Jones to Central Kansas Credit Union: SURFACE interest only in and to a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 30 South, Range 12, WPM: $140,000.

Phillip C. Blahut & Patricia L. Blong to American AgCredit FLCA: the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 32 South, Range 10, WPM: $150,000.

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For Sale

‘11 Mobile Suite 36 ft. A true four seasons trailer. This is a hard Registered Angus Bulls. March loaded unit. Stack Washer/Dryer, 25, 2013 at 1pm. Selling 80 40 inch flat panel TV, 4 slides, 16 Fall Bulls and 60 Spring Bulls. ply tires. 316-207-6708 Freedom, OK. Ky Luddington 580-327-7127. Konnie 620-239Business Services 4185 or 620-886-2081 (cell) Carry Concealed Free Indoor Cat Weapons Class. Saturday, March 5 year old, Declawed Female Cat 9, 2013 8am-5pm. Northwest free to good home. Please contact Technology Center, Alva. Cost Megan or Tyler if interested at $60. Call 580-327-0344 to enroll 580-884-0105 or 580-747-5359 Crooked Canyon Band Free To Good Home Sug’s Anchor Inn on March 9 Morty is a 1 yr old black Male Clean & Tidy Min-Pin/Schnauzer mix. Fixed & Current on shots. Call 580-748- Cleaning Services. Residential, 2064 Commercial & Oilfield. Call 620-562-0622 Automotive Conceal Carry For Sale Conceal or Unconceal your choice ‘03 Harley Davidson. Dyna Wide one day class in Cherokee, OK Guide 100th Anniversary. 620Sat Mar 9. Call for Registration 886-1694 580-541-7425 For Sale Crooked Oak ‘86 Honda Rebel $700. ‘03 Bed & Breakfast, Your Home Mustang 76,000 miles $5600.

Away From Home. 580-430580-327-3550 or 580-748-1744 6052 For Sale Ladies/Girls ‘03 Dodge Grand Caravan $5000 “The Bling Thing” Sun Mar obo. 580-621-3270, if no answer, 10 from 2-4pm. Fashion lv msg Show (Burlap Bungalow).

For Sale Baker Building, Cherokee. $5 Admission. Proceeds to Relay ‘85 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4. 60,000 for Life miles. 580-829-1453

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Everything in the store is 50 to New on Blu-Ray and DVD this 75% off all this week. Busy B, week at Rialto Video, “Red 524 Flynn, Alva.

Dawn,” “Wreck-It-Ralph” and “Playing For Keeps” Tree Service Quality W/O Compromise Tree Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding. Have Bucket Truck, Your new home is calling. It Skid Steer & Stump Grinder. will be quality or we won’t do Pesky trees due to drought, limbs it. WFM Total Construction, over house, etc, give us a call. LLC. 580-327-7935. www.

Work Guaranteed. Customer wfmtotalconstruction.com Satisfaction is our goal. No job Premium Firewood Avail too big or small. Free Estimates.

Contact Terry at 580-922-0165 Black Jack & White Oak. Also quality Firewood Racks. Will You May be a Redneck stack & deliver. 580-922-1256 farmer if you think Stock tips Alva Sewing Center have to do with wormin pigs.

Best tip: sell ur metals at Scribner Come celebrate our New Salvage. 580-327-1313 Location with our Free event with Husqvarna Viking Educator Broken or Damaged Trees Karla Herrin. She will be sharing Free estimates.

Clean-up her trunk show of projects with and Removal. Tree & Shrub Inspira Stabilizers, Needles, Feet Trimming also. 580-732-3472 & 5D Embroidery Software.

Seating is limited. Each attendee Pasture Tree Clearing will receive a $10 gift certificate Save moisture & grass. Let me to be used this day. Last chance to clear trees in your pasture. Skid sign up to be inspired to sew and Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed embroider. 415 Barnes Street.

Grover 580-474-2465 or 580- 580-327-3312 542-0298 Bob’s Repairs Depot Bar & Grill at 310 1/2 College can be reached Wed Lunch Special-Pork Chops, at 580-748-3548. New Tillers Stuffing, Green Beans, Chocolate and Chainsaws for Sale. Also Cake. Thur-Beef Goulash, Salad, used Lawnmowers for sale French Bread, Rum Cake. FriEmployment Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Help Wanted Potatoes, Gravy, Corn Roll, Coconut Pie. Full Menu Every Looking for CDL Driver in Alva Day. Carry-Out avail. 580-327area. 501-499-3338 2212 Help Wanted Professional Upholstery Depot Bar & Grill. Night will all types of furniture. Over Bartender & Lunch Waitress.

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Rescheduled Estate Sale

Share Medical Center seeks a part-time surgery tech and parttime/PRN physical therapy tech at the hospital. Please call 580430-3390

Antiques, glassware, planters, glass backets, pottery, Roseville, tatted and crocheted doilies, yds of fabric, quilters supplies, fat quarters, craft and quilt books, old buttons, rooster and bunny Flexible Hours collections, holiday decor, table Cherokee City County Library and chairs, beds, sofa bed, ping is looking for part time help. pong table. Mar 8 & 9. Fri 4-7pm, Computer skills a must and Sat 8am-2pm. 1525 Murray Dr should be good with people.

Miscellaneous Applications kept on hand 60 days.

Happy Days Help Wanted

Rialto offers Happy Hour Drinks and Popcorn all day, everyday!

Lutheran Daycare is seeking a Carry-Out only! cook. Would work approx 25/hrs/ wk. Weekends off! Call 580-327Got Pallets 1318 for details or apply at 902 We will pick up empty Pallets, 2nd St any shape, size and condition.

Farm Supplies Call Tony 580-596-6119 For Sale

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Welding and Fencing. Call 580- Before the storm I was buying 541-3148 or 580-871-2364 junk and selling parts! 580-3271313. 1208 Fair Street in Alva Garage Sales The Bone Pit Moving Sale Come stick a fork in some tasty 308 S Florida in Cherokee. Fri pork. Enjoy some good smoked & Sat 9am-3:30pm. Furniture, meats while you beat the heat and Jewelry, China, Glassware, ride the dunes at the Little Sahara Bedding, Angels, Bells, Nativity at Waynoka. Located next to Little Sets, Wall Decor, Luggage, Sahara Powersports. Opening Electric Lift Chair & much more.

Friday, March 8, at 11:30 to 8:00.

Sale by Jan’s Collectibles Operating hours will be posted.

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For Rent

For Rent

Sleeping Rooms in Cherokee, OK. Refrig, Microwave, Dish TV. Call 316-734-5485

Living area for crew of 4. TV, Internet, full kitchen, washer & dryer, full bath. 580596-2476 or 580-748-0025 Looking to Lease Private & Professional person looking to lease 500 to 1000 acres for Deer Hunting for 5 years. This is not an outfitter. Please call 772-221-8500 or Fax info 772-2218502 For Sale Beautiful 2-3 Bedroom Custom Built 2126 Sqft home located on 10 acres SE of Waynoka. By owner 580-430-1972

For Rent Normandy Apt # 14. 1702 College. 405659-4199 or 405-314-9222 For Rent Small 2bdrm Trailer. No pets. 580-4307098 For Rent New & Replacement Carports, Portable Buildings rental & sales. 580-430-6052 For Rent 2 bdrm with washer & dryer. 580-3271391 RV’s For Rent Clean & Comfortable. Hooked up & ready to rent. All bills paid including WiFi & Propane. Call John 830-220-3858

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Alfalfa tures, monthly officers’ reports, as well as minutes, maintenance and operations warrants for payment and blanket purchase orders.

End of February Meeting At the end of February, the Alfalfa commissioners met on Thursday, Feb. 28, to issue payroll checks and conduct other business. Belly-dump trailer bids were opened for District Two. Three bids with a $1,000 difference from the high to the low bid were received. The second lowest bid, from Irwin Trailer of Meeker, was accepted. The company’s bid was $29,095, less than $100 over the $29,000 low bid of Southwest Trailer and Equipment of Oklahoma City. The slightly higher bid was accepted because the company provided heavier sides in its trailers. Three trailers will be purchased at the accepted bid price.

Sixteen road crossing permits were approved, totaling $23,500 in fees. District One had nine permits ($12,250).

District Two had two permits ($7,000) and District Three had five permits ($4,250).

Nine agenda items were passed as one. They listed equipment for disposal from the treasurer’s office. The equipment included three record files, two scanners, a computer and monitor, keyboard and mouse, and speakers.

Commissioners also gave approval for two fund transfers. The first for $2,000 was from the county clerk operating fund to a county clerk travel fund for classes and travel. The second was for $900 to pay for part-time salary in the sheriff’s office.

A private property easement agreement in District One for a location northwest of Burlington was approved.

Routine items in addition to payroll were also given an okay. Those included maintenance and operations warrants and blanket purchase orders.

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Community Calendar Wednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities.

Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. The Board will meet at 12:30 p.m.

Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Wednesday.

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open for games and other activities.

Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 4 p.m. Nescatunga Arts Council will meet at the Runnymede. All members are welcome.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday.

8:30 p.m. Alva High School Ladybugs will play Colbert in the state 2A basketball quarterfinals at Westmoore High School.

Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities.

Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. At 12:30 p.m. Marvin and Lois Smith will entertain.

1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at the Senior Citizen Center, 122 1/2 E. Second, Cherokee.

Lunch

whole-grain breading. Knopf said even prepared grilled cheese sandwiches are available, but they make their own.

Cherokee Food Services Director Debbie Wilson said she usually has three homemade and two processed items. She said the new lunch program “is doing pretty good. Students used to grumble when we put all that on their plate. Now they take it and just don’t eat it. Today we served peas and carrots. They threw most of them away.”

Mahieu said vegetables students toss out the most are peas, mixed vegetables, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes and sweet potato tots.

Wilson said Cherokee students like sweet potato tots a little better now, but the problem with the tots is they get mushy, especially when held on the

lunch line.

Sahadi said the push to incorporate red/orange vegies like sweet potatoes causes them to sometimes mix sweet potatoes with white mashed potatoes.

She said for 120 kids she used to use six bags of instant mashed potatoes and had hardly any leftovers. When she mixes in sweet potatoes she only makes 25 servings (four bags of white) and still has leftovers.

Blackledge said she worries the most about introducing new fruits and vegetables to the elementary students at Jet. “It’s interesting,” Blackledge said.

“Some kids just look at it and say they won’t eat it. Some will at least try – that’s all we can ask for.”

Blackledge said, “I don’t cook near as much of the vegetables students won’t eat. Black-eyed peas are the most unpopular item at the elementary.”

Wilson and Blackledge both said they’ve found student favorite meals and make them most often. Some of those are hamburgers, sub sandwiches on wheat bread, polish sausages, hotdogs, chili, chicken and noodles, taco soup, spaghetti and shepherd’s pie. Blackledge said she leaves the vegies out of the shepherd’s pie and serves them on the side.

“We’re trying to meet the require-

ments and satisfy our kids. We’re trying different ways to prepare vegetables so they might like them,” Blackledge said.

Besides the lunch room, government rules have restricted contents of vending machines at schools: no pop, chips, candy or the items generally found there.

Burlington School Secretary Jan Hill said that the school removed those several years ago when this issue began.

The vending machine at South Barber used to be a money-maker for the student council. Sponsor Jill Daughhetee said now sales are “lousy” with the only offerings water, vitamin water and power aid zero. She said they tried fruit juice but most kids didn’t drink it. They could have pop that could only be sold two hours after lunch closes, nearly the time when school dismisses. “It’s not worth it,” she said.

Speaking of the new lunchroom rules, South Barber Superintendent Brad Morris said, “It’s a great concept. But the implementation process needs revisited. It caught everyone by surprise.

There’s always skepticism with change.

Things are already being tweaked. They are giving us a little more room. There is absolutely more waste and cost. I hope we see more improvement next year.”

School breakfasts will be affected next year.

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