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Decked out in red, white and blue and looking sweeter than homemade ice cream on the 4th of July are Hardtner’s Lil Miss Firecracker Bailey Swonger and Lil Firecracker Neal Liggenstoffer. They sit atop this patriotic float ready to ride in Hardtner’s 4th of July Parade. Bailey is the daughter of Matt and Jessica Swonger of Kiowa. Neal is the son of H.J. and Raelynn Liggenstoffer of Hardtner. Organizer Syd Sterling said this float won 2nd Place and $300. Little Jacob Eck of Sharon, Kan., won the grand prize of $400 with his entry of a lawn mower type vehicle pulling a trailer of patriotic messages. Photo by Yvonne Miller 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
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In his red, white and blue tennis shoes, Tyler Archuleta easily makes all the twists, turns and moves needed to quickly retrieve candy thrown at Hardtner’s 4th of July Parade. He is the son of Joseph Archuleta and Christina Michel of Kiowa. Photo by Yvonne Miller Below: A mountain lion (I think!) escaped from Bill and Janet’s Nature Musuem in Hardtner’s community center to ride proudly atop the Smith’s float which won 4th and a $100 prize in the town’s 4th of July Parade. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Alva school finances look good for new year By Marione Martin “We’re right at our eligible carryover value,” said Alva Superintendent Steve Parkhurst of the school district’s finances. He presented a summary of financial activities to the school board at Monday’s regular meeting. He said gross production revenue was projected to be $700,000 lower in 2012-2013 than in the preceding fiscal year. However, it was down only $670,000. The board can expect to see the budget for 2013-2014 in October after the estimate of needs is finalized. Board members present at Monday’s meeting were Steve Ellis, Lynda Martin, Jane McDermott and Tiffany Slater. Larry Parker was absent. The board approved the activity fund report from the Black and Gold Booster Club. The parent organization had a beginning cash balance of $24,833.03 for the preceding school year and an ending balance of $21,670.87. The group derived $3,576.80 from cardboard recycling last year. Parkhurst expressed concern that the organization may suffer financially since they gave up the recycling effort. He attributed the problem to a lack of manpower. He said the group previously made use of BJCC prisoners to package the cardboard, but with changes at BJCC, that option was no longer available. Parkhurst spoke highly of the organization’s support of athletic teams and activities. He said each team is provided at least $25 per team member and those with smaller numbers of participants are given at least $300. As board members looked over pur-
chase order encumbrances for the new fiscal year, Supt. Parkhurst explained that the Clearwater Enterprises, LLC amount of $35,000 is to provide gas for the high school and middle school. Using this company provides a savings over using ONG. McDermott asked about an item labeled “Subs-Blanket for General Fund” for $82,737.50. Parkhurst said that item was not for sandwiches but is for substitutes. The category includes substitute teachers as well as other staff members such as janitors, cooks and office personnel. McDermott asked if that was the amount spent in the previous year, and Parkhurst said it was probably ten percent more as recommended by the school accounting firm. Parkhurst pointed out the Serve for Success Americorps Program item of $18,900. He said the school receives a lot of value from this program. Currently the schools have five full-time people who work in various capacities as needed including tutoring, substitute teaching and as teacher aides. Summer Projects Martin said she recently took an informal tour of Alva High School to see the improvements being made over the summer. She mentioned new bathroom fixtures and the new paint in the halls which features black and gold colors. Parkhurst listed other improvements including carpeting at the middle school, new tile at the high school, and a new pole barn at the ag farm. He said the county commissioners will be doing some chip and seal work this week on the “snake drive” which is located along
the west side of the high school. The board members voted approval of continuing employment for Tena Martin in Cooperative Education and Verleta Eckels who is the food services director. Cleaning Services The board approved several service contracts for the new fiscal year. American Fidelity handles the Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. The school has an agreement for services from the Woods County Board of Commissioners to do work such as the resurfacing of the drive with the school paying for the work. The district also has an agreement with BJCC for inmate help. An agreement with the Center for Education Law provides legal services for the Cooperative Education Project. The board spent some time discussing the cleaning services contract with Circle H, LLC. Under the agreement, the school will pay $65,000 annually for the cleaning. While the owner, Clint Harzman, is a daytime employee of the district, the work he does with Circle H is performed after hours on his own time. Parkhurst said the school had trouble finding custodians to replace those retiring and cleaning is much easier when classes are not in session. Circle H is paid an extra $40 per night for cleaning after special events such as basketball games. The company is to clean all classrooms and bathrooms at Longfellow, Lincoln, Alva Middle School and Alva High School. Custodians still handle all the cleaning at Washington School. Due to some misunderstandings about who was responsible for various areas, the new contract has an added paragraph stating that each site’s custodians will be responsible for cleaning hallways, media centers, computer labs, cafeterias, gymnasiums and all other rooms as agreed upon with the contractor and superintendent. Parkhurst said custodians are also expected to clean bathrooms if needed during the school day. Martin talked about Goldbug excellence and school pride. She said it was important to show that pride with clean well-tended school buildings and grounds. She said she had been disappointed with a lack of sufficient cleaning for a recent meeting held at the school. See Alva Page 6
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What a heart-breaking month for family By Lynn L. Martin As some of you may recall, my youngest sister, Marta, passed away about a month ago after battling myotonic muscular dystrophy throughout her life. The piece I ran in the Newsgram told how this genetic disease was first discovered in her two children, before being traced back to her DNA. In my writing, I noted my admiration for Marta’s husband, Bob Ward, who has been so courageous in tending to his family while they suffer from the progressive muscle failure of this illness which is predicted to cause a shortened life-span. Even with this prognosis, Bob has done everything in his power to help his kids enjoy as normal a life as possible. Natalie is the older of the two kids and is in her thirties. Despite the low stamina brought on by this disease, Natalie has managed to complete a few hours of college and for a short time, hold part time jobs in a day-care targeted for handicapped children, and in retail. Before her mother’s death in early June, Natalie had expressed a desire to drive herself back to the Lufkin area and specifically to Nacogdoches to visit childhood friends. Her mother, Marta, was against this plan because Natalie rarely ventures far from home, and the
idea of a three hour journey seemed daunting and risky. Her dad, Bob, thought it was a reasonable idea, and reminded Marta that Natalie is an adult and needed to venture out on her own a bit. As I said, Natalie is well into adulthood, but has an appearance of perhaps a 15 year old and presents a sweet childlike disposition. Indeed, we as family tried to help Natalie leave the nest a few years ago. We invited her to Alva and she worked for us for a short time. The ulterior purpose of the trip was matchmaking. There was a fine young man at church who had a sweet disposition much like Natalie, and we hoped they would find each other. (Both knew of our motive). After a few dates they determined to remain friends, but Natalie, being very homesick, returned home to her family in Texas. So although her mom died in early June, last week Natalie embarked on the three hour trip to Nacogdoches. She made it to the town and while heading to her friend’s house, made a driving mistake and turned left in front of a pickup truck. The crash totaled Natalie’s car, and she was taken by ambulance to the hospital with a broken rib, an injured shoulder, spinal trauma, a punctured lung, and two broken vertebrae. She is lucky to be alive and it seems there was a small miracle associated with her survival. Seventeen years ago, a titanium rod was inserted into Natalie’s
spine to assist her back in growing normally. Part of her challenge with myotonic muscular dystrophy was scoliosis, and the surgery was needed to correct spinal curvature. Following the accident the neurosurgeon who saw her said that an impact so strong as to break her largest rib should have killed her or caused far more damage than was present. He felt that the titanium rod in her spine stabilized the body during impact. So although two vertebrae were broken, the rod acted as a built in “splint” to hold everything in perfect alignment. At this point she will not have to have surgery. A neck brace and the spinal rod will hold things in place while she heals. Of course, Bob had been counting on Natalie to help take care of her younger brother, Kris, who is far more handicapped with muscular dystrophy. My heart breaks for the whole family. Several of us have thought of Job’s story in the Old-Testament. He was a good man of God and Satan got God’s permission to plague him with disaster after disaster to see if he could “break” him from following God. Well, Bob Ward is our family’s Job. One reason we admire him so much is no matter what disaster happens next, he somehow manages a positive attitude. He told my sister, Tara, two things: “Natalie and I have agreed that probably there should be no more long road trips. And I’m grateful that Marta is not having to experience this new crisis.” Any prayers you might consider for the Ward family would be appreciated, for although we have the story of Job that reminds us of suffering, we also have hope that through Christ, all things are possible.
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Cherokee Schools focus on security By Alex Cole The Cherokee Board of Education held a regular meeting Monday night. During the administrative report, Superintendent Cory Ellis told board members of plans to install an advanced security camera system at the school. He scheduled the installation for Tuesday morning. “There’s about nine of them right now, and we’re getting a unit that allows up to 16 cameras both inside and outside,” he said. According to Ellis, a few cameras will also be installed outside of the school in places that have been vandalized in the past. The most recent act of vandalism was at the field house restrooms. A major benefit of this
Alfalfa County makes another machinery purchase By Alex Cole The commissioners of Alfalfa County met for a regular meeting on Monday. The first order of business was the opening of flatbed truck bids for District 1. Two bids were opened and submitted by Roberts Truck Center in Enid. Noah Moore of Roberts Truck Center was present at the meeting. The first bid was for a 2006 model truck at a price of $44,000. The second was for a 2007 model truck for $62,000. The board voted to purchase the 2006 model. Moore told the commissioners the truck does not currently have a flatbed installed, but installation is included in the price. He said the truck will require some body fabrication before it is ready but should be completed within three weeks. After approval of the truck purchase, the board approved minutes from the last meeting, M & O warrants, road crossing permits and monthly officer reports. There were no blanket purchase orders submitted to the commissioners. The board then signed a lease renewal form for equipment leasing through the See Alfalfa Page 20
security system is that the superintendent and anyone else he allows can see what is happening at the school by using their cell phones. New Internet Page Ellis also announced a new internet page that will launch with the upcoming school year. He said the new website will allow parents to pay nutrition fees from home with a credit card. Registration and reduced lunch forms will also be posted to it for parents to fill out. Ellis also talked about streaming board meetings and other school events on the website. Another piece of technology to be purchased for teachers to use in the classroom is a new type of overhead projector called an ELMO. Teaching Positions Open Afterward, the superintendent reported that a position for Family and Consumer Sciences is open because the current teacher is going to be used in a different capacity this school year. A special education teacher, two fourth grade teachers and a full-time counselor are also needed. Carry-Over Funds Ellis told the board members he was satisfied with the amount of money that carried over from all funds which totaled $374,986.68. “We had some substantial gain in the lunch fund. In the general fund, we’ve gone up about $200,000 each year which I’m pretty proud of,” he said. Other Business Superintendent Ellis described the next agenda items approved by the board as “typical housekeeping items” to prepare for the new school year.
Motioned for approval first were the standard fundraisers for the 2013-2014 school year. Next, a contract with The Center for Education Law for basic legal services was approved. Chad Hutchinson was appointed as the junior high principal. Superintendent Ellis was appointed as the purchasing agent for the Cherokee Public School District. He was also named the authorized representative for all federal and state programs and all other school activities not listed for the 2013-2014 school year. Cory Ellis, Judy Porter, Jeremy Hickman, Kayla Puffinbarger, Sharon Inman and Debbie Wilson were appointed as receiving agents for the school district. Judy Porter was also given the title of board minutes clerk and encumbrance clerk for the school year. Kayla Puffinbarger was appointed as treasurer and it was approved to purchase a security bond for her. Superintendent Ellis was appointed as the director of child nutrition and the hearing official for free and reduced lunch authorization. Ellis, Hickman and Puffinbarger were named custodians for the school year and a security bond purchase was approved for them. All activity fund accounts and sub-accounts were voted for approval. The last item approved was the school membership with Oklahoma State School Boards Association at a cost of $1,350. The price last year was $1,225. Under new business, Ellis announced a car wash that will take place Saturday. It will be at the Cherokee car wash and benefit the cheerleaders.
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Martin asked Parkhurst how he would describe the effort of the cleaning company, would he consider it “whiz-bang?� Parkhurst replied that it would term it adequate. Other Business The board approved the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policy for the new school year. The policy cites a list of thirteen items designated as student directory information that will be made available. Four buses will be leased for the new fiscal year. The 71-passenger buses are provided by Midwest Bus Sales, Inc. and are new with the only mileage being the miles to drive them to Alva. All will be air conditioned. Three of the buses will be leased at $15,500 per year with the fourth at $14,500. The lease allows for 15,000 miles to be put on each bus in a year. By rotating the buses among longer and shorter routes, the district manages to stay within that mileage. The renewal of a lease for an ice cream machine at Lincoln Elementary was approved. Parkhurst said it is working out well for that school. The board also approved a letter of intent to the Oklahoma State Department of Education to use hours instead of days in determining the school calendar. Parkhurst said that worked out well last year when the school missed several days because of snow but did not have to add any days of school.
Dr. John Austin, Msgr. Daniel B. Logan and Mary Austin
Austins celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
The children of Dr. John and Mary Austin, Cherokee, hosted a 50th anniversary honoring their parents on June 14, 2013 at the Ocean View Restaurant, Ponte Verde Beach, Florida. John Cotteral Austin and Mary Jane Podest were married June 1, 1963 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Prague, Oklahoma. John graduated from Oklahoma University Pharmacy School, Norman, before purchasing and owning Austin Rexall Drug, Cherokee. He worked for Kasl-Hutton Pharmacy, Blackwell, Family Pharmacy, Enid, Kidd Drug,
Fairview, Holder Drug and Wal Mart Pharmacies in area pharmacies as a rowing pharmacist. He concluded working at Alva Wal Mart Pharmacy and retired in 2011. The entire Austin family of nineteen were there to celebrate the renewal vows performed by Msgr. Daniel B. Logan, Ponte Verde Beach, Florida. The couple has four children, John and Kim Austin, Irving, Texas, Rob and Stacy Austin, Fishers, Indiana, Annette and Ivan Maldonado, Littleton, Colorado and Nathan and Melanie, Cherokee, Oklahoma. They have nine grandchildren, Jordan, Haley and Jonathan Austin, Cade and Reid Austin, Isaac and Kaleb Maldonado and Avery and Jayce Austin.
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Girl Scout Troop #969 of Alva has obtained a grant through the Challenge and Change program to place a gazebo behind the Homestead. From left: Jazmine Vest, Leah Maier, Cathy Vest, Calissa Fouts and leader Judy Neilson. Not pictured are Autumn and Isabella Stout. The Girls Scouts need help on Friday evening (July 12th) and the next morning at 7 a.m. til noon in erecting the gazebo.
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Attending the Carmen 5th of July event and enjoying the swings is Michelle McCart, age two of Alva. She turned shy on the camera and wouldn’t give us her big smile previously displayed. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Keiton Wills, age 3, is begging for sister, Aschlene Wills, age 9 (in red) to catch him as he comes down a very fast slide. Another catcher is positioned mid-way up the slide. She is Bailey Meeks of Fairview. The two Wills’ kids are from Enid. They enjoyed the Carmen Park before the fireworks Friday. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
The Carmen City Park has a bunch of fun antique toys that have been removed from many other parks. The kids could not resist this high speed Merry Go Round Friday evening. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
Even though the temperatures were in the low 90’s, the sno-cone booth always had long lines at the Carmen holiday celebration July 5th. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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South Barber School Board hires new teachers, reorganizes with new members By Yvonne Miller Two new faces appeared at the South Barber Board of Education table at their July meeting Monday night. They were newly elected board members Dooli Rugg and Mark Pollock. New board member Steve Allen was unable to attend. Other board members present were: Jeff Black, Deb Helfrich, Dana Roark and Michael Anderson. Superintendent Brad Morris and Board Clerk Julie Johnson were also present. As part of the reorganization of the board for the 2013-14 school year, board members elected new officers. Although Allen was absent his peers elected him president and Anderson vice president who then conducted the meeting. Johnson was reappointed as board clerk with Mary Lynn Meyers as deputy board clerk. Walter Fry was reappointed as treasurer. The board also appointed Allen as their representative to serve on the special education cooperative board which meets the third Monday of each month in Pratt. A new vocal music teacher, a new third grade teacher and a substitute teacher received board approval. Boram Shin will teach vocal music. She is from Korea and has been in the states six years and earned a degree at Emporia State. Administrators who’ve met her said Shin has “excellent references” and speaks good English. She will live in Kiowa. Cari Kaiser will teach third grade. Originally from Covington, Okla., Kaiser is an OSU graduate and engaged to a man from Harper, Kan., where they’ll reside. Administrators said Kaiser comes highly recommended. Kyle Jacobs, a SBHS alum, was approved as a substitute teacher. The board approved current monthly bills of $59,709.86. They also approved use of Bus No. 8 by the Class of 1963 who want to use it August 31 during their reunion to tour Barber County. The class will pay for the gas and bus driver. Superintendent Updates Board on Projects and Affordable Care Act The elementary building improvement project ongoing this summer by P1 Group of Wichita “is on schedule,” Superintendent Morris said. He added that the existing sus-
pended ceilings in classrooms were not constructed correctly years ago and are not safe. P1 is repairing those ceilings with an estimated additional cost from $35,000 to $42,000. Coupled with the $6800 cost of the electrical transformer needed at the elementary building to accommodate all the improvements, Morris estimates additional project costs of $50,000. The superintendent invites board members to look at the progress of the project when P1 has their next meeting at the elementary. • Last week two big, dead trees were removed in front of the elementary school, Morris said. At first he sought bids for removal of cedar trees located in front of that school, but he told the board “we” are going to remove the cedar trees. He welcomes any volunteers who’d like to help. • The school is accepting bids for a new compressor in the walk-in freezer at the high school. • The superintendent said the Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare) deadline was 2014 to have the school district’s information submitted for the federalized health care program. That’s the number of employees, hours worked, etc. That information determines if you are a large or small business. USD No. 255 hovers around 48 employees presently. The government’s number for a small business is under 50 employees. Morris said it’s advantageous for the district is to be in the small business cat-
egory. The superintendent said the deadline for schools to supply that information to the government was recently extended to 2015. “This gives us a little more time,” Morris said. Principal Shaffer Talks Stronger Substance Abuse Policy and More Jr/Sr High Principal Brent Shaffer spoke of changes he’s proposing to the student handbook. The changes will be discussed and up for approval at the August board meeting. One change he mentioned is the attendance policy. A student who has nine unexcused absences will not get credit for that class. That student would have to arrange make-up for the class with the principal. Another change is to the Substance Abuse Policy. Shaffer said his proposed changes make the policy have “more teeth in it.” Morris described the proposal as a more uniform, broader drug policy for all school activities. Shaffer also asked the board if they would like administrators to do head coach evaluations. In turn the head coach of a sport would evaluate their assistant(s). Board members indicated they would. • The Kiowa District Hospital provides FREE physicals to all South Barber students this summer. A coupon was mailed this summer to households of students who pre-enrolled in the spring See S.
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Making the most of rodeo and summer Hardtner cowgirl to compete in Barber County Rodeo Jessica Koppitz is making the most of her summer.
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The Hardtner, Kan., cowgirl knows this is her last summer to rodeo before school obligations take precedence. Jessica grew up eight miles south of Hardtner, graduating from Alva High School in 2009, and from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in May. She’s competed in high school rodeo and her college team, in the breakaway roping and barrel racing. She’ll compete at next month’s Barber County Rodeo in Hardtner July 2627, and she’s tickled to return. “I loved it when I was little. They had the little kids’ barrel race, and I always ran in it.” She’s already begun studies at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid and in two years hopes to be a registered nurse. Because she’ll be in the middle of clinicals the next two summers, rodeo competition will slow down.
Till then, however, she’ll compete at as many Kansas Pro Rodeo Association events as she can. Breakaway roping is her strength, and she likes to start colts in the barrels and roping. Jessica has three breakaway horses and a barrel horse that, after they’re seasoned, will be good horses. After college graduation, she’d like to be a registered nurse and work her way to CEO of a hospital. She’d like to try a big hospital, and work in the emergency room, too. The rush of activity in the ER appeals to her. And rodeo will always be a part of her life. “I’m sure I’ll always rodeo.” Jessica, who is the daughter of Mike and Deb Koppitz, will compete at at the Barber County Rodeo July 26-27 in Hardtner, Kan. along with other cowboys and cowgirls. The rodeo begins at 8 p.m. both nights. Tickets are available at the gate.
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for classes this fall. Students should call the clinic at 825-4131 to schedule their physical before the end of July. Physicals will be done at the clinic – NOT at the school on one particular evening as in the past. Students participating in sports must have a physical. • Shaffer said FFA officers attended State Conference for Chapter Leaders (SCCL) July 1-3. Shaffer said a good number of students participate in the summer weights program. He also said MAYB basketball continues through July. PK – 6 Principal Marcia Cantrell said she had no report except the on-
going construction which prohibits her from utilizing her office. Board Increases Lunch Prices and Handles Re-organizational Items Board members approved about three pages full of housekeeping items from a variety of appointments for individuals to handle specific duties to designating official depositories and much more for the 2013-14 school year. All is on record at the central office. One of the items is board approval of a recommended 10 cent increase on the cost of breakfast and lunch prices for Pre-K-12 students. Elementary lunches are $2.30 and breakfast is $1.60. Prices
for 7-12 students are: lunch, $2.60 and breakfast, $1.85. Adult lunch is $3.50 and breakfast is $3. Extra milk for all ages is 50 cents. Hiland Dairy was approved as the district’s milk supplier. The price of textbooks is $22 and workbooks $27 for all grades and unchanged from last year. Activity ticket prices are: students, $30; adults, $40; and an immediate family ticket, $100. The district’s mileage reimbursement rate is 55 cents per mile. The board adopted the 1,116 hour school year. Snow days are built in with three additional days if needed – April 21, May 19 and 20. The board designated the same auditor, Busby, Ford and Reimer, whose fee is $6,600 plus expenses. Helfrich remains the board’s governmental relations network representative. The board approved Roark as alternate.
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Alva woman faces three charges
and insurance. Trekell saw a boy, age 8, in the front passenger seat. In the back seat were boys ages 4 and 3. Trekell could smell a strong odor commonly associated with an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. He asked Kirkpatrick where she was coming from. She said she was coming from her apartment in Alva and traveling to her sister’s on the other side of the state. He asked her about traveling west down Highway 11 up ahead, as had been reported earlier. She quickly said she was never up there, stating that she had been in her apartment in Alva and at Wal-mart in Alva. Trekell asked her to have a seat in his patrol vehicle, pointing out her muffler lying on the pavement as they passed. Once in his vehicle, Trekell could still smell a strong odor commonly associated with an alcoholic beverage about her person. He asked how much alcohol she had to drink, and she replied she had one beer earlier. He asked Kirkpatrick if she felt she was impaired any by the alcohol, and she admitted “a little,” stating she would drive back to Alva and Trekell could follow her and she wouldn’t go to her sister’s. Trekell described Kirkpatrick as talking very fast and making the same statements over and over. Deputy Trekell had Kirkpatrick step to the front of his vehicle so he could administer the HGN test. She was unable to follow his pen and would stop during the test to look at him and make a statement, disrupting the test. He had her blow into his preliminary breath testing device which gave a high reading. He administered walking and balance tests which she could not complete. Kirkpatrick was placed in handcuffs, advised she was under arrest for DUI and placed in the patrol
vehicle. Trekell read the state’s implied consent test and she agreed. Kirkpatrick then stated that had she thought she was drunk, wouldn’t have “drone.” Trekell moved the vehicle out of the intersection so traffic could flow. He had Cherokee Police Officer Chris Horstman transport Kirkpatrick to the jail while he waited on the wrecker. Trekell spoke to the children and contacted a DHS worker who advised him to contact the children’s closest relative and have them picked up. The wrecker arrived at 12:22 a.m., and Trekell took the children to the sheriff’s office to wait for the relative. On the way, the eight-year-old volunteered that he thought he knew where the muffler broke off, stating that his mother got lost and turned around on the highway. They hit a piece of concrete and it got noisy. At the jail, Kirkpatrick received a test result of .15 which enhanced the DUI charge to aggravated. On July 2 in Alfalfa County District Court, Amanda Dawn Kirkpatrick, 33, of Alva, was charged with child endangerment by driving under the influence, a felony. She was also charged with a misdemeanor of driving under the influence and a traffic charge of operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe condition.
Van dragging muffler reported By Marione Martin A motorist was concerned about a van dragging a muffler and being driven in a reckless manner so contacted the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office. The reporting party said the gold-colored van was driving west on SH 11 toward the four-way stop north of Cherokee. It was “driving recklessly down the road dragging its exhaust throwing sparks all over the roadway and in the grass drainage.” The reporting party said once the van passed, swerving from the shoulder to the other lane of traffic, it left their sight at a high rate of speed and was almost hit by oncoming traffic. According to documents on file in the case, Alfalfa County Deputy Blake Trekell received a call about the van at 10:52 p.m. on June 28. He arrived at the four-way stop but was unable to locate the van, and the reporting party had lost sight of it. At 11:20 a.m. an off duty Alfalfa County employee spotted the van going east on US Highway 64 toward the four-way stop and throwing sparks all over the roadway. At 11:26 p.m. Deputy Trekell saw the vehicle about one mile west of the four-way stop, dragging its exhaust and throwing sparks and also driving too closely behind a semi. He turned around and caught up to the van before turning on his emergency lights to lessen the opportunity for the driver to flee. As he approached the van, he saw it traveling left of center with about half the vehicle’s width in the opposite lane. The van stopped in the east bound lane at the west side of the four-way stop north of Cherokee. The driver shut off the vehicle, stepped out and began to walk back toward Trekell. He ordered the driver, later identified as Amanda Kirkpatrick, to take a seat back in the vehicle. She did so. As Trekell approached the van, Kirkpatrick started the engine and put it in gear. He ordered her to shut the vehicle back off. As Trekell approached, before he was able to speak, Kirkpatrick began talking very rapidly stating the vehicle just died on her and had not been running right. He asked for her driver’s license
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The American flag flies in the wind above a Carmen fire truck at the 5th of July celebration. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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County Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund. A contract for professional appraisal services was also approved. The contract is with Thomas Y. Pickett & Company, Inc., and they are located in Dallas, Texas. Afterward, a detention services agreement between the board of commissioners and Osage County Juvenile Detention Center was motioned for approval. A resolution for disposal of a Swintec electronic typewriter for the election board was also voted for approval. Two oil and gas division orders for Sandridge Exploration LLC were approved. The first was for Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 10 West, and
the second was for Section 17, Township 28 North, Range 10 West. A motion was also made for the county clerk to go out on bids for a tractor for the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. The tractor will be used to work the arena on the grounds. A resolution was made to move all interest earned on the SJ-SF3 Fairgrounds Account from the Sales Tax Fairgrounds Fund back to the Fairgrounds Account. A total of 25 road crossing permtits were submitted to the commissioners at a sum of $24,500. District 1 totaled 12 permits at $17,000, District 2 totaled eight permits at $3,500, and District 3 totaled five permits at $4,000.
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Demolition can begin, sales tax proposed to Kiowa voters Appointment to library board
By Yvonne Miller It was a shorter than usual agenda for Kiowa’s City Council, but many decisions were made with all councilmen present including: Mayor Brandon Farney, Bill Watson, R.L. Simpson, Russel Molz, Tom Wells and Mark Lambert. City Administrator Nathan Law, City Clerk Marlo Rugg and City Attorney Laurel McClellan were also at the table for the July regular meeting. McClellan had good news about demolition of the dilapidated bowling alley building at 642 Main St., in Kiowa and the building next door at 634 Main formerly the Kiowa Services building. As reported previously, the Kiowa Services building had a federal SBA lien and couldn’t legally be released for one-year, although the property sold at a sheriff’s tax foreclosure sale recently and is now in possession of the city. Law said McClellan worked diligently and received a release of redemption rights for the Kiowa Service property soon after starting the process.
McClellan said, “The city is welcome to continue with demolition.” Council hired Jackson Wrecking and Demolition of Enid to take down the buildings, Law said the city granted a 60-day extension to Jackson’s in anticipation of a slow process for the lien release. They have 90 days to complete demolition from the date of notice to proceed. Law said when county commissioners saw how successful McClellan was with Kiowa’s tax foreclosure sale they hired him to do the same for Barber County. McClellan said 10-15 properties will be affected in Kiowa. The attorney said he’d like to have the county tax foreclosure sale finished by the end of the fall. Council Calls for a Vote of People to Increase Sales Tax to 7.9% For many years customers buying merchandise in Kiowa paid 7.3 percent sales tax. That figure recently dropped to 7.15 percent. As discussed at the June council meeting, despite cutting for several years, the city budget will be short this year, so council has considered numerous ways to increase revenue, especially since streets need much work.
Monday night council members debated at length which type is a fairer tax – property or a sales tax. Council agreed to ask voters to support a general sales tax to go toward streets. Councilmen said several of their constituents told them they favor a sales tax increase over one on property. The proposed increase will be a three-quarter cent. This would increase Kiowa’s sales tax to 7.9 percent from 7.15 percent. With official publication in the Kiowa News this week, the special election can happen in 60 days, which would be October 8, Law said. Council passed the resolution calling for a vote to approve a three-quarter of a cent sales tax increase. The vote was 4-1 with councilman Watson voting against. Other City Business Bob Cox is owner of Bob’s Printing in Kiowa, and also runs the Chief Theater with his wife Pam. Mayor Farney appointed Cox to fill the library board seat vacated by Jerry Darger. Council approved purchase of a John Deere Tractor 5065E for $23,342.99 from PrairieLand Partners of Anthony. Ranson Financial received approval to conduct a rate analysis on both the water and waste water rates. The cost to be paid from water and waste water funds is not to exceed $1500. The fire department reportedly purchased a new rescue rig for about $12,000. Council approved the purchase of a generator and AC for the new rescue rig not to exceed $8,000. Council also approved to pay $100 per day to the two firefighters who volunteered to travel and bring the new rig home. Special Meeting for Final Budget Discussions Law was informed by the county clerk that with changes in the appraiser’s office tax information is not yet complete. Therefore he could not give final budget figures to council as anticipated. Council said if Law can have the information in time, they’ll hold a special meeting Monday, July 14, at 8 p.m., to see budgetary changes.
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An old tradition gets better Hardtner rodeo sees changes, brings community together The Barber County Rodeo will stampede into Hardtner this July with some changes for the good. The rodeo, held July 26-27, had been sanctioned by the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for the past several years, but this year it will be sanctioned by the Central Plains Rodeo
A saddle bronc rider spurs for the eight-second buzzer at the 2012 Barber County Rodeo. This year’s rodeo is July 26-27 in Hardtner, Kan. Photo by Lone S Photo
Association and co-sanctioned by the Kansas Pro Rodeo Association. The biggest difference rodeo fans will see is in the cowboy and cowgirl contestants, said Darin Alexander, chairman of the rodeo committee. “We wanted local contestants and more local involvement, so we decided to change associations.” The change also adds women’s breakaway roping to the rodeo, and “we have a ton of local cowgirls that breakaway.” Other than the governing body, fans won’t know the difference in rodeo quality, as many of the rodeo personnel are PRCA members. “We still have a PRCA rodeo funny man, Robbie Hodges, and announcer Troy Goodridge, and we still have New Frontier (Rodeo Co., Gypsum, Kan.) as stock contractor,” Alexander said. “We just changed associations.” Bands will play following the rodeos each night. On Friday night, the Sam Cox Band of Pryor will play their brand of red dirt and Texas country music. On Saturday, July 27, the Jake Gill Band, Hutchinson, Kan., will play. The Jake Gill Band opened for Jason Aldean during Country Stampede in Manhattan, Kan. Alexander, who lives near Hardtner, is continuing his love of rodeo through his volunteer work with the Barber County Rodeo. Growing up, he, his brother and his dad roped, and he competed in collegiate rodeo at Ft. Hays (Kan.) Community College, serving as president of the rodeo team for two years. After college, he returned home and began a hay business, which put an end to free time in the summer to compete. Now he stays involved by working on the committee. He’s been a committee member since 2000 and has served as chairman for the past four years. The best part of the rodeo, according to Alexander, is the people and the heritage. “It brings the community together, and brings back tradition. It’s something that’s happened in Hardtner for ninety-plus years. And I get to see a lot of old friends I rodeoed with.” This year’s rodeo begins at 8 p.m. on July 26 and 27. Tickets are available at the gate.
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Administrator contract renewed, construction update, Kiowa Hospital in black for May By Yvonne Miller The contract of Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Chief Executive Officer Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer was renewed; new hospital project manager reported on progress of early construction; and Chief Financial Officer Janell Goodno said May was “a good month” for hospital/clinic business. This was all reported at the June meeting of the Kiowa District Hospital Board. President Zack Odell presided over the meeting with all members present including Dan Lukins, Jim Parker, Lori Schrock and Robert Stark. Vandeveer and Goodno also sat at the board table. New Hospital Construction Update As the meeting opened, board members heard an update from Jay Jernigan, who is MW Builders, Inc., project manager for the new Kiowa District Hospital under construction on the south end of Kiowa. The hospital’s new address is 1002 Fourth St., where Jernigan is on-site most of the time. Jernigan updated the board on the construction process. He said the underslab, which holds piping, plumbing and electrical lines, is almost complete. He anticipated the last concrete placement to be laid by last Wednesday. All this has to be in place before the concrete floor can be poured. Once the floor is in place, Jernigan said installation of the structural steel begins. “That’s when it will start looking like a building – you’ll start to see the structure of the building.” He said that will happen in mid-July. Regarding the parking lot, he said they’re able to add 17 parking places. Jernigan said he’s currently getting prices from subcontractors.
The project awaited and recently received KDOT approval for the second entrance to the hospital, which will be located to the south of the main entrance. This drive coming in from Fourth St., (Highway 8) will be the entrance for ambulances and the some 80,000 pound MRI truck. The paving will be eight inches thick to accommodate the mobile MRI unit, Jernigan said. The project manager told the Newsgram they’ve encountered an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 additional costs to structurally support hospital equipment, such as the weight to hold surgical lights. “We are actually right on schedule,” Jernigan said of the progress of the project. Realizing this area needs rain, he said people can be assured of rain, “because it always seems to rain when we’re doing a project.” CEO Contract Renewal At the end of the meeting, the board held an executive session to discuss contracts and legal issues, non-elected personnel, and the monthly risk management/quality assurance (RM/QA) report. The board invited DNP Patty McNamar in to visit with them, followed by Dr. Paul Wilhelm. Those conversations will reportedly be a monthly occurrence. Upon return to open session Odell said the board approved a six-month addendum to Vandeveer’s contract. This approves the CEO’s contract from July 1 to Dec. 31. Odell said Vandeveer and the board entered the same type of six-month agreement in January. The RM/QA report was also approved with no other action after the executive session. Hospital and Manor Financials and Statistics “It was a good month,” Goodno told the board about May business at the hospital and clinic. The hospital’s operating statement shows the hospital and clinic were in the black by $55,768. That’s with the addition of $78,087 of mainly tax revenue. The hospital’s total operating expenses exceeded total operating revenue by $22,319. Vandeveer said he’s pleased that budgetary items “we can control are down.” He specifically mentioned salaries and purchases/operating supplies.
In May the hospital had 57 days of combined acute and swingbed care. Total outpatient visits were 415, the second highest month of the year so far. So were lab visits at 199, clinic visits at 350 and X-rays at 48. Therapies were consistent at 32. May emergency room visits topped the year at 56. The manor ended May with 22 residents. The manor’s expenses exceeded revenue by $34,834. The addition of $5,000 curbed the loss to $29,804. In the same period last year the manor lost $80,521, according to the operating statement Goodno provided. Vandeveer said just like the hospital, he’s pleased they’ve also controlled operational costs at the manor. Providing figures from the combined balance sheet of the hospital and manor, Goodno said total net patient accounts receivable at the hospital totaled $535,678. She said the manor accounts receivable are good, too because Medicaid KanCare is catching up with payments. Overall, the district had $203,538 cash on hand at the end of May. Owed to the district was $157,045 from Medicare, and $435,801 uncollected taxes. Year-to-date, the district’s overall loss was $225,315. Total net assets and liabilities totaled $3,448,000. CEO Comments and More Business Vandeveer said Nextgen, who provides the hospital’s electronic health records software, is more forthcoming now with communications. Goodno said Nextgen is finally providing more training for employees. The CEO said the hospital is currently recruiting for a replacement human resources director. Vandeveer also reported the manor’s new dietary manager Amy Allen is on board and doing well. The roof at the manor was replaced at a total cost of $42,430. The manor seeks certified nurse aides to fill mainly overnight positions, he said. The manor staff awaits their state survey. Vandeveer said an ombudsman visited the manor and was “complimentary.” Giving an update on fundraising for the Friends of the KDH and Manor Foundation, PR Director Brenna May said at this point they are only a couple thousand short of the $1 million mark. She said their goal is to reach $1.5 million by October.
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The food building featured barbecue beef sandwiches, baked beans, potato chips, potato salad and homemade ice cream to enjoy before the 5th of July fireworks at Carmen. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
Left: Hannah Nance, age 6, from Leedey, enjoys a pony ride at the Carmen 5th of July celebration. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Okla. man arrested after woman spots him in toilet SAND SPRINGS, Okla. (AP) — A Tulsa man remained jailed Monday on a peeping Tom complaint after authorities discovered him inside a septic tank beneath a women’s bathroom at a Sand Springs water park. Kenneth Enslow, 52, was arrested Sunday after a woman called police. She had taken her 7-year-old daughter to the bathroom and noticed a man looking up at her from inside the toilet, Tulsa County Sheriff’s Maj. Shannon Clark said. “He went in there, climbed down in the septic and was looking up at the people utilizing that facility,” Clark said. Enslow, who was covered in human waste, was helped from the septic tank by members of the Keystone Fire Department, who sprayed him off with a fire hose and then transported to a hospital for evaluation, according to a sheriff’s report. Court and jail records do not indicate if Enslow has an attorney. Enslow told police that a woman hit him in the head with a tire iron and dumped him in the toilet, according to the report. But Clark said: “There were no injuries consistent with that.” Enslow remained jailed on a felony warrant from Okmulgee County related to a 1998 embezzlement case, court records show. A formal arraignment in the peeping Tom case is scheduled for July 15.
Emily Stewart, age 7, a recent move-in to the Carmen area enjoys a pony ride at the 5th of July Celebration Friday night. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
THIS IS WHAT THE 4TH OF JULY IS ALL ABOUT! – Bowed heads thanking God we live in America – the land of the free and the home of the brave. People from all walks of life coming together to sing the National Anthem and celebrate our freedom – Old Glory waving in the air and worn on people across this great nation. Several motorcycle groups rode in Hardtner’s 4th of July Parade, promoting their upcoming fundraisers like Poker Runs, that raise money for a gamut of timely worthy causes. The roar of their engines, the flags that wave from the motorcycles add to the celebration of America’s freedom. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Summer cooling assistance applications For low-income households
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) began accepting applications Tuesday, July 9, for low-income households needing help with their cooling bills. Limited summer cooling assistance funds will be made available across the state through the federal Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is administered through the Department of Human Services (DHS). The funds are designed to help lowincome households that are extremely vulnerable to summer-heat stresses. DHS will accept applications beginning Tuesday, and will continue until all allocated funds are depleted. DHS has approximately $16 million in federal funds for this year’s Summer Cooling Program in Oklahoma. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on each household’s income and assets. If you or someone you know may be income-eligible and are at risk for heatrelated health problems due to the inability to afford adequate cooling, you are encouraged to apply for the Summer Cooling Program available at your local DHS County Office. Many households that receive public assistance through DHS may be automatically authorized for summer cooling assistance and will not need to make ap-
plication. Preauthorized households will be notified of their eligibility by letter prior to the beginning of the application period. The anticipated benefit amounts are $120 for a one-person household, while a household of two or more may receive $180. Only one payment per household is allowed annually for LIHEAP summer cooling assistance. The maximum income guidelines are: Size of Allowable Monthly Household Net Income 1 $1,024 2 $1,387 3 $1,750 4 $2,113 5 $2,476 6 $2,839 7 $3,202 8 $3,565 Persons applying should have the latest electric bill for their home and verification of income information when they make application. For more information, contact the local DHS human services center in your county of residence.
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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 Amanda Dawn Kirkpatrick, 33, Alva: Child Endangerment by driving under the influence ($303). Misdemeanor Filings Amanda Dawn Kirkpatrick, 33, Alva: Driving while under the influence ($748.50).
Civil Filings ARP Oklahoma LLC vs. Jennie Mabel Metcalf: Damages ($228.70). Small Claims Filings Chaparral Village Apartments vs. Michael Allen Dugger: Indebtedness in the sum of $213 for rent ($103). Protective Order Filings Dawn Chantil Fausett vs. Denise Lynn Phillips ($218). Traffic Filings Michael Lane Oliver, 48, Greenwood, AR: Improper U turn ($211.50). Patsy Sue Montoya, 18, Cherokee: Inattentive driving ($100). Amanda Dawn Kirkpatrick, 33, Alva: Operating a motor vehicle in unsafe condition ($211.50). Samuel Harris, 26, Alva: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50). The following individuals received a
citation for speeding: Trigg James Stanley II, 19, Jet: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Dave Dean Wright, no age listed, Cherokee: 1620 mph over ($361.50); Jeremy Lynn Evans, 34, Cherokee: 11-14 mph over ($226.50); Leo Adams, 35, Alice, TX: 15 mph over ($226.50); Joshua M. McIntyre, 28, Fort Worth, TX: 11-14 mph over ($226.50); David E. Kotchey, 43, Woodward: 15 mph over ($226.50); Carolyn A. Passwater, 69, Cherokee: 3135 mph over amended to 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Eric Nyce, 33, San Antonio, TX: 1-10 mph over ($188.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Billy Leroy Cook, 38, Jet; Brian Keith Brewer, 49, Grapevine, TX; Tanner Odin Anderson, no age or address listed.
Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log July 1, 2013 12:05 a.m. livestock at large, a black and white cow and a white cow were out by Cozy Curve, could not locate cattle owner. 4:40 a.m. grass fire, there was a round bale on fire just outside of Carmen, advised Carmen FD, Carmen advised it was a controlled burn. 2:00 p.m. grass fire is 3 west and 2 south from Cherokee 5th St, advised CPD. 2:02 p.m. unknown fire reported by the Sod House on Hwy 8, paged Aline FD, AFD request traffic control too much smoke on the hwy, deputies advised and en route, advised OHP. July 2, 2013 6:05 a.m. motorist assist, someone needed help changing a tire on Hwy 11 & CR 660. 7:25 a.m. miscellaneous, RR crossing is flashing but there is no train on the east side of Goltry on Hwy 45, advised Burlington Northern, they are aware of the malfunction. 3:17 p.m. information, respondent wants to talk to a deputy in regard to charges against her boyfriend and wants the charges dropped, deputy informed her that she needed to speak to the district attorney. 7:06 p.m. 4 wheelers, respondent states kids ages 8-11 are riding 4-wheel-
ers and motorcycles in the alley behind the mini mart in Jet, they are waiting until semis turn off the hwy and then race out in front of them, one child is not wearing a helmet, deputy advised all violators that town of Jet allows kids to ride on the city street if they have a permit, however they may not ride on state or county roads, all violators have been advised. July 3, 2013 1:05 p.m. livestock at large, horse out 4 north ½ west ½ north from Helena, left message with possible owner. 7:30 p.m. vandalism, respondent advised someone had vandalized his daughter’s motorcycle, request officer, the seat and fuel line were cut with a knife, respondent advised that the house he owns next door was also broken into and a variety of ammunition was taken, request officer for additional report. July 4, 2013 2:17 p.m. grass fire, request Goltry FD to assist with a fire 2-3 south of Hwy 45 on the Lahoma blacktop, GFD en route with 1 grass rig, advised they have been advised take no further action, sent second page to cancel. July 5, 2013 2:03 a.m. disturbance at Ponderosa Campground, respondent advised of loud music at trailer next door, husband has to get up and go to work early, re-
quest officer to come out and get the music turned off, notified CPD of situation. 8:30 p.m. miscellaneous, Allstate insurance called to get numbers of local tow trucks for a motorist. 11:01 p.m. livestock at large, respondent advised that since the fireworks is going on in Carmen he didn’t want an accident with cattle out, gave name of possible owner, attempted to contact owner, left message. 11:18 p.m. grass fire 1 mile east ½ mile south of Jct 45 & 8 on CR 580 toward McWillie, very large field on fire, probably started by fireworks, paged out Carmen FD, Helena FD & Goltry FD, Carmen FD request deputy as fireworks were the cause of this fire, FD witnessed possible subjects who set fire, deputy advised, Carmen FD request additional tanker from Cherokee, paged tanker unit to fire, Carmen advised fire is out and all 3 units are heading back to station. July 6, 2013 6:56 a.m. livestock at large, black cow out on Hwy 64 east of Ingersoll on south side of the road, notified owner who advised that he would take care of this immediately. 8:57 p.m. theft, respondent advised he has had his boat, motor and trailer stolen very recently, he had come to See Sheriff Page 40
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Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions
Beginning in Book 712 Page 856 Real Estate transfers Robert W. Wright & DeAnna Wright to Wright, Trustee of the DeAnna Wright Trust dated March 14, 2013: a tract of land containing 3 acres more or less, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 28 North, Range 12, WIM: Warranty Deed. Robert W. Wright & DeAnna Wright to Robert W. Wright, Trustee of the Robert W. Wright Trust dated March 14, 2013: (1) a tract of land containing 2.5 acres, more or less, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; (2) A tract of land containing 4.32 acres, more or less, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 28 North, Range 11 WIM; (3) Lots 3, 4, 5 and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, all of which is described as the Northwest Quarter and the East Half of the Southeast Quarter, all in
Section 6, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed. Celina Mirelez-Bryant, now Celina Trumbley, to Shane P. Martel and Charlene (Lynni) Martel: The West 28 feet of the South Half of Lot 5, and the West 28 feet of Lot 6 in Block 1 of Holcomb’s Addition to Cherokee: Warranty Deed. Donmar Living Trust dated Dec. 6, 1997 to Mark Angle: Lots 4 through 6 in Block 1 on the Holcomb Addition to the city of Cherokee: Warranty Deed. Gail L. Frey to Gail Fry, Trustee or his successors in trust under the Gail Frey Living Trust dated March 14, 2013, and any amendments thereto: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block 20 in the Original Town of Carmen: Warranty Deed. James Knopf to Albert Eugene Knopf & Ellen M. Knopf: the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 27 North, Range 11, WIM: Quit Claim Deed.
Nellybird Farming Company to Dwight H. Nelson as Trustee of the Ruby Nelson Trust executed Sept. 29, 1992: Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 12, WIM: Warranty Deed. Dwight H. Nelson as Trustee of the Ruby Nelson Trust executed Sept. 29, 1992 to Dwight Hart Nelson: Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 12, WIM: Warranty Deed. Dwight Hart Nelson s/p/a Dwight H. Nelson to DeAnna Wright, Trustee of the DeAnna Wright Trust dated March 14, 2013: Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 12, WIM, LESS the oil, gas and other minerals and SUBJECT to easements now of record: Warranty Deed. Mortgages Mark Angle to ACB Bank: Lots 4 through 6 in Block 1 on the Holcomb Addition to the city of Cherokee: $49,000.
Barber County Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Transfers Beginning Book 136 Page 486 Ann Cargill aka Linda Joann Cargill to Ann Cargill Trust dated Aug. 25, 2004: (1) a 1/3 interest in the South Half of Section 4 and the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8 lying North of County Road #FAS 978, now known as the Ridge Road, and the North Half of the Northwest of Section 9 lying North of County Road #FAS 978, now known as Ridge Road, all in Township 31 South, Range 11, WPM; (2) a ½ interest in Section 9, Section 16 and the West Half and the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, all in Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM; (3) the West Half of the West half of Section 26, the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, and the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, all in Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM; the oil, gas and other mineral in and under the following described real estate: the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15 and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, for as
long as there is production anywhere on the above tract or a tract described as: the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM: Warranty Deed. John C. Smith & Sandra V. Smith to Edwin Conger Craft & Charlana Clack Craft: the Surface interest only in and to a tract of land in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 31 South, Range 13, WPM: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed. Michael S. Sanford to Francisco Bermudez: all of Lot 5 and the North 25 feet of Lot 4 in Block 1 in McClearey’s 2nd Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: Warranty Deed. Alec W. Harnden & Kendra K. Harnden to Landon C. Cunningham & Andrea K. Cunningham: Lots 28, 30 & 32 on north Main Street in Hartzell’s Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed. Mortgages Beginning Book 208 Page 6 Bryan K. Quick & Marilee A. Quick to The First State Bank of Kiowa: Lots
1, 11 & 12 in Block 41 in the Original Town of Hazelton: $11,000. Douglas L. Brubaker & Kathleen S. Brubaker to the United States of America acting through the Farm Service Agency for the United States Department of Agriculture: Lots 4 & 8 and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5 and Lots 1, 2, 5 & 6 and the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 30 South, Range 12, WPM: $11,500. Brian J. Hill & Tami K. Hill to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the East Half of Block T in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa, Except the West 10 feet thereof: $75,000. Tyler G. McNett & Gayle E. McNett to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the South 65 feet of Lots 4, 5 & 6 and the South 65 feet of the West 12 ½ feet of Lot 3, all in Block 79 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: $85,000. Donald W. Poindexter & Teresa L. Poindexter to The Peoples Bank: Lot 82 in Block 6 in Oil Hill Subdivision to the City of Medicine Lodge, except the West 20 feet thereof: $60,000.
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Barber County Sheriff’s Log 07-01-13 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Wichita. 07-01-13 Hazelton and Sharon Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a grass fire near Kochia and TriCity Roads. 07-01-13 Melissia Patrick, Wichita, driving a 2001 Buick left K2 about 2 miles northeast of Hazelton. Over $1,000 damage, driver and passenger, Tim Reynolds, Kiowa, taken to Kiowa Hospital via Kiowa Ambulance with unknown injuries. Accident investigated by Undersheriff Tedder, assisted by Kiowa Rescue Unit and Hazelton Volunteer Fire Department. 07-02-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Forrest Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 07-02-13 Hazelton and Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a barn fire north of Hazelton.
07-03-13 Sharon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near the Harper County Line. 07-04-13 Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on the northeast side of the Barber County State Lake. 07-04-13 Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Rattlesnake Trail. 07-05-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Sharon to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 07-05-13 Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at Newkirk and Black Kettle Roads. 07-06-13 Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer and Sawyer Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a grass fire north of Elm Mills. During the week officers received 6 reports of cattle out; two reports of goats out; performed 22 Public Assists;
and assisted 7 other agencies. Arrests 07-01-13 Russel I Birt, Great Bend, W/M, 18. Arrest by BASO. Charges: Transport Open Container 2. MIP 3. Furnish Alcohol to Minor. Released 0703-13 on $250 Cash Bond. 07-01-13 Tasha N Kimball, Medicine Lodge, W/F, 28. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Contempt of Court. Released 07-01-13 on $500 Surety Bond. 07-02-13 Abraham Chavarria, Sun Valley, California, W/M, 20. Arrest by LAPD. Charge: Burglary. 07-04-13 Colteur W Carter, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 31. Arrest by MLPD. Charges: Battery 2. Disorderly Conduct. 07-06-13 Cody M Stivers, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 29. Arrest by BASO. Charges: Battery 2. Criminal Trespass. Released 07-07-13 on $1,500 Surety Bond.
Barber County Court Filings Criminal Filings Gregory Scott Kessler, 1974, Medicine Lodge: (1) Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; (2) Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; Unknown severity; (3) Reckless driving. Civil Filings Johnathan R. Singer vs. KDOR Civil Tax Enforcement: Petition for review of administrative action suspending plaintiff’s driving privileges under the Kansas implied consent law. Limited Civil Filings Washer Specialties Co. vs. Timothy W. Winter: Indebtedness in the amount of $6,705.48. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital and Physicians Clinic vs. James C. McLemore II and Patricia McLemore: Indebtedness in the amount of $2,108. Domestic Relations Filings State of Kansas O/B/O, State of Arkansas, Office of Child Support Enforcement and Claudia J. Huskey vs. Joshua P. Morris: Amount of the alleged arrearage is $6,134.30 as of March 31, 2013. Jayme Kay McDonald vs. Lucas Lee McDonald: Divorce. Traffic Filings The following individuals were cited for speeding:
Katlyn Renee Coley, no age or address listed: 72 in 55 ($185). Amber Renee Flory, no age or address listed: 86 in 65 ($212). Amber Renee Flory, no age or address listed: 100 in 65 ($368). Steven D Lukens, 53, Medicine Lodge: 73 in 55 ($176).
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Gage Lyn Angood, no age or address listed: 77 in 65 ($155). Dennis L Knoblock, no age or address listed: 76 in 65 ($149). Mark E Lambert, 45, Kiowa: 69 in 55 ($167). Dacy Dawn Woods, no age or address listed: 57 in 45 ($155).
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mow and when he got there the items were gone, this was done fairly recently, request officer at his residence to file a report, deputy advised and report taken. July 7, 2013 11:36 a.m. medical emergency, needed an ambulance to 4 miles south of Jet for heart problems, advised Jet 1st Responders and Helena Ambulance. 3:38 p.m. miscellaneous, Cherokee Ambulance is en route back to station and has blown a tire in Helena and is requesting assistance, would send officer to assist, advised Cherokee. 10:54 p.m. disturbance in Aline, respondent advised that individuals were playing loud music again, cops had al-
ready been out there once to tell them to tone it down, now they are started back up again, deputy advised and en route, deputy at respondents address, verbal warning was given, advised to let him know if we receive another call on this. July 8, 2013 1:53 a.m. medical emergency in Helena, respondent advised that her friend dropped a knife and it stabbed her in the foot, it’s really deep and she can’t pull it out, asked if she wanted 1st Responders as well as ambulance, she said no, ambulance was fine, advised Helena Ambulance, they had already taken a call on it and have ambulance responding.
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Animals and Pets
EZ Step Shower Sale
Puppies For Sale
Quality Bathroom Remodels. Specializing in Showers/Tubs for 2 Shih-Tzu, 1 small M, 1 small F. the elderly and/or disabled. KS & 3 F Yorkies. 1 very small. Call for OK. 620-825-4300 prices. 580-884-0585 Customize Skin Care Boxer Puppies For Sale at The Wild Hair Salon. Call Updated on shots. Asking $200. for your appointment. 580-3349 weeks old. 1 black F w/little 0574. Pamela Hughes. Arbonne white. 2 black/white M, 2 brindle Ind. Consultant M. 580-732-0306 or 580-9221393 Box Office Hits! Automotive
Don’t be the last to see the top movies now showing at Rialto, For Sale “Despicable Me 2” and “Lone F600 Ford Truck. Dark Blue. Ranger” Deluxe Cab. ‘74. 59,901 miles. Alva Sewing Center 361 V8. PS 5 speed. 18ft Waldon Bed with dual scissor lift. Do something for your self this Rollover tarp. Tires exc cond. summer! Learn to sew. Join 580-227-0657 Viking Educator Chris Dolinar as she teaches “Sewing Basics.” For Sale $10 holds your space and we ‘07 Honda Shadow 1100. Asking provide the rest. Ages 18 & up. $7500. Only 4000 miles. Custom Learn from the Best of the Best! Seat with Sissy Bar, bike cover, 580-327-3312 and hwy bars and original seat. Double ‘C’ Please call or text 580-541-4712 Welding and Fencing. Call 580Business Services 541-3148 or 580-871-2364 Rara’s Embroidery Computer Plus Located at Riggs Adv. 410 Flynn, For all computer repair needs call Ste 1. Previous designs avail. Hrs Adam Swallow at 580-327-4449 9-5, closed 12-1. 580-327-2177 or 580-748-2349 or come by 1329 Need Hay Next Winter? Fair. Will do local housecalls Hay season is fast approaching. Crooked Oak B & B Call Mat for your custom hay 580-327-3653. alvacrookedoak. needs. 580-216-1413 com
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Computer Repair
is excited to unveil the new www. smok.com. On our website you will find much information on our services, leadership, events and other activities. Pages are still in the process of being added and/or defined so check back periodically
Networking, PC Repair, Website Design, Data Recovery, Onsite Repairs, Day or Evening. 405388-5379
ADSAC Services Avail
Depot Bar & Grill Wed Lunch Special-Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Biscuits, Apple Pie. Thur-Beef Goulash, Salad, French Bread, Strawberry Cake. Fri-Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Honeybun Cake. Full Menu Every Day. Carry-Out avail. 580327-2212
DUI/ADSAC Drug and Alcohol Assessments, 10 & 24 Hour DUI Schools, 6 & 12 Week Substance Abuse Counseling groups and Victim’s Impact Panels available. As wells as Substance Abuse Professional Upholstery individual and group counseling services. Contact 580-327-2356 will all types of furniture. Over or 580-748-0692 to schedule an 55 years experience. Goltry, OK. appointment 580-496-2351 Dan’s Pest Control
CC Construction
Guarantees you a Pest Free home or business, at an affordable price. It is time to get your home treated for Spiders, Scorpions, Wasps, Ants, Flies, Bed Bugs & other flying & crawling pests. Dan and Sherry will be servicing the Alva area June 26, 27, 28, 29. July 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. 580-748-1953
Interior-Exterior improvements. Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap. Structural & Non Structural Concrete. Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620825-4285 Need New Sidewalks?
Driveway perhaps, we do all types of concrete work. Stamp For Your Const Needs and Colors also avail. Give us a From A-Z, New Construction, call for estimates. 580-732-1028 Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, Pasture Tree Clearing Siding, Windows, Int/Ext, Painting, All Work Guaranteed. Save moisture & grass. Let me Improve the value of your home. clear trees in your pasture. Skid Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed Call 580-732-1028 Grover 580-474-2465 or 580Buy-Sell-Trade 542-0298 Consignment Sales. Glen’s Gun Employment Shop, Aline, OK. 6 new guns this Help Wanted week. 2 AR-15, Henry 22 Caliber Rifle, Citadel 45 ACP. S & W 642 FGXI seeks a retail merchandiser 38 Special. S & W MP 40 Cal. to service stores in Alva. Please 580-430-5400 apply at www.fgxi,appone.com
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Help Wanted
For Sale
Compressor Mechanic. Competitive Pay & Benefits! Min 1 yr Mechanical exp; Natural Gas Compressor exp pref; Rotational call-out schedule; Must provide small hand tools, Clean MVR. MidCon Compression. 800-3972696
JD 3600 6 bottom plow w/ trash turners & dual land wheels. 580829-1478.
Help Wanted
Garage Sales
Vantage Plane Plastics, 3161 College Blvd. Alva
Garage Sale
Help Wanted
For Sale Exc set of JD Ground Drive Rakes, left hand and right hand, with hitch $2000. 580-829-1128
Sat July 13 from 7am-noon. 1229 Flynn. Girls clothes sizes 2T to 7-8, lots of toys and misc
Cook Aide. Prefer exp with cafeteria style cooking. Must be Wilson Estate Sale 55 yrs of age or older to apply. 1716 Spruce. Wed 7/17, Thur EOE. Apply in person at 625 7/18, Fri 7/19, Sat 7/20 at 9am. Barnes House full of furniture and Wanted appliances. Too much to list Secretary/Bookkeeper. Work for a 30 year established Alva Company. Fun, Christian, Family Atmosphere. Good pay & vacation to the right applicant. Must have accounting/ bookkeeping experience or education. Excel, Quickbooks & Payroll Tax Reporting a plus. Send Resume to R & R Systems Inc. PO Box 672, Alva, OK 73717 or email rrsystems@att. net Help Wanted
Sense Estate Sale 1630 Spruce. Last one. Sat 7/15 at 9am. Most items 1/2 price or less 4 Family Sale Daybed, home decor, bedding, kitchen, nice mens shoes and clothing, TV’s, books, elec scooter, air hockey table, zumba DVD collection, craft supplies, too much to mention. 1023 Flynn. Fri 4-8pm. Sat 8am-noon
Liquidation Continues Part-Time Secretary. Please send 816 Locust. Sat 8am-noon. All Resume to minjaresandsons@ different merchandise. Large yahoo.com or call Bernie variety to choose from Minjares at 580-748-0379 Yard Sale Farm Supplies 118 Center. Sat 8am-2pm Farmers Please Help Yard Sale 65 year old looking for hunting lease for Deer anywhere from Sat, the 13th 8am-Noon, 131 $1000 to $30,000 a year. 580- Barnes St. Depression Glass, Frankoma, Inarco, furniture, and 554-0999 misc.
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July 10, 2013 Garage Sale 3rd & Locust. Fri 4-7pm. Sat 8am-noon Large Garage Sale N 281 to Jay Rd. Look for signs. Fri 5-8pm. Sat 8am-1pm Garage Sale Jet, OK. 121 N 6th. Thur & Fri 8am-5pm Garage Sale
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New on Blu-Ray and DVD this week at Rialto Video, “The Host,” “Spring Breakers,” “Admission” and “Temptation”
Downtown Alva Commercial Building. Over 14,000 sq ft. Office 5461 sq ft. Garage 9475 sq ft. Please call 563-5080637 or 316-737-8768. 310 College. $140,000
For Sale Nice 24ft Concession Trailer. Well equipped. All electric. Currently in use. Please do not call between 11:30-12:30. 580-761-2979 For Sale 4 Chairs on Rollers from George & Lois Estate Sale. 620-825-4819
Miscellaneous
For Sale
Nice white Kitchenaide Ref. 25’ side-byside, water and ice in door. 580-327-1536 or 580-829-2830 For Sale Homegrown Tomatoes. 580-829-1359 For Sale Red Microfiber Sofa and Loveseat. $250. 580-430-6052 For Sale Brand New Walther PPK/S 380. Made in USA by S&W. $700 obo. 580-327-0311
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New Releases
7 N & 2 1/2 E of Alva or 1 1/2 W of Capron on N side of Hwy 11. Watch for sign! Fri & Sat 8am-? For Sale
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For Rent 4-5 bdrm, 2 full bath, CH/A, very nice, No Pets, No Smoking, fenced backyard. $1250/Month. 927 Barnes. 405-659-5273 For Rent Office/Retail Space. 580-748-0937 Home for Sale By Owner
Fresh Dill for Pickling. 580-327-1423 Cherry TV Armoire, Coffee & Side Tables, Recliner. 580-327-3109
Never offered before. Extra Clean. Full Brick. 3bdrm, 2bth. Open Kitchen/Living area. New paint, roof, Heat/AC. Possible sale with appliance & furniture. Near Alva HS. 405-921-1740 for appointment
Real Estate
Land For Sale
For Sale
80 acres. Barn and Large House. 1/4 mile west of Enid city limits. Motivated sellers. www.880wchestnutaveenidok.com
For Sale
House for Sale, Freedom, OK. 580-5422970. Hardtner RV Park RV Spots. Electric, Sewer, Water provided. Close to Alva, Med Lodge and Kiowa. Durwin 580-829-1069
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580-327-1998
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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. 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. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is
Enid strip club owner arrested after found lying on golf course ENID, OK – An Enid strip club owner was arrested after a short gun fight when authorities found him in the grass on a golf course. Authorities said they were investigating an abandoned motorcycle and were greeted by a barrage of gun fire over the weekend. They called in the SWAT team to find out where the shots were coming from. That’s when they found 45-yearold Rick Childs lying on the grass at the Pheasant Run golf course. Childs told police he didn’t know what was going on or where he was. He was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and public intoxication.
open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. At 12:30 p.m. Lois and Marvin Smith will entertain. 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. 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at College Hill Church of Christ in Alva.
8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday. 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. 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.
King graduates basic military training Air National Guard Airman Garin R. King has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. King is the son of Rodney King of South Massachusetts Ave., Cherokee, and nephew of Marie Nevels of W. Main St., Taloga. He is a 2012 graduate of Burlington High School.
Airman Garin R. King
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