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Community Calendar Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Enrollment for all three Alva elementary schools will be held at Longfellow Elementary main office.

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.

2-5 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.

7 p.m. Alva Board of Education will

meet at the Administration Building, 418 Flynn, Alva.

Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Enrollment for all three Alva elementary schools will be held in the Longfellow Elementary main office.

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 Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

5:30 p.m. Alva Weight Watchers meet at College Hill Church of Christ.

7 p.m. The Alva Elks Lodge meets the first and third Thursday of each month except July & August when they meet only the 3rd Thursday. Meeting 8 p.m. during daylight saving time.

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.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

6-8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk will be held in downtown Alva.

Woods County burn ban instated

By Helen Barrett Woods County Commissioners approved Safety Director Steve Foster’s recommendation to place the entire county under a mandatory burn ban.

The burn ban becomes effective immediately with punishment for violation of the resolution to be a fine of not more than $500 and imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.

The Commissioners allowed three exemptions to the ban: 1. Equipment related to road construction projects – Equipment which uses propane or other controlled type burners is generally regarded as safe, however it will be required to have a

water pumper on standby any time this equipment is used near a grassy rightof-way. Such requirement is the responsibility of the company or organization conducting the construction, and is not the responsibility of the fire department within the jurisdiction in which the construction activities take place.

2. Welding/cutting torch/grinding activities – When conducted over a non-combustible surface of at least 10 feet by 10 feet, and when welding blankets or screens are used to cover flammable vegetation. In addition, these

activities can only be conducted when wind speeds are less than 20 m.p.h. and a fire watch, other than the welder, is posted at the welding/cutting torch site with pressurized water or fire extinguisher.

3. Gas and charcoal fired grills are permitted provided that the activity is conducted over a non-flammable surface and at least five (5) feet from flammable vegetation. Outdoor campfires or bonfires are prohibited.

Foster said shooting fireworks would also fall under the burn ban.

Benefit hamburger feed and silent auction

The Hawley Volunteer Fire Department of Nash, will be conducting a “Benefit Hamburger Feed and Silent Auction” for one of our own on August 25 at 5 p.m.

Julia Matlock is 53 years of age and served as one of our Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Training Officer of our department. She was diagnosed with brain cancer and was given six months to live. After the operation, when the surgeon removed as much of the tumor as possible, Julia was placed in a Nursing Home in Enid where she resides today.

We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, drinks and a dessert. In addition, local businesses and individuals have donated items that will be auctioned that evening. Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring as many friends with you as possible. The Hawley FD is located 7 miles north of Nash on Hwy. 132 and 1 mile east. From Hwy. 11 & Hwy. 132 intersection, go 4 miles south and 1 mile east. For more information, call 580-839-2480. See you on August 25!

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Leave baby Nixon—Creswell announce engagement animals alone Paula and Jeff Franks of Cherokee, Bret and Jenny Nixon of Freedom, and Brent and Teresa Creswell of Perryton, Texas, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Kalei Nicole Nixon and Cody Carl Creswell.

Kalei is the granddaughter of the late Paul Girty and Billy Ruth Girty of Cherokee, and Connie (C.R.) and Tana Nixon of Freedom.

Cody is the grandson of the late Charles Cudd and Pat Cudd of Waka, Texas, and the late Carl Creswell and Josie Creswell of Perryton, Texas.

Kalei is a graduate of Cherokee High School. She attended Northwest Technology Center and graduated from Enid Beauty College. She is currently employed by MidFirst Bank of Weatherford, and is using her Cosmetology license on the side.

Cody is a graduate of Perryton High School. He attended Wayland Baptist University and Western Oklahoma State College. He is currently employed at Enogex.

The couple plan to marry on Septem-

ber 8th, 2012 at the Island Guest Ranch in Ames, Oklahoma, at 6 p.m. and plan to make their home in Thomas, Oklahoma.

Cody Creswell and Kalei Nixon

By Game Warden Terry Swallow How would you feel if someone took your baby or grandbaby away just because they thought he was cute or maybe hurt? You would not be happy.

That is how a mommy bird or mommy deer feels. A number of young birds are just starting to learn to fly and getting around. Just because a baby bird is on the ground does not mean that mom is not taking care of her little one. With the dry weather and heat some babies get too close to the edge of the nest and fall to the ground. Mom will still take care of the little one.

It is illegal to take any baby animal into your possession. If you do not have the knowledge to care for a baby animal it will most likely die. I know of two baby deer that have died this summer because the people did not have the knowledge to care for them after picking them up. If a baby animal or bird is hurt or in danger please call 580-430-5158, if not let mom do her work.

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Over $9,600 in damage to property at Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge

By Marione Martin Two men who had alcohol related charges filed against them on July 23 in Alfalfa County now face other charges. A third man, alleged to have run into the woods, is also charged in the same event on July 21. Craig Birkenfeld, manager of the Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge, reported that someone was running over signs and mailboxes around the refuge headquarters. Deputy Dennis Frisk and Game Ranger Finney found two men with a pickup matching Birkenfeld’s description, but the men said a companion had run into the woods.

On July 26, Curtis Van Back II, 26, of Stillwater, and Stephen Olen Heflin, 34, of Talihina, were charged with malicious injury to property and attempted theft of construction equipment. Brain (or Brian) Anthony Gonzales, 28, no address listed, was charged with escape from a peace officer, malicious injury to property and attempted theft of construction equipment. Gonzales’ identification was verified by calling a number listed in one of the three cellphones found in the pickup.

Documents on file indicate that cost estimates for repair and replacement of property damaged in the incident total

$9,322.83 for the wildlife refuge. Signs and posts damaged included stop, speed limit, fishing, do not enter, no parking, entrance sign and information sign posts. Two fences, a gate and posts, a 40 ft. flagpole and a flagpole light were also damaged.

When stopped by law enforcement, the men were trying to hook up the pickup to an enclosed trailer valued at $8,550.

Additional damage estimates were $77.00 for an Alfalfa County 911 sign and post as well as $244.58 for a stop sign post from Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Starkey appointed to State Board of Health

By Roger McKenzie Governor Mary Fallin has appointed Alva’s Tim Starkey to the State Board of Health. The appointment was announced on July 30. Starkey was confirmed in June, and has already attended one meeting of the State Board of Health.

Starkey will replace Alfred Baldwin, Jr. and will serve in position four on the board. There are nine positions on the board. Starkey will represent Northwest Oklahoma. His term is for nine years.

“I’m really interested in represent-

ing Northwest Oklahoma and the health care concerns here,” he said.

As CEO of Great Salt Plains Health Center in Cherokee, Starkey was recently recognized for helping GSPHC obtain a U.S. Health and Human Services grant of $650,000 to establish a new health center in Medford. That center when completed will serve almost 2,000 patients.

Starkey is president of the Oklahoma Primary Care Association. Prior to arriving at the GSPHC, he served as CEO of Memorial Hospital of Texas County in Guymon. He graduated from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and earned a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in health care management from the University of Phoenix.

Tim Starkey

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Lynn Says

Sleepless in Seattle, New York and Oklahoma

By Lynn L. Martin (Most of this article was written by the National Sleep Foundation) Wake up, America! Most of you are not getting enough sleep. According to a recent survey by the National Sleep Foundation, 40 percent of adults are so sleepy during the day it interferes with their daily activities; 62 percent reported feeling drowsy while driving; and 27 percent dozed off while driving during the past year.

And it’s not just the big people who aren’t meeting their nightly sleep requirements; sixty percent of children under the age of 18 complained of daytime tiredness last year, and 15 percent reported falling asleep at school.

The Cost of Sleep Deprivation In the worst cases, lack of sleep -which impairs functions such as memory, reaction time, and alertness -- can have serious, even deadly results. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy drivers cause at least 100,000 crashes annually.

For others, sleepiness doesn’t have such dire consequences, but it does make its mark. Tired people aren’t as productive at work or school, or as effective at parenting and other interpersonal relationships. They’re also at risk for increased

health problems. A recent study cited by the National Sleep Foundation showed that people with chronic insomnia are more at risk for several kinds of psychiatric problems and make greater use of healthcare services.

Five Signs You Need More Sleep: 1. Taking longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep.

2. Awakening frequently during the night and not being able to get back to sleep.

3. Waking up feeling groggy.

4. Having trouble staying awake during non-stimulating events.

5. Having difficulty remembering things.

Why Are Americans So Sleepy?

Kierstan Boyd of the National Sleep Foundation says busy lives and a failure to appreciate the importance of sleep are part of the problem. “People aren’t making sleep a priority. They try to cram too much into their days. They’re getting up earlier and doing more before going to work, or staying up later.”

Another problem, says Boyd, is sleep disruption, or frequent waking during the night. The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that as many as 70 million Americans may suffer from disruptive sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing or gasping for air that wakes you), restless legs, or insomnia. Stress, medication, and environment (such as room temperature and noise level) also

play a big part in determining your sleep success.

Getting the ZZZs You Need Experts recommend eight hours of sleep a night, but that’s an average.

Teens, for example, need nine to 10 hours. Aging also causes some shifts in sleep patterns. The important thing is to get the amount you need -- every night.

Sleep loss is cumulative, and it can’t be “made up.”

So how do you go about increasing your shuteye? Start by following the tips below. If these don’t work, you may have a sleep disorder and should consult your doctor.

• Eliminate environmental noise, like that of a TV set. Invest in a “white noise” machine, if necessary, to drown out traffic sounds or loud neighbors.

• Exercise regularly, but at least three to four hours before you go to bed. Vigorous exercise causes your internal body temperature to rise and can delay sleep if done in the hours just before bedtime.

• “Power naps” can stave off drowsiness, if necessary (when you’re on the road, for example). But naps can also disrupt nighttime sleep. If you must nap, do so for no longer than 30 minutes in the late afternoon.

• Use your bed only for sleep (and sex), not for working, reading or TV viewing. Making your bed a sleep-only zone conditions your body to know that bed equals sleep.

• Stop drinking caffeine at least six hours before bedtime. Nicotine is also a stimulant and should be avoided close to bedtime. Alcohol may help you get to sleep, but it causes fragmented sleep, ultimately making you drowsier the next day.

• Make sure your bedroom is comfortable -- quiet, dark, and not too warm.

• Establish a regular waking time, even on the weekends.

• Develop routines to cue your body that it’s sleep time -- a warm bath, a cup of decaffeinated tea or a glass of warm milk, listening to music or reading.

• Don’t try too hard. If you don’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy.

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Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas; and her Nursing Home Administrator License from the University of Oklahoma in 1985.

Since her husband was a minister, the family moved several times, living in Oklahoma, California, Arkansas, and Colorado. She was a devoted pastor’s wife, dedicated Sunday School teacher and active in the Women’s Missionary Union. She worked primarily in nursing homes as a Nurse, as Director of Nursing, and as the Administrator. In 1992 they moved to Enid where Louise worked as Director of Nursing at Meadowlake, as well as in home health care and in helping her husband with Cherokee Strip Antiques. After Arthur’s death she continued to run the antique store and enjoy her garden, her cats, and her grandchildren for as long as she was able.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, in 2002.

Louise is survived by two sons, Gregg Durkee and wife, Melinda, of Enid, and Scott Durkee and wife, Charlotte, of Wichita; two daughters, Deborah Steenland and husband, James, of Brownsville, Texas, and Peggy Tidwell and husband, Rodney, of Austin, Texas; and one sister, Cleta Belle Zook and husband, Jakie, of Waynoka.

Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, Becky Jones and husband, Chad, of Louisville, Kentucky; John Steenland and wife, Jennifer, of Brownsville, Texas; Sarah Doenges and husband, Jordan, of Louisville, Kentucky; Christy Steenland, Michael Steenland, and Torie Steenland of Brownsville, Texas; Austin Hazen and husband, Josh, of Enid; Bryan Durkee and Mitchell Durkee, both of Enid; Chad Tidwell of Dallas, Texas; Zack Tidwell, of Austin, Texas; and Joshua Durkee, Caleb Durkee, Hannah Durkee, and Levi Durkee, all of Wichita, Kansas; four great-grandchildren, Shyenne and Kendra Hazen, Paisley and Javin Jones; other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made through the Liberty Southern Baptist Church in Enid to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.

LELAND A. ‘SADIE’ HAWKINS Funeral services for Leland A. “Sadie” Hawkins, 84, will be Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee First Christian Church with the Rev. Edward Jones and Dr. Ron Hansen officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery, under the direction of the Goodwin Funeral Home of Cherokee. Visitation at the funeral home will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Leland was born Feb. 26, 1928 on the farm near Helena, Oklahoma, the son of Henry and Hazel Wagner Hawkins and passed away July 27, 2012 at the Cnerokee Manor.

He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy in January 1946. He and Beverly Tucker were married October 30, 1948 in Cherokee. They were the parents of three daughters, Mary, Glenda and Toni.

Beverly preceded him in death.

He worked for several years at the Cherokee Locker Plant before moving to the farm west of Cherokee where he farmed and combined wheat.

He and Colleen Murrow were married and made their home on the farm.

He retired in 2008 when his health failed, and moved to the Cherokee Manor in 2009.

He was a member of the Cherokee First Christian Church. He was a great bowler and enjoyed playing golf.

Surviving are his wife, Colleen; three daughters; Mary Pearlman of Cherokee; Glenda and Dan Morrow of Derby, Kansas and Toni Fox and Earl Haggard of Byron; a step-son, Doug and Jovana Murrow of Cherokee; grandchildren, Kennedy Murrow, Sky Lee Fox, and Jollie Jacobs of Cherokee, Norweta Fox and Peter Farner of Cheyenne, Wyoming; great-grandchildren, Logan Buckley of Alva and Brant Lee and Rosa Fox of Cherokee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Brandon Bane and two brothers, Lyle and Gene Hawkins. Memorials may be given to the Cherokee Manor through the Goodwin Funeral Home.

Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.

Obituaries ROBIN ELAINE BURTON There will be no services.

Robin Elaine, daughter of the late Hugh Burton and Bertha (Hillyer) Burton-Terrill, was born July 4, 1963 at Pontiac, Illinois, and passed away on July 28, 2012 at her residence.

Robin attended the Alva Public Schools and LPN School at High Plains Tech. in Woodward.

Robin was preceded in death by her biological father Hugh, a brother David Hillyer, a sister Rebecca, two nephews, Elliot Burton and Christopher Mallonee and a step-sister, Carol (Terrill) Murry.

She is survived by her mother and step-father, Bertha and Jake Terrill, three sisters; Ruth and Alfred Spurgeon, Rene’ and Rick Boling and Rita Castleberry, three brothers; Ralph and Loree, Robert and Shelly, and Richard and Koleta, and a sister-in-law, Dee Hillyer of Illinois, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

EVELYN LOUISE DURKEE Funeral services for Evelyn Louise Durkee will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Waynoka First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Holt officiating. Interment will be in the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka, LLC. Evelyn Louise Durkee, daughter of the late Alfred Henry and Leona Pearl (Hall) Paris, was born January 7, 1934, in Waynoka, Oklahoma, and passed away July 29, 2012, at Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 22 days. She is now with her husband in the arms of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Louise graduated from Waynoka High School in 1951. On August 10, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur Albert Durkee at Waynoka, Oklahoma. She attended nursing school in Ponca City where she obtained her CNA. She then received her LPN in 1974 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas; her Bachelor of Nursing in 1980 at the University of Central

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Kiowa District Hospital From Page 12 Obits two mill increase coming to offset loss Tax Budget Hearing August 14

By Yvonne Miller As the Kiowa District Hospital Board looks toward the 2013 tax budget, they find the district will receive at least $85,000 less in tax dollars. That’s due to protested taxes, primarily from oil and gas companies, according to hospital administration.

The hospital board met for a special meeting via a phone conference call July 26. Board members on the call were President Zack Odell, Dan Lukins and Robert Stark, along with CEO Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer and CFO Janell Goodno.

With the loss of at least $85,000, the board discussed options. Hospital’s Accountant/Auditor BKD had revised figures. The reduction is from $40-50,000 for 2012. Goodno said the estimated reduction in tax dollars for 2013 is $35,836.

Board members expressed concern that there could be more protests than anticipated.

Lukins said, “I hate to raise the mill levy, but we’ve got to.” Stark agreed saying that the board has to take action to keep hospital district operations going good.

For those reasons, the board ap-

proved Resolution 2012-3 that increases the hospital’s mill levy by two mills.

Goodno explained one mill currently equals $65,431. So two mills equals about $130,000.

Goodno said the hospital made no mill increase last year.

For 2013 the mill levy will be 15.177. It goes into effect January 1.

This is contingent on the hospital’s proposed tax budget passing at the Tax Budget Hearing set for August 14.

Goodno provided statistics showing Kiowa District Hospital Mill Levy Rates from 2009-2012 which follow: 2009- 18.768; 2010- 16.415; 201122.798; 2012- 13.175.

A Few Updates on Hospital and New Facility • Goodno apprised the board that due to the conversion of Electronic Health Records to the Nextgen system, she still does not have financial reports for the hospital and manor. She did not have the financial records for the monthly hospital board meeting last week. She hopes to have them within the next week or so.

• Since the special meeting, Goodno said the architects came to discuss more details of the new hospital project.

Since bonds for the new hospital project sold for an average of 2.4% and paperwork is about complete, Goodno said word is that a ground breaking could happen for the new facility by the end of September or early October.

BETTY J. SMITH Betty J. Smith, 77, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma lost her battle with Lung Cancer at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday July 26, 2012 at her home in Oklahoma City.

There will be an Episcopal service at 3 p.m. on August 5, 2012 at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 14700 North May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Betty was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma at Newman Hospital on October 27, 1934 to Opal Holder McClung and Robert McClung of May, Oklahoma.

She attended Horace Mann Junior High School and Alva High School where she had a “ball.” She married Dan B. Treece in 1954. They later divorced in 1967. In 1973 she married Robert “Chase” Smith.

They divorced in 1977.

She is survived by three daughters, one grandson, and two adopted children.

The family is asking that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Lung Association or your charity of choice.

LUCY THROCKMORTON Lucy Addline, daughter of Dora (Wilks) and Albert Icke was born May 16, 1922 near Alva in Woods County.

She passed away at Beadles Nursing Home on the 26th day of July at the age of 90 years, two months and 10 days.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Wharton Funeral Chapel in Alva with Rev. Mark McDonald, pastor of the Alva Friends Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Capron Cemetery. Condolences may be made online at www. whartonfuneralchapel.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Alva Senior Citizens Center or Capron Cemetery Association.

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Kiowa Hospital District nursing home achieves five -star rating Kiowa Hospital District Manor (KHDM) has achieved a five-star rating from Medicare. This means KHDM is much above average, according to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) grading system.

Nursing homes are measured in three areas- health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Health inspection ratings are based on three years of annual inspections. The nursing home health inspection process looks at all major aspects of care in a

nursing home, about 180 different items.

Staffing ratings are based on the staffto-resident ratio and how many of those staff are professionally trained. Quality measures ratings are based on the minimal data sets, or personal profiles, of the residents that are collected and entered into the CMS system.

KHDM is the only five-star-rated facility in 25 miles. It is also one of two five-star facilities in 50 miles; of 75 nursing homes within 100 miles only 11 facilities achieved the coveted five-star rating.

Nearly one-third of nursing homes with less than 50 beds received a five-star rating. The Manor is a 36 bed facility, and in keeping with the statistic achieved a five-star rating. Also, hospital-based nursing homes were more highly rated than freestanding ones, overall. KHDM is associated with Kiowa District Hospital.

Evidence indicates that since the implementation of the Five-Star Quality Rating System nursing homes have shown improvement across the board.

Governor Fallin declares State of Emergency due to drought Governor Mary Fallin today declared a State of Emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to extreme or exceptional drought conditions.

“Extreme heat and dry conditions continue to affect the entire state,” Fallin said. “My administration will be ready to help provide whatever aid and assistance it can as Oklahoma communities work to cope with this drought.”

The Executive Order allows state agencies to make emergency purchases related to disaster relief and preparedness. It is also a first step toward seeking federal assistance should it be necessary.

Under the executive order, the state of emergency lasts for 30 days. It can be amended at a later time based on conditions on the ground.

UCO College of Liberal Arts awards scholarship to Alva resident The University of Central Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts recently awarded scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year to 91 students, including Alva resident Jennifer Colvert, in recognition of academic excellence and outstanding service to the university.

Colvert, a humanities and philoso-

phy major, received the scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Philosophy.

“These scholarships recognize our students’ successful work in the areas of academics, leadership and service,” said Pamela Washington, Ph.D., dean of Central’s College of Liberal Arts.

“We know a college education is

the best preparation for a career, and we are proud to be able to help our students complete their educations and become active and engaged citizens.”

For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.

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Kiowa Hospital Board finalizes more documents toward new hospital

By Yvonne Miller Kiowa’s Hospital District Board held their regular July meeting Monday, July 23rd, with a three member quorum.

Present were President Zack Odell, Robert Armbruster and Robert Stark.

Members Lori Schrock and Dan Lukins were absent.

Chief Executive Officer Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer, Chief Financial Officer Janell Goodno and Public Relations Coordinator Brenna May also sat at the board table.

Vandeveer and Goodno were on a conference call earlier in the day regarding bond documents for the new hospital. They presented those documents for board review and approval. The board approved two resolutions and an escrow agreement.

The documents call for a sub-lease of the new hospital from the PBC to the county who will sub-lease it back to the hospital district.

Transition Process of Electronic Health Records Still Ongoing The government-mandated major transition process to Electronic Health Records (EHR) with Nextgen continues. The process kept Goodno from be-

ing able to provide the monthly hospital and manor financials for board review at the meeting. She’ll hold a conference call with board members as soon as she has the figures.

Vandeveer confirmed the Nextgen conversion has a price tag of $590,000.

He said “hopefully” they’ll be reimbursed at least 50 percent to 75 percent from the government. He said a formula allows for some additional reimbursement in the hospital’s Medicare cost report. Monthly maintenance cost is $7000, Vandeveer said.

Goodno commended office employee Lynn Johnson saying, “She’s doing an amazing job,” in the records conversion.

The clinic plans to go live with their conversion to Nextgen August 23.

Hospital and Manor Statistics Goodno did have hospital and manor statistics for June. Clinic visits totaled 469 which she said made June “the clinic’s slowest month of the year.” Outpatient visits were also down from usual at 469. Lab visits decreased slightly at 231.

The hospital’s total days of acute and swing-bed care was 59 which is above average.

While discussing the hospital’s uncollectibles and bad debts, administration noted that it cost the hospital four times more to see patients in the emergency room than the clinic.

The manor resident census remained at 24 which is 66.7 percent of occupancy. The board noted that the manor has no empty private rooms.

Vandeveer said, “Cost control is the biggest issue” at the manor. He said they are again working to reduce agency nursing.

More Hospital Board Business • Board members listened to administrations’ discussion about the proposed tax budget for 2013. The board asked Goodno to make several tax budget scenarios for them – one that adds one mill – another that adds two mills. It will be discussed soon so the board can set the budget hearing sometime in August.

• After Hospital Director of Nurses Karla Johnston presented a review of 2011, the board approved the report.

• Vandeveer said the new hospital building committee met with architects to further discuss utilities, water, sewer and gas, among other utilities, to the new site. They are hopeful the city will bring those services to the property line.

• An executive session was held to discuss the Risk Management/Quality Assurance (RM/QA) monthly report; non-elected personnel; contract/legal; and a manor human resources issue.

Other than approving the RM/QA report, Vandeveer said no action was taken.

The next regular meeting of the board is Thursday, August 30.

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Dacoma Blacktop paving project set to get underway

By Roger McKenzie The long-awaited Dacoma Blacktop road-paving project can now proceed to the construction phase. The Alfalfa County commissioners signed papers at their meeting Monday that will allow the state to begin work on the five mile project that includes a mile in Woods County and four miles in Alfalfa County. The project has been in the state’s queue for four years. In addition to paving the road, the million dollar project includes two bridges.

Robin Fast, with the state auditor’s office, announced she will be initiating her periodic operational audit of the Alfalfa County commissioners and county officers at Monday’s commissioners’ meeting. The latest audit will follow new standards as it documents the procedures and controls that are applied in the operation of the county.

Basically, she told the commission-

ers, “It’s all about documenting.”

She will be looking at the county’s control environment, if it has adequately assessed risks, and she’ll look at how controls are utilized.

Commissioners approved the county’s annual contract with Thos. Y. Pickett and Company, Inc. to map and assess property in the county’s rapidly expanding oil and gas industry. The company assesses a variety of property including pipelines, compressor plants, storage facilities, and other oil and gas related infrastructure. The one-year contract is for $32,500.

Road crossing permits continue to attest to the growth of oil and gas exploration in the county. Thirty-six permit requests were approved Monday, bringing the county a total of $30,750 in fees. Most of permits and the fees ($17,937.50) went to District 1. District 2 benefited to the tune of $8,000,

while District 3 garnered $4,812.50 in fees.

A vehicle transfer from the sheriff’s department to the assessor’s office was approved, as well as a fund transfer to correct a mistake that had taken money from the wrong account.

Two easements were approved. One allows the county to clean out a creek channel in association with bridge work. The other allows the county to remove trees from a ditch.

The commissioners approved the monthly consumable items report, minutes of their previous meeting, and maintenance and operations warrants.

In new business, Commissioner Roach brought up an item to be put on next week’s agenda. He noted some “issues” that need to be dealt with concerning some people involved in emergency management “not being on the same page.”

Cherokee’s Washburn accepted as member of national leadership and honors organization at OSU Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Collin Nichols Washburn of Cherokee has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the Oklahoma State University (OSU).

Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding

academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong fulfillment. Congratulations to Collin Nichols Washburn.

Collin is a sophomore majoring in Management Information Systems. He is the son of George and Cheryl Washburn and grandson of Jack and Carol Parr and Mary Jane Washburn.

Collin Nichols Washburn

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Waynoka FFA attends alumni leadership camp

By Josiah Darr From July 1 through 4, four Waynoka FFA members and their new adviser, Mr. Jorge Huizar, attended the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp. Those members attending were Hannah Darr, Josiah Darr, Kaylee Tyson, and Kelby Reed. Alumni Camp is about allowing members to make new friends, listen to inspirational speakers, build leadership and teamwork skills, and have an overall fun experience.

Bill Cordes, better known as the YOGOWYPI Man, kicked off the first day by teaching that You Only Get Out What You Put In (YOGOWYPI). His speech was full of energy and kept everyone’s attention with fun group involvement activities. After getting excited about camp with Bill Cordes, the campers all headed off to meet their small groups.

Throughout the four days, campers met with their small groups numerous times. Campers took part in many activities with their groups such as the ropes course, Water Olympics, dodge ball tournament, and many team building activities. The main theme and focus in the small groups was team building. Everyone learned team building skills on many levels and were encouraged to take those skills back home and implement them in their daily lives and FFA chapters.

Waynoka FFA members Josiah Darr, Kaylee Tyson, Hannah Darr and Kelby Reed had a blast at the 2012 Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp.

Participating in the ropes course and other team building activities was a great way to start off Day Two. Dr. Rick Rigsby was the next speaker. His enthusiasm combined with his relatable stories made him a fun speaker to listen to. All the small groups then took part in the highly anticipated Water Olympics where small groups competed in many relays and cheered each other on. After the Olympics, campers participated in the dodge ball tournament.

The hypnotist show was the highlight of Day Three at camp. Campers looked forward to this activity all day. The hyp-

notist show was directed by Dr. Al Snyder, a former FFA member and State Officer. Waynoka FFA members enjoyed watching their camp friends get hypnotized.

On the last day of Alumni Camp everyone had their final small group session where they received happy grams, which everyone looked forward to all week. At the final session the camp auction was held and then everyone reflected on the past few days at camp by watching the camp slide-show. After a great four days at camp, everyone said their final goodbyes to their new friends.

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Dacoma Blacktop Road project cost estimated to be $4 million

By Roger McKenzie The estimated cost of the long awaited Dacoma Blacktop Road project, which will include four miles of that road and two bridges along it in Alfalfa County as well as a mile of the road in Woods County and a small bridge, is $3,450,000 for construction and materials. Administrative, surveying, and other associated costs bump the project up just over $4 million — making it the most expensive state project in the county in years. It won’t cost the county because it is a state project, but the county will reap the benefit of a scraped road that will be topped by about six inches of asphalt.

Cost figures were learned Tuesday during the end of month meeting of the Alfalfa County commissioners, when

they signed off on the project’s funding sheet. More such state projects are on the books. However, they will have to wait for now. While paperwork for repaving on the Dacoma Blacktop Road has been signed, exactly when the actual construction will begin has not been announced.

In addition to routine end of month matters such as payroll, minutes, maintenance and operations warrants, and blanket purchase orders, the commissioners approved $52,750 worth of road crossing permits and two mineral leases with SandRidge.

District 1 had 27.5 road crossing permit requests, the lion’s share of the 39 total permits. The fees for District 1 totaled $34,500. District 2 had 5.5 permit

requests, with fees of $5,750. For District 3, its six permit requests were good for $12,500 in fees.

The two mineral leases covered county owned property in District 1. The first tract, tabbed Fellers Farms 2810, was for the approximately three acres that the District 1 shop sits on. The second tract, referred to as Morgan 2811, is for approximately 4.5 acres southeast of Burlington.

Several options were offered the county on each tract. The commissioners opted for the highest initial payout, which was $1,200 per net acre for tract 1 and $1,500 per net acre for tract 2.

Commissioners also voted to seek bids for the lease purchase of a belly dump trailer for District 1.

3 mobile homes burn as grass fires erupt in Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At least one person has been injured, three mobile homes have been damaged and 50 homes have been evacuated as grass fires burn in Payne County in north-cen-

tral Oklahoma.

Stillwater Fire Marshall Trent Hawkins says a sheriff’s deputy was transported from the scene of the blaze east of Stillwater Monday afternoon but

he didn’t have any details about the injury. Hawkins says the mobile homes that burned were vacant.

He says an Oklahoma National Guard helicopter dumped water on the fires in wooded areas inaccessible to firefighters. The American Red Cross opened an evacuation center at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater.

A fire near Calumet was contained.

County Commissioner Jack Stewart says about 200 acres burned in the blaze, and an old barn may have been damaged.

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Seven run for two open Barber County Commissioner seats

Meet the Candidates

By Yvonne Miller Next Tuesday, August 7, Barber County, Kansas voters go to the polls in a primary election to cast their votes for county commissioner.

Three run for County Commissioner District No. 2 (the southern part of the county). Those candidates are Robert Drake; incumbent Paul Harbaugh; and Randy Rathgeber, all Republicans of Kiowa.

Four men seek County Commissioner District No. 3 (the northern part of the county). They are: incumbent J. Paul Cox, Sun City, a Democrat; Kevin Noland, Medicine Lodge; Robert Packard, Medicine Lodge; and Bill Smith, Hardtner, all three Republicans.

Robert Drake for District 2 Robert Drake and his wife Sandra have four grown children: Randy, Bobby, Danielle and Daphne and 14 grandchildren. An Alva native, he is a 1966 AHS graduate. He started at Northwestern in Alva, then joined the U.S. Army and served eight years, which included service in Vietnam during the TET Offensive in 1968; Belgium at NATO headquarters; and at numerous bases in the states.

Drake worked for Santa Fe Railroad eight years on a bridge crew before joining Barber County’s Highway Department as Bridge Foreman for 26 years. He retired in 2010. He and Sandra are co-owners of Sideline restaurant in Kiowa with daughter Daphne and son-in-law Brad.

• Why is he running for county commissioner?

“I truly want to serve the people of Barber County once again. After serving as a Kiowa City Councilman nine years and quitting only due to term limits, I’ve found I really miss serving the public. I would love to have the opportunity to do so again in a new capacity,” Drake said.

• What are the biggest needs in the county?

Drake listed oil and gas production; economic development; to maintain and enlarge the county’s population; to maintain and improve the infrastructure

(roads and bridges); and to preserve a good water supply for the needs of all county residents.

• How would you, as a commissioner, work to meet those needs?

“With 26 years of service to the county, I feel I have a strong working knowledge of county government which better prepares me to step into the job of commissioner,” Drake said.

He added that he’ll work with whomever he needs to accomplish the job and he’ll continue education and gather knowledge to help him make the right decisions for the county.

Drake said, “I promise to keep an open mind to all Barber County residents and treat them fair and equal, and also to keep a close eye on every department.”

Paul Harbaugh for District 2 Incumbent Paul Harbaugh is married to Yvonne. They have three grown daughters: Janell, Crystal and Erica.

Harbaugh was born in Barber County and has lived here all his life.

He attended Gerlane County School for seven years, then he went to Kiowa where he graduated from high school.

He attended Fort Hays State University four years, earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture.

Harbaugh is a lifelong farmer and rancher. He’s served on several boards and been a County Commissioner the past eight years.

• Why is he running for Barber County Commissioner?

“I believe in local government and would like to see Barber County grow,” Harbaugh said.

• What are the biggest needs in the county?

“To try and maintain the current economic growth,” Harbaugh said.

“Also to provide good EMS services to the public. Our roads, fire department, hospitals and ambulance services are being tested.”

• How would you, as a commissioner, work to meet those needs?

“I feel I can work with these departments to strengthen them. We don’t need to just spend money; we need to spend money wisely,” Harbaugh said.

“If I am your County Commissioner

I will represent all of Barber County, just as I have for the past eight years, Harbaugh said.

Randy Rathgeber for District 2 Randy Rathgeber is single and has two grown daughters: Miranda and Melissa and five granddaughters.

A Kiowa resident all his life, he graduated from KHS and later a vo-tech school in Beloit, Kan., with a welding degree. He’s worked for the Barber County Highway Department for over 30 years.

• Why is he running for commissioner?

“With my experience, I feel like I can make the decisions concerning major improvements and repairs on the infrastructure,” Rathgeber said. “I will also improve the manner in which the highway department is managed and operated.”

•What are the biggest needs of the county?

“We all know there’s a need for repairs on our roads – extra usage causes more wear and tear. The taxes on the oil and gas industry and the wind farm transmission line will be used to make these improvements – ones that we need to keep business coming to Barber County and to fund other departments,” Rathgeber said.

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work to meet those needs?

“I would get well-acquainted with the responsibilities and jobs of the different departments,” Rathgeber said. “I would insist on an open-door policy for all department heads and employees.”

“With my 30 years experience in the highway department, I know the needs to address the current problem,” Rathgeber said.

Paul Cox for District 3 Incumbent Paul Cox, single, grew up in Dodge City and graduated from Fort Hays State University. He served in the Army as a Vietnam era draft induced enlistee and spent time overseas in Panama monitoring the Panamanian government.

Cox said he spent some time in his mother’s farming operation in the 1970s. He then spent 20 years in manufacturing, holding both sales and customer service roles. In 1997 he “retired” to land he bought earlier on Turkey Creek to complete a ranching operation he began in 1988 “which was a childhood dream,” Cox said.

• Why is he running for Commissioner?

“Because I find that I enjoy working with the other Commissioners and employees of the county. After 20 years of a stressful career I have very much enjoyed the tranquility of country life.

Now I find myself recharged, refreshed and ready to solve problems for other people again,” Cox said.

• What are the biggest needs in the

county?

“To utilize the current prosperity provided by the oil boom to position the county to weather the difficult times that will surely follow a few years down the road,” Cox said.

Continuing, Cox added, “Roads and bridges are in constant need of repair and replacement which is their nature.

Buildings and other infrastructure need to be maintained and improved. Presently, the 35-year-old Public Health building ought to be replaced with a newer, better structure.

“The biggest issue is to live within our means.”

• How would you, as a commissioner, work to meet those needs?

“First of all, one commissioner cannot do much. This is not a job for an autocrat. Working with the other commissioners, I would proceed month by month to steer a sensible course on expenditures and projects. An old man told me once, `if you take care of the pennies, then the dollars will take care of themselves,’” Cox said.

He added, “I am a rather quiet sort of person. I like to read a lot and enjoy solving problems. In my working career I successfully fixed every faulty machine I was presented with.”

Kevin Noland for District 3 Kevin Noland and his wife Ronda have a married daughter, Breeann Schaffer, one grandson and a granddaughter coming in September; a college age son, Joey; and son Nicholas, a Medicine Lodge freshman.

Publisher of the Gyp Hills Premiere, Noland is a third generation newspaper publisher in Barber County. He moved to Medicine Lodge in 1972 and graduated from MLHS in 1988. He studied business administration, architecture and graphic design at Pratt Community College.

The Nolands have co-owned Twin Lakes Resort LLC since 2011; are coowners of Cyber Gate Wireless Internet and were the first to bring internet to the county in 1995; manage Lake Arrowhead Resort and M-Bar Ranch north of Medicine where they deal with real estate and oil leases and budgets. He said they’ve created nine jobs for people of the county.

Noland is a 6-year bail bonds-

man with American Western Bonding, where he deals with nearly $1 million in liability and supervises nearly 80 active defendants in judicial district 30.

“That allows me to work closely with local law enforcement and the judicial system,” Noland said.

His affiliations include: Peace Treaty Association; Kansas Press Association; technology committee for USD 254; chamber of commerce; school and hospital committees.

• Why is he running for Barber County Commissioner?

Noland said, “I’m invested here, a lifer. This is where we will retire one day. I want to do something good for my community and I believe the time is right for me to step up and serve people in my county. We are living in a time of prosperity when most of the country is in an economic slump. Our jobless numbers are down, our property is worth more than ever, and it’s a good time to be in Barber County, whether you’re an employee or an employer. We have to seize the opportunity for growth during this time — all while keeping a tight reign on spending.”

After studying budgets and statistics, Noland said, “The numbers show an increasing trend in valuation of property in Barber County. Much of this is oil and gas. Since 2009 our county valuations have gone from $91 million to a projected $136 million in 2013.

Along with this increase has been a steady increase in budget spending. It is somewhat normal to see an increase, but a cautious approach must be taken in a time of prosperity. Even with the numbers being so good we face an imminent threat of increase in property taxes next year due to expanding budgets and decreasing statutory funding from the state. This issue is one of the most serious issues that any candidate as commissioner will face over the next 4 years. He referred to Resolution 2012-05.

• What do you think are the biggest needs in the county?

“I think water, a precious commodity, is our biggest need. I’m an advocate of water preservation and have attended several meetings of the Sunflower H20 See Seats Page 42

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How to prevent whooping cough in Oklahoma children Recent reports about whooping cough (pertussis) in Oklahoma have raised concerns about how to protect children, especially babies, from the disease. Whooping cough is a serious disease that can affect people of any age, but infants are at greatest risk.

“The best way to prevent whooping cough in children and babies younger than 12 months of age is to surround the child with persons who have been vaccinated against the disease,” said Woods County Health Department Administrative Director Terri Salisbury. “In other words, make sure all of the people in contact with the child or baby have received a dose of Tdap or DTaP vaccine according to the recommended schedule.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states parents, broth-

ers, sisters and others living in the same household are the source for 75 percent to 83 percent of whooping cough cases in infants under age one. Grandparents are the source for six to eight percent of whooping cough cases in babies. All persons who have or will have contact with babies should be vaccinated against whooping cough including: • All children at two, four, six, and 12 to 18 months of age and at four to six years of age • Pregnant women past 20 weeks gestation • Women not vaccinated during pregnancy should receive Tdap immediately post-partum • Child care workers • Health care personnel, including anyone employed in clinics or hospitals • All family members and relatives

DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine) is used for children six years of age and younger. Tdap vaccine is recommended for all children over six years of age not complete with DTaP series, teens beginning at 11 years of age, and adults. If an adult or teen has not received a dose of Tdap previously they should receive a dose at least two weeks before they anticipate having contact with a baby.

“The more people are immunized with the Tdap vaccine, the lower the risk of exposure to whooping cough for babies in Woods County,” Salisbury emphasized.

The Woods County Health Department has Tdap or DTaP vaccine available for all ages. For more information, contact the Woods County Health Department at 580-327-3192.

Attorney General Pruitt’s Public Protection Unit Warns of Global Lottery Scam OKLAHOMA CITY – The Attorney General’s Public Protection Unit Thursday issued a consumer alert to warn Oklahomans about fraudulent lottery letters and e-mails.

The bogus notifications claim consumers have won a “Western Union Ac-

credited” government lottery. Included in the correspondence is an officiallooking document that asks consumers to send money or share personal information in order to collect their winnings.

“Western Union officials alerted our office to this scam,” said Tom Bates, chief of the AG’s Public Protection Unit. “By getting the word out as quickly as possible, we hope to prevent Oklahomans from becoming victims.”

Below are tips to help consumers avoid sweepstakes and lottery scams: • Legitimate lottery or sweepstakes organizations do not ask for money up front before awarding prizes; • It is a violation of federal law to participate in a foreign lottery by phone or mail. No legitimate foreign lottery organization will solicit U.S. consumers in this way; • Don’t provide personal or financial information unless you have initiated the call to a verified reputable business or organization;

• Never send money through a wire transfer or other means unless you are sending it to a close friend or family member; • Don’t feel pressured to provide information or send money quickly; • If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

One of the best ways to fight scams and prevent others from becoming victims is to report such correspondence to law enforcement and the AG’s Office immediately.

The Public Protection Unit works to protect consumers from fraudulent, unfair or deceptive business practices, and can provide conciliation services to help resolve complaints against businesses.

If you have received a call about a Western Union lottery or have a question about a possible scam, contact law enforcement and the AG’s Public Protection Unit at (405) 521-2029 or publicprotection@oag.ok.gov, or file a complaint online at www.oag.ok.gov.

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Initiative and met with Mark Sievers, Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission.

“We have an increasing strain on public services like our road and bridge department. We are also stretched thin in emergency services like fire and sheriff’s departments. Those budgets are delicate. It’s much easier to raise the amount of money a department gets than it is to reduce those numbers.

“I support MLMH and KDH’s building projects and want to work with both administrators. Sadly, losing Home Health this year was one of our single biggest failures. Taking care of our elderly who have invested so much of their lives to this county should be a priority.”

• How would you, as a commissioner, work to meet those needs?

“We have to be very conservative, even in times of surplus. The county has done an excellent job with capital improvement funding. We have the resources to make improvements without expanding budgets. We also need to focus on oversight of departments and properly encourage economic development,” Noland said.

“I know the right people who can help our county, like people in the Kansas Water Office, at the Corporation Commission, people at the state level; and I know many of the oil industries’ major players, people in wind energy and those who are building the transmission lines. For over 21 years I’ve

been reporting on the big issues of our county, and I have built good relationships with these people and more. I also know all of the department people inside the county, elected and non-elected. I’m a familiar face inside the courthouse and around the county.

“I listen and communicate well and am easily accessible. I will be accountable to constituents and take their concerns as my own and manage the county’s business just like I manage my own,” Noland said.

Robert Packard for District 3 Robert Packard and his wife Barbara have two daughters: Debra Kolb and her husband Bill and four children of Medicine Lodge; Ann Fisher and her husband Craig and two children of Illinois.

Packard was born and raised (Mingona Township) in Barber County. He graduated from Medicine Lodge High School and went to Northwestern in Alva, where he majored in economics and earned a bachelors degree in agriculture and business.

The Packards own Prairie Resources, Inc. and also have a small ranching operation. He has 42 years of oil and gas experience, with 35 years being at the management level.

Packard also has extensive experience in budgeting, planning, cost estimating, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. In addition to oil and gas experience, he and Barbara are former co-owners and managers of a large real estate development project.

• Why is he running for commissioner?

“I believe that there comes a time in our lives when we should give back something to the community. I am semi-retired and have the time to dedi-

cate to this job,” Packard said.

“I believe that my experience is directly relevant to many of the issues facing the county today. I have been a landowner in Barber County since the 1960’s and our family has had a continual presence here for 6 generations.

I have the ability, dedication, and the time available to “get the job done.”

• What do you think are the biggest needs in the county?

Packard said, “We have a shrinking county population (down 44% since 1960; down 17% just since 1990) and we need to figure out how to stop that spiral. Obviously it will be great if we can attract some new industry for the county, particularly if they will be here long term rather than for just a project.

But, that’s not always easy to accomplish.

“So, in the meantime, I want to help ensure that we don’t loose any more of the industry that we already have. We are fortunate to have some companies that have been here for a long time and obviously they employ a significant number of people and I think their importance is sometimes overlooked.”

• How would you as a commissioner work to meet those needs?

“I know I can not please all of the people all of the time but I promise to represent everyone fairly and I will abide by the “majority rule” of the county. My livelihood is not contingent upon anyone in the county. I do not have to worry about any outside influences that could affect me financially or personally. I can and will conduct our county business in the best interest of all of the citizens.”

Bill Smith for District 3 Smith is married to Janet, his wife of 52 years. They have two daughters with families: one in Seattle, Washington, and the other in Anchorage, Alaska. They live next door to, and care for, Janet’s mother, Della Trotter, who lives in her own home and will soon be 97.

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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log July 23, 2012 10:14 p.m. 911 call, cattle out 1 E of 4-way, cattle standing in hwy almost been hit, there is alot of traffic, someone will get hurt, advised officer, checked the area, cannot find any cattle out.

July 24, 2012 7:27 p.m. fire on Hwy 11 & 38, big grass fire spreading fast on Hwy 11, there is another grass fire getting bigger really fast 2 miles W of the first one, paged Nescatunga & Cherokee FD’s, officer enroute to control traffic, paged Burlington & Hawley FD’s, advised needed another officer to control traffic for fire, A&B requested page Manchester & Jet FD’s, Nescatunga FD request ambulance, they have a man down, Cherokee Ambulance advised & enroute.

7:27 p.m. trespassing in Aline, respondent said an ex friends dog showed up at his house, didn’t know it was his dog, he called the dog catcher, now the ex friend is trespassing and yelling at respondents wife and causing problems, advised officer, everything is ok, party’s worked it out.

10:20 p.m. domestic in Goltry, respondent said that he and his wife got into a fight, she hit him with a stick and bit him, don’t need an officer, just wanted to make a report of it, respondent has left the house and will not go back.

11:44 p.m. disturbance in Jet, respondent advised there are people in the yard behind her with a large fire and they are smoking and it’s coming into her house, request officer, officer spoke with them and they will put it out.

11:59 p.m. cattle out W of Cherokee on 5th, 4 black cows, advised possible owner, he will check.

July 25, 2012 5:28 a.m. cow out at CR 300 & Kay Rd, black with a little bit of white on face, advised Woods Co. 2:40 p.m. vehicle damage 2 S of Helena on Hwy 58, respondent advised county mower threw rock and broke window on passenger side of truck, will call the Co Commissioner office, number given.

5:15 p.m. stolen pickup in Cherokee, respondents pickup was sitting at body shop and was taken last night, thought owner had moved it but he did not, advised officer to get address and go by house and take report, respondent found his pickup at Main & Ohio at one of the trailer houses, advised officer, pickup re-

turned to owner.

6:38 p.m. trucks blocking drive at 200 block of Main, they needed to be moved, advised officer the trucks are not supposed to be parked there, officer with one of the respondents, advised he went to house of man blocking driveway and no answer.

7:00 p.m. pit bull & people on S Penn, a pit bull got away from a little boy and got into a fight with another dog that was on a leash, respondent advised he pulled his gun from holster to pocket in case the dog went after him or little kid, did not shoot the dog or take gun out of pocket, CPD advised 2 women coming down to complain about respondent pulling a gun, respondent advised their dogs are in a pen and they went to barking, he opened the door and there sat the pit bull, told them to put the dog up and they did, wanted deputy to go by, advised officer still having problems.

11:17 p.m. welfare check in Aline, respondent lives in Alabama, her boyfriend lives in Aline, her boyfriend said he heard her daughter screaming but when he went to the door no one answered, wants us to check on her, advised officer, all is ok.

11:51 p.m. threats in Cherokee, CPD advised individual has had 2 tires slashed and a man has made threats against him at the Jiffy Trip, advised officer, enroute.

July 26, 2012 1:12 a.m. disturbance in Carmen, there are people being loud outside her aunt’s house, doesn’t know if it’s kids or people fighting, wants an officer, officer enroute, did not find a disturbance.

7:22 a.m. grass fire E of Cherokee on refuge, already contacted 2 individuals, would go take look before any fire trucks to be called.

5:39 p.m. reckless driver on Hwy 58 Alfalfa/Major Co line, silver mini van northbound into Alfalfa Co, advised officer, made contact with vehicle.

7:35 p.m. disturbance in Cherokee, there are people fighting outside the SO in parking lot, advised officer is enroute, one individual would not get out of the truck so he came up here, is concerned she will harm herself, with individual in the alley, she did not indicate that she would hurt herself.

10:12 p.m. fire about ½ N of Crabtree in Helena, advised Helena FD & officers, advised take no further action, fire is at a rig, does not need the FD.

11:49 p.m. horses out on CR 830 & Greer, at least 5 horses, 4 black 1 palomino, advised Grant Co. July 27, 2012 3:36 a.m. tree down 2 blocks S of court house on E side of street, advised CPD. 7:47 p.m. dodge pickup swerving on Hwy 11 outside of Burlington, ran approx 2 vehicles off the road, advised officer, went to Jct and back to Co line, did not find.

8:25 p.m. hurt hawk in Aline, respondent put a cage down and the hawk walked right into the cage, left wing is hurt, advised officer, he would take care of it.

July 28, 2012 2:11 a.m. cattle out going down Grand towards the PD, advised possible owner said he would head that way, found the missing cattle and they are back in the pen.

2:30 a.m. truck on fire N of Cherokee, man in ditch behind the truck, advised Cherokee FD & Ambulance, officer advised and enroute, Cherokee Ambulance enroute to Bass, contact Share Medical in case someone went into ER with injuries from a car wreck or injuries that look like they might be from a car wreck if they would contact ACSO, trooper enroute to Bass, officer is headed back to scene to await wrecker, trooper advised might be prisoner in custody from Bass, advised couldn’t find the truck.

7:48 a.m. 1 black calf out on hwy 11, advised possible owner, he advised individual moved his cattle a few days ago and was missing one calf, would advise individual.

10:40 a.m. welfare check at ¾ mile E on Cemetery Rd, individual had not shown up for work, last time someone they sent someone to check on her, the boyfriend threatened them, boyfriend had been abusive to her before, talked to boyfriend, she is at her sisters, she is fine just overslept, she will contact nursing home, advised CPD & officer.

11:45 a.m. speeder on Hwy 64 & Jet, maroon flat bed pickup was doing 80+ mph and all over road, advised OHP & officer.

12:32 p.m. speeding on Hwy 11, white dodge pickup headed eastbound, doing at least 80 mph, passed her in a no passing zone and another car was comSee Sheriff Page 54

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The Oklahoma Association of Student Councils would like to thank the Administration of NWOSU for allowing us to continue to hold both sessions of our BASIC Student Council Workshop on their campus this past June and July.

Once again the administration needs to be commended for their hospitality and genuine interest and support of our leadership workshops.

The Directors of BASIC for the OASC workshops believe it is a privilege to work with the people on the NWOSU campus and believe that they need to be publicly praised for their efforts.

We would like to thank the community of Alva for being so friendly and embracing us with open arms, too. We appreciate the Alva Chamber of Commerce for putting together a member discount page for the staff while we were in Alva. Thank you to all the businesses that participated and made it possible for our staff to receive discounts or gifts from them.

There were also many businesses and individuals that helped us while we were in Alva and we want you to know that your kindness did not go unnoticed. We want you to know how much we appreciate you.

Thank you again for helping to make our workshops successful for the students of Oklahoma. The BASIC staff and student leaders of Oklahoma are blessed to have had this opportunity and we look forward to having the BASIC workshops in Alva, on the NWOSU campus, for many years to come.

Sincerely, Karen Koehn, Kristi Neerman and Martha Embry

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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 Brain Anthony Gonzales, 28, no address listed: (1) Escape from peace officer; (2) Malicious injury to property; (3) Attempted theft of construction equipment ($858.30).

Stephen Olen Heflin, 34, Talihina: (1) Malicious injury to property; (2) Attempted theft of construction equipment ($524.40).

Curtis Van Back II, 26, Stillwater: (1) Malicious injury to property; (2) Attempted theft of construction equipment ($524.40).

Misdemeanor Filings Tommy Earl Bennett, 37, Cherokee: Domestic abuse in presence of child ($296.50).

Cara Schaffer, 29, Cherokee: Domestic abuse in presence of child ($296.50).

Jimmy Neal De Bosque, 32, Cherokee: (1) DUI; (2) Driving while license is under suspension ($970.90).

Brain Anthony Gonzales, 28, no address listed: 2 counts of Malicious in-

jury to property ($533).

Curtis Van Back II, 26, Stillwater: 2 counts of Malicious injury to property ($458).

Stephen Olen Heflin, 34, Talihina: 2 counts of Malicious injury to property ($458).

Alfred Nyaboga Obiero, 29, Cherokee: Domestic abuse ($229).

Latasha Lynn Olson, 28, Amorita: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($1,220).

Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Scotty Wayne Grube: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,000 ($205.70).

State Farm Mutual Automobile and Carl Lehl vs. Wittwer Construction Co: Auto negligence for an amount more than $2,500 ($205.70).

Marriage Filings Andres Beltran Rojo, 46, Cherokee and Lourdes Corina Antillon, 40, Cherokee: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60).

David Aaron Chamlee, 28, Crowder and Sharon Lynn Chambers, 23, Canadian: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60).

Traffic Filings Marcus R. Henry, 30, Poteau: Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50).

Jimmy Neal De Bosque, 32, Cherokee: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($211.50).

Mark Randall Henson, 31, Point, TX: Fail to prevent load from dropping, sifting, leaking or blowing ($211.50).

Glenn Alfred Schlarb Jr., 54, Car-

men: Improper turn at private drive ($211.50).

Blake Haskell Dutton, 45, McAlester: Overweight vehicle gross ($211.50).

John Michael Foreman, 23, Del City: Operating a M/V w/out a valid DL ($256.50).

John Michael Foreman, 23, Del City: Improper use of farm tag ($211.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Danny L. Cornforth, 56, Enid: 1114 over ($226.50); Nicholas S. Vandendriessche, 44, Omega: 15 over ($188.50); Barry Joe Ford, 46, OKC: 1-10 over ($188.50); Gary Don Cox, 40, Clayton: 1-10 over ($188.50); Bradley Justin Cochran, 32, Elk City: 1-10 over ($188.50); Donnie Ray McIntyre, 58, Altus: 1-10 over ($188.50); Dean Anthony Daniels, 29, Quinlan, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); Kip Dean Hughes, 28, Enid: 11-14 over ($226.50); Nelson Ima Daves, 36, Searcy, AR: 1-10 over ($188.50); Robert David Capaldi, 41, Perryton, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); John Amos Holland, 35, Norman: 1114 over ($226.50); Pablo Alvarado, 25, Spearman, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); Alex Glenn Henderson, 50, Dallas, TX: 16-20 over ($241.50); Zachary Stephenson Cunningham, 23, Choctaw: 11-14 over ($226.50).

The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Nicholas S. Vandendriessche, 44, Omega; Joshua Robert Porter, 32, Enid; Phillip Austin McKee, 23, Durant.

Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Start Book 684, page 893 Real Estate Transfers • Burlington Welding, LLC, to Donald L. Goss and Jackie D. Goss: a portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 11 WIM, as described; warranty deed.

• Sharon Pannell to Donna Caywood: Lots 10, 11, and 12, in Block 3 of the Original Town, now City, of Cherokee, less and except a tract as described: quit claim deed.

• C.W. Simmons, Jr., the duly appointed, qualified, and acting Personal Representative of the estate of Donna L. Simmons, aka Donna Lee Simmons,

deceased, to Janice Sue Settle and Karen Lynn Settle via sale to the highest bidder, decedent’s right, title and interest in: the Northwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 9 WIM as described and the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 28 North, Range 10 WIM, as described; personal representative’s deed.

• Lary Weeks and Roxanne Weeks to Earl Davis: Lots 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 in Block 46 of the First Addition to the Town of Aline; quit claim deed.

• David Allison and Faye Allison to Leslie G. Begley and Leslie Y. Begley: all of Lots 10, 11, and 12, in Block 75 in

the Original Town of Goltry; quit claim deed.

• Flaming Investment Co., LTD (OK) to Juan Montalvo: Lot 7, Block 26, in the Original Town, now City of Cherokee: quit claim deed.

• Alfalfa County Bancshares, Inc., an Oklahoma banking corporation to Wilda L. Flaming, Trustee of the Wilda L. Flaming Revocable Trust, dated March 23, 1992: Lots 4, 5, and 6 in Block 32 in the Original Town, now City of Cherokee; warranty deed.

• Kay Durham to Lary Weeks and See Real

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ing towards them, advised Grant Co. 3:31 p.m. domestic in Goltry, respondent called in and said that he was a deputy in Garfield Co and he had a woman that had been in a vehicle with 2 guys who were beating her up, they were in Goltry, some people passing by saw what was going on and took the woman to Lahoma where she contacted police, needed a deputy to meet them to take down a report, advised officer, woman wrote out a statement, all she wanted was to make a report but not to press charges, respondent was taking her to the woman’s shelter to stay overnight.

11:20 p.m. flashing lights in house in Burlington, advised officer, don’t see flashing lights, going down county rd, lights are flashing at a residence, contacted the owner and advised him of what was going on.

11:44 p.m. man walking down hwy in Jet, respondent said he yelled for help twice and they haven’t seen him since, advised officer enroute, found a motorcycle in the ditch that had been wrecked,

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they think the bike belongs to the man they seen walking, talked to the owner of the bike, he said he went to turn the corner and hit a soft spot in the road and went into the ditch, he is ok, no injuries, would be leaving his bike until he could get someone to help him get it.

July 29, 2012 7:34 a.m. suspicious person, person walked into SO, left before I could get her information, she advised there is someone laying in the alley S of the courthouse, advised CPD, checked it out, all is receiving well.

8:17 a.m. rollover 6 W of Burlington, 18 wheeler flipped over, roadway is blocked, unknown injuries, advised officer & OHP, trooper on scene 3 E of Capron, wrecker has been advised, BFD Rescue rig is enroute, request ambulance, advised Barber Co request Kiowa Ambulance, Burlington FD headed back to station.

1:50 p.m. injured bird in Cherokee, respondent found injured bird, advised officer will make contact with respon-

dent.

6:00 p.m. 911 call, respondent said he had a kid on his rig having a heat stroke, needed an ambulance, he was cramping up really bad, wasn’t doing good at all, advised Cherokee Ambulance and they are on their way.

10:05 p.m. house broken into at Ashley elevator, neighbours house had been broken into, her husband was over there with him, he asked her to call for him, advised would get a deputy out there.

July 30, 2012 12:59 a.m. 911 call, domestic in Cherokee, 2 people were screaming at each other, guy was telling the lady to get out of the pickup, they called 4 times, ACSO advised CPD. 3:03 a.m. need tow truck in Jet, respondent was trying to get back to his campsite and got stuck, talked to Road America and got respondents phone number, they advised he has a small child with him, tow truck was on their way to help and take him back to his campsite. Officer advised.

Seats

aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines with nuclear reactors. They carried 16 ballistic missiles with multiple nuclear warheads at a total cost of several billion dollars.

“The education, training, responsibility, operating experience and leadership to keep the submarine operating at peak performance was a major challenge yet rewarding,” Smith said. He later retired from an engineering company as a Senior Engineer.

Smith is the Mayor of Hardtner. He and his wife own Bill and Janet’s Nature Museum. He is Barber County 4-H Entomology and Forestry Project Leader and Barber County Rodeo committee member.

Smith attends the Barber County Commissioners meetings to stay current on the Wind Farm, Oil Boom, Transmission Line installation and other important developments in the county.

• Why is he running for commis-

sioner and what are the biggest needs of the county?

“The decline in our population is my major concern. We are now under 5,000 and continue to see a steady decline causing a decline in tax dollars which affects all facets of our infrastructure, especially our roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. There is no easy solution to this problem as all counties with small populations are going through the same situation,” Smith said.

• How would you as commissioner work to meet those needs?

“I will work with the Barber County Development Board to bring in and retain businesses. We are currently in an oil boom and I will work to ensure the oil companies pay their share of taxes.

I am also a Conservative Republican and I will spend our tax dollars wisely.

“I am proud to have served each of you for 23 years as a member of the Navy and would be just as proud to serve you as the next Barber County Commissioner,” Smith said.

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Barber County Sheriff’s Log 07-23-12 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Second Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

07-23-12 Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Department aided Harper County units at a grass fire west of Waldron.

07-24-12 Clark Thom, Isabel, reported a license tag lost or stolen. Report taken by Officer Scarbrough; entered NCIC. 07-24-12 Christina Romine, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2010 Suzuki struck a deer on U281 north of Elm Mills. Over $1,000 damage, minor injuries to passenger, accident investigated by Deputy Hall.

07-25-12 Sharon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at TriCity and Pleasant Hill.

07-25-12 Charles Jacobs, Medicine

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Lodge, driving a 2008 Buick collided with a 1992 Olds driven by Elsie Jaso, Kiowa, at U281 and Pleasant Hill Road.

Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Hall.

07-26-12 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Hardtner to Kiowa Hospital.

07-26-12 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Pratt.

07-27-12 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa Manor to Kiowa Hospital.

07-28-12 Sun City, Lake City, and Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Departments aided Kiowa County units at a grass fire northeast of Belvidere.

07-28-12 Sun City, Lake City and

Deerhead-Aetna Volunteer Fire Departments aided Comanche County units at a grass fire southeast of Coldwater.

07-28-12 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from 6th Street to Wichita.

07-29-12 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from accident scene east of Capron, Oklahoma, to Kiowa Hospital.

07-29-12 Sharon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire southeast of Sharon.

During the week officers received 18 reports of cattle out; one report of horses out; one report of sheep out; performed 30 Public Assists; and assisted 6 other agencies.

Arrests: No arrests this week.

Real Estate

Roxanne Weeks: all of Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 in Block 32 in the Town of Aline; quit claim deed.

• Jerry Leon Bloyd and Fonda Bloyd and Thomas Kent Bloyd and Marilyn Bloyd to Max Anthony and Rita Anthony: Lot 3, Block 39, First Addition to Aline; quit claim deed.

• Marilyn Kennedy and George Eldon Kennedy, and Ron Work and Mary Jane Work, and Don Work and C. Renee Work to Barbara J. Moore and Karen Sue Lewis: Lots 13, 14, and 15 and the South Half of Lot 16, in Block 150, First Addition to the Town of Carmen; warranty deed.

• Charles Alward, Jr. and Coleen Alward, Trustees of the Charles & Coleen Alward Living Trust dated Mar. 28, 2012, to Tiffany Jackson: Lot 9, Block 2, Taylor Addition to the City of Cherokee; trustee’s deed.

• Tiffany Jackson to Tiffany D. Jackson and Deana D. Lanman: Lot 9, Block 2, Taylor Addition to the City of Cherokee; warranty deed.

• Blake Wallace and Kimberly Wallace to Chad Wallace: a tract of land as described in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 11 WIM; warranty deed.

• Janis Frech to Laneta Unruh: the Southwest Quarter of Section 21,

Township 24 North, Range 11 WIM; warranty deed.

• Conoco Phillips Company (Houston, TX) to Phillips 66 Company (Bartlesville, OK): a tract of land as described in the Southeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 24 North, Range 9 WIM; special warranty deed.

• James Lee Summers and Linda Kay Summers to James Lee Summers and Linda Kay Summers; Shon Del Summers; Sue Ann Cronkhite; and Clayton Lee Summers: (1) the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 25 North, Range 9 WIM; (2) the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 25 North, Range 11 WIM; (3) Lots 19-24 inclusive, in Block 6 in the Town of New Jet; quit claim deed.

• Heidi Simon fka Heidi Dick-Kinsler, and Matthew K. Simon to Heidi Simon and Matthew K. Simon: the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 29 North, Range 12 WIM; warranty deed.

• Jason C. Tullis and Sharon Tullis to Sharon Tullis: the South 37.5 feet of Lot 8 and all of Lots 9 and 10, and the North Half of Lot 11, Block 54, Titus 1st, Cherokee; quit claim deed.

• Jason C. Tullis and Sharon Tullis to Jason Tullis: Lot 2 and the South 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, Tatro’s 1st, Cherokee; quit claim deed.

Mortgages • Donald L. Goss and Jackie Goss to ACB Bank (Cherokee, OK): a portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 11 WIM, as described, and commonly known as 313 West 5th Street, Cherokee; $70,000.

• Owen Joshua Bellamy and Sarah Kay Bellamy, aka Sarah Kay Ferrell to ACB Bank (Cherokee, OK): the North 25 feet of Lot 11 and the South 37.5 feet of Lot 12, in Block 1, of Aubrey Tatro’s Addition to the City of Cherokee; $27,078.40.

• Michael S. Green and Amber L. Green to United Community Mortgage Corporation (Tulsa, OK); a tract of land as described in the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 25 North, Range 9 WIM; $129,310.

• Barbara J. Moore and Karen Sue Lewis to BancCentral National Association (Woodward, OK): Lots 13, 14, and 15 and the South Half of Lot 16, in Block 150, First Addition to the Town of Carmen; $25,500.

• Tiffany D. Jackson and Deann D. Lanman and Kenny Lanman, Jr. to ACB Bank (Cherokee, OK): Lot 9, Block 2, Taylor Addition to the City of Cherokee; $61,318.53.

• Kenny Lanman, Jr. and Deann D. Lanman to ACB Bank (Cherokee, OK): Lot 1, in Block 6, Gilmore’s Addition to the City of Cherokee; $61,318.53.

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For Sale

Found Dog

2000 Toyota Sienna XLE Van $2500. Call 580-327-0875.

Black Pit w/Gray Muzzle found near Dacoma. 580-430-5432 For Sale

Business Services Liposuction

AKC Reg. German Shepherd Non Invasive Ultrasonic puppies. 1M, 1F. 918-927-4157 Liposuction is now available at Coulter Chiropractic and Healing Automotive Arts. Lose up to 4 dress sizes in 4 For Sale treatments. Call 580-327-2468 for your free consultation ‘83 280 ZX, great shape. $4000 obo. 580-626-4606. 222 N 6th St, Auto Collision Repair Jet, OK In Cherokee. See Jason Voth at Cars For Sale Ritter’s Body Shop for all your Auto Body Repair and Painting ‘97 Ford Explorer, exc cond needs. 580-596-2135 $3795. ‘87 GMC Conversion Van needs some work $900. ‘94 Olds 44 Days 88, exc cond $3495. 8ft x 6ft two to plan to attend the Hunting wheel trailer $400. For sale or Country Big Cruise and Car Show trade for guns. 580-430-5400 House Cleaning For Sale Need your house cleaned? Call 2010 31 ft Laredo RV 5th Wheel me! I’m a professional, fast, & Keystone. Polar package. Satellite trustworthy. I offer competitive Dish. 580-748-0651 lv voice mail prices & flexible times! Please For Sale call for more info. 903-521-0331 ‘05 Mustang GT. 65,000 miles.

Performance parts. 580-747-9033

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6 new washers, 6 new dryers.

Open to public. 2 blocks south of ‘96 Suncruiser. 69K, Ford 460 NWOSU. Aspen Apartments, 602 engine. Large living slide-out.

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Excellent condition.

Carports, Portable Buildings. $22,500. 580-525-1009 580-430-6052 Motorhome for Sale

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Pasture Tree Clearing

Farmers Market

Save moisture and Grass. Let me clear trees in your pasture. Skid Steer and Marshall Tree Saw. Ed Grover. 580-474-2465 or 580542-0298

Cherokee Main Street Farmers Market Every Thursday, 5-7 pm at the Armory Building at 2nd and Kansas.

ADSAC Services New Hope Counseling and Assessment. 410 4th Street Suite E. Offering ADSAC (DUI) Assessments, 10 and 24 hour ADSAC (DUI) Schools, 6 and 12 week substance abuse courses, Victims Impact Panels, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling and Family Counseling. Call 580-327-2356 or 580-748-0692 for more information.

Free Session with Dr. Kinzie and “Leap Into Health.” Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Alva Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (basement). Join at any time! “Leap Into Health” is a community support group for weight loss. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 580-430-3366 Alva Sewing Center

For Your Const Needs From A-Z, New Construction, Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, Siding, Windows, Int/Ext, Painting, All Work Guaranteed.

Improve the value of your home.

Call 580-732-1028 Looks That Last on your home, that is. We’ll help you make a timeless masterpiece of your home.

WFM Total Construction, LLC. 580-327-7935. www. wfmtotalconstruction.com Guns-Buy/Sell/Trade Glen Hasty. Aline, OK 580-4305400 You Need Mattresses?

We have them at G & G Home Furnishings starting at $179.

2107 College Blvd. S Hwy 281 in Alva. 580-327-6635. Come and see us today!

is open till 7pm Friday, August Depot Bar & Grill 3, for 1st Friday Art Walk. Come try out a new embroidery/sewing Wed Lunch Special-Pork Chops, machine, serger, or quilt machine. Green Beans, Stuffing, Peach 428 Flynn Street. 580-327-3312 Cobbler. Thur- Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Rice, Chocolate Red’s Place Cake. Fri-Chicken Fry, Mashed Best food in town, cooked fresh. Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Owner Jim and Barbara Case. Coconut Pie. Full menu everyday.

Carry-Out available. 580-327818 Okla Blvd. 580-327-5649 2212. Immediate opening for New Releases waitresses Wed,Thurs, and Fri. New on DVD and BluRay this Professional Upholstery week at Rialto Video; “LOL” with all types of furniture. Over Freemans Garden Market 55 yrs experience. Goltry, OK. 580-496-2351 Shelite Melons Now Available!

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Carpentry

Help Wanted

Interior-Exterior improvements.

Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap Upgrades.

Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620-8254285.

Lite-N-Nite. Apply in person.

1624 Okla Blvd

Massages

Help Wanted Taco Mayo is now hiring all shifts. Full and Part-Time. $100 hiring bonus. Please stop by for application, 107 E Okla Blvd.

Call Vanna today to book No Phone Calls Please your Massage or Foot Detox appointment.

Evening & Part-Time Office Help. Computer Weekend appointments available. Graphics Design Person and Full580-727-5209 or 327-HEAT. The Time Shop and Setting Truck HeatWave Alva,OK Now Hiring Downtown Storage Class A Drivers for Night Shift.

10 x 12. 2 blocks from Police Earn over $1500 Weekly. $17Station. Well lit for security. 310 $19.50 Hourly. Excellent Benefits.

1/2 College. Call today. Limited Over 30 years in Business. Come availability. 580-327-1876 be a valued member of our growing company that takes pride Employment in our equipment and provides extensive oilfield training. Drug Crescent Services Testing Required.

Nicholas Locations in TX, OK, LA, AR, Services. 620-930-7511 PA, KS and OH has a cuttingedge Foreman Training Program.

Driver, Fuel and Oil Seeking candidates recently Hampel Oil is a stable, growing, graduated with a college degree to fast paced organization looking train. Will train you in our Oilfield for a CDL Driver in Alva. Must Services Business at one of our have strong work ethic, be detaillocations, mentor your leadership orientated multi-tasker, selfskills, and pay you while you learn. motivated and able to work with look at www.crescentservices. limited supervision. An EEO com. Submit your resume to apps. offering excellent benefits and oilfield@hotmail.com, in subject wages based on experience and line type FTP aptitude. Send Resume to Human Resources, Hampel Oil. 3727 S Help Wanted West St. Wichita, KS 67217 or Experienced Level 2 EMI hr@hampeloil.com Operator for OK Panhandle, Top Pay! TX Panhandle and SW Kansas.

Excellent benefits, pay and Vacuum Truck Drivers needed bonuses. Send Resume to in Alva area. Must have 2 years sjackson@iosinspection.com driving experience, Hazmat Endorsement, with good driving Wanted record and able to pass drug test.

Experienced Copier Technician. $500 sign-up bonus. Call 580Send Resume to johnhscm@ 327-3237 or 936-590-9961 coxinet.net

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Truck Mechanic

Lutheran Daycare

Farm Supplies

Nicholas Services has expanded their fleet and is now seeking a highly motivated mechanic that takes pride in their work.

Duties include truck maintenance, brake work, A/C, electrical and general shop maintenance, organizational skills a must.

Paid hourly based on experience, position includes exceptional benefits package. Job is located in Medicine Lodge, KS. 620930-7511

is needing caregivers. Need to be dependable and willing to work with various ages of kids ranging from 6wks to 12 years. Apply in person at 902 2nd St

Farmer’s Please Help!

Help Wanted Journeymen and Apprentice Electricians for commercial job in Alva. Exp required.

Must have valid State of Oklahoma Electrical license. Call John at 918-8301680 Help Wanted Share Medical Center job openings.

Housekeeping Techs, Laundry Techs, Certified Nurse Aides, Full-Time Night Shift RN. Applications available at 800 Share Drive in Alva. Call 580-327-2800 for more information Help Wanted Simpson’s is looking for Clerk. Friendly Customer Service. Stocking. Full/Part time. Good pay with Benefits. Send Resume to or pick up application at Simpson’s, 533 Main St, Kiowa, KS 67070

Help Wanted Concrete Walz is currently seeking temporary with the possibility of FT help in the manufacturing facility. Starting pay depends on experience. Must be 18, have valid DL, clean MVR and pass drug screen.

Higher pay will be considered if individual is age 21 or over and holds a valid Class A CDL. Please send Resume to info@concretewalz or drop off at 429 Main, Kiowa, KS Barber County North Unified School District 254 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas is taking applications for a transportation maintenance/mechanic position. Applications may be obtained at 100 E First, Medicine Lodge, Kansas or by calling Brenda Hrencher at 620-886-3370.

Starting pay is $15.38 plus fringe benefits.

Applications can be returned to above address or mailed to PO BOX 288. Med. Lodge. KS. 67104 Now Recruiting Bill Johnson Correctional Center:Correctional Security Officer I/II/IIIBeginning hr salary $11.83 with automatic career progression after 6 mo to $12.42 and again after an additional 12 mo to $13.25.

Must be 20 yrs of age. Contact Lee Ann Allen at 580-327-8000 at Bill Johnson Correctional Center, Alva

64 Yr old looking for a hunting lease for deer. Preferably on river system. Will pay top price for good place. 580-554-0999 Garage Sales Inside Moving Sale Too much to itemize. Maple Dining Table and Chairs. 705 4th. Fri and Sat 8am-?

Yard Sale 1131 Choctaw. Sat only from 8am-?

Multifamily Yard Sale 707 1st St. Fri 4-8pm. Sat 7am-noon.

Boys, girls, womens clothes, shoes, maternity clothes, toys, weight bench, lg dining room table, metal bunk bed frame and lots more 1928 W Locust Sat 8am-? Girls clothes sz7, boys clothes sz4/5, luggage, cookbooks, Dept 56 Snow Village, toys, misc items Lutheran Rummage Sale Thur and Fri Noon-4pm. Sat 10am-4pm.

Lots of everything under the sun. 212 Maple Estate Sale of Dick Rathgeber. 216 N 10th, Kiowa, KS. Fri Aug 3 from 8am-5pm. Sat Aug 4 from 8am-? Furniture, couch, chairs, queen bed and mattress, full bed and mattress, Coronado phono, tape and stereo console-exc cond, TV’s etc, kitchen items, woodworking tools, older radial arm saw, many other items to numerous to mention Multi-Family Carmen, Aug 4. 8am-? 312 3rd. Toddler girls clothes, housewares and much more.

Helena Townwide Sat 8am-? City maps will be avail at Jiffy Trip

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Yard Sale

Lost

Finks RV Park

929 Center St. Kids clothes, adult clothes, new tools. Everything must go. Sat 7amnoon.

at Hatfield Park pond. Metal Cutout Emblem (NWOSU Ranger-Horse and Rider). 580-829-1453

Nice quiet area. All bills paid. Cherokee, OK. 3rd and Euclid. 580-884-9164

Miscellaneous

Paying Ca$h

Fridge and Microwave

for all Coin, Token, & Currency Collections. Top prices paid for gold & silver. Coins-Jewelry-Flatware. Call 580233-0007 or come by CC Coins at 813 W. Maine, Enid, OK

GE 31� side-by-side fridge w/ice in door $300. GE 1.4 cuft MW oven $40. 580327-7264 Lost 1-Phone in or near Wild Hair Salon on Mon 7/23. Reward. 580-327-4725 lv msg For Sale Trailer. 6 x 10 with Gate. 580-435-2202 or 580-307-4368 Thank You! On behalf of the Girl Scouts, we would like to thank all who contributed to BankIt. We have enough for the roof and to get started on some other projects for the Girl Scout Hut. We are very excited.

For Sale 18ft Car Hauling Trailer. Like new. 580829-1359

Don’t trade it, donate it!

Beat the Heat!

Stop by the Rialto and cool off with one of our new ICEE drinks, available in Cherry or Coco-Cola Boulevard Storage Storage Units. 580-430-6052 for info For Sale Colorado Peaches. 580-829-1359

Carmen, OK. 312 3rd. 3bdrm, 2bth, 1737 sqft, 2 car garage. CH/A, heated shop, roof, storm cellar. $82,000. Open House Aug 4 9-4. 580-748-0732 For Rent Three room furnished apartment, washer/ dryer, in Cherokee. 316-734-5485 Need to Rent New Principal and Family need to rent 2 or 3 bdrm, 2 bth home. Call Terri at 580747-6982 For Sale 4bdrm, 3bth, 2 living areas, newly remodeled home. 580-748-1462

For Sale

For Rent

Maytag Washer and Dryer. $250/set.

Stereo. Long Table. 918 Barnes. 580-4307040

Small 1 bdrm trailer. No Pets. 1 blk from college. 580-430-6807

For Sale Executive and Secretarial Desk. Credenza and Chairs. Computer Desks, Reception Room Chairs and Table and other. All good quality and excellent condition. 620825-4460

For Sale by Owner 3bdrm, 2bth. 2 living. 2200 sqft. Hot Tub, Above Ground Pool. Exc Location. 545 Lake Drive. 580-727-5275 For Rent 2 acre truck parking. 580-670-1362

10% Off Scentsy

Seeking Hunting Lease

All orders now until Sept 1. Call Jaci at 620-825-6130

Responsible family of three seeking a hunting lease. Please call Steve at 580761-6955

Alva Youth Football The Alva Youth Football will be having an information and sign-up meeting on August 8 at 7pm at the Alva Recreational Complex for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders interested in tackle football For Sale B and W Turnover Bull Gooseneck hitch for 2010 Toyota. Under Bumper Mount Hitch was on a Rendevou. 2 Brand new Geo-Trac Radial XLT 235/85/r16/e10.

580-748-1673 Call the American Lung Association of Oklahoma Vehicle Donation Program at 800-577-5864 or visit us on the Web at www.oklung.org

Nice Brick Home

Real Estate For Rent RV Spaces in Carmen, OK. All bills paid.

580-541-3540

Trailer Park Openings RV Trailer Park, 415 1/2 W. 2nd St..

Cherokee, OK. With Storm Cave. 580884-1269 or 580-884-8665 For Rent RV spaces w/ full hookups. 580-430-1389 RV Space All Hook-ups. 580-732-0475 House for Sale in Jet, OK. 3bdrm. 2bth. 2 living on 1 acre.

Heated Shop and Storage Shed both with concrete floors. Room for trailer hook-ups.

580-554-4436 or 580-554-4437

August 1, 2012

Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram

“My Puppy and Me!” LynnMartin.com (580) 327-1686

August special 3 - 8 x 10 Units $39,95

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