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Community Calendar Wednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 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. Thursday 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. 6 p.m. NWOSU Lady Rangers will host Rogers State University with the men’s game to follow at 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Alva High School will play basketball at Pioneer. The JV games begin at 4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Alva Weight Watchers meet at College Hill Church of Christ. 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.
How to prepare for and capitalize on the oil boom? Leaders consider regional effort at meeting in Kiowa Friday By Yvonne Miller One thing is certain. There is an oil boom exploding in northern Oklahoma and moving into southern Kansas. Drive down the road and oilfield truck traffic is endless – the worsening condition of many roads proves it. Look across the countryside and see oil wells dotting the horizon, now as common as seeing cattle grazing wheat pasture. Landowners with oil wells are seeing tremendous income. County coffers are filling with much needed revenue in the form of taxes which ultimately benefits schools and more. With the excitement and benefits
of an oil boom come some legitimate concerns – how to handle the influx of people, where to house them, immediate needs for a temporary situation, effect on schools, hospitals . . . basically the uncertainty of the situation and how to plan for the unknown. The source of this oil boom is the Mississippian Limestone Formation. It’s a thick, porous carbonate deposition that extends over millions of acres in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The formation has porosity, permeability, and lots of hydrocarbon shows. The Mississippian has produced commercially from thousands of vertical wells for more than 50 years. However, what suddenly has jumped the Mississippi formation to the front of the line as a top-flight onshore oil play is the same set of technologies that independent operators are deploying to enable economic shale development: horizontal drilling and multistage completions. With the industry’s focus turning to liquids-rich plays, the horizontal Mississippian oil play is right in the thick of the action. Increase in Oil Business has Leaders Scrambling to Prepare “The increase in (oil and gas) production in Barber County has almost tripled,” Barber County Economic De-
velopment Director Tina Davis said. It’s that fact that brought together about 70 leaders from some eight counties, who are starting to experience the same growth, for a meeting in Kiowa, Kan., at the community building Friday. Community leaders from Alva, Okla., attended as well. Representation from the multi-county area included county commissioners, city administrators, economic development people, councilmen and other city leaders, oil company representatives, local oilmen, landowners, media, etc. “There’s a big amount of interest out there,” Davis said. The group spent from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. They heard from several community leaders and then broke into small group discussions to share their thoughts about the impact of the oil boom in their communities. Medicine Lodge Mayor Robert Stutler described the oil boom as, “The worst possible type of growth. It’s rapid and temporary growth. There’s nothing we can do to stop it. But as a nation dependent on OPEC oil we need to support it. Stutler said, “We’ve got to learn how to best handle it.” He said towns with zoning regulations are protected. See Boom Page 34
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Lynda Martin takes school board seat By Lynn L. Martin As the first item of business, newly appointed school board member Lynda Martin read the oath of office, the loyalty oath and the confidentiality statement. Then she signed the appropriate documents to take her seat to replace Dr. Mark Rathgeber who resigned in late December. Her term will continue until the next election. Supt. Vicky Johnson mentioned that County Treasurer David Manning will be on the agenda at the March 2012 meeting to explain the financial relationship between the County Treasurer
Lynda Martin is the newest member of the Alva Board of Education, replacing Dr. Mark Rathgeber who resigned. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
and the School District. Manning, who happened to be attending the February meeting as a guest was asked a couple of questions to cover in Msrch by board member Kenneth Byrd. Byrd also made inquiries to the Superintendent about how the fuel vendors are selected for district vehicles. Johnson replied that the district had merely continued doing what was in place, but at next month’s meeting she will provide the details. Washington School has an enrollment of 233 students. Tracie Leeper mentioned that the pre-K classes will be visiting the Homestead on the 8th of February. She also said some of the fencing on the playgrounds needs to be replaced because of larger holes in the fence. Sometimes teachers are concerned at Washington about vehicles that drive up and park and just “watch” the children. So she was suggesting that slats might be woven in. Greg Lyon also has some fence problems at Lincoln School along the highway. He presented a couple of quotes and the price range from one was in the $22,000 range for 1285 feet of fencing. The price varies depending upon the height, with quotes for four or five feet, and also on the gauge of the fence. One quote that Lyon presented was from Titan Fence Co. of Enid. Another quote without labor costs came from Starr Lumber Co. in the amount of $9,249. Hopefully the labor would be provided from BJCC and also with help from current staff members. Brian Gaddy said that was a decision the superintendent had the authority to make.
Steve Shiever said enrollment at Longfellow School is 134. A BB gun safety course will be held on the 16th of February. The Longfellow third grade musical will be on the 10th. Greg Lyon, principal at Lincoln School, said state writing tests will occur this month. They also will benefit from the BB gun safety course scheduled for the 23rd. Enrollment at Lincoln School is also 134. At AMS, the academic team will go to Guymon on Saturday. Principal Terry Conder displayed a chart entitled the “AMS Pyramid of Intentions” regarding interventions for students who are struggling in various areas. Teacher Karen Mead explained the various tiers of help classifications. She said, “We have kids who fall in the “all students range.” They are the good kids, they don’t get in trouble, but they may go all day without talking to an adult. I think every single child needs to have an accountability adult partner. Hopefully we can get that in place,” she said. Principal Steve Parkhurst of Alva High School introduced the district teacher of the year, Dana Manning, a six year employee of the Alva District. Parkhurst mentioned that Manning is also a nationally board certified teacher. In other high school news, a drug dog visited the high school on Monday and did not find any problems. Enrollment at AHS stands at 235. Supt. Vicky Johnson distributed a “Teacher and Leader Evaluation Timeline” chart for teacher evaluation. This is a new evaluation method to be implemented in the 2012-2013 school year. Employment Matters Cheryl Dollins a paraprofessional at Lincoln School, submitted a letter asking for voluntary separation. This was approved. School Food Service Director Verleta Eckels recommended hiring Karen Moore as a six hour middle school cook. The board approved this hiring. Steve Parkhurst recommended hiring Kris Goodwin as assistant boys’ and girls’ soccer coach at AHS. He also recommended hiring Will Jenkins as assistant baseball coach for 2012 school year. Jenkins is also known as pastor at the Alva Assembly of God, See Board Page 20
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Burlington shooting incident leads to felony charge By Marione Martin A charge of shooting with intent to kill, a felony, was filed Feb. 2 against Stefanie Ann Shaffer in Alfalfa County. She is accused of intentionally and wrongfully discharging a Jennings Firearms Inc. Model J-22 at Ryan Shockley and Debra Dykes at the residence located at 602 Sixth Street in Burlington. According to the affidavit filed by OSBI Agent Shane Vore, the incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. on Jan. 30. The Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Shockley stating his sister, Shaffer, shot a gun at him and his mother at Shockley’s house. Shaffer told Sheriff Charles Tucker she had been arguing with her brother and mother about being kicked out of the brother’s house. She said Shockley also accused her of having narcotics in his house. When she went into the bed-
room to get the handgun, Shockley said she could not take it until she paid him the $100 she owed him. She said she went to get the gun and it went off accidentally, striking the wall of the dining room. Shaffer said she later left the residence, walking south toward the highway. She said she discarded the small black handgun, which was inside a brown holster with a clip, in the ditch on the south side of the highway. The mother, Dykes, told Undersheriff Dennis Frisk that Shockley called and asked her to come to his house to help deal with Shaffer. She, Shockley and Shaffer were arguing because Shockley was kicking his sister and her boyfriend out of the house. She said Shaffer came out of the bedroom with the handgun and pointed it at her brother. Dykes stepped between the two trying to calm Shaffer.
She said Shaffer then fired the gun at Shockley, striking the wall, and was attempting to reload the gun by working the slide. She pushed her daughter into the bedroom and closed the door, holding it shut while Shockley called 911. They then left the house and waited in a car. They saw Shaffer leave, carrying a red backpack. Frisk recovered a .22 caliber bullet from the wall in the dining room. Frisk and Vore also recovered a .22 caliber spent casing from the floor inside the bedroom. A .22 caliber round was recovered from the floor just inside the doorway of the bedroom. Shockley told basically the same story as his mother in an interview with Vore. About 10 p.m. Deputy David Gebers recovered the handgun and holster just east of Burlington.
Fight includes bricks and taser By Marione Martin An argument between two men in Cherokee the night of Jan. 30 escalated into a physical scuffle which resulted in charges filed. Cherokee Police Officer Roger Cushman went to the residence at 215 W. 6th Street following a 911 call. According to his affidavit, he found Tommy Earl Bennett lying on the ground in the backyard and holding his head. Mrs. Dale Bennett was standing next to him and said that Charles Schneeberger hit him in the head with a brick and ran away through the alley. Cush-
man went down the alley and located Schneeberger, bringing him back to the scene. Schneeberger told Cushman he had been hit in the face with a brick and “tased in the balls.” Cushman observed an odor of alcohol about Schneeberger and that his eyes were bloodshot and watery. Schneeberger said he went to the residence to pick up some items belonging to him that were stacked outside. A verbal argument ensued between Mr. Bennett and Schneeberger at the back door. It escalated into a physical fight. When asked by the officer, Mr. Bennett
said he owned a taser for protection and used it on Schneeberger in self-defense. Schneeberger was treated by an EMT at the scene, and Bennett was transported by the ambulance. On Feb. 1 in Alfalfa County District Court, Charles Schneeberger was charged with public intoxication. On Feb. 2, Tommy Earl Bennett filed a protective order against Charles Schneeberger. Bennett also filed a protective order against Cara Schaffer. On Feb. 3 in the county court, Tommy Earl Bennett was charged with assault and battery.
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Waynoka School Burlington will hold preschool Board meets Principal to stay on another year By Stacy Sanborn It took all of ten minutes to cover the agenda in Waynoka’s school board meeting Monday night. Covered items were the consent agenda, OSSBA Day at the Capitol, a contract with ADPC, and the Superintendent’s Report. The meeting ended with members going into executive session to discuss the reemployment of Principal Michael Meriwether. Present were A.J. Ferguson, Rick George, Donnie Miller, Clint Olson, and Superintendent Peggy Constien. Marinda Zook came in only a few minutes after roll call. Consent agenda items (past meeting’s minutes and funds) were unanimously approved. Members zipped through the rest of the agenda, approving encumbrances, the contract with ADPC, and the surplus of a Maytag electric stove. In the superintendent’s report, Constien told the group that though every-
one had their points and were ready for accreditation, webinars were still available to further their professional development. She said things were going well and with all the buzz of the Teacher/Leader Evaluations, the teachers employed at the school were still working hard and in good shape. In the finance report, Constien said income is up, but so are expenses, but no worry was necessary because the average is still below budget. A motion for executive session carried and behind the closed door, members discussed the principal’s employment renewal. The superintendent’s secretary, Lori Adair, confirmed Tuesday morning that Michael Meriwether will serve as principal for the 2012-2013 school year. Visit the newspaper’s website at www.alvareviewcourier.com to see video coverage of the meeting.
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To meet the mandates of Public Law 101-476 (Individual with Disabilities Act-Part B and Public Law 102-119, the Burlington School District will hold a preschool screening the week of February 20, 2012. Free screening will be provided by staff members of the Cooperative Education Project located in Alva. The screening being used is the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning -Third Edition (DIAL-3). The DIAL-3 provides a general assessment of preschool children in language, conceptual, motor and social areas. A vision and hearing screening will be included. The DIAL-3 is administered individually and requires approximately 45 minutes for each child to complete. To be eligible for the screening your child must be between the ages of three and five and not yet in kindergarten. The purpose of the DIAL-3 is to determine the present strengths and weaknesses of the child in specific developmental areas. The screening is not diagnostic. The results are used as a suggestion that a child is functioning at a specific level within designated developmental areas. It is our intent that parents will become aware of their child’s present level of development. To have your child screened, contact the Burlington Elementary School by Friday, February 17, 2012. In addition, free testing and screening is provided for children birth through five years of age by the Cooperative Education Project (C.E.P.). If a parent is concerned that there may be a problem with the development of a younger child, they should contact the Burlington Elementary School or Cherri Pfleider, at the Cooperative Education Project. Your name and your child’s name will be given to an Early Childhood Consultant working at the Cooperative Education Project and you will be contacted directly to set up a day and time to individually screen your child. Free testing is also available for individuals ages six through twenty-one years. This service is available through the local school district. For additional information contact Cherri Pfleider, Project Coordinator, Cooperative Education Project, 410 4th Street, Suite J, Alva, OK 73717 (580) 327-0601 or your local school administrator.
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Erikson— Borders—Murrow Barnes announce engagement announce engagement Leon and Donna Erikson of Alva, Oklahoma are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Ann Erikson, to Tyson Barnes, son of Donald and Carla Barnes of West Palm Beach, Florida. Emily is an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International and also the owner/operator of Avant Gardie’ Hair Salon. Tyson is currently employed by SandRidge Energy and also stays busy training horses and ranching. The couple is planning to be married on a beautiful ranch in Zolfo Springs, Florida on April 13, 2012.
Emily Erikson and Tyson Barnes
Edward and Rebecca Borders of Ringwood, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Caitlin Nicole Borders, to Kyle Andrew Murrow, son of Gary and Charlotte Murrow of Alva. Caitlin is the granddaughter of Sharon and the late Dennis McNealy and Velma and the late Lee Borders all of Mansfield, Missouri. She is a 2009 graduate of Ringwood High School. She attended Northwest Technology Center and received her Dental Assisting Certification in 2011. Kyle is the grandson of Kenneth and Annabelle Ring and Neleda and the late Earl Murrow all of Alva. He is a 2008 graduate of Alva High School and will complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a Minor in Business from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in May 2012. He is currently employed at Central National Bank in Alva. The couple will marry on March 3, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Alva.
Caitlin Borders and Kyle Murrow
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Kiowa Hospital requests release of bonds for new building project By Yvonne Miller The proposed new hospital in Kiowa, Kan., is closer to having the necessary financing in place to start construction. Monday afternoon the Barber County Commissioner’s office overflowed with people. The abundant crowd who came for a meeting moved to the large courtroom and then to the smaller one to have conference call availability. The primary reason for the meeting was to show the USDA that Kiowa’s Hospital has everything in motion to obtain the additional $2.5 million funding needed (called GAP funding) for the estimated $6.5 million eight-bed hospital. Kiowa Hospital CEO Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer updated commissioners Steve Garten, Paul Harbaugh and Paul Cox and members of the Public Building Commission (PBC) on Kiowa’s progress. Tom Finger, area specialist with the USDA, also attended. Project architects, a few hospital board members and project committee members, attorneys, bondsmen, etc., attended. Medicine Lodge Hospital Administrator Kevin White and some of their board representation were also present. Since the commissioners (in 2010) approved $4 million in taxpayer money (that will be done through bond indebtedness) for Kiowa’s Hospital to make improvements,, the hospital formed a Foundation. At the same time the commissioners approved $6 million for improvements
to the Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Both hospitals are to pay five percent of their debt service through Medicare reimbursement and other revenues. Kiowa’s Process to Obtain USDA Loan “We’ve kicked off our $3 million campaign,,” Vandeveer said of the Friends of Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation to raise GAP funding. Kiowa’s Hospital applied for a $2.5 million USDA Loan for the building project. Vandeveer said their pre-application was approved and they are now in the approval process. “The USDA said we look strong,” Vandeveer said. Finger said there is currently abundant funding in this particular loan program. He said the loan rate is currently 3.75 percent. While that rate is subject to change later in March, Finger said 3.75 is the highest the loan rate would be. Vandeveer said the Foundation has a local commodities donation program in which farmers can donate a portion of their crop to the hospital project directly through the local O.K. Cooperative in Kiowa. This gives tax advantages to donors. Vandeveer said the hospital’s building equipment fund has $100,000 so far. He said BKD, who does auditing, accounting and consulting for the hospital is doing an assessment as required for the USDA loan.
On speaker phone was Piper-Jaffray bond spokesperson Dustin Avey to give advice on the process. He said Barber County will again have to undergo a bond rating. Last time the county received an A- because of a reduced general fund – blamed on the failed home health department that the commissioners since eliminated. Home health services are now offered by a private company. With that change and the county’s increased valuation, Avey anticipates good news for the county’s bond rating which ultimately gives a lower rate of interest. PBC Approves Resolution Toward Issuance of Bonds After hearing all the information, Commissioner Harbaugh said he was ready to give the okay for the USDA to proceed with the loan process. Attorney Kevin Cowan with Gilmore and Bell of Wichita attended the meeting and drafted PBC Resolution 2012-1 for the PBC’s approval. Cowan explained this resolution authorizes all the preliminary steps for the PBC to be prepared to issue and sell bonds once they have the USDA-approved letter for this project. PBC approved the resolution. Now they’ll await the USDA letter of approval. Cowan said it could be about a 45-day process. While there, PBC held a super brief meeting for election of officers as re-
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Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at whartonfuneralchapel.com. John Allen, son of Frances Dean (French) and Richard Henry Kirkham was born on June 5, 1959 at Alva. He passed away at his home on the 3rd of February at the age of 52 years, 7 months and 29 days John attended the Alva System and graduated with the class of 1977 and attended the Colorado Institute of Art. On October 18, 1980 in Alva he was married to Mary Bemelmans. To their marriage two sons, Ian and Simon were born. He and his father farmed together and he did some art work. He was a member of the Alva First United Methodist Church and a past Governor of the Alva Moose Lodge. Mr. Kirkham was preceded in death by his father on January 17, 2009 and his grandparents. John is survived by Mary; two sons, Ian and Simon; his mother, Frances; a special cousin, Bill who lived with them while in college at Northwestern, several other cousins, relatives and friends. Contribution may be made in his memory to the Alva School Foundation.
try in the United States Army and was recalled to duty during the Berlin Crisis. In 1957, he was united in marriage to Peggy Seeger. He lived in Woods County most of his life where he started working for the Kamas Ranch. He became a sales representative for Allied Chemical where he earned a new car as salesman of the year. He then worked as the greens keeper at Alva Golf and Country Club until he was forced to retire because of his health. He was a member of the Alva First United Methodist Church the Alva Golf and Country Club, the Alva Masonic Lodge, and VFW. He loved playing golf and going to and participating in rodeos as a calf roper. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Strait; and his special friend of many years, Norma Feaster. Dick is survived by his grandson, Logan Ogle of Alva; his brother, Harold Koppitz of Alva; other relatives and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for heart disease research. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.
Obituaries JIMMY ‘JIM’ F. ACKERMAN BURLINGTON—Jimmy “Jim” F. Ackerman passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service will be Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Burlington Christian Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Apostolic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa, Kan. Jim was born at Cherokee, Okla., to Ben and Margaret Schurter Ackerman on July 28, 1934. On Oct. 10, 1954, he and Marcelyn Diel were united in marriage. He is survived by his wife, Marcelyn of Burlington; one son, one daughter, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, many cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Burlington Christian Church or Burlington Fire Department through the funeral home. MARY LEE BOURLON Funeral services for Mary Bourlon, 81, were 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at the Green Valley Free Methodist Church. Interment was in the Carmen City Cemetery under the direction of Wentworth Mortuary, LLC, Carmen. Mary Lee Bourlon was born May 20, 1930, to the late George and Cecile (Jones) Coy, at Picher, and passed away on Feb. 3, 2012, at Enid. On March 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Bourlon. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, two brothers, and one granddaughter. Mary is survived by her husband, Jimmy, of Carmen; two sons, four daughters, one sister, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. JOHN A. KIRKHAM Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Terry Martindale, and Max Ridgway, pastor, Grace and Faith Fellowship Church officiating. Burial will follow in Alva Municipal Cemetery. Wharton Funeral
RICHARD ‘DICK’ KOPPITZ Funeral services for Richard “Dick” Koppitz will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Alva First United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Martindale officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Richard Glenn “Dick” Koppitz, son of the late Karl and Maxine (Thomason) Koppitz, was born February 15, 1932, at Alva, Oklahoma, and passed away February 4, 2012, at Oklahoma City at the age of 79 years, 11 months, and 19 days. Dick grew up on the farm north of Alva and graduated from Alva High School with the Class of 1950. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he received a degree in agriculture in 1955. He served his coun-
LEO W. MAGNUSON DERBY, KANSAS – Leo W. Magnuson, age 69, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Leo was very active in many different Masonic organizations, these included: Derby Lodge #365, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Grand Commandery of Kansas, National Sojourners (Heroes of ’76), Calvary Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, York Rite College #125 and See Obits Page 26
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as pastor at the Alva Assembly of God, but was a college baseball player. The board approved a sick leave sharing program for Loraine Jenkins, fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. The Alva Board approved a cooperative agreement for sharing a boys’ soccer program with Freedom Schools. Freedom has two foreign exchange students who would like to play soccer. That district will pay for all transportation costs to get the students to Alva. Steve Parkhurst cautioned, “I can’t tell you at this time whether we’re going to fill a boys’ soccer team. So this sharing might not happen.” February is the month in which principals are rehired. Supt. Vicky Johnson said she has spent time evaluating each principal and believes they are all on board with the goals of the Alva Public Schools. She recommended that contracts be renewed for each principal for the next school year. The board unanimously re-hired them all. Finally, the board approved the amended extra duty contract schedule to include some of the new positions. The Alva Review-Courier will publish the entire extra duty schedule.
Alva District Teacher of the Year Dana Manning is congratulated by Alva High Principal Steve Parkhurst at Monday’s board of education meeting. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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By Lynn L. Martin Former Alva Public School faculty member, football coach, and speech therapist Larry Parker suffered a stroke while at a deacon’s meeting at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. He was rushed to Share Medical Center for early stroke intervention, then flown by helicopter to St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. Friend and fellow church member Lynda Martin told members of the Alva School Board that before they gave him a clot-buster he was not very coherent. They went home to pack Charla for the trip to Oklahoma City and when they walked back in the room after the clotbuster had been given he was just he always was and called her by name. They mediflighted him to Oklahoma City on Sunday night. Lynda was in OKC on Monday and reported he had eaten a full meal. Also he had feeling in both arms and both legs. A call to the First Baptist Church office Tuesday revealed that Larry had been moved from CCU to a regular room and he was now off of oxygen and his signs were improving. Family members expressed extreme satisfaction with the help of the ambulance crew and the excellent care they received at the Share Medical Center ER. Larry Parker is a member of the Alva Board of Education.
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Past State Rainbow Dad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and LaCreta Magnuson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy; children, David (Gabriela) Magnuson and Diane (James) Church; grandchildren, Benjamin, Emma, Erik, Jacob, Sarah and Joseph; brothers, Larry (Paulette) and Leonard (Joyce) Magnuson; brother-in-law, Ralph (Kay) Dannenbring; many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Send condolences www.smithfamilymortuaries.com. DR. ELLEN MAXINE (BEELEY) EMERSON WEBER COLDWATER, KANSAS—Funeral services for Dr. Ellen Maxine (Beeley) Emerson Weber, 87, will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Coldwater United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Coldwater, Kansas. Viewing will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home. Dr. Weber was born on December 19, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of J. Lynn and Frances (McKinney) Beeley and passed from this life on February 2, 2012 at her home in Alva. She married Calvin J. Emerson on April 1, 1945 at Coldwater, Kansas.
He preceded her in death on January 11, 1973. She married Fabien Weber in 1975. He also preceded her in death. Mrs. Weber was a resident of Alva, having grown up in the Coldwater, Kansas, area and previously lived in Pratt, Kansas. She attended Missouri Valley Country School and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1943. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northwestern State College in Alva in 1965 and Master’s Degree in Education from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas in 1970 and a Doctorate in Education from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater in 1986. She was preceded in death by her husbands and one brother Ross Beeley. She is survived by two sons, Timothy K. Emerson and his companion Cindy Thies of Branson, Missouri, and Ted R. Emerson and wife Judi of Hutchinson, Kansas, four grandchildren, Debbie Emerson, Michelle Amaya, Travis Emerson and Ashley Coble and five great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Coldwater United Methodist Church or Crown Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home. BOBBY J. YOST NESCATUNGA - Memorial service for Bobby “Bob” J. Yost, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Jet Nazarene Church, Jet, Oklahoma. He was born April 13, 1929, in Carthage, Missouri, and died in Wichita, Kansas on January 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Yost, Jet; children, Bobby Yost Jr. and (Karen) of Augusta, Kansas, Adelle (Mike) Shain of Park City, Kansas, Mark Yost of Milton, Kansas, Stan Yost and David (Sarah) Yost all of Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and nephew, Charles Bayless, Derby, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Nescatunga Rural Fire Dept or Jet Joy Club, Jet, OK 73749.
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Electric rates to rise slightly in Kiowa, police position open
By Yvonne Miller Kiowa City Council plans to sell Main Street building, increase electric rates, hire police a officer, rethink bowling alley demolition and much more. Those are but a few of the agenda items addressed by Kiowa’s City Council at their February meeting Monday night. All councilmen attended including: Bill Watson, Russel Molz, Brandon Poland, Mark Lambert, Mayor Brandon Farney and Brian Hill who couldn’t arrive until 8:15 for the 7 p.m., meeting. City Administrator Nathan Law, City Attorney Laurel McClellan and City Clerk Marlo Rugg also sat at the council table. As reported last month, Alfalfa Electric Cooperative informed the city of a 3.8 percent (or 2.5 mill) increase in the city’s energy charge. In response, council unanimously agreed to raise rates to Kiowa customers, effective upon publication of approved Ordinance No. 389 in the newspaper. Using an example of a $150 monthly residential bill, customers will see a $3.42 increase over their current charge, Law said. Residential and small commercial power service customers were paying 7.4 cents per kilowatt hour which increases to 7.8. The commercial customer rate was 7 cents per kilowatt hour and increases to 7.266. To Advertise for New Police Officer Police Chief Mike Moreland addressed council about the need for another police officer. Officer David Gebers, who was hired June 6, recently left. Chief Moreland said he had a candidate in mind and started telling about him in open session. A few councilmen said that needed to be discussed in executive
session. Following executive session at the end of the meeting, council voted to advertise for the police officer position the next three weeks in the Kiowa News and Newsgram. They’ll hold a special meeting Monday, February 27 to consider hiring a new officer. To Accept Bids for Main Street Property, No Grant for Bowling Alley Law said staff was approached a few times by people interested in purchasing the city-owned property known as the Slusher Building, next door to Insurance Professionals on the north side of Main Street. Council agreed to accept sealed bids for the property. Bids are due Friday, March 9, before the March 12 council meeting. Council has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. After applying for a CDBG for demolition of the condemned bowling alley at the intersection of 7th and Main Street, Law said Kiowa was not awarded any of the federal grant money. He said the city needs to evaluate how they can pay for the estimated $145,000 demolition without the funding. The city has the legal right to proceed.
McClellan noted the owner of the building who is from Colorado is unresponsive to notifications. He is six years behind on taxes, but it must be delinquent seven years before it can be sold at a sheriff’s sale. The city attorney listed other options the city has: placing a lien on property; suing the landowner; turn into county treasurer. Poland suggested the city contact oil companies who’ve offered to help with city improvements to see if they’d like to offer in-kind service by helping with their equipment, etc., in the demolition. The closest community that received some of the CDBG money was Anthony. They received $161,250 toward the purchase of a 3,000 gallon tanker truck. The City of Anthony matches the grant with $53,750. Theater Improvements and More City of Kiowa Business “You need to do it if you want to keep your theater,” Law said. “This is a call to the community.” The city administrator was referring to a total of $123,881.60 in minimum improvements for the Chief Theater.
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Boom
Both Kiowa and Medicine Lodge mizing benefits and minimizing the neghave zoning regulations in place. Barber atives.” County does not. Medicine Lodge City Administrator Alva City Manager Steven Brown Austin Gilley said communities must told about how Alva is handling the get a plan in place for “when or if they boom that’s been hapcome.” He said without pening in that area for a a plan the area is at the while. He said the city mercy of this develophas few lots remaining ment. in their industrial park. Gilley listed curBrown said when rent control options oil companies want as: landowners; minisomething, “They want mal health standards it today.” for counties without He said a challenge zoning; practical limiAlva faces with the tations; city councilboom are oil compaenforced zoning; Kiowa City Administrator multi-jurisdiction conies wanting to put in Nathan Law ordination through in“man camps.” Those involve multiple trailterlocal agreements as ers in one location which house oil comapproved by the Attorney General. pany employees working in the area. Opinions About the Oil Boom, Best Kiowa City Administrator Nathan and Worst Law spoke of various impacts: tempoCarol Meyer of the Kansas Departrary and permanent effects of populament of Commerce organized the attion, schools, hospitals, services; infratendees into groups of about 10 for structure (roads, sewer, utilities, etc,); round table discussions. wanted and unwanted development. One assignment was for each group “There is merit in coming together. to write a sentence relating to the oil Oil companies are not the big bad wolf. boom. Some of those thoughts were: They are business,” Law said. He said a “Is it long term or temporary?” regional effort needs to be “about maxi“With the large influx of people, there is a lack of commercial services.” “The challenge is how to capitalize on current and future growth.” “We need good communication the most.” “Boom/Bust. The key is to get ready
“There is merit in coming together. Oil companies are not the big bad wolf. They are business,”
for the exit.” Then when asked to come up with the best and worst things that could happen some of the small group answers were: “Best – Permanent growth; Worst – Temporary growth.” “Best – Solid and permanent economic growth; Worst – Environmental impact.” “Best – Increase quality of life; Worst – Decrease quality of life.” “Best – Increased tax base; Worst – Oil bust.” Pay a Firm for Regional Plan of Action? Design Studios West of Denver approached some Barber County community leaders earlier. A planning, problem solving and architectural firm, Design Studios West said they would prepare a regional plan of action for this area in regard to the oil boom. The cost would be about $15,000. The leaders question if that’s the best way to go. The group at the meeting urged organizers to form a steering committee to make the decision. Members will consist of one person appointed by county commissioners from each county; and a representative from each city. The general consensus was that action needs to happen fast. As one attendee said, “We need to move before we miss!” Tina Davis said, “We need to have things happen in an orderly fashion by working together. Sharing information across county lines is the key.”
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Man survives accident but faces charges
By Marione Martin Colbin John Wright, 19, has been charged on Feb. 1 in Alfalfa County with leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to a vehicle. OHP Trooper Randal McCullough investigated a one vehicle accident Dec. 29 involving a vehicle that ran off the right side of the road and struck a guard rail, traveling approximately 250 feet on the guardrail before crossing the roadway and striking the other guardrail. The vehicle then crossed the roadway, running off the south side and rolling be-
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fore catching on fire and burning. After an extensive search at the scene, it was determined the driver was not in the vehicle or on the scene. McCullough was unable to contact the owner of the truck. After McCullough finished the investigation at the scene, a semi-truck stopped and the driver said he had just seen a man wearing a blue shirt and walking on the side of the road about two miles west. McCullough drove several miles but was unable to locate him. Later that morning the truck owner
was contacted and said he had picked up the driver and drove him to their office in Alva. When McCullough contacted him, the driver could not give any reason for not reporting the accident or returning to the scene after emergency personnel had arrived. McCullough issued citations for the accident but found Wright had outstanding warrants out of Polk County, Texas. After confirming the warrant and extradition, McCullough arrested Wright and took him to the Woods County Jail.
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quired each January. Unanimously, Jim Colborn remains president; Tom Bedwell is vice president; and Chantae Simpson remains secretary. PBC members present besides the officers mentioned were Carol Wolgamott and Rod McDaniel. Ann Bell and Walter Fry were absent. Medicine Lodge Hospital Also Applies for USDA Loan Addressing the group, Finger said the USDA is also looking at the same type of loan for the Medicine Lodge Hospital.
CEO White said the Medicine Lodge Hospital’s plan changed somewhat – as he said they do not have to use the hospital-owned ranch for collateral as originally announced. Late June of 2011, commissioners passed resolutions authorizing issuance of $6 million revenue bonds for Medicine Lodge’s Hospital. White said they have since broken ground and spent about $730,000. Discussion ensued about records of the spending going through the county treasurer’s office. After the meeting, White told the Newsgram they are 100 percent finished with design/development. They also have a guaranteed maximum price of $9.092 plus architect fees, etc. Original cost was estimated at $8.5 to $9 million. He said the “best case scenar-
io” to start construction is mid-March. At the meeting Commissioner Garten questioned White about the higher amount needed in the Medicine Lodge GAP funding. White replied that costs are higher than since they started. White questioned how a higher amount in GAP funding affects the county. He said Medicine Lodge has an anonymous donor who is willing to match $500,000. He said any increase in GAP funding will not be an increase in tax dollars. Regarding Kiowa’s GAP funding, Vandeveer also stressed, “Through our Foundation we will raise money, not more tax-generated funds.” Vandeveer said the $6.5 estimated cost of the new hospital is just for bricks and mortar. Additional money raised will help purchase equipment, etc., for the new facility.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log January 30, 2012 4:21 p.m. domestic in Burlington, caller advised his sister is upset, just shot a gun off in the house, mother locked her in the bedroom at this time, 3 units responding, prisoner in custody, checking ditches, searching for items. January 31, 2012 7:27 a.m. report of black cow out by the Eagle Chief west of Carmen, contacted possible owner, will send his son out to check it out. 2:20 p.m. grass fire on Hwy 11 CR 560 go 1 N 1 E, no control burns going on, BFD was advised and enroute. 5:02 p.m. welfare check at 200 block of Fairoaks, caller advised his niece has made statements about harming herself, would like welfare check, advised CPD. 7:09 p.m. minor accident on Hwy 64 on the Grant/Alfalfa Co line, there is a man in his corral, advised Grant Co & OHP. February 2, 2012 9:59 a.m. medical call to Windmill lane in Nescatunga, advised individual has fell, might have broken his hip, advised Cherokee EMS & Nescatunga Rescue Unit. 6:04 p.m. report of ex-husband hitting on door at 600 block of N 5th in Carmen, caller advised her soon to be
ex-husband was banging on her door & threatening her, lives one house away from him, made contact with subject, he will not make any more contact, going back to respondents house. 9:11 p.m. report of someone breaking in back door at 600 block of N 5th in Carmen, units enroute, noise stopped at back of house, respondent is locked in house scared, unit sitting close so he can watch the house for a while. February 3, 2012 12:50 a.m. possible grass fire, BNSF RR advised train reported a grass fire at Goltry new road & 7th St N side of tracks N side of 7th, page Goltry FD, request streets again because they are not seeing anything, city has a burn pile with some logs still burning, that may be what the train saw. 3:55 a.m. report of black cattle out 1 E of Carmen blacktop 3 S of Lambert blacktop, advised possible owner, he will check. 6:14 a.m. report of a car blocking roadway 7 miles W on 5th, sitting east on a northbound road, unable to find car. 7:23 a.m. report of someone outside a house at 500 block of E Main in Goltry, caller advised someone is banging on her window, has been happening for about an hour.
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. Misdemeanor Filings Colbin John Wright, 19, Onalaska, TX: Leaving the scene of accident involving damage to vehicle. Tommy Earl Bennett, 37, Prescott, AR: Domestic abuse. Charles Ola Schneeberger, 34, Cherokee: (1) Public intoxication; (2) Malicious injury to property. Tommy Earl Bennett, 37, Prescott,
AR: Assault & battery. Civil Filings Brian Gordon etal vs. Chesapeake Exploration LTD: Quiet title, oil & gas lease. Divorce Filings Mason Shane Ryel vs. Amber Lisa Ryel: Divorce. Marriage Filings Billy Jay Case Jr., 48, Alva and Twila Kay Davidson, 42, Alva: Marriage ceremony performed by judge. Calvin Neal III, 25, Alva and Tiana Michelle Freeman, 23, Alva: Marriage ceremony performed by judge. Anthony Richard Barnett, 33, Cherokee and Bonetta Elizabeth Palmer, 28, McPherson: Marriage ceremony performed by judge. Protective Order Filings Tommy Earl Bennett vs. Cara SchafSee Court Page 46
4:22 p.m. sig 76, accident just west of the Alfalfa/Grant Co line, advised Jet Rescue & OHP, advised he and FD were unable to make contact. February 4, 2012 6:59 a.m. report of man in water N of Amorita, caller advised he did not know where he was at, turned off the hwy & water washed him into a pond, advised Amorita/Byron Rescue & 2 units, man is out of water, car is still struck in the water. 3:52 p.m. medical call to 200 block of N Broadway in Goltry, caller advised his niece has made remarks of hurting herself and others, they should keep her away from knives and other sharp objects, wants someone to check her out, she just got out of jail in Kansas. 6:16 p.m. report of harassment at 200 block of N McClure in Goltry, caller advised some guys were calling & harassing him & his son, saying bad things about his wife and his mother, while on the phone with respondent they called back, heard some nasty remarks the caller made. February 5, 2012 9:30 p.m. report of suicidal individual, respondent advised a friend in Goltry is threatening to kill himself, said goodbye & hung up, respondent finally got a hold of him, he is mad at respondent for calling the sheriff’s office, made contact with subject, he advised officers he did not want any contact with respondent, forced entry to residence, possible damage to door. February 6, 2012 12:03 a.m. report of gun shots 3 W of Carmen water tower then S 2 miles, caller advised shots going off one right after another, unit advised he could hear the noise, it was further south, possible oil rig, advised backfiring from an oil rig, notify respondent & let her know what it was. 7:23 a.m. report of cattle out 1 n of 11/38 Jct, lying in ditch, advised possible owner. 7:43 a.m. report of a possible drug deal going thru Nash on westbound hwy, caller would not give last name or number, he advised they are eastbound but just going thru Nash, unit enroute, negative contact with vehicle. 7:50 a.m. report of horse out 2-3 S of Jet, left message with possible owner, tried another number, disconnected, unit went to check, no horse in sight.
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Barber County Sheriff’s Log 01-30-11 Kyler Leis, Sharon, driving a 2005 GMC PU struck a deer south of Sharon on College Hill Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy English. 01-30-11 Robert Randels, Sharon, driving a 2008 Nissan PU struck a deer on U160 about 3 miles east of Medicine Lodge. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy English. 02-02-12 Lake City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a tree pile fire about 1 mile east of Lake City Road on U160. 02-03-12 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Curry Lane to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 02-04-12 Kiowa Ambulance trans-
ported patient from well site near Driftwood and Sand Plum Roads to Kiowa Hospital. 02-04-12 Charles Graves, Kiowa, driving a 2005 Chev PU left Red Dust Road about 1/2 mile north of K2, entered the ditch and struck a culvert. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy Rugg. 02-04-12 Kelly Wilson, Coldwater, driving a 2002 Pontiac struck a cow owned by Roger Simpson, Medicine Lodge, on U160 about 5 miles west of Medicine Lodge. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Rugg. 02-05-12 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Walnut
Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 02-05-12 Gale Juel, Conway Springs, driving a 1998 Western Star semi struck two cows on K2 between Kiowa and Hazelton. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Hall. During the week officers received 6 reports of cattle out; performed 14 Public Assists; and assisted 5 other agencies. Arrests: 01-30-11 Melissa S. Cox, Kiowa, W/F, 38. Arrest by KWPD. Charge: Battery. Released 1-31-11 on $750 OR Bond. 02-03-12 Michael C. Schrock, Kiowa, W/M, 44. Arrest by BASO. Court Committed. Released 2-6-12.
Barber 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 Bryan Gene Rucker, 1970, Sharon: Aggravated battery; Reckless great bodily harm or disfigurement. Raphael N. Gehlen, 1945, Medicine Lodge: Battery; Causing rude physical contact. Judith Roseann Hamic, 1984, Medicine Lodge: (1) Aggravated assault of LEO; Use of a deadly weapon; (2) Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; (30 Criminal damage to property; Without consent value <$1,000. Civil Filings JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association vs. James Horn Jr., etal: Foreclosure. Limited Civil Filings SC Telcom vs. Nadia Williams: Indebtedness for an amount more than $450. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital & Physicians Clinic vs. Shad S. Ander-
son: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,200. Small Claims Filings Sherry L. Dierksen vs. Tristin & Chelsie Seigworth: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,850. Domestic Relations Filings Tami L. Dotts vs. Lawrence A. Mader: Petition for protection from abuse order & UCCJEA. Kelly Ann King vs. Steven A. King: Protection from abuse order. Shawna Proulx vs. Justin Proulx: Divorce. Sarah Ricke vs. Eric L. Ricke: Protection from abuse order & UCCJEA. Eric L. Ricke vs. Sarah Ricke: Protection from abuse order. Traffic Filings Christopher M. Coultas, 1993, Medicine Lodge: Reckless driving ($348). Colt A. Miller, 21, Medicine Lodge: Transporting an open container ($348). Clayton P. Garcia, 19, Rowlett, TX: Following another vehicle too closely ($173). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Larry R. Angle, 56, Amorita, OK: 80 in 65 ($173), James P. Arnett, 48, Anthony: 76 in 65 ($149), Brooke C. Buchanan, 50, Stillwater, OK: 76 in 65 ($149), William R. Coleman, 24, Okemah, OK: 91 in 65 ($257), Johnnie L. Cully, 67, Hutchinson: 86 in 65 ($212), Bryan S. Gore, 45, Taloga, OK: 85 in 65 ($203), Joshua C. Jacobs, 30, Pratt: 77 in 65 ($155), Clay-
ton D. Parker, 35, Wayne, OK: 80 in 65 ($173), Shawn T. Roche, 31, Enid, OK: 75 in 65 ($143), Michael V. Swain, 25, Moore, OK: 84 in 65 ($197), Charleah J. Woodward, 37, Grand JCT, CO: 81 in 65 ($179), Jeffery E. Ballenski, 32, Spokane, WA: 78 in 65 ($161), Bobby W. Garrett, 20, Sharon, OK: 80 in 65 ($173), Scott C. Norried, 28, Clearwater: 72 in 65 ($143).
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Court fer. Tommy Earl Bennett vs. Charles Ola Schneeberger. Traffic Filings The following individuals received a citation for speeding: John Stephen Torbert, 44, Tulsa: 15 over ($226.50); Gregory Alvin Tucker, 46, Enid: 1-10 over ($188.50); Landon Charles Heaton, 25, Alva: 1-10 over ($188.50); Dale Edward Hampton, 55, Gore: 1-10 over ($188.50); Francisco Hernandez, 22, Enid: 1-10 over ($188.50); Roger Colten Byrd, 19, Clinton: 41 or more over ($411.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Joshua Allen Barney, 32, Newkirk; Charles Adam Walls, 29, Coffeyville, KS.
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Barber County Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 135 Page 318 Russell Oestereich and Joleen A. Oestereich to Cheryl Hutchinson: Lot 17 and Lot 18 except the west 40 feet of Lot 17 in Block 2 in the Original Town of Sun City, commonly known as 105 S. Walnut, Sun City, Kansas; Quit Claim Deed. Bernie S. Stocking and Veta C. Davison and Owen F. Davison to Lisa M. Woods: Lot 19, 20 and 21 in Block 22 in the City of Kiowa; Warranty Deed. Michael A. Hubka and Elene Hubka to Vickie Jo Lukens: Lot 13 in Block A in Forsyth Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge; Warranty Deed. Agnes R. Borden to Country Place LLC:The West half of Lots 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 in Block B, in Hammond’s Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; General Warranty Deed. Raymond E. Schmidt and Eileen A. Schmidt to Raymond E. Schmidt and Eileen A. Schmidt, Trustees of the Schmidt Revocable Trust: All of Lot 8 and 9 in Block 16 in Henton’s Addition to the City of Sharon; Warranty Deed. Margrett C. Hough and Raymond A. Hough by Teresa Bailey, his Attorney in Fact to Jeffery D. Baier and Rose A Baier: Lot 3 and the East Half of Block 3 in Cook, Standiford & Co’s Third Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge; Joint Te-
nacy Warranty Deed. Kennnith Cook and Cynithia h. Cook to Jay Mauck and Justin Holder: The Southwest quarter of Section 15; and the West Half and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22; and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, all in Township 32 South, Range 15 West of the P.M., Barber County, Kansas; Warranty Deed. Mortgages Beginning Book 202 Page 446 Robert D. McDonald & Vickie L. McDonald to The Peoples Bank: the South Half of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, EXCEPT the following tracts: all that part of the South Half of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, lying South of the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway right of way, except beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, thence East along the north side of said quarter section a distance of 1971.1 feet, thence West 87 degrees 20 minutes South a distance of 807 feet to the North side of the railroad right of way, thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes West along the North side of said railroad right of way a distance of 1977 feet, thence 99 degrees 40 minutes
along the West side of said quarter section 452 feet to the place of beginning, Except the East 10 acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, lying East of the public road, Except: commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, thence West along the North line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 1094 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 1493 feet to the point of beginning, thence continuing South without deflection a distance of 435.6 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 500 feet, thence north parallel with the East line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 435.6 feet, thence East parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 500 feet to the place of beginning, Except: a tract of land in the South Half of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM: $100,000. Matthew A. Swonger & Jessica E. Swonger to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the North 77.2 feet of Lots 5 & 6 in Block 54 in the City of Kiowa: $58,000. Brandi M. Polson to the First State Bank of Kiowa: Lots 8 & 9 in Block 46 in the City of Kiowa: $58,500. Garrett Vestal Cook to The United States of America acting through the Farm Service Agency for the United States Department of Agriculture: the West Half of the West Half of Section 10 and the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15 and the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 34 South, Range 12, WPM: 2 notes totalling $141,000. Shannon Edwards to The Peoples Bank: the South 60 feet of Lots 1 & 2 in Block 14 in the City of Kiowa: $42,400.
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Seeking Full-Time Parts Sales person. Great benefits including 401K and Health Insurance. Paid Vacation/Holidays. Competitive pay. Stop by Western Equipment at 3126 College Blvd in Alva or email jbinder@ westernequipmentllc.com for an application
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Cedar Canyon Lodge and Stables Cherokee Sale Barn Cafe. in Freedom, OK is immediately Contact Renee at 580-603-4512 hiring for Cook and Waitstaff positions. Contact Rose at 580Now Hiring 621-3258. Check-n-Go is hiring part-time. Now Hiring Go to checkngo.com/careers to apply Fairview Fellowship Home is currently accepting applications Help Wanted for the following positions. Oil and Gas Service Co. seeking FT Cook, CNA 2pm-10pm or Management Trainee candidate 5pm-10pm, Advanced Certified to be based out of Alva or Elk Medication Aide. We offer City, OK. Position requires Major Medical, 401K, paid time Bachelor’s Degree, interest in off after 6 months and 2 weeks working outdoors, gen math, vacation after 1 yr. Apply at 605 writing, verbal skills, ability to E State Rd, Fairview, OK 73737. use MS Office, organization skills 580-227-3783. hboeckman@ and ability to work long hours. fellowshiphome.com If you are looking for chance to Help Wanted grow with a rapidly expanding company, this is it. Mail resume Inside and Outside Sales position. to oilandgaswater@gmail.com Apply in person. Starr Lumber
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227 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK
•RANGER ESTATES
Only 2- 5 acre tracts left!
•10 acre tract (580) 327-5151 Office • (580) 430-1985 Kevin (580) 327-7207 Kaylee
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
For Sale
Part-Time After School and Weekends, more hours over the summer. PU application at Garnett’s Conoco. 580-3272691
Full-Time position in Kiowa, KS-Clerical. Requires applicant to be computer literate, positive, have professional phone etiquette and be willing to learn. Mail Resume to RSI, ATTN: Shawn, 543 Main, Kiowa, KS 67070 or email to employment@rsi.corp. com
11 yr old Whirlpool Imperial Series Sideby-Side Refrig w/water and ice in door. White. Very good cond. $500. 580-7482316
Help Wanted Hoppe’s Construction, LLC has job openings for CDL Drivers $19.25/ hour, Field Technician $12.50/hour and Mechanic wage depending on experience. Please contact Mike Williams at 580-4531151 Now Taking Applications Vantage Plane Plastics, one of the top producers of plastic replacement parts for all types of single and twin engine aircraft is looking to fill marketing/sales management position. Benefits include; paid holidays, vacation and sick time, life insurance, medical, dental and vision insurance, flex plan, 401K and ESOP. Come by and pick up and app at 3161 College Blvd. Alva. at the south end of the airport
Farm Supplies Seed Oat For Sale Hay-Grain Combination. Cleaned. 40 lb. FCE. Call 620-886-5656 Garage Sales Rummage Sale Fri Feb 10 9am-4pm, Sat Feb 11 9am-2pm. Inside Sale, Lutheran Church 212 Maple Merchandise Elisa Pribble Now taking appointments @ Salon 180 on Tues & Weds. Full sets, Manicures & Pedicures. Mention this ad & receive a free mini solar-oil with first shellac. Miscellaneous Singing Valentines $10. Sung by AHS Choir. Call 580-4305796 or 580-327-0876 to order. Del 2/14 For Sale ‘98 Avion Fleetwood 5th Wheel 38ft, 3 slides, large living area. $17,500. 580-5421200 Valentine Special Bring your date to Rialto Theatre this Friday or Saturday night and Valentines Day and get two adult admissions , two medium drinks and one large popcorn for $20. Offer good for February 10, 11 and 14 only
For Sale Sony Stereo w/CD Digital Tuner, Graphic EQ and 3 way Speakers $35. Grain Glider Rocker w/Glider Foot Stool $30. Reclining Brown Vinyl Swivel Glider Rocker w/ Metal Frame including Glider Foot Stool $30. Please lv msg 580-748-2101 For Sale ‘11 Top Brand Utility Trailer w/end gate as Ramp $225. ‘75 GMC PU 4x4 4 speed, manual transmission $1900. ‘2010 Hustler FastTrac 0 turn mower, 41 hours, 54 inch cut $4750. 580-748-2551 OBI Blood Drive First Christian Church, Sunday, Feb 12, 9am-noon. For appointment call 580-3271942. Walk-ins welcome! For Rent Carpet Shampooers and Shampoo. Reservations can be made. GNK Vac and Gifts. 722 E Okla Blvd. 580-327-1311 Happy Valentine’s Day If your heart strings are being tugged Dr. Elizabeth Kinzie can help ensure your cardiac health is suited for the challenge. Call 580-430-3366 Real Estate First Time Home Buyer Program. Zero Down. 100% Financing. E-Z Approval. Free Credit Report. No Money Required. 580-222-8862. visit foundersmortgageinc.com.
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REAL ESTATE & AUCTION
580-327-1998
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The price breakdown is: new projector $71,000; new carpet, $3,787.20; roof repair, $14,612.40; new auditorium seating, $31,290; replace sound boards, $3,192. Law said at least another $120,000 could easily be spent for ADA accessible restrooms; lobby redesign; and other aesthetic improvements. He said the city secured the help of the South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) to accept donations on behalf of the city for theater improvements. This allows tax benefits to donors. Contact the city for further information about this fund drive. Council approved Ordinance 388. This adds to the City Code, ordering that all rights-of-way be kept free and clear of fixed or permanent construction. Mayor Farney broke the tie to approve the ordinance after Molz and Lambert were opposed. Poland and Watson voted yes. This vote was taken before Hill arrived at the meeting. Mayor Farney received council approval to sign an agreement for a KDOT
K-2 project and detour. KDOT plans a drainage/culvert project just west of Kiowa on K2 right before the first curve that turns north. Law said the project is to be let in May. The work is to begin between late June and September and estimated to take 8-10 weeks. The project will detour people south of Kiowa on Highway K8 to Oklahoma star route 11. If coming down 281 west of Kiowa, motorists will also have to connect with Highway 11 and K8 if needing to go through Kiowa. Of course, locals will find shortcuts in lieu of this approximate 31 mile detour. Council approved payment registration fees and travel expenses for Law to attend three conferences. Council approved holding a Rabies Clinic in March. They instructed staff to go with the veterinarian who offers the lowest bid. Law said a BNSF Railroad spokesman told him of a project to close the Main Street crossing for repairs two or three days in early March.
House For Sale
House 4-Sale
2bdrm, 1bth, office, newly remodeled. 219 Maple St. Alva. Call 580-327-7276, serious inquiries only please
614 W. Main, Cherokee. 2bdrm, 1bth, $35,000. Call 580-884-0262 or 580-8840105
Rent to Own
Storage Unit
4bdrm, 2 1/2 bth, 10% Down, owner finance or best cash offer. Totally remodeled. Scott at 712-542-0103 or 712-303-9649 Rent to Own 2bdrm, 1bth, 10% Down, 1 owner finance or best cash offer. Totally remodeled and furnished. Scott at 712-542-0103 or 712303-9649
For Rent. 580-430-6807 For Sale 5.52 acres w/8.52 producing minerals. 48x48 4 stall barn w/runs. Large tack room, cement wash rack. hay area. 12x24 loafing shed. Utility hook-ups. Electricity, rural water, septic tank. Mobile home or build ready. 580-327-5811
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ACC approve alcohol beverage tax allocation By Leisa Beavers The Alfalfa County Commissioners approved the alcohol beverage tax totaling $8085.69. The breakdown by town is as follows: Aline-$402.82, Amorita-$72.00, Burlington-$295.79, Byron-$68.11, Carmen-$690.84, Cherokee-$2915.13, Goltry-$484.56, Helena-$2730.26, Jet-$414.50, Lambert-$11.68. Twenty-two road crossing permits were approved totaling $14,250.00. District #1 had 13 permits, District #2 had 7 permits and District #3 had 2 permits. Commissioners postponed until next week the proposal to declare February 20-24 as Farm Bureau Week because individuals from the Farm Bureau were not available for the meeting. Other items approved were Blanket Purchase Orders, M&O Warrants for payment, Highway Consumables, Maximum Highway Expenditures Resolution and Misc. Officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report. County Commissioners present for the meeting were Toby Walker, Chad Roach, and Doug Murrow.
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