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Get to know the Waynoka FFA president By Colton Budy Hannah Darr is the Waynoka FFA president for 2013-2014. She is the daughter of Travis and Sonya Darr. She has one sister, Sarah, and two brothers, Josiah and Matt. She enjoys helping on her family farm and playing with her nieces and nephews. Some of the school activities Darr participates in besides FFA are FCCLA, Academic Team, basketball, FCA and cheerleading. Her future plans are to attend Oklahoma State University and major in ag communications.
Darr has been a member of FFA for four years and has served as reporter and president of the Waynoka chapter. She has been very active in several different FFA activities. These include showing goats, giving speeches, livestock judging, food science and tech-
nology team and numerous community service activities. She has big plans for this year as president. She hopes to be a positive role model for other members and inspire them to take an active role in the chapter.
Hannah Darr
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Aline-Cleo Basketball Homecoming Queen and King: Chelsea Moore and Davon Stokes
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Veterans in attendance, pictured left to right, are Vernon Sanders Sr., Amanda Thompson, Mikel Chapman, Heidi Pierce, Elmo Anderson, Justin Morrison, Raymond Blewitt, Betty Powers, Dakota Thomas, Vernon Sanders Jr. and Neal Wallace.
Timberlake veterans assembly The Timberlake Student Council sponsored a veterans assembly on Veterans Day at the auditorium in Helena. StuCo President Cidney Thompson and Community Service Chairman Ami Adkisson emceed the assembly. Kelsey Castle, secretary, sang the national anthem while Cara Crain, treasurer, and Kylie Wilson, reporter, read the script for the flag raising and lowering. Members Braden Robinson and Jacob Henderson presented the colors. The kindergarten class provided entertainment with patriotic songs and Mattilyn Flannagan sang “Amazing Grace.” The sixth grade class shared let-
ters to a specific soldier from the community with the audience. The video “Return to Makin Island” was shared honoring those that lost their lives on Makin Island during World War II, in-
cluding Vernon Castle of Jet. All veterans were recognized and a reception was held after the assembly. All student council members shared in making this assembly possible.
Alva sales tax election proposition passes An overwhelming majority of 78.8 percent of Alva voters cast favorable votes in the special sales tax election
Tuesday. The proposition was to repurpose the 1.25 percent sales tax already in existence so that excess not used in paying off bonds for recent remodeling could be used for operations and maintenance expenses at Share Hospital. A total of 798 people voted with 629 in favor and 169 against in the unofficial results from the Woods County Election Board.
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Grading scale again on South Barber Board agenda SBHS play Friday night, 7 p.m. All-League Volleyball Honors and football Bi-District Championship By Yvonne Miller The agenda was not lengthy for the South Barber Board of Education Monday night, but the subject of the school’s grading scale in comparison to that of other schools and a level playing field again sparked discussion among board members. Principals reported on student accomplishments and more. Board President Steve Allen presided over the meeting with all members present, including Jeff Black, Deb Helfrich, Dooli Rugg, Dana Roark, Mark Pollock and Mike Anderson. Superintendent Brad Morris also sat at the board table with board clerk Julie Johnson. Pre-K-6 Principal Marcia Cantrell reported on the site council meeting where some parents had researched the grading scale. Cantrell said a parent had surveyed 10 to 15 parents who are not in favor of an eight-point grade scale. South Barber has an eight-point scale which is: A=93-100, B=85-92, C=77-84, D=69-76, F=0-68. Some board and site council members favor a 10-point grading scale, which they said more schools have and would put South Barber on a more equal playing field when it comes to scholarships, admittance applications, extracurricular eligibility, etc. If changed, the grading scale would be for 7-12 students.
The 10-point grade school is: A=90100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=Below 60. Pollock brought the item to the agenda. Allen said he favors acquiring more information and case studies to give South Barber students equality with those from other schools. He would like the site council to further review the grading scale and make a recommendation to the board for their consideration. Anderson said he wants a comparison for students’ ACT scores and grade point averages. He had examples of students losing scholarship money because of the current grading scale. As she has previously, Helfrich voiced her opposition to changing from an 8-point to 10-point scale. “I see no reason to lower our expectations,” Helfrich said. She added that, “We need to rise up to meet our expectations.” Roark said with the current grading scale, “Not only the top end is getting ripped off with their A+. They don’t get any credit for it, yet they lose credit for an A-. It’s the bottom end that lose also.” She said it’s college admissions, scholarship applications and also extracurricular activities in college that are affected. “We’ve got to be on an even scale with our league, district and state.
We’ve got to be level with them,” Roark said for fairness to South Barber kids. Helfrich said, “Academic performance is far more important.” Allen cut the conversation off at that point and sent it back to site council. Superintendent Report on Potential Capital Outlay Projects and More Superintendent Morris reported on a number of maintenance items. He gave board members a list of potential capital outlay projects. He wants them to review and prioritize for next spring. Some of those are: plumbing issues at the grade school, high school parking lot, roof at the central office, a breezeway between main high school building and vo-ag building. vehicle replacement, grade school landscaping, high school fire alarm upgrade, and many more items. Board Business The board approved current bills of $333,213.63. Establishment of a mud route for the Hardtner bus route received approval. Activation of the route will be at the bus driver’s discretion. The board discussed a tractor/mower lease. However, the board plans to seek more bids since they had only received one. Student Achievements and Upcoming Events The school play is this Friday evening at 7 p.m. Meagan Masters directs “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a comedy. Junior/Senior High Principal Brent Shaffer said senior Courtney Roark received All-League (HOPL) Volleyball Honors. Senior Lauren Hitchcock made HOPL Honorable Mention. The South Barber High School (SBHS) volleyball team went 22-12 on the season. The junior high volleyball team took third at the league tournament. The SBHS Chieftains football team was 8-3 and Bi-District Champions. The junior high football team won their league championship with an undefeatSee S.
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Very new, very clever credit card scam By Lynn L. Martin I did not write the following piece. It was sent to me by a friend. This one could easily slip by most anyone – beware of people bearing gifts. The following is a recounting of the incident from the victim: Wednesday a week ago, I had a phone call from someone saying that he was from some outfit called “Express Couriers” (the name could have been anything). He asked if I was going to be home because there was a package delivery for me that required a signature. The caller said that the delivery would arrive at my home in roughly an hour and, sure enough, about an hour later a uniformed delivery man turned up with a beautiful basket of flowers and
wine. I was very surprised since it did not involve any special occasion or holiday, and I certainly didn’t expect anything like it. Intrigued about who had sent me such a gift, I inquired as to who the sender was. The deliveryman’s reply was, he was only delivering the gift package, but allegedly a card was being sent separately (the card has never arrived). There was also a consignment note with the gift. He then went on to explain that because the gift contained alcohol, there was a $3.50 “delivery/verification charge,” providing proof that he had actually delivered the package to an adult of legal drinking age and not just left it on the doorstep where it could be stolen or taken by anyone, especially a minor. This sounded logical and I offered to pay him cash. He then said that the delivery company required payment to be by credit or debit card only so that everything is properly accounted for, and this would help in keeping a legal record of the transaction. He added couriers not needing to carry a bunch of cash would make them less likely targets for robbery. My husband, who by this time was standing beside me, pulled his wallet out of his pocket with the credit/debit card, and ‘John,’ the “delivery man,” asked my husband to swipe his card on a small mobile card machine. It had a small screen and keypad where Frank was also asked to enter the card’s PIN and security number. A receipt was printed out and given
to us as our copy of the transaction. He then said everything was in order, and wished us good day. To our horrible surprise, between Thursday and the following Monday, $4,000 had been charged/withdrawn from our credit/debit account at various ATM machines. It appeared that somehow the “mobile credit card machine” that the deliveryman carried now had all the info necessary to create a “dummy” card with all our card details after my husband swiped our card and entered the requested PIN and security number. Upon finding out about the illegal transactions on our card, we immediately notified the bank, which issued us a new card, and our credit/debit account was closed. We also personally went to the police, where it was confirmed that it is definitely a scam because several households had been similarly hit. WARNING: Be wary of accepting any surprise gift or package that you neither expected nor personally ordered, especially if it involves any kind of payment as a condition of receiving the gift or package. Also, never accept anything if you do not personally know or there is no proper identification of who the sender is. Above all, the only time you should give out any personal credit/debit card information is when you yourself initiated the purchase or transaction!
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My 11th year of 4-H is going down in history! By Bethany Morford Hi. My name is Bethany Morford and I am a member of the Gyp Hill Pioneers 4-H Club. I come from a 4-H family and I am the youngest of seven children. This year was unique, because I am the only child still in high school
Bethany Morford has participated in 4-H for eleven years and was honored at the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet on Nov. 2.
and therefore the only Morford kid left in our club. The advantage to that was that my mother’s attention was not divided when I needed help! My mom is a teacher as well as a 4-H leader, and my dad is a police officer. 4-H is an important part of our family, and it does bring lots of good family time along with some very stressful times! I know that I would not learn all these skills and spend as much time with my parents working on them if I were not a 4-H member. I am also very involved in my school and community. My junior year in high school was a great year, and I participated in volleyball, choir, school play, forensics, softball and several clubs. I love my church and enjoy the youth group, which is very active. As I pause from the busyness of life to write this story, many memories flood my mind. I have had several new experiences this year in addition to all the usual events, and it has been another year of growing, learning and molding me into the person I have become. Our 4-H year started off with a picnic on 4-H Sunday, followed by officer installation and our meeting. I was installed as the president of our club for the first time this past year, offering me a new learning experience! It is a challenge to keep the club meetings flowing smoothly and in order all the time, but
it was an honor to serve in that office and it stretched me as a person. I also signed up for several committees and as a project leader for Foods levels l and 2 and junior project leader for photography. To help me prepare for leadership this year, I attended the officer training in Pratt, Kan., which was very informative. November is always a busy month for 4-H. I attended the achievement banquet, with lots of good food to eat and lots of awards given out! I was surprised to be awarded the second place senior 4-H Story prize! Then, I had the delightful experience of attending Kansas Youth Leadership Forum for the first time ever. I was with a very fun group of people, and the workshops were awesome. I especially liked the Health Rocks class and I learned a lot about personal ways to be healthy, as well as club activities to promote healthy living habits. The final event in November was our annual Thanksgiving supper and club meeting. I was the chairman of the committee to plan the event. This involves deciding on the menu, and then assigning each family what to bring and what the club will provide. We also like to decorate the tables and make it a special event. All of the club members and their families and guests enjoyed the evening very much. This is the time we donate food to our local food bank for a community service.
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By Traci Owen Alva FFA Reporter Woods County was well represented at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., this year. The livestock judging team of Tyler Burton, Dakota Nusser, Terrill Burton and Cathy Mapes represented Oklahoma at the contest. Ag teacher Jessica Chegwidden, and parents
Richard Burton and Michelle Mapes traveled with the team. Team members evaluated classes of beef, sheep, swine and goats during the contest. The members then presented six sets of oral reasons based on their placement of the classes. At the awards
banquet following the contest, the Woods County team received the eighthplace team award. The team would like to thank all the community of Alva for all the support and encouragement given to them along the way.
Woods County 4-H judging team places at American Royal
The Woods County 4-H judging team represented Oklahoma at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. From left are Terrill Burton, Dakota Nusser, Cathy Mapes and Tyler Burton.
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Obituaries BILLY DURL BEBEE Funeral services for Billy Bebee were held at 1 pm, Monday, Nov. 11, at the United Methodist Church under the direction of Wentworth Mortuary, LLC. Interment will be at a later date in Jasper, Texas. Billy Durl Bebee, 56, was born to the late Billy Ray and Clemie Pearl (Busby) Bebee, at Eureka, Calif., and passed away Nov. 9, 2013, at Carmen. He married Debra Kay Warner. He later married Mary Sue Ray. Surviving are five daughters, two stepsons, two stepsisters and 11 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made through Wentworth Mortuary or Carmen Bank to help with funeral expenses. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com. ALICE L. UNDERWOOD Alice L. Underwood, 84, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 11, 2013, in the Andover Life Care Center. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, with Rev. Terry McGuire and Brother Gary Lillie officiat-
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ing. Interment will be in the Forest Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Anthony United Methodist Church or Bethel Hawley Baptist Church in Alice’s memory. The Prairie Rose Funeral Home in Anthony, Kan., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com. TERESA JO WESSELS SENOIA, Ga. – Funeral services for Teresa Jo Wessels, wife of Gerald Wessels, former Cherokee resident, were held Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church in Cherokee with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home of Cherokee. Online condolences may be made at www.lanmanmemorials.com. Teresa was born the youngest of five to Clarence and Mildred Olivier in Harper, Kan., on Feb. 25, 1955. It was in Cherokee where she later married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Wessels Jr., at First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Wessels Jr., of Senoia, Ga.; one daughter, two sons, three sisters, one brother and seven grandchildren.
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ed 7-0 season. Principal Shaffer said he and Luke McKinney are assembling a bullying survey to assess students’ feelings on the subject. Shaffer said they had just under 50 percent turnout for parent/teacher conferences. Cantrell said the grade school had 95 percent. Shaffer complimented the FFA agronomy team for earning 10th in the nation. He thanked former FFA advi-
sor Amanda Worthington for returning to help prepare the team and travel with them to the national contest. Cheryl Swartz started FCCLA and took six students to the regional meet. They received start-up donations from the Monty Thompson Educational Foundation. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 27-29. The elementary Christmas program is Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The junior/senior high Christmas concert is Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Parenting through separation and divorce Divorcing parents are often faced with many new problems during this difficult time for the entire family. Although their marriage is ending, their role as parents continues through their lives. To help make this transition easier, Northwest Family Services staff member Nicole Martens, M.S., LPC will be teaching their Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class Monday night, Nov. 18. The class will be in Fairview from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northwest Technology Center southwest of Fairview. To enroll, please call 580-744-1248. Participants must pre-enroll; the class will be canceled if there is inadequate pre-enrollment. Class costs $30 per person. This class was designed at the request of the courts to help divorcing couples understand the problems their children may experience during and after a divorce or separation. It will fulfill the court order for all divorcing parents. Parents will learn skills to parent cooperatively even though they are divorced. In the class, parents will learn how to effectively communicate with their children and former spouse. They will practice reflective listening skills and study various active communication techniques and non-verbal communications. They will also practice workable negotiation styles for dealing with conflict and rules for effective expressions. Recognizing and avoiding Pain Games is another topic of consideration. Parents will learn to recognize and cease games like I-Spy, Set-up and Wishbone, which are likely to hurt the children. Class members will also discuss various options for parenting, such as joint custody and mediation.
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First contest of year for Alva FFA junior members By Traci Owen Alva FFA Reporter The Alva FFA junior members recently returned home with awards from junior career development event (CDE) contests. This was the first contest for new FFA members Karlee Dietz, Shadi Nettles, Julie Owen, Kaleigh Henke, Max Partsons, Makennah Tyree, Wyatt Radford, Tatum Hughes, Caleb Chapman, Trevor Allison and Cade Madsen. Members participated in the food science and agronomy contest. Makennah Tyree was third high individual with Max and Shadi placing fourth and fifth high individual. These eighth grade ag students look forward to more CDE contests this year. Alva High School junior FFA members Cathy Mapes, Jentry Lancaster, Terrill Burton, Sabrina Hughbanks, Ridge Hughbanks and Shadi Nettles participated in the Junior Opening Ceremonies Contest held at Ringwood. At this first contest of the year the team placed third. The opening ceremonies team will be competing at more contests this month. Follow the activities of the Alva FFA at www. alvaffa.org.
Ashlee Beckwith and Justin Dobbs, student council members at Aline-Cleo High School, presented the flags before the Veterans Day program. Guest speaker was Ruben Cajero Sr., retired Navy veteran from Cleo Springs. Cleo Brown, elementary custodian, was recognized as a retired Air Force veteran. After the assembly, the student council provided lunch for community veterans at the senior center.
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Compare and enroll in Medicare drug plans for 2014 Medicare’s annual open enrollment period for comparing and/or changing drug and helath plans started Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. A brief presentation on Medicare and Medicare Part D will be given by SGIP certified counselors on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Woods County Senior Citizen Center located at 625 Barnes St. Then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Medicare Certified
Counselors will be at Northwest Technology Center located at 1801 11th St. to help you compare and enroll in Medicare Part D drug plans. Make sure to bring your list of prescriptions and Medicare card. For more information please contact Dusty Elam of the OEDA Area Agency on Aging at 800-211-2116 or 580-6254531.
Aline-Cleo students participate in Red Ribbon Week. Winners were (left to right): Krista Edwards first place, Morgan Hamen second place and Karissa Springer third place.
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As the sound of “Taps” resonates across the hill at South Barber High School to conclude Kiowa’s community Veterans Day service, eighth grade trumpeter Kolby Pavlu plays the bugle call to show gratitude for fallen patriots. The back of the Veterans Day program featured a note Kolby wrote about “Taps.” One of his comments was, “I have never heard another song that touches my emotions like this one.” Another was, “The beauty in the song identifies itself as a feeling that you can think about in remembrance of the patriots.” Photo by Yvonne Miller
Of all the South Barber eighth graders, Trae Rathgeber won the Patriot’s Pen essay contest sponsored by the VFW. He’s shown here presenting his essay at Kiowa’s Veterans Day service at South Barber High School. He also gave it at the VFW dinner and program that evening. In his essay on the theme “What Patriotism Means to Me,” Rathgeber listed his family’s tradition of serving in the military, including grandfather Bob Drake, uncle B.J. Rathgeber, great grandfather Dick Rathgeber and great grandfather Wesley Tetter. His essay will go on to the district level. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Members of the VFW Ladies Auxilary who’ve always supported veterans and who hand out poppy’s each Veterans Day are (left to right) Tena Ruggia, Carol McGee, Chairman Lenora Dodds and Mary June Terwort. Next to them is veteran Bill Smith and his wife Janet. A submarine commander, Smith served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1980. Behind them is South Barber High School (SBHS) senior Daniel Jones, who completed his basic training in the U.S. Army last summer, as did senior Paul Loiselle (not pictured). Both are in the National Guard and will be in the U.S. Army upon graduation. Also standing in the back row is Robert Armbruster, who served in the Army. Veterans in the crowd stood as the SBHS Band played the Armed Forces Medley and the crowd cheered for those who helped ensure the nation’s freedom. Photo by Yvonne Miller
Kiowa’s “Honor Guard” veterans give a 21-gun salute to conclude the community Veterans Day program at South Barber High School. Veterans pictured are (left to right) Bud Ruggia, who served two tours in Vietnam - as director of operational intelligence on his first tour and as chief of targeting the Panhandle of North Vietnam on his second tour; Dennis Christensen, who served in the Army during Vietnam; Roger Robison, a Vietnam veteran; Jake Newton, who served in the Army during the Korean conflict; Steven Johnson, who served 10 years in the Army, including a tour in Kosovo and three tours in Iraq; Mike Hiltner, a Vietnam veteran; and Mike Miller, who served in the Army National Guard. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Local VFW Ladies Auxilary Chair Lenora Dodds said that South Barber High School (SBHS) senior Elizabeth Miller is the first South Barber student to enter the local VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest, a scholarship program. The theme of this year’s contest is “Why I’m Optimistic About Our Nation’s Future.” Here Miller shares her speech at the local VFW Veterans Day dinner and also presented it at the community Veterans Day program at SBHS. Miller started her speech with these words: “I believe in American exceptionalism – that the United States of America is the greatest nation in the world because it was founded on a belief in God and a love of freedom and democracy. I truly believe there are enough Americans who still believe in the American Dream like my greatgrandfather (a World War I veteran) did. That’s why I’m optimistic about our nation’s future.” Her entry moves on to the district level. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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New South Barber vocal teacher Boram Shin directs the Fifth and Sixth Grade Choir, who are dressed in a sea of red, white and blue, in a rendition of “This is My Country” called “Sing a Song of Peace.” By the sound these youngsters produced, the new director is on the right track as the crowd applauded them and the junior and senior high choirs during Kiowa’s community Veteran’s Day program at South Barber High School. Photo by Yvonne Miller
At Kiowa’s community Veterans Day program at South Barber High School, student Hugo Mesquita-Cardenas introduces local World War II veterans Lawrence Conrad (standing) and Sam Mott (seated). Sitting in front of them is Vietnam veteran Bob Lowenstein, who was in the Navy. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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The Alfalfa County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday morning consisted mainly of signing documents. From left Nancy Lambert, Doug Murrow, Chad Roach, Toby Walker and Lacy Roquemore. Video frame by Rebecca Kinney
Alfalfa County Commissioners By Lynn L. Martin The Alfalfa County commissioners spent most of their short meeting passing documents to each other for signatures. These documents included bills for payment and blanket purchase orders. They voted to solicit bids for a loader for Toby Walker’s District #3. They also agreed to go out for bids on the sixmonth bids list. Commissioner Toby Walker was designated as the board member for NODA of Enid. Northern Oklahoma Development Authority is an organization designed to help local goverment entites to work together. The three commissioners approved a private property access easement to remove dirt from the property at NE 1/4 3-25-9, an old railroad right of way, and put in the roadway. A change order for dirt work on the new fairgrounds building, previously approved several weeks ago, was signed.
They also signed on with an engineering firm, Guernsey, to oversee and handle all the paper work and oversight
of heat/air and generator installation at the court houe. The fee will likely be around $185,000.
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First in the state and fourth in the nation By Traci Owen Alva FFA Reporter The last week in October, the Alva FFA livestock judging team headed to Kentucky for a trip they will always remember. The team qualified last spring to represent Oklahoma in the National FFA Livestock Evaluation Contest held in Louisville, Ky., Oct 28 through Nov 2. The team members – Kory Dietz, Tanner Burton, Courtney Mapes and Traci Owen – traveled over 1,100 miles to the competition with judging coach Randy Nation. On the journey to Kentucky the team enjoyed seeing all the colorful fall leaves and also the view from inside the St. Louis arch. Once arriving in Kentucky, the Alva FFA team began a busy week. Melissa
Dunkel, CDE (career development event) FFA education specialist, stated that the during the livestock evaluation contest “FFA members are challenged to evaluate marketable stock based on current business and industry standards, while developing solid technical and business skills needed to excel their chosen profession.” Livestock evaluation is one of 25 CDEs covering job skills and everything from communication to mechanics. The Alva team participated in various team activities that helped them think critically, communicate clearly and perform effectively in a competitive job market. On the second day of the contest the four-member team evaluated classes of breeding and market beef,
sheep, swine and goats. They then provided oral reasons based on their selections. An awards breakfast was held for all 50 teams participating in the National Livestock Evaluation Contest. The Alva chapter representing the state of Oklahoma was excited to be recognized as the fourth place team in the nation. Team member Kory Dietz received the fourth place high individual winner of the contest. As we returned home from this unforgettable trip, we must take time and thank the wonderful community of Alva for all the support they gave us while we prepared for the experience. We are very lucky to have such support from businesses, past FFA members, family and friends. We were very proud to represent the state of Oklahoma.
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Tulsa State Fair results Halloween By Colton Budy The Tulsa State Fair was the first of October and Waynoka had four FFA members and one 4-H member participating. Nathan Pitts showed three broiler chickens in the Junior Market Broiler Show. He placed fifth overall. Draven Smith and Taylor Trennepohl helped Nathan show them. Kelby Reed showed crossbred market lambs. Kelby placed fifth and sixth in his
classes and made the premium sale. Only 45 sheep out of the entire show made the sale. Taylor Trennepohl showed a speckle faced market lamb. Showing goats were Hannah Darr, Taylor Trennepohl and Draven Smith. Taylor placed fifth in her class. Draven was third and made the premium sale. Only 30 in the entire goat show made the premium sale. We are proud of these members and their hard work.
Nathan Pitts shows his broiler chickens with the help of Draven Smith and Taylor Trennepohl.
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By Colton Budy The Waynoka FFA combined their monthly meeting with a little Halloween fun. The meeting was held on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. The meeting portion covered many updates and upcoming events. Draven Smith reported on the Tulsa State Fair, Tatum Rose on the livestock judging team and Colton Budy on the PI Green Hand/opening and closing ceremonies competition. Mr. Huizar reminded everyone about the fundraiser products coming in on Nov. 4. He also updated members on the purchase of a school trailer with funds from a grant. The FFA has many upcoming events that include the OPSU Interscholastic, AFR Speech Contest, Christmas Party with the FCCLA and the Teddy Bear Drive. Once the business was over the fun began. Many FFA members came in costume including rodeo clowns and a younger version of Mr. Huizar. Then each officer assembled a team for the scavenger hunt. The teams were asked to solve riddles and were timed to see which team could solve them the fastest. It was a fun yet productive evening that got members involved.
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This was my third year in 4-H By Sterling Rector I did a lot of the same projects like meat goat and arts and crafts, but I also tried a new one: woodworking. Since my dad teaches woods in school I had a
good leader. I decided to build a locker shelf that I could use at school. I was too young to use the power saws but I did get to use the electric sander. I also had to make plugs to cover the screws. I got to paint my shelf my favorite color: turquoise. It was fun getting to do a project with my dad because most of the time my brothers get to do these kinds of projects with my dad. Another goal I accomplished this year was to get a Top Blue at 4-H Days with my project talk. The last two years I got a Top Blue and I would be a little disappointed if I did not get one again. I practiced a lot in front of my mirror and my family. My parents tried to reassure me that I just needed to do my best but I really wanted to make it to regionals. My hard work paid off and I went to Kinsley, Kan., for regionals. At regionals the judge asked me questions and I wasn’t ready for that. I learned that answers need to be more than one word. I did get a blue and was happy with that. My favorite project is arts and crafts. At our project meetings we all make the
Sterling Rector has participated in 4-H for three years and was honored at the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet on Nov. 2.
OHP sees spike in car-animal crashes
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has seen an increase in the number of car collisions with animals in recent days. State troopers have responded to several crashes throughout the state and officials want to remind motorists of the dangers associated with driving during this time of year. “With cooler temperatures, we have
same thing, but I like making mine a little different by being creative. I really enjoyed making my tie-dye shirt, but I wish I would have used more color to make it brighter. I even tried to make my own project at home by painting tin cans red, white and blue for the fourth of July. I learned that modge podging the whole can makes it look shinier. At the county fair the judge thought it would be a good idea to paint the inside of my cans also. Another new project I tried this year is leadership. The most important lesson I learned is that I can be a leader anywhere. I can be a leader at school by respecting the teachers and rules. I can be a leader at basketball practice by stopping what I am doing and listening. I could be a leader while serving as an officer by having integrity and doing not just saying. I can be a leader by working at the recycling center and using my strengths. This year in 4-H has been a lot of hard work. I like that my family works together to get everything done.
seen an increase in wildlife movement around state roadways. Our goal is to remind motorists to use caution when driving, especially in rural areas,” stated OHP Captain George Brown. Department officials want to remind drivers to remain cognizant of the possibility of animals running onto the roadway. Some of the best ways to reduce injury in collisions with wildlife is to obey speed restrictions and wear safety belts at all times. Drivers should also scan areas for animals near the roadway as part of their safe defensive driving routine. If you become involved in a crash, be sure to maintain “situational awareness” and reposition your vehicle in a safe location near the scene, such as an improved shoulder. Activate your vehicle’s hazard lights and call 911 or *55 on your mobile phone. A trooper will be dispatched to your location to assist in reporting.
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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. Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Gene Woolsey: Indebtedness in the sum of $1,919.50 ($205.70). Oklahoma Tax Commission vs. Joe Wilson: Tax Warrant ($213.70). Oklahoma Tax Commission vs. Robert Leroy Wilson: Tax Warrant ($213.70). Small Claims Filings Roger Alan Curry vs. Bridget Renea Bebee: Forcible entry and detainer ($103). Traffic Filings Baudilio O. Arenivas, 52, Liberal, Kan.: Inattentive driving ($211.50). Benjamin Ortiz Martinez, 33, Alva: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($286.50). Ernest Dean Kingcade Jr., 52, Carmen: Left of center in no passing zone ($211.50). Charles Baptiste Tilly, 30, Yukon:
Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50). Clayton Bo Thompson, 28, Arapaho: Operating a motor vehicle at a speed not reasonable or proper ($256.50). Jermaine Antone Scallion, 31, Ardmore: Failure to register used vehicle within 30 days ($211.50). Lance Keith Shahan, 16, Burlington: Failure to signal turn ($211.50). Lance Keith Shahan, 16, Burlington: Improper stopping on highway ($211.50). Lance Keith Shahan, 16, Burlington: Operating a motor vehicle at a speed not reasonable or proper ($256.50). David Wesley Fulgium, 57, Enid: Failure to stay in lane ($211.50). Saunders Shaun Nelson-Long, 28, Alva: Failure to dim lights ($211.50). Jason Scott Boucher, 31, Alva: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($211.50). Raymond Lee Buckley, 32, Cedar Hill, Texas: Overweight vehicle gross ($496.50). Troy Calvin Brower, 36, Newkirk: Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50). Humberto Chavez Contreras, 45, Eagle Pass, Texas: Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Raymond Carlos Amundson, 61, Piedmont: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Carl Wallace Miller, no age or address listed: 21-25 mph over ($281.50); Mi-
chael Lorne Seaman, 43, Oklahoma City: 15 mph over ($226.50); Tommy J. Asbill, 31, Sallisaw: 15 mph over ($226.50); Christopher Dean Clement, 31, Aline: 16-20 moh over ($241.50); Keith Alan Scheller, 27, Basehor, Kan.: 16-20 mph over ($241.50); Claud E. Moore, 42, Wichita, Kan.: 15 mph over ($226.50); Sidney Rod Schweitzer, 44, Elk City: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); James Reginald Martin III, 32, Mustang: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Tanner Lea Maynard, 20, Norman: 21-25 mph over ($281.50); Ronald Allen Giles, 43, Ardmore: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Jackie D. Foster, 59, Canton: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Tyler James Earl Daniell, 23, Enid: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Kevin W. Clark, no age listed, Hesston, Kan.: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Tyler James Lenhart, 49, Alva: 11-14 mph over ($226.50); David Allen Robinson Jr., 49, Norman: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Alex James Patton, 26, Poteau: 1-10 mph over ($188.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Jeter James Simpkins, 36, Shawnee; Richard Lee Gau, 70, Enid; Alicia Reed, 21, Medford; Joshua Thomas Price, 27, Winfield, Kan.; Billy Jay Goodard, 50, Ringwood; Travis Reed Baker, 35, Cherryvale, Kan.; Steven William Stewart, 37, Carmen; Mark Allen Blake, 43, Yukon; Tricia Marie Williams, 42, Meno.
Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Beginning in Book 725 Page 980 Real Estate Transfers Clyde D. Towery Trust to Towery Family Trust: East Half of the Southeast Quarter and Northwest Quarter and Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 24 North, Range 12, WIM: Quit Claim Deed. Jeanne Welch to Jeanne Louise Welch, Trustee of the EZ4ME Revocable Trust: Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 24 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed. LaRisha Kaye Bradshaw & Charles Hamilton Bradshaw to Melissa K. Schwerdtfeger & Greg Schwerdtfeger: Lot 23 in Block 46 of the East Addition (sometimes known as East side
Addition) to the City of Cherokee: Quit Claim Deed. Maxine A. Cunningham & Myron K. Cunningham to Maxine A. Cunningham & Myron K. Cunningham: (1) Southeast Quarter and the East 60 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM; (2) the West Half of Section 36, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed. Monte J. Humphrey, Trustee of the Monte J. Humphrey Intervivos Trust to Kenneth P. Jordan & Anita D. Jordan: ½ interest in the SURFACE only in Lots 3 & 4 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM: Joint Tenancy
Warranty Deed. Monte J. Humphrey, Trustee of the Monte J. Humphrey Intervivos Trust to Vertice Eugene Tucker & Betty L. Tucker: ½ interest in the SURFACE only in Lots 3 & 4 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed. John A. McGee & Sherry M. McGee to John A. McGee & Sherry M. McGee: all our undivided interest in and to the oil, gas and other minerals in and under the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 25 North, Range 10, WIM: Joint Tenancy Quit Claim Deed. See Real
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log November 4, 2013 1:45 p.m. Motorist assist, respondent states semi broken down ½ mile west of four way in the westbound lane, request traffic control. 1:46 p.m. Controlled burn 1 mile west of post office. 2:33 p.m. Major accident, respondent advised two semis collided 3 miles south of Cherokee on Highway 64, one driver was okay but the other was hurt really bad, advised deputy, Cherokee Police Department, ambulance, First Responders and OHP, deputy advised they need the jaws of life, had man trapped in vehicle, deputy advised to contact ODOT and advise of a damaged drainage well. 5:12 p.m. Unknown fire, advised Woods County that a lot of black smoke was reported between Highway 281 and state line, Woods wanted more informa-
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tion. 9:40 p.m. Suspicious person, respondent advised there was a person walking around on her property in Nescatunga, she was the only one home, were not supposed to be there, also advised of vehicles driving back and forth down her road that don’t belong there either, would like a deputy to come out and see what’s going on, deputy advised. 9:42 p.m. Break/enter, Woods County advised of a break in on Lakeview Drive in Nescatunga, deputy is going to clear a house, advised deputy of possible B and E on same road as previous call, deputy en route, deputy out of unit on foot. November 6, 2013 8:52 p.m. Medical emergency in Aline, caller advised her husband had high blood pressure and possibly having
Real Estate
Ruth E. Wells to Roger Diller & Jennifer Diller: South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and the South Half of the North Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM, LESS the oil, gas and other minerals, SUBJECT to existing easements and oil and gas leases now of record: Warranty Deed. Ruth E. Wells to Stanley Diller & Shireen Diller: Northwest Quarter of the Northeast and the North Half of the North Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM, LESS the oil, gas and other minerals, SUBJECT to existing easements and oil and gas leases now of record: Warranty Deed.
Mortgages Rita Anthony & Max L. Anthony to Farmers and Merchants National Bank: Lots 1 through 14 inclusive, in Block 6 in the 1st Addition to the Town of Aline: maximum obligation limit $7,700. Roger Diller & Jennifer Diller and Stanley Diller & Shireen Diller to Chisholm Trail Farm Credit FLCA: (1) South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and the South Half of the North Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM; (2) Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the North Half of the North Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM: $120,000.
a heart attack, advised Helena EMS and First Responders. 9:50 p.m. Motorist assist at Salt Plains Ref., caller advised he hit a pipe, car no longer moves, needs help before he freezes, advised park ranger. November 7, 2013 8:53 a.m. Minor accident, Jet Fire Department advised of small accident in front of Jet Mini Mart, advised deputy and OHP, non injury, roadway is blocked. 11:09 a.m. Drunk driver 2 miles east of Nash, respondent states black Ford pickup with Texas tag is possibly intoxicated driver, advised deputy who was not in the area, trooper heard over radio and advised he would take the call, pickup pulled over just east of Nash on the outskirts of town on the north side of the road, advised trooper who advised he would call Nash Police Department and let them know. 4:27 p.m. Livestock at large, 4 mies north of Helena ½ mile west, individual’s cattle on their wheat, advised deputy, deputy tried to make contact, contact was not made. 6:47 p.m. Miscellaneous, advised officer that respondent locked keys in car at Southgate Center, deputy went. 8:22 p.m. Unknown problem, respondent tried to call individual and he wouldn’t respond to his call, wanted to talk to deputy, advised deputy, deputy advised that person had knives and was suicidal, deputy wanted me to advise individual, he was heading that way, talked to individual and he was heading there also.
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Barber County Sheriff’s Log November 4, 2013 • Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Washington Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. • Medicine Lodge Ambulance transferred patient from Medicine Lodge Hospital to Wichita. November 5, 2013 • Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa Manor to Medicine Lodge Hospital. November 7, 2013 • Guy Chadwick, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2003 Chevrolet struck a deer on U281 near 99 Springs. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Sheriff Rugg.
• Deputy Small investigated a theft report near Sharon. • Lia Mastronardi, Cape Girardeau, Mo., driving a 2014 GMC SUV struck a deer on K2 southwest of Hazelton. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy English. November 8, 2013 • Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Stolp Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. • Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Wichita. November 11, 2013 • Seth Donovan, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2005 GMC picup struck a deer on the Hardtner Shortcut. Over $1,000
damage, no injury, accident investigated by Sheriff Rugg. During the week officers received one report of cattle out, performed 12 public assists and assisted five other agencies. Arrests November 4, 2013 • William B. Willerton, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 26. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Driving while driver’s license suspended. Released Nov. 4 on $500 surety bond. November 9, 2013 • Roger D. Moore, Burlington, Okla., W/M, 29. Arrest by KWPD. Charges: Driving while driver’s license suspended 2. DUI.
Barber County Court Filings Criminal Filings Christopher M. Coultas, 1993, Medicine Lodge: Battery; Causing bodily harm. Shannon Tunstead, 1957, Medicine Lodge: Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor. Civil Filings Alan C. Goering et al vs. Casey’s Retail Company: Quiet title. Limited Civil Filings Tammy Norman D/B/A Sharon Liquor vs. Leisa A Shaddox: Indebtedness in the amount of $157.60 plus fees. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital vs. Andrea Forbes and Robert Forbes: Indebtedness in the amount of $1,643.35. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital and Physicians Clinic vs. Nathan Dutton: Indebtedness in the amount of $601.45. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
and Physicians Clinic vs. Sara E. Voyles and Russell L .Voyles: Indebtedness in the total amount of $837.69 plus costs. Ford Motor Credit Company vs. Christopher E. Lunsford: Breach of contract in the sum of $2,385.08 plus costs. Country Place LLC vs. John Cash: Indebtedness in the amount of $781.82. Domestic Relations Filings Melissa L. Knoll vs. Dean E Knoll: Divorce. Kayla J. Larkin et al vs. Mark S. Whitebread: Paternity and support. Katlin L. Gehlen vs. William Brian Willerton: Protection from abuse. Ashley Stoecklein vs. Chelsie S Seigworth: Protection from stalking. Traffic Filings James L. Griffin, 52, Hopkinsville, Ky.: Following another vehicle too closely ($171). Colter Whitney Fishgrab, 32, Pratt: Failure to wear seatbelt ($91). Kenneth R. Thimesch, no age or address listed: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10). Paul H. Tilley, 55, Kiowa: Vehicles; Unlawful acts; e.g., registration ($96). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Lydia P. Arredondo, no age or address listed: 42 in 30 ($153). Jeromy L. Briles, 20, Medicine Lodge: 69 in 55 ($165). Scott M. Bronoski, 28, Overbrook: 78 in 65 ($159).
Micaela Katherine Kirkwood, 19, Hardtner: 77 in 65 ($153). Joseph Robert Mattis, 30, Woodward, Okla.: 77 in 65 ($153). Judy K. Rockett, 70, Hardtner: 81 in 65 ($177). Michael R. Wilcoxson, 29, Woodward, Okla.: 78 in 65 ($159). Lyndal Wayne Crittendon, no age or address listed: 77 in 65 ($153). Harley Henning, 19, Nashville: 78 in 55 ($228). Terry A. Hutchason, no age or address listed: 81 in 65 ($177). Mark S. Johannesen, 42, Mabank, Texas: 97 in 65 ($321). Enoch A. Newby, 80, Temple, Texas: 76 in 65 ($147). Lacey N. Osenbaugh, 22, Attica: 77 in 65 ($153). Marcus J. Robertson, 23, Edmond, Okla.: 83 in 65 ($189). John Anthony Scott, no age or address listed:76 in 65 ($147). Timothy Dale Starks, 46, Cherokee, Okla.: 80 in 65 ($171). Johnny Lee Stepp, no age or address listed: 80 in 65 ($171). Kimberly L. Sturgeon, 16, Pratt: 76 in 65 ($147). Leroy Wheaton, no age or address listed: 81 in 65 ($177). Kevin S. Williams, 22, Cushing, Okla.: 81 in 65 ($177). Sabul Israel Zambrano, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($141).
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Barber County Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Transfers Beginning book 137 page 31 Sherri L. Underwood formerly Sherri L. Bell & Mark Underwood to Sherri L. Underwood: the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 31 South, Range 11, WPM: Quit Claim Deed. Paul A. Harbaugh aka Paul Harbaugh & Yvonne C. Harbaugh to Paul A. Harbaugh & Yvonne C. Harbaugh, Trustees, or their successors in trust, under the Paul A. Harbaugh & Yvonne C. Harbaugh Living Trust dated July 11, 2012: (1) all of Section 13, Township 34 South, Range 12, WPM; (2) the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (3) the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (4) the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 34 South, Range 12, WPM; (5) the East half of the West Half and the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 34 South, Range 12, WPM; (6) the West 64 acres of the East 96 acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (7) the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (8) the East 32 acres of the West 64 acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (9) the West 32
acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM, Including all of the Grantor’s revisionary and/or remainder interest in and to the minerals in, under and that may be produced from the above described premises upon the death of Albert Harold Harbaugh; (10) the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (11) the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM; (12) the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM, and the East Half of Section 33, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM, SUBJECT to existing easements, rights of way, and mineral interests or mineral leases owned by third persons under valid reservations or conveyances now of record: Statutory Warranty Deed. Larry Dale Gass & Lynda Eileen Gass to Larry and Lynda Gass Living Trust dated March 27, 2012: Section 31, Township 31 South, Range 10, WPM: Quit Claim Deed. Mortgages Beginning book 209 page 201 Jonathan E. Walz & Victoria M. Walz to The Peoples Bank: SURFACE interest only in and to Lot 5, except the East 8 inches, and all of Lot 6 in Block 39 in the City of Kiowa: $48,000.
Cody D. Jackson to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the West Half of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6 in Block 116 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: $12,000. Roger B. Noble & Patricia B. Noble to Quicken Loans Inc.: all of Block 145 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa, EXCEPT the North 84 feet of Lots 1, 2 & 3 and except the North 100 feet of Lots 5 & 6: $51,800. Celia Faye Conaway to The First State Bank of Kiowa: (1) the East 150 feet of Block U in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa; (2) all that part of vacated 8th Street lying between Blocks U and V in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa; (3) all that part of Outlots 54 & 55 to the City of Kiowa, lying North and West of the former Kiowa, Hardtner and Pacific Railroad: $148,000. Kent L. Swartz & Cheryl A. Swartz to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 34 South, Range 10, WPM: $100,000. Heide A. Alojacin & Job R. Alojacin to The Peoples Bank: the North 65 feet of those 2 contiguous tracts or lots of land situated on the West side of Walnut Street in the City of Medicine Lodge, and in Hartzell’s Addition to said City, known and described on the recorded plat of said Addition as the Parsonage Block and the Church Block, such tracts being bounded on the East by Walnut Street, on the North and West by alley’s, and on the South by Stolp’s Addition to said City: $92,000.
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Triple F Oilfield Service in Alva is seeking Truck Drivers. Must have 3 years vacuum truck driving exp. Call the Alva office at 936-572-0603 or pick up app at 46904 Jefferson Rd. Alva
Help Wanted for a FT Clerical Position at a busy medical office. Looking to hire another energetic person willing to learn and be able to work well with public and co-workers. Computer skills, organizational skills/prioritizing skills and telephone etiquette required. Benefits will be discussed at time of interview. Please mail your current resume to Resume, PO Box 3, Alva, OK 73717
Help Wanted Beadles Nursing Home, 916 Noble, Alva, is accepting applications for a Full-Time Administrative Assistant. Microsoft Office Skills required. Experience in Human Resources, payroll and Medical Filing preferred, but will train. May pick up an application or print one off our website. EOE Help Wanted
Kiowa Manor is seeking qualified cooks, dietary staff, Licensed Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides. Offering competitive benefits and many shift options. If interested please inquire at 620-825-4117. Help Wanted Must pass pre-employment The Homestead seeks a FT screenings Housekeeper. Please call 580Garage Sales 430-3390 or apply online at www.smcok.com Large Garage Sale Help Wanted
Cherokee. 121 S Fairoak. Sat 16th. W on 2nd St. Last sale for Marketing A Health & Wellness winter. Everything will be 1/2 Program. Flexible hours, work price. Phyllis Puffinbarger. 580from home, Mercedes Benz car 884-8914 program. Call Pamela at 580334-0574 Estate Sale Help Wanted Enid area counseling agency seeking licensed or equivalent Outpatient Substance Use and/ or Outpatient Family Specialist. Full-Time or Part-Time. Benefits offered for Full-Time only. Send resume to cindyopi@gmail.com
512 Lake Drive. Fri & Sat 9am. Kitchen table with 6 chairs. formal dining table with 8 chairs, matching hutch, bedroom sets, living room furniture, Christmas decor, antiques, tools, lots of books, linens, music & much more. 580-430-5210
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For Sale
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Fri 3-7pm. 1126 Locust. Antiques-dishes, dolls, drawings, pottery, teacups & saucers, misc. Rain or Shine!
All steel construction tilt flatbed trailer. 21’ long, 8’ wide, 32” tall. Hyd. brakes and tilt. $5000. Call 580-327-1612
Miscellaneous
Want to Buy
1 BR, 1 bath, recently remodeled house in Aline. $425/month, 1st & last month rent and $400 deposit. Call Robert 580-5417098
For Sale 38-4x5 bales Tifton 86 Burmuda net wrapped, sprayed & fertilized, very clean. 7-5x6 bales Wheat Hay. AQHA registered 2 yr olds-gelding & filly, green broke, started right. 2 AQHA registered yearling fillies. 580-852-1093 For Sale Hand knit Cancer survivor accessories. Hats, purses, scarves, also limited amounts of assorted color frilly scarves. Leigh-580-430-1850 For Sale Older 32’ enclosed trailer, tilted, paneled side walls, good wood floor, single axle, tires shot, 5th wheel mounted on trailer. $3500. Call 580-327-1612 Special Showing Be the first to see “Hunger Games Catching Fire” Nov. 21st at Rialto Theatre. Show starts at 10pm. Advance tickets on sale now!
Gently used Treadmill. 580-327-2462 For Sale Caterpillar 252b Skidsteer. 490hrs. Call 580-327-7935. $27,000 For Sale Like new Gas Wall Heater. 620-296-4449 Christmas Craft Show Sat Dec 7th. Woods Co. Fairgrounds. Booth Information Contact Melanie @ 580-748-0100 Warmth for Winter Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coats, clothing and blankets giveaway at College Hill Church of Christ, 1102 6th St., Alva. For Sale 2 OU Tickets. Sat Nov 16. Iowa State. Call Mark Ream or Wallecia. 580-327-0801 Real Estate For Lease Corporate Housing. 2brdm Furnished. All bills paid including Cable and WiFi. Kyle 405-818-6698
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For Rent 2bdrm, clean & well kept duplex. Bills paid. 580-327-2554 For Rent 2 Bedroom Normandy Apt. Avail. Dec 1st. 405-659-4199 For Sale House for Sale, Freedom, OK. 580-5422970. For Rent RV Spaces in Cherokee, OK. Truck Parking available. 580-603-9060 For Rent 2bdrm 1bth apt in Kiowa, KS. 620-8254285 House For Sale 3bdrm 2bth home in Waynoka, OK. Contact John Fuqua at 580-430-7892 For Sale RV Park in Cherokee. Call 580-603-9060 For Rent 2 bdrm trailer. 580-430-6052
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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. Olive Appleton will entertain on the piano 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. 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. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at College Hill Church of Christ in Alva. 7 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. 6:30 p.m. A covered dish dinner will be held at the Woods County Senior Citizens Center, Alva. 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at the Senior Citizen Center, 122 1/2 E. Second, Cherokee.
Official: Sen. Inhofe’s son killed in plane crash By Sean Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Secretary of Defense on Monday confirmed the death of U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe’s son, 52-year-old Dr. Perry Inhofe, who was killed in a weekend plane crash in northeast Oklahoma. Col. Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman, said that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel “was informed of Sen. Inhofe’s son’s death.” Perry Inhofe, an orthopedic surgeon, died when the small plane he was piloting crashed Sunday crash near Owasso, a Tulsa suburb. “My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and Kay and their family as they mourn this terrible loss,” Hagel said in a statement Monday. He added that the entire Department of Defense supports the Inhofe family and has “enduring appreciation for all they do on behalf of our military.”
Perry Inhofe, who worked at Central States Orthopedics in Tulsa, was one of four children of Oklahoma’s senior U.S. senator. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1984 and graduated from medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, according to the clinic’s website. Telephone messages left Monday at Inhofe’s clinic weren’t immediately returned. The married father lived in Tulsa. The multiengine plane was headed to Tulsa International Airport when it crashed shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday about 5 miles north of the airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane had taken off from Salina, Kan. Jake Bray told the Tulsa World newspaper that he saw the crash from about 400 yards away, saying one propeller appeared to be out before “it started spiraling out of control and it hit the
ground.” Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker said in a statement Monday night that he extends “sincere condolences” to Sen. Inhofe, his wife and the rest of the family. “There is no greater heartbreak for a parent than the loss of a child,” he said. Jim Inhofe, 79, has been a pilot for more than 50 years and owns several planes. The Republican is known for flying to campaign stops across the state. In an interview earlier this year with General Aviation News, the senator said he taught his son Perry to fly in the family’s 1954 Grumman Tiger and that the tradition was passed on to Perry Inhofe’s 16-year-old son, Cole, who made his first landing in September at an air show in Wisconsin. A tail number provided by the National Transportation and Safety Board shows that the plane Perry Inhofe was flying Sunday was a 1974 Mitsubishi MU-2B-25, a fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft. The same model has come under increased scrutiny in recent years from the FAA after statistics showed a rising rate of accidents involving the plane. As a result, the agency developed a new comprehensive standardized pilot training program for the aircraft in 2008. *** Associated Press writer Lolita C. Baldor contributed to this report from Washington, D.C.
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