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Pictured are the board of directors members present at VAP’s 14th Annual Investors Meeting in Alva Saturday: (back, left to right) Dean Goll, Dusty Albright, Bob Baker, Terry Graham; (front, left to right) Gregg Glass, Gordon Karber, Steve Sterling and CEO Dirk Merle. Board members not pictured are Kent Kisling and newly appointed member Ronnie Truelock. Photo by Yvonne Miller

VAP holds 14th Annual Investors Meeting CEO tells of increased business

By Yvonne Miller Value Added Products (VAP) in Alva is a wheat-farmer-owned cooperative located on the south end of the city.

Just as the dough created at the plant can rise and fall, so does the business. The good news is the yeast is again rising.

Area farmers who invested to get the business up and running in the late 1990s met for their 14th Annual Investors Meeting Saturday in the Merchant’s The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp.

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Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds.

Walking into the meeting, investors saw an attractive display of the latest innovative new products VAP officials created and are marketing. Some of those are pizza crusts infused with bursts of flavor like jalapeno or garlic parmesan, thick waffles ready for stuffing with divine ingredients by a customer, gourmet flavors of biscuits and more delicious wheat-dough-based goods.

That’s in addition to VAP’s traditional offerings of pre-proofed or rested pizza crusts, breads and croissants and sweet pastries.

VAP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dirk Merle, who has headed the company the last three years, describes himself

as “still very positive” for the cooperative. He said, “Sales cure all ills.”

He was referring to the net loss from VAP’s last fiscal year that ended May 31, 2013, which was eight months ago and somewhat distant history. Merle said the loss was largely due to depreciation. Marty Shaffer of Campbell, Shaffer and Company, P.C., from Enid presented the audit.

Merle said that during fiscal year (FY) 2013, VAP lost a big customer, but is in the process of customer realignment and a growing business.

Despite the loss for FY2013, Merle said VAP is protecting their line of credit and was able to pay on their debt.

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Cornett, Engebretson announce engagement Ricky and Teena Cornett of Enid, along with Mary Jo Engebretson of Billings, Mont., and Brian Engebretson of Miles City, Mont., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Kristen Cornett and Brandon Engebretson.

Kristen is a 2005 graduate of Alva High School and a 2010 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science in nursing. She is employed at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman as an infection control nurse.

Brandon is a 2002 graduate of Custer County High School in Miles City and a 2006 graduate of Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He will graduate in May 2014 with a Ph.D in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma.

The couple will exchange vows on Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. at Central Christian Church in Enid.

Kristen Cornett and Brandon Engebretson

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Absentee ballots for Waynoka School District election Voters in the Waynoka School District who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Feb. 11 Annual School Election should apply now. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, voters who want to vote by absentee ballot are urged to apply early.

Absentee ballot application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at the Woods County Courthouse. The absentee ballot application forms also can be downloaded and printed from the Internet at www. elections.ok.gov.

At least two mail transactions must be made. The County Election Board must mail the ballots to the voter and the voter must return the voted ballots by mail. Ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board by 7 p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she is eligible to vote.

However, a voter must be registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of a school district or a municipality to be eligible to vote in school district or municipal elections.

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Alva Schools considering one-to-one computer ratio

By Lynn L. Martin Alva School Superintendent Steve Parkhurst voiced a proposal at the Monday school board meeting to move to provide Apple laptop computers for each student in grades six through 12.

The district has already experiemented with providing iPads (a less powerful device than a laptop computer) at a couple of grade levels in high school.

The current iPad inventory would be handed down to the elementary levels where each classroom would have about five of the devices. The mathworks and phonic-works programs would be available to those students who might need additional help.

“One thing we like about the Apple laptops is a student sitting at his desk can interact directly with our electronic blackboards,” the superintendent said. “So if a student wants to edit something on the blackboard, they can do so. Kids all have these iPhones.

They also can be configured to interact with the laptops.”

The initial four-year plan would provide a laptop computer to every student from sixth grade through 12th grade for appoximately $150,000. If the district likes the program, then they can sign up for another four years.

Jane McDermott asked, “Does that mean the student would keep the same laptop from sixth through 12 grade?”

Parkhurst replied the computers would probably be on a four-year rotation. “If things are going well, then

we’ll likely trade those in for a new set, which will cost about the same amount of money,” he said. The Apple representative at the meeting said Apple computers hold their value well and he would expect a residual value of between 15 percent and 25 percent ($100 to $150) at trade-in time or they could be sold to students at that value.

Parkhurst said he anticipates that prices will go up a bit each year, as is common. The Apple representative (identified only as “Orlando”) said in the past ten years the opposite has been true because of the residual value. He predicted the district’s costs should stay level.

Orlando also said the school could save more money as they move to a one-to-one (one computer for one student) situation in the entire district because other technologies such as “clickers,” which interact with electronic white boards, can be phased out and there would be money savings there. He said there are white papers that show technology costs for schools that have been on this track for about ten years have gone down.

McDermott asked, “Since this $150,000 is for hardware, I would guess that software support is not included?”

Parkhurst said, “A lot of these educational aps (applications) are included in this program.”

“These systems come with a lot of productivity software, such as an

Office Suite, along with the creative aps,” the Apple representative added.

“Apple provides iTunesU, which provides free help for teacher planning and remediation programs for youth.

In the last decade we’ve gone from teaching application-centric programs to more creative centric programs.”

McDermott then asked Parkhurst, “Are we then prepared to increase the staff to take care of every computer that’s in every kid’s hand?”

Parkhurst said that is one of the advantages of this proposal. “A lot of the problems we have are with viruses that get on our computers,” he said. “Apple doesn’t have any.” Parhurst asked Tony Ishmael, the district’s computer head, to also address the question. Ishmael replied, “I think this will make things a lot simpler where we won’t have to combat viruses and we don’t have to combat malware. Now, probably 60 percent of our calls are because of those problems,” he said.

“Students complain they can’t get on the Internet or their computer is way too slow. We have to tackle removing the viruses and malware that is causing the problems. I see this plan saving about $6,000 per year in anti-virus programs.”

Ishmael also addressed another of McDermott’s questions. “Most of the additional software that will be used on these computers we are already paying for anyway,” Ishmael said. “So that’s not going to be any added cost.

Also, with the productivity software Apple provides and maintains, it will save us about $60 per year per student on upgrading the productivity software we now have.”

He concluded, “It’s really a pretty good deal overall.”

Tiffany Slater asked if the district had sufficient infrastructure (bandwidth) to handle more students using the system. “We are really really getting our infrastructre beefed up,” Ishmael said. “The only thing left to do is get a couple more access points spread out. Just three years ago, we had threemegabit speed to the Internet; now we’re up to 100 megabits. Our wide See Alva Page 22

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Lynn Says

High tech car thieves break into vehicles

By Lynn L. Martin Police in Long Beach, Calif., are warning people about a new high tech way thieves are breaking into cars.

Building-mounted security cameras pointed at parking lots reveal the method.

The thief walks up to the target vehicle carrying a mysterious hand-held device about the size of a cell phone. He punches a button on the device and you can see the interior lights come on. The thief then opens the door and grabs anything of interest. Common items stolen are portable GPS navigation devices, lap top computers, and common things many of us leave lying in the car.

Authorities have no idea where these mysterious devices are coming from.

They also seem to step around alarm systems in the vehicles.

However, the speed of entry, with no sounds of breaking glass or other forced entry, make the crime very speedy. If the crook is sufficiently nonchalant, he won’t even raise the suspicion of people nearby because it appears as if he used a typical

keyless entry fob to enter his own car.

Then when the owner returns to his car, he often blames himself for failing to lock it.

Officials warn that if you have a remote garage door opener on your visor shield, they can grab that and then have access to your house. Also, they are warning against carrying vehicle registration papers in the glove box. The information on those documents pretty well sets you up for identity theft.

One auto theft expert believes the de-

vice is a type of scanner used to pick up signals emitted by keyless entry fobs that have become commonplace on newer vehicles. Robert F. Mangine, an automotive forensic consultant, said a scanner could pick up radio frequency signals if the person with the fob is nearby. Most car manufacturing firms doubt this, as they claim the computer code in the key fob changes randomly every time it’s used.

Thefts of this type have now been reported in Arizona and New York.

In a different scenario, smart crooks hooked into a BMW’s onboard diagnostic port and obtained enough information to create a key fob.

Bottom line: You’d better step up your automotive security by not leaving valuables or ID theft information in your vehicles.

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South Barber school board talks grading scale, semester review, donation for ag pickup

By Yvonne Miller The South Barber Board of Education covered a full agenda at its January meeting Monday night that lasted over two hours.

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 (who had to leave early). Superintendent Brad Morris and board clerk Julie Johnson were also present, as was Technology Director Luke MacKinney, who was there to assist if needed with board members’ computerized Chromebooks that contain their board packet information.

Grades 7-12 Principal Brent Shaffer and PK-6 grade Principal Marcia Cantrell attended to give their monthly reports and input.

After approving current bills of $347,314.08, the board entered an executive session that extended nearly one hour to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Next on the agenda was discussion and possible approval of Brad Morris as superintendent for the 2014-15 school year. Board members said they will continue discussion at their next meeting as they were not prepared to take action Monday night.

Superintendent Morris Gives Semester Update and More In his monthly superintendent’s report, Morris said the State Fire Marshall’s office granted a one-year waiver to purchase a backup system for South

Barber High School (SBHS). The high school was re-waxed during Christmas break. There was no charge from the company as their original wax job last summer did not set up properly. Additional Chromebooks were purchased so that every student in grades 9-12 has one.

In a review after the fall semester, Morris said, “District finances are in good shape considering the budget issues with the state.” Regarding the 2013 capital bond issue for grade school improvements, Morris said projected capital outlay should be enough to cover repayment. He said capital outlay money will be tight, but manageable for the 2014-15 school year.

Good news for taxpayers is that overall millage rates decreased, Morris said.

That’s following establishment of new valuation numbers for the 2013-14 year and the county’s adjustment of mill levy rates to match budgeted dollar amounts.

He said the district will not lose any money, but can’t take advantage of the valuation increase. He said the final figures from Barber County have not yet arrived.

Morris said the district is on schedule with Common Core standards. The Common Core State Standards focus on core conceptual understandings and procedures starting in the early grades, enabling teachers to teach core concepts and procedures. District teachers received in-service training on this to be prepared when the state of Kansas approves Common Core and recommenda-

tion on assessments.

Trying to meet needs of students and prepare them well for state assessments, Principal Cantrell said the elementary school changed their math curriculum to “Envision,” which is aligned with the new common core standards for math.

She said this replaces the Saxon math curriculum they’ve used and said Envision is “very intense.” The superintendent commended Principal Cantrell and the elementary teachers “for doing a great job to improve our math skills.”

Cantrell said after speaking to junior and senior level math teachers, she advised her teachers regarding math facts and students to “drill them, drill them, drill them.”

Grading Scale Discussion Resumes Reporting on the School Site Council and their continued discussion on the district’s grading scale, Principal Cantrell said, “One thing council agreed on is a 90 should not be counted the same as a 98 or 100.”

Cantrell and Principal Shaffer said one thing is certain, “There is not a strong consensus of the site council.”

That’s whether to change the grading scale from an eight-point to a ten-point 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 scholarship, admittance applications, extra-curricular 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.

“I want to look at what colleges are looking at; that’s what’s important to me,” Rugg said. Shaffer said he wants Counselor Cheryl Washburn’s input.

Roark said a college recruiter told her, “We are doing a disservice to our students.” Questioning further, Roark said, “It’s not just our school, it’s the fact that we are competing with other schools and we want a level playing field for our See S.

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her health began to fail.

She is survived by her husband, Lanny Corr of Seiling; one daughter, Lauri Cully and husband Harold of Moore; three sons, Lanny Corr Jr. and wife Stephanie of Mooreland, Kevin Corr of Seiling and Jeremy Corr and wife Jenni of Roanoke, Texas; twelve grandchildren; two sisters, Janice Hollensbe and husband Dean of Picayune, Miss., and Karen Cooley of Seiling; and two brothers, Larry Williamson and wife Arlene of Ponca City and Neil Williamson and wife Pam of New Braunfels, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the Elm Grove Community Church with Pastor Orville White officiating.

Burial will follow in the Brumfield Cemetery directed by the Redinger Funeral Home.

in Enid, and passed away Tuesday, Dec, 24, 2013, in Lahoma.

Raymond grew up on the family farm outside Pond Creek. He was active in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He graduated from Oklahoma State University, earning his bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in agronomic sciences.

On Aug. 11, 1973, Raymond married Brenda Krittenbrink in Medford.

They moved to Texas in 1975, where Raymond worked as a plant breeder for Northrup King Seed Company in New Deal until 1980. In May 1980, Raymond and Brenda moved to the farm in Goltry, where they started a family. Raymond started working at the North Central Oklahoma State University Research Station in June 1980, where he became senior station superintendent. Raymond was a member of St. Michael’s Church in Goltry, the Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association, National Rifle Association, Wheat Growers Association and Wheat Commission. He was an active donor to the OSU College of Agriculture and the School of International Studies, establishing Sidwell International Outreach.

Raymond is survived by wife Brenda; daughter Bambi Sidwell and son Brady Sidwell; brother Greg Sidwell; sisters Cynthia Williams, Virginia “Gini” Zaloudek, Liz Zaloudek, Carmen Schultz, Mary Sidwell and Rosemary New. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Jess Sidwell.

Memorials may be made in memory of Raymond Sidwell to St. Joseph Catholic School or OSU Foundation. Guestbook available at www.andersonburris. com.

Obituaries MARY LOU CORR Mary Lou Corr, daughter of Robert Wayne and Alma Ruth (Murry) Williamson, was born Feb. 9, 1948, at Cherokee. She departed this life on Sunday, Jan, 12, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at age 65.

The Williamson family lived near Wakita and moved to Seiling when Mary was a young girl.

She attended Seiling School, graduating from high school with the class of 1966. She furthered her education at Northwestern at Alva, where she earned her bachelor degree in social work.

She was united in marriage to Lanny Corr May 28, 1967, at the First Christian Church in Seiling. They made their first home in Wichita, Kan., where Lanny was employed. Later, they moved to Alva where they raised their four children: Lauri, Lanny Jr., Kevin and Jeremy. Mary worked several years as a nurse aide at Share Medical Center in Alva. Lanny and Mary moved to Woodward where Mary worked as the activities director at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home and later worked for the Oklahoma Economic Development Association as a counselor. In November 1998 they purchased her parents’ home in Seiling where they have lived since.

Mary attended and was active in the Elm Grove Community Church until

DR. RAYMOND JOSEPH SIDWELL The Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Raymond Sidwell, age 66, of Goltry was held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Enid, with Rev. Joseph M. Irwin officiating. Burial followed in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Goltry, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. A rosary was held on Friday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Enid.

Raymond was born to Jess and Marie (Semrad) Sidwell on June 5, 1947,

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Waynoka School Board From Page 4 meets at the start of 2014 Absentee

By Laura Scott The Waynoka School Board met briefly on Monday evening. All members were present and the meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 p.m.

The first item of business was the consent agenda. After a brief discussion of the financial report given by Superintendent Loren Tackett, the board members approved all items. Additionally, Loren Tackett reported that 17 security cameras have been installed and lights in the agricultural barn have been taken care of. The lights were in need of replacement or repair because they were not working after dark, which made it quite difficult for students and faculty to see.

Despite the large number of students in second grade, the district was unable to hire an additional second grade teacher. There are currently 30 students in second grade and the large number deems that the class be split; however, the teacher in mind was unable to leave her former position to take one within the Waynoka School District.

“It’s going to have to be something we will figure out,” said Tackett. At this point, no other class size is nearly as big.

Principal Michael Meriwether was pleased to announce upcoming trips for the reading incentive program. “The kids are excited and that’s a good thing,” he said. Students in grades seven through 12 will be visiting the museum in Norman, and grades three through six will visit the Stafford Museum of Space.

Other items of discussion included approval to show support for the education rally on March 31 at the State Capital. Additionally, board members voted to adopt a third grade retention/promotion policy that would prohibit students from being promoted during the course of the year. Should a student be unable to pass the third grade reading test, other options will be available for promotion, including a summer program. However, if the student is held back and retakes the third grade reading test, parents will not be able to request promotion during the middle of the school year. Many school districts already have similar policies in place to provide students with adequate time to prepare for each grade level test.

Board members met briefly for a 13-minute executive session. Upon return to open session, the board voted to accept resignations received to date, employ the Ace remediation teacher for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, and extend the contract for the superintendent of schools for one more year.

The next meeting of the board of education is scheduled for Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

voters to use one of them. By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, these voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots. The reasons are: • Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may apply only by mail, by fax or by telegraph.

• Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee.

An Absentee Voting Board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstances similar to those at a regular precinct polling place. They may apply only by mail or by fax.

• Military personnel and residents of the county living overseas and the spouses and dependents of each group are eligible to vote absentee without being registered. These voters may apply by mail, by e-mail or by fax. Military personnel should contact the Voting Service Officers in their units for application forms and additional information.

Residents of Oklahoma living overseas can obtain the same materials from any United States military installation and from United States embassies and consulates. Military personnel and overseas citizens also can download the appropriate application form from the Internet at www.fvap.gov.

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area network was only 100 megabit; now we’re up to 1 gigabit. So with the money from e-rate and the money the district is putting into it, we’ve really beefed up our infrastructure.”

The board members informally agreed that the district can check into this further and come back with more precise pricing.

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Alva School Board honors ten staff members

By Lynn L. Martin The board meeting room was crowded with extra people at Monday night’s school board meeting. An agenda item called for the introduction of Teacher of the Year and Rising Star winners from each school in the district.

The Alva School Board honored the five “Teacher of the Year” winners from each building site in the district Monday night. From left: Dusty Horn, Alva High School; Heather Gottsch, Alva Middle School; Rhonda Fields, Longfellow; Sara Eckhardt, Lincoln; and Georgianna Gagnon, Washington. Photo by Lynn L. Martin

The Alva School Board honored a “Rising Star” from each of the Alva district schools at their meeting Monday night. From left: Shannon Drew, Kendi Wooten, Jessica Chegwidden, Megan McMurphy and Brandi Peace.

Photo by Lynn L. Martin

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CONVENIENCE Holder Drug in Alva offers the bonus of drive-through window convenience plus prescription delivery to your home. This helps you avoid the alternative of long walks through huge parking lots. Drop by with your prescription and we’ll likely learn we are able to do business with most any insurance provider even if we got left off the list.

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“BLOCK THE DOOR” RESULTS IN GIFT FOR KIOWA FOOD BANK – It’s a win-win in Kiowa for the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank and South Barber High School students. Students bring non-perishable food items, toiletry items, etc., to block classroom doors the last day of school before Christmas break. If the door is blocked with the items, students don’t have to have class. Pictured are the students with their collected goods that filled the inside and bed of an extended cab pickup. The real winners in this fun project are families and individuals in southern Barber County who utilize the food bank. The group of students include (front row, left to right): Amanda Loos, Santana Reeves, Trishell Reed, Remington Grasz, Tyler Martin, Daniel Jones, Tatum Haskins, Madison Polson, Alexis Shaffer, Kori Leech, Kassidy Clark, Holly Drake, Elizabeth Miller, Courtney Roark, Paige Lambert, Shawnee Thell, Amber Weve, Anya Anderson, Kolton Pavlu; (middle row): J.T. Farney, Haylee Guyle, Justin Winchell, Nicole Blick, Anna Perez, Emily Rugg, Bailey Roberts, Caitlin Jacobs, Ana Wilhelm, Kale Girty, Taylor Donaldson, Logan Hitchcock, Kiera Yates, Sabrina Hughbanks, Dylan Allison, Shania Farney (holding Taylor McCullough), Andraia McKitrick, Cameron Diel; (Back row and everyone else): Shawn Baysinger, Trenton Jahay, Gavin Doherty, Cody Moore, Landon Vogel, Tanner Cloyd, Bradon Hekel, Peyton Reeves, Grant Cantrell, Daniel Anderson, Paul Loiselle, Travis Hoch, Spencer Kimmell, Peyton Yandel, Eli Corino, Clay Holcomb, Bryce Roberts, Dale Hoch, Cody Hansen, Hugo Cardenas, Patrick Moran. Photo courtesy of SBHS Yearbook

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USDA extends Alfalfa County Commissioners deadline for have routine meeting applications

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2014, according to Gary O’Neill, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist. Producers interested in participating in the program may submit applications to NRCS through Feb. 7.

“Extending the enrollment deadline will make it possible for more farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to apply

By Rebecca Kinney The Alfalfa County commissioners started out Monday morning approving the minutes from the previous meeting, the M & O warrants for payment, the blanket purchase orders and the monthly officer reports, along with road-crossing permits.

The permits generated revenue of $9,000 for District 1, $8,000 for District 2 and $5,250 for District 3. The permits are as follows:

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They voted to revise the Utility Relocation Agreement on the Yewed bridge project to add $62,857.96 to the original budget of $5,357.

Another significant item was approval of a notice to proceed with the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds building construction project.

They approved a change order to the contract with Reeder General Contractors on the heating and air-condition at the fairgrounds in the amount of $15,000.

Another approval for Reeder General Contractors on the fairgrounds work was the application and certificate for Payment #2 in the amount of $174,895.

After opening trailer bids that allowed three options, they settled on Irwin Trailers of Meeker at $37,855.

In other matters, the commissioners approved asking the county clerk to request bids on the relocation of a rural waterline.

Approval was given to an update on the Northern Oklahoma Development Authority’s County Hazard Mitigation Grant program plan.

At the end of the meeting a contract was approved from Yellowhouse for a grader.

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for this important Farm Bill conservation program,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. “Through their conservation actions, these good stewards are ensuring that their operations are more productive and sustainable over the long run and CSP can help them take their operations to the next level of natural resource management.”

The program emphasizes conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance.

In CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil quality, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy use.

Eligible landowners and operators

in Oklahoma can enroll in CSP through Feb. 7 to be eligible during fiscal 2014.

While local NRCS offices accept CSP applications year round, NRCS evaluates applications during announced ranking periods. To be eligible for this year’s enrollment, producers must have their applications submitted to NRCS by the closing date.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation.

The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types. Learn more about CSP by visiting the NRCS website or any local USDA service center.

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S. Barber kids.”

Helfrich asked, “How does working for the higher grade hurt our kids?”

Rugg said, “We are punishing our kids for having an A-.”

“No we’re not,” Helfrich said.

After much discussion, one issue board members seemed to agree upon is questioning why more students are not taking upper level courses. They also question South Barber students’ ACT scores in correlation to the number of students on the honor roll. Shaffer’s report showed 64 students or 58 percent of 7-12 students made the current honor roll.

Board members question if students are so consumed with getting a high GPA they don’t take the tougher classes. Board members expressed concern about students actually learning.

Principal Shaffer is rigorous in exploring online options to a larger variety of class offerings to students, the superintendent said in his semester review.

President Allen charged each board member to visit with families in the district and do more research about recruitment and collectively bring their thoughts together for a decision in May. FFA Pickup Donated and More Business Principal Shaffer reported the FFA received a $35,000 donation from the Wisdom Foundation to purchase a new fourdoor, four-wheel-drive pickup.

Due to liability concerns, Morris said board action is needed to develop a policy regarding sledding on school property. The board approved that no motorized vehicles can be used for sledding on school property.

The board approved that the somewhat new e-cigarettes are not allowed on school property. That will be noted on signage.

Check the school website southbarber.com for the many ongoing extra-curricular activities.

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VAP

VAP met an over $1 million payroll with benefits and currently has about 80 employees. Of those, 45 are full-time and get health care benefits.

Increased Sales Since last June, Merle said VAP’s sales have increased over $400,000 due to new customers and product lines.

“We’ve got lots of momentum going,” he said.

An example of that is VAP’s whole white wheat pizza crust with jalapeno in the dough that Merle said is selling “big” in the National School Lunch program markets where VAP is represented.

Merle described croissants and baguettes as “my pet projects.” Investors and customers at VAP’s retail store who sample those know that their croissants and baguettes are second to none.

He said input from European bakers who’ve visited the Alva plant and a collaborative effort of staff help make those flaky, buttery, mouthwatering creations a popular item.

Although VAP sells many delicious products, Merle said sheeted pizza crust is still 90 percent of their business.

Folded edge crust is popular, he said.

However, he said only so many of those crusts will fit in a box without damaging the folded edge. Merle said it’s critical to use products like croissants, baguettes and others that pack better to fill trucks.

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This display of new products produced by the VAP dough plant in Alva welcomed investors at the company’s 14th Annual Investors Meeting. Some of the new items are pizza crusts infused with bursts of flavor from jalapenos or garlic parmesan. A flavored biscuit project is in the testing stage as is a thick waffle that can be stuffed with a variety of fillings by the customer. Photo by Yvonne Miller

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imperative,” Merle said.

If the waffles and biscuits projects go well, those are more products that will pack well and increase the cost of trucks for VAP shipments. The CEO reiterated the waffle product is in the pipeline and might not launch until the third quarter of this fiscal year. He said the biscuits are in the research mode. “We are working with a celebrity chef from Oklahoma City” on the biscuits that would be sold in the freezer section, he said.

“We don’t do enough business in Oklahoma,” said Merle, who plans to change that.

Merle said they work to make “house brand” products for large grocery chains. However, he said VAP has had fewer co-pack opportunities than previously due to the economy. That’s because companies are trying to do more work inside their own business to avoid layoffs.

Merle showed a recently designed eye-catching pizza box featuring artwork with a Tuscan flair that will hold “Take and Bake” pizzas found in Deli sections – a popular trend.

Besides grocery stores, Merle said they seek pizza chains and restaurants as customers. He told investors of some exciting new customers VAP is making product for that he wants to keep private for competition reasons.

Increased Expenses Merle told investors they’ve seen a four percent increase on cost of sales due to the increased cost of raw products. For example, he said palm oil is becoming more difficult to get and more expensive. That’s because palm oil is now an acceptable replacement for trans fats in foods, so has risen in popularity.

Operating expenses are also increas-

ing. Energy costs through OG&E will increase, Merle said. He added that jumping through the hoops of the Global Food Service Initiative is like “going through an audit on steroids.”

Merle said R&D (research and development) projects have to take place in order to create new items for the line.

That requires about 10 days a year of running those items on the main line in the plant, which means VAP loses those days of manufacturing.

“It’s expensive, but necessary,” Merle said.

Although selling a variety of products is great for business, Merle said it is “extremely efficient to run one product on the line all day without changing,” but that isn’t always possible.

“It’s extremely difficult to hire people,” Merle said in reference to this rural area. He said it takes about 35 people to run a line.

As mentioned earlier, about 45 VAP employees receive health care benefits.

Currently, the company pays $370 for each employee’s health care while that employee pays $30.

Mentioning the Affordable Care Act, Merle said “This is the law and it requires us to watch these costs closer.”

The CEO praised VAP employees and said they have “quality people” and are bringing new talent to the company.

“We have to invest in our people and technology,” he said, mentioning they are sending an employee to a top baking school to learn more and bring that knowledge back to the plant.

He complimented Gov. Mary Fallin for doing “a great job” of getting worker’s compensation rates decreased.

Responding to Gluten-Free, Clean Labeling Important “Gluten-free is a big trend in the in-

dustry,” Merle said. “The wheat industry has done a poor job responding” to this popular trend that bypasses wheat flour. He said other flours, such as rice flour, is used to remove gluten from bakery products.

“We are getting away from the term 100 percent whole wheat,” he said, and are pushing “clean labeling.” They’ve become better at “formulating products.”

VAP Board President Baker Comments, Compliments Merle When asked financial questions by an investor, VAP Board President Bob Baker said, “We are backed by the USDA. We are the largest USDAbacked loan in the state of Oklahoma.

They want us to succeed.”

Baker commended Merle on his innovative efforts. Baker reminded investors that Merle may work with a potential customer over a year before sealing the deal.

“The selling process takes a long time,” Baker said. He explained that Merle travels a lot to visit customers and potential customers. “We’ve got to keep the pipeline full.”

Merle and other VAP representatives travel to two or three national trade shows per year to promote their products. “The cost is astronomical,” Merle said.

Baker reminded investors that the Love’s convenience store chain sells VAP pizza crust on pizzas they prepare and sell there. “Go to Love’s in Alva to buy a pizza. They buy pizza from you,” he said. Love’s is a chain of more than 300 truck stop and convenience stores located in 39 states.

VAP Board Business VAP’s bylaws state 67 investors are needed for a quorum but only 59 attended the annual meeting so no votes could be taken. The terms of board members Dean Goll and Kent Kisling were up for reelection. Both wish to retain their seats, however no votes could be taken.

Lee Brandt is leaving his board position. The board appointed Alva Farmers Cooperative General Manager Ronnie Truelock to fill Brandt’s unexpired term.

The board and investors discussed moving the annual meeting to the fall so the fiscal year report will be more timely, since the fiscal year ends in May.

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Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Beginning in book 730 page 558 Real Estate Transfers Marlin L. Evans to Paul L. Doman & Carol K. Doman: Lots 6 & 7 in Block 1 of McSparrin’s Subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 9, WIM: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed.

Jefferson Philip Wilber & Patti L. Wilber to Jefferson P. Wilber & Patti L. Wilber, Trustees of the Wilber Living Trust dated Jan. 19, 1999: Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 26 North, Range 10, WIM: Quit Claim Deed.

Shane J. Parker & Christina L. Parker to Jessica Jo Hadwiger & Joe Hadwiger: the SURFACE only in and to Lot 4 in Block 1 of Bridges Addition to the City of Cherokee: Warranty Deed (with survivorship clause).

Curtis S. Green, as individual and Curtis S. Green, President of Green Pipe & Supply Company to Curtis S. Green, Trustee of the Curtis S. Green Revocable Trust u/a 8-1-91: a strip of land 100 feet wide (50 feet on each side of the railroad tracks) across the Northeast Quarter, containing 3.23 acres more or less of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 11, WIM: Quit Claim Deed.

Constance Jean Mitchel, Cathy Leamon Hickman and Christa Leamon Hughes, as Co-Trustees of the Wanda Jean Leamon Revocable Trust dated Jan. See Real Estate Page 38 7, 2006 to Jay Lohmann

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School pictures for the Public and Final Alva School Retakes

Thursday January 16, 2014 9 - 12 am at the studio Students or teachers who were absent on previous school day sessions, or who moved in for the second semester are welcome to have a free photo taken for the yearbook.

8 x 10, 2-5x7’s or 4-4x5 units are only $10

Lynn Martin Photography - 618 Barnes - Alva, OK

Small children must be able to sit on their own. Only single head-shots, no groups.

Friday’s Review-Courier will be mailed this Week!

One of the problems newspaper carriers face are signs. These signs make it difficult to learn the delivery route, particularly at night and in areas with missing house numbers. We’ve been searching for a substitute carrier with no luck. A death in the family of our new carrier forces him to be out of town in Missouri to help with family and funeral arrangements. So we will mail the carrier papers until he returns. You’re welcome to apply for the substitute job.

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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.

Misdemeanor Filings Irvin Abraham Favela, 22, Oklahoma City: Driving while license is under suspension ($266.50).

Civil Filings Robert D. Cummins and Jessica Cummins vs. Kanette Utt Et Al: Quiet title ($155.70).

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Marriage Filings Brian Thomas Reeves, 24, of Fairview and Courtney Nichole Venable, 32, of Fairview: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60).

Roger Alan Curry, 51, of Carmen and Cassie Marie Beebe, 27, of Carmen: Marriage license with certificate ($5).

Traffic Filings Christina L. Parker, 42, Cherokee: Failure to pay all taxes due state (dismissed without fine or costs).

Crystal Crecelius, 35, Amorita: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50).

Adam Joseph Gonzales, 23, Garden City, Kan.: Failure to yield to vehicle on right ($211.50).

Irvin Abraham Favela, 22, Oklahoma City: Failure to carry insurance verifica-

tion ($231.50).

Klayton J. French, 30, Tecumseh: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($211.50).

Cade Ryan Oller, 22, Billings: Failure to yield to emergency vehicle ($211.50).

Earl Dean Ramey Jr., 22, Los Angeles, Calif.: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50).

Regina Ann Morrison, 36, Cleo Springs: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Jose Zapate Aguirre, 57, Woodward: 15 mph over ($226.50); Charles M. Armstrong, 22, Mustang: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Irvin Abraham Favela, 22, Oklahoma City: 15 mph over ($226.50); Warren Lee Murray, 54, Claremore: 1620 mph over ($241.50).

Real Estate

& Andrea Lohmann: the Surface only of a tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 26 North, Range 12, WIM: Quit Claim Deed.

John Wayne Farmer to Logan Schanbacher: the North 25 feet of Lot 11 and the South 37.5 feet of Lot 12 in Block 1 of Aubrey Tatro’s Addition to the City of Cherokee: Warranty Deed.

Keith W. Smith & Margaret E. Smith to Keith W. Smith & Margaret E. Smith: Lot 6 in Block 3 of Salisbury 2nd to the City of Cherokee: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed.

Ian Joseph Kirkham & Kara R. Kirkham and Simon Hunter Kirkham to K & K Farming LLC: Surface only in (1) the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 12, WIM; (2) the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 12, WIM; AND (3) the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 12, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Ricky Sargent & Donna Sargent to Glen A. Smith & Nancy L. Smith: Lots 6 & 7 in Block 29 in the Original Town of Aline: Joint Tenancy Quit Claim Deed.

Angie M. McHenry to Donna M. Irvin: the West 105 feet of Lot 1 and the North 8 feet of the West 105 feet of Lot 2

in Block 54 of Titus Addition to the City of Cherokee: Quit Claim Deed.

Wesley Reddish & Christina Reddish to Chris Nguyen and Tina Kreiman: (1) a portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 11, WIM; AND (2) a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 11, WIM: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed.

Dale G. Walker & Andrea C. Walker, Co-Trustees of the Dale G. Walker & Andrea C. Walker Family Trust dated Feb. 27, 2008 to George O. Leatherman: all of Lot 10 in Block 3 in Gilmore’s Addition to the City of Cherokee: Warranty Deed.

Dana Thompson McDonald aka Dana McDonald & Sharon McDonald to Monty Lee Ferrell and Mickey Lynn Ferrell: the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Tracy Thompson Mickle aka Tracy Mickle & Daniel Mickle to Mickey Lynn Ferrell: the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Tracy Thompson Mickle aka Tracy Mickle & Daniel Mickle to Mickey Lynn Ferrell: the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Mickey Lynn Ferrell & Sheila Ferrell

and Monty Lee Ferrell & Linda Ferrell to Mickey Lynn Ferrell & Sheila Ferrell: the West Half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Mickey Lynn Ferrell & Sheila Ferrell and Monty Lee Ferrell & Linda Ferrell to Monty Lee Ferrell & Linda Ferrell: the East Half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Warranty Deed.

Mortgages Kyle Cudmore & Lyndee Cudmore to Farmers Exchange Bank: the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 25 North, Range 11, WIM: maximum obligation limit $104,800.

Danny J. Lawrence to Central National Bank & Trust Company of Enid: the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 23 North, Range 11, WIM: maximum obligation limit $292,500.

Greg S. Goetz & Dianne R. Goetz to Farmers Exchange Bank: a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 11, WIM: $274,000.

Mickey Lynn Ferrell & Sheila Ferrell to Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma: the West Half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: $81,000.

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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log

January 6, 2014 12:35 p.m. Minor accident, Onstar advised accident at Third and Hinkley in Helena, possible injury, deputy advised and en route, paged Helena Fire Department and advised Life for Ambulance, ambulance on scene, driver is being transported to Bass.

1:40 p.m. Suspicious person at 540 and Harmon, deputy will check out, nothing out there, will drive around and check.

January 8, 2014 12:15 p.m. Controlled burn, respondent called and advised they were going to have a controlled burn 2 miles west of Fifth and 1 mile north.

January 9, 2014 8:10 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called and advised that there was a LP bottle in the middle of the road on Highway 11 one mile east of bridge construction, deputy and ODOT advised.

11:20 a.m. Vandalism, 911 call from Cherokee Police Department states someone drove into yard in Carmen and kicked the door in then drove off, deputy advised and en route, request First Responders and ambulance on standby, advised Helena Ambulance to go ahead and go to Carmen, wanted ambulance as an emergency because

may be a possible overdose, ambulance on its way.

1:34 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called and reported a concrete truck dragging a brake 1 mile west of Ingersoll heading east, deputies advised.

January 10, 2014 7:00 a.m. Minor accident, vehicle hit bridge 1 mile south of Helena at 45/58 junction, if OHP advised, negative but will send out trooper now, advised Helena and he will stand by as the victims are trying to move the vehicle, already called for a wrecker out of Enid, did advise victims that they could not move the vehicle, will stand by until OHP arrives.

7:42 a.m. Reckless driver southbound on Highway 58 south of Helena, respondent states county rock truck driving recklessly and passing vehicles in no passing zones and running them off the road, advised Major County as vehicle would reach them before we could have a deputy to that location.

8:07 a.m. Theft, respondent states items have been stolen from an oil site he works on, deputy advised and en route to site.

January 11, 2014 9:49 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called to advise they thought they

heard two gun shots in Helena, advised Helena officer and he was already out looking around, thought it might have been fireworks.

January 12, 2014 9:54 a.m. Major accident at 58/64 junction, Cherokee Police Department advised of 911 call about a semi rollover at the Helena turnoff, truck was hauling natural gas and he is still in the highway, advised OHP, Jet First Responders, Helena Ambulance and deputies, deputy en route.

5:22 p.m. Miscellaneous in Carmen, respondent called to advise that he had some highly potent medication stolen out of his vehicle, said that they had been to the hospital and didn’t get home until 7:45 this morning, they had gotten some medication that was highly potent they even had to show ID to get it, they went home and left it in the car, after they woke up they remembered the meds and went to retrieve them only to find them gone, respondent said it was his own fault because he left his vehicle unlocked.

5:44 p.m. Medical emergency in Nescatunga, respondent called wanting First Responders for his father, he was having pain in his lower extremities, already called the ambulance, First Responders on scene.

Barber County Sheriff’s Log January 7, 2014 • Milissa Laverentz, Isabel, driving a 2003 Ford van struck a deer on the Isabel Road near Isabel. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy McCullough.

• Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from 10th Street to Kiowa Hospital.

January 12, 2014 • Sawyer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire southwest of Isabel.

During the week officers received seven reports of cattle out; performed 27 public assists and assisted four other

agencies.

Arrests January 6, 2014 • Russell D. Waller, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 24. Arrest by BASO. Court committed. Released Jan. 11, 2014, time served.

January 9, 2014 • Patrick W. Klausmeyer, Nashville, W/M, 40. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Failure to Appear 2. Harper County warrants. Released Jan. 9, 2014, on $500 cash bond and $10,000 surety bond.

• William D. Hawkins, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 21. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Probation violation. Released Jan. 9, 2014, on $2,500 surety bond.

• Bryan K. D. Strobel, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 21. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Failure to appear. Released Jan. 11, 2014, on $2,500 bond.

• James E. Smith Jr., Hutchinson, B/M, 33. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Failure to appear.

January 10, 2014 • Brandon M. Crouser, Preston, W/M, 28. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Failure to appear. Released Jan. 11, 2014, on $10,000 surety bond.

• Christopher H. Asbury, Alva, Okla., W/M, 20. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Theft.

January 11, 2014 • Christopher S. Swayden, Isabel, W/M, 23. Arrest by MLPD. Charged on Stafford County sarrant – Failure to appear. Released Jan. 11, 2014, on $550 cash bond.

• Chelsie S. Seigworth, Medicine Lodge, W/F, 24. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Driving while driver’s license suspended. Released Jan. 11, 2014, on $500 surety bond.

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Animals and Pets

Ty’s Painting & Remodel

For Sale

Interior/Exterior Painting.

Texture, Tape and Bedding.

Slant 2 horse trailer with Handyman Also. Tyson Wynn compartment $3250. 580-824918-577-0199.

References 7201 Available.

Free to Good Home Hunters/Trappers 1 F Border Collie mix, 3 years Kan/okla Fur Co. will be in Alva old. 1 M Border Collie Heeler every Sunday through March 2nd mix 8 month old. Abandoned. at 619 E Flynn from 1-3pm to 580-474-2616 buy fur. 620-892-5895 For Sale Double B Carpentry F Bull Terrier. $650. Brindle For all your carpentry needs from color. 417-622-7291 remodeling, painting, drywall, texturing, siding, windows, farm Automotive & ranch, etc. 580-748-1489 2008 GMC Sierra Conceal Carry 4 door Ext Cab, 2 wheel drive, power windows & locks, Conceal or Unconceal your CD,cloth interior, new tires, exc choice one day class in Cherokee, cond, 29,000 miles. $17,500. OK. Sat, Jan 18. Call for 580-829-2601 registration 580-541-7425 Business Services

Pasture Tree Clearing

CC Construction

Save moisture & grass. Let me clear trees in your pasture. Skid Interior-Exterior improvements.

Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed Room additions. Plaster Repair Grover 580-474-2465 or 580& Painting. Handicap. Structural 542-0298 & Non Structural Concrete.

Pure Romance Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620Host a Party & earn your favorite 825-4285 products for free. Call Jennifer at 580-327-7304 New Construction Professional Upholstery The best time to build is now!

WFM Total Construction, will all types of furniture. Over LLC. 580-327-7935.

55 years experience. Goltry, OK. wfmtotalconstruction.com 580-496-2351

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ALVA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY Specialists in Agriculture Lending We’ve Served You 100 Years!

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Depot Bar & Grill

Help Wanted

Wed Lunch Special-Roast Beef open faced Sandwich, Peas, Pistachio Cake. Thur-Pork Chops, Stuffing, Baked Cauliflower, Cherry Fluff. Fri-Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Spice Cake. Open at 11 a.m. Full Menu Every Day. Carry-Out avail. 580-327-2212

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. Must pass preemployment screenings

Employment Help Wanted The Homestead Retirement Community seeks a part time Dietary Aide. Please call 580430-3390 or apply online at www.smcok.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted CDL night Drivers-Humboldt, KS, Pacer Energies, an affiliate of the Nichols Companies has the following open positions for Night Drivers at our facility in Humboldt, KS. Must have Class A CDL, clean record, hazmat & tanker experience. Submit resume to Hr@nbiservices. com. Must include job title/job location in the subject line. www.

Nicholsbrothersinc.com

Share Medical Center Hospital seeks full time RN (day and night shifts), and part time Surgery Needed Scrub Tech. Please call 580-4303390 or apply online at www.

Feed Truck Driver & General smcok.com Maintenance. Mechanical skills Help Wanted helpful but not required. Salary dependent on skill set. Apply at Share Convalescent Homes Alfalfa County Land and Cattle seeks full time LPN and part between the hours of 8-5 M-F. time Dietary Aids. Please call Located 4.5 miles N of Cherokee 580-430-3390 or apply online at www.smcok.com Help Wanted Help Wanted Mortgage Loan Processor.

Experience preferred. Health Insurance. Send Resume to ACB Bank, PO BOX 227, Cherokee, OK 73728 Help Wanted

Cherokee Manor is accepting applications for LPN’s, all shifts. New flexible scheduling, increased pay scale, shift differential, insurance available, paid holidays, vacation accrual.

Also, need a dietary cook, experience a plus but will train the right individual. Contact Jack or Twila at 580-596-2141

Fairview Home Health covering Fairview and Alva area seeking Home Health Manager, PartPart-Time Position Time RN and LPN’s. Fax M-F. 1-5pm. Bring resume into Resume to 580-226-4668. email Schuessler Agency. 1002 Okla to icedwards1986@gmail.com Blvd

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Triple F Oilfield Services LLC in Alva is seeking CDL Truck Drivers. Must have 3 years vacuum truck driving exp. $1500 sign-on with 90 day minimum.

Call the Alva office at 936-5909706 or 936-572-0603 or pick up app at 46904 Jefferson Rd

Now hiring Class A CDL Drivers.

Contact Heath at 580-541-0520

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Delivery Driver & Sales Clerk.

Apply at Merrifield Office Plus Farm Supplies Hay For Sale

Large round Grass $40/bale. Call Pope Contracting needs a Rick at 580-748-2222 working job Superintendent for a commercial school project Garage Sales in Burlington, OK. Ground Moving Must Sell up capabilities necessary. Call 405-636-0157 for Resume and Antique Rocker and Dresser. interview information Baby bed, riding lawnmower & much more. 580-327-7817 Help Wanted Shop Sale Ebert Construction Co., Inc., in Wamego, KS had openings Sat Jan 18. 9am to 3pm. Lots for experienced Equipment of tools & supplies as well as Operators and Laborers ($10.50- several major appliances. Great $13.50). Job site locations are prices! 1303 College HWY 270 S of Seiling and Huge Estate Sale on Hwy 64 W of Alva. For an application call 785-456-2455 112 Elm. Fri & Sat 9am. Lift for more information. Pre- Chair (nice), sofa w/recliner in Employment Drug Screening. ends, matching loveseat, dining Equal Opportunity Employer table & chairs, coffee table w/ matching end table (new), plus Help Wanted other furniture. Washer & Dryer, Class A CDL Driver to haul Salt refrig, Salad Master Cookware Water. Competitive wages & set, silverware, dishes, linens, Insurance. Call Chris at 580-727- home decor, much much more.

1562 580-430-5210 Help Wanted

Miscellaneous

Triple F Oilfield Services Is For Sale Needing A Housekeeper For Our Vintage 1968 Rock Ola Jukebox.

Alva Location. Call 936-590Looks and plays good. Includes 9706 or 936-572-0603 For More 400 + records $1000 obo. 903Info.

408-7540 Help Wanted For Sale Alva Mo0ose Lodge. 302 7th St. Whirlpool Cabrio W & D set, 2 Waitress/Bartender. Must be 21. yrs old. Washer needs repaired.

580-327-1359 or 580-748-1561 $600 obo. 580-542-1200

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For Sale

For Rent in Cherokee

For Rent

Pinon Firewood. Free local delivery. 580430-6052

1 Room Studio Apartment With Bed, Refrigerator, Microwave, DishTV and Bath. 316-734-5485

Unfurnished Apt w/utilities pd. Lease & Deposit required before move-in. 580327-2554. (House avail soon)

For Sale 10 cu ft refrig and laundry pair. $325. 580430-6052

For Rent

For Sale

3bdrm with washer & dryer. 580-327-1391

For Sale

For Rent

Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath home in Fairview.

Motivated to sell! 580-747-4050

Washing Machine. Good working cond $85. 580-327-5416

2 Bedroom Normandy Apt. 405-659-4199

Many Thanks

Commercial Building

in Cherokee with truck parking and WiFi. Call 580-603-9060

25’x60’. 511 Main Street, Burlington, OK. Insulated garage door in rear of shop, newly renovated restroom, Natural Gas Heater/3200V AC. All windows w/ Security Bars, 24hr Monitored Alarm System. In addition has full 50amp RV Hook-Up w/Sewer Dump. $18,000. If interested please call or 918-906-2457

Real Estate

For Rent

For Rent

Tired of Motels? Spacious country guest cottage has Direct TV, laundry, microwave, fridge. Nightly, weekly or monthly rates.

Between Alva and Cherokee. 580-7481385

to the lady in the white pickup that helped me when I fell in front of the cleaners Monday RV Spaces For Rent

Storage Unit. 9x20. 580-430-6807 For Rent 1 bdrm apt. All bills paid. $600. 580-4306052 For Rent 2 bdrm apt. 580-430-6052

For Rent RV Spaces w/full hook-ups. Outside city limits. Call 580-430-1389

MURROW

REAL ESTATE & AUCTION

580-327-1998

www.murrowlandandhome.com www.murrowrealestateandauction.com

For Rent 3bdr 2bth completely remodeled in Cherokee. $750/Month. 580-430-8364 For Rent 1 bdrm Luxury Home. $600/mo w/water paid. 580-430-6052 For Sale 2007 Skyline Doublewide. 1800 sqft.

4bdrm. 2bth. All new appliances. All upgrades. Buyer must move. $69,500.

580-748-0489 For Rent Apt or House. 580-327-7817 House for Rent 4bdrm 2bth completely remodeled from studs up with all new fixtures, flooring, appliances and CH/A. Minimum 4 people, max 6 people at $250/person in Waynoka

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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.

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

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at College Hill Church of Christ in Alva.

6 p.m. Heart of Healing Grief Support Group will meet the third Thursday of the month in Suite C of the Alva Professional Building. Open to the public, the group offers support before, during and after the loss of a loved one.

7 p.m. La Leche League meets the third Thursday of the month at the Alva First Baptist Church. LLL is a breastfeeding group supporting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

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.

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

Alfalfa County annual school election voter registration deadline approaching Friday, Jan. 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 11 annual school election, Alfalfa County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today.

Stein said that people who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 18 years old may apply

to become registered voters.

People who have never been registered to vote before or who are not currently registered in the county of their residence and people who are registered but who need to change their registration information may apply by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time

for it to be postmarked no later than midnight Friday, Jan. 17.

Stein said that applications postmarked after that time still will be accepted and processed, but the applications will not be approved until after Feb. 11.

The County Election Board responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a Voter Identification Card listing the new voter’s precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Stein said that any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the County Election Board office.

Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at 300 S. Grand Ave., Cherokee, and at most post offices, tag agencies and public libraries in the county. Stein said that applications also are available on the Internet at www.elections.ok.gov.

January 15, 2014

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