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Seventh annual Ranger Research Day scheduled Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Office of Graduate Studies is playing host to the Seventh annual Ranger Research Day April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alabaster Room, third floor of Vinson Hall. Set-up and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and judging of the posters is set for 8:30 a.m. Entries for poster presentations are welcomed from all academic disciplines. The poster should be created as a mixture of scholarly paper and exhibit. Lettering should be large and legible. Posters may not exceed 48” x 48” and should be mounted on a tri-fold display.
Student poster presentations are eligible for awards ranging from first through third place. The key to building a poster is to present a good argument in visual terms. Posters should include a brief abstract, a short introduction, aim(s) of the research, results and discussion. Students also may present an academic research paper. The paper presentation, which includes reading the paper aloud, shouldn’t exceed 20 minutes (roughly 10-12 pages of text). The abstract should run between 125–250 words. Student entries are required to have a faculty sponsor; student entries without appropriate faculty sponsorship will not be allowed
to participate. Faculty members will be asked to confirm their sponsorship of a project. Ranger Research Day is open to all Northwestern students, faculty and staff. This day is a preliminary to Oklahoma Research Day, which is a statewide and regional research event set to be held at the University of Central Oklahoma on March 7, 2014. Anyone seeking more information can check out the website at www. nwosu.edu/ranger-research-day, or contact Dr. Shawn Holliday, associate dean of graduate studies, at 580-327-8589 or spholliday@nwosu.edu.
Three people face multiple charges Alleged attempt to take contraband into JCCC By Marione Martin Three people are facing multiple charges in Alfalfa County after allegedly trying to deliver contraband to James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) in Helena. According to documents on file, on April 12 Alfalfa County Deputy Blake Trekell received a phone call from Helena Police Chief Jim Dykes that a motorist reported two white males at the Highway 45 and Highway 58 junction acting suspiciously and dressed in black. Deputy Trekell drove to the location from McWillie and contacted the men who said they didn’t have any identification but wanted a ride to Helena’s Jiffy Trip. Trekell asked one of the men, later The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp. 620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net news@alvareviewcourier.net Entire Contents Copyright 2013 Members of: Associated Press Oklahoma Press Association
identified as Danny Cook, for his name. He replied that he didn’t want to say and they would just walk. The other man, later identified as Darrin Taylor, said he wanted a ride and took a seat in Trekell’s vehicle. This prompted Cook to enter the patrol vehicle as well. After Trekell started toward Helena, he obtained their names and checked them for warrants through NCIC. Neither was shown to have a warrant. Trekell asked the men what they were doing and Taylor said they were down here looking at some cattle. Cook spoke up and said that was a B.S. story and they had come to Enid to party, went out driving around, got in an argument with their girls, got out of the car and walked down the road. Trekell noted that both men had water marks on their jeans up to their
knees. Both were acting nervous, moving quickly, squirming about and speaking evasively. He dropped them both at the Helena Jiffy Trip. Trekell checked Taylor and Cook’s names on ODCR (On Demand Court Records) and found a possible warrant for Taylor out of Delaware County. Trekell went back to Jiffy Trip and made contact with Taylor. Before placing him in the patrol car, Trekell did a pat down and felt an object in his front right pocket. Taylor had told Trekell he had nothing in his pockets. Trekell removed a lighter and a small baggie containing a white powdery substance. When asked what it was, Taylor said it was meth and he had an addiction. He was placed under arrest for possession of methamphetamine and transported to the Alfalfa County Jail. See Charges Page 38
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Burlington School loses kitchen staff, reemploys career and probationary personnel By Yvonne Miller Burlington School is losing their longtime cafeteria manager and cook to retirement. The board accepted the resignations of Ellen Knopf, cafeteria manager for the last 17 years, and Julie Allen, cook for the last 10 years. This was at the Burlington Board of Education regular monthly meeting April 16 at 8:00 p.m. Members present were Allison Armbruster, Beth Guffy, Roger Allen and Terry Graham. Member Aaron Smith was ill and unable to attend. Others present were Superintendent Glen Elliott, Principal Shane Feely and Minutes Clerk Jan Hill. The board accepted the dietary staff resignations following executive session. Board members and administration thanked the women for all their years of coming in early to prepare meals to feed hungry children. Elliott said they’ll soon be advertising for dietary positions. The 20-minute executive session was also to discuss the school’s career and probationary personel. The following are career certified personnel reemployed for the 2013-14 school year: Travis Bradshaw, Judy Elliott, Vanessa Garvie, Veda Holt 2/7 of a day, Gary Jenlink 4/7 of a day, Danielle Jewell, Stephanie Marteney, Lindsey Morgan, Jennifer Newlin, Jenell Newman, Kirsten Pruett, Terry Pederson, Randy Turney and Robyn Turney.
Probationary certified personnel reemployed are Kelly Campbell, Connie Farris, Halee Hogner and Lane Pruett. Buddy Carroll of Chas. W. Carroll, PA, attended the meeting to inform the board of the 2011-2012 fiscal year audit results. Carroll stated that no reportable conditions, either material or immaterial, were noted or brought to his attention for the 2011-12 fiscal year. He noted three exceptions and recommendations: (1) coding in the child nutrition fund pertaining to federal programs, (2) federal program teacher retirement matching (as related to number 1), and (3) dates of invoices in the general and bond funds. The board voted to purchase the property at 308 Main Ave. from Joan Embree (where her house burned) for $12,000. Elliott said for now they’ll use the area as an overflow parking lot for ballgames as it’s across the street from the gymnasium. It could eventually be a place for the school to build, the superintendent said. The Cheerleading Policy received a board-approved addition that allows any vacancies that come open during the summer to be filled in the fall with another cheerleader try-out session. Encumbrances, change orders and warrants for the general, building, child nutrition and transportation bond funds were approved. The board also approved the March Activity Fund report, pay-
ment for unused personal days, refinishing the gym floor during the summer, the proposed calendar for 2013-2014 and participation in the e-rate program. The approved 2013-14 school calendar has the following pertinent dates: first day of school, Aug. 14; professional day (no school), Aug. 30; fall break (no school), Oct. 17-18; parent/teacher conferences, Oct. 21 and 22 from 3:30 p.m. To 7:30 p.m.; Thanksgiving break, Nov. 27-29; Christmas break, Dec. 23 to Jan 3 (school resumes Jan 6.); professional day (no school), Jan. 24; professional day (no school), Feb. 21; parent/teacher conferences, March 11 and 12 from 3:30 p.m. To 7:30 p.m.; Spring break, March 17-21; no school April 18 (Good Friday) or April 21 (the day after Easter); tentative dates for eighth-grade promotion May 19 and high school commencement May 20; last day of school, May 21. Elliott’s report included current enrollment of 157 students; the district 2 meeting in Woodward on April 18, current legislation and the new board member workshop in Tulsa on May 3-4. Under new business, a supplemental appropriation for the construction bond fund for $2.15 in interest earned was approved, as was authorization for the treasurer to transfer all other money in the construction bond fund to the sinking fund to close out the construction bond fund. Feely reported on the many upcoming end-of-the-school-year activities and accomplishments and awards won by students in band and vocal, FFA, athletics and academics. Those are always featured in the Alva Review-Courier weekly. Check it out on alvareviewcourier. com website or the Burlington School website www.burlingtonschool.com.
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Westbrook – Fields announce engagement
South Barber School Board approves $1.8 million in grade school improvements
Dee and Monica Westbrook of Gainesville, Texas, along with Kevin and Rhonda Fields of Alva, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Emily Westbrook and Landon Fields. Emily is a 2011 graduate of Callisburg High School and a 2012 graduate of North Central Texas College with an Associate of Science degree. Emily is the granddaughter of Doyle and Dean Westbrook of Gainesville, Texas, and Doris Ashley of Sherman, Texas. Landon is a 2005 graduate of Alva High School and a 2009 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agribusiness. He is currently employed by Access Midstream and resides in Alva. Landon is the grandson of Landis and Geneva Trekell and the late Betty Trekell and Gray and Vicki Fields, all of Alva. The couple plan to be married on
June 15 at the Katy Depot in Dennison, Texas. They will reside in Alva.
Landon Fields and Emily Westbrook
By Yvonne Miller South Barber’s Board of Education unanimously approved a $1.8 million agreement with P1 Group of Wichita to make improvements at the elementary school in Kiowa, Kan. The board held an early morning special meeting Tuesday, April 16, to decide this issue with all but one member present: Kent Swartz, Jeff Black, Deb Helfrich, Bob Schrock, Dana Roark and Janet Robison. Michael Anderson was absent. Superintendent Brad Morris said it will take roughly $1.8 million to finish the project. The project is to improve the antiquated building with new windows, HVAC units, more new doors, new lighting, lowered ceilings and more. At their regular April meeting, the board learned project estimates were over budget. P1’s original estimate was between $1.3 and $1.4 million. Board members and Morris discussed options at the monthly meeting whether to do the entire project this summer. P1 representative Rusty Roderick and lawyer met with Superintendent Morris after the meeting to review the project and South Barber’s financing options. Roderick attended the April and special meetings. As Morris discussed previously with the board, USD 255 has roughly $1.1 million in capital outlay. They can borrow from the capital outlay fund, which will give the district about $925,000 from this year’s capital outlay fund. Morris said they’ll have that money in June at the latest. He said bonds will be sold against the capital outlay. The estimated interest rate is 1.25 percent, Morris said. That will give the district about $2 million, which will finance the project. That will still leave approximately $300,000 in capital outlay for unforeseen incidents, which is the minimum amount recommended by the Kansas State Department of Education, Morris See S.
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Freedom Appoints New Board Member By Lynn L. Martin When the annual school election was held in February, no one filed for the expired seat held by Donna Hodgson. Monday night, at their regular April meeting, the Freedom School board appointed Concha Herrera to fill the position. Herrera grew up in Freedom, left for awhile and returned six years ago. She will serve until the next regular school election. At that time, the seat she now holds, and the seat that normally will expire at that time, will be open for can-
didates. When a new member comes on the board, state law requires a new vote for board officers. All existing officers were retained, with Joe Jessup continuing as president. Buddy Carroll, PC, the school’s accountant, attended the meeting to present the results of the part year’s audit. The best news was no “material” findings. Four minor items were mentioned that need to be corrected. 1. In the lunch programs, expenditures that should have been reported to
The Freedom Board of Education added a new member Monday night at their regular meeting. The entire board is picture., Front row, left to right, are Eric Smith, Jan Eden. Second Joe Jessup, Shane Morris and Concha Herrera, the new member. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
the feds were actually reported to the state. One other variance is that the report to the state reported $7,000 more than actually received. 2. An employee was paid for contractural work he actually performed, but no contract was found. 3. Regarding lunch program inventories, some were properly kept, but no inventory list was maintained for locally purchased goods. 4. Under the heading of safeguarding district assets, extra lunch sales money was held in a bank bag and not recorded as received and not turned in weekly as it should be. Carroll said there were no prior year exceptions from last year to handle. He praised the staff for their cooperation and noted that there had been a lot of employee turnover, which makes it difficult to be consistent from year to year. The school board approved the annual senior trip. The five seniors will leave on a trip to the East Coast on May 25 and will be gone through June 1. They will first fly to Arlington, Va., where they will see the Washington, D.C. area. Then they will take a train trip by Amtrak to New York City where they will see tourist highlights and a Broadway play, “The Rock of Ages.” Superintendent Danny McCuiston presented a financial status report to the board. Some of the highlights of the report show that as a March 30, under local sources, ad valorum tax collected was $676,622 compared to the budget estimate of $600,000. Under county sources, the budget estimate was $33,500 while collections through the end of March are now $34,430.43. Under federal sources, the budget estimate was $37,476 while collections are $13.634. So overall from all sources the budget estimate was $1,011,408.29 while collections are now $1,023.564.07. The district still has two more months for revenue to accrue. Pickup Truck The board spent about 25 minutes examining five bids for a pickup truck. About five dealers submitted bids. Most of the bids were for already-built pickup trucks, but one was for a factory-order truck and the price was significantly different from the other bids. Being suspiSee Freedom Page 35
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Variety of topics today By Lynn L. Martin The Alva community was very proud when we obtained the Senior Nutrition Center about 30 years ago. At that time, an enthusiastic bunch of citizens gathered together to make sure our older folks had well-balanced meals so they would stay healthy. There’s an interesting trend I’ve observed about eating. Usually a change occurs when all the kids leave the nest. The cook in the family (usually Mom) isn’t as eager to prepare big meals and tends to wind down food preparation. Another change occurs when a spouse dies. The remaining spouse finds it inconvenient to cook for just one individual and so nutrition takes another dive. This leads to more problems with poorer health. The Alva community is in danger of losing its Senior Nutrition Center. The reason is while members of the original core group are still eating there, many are now in their 80s or more. And no new ones are coming in. The main reason, I think, is that none
of us want to admit we are getting old. Anyone over 60 is eligible to eat at the Senior Nutrition Center. Of course, guests under that age are welcome at any time. I started eating there about once a week several years ago. The food is of great variety and I consider it very good. They ask a $3 donation per meal. However, no one is turned away for lack of money and no embarrassment occurs because no one is watching the wooden box with the hole in it for donations. There are always interesting people to talk to there. Yesterday I saw Jack Fisher and Verne Metcalf. I think maybe I’m interesting to talk to. We have a societal problem in admitting our age. We continually joke with women about being 29 and holding, or maybe 39 and holding. It’s not just women. I recently interviewed a fellow for a news story and I asked his age. He very reluctantly told me he was in his 60s. After I wrote the story, but before it was published, he called back wondering if I could eliminate the reference to age, which I did because it was not essential to the story. So the bottom line is this: unless more of us who are moving into the senior citizen age range start eating at the Senior
Nutrition Center, the government agency that helps fund it will conclude, “Well, looks like there is no need in Alva; let’s shut it down.” Oh, there is one other misconception, I think. The nutrition service is meant to reduce health problems via good meals. Some people think you’ve got to be poor to eat there. That’s not true. The need for a nutritious meal crosses all economic and age lines. Good food that reduces medical issues saves everyone money. One other note: the Senior Citizen’s Center and the Senior Nutrition Center are two different entities operating within the same building. You can participate in one or both. The first is more of a social organization while the latter is a nutrition center. Writers Needed at Newspaper We’ve run a few ads the last few months soliciting writers for the newspaper. We’ve had some apply whose parenting obligations prohibiting them from attending night meetings, for example. So we do need folks who can work the hours when meetings and sporting events occur. I’ve heard many folks say they like writing and would like to write a book. Well, a news or sports writing is a good way to hone your skills and let you work at something you enjoy. Roger McKenzie will be leaving the newspaper at the end of April to eventually move to Texas. So we need sports writers/photographers. Consider dropping (or emailing) a sample of your writing to the newspaper office.
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Hada – Moyer announce engagement Allen and Maime Hada and Debbie Nuckolls of Alva and Victor and Grace Moyer of Woodward would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Tandi Hada and Jared Moyer. Maternal grandparents are MaryLou Peterson of Enid and the late Bill Peterson and the late Elmer and Ione Hada of Alva. Paternal grandparents are the late Bob and Koral Moyer of Gage and the late Earl and Joyce Read of Woodward. The wedding will be held on May 4 at 7:45 p.m. in Boiling Springs State Park. Tandi is employed as a nurse for the Lighthouse of Woodward and Jared is employed with Chesapeake Energy Services. The couple will reside in Gage. The couple invite all family and friends to join them in this occasion.
Jared Moyer and Tandi Hada
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July 28, 1955, in Dodge City, Kan., and celebrated their 57th year of marriage this past July. They started their married life in Dodge City, returning to Alva in Sept. 1955 to help care for his nephew and niece, Ronnie and Joyce Morland, after the death of their mother. A strong bond formed that has lasted a lifetime. May 1956 found them moving to Wichita, Kan., before the couple settled in Laverne on Christmas Eve 1959. Upon moving to Laverne, Bob was the manager of the Hackett Auto Store (NAPA). When the store closed he went to work for Mich-Wis in Sept. 1962, from which he retired 20 years later due to disability. April 1963 brought the birth of his son, Cody Lee, who completed the family and was a joy to Bob and Harriet. Bob’s hobbies included teaching Cody the game of baseball, family camping, golfing and hunting. Bob coached Cody’s baseball teams for several years, which brought him happiness and joy. During his coaching years, Bob developed a close relationship with Danny Barker, whom he considered a second son. Bob had a gift of making lasting impressions on the numerous young men he came into contact with, either thru baseball, camping, hunting or working on cars. Along the way he also gained a few daughters, namely Denise Bowers Gable, Desiree McGuire Edney and Julie Creed Bray, as well as many classmates when they needed a home away from home, including the many players on the Woodward Travelers baseball teams that he proudly supported. As his coaching years faded, Bob took up umpiring in his spare time and, as many of his previous players learned, “If it’s in the zone, you better be swinging!” Bob’s family grew in 1992 with the marriage of his son to Megan, then again in 1997 and 2002 with the birth of his grandchildren Shelbi Jade (Scooter) and Reid Allen (Squeaker) Morland. Bob became a coach and a faithful supporter once again for all of his grandchildren’s activities. As time progressed he fell ill to a form of dementia. As he argued that this wasn’t his home, the family often wondered where home was. Many adven-
tures were made looking for home but it was never found. When he moved into the Shattuck Nursing Center he informed us that “this wasn’t home either,” but as time went by, along with the love and tender care from “The Sisters” and staff, it did, finally, become his home. Bob passed from this life Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Coy Deal, Frank Lee and Darold Dean Morland. Survivors are his wife Harriet, son Cody and wife Megan, Pam and John Garvie, grandchildren Shelbi, Reid, Karissa and Ryan, great-grandchildren Colin and Claire, nephew Ronnie and wife Kathy, niece Joyce Sims, Danny and wife Jan, numerous other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Graveside services were held Monday, April 22, 2013, at 11 am at the Laverne Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Laverne Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com. Memorials can be made to the Laverne EMS, P.O. Box 902, Laverne, OK, 73848, Laverne Fire Dept., P.O. Box 1222, Laverne, OK, 73848 or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for Alzheimer’s research, 825 NE 13th St., OKC, OK 73104-9930.
Obituaries RALPH E. HARDING Funeral services for Ralph E. Harding, 74, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Cherokee with the Reverend Edward Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home of Cherokee. Ralph was born Sept. 8, 1938, at Lookout Point near Freedom to Charles Martin and Gladys Fern Hoskins Harding and died April 15, 2013, in Alva. He and Shirley Jean Wells were married March 11, 1970. She preceded him in death. Ralph is survived by one son, one daughter, one step-daughter, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. BOBBY DUANE MORLAND On June 22, 1933, a little boy was born to Roscoe and Mina Jane Showalter Morland at Alva. He was named Bobby Duane Morland. Bob grew up on the family farm northwest of Alva. He roamed the Cleveland Hills on horseback with his brothers and neighbor boys. They hunted, fished and trapped. When he was 13, the 1947 “Woodward” tornado took the family home. They moved about a mile and a half to a different farm. Bob attended the Farry Country School where he played baseball, earning a scholarship to OU and graduating with the class of 1952. However, when the time came to attend OU, he was hospitalized with polio. Bob later joined the National Guard for a year then volunteered for the Army. When he didn’t pass his physical, he returned to Alva to work. He married Gerry South and they became the parents to a baby girl, Pamela Jo. 1955 held many surprises for Bob. On Saturday night, March 13, he met Harriet Burt in Coldwater, Kan., and unbeknownst to him, Harriet returned to work and announced that she had met the man she was going to marry. After a short courtship they were married on
EMIL ‘SHORTY’ PECHA Mass of Christian burial for Emil “Shorty” Pecha, 91, of Goltry will be Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Goltry, with The Rev. Rajesh Mankena as celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Shorty was born March 15, 1922, in Goltry, Okla., the son of Gus and Mary Chuda Pecha and passed away April 19, 2013. He attended rural Goltry schools. Shorty was a decorated veteran of the United States Army serving in Okinawa and the Philippines during World War II. His awards included the Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Arrowhead. He was united in marriage to Betty Pekrul Sept. 25, 1953, and she preceded him in death July 30, See Obits Page 35
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Toni’s Quickstop convenience store, in Cherokee, collapsed in February under the weight of the blizzards we encountered. Now, the cleanup is underway. She plans to rebuild. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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2009. Survivors include one daughter, two sons, eighteen grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home acting as custodian of the fund. Online condolences may be left at ladusauevans. com. MARY ANDRADE RAMIREZ Mary Andrade Ramirez left this life peacefully on April 20 at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 16 days. She was born in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Old Mexico, on June 4, 1923, the daughter of Pablo and Dometila (Hernandez) Perez. High mass for the family and Catholic friends of Mary Andrade Ramirez will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Our Mother of Mercy Church with Father James Wickersham serving as
celebrant. Funeral services for everyone will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. David Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka, LLC. On August 18, 1945, she was married to Jess Richard Ramirez who preceded her in death. Mary is survived by four children, two sisters, one brother, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com. RICHARD DALE TATE The graveside funeral service for Richard Dale Tate, 83, will be Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Driftwood Cemetery with Brother Tim Cooksey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home of Cherokee. Viewing at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Richard was born Jan. 16, 1930, to George W. and Irene Wilcox Tate on the family farm near Driftwood and passed away April 20, 2013, in Enid. He joined the Marine Corps at a young age and served his country during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Marines he lived in Wichita, Kan. Richard is survived by one son and one sister.
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Freedom cious, the board voted to table the matter and ask for a “build sheet.” The superintendent reported to the board about a compliance and accreditation review by accreditation officer Kimberly Hale saying there were no deficiencies. He said the preliminary accreditation report was incorrect in asserting the Freedom Schools did not have an automated defibrillator. The administration is going to make sure that is corrected. The Newsgram asked for a copy of the accreditation report but Superintendent McCuiston deferred, saying it was temporary, and that a final report will be received in a couple of weeks. The board accepted the resignation of Gary Curtis, who handled several duties including computer tech and bus driving.
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Plaques to outgoing councilmen, gun club approved, good audit for City of Kiowa Gillig appointed to planning commission
By Yvonne Miller Councilmen Brian Hill and Brandon Poland received plaques of appreciation for their service as members of the Kiowa City Council at the council’s April meeting. Neither man chose to file for another term so this marked their last meeting. Poland arrived near the end of the meeting with all other members present: Mayor Brandon Farney, Hill, Bill Wat-
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son, Rus Molz and Mark Lambert. City Administrator Nathan Law, City Attorney Laurel McClellan and City Clerk Marlo Rugg were also at the table. Fred Gillig received council approval as a member of Kiowa’s planning commission. Gillig fills the term of the late Dick Parker and his temporary replacement. Randy Ford of Busby, Ford and Reimer, LLC, presented a good, clean au-
dit for the city. He commented that the city office staff is “extremely helpful. There’s never any hesitation to provide what I need.” Membership in the reorganized Barber County Development (BCD), Inc., sparked differing opinions among councilmen. Mayor Farney said, “You get a lot for your money.” Some councilmen disagreed. Kiowa’s share is $15,000 to support See Kiowa Page 46
Charges
Meanwhile Alfalfa County Deputy Michael Dods was on his way to Crabtree Correctional Center to pick up a package found by one of the guards at the prison. He stopped by the Jiffy Trip in Helena to see if Trekell needed any assistance. Trekell informed him of the arrest. Dods proceeded on to Crabtree. Lt. Bell at Crabtree told Dods one of the guards, Capt. Irvin, saw a maroon Chevy Camaro drive by slowly and he took down the tag number. He also saw two white males running from the parking lot where the state vehicles are parked. This was in the vicinity of where the package was found. The tag number checked to a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro be-
longing to Melonie Bacon. Dods contacted Trekell and asked what kind of vehicle his suspect Taylor came to Helena in. Taylor said it was his girlfriend Melonie Bacon’s maroon Chevy Camaro. Deputy Dods and Lt. Bell went to the Jiffy Trip where he found Cook. He asked him what type of car he came in to Helena. Cook became upset almost to the point of violence. Bell had him place his hands on the hood of Dods’ patrol vehicle. Cook started saying he knew better than this and how stupid he was for getting involved. After being read his Miranda rights, Cook said he thought he needed an attorney. He was placed under arrest and taken to the Alfalfa County Jail. In a post-Miranda interview with Trekell, Taylor admitted he had been involved in an attempt to bring contraband into a penal institution. The package retrieved at JCCC con-
tained nine one-pound bags of tobacco, four six oz. bags of tobacco, 20 six oz. bags of tobacco, rolling papers, five tubes of snuff, 11 Bic lighters, two cans of Copenhagen and eight 1.3 oz. packages of what appeared to be marijuana. Darrin Paul Lee Taylor, 25, Eucha, has been charged with felony possession of a controlled dangerous substance and a felony of bringing contraband into a penal institution as well as a misdemeanor of bringing contraband into a penal institution. Danny Ell Cook, 33, Sapulpa, has been charged with a felony of bringing contraband into a penal institution and a misdemeanor of bringing contraband into a penal institution. Melonie Michelle Bacon, 31, Jay, has been charged with a felony of bringing contraband into a penal institution and a misdemeanor of bringing contraband into a penal institution.
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Building title, fire equipment, payroll deposit and retirement miscue keep Alfalfa commissioners busy By Roger McKenzie Alfalfa County Emergency Medical Services is a little closer to having its own home. Another step in the on-going process was taken at Monday’s meeting of the Alfalfa County commissioners. Gene Kuepher asked on behalf of the Alfalfa 522 Ambulance District Board (named after the state question that was approved by the people to allow the creation of ambulance districts) that its name be added to the title of the new building when it is built, along with that of Alfalfa County. Commissioners quickly agreed. The City of Cherokee has deeded some property to the county for the establishment of a new home for the county’s emergency medical services personnel. The service is currently housed in a portion of the Cherokee City Hall building. The donated property is located across from City Hall at the northwest corner of Grand and Washington. Keupher said plans for the new building are as yet uncompleted. He also did not
mention a timetable for the move. He did say initial talks had begun with a contractor. At Monday’s meeting, he also asked for and received county offers of help with the foundation work when that stage arrives. In a separate matter, Keupher, who also is a member of the Goltry Fire Department, told commissioners that the lone bid for fire apparatus for a Goltry fire truck chassis met the department’s specifications. The bid, for $119,839 from Blanchat Manufacturing of Harper, Kan., was opened at the meeting. Keupher asked that it be approved and it was. The apparatus is what makes the truck a fire truck. It includes, among other things, a pump and a 1,000 gallon tank. This truck will be special, however, because it will be the first fire truck in the county to have the ability to put down compressed air foam to fight fires. Keupfer said the system’s one gallon of foam is the equivalent of about 10 gallons of water. County employees will soon be getting their checks automatically deposited. Another step in that direction was taken Monday with the signing of a contract with Farmer’s Exchange Bank. The new system will go into effect July 1 and could eventually lead to the elimination of the commissioners’ extra end of the month meeting (on
non-Monday’s) for the purpose of approving payroll. A mix-up involving part-time employees has cost the county a sum identified as “less than $4,000.” County Clerk Laneta Unruh explained to commissioners that a routine state audit revealed that the county lacked the required signed forms for some former part-time employees. The forms exempted the county from paying into retirement for the employees, who are all now full-time employees of the county, for the time they were part-timers. The oversight involved eight employees and the years 2009 through 2011. The commissioners, noting the mistake should not happen again since the county is now aware of the problem, voted to pay the sum required. Two John Deere tractors and three John Deere rotary mowers for District 3 were taken off the county personal property rolls as surplus property. They were trade-ins for similar equipment purchased on a state contract. Also disposed of was a Pacemark 3410 printer formerly used by the county clerk’s office. Twenty road crossing permits were approved. They totaled $22,750 in fees for the county, divided as follows: District 1 – $8,750, District 2 – $13,000, and District 3 – $1,000. The commissioners also approved the sheriff’s monthly report, a juvenile detention contract with the SAC and Fox Nation, maintenance and operations warrants, and blanket purchase orders.
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S. Barber said. The board anticipates additional expenses will arise. Morris said any asbestos left in the building was already encapsulated. Morris said putting this money in the grade school “should take care of most of our problems.” P1 plans to start the project at the end of school in May and expects to have the project finished by the time the new school year begins Aug. 27.
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BCD. Although Lambert questioned how much Kiowa benefits from membership, he and Watson voted in favor of giving the $15,000. Molz and Hill voted no. With Poland not yet at the meeting, the mayor broke the tie with a yes vote, so giving the donation was approved. Youth Gun Club Approved Businessman and parent Michael Anderson approached the council with details about starting a youth gun club and utilizing the city’s shooting range. This was after the city closed their shooting range due to lack of insurance. The city would lease the property to the youth gun club, which would carry insurance and surround it with a chain link fence. Youth and adults could benefit from separate hunter safety classes to a conceal and carry class. The council approved the proposal unanimously. Shell Donation and More City Business Law said Shell Oil donated $17,000
to the Kiowa Fire Department for the purpose of replacing outdated bunker gear and SCBAs. This donation brings Shell’s total gifts to Kiowa at $35,000. The council approved purchase of a third taser for the police department and also body cameras to capture video and audio for officers when they leave their vehicles. Police Chief Steven Johnson said he wants to start a drug dog program. The council gave its approval for the chief to check into the cost and other issues of getting a drug dog. The city’s annual health and dental insurance contract was approved. The amount is $12,213.96, an increase of about nine percent. The council approved staff to advertise for swimming pool staff. The pool manager salary is $1,700 per month through the summer when working a minimum of 40 hours per week, or $10 per hour when working less than 40 hours per week. The assistant pool manager gets $9 per hour. Lifeguards get $8.50/hour for the first and second year and $8.75/ hour for the third year. For street work this summer, the council approved an amount not to exceed $54,164.10. That includes approval of Heft and Sons, LLC, for chip/ seal work; rock purchased from APAC of Pawhuska, Okla.; and hauling by Heath McMurray. The council approved Ordinance No. 404, which defines contractors and
insurance requirements. For electric system maintenance, pole inspection and treatment, the council approved a contract with Osmose Utilities Services at a cost of not more than $34,780, and the purchase of transformers at a total cost of $1,950. McClellan updated the council on the city tax foreclosure sale. A few properties still face many legal matters, he said. One of those affects demolition of the old bowling alley. The administrator said Kiowa received their Tree City USA certificate for the 17th year from the Arbor Day Foundation. Law provided a long-term capital improvements plan as compiled by the planning commission. The top five were: 1. street repairs, 2. water well house, 3. stormwater drainage, 4. replacement of the brick shop building, and 5. community building projects. Many more projects follow. Because of financial restraints of the capital improvement reserve fund and the likelihood of the bowling alley demolition, projects are slated for at least the next four and five years. The council approved the long-term 2014-19 Capital Improvements and Equipment/Vehicle Replacement Plan. Vote was 3-1 with Lambert, Molz and Watson voting yes and Hill no. The council approved their attendance at the 2013 Governing Body Institute and Mayors Conference May 10 and 11 in Topeka.
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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 ReviewCourier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Criminal Filings Darrin Paul Lee Taylor, 25, Eucha: Possession of controlled dangerous substance ($368.60). Darrin Paul Lee Taylor, 25, Eucha: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($265.50). Danny Ell Cook, 33, Sapulpa: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($333). Melonie Michelle Bacon, 31, Jay: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($340.50). Misdemeanor Filings Matthew Thomas Martin, 24, Odessa, Texas: Driving while license is under suspension ($266.50). Darrin Paul Lee Taylor, 25, Eucha: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($229). Melonie Michelle Bacon, 31, Jay: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($304). Danny Ell Cook, 33, Supulpa: Bringing contraband into penal institution ($229).
Vickie Elaine Mann, 54, Anthony, Kan.: Driving while license is under suspension ($296.50). Cassie Marie Beebe, 26, Carmen: Driving while license is revoked ($229). Small Claims Filings Rene Morris & Joseph Morris vs. Kasie Mae’s Cafe, LLC: Indebtedness for an amount over $1,000 ($208). Marriage Filings Cody Alan Magnus, 27, Hardtner, Kan., and Miranda Nekae Talent, 22, Hardtner, Kan.: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60). Treavor J. Rockenbach, 35, Byron, and Bridgette Mae Wright, 35, Cherokee: Marriage license ($50). Matthew Paul Valade, 30, Cherokee, and Elise Mary Hoyt, 30, Buxton, Maine: Marriage ceremony performed by judge ($60). Protective Order Filings Chandle D. Selvey vs. Alisha Yvonne Selvey ($218). Traffic Filings
Jill Dianne Beaman, 36, Kiowa, Kan.: Pose articulable danger by driving inattentively ($211.50). Matthew Thomas Martin, 24, Odessa, Texas: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50). Eduardo Molina, 23, Laredo, Texas: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($294). Luis Angel Arias Adame, 39, Enid: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50). Cassie Marie Beebe, 26, Carmen: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Matthew Thomas Martin, 24, Odessa, Texas: 11-14 over ($226.50); Luis Angel Arias Adame, 39, Enid: 1114 over ($226.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Derek Cole McKinnon, no age or address listed.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log April 15, 2013 2:47 p.m. Deputy on D Street for warrant check, en route to station with one white male and one white female. 9:08 p.m. Miscellaneous, advised of a white suburban with red around the bottom, hit their fence in the alley way and knocked part of it down where the gate is, advised OHP, trooper advised they could not do anything since on private property. 9:51 p.m. Minor accident on Highway 58 going to Helena from the north, among the curves, oil truck hit a cow, the only damage is a head light busted, OHP advised and en route. April 16, 2013 6:10 a.m. Unwanted person on her land south of Jet, deputy did not locate anyone, at residence taking report. 6:37 a.m. Accident seriousness unknown 1 mile south of Carmen turn off, respondent said someone hit a deer and their car is in the ditch not moveable, deputy advised OHP, deputy has seen a deer in the ditch but no vehicle, OHP advised they cannot locate vehicle. 5:29 p.m. Accident seriousness unknown 3 miles west on Fifth 3 miles south ½ mile from CR 580 and Garver, respondent was southwest of Alva and they rolled their car, Cherokee Police Department sent Fire and Rescue and ambulance, advised deputy and OHP, both subjects are being transported to Bass, deputy has both subjects’ ID’s waiting on the trooper, wrecker was also called. 11:23 p.m. Medical emergency,
Miller EMS out of Medford advised they were coming hot to Share Medical Center and they have a vehicle keeping up with them and right on the back of the ambulance, advised deputy and Woods County. April 17, 2013 9:26 a.m. Reckless driver eastbound on Highway 11 from Cherokee, freightliner, Texas tag, advised OHP. 2:02 p.m. Medical emergency, a man has been hit with something on a location 4 miles south of Jet 1 mile east 1 mile south right side of road, request ambulance, paged Jet Fire Department and advised Life for Helena ambulance. 2:10 p.m. Medical emergency, someone is down in an alley at the sale barn, deputy out at sale barn. 4:35 p.m. Motorist assist at four-way stop north of town, semi broke down, deputy advised no semi there. 9:47 p.m. Information, advised of a stop sign down at the four-way stop north of Cherokee, advised state highway department. April 18, 2013 11:52 a.m. Transport prisoner in custody from Delaware County, stopped at Garfield County Jail for female to stretch legs and break, en route to Alfalfa County with one white female. 3:46 p.m. Livestock at large, cattle out 3 miles south of Cozy Curve on Highway 8, advised possible owner. 9:36 p.m. Minor accident ½ mile east of Byron on pavement, semi just turned on its side, no injuries, truck was going slow, deputy and OHP advised and en
route, leaving truck there, it is not in roadway, going to unload tonight, tomorrow they will get a wrecker to move truck, OHP is going to work wreck. April 19, 2013 6:22 a.m. Minor accident two miles south of McWillie, had a rollover on the blacktop, deputy and OHP advised and en route. 11:45 a.m. Dog at large in Carmen, white pit with a pup charging at the mail carrier, left message with animal control. 1:33 p.m. Stolen property in Carmen, someone has stolen his 28-foot camper, white bumper pull with windows only on one side, he will wait at Carmen Jiffy Trip. 4:21 p.m. Reckless driver on Highway 11 after Highway 38, gray Dodge weaving in and out of traffic and a white vehicle passing in no passing zones, deputy en route, hasn’t seen vehicle, they had stopped at Smoke Shak. 7:49 p.m. Livestock at large 3 ¼ miles south on Highway 38, cattle out just south of Vining Church, been out for a couple of days, called owner left message, owner called back, he had got them loaded up and moved to a different location. April 20, 2013 1:10 a.m. Officer assistance to 1300 block of Penn, six-foot-tall guy, really skinny, wearing all black, broke into a lady’s house while she was sleeping and lifted her blanket and then took off, reSee Sheriff Page 56
Barber County Sheriff’s Log 04-15-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Jefferson Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 04-15-13 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 04-17-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Kansas Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 04-18-13 Chad Krom, Isabel, driving a Chevrolet pickup struck a deer on K42. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy English. 04-19-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Market Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 04-19-13 Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on the Gyp Hill Road about 1 mile south of U160. 04-20-13 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Sixth
Street to Kiowa Hospital. 04-21-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Main Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital and thence to Pratt. 04-21-13 Jonathan Harris, Alva, Okla., driving a Dodge pickup struck a deer on K2 east of Hazelton. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Hall. During the week officers received nine reports of cattle out, two reports of horses out, six reports of goats out, performed 20 Public Assists, and assisted four other agencies. Arrests 04-19-13 Nicholas R. Harshberger, Woodward, Okla., W/M, 24. Arrest by BASO. Charges: DUI 2. Possess Marijuana 3. Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Released 04-20-13 on $750 Cash Bond.
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Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions
Start Book 708, page 894 Real Estate Transfers • David Bryan Parker and Teresa Lynn Parker to Ryan Coppock: Lots 16, 17 and 18 in Block 45 in the Original Town of Goltry, aka 116 W. 3rd Street; warranty deed. • Jeffrey L. Owen and Terri L. Owen to Jeremy Owen: the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 28, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Jeremy Owen to Jeffery (sic) and Terri L. Owen: the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 27, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Jeffrey L. Owen and Terri L. Owen to Jeremy Owen: the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 28, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Jeremy Owen to Jeffrey L. Owen and Terri L. Owen: the West half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 28, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Terry Shaw, Dixie Thomas and Gwen Shaw, successor Co-Trustees of the Harold J. Shaw Revocable Declaration of Trust dated July 5, 1989: an undivided 1/3 interest each to Terry Shaw, Dixie Thomas and Gwen Shaw of all grantor’s right, title, interest and estate in and to a one-half interest in the Northeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; and to a one-half interest in the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Terry Shaw, Dixie Thomas and Gwen Shaw, successor Co-Trustees of the Edith F. Shaw Revocable Declaration of Trust dated July 5, 1989: an undivided 1/3 interest each to Terry Shaw, Dixie Thomas, and Gwen Shaw of all grantor’s right, title, interest and estate in and to a one-half interest in the Northeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; and to a one-half interest in the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Ervin Lynn Norton and Ellyn Kay Norton to Ervin Norton as Trustee of the Ervin Norton Trust Agreement dated May 27, 2005, all of grantor’s interest in and to: (1) the North Half of Section 34, Township 25 North, Range 11 WIM; (2) the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 24 North, Range 11 WIM; (3) the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 24
North, Range 11 WIM; (4) the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 24 North, Range 11 WIM; quit claim deed. • Terry Shaw, Dixie Thomas and Gwen Shaw to H&E Family LLC: the Northeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM; and the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed. • Timothy L. Hague and Patria Hague to Luke Hague: an undivided one-third interest in and to Lots 1 and 2 in Block 3, Duncan Addition to the City of Cherokee; warranty deed. • Harvey Yoder, as Trustee of the Max Yoder Family Revocable Trust dated Aug. 30, 1994, to Eddie Miller and Deana Miller: all of the railroad right of way in the North Half of Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 9 WIM, Less tracts of land as described; quit claim deed. • V.T. Roach and Lena B. Roach to Carl Gibson and Donnell Gibson: Lot 12 in Block 1, Pryor’s Addition to Cherokee; warranty deed. • Cochran Investment Company LLC to Gary D. Cochran: all grantor’s interest in Lots 1 and 2, Block 69, Park Addition to the City of Cherokee; quit claim deed. • Mickey E. Dietz and Carolyn Dietz to Mickey E. Dietz and Carolyn Dietz: (1) the North Half of Section 32, Township 23 North Range 11 WIM in Major County; (2) the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 23 North, Range
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12 WIM in Major County; (3) the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 23 North, Range 12 WIM in Major County; (4) the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 23 North, Range 12 WIM in Major County EXCEPT 10 acres and 125 square rods lying in the Northwest Corner thereof West of Eagle Chief Creek; (5) 29 acres in the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 23 North, Range 12 WIM in Major County lying East of Eagle Chief Creek; (6) the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 24 North, Range 12 WIM in Alfalfa County; (7) Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Block 32, Town of Cleo Springs, Major County; and (8) the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 23 North, Range 11 WIM in Major County. Mortgages • Ryan Coppock to BOKF, NA, dba Bank of Oklahoma: Lots 16, 17 and 18 in Block 45 in the Original Town of Goltry, aka 116 W. 3rd Street; $60,886. • Mike Bowers and Deborah Bowers to Cleo State Bank (Jet, Okla.): Lots 1 and 2 in Block 28, Original Town of Helena, and Lots 22, 23 and 24 in Block 30, Original Town of Helena; commonly known as 330 East 3rd and 117 Second Street; $68,713.81. • Carl Gibson and Donnell Gibson to ACB Bank (Cherokee, Okla.): Lot 12 in Block 1, Pryor’s Addition to Cherokee, commonly known as 213 W. 9th Street; $30,000.
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spondent called and said he was at the Jiffy Trip, on foot in trailer park to see what he could find. 11:51 a.m. Juvenile runaway in Jet, deputy advised he is talking to someone about their daughter running away, he will call by telephone with the details, this is not a runaway situation, he has the girl with him and will call by telephone later. 3:01 p.m. Livestock at large 1 mile south of Cozy Curve, large black bull with red ear tag, advised possible owner, he will check. April 21, 2013 9:49 p.m. Minor accident 5 miles
south of Cherokee, hit a cow in his semi, no injuries, couldn’t get vehicle off the road too far, was loaded with hogs, was looking for the cow with another man that had stopped, deputy en route, OHP advised, one lane was open, was directing traffic, black bull with a star brand on the hind quarter, advised possible owner, cow was back up. April 22, 2013 12:50 a.m. Miscellaneous, people on the next street have been playing loud music for the last three hours, they won’t turn it down, deputy advised and en route to Nescatunga, they turned the music down.
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Hay season is fast approaching. Shrub & Bush Trimming. Also Call Mat for your custom hay get your sidewalks & curbs needs. 580-216-1413 edged with a true edger now a weed eater for a nice sharp look. B & T Hauling 580-732-3472 (cell) Cleaning out Attics, Basements, Defensive Handgun Class Storage Units, etc. Also hauling off old appliances for free and This class is designed for the light duty yard work. Work novice shooter or handgun locally and Free Estimates. 580- owner. Saturday, May 11, 8am748-4204 6pm. Class size limited to 10. Northwest Technology Center. Voice Lessons Alva Campus. Cost $120. Call For Kids of All Ages! For Info, 580-327-0344 to enroll Contact Savannah at savywhite@ Did You Know hotmail.com. that Alva Sewing Center provides CC Construction Free Estimates on Sewing and Interior-Exterior improvements. Serger Machine repairs? 415 Room additions. Plaster Repair Barnes, Alva or call 580-327& Painting. Handicap. Structural 3312 & Non Structural Concrete. Exotic Heat Wave Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620- is offering 2 new services in 825-4285 the salon. We are adding hair extensions and CHI Blowouts. Reasonable Suspicion CHI Blowouts are safer and Supervisor Training - Fri, healthier for you and your hair May 3rd, 8-10am. Northwest than Brazillian Blowouts and last Technology Center - Alva. Cost up to 4 months. Call now for an is $40/person. Call 580-327-0344 appointment or free consultation. to enroll. 620-253-1261 or 580-327-HEAT Need New Sidewalks?
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Employment Help Wanted Share Convalescent Home is currently hiring the following positions: LPN-full time; Activity Assistant-full time; Dietary Aidepart time. Call 580-430-3390 for more information Help Wanted Depot Bar & Grill. Night Bartender & Lunch Waitress. Pick-Up application at 3 N college. 580-327-7011 Help Wanted RSI is looking for FT team member for inside sales group that wants a Long-Term career position. Candidate must have Computer exp in word, excel, outlook & explorer, be positive & willing to learn. Prior sales exp a plus but not required, training provided. Apply if interested in Long Term position. Email resume employment@rsicorp. com or mail to RSI:Attn:Brenda, 543 Main, Kiowa, KS 67070
Wed Lunch Special-Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Chocolate Pound Cake. Thur-Pot Roast, Potatoes, Cherokee Strip Museum Carrots, Cherry Cheese Cake. FriChicken Fry, Mashed Potatoes, is accepting applications for the Gravy, Corn Roll, Strawberry position of Business Manager, Cake. Full Menu Every Day. PT. Candidates demonstrate Carry-Out avail. 580-327-2212 sound knowledge of bus. mgmt, strong organizational skills, team For Your Const Needs leading ability, computer literacy, From A-Z, New Construction, proficiency in Microsoft office, Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, strong written and verbal com. Siding, Windows, Int/Ext, skills, fund raising experience a Painting, All Work Guaranteed. plus. Apply at the Cherokee Strip Improve the value of your home. Museum, Tues-Sat 1pm-5pm or Call 580-732-1028 call 580-748-1915
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Help Wanted
Share Medical Center is currently hiring the following positions. Physical Therapy Technician-part time; Surgery Technicianpart time. Call 580-430-3390 for more information
Bill Johnson Correctional Center now recruiting for Secretary II starting at $2044.57/mo ($11.80/hr). Correctional Security Officer I/II/III-Beginning hourly salary $11.80 with increase to $12.42 in 6 mths and to $13.25 after 18 mths + overtime. Must be 20 years of age. Benefits for all jobs include Health, Life, Dental, Vision Ins, Vacation and Sick leave. Contact Lisa Ackerman 580-327-8000 at BJCC
Private & Professional person looking to lease 500 to 1000 acres for Deer Hunting for 5 years. This is not an outfitter. Please call 772-221-8500 or Fax info 772-2218502
Western Equipment LLC is now hiring for 2 positions. We need a FT Parts Salesman and a Maintenance/ Fork Lift Operator/Machinery Set-Up employee (FT or PT considered). We offer competitive pay. FT employees receive excellent benefits including: 401K, paid vacation and holidays, life insurance, health, dental and vision insurance. Pick-up application at 3126 College Blvd or email jbinder@westernequipmentllc.com for an application Help Wanted is now hiring Class A Drivers for all shifts. Earn over $1500 Weekly. $17-$19 Hourly. Excellent Benefits. Over 30 years in Business. Come be a valued member of our growing company that takes pride in our equipment and provides extensive oilfield training. Drug Testing Required. Nicholas Services 620-930-7511
Farm Supplies We Want Your Wheat Best prices for new crop or cash, picked up at your farm. Frontier-Trading.com or call 405-999-5148 Custom Haying Swathing, Breaking, Round Baling and Canola Swathing. 580-884-0657 or 580484-1025 For Sale
Garage Sales Estate Sale Furniture, small appliances, pictures, holiday decorations, linens, Coke Collection items, lamps and other items. Friday, April 26 from 5pm-7:30pm and Saturday, April 27 from 8:30am to noon. 1920 Canyon Road, Alva Multi Family Sale 520 E 8th, Cherokee. Sat April 27 8am5pm. Men & Women T’Shirts, jeans, coats, hoodies, dress pants. Boys & Girls shorts, t-shirts, shoes, dresses, jeans, baby girl clothes, dishes, potholders, TV, 4 drawer chest, picture frames, books, end table, night stand, games, pack & play, bouncy seat Estate Sale
Flatbed for PU. $500. 2 16 ft Cattle Self Feeders. $500. PU Sprayer on Skids, 100gal. $200. 620-243-2783
April 26-27. 9am-6pm. House & Lawn furniture, glassware, Vintage items, jewelry and much more. 519 W 2nd, Cherokee. 580-596-6336
For Sale
Yard Sale
2 500 gal Propane Tanks. $550. 1 500gal Propane Tank on Trailer. $500. 620-2432783
Sat April 27 8am-3pm. 710 N Grand, Cherokee. Lawn mower, tiller, sofas, recliners, tables, chairs, bedroom furniture, TV, china hutch, Precious Moments figurines, music boxes, lots of misc
For Sale 5 x 16 Hale Stock Trailer. Good condition. $750. 580-829-1478. Aline, OK For Sale WW Gooseneck 40 x 7, 4 axle livestock trailer. $8000. 620-243-2783
Multi Family Sale 1324 Flynn. Fri 4pm-? Sat 8am-? Lots of baby/kids clothes, newborn to size 6, lots of misc
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Community Calendar Wednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Wednesday. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior
Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is 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. 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday.
Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 6:30 p.m. Fun Night with a carry-in dinner will be held at the Woods County Senior Citizens Center in Alva. 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at the Senior Citizen Center, 122 1/2 E. Second, Cherokee.
Multi Family Sale
For Sale
For Sale
Stroller, dining table and chairs, kids toys and much more. 603 13th Street. Sat 8am-?
15 x 7 Utility Trailer. $500. Also 8 x 8 Snow Mobile Trailer. $300. 620-243-2783
Moving Sale
Want to Buy
3bdrm, 2bth, Single Wide Trailer. Recently remodeled. Large front deck. $25,000 obo. 580-216-0158
Back Patio 519 11th St. Little bit of everything. Lots of Rooster and Frog deco. Fri April 26 10am-6pm. Sat April 27 8am-?
Used Carport. We buy all types scrap metal and old machinery. Will pick-up if you have enough. Buy batteries, copper, brass, aluminum, lead. Also for sale 12 sets/tables with 4 chairs. All metal. Good for picnic, patio or restaurants. 580-829-3832
5 Family Sat Apr 27 8am-1pm at Greg Baker Barn. 30029 CR 440. Washer/Dryer, sofa, china cabinet, trash compactor and lots of misc Garage Sale 1400 S Okla, Cherokee. Fri noon-7pm. Sat 8am-3pm Garage Sale Sat only (27th) 8am-6pm. Corner of Church & 13th St. Alva. Dining room table/chairs, lots of books, misc household/decorative items Lawn Care For Sale 30” Dixon Zero Turn Mower. Good cond & ready to mow. $550. 580-748-1976 Miscellaneous Looking For Old junk campers. 580-435-2202 For Sale Z71 PU Seats. $100. Steelwater Design Super Kickers (Truck Speakers) $50. 620243-2783
For Sale Early American Fostoria water glasses. Also Relish Dishes. 580-327-2560 or 580327-7684 New Releases New on Blu-Ray and DVD at Rialto Video “Promised Land,” “Gangster Squad” and “A Haunted House” For Sale by Bid. ‘82 IHC Truck with 10 yard compaction body. Sold as is. Can be seen at the City of Hardtner, KS. 104 E Woodworth. 620-296-4583 For Sale Like new 50gal Nat. Gas Hot Water Heater, used a short time for floor heat, call 580430-9164 $100 For Sale Nice Church Organ. We are no longer using this Baldwin D-912 organ. It works well and is in excellent condition. We will accept a donation for the organ. 580-748-2253
New Members are Needed in the Women’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Please call 580-327-0201 for more information. New members are necessary to keep the auxiliary active Real Estate For Rent Normandy Apt # 18. 1702 College. 405659-4199 or 405-314-9222 For Sale Beautiful 2-3 Bedroom Custom Built 2126 Sqft home located on 10 acres SE of Waynoka. By owner 580-430-1972 For Sale 160 acres CRP. Manchester/Wakita area. Excellent hunting. Call David Keck & Associates Real Estate. 580-541-2094 House For Sale 1600 sqft, 3bdrm, 1 1/2 bth, brick home with den, recent roof, vinyl windows and updates, move in ready. 105 Sunset Lane, Fairview, OK. 580-227-2733 For Sale 3bdrm, 1bth, approx 1400 sqft house with attached garage and fenced in yard in Fairview, OK. 580-227-1206. Asking $65,000.
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Go to our website and you can view a movie preview trailer for any movie showing at the Rialto Theater or see the new DVD rental releases.
This couple called us to Norman, Oklahoma to photograph their wedding. This is a second wedding for the bride. She got crummy pictures the first time and wanted really good ones this time.