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Pictured are (standing, left to right) Jeff Corder, Dalton Jantz, Michael Bowser, Keneth Trammell, Britney Chase, Chris York; (seated, left to right) Cassidy Jenlink, Dakota Dodson, Karli Henderson.
‘Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine’ to be presented at Timberlake High School 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 2016 Members of: Associated Press Oklahoma Press Association
Come out to Timberlake High School in Helena for an evening of good food and entertainment on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the new multi-purpose building. Timberlake High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Drama Club present a dinner theater, “Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine.” The play is set around the head table of a banquet room where guests are awaiting the arrival the guest of honor, the obscenely wealthy
Eleanor Van Heusen, but when she arrives and falls face first into her plate of spaghetti, the guests are suddenly witnesses to a murder! Luckily, Inspector Bungler is there to help solve this whodunit in this clue-style mystery with lines reminiscent of “Airplane” and Groucho Marx. To complicate matters, Eleanor wasn’t loved by all. In fact, all her family members and even the chef have reasons to kill her. Hilarity ensues as they each reveal their own murder plans, yet all claim innocence. The FCA will serve a real spaghetti dinner complete with salad, bread sticks, dessert and tea to guests. Admission is by donation. Please come out and support a couple of groups of great young people in an evening of wholesome and delicious entertainment!
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Obituaries JOHNNY BEELER Funeral services for Johnny Beeler, 48, are pending with Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. AUDREY FERN PRESNALL Funeral services for Audrey Presnall will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, ,January, 13, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Alva with Rev. Dr. Carol Cook Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Carmen Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Audrey Fern Behm Presnall, daughter of the late Charles Behm and Beulah Inez (Beecher) Behm, was born May 27, 1918, in Alfalfa County on the family farm near Carmen and passed away January 8, 2016, in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 97 Years, 7 months and 11 days. Audrey graduated from Carmen High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma City University and her masters in education from Phillips and Oklahoma State University. On December 7, 1945, Audrey married Max Lester Presnall at her parents farm near Carmen. She taught school and helped Max on the wheat and dairy farm until they moved to Enid. Audrey taught school for 40 years, teaching at Nash, Carmen, Aline and Glenwood in Enid. In 1985 she and Max moved to Alva where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma, Chapter C, PEO, and 20th Century Club. Audrey enjoyed her pet dogs, needlework, volunteer work (at the church, Share Medical Center, blood drives) and serving on the Alva Library Board. In June 2014 she moved to Enid to be near her daughter, Nancy. Besides her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Max, on December 23, 2003, and her sister, Florence Nickel. Audrey is survived by her daughter, Nancy Presnall of Enid; one sister, Lois Kassik of Alva; her niece, Mary Hoffman (Neal) of Carmen; nephew, Brian Hoffman of Bullard, Texas; and cousins Glenda Beecher of Camargo, Shelley Wallis of Alva, and Duane Beecher of Aline.
Audrey is the last of “the greatest generation” of Presnall spouses and siblings, and is also survived by Presnall nieces and nephews Pat Presnall Jones, Priscilla Haltiner, Pamela Wilson, Greg Presnall, Scott Presnall, Beth Ann Kimmel Price, Kathy Kelley Fish, Mike Kelley, Judy Kirk of Enid, Bob Wilson of Garden City, Kansas, Dee Ann Baker Abbott, and Cindy Baker Jordan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made through the funeral home to the Alva First United Methodist Church or Creature Concerns. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes. com. CECIL GENE REINHART Cecil Reinhart, 86, of Jet, Oklahoma, was born June 14, 1929, on his grandfather Meb Williamson’s homestead east of Jet. He went home on January 5, 2016, to be with the Lord and his beloved wife of 67 years, Jessie Mary, who preceded him in death on December 1, 2015. Cecil influenced the lives of many young people. In 1949, at the age of 20, he became a Boy Scout scoutmaster and chartered Troop 27 of Jet. In 1986, he achieved the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to scouting. His desire for community service also led him to join Lion’s Club, and he was recently recognized for 60 years of service to that organization. He was a farmer/teacher and dedicated 20 years to the Nash and Jet-Nash Public Schools. Cecil was greatly admired as a teacher and coach by many students and peers. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Eight Man Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2007, the football field in Jet was renamed the Cecil Reinhart Field. Cecil taught for six years at the James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena. In later years, he was passionate about sharing his faith in Christ through the Kairos Prison Ministry, continuing his legacy of setting an example and influencing countless lives. He is survived by daughters Vicki Cooper and husband Dick of Lubbock,
Texas, and Nancy Evans of Enid; son Clark Reinhart and wife Jeannie of Jet; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; half-brother George Reinhart of Clearwater, Florida; and sister-in-law Carole Reinhart of Hutchinson, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mary; his father, George Reinhart; his mother, Nina (Williamson) Zimmerman; and his step-father, Floyd “Dutch” Zimmerman. Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Jet United Methodist Church under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Cherokee. Online condolences may be made at www. lanmanmemorials.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made through the funeral home. The family suggests the Timberlake Swimming Pool, Jet Volunteer Fire Department or the Boy Scouts of America/Cimarron Council. LUCILLE MARGARETE RYEL ALINE, Oklahoma – Funeral services for Lucille were held on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Aline High School Gym. Burial followed at Aline Star Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Helena. Online condolences may be made at www. lanmanmemorials. com. Lucille was born in Carmen on October 14, 1922, to Fred Frech and Katherine Helmich Frech and passed from this life on January 7, 2016 in Fairview. On June 1, 1946 she married Marvel Ryel in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. To this union five children were born: Sharon, Terry, Steve, Janice and Rick. Lucille supported her children in all of their activities. She was a 4-H leader and received a pearl pin for 15 years of service. She also served on the FHA board for seven years. Lucille and Marvel operated a dairy for many years and also ran stocker cattle. She retired from farming in 1998. Lucille always had time to enjoy several activities. She was an avid bowler, a sports fan and a member of several card clubs. She was a member of the American
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Two teachers retire, Supt. Williams contract extended at South Barber
Board approves P1 Group to make a master plan for physical improvements at high school; Application deadline for new elementary principal is Feb. 17 By Yvonne Miller South Barber’s Board of Education met for their January 2016 meeting Monday night at 6 p.m., with President Steve Allen calling the meeting to order with members present including Mike Anderson, Mark Pollock, Dooli Rugg, Deb Helfrich and Mariah Doherty. Board member Melissa Simpson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Also seated at the board table were Superintendent Dr. Andi Williams and board clerk Julie Johnson. Pre-K through 6th grade Principal Marcia Cantrell and 7-12 Principal Brent Shaffer also attended and gave reports. Superintendent Williams started as a first time superintendent at South Barber USD 255 this past summer. After evaluating Dr. Williams’ performance thus far, the board unanimously extended her a two-year contract. This was the only action following about a 30-minute executive session near the end of the meeting to discuss the superintendent’s contract and salary and also non-elected personnel. The agenda listed the resignation/ retirement of two longtime South Barber teachers, both of which were accepted by the board. One is Veda Holt, who has 53 years in education, mostly at South Barber. Her name is synonymous with teaching Spanish.
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The other is Jeannie Albright. She wrote a letter to the superintendent and board she asked to be read aloud at the meeting. Albright has a total of 42 years teaching at USD 255. Of those years, 30 were in the classroom and 12 were as a Title I and At-Risk teacher. She wrote, “My joy comes from catching students before they fall and witnessing their future achievements. Seeing the light come on has been priceless.” Albright thanked parents, students and her “caring, dedicated colleagues,” adding “our vision has always remained: success for all.” Superintendent Williams noted that both Holt and Albright qualify for a $500 bonus for announcing their resignations in January. Their retirements are effective May 19, 2016. Williams said replacing Holt and finding someone to teach Spanish might be a shared venture with another school. She is looking at multiple options. P1 Group Hired, Weight Room Discussed, Principal Applications Williams updated the board on the search for an elementary principal to replace Marcia Cantrell, who announced her resignation/retirement last month. She said 12 applications were received as of Monday. The last date to submit an application is Feb. 17.
Williams recommends a committee comprised of administration, staff, board members, etc., be formed to conduct the interviews the last week of February and first week of March. After review, the superintendent will narrow down the principal candidates who will enter the interview process. Board members held a lengthy discussion on compiling a weight room agreement draft between the school and South Barber Recreation Commission. The rec commission gives a stipend to pay for electricity at the weight room and has always supported it. A discussion about a deposit for a card to open the weight room door and what should be charged for replacement cards found varying opinions. Some board members mentioned a problem with equipment being moved around at the weight room and not back where it is supposed to be. Many want a supervisor to be at the weight room. There is concern about people being in that room at all hours. Superintendent Williams said she will take all of the considerations and work on the draft to be presented in the near future. At the recommendation of the superintendent, the board approved hiring the P1 Group of Wichita to do a master plan of physical improvements at the high school building, such as for making the facility built in the 1970s able to handle the tremendous electrical load and more to handle the latest technology which is vital in education. Normally P1 would charge $8,000 for a master plan, but since the South Barber High School building is much smaller than some schools P1 serves in the metro area, they’ll charge $4,000. When P1 made all the improvements at the elementary school, everyone at South Barber was pleased so the board wants to again use them. The board approved the new POV mileage reimbursement rate at 54 cents
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Cherokee schools face $79,000 cut By Lynn L. Martin The Cherokee school board heard Superintendent Donna Anderson say that state aid to the school will decrease by $78,938 because of the mid-term adjustment computed by the State Board of Education. Part of Cherokee’s problem occurred because the district had too great a carry-over at the end of the last fiscal year. In other discussion, the superintendent and principals Ruth Richmond and Jeremy Hickman thanked the school board for granting a Christmas bonus to Cherokee district employees. The amount varied per employee, dependent upon years of service. However, they all agreed that the stipend was a great morale booster in December. In another act of generosity, the board voted to provide free breakfast to all students at no cost to the students for the remainder of the school year. Superintendent Anderson said sufficient food supplies are on hand that the district will not be hurt financially. She also mentioned that while the district earlier considered hiring a food preparation firm, she is pleased at how good and popular the salad bar is and does not want to take away from its popularity. So she said the administrators are going to continue to look at the food service operation the rest of the school year. She said the paperwork is almost complete to submit to the State Board of Education if they later decide to go with the
food provider firm. The board tabled an agenda item to select a school calendar for next year. Superintendent Anderson said the state is talking about the possibility of additional cuts because of the revenue shortfall. She wants to have the option of considering a four-day school week if the possible future cuts are drastic. A considerable number of new video cameras for the security system were approved unanimously by the school board. They plan to add 10 cameras at the elementary school, six high definition cameras, and six more for the sports complex at a cost of $16,680 to be paid to D.A.L. of Enid. The school board followed a recommendation from the superintendent to increase the pay per day for substitute teachers. A half-day teacher will receive $40 and a full day teacher $80. That is the same pay as the Burlington schools pay and $4 less than what Alva pays. Many of their substitute teachers drive significant distances and the pay increase will help them pay for the long trips. Previously, Cherokee was paying $8.20 per hour for half days and $8.95 per hour for full days. Several districts are joining with each other to file a lawsuit against the State Department of Education for miscalculations over the last 23 years on their state aid. The lawsuit is being pushed by the Ponca City School System. Superintendent Anderson
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said she doubts the lost money will be very significant to a school the size of Cherokee, but the district will be paid (or penalized) the same regardless whether they join the suit. The board decided not to spend the $250 to join the lawsuit. The board spent an hour in an executive session to discuss employees. After returning to open session, the board voted unanimously on each of the employees listed on the agenda. Those named were: Ruth Richmond, elementary principal; Jeremy Hickman, high school principal; Chad Hutchinson, high school and middle school assistant principal; Joyce Ridgeway as a half-day para-professional; and Jessica Tidwell as custodian. The board agreed to hire Wendi L. Bentz at $100 per hour for psychological testing. She will also be paid mileage at the federal rate. In one final action, the board added Kendra Puffinbarger to the signature card on the activity account at ACB Bank.
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Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star and also a member of Aline Christian Church. Those who preceded Lucille in death include her husband, Marvel; her parents, Fred and Katherine (Katy) Frech; granddaughter, Daisy (McConkey) Wallace; grandson, Shelbey Ryel; two great-grandsons, Cody Bykerk and Gregory Robinson; great-granddaughter, Talyee Murray and two brothers, Carl and Otto Frech. Survivors include her five children, Sharon McConkey and husband Billy, Terry Ryel, Steve Ryel and wife Charla, Janice Carroll and Rick Ryel and wife Patty; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren as well as other relatives and friends. Memorials may be given to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation – Heart Division or Aline Chamber of Commerce through the funeral home.
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Tackett rehired as Waynoka superintendent
School still ‘in good shape’ financially
By Stacy Sanborn Monday night’s school board meeting in Waynoka was a short one. After roll call with all members present (and no comments from the one visitor), the consent agenda was looked over and approved. The consent agenda covers financial reports in several different funds (child nutrition, building, general, activity, gift, etc) and encumbrances in those funds as well. Superintendent Loren Tackett said that as of noon that day, no oil and gas money had been posted. Gross production monies were about $42,000 last month and though he doesn’t know what it will
be this month, he said as long as it’s over $40,000, they’ll be in good shape. Ad valorem came in and collections are about even with last year’s amount. Oil prices are down, but Tackett said basically no gross production money has been spent in the last four years, so finances are not a problem at this point. He gave the board updates on the ag barn construction, saying it now has a frame and tin on the sides. The gymnasium seating crew finished up, and the results are great. He said some students will be attending an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game Friday night and of course, the students get to ride in style in the new activity bus. Lastly, he told board members that he put some information in their packets on construction proposals for the bond
issue. He requested meeting with them in the next week to 10 days to go through some things and from there, plan formal meetings to start working towards the issue. In his report, Principal Michael Meriwether commented on how proud he is of his teachers and students from coming back off the holiday break and being geared up, ready to go. He said it was like no one ever left for a break at all. The board then voted to convene in executive session to discuss the evaluation and reemployment of Superintendent of Schools Loren Tackett. Upon returning to open session, it was quickly voted to approve Tackett’s rehire. With no new business, the meeting adjourned.
Man stopped driving stolen county truck By Marione Martin For the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Department, it all started with a report of a skid steer and trailer missing from the Cherokee Sale Barn. Undersheriff Glenn Oister was dispatched to the sale barn on Nov. 29, 2015, in reference to the burglary. According to documents on file, sale barn employee Tommy Davis told Oister he arrived at 8 a.m. and went to the south shop building. He noticed the welder mounted on a trailer and the skid steer were missing. The building was unlocked. The tracks from the skid
steer led west on Harmon Road a short distance from the shop. It appeared the suspects then loaded the welder onto a trailer or vehicle. The tracks led further west on Harmon where the suspects attempted to turn around in the south field. The trailer became stuck in the mud. It appeared they used the skid steer to lift a 1,500 gallon water tank off the trailer to lighten the load so they could get the trailer unstuck. The suspects damaged the tank when they pulled it off of the trailer with the skid steer. Further investigation showed the
trailer onto which they loaded the welder had been stolen approximately ¾ mile west on Harmon Road on an oilfield location. The trailer had a trash pump, 1,500 gallon tank and spare tire on it. The pump and tire are still missing. According to Oister’s affidavit, it appears after the trailer was stuck the suspects took the skid steer and offloaded the welder and placed it onto an unknown vehicle on Harmon Road. The suspects then parked the skid steer on the adjacent oilfield location between the compressor motors. It appeared the vehicle used was a pickup truck with dual rear wheels. Oister was unable to collect fingerprints due to the weather conditions. He spoke with Todd Towe of Foster Energy who said approximately 7 a.m. he saw an individual wearing a blue hoodie walking away from the skid steer. The individual then got into a silver or white four door flatbed truck and drove away. Alfalfa County dispatch also advised a truck and trailer were missing from the Alfalfa County District 2 barn. The welder was entered into NCIC, and Oister also put out a BOLO on
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Thanks for being great citizens! The students at Lincoln School have a tradition of providing gifts for hospice patients rather than buying gifts for each other. This is the third year of this community minded and kind gesture.
Representatives of the 4th and 5th grade students at Lincoln School holding their gifts for hospice patients at SMC. Front row, from left, Chance Telinde, Jorgia Nichols, Trevon Percival, Alex Chandler, Cynthia Samaniego and Jennifer Zhong. Back row, from left: Alonso Arryo, Tydus Lynch, Daylon Malone, Kayla Turner (hospice director), Jennifer Guerra, Jaedyn Williams & Ryleigh Orcutt.
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Cherokee man charged with child porn possession By Marione Martin A Cherokee man charged Nov. 25, 2014, with two felonies – child sexual abuse and lewd molestation – is now facing another charge in Alfalfa County. Ernesto Ray Loya, 44, of Cherokee has been charged with pornography – possess juvenile pornography. That charge was filed Jan. 5, 2016, after investigation of a computer and cellphone seized at Loya’s home. District Attorney’s Investigator Steve Tanio has filed an affidavit in the case stating that Cherokee Police Officer Andrew Minson told him Oct. 2, 2014, that he had executed a search warrant on Loya. Among evidence seized were a Samsung Galaxy SIII smart phone and a Dell desktop computer contacting two hard drives. The electronic digital evidence was transported to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Computer Forensic Laboratory in Weatherford. OSBI Special Agent Donald Rains provided Minson with a forensic examination report. Tanio reviewed the report and identified a suspected
image of child pornography involving a prepubescent boy. He submitted this image to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to determine if they had previously identified the image as child pornography. On Nov. 13, 2015, a staff analyst informed Tanio the image was not an NCMEC previously identified child porn image. She suggested Tanio have a forensic pediatrician review the image to help with age verification. On Nov. 23, 2015, Tanio provided the image to a Woodward physician who is a certified pediatrician and a member of the District Attorney’s Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse team. On Dec. 3, 2015, the doctor advised she would testify the image depicted a boy under the age of 10 years. A preliminary hearing was scheduled on Jan. 13, 2016, on Loya’s earlier charges but it was continued to March 30 at 1:30 p.m. He posted a $25,000 bond in that case. The new charge of possessing child pornography has also been scheduled for preliminary hearing March 30. A personal recognizance bond with conditions was set in that case. The crime of possessing juvenile pornography is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or by a fine of not more than $25,000 or by both fine and imprisonment. Persons convicted under this section are not eligible for a deferred sentence.
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Election for district fair board members Thursday By Leslie Nation In a brief meeting on Monday morning, the Alfalfa County commissioners approved of elections to occur this Thursday for fair board members. There will not elections for districts 1 and 2 because one candidate for each filed, but two candidates filed for District 3, so that election will be on Thursday. Along with agreeing on elections, the county commissioners approved the appointment of Toby Walker as the chairman for 2016 Alfalfa County Board of Commissioners. Tony Hellar gave the weekly maintenance report on business that was finished and what the crews working on renovations for the county courthouse still needed to finish. While renovations still have some issues being worked out with the companies, Hellar said that “there is light at the end of the tunnel” as they finish up. Other items on the agenda that were review and approved by the commissioners before adjourning the meeting were: minutes from last week’s meeting, M & O warrants, blanket purchase orders, road crossing permits, monthly officer reports and a Luckinbill payment in the amount of $47,340.30. Road crossing revenue was as follows: District No. Permit of Permits Fee
1 2 3 Total all districts
3 $2,000 0 0 3 $2,000
Woods County Retired Educators meeting
Members of the Woods County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, at The Homestead in Alva. Kirk Trekell, Chief, Alva Fire Department, will be the guest speaker.
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By Marione Martin A drug buy by a confidential informant (CI) and a subsequent search warrant landed two Cherokee residents in jail. According to court documents, on Dec. 21, 2015, a CI met with Linda Steffen at 202 N. Massachusetts Ave. in Cherokee. Brandon Powell with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) states Steffen sold the CI 2.4 grams of purported methamphetamine. Powell field tested the substance purchased and it tested positive for methamphetamine. On Jan. 4, 2016, Powell obtained a search warrant for Steffen’s residence, which is located within 2,000 feet of the AEC Park in Cherokee. About 6 a.m. Powell, other OBN agents, DA District 26 Drug Task Force agents, members of the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee Police and Oklahoma Highway Patrol served the search warrant. Linda Steffen and Kyle Anderson were in the residence at the time.
Found during the search in a purse in the master bedroom were two bags of a crystalline substance with a gross combined weight of 24.2 grams. Contents of both bags were field tested and yielded a positive result for the presence of methamphetamine. A loaded .38 caliber derringer was found in the kitchen. One glass bong with residue was located in the master bedroom closet. A digital scale and baggie with residue was located in the kitchen in close proximity to the firearm. Both Steffen and Anderson were placed under arrest and taken to the Alfalfa County Jail. Linda Yvonne Steffen, 34, of Cherokee has been charged with four felonies: (1 and 2) two counts of distribution of controlled dangerous substance within 2,000 feet of a park, (3) trafficking in illegal drugs and (4) possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. Counts 1 and 2 are punishable by imprisonment for 4 years to life and a fine of up to $40,000.
Count 3 is punishable by imprisonment for 4 years to life and a fine of $25,000 to $200,000. Count 4 is punishable by imprisonment for 2 to 10 years. Steffen’s bond was set at $500,000. She has prior felony convictions in Kay and Garfield counties. Kyle Wayne Anderson, 37, of Cherokee has been charged with two felonies: (1) trafficking in illegal drugs and (2) possessing a firearm during commission of a felony. Count 1 is punishable by imprisonment for 4 years to life and a fine of $25,000 to $200,000. Count 2 is punishable by imprisonment for 2 to 10 years. Anderson’s bond was set at $250,000. He has prior felony convictions in Garfield County. Both Steffen and Anderson were also charged with a criminal misdemeanor of unlawful possession of paraphernalia. Punishment for that crime is imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to $1,000 or both.
Drug buy, search lead to arrest of two Cherokee residents
Still no charges filed against Barber County Sheriff By Yvonne Miller Still no decision has been reached about whether to file charges against Barber County, Kansas Sheriff Justin Rugg. Last week the Newsgram ran a story regarding a domestic disturbance at the home of Sheriff Rugg in Hazelton with him and a family member. This was after a story aired about the incident on
KAKE, Channel 10 News. No details of what allegedly occurred were released. Attorney Jess Hoeme, with the Joseph Hollander and Craft LLC law firm in Wichita, is the court-appointed prosecutor to the investigation. Last week Hoeme confirmed no charges had been filed as he awaited a report from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Hoeme expected a report last week. When again contacted by the Newsgram Tuesday morning, Hoeme said, “I have nothing to report at this time. I’m still waiting on more information from the KBI before I make a decision whether or not to file charges.”
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BURLINGTON – Veteran education and agriculture leader Roland Pederson, Burlington, today announced his candidacy for Oklahoma Senate District 19, a seat currently held by Patrick Anderson, who is term-limited. Senate District 19 includes all or parts of Alfalfa, Grant, Garfield and Kay counties in northern Oklahoma. A lifelong rural Burlington resident, Pederson earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. Pederson served as a Chisholm High School science teacher and as Kremlin-Hillsdale Middle School’s principal, and has over 40 years of experience in production agriculture building a family business. Pro life and pro second amendment, Pederson says he wants to continue the work accomplished by the District 19 leaders before him. During his campaign, Pederson will focus on four key areas: education, small business, agriculture and infrastructure. “Senate District 19 is home to some great Oklahomans,” said Pederson. “And each has a story to tell. We have a lot of critical issues facing our state, and conversations with folks throughout the district will play a vital role in reaching solutions.” Pederson’s long history of community service includes 20 years on the Burlington Cooperative Association
board of directors, 30 years on the Alfalfa County Farm Bureau board of directors, past president of the Burlington Lions Club, and service on the Alfalfa Electric Cooperative RoundUp board of directors. Pederson’s service in the Air Force Reserves gives him the background to understand issues important to Vance Air Force Base. The Burlington businessman is also well known for his volunteer leadership on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors. Statewide awards include Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. The Pederson family includes wife Terry, a middle school teacher; two daughters; a son-in-law and three grandchildren. “Family is extremely important to me,” said Pederson. “My service and accomplishments are only possible because of strong family support.” Pederson has more than 50 years of service to the Driftwood Christian Church, investing time as board chairman, elder and Sunday school teacher. “I am a social and fiscal conservative,” Pederson added. “I believe the Bible is the Truth and it is my direction in
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Hand quilting workshop scheduled at Sod House Museum The Sod House Museum will host a quilting workshop on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9-11 a.m. Doris Booze of Aline will present hand quilting basics for beginning quilters. Hand quilting provides a soft finish that cannot be achieved any other way. Participants will enjoy a fun mAorning while learning about quilting needles, threads, thimbles and how to make a quilt knot. Quilt stands and hoops also will be on display. Although Booze has been quilting for only six years, she is excited about the interest shown in hand quilting and wants people to learn the fun and simplicity of it. There will be a quilt stand set up with a
small quilt on it for everyone to learn how to make a quilt stitch, or participants may bring a small project of their own for practice if they wish. Participants will be shown the up-down motion of how to load several stitches on the needle while maintaining an even tension. Keeping stitches even is an important part of the technique for beautiful hand quilting. The Sod House Museum is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. The museum is located southeast of Aline on State Highway 8. For more information contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-4632441 or sodhouse@okhistory.org.
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South Barber hosts Basketball Homecoming Friday; three vie for queen By Yvonne Miller This coming Friday night, January 15, the South Barber Chieftains host Cunningham for the 2016 South Barber High School (SBHS) Basketball Homecoming in Kiowa, Kansas. With head coach Jeff Lantz, the Chieftains are 5-3 so far this season. The Lady Chieftains are also 5-3 with head coach Steve Roberts, who is assisted by Samantha Nichols. Those records are before the games played at Norwich last night. High school students and staff are celebrating Spirit Week with dress-up days, hall decorations and a dance video. All are invited to a pep rally in the gym Friday at 3 p.m. Three senior young women were selected as queen candidates, one of
whom will be crowned at halftime of the boys game. They are Nicole Blick, Reiley Courson and Caitlin Jacobs. Selected class attendants and their escorts for the coronation are: juniors – Sabrina Hughbanks and Tanner Cloyd; sophomores – Kylee Wright and Trae Rathgeber; freshmen – ReAnna Dunlap and Cole Coggins. Kindergarten helpers who will carry the crown, robe, floral bouquet and autographed basketball are Delaney Allen, daughter of Steve and Miranda Allen; Evi McNett, daughter of Tyler and Gayle McNett; Randy Torres, son of Manuel and Alba Torres; and Keagan McMurray, son of Misty McMurray and Heath McMurray. Queen Candidates Nicole Blick was selected by the basketball teams. She is the daughter
One of these three senior young women will be crowned the 2016 South Barber High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday night: (left to right) Caitlin Jacobs, Nicole Blick and Reiley Courson. Photo by Yvonne Miller
of Justin Blick and Heather Blick and member of Kiowa’s United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship. At SBHS, Blick is captain of the basketball team and co-captain of the cheerleading squad and volleyball team. She is president of Student Council (STUCO) and Turner Youth. She is vice-president of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and the National Honor Society. She is treasurer of 4-H and a member of FFA. She’s earned her gold, silver and bronze honor pins. A member of the SBHS track and field team, Blick was state champion in the Kansas Class 1A Girls 800M Run. She is a two-year recipient of the SBHS Track and Field Hardest Worker award. In volleyball, she has earned Heart of the Plains League (HOPL) all-league and honorable mention honors. She was named to the Belle Plain Volleyball All-Tournament Team. She earned league basketball honorable mention. For two years she was named All-American Cheerleader. After graduation Blick plans to attend Emporia State University as a member of the track team. She wants to major in athletic training, attend occupational therapy school to earn her license in that field. Reiley Courson was selected by the senior class. She is the daughter of Todd and Kellie Courson and is a worship leader at Kiowa’s Southern Baptist Church. She went on a mission trip to Amsterdam. A member of both vocal and band at SBHS, Courson was named to honor choir and the Fort Hays State Masonic Marching Band all four years of high school. She’s appeared in school plays and is in Kiowa’s Border Line Theatre upcoming spring production, “The Dixie Swim Club.” Courson is a member of Scholar’s Bowl and treasurer of her class all four years of high school. She belongs to FCCLA and outside of school works at Hometown Market. She is a technology aide at South Barber, takes a computer programming/ video editing class, is taking a web design college class and competed on the
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Timberlake Basketball Homecoming is Friday, Jan. 15, against the Deer Creek-Lamont Eagles. The theme is “Winter Wonderland.” Coronation will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday night. Timberlake Junior High games begin at 4 p.m. with the high schools games at 6:30 p.m. Class candidates and their escorts are: junior attendant Kamber LeForce, sophomore escort Xaylen Slovacek, freshman attendant Maegan Scobery and freshman escort Braydon Frech. Flower girl and crown bearer is Ella Johnson and Stryker Worman. Pictured are the Timberlake basketball homecoming candidates: (back row, left to right) Bradon Fuller, Kolton Fishback, Dalton Parker; (front row, left to right) Oakleigh Nickel, Tiffany Schlup, Kylie Wilson.
the welder and pickup truck to all surrounding law enforcement. On Dec. 2 about 10:30 a.m. Undersheriff Oister received a call from Deputy Dariel Momsen of Garfield County who said he was on a traffic stop with a subject named Robert Richter of Drummond. Momsen said that Richter was driving an Alfalfa County District 2 work truck. Attached to the truck was a trailer that had been reported stolen out of Stillwater and on the trailer was a welder. The vehicle, trailer and welder were impounded and stored at an Enid wrecker service. Alfalfa County Sheriff Rick Wallace along with OSBI agent David Sauls conducted an interview with Robert Richter at the Garfield County Jail. During the interview, Richter admitted he had stolen the items from Alfalfa County and told them were he had left the stolen trailer. Sgt. Gary Mast and Undersheriff Oister recovered the trailer stolen from Alfalfa County at a location ¾ of a mile west on Hughes Rd. from Highway 8 in Alfalfa County. The trailer was in the approximate location where Richter stated he had left it to pick up later. Robert O’Neal Richter, 45, of Drummond was detained by Garfield County where he has been charged with three felonies: Unauthorized use of a vehicle and two counts of knowingly concealing stolen property. In Alfalfa County, Richter has been charged with four felonies: (1) burglary second degree, (2) larceny of an automobile, and (3 and 4) two counts of grand larceny. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on those charges. The second degree burglary charge is punishable by imprisonment for 2-7 years. The larceny of an automobile charge is punishable by imprisonment of 3-20 years or by a fine in amount that is equal to three times the value of the property not to exceed $500,000 or both fine and imprisonment. The two grand larceny charges are punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 1 year.
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per mile as of Jan. 1 instead of the previous rate of 57 cents. The agenda had 12 of the 36 new first read policy updates from the state which the board approved. Under board reports, Helfrich shared information she learned at the Kansas Association of School Boards convention. The items ranged from teaching students basics like manners, how to sit at a table and eat together as a family, etc., to desks that allow students to stand and burn off energy as they learn. Principals Report on Students and More Principal Cantrell reported on the Leadership Team’s On Watch Progress; professional development of elementary teachers. She said, “We teach more than math and reading.” She said they teach little ones about manners and what’s expected of them. They call it “Lil Chief Pride.” While the youngest Accelerated Readers (AR) were treated to a swim party at the Wellness Center in Alva, Cantrell said fourth- through sixth-grade top AR students got to see a drive-in movie. They rode in to the gym in their
homemade cars and got to watch a movie in the style of an old favorite American tradition. Elementary students who made the SWKMA Honor Choir are: Randlyne Dunlap, Grace Cantrell, Clare Pollock, Alex Gorden, Gwydion Lamb. They perform in the honor choir concert Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at Dodge City Middle School. Principal Shaffer gave an academic update from ACT testing to a financial aid seminar for parents of college-bound students. He said math teacher Steve Roberts will have a student teacher from NWOSU Scotty McCartney (of Chaparral) who starts Feb. 8. Shaffer reminded that South Barber High School (SBHS) homecoming is Friday night. Details are in a separate story in the Newsgram. He listed many upcoming FFA events. Scholar’s Bowl is ongoing. Forensics teacher Meagan Henry has 22 students in forensics that is underway. The SBHS forensics meet is Feb. 6. The SWKMEA Middle School Honor Choir Concert is Jan. 23 at Dodge City Middle School. SB students selected are: Maddison Dotts, Hannah McCullough and Lacee Wolf.
Vocal teacher Boram Shin invites the public to their Pop Concert Feb. 1 in the auditorium. Check out southbarber.com for the multitude of upcoming activities.
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Queens K-State Team Programming Competition. She graduated from the Summit Student Worldview Conference. Upon graduating from SBHS, Courson plans to attend Johnson County Community College in Olathe, Kansas, next fall and major in software development. Caitlin Jacobs was nominated by the student council. The daughter of Gary and Connie Jacobs, she is a member of the Kiowa Congregational Church and youth group. She went on a “One Life” musical mission trip two years. At SBHS, Jacobs is a member of vocal and band. She is STUCO vice-president and FCCLA president and a member of the National Honor Society, earning her silver and bronze honor pins. Co-captain of the cheer squad, Jacobs was named an AllAmerican Cheerleader in 2015. Jacobs competes in Scholar’s Bowl. In drama class, she was a forensics state qualifier in 2014 and 2015 and is starting the 2016 season. She has experience in class plays and on Kiowa’s Border Line Theatre stage. Jacobs plans to obtain her general education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva and then earn dental hygienist certification at Wichita State University.
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South Barber 7th- through 12thgrade second quarter honor roll Superintendent’s 7th Grade – Shalea Watts, Nora Gugelmeyer 8th Grade – Georgiana Wilhelm 10th Grade – Kylee Wright, Trae Rathgeber, Kacee Hostetler 11th Grade – Bailey Roberts, Spencer Kimmell 12th Grade – Cameron Diel, Nicole Blick Principal’s 7th Grade – Keaton Wiske, Sterling Rector, Chloe Blunk 8th Grade – Trevor Rooks, Takira Blick, Adrienne Allison 9th Grade – Bryn Rathgeber, Morgan Polson, Taylor Pollock, Ishan Patel, Savannah Hughbanks, Katie Holcomb, Brent Grismer, Haylie Drake 10th Grade – Kaleigh Velasquez, Idallis Shaffer, Kolby Pavlu 11th Grade – Emily Rugg, Anna Perez, Sabrina Hughbanks 12th Grade – Anastasia Wilhelm, Kolton Pavlu, Kori Leech, Caitlin Jacobs Honorable Mention 7th Grade – Kade Wright, Lacee Wolf, Logan Rugg, Allie Hoch, Briar Bodeman 8th Grade – Makenzie Watts, Anna Unger, Rachel Rupp 9th Grade – Brianna Duncan, Cole Coggins 10th Grade – Dakota Vickers, Slater Blick 12th Grade – Tyler Martin, Trenton Jahay, Clay Holcomb
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These young women will bring an ocean full of laughter and a few touching moments to you in “The Dixie Swim Club.” Cast members are (left to right) LiliAna Meade, Bailey Hyde, Rebekah Wagenbach, Reiley Courson and Emily Rugg. They are rehearsing for the Border Line Theatre's Spring Production coming the last weekend in February and first weekend of March. Photo by Yvonne Miller
Border Line Theatre’s `The Dixie Swim Club’ rehearsals ongoing By Yvonne Miller Start thinking now about purchasing your tickets for the Border Line Theatre’s spring production, “The Dixie Swim Club.” You’ll see five young women share their friendship and grow older together over a 33-year span of time. Director Justin Rugg said, “The play itself is for the most part hilarious. There are a few serious notes that touch on some serious issues, but the girls all make the best of it so they can enjoy `their weekend.’” The play tells the story of five Southern women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. The women set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each others’ lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends, spanning a period of 33 years. Director Rugg said, “The play and cast are great! We have five young ladies who are doing a fantastic job
with lots of lines to learn. All of them are excited to put this play on for the public.” The cast members are Bailey Hyde of Burlington; Rebecca Wagenbach, Reiley Courson and LiliAna Meade, all of Kiowa; and Emily Rugg of Hazelton. Several of these young women have performed in previous Border Line productions. Each woman has a distinct personality: the organizer with a “perfect life” who was the swim team captain – played by Meade; the wisecracking overachiever – played by Courson; the pampered, outspoken woman with a list of ex-husbands who is searching for eternal youth – played by Rugg; the often apologetic character who has a chaotic family life and an abundance of hard luck – played by Hyde; and the sweet, naïve eager-to-please woman – played by Wagenbach. As their lives unfold in the passing years, the women increasingly rely on one another, often with advice and disorderly humor, to overcome challenges such as men, sex, marriage,
parenting, divorce and aging. Border Line presents “The Dixie Swim Club” in February/March 2016. Play dates are Feb. 27 and 28, and March 5 and 6. The dinner theater performances are on those Saturday nights, Feb. 27 and March 5, with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The 2 p.m. matinees are those Sunday afternoons, Feb. 28 and March 6. Rugg has directed previous Border Line productions and performed on stage many times. He is assisted by Kevin Cox who has also sat in the director’s chair numerous times. “Kevin always brings a lot to the table!” Rugg said. This is a play the Border Line audience is going to love. The plot of “Dixie Swim Club” is reminiscent of some favorite productions, borrowing elements from “Steel Magnolias” and “Same Time Next Year” with a dash of “Designing Women” and a pinch of “Evening Shade.” “The Dixie Swim Club” was written by Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten and Jessie Jones.
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Real Estate Transfers Book 786, Page 641: Brady Owen Walker and Wendy Louise Walker; convey unto Thomas C. Dansby, Jr. SE/4 of 16-27N-11W, containing 60.06 acres. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 648: Ronald William Hansen, Attorney-in-Fact for Roberta Lea Hansen, pursuant to that Durable
Power of Attorney filed in Book 786, Page 644, and Ronald William Hansen, spouse of Roberta Lea Hansen; convey unto Ronald William Hansen: Lot 4, Block 1, Powell and Museller’s Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 661: Between Jack T. Barragree, Successor Trustee of the
Austin A. Barragree Revocable Trust; and Lisa Jan Robinson: Lots 1-6, 1924, Block 49, in Carmen Second Filing, an addition to Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 786 Page 667: Between Lisa Jan Robinson; and Jack T. Barragree: Location same as Book 786, Page 661. Quitclaim deed.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office log January 4, 2016 11:17 a.m. Information, individual came by to check in, said not sure if he is supposed to still, that it was in the old papers but not in the new ones, phone number and address are still the same. 4:23 p.m. Civil paper service in Cherokee, negative contact. 4:27 p.m. Civil paper service, papers served to two individuals. 7:24 p.m. Information, bondsman wanted us to put a hold on individual in Kay County, we have warrants on person, hold was placed. January 5, 2016 5:18 a.m. Livestock at large, respondent called and reported two horses out on Grant Road about a mile on the north side of the road, advised owner. 7:30 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Taft, deputy out of county, prisoner in custody x1 female en route to sheriff’s office, deputy advised they are in Perry for a short break. 4:01 p.m. Medical emergency, respondent advised that her daughter is having seizures and needed first responders and ambulance, advised Cherokee Police Department. 4:13 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent advised they are behind a dark blue cab tanker truck that is all over the road, they
just went past elevators heading east, advised deputy is in route, respondent called back saying that truck went past the four-way heading east, advised deputy, deputy found truck. 9:10 p.m. Road information, deputy advised that the bridge north of town was starting to get slick, advised ODOT. January 6, 2016 8:18 a.m. Theft, respondent advised someone broke into the fuel tanks east of Burlington, left a pump running, advised deputy. 4:55 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent advised of two black cows out on County Road 580 between Johnston and Jefferson, tried to notify possible owner. January 7, 2016 6:51 a.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 female. 7:27 a.m. Stolen vehicle, respondent advised his truck has been stolen, blue three-quarter ton Chevy extend cab flat bed with bale spike, fuel tank on the back, sent BOLO, advised deputy, person called with tag info, tag on the truck is expired. 9:52 a.m. Civil standby, deputy out for assist in Cherokee. 1:04 p.m. Transport, deputy out with county to transport prisoner in custody south of post office.
3:05 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of about 20 head of black cows out 3 miles west of Sturgeon corner on Highway 45, tried to notify possible owner. 3:15 p.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 adult male to Major County. 6:39 p.m. Accident, seriousness unknown, Cherokee Police Department advised of an ATV accident east of Helena on Highway 45, first responders and Helena Ambulance paged, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and deputy notified. 6:56 p.m. Information, Cherokee Police Department advised of a vehicle stuck in the mud on Kay Road between county roads 710 and 720, advised deputy. January 8, 2016 6:56 a.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 female en route to Eddie Warrior, deputy out of county, deputy clear prisoner en route to station, deputy back in county. 7:52 a.m. Road information, respondent advised that ammo is on the road on Cozy Curve, advised deputy, deputy advised not ammo but it’s bolts, request ODOT, deputy flagged down an ODOT truck, they will take care of it. 10:53 a.m. Medical transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 white female en route to clinic. 1:48 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised horses are out by the fairgrounds, advised possible owner, she is on the way to take care of it, she is having a dog problem, dogs are chasing her horses and have injured one. 10:57 p.m. Break/enter, respondent advised his car had been broken into and that an MBX bike was sitting in the road, wanted a deputy, deputy en route, deputy advised report taken.
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January 9, 2016 12:01 a.m. Road information, deputy advised that the roads were starting to get slick on 45 and 8, advised ODOT. 12:40 a.m. Medical emergency, Cherokee Police Department advised of a medical emergency, male got up with no pulse and he is not breathing, deputy with EMS, deputy advised to call ME office, deputy also advised to call funeral home. 10:54 a.m. Welfare check, respondent called and said her ex-boyfriend texted her and said that he was going to kill himself and wanted to have someone check on him. 2:03 p.m. Disturbance, family disturbance on N. Fifth in Carmen. 5:12 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent advised of cattle out on Highway 58 north of Helena, notified possible owner. 11:13 p.m. Information, deputy out with vehicle on Main Street in Jet, deputy advised that they are an elderly couple taking a nap before heading back to Enid, they are going to move. January 10, 2016 1:00 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent stated a whole herd of cattle was going to get out, looks like someone left gate open west of McWillie, notified possible owner, was going to check it out. 3:26 p.m. Information, officer wanting driver license status, return comes back to individual out of Alva. 5:12 p.m. Controlled burn, respondent advised she is having a controlled burn in Aline south of high school, advised Cherokee Police Department. 5:16 p.m. Information, officer wants driver license status, comes back to individual of Cherokee.
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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. 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 Mu-
January 4, 2016 Christina Ricke, Medicine Lodge, struck a deer on Curry Lane by helipad. Damages unknown, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Richardson. Peggy Lenker, Medicine Lodge, struck a deer on Highway 281 about 10 miles north of Medicine Lodge. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Sergeant Gentry. January 5, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient to Wichita. Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Fourth Street to the Kiowa Hospital. January 6, 2016
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Kiowa Hospital transferred patient to Wichita. January 7, 2016 Undersheriff Small investigated a theft report of wind turbine trailer tires. January 8, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from South Oak to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. January 9, 2016 Deputy Richardson investigated a theft on Hackberry Road in Kiowa. During the week officers received one report of goats out, seven reports of cattle out, performed four public assists and assisted two other agencies. Arrests January 7, 2016 Erin Kristine Baysinger, Kiowa, W/F, 35. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Driving while suspended, no insurance. Released Jan. 7, 2016, on $1,500 surety bond.
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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. Felony Filings Tamara Michelle Guthrie, 42, Wakita: DUI Felony (SHF and Highway Patrol w/VCA) ($963.50). Rickey Allen Lee II, 23, Alva:
Knowingly concealing stolen property ($340.50) Outstanding warrant. Ernesto Ray Loya, 44, Cherokee: Pornography – Possess juvenile pornography ($303). Robert O’Neal Richter, 45, Drummond: (1) Burglary, second degree; (2) Larceny of automobile; (3 and 4) Two counts of grand larceny ($1,137) Outstanding warrant. Linda Yvonne Steffen, 34, Cherokee: (1 and 2) Two counts of distribution of controlled dangerous substance within 2,000 feet of park/school/minor under 12; (3) Trafficking in illegal drugs; (4) Possess firearm during commission of a felony ($531). Kyle Wayne Anderson, 37,
Cherokee: (1) Trafficking in illegal drugs; (2) Possess firearm during commission of a felony ($531). Misdemeanor Filings Linda Yvonne Steffen, 34, Cherokee: Unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($229). Kyle Wayne Anderson, 37, Cherokee: Unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($229). Small Claims Filings Patricia Green and Charles Bert Green vs. Kayla Kathleen Klick and Warren Thorlton: Indebtedness for $2,344 plus costs ($258). McWillie Water Depot LLC vs. M & M Environmental Group: Indebtedness for $960 plus costs ($103). Divorce Filings Brandy Kaye Solida vs. Chris Leslie Solida: Divorce ($209.66). Marriage Filings Earl Austin Maggard, age 67, of Burlington and Antonia Kay Fox, age 59, of Burlington: Marriage license ($50). Traffic Filings Katelyn J. Hague, 24, Cherokee: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($0 state dismissed without fine or costs). Tyler L. Hammond, 23, McKenzie, Alabama: Failure to comply with compulsory insurance law ($231.50). Gwyneth L. Holderby, 32, Byron: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($0 state dismissed without fine or costs). Rafael Marquez, 40, Enid: Transport load without permit ($211.50). Larry Phong Hopper, 48, Seiling: Transport load without permit ($211.50). Ricky Leon McCormick, 59, Wilburton: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Regan Lloyd, 18, Elk City: 15 mph over ($226.50); Ruiz Rene Rivas, 46, Seiling: 11-14 mph over ($226.50); Joshua Douglas Stoner, 40, Columbia, Missouri: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Sherry Lynn Maxwell, 46, Okmulgee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Jimmy Ray Bull Jr., 37, Weatherford: 1114 mph over ($226.50); Tricia Marie Williams, 45, Meno: 26-30 mph over ($341.50); Tamara Michelle Guthrie, 42, Wakita: 1-10 mph over ($188.50).
Alfalfa County court filings
January 13, 2016
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