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By Yvonne Miller Janet and Laurie. Laurie and Janet.

Anyway you say it, these two women have been dearest friends and self-proclaimed “partners in crime” as they served the Kiowa, Kansas, community for decades as Shirts and More, a t-shirt and balloon business. Laurie Hiltner and Janet Robison are known in the South Barber communities for their generosity and giving of not only balloons and t-shirts, but of themselves.

It’s anyone’s guess how many balloon bouquets they created and delivered, how many special balloon designs or releases they donated, or how many specialized t-shirts they’ve made in the 35-year history of the business. They close their doors Friday.

Laurie and her husband Mike Hiltner opened Shirts and More in February 1981 after visiting a friend in North Dakota who had a similar business. They still have an ad announcing their grand opening all those decades ago in the Newsgram.

They began selling t-shirts, caps and plaques. She recalls using a “sublimation” process she described as “like a copy machine that dye color into the fabric to customize shirts.” Now it is common to use a heat press for unique designs.

They added a vinyl cutter that allows them to make their own designs. “Now

everything is automated,” Hiltner said.

She hired Robison in 1983, which she described as “a blessing.” In 1984 they began making balloon bouquets.

Robison laughed as she remembered that those balloons were air-blown and tied on a dowel rod. They took their first bouquet to the hospital, which was in blue for a new baby boy. Now for years they’ve used helium and remember the helium shortage.

Shirts and More started out in the cafe of Kiowa’s bowling alley that has since been demolished. Then they were in the building immediately to the west of the bowling alley until 1997. That’s when they moved to their current location at 534 Main St. “I’m so glad these walls can’t talk,” Hiltner said with a laugh.” They could tell some pretty wild stories. Together we grew up eight kids in this store.” The usually zany duo said, “We’ve laughed our way through life.”

No matter the occasion in Kiowa and the surrounding area where balloons were needed, the two women outdid themselves. There were proms; homecomings; parades; wedding receptions

where balloons entwined with twinkle lights canopied the dance floor; the annual red, white and blue release in memory of those who’ve gone before at Hardtner’s 4th of July parade and at Veterans Day events; and so much more.

They eventually added a variety of gift items to their store and were a convenient drop off/pick up location for dry cleaning services. They were a ticket outlet for endless events through the years.

“We had customers from the Canadian line to clear down,” Hiltner said. She thanked their “loyal customers.”

They listed Valentine’s Day as a favorite time recalling the many years they stayed up all night preparing balloon bouquets and at other times last-minute t-shirts for playoffs, etc. “We drank a lot of pop,” Robison said of surviving those all-nighters. They thanked all their family and friends who helped deliver. Both women complimented their husbands “for taking good care of the kids” when they were swamped. “They were good supporters. We couldn’t ask for better,”

After 35 years, Shirts and More pops the last balloon

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With mixed emotions Shirts and More longtime employee Janet Robison and owner Laurie Hiltner are closing the doors after 35 years due to health issues.

They stand by the heat press where they customized thousands of t-shirts. Photo

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Lynn Says

Why you need to renew your passport now Published Jan. 28, 2016, on Fox News.com The State Department is trying to avoid a rerun of the backlog it experienced a decade ago while trying to process millions of passports. (AP) Procrastinating about renewing that passport?

Well, the State Department says you should do it now – and they mean ASAP. That’s because the agency is expecting an epic amount of renewal requests due to millions of passports set to expire,

according to The New York Times.

Nearly 10 years ago, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was a law passed requiring U.S. citizens to have a passport in order to travel to all countries, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Soon those passports will no longer be valid.

The State Department is trying to avoid a rerun of the backlog it experienced while trying to process all the passports a decade ago.

In addition, travelers with state driver’s licenses that do not meet REAL ID requirements are contributing to an increase in applications – even though airports will continue to accept those state IDs until 2018.

The agency says it’s looking at about

47 million passports set to expire this year alone.

Beth Finan, a press officer for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, told USA Today that the department is expecting “record breaking demand” for passports through 2018.

“Right now, it will take roughly six weeks for a passport renewal, which is two weeks longer than the process took last year. You can also request an expedited passport, which will take three weeks to process and cost an extra $60 on top of the standard $110 renewal fee.”

According to The Washington Post, they’ve added more employees since last year to handle the influx.

But if you’re planning a trip overseas in the next six months, don’t wait.

Marisa’s Missives

HB 2962 is a no-brainer

By Marisa Dye Chloe was an easy baby, content to quietly occupy herself for long stretches of time. Her mother, Tara Hood of Guthrie, realized something was amiss when Chloe started missing developmental milestones. Even at the age of 1, Chloe had never said “Mama” or “Dada,” although she could count aloud from 1 to 10.

While there was no definitive diagnosis yet, Chloe started speech therapy. When Chloe was nearing her 3rd birthday, after a year of speech therapy, her parents finally got to hear her say “Mama” and “Dada.” Soon after that, Chloe was diagnosed with autism.

Autism currently affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 48 boys, according to the CDC. The Harvard School of Public Health says that cost of caring for someone with autism over his or her lifetime is $3.2 million. However,

if individuals with autism receive medically necessary therapies, such as Chloe’s speech therapy, it is estimated that lifetime cost savings of care is $1 million per child.

Unfortunately, Oklahoma is not one of the 43 states that require insurance companies to provide coverage for research-proven therapies for autism.

This means that thousands of families across the state have to make the tough decision to either pay thousands of dollars a year for therapy or move to one of the surrounding states, where the medical treatment their children desperately need is covered by insurance.

Another child with autism about Chloe’s age, Lanham, lives in Edmond.

Lanham is still unable to speak, which can result in crying and meltdowns out of frustration from his inability to express how he feels. He also “stims,” which is short for the repetitive behavior those with autism may use to stimulate and therefore regulate one or more of their senses.

Even with speech and occupational

therapies, he had serious behavior challenges like hitting himself in the head, potty issues and biting himself.

His parents, the Dawsons, felt hopeless, because they could not afford the needed ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) they were told would help their son.

They finally made the difficult decision to take the funds they’d saved for Lanham’s college education to pay for ABA. Lanham’s behaviors have improved greatly since he started ABA, but at great cost. His parents say they’ve spent $40,000 already and continue to spend $3,200 per month, but if they moved across the state line, the autism treatment their son desperately needs would be covered.

The public school system can provide some therapy, but they are only focused on academic skills, such as holding a pencil. The difficulties with social communication and interaction (like Chloe’s ability to count to ten but not refer to her parents) and restricted,

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Alva schools set calendar for next year

By Lynn L. Martin The first day of school next fall will be Aug. 10 while the last day of school will be May 18, 2017, with senior high graduation on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Superintendent Steve Parkhurst said this calendar was favored out of three choices by a majority of teachers and the building administrators.

Probably the most interesting arrangement will be for the Christmas holidays. That break will begin on Monday, Dec. 19, continuing all that week to Sunday, Dec. 25, and then one more week into January with the first day of school for students on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The teachers will have an in-service training day on Jan. 3. The students will have 19 days in a row off if Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, are included in the count.

Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, the board voted unanimously to hire a consulting firm to file the district’s e-rate documents. The e-rate forms get districts much lower Internet usage costs for schools and libraries. Parkhurst said the Alva district was hit with an $18,000 assessment by ATT because filings from several years ago were not correct or possibly not timely filed. He said a more recent bill shows another assessment of $14,000, although he believes there is a chance that can be appealed. The firm of Kellogg and Sovereign Consulting LLC has offered to do the filing job for a cost of $3,865 per year. The firm says they handle such filings for over 330 clients in 11 states.

Band director Kara Bradt was in-

These Alva teachers are (left to right) Kara Bradt, District Teacher of the Year, and Chasity Enck, District Rising Star of the Year. Photo by Lynn L. Martin troduced as the district’s Teacher of the Year. Lincoln’s Chasity Enck was presented to the board as the Rising Star of the year.

Full Day Pre-K Discussed Parkhurst told the board the district has been conducting a survey on the school’s website as to whether parents would prefer full day pre-k or continue with half day pre-k. He said the results show 34 saying “Yes” to full-day and four saying they prefer half day.

Parkhurst said they will probably bring to the April meeting a proposal for full day pre-k.

If the board adopts such a plan, new costs would be additional teachers, three to four maximum, at a projected ex-

pense of $158,000. Also, probably three portable building classrooms at Washington School would be needed at a cost of $150,000. Over the last year, the music class has been forced to move to the stage in the cafeteria at Washington, and they would like to return the class to the room built for that purpose during the last remodeling. So one of the portable classrooms would handle the students moved from the former music room.

The superintendent said the district is still at risk of having to return money to the state because they have been carrying too great a surplus. The answer is to move forward on some capital projects.

A list submitted at the board meeting would be to replace softball lights, add new lights at the football field to better illuminate both end zones, pavement for parking lots at AHS (either $150,000 for concrete or $60,000 for blacktop), $350,000 to replace a Bluebird activity bus with a large road-cruiser type of vehicle, and a new telephone system for all schools as the current system is becoming obsolete and will not work with changes the telephone company is making in about the year 2000.

Other expenditures proposed is a master teacher/curriculum specialist, an additional science teacher at the middle school, $16,000 in concrete work at the bus shed to complete the south drive,

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“You as patient, have the final say in where your medical procedures are conducted.”

“When Dr. Bierig moved away, I lost my long time personal doctor. So, when it was time for a check up, I chose an old friend who practices medicine out of town.

I was told it was time in my life for a colonoscopy. Several hospitals were suggested, but I asked, ‘Can I go to Share Medical Center?” The answer was, ‘Sure.’”

In January 2016, the Alva Hospital Authority board ordered the latest digital technology colonoscopy equipment for SMC.

Karen Koehn

580-327-2800 “By doing it in Alva, the required early start began at my home, about a mile from the hospital. No motel costs or early morning drive. And the wonderful Share staff treated me like home folk. Besides, I kept all that money in Alva.”

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Obituaries JUDITH ANN GILLIAM Judy Gilliam went home to be with Jesus, at the age of 66, on January 30, 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

After her fourth battle with cancer, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Judy was born August 5, 1949, in Alva, Oklahoma, to William Gordon Jr. and Barbara (Goucher) Gordon. She graduated from Alva High School in 1967 and received her BS degree and master’s degree in education from Northwestern State. Judy shared 44 years with her husband, Bruce Trenton Gilliam. They were blessed with two sons. She joyfully dedicated 28 years of her life loving and teaching children with special needs in Tulsa Public Schools. Judy led and participated in many Bible studies. She enjoyed reading, playing board games with her friends, and spending time with family. She will be remembered as a person full of love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Barbara, and her brother, Roger.

Judy is survived by her husband, Bruce; her children, Jeremy and his wife, Sarah, of Garland, Texas; and Steven of Tulsa; her sister, Janet Helvick of Oologah, Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service is 11 a.m.

Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Grace Church, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Interment will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made in Judy’s name to the Special Olympics Oklahoma, 6835 S. Canton Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www. schaudtfuneralservice.com.

GLORIA LOU JANNEY (GOODRICH) Gloria Lou Janney (Goodrich), 73, of Alva and Enid, Oklahoma,

departed this life January 29, 2016.

Gloria was born September 18, 1942, to Ralph and Mildred Janney.

Gloria grew up in Waynoka with her older siblings Ralph Jr. and Connie.

During her formative years, she was active in several community and school organizations including the Waynoka Railroaders girls’ basketball teams. Gloria recently attended a school-wide class reunion in Waynoka and later recounted to her family many wonderful memories of her life during her elementary and high school days.

Gloria moved to Alva after graduation and married Ronnie Goodrich. They had two sons, Craig and Brandon Goodrich. Gloria later married Gary Baker. While living in Alva and rearing two energetic sons, Gloria was very active in supporting many of the local school and sporting activities they were involved in. She was passionately involved in the local PTA and ultimately became a State of Oklahoma PTA officer. Gloria spent many years working in the flooring industry working for Pettit’s House of Carpet and A to Z Flooring.

Preceding her in death were her father and mother, her brother-inlaw Jack Haltom and her niece Cindy Loyd. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Craig and Denise Goodrich of Houston and Brandon and Amber Goodrich of Enid; grandchildren Jameson and Randi Pinson of Dallas, Michael Shelton of Charlotte, Carli Goodrich of Stillwater and her fiancée Ty Weeden of Edmond, Tom and Katy Bryant of Enid and Baylee Goodrich of Enid; great-grandchildren Justin Lee and Weston Joe Bryant; siblings Ralph Jr. and his wife Lois Janney of Waynoka and Connie Haltom of Fayetteville; nieces/nephews, Brad Janney and Darla Janney.

A Celebration of Life event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016, in the Oak Tree room at the Independence Tower building located at 302 N. Independence, Enid, Oklahoma.

The family invites all family, friends, associates and coworkers to this come-and-go affair to celebrate

the life of Gloria by greeting the family, sharing stories, laughs, memories and sorrows of her life in a casual, relaxed environment. Food and refreshments will be provided during the event.

Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home. Flowers can be sent to Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home in Enid and they will make arrangements to transport to the venue.

ROSALIE RAE (HENDERSON) LEHR Funeral service for Rosalie Rae Lehr will be 2 p.m.

Friday, February 5, 2016, at Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with burial immediately following at Alva Cemetery in Alva, Oklahoma. There will be a visitation with the family on Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.

Rosalie was born in Harper, Kansas, on October 12, 1929, to Vernon and Irma Henderson. Her family moved to Alva, Oklahoma, when she was very young. She attended Alva Public Schools through the elementary and high school years, graduating with the Class of 1947.

Rosalie was football queen of the Alva High School football team in her senior year.

Rosalie attended Northwestern State College for two years. She met Robert Lehr while attending Northwestern and they were married July 9, 1950, at the family home in Alva.

They lived in Norman, Oklahoma, after their marriage with the exception of one year when she and her family lived in Ada, Oklahoma, and another short year when she and the children were with her husband in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when her husband went back to school to work on a PhD. Rosalie worked at a variety of jobs during her lifetime. During her high school and college years she worked for a grocery store, a lumber

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Waynoka school financials about the same Except for gross production tax

By Stacy Sanborn Waynoka Board of Education met Monday night for a relatively short meeting.

Superintendent Loren Tackett went over the financial situation, saying that ad valorem is right at what they collected the same time last year at about $200,000, which is a positive thing.

The gross production check was a little under $50,000, the lowest amount the school has received in about three years. Tackett said they are still ahead of three and four years ago, and that even though last year was an exceptional year, they’re not expecting another one like that. He said they’ve spent about $200,000 more than last year at this time but $150,000 of that was on the school bus.

Everything is right in line with last year, he said, with gross production being the exception due to its decrease.

The superintendent talked about the budget cuts the schools are experiencing. He talked about OSSBA and COSA proposing consolidation bills (to consolidate schools) in order to save money.

He attended a legislative conference last week and confirmed these are bad economic times, and that there is $900 million less to dole out. He said Gov. Fallin has talked about closing

dependent school districts.

Tackett said he will keep an eye on what’s happening.

He went on to say that the ag building has not completed yet, and there was a leak at the meter that was fixed.

Tackett said there was a group coming in to do a wellness health check on staff Thursday for those who carry Health Choice insurance. They will provide shots for flu and shingles, and check cholesterol and blood pressure.

A $200 check will be sent to participants for preventive health care.

Seventh graders can choose to receive immunizations as well.

In his report, Principal Michael Meriwether said the security system on the doors is about done.

The board moved ahead quickly and voted to solicit sealed bids for a new bus.

They are interested in a 28-passenger bus and are looking at $48,000 to $50,000 estimated cost.

They also voted to approve the Trends software license and support

agreement with ADPC for the 20162017 school year and a fund raiser request for the current school years for the FCCLA Valentine’s happy grams.

The board then went into executive session to discuss the reemployment of Principal Meriwether.

Upon reconvening, the superintendent recommended to reemploy the principal.

One item of new business was discussed before adjourning. Freedom Public School proposed a coop for junior high baseball. Tackett said he thinks they will have a maximum of three kids.

Waynoka will have about 10 or 11 players, and it was said there will be plenty of time for all to play with the double headers.

Tackett said Freedom will bus their own kids, because Waynoka is providing the coach, equipment, uniforms and field. Members approved the coop.

The next regular school board meeting is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 7.

Annual Ground Hog Supper The Nash Volunteer Firefighter’s Association will hold its annual Ground Hog Supper on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the fire station in Nash. The annual fundraising supper is held each year to help the fire department raise money to purchase

equipment and to help with operating expenses.

Area residents as well as visitors from surrounding communities are treated to generous portions of scrambled eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, biscuits and gravy.

The annual fundraising supper plays a major role in helping the Nash Fire Department provide quality fire protection and rescue service.

The department currently has two pumper trucks, three brush trucks, a tanker and a heavy rescue vehicle that is equipped with a full complement of rescue equipment. All of the fire departments’ vehicles and equipment will be on display the night of the supper.

The Nash Fire Department responds to calls throughout Grant, Alfalfa and Garfield counties and has sent teams to major disasters throughout the states of Oklahoma and Kansas.

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Ana Wilhelm wins District VFW Voice of Democracy contest, invited to state dinner

By Yvonne Miller Because she was a district winner in the state of Kansas VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest, Ana Wilhelm of South Barber High School in Kiowa was one of seven student finalists invited to a dinner in Topeka.

“I felt pretty special. It was a huge honor to be there,” Wilhelm said. Each of the district winners was introduced and read their essay with the theme, “My Vision for America.”

She said the paper the winner wrote was “really good.” That first-place winner receives an expense paid trip to Washington D.C., as do all state winners, to compete at the VFW national level this spring and a chance at the $30,000 first place National Scholarship. In 2016 each department winner is guaranteed at least a $2,000 scholarship at National.

Wilhelm said, “All the credit goes to Mrs. (Pat) Noble for inspiring me to write the essay.” Noble was substituting in speech class for Meagan Henry who was on maternity leave at the time. The entry requires not only the written essay, but also the student submitting a recording of them reading their work with expression.

When asked how she got started writing her paper, Wilhelm said, “It was gradual.

I prayed about it and overall watched the news.” A senior at South Barber, Wilhelm wants to study international affairs in college.

She won a $100 Visa card as the district winner. Her parents are Dr. Paul and Mary Ellen Wilhelm.

Her essay follows: Anastasia Wilhelm Voice of Democracy “My Vision for America” The longing for a sovereign nation, free from autocratic oppression and rule, ignited the courage needed to make this continent a United Nation, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The United States set an example that the whole world could view with admiration and amazement, however grudgingly. Currently, we are still a nation to be admired and we are viewed as one of the world’s strongest military powers, but I believe we can be even more than this.

In today’s news, the American people see examples of the oppression of nations, particularly in the Middle East. We also see

many instances where the God given right to life is threatened and ignored, here at home as well as in foreign countries. However, we are reluctant to do much about these issues. Part of the reason for this reluctance is fear. A fear that both government leaders and the American people have of upsetting their current comfortable lives. Making the decision to act to protect our allies and other life that cannot defend itself, is an enormous undertaking that would definitely upset our home life and that is why people are afraid to act.

My vision for America, is for us to be even more than a free and thriving country.

More than sovereign and independent, and more than happy and comfortable. My vision is for us to conquer this fear we have of upsetting our comfortable lives and by doing so, become a standard for the entire world to strive to replicate. A standard on far more than just a political or economic level.

I desire us to dare to be the moral standard.

Promoting moral standards frightens people in political circles because the issue of morality is commonly associated with religion. Political leaders are afraid that mentioning anything about morality or its standards, will be promoting religion and either offend or make the American people feel uncomfortable.

This is understandable since we are a melting pot of ethnicity and religions, and not everyone has the same views on morality; however, we have the Constitution, the authority upon which we should never fear to call, and in it there are certain unalienable rights that were important to our founding fathers. These rights happen to be valuable in many religions, as well. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the main principles upon which this nation was founded and, as a result, should be striving

to uphold.

In striving to uphold these values, we are not the proponents of any particular religion; we are the defenders of a foundation of freedom. This means that we should not be standing by watching people slaughtered in allied foreign countries, should not be ripping babies out of the safety of their mother’s womb for science or convenience, and should not be allowing just anyone to come into the U.S. to threaten our basic rights, just because we are afraid of upsetting the current flow of society. We should be afraid, but not of that. We should be terrified that if we, as a nation and united people, do not stand up for the oppressed or discarded humanity that everyone else tries so hard to justify, then no one will. As a people, we have stood for the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before; and as a nation, we should endeavor to do it again … and again, and again.

My vision for America is an oldfashioned idea. As old-fashioned as courage, integrity, and freedom. In our early history, we purposefully and courageously went against all odds to do something we innately knew was right. In my vision for this wonderful and inspiring nation, we the people do not forget this courage. We do not leave our allies to be decimated, and we view life as the ultimate gift. In short, we are the standard for the world in every possible area, not just because we can be, but because we must be. If we dare to step outside the bounds of the modern world, we can be a timeless model and proponent for the sanctity of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

As citizens of a country that is the epitome of freedom, let us choose to be the ethical, moral, economic, military, and democratic standard of the world.

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Stunning Senior Portraits

Earl Bell AHS Senior by Lynn Martin Photography

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Winning first place in their respective events were (left to right) Kimberly Vo, Taryn Miller, Morgan Clem and Joslyn Clem.

Cherokee FCCLA compete in STAR Events Members of the Cherokee High School FCCLA chapter traveled to Stillwater on Jan. 29 to compete in the FCCLA North Region STAR Events.

STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STAR Events offer individual skill development and application of learning through the following activities:

• Cooperative – teams work to accomplish specific goals • Individualized – an individual member works alone to accomplish specific goals • Competitive – individual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria STAR Events are grouped into Foundational, Leadership, Career Preparation and Online Events.

Competing in events from Cherokee were Morgan Clem, 11th-12th Grade

Children’s Literature; Kimberly Vo, 9th-10th Grade Work Readiness – Job Interview; Taryn Miller, Junior Division Recycle and Redesign; Joslyn Clem, 6th8th Grade Children’s Literature; and Kyla Colvin, 6th-8th Grade New Member Facts.

Colvin received second place in her event and Morgan Clem, Vo, Miller and Joslyn Clem received first place in their respective events and advance to the state competition, which will be held March 30 – April 1 in Stillwater and Oklahoma City.

By Yvonne Miller Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you can order balloon bouquets in Kiowa, Kansas, even though Shirts and More is closing Friday. Small Town Tees and Gifts opens in Kiowa at 601 Main St., which is at the corner of Sixth and Main.

Charlie and Tammy Graves and their son Austin and his wife Summer decided to go forth when Shirts and More announced their closing.

Summer Graves, who will manage Small Town Tees and Gifts, said, “We’re excited because we didn’t want to lose a business so we jumped right on it.”

The store will offer t-shirts, balloons and gifts. “We’re adding more variety of gifts,” Summer said. They bought some

of Shirts and More’s equipment but are buying some new pieces as well.

That building has housed some of the Graves Plumbing Equipment. Tammy said Austin continues to offer plumbing

services. He also has the radio station 97.5 The Quake, which is located in the Concrete Walz building at 429 Main St. Austin DJs and also broadcasts area basketball games.

Small Town Tees and Gifts opening in Kiowa next Tuesday

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By Leslie Nation CHEROKEE – The Alfalfa County commissioners met for their meeting on Monday morning at the county courthouse Feb. 1, reviewing two sets of open bids and awarded one set during the meeting.

In the first set of open bids, the commissioners selected the low bid of $43,425 by Boehs Construction for the building extension on existing building for Helena Rescue Building.

The second set of bids were for a new carport structure for Alfalfa County EMS. The commissioners reviewed two bids: Custom Concrete and Remodeling for $48,850 and Better Built Construction for $47,750. After further discussion, county commissioner Chad Roach made a motion to table the two bids for further review. Commissioners Toby Walker and District 1 First Deputy Ashley Sciara agreed to award the bid at next week’s meeting.

Tony Hellar then gave his weekly maintenance report, stating that KanOkla will be running the fiber optics for the new AT&T network to the courthouse, and within the next two to three days the network should be running.

Hellar was also pleased that the issues with the heat pumps in the county courthouse had been dealt with, and most are working with a “few hiccups every now and then.”

The county commissioners then reviewed and approved their regular business such as minutes from last week’s meeting, M & O warrants for payment, blanket purchase orders, road crossing permits, monthly officer reports, appropriations, monthly highway expenditures and the allocation of alcohol beverage tax.

Other items on the agenda that were reviewed and approved by the commissioners were: • Declaration of surplus from Jet

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Responders of a 1971 Chevrolet Fire Truck, • Private property easement for WH Real Estate NE/4 34-28N-11W, • Declaration of surplus of a 1990 Chevrolet fire rescue truck, • Request to change requesting and receiving officers to county employees for Helena Rescue, Burlington Responders, Aline Responders, Nescatunga Responders, Carmen Responders, Jet Responders, Goltry Rescue, Alfalfa County Ambulance District, and Cherokee Rescue.

Confirming that there was no unforeseen business, the commissioners then adjourned the meeting.

The road crossing permit revenue was as follows: District No. of Permits Fee 1 0 2 2 $1,000 3 0 - Total 2 $1,000

Police pursuit of ATV results in charges

By Marione Martin A Helena man has been charged with a felony and a misdemeanor involving riding an ATV in town.

According to court documents, on Jan. 24 about 1:10 a.m. Helena Police Chief Jim Dykes heard ATVs on the west side of Helena. He had received complaints earlier from citizens about the ATVs. Dykes saw two ATVs westbound on Third Street, one in front of the other.

He checked the one in the rear with radar, which read 35 mph in a 25 mph

zone. Dykes activated his emergency lights.

Dykes chased both ATVs as they ran two stop signs. Eventually the front ATV turned to the west. The second ATV went down the alley on the south side of Elva and the operator looked over his shoulder at the patrol vehicle.

The driver went approximately 50 feet and exited the ATV, a white Yamaha Banshee, ran to a chair and sat down on the south side of the residence at 120 S. Elva where there was a fire in a burn pit.

Dykes walked up to the man,

William Wayman, and asked him to come back to his patrol vehicle. Dykes noted that Wayman had an odor of alcohol about his breath and person, that he was extremely unsteady on his feet and that his speech was slurred.

Wayman denied riding the ATV. He was extremely belligerent and argumentative. Wayman’s friends started showing up and creating a problem so Chief Dyles did not conduct field sobriety tests. He arrested Wayman and took him to the Alfalfa County Jail.

At the jail, Wayman consented to take the state’s breath test.

William Edmond Nash Wayman, 39, of Helena has been charged with felony DUI (driving under the influence). The crime is punishable by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of one to five years of incarceration and up to $2,500 fine.

Wayman was also charged with a misdemeanor of eluding a police officer. That crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of $100-$2,000, or both.

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Parenting through Separation and Divorce Divorcing parents are often faced with many new problems during this difficult time for the entire family. Although their marriage is ending, their role as parents continues through their lives. To help make this transition easier, Northwest Family Services Inc. staff member Nicole Martens, MS, LPC, will be teaching their Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class Monday night, Feb. 15.

This class was designed at the request of the courts to help divorcing couples understand the problems their children may experience during and after a divorce or separation. It will fulfill the court order

for all divorcing parents. Parents will learn skills to parent cooperatively, even though they are divorced.

In the class, parents will learn how to effectively communicate with their children and with their former spouse.

They will practice reflective listening skills and will study various active communication techniques and nonverbal communications. They will also practice workable negotiation styles for dealing with conflict and rules for effective expressions.

Recognizing and avoiding Pain Games is another topic of consideration.

Parents will learn to recognize and cease games like I-Spy, Set-up, and Wishbone, which are likely to hurt the children.

Class members will also discuss various options for parenting, such as joint custody and mediation.

The class will be in Fairview from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Northwest Technology Center southwest of Fairview. Participants must pre-enroll and pre-pay. If there is an inadequate number or pre-erollment the class will be canceled and money refunded. If there are any questions, please call 580-327-2900 or e-mail the agency at info@northwestfamily.net.

‘Freedom’s Hope: In Search of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness’ Professor Jana Brown from Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be at the Sod House Museum on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. to present an overview of black history in Oklahoma and the struggles they faced.

Brown will discuss some examples of the fulfillment of the freedmen’s goals as well as some struggles they encountered.

Toward the end of reconstruction, southern freedmen began seeking alternatives to life in the south. Brown will discuss the factors that motivated freedmen to leave the south as well as goals they had when seeking a new home. Eventually, they looked toward new lands opening up in Oklahoma Territory. Combined with freedmen of the five civilized tribes, these individuals created at least 50 all-black towns. In addition to these incorporated towns, there were other smaller enclaves of black settlers. Professor Brown’s current research includes the all-black enclave that

existed in Major County, Oklahoma, near Cleo Springs. This group is associated with the Pioneer Cemetery and what was the Happy Valley School.

Professor Brown is the social science education coordinator and an instructor of history at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Brown is currently seeking a

Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University.

The Sod House Museum is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. The museum is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., and is located southeast of Aline on State Highway 8. For more information contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-4632441 or sodhouse@okhistory.org.

Voters can see sample ballots online or at Woods County Election Board Sample ballots now are available at the Woods County Election Board office for voters who want to get a preview of what will be at stake in the Presidential Preferential Primary Election on March 1.

Sample ballots are also available about two weeks prior to an election on the Okla-

homa State Election Board’s Online Voter Tool at http://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_Info/Online_Voter_Tool/.

Sandra Koehn, secretary of the Woods County Election Board, said that sample ballots can be viewed at the election board office located at 410 4th St., Professional Building Suite C in Alva, during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sample ballots also will be posted outside every precinct polling place on Tuesday so that voters can review them before casting their votes.

Ballots that will be issued to voters on Tuesday include the following: Democrat and Republican ballots.

For more election-related information, call the Woods County Election Board at 580-327-1452 or visit www.elections. ok.gov.

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Shirts and More building to house hair salon and massage business later this year Shelby Nielson, hair stylist, and Ann Walz, masseuse; Continuing as dry cleaning pick up/drop off

By Yvonne Miller The building at 534 Main St. in Kiowa that housed Shirts and More (t-shirts, balloons and gifts), since 1997 will soon offer customers beauty, relaxation and pampering.

Shelby (Williams) Nielson said, “It is our intent to move into the building. We are in the process of purchasing the building.” She was

referring to her husband, Brian Nielson. The couple plans to do most of the work necessary to transform the store into a salon.

“We’re hoping to be moved in by this summer,” Nielson said.

The Nielsons have also built the Shining Star Car Wash on Main Street between Seventh and Eighth streets.

It should open by the end of February,

she said.

For a long time Shirts and More has been a drop off/pick up location for The Cleaning Closet dry cleaners in Alva. Nielson said they plan to continue this service. Watch for Nielson’s ad to specify details for the dry cleaning service in the interim.

Ann Walz is a masseuse who has operated Zenful Massage in a small house in Kiowa for several years.

When the building is ready Walz said she plans to locate her business there. She will offer toning tables in addition to massage.

Oklahoma gas company says bad workmanship caused explosion OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A gas utility has said bad workmanship was the cause of a Jan. 2 pipeline explosion that obliterated a northwest Oklahoma City home, damaged dozens of others and severely injured a man.

Oklahoma Natural Gas cited a 3.5 inch crack in a polyethylene pipe and a lack of fusion in a weld seam as the cause of the blast in an incident report filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Monday.

The utility company determined that neither weather nor environmental factors contributed to the leak and explosion. The report found that pressure in

the pipe was also within normal operating parameters at the time.

Corporation commission spokesman Matt Skinner says the agency will thoroughly review the report.

An Oklahoma Natural Gas spokeswoman told The Oklahoman (http://bit. ly/1nEdvoY ) Monday that the utility didn't have any additional comment.

The privately owned utility has denied the newspaper's request for leak survey reports conducted in the area, citing "confidentiality protections."

Leak surveys help gas companies determine whether or not leaks are present in the pipelines and mains. Under feder-

al law, such surveys are required to be conducted in residential subdivisions every three years. It's unclear when the last leak survey report was conducted in the neighborhood of the explosion.

The utility also declined to identify the type of pipe involved in the explosion, the age of the pipe or any information about the utility's long-term plan for replacing aged pipe.

The report filed Monday indicated the pipe was installed in 1983 and was manufactured in the same year by Drisco.

The explosion caused more than $509,000 in property damage, including about $5,000 to the utility's infrastructure. The utility serves about 850,000 customers through 23,200 miles of pipeline.

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Syd Sterling opens The Bank Project for private parties in Hardtner Sterling’s catering location

By Yvonne Miller If you happened to drive through Hardtner, Kansas, recently and saw twinkle lights shining in the windows of the former bank building, you were not imagining things. There’s something exciting going on there.

Open for business in the fall of 1919, The Farmers State Bank of Hardtner endured for decades at the corner of Central and Main streets. It was most recently a branch of The Peoples Bank that serves four rural counties in Kansas, but now is closed.

However, the vintage bank building is now a golden

Syd Sterling stands by the vault door of the original Farmer's State Bank in Hardtner. That door is certainly a conversation piece for diners at The Bank Project, which Sterling recently opened for private gatherings. She is now taking appointments. Photo by Yvonne Miller

location for area folks to enjoy a quaint setting for a private function. Syd Sterling, a native Hardtner resident, runs Yur Place restaurant located next door to the bank and is known throughout the area for her delicious catering business. She continues the family tradition of providing food as good as the people of Hardtner. Her mom and dad, Bob and Sue, continue to come into Yur Place daily to help a bit and visit with friends.

The Sterling family is known for making tasty food since the days when they built The Ranch House restaurant in Kiowa in the 1970s and then catered parties at The Barn on their homeplace north of Hardtner.

Sterling and her brother Steve saw potential for her catering in the unique setting of a bank complete with an ornate, original vault. They moved the bar from their barn into the bank. The bar stools are from Hardtner’s American Legion building and others are from The Grand at Medicine Lodge.

The large, long counter used by tellers at the bank works great to serve appetizers upon, Sterling said. She’s calling that large, front area of the bank that has ample seating The See Sterling Page 34

Caterer Syd Sterling stands in the former bank building in Hardtner, Kansas, which she is transforming into a location for private parties. The bar she's standing at was moved into the bank building from her family's barn. Photo by Yvonne Miller

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By Gene Johnson SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-based advocacy group on Tuesday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the recent death of an Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo, saying it's concerned the zoo wasn't equipped to care for the animal.

The elephant, named Chai, was controversially transferred from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo to the Oklahoma facility eight months ago, along with another elephant, named Bamboo. Zookeepers found Chai dead on her side in the elephant yard Saturday morning. A necropsy turned up no definitive cause of death or obvious signs of infectious disease, but the zoo said final lab results aren't expected for a month or more.

Friends of the Woodland Park Zoo Elephants, which wanted Chai and Bamboo

sent to a sanctuary in California instead, said it filed a complaint Tuesday with the USDA, which enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act. Chai died at 37, even though the group said Asian elephants can live 70 years in the wild and the median lifespan for captive elephants is 47 years.

The USDA said it would evaluate whether to open an investigation. Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said they planned to hold a vigil for Chai at the Oklahoma City Zoo on Wednesday.

Chai had received regular checkups and observation from keepers, who reported that she seemed to be healthy, the Oklahoma City Zoo reported on its website. The zoo did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment about the USDA complaint. Another elephant, a 4-year-old Asian elephant named Malee,

died of a viral infection there in October.

Among the Seattle organization's concerns are whether the Oklahoma zoo adequately monitored the elephants, provided them adequate protection as overnight temperatures fell into the low 30s, and that the zoo had no apparent way to raise an elephant that has gone down on its side — which can kill them as the weight of their bodies crush their organs. Chai had previously suffered from chronic foot disease, which is a leading cause of death of elephants in captivity, the group said.

"It is evident that staff did not monitor Chai overnight and it is unknown whether her death was protracted or immediate, or whether prompt intervention could have prevented Chai's death or remediated her suffering," the group said in a news release.

Keeping elephants in zoos has become increasingly controversial as critics question whether the institutions can provide the herd animals with the space and companionship they need. Woodland Park Zoo decided to close its exhibit after one of its elephants died, leaving it with just two. Officials considered sending them to a sanctuary, but none could immediately accept them or featured a multigenerational herd. Oklahoma City offered what they described as state-of-the-art elephant care.

Many zoos have closed their elephant exhibits in the past few decades, and new federal guidelines that encourage a herd of at least three elephants could require others to close by next year.

At the same time, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums said, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week approved a permit allowing the Dallas Zoo, Nebraska's Henry Doorly Zoo and the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas to import a total of 18 African elephants. The association says the animals, once threatened by drought and poaching in Swaziland, will receive the best possible care and help inspire the public to conserve wild elephants.

There are about 287 Asian and African elephants in AZA-accredited zoos around the country, many of which contribute to anti-poaching and habitat conservation measures.

Seattle group asks USDA to investigate elephant's death

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By Marione Martin A Helena man has been charged with child abuse in Alfalfa County.

Samuel Alan May Jr., 38, of Helena has been charged with felony child abuse by injury. The crime is punishable by imprisonment for not more than life, or by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment.

According to court records, a juvenile called Helena Police Chief Jim Dykes about 11:12 p.m. on Jan.

23 saying that “Sam has lost it; get here quick.” At the residence, Dykes first spoke with May whom he described as having the odor of alcohol about his breath and person.

Dykes entered the house where he saw children crying and spoke with Justina Marie Zimbelman.

He asked Zimbelman what had happened, and she described an altercation with May hitting a 9-year-old boy in the shoulder with a wooden spoon about 30 inches long.

She said May then picked up the boy by the throat and held him against the wall. A 13-year-old juvenile attempted to stop the altercation. She said May hit him on the right side of the face and shoved him to the floor.

Chief Dykes went outside to speak to May, but could not locate him. After driving the town, he did not find May so went home. The next morning, Dykes went back to the residence, found May and arrested him.

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Gold Room. Decorating with gold and silver, Sterling said, “I want it to be the color of money.” She wants to maintain the bank theme since it was such an integral part of the Hardtner community for so long. The main room features the original wood floors, which they stained. She’s keeping décor upscale, not with the more country theme that The Barn had.

Decorator Dodi Doelling and some other talented friends are helping Sterling with décor on her self-described “shoestring budget.”

“The town has been enormously helpful – people have volunteered to help in so many ways,” she said.

The bank building features small rooms that were individual offices

that will make the perfect setting for a more intimate dining experience for a couple or small group. Sterling searches for vintage tables and chairs to use in those rooms. She uses the kitchen at Yur Place, which is approved for public food preparation. An outdoor grill in between the two buildings is where steaks, chicken and other meats are prepared.

The Bank Project started in December when Sterling had several private Christmas parties. She said it worked well that her crew prepared and served the meal. Then the group who was having the gathering could stay and have their gift exchange and visit until they were ready to leave. They let her know when they were leaving and she locked up for the night.

Super Bowl Sunday she has a private party scheduled. The Gold Room is perfect for that as there are several big-screen TVs in that room. Several Valentine parties are scheduled. To schedule an event, call Sterling at Yur

Place – 620-296-4477. The building is handicap accessible.

The Bank Project is evolving.

Sterling sees endless possibilities. The upstairs has high ceilings. “It would be perfect for a bed and breakfast,” she said. She’d like to get to the point that fine dining could be arranged by reservation.

“It’s been fun!” Sterling said.

According to the Barber County, Kansas, history book “The Chosen Land,” published in 1980, the original officers of the Farmers State Bank were Jacob Achenbach, president; A.M. Webb, vice-president; J.M. Molz, cashier; and B.O. Young, assistant cashier. The history book said that Molz, Webb and Young worked together as officers in the bank for 46 years.

Undoubtedly, those founders would be pleased that if the building is no longer a bank, at least a family that goes back to Hardtner’s early days will be using it to promote the community and give folks a pleasant experience.

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Hiltner said of her husband and Roger Robison.

Both women said working with South Barber schools was a highlight.

Hiltner asked, “Do you remember that larger-than-life (balloon) football player we made for the playoffs at the high school?” For honk parades to send teams off to state competitions, the Shirts and More women were known for making a fun surprise balloon display such as an archway across Main Street. One of their favorites was coming up with a theme for their own float at the Chieftains homecoming parade.

Besides their business, Hiltner and Robison are known for their volunteerism around town with the chamber, Border Line Theatre, Pistol Packin’ Mamas, their churches and much more.

“We’ve had lots of tears the last few weeks,” Robison said of their saying goodbye to a multi-decade career. Hiltner said the last 18 months of health is-

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sues forced their decision to close. Both women said they wish they could continue.

“I’ll miss the people the most,” both women said. Hiltner said after surviving a near-death experience a few years ago, her husband Mike “is a miracle.”

As she battles her own health problems, she said, “Our plan it to see our kids and grandkids more. It will all be good.” The Hiltner’s have two sons Jared and Tyler, and three daughters who are all registered nurses – Kelsie, Libby and Quinn.

Mom told proudly that in addition to her medical career, Quinn has a t-shirt business called “Q Tees.”

Robison said although she’ll take a little time off, “I’ll be out and about” and also more follow grandkids and serve as an EMT. The Robisons have a son Paul and two daughters, Shawna and Nicole, who have helped at Shirts and More as adults.

Hiltner confirmed she sold the build-

ing to hair stylist Shelby (Williams) Nielson. Masseuse Ann Walz plans to move her business Zenful Massage to that location and also offer toning tables.

Nielson said they hope to be moved in this summer. See a separate story about that new business.

Hiltner said more good news is that Kiowa will not be without a custom t-shirt and balloon store. See a separate story about the Graves family opening Small Town Tees and Gifts next week in time for Valentine’s Day. Hiltner said, “We had a huge concern about leaving an empty building on Main Street. I am thrilled to have young couples stepping up to create businesses.”

“How do we even begin to express our heartfelt gratitude to the South Barber community and surrounding areas for the many years of support?” Hiltner said.

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and the aforementioned teachers and facilities for full-time pre-k.

The superintendent said school finances are in very good shape because the district has 57 percent of its budget remaining with only about three and one-half months left in the school year.

He said the gross production tax revenue is down $1.2 million, but is still at the same level as 2014. One reason is assessed valuation in the district has increased from $85 million to around $130 million in assets.

The total monies in the various funds are: • General Fund – $4,150,461.28 cash and $4,078,200 in investments for a total of $8,228,661.28. (There are $36,985.21 in outstanding checks to be subtracted from that.)

• Co-op Fund – has cash of $167,191.75 with investments of $34,000.

• Building Fund – has $539,353.63 in cash and $930,000 in investments for a total of $1,469,353.53.

• Child Nutrition Fund – has $3,427.56 in cash and $58,000 in investments for a total of $61,427.56.

• Sinking Fund – has $217,446.62 in cash and $149,300 in investments for a total of $366,746.62.

The total of all investments in banks is $5,735,300.

Approximately 30 minutes of the meeting was utilized by teachers giving demonstrations to the board members about how they are using technology to improve learning in their classrooms.

The food service has started serving breakfast at Alva High School. So far, about 20 students are participating.

Sixty high school students are utilizing the noon-hour program. Parkhurst said the district has made a deal with Pizza Hut to deliver pizza one day per week.

Also, the district is close to ironing out the glitches in implementing online payment for meals.

Parkhurst mentioned the Alva district donated 36 student desks to the burned-out Dover, Oklahoma, high school.

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repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities (like Lanham’s stimming) that are the hallmarks of autism require medically necessary therapies schools cannot provide.

Tara Hood emphasized that Chloe’s speech, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy were a “major game changer.”

She told me that her daughter, now 7, is still autistic, but has improved so much the average person would never notice it. Hood adds, “She bloomed and blossomed more than we could have ever hoped.” Chloe is mainstreamed and requires no school-provided therapy.

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she grows up.

There is now hope for children like Chloe and Lanham in the form of Oklahoma’s HB 2962. The bill requires coverage for the diagnosis and evidencebased treatment for autism spectrum disorder for those under 18 when prescribed as medically necessary.

Other states that have passed such legislation have provided insurance claims data proving that the cost to a member is only 22-46 cents per month.

That’s an easy choice when we consider that covering such therapies saves $1 million per child.

Here’s hoping Oklahoma legislators

can do the math and see the clear benefits to the children and families of our state.

Editor’s Note: Oklahoma House Bill 2962 would require insurance coverage for autistic disorders under certain circumstances. The principal Senate author is Sen. Ann Griffin. Authors in the House of Representatives include Rep. Jason Nelson, Rep. Mike Brown, Rep. Jeannie McDaniel, Rep. Ben Sherrer, Rep. Steve Kouplen, Rep. Jason Dunnington, Rep. Chris Kannady, and Rep. John Montgomery. First reading was scheduled for Feb. 1, 2016.

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yard and a bank. After her marriage she was employed for a short time by the University of Oklahoma in Evans Hall. After her children had moved out she worked for a group of medical doctors for a period before she retired.

She is survived by her husband Robert L. Lehr of the home; five children and their spouses: Stephen Robert Lehr and wife Lesa Ann, Yvonne Denise Butler and husband Mitch, Janelle Kay Shepherd and husband Jonathan (DVM), Warren Lehr and wife Nina, Lisa Rene and her husband Greg, as well as eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Remembrances may be shared with the family at www. marshallfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Alzheimers research.

LEOTA JOSEPHINE WHEELER Leota Josephine (Yardley) Wheeler went home to her Lord on January 29, 2016, at the age of 90.

Leota Wheeler, daughter of Archie and Mamie Yardley, was born on a farm in Woodward County on July 31, 1925. She attended grade school at

Heman and graduated from Waynoka High School in 1943. Leota was united in marriage to Roy Wheeler (deceased) on May 30, 1943, at Heman.

They established their home in Waynoka where Leota was a homemaker until they moved to Cherokee in 1951.

Leota worked at T.H. Rogers Lumber Co. as a bookkeeper for a number of years before working at the Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in 1961 and retired in 1988.

After her retirement Leota volunteered at the First Christian Church, Meals on Wheels, Cherokee Library and the Alfalfa County Fair Board. For her volunteering activities and her work ethics Leota was awarded the Alfalfa County Hall of Fame Achievement Award in 1994.

Her Lord, family and friends were her life. Her prayers and support carried many of them through the challenges of life. Leota moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 2006 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Leota enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her flowers and sweets.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; her brother, Eugene Yardley; and her sisters, Jessie Hutchison, Clarice Maggard and Leona Walker.

She is survived by her sons, Steve Wheeler and wife, Pat, of McPherson, Kansas; Elroy Wheeler and wife, Deanna, of Wichita; three grandchildren, Amy (Wheeler) Rausch and husband, Travis, of McPherson, Kansas; Dustin Wheeler and fiancée, Amy, of Ellinwood, Kansas; and Justin Wheeler and wife, Erica, of Wichita, Kansas; three great-grandchildren, Colton and Aly Jo Rausch of McPherson and Aldrik Wheeler of Wichita; two sisters, Rose Harris of Cherokee and Irene Kersey of Derby, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Cherokee with burial at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. Online condolences may be made at www.lanmanmemorials. com.

Memorials may be made to the Cherokee First Christian Church through the funeral home.

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January 25, 2016 10:00 a.m. Vandalism, respondent advised someone broke glass in front door of Carmen library, respondent didn’t check inside premises yet, deputy advised and en route.

10:50 a.m. Info, respondent advised a cow has been on his property for several months now has a calf, he has been unable to locate an owner, wanted to make a report and see if anyone has been missing it, advised deputy.

7:34 p.m. Reckless driver, Woods County advised of a reckless driver that had hit another individual’s vehicle and took off, the respondent has been following the driver, driver was headed north on Highway 132, turned west on Highway 64 and then north on Highway 38 and then turned on Ellis, turned his lights off and pulled into driveway, advised deputy, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) was notified by Woods County, deputy at Highway 38 and Ellis.

9:45 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of a calf in the ditch that had been hit on Highway 8 by the Sod House, notified possible owner.

January 26, 2016 6:31 a.m. Minor accident, 911 call, respondent advised that he hit a deer on Highway 45 and between county roads 730 and 740, respondent is not hurt, respondent is driving a silver Mustang, which is off the road and not driveable, advised OHP, OHP advised that respondent didn’t want a report just a wrecker, OHP gave number to

wrecker out of Enid.

9:52 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield County, deputy with prisoner in custody, deputy en route back to Garfield County, deputy en route to Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office with prisoner in custody x1 male/1 female, two total.

10:12 a.m. Vandalism, respondent wanted to file a report about vandalized vehicle in Carmen, advised deputy.

3:12 p.m. Controlled burn 4 miles west 2 ½ miles south of Aline.

4:00 p.m. Info, Vance Air Force Base advised there will be a plane at Kegilman’s Field overnight and there will be a patrol car monitoring, advised deputy.

January 27, 2016 1:11 a.m. Business alarm, alarm company advised that Carmen Jiffy Trip alarm was going off, advised deputy, deputy advised he would need keyholder, keyholder is en route, wanted to know what damage was done, advised deputy not on scene yet.

2:37 a.m. Info, respondent advised that a white male is walking on Highway 64 between 510-520 wearing a ball cap, dark blue jacket, and dark blue jeans, his pace has slowed down, wanting to know if we had a deputy around, advised deputy, called Woods County, they hadn’t had any reports of anyone walking, deputy heading into Cherokee.

3:30 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of four to five cattle out on Cleveland west of County Road 660, called owner.

5:02 p.m. Officer assistance, officer requests assistance in a domestic disturbance in Cherokee, deputy advised and en route.

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Miscellaneous,

respondent advised of a man (possibly hitchhiker) who came into the sale barn office to warm up, he wasn’t causing any problems but seemed to be incoherent, advised deputy, individual was returned to the nursing home.

January 28, 2016 2:34 a.m. Officer assistance, EPD called and wanted our deputy at the Grant/Alfalfa county line, they are in pursuit of a black Dodge pickup and said he is coming to our county, let deputy know, let us know they are on foot with subject at this time 3 miles south of county line.

4:07 p.m. Livestock at large, CPD advised of a black cow out west of Jet, called possible owner, cow back in, called owner back.

5:58 p.m. Dog bite in Carmen, respondent advised her 4 year old got bitten while trying to separate their dog and another dog, they don’t know whose dog it is, the dog is tied up across the street, advised deputy he advised to call animal control, animal control advised they are south of Okeene and that the dog needed to be seen by a licensed vet by morning, report taken, animal control picked up dog.

8:28 p.m. Unknown fire, respondent called in a possible fire between 610620 on Cotton and Comanche in the middle of section, he isn’t sure how to get to it but he can see a fire, called landowner he is going to check, his neighbor is burning a brush pile.

January 29, 2016 6:29 a.m. Suspicious person, Barber County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) called and advised that respondent called him about a suspicious person walking near the state line, all respondent stated was that it was a man, BCSO went out and could not locate anyone, BCSO wanted us to be aware man may be walking on Burlington blacktop, BCSO called and advised they have suspicious person stopped in our county at County Road 580 and between Noble and McClain.

4:14 p.m. Info, individual wanted to know if it would be a violation of bond if he went to Arkansas to move his grandmother to Alva, advised him to call district attorney’s office Monday.

4:21 p.m. Road info, respondent advised that the electric company on U.S. Highway 64 just west of

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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 Samuel Alan May Jr., 38, Helena: Child abuse by injury ($450.50).

William Edmond Nash Wayman, 39, Helena: DUI Felony (SHF and highway patrol w/VCA) ($911).

Misdemeanor Filings William Edmond Nash Wayman, 39, Helena: Eluding a police officer ($229).

Ronald Aaron Clements, 58, Alva: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant.

Christopher Lloyd Barnes, 35, Cherokee: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant.

Casey Hamlin, 26, Fairview: Four counts of obtaining cash and/or

merchandise by bogus check ($991) Outstanding warrant.

Joshua John Green, 34, Pond Creek: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant.

Corey Caddell, 36, Hennessey: 2 counts of Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($533).

Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Cynthia James: Indebtedness for $2,870.58 plus costs ($216.66).

John C. Mitchell Jr., Steven V. Redgate, Connie S. Redgate and Six Pony Creek LLC vs. SandRidge Exploration & Production: Breach of implied covenant ($229.66).

American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company vs. Mitchell Streich: Friendly suit ($224.66).

Protective Order Filings Justina Marie Zimbelman vs.

Christopher James Morrison: EPO issued ($218).

Traffic Filings William Edmond Nash Wayman, 39, Helena: Reckless driving ($455).

Timothy Gale Nicholas, 56, Bartlesville: Operate vehicle without required tail lamps ($211.50).

Amanda Nicole Hunt Brewer, 34, Oklahoma City: Failure to register used

vehicle with in 30 days ($211.50).

Olivia Pearl Staubus, 20, Stillwater: Failure to stay in lane ($211.50).

Maynard Keith Vance, 47, Pryor: Following too closely ($211.50).

John Bill Cosper, 71, Cleo Springs: Transport load without permit ($706.50).

Richard Joe Robinson, 59, Fairview: Transport load without permit ($706.50).

Douglas Dean Koehn, 55, Goltry: Overweight vehicle gross ($666.50).

Russell Lawrence Carter, 41, Jet: Operating a vehicle without current license plates (decal) ($211.50).

Kaitlyn M. Ducotey, 18, Nash: Failure to comply with compulsory insurance law ($231.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Demetries Xavier Highfill, 18, Burlington: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Tisha Nichelle Watkins, 33, Jet: 1620 mph over ($241.50); Ryan Lynn Dobbs, 37, Fairview: 36-40 mph over ($411.50); Christopher Lee Hernandez, 38, Fairview: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Craig Allen Spicer, 50, Woodward: 1-10 mph over ($188.50).

The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Alyssa Jill Inman, 34, Alva; Sarah Avo Kerby, 29, Cherokee.

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Sheriff

Helena turn off in eastbound lane have two big trucks on highway, he topped the hill and could barely get stopped, they have no signs just a person standing on the highway, advised OHP. 6:36 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of two calves out east of Alva by storage units, advised Woods County.

8:01 p.m. Info, respondent of a suspicious white Dodge four-door with out-of-state plates driving past headquarters, respondent stopped and asked what he needed, said he was looking for Deer Creek, gave directions, advised Grant County.

8:58 p.m. Livestock in roadway, CPD advised there are 13 head of calves out south of Driftwood, have ear tags, called possible owner he is going to check, called back and said to call

another party, other party said it would be 20 minutes before they get there.

January 30, 2016 4:22 p.m.

Reckless driver, respondent advised of a white car on Grand swerving all over the road, advised CPD. 4:48 p.m. Intoxicated person, respondent advised of a man passed out in a vehicle in his driveway, CPD advised Helena Fire Department and EMS, deputy with prisoner in custody one adult male.

January 31, 2016 2:50 a.m. Minor accident, OHP advised respondent called and advised of possible accident at the junction of highways 45 and 58, respondent stated a red vehicle is in the ditch, respondent stated that heading west they saw a lady walking and seemed to be having

trouble walking, OHP advised trooper, officer is going to check, officer advised that he couldn’t locate anyone.

8:13 a.m. Accident, seriousness unknown, officer called and said lady called and told him husband was in a wreck and needed OHP, ambulance and fire rescue, let CPD know to send page out, Enid called OHP, OHP en route.

12:00 p.m. Civil matter, respondent called and said his ex-wife will not leave his house and they are going through a divorce and wants her gone, called deputy and he said it was a civil matter due to they are married and what’s his is hers and vice versa.

1:55 p.m. Vandalism in Carmen, respondent said someone cut her tire on her car and engraved in the wheel “Get out,” wasn’t sure what that meant but wanted to report it.

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Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 787, Page 559: Jim B. Phipps and Leisha S. Phipps; convey unto DeAnna Wright as Trustee of the DeAnna Wright Trust: Lots 6 and 7 and the E/2 SW/4 of 6-28N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 787, Page 561: Merry N. Gaff Living Trust Agreement; convey unto William Brett Gaff and Twila Gaff: The E/2 SW/4 of 16-27N-9W; and A tract containing 5.11 acres located in the W/2 SE/4 16-27N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 787, Page 584: Delmar Lavarre Allen, Trustee of the Delmar Allen Revocable Trust; conveys unto Roger D. Allen and Lea Ann Allen: Lots 1-12 and Lots 17-24, Block 15, including Grantor’s interest in all abandoned alleys, streets and public rights of way adjoining said Lots and Block, in Byron, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 787, Page 601: Kenneth Keph-

art and Therese Kephart; convey unto C & P LLC: Lot 9, in Block 28 in Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 787, Page 602: Julio Cesar Martinez; conveys unto Cale Gibson.

Lot 1, in Block 2, in Duncan Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

Warranty deed.

Book 787, Page 427: Monroe-Ellis, Inc.; conveys unto Rickey L. Anderson and Allesi A. Anderson: The N. 113.8’ of Lot 1, Block 3 of the Southgate Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

Quitclaim deed.

Book 787, Page 450: Joylene Bournas; conveys unto Joylene Bournas, Turstee of the Joylene Bournas Trust: Section 15: the NE/4; and a life estate in an undivided 53 acres in the SE/4, with remainder to her children in equal shares; Section 23: An undivided 60 acres in the S/2 SW/4 and the S/2 N/2 SW/4; An undivided 13.3 acres in the

N/2 N/2 SW/4 and, a life estate with remainder interest to her children in equal acres: An undivided 20 acres in the S/2 SW/4; and An undivided 13.3 acres in the N/2 N/2 SW/4; All located in T25NR11W; An undivided 2/3 interest in and to the N/2 SW/4; An undivided ½ interest in and to the S/2 SW/4; and An undivided 1/6 interest in and to the S/2 SW/4 for the life of Joylene Bournas, with Remainder to her children in equal shares; All in S36-T26N-R11W. Quitclaim deed.

Mortgages Book 787, Page 380: Between Tate J. Allison and Nicole Allison; and Farmers Exchange Bank: The N/2 NW/4 of 36-27N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $568,000.

Book 787, Page 603: Between Cale Gibson; and American Southwest Mortgage Funding Corp.: Location same as Warranty Deeds Book 787, Page 602. $84,832.

Barber County Sheriff’s Office log January 25, 2016 Deputy Geraughty investigated a possible trespassing by Isabel.

January 26, 2016 Medicine Lodge Rural Fire Department responded to a fire on Isabel Road.

Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Medicine Lodge Airport to meet plane.

January 27, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance respond-

ed to 200 South Cherry to assist patient.

Sheriff Rugg responded to a theft report on Southeast Papoose.

January 28, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded to 815 North Walnut to assist patient.

Cheri Dohrman, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban struck a deer 6 miles south on 281. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Sergeant Gentry.

January 29, 2016 Sheriff Rugg responded to a suspicious activity on Blue Stem.

Medicine Lodge Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Osage.

Medicine Lodge Rural Fire Department responded to a pasture fire on Spring Creek Road.

January 30, 2016 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa Manor to Kiowa Hospital.

Medicine Lodge Fire Department was dispatched to 323 South Oak for a vehicle fire.

January 31, 2016 Medicine Lodge Fire Department responded to a hazardous material spill at Caseys.

Teri Bugbee, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2009 Toyota Highlander struck a deer on Twin Peaks Road. Damage unknown, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Richardson.

During the week officers received seven reports of cattle out and assisted three other agencies.

ARRESTS January 26, 2016 Jon Henry Farley, Hardtner, W/M, 48.

Arrested by BASO. Charges: pobation violation. Released to Sedgwick County.

January 29, 2016 Michael Daniel Gordon, Kiowa, W/M, 31. Arrested by BASO. Charges: court commit.

January 30, 2016 Jonathan Wayne Bough, Kiowa, W/M, 30. Arrested by KWPD. Charges: failure to appear. Released on $1,000 surety bond.

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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. Ex-

ercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m.

Transportation provided upon request.

Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

Noon-1 p.m. Woods County Democratic Women meet first Thursday of every month at Gambino’s in Alva.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Thursday.

7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday.

Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities.

Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

6-8 p.m. The First Friday Art Walk will be held in downtown Alva.

Barber County court filings Criminal Filings Quinten Jaymes Sanders, 1997, Medicine Lodge: (1) Possession of hallucinogenic drug; (2) Maximum speed limits.

Brandan Boor, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: Giving a worthless check; Value < $1,000.

Civil Filings Donald Bryant vs. Medicine River Ranch & Oil Company LLC d/b/a Little Store: Judgment in excess of $75,000 plus costs.

In re: Approval of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights to Stone Street Capital LLC, Transferee to Stone Street Capital LLC. Limited Civil Filings SC Telcom vs. Harry W. Dawson d/b/a Medicine River Ranch & Oil Company LLC: Indebtedness in the sum of $1,616.67 plus costs.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs.

Susan L. Becker: Indebtedness for $1,224.93 plus interest and costs.

Domestic Relations Filings Allison Foulkrod vs. Michael H. Young: Petition to establish paternity, custody and visitation rights.

Traffic Filings Anissa L. Boor, 47, Medicine Lodge: Vehicles; unlawful acts; e.g., registration ($208).

Travis D. Davidson, 32, Cullison: Child passenger safety; restraining systems and seat belts ($60).

Heather R. Christensen, 24, Haviland: Failure to yield at stop or yield sign ($183).

Alejundro A. Leon, 26, Medicine Lodge: Child passenger safety; restraining systems and seat belts ($249).

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Barber County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 140, Page 334: Clyda Roark; convey unto Landrum Holdings, LLC: A tract of land located in Out Lot 85 to Kiowa, 10-35S-11W, Barber County, Kansas.

Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 341: Calvin H. Newton and Mary Anne Newton; convey unto Lisa A. Newton: The N/2 of Lots 7-9 in Block 92 in the Town Company’s Addition to Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas.

Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 344: Allece Ann Tate,

by Jolece A. Campbell, her Attorney in Fact, Jolece A. Campbell and Alfred J. Campbell, wife and husband, and Mark D. Tate and Naomi R. Tate, husband and wife; convey unto Michael Frank Spicer and Linda L. Lukens: Lot 3 in Block 1 in Regnier’s Lakeview Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 345: Jeffery D. Cox; conveys unto Richard J. Klenda Trust an undivided ½ interest, and Margaret A. Klenda Trust an undivided ½ interest:

Commencing 47’ S. of the intersection of the S. line of Buffalo Avenue with the W. line of Main Street, in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, then S. along the W. line of Main Street 53’, then W. 150’, then N. 53’, then E 15-‘ to the beginning.

Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 349: Zachariah S. Odell and Robyn N. Odell; convey unto Tyler G. McNett and Gayle E. McNett: The S. 75’ of Lots 10-12 in Block 164 in the Town Company’s Addition to Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 354: Linda M Kastle and Mike Kastle; convey unto Southern Pioneer Electric Company: An undivided 1/3 interest in the surface interest only in and to: A tract of land in the NW/4 of 25-31S-12W, Barber County, Kansas.

Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 356: Fred Robert Phye and Anita Phye; convey unto Southern Pioneer Electric Company: Location same as Warranty Deeds Book 140, Page 354. Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 358: City of Kiowa; conveys unto William W. Wilburn: Lot 20, Block 32, Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed.

Book 140, Page 329: Jennifer McCullough and Dusty Stephens; convey unto survivor in even of death: The S/2 of Lots 7 and 8, Block 122 in Town Company’s Addition to Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed.

Book 140, Page 330: Ronald E. Landwehr and Rhonda D. Landwehr; convey unto Clifford C. Foster: Beginning at a point 50’ E. of the SW/C of Lot 37 in Gobeille and Noble’s Addition to Medicine Lodge, then N. 90’, then E. 75’, then S. 90’, then W. 75’ to the beginning.

Quitclaim deed.

Book 140, Page 340: Amy Shipman and Lee Shipman; convey unto Sherri Freeman: Lot 26 and the W. 20’ of Lot

28; and the E. 15’ of Lot 28 and all of Lot 30, all on Second Avenue East in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas.

Quitclaim deed.

Book 140, Page 348: James Ricke and Janita Ricke, Trustees of the Ricke Family Trust; convey unto Dennis J. Ricke and/or Nicole M. Ricke: Beginning at the SW/C of the SW/4 of 19-33S-13W, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed.

Book 140, Page 350: Billie Lou Rickard, a widow; convey unto Billie Lout Rickard, Trustee or her successor in Trust, under the Billie Lou Rickard Living Trust: Beginning 75’ S. of the NE/C of Lot 12 on Second Avenue West in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, then W. 60’, then S. 28’, then W. 10’, then S. 47’, then E. 70’, then N. 75’ to the beginning. Quitclaim deed.

Mortgages Book 221, Page 374: Between Zebulon Russell Schurter and Anna Maye Schurter; and Community Bank: A tract of land in the NW/4 of 36-34S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. $150,000.

Book 221, Page 420: Between Mark E. Boor and Loretta A. Boor; and The First State Bank: The Surface Interest only in and to: Beginning at a point on the S. line of the NE/4 of 9-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas, 262’ E. of the SW/C of the said NE/4. $73,000.

Book 221, Page 433: Between Curtis Ray Mitchell and Stacy L. Mitchell; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.: A tract of land commencing 162’ N. of the SW/C of the NE/4 of 1-32S-12W, Barber County, Kansas, then E. 185’, then N. 122’, then W. 185’, then S. 122’ to the beginning. $66,500.

Book 221, Page 463: Between Tate W. Henke; and Citizens Bank of Kansas: Lot 11 in Block 3 in Cook, Standiford and Company’s Third Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. $15,000.

Book 221, Page 470: Between Gayla K. McKinney and Leann Carver, as Trustees of the Ivan M. Watkins and M. Elaine Watkins Irrevocable Trust; and the First State Bank: SE/4 of 20-31S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. $185,000.

Book 221, Page: Between Cheryl Swartz and Kent Swartz; and The First State Bank: The N/2 SE/4, and the E. 50 acres of the SW/4 of 14-34S-10W; and the NW/4 of 22-34S-10W, all in Barber County, Kansas. $550,000.

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