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Border Line Theatre’s `The Dixie Swim Club’ to open Feb. 27
Tickets available in Kiowa and Burlington; Director says production is `a load of fun’ and `a play people can connect with’ By Yvonne Miller Now is the time to purchase your tickets for Border Line Theatre’s production of “The Dixie Swim Club” that opens the last weekend of February. The play is in Kiowa, Kansas, at the community building. Dinner theater performances are the evenings of Saturday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, March 5. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are available from Janet Robison (620-825-4369 or Marci Hyde at City of Burlington (580-431-2550 or cell 580-829-1141), or by mailing your check to P.O. Box 404, Kiowa, KS 67070. Sunday afternoon 2 p.m. matinee performances are Feb. 28 and March 6. Tickets are available at the door, which opens at 1:30 p.m. The cast members are Bayli 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. 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
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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 Justin Rugg said, “All the
gals have their serious moments, but for the most part the play is a load of fun and funny one liners. I think the crowd will like this play because it touches on so many things – from getting back with your friends to becoming a parent and then grandparent. It is a play people can connect with.”
Starting out as members of a college swim team, these young women remain dear friends throughout their lives. Their story is told with comedy and grace in the upcoming Border Line Theatre production of “The Dixie Swim Club.” Playing the colorful characters are: (left to right) LiliAna Meade, Rebekah Wagenbach, Bayli Hyde, Emily Rugg and Reiley Courson.
Barber County sheriff investigation ongoing By Yvonne Miller “There’s nothing I will report on at this time,” prosecuting attorney Jess Hoeme of Joseph Hollander and Craft LLC in Wichita told the Newsgram Monday. Hoeme is the court-appointed attorney in charge of the investigation of Barber County Sheriff Justin Rugg. Hoeme said, “There is further investigation to be conducted.” He hopes to have a decision whether to file charges by the end of February, the attorney said. “It’s better to be thorough than quick. These things take time,” he said. In early January, the Newsgram reported that Barber County Sheriff Justin Rugg was under investigation for an alleged domestic disturbance with a family member that took place at his home in Hazelton, Kansas, on Dec. 20. Barber County Attorney Gaten Wood turned the case over to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation so no appearance of impropriety would be shown by his office in Medicine Lodge.
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Winners and losers in Gov. Fallin’s proposals By Lynn L. Martin (This is an online analysis I found regarding the Governor’s State of the State message.) WINNERS TEACHERS – Fallin wants $178.4 million to fund $3,000 annual raises for public school teachers. Local districts would also be allowed to use local tax dollars to enhance salaries and benefits, freeing up $200 million currently dedicated to other purposes. PRISONS – The governor wants to spend an additional $10 million
for guards, prison operations and technology amid a growing inmate population. She also wants to reduce some mandatory sentences that keep some drug offenders in prison for years. FOSTER CHILDREN – Fallin says $11.3 million should be appropriated to the Department of Human Services to complete implementation of the Pinnacle Plan to improve the foster care system. Oklahoma adopted the plan as part of a settlement to a class-action civil rights lawsuit over the treatment of children in state custody. STATE CAPITOL BUILDING: – Fallin wants another $120 million bond issue to repair and renovate Oklahoma’s almost 100-year-old state Capitol. Legislators approved a $120 million bond issue two years ago, but Fallin said more money is needed to complete the work. She also wants $10 million to help maintain state buildings elsewhere. LOSERS SMOKERS – Fallin wants to raise $181.6 million through higher taxes on cigarettes – $1.50 per pack, which is more than double the current rate of $1.03. One in five Oklahomans smokes, and raising the tax on cigarettes might encourage people to stop smoking, so fewer smokers will reduce the amount of revenue from tobacco taxes. TAXPAYERS – Under Fallin’s budget, Oklahoma would eliminate exemptions on many goods and services. Items delivered electronically,
like digital music, are currently tax exempt. Fallin also would tax certain services that are subject to sales taxes in neighboring states, and would prevent taxpayers from claiming a federal deduction for state income taxes on their state tax returns. MANY STATE AGENCIES – Fallin proposes 6 percent budget reductions at 53 state agencies and $167.4 million in cuts to appropriations to 63 agencies. The state Insurance Department would receive no state appropriations because the state has enough non-appropriated revenue to maintain its operations. In addition, the budget proposes raising $125 million from fees and fines gathered by non-appropriated state agencies – funds that are not currently remitted to the state. LAWMAKERS – While Fallin has laid out a plan, it is the responsibility of legislators to plug the budget hole – a task that will be particularly tough in an election year. In the past, lawmakers have been unwilling to tamper with most of the billions of dollars in tax exemptions, deductions and credits provided by the state. And Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, questioned balancing part of the budget on the backs of smokers: “I would be cautious about such a leap in the tobacco tax.” (Different topic – I’m a member of Kiwanis, and need to let you know the afghan coverlets have arrived and are available for pickup at Starr Lumber company in Alva.)
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By Lynn L. Martin Superintendent Donna Anderson told the Cherokee Board of Education the district is probably in the best financial shape it has ever been. She said last year at this time the general fund figure was over $3.6 million dollars and this year it is $4.5 million. She said gross production revenue is down from around $300,000 to a steady $150,000 per month. Anderson said she preferred the even amount each month rather than a lot of highs and lows. The building fund contained
$292,788.52 at the end of January 2016 compared to $70,975.11 last year. The child nutrition fund was in the hole $11,149.08 last year and this year the number is a positive $51,808.32. The complex bond fund has $383,322.25 this year compared to $77,153.40 last year; and the sinking fund has $359,212 this year compared to $678,328 last year. Anderson told the Cherokee Board of Education that the district is once again facing the need to pay some money back to the state because of a large carryover. Yolanda Cresswell and Kathy Gor-
don from the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Fund spoke to the Cherokee Board asking them to adopt the standard school district resolution to make the Cherokee campus tobacco free, including e-cigarettes, 24/7. Next year, if the board sticks with the resolution, the district will be eligible to apply for some grants. The superintendent said the proposed resolution is very similar to the policy already in place in the district, but the board went ahead and voted to adopt this resolution. The district renewed their contract with ADPC for financial accounting software for the next school year at a cost of $460 per month. The board spent several minutes talking about allowing two or three students from the Aline-Cleo district to co-op with the Cherokee baseball team. Board member Tony Hellar voted against the idea because he hated to see out-of-district students possibly replacing Cherokee students on the team since Cherokee has about 20 students interested in being on the nine-person team. The other members voted in favor of the co-op and it passed. Principal Jeremy Hickman said the Cherokee coach was in favor of the co-op plan.
Anderson says Cherokee Schools in best financial shape ever
See Cherokee Page 46 Jeff White of Cherokee takes the oath of office upon being elected to the Cherokee Board of Education. Previously, White was appointed to the board to complete an unexpired term. He ran unopposed in the February school election. Superintendent Donna Anderson watches. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Cherokee Track and Field Coach Steve Hickman was awarded the NFHS Coaches Association 2015 State Coach of the Year in Boys Track and Field Monday night. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Special meeting on bond issue Feb. 18
Jan. 31 of this year, ad valorem collection was $669,259.89. He said this is 75 percent of collections and within $28,000 of last year’s ad valorem total. He also reported the funds from the Wisdom Family Foundation for the trailer (to be used by the FFA Chapter and 4-H club) have been received by the district. The trailer has been ordered, and McCuiston expressed his gratitude to the foundation and also to Bryant Weber for making it happen. Lastly, the superintendent said the mechanical difficulties with the boiler and office unit have all been resolved. Principal’s Report Principal Brett Hill spoke about the final elementary, junior high and high school games, with district play this Friday. He thanked all the parents and players who worked their scheduled concession times for the elementary festival and the final two home games. Hill said the first FFA/4-H show is Thursday, Feb. 11, starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 and 16 will kick off the Woods County Livestock Show. Pigs and cattle will show on that Monday, with lambs and goats on Tuesday. He said Thursday, March 10, will be designated as parent/teacher conference day. The board considered and approved a bona fide loan agreement with the child nutrition fund in the amount of $25,000. The money comes out of the
general fund, and is something that happens every year when the child nutrition fund money runs out. Co-op with Waynoka Approval was made on a co-op agreement with Waynoka Public Schools for spring junior high baseball, and finally, the following district policies were approved: • DABB – Records Investigation • DNA-P – Teacher Performance Evaluation Procedures • GJ – School Visitors Bond Issue Meeting Before adjourning, McCuiston said there will be a special meeting to discuss the bond issue at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. That meeting will be held in the high school auditorium. Members of the public are highly encouraged to attend.
Freedom district basketball, livestock shows scheduled By Stacy Sanborn The Freedom Board of Education meeting was held Monday, Feb. 8, and all members were present. The consent agenda was approved with only one small movement: Shane Morris abstained from purchase order 283 – procurement of a battery from his auto shop. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Danny McCuiston reported that the district revenue report numbers continue to be consistent and gross production has stabilized the last few months. He said he feels that as long as the district can count on the consistent revenue source (even though the amounts may not be what they were in the recent past), that amount can be budgeted and worked with. “I feel fairly comfortable estimating $26,000 per month in local revenues for the next quarter, providing the district with an additional $104,000 in revenue to the $278,396 already garnered,” McCuiston said. “This would be a total of $382,396, a reduction of $203,604 as compared to last fiscal year local revenues in these categories.” He told the board that the district experienced ad valorem growth for the fiscal year and those collections have increased proportionally. Through
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Meeting to discuss wind energy easements
Farmers in the Helena/Aline area are being contacted to sign wind energy easements. A community meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Community Building, 304 N Main, Helena, to discuss wind easement being proposed to the landowners. Bill Shaw and Michael Kelly of Mitchell & DeClerk, attorneys, Enid, who have reviewed easements for landowners on several wind projects in Oklahoma, will be reviewing the proposed easement in light of the benefits provided and its impact on the landowners and/or tenants and will attempt to answer questions of those attending. Representatives from the company offering the easements will be invited to attend to make presentation and answer questions.
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South Barber search for K-6 principal, Principal Shaffer extended two-year contract Commissioner Harbaugh says energy company tax protest equals an estimated $98,000 less money for USD 255 By Yvonne Miller In 2014 the oil and gas boom was going strong in Barber County, Kansas. One of the major players at that time was Woolsey Energy, who protested their taxes on 26 wells in Barber County for the 2014 taxing year, Barber County Commissioner Paul Harbaugh said. He addressed the South Barber Board of Education in Kiowa Monday evening at their February meeting regarding the effect of that protest to USD 255. Board president Steve Allen called the meeting to order with the following members present: Melissa Simpson, Mark Pollock, Mike Anderson, Deb Helfrich and Dooli Rugg. Member Mariah Doherty was absent. Superintendent Dr. Andi Williams sat at the board table as did Board Clerk Julie Johnson. Pre-K - 6th grade Principal Marcia Cantrell also attended the meeting. Grades 7-12 Principal Brent Shaffer was at a school function.
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Harbaugh said that Woolsey’s tax protest equals about $309,000 for Barber County. Since the oil play was predominantly in the southern part of the county, Harbaugh said USD 255 is affected as is Kiowa District Hospital and numerous townships such as Hazelton, Moore, Kiowa and Elwood. Harbaugh told the school board the estimate is USD 255 will be short about $98,000 tax dollars from the county. He said this amount is roughly 10 percent of the estimated $900,000 tax revenue the school district receives from Barber County. The shortfall will be evident in the school’s June tax appropriations. The commissioner said the county is taking this issue to an appeals court along with a pool of counties in western Kansas to help pay for the appeal. Harbaugh said he’ll update the school board with the latest information as it’s available. Principal Search and Contract Extension
Toward the end of the meeting the board met in executive session about 30 minutes. The only action taken upon return to open session was to extend a two-year contract to Principal Shaffer. The remainder of the executive session was listed as negotiations and superintendent’s salary. Superintendent Williams said the district received about 22 applicants from people wishing to fill the Pre-K – 6th grade principal position. That’s after Cantrell announced her resignation/retirement effective at the end of this school year. Williams said she is closing the application deadline Feb. 17. Once the applicants are narrowed, she said interviews for the position will be March 1 – 4. Superintendent on Food Service, P1, Insurance, etc. Williams discussed a food service study. She’s discovered a way to save about $35,000. She said the biggest savings would be to join Opaa! Food Management Inc., which is a partner of the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB). The superintendent said through Opaa the district could get better prices for their food service products. Also, the food through Opaa is reportedly better and makes more kids want to eat school lunches, Williams said. Another source of savings she listed is to reevaluate whether to fill a vacated position, should one become open. Williams also said she is doing side-by-side comparisons regarding Cafeteria 125 provider for employee’s insurance to give them better options. Regarding improvements at the high school building the superintendent said the P1 Group of Wichita will start the master plan in mid-February. She invites interested persons who want to part of a focus group to a working lunch at the central office Feb. 18 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
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Obituary TIMOTHY CLARK JACOBSON Memorial services for Timothy Clark Jacobson will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Hull officiating. Tim was cremated at his request under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home. Timothy Clark Jacobson, son of Richard and Sharon (Baird) Jacobson, was born November 23, 1970, at Woodward, Oklahoma, and passed away February 6, 2016, at Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 45 years, 2 months and 14 days. Tim married Donna Baird in 1991. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Sharon Jacobson; his children, daughter-in-law to be, his sisters and their families, two nieces, several uncles, aunts and cousins. He left this life too early and will be greatly missed by all who loved him and his gentle spirit. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Christian Family Services. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www. marshallfuneralhomes.com.
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By Journal Record Staff (Feb. 8, 2016) State Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City, has been a champion of keeping the public’s business public. This year, he filed Senate Bill 1299, a short, simple, bill – just a single page that says, “The Office of the Attorney General shall establish and implement an ombudsman program to assist the citizens of this state in the operation and enforcement of the requirements of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, Section 301 et seq. of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Section 24A.1 et seq.of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes.” Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s staff will not welcome that idea with open arms. They will argue that with the $900 million or more the Legislature needs to find for the next fiscal year, the last thing they should be doing is adding anything new to state government. They will be wrong. Holt’s proposal wouldn’t require
the attorney general to establish a new office nor to spend any more money. Quite the opposite: Holt’s bill would save taxpayers the cost of litigating many of the open government concerns raised by the public. The bill is modeled after a successful system in Texas, where the attorney general maintains a hotline for open-records and open-meetings questions. When there’s a disagreement about whether a particular document is subject to the act, either party may contact the ombudsman who quickly – usually within an hour or two – responds with previous AG opinions or applicable statutes that provide guidance. It’s non-binding, but it avoids a lot of drawn-out, costly legal battles. When a member of the public asks for a document and the record-keeper believes it must remain confidential, there’s a quick, painless way to settle the dispute that doesn’t require a lawsuit or criminal complaint. If the record-keeper disagrees with the guidance, she may still decline to produce the document and let a judge decide. Similar disputes over executive session agendas, or what constitutes a meeting can also be resolved quickly. In Oklahoma, the attorney general cannot provide legal opinions to the public. But as the general counsel to state agencies, boards and commissions, the AG would be doing his clients a great service by helping resolve questions quickly and inexpensively and avoiding litigation. Further, he would be providing a great service to Oklahomans. We encourage Attorney General Pruitt and the Legislature to welcome SB 1299 as a model of government efficiency and openness.
Editorial: A simple way to save
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Johnny Jones has been seeing an out of town specialist in his battle with multiple myeloma . . . a form of cancer affecting white blood cells. “I have never had to wait even one minute to get seen in the lab at Share Medical Center!”
Johnny has been utilizing the services of Share Medical Center to provide his doctor with three-times per week blood tests and occasional radiology work. His doctor assumed he would use a lab near where the doctor was located. However, he was fine with that support work being accomplished in Alva.
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Johnny prefers it because it saves hundreds of miles of travel, plus it keeps a portion of the money in Alva which helps Share Medical Center stay in business.
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We printed postcards and a six panel tri-fold brochure for the Dacoma All School Reunion coming in March. Plastic wrapped tri-fold brochures ready for delivery from the Newsgram print oďŹƒce. Color printing on one side and black on the other. Only ďŹ fty cents each in 100 quantity. Deliver your typesetting on Flash Drive or by email. There is extra charge if we typeset or design.
Newton Baker of the Dacoma reunion
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C.E. “Junior” Simmons, a 1958 graduate of Waynoka High School, has been awarded the top Music Educator award by the National Federation of High School Music Educators. Each state is allowed to submit one entry. Simmons was nominated by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association. Simmons received a bachelor of arts degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, with a double major in vocal and instrumental music, and has additional hours from Wichita State University. He taught at Radium and Maize, Kansas, as well as Lamont, Medford, Fairview and Enid and served as
director of the Tri-State Music Festival in Enid. Simmons conducted many honor bands and taught clinics at high schools and universities in several states as well as adjudicating marching and music district and regional music contests. His students won numerous awards at area and state contests. Other accomplishments for Mr. Simmons include: • Outstanding Educator for America • All-State Band Chairman • Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame • Oklahoma music Educators Association Hall of Fame Simmons is retired and he and his wife, Marge, reside in Enid.
Waynoka alumnus receives national music award
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Jeff Crissup of Helena was named the 2016 OSAA Bid Calling Champion at the recent Oklahoma Auctioneers Championship Contest held in conjunction with The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association winter meeting in Oklahoma City on Feb. 6. Crissup is an auctioneer for Wiggins Auctioneers of Enid. He is shown receiving his award from Arlyn Imel of ASA Enterprises, Inc.
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Alfalfa County chairman signs proclamation for Farm Bureau Week By Leslie Nation CHEROKEE – The Alfalfa County commissioners convened on Monday, Feb. 8, at the county courthouse at 10 a.m. where Alfalfa County Chairman Ray Walker signed a proclamation to name Feb. 14-20 of the year 2016 as “Farm Bureau Week.” The Alfalfa County Farm Bureau is a nonprofit organization that has been established since 1942. The Farm Bureau currently has over 700 members dedicated to developing “a basic understanding of the complex structure that puts food on the tables of all Americans and most of the world.” This organization also maintains agriculture as a respected profession as one of the foundations of the economic prosperity in Alfalfa County and the state of Oklahoma. After signing the proclamation,
the county commissioners then reviewed and approved their regular business such as minutes form last week’s meeting, M & O warrants for payment, blanket purchase orders, road crossing permits and monthly officer reports. Other items on the agenda reviewed and approved by the county commissioners were: • request to change requesting and receiving officers for county hospital and library. Request to remove Nancy Lambert as receiving officer and add Cathy Hagen-Sheik and Lacey Roguemore, remove Doug Murrow as requisitioning officer and add Ray Walker. • private property easement for District 1 for East Section of 18-290 for removal of trees. • private property easement for
District 1 for NE/4 of 27-28-11 and SE/4 of 22-28-11 for deconstruction and construction of “Project Bridge Kiowa 600.” • resolution and memorandum approving Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s policy of critical bridge findings and closures. • three division orders 3-26-11 property numbers 653344, 653345 and 653346. • two declarations of surplus for assessor’s office. • two resolutions for disposing of equipment. The road crossing permit revenue was as follows: District No. of Permits Fee $500 1 1 2 0 - 3 0 Total 1 $500
Wilson wins Freedom KDH board approves audit School Board seat By Marione Martin Shan Wilson won the Office No. 1 position on the Freedom School Board by 18 votes according to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board. Wilson had 104 votes or 54.74 percent of the total compared to 86 or
45.26 percent of the total for incumbent Joe Jessup. In absentee mail ballots, each of the candidates received five votes. In early voting, Wilson picked up three more votes. On Tuesday, Wilson had 96 votes and Jessup 81.
‘Meet the Candidates Night’ hosted by the Alfalfa County Sons and Daughters of Liberty On Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., “Meet the Candidates Night” will be hosted by the Alfalfa County Sons and Daughters of Liberty. The meeting will be held in the Farm Bureau building located at 113 S. Grand in Cherokee. Speakers will include Roschelle Covington, Luke Doane, and Dr. Carl Newton, candidates
for House District 58, Roland Pederson, running for Senate District 19, and Justin Packard, Martin Bond, and Jay Hague, who are running for District 1 County Commissioner. For additional information call Suzanne Johnson 580– 977–8700.
for Medicaid receivable
By Yvonne Miller The Kiowa (Kansas) District Hospital’s (KDH) board of directors held a 30-minute executive session special meeting via conference call Feb. 2. All board members were on the call including President Pat Myers, Chantae Simpson, Brenna May, Jeff Miller and Jim Parker. Also on the call was CEO Margaret Grismer; Christie Leal, D.O., and Dr. Paul Wilhelm. Upon return to open session, the board approved having their audit firm BKD, audit the Medicare and Medicaid program year 2015 meaningful use EMR (electronic medical records). The cost is not to exceed $10,000 for an anticipated Medicaid receivable of $93,000.
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Okay to turn burned high school into public storm shelter OKAY, Okla. (AP) — The remains of a school destroyed by a fire nearly 30 years ago are being converted into a storm shelter. The Muskogee Phoenix (http://bit. ly/1Q7ASUK ) reports that Okay is converting what is left of the former Okay High School into a storm shelter with assistance from Wagoner County, a federal grant and volunteers. Mayor Brad Matthews says much of the project's funding comes from a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which provides funding for community development activities, in-
cluding infrastructure development. Matthews said the grant is matched with local funds, materials and labor. "It's an excellent source of funding for major projects," Matthews said. The former high school was destroyed by a fire in May 1986, just hours after the senior prom. The basement, surrounded in concrete, survived the fire. Okay Preservation Committee president Johnny Walker says construction on the shelter began in late November, and that volunteers worked through ice stores in late December. Infrastructure Solutions is the main contractor. Wagoner County Commissioner
Chris Edwards said the county helped remove concrete sidewalks and steps to allow for ramps into the shelter so that the structure would comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The county also helped lay 600 feet of water line to the shelter, Edwards said. Walker has fond memories of the high school, where he graduated in 1982. "Now, the structure can keep giving back to the community," Walker said. "If it saves a life, what an awesome opportunity to have." Walker says officials hope the shelter will be ready by spring. He says it could hold up to 150 people.
English town regains Pancake Day Race title from Kansas town LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — Residents of Olney, England, have reclaimed the title in the long-running International Pancake Day Race against competitors from Liberal, Kansas, which involves donning aprons and scarves, sprinting and flipping pancakes. Olney resident Lianne Fisher won Tuesday with a record time of 55.02 seconds on the 415-yard course that participants run with a pancake in a pan, flipping it at the beginning and end of the race. She beat Liberal's Summer Parsons, who finished in 62.61. Both towns run the race at 11:55 a.m. local time on Shrove Tuesday — widely
known in Britain as Pancake Day — the last day before Lent. This year's race marked the 67th year of the competition between the towns, which Liberal leads 37-29. One year's score was disqualified. The previous record was 55.6 set by Olney's Devon Byrne in 2014. Parsons, a physical education teacher at Garfield School in Liberal, won the Liberal leg of the race in 2014 with a time of 63.5 seconds. Miss Liberal Gaby Amparan was the fastest of 11 Kansas contestants, but her time didn't count because she was an honorary racer. Olney had 25 women, including
honorary entrant Isobel Ager-Righinioti, who is 84, according to Hayley Taylor, a member of the Olney Pancake Race Committee. The Olney race also included a man, Barney Harwood, who ran to represent the BBC's "Blue Peter," a children's show. In a men's pacer race before the Liberal event, San Francisco Giants rookie second baseman Kelby Tomlinson was the winner. Tomlinson spent two years at Seward County Community College and returns to Kansas in the winter to train. Legend says the race originated in Olney in 1445 after a housewife who was cooking pancakes heard bells ring and ran to a church still wearing her apron, with skillet and pancake in hand. After Time magazine did a feature on the race in 1950, Liberal challenged Olney to a competition that has carried on since then.
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On Saturday, Feb. 20, at 9:30 a.m., the Alfalfa County Republican Party will hold precinct and county convention meetings at the Farm Bureau building at 113 South Grand in Cherokee. Those wishing to vote need to bring their voter ID card and photo ID. All those credentialed will be able to vote for their precinct chairman and the four individuals who will represent Alfalfa County as delegates at the State Republican convention to be held in Moore on May 14.
By Yvonne Miller Burlington’s Board of Education held a special meeting that lasted about 20 minutes Jan. 29. Board President Terry Graham called the meeting to order with members present including Allison Armbruster, Robert Hill and Aaron Smith. T. J. Rockenbach arrived 10 minutes later. Others attending the meeting were Superintendent Glen Elliott, Principal Shane Feely and minutes clerk Tamre McGinnis.
The board discussed and approved a teacher residency committee for Rae Lyn Bird with members Randy Turney (mentor), Dr. Bo Hannaford (NWOSU) and Shane Feely (administrator). The board approved encumbrances of $20,705.66 and warrants of $20,705.66 from the general fund. A near 10-minute executive session was held to discuss the acquisition of real estate. Returning to open session, the board directed Superintendent Elliott to continue looking into the acquisition of real estate.
Alfalfa County Burlington School precinct and county still seeks real estate convention meetings
Oklahoma wildfires threaten homes; smoke risky for drivers By Daniel C. Houston, OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Grass fires pushed along by 35 mph wind gusts forced an elementary school to keep some children after hours Tuesday as wildfires threatened Oklahoma ahead of its annual tornado season. State highway officials warned motorists that they were potentially at risk, too, and illuminated highway signs reading, "Extreme Fire Danger — Do Not Drive Into Smoke." Students who would have gone home to a neighborhood in the path of flames near Deer Creek Elementary School in Edmond were held on campus while firefighters worked to control a fire Tuesday afternoon. Superintendent Ranet Tippens said fire crews extinguished the
blaze but stayed to monitor the embers as her students went home. Forestry officials warned that Oklahoma's wildfire threat would last through Wednesday, with humidity low and wind gusts around 25 mph. Gusts topped 50 mph Monday, when smoke from a wildfire crossed a portion of Turner Turnpike, the major route between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation cautioned people Tuesday not to drive through roadways shrouded in smoke. During Monday's fires, emergency dispatchers reported five collisions caused by drivers who went through smoke on the turnpike. Lt. John Vincent, a spokesman for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, said
wildfire smoke can obscure a roadway completely. He said accidents in smoke are often preventable because drivers can usually see wildfire smoke from far enough away in daylight to plan a way around. "Just use common sense and try not to drive into the smoke," Vincent said. Oklahoma typically has a wildfire season in late winter after most snow has passed and before spring rains, thunderstorms and occasionally tornadoes. Oklahoma Forestry Services alerted firefighters during the weekend that extreme fire conditions were coming, said agency spokeswoman Michelle Finch-Walker. While winds Wednesday will be calmer, the agency considered the risk of more fires "high to very high."
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Millions in tax breaks, incentives targeted by Senate panel By Sean Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax breaks would be reduced or delayed under bills approved by a Senate committee on Tuesday, including a second potential reduction in Oklahoma's income tax as lawmakers look to fill a $1 billion hole in next year's budget. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Mike Mazzei said most of the bills ultimately will be considered as part of broader budget negotiations with the House and Senate. But the bills' passage suggests a willingness in the Republican-controlled Senate to address tax incentives that are being fiercely defended by teams of industry lobbyists at the Capitol. Mazzei presented members with a list of more than $2 billion worth of tax incentives and deductions, ranging from nearly $500 million worth of itemized income tax deductions to $1.6 million in tax credits for railroad modernization. "Given the $1 billion in revenue de-
crease that we're dealing with this year, my general opinion is that out of this list you see we have to come up with $100 million to $150 million worth of savings, along with various other strategies, so we can protect some core services as much possible, particularly to help our schools and help our teachers," Mazzei said. Oklahoma's bad economic news worsened Tuesday when state finance officials reported collections to the state's main operating fund in January were more than 17 percent below the official estimate. Besides deeper cuts to agency budgets this year, the decline indicates a roughly $1 billion hole in next year's budget will be even larger when the final revenue figures are certified next week. One of Mazzei's bills would suspend for two years nearly two dozen tax credits while the state struggles with the economic downturn. Those include tax credits aimed at poor and working-class families, like the earned-income tax credit and the de-
duction for child-care expenses. The committee approved other bills to reduce by about 25 percent the value of various tax incentives, as well as another measure to abolish the child care tax credit, which is claimed by more than 375,000 Oklahoma taxpayers and costs the state about $27 million annually. The committee also unanimously passed a bill to delay a reduction in the state's top income tax rate, from 5 percent to 4.85 percent, that is scheduled to take effect in 2018 if certain growth revenue triggers are met. Sen. Ron Sharp's bill would modify the trigger to require even more revenue growth before the cut could be enacted. The attempts to roll back tax incentives provided to businesses and industry already are facing fierce resistance from those who benefit from them. The head of the State Chamber, which represents more than 1,000 Oklahoma businesses, called Mazzei's two-year suspension bill "disappointing and short-sighted."
Misdemeanors refiled against ex-trooper accused of assault SAPULPA, Okla. (AP) — Prosecutors have refiled two misdemeanor charges against a former Oklahoma Highway Patrolman charged with sexually assaulting three women during traffic stops. Eric Roberts pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and soliciting an act of lewdness or prostitution during arraignment Tuesday. The charges were re-filed Tuesday as misdemeanors after Creek County prosecutors withdrew a felony sexual battery charge against Roberts in November. Roberts still faces several felony charges, including second-degree rape and rape by instrumentation. He previously pleaded not guilty to those charges.
An investigation began after a woman filed a federal lawsuit alleging Roberts raped her following a traffic stop. Two more women later
made similar allegations. Roberts was suspended in July 2014 and resigned two months later after his arrest.
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These South Barber High School girls let loose just a little and laugh as they sing one of their favorite pop hits at an informal concert. Pictured left to right: Caitlin Jacob, Idallis Shaffer, Bailey Roberts, Ammorae Bryan, Kassidy Cloyd and Haylie Drake. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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By Yvonne Miller The audience of parents, grandparents and other family and friends sang and clapped, sometimes squealed, during their favorite song when it was time for the karaoke portion of the first-ever South Barber Junior High/High School Pop Concert. Vocal director Boram Shin organized the event that had students dressed in tennis shoes, jeans and other comfortable clothes as they sang and moved to some of their favorite songs such as: “Best Day of My Life,” “You are the Music in Me,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Hey There Delilah,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Roar,” “Happy,” etc. Shin sent home papers for parents to list some of their favorite songs through past decades, which resulted in tunes from the 1940s to 2010s. The result was an approximately 20-minute video featuring favorites from the Etta James These are some of the South Barber Junior High girls who sing “Girls Just classic “At Last” to lots of rock-n-roll creations Want to Have Fun” at the pop concert: (left to right) Hannah McCullough, including the Beatles to Queen. The auditorium Maddi Dotts and Kate Perschbacher. Photo by Yvonne Miller rocked as people cheered for their favorite songs.
Four of South Barber's top vocalists try to not have too much fun during their performance of popular music at their first-ever pop concert: (left to right) Caitlin Jacobs, Kolby Pavlu, Ammorae Bryan and Joseph Bowden. Photo by Yvonne Miller
These three guys are some of the South Barber High School male vocalists who step up to show their rich voices at the school's first-ever pop concert: (left to right) Grant Cantrell, Tanner Cloyd and William Lopez. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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By Melissa Hellmann TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A House committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would permanently institute the current law on how disruptive students can be restrained and provide more training for school employees. The Legislature last year passed a law that allows teachers to physically restrain students or put them in seclusion only when they are an imminent threat to themselves or other students and requires parents to be notified on the day students were restrained or put in seclusion. That law expires in June 2018, so the bill in front of the House Committee on Children and Seniors would make it permanent, as well as prohibit the use of handcuffs or medicine to subdue a student and train staff to prevent secluding
or restraining a child. Topeka parent John Hurla was among several parents who testified in favor of the bill Tuesday and was part of a task force that helped shape the proposed measure. He said that his children with behavioral issues were being placed in a solitary room less frequently because of the changes made in last year's law, and that his children's reading levels have improved because they are spending more time in the classroom now. "The law you passed last year has brought clarity, focus and a significant impact to families all across Kansas." Hurla said, adding, "The results are so incredibly positive that it bears repeating." The new bill also would provide teachers with alternatives to seclusion or
restraint for students who have a medical condition and are exempted due to a doctor's note showing that such actions would put the child in physical or mental danger. Wichita parent Aldona Carney told the committee that her 21-year-old son would benefit from additional staff training to prevent restraint or seclusion. She said that her son's teacher used a de-escalation method when she sang to him until he calmed down during an episode last summer. "He was able to return to his classroom sooner because he was not put in the security room," Carney said. The House committee is scheduled to debate the measure Thursday, but chairwoman Connie O'Brien said that might be delayed.
House committee considering changes to student restraint law
Kansas private school tuition bill passes first hurdle TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A tax credit program to help low-income families pay for private school passed a key hurdle this week when a majority of House Education Committee members approved a major expansion. The program allows certain businesses to donate money for private school scholarships, most of which are going toward Catholic school tuition, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported (bit. ly/1SepG8X ). In return, businesses can deduct 70 percent of the donation value from their tax bills. The new measure would raise the cap so more families qualify for schol-
arships, allows anyone — not just businesses — to receive the tax credit, and raises the credit to 90 percent. The bill also would allow students at any public school or who already are attending private school to receive the scholarships. Previously, the aid was only for children switching from 99 public schools with low standardized test scores, or for younger children to start their educations in private school. Supporters say the program gives families that can't afford private school more educational options. Opponents argue that it hurts state coffers and may be unconstitutional when the money goes
to religious schools. The House bill would allow the current $10 million cap on statewide credits to rise incrementally over the years if the program attracts enough donations. The program allows private schools to participate, even if they aren't accredited by Kansas. The committee rejected an amendment by Rep. Sue Boldra, a Hays Republican, to end the private school assistance. "There's no accountability measures in this," Boldra said. As of December, businesses have donated $776,000 for private school tuition, qualifying them to deduct $543,200 in tax liability. About $108,400 of the money has been awarded for 73 students, with the tuition primarily going to Catholic schools. Enrollment at Kansas Catholic schools has been on the decline in recent years. In 1993 it was about 25,400, it grew to 28,600 a decade later and has since slid back to 25,800.
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By Tami Abdollah WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is asking Congress for $3.1 billion to update the government's archaic computer systems to protect them from cyberattacks as part of a new, centralized effort to boost cybersecurity. Obama said he will hire a new chief information security officer — but whose salary would be paltry compared to those paid by big businesses — and expand the government's troubled "Einstein" intrusion-prevention technology. Obama said some infrastructure is downright ancient, with the Social Security Administration relying on systems from the 1960s that are vulnerable. "That's going to have to change," Obama said, flanked by top national security advisers in the Roosevelt Room. "We're going to have to play some catchup." Across town, the U.S. director of national intelligence, James Clapper, warned Congress that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are the most serious threats to U.S. information systems. Clapper also said increasingly connected devices and appliances make the U.S. vulnerable in new ways. Obama's comments came after the release of his 2017 budget proposal. Obama is asking Congress for $19 billion more in cybersecurity funding across all government agencies — an increase of more than from 35 percent from last year. Dubbed the "Cybersecurity National Action Plan," the White House touted the plan as the "capstone" of seven years of work to build a cohesive federal cyberse-
curity response — an effort that has often faltered in the past. Obama said some problems could be fixed relatively quickly, but added he was directing his advisers to focus also on anticipating future threats so that cybersecurity protections can adapt. "I'm going to be holding their feet to the fire to make sure they execute on this in a timely fashion," Obama said. Other plans would make it less convenient — but ostensibly more secure — for citizens to access their personal records by increasing use of passwords and pin authentication. The budget also proposes that the government reduce the use of Social Security numbers for identification. None of the suggestions appeared groundbreaking or entirely novel. Many were previously suggested in government and industry reports, and some appeared to replicate previous efforts. "A lot of this stuff is not new," said Randy Sabett, a former National Security Agency crypto-engineer. Sabett worked on a cybersecurity commission report that advised Obama on the subject in 2008. Success would depend on administration leadership, he said, adding: "The window dressing is there; now what's behind the curtains." The hiring of a single high-level official to deal with cyber intruders in federal government networks establishes a position long in place at companies in the private sector. The job posting Tuesday indicated it will pay between $123,000 and $185,000 — although the largest companies pay far more for the same job. The lack of such a government role
has been especially notable after hackers stole the personal files of 21 million Americans from the Office of Personnel Management. The U.S. believes the hack was a Chinese espionage operation. The new security job is expected to be filled in 60 to 90 days, said Tony Scott, the U.S. chief information officer. The White House said that person will report to Scott and set and monitor performance goals for agencies. Scott said the person would make sure strategies are consistently applied across agencies. It remains to be seen whether the person will have enough authority, said Jacob Olcott, a former congressional legal adviser on cybersecurity. The budget said U.S. Cyber Command is building a cyber mission force of 133 teams assembled from 6,200 military, civilian and contractors from across military and defense agencies. The force will be fully operational in 2018 but has already been used for some cyber operations. Many of the proposals such as the new cybersecurity official can be done through existing appropriations or executive authorities, the White House said. Obama said he expects broad support for what has not been a partisan issue. He said he'd already spoken to House Speaker Paul Ryan about ways Republicans and Democrats could work together. The plan also calls for expansion of the Homeland Security Department's "Einstein" system, which was created to detect and block cyberattacks on federal agencies. The program received a scathing review last month by the Government Accountability Office, which said it can't deal with complex threats such as previously unknown "zero-day" exploits or problematic system behavior that could signify an attack. The president also established through executive order a permanent Federal Privacy Council. It will bring together government privacy officials. Obama was also establishing a Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity to make recommendations on government cybersecurity for the next decade.
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By Julie Pace And Kathleen Ronayne MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders looked to emerge from Tuesday's New Hampshire primary with their first victories of the 2016 presidential election, while rivals hoped a state famous for political surprises would give their own White House bids a needed boost. Even if Republican Trump or Democrat Sanders were to stumble, the two were assured of moving on. However, for some GOP candidates, the outcome could determine whether their campaigns continue beyond the northeastern battleground. A trio of governors — Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Chris Christie — have spent most of their time in the state in recent weeks and needed to show voters, as well as crucial financial donors, that they're viable candidates. "This is my 72nd day in the state," Christie, the New Jersey governor, said during a campaign stop Tuesday. "I think I've done enough to do well here." The governors believe their prospects were helped by Marco Rubio's rocky debate performance last week, which they say exposed the Florida senator as too inexperienced to serve as president. However, it was unknown heading into Tuesday's contest whether voters would shy away from Rubio or help him make the case that he's best positioned to take on Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. If Rubio and the governors finish in a pack, it's likely to frustrate Republican Party elites who are eager to coalesce around a single candidate to challenge Trump and Cruz, whom they believe could be unelectable in November.
Nearly half of voters in the Republican primary made up their mind in the past week, according to early exit polls conducted by Edison Research for the Associated Press and the television networks. Republican voters were more negative about their politicians than Democrats, with about half of GOP voters saying they felt betrayed by party officials. In a sign of Trump's impact on the race, two-thirds of GOP voters said they support a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., a position the billionaire outlined last year amid rising fears of terrorism emanating from the Middle East. Among Democrats, Sanders has maintained a sizeable advantage over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire for weeks. The state is friendly territory for the senator from neighboring Vermont and a must-win if he's to stay competitive with Clinton as the race moves to more diverse states that are seen as more hospitable to the former secretary of state. "If we have a large voter turnout I think we're going to do just fine," Sanders told reporters as he took a walk around Concord Tuesday afternoon. Clinton started her day at a Manchester polling site, where she thanked volunteers and local supporters. "This is a great process, and as I have said over the last couple of days we're going to keep working literally until the last vote is cast and counted," she said. Clinton's campaign was hoping to narrow the gap with Sanders in New Hampshire, a state where she pulled off an unexpected victory over Barack Obama eight years ago. Democratic voters in New Hampshire made their choices earlier than Republicans, with more than half saying they decided more than a week ago, according to the exit polls. About 7 in 10 Democrats said they wanted a candidate who has experience in politics; about a quarter wanted someone outside the political establishment. The enthusiasm behind Trump, a real estate mogul who has never held political office, and Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, underscores the public's anger with the current political
system. Even if neither candidate ultimately becomes his party's nominee, whoever does will have to reckon with the voter frustration they've tapped into. For Trump, New Hampshire is his state to lose. After a second place finish behind Cruz in Iowa last week, he accepted some of the more traditional trappings of presidential campaigns, including smaller town halls with voters. Still, he closed the final full day of campaigning with a vulgar insult of Cruz. The Texas senator brushed off Trump's comments, saying the reason the businessman engages in insults "is because he can't discuss the substance." As voters trickled in to polling stations early Tuesday, the results seemed far from decisive. Seventy-two-year-old Republican John Starer said he made up his mind about five minutes before he cast his ballot for Cruz. He said he was torn between Cruz and Trump but didn't think Trump could be elected. "I think (Cruz is) about the only one who could possibly get elected as a Republican," he said The large Republican field was winnowed after Iowa, but there remains a crowded grouping of more traditional candidates, including Rubio and the governors. Rubio appeared to be breaking away after a stronger-than-expected showing in Iowa, but he stumbled in Saturday's debate under intense pressure from Christie. The New Jersey governor has relentlessly cast the young senator as too inexperienced and too reliant on memorized talking points to become president. Rubio played into Christie's hands by responding with the same well-rehearsed line each time he was challenged by the governor. Rival campaigns hope the moment was enough to give voters pause. Megan Tolstenko, 33, an unaffiliated voter from Manchester, voted Tuesday for Christie, saying she thinks he would be best able to manage the country's defenses and the fight against the Islamic State group. Kasich, who has prided himself on avoiding attacks on his rivals, said he hoped New Hampshire voters were "fed up with the negative."
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By Terry Spencer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Alligators have been used as shoes, briefcases, university mascots, lunch and now, authorities say, a deadly weapon. Joshua James, 24, was arrested Monday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officials say he threw a 3.5-foot alligator through a Palm Beach County Wendy's drive-thru window in October. He's also charged with illegally possessing an alligator and petty theft. Jail records show he was released on $6,000 bail Tuesday. He was ordered to have no contact with animals. Wildlife officer Nicholas Guerin said in his report that James drove his pickup truck to the window at about 1:20 a.m. Oct. 11. After an employee handed
James his drink, he threw the alligator through the window and drove off. No one was hurt. Guerin captured the alligator and released it into the wild. Guerin said James was tracked down through video surveillance and a purchase at a neighboring convenience store. Guerin wrote that James admitted throwing the alligator in a December interview. He said James told him he had found the alligator on the side of the road and put it in his truck. James' mother, Linda James, told WPTV that her son's actions were a "stupid prank." "He does stuff like this because he thinks it's funny," she said. She said he meant no harm and had "no problem turning himself in." No one answered the door at homes listed to the James family. Phones listed to the family were disconnected.
James P. Ross, a retired scientist at the University of Florida's Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, said a 3.5-foot alligator would likely weigh about 20 to 30 pounds, and its hard body could deliver quite a jolt if it struck someone. He said the gator's bite would be comparable to a dog's and would be unlikely to cause serious injury or snap off a finger, although it could tear tendons. Perhaps the biggest concern would be infection if a bite went untreated, he said. "The alligator would be unlikely to 'attack' people and more likely to be in a highly traumatized and frightened defensive mode," he said. "It could, and quite likely would, snap and lunge at anyone approaching it closely and could project its head and jaws 12 to 18 inches in most any direction."
Fries with that? Man accused of tossing gator at drive-thru
Oklahoma Forestry Services warns about high fire danger OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Forestry Services says outdoor burning should be avoided due to high fire danger across the state. Foresters say dry grasslands, low humidity and strong, gusty northwest winds are forecast to cause dangerous fire conditions on Tuesday. Officials say any fire that becomes established could quickly spread. Oklahoma State Forester George Geissler says the public should report any smoke or suspected fire to authorities. On Monday, wind-blown grass fires spread across central Oklahoma, including a fire that has forced partial closure of a busy turnpike. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike were closed Monday afternoon from Chandler to Stroud due to a large grass fire and multiple collisions along the roadway. Nine counties in southwestern Oklahoma were under a red flag warning on Monday.
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The leaking roof at the district office is temporarily patched, Williams said. More South Barber Board Business Reporting on the South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative for which he is USD 255’s board representative, Allen said the biggest issue at their meeting was correcting the problem of the “dangerously slick” gym floor at the Sharon Learning Center. Last meeting the board discussed at length a weight room agreement between USD 255 and the South Barber Recreation Commission. Monday night the board approved the agreement with proposed changes. Some of those are instead of a $25 deposit for a key, it will be a $25 application fee. Additional keys will cost $10. All users and guests must sign a release. Mary Ann Risinger from Alva was approved as a substitute teacher. The board also approved numerous KASB policy updates and received new policy updates to read before the next meeting. The district plans an auction of the district’s surplus property Saturday, April 30, in the high school parking lot.
South Barber has a bus with a lift they are not currently using. Medicine Lodge has immediate use for such a bus. While it’s South Barber’s intent to keep the bus, the board agreed to let Medicine Lodge School use it. Administration and the board plan to work on priority planning strategy in February. In board reports, Helfrich said she attended a two-day advocacy seminar. It taught board members how to testify at hearings if needed. Helfrich mentioned the house bill for consolidation that would have reduced the number of school districts from 286 to 132. This would have affected Barber County as it called for one school per county. Fortunately the proposed bill died in committee, Helfrich said. She showed a video made by the small Eudora School district. It was thought-provoking showing all the good things about small school that have “everything to lose” without sufficient state funding. The video urged people to contact their legislators. Principals Report on School Activities Cantrell reported on the leadership teams progress regarding the elementary’s on-watch status. She told of professional development. She encourages patrons to see the new stage curtains purchased with a grant she described as “beautiful.”
The elementary’s Red Wheel food sales kick off March 2 and end March 11. There is no school Feb. 15 as parent/teacher conferences will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parent’s Night for Chieftain basketball is Feb. 23. Shaffer’s report had FFA accomplishments. In Public Speaking, Savannah Hughbanks was ninth in the freshman division. Slater Blick was ninth in the sophomore division. Emily Rugg was ninth in the junior division. In the extemporaneous division, Dale Hoch was eighth and Trenton Jahay was ninth. In Meats, Joseph Bowden placed ninth individually. The “A Team” was fifth and “B Team” was fourth. In the Greenhand division Neal Gugelmeyer was third, Savannah Hughbanks was fourth, Katie Holcomb was seventh and Brianna Duncan was eighth. The team was second in their division. At the KSU Ag/Ed Public Speaking and ParLaw contest, Kacee Hostetler was third in her room in the senior division; the ParLaw Team was third. National FFA Week is Feb. 20-27. Kolby Pavlu is SBHS’s first state qualifier in forensics after placing first in poetry at the Kingman meet. League Music is March 8 at Norwich. Junior High Cheer tryouts are Feb. 27. FCCLA Week is ongoing this week. Log on to southbarber. com to see the whirlwind schedule of activities.
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By Michael Biesecker and Sam Hananel WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved. The surprising move is a blow to the administration and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states and industry opponents that call the regulations "an unprecedented power grab." By temporarily freezing the rule the high court's order signals that opponents have made a strong argument against the plan, which aims to stave off the worst predicted impacts of climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions at existing power plants by about one-third by 2030. A federal
appeals court last month refused to put it on hold. The appeals court is not likely to issue a ruling on the plan until months after it hears oral arguments begin on June 2. But any decision likely would be appealed to the Supreme Court, meaning resolution of the legal fight is not likely to happen until Obama leaves office. The high court's four liberal justices said Tuesday they would have denied the request for delay. Compliance with the new rules isn't required until 2022, but states must submit their plans to the Environmental Protection Administration by September or seek an extension. Many states opposing the plan depend on economic activity tied to such fossil fuels as coal, oil and gas. They argued that power plants will have to
spend billions of dollars to begin complying with a rule that may end up being overturned. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia, whose coal-dependent state is helping lead the legal fight, hailed the court's decision. "We are thrilled that the Supreme Court realized the rule's immediate impact and froze its implementation, protecting workers and saving countless dollars as our fight against its legality continues," Morrisey said. Implementation of the rules is considered essential to the United States meeting emissions-reduction targets in a global climate agreement signed in Paris last month. The Obama administration and environmental groups also say the plan will spur new clean-energy jobs. To convince the high court to temporarily halt the plan, opponents had to convince the justices that there was a "fair prospect" the court would strike down the rule. The court also had to consider whether denying a stay would cause irreparable harm to the states and utility companies affected.
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The 2016-2017 school calendar was approved with Aug. 9 and 10 being teacher in-service day with the first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 11. Christmas vacation will run from Dec. 19 through Dec. 30. School will dismiss for the summer on May 11, 2017. The board agreed to purchase a John Deere tractor package from Western Equipment in Alva for a total cost of $29,758.34. The package includes a trailer, along with optional add-ons that
can handle two types of mowing and snow removal. During the past couple of years, the district has contracted their mowing, but with this new equipment, plans to handle it all in-house. The Cherokee basketball teams will play in the district tournament in Turpin beginning Feb. 12. The speech and debate team will participate in a tournament in Owasso on Feb. 20. A music program for the school and the community, “Living Roots,� is scheduled at 7
p.m. on Feb. 23 in the auditorium. The remediation report on Cherokee High School graduates was provided by Principal Hickman. Seven Cherokee graduates in 2013 went on to attend college, with two needing remediation: one in English and one in math. He said there was nothing to report for the drop-out report. The local livestock show will be on Feb. 14, with the county show on Feb. 15.
The Cherokee Board of Education hears a presentation by Yolanda Cresswell (standing, left center) urging the Cherokee Schools to adopt the statewide project of a tobacco-free campus. Seated beside her is Kathy Gordon who also commented. Superintendent Donna Anderson said the resolution proposed by the TSET group is similar to one already in place in the Cherokee schools except that e-cigarettes are added, and the entre campus, including the sports fields, are included 24/7. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Real Estate Transfers Book 787, Page 832: Jessy Lee Ferrell and Timmori Jade Ferrell; convey unto Bo Allen Ferrell. An undivided ½ interest in Lots 3, 4 and the S/2 NW/4 of 3-27-11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 787, Page 919: Shirley Ann Hensley; conveys unto Shirley Ann Hensley as Trustee of the Shirley Ann Hensley trust. SW/4 of 16-24-9, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 787, Page 921: Kolby K. Arnold and Kelli M. Arnold, husband and wife, and Edward Lee Puffinbarger, single; convey unto CA Land LLC. Lots 1, 2, and the N. 15’ of Lot 3, and all of lots 7-10 and the S. 22’ of Lot 11, in Block 71 in Park Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 787, Page 946: Kaleb Lee Kraft and Nicole Faye Kraft; convey unto Burlington Public School District I-001. Lots 13-16, Block 15, Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 787, Page 953: D.C. Smith and Michelle Smith, husband and wife, and McLaughlin Family L.P.; convey unto Thomas M. Schickedanz, Trustee of the Thomas M. Schickedanz Trust. Location same as Quitclaim Deeds Book 787, Page
948. Warranty deed. Book 787, Page 840: Between Robert L. Cummins, Jr. and Daneille G. Cummins; and Alfalfa Grant County Line, LLC. The E/2 24-27-9, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 855: Between Darren Lynn Koehn and Brenda Faye Schwarzlose; and Paula Sue Collins. The SW/4 of 12-23-10, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 886: Between Carl Kuepfer and Ellen Kuepfer; and Sharon Kuepfer. Lots 4-6, in Block 43, Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 889: Between Ed Bricker of Alfalfa County Land and County Inc.; and Bonham Feeders LLC. A tract of land in the SW/4 of 15-27-11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 948: Between Jack Wayne Enlow, single and Cheryl L. Franklin, a widow and the sole surviving heir of Michael G. Franklin; and TLW Land & Cattle L.P. The Se/4 AND a tract of land lying in the SW/4 , all in 1-25-12, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 951: Between TLW Land & Cattle, L.P.; and D.C. Smith and
Michelle Smith as to an undivided 1/2, and McLaughlin Family L.P. as to an undivided ½. Location same as Quitclaim Deeds Book 787, Page 948. Quitclaim deed. Book 787, Page 986: Davy Joseph Kuepfer and Carrie Kuepfer; convey unto Carrie Kuepfer. All of Lots 1-4, in Block 32, in Goltry. Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 787, Page 861: Between Deanna Wright, Trustee of the Deanna Wright Trust; and Community Bank. Lot 6 and 7 and the E/2 SW/4 of 6-28-11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $200,000. Book 787, Page 876: Between Charlie Berg and Robin Berg; and ACB Bank. The SW/4 of 22-24-11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $170,248.10 Book 787, Page 911: Between Lonnie L. Polson and Ruth Polson; and Alva State Bank & Trust Company. The E/2 NE/4 of 20-29-11, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $50,000. Book 787, Page 987: Between Jason C. Tullis and Yolanda J. Tullis; and Oklahoma Employees Credit Union. Lot 2 and the S. 25’ of Lot 3, Block 2, Tatro’s 1st, Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office phone log February 1, 2016 9:26 a.m. Vandalism, respondent advised he had a tire slashed in Aline on Oct. 24, advised deputy. 10:50 a.m. Dog at large, respondent advised of large dogs causing a problem in Nescatunga, they have even attacked other dogs, advised deputy. 12:36 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent advised wheat trucks are driving crazy on Latimer Road, advised deputy. 9:11 p.m. Officer assistance, deputy assisting officer in Cherokee on a medical emergency. February 2, 2016 4:54 a.m. Officer assistance, CPD advised of a domestic at the apartments in Cherokee, needing officer assistance, advised deputy, deputy arrived at scene, officer welfare check turned out fine. 8:35 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Major County for interview, deputy in route to WKCC, deputy en route to station with prisoner in custody x1. 10:20 a.m. Information, respondent
called and said individual has dumped a cow 5 miles south of Cozy Curve on 610 on north side of road, brown cow in the ditch in a tree pile, advised deputy. February 3, 2016 6:45 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield County to pick up prisoner in custody x2 for court, deputy with prisoner in custody x2 adult males, deputy back in county. 2:07 p.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x3, two males one female, en route to Garfield County, deputy back at station to pick up meds and property that was left here, deputy back en route to Garfield County, deputy with prisoner in custody x1. February 4, 2016 5:51 a.m. Information, 911 dispatch for Garfield County advised a lady was on Highway 132 by Hillsdale and that she needed assistance, advised she was in Garfield County. 10:03 a.m. Transport, deputy en route with prisoner in custody, deputy no
longer with prisoner in custody, en route back to station. 10:53 a.m. Medical emergency in Goltry, GSPHC advised a patient has called and is slurring speech, has a headache and is very confused, they would like someone to check on him, advised CPD, Goltry first responders and Helena Ambulance en route. 2:16 p.m. Vandalism, respondent advised her truck was keyed down the passenger side last night at the church in Carmen between 5 and 6:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent advised cattle out north of Highway 11 on Highway 8 at the Kiowa turn on west side, a hay bale has rolled over the electric fence and red and black calves are getting out, advised possible owners, one will check the area. 4:34 p.m. Vehicle repo in Cherokee, repo on 2006 red Suzuki four-door. 4:55 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent
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Depot Bar & Grill. Evening Grass for summer in Shift. 580-327-7011 Hardtner, KS area. Call 620296-4574 Help Wanted Now Taking The Town of Nash, OK will be accepting resumes for Unwanted horses. 580-748position of Chief of Police 0811 until February 16th, 2016 by Miscellaneous mail to P.O. Box 196, Nash, OK 73761 or by fax to 580For Sale 839-2899 or in person at 101 W. Grand. If any questions ‘89 Olds 98 engine, new please contact Town Office at tires. 99,000 miles. 580-7480811 580-839-2829 Custom Vitamins Now Hiring We are looking for Roustabouts and experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. We offer all full-time employees insurance, pto & paid holidays. Inquire at 19449 County Road 360, Alva or call 580-435-2450, ask for Laurie Seiger, Office Manager Help Wanted
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OK&T Reg Angus Cattle 40-60 hours per week. Exp preferred. Reference required. Sale, Feb 17th at 1 p.m. in Buffalo, OK. For more info 580-747-1220 contact Dennie Jenkins. Farm Supplies 580-938-1094 For Sale
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at the Cherokee Strip Museum. The space (828sqft) includes 2 small office room/ waiting room and one big room (good conference) and a break room with all bills paid. If you are interested contact Edith at 580-327-2030
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stated he is flagging for utilities and a black Honda SUV headed east is speeding and about hit him, advised deputy. 5:40 p.m. Livestock at large, officer advised respondent called and advised cattle out about 4 miles south of Helena on Highway 58 on the east side of the road, someone’s gate is open and cows are getting out, called possible owner he stated he will call his son and go check, owner called back and advised they were theirs and they are back in now. 6:51 p.m. Minor accident, OHP officer called and advised that a truck driver hit a cow and it is in the road on Lambert blacktop, OHP office en route, advised deputy, deputy arrived at scene west of Highway 8 on Lambert blacktop, deputy officer welfare check all fine. 8:32 p.m. Officer assistance in Cherokee, deputy at store parking lot for officer assist, CPD finished. February 5, 2016 8:45 a.m. Controlled burn 2 miles south of Burlington on the blacktop. 1:24 p.m. Welfare check, respondent advised her husband was working with a chain saw north of Helena and she hasn’t heard from him all day, would like us to check, advised officer he will check. 2:39 p.m. Motorist assist, respondent advised that a white four-door vehicle is broke down south of Cherokee, deputy unable to locate. 5:27 p.m. Minor accident south of Cherokee, respondent advised that a semi threw something out of their truck and broke her daughter’s windshield, her daughter is driving to Cherokee, advised OHP to call respondent. 8:45 p.m. Dog bite in Helena, Bass Hospital called and advised a juvenile was brought in and had been bitten by
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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-
seum 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.
their family pet, advised officer and animal control. February 6, 2016 3:38 a.m. Information, an officer with the Maize, Kansas, police called to check on a woman who was sleeping in her vehicle on the side of the road in Maize, Kansas, woman has Oklahoma tag and Oklahoma driver’s license, officer wanted to know if she was wanted or possibly escape from anywhere, negative on both. 1:43 p.m. Miscellaneous, 911 patched a call through, respondent said there was a hawk that was hurt 1 mile west on Fifth and back south, called game warden but he was away from phone. 2:36 p.m. Controlled burn, respondent going to have controlled burn 5 miles south and half-mile east of McWillie, notified police department. 4:50 p.m. Livestock in roadway, caller said baby cows out south of Helena
on Highway 58. 5:07 p.m. Livestock in roadway, called owner of cows. 10:15 p.m. Miscellaneous, individual called and wanted someone to check county barn, door unlocked, found bottle of whiskey, called officer. February 7, 2016 11:05 a.m. Reckless driver4 east on 11, semi cattle truck driving all over the road just about to Grant County, advised Grant County. 12:22 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent stopped in at CPD to report three or four cows out south of Cherokee and east on Grant Road, unable to locate cattle owners. 2:48 p.m. Welfare check, respondent reported a pickup on the side of the road, no one around, on Greer and County Road 630 just south, advised deputy, deputy request full registration info and check for stolen or wanted on Oklahoma tag. 3:04 p.m. Deputy en route to abandoned truck. February 8, 2016 8:25 a.m. Deputy busy at the election board.
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This country is not as safe as it used to be like in the days of Mayberry and Sheriff Andy GrifďŹ th.
GUN PERMIT ID PHOTOS Part of the step is to get a proper passport type photo from Lynn Martin Photography. 580-327-1686
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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. Misdemeanor Filings Marvin Lyle Jones, 56, Aline: Public intoxication ($264). Civil Filings Fairview Savings and Loan Association vs. Misty Mae Wanzer, David Lee Wanzer, Deaconess Health System LLC, Rebecca Gable, John Brown and Angela Laredo: Foreclosure in the amount of $28,759.84 plus interest until paid ($259.66). Lori Kraft vs. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Assurant Field Asset Services, and SRJ Field Services LLC: Breach of contract ($239.66).
Small Claims Filings B & B Roofing vs. George Littrell SR.: Indebtedness in the sum of $7,500 for a roof and costs of action ($208). Melanie Corbitt vs. Oklahoma Tax Commission ex rel: Motor Vehicle Division: Demand for lost title to vehicle ($63). Wildlife Filings Kaylon Ray Bates, 31, Jones: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). Christopher W. Allen, 63, Perkins: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). James L. Anderson, 64, Del City: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). Author Allen Alexander, 29, Edmond: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). R. Christopher Allen, 33, Wellston: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). Stephen D. Gregory, 30, Choctaw: Hunting without land owner’s consent ($696). Protective Order Filings Tina Ray Owens vs. Thomas Zeek
Harper: EPO issued ($218). Carey Ann Neighbor vs. Thomas Zeek Harper: EPO issued ($218). Traffic Filings Itznia S. Lechuga Jaquez, 20, Tulsa: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50). Matthew Clayton Milledge, 33, Waynoka: Failure to yield to vehicle on right ($211.50). Garret E. Steggs, 38, Edmond: Following too closely ($211.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Owen Joshua Bellamy, 31, Cherokee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Luke William Cox, 23, Woodward: 15 mph over ($226.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Eric Joseph Alphonse Demers, 39, Sarasota, Florida; Jace Landon Stasyszen, 19, Blackwell; Brianna N. Waters, 16, Braman: Front seat passenger seatbelt; Charles Marvin Hutchinson, 57, Elk City; Justin Davis Hobson, 35, Waukomis.
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Barber County Sheriff’s Office phone log February 1, 2016 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to St. Frances in Wichita. February 2, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported a patient Gerlane Road to helipad. Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient to Wesley in Wichita. Katharina Rempel, Burlington, driving a 2009 Dodge Caliber, struck a deer 1 mile east of Kiowa on Chiefton. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Richardson.
February 3, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded to 407 Jefferson. Christopher Lee Moreland, Emporia, driving a 2500 Diesel truck, was struck in the windshield by snow from a semi driven by Rockford Dana and broke his windshield, investigated by Deputy Geraughty. Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded to southeast highway Sharon. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from 210 south lliff to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. February 4, 2016 Kiowa Fire Department responded to a possible fire at 815 Miller. Deputy Geraughty and Deputy Richardson investigated a suspicious vehicle in Hardtner. February 6, 2016 Sharon Fire Department responded to a pasture fire on Lonetree Road. Deputy Geraughty investigated a suspicious person on Drum Street in Kiowa. February 7, 2016 Sharon and Hazelton fire departments
responded to a grass fire on Naron Road. During the week officers received five reports of cattle out and assisted two other agencies. ARRESTS February 3, 2016 Joseph Royivan Greathouse, Hardtner, W/M, 25. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Parole violation. February 6, 2016 Mariela Gonzalez, Tulsa, W/F, 35. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, possession of depressant, driving while a habitual violator, vehicle liability insurance coverage required. Released Feb. 7, 2016, on $250 cash bond. February 7, 2016 William Shelton, Lexington, Texas, W/M, 51. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked. Released Feb. 7, 2016, on $500 cash bond. Sarah Marie Cundiff, Kiowa, W/F, 32. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drug.
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