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Kiowa’s 30th Annual Pioneer Days has new feature: historical home tour
Pioneer Breakfast 6-9 a.m.; Parade Saturday morning at 11; Cecil “Junior” Tucker Parade Marshall; pioneer skit follows; Steer wrestlin’ Saturday at 1 p.m.; team ropin’ Sunday at noon, both events at Miller Arena: Dancin’ after dark
By Yvonne Miller On Saturday, the town of Kiowa, Kansas, will transform back to the day when pioneers were settling this land. You’ll see women in prairie bonnets and saloon girls in feathers and fishnets; lots of cowboys (some of whom will be whoopin’ and hollerin’); probably some longhorn cattle trotting down Main Street (hopefully controlled by some of those cowboys!) during the parade led by Marshall Cecil “Junior” Tucker; a funny pioneer skit; and, of course, steer ropin’ and wrestlin’. Kiowa celebrates the 30th Annual Pioneer Days this weekend. Bev Miller probably never dreamed when she planned a birthday surprise roping for her cowboy husband, John, 30 years ago, it would evolve into a communitywide celebration that is still going strong over a quarter century later. As always, Saturday’s full day of festivities starts with a Pioneer breakfast fit for the hardest working cowboy. That’s at the Masonic Lodge hall from 6-9 a.m. Drop by the Chief Theatre to buy your home-baked goods from Kiowa’s Historical Society. If you are donating food, have it there by about 8
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a.m., and the sale will begin soon. The Pioneer Parade starts at 11 a.m. Parade entries need to meet at the Plum Thickett parking lot to line up prior to the parade. Immediately following the parade, the crowd will gather at the empty lot at 7th and Main Street where the skit will happen around the “early day Kiowa facade.” Organizer Donna Williams described the skit as “a satire involving the early day settlers of Kiowa. The skit takes a comedic turn, asking who were the strongest settlers, men or women?” First Time Tour of Kiowa’s Historical Homes for “Project Museum” Kiowa’s museum stands just north of the corner where the skit happens. Immediately following the skit, people who want to go on a tour of Kiowa’s Historical Homes can do so. Bogner supplies trailers that will be in the alley beside the museum. Kiowa’s Historical Society spokesperson Darlene Cloyd said the tour will last about 45 minutes as the trailers full of interested people drive by 13 properties. They’ll hear a history about those historical homes. Much of the information about the homes comes from the books written by Kiowa historian, the late Jean Brown. Before people load onto the tour trailers, individuals should write their name on the sign-up sheet for a chance to win one of Brown’s books. Do you know what house is considered the oldest in Kiowa? You’ll learn that on the tour. Did you know Kiowa had an opera house that is still standing? The tour will pass by the Schupbach Haus that was built in 1914 by Jesse Ellis; the O.P.T. Oliver Ewell house built in 1886; the Lawson house built in 1886; and more. The museum will also be opened for the Pioneer Day crowd to peruse. “We’re outgrowing our museum,” Cloyd said of the building, which was
reportedly a city hall at one time, and Kiowa’s original fire station that still has an early-day fire wagon that was pulled by horses. There’s a barrage of interesting items such as Kiowa’s old jail from about 1923; a replica of the inside of a pioneer-era home with period furniture, etc.; original clothing; a military room and much more. Cloyd said that in November 2014 Kiowa High School graduate Gary
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This April 2015 marks the 30th Annual Kiowa Pioneer Days celebration in Kiowa, Kansas. Pictured is John Miller riding in the parade in 2011. Kiowa’s Pioneer Days evolved into a community celebration after Miller’s wife Bev started it all with a surprise bulldoggin’ for her husband’s 40th birthday. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Tom Ward’s speech drew crowd of about 200 By Lynn L. Martin The Kiwanis, Rotary and Woods County Mineral Owners Association gathered last Thursday on the NWOSU campus to hear oil/gas entrepreneur Tom Ward give his views on the future of the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma. If you missed attending, or if you attended and want to hear the information again, a good quality video of the speech can be viewed at our newspaper web site: www. AlvaReviewCourier.com. In short, the price of crude oil has fallen because there is an oversupply. The USA, Russia and other nonOPEC producers hold enough of the market that the OPEC countries can’t call the shots anymore. If they reduce their production, we really don’t care because we can make it up with our oversupply here in America. The problem is that at $65 per barrel, the OPEC folks can make a profit because the sandstone they have makes it easy to pump their crude oil. The USA can’t make a
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profit at $65 per barrel because we have very hard rock from which to drill and have to do all sorts of tricks to get the oil out of the ground. So our producers are having to back off both in production and in drilling since it is not practical at $65 per barrel. Tom Ward explained that in all commodity businesses there is a tendency of the market to either over-shoot or under-shoot when “corrections” have to be made. So when the surplus is reduced, and prices start to head back up, then he believes a figure of $85 will be reached and everybody will try to get back in the game. Oil companies will start turning on pumps again and hiring people to drill additional wells. He thinks that might start in late 2015. Natural Gas Prices Low Also Ward believes natural gas price recovery won’t occur until 2016. The natural gas price is very low for a different reason. We (and other plains states) used to ship our natural gas by pipeline to the big population centers on the East Coast. Those eastern natural gas customers are falling away since big gas-field discoveries in Ohio and other states are such they don’t need our gas anymore. Ward displayed a chart showing how natural gas production is increasing in the northeastern states and declining in the plains and the
gulf. He believes the future for Oklahoma is in shipping natural gas to the southwest. General Questions After his presentation, Tom Ward opened the floor to questions and he spent 40 minutes providing thoughts on earth-quakes and other factors relating to energy production. Another Joke The Irish Christening Paddy’s pregnant sister was in a terrible car accident and went into a deep coma. After nearly six months, she woke up and saw that she was no longer pregnant. Frantically she asked the doctor about her baby. The doctor replied, “You had twins, a boy and a girl. The babies are fine. However they were poorly at birth and had to be christened immediately, so your brother Paddy came in and named them.” The woman thought to herself, “Oh suffering Lordy, no, not me brother. He’s a clueless idiot. Expecting the worst, she asked the doctor, “Well, what’s my daughter’s name?” “Denise,” said the doctor. The new mother was somewhat relieved and thought to herself, ‘Wow, that’s a really beautiful name. I guess I was wrong about my brother, I really like Denise.’ Then she asked, “What’s the boy’s name?” The doctor replied, “Denephew.”
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South Barber school board fills positions, hears about financial threats Jane Thompson retiring after 33 years
By Yvonne Miller Several positions were vacated and some of those filled at the South Barber Board of Education meeting Monday night. Board President Steve Allen presided over the meeting with the following members present: Mike Anderson, Mark Pollock, Dooli Rugg, Deb Helfrich and Jeff Black. Dana Roark was absent due to travel delays. Superintendent Brad Morris and Board Clerk Julie Johnson also sat at the board table. Jane Thompson submitted her letter of retirement after 33 years of teaching. The board accepted Thompson’s resignation as fourthgrade teacher. The board approved her replacement. Kaynette Shelton will be the new fourth-grade teacher. Superintendent Morris said Shelton has 11 years teaching experience in Oklahoma, Kansas and Tennessee. She comes from Great Bend where she’s been a math facilitator at the elementary level. The board accepted the resignation of Daphne Rathgeber as head middle school volleyball coach, and the resignation of Amanda Ricke as assistant high school girls tennis coach.
The new cheerleading co-coaches are Melissa Rector and Shawna Schupbach who were board-approved. A 15-minute executive session was held to discuss non-elected personnel with no action taken upon return to open session. USD 255 president Allen is the board’s representative for the South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative (SCKSEC). Allen said since Andy Ewing announced his resignation as director, he recommends the cooperative board replace him with Marsha Eveson. Superintendent Talks Financial Speculation and Capital Improvements Superintendent Morris told the board about speculation on school finance due to the slowing oil boom in the area and fallen oil prices. He said some fear in the worst-case scenario: the county’s valuation could be cut in half. Morris said the county will release county valuation figures in July. “Right now it’s all pure speculation,” Morris said. This year USD 255 received approximately $800,000 in tax revenue for the school’s capital improvement fund. Morris is aware that a decrease in valuation by half could mean a loss of some $350,000 in the capital improvement fund. Morris said USD 255 has $850,000 in capital outlay now. He said they
have $700,000 borrowed against capital outlay for projects. The school must pay that back in four years at a rate of $175,000 per year, which Morris said is doable and planned. “A number one priority is to make sure we pay back our capital outlay fund,” Morris said. As the board considers finances, the superintendent said they may want to consider raising USD 255 mills from six to 12. That’s to keep the school’s money and Local Option Budget (LOB) at the same level, he said. “We need to start thinking about it,” Morris told the board. The board prioritized a list of capital improvements that Morris suggested earlier in the school year. He said he’s reviewing that list and will see what projects on that list can be accomplished this spring and summer. “We will proceed with caution,” Superintendent Morris said. He also discussed a separate financial issue with the board. The Kansas House and Senate approved the block grant school funding proposal that was signed by Gov. Sam Brownback. The block grant was challenged by the courts and a hearing is scheduled May 7. If the block grant passes, USD 255 will receive the same amount of state funding, which is $2,021,530, for the next two years. That amount does not change regardless of student enrollment numbers, Morris explained. Principals Report on Student Activities and Upcoming Events Pre-K-6 Principal Marcia Cantrell said that, after a pre-K screening, there will be about 24 students in that upcoming class next fall. Cantrell said the Red Wheel Food Sales were “a huge success,” although she didn’t yet have a profit total. The elementary music program is Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. The elementary track meet is Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. Grade 7-12 Principal Brent Shaffer said teacher Cheryl Swartz received a $2,000 grant for three new “babies”
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JCCC 12th Annual Benefit Fish Fry escapee Hawley Fire Department (HFP) will be conducting their 12th Annual Benefit Fish Fry on Saturday, April 18. The meal will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue through 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door and all funds will be used to support the ongoing work of the HFP. Again this year the tent will be back up in order for more to be seated. There will be fish and room for everyone. Parking will be at the church across the street to the east. The Hawley Fire Department is located at the old town site of Hawley. It is 7 miles north of Nash on Highway 132 and then 1 mile east, or from Highway 132 and 11 it is 4 miles south and 1 mile east. For more information call 580-839-2480.
charged with felony
By Marione Martin An inmate who walked away from a James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) work crew Thursday afternoon was found early the next morning. According to court documents, on Thursday, April 9, about 3:30 p.m. offender Layne Coats was working on a minimum security maintenance crew with four additional offenders at JCCC. The crew was being supervised by Maintenance Supervisor Mark Stoabs. At the end of the scheduled work day the work crew reported back to the maintenance partment is supported through millage, warehouse before being returned to the federal and state funds. minimum security facility of JCCC. The county commissioners agreed to At approximately 3:45 p.m. Stoabs discuss the establishment further before counted his assigned work crew and making decisions on creating the health discovered offender Coats was not department. present. At 3:50 p.m. a formal count was The county commissioners then conconducted in an attempt to account for tinued through the agenda by approvCoats. At that time. Coats was confirmed ing the minutes, M & O warrants for missing and emergency escape procedures payment, blanket purchase orders, road were activated. crossing permits and monthly officer reNumerous law enforcement agencies ports. were contacted to assist in the search for Road crossing permit revenue is as Coats. At approximately 1:07 a.m. on follows: Friday, April 10, Coats was apprehended District No. Total by Oklahoma Department of Corrections of Permits Amount Office of Inspector General Agents assisted 1 8 $6,500 by the JCCC Emergency Response Team 2 4 $4,250 in Helena. He was returned to JCCC 3 8 $3,500 awaiting transfer to a higher security (One is a no facility. charge) Layne E. Coats, 25, has been charged 20 $14,250 All Districts: in Alfalfa County with felony escape from a penal institution.
Alfalfa County considers establishing a county health department By Leslie Nation CHEROKEE – The Alfalfa County commissioners met on Monday morning in the county courthouse to discuss the creation of a county health department with representatives from the Oklahoma Health Department. If established, the county health department would be a collaborative effort between the county, county commissioners, county board of health, and the Oklahoma City Department of Health. The first step that Alfalfa County would need to take would be to appoint a local board of health. The commissioners of health appoint two board members, one is appointed by the associate district judge, and the county commissioners appoint the final member. The next step would be for the county to pass a millage to help support the county health department. The health de-
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Freedom School discontinues unnecessary insurance coverage By Stacy Sanborn All members were present Monday night at the board of education meeting in Freedom. Superintendent Danny McCuiston gave his report after the consent agenda was approved and said that gross production for April last year was $16,349.84 compared to the April monthly payment of $21,568.04 this year. For the year, gross production revenue has totaled $293,876.47. He said the auditor’s estimation for the 2014 fiscal year was $181,361.53 and his (McCuiston) was $200,000. The actual number came in at $21,512.81, just a little over a $92,000 difference. There are two more months of collections to go, he said. McCuiston then mentioned that he noticed the Cherokee School District’s gross production was down considerably, indicating that this problem will undoubtedly hit virtually all schools in Oklahoma that have been benefiting from the oil/gas boom. This scenario, along with the state’s economy, will have a tremendous impact on all district budgets across the state in the next fiscal year, he predicted. McCuiston also said auditor Chas W. Carroll would be at the school this week to complete the district audit and that the report should be ready to present in the May meeting. Principal’s Report Principal Brett Hill gave his report next and went through a whole list of activities that have either happened
already (with sporting events and FCCLA), are happening (like the OCCT and EOI testing), or planned activities on the horizon. Hill said the annual FFA banquet happens this week and next week the sports banquet will be held to honor the students that have participated in basketball, cheer, soccer, golf, track and academic team. Other upcoming activities include the junior-senior prom, the book fair, a blood drive hosted by the FCCLA, Little Olympics, a talent show, the senior class trip and, finally, the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Insurance Policies The board then considered taking action to approve or disapprove (or take no action) on a quote for Property/ Casualty/Liability Insurance from Oklahoma Schools Risk Management Trust (OSMART). McCuiston said last year they changed their carrier and went with OSMART and this year’s renewal is due again. A year’s quote came in at $18,222 with a rider at $1,427. Last year the quote was $19,260. The superintendent said this year he changed the coverage on the inland marine. He said the inland marine coverage was included already on the previous policy but after discovering it was so expensive, he did away with it. McCuiston explained that band equipment, athletic equipment, technology equipment, or like things
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are considered inland marine. It carries a $2,500 deductible rather than one for $5,000. He said there was about $1 million worth of coverage on that equipment with a $2,500 deductible. He discovered that material was covered anyway at $1 million in the regular insurance policy (at a $5,000 deductible.) He said the separate inland marine coverage compared to the inland marine coverage on the regular policy has to kick in first at the $2,500 deductible then the regular policy picks up the slack at the $5,000. He said both inland marine coverages were to cover $1 million worth of equipment with two different deductibles, thus giving the school double coverage. The school doesn’t have that much equipment considered inland marine so there was no need to have that much coverage, he said. With the exclusion of the stand-alone inland marine coverage, the school will save about $1,000, but still have it covered under their regular policy. McCuiston said the insurance policy even covers earthquakes, which includes “man-made” earthquakes. Executive Session The quote from OSMART was approved and the board voted to enter into executive session to discuss the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual salaried officer(s) or employee(s). Following return to open session, it was decided to approve the extra duty contract for Calvin Neill as the driver for the soccer team. Approval was given to rehire all certified staff for the 20152016 school year, which included Kellie Badley, Kent Bilyeu, Donna Fearing, Katie Ferguson, Sharon Harper, Holly Neill, Phillip Neill, Charlotte Selfridge, Marlo Smith, Katie Strehl, Jeanne Weber and Jennifer Williams. All support staff were approved to be rehired as well. Discussion was made regarding facility upgrades and improvements, but no action was taken. In new business, the speech pathologist’s contract was renewed and the resignation of Tiffany Phillips was accepted.
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Alva man arrested Kansas man in Canadian County dies after trying to exit investigation By Marione Martin An Alva man was among six individuals arrested last week by the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. On Friday, April 10, investigators arrested Tyler Holcom, 34 of Alva. He was taken into custody Friday afternoon at the Atwoods Store where he worked after an investigation including his involvement with an undercover deputy posing as a 14-year-old female. According to law enforcement, Holcom provided a full confession to investigators including that he was aware it was unlawful to send sexual communication to a minor. Holcom was transported to El Reno and booked into the Canadian County Jail with two counts of soliciting sex with a minor. He remains in custody with bond set at $100,000. Others arrested in the sting operation were from Elk City, Oklahoma City, Mustang, Moore and Shawnee. The
other five men arrested were Scott Hollenbeck, Christopher Council, Toby Blackwood, Timothy McKee and Michael Black. Investigators were particularly concerned about Black who worked as a janitor for over 19 years for Elk City Public Schools.
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moving pickup By Marione Martin A Coldwater, Kansas, man died of injuries received after he tried to get out of a moving vehicle Sunday. The incident occurred on the west edge of Alva early Sunday morning. Justin Lee Bailey, 35, was transported by Alva EMS to Share Medical Center in Alva and later flown to OU Medical Center by Eagle Med with injuries to his head. He died of his injuries later Sunday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred at 2:07 a.m. on US 64 just west of Ridgeway Road in Woods County. Andrea Renae Girk, 27, of Buffalo was driving a 2009 Ford pickup westbound on US64. The driver and passenger became involved in an argument. Bailey opened the passenger side door and attempted to exit the vehicle while it was in motion. Bailey fell, striking his head on the asphalt. Trooper Randy McCullough investigated, assisted by the Alva Police Department, Alva Fire and Rescue and Alva EMS.
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Expired license replaced by temporary tag By Marione Martin A visit to Great Salt Plains State Park (GSP) resulted in one person being taken into custody on a warrant. The others are facing misdemeanor charges. According to court documents, on March 29 about 5:45 p.m. Oklahoma State Park Rangers James Cheney and Ryan Webster talked to three people who were occupying a campsite in the Sandy Beach Campground tent camping area. They appeared to be evasive about whether or not they were going to camp overnight or just hang out at that location. They said they were traveling to Alva from Wichita, Kansas. Andrew Rush said, “You get tired when you travel so we stopped to rest.” Ranger Webster told them if they spent the night, they would have to pay a camping fee. Again, they said they didn’t know what they were going to do. The rangers observed that the truck at the campsite was full of sleeping bags, mats, tent poles and a tent. Melissa Beason-Ernst said, “We’ll know at 8 o’clock if we are staying.” They said they had a group of people from Alva coming over to meet with them. The rangers learned that the truck at the site belonged to Beason-Ernst and the car belonged to Rush. They asked if there were any guns at the campsite, and Justin Outhier, the third individual, said he had a BB gun in the glove box of the
truck. Ranger Cheney confirmed that. When Webster asked for identification, Beason-Ernst provided an expired Oklahoma driver’s license that had been cut in half. She said she had a current Kansas license but didn’t have it with her. Outheir handed over a paper license from Kansas. He said he was waiting on “the other one” to be mailed to him. The rangers said they would check back later to see if the three intended to camp there. They drove a short distance away, and Ranger Webster radioed Alfalfa County Dispatch to check the licenses. As they were getting the license status, they saw the two vehicles leaving the campsite. Beason-Ernst was driving a dark red Dodge pickup with a 60-day tag. Rush was operating a white Kia car. Dispatch advised that BeasonErnst’s license was expired. Ranger Cheney conducted a traffic stop of Beason-Ernst. Rush stopped his car behind the rangers’ vehicle but was told not to stop. He pulled out and parked further up the road. Dispatch told the rangers that Outhier had a valid arrest warrant out of Garfield County and they would extradite. He was placed under arrest. Ranger Cheney continued speaking to Beason-Ernst who opened the truck door without being asked. Cheney saw a Kansas license plate on the driver
side rear floorboard. He asked if the plate was supposed to be on the pickup, and she said, “It’s the one that used to be on there.” A check of the plate with dispatch confirmed it belonged on that vehicle and it had expired at the end of March 2014. Dispatch then informed Cheney that Beason-Ernst did have a valid Kansas driver’s license. Cheney called for a wrecker to impound the vehicle BeasonErnst said there were “two guns in the back.” She said they could retrieve the guns, and the rangers found one BB gun and one pellet gun. Beason-Ernst later told Cheney that “Andrew (Rush) got them out of an abandoned barn.” Cheney issued Beason-Ernst two citations and told her she was free to go. She left with Rush after Ranger Webster and Deputy Munholland were finished speaking with him. Munholland took Outhier to the Alfalfa County Jail. On April 6 a misdemeanor charge of affixing an unauthorized license plate to a vehicle with intent to conceal identity was filed against Melissa Dawn Beason-Ernst, 36, of Wichita, Kansas. She was also cited for failure to have driver’s license in possession while driving. Andrew M. Rush, 28, of Wichita, Kansas, has been charged with a misdemeanor of possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Barber County sheriff asks storm chasers to obey traffic laws Nearly 200 storm spotters converge on Highway 160 west of Medicine Lodge By Yvonne Miller “We were out trying to spot storms,” Barber County Sheriff Justin Rugg said of a stormy evening April 8 when tornado sirens sounded in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Rugg said upon turning west on to Highway 160, he and local storm spotters found storm spotters from other states all over the area. He said many were parked on the edge of the road “with doors hanging wide open that could be clipped” by a passing vehicle. “We were trying to get out to Lake City Road and ran into hail. So were turned around,” Sheriff Rugg said. It was still daylight, about 6:30 p.m., he
estimated. “When we came back over the hill, we saw (storm spotter) vehicles everywhere,” Rugg said. “The majority of vehicles were too close to the highway. I used my PA system to tell them to get off the highway.” He estimates nearly 200 storm spotter vehicles were in that area. He said vehicles lined the sides of the road for at least a quarter of a mile. He feels like there were so many because of ample storm warnings for that area. The sheriff said some of the vehicles would not yield to emergency vehicles. “I had one guy make a u-turn in front of me on the highway,” Rugg said.
“We welcome storm spotters in to Barber County. It’s the amateurs that are the problem. They want to get their five minutes of fame,” Sheriff Rugg said. “The professionals are not a problem. They are legitimate storm spotters. We often share information with them.” “People can’t park in the road or make u-turns . If everyone abides by laws, no problem,” Sheriff Rugg said. “We don’t want anyone to get hurt. We have to be aggressive to protect the people of Barber County. That’s our job. I will not apologize for my actions or my guys’ actions.” This situation was covered by all three television stations in Wichita (channels 3, 10 and 12). Some storm spotters were angry. Rugg told his side of the story. “In storm season, we know we’re going to get called out. Everyone has to abide by the law,” the sheriff said.
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Correction Local students awarded A photo caption in the Sunday, April 12, edition of the Alva Review-Courier incorrectly identified Danny Bouziden as Patrick Harris. Bouziden was the winner of a shotgun at the Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt. We regret the error.
Air Force grounds hundreds of training aircraft ENID, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has grounded hundreds of its training aircraft because of a potential malfunction in the engines' oil line, the military confirmed Tuesday. The grounding includes all of the Air Force's T-6A Texas II aircraft, which is a turboprop, single-engine, two-seat aircraft used to train pilots in basic flying skills. A total of 445 aircraft at five bases will be inspected, but it's unclear long the planes will be out of commission, said Capt. Jason Smith, a spokesman for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The grounding affects Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, and the Laughlin, Randolph and Sheppard bases in in Texas. Smith said there have been no accidents or injuries related to the potential malfunction. Smith said officials with the Air Education and Training Command decided to temporarily ground the fleet on Friday
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degrees from Fort Hays State University
Four students from Medicine Lodge, Kansas, have completed their associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in the fall 2014 semester. FHSU does not release the lists of undergraduate and graduate degrees until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation. This is a labor-intensive process that delays FHSU’s release of names by several weeks. These students are: Joseph D. Dohmann, bachelor of science in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching); Ryan B. Hill, bachelor of science in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching) and bachelor of science in secondary education; Nathan D. Honas, bachelor of science in biology (education) and bachelor of science in secondary education; and Brandon A. Wagner, bachelor of science in chemistry.
Remains of USS Oklahoma sailors and Marines to be exhumed OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to exhume the remains of up to 388 unidentified USS Oklahoma sailors and Marines in an effort to identify them. The department announced Tuesday that unidentified remains from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and other permanent American military cemeteries will be sent to a laboratory in Hawaii for examination. The USS Oklahoma sank on Dec. 7, 1941, when it was hit by torpedoes during the attack on Pearl Harbor. A total of 429 sailors and Marines were killed. Analysis of remains will begin immediately after they arrive at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency laboratory using forensic tools and techniques that include DNA testing. Service members who are identified will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
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Aline Star Cemetery Association meeting The Aline Star Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, in the Methodist church fellowship hall in Aline. This meeting is for all parties who own burial space(s) or are interested in purchasing. Those who own property are association members and are encouraged to attend. The agenda includes election of treasurer and two board members. All offices and board positions (except one) are currently filled and the people holding those seats may be re-elected. An increase in the cost of a burial space will be discussed with possible action taken. Membership is required to be eligible to vote and/or hold office. Board members recently conducted spring cleanup at Star Cemetery. According to the association guidelines, dormant season decorations need to be removed by the first of April. Debris and weatherworn decorations were removed. The appearance of the grounds is a concern of those who have loved ones buried at Star Cemetery. The board respectfully requests everyone who has loved ones’ graves evaluate the placement and condition of all remaining decorations.
Little Emma Smart is overwhelmed in the Waynoka Snake Hunt petting zoo by two piglets eager for a chance at the bottle of food. Emma, of Seiling, is the daughter of a former Waynoka resident, Asley Crissup Smart. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Reserve deputy turns himself in to face manslaughter charge By Justin Juozapavicius And Allen Reed TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A 73-yearold Oklahoma volunteer sheriff's deputy who authorities said fatally shot a suspect after confusing his stun gun and handgun was booked into the county jail Tuesday on a manslaughter charge. Robert Bates surrendered to the Tulsa County Jail and was released after posting $25,000 bond. Bates' attorney, Clark Brewster, told reporters that his client would not make a statement, then ushered him into a waiting SUV. Brewster said Bates is due to make an initial court appearance April 21. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office said Bates, an insurance executive who was volunteering on an undercover operation in Tulsa, accidentally shot 44-year-old Eric Harris on April 2. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler charged Bates on Monday with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to four
years in prison. A video of the incident recorded by a deputy with a sunglass camera and released Friday shows a deputy chase and tackle Harris, who authorities said tried to sell an illegal gun to an undercover officer. A gunshot rang out as the deputy wrestled with Harris on the ground and a man says: "Oh, I shot him. I'm sorry." Harris was treated by medics at the scene and died at a hospital. In a phone interview after the booking, Brewster said "there's no question" his client is not guilty and described Bates' actions after the shooting as "honest and transparent." A spokeswoman for Kunzweiler said he would not comment on the case Tuesday. In the video, another deputy appears to restrain Harris by holding his head to the ground with his knee. When Harris complains that he has been shot and is struggling to breathe, a deputy replies in a profanity-laden outburst that he was shot because he ran and that he should
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Wetzel died and left a “sizable but undisclosed” amount of money to the historical society. “This will help us get `Project Museum’ started,” Cloyd said. She said Wetzel’s donation “will be the foundation of our building fund and adding to it.” She said the historical society would like to build the new museum on part of the vacant lot beside the existing museum. “We’re trying to look ahead,” she said. Team Ropin’ and Bulldogging at Miller Arena, Dancin’ at the Plum Visiting with “Mr. Pioneer Days” John Miller always brings a laugh with his extra dry sense of humor. “I ran my last steer at age 54,” Miller said, recalling the injuries that forced him to quit. That doesn’t take away his love of the sport of bulldoggin’ and team ropin’. He compares bulldoggin’ to farming and ranching where conditions can go south in a hurry. “People do it over and over because they love it,” he said. Miller expects 30 to 40 bulldoggers. “It’s a jackpot so you enter when you get there,” he said of never knowing how many will compete. The bulldogging starts at 1 p.m. Saturday.
He said they already have 350 teams entered for the team ropin’ that starts at noon Sunday. He noted that individuals can enter several times on different teams. Explaining the terms, Miller said, “You get four for $40 and it’s a No. 13 slide.” Miller said the number of cowboys competing in the arena events depends on the year. He said the largest turnouts have been years when he’s held memorials for good friends lost that year – such as Bob Thurman who was an integral part of the arena events with Miller. After 30 years of Pioneer Days, Miller said his favorite aspect is “Getting to see people who have the same interests I do. Some of my friends’ boys are roping.” “The parade is always lots of fun,” Miller, the singing, guitar-strumming cowboy, said. “We’ve always had a band,” recalling the days of the Grissleheads band, and when he sang with a trio. This year he performs with another trio – Doug Swonger and Jerry May on drums – at the Plum Thickett Saturday night. “I can’t believe how good we are!” he said with that dry
sense of humor. Parade Marshall Cecil “Junior “ Tucker Cecil “Junior’ Tucker is synonymous with Kiowa as a longtime businessman and philanthropist. Appropriately, he is named marshall of Kiowa’s 30th Annual Pioneer Day parade. Tucker’s parents started a business in Kiowa that he took over in 1952. His brother Dale joined him in 1955. Besides farming and selling farm supplies and tires from their Tucker Tires business, the brothers sold a huge variety of items including airplanes, boats and radios. After traveling extensively around the world through the years, Tucker and his late wife Verna celebrated 68 years of marriage in 2012. To commemorate that date, the couple gave a $100,000 donation to help build the new Kiowa District Hospital. The Tuckers donated the larger-thanlife bronze statue erected at the corner of 4th and Main in Kiowa several years ago. Entitled “This Land is Your Land,” the bronze depicts the Great Land Run of 1893 and features an intense moment between a husband and wife as he prepares to make the run. Tucker’s statue is a beautiful, historical reminder of the true Pioneer Days in this area. It says something about the pride of Kiowa, Kansas, a small community that borders Oklahoma, that they still celebrate their heritage with Miller’s Pioneer Days.
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Two little guys have a blast feeding the piglets at the Waynoka Rattle Snake Hunt Friday night. They are Cole and Wesley Black of Greenfield, Oklahoma. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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"following indications of an engine oil line malfunction," and inspectors would determine if any follow-up action is required. The command is based at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-6A was first put into use as the Air Force's primary trainer in 2000. The planes are used by all U.S. Air Force pilots, Smith said. The grounding of planes at the Oklahoma base was first reported Tuesday by the Enid News & Eagle newspaper.
By Marione Martin A Waynoka man received injuries in a three vehicle collision in Creek County Sunday. Tyson Tackett, 28, of Waynoka was transported by Creek County EMS to St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa for a head injury. He was treated and released. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, the collision occurred at 11:42 a.m. April 12 on SH16 at West 201st Street South which is northwest of Bristow. Tackett was driving a 2014 Hyundai Elantra and was stopped on SH16 in the westbound lane attempting to make a left turn onto West 201st Street South. His vehicle was struck from behind by a 2012 Kia Soul driven by Tiffany Hinson, 27, of Bristow. This caused Tackett’s vehicle to strike a 1998 Oldsmobile Le Sabre driven by Lorie Curtner, 53, of Bristow which was traveling eastbound on SH16. Curtner was pinned for approximately 20 minutes and was extricated by the Bristow Fire Department. She was transported by Creek County EMS to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa where she was admitted in stable condition with a limb injury. Hinson was taken by private vehicle to Urgent Care in Tulsa but not admitted. The two passengers in the Tackett vehicle refused treatment. They were Sage Tackett, 26, of Waynoka and Guy Shoulders, 52, of Jennings. According to the highway patrol report, everyone was wearing seatbelts. The cause of the collision was listed as inattention. Trooper Taylor investigated the collision, assisted by Troopers Southall and Fausett.
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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 Elder Suarez, 43, Plant City, Florida: Defrauding an innkeeper ($304) Outstanding warrant. Heath O’Dall Thomas, 29, Nash: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant. Layne E. Coats, 25, Oklahoma Department of Corrections: Escape from a penal institution ($256.50). Misdemeanor Filings Randall Scott Grider Jr., 27, Carmen: (1) Possession of controlled substance;
(2) Unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($458). Rich McKinley Puckett, 24, Jet: Public intoxication ($386.50). Melissa Dawn Beason-Ernst, 36, Wichita, Kansas: Affix unauthorized license plate to vehicle with intent to conceal identity. Andrew M. Rush, 28, Wichita, Kansas: Possession of drug paraphernalia ($266.50). Jeff Robinson Jr., 23, Bullhead, Arizona: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($2136) Outstanding warrant. Bonnie Jean Unruh, 50, Cherokee: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($495.50). Chad William Johnson, 38, Alva: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant. Thomas Eugene Stretch Jr., 34, Meno: 2 counts of Obtaining cash and/ or merchandise by bogus check ($533) Outstanding warrant. Civil Filings Monica Scott vs. James David Smith et al: Determination of heirship and persons entitled to real property ($135.70). Staghorn Energy LLC vs. Brian P. Burns: Quiet title ($155.70). Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs. Roger Alan Curry: Indebtedness in the sum of $6430.28 plus costs ($205.70). Divorce Filings David Wayne Cook vs. Patty Ann Cook: Divorce ($198.70). Child Support Filings Department of Human Services in Fairview vs. Dennis Giles: Incoming
reciprocal ($135.70). Traffic Filings Melissa Dawn Beason-Ernst, 24, Jet: Failure to have driver’s license in possession while driving ($211.50). Melvin U. Gingerich, 29, Centralia, Missouri: Operating a motor vehicle without valid driver’s license ($150). Denisha Toreye Mills, 21, Cherokee: Operating a motor vehicle without valid driver’s license ($256.50). Denisha Toreye Mills, 21, Cherokee: Inattentive driving resulting in collision ($211.50). Denisha Toreye Mills, 21, Cherokee: Failure to carry security verification ($231.50). Olivia Grace Decker, 24, Goltry: Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Eugene James Highfill, 54, Cherokee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); William A. Powell, 23, Coalgate: 16-20 mph over ($241.50); Rickie Paul Callenden III, 29, Enid: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Carl Ray Gibson, 60, Cherokee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Dakota Joe Coats, 20, Jetmore, Kansas: 16-20 mph over ($241.50); Patrick Jamaie Banks, 26, The Woodlands, Texas: 1-10 mph over ($188.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): William A. Powell, 23, Coalgate; Caleb Donald Altom, 24, Antlers; David O. Webster, 62, Carmen; Kelsey Driggers, 23, Cherokee; Robert Michael Wiggins, 30, Hastings.
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Alfalfa County sheriff’s log April 7, 2015 8:25 a.m. Harassment in Aline, respondent states individual is threatening to get a gun and shoot dogs and people, she feels threatened for her safety and for others’ safety, advised deputy who will be en route shortly. 12:39 p.m. Theft, respondent states that she is going through a divorce and that her husband came onto the property and took some things he isn’t supposed to, would like a deputy to make a report because as far as she is concerned that is stealing, respondent also advised that her attorney is in Enid, advised deputy, deputy advised he is not going out, that it is a civil matter and she needs to call her attorney and take care of it in court. April 8, 2015 4:47 p.m. Grass fire, report of a fire 5 miles west of Carmen and 1 mile south, Carmen Grass Rig responding, Carmen Grass Rig 2 en route to fire. 7:09 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent advised that kid’s four-wheeler, a Dodge crew cab pickup and a single cab pickup are racing down Main Street in Aline, he had another officer down there yesterday, he’s tired of it, deputy advised. 8:09 p.m. Minor accident, CPD advised of a motor assist call, an individual had hit something and was needing a tow on Noble and 720, when tried to call back, couldn’t get an answer, he stated his phone was about dead so they couldn’t call back to see if he was OK, need a welfare check on him, deputy en route, CPD heard from individual, he is alright, doesn’t need a deputy, deputy advised he was in area and trooper was en route, deputy request check full registration, driver license status and check record, everything fine. 8:45 p.m. Grass fire, CPD advised of a lightning strike on 610 and Cimarron Rd, Carmen Fire Department and Helena Fire Department en route.
April 9, 2015 12:34 p.m. Medical emergency in Carmen, CPD advised respondent said his neighbor is not responding to knocks on the door or phone calls, advised deputy, paged out Carmen First Responders, responders request ambulance to address, paged out Helena Ambulance, Carmen Responders advised ambulance is taking patient to hospital. 3:13 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent called in a black enclosed trailer is crossing the center line and not getting over for semis, he’s a good foot into oncoming lane, they are past Ingersoll and heading to Alva, respondent is driving a maroon Explorer, advised Woods County, respondent called back and advised it is a red pickup that is pulling a trailer and he just ran a car off in the ditch, they are in the construction zone, advised OHP, called Woods County to let them know it was a red pickup. 4:55 p.m. Agency assist, respondent called saying that they had an escapee from Crabtree, last seen at 4:35 p.m., advised all deputies, advised Helena, deputy at railroad tracks in Helena with officer, deputy wanting BOLO sent, Lt. from DOC called and reported that escapee is in custody. April 10, 2015 1:38 p.m. Grass fire, respondent advised controlled burn out of control 3 ½ miles west of Jet, paged Jet Fire Department and advised CPD, CPD advised that Jet requested traffic control, deputy advised and en route, advised OHP. April 11, 2015 8:51 a.m. Miscellaneous, Grant County called and advised they are bringing a hitch hiker to the county line, wanted to know if we could meet them there and escort him through our county
to the other side, told them probably not but would advise the on-call deputy, advised deputy by leaving voicemail on his county phone. 9:41 a.m. Accident, seriousness unknown, respondent advised of a car in a creek on 710 and Aline blacktop, CPD paged out Goltry First Responders, OHP advised, and deputy advised and en route, GFR advised no people in car or area but vehicle is nose down in the creek, it has run off a bridge, advised deputy and he isn’t going out unless OHP request him. 10:46 a.m. Dog at large, respondent at the lake office request animal control number for dogs that have been bothering campers, gave it to her, respondent called back and wants a deputy to go out and take care of it as animal control is out of town, advised her that I would let deputy know but we do not take dog calls unless a report is needed, respondent also advised they have talked to the owner and told them to leash their pets, she has called and let him know as well, called deputy and left message on his county phone. 4:28 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent called to report that a blue Chevy extended older pickup on CR 620 1 mile east on Cemetery Rd and then south on CR 620, respondent said that the truck is a regular out there, truck is stopping and then spinning out, advised deputy. April 12, 2015 8:12 a.m. Livestock in roadway, CPD advised they had a call stating three horses are out south of Cherokee, no other info, advised possible owner, owner called back, it was theirs and someone has put them up. 10:58 a.m. Break/enter in Nescatunga, respondent advised someone used a pry bar on the door of the church, does not appear that anything is missing, request deputy to make a report, advised deputy, he will go after church, deputy en route. 1:04 p.m. Accident, seriousness unknown, deputy checking vehicle wrecked on the side of the road on Highway 11 west of CR 710, appears to have struck a deer, no one is around, advised OHP with VIN info, deputy red tagged vehicle. 10:04 p.m. Information, Grant Co SO called to advise that an individual
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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 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. La Leche League meets the third Thursday of the month at the Alva First Baptist Church. LLL is a breastfeeding group supporting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday. Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.
Barber County sheriff’s log April 6, 2015 Payton Reeves, Kiowa, driving a 1998 Ford SUV, left Catalpa Road south of Rattlesnake Trail and overturned. Over $1,000 damage, driver taken to Kiowa Hospital via POV with unknown injuries, accident investigated by Deputy Richardson. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Laswell to Medicine Lodge Hospital. April 7, 2015 Pharot Thavy, Pratt, driving a 2003 Cad SUV, struck a deer on U281 about 6 miles north of Medicine Lodge. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Undersheriff Small. Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a semi on fire at the U160-U281 junction. April 9, 2015 Brenda Neal, Kiowa, driving a 2015 Kia, struck a deer at TriCity and Ridge Roads. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Sgt. Gentry. April 10, 2015 Brad Rathgeber, Kiowa, driving a 2006 Pontiac, struck a deer on U281 near Gerlane. Over $1,000 damage,
no injury, accident worked by Sheriff Rugg. Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near Mingona. April 11, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Anthony Hospital to Wichita. During the week officers received nine reports of cattle out, one report of goats out, performed 12 public assists and assisted three other agencies. Arrests April 6, 2015 Domonic A Gibson, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 18. Arrest by MLPD. Charges: Disorderly Conduct 2. Domestic Battery. Released April 10, 2015, on $1,000 surety bond. April 9, 2015 James F Dotts Jr, Kiowa, W/M, 47. Arrest by KWPD. Charge: Domestic Battery. Released April 11, 2015, on $1,500 surety bond. April 12, 2015 John W Poindexter, Nashville, W/M, 66. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Battery. Released April 12, 2015, on $750 surety bond.
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Alfalfa County real estate Book 769, Page 20: Donald Gene Crain, Jr., single, Timothy Wayne Crain and Debra Crain, husband and wife, Diana Ruth Mason and Butch Mason, wife and husband, and Cheryl Lynn Fore and R.D. Fore, wife and husband; convey unto Joshua David McAlister and Jamie Lynn McAlister: The SE/4 of S5-24N-9W. Warranty deed. Book 769, Page 90: Dennis R. Ferrell and Brenda Dane Ferrell; convey unto Ferrell Rentals, LLC: A tract of land located in the SW/4 SW/4 of S18-28N11W; and all of Lots 1-6, in Block 1 of Schubert Addition to Burlington, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma; and A tract of land located in the SW/4 of S18-28N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 769, Page 193: Curt Kunzman
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and Sharon K. Kunzman; convey unto Brandon Curtis Newman: Lots 7-9, in Block 28 in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 769, Page 313: Jennett A. Jobes and David Lee Jobes; convey unto Jennett A. Jobes and David Lee Jobes: Lots 1619, in Block 6, Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 769, Page 379: Robert W. Thomas and Laberta M. Thomas; convey unto Donald Dreher, II: Lots 7-9, in Block 20, Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 769, Page 93: Donald L. French and Katryna L. French; convey unto Dale Young: Lot 23, Block 2, Bonham’s Second Addition to the Town of Helena. Quitclaim deed.
Book 769, Page 327: Shawn Clausing and Debbie Clausing; convey unto Beck Enterprising, Inc.: Lots 4-6, in Block 33 in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 769, Page 24: Joshua David McAlister and Jamie Lynn McAlister; and DBA Bank of Oklahoma: SE/4 of S5-24N9W. $81,700. Book 769, Page 356: Roberta Berry; and Farmers Exchange Bank: Lot 9 in Block 1, Bridges Addition in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $39,000. Book 769, Page 371: Jason Matthew Jenlink and Melissa Nicole Jenlink; and Central National Bank and Trust Company of Enid: NE/4 NW/4 of S32-25N-10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $384,000.
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is threatening to commit suicide, they pinged his phone at 670 and Latimer, advised there may be weapons present and that individual had been in trouble for domestic by strangulation x2, deputy advised, person with Grant County is going to enter our county to try and locate
individual, advised Harper County to be on lookout, individual is pinged back in Grant County. 10:13 p.m. Business alarm, alarm company called to report an alarm going off at Smok Shak in Ingersoll, called keyholder and she thought maybe the
cook just didn’t get out in time, said she would check it out. 11:21 p.m. Information, Grant County advised they have the suicidal subject in custody, he abandoned the vehicle on CR 670 and Latimer Rd, subject’s father will come and get vehicle in the morning. 11:24 p.m. Shots fired, respondent advised of gun shots in Nescatunga, while on the phone, more shots have been fired, advised deputy, respondent advised more gun shots have been fired, the lights of the house beside him shut off immediately afterwards, respondent also wanted to advise deputy he has a .22 pistol on his person and will use it if needed, he is standing on his front porch waiting for deputy, unable to locate, deputy spoke with respondent. April 13, 2015 2:40 a.m. Intoxicated driver, Cherokee 911 advised of a possible drunk driver headed westbound on Highway 11 just passing Highway 38 junction, advised truck is bouncing from one side of the road to the other, dark colored truck, a semi is following but the semi is fearful and will not pass, advised OHP, OHP does not have anyone, respondent advised subject ran the stop sign at the four corners north of Cherokee, advised Woods County, they have no one out but she will let Alva Police Department know.
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