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Family pictures we’ve taken in the last week. If your family is getting together for the holidays, it is a perfect time to update the family portrait. We had our family celebration on Dec. 20th, so we’ll be able to shoot photos even on the 25th. Both of these family groups chose our one-hour session where we take whatever you want without worrying about counting pictures. - $100.00.
Paul & Deb Corr Family
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Dale and Jane Ritter Family
Notice how carefully we pose so that each face can be seen. Many photographers are careless about such detail.
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Remembering Danny Thompson, an OSU Cowboy the Twins could never forget By Berry Tramel Danny Thompson was inducted into the Oklahoma State Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Thompson played for the Cowboys in 1967 and 1968, making all-Big Eight and leading OSU to the College World Series both seasons. [The Oklahoman Archives] Two years after he was diagnosed with leukemia, Danny Thompson pinch-hit for the Texas Rangers against the Chicago White Sox at old Arlington Stadium. Oct 2, 1976. It was the bottom of the ninth. The people in Thompson’s life, from since-closed Capron High School to OSU to Hall of Fame ballplayers, think often of that at-bat. That last at-bat. “Shows the guts and determination he had to finish the season in 1976,” said Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven, Thompson’s teammates with the Rangers and the Minnesota Twins. “He just wanted to keep playing. That was Danny, though. He was a battler.” Pitcher Jim Kaat, who won 283 major league games, remembers Thompson as solid, an all-American boy, during their days together with the Twins. “Always on an even keel,” Kaat said. “Never got emotionally high or low. Disappointed if he didn’t do well. He was very competitive, but what
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you’d call a decent , solid citizen. Growing up the way I did, in the Midwest, that’s the way we expected people to conduct themselves. That’s what Danny was.” Thompson was born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in northwestern Oklahoma’s Woods County. He was a baseball star at OSU, picked in the first round of the 1968 draft (18th overall), played on those grand old Twin teams of the early 1970s, married and had two daughters, was diagnosed with leukemia, eventually was traded to the Rangers and stood in the batter’s box against left-hander
Dave Hamilton on Oct. 2, 1976, with two runners on and one out in a tie game. Thompson struck out. Sixtynine days later, on Dec. 10, 1976, Thompson died. Thirty-nine years ago last week. He’s a footnote in baseball history. He’s much more to those who knew him. Capron High School closed in the late ‘60s. Now, the few kids still around Capron go a few miles east on Highway 11 to Burlington High School. Thompson graduated with a class of four. All boys. Senior prom was a bummer.
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Obituaries ETHA LORANE (GRAY) BENSON Etha Lorane was born to Earl and Maime (Mitchell) Gray in the Capron area on November 27, 1927, and passed away in Oklahoma City at OU Medical Center on December 21, 2015, at the age of 88 years and 24 days. Mrs. Benson lived most all of her life in this area. She attended and graduated from Capron School and then attended college before marrying Clifford Harold Benson in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, on November 23, 1946. Bennie, a son, came to join the family. For a while the family lived in the Panhandle of Oklahoma where she worked as a telephone operator and as a secretary for the gas company before moving back to Alva, where she was employed at Wal-Mart before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Armond and Eston Gray; two sisters, Eula Eggers and LaVerta Herrington; brothers-in-law Keith Hesler and Ed Herrington; and nephew Tim Herrington. Etha is survived by son Bennie and wife Kelly of Alva; sisters Leora Holland, Paula Hesler and Eula Eggers; sisters-in-law Marsha Gray and Beverly Gray; nieces and nephews Jimmy Womack and wife Lisa, David Womack and wife Vicky, Trina and husband Jerry Pratzs, Claudette and husband Jeff Gentry, Eulanda Ferman, Brian, Stewart, Eric, Paul Scott, Todd, Tracey and Terry Gray and spouses, Margaret Ann. At her request there will be no services and private interment will be at a later date. ROBERT MANUEL “BOB” BETTENCOURT, JR. Memorial services for Robert Manuel “Bob” Bettencourt Jr., also known as “Bandit,” will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Pingelton officiating. He was cremated at his request under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.
Robert Manuel “Bob” Bettencourt Jr., son of Robert Manuel Bettencourt Sr. and Judith Mae McDuffie, was born October 13, 1961, at Marion, Indiana, and passed away December 20, 2015, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 7 days. Bob graduated from Waynoka High School with the Class of 1980. On December 17, 1983, he was united in marriage to JoLinda Marie Beck at Waynoka. They lived in Alva where he worked as a truck driver. The last 20 years he worked for close family friends, Marty, Jil, Blake and Cole Koppitz, and Tanner Wamsley. He loved his trucking job, and made many truck models as well as going to several truck shows over the years. He loved his dogs and cats, and was an avid animal lover. He enjoyed watching baseball and his beloved Minnesota Vikings. The day care kids all thought the world of Bob when he was around. He is preceded in death by his sister, Julie Marie Bettencourt, and mother-inlaw, Fran McDonald. Bob is survived by his wife, JoLinda, of Alva; sons Robert Manuel Bettencourt III and wife Heather of Alva, Braden Bettencourt of Alva, and his “third son” Bryne Beck and wife Rachel of Woodward; two brothers, Fred Bettencourt of Waynoka and Floyd Bettencourt and special friend Dana of Larnerd, Kansas; one sister, Kim Maggard and husband Bill of Dennard, Arkansas; his father-in-law, Larry Beck and wife Peggy of Waynoka, his brotherin-law, Brad Beck and wife Brenda of Waynoka; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Creature’s Concerns. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www. marshallfuneralhomes.com. CLARENCE ARTHUR CRISSUP HELENA – Clarence Arthur Crissup was born on August 16, 1932, in his parent’s home, three miles northwest of Helena, Oklahoma, to Everett Theodore and Susie Mildred (Campbell) Crissup, He went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 64
years, Jeanne; daughters Jeannette Redman and husband Lee of Goltry, and Joyce Thomas and husband Merrill of Edmond; son Jeff Crissup and wife Debbie of Helena; grandchildren Nathan Redman and wife Kristina, Andrew Redman and wife Becky, and Caleb Redman, all of Edmond; Bethany Ramirez and husband Alec of Enid; Reuben Thomas and wife Tana of Edmond; Leslie Smith and husband Micah of Nashville, Tennessee; Mary Alice Cheray and husband Cassidy of Wichita, Kansas; Jesse Crissup and wife Janell of Alva; Zachary Crissup of Fairmont, West Virginia; Cali Crissup of Stillwater; great-grandchildren William and Wesley Redman, Isaac, Eli and Nehemiah Redman, Brody and Siya Thomas, all of Edmond; Harper Smith of Nashville, Tennessee; Remington Cheray of Wichita, Kansas; and Tierney Crissup of Alva; brothers Gary Crissup and wife Janice of Helena and Jack Crissup and wife Debbie of Tulsa and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Susie Crissup; infant sister, Evelyn; brother, Dwayne Crissup and nephew, Rodney Crissup. C.A. attended Green Plain Country Grade School and attended and graduated from Helena High School in 1950. On November 16, 1951, C.A. and Jeanne Askew eloped and were married in the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage in Enid, Oklahoma. C.A. and Jeanne lived in Helena except five months while C.A. was employed in the oil field in New Mexico and West Texas. He bought his first truck in 1954 and hauled livestock for 43 years, and subsequently continued driving for greater than 10 years for Groendyke Transport of Enid, Oklahoma. C.A. was an area farmer and rancher for many years raising cattle and horses, with a special love for his horses. He attended Helena Church of the Nazarene.
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SandRidge defies Okla. directive to close 6 wells By Mike Soraghan, E&E reporter, EnergyWire SandRidge Energy Inc., the financially troubled oil producer focused on earthquake-prone northern Oklahoma, is defying a state directive to shut down six disposal wells linked to quakes. “They are in operation, and we are preparing a case” to formally shut the wells, Matt Skinner, spokesman for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), said Friday. Skinner said SandRidge representatives told OCC they would “respectfully decline” to comply. The case being prepared by officials at OCC, which regulates oil and gas activity in the state, sets up a potential showdown on whether the commission has the power to halt activities thought to be triggering earthquakes. The agency told SandRidge earlier this month to shut down six wells in the north-central part of the state near the Kansas line. It was a reaction to the strongest series of quakes in years. OCC also told the company to cut back disposal at more than 40 others by 25 to 50 percent (EnergyWire, Dec. 4). Other companies were told to cut back, and one other company was told to shut a well, but SandRidge operations were the most broadly affected. The OCC “directives” are voluntary, but if a company refuses, OCC staff can take formal legal action against the company. State records obtained by EnergyWire show that the wells directed to shut down were still injecting wastewater past OCC’s Dec. 9 deadline. SandRidge spokesman David Kimmel responded to an EnergyWire question by saying, “We’re currently working closely with the OCC to resolve this issue.” The legal action would be a formal request to the three elected commissioners who govern the agency to change the relevant permits. It would ask them to require the company to stop injecting wastewater in the six wells, at least temporarily. Commission Hit By Cuts to Staff,
Budget The commission staff has been hit by budget cuts, and commissioners in the past have questioned whether they have the authority to crack down on disposal wells because of earthquakes. But at a fall legislative hearing, one of the three commissioners, Dana Murphy, asserted that they do have authority. Commission officials have also indicated that proving a case might be hindered because there is currently no state seismologist at the Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS) to explain the science behind the commission’s actions. “We are very concerned we don’t have seismologists we can consult,” Skinner said earlier this month. OGS Director Jerry Boak has said he has more staff now than before his two seismologists left. But the agency has not replaced top seismologist Austin Holland. (EnergyWire, Sept. 24). Commissioners are statewide elected officials and get most of their contributions from the oil and gas industry. But commissioners say that would have no effect on how they carry out their judicial duties. State Rep. Cory Williams (D) of Stillwater, one of the most active legislators on the earthquake issue, said SandRidge’s defiance highlights the limits of industry cooperation. “It’s imperative that we pass legislation enabling the corporation commission to make these kind of decisions in the field, not wait on voluntary compliance,” Williams said. “We need a stick.” Financial Woes for SandRidge Numerous other companies have been told to curtail operations and even shut wells. But SandRidge is considered the most vulnerable to such actions. The company’s operations are focused in the Mississippi Lime play underlying earthquake-prone north-central Oklahoma and southern Kansas, and it has few assets outside the area. (EnergyWire, Nov. 17). Disposal is not a side issue for oil producers. Drilling can produce as much wastewater as it does oil, often much more. The Mississippi Lime play,
where SandRidge has concentrated its operations, yields far more water than conventional production. Producers must have a place to put the toxic, briny fluid. In a November regulatory filing, SandRidge said that if regulators order it to shut down disposal wells or reduce injection volumes, the company might have to shut down production wells. That, the company said, could “adversely affect the company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.” SandRidge had abided by all of the commission’s previous earthquakerelated requests. But it has been limping financially for some time. Founder Tom Ward was ousted in 2013 after a months long dispute with an activist investor, leaving behind a fiscal mess. Then came a price slump that has battered the whole industry and has no end in sight. SandRidge reported $4.6 billion in debt in July, which it has struggled to pay down. That hasn’t helped its ailing stock price, which has remained at less than $1 per share since June 26, putting the company at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (EnergyWire, Nov. 17). The stock closed Friday at 23 cents. SandRidge’s subsidiary drilling contractor, Lariat Services Inc., laid off 265 people and closed its Odessa, Texas, field office in February. SandRidge laid off 132 more employees in April, roughly one-fifth of its workforce. A Tulsa company, Marjo Operating Co. Inc., challenged an OCC directive to cut back operations in September. But OCC and the company reached an agreement, heading off formal enforcement (EnergyWire, Dec. 7). The Sierra Club and other groups have also threatened to sue SandRidge under federal environmental laws. The groups warned SandRidge and three other companies in November that they would sue if the companies didn’t reduce injection volumes (EnergyWire, Nov. 3). Scientists have known for
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By Griffin Communications Griffin Communications is actively and aggressively negotiating with AT&T to come to an agreement to continue providing local programming from News 9 and CBS programming to AT&T subscribers in Oklahoma. As an Oklahoma-based, family-owned company, we believe in doing business the Oklahoma way, where everyone is treated equally and fairly. Since the mega-merger of AT&T and DirectTV, AT&T has become increasingly difficult to work with,
has dropped stations and has threatened to drop more than 140 stations in the last year alone. We have reached agreements with all other carriers and hope we can reach an agreement with AT&T. We are simply asking for AT&T/ Uverse to treat us the same as they treat other, larger companies – whether they are based out-of-state or here in Oklahoma. We’re sorry that you’re caught in the middle. We want nothing more than to continue to provide quality, local programming
for viewers, but if an agreement isn’t reached, AT&T subscribers in Oklahoma will lose the local news and life-saving weather coverage that they depend upon from David Payne, Kelly Ogle, Amanda Taylor and the News 9 team as well as CBS programming starting Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. That means you won’t be able to watch the 50th Anniversary of the Super Bowl, the AFC Championship, the Grammys, NCIS, Young and the Restless or the Big Bang Theory to name a few.
U-VERSE customers could lose CBS and News 9 starting Jan. 1
Museum volunteer receives gift from Timberlake
Timberlake Elementary Gifted and Talent Program students — (Back row, left to right) Ethan Jenlink (sixth grade), Jacob Diller (sixth grade), Jacquetta Jenkins, Cade Severin (sixth grade), Karleigh Decker (fifth grade); (front row, left to right) Greysan Ioerger (sixth grade), Riley Hensley (fifth grade). The Timberlake Elementary Gifted and Talented Program is under the direction of Angie Amundson.
Timberlake Elementary second year gifted and talented students presented a video presentation as part of the their Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 11. Their presentation was a narrated tour of the many military exhibits that are on display at the Jet Museum. It is not solely a military museum as there are other items relating to the history of the area. The students had visited the museum last year on a field trip and particularly enjoyed the old uniforms, medals, model airplanes and tanks it has on loan from local area veterans. Jacquetta Jenkins volunteers at the museum and she was most helpful with the project as she had to open the museum for an extended amount of time for the filming. She also provided the students with specific information about the exhibits. The students presented her with a plaque of appreciation and a DVD copy of their video project. She is pictured here with the Timberlake Elementary second year gifted and talented class receiving her plaque and copy of the DVD.
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Aline-Cleo Royal Court – (left to right) Kelsi Schlup, Bracen Ryel, Jessica Richardson, Michael Perez, Gwen Ebert, Tanner Swinney, Kayli Ryel, Kristopher Robinson and attendants Bentlee Naugle and Madison Zimbelman.
Aline-Cleo Basketball Homecoming Aline-Cleo Basketball Homecoming was held before the game with Cherokee on Friday, Dec. 18. Gwen Ebert, foreign exchange student, guest of Regina Morrison, was crowned as Queen. Tanner Swinney, son of Kay McEachern, was
crowned as King. Homecoming Queen candidates were Kelsi Schlup, Jessica Richardson, Gwen Ebert, Kayli Ryel, Madison Zimbelman. King candidates were Bracen Ryel, Michael Perez, Tanner Swinney and Kristopher Robinson.
Northwestern Sports Hall of Fame to honor four
Aline-Cleo Homecoming Queen Gwen Ebert and King Tanner Swinney.
ALVA – A women’s volleyball star, two legendary Northwestern coaches and a standout quarterback will make up the Class of 2016 in the Northwestern Oklahoma State Sports Hall of Fame. Monica Schmidt, Dr. Steve Lohmann, Joe Phillips and Victor Williams will be inducted in ceremonies on Saturday, Feb. 6. The 24th Hall of Fame class will be honored at a luncheon in the Student Center Ballroom at 11:30 a.m., and formally inducted during halftime of the men’s basketball game vs. the University of ArkansasMonticello later that afternoon in Percefull Fieldhouse at 3 p.m. The luncheon is open to the public, but reservations are required by Jan. 15. Tickets are $20 per person. If you have questions or would like to make reservations, please feel free to contact us at 580-327-8593 or nwalumni@nwosu.edu. Past inductees will be recognized during halftime of the women’s game. The women’s game will tip off at 1 p.m., and the men’s game is scheduled for 3 p.m. To make reservations, be sure to contact the Northwestern alumni office at 580327-8593 or nwalumni@nwosu.edu.
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My journey through stem cell transplant Submitted by Carra Mayberry of Kiowa, Kansas “I have what? And where and from whom did I get this?” So began a journey of what would be a very interesting realization of a blood disorder. I soon found out from my brilliant hematologist/oncologist, Dr. T in Wichita, and St. Francis Hospital (one of two locations in Kansas that do stem cell transplantation, or SCT) that this blood disorder is a less-chronic cousin to lymphoma and leukemia, and according to the doctor, is “treatable but not curable. If we knew what caused this condition, it would be curable.” The doctor also said, when asked about remission after SCT, “There is no way to predict remission; everyone’s body reacts differently to this treatment.” Multiple myeloma is often discovered by the onset of another medical problem – in my case, scheduled hip revision surgery for a 19-year-old hip replacement. I flunked my pre-op blood test because of anemia that, after further testing, proved to be myeloma: low platelet, hemoglobin and plasma blood counts. After a skeletal X-ray, a liver sonogram, 24-hour urinalyses and, for sure, bone marrow biopsy tests: “Your blood tests prove you have multiple myeloma.” Readers, have your blood checked periodically, please. So began a summer-long quest of chemo shots and pills and iron IVs to “kill off more terrorists in my bone marrow that have cells gone wild.” So (later, I would learn) was a preview of
possible stem cell treatment and the chemo “bomb” to kill that blood cancer (myeloma). By September 2015 my family and I visited the doctor in Wichita and all agreed to do SCT, which is an option to “treat” myeloma – the other option being “treatment forever.” The treatment would “increase my survival” with SCT and we all agreed to do it! Dr. T was “the transplant man” and agreed he would do the same. I proceeded to tell him that I had six aunts that lived to be 95-100 years old and how was that for survival? He shook his head and smiled at me and my computer records (probably in dismay). He would become my pilot, orchestrating the entire process with his brilliant mind and careful hands. The SCT procedure was to be: finish the chemo shots and pills, go to the first cousin reunion in Florida, boost the stem cell growth in order to get ready for: • Oct. 20: chest catheter placement • Oct. 21: harvest of stem cells by a dialysis-type machine with all of the beeps and whistles (the harvest proved to be very successful: eight million harvested out of a needed four million) • Oct. 26 and 27: two blasts of chemo then move to Wichita literally, in an isolated clean apartment for the duration (with caregivers: husband, son, daughter and sisters and friend) • Oct. 28: my 68th birthday • Oct. 29: transplant those little stem cells back into my blood, and “they
amazingly know where to go and what to become.” By Nov. 6 I entered St. Francis Hospital for blood and plasma because of falling blood pressure, but this was a very successful experience and nurse Derrick was a caring RN that got me through ICU. Then back to the regular bone marrow transplant unit for two weeks where doctors and cute, young, very smart nurses cared for me and truly helped my recovery process. Also vital to my healing process were prayers, cards, gifts, and pictures from family, friends and kids! Home and the recovery process: no matter what the medical condition, the side effects will eventually seem insignificant, since this treatment effects everyone differently. It’s also a test of strong faith, true grit and your sense of humor. It’s a steady recovery process like any other medical process, but “give yourself time” because there’s no way to predict your own process, so “hang in there, it will all be over soon.” My advice to you: talk to your doctor and have your blood checked periodically. My recovery is ongoing, but I’m encouraged that with protection, love and care from family, friends, doctors, nurses PA’s, the transplant team and even the lab girls that my recovery will be successful. My status will be monitored for the rest of my life but because of love and a lot of optimism, I feel that I will be fine! So ends or begins my journey.
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‘Deb’ Roberts to retire after pumping gas nearly 63 years Reception at O.K. Co-op Grain service station Thursday, Dec. 31, all day By Yvonne Miller Delbert Roberts, known as “Deb”’ by most, is an icon in Kiowa, Kansas. If you drove through Kiowa sometime in the last 63 years and stopped for full service to fill your vehicle with gas, chances are Deb washed your windows, and checked your oil and tires while your tank filled. If you visited with him, you probably got an earful, as Deb loves to visit and have fun debating. At Kiowa’s O.K. Co-op Grain Co. service station, many of the regulars who go in to drink a cup of coffee that he starts just after 6 a.m. each morning love to banter with this man who has an opinion as strong as the steel lift to raise cars for an oil change. Some of those coffee drinkers are retired individuals, others are local farmers and ranchers. “We argue politics and they talk sports. We cover every subject under the sun,” Deb said. “I just tell ‘em what I think.” For example, his opinion on politics is clear when he said, “The government needs to stay out and let us run our own business.” One of those coffee drinkers is Dwayne Kruckenberg, who chuckled while commenting on Deb: “He’s a pain in the butt, but he’s a good ol’ coot. It’s a camaraderie that can’t be beat. It gets pretty deep in there sometimes, but that’s what it’s all about.” When asked about Deb, Steve Gugelmeyer of Kiowa, who likes to stop by the co-op, said, “He’s a unique little ol’ man who knows all the history in Kiowa better than about anyone. He’s a very caring man and is so good to the elderly, visiting folks in the nursing home daily. He must have of been a hell of a family man because he always talks about his family and his wife – calling her ‘mother.’ We love to argue and joke with Deb because he can take it. We don’t laugh at him, we laugh with him.” Deb is known for waving at people driving by the service station on the west edge of Kiowa, just past the railroad crossing. “I try to treat all my customers the same. It’s my customers I’ll miss the most,” he said. Deb started helping customers as a teen at Glenn’s Service, a Phillip’s 66, working after school and on weekends. After he graduated from Kiowa High School in 1957, owners Glenn and Goldie Beydler offered him a full-time job. In those days Deb said gas was around 24 or 25 cents per gallon. He said it was after the Vietnam War that gas prices started rising. “The price of fuel is whatever the general public will stand,” he said. When Beydler retired in 1963, Deb took over the station, renting from Beydler until he joined Kiowa’s Co-op around 1990. The Phillip’s station was located
After 63 years of pumping gas in Kiowa, Deb Roberts is hanging up the nozzle at the end of the year. Photo by Yvonne Miller on north Seventh Street. Deb and his wife Mayvis, who married July 14, 1963, bought a home behind the station where he continues to reside. “We extended that house when the kids were little,” he recalled and added, “I want that old house to last as long as I do.” In those early days, the historian recalls that Mayvis worked at Schupbach Plumbing and Heating in Kiowa. Remembering back, he said, “We offered full service. We checked tires, checked under the hood, vacuumed – all that.” That’s a service he’s continued to offer at the coop. As he retires at the end of 2015, the co-op is making changes, modernizing their gas pumps. They’ve built a new card control pump area across the road and a little west of the existing service station which will be more convenient for truck traffic and those using cards. Those self-serve pumps will open after the first of the year. “Now that’s gone,” Deb said with disappointment of no more full-service. “Our town is an older population. We need to provide full-service.” He said that “taking care of my customers” is his favorite part of the job. Coop board members have heard numerous concerns from people who need full-service like Deb provided. Kiowa resident Stan Michel who stops by See Robets Page 45
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During a Fun Day at South Barber elementary school, these youngsters have a good time trying to throw a ball into the targets. The Barber County law enforcement agencies put on these events for youngsters in both Kiowa and Medicine Lodge just before Christmas break. The day was complete with games and refreshments. Students are (left to right) Addison Bryan, Myles Thimisch and Paige and Haven Stoner. Photo by Yvonne Miller
These boys have a blast on a miniature golf game during a Fun Day for elementary students. Barber County law enforcement agencies sponsored the event full of games, fun and prizes for students in Kiowa and Medicine Lodge. Boys are (left to right) Kaden Richardson and Juan Castro with Zack Cooper watching. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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County commissioners accept 6-month bids
At left, Barber County Sheriff Justin Rugg talks to the South Barber elementary students who enjoy games and treats during a fun day put on by Barber County law enforcement agencies and the county attorney's office. Undersheriff Lonnie Small holds the county's drug dog and Kiowa Police Chief Steve Johnson gives the dog some love after they had the dog demonstrate how he springs into action upon command. The children were impressed. Photo by Yvonne Miller
By Leslie Nation CHEROKEE – The Alfalfa County commissioners accepted all 22 open bids for their six-month bids in their meeting Monday at the county courthouse. After accepting the bids, commissioners Toby Walker, Chad Roach and District 1 First Deputy Ashley Sciara agreed to table the bids for further review. One bid for wiring for telephones and Internet for the sheriff’s office at the county courthouse was submitted by, and awarded to, KanOkla Wireless for $44,987.20. The commissioners then looked to review open bids for a carport structure for the Alfalfa County EMS, but County Clerk Laneta Unruh stated that no bids were submitted. After all bids had been reviewed and awarded, the commissioners signed contracts for the final two trucks from Enid Mack Sales, Inc. Other items on the agenda that were approved by the commissioners were: • warrants for safety bonuses, • M & O warrants for payment, • blanket purchase orders, • 2016 Alfalfa County Personnel Policy handbook, • 2016 Alfalfa County drug policy, • 2016 Alfalfa County payroll due dates, • resolution directing deposit of reimbursement of election board expenses, and • transfer from T-2A Highway M&O to T-2B Highway Lease Purchase for $14,000 due to not enough money appropriated for District 1. In unforeseen business, Unruh reminded the commissioners that their safety meeting is on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Road crossing permit revenue is as follows District How Many Total Amount 1 0 2 2 3 1 Total, all districts
- $500 (one is no charge) - (no charge) 3 500
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Kiowa Hospital Foundation plans Jeans and Gems Fiesta Jan. 16 KDH December board meeting; Coming in early 2016, daycare at manor and Meals-on-Wheels through manor By Yvonne Miller The importance of the Friends of the Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation was again apparent at the December meeting of the KDH Board of Directors held last Thursday evening. The foundation raised the money to cover the $20,875 cost of an anesthesia machine that was approved at the November meeting. The board expressed their appreciation to Foundation President Judy Schrock and everyone who helped raise the funds. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, the foundation plans to hold its annual Jeans and Gems fundraising event at Kiowa’s Community Building. The theme this year is South of the Border and guests will enjoy margaritas and Mexican fare. The foundation is accepting items for the silent auction to be followed by a live auction of some bigger ticket items. All auction item donations are welcome as well as monetary gifts. It is through donations that the foundation is able to help the locally tax-supported hospital. Board President Pat Myers called the meeting to order with all members present, including Jeff Miller, Jim Parker, Brenna May and Chantae Simpson. KDH CEO Margaret Grismer also sat at the table. KDH CFO Janell Goodno also attended as did Manor Administrator Kim Balding, Physician Assistant Melissa Stroh and Dr. Christie Leal. Dr. Susan Hull sat in on the board meeting, but was not introduced officially. She is reportedly looking at KDH. Dr. Nicolas Thompson agreed to see patients in the clinic four days per month and will take some on-call time. Dr. Thompson is independent and has helped cover KDH the last few years. Grismer announced that Whitney Renner is the new KDH Human Resources person. She’ll be on board Jan. 4, 2016. Hospital Statistics and Financials Presenting the KDH statistics and financials for November, Goodno said
the lower than usual profit is due to lower patient numbers and also high pharmacy costs. Total patients admitted was six for a total of 29 combined days of acute and swingbed care. Total outpatient visits were 568. Total clinic visits were 340. The hospital’s total operating revenue was $332,881. With pharmacy and purchases increased by nearly $45,000, total operating expenses totaled $425,929. This made a loss of $93,048. The addition of $95,347 tax revenue made the hospital see a slight profit of $2,299. Planning for the 2016 Internal KDH Budget, Goodno said hospital/clinic stats were lower than usual the last six months so she anticipates much the same for 2016. Goodno said the hospital’s offer to people to get a 20 percent discount for paying their bill before the end of the year is well-received. Grismer said there is a continual issue with some people who do not pay even their co-pay and continually seek healthcare. The board said there is no policy regarding that problem, but realize they need to consider having one in the future. PA Stroh gave Director of Nursing Heidi Courson’s report in her absence. She said KDH had “a very good surgery day” with seven successful surgeries. “It was our busiest surgery day ever in this new facility,” Stroh said. Manor Statistics and Financials The manor had 20 residents last Thursday. Goodno said the manor’s total operating revenue in November was $99,244. Total operating revenue was $112, 915. This made a loss of $13,671 for the manor. The addition of $6,136 (mainly tax revenue) curbed the loss to $7,536. As of the end of November, the combined manor/hospital profit was $560,354. Total cash-on-hand totaled $499,271. Goodno said that in January KDH should receive an influx of tax revenue of $600,000. KDH expected
$19,281 of remaining tax money for 2015 any day. Balding said the manor received numerous compliments on their holiday meal and the revitalized look of the facility. Administrator Balding updated the board on both the daycare coming to the manor in January and also Meals-onWheels coming hopefully by February. Watch for a separate story on both these subjects in the Newsgram next week. Other KDH Board Action If members of the community are interested in purchasing tax credits for 2016, they need to let the administration know by April 1. The capital equipment budget for 2016-18 was approved. Payment of bills and bad debt accounts were approved. Insurance renewal rates were approved as was a new employee evaluation and 2016 employee handbook. The following medical staff appointments were approved: Scott Porter, surgical medicine; Francisco Dexeus, oncology and Gary Borsch, family medicine. The KDH board will hold an in-town retreat Jan. 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The next regular meeting of the board will be Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at 7 p.m. The board held an approximate 30-minute executive session at the end of the meeting with no action afterward except adjournment.
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Physical incapacitation no hindrance to voting, Alfalfa County Election Board secretary says Registered voters in Alfalfa County who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, won’t have to miss the Jan. 12, 2016, Special Town of Jet Election, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today. Stein explained that state law permits registered voters who will be unable to go to the polls because they became incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, to vote on an emergency basis. “Physical incapacitation” includes a variety of conditions – injury, illness, childbirth – that prevent a person from voting in person at the polls on election day. Aside from unplanned emergencies, “state law also allows a registered voter who is physically incapacitated on an ongoing basis or a person who is charged with the care of a physically incapacitated person who cannot be left unattended to submit an application for absentee ballot by an agent,” the county election secretary said. The agent may be any person of the voter’s choosing who is at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by or related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person whose name appears on the ballot. Also, a person may
serve as an agent for only one person at any election, Stein explained. “If you think that you or someone you know fits into this category, please contact the Alfalfa County Election Board office at 580-596-2718 as soon as possible for more information,” Stein said.
Deadline to request absentee ballots approaches Early voting is another option for voters who miss Wednesday’s deadline Registered voters in Alfalfa County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in the Jan. 12, 2016, Special Town of Jet Election have until Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. to request one, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today. “If absentee voters miss Wednesday’s deadline, they aren’t out of luck, however,” Stein said. Voters who want to cast absentee ballots still can do so in person at the County Election Board office on Thursday, Jan. 7, or Friday, Jan. 8. A two-member, bipartisan absentee voting board will be on duty each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday to assist absentee voters. “In-person absentee voters fill out an application form when they get to the office. They are not required to give any reason for voting absentee,” Stein said. “They are required to swear that they have not voted a regular mail absentee ballot and that they will not vote at their polling place on election day.” According to Stein, the absentee voting board verifies a voter’s registration information. Then, the board issues all the appropriate ballots to the voter. The voter marks the ballots in a voting booth and then casts them in the voting device. “It is very much like voting at a precinct polling place,” said Stein. For more information, contact the Alfalfa County Election Board, located at 602 W. 5th St., Ste 3, Cherokee. Their phone number is 580-596-2718. Those who have requested absentee ballots can track the status of their ballot at http://www.ok.gov/elections/ Voter_Info/Online_Voter_Tool/
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By Ryan J. Foley IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Three friends involved in buying tickets and claiming jackpots that were allegedly fixed by a state lottery insider have something else unusual in common, prosecutors say: They hunt for Bigfoot in their spare time. In a legal motion that is as strange as the elusive humanoid, Iowa prosecutor Rob Sand asked a judge Monday to bar any discussion of Bigfoot hunting at the upcoming trial of Eddie Tipton, the lottery official accused of fixing multiple jackpots. "The prejudicial effect could potentially be as strong as Sasquatch itself," Sand wrote. "Jurors could be incredulous. They could find it unusual enough that it outweighs other evidence in their mind." Tipton is the former Multi-State Lottery Association security director who is accused of rigging jackpots in Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kansas and Oklahoma from 2005 to 2011 to enrich himself and his friends. Investigators say he manipulated the computers that run games for dozens of state lotteries so he
could know winning combinations in advance. Then, they say he worked with accomplices including his brother Tommy Tipton to play those numbers and claim jackpots worth millions. Eddie Tipton has been convicted of fraud in an attempt to claim a $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot in Iowa. He's expected to soon stand trial a second time on charges of ongoing criminal conduct and money laundering related to the jackpots in other states. Sand wrote in his motion that Iowa's lengthy investigation has found that Bigfoot hunting is a hobby that Tommy Tipton — who recently resigned as a justice of the peace in Flatonia, Texas — shares with two unidentified friends who "were involved in purchasing or claiming jackpot-winning tickets." He said their relationships can be established without mentioning that quirky pastime, and that hauling Bigfoot into the proceeding would have "no probative value on the ultimate question." The motion noted that members of the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization — which is dedicated to search-
ing for the hairy humanoid in Southern states —"prefer to keep a low profile, due to the repercussions from their peers or employers." That group distanced itself from the lottery scandal Tuesday, saying it hasn't had a Tommy Tipton sighting in years. "It's been right at, or nearly 15 years since any of us, has conversed with him in any way, shape or form," founder Bobby Hamilton said. Eddie Tipton's attorney, Dean Stowers, called the motion "kind of comical" and a publicity stunt. He contends that any evidence to prove the state's claim that his client tampered with machines is what's elusive. "I think their whole case is a Bigfoot hunt. And now they want to prevent us from introducing evidence about real Bigfoot hunters?" he said, laughing. Asked whether his client is known to search for Sasquatch as well, Stowers was unsure. "I don't know if Eddie Tipton wants to be disclosed as a Bigfoot hunter or not but we'll certainly look into the whole Bigfoot issue and file a response," he said.
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Air National Guard in Tulsa hopes to get new fighter jets TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma's congressional delegation has formally asked the Air Force to assign its next generation of fighter planes to the
Oklahoma Air National Guard base at Tulsa International Airport. The Tulsa World (http://bit. ly/1QIMkFJ ) reports that the delegation said in a letter to Air Force Secretary Debra Lee James that the base has the experience, training, facilities and community support to house the F-35A. The delegation said, "The 138th FW has the right cadre of pilots and maintainers... to sustain the F-35A mission and has superior facilities, including upgrades already in the works, to ensure a smooth transition to this airframe." The F-35A is replacing the F-16 over the next 10 years as the U.S. mil-
itary's primary fighting aircraft. The fighter jets cost $400 billion and more than 15 years to develop. The new fighter jet will cost about $130 million each to produce, making it the military's most expensive weapons system. An Air National Guard wind in Burlington, Vermont, is expected to receive the new planes in 2020. Two other units are scheduled to receive the F-35As in 2022 or 2023, and Oklahoma's 138th Fighter Wing hopes to be one of them. Efforts from state and local officials have been made to secure the new aircraft, including authorization for a new fuel farm at the Air National Guard base in Tulsa.
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Kansas group plans to restore monarch butterfly habitat HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition has plans to restore, or create, 12,000 acres of monarch butterfly habitat. The coalition received a $125,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to help restore monarch butterfly habitat across Kansas. The Hutchinson News (http://bit. ly/1Tfy1Xf) reports that the foundation recently launched the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund to help restore up to 33,000 acres of monarch habitat in the country after the butterfly population
dropped from 1 billion to fewer than 60 million over the past 20 years. The coalition plans to hold informational meeting next year to educate ranchers about its project, which is slated to cost $646,000. The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition will be matched with $521,000. Officials want to let ranchers know that Coalition coordinator Barth Crouch says the project aims to restore and enhance mixed-grass and tallgrass ecosystem functions and use invasive-species control and prescribed fire practices in
the Red Hills and Flint Hills. Officials want to let ranchers know that these practices will improve habitat for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators without costing them any more money. Shelly Wiggam with Kansas State University's Department of Entomology says she believes the grant has "great potential" to have a significant effect on monarch populations by changing rangeland management practices, and, in turn, increasing milkweed populations, which are vital to the insect.
Judge rules county commission applications are open records TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Candidates' applications for two county commission openings filled last year by Gov. Sam Brownback are not exempt from the Kansas open records law, a judge has ruled.
Shawnee County District Judge Rebecca Crotty sided with The Salina Journal and The Associated Press in ordering the disclosure of information on more than two dozen applicants for newly created Saline County Commission seats.
Saline County residents voted in November 2014 to expand the commission from three to five members. The AP and the newspaper argued that applicants' names and other details are public information, but Brownback's office said they were personnel records. The AP and the newspaper filed a lawsuit seeking the information in January. The judge denied the media request for attorney's fees after finding that the state's refusal to disclose the records was done in good faith and with a reasonable basis. Crotty also noted that while the applications did not qualify for the exemption under the open records law, some of the personal information, such as Social Security numbers, would need to be redacted. The governor's office said it does not comment on matters under litigation. Media attorney Nathaniel Berg said the governor's attorneys had indicated they planned to appeal an earlier ruling in September in which Crotty denied the state's motions to dismiss the lawsuit and enter a judgment in their favor. "I certainly think it is a victory for the Kansas Open Records Act and the intent of the Legislature had when they drafted it," Berg said of the ruling.
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Trump uses crude language to mock Clinton WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump labeled Democrat Hillary Clinton "disgusting" for using the restroom during a commercial break at the last Democratic debate and used crude language to describe her primary loss to now-President Barack Obama in 2008. "She was favored to win and she got schlonged, she lost," he said on Monday night, using a slang word for male genitalia. Trump, who has ramped up his criticism of Clinton in recent weeks, also mocked Clinton for returning late to Saturday's debate following a commercial break because she'd been using the bathroom. "What happened to her? I'm watching the debate, and she disappeared. Where did she go?!" Trump said at the rally at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "I know where she went. It's disgusting, I don't want to talk about it," he added. "No, it's too disgusting. Don't say it, it's disgusting." This isn't the first time Trump has used what could be interpreted as gendered language to criticize Clinton. He has repeatedly described her as lacking the strength and stamina to be president and invoked the image of her putting on a pantsuit before heading to work.
But the latest remarks appear to have hit a new nerve. After declining to comment Monday evening, Clinton spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri took to Twitter to label the language "degrading." "We are not responding to Trump, but everyone who understands the humiliation this degrading language inflicts on all women should," Palmieri said on Twitter, concluding with the hashtag "imwithher." The latest rift between Clinton and Trump began during Saturday evening's debate. Clinton claimed the Islamic State group had used videos of Trump's comments about Muslims to recruit militants. "They are going to people showing videos of Donald Trump insulting Islam and Muslims in order to recruit more radical jihadists," she said. There was no evidence to back the claim, and Trump quickly called Clinton a liar and demanded an apology. "She's a liar!" he repeated at the rally, labeling Clinton "not a president." Some of Trump's critics have leveled similar criticism at him. Many Republican leaders fear Trump's incendiary rhetoric would make him unelectable in a general election against Clinton, who is widely favored over two rivals for the Democratic nomination.
Trump continues to the lead the Republican field going into the new year — a development that has stunned the political world and deeply divided the Republican party. Clinton appeared Tuesday in Keota, Iowa, a small rural town where three high school students launched an energetic campaign to get Clinton to visit their school. Clinton entered the high school gymnasium — packed with about 700 people — alongside the students to huge cheers. During her remarks, Clinton stressed the differences between Republicans and Democrats in the field. She decried Trump's rhetoric on Muslims, saying it was "not only dangerous, it's shameful." She said that kind of talk plays in to the hands of violent jihadists. "It's a very serious matter when you hear some of the things he and unfortunately some of the others have been saying," Clinton said. Clinton did not reference Trump's latest comments on her 2008 presidential bid, but she made a veiled reference to his campaign when a student asked her about combatting bullying. Advocating for more "love and kindness" Clinton added: "That's why it's important to stand up to bullies wherever we are and why we shouldn't let anybody bully his way into the presidency. Because that is not who we are as Americans." Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who has made Trump his main target in recent days, also weighed in Tuesday while campaigning in New Hampshire, saying that Trump's behavior is not only offending people and turning voters off to him, but it is also hurting the Republican Party. "There has to be a level of decorum to win. It's not a sign of strength to insult people with profanity," Bush told reporters after speaking to voters at a community college in New Hampshire's north country. "Trump is not going to be president because he says these things. It turns people off. For crying out loud, we're two days before Christmas."
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His family will remember him as a young, bull and bronc riding cowboy, and who loved the sport of rodeo; a daddy who first loved his small children, and later became their best quiet and calm confidante; a faithful and loving husband to his wife, Jeanne; a grandfather whose grandchildren adored him and loved his sense of humor. Funeral services were held at at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Timberlake High School Auditorium in Helena, Oklahoma, with Rev. Dean Holt officiating. Burial followed Good Hope Cemetery next to their infant daughter, under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Helena. Memorials may be given to Helena Church of the Nazarene Building Fund through the funeral home.
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decades that injecting wastewater deep underground can lead to earthquakes. Under the right circumstances, the fluid can seep into faults and change the pressure, essentially lubricating them. Favorably aligned faults and production methods that create uniquely large volumes of wastewater appear to have combined to create Oklahoma’s unprecedented swarms of man-made earthquakes. Last year, the state had 585 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater. This year, that number has soared past 850. In November, the Medford and Cherokee areas were rocked by two magnitude-4.7 earthquakes within two weeks of each other, prompting the latest move by OCC. The two quakes were the largest since the aftershocks of the state’s largestrecorded quake, a magnitude-5.7 quake near Prague in 2011 that destroyed 16 homes and injured two people.
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frequently for a cup of coffee said, “I’m sure gonna miss him. There aren’t many left like him – Delbert still cares about the care he gives his customers. That’s the ultimate compliment. The co-op will miss him.” Referring to his years at the co-op, Deb said, “They’ve been really good to me.” But lifting heavy tires is not as easy as it used to be, he admitted as he’s now in his mid-seventies. “One day I just decided, it’s time to quit.” Born in Newton, Kansas, Deb lived in Peabody as a boy and moved to Kiowa as a young teen. That’s when he began attending Kiowa’s Congregational Church where he’s been a member over 50 years. A faithful member, for years he’s greeted people walking in to the service, distributing bulletins. He was a Lion’s Club member and also a Mason for 43 years. “After ‘mother’ (his wife Mayvis), was gone I had nothing to do,” Deb said. “She was a good wife.” After her death in 2006 he started daily visits to the Kiowa Manor. He also drives to Medicine Lodge every Sunday morning at 5:30 to pick up copies of the Hutchinson News. He then distributes them to several appreciative people in Kiowa. The Roberts had two children. Their son Keith lives in Alva with his wife Jane. They have two daughters, Erica and Rebecca. Keith followed in his father’s footsteps and works at the Dacoma Co-op. The Roberts’ daughter Elaine and her husband Ed reside in Wimberloo, Texas. Deb said he doesn’t cook, but is great at heating food in the
microwave. Referring to the many people who bring him gifts, Deb said, “They take good care of me.” He has favorite TV programs and movies, such as “The Sound of Music,” and likes to watch soccer. As his retirement has almost arrived, Deb said, “I don’t know what I’m going to do. I don’t have any hobbies.” Most likely he’ll join his friends for coffee at the co-op. Janice Hill, who works in the co-op main office and is married to farmer Mike Hill, said, “Delbert is dedicated. Talk about work ethic – how many people would go fix your tire on Sunday? Deb has for Mike and I many times and we appreciate him.” Board President Randy Kersten said the same thing about him helping out beyond business hours, that there is no one more dedicated than Deb. To show appreciation for Deb’s extraordinary years of personal service to the community, the coop invites you to a reception in his honor Thursday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. throughout the day.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office log December 15, 2015 8:00 a.m. Busy, deputy at school in Jet, en route to Helena, at school in Helena, deputy leaving Helena. 9:05 a.m. Training, deputy en route to Drug Force task meeting. 9:46 a.m. Civil paper service, deputy en route with papers, positive contact. 12:23 p.m. 911 call, major accident, not sure of injuries but was off the road, notified deputy and Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), deputy advised it is a major accident, a vehicle ran off the road and hit a parked semi, it is one-half mile east of 640, trooper called and gave them updated info, deputy advised to send another deputy to the scene, he was going to ride with ambulance to the hospital, deputy en route, ambulance en route to Bass. 3:08 p.m. Medical emergency, advised of a pregnant lady in labor coming from north of Cherokee to Enid, they are driving a silver Chevy flat-bed pickup, her water has broken, unknown direction of travel to Enid, advised Cherokee Police Department (CPD), OHP and Helena officer. 5:12 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy out to serve papers, individual has moved to Iowa, unable to serve. 5:22 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy out to serve papers, address was incorrect on papers. 5:31 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy out to serve papers, papers served to individual. December 16, 2015 4:25 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised of an oil truck with flashers on 2 ¼ miles west of four-way stop north of Cherokee, respondent advised that he is partially blocking the road in a no-passing zone, advised OHP. 7:07 a.m. Dog at large in Carmen, respondent advised two pit bulls killed a cat, one dark colored, one with white collar and face, advised deputy and animal control. 4:16 p.m. Warrant check, respondent wanted to know if we had a warrant for her husband. 4:43 p.m. Dog bite, Woods County 911 advised of a dog bite in Jet, a boxer bit a lady on the back of shin, she is at her dad’s, gave name of dog owner, deputy en route, deputy going to another address. 8:30 p.m. Warrant check, Ellis County called for warrant check. December 17, 2015
5:10 a.m. Road information, officer advised of a concrete bridge that had been hit, north of State Highway 45 on County Road 630. 5:15 a.m. Livestock at large, respondent advised of two black cows out in a ditch on State Highway 58 south of Helena, called possible owner. 6:34 a.m. Gas leak, Jiffy Trip reported a CNG leak, not ONG. 12:10 p.m. Controlled burn at the feed lot. 12:43 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy advised negative contact. 4:56 p.m. Livestock at large, had a report of cattle out, they have ear tags, called possible owner, cows are out on 630 and Leflore. 7:59 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy out to serve papers, negative contact, individual will contact us when they get off work. December 18, 2015 4:24 a.m. Residential alarm in Carmen, security company called in an alarm, alarm company put me on hold because owner was calling, company advised was a false alarm. 8:33 a.m. Civil paper service, deputy out to serve papers, papers served. 9:50 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield County to pick up female trustee, prisoner in custody en route to station. 3:32 p.m. Livestock at large, two calves out east of post office in Cherokee, called possible owner and he is going to check it out. 5:20 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy in Helena to serve papers, negative contact, petitioner said the defendant was possibly staying in Kansas. 6:22 p.m. Break/enter in Carmen, respondent stated someone broke into her house and would like an officer to come down and make a report. 7:08 p.m. Vandalism in Jet, respondent said someone shot his yard light out and he thinks it’s his sister, wants an officer to come make a report due to sister is always saying he is doing stuff and he wants it for records, officer took report over the phone, all is fine. December 19, 2015 7:13 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent stated he locked his keys in his truck at Jiffy Trip, vehicle is green International, over in parking lot to sleep, facing east, advised the police department.
9:32 a.m. Information, respondent stated she was advised to call when another party was coming back to house so he could be served with a protective order, respondent advised he was coming from Kansas, was going to drop off a van and pick up some of his belongings, advised deputy it would be at least a few hours, deputy in Helena, papers served. 10:49 a.m. Residential alarm, alarm company advised of a motion detector on the south side, owner was in Enid, deputy advised and en route, tried calling owner but negative contact, alarm company advised another person on the account said they were at the property and they set the alarm off, advised deputy. 11:23 a.m. Theft, respondent called and advised he had reported a theft earlier and his truck had the windows busted out, he went to set some traps and his traps are now missing (about $500 worth), deputy talked to respondent and will get back with deputy with a list. 12:09 p.m. Four-wheelers in Helena, respondent advised there was a male on a four-wheeler going way too fast and is going to hurt himself or someone else, respondent advised of the male’s name, deputy advised, deputy in Helena, unable to locate. 1:17 p.m. 911 call, respondent stated her dad was on his way to her house to pick her and kids up, the kids’ dad says she is not taking the kids, he doesn’t like her family and trying to keep kids from going, he left to call 911, respondent also stated he almost laid hands on her but didn’t, deputy talked to respondent and they are going to separate from this issue. December 20, 2015 3:35 a.m. Information, respondent advised of a gray Dodge Ram 2500 that appears to have run off the road and gotten stuck, no one around, advised OHP. 9:35 a.m. Information, Cherokee EMS called and needed an officer at a residence, wanted to call police department, advised police department, they had already called officer. 5:43 p.m. Livestock at large, deputy called to report a large black cow in the road west of the four-way north of Cherokee, second respondent called to report cow running across the street, advised possible owner, he said they were out trying to get the cow back in, advised cow is back in for now, if any more trouble to call him or his dad.
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Alfalfa County court filings According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Alva 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. Civil Filings Hawley Hot Oil LLC vs. Midstates Petroleum Company: Breach of contract ($211.66). Divorce Filings Tiffini C. Powell vs. Garett Lee Powell: Divorce ($204.66). Wildlife Filings Kirk Dyche, 27, Arcadia: Hunting
without landowner’s consent ($696). Larry Earl Dyche, 67, Choctaw: Hunting without landowner’s consent ($696). Protective Orders Melinda Ann Wilburn vs. Teddy Wayne Wilburn: Protective order issued ($218). Traffic Filings Ethan John Martin, 26, Jet: Operating vehicle with improper class of driver’s license ($211.50). Eloy Mendoza Audujo, 61, Isabella: Overweight vehicle gross ($396.50). Timothy Douglas Smart, 56, Alva: Operating vehicle loaded in excess of registered laden ($396.50). Cory Allen Corbin, 19, Enid: Inattentive driving resulting in collision ($211.50). Michael H. Barkley, 24, Dover: Failure to comply with compulsory
insurance law ($231.50). David Len Young, 54, Tahlequah: Operating motor vehicle with defective equipment ($211.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Frank Colton Moore, 34, Shawnee: 15 mph over ($226.50); Amanda Dawn Bolling, 25, Ponca City: 26-30 mph over ($341.50); Jana Kaye Thompson, 46, Cushing: 2125 mph over ($281.50); Felbert Yarbrough, 52, Leland, Mississippi: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Donald G. Sexton, 42, Monticello, Kentucky: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Crystal Lee Rose, 33, Edmond: 1-10 mph over ($188.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Michael Ray Walker, 63, Lamont.
Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 786, Page 40: James W. Lambke and Margaret Lambke; convey unto Parker Family, LLC: Two tracts of land in the NE/4 and SE/4 of 28-28N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786,Page 111: Shari L. Jay; conveys unto TodCo Properties, Inc.: NW/4 NE/4 of 8-27N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklhaoma, containing 40 acres. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 112: Kirk Allen Jay; conveys unto TodCo Properties, Inc.: Location is same as Warranty Deeds Book 786, Page 111. Book 786, Page 114: TodCo Properties, Inc.; conveys unto Salt Plains 40, LLC: Location is same as Warranty Deeds Book 786, Page 111.Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 153: Ryan Coppock and Kourtney Coppock; convey unto Jenny Mutch: All of Lots 1618 in Block 45 in the Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 257: Marvella K. Simard and Ronald Lee Simard, wife and husband, and Carter F. Buller, single, and Charles D. Buller and Carol A. Buller, husband and wife;
convey unto Stetson Buller and Kylea Buller: Lots 17-19, Block 12, in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 5: Stephen Holderby and Mary Holderby; convey unto the Holderby Family Trust: Surface only of the NE/4 of 17-28N-10W; and Lots 1-11, both inclusive in Block A, Byron; and Surface only of the NW/4 of 17-28N-10W; and Surface only of the SE/4 of 28-29N-10W; Surface only of the S/2 NW/4 and the N/2 SW/4 of 28-29N-10W; and Surface only of an undivided ½ interest in the W/2 SE/4 of 6-28N-10W; Surface only of 61.92 acres in the S/2 NW/4 of 34-29N-10W; and 7.5 acres of the strip along the N side of the NW/4 of 8-28N-10W; 22.11 acres in the S. 100 acres of the NW/4 of 33-29N-10W; SW/4 of 7-28N-10W; a tract of land in the Se/4 of 16-29N-10W, all in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 786, Page 22: Linda K. Wheelock; conveys unto Gayla Reed: The W/2 NW/4 of 9-28N-12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed.
Book 786, Page 26: Gayla Reed and Rory Reed; convey unto Linda K. Wheelock: The E/2 NW/4 of 9-28N-12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 786, Page 110: Between Lee S. Brandt and Sharon Brandt, husband and wife; and Donald Laverne Metcalf, Grover Kent Metcalf, and Lee Earl Metcalf: A part of Lot 2 in Block 30 in Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Also a tract of land situated in the SW/4 of 4-25N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 786, Page 149: Dwight Keltner; conveys unto Jimmy L. Mahieu and Paula M. Mahieu: The S/2 SE/4 of 17-25N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 786, Page 151: Jimmy L. Mahieu and Paula M. Mahieu; convey unto Dwight Keltner: The S/2 NW/4 of 26-25N-12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 786, Page 154: Between Jenny Mutch; and American Southwest Mortgage Funding Corp.: Location same as Warranty Deeds Book 786, Page 153. $87,000
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Criminal Filings Mickey L. Chambers, 1962, Sawyer: (1) Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; (2) Two counts of Theft of property or services; value less than $1,000; (4) Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; (5) Endangering a child. Carolyn Chambers, 1968, Sawyer: (1) Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; (2) Two xounts of Theft of property or services; value less than $1,000; (4) Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; (5) Endangering a child. Steven Paul Myers, no age listed, Sun City: Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; second conviction; blood/ breath .08 >. Taarnna Michelle Renner, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: Giving a worthless check; value < $1,000. Kyle D. Wesley, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact with family member. Joshua Drake Nelson, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: (1) Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony; theft or sexually motivated crime; (2) Theft of property or services; value $1,000 to $25,000. Joshua Drake Nelson, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: (1) Endangering a child; (2) Criminal damage to property; without consent value < $1,000. Alisha D. Rugg, no age listed, Kiowa: Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy con-
duct to cause resentment. Civil Filings Gyp Hills Roustabout LLC vs. Wray Valentine and Quail Oil & Gas LC: Judgment for $27,890 plus interest and costs. Roz-Well vs. Center Vac Inc.: Judgment for $8,209.50 plus interest and costs. Limited Civil Filings Marti L. Nittler vs. Lana Spray: Judgment for $4,515 plus costs. Midland Funding LLC vs. Eric Barnes: Judgment for $643.88 plus costs. Dirks Copy Products Inc. vs. M & M Environmental Group LLC: Judgment for $4,036.81 plus interest and costs. Roz-Well vs. 3T Trucking LLC: Judgment for $4,068 plus interest and costs. Roz-Well vs. Jay Bartley Oil Field Services LLC: Judgment for $1,830 plus interest and costs. Small Claims Filings Ozark Advances Inc. and Quick Cash vs. Candace Heathman: Judgment for $526.94 plus interest. Ozark Advances Inc. vs. Phillip Robert Spragis: Judgment for $491.35 plus interest and costs. Domestic Relations Filings Herbert Joseph Krehbiel vs. Bonnie Krehbiel: Divorce. Kyle Devin Wesley vs. Allison Liegh Wesley: Divorce. Brett M. Edwards vs. Elisabeth M. Edwards: Divorce. Traffic Filings Nina Jossette McElhinney,
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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 closed for the Christmas holiday. 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. 6 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meets every fourth Thursday of the
month at The Homestead in Alva. 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 closed for Christmas. 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 Office log December 14, 2015 Charles Degeer, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2015 Honda CR-V, struck a deer on Ridge Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Geraughty. December 16, 2015 Sargent Gentry investigated a theft east of Kiowa. Kiowa Ambulance was dispatched to Main Street in Kiowa. Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from 10th Street to Kiowa Hospital. December 17, 2015 Tanner Marie Westberry, Sun City, driving a 2011 Ford Fusion, struck a deer on River Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Sargent Gentry. Agnes R. Borden, Medicine Lodge,
driving a 2004 Ford Ranger, rolled her truck on Resort Road. Over $1,000 damage, injuries, investigated by Deputy Richardson and Undersheriff Small. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported a patient from Resort Road to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. December 18, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transported a patient from Kiowa Hospital to Wichita Heart Hospital. December 20, 2015 Jeffery Baier, Medicine Lodge, struck a cow belonging to Alan Maze on Isabel Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Richardson. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported a patient from East Washington to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. During the week officers received one report of cattle out, one report of hogs out, one report of horses out, performed one public assist and assisted two other agencies. Arrests
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December 14, 2015 Bryan Kelly Dean Strobel, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 23. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Possession stolen property, Criminal use financial card. Released Dec. 18, 2015, on $7,500 surety bond. Ethan Patrick Jacobs, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 18. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Aggravated burglary, theft, burglary. Released Dec. 16, 2015, on $7,500 surety bond. December 15, 2015 Quinten Jaymes Sanders, Stafford, W/M, 18. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Possession of depressant. Released Dec. 16, 2015, on $1,000 surety bond. December 18, 2015 Francisco Jaime Bermudez, Medicine Lodge, H/M, 42. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Failure to appear. Released Dec. 18, 2015, on $1,000 cash bond. December 19, 2015 Christopher Lynn McCroskey, Medicine Lodge, 30. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Possession of controlled substance.
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Barber County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 140, Page 207: Connie A. Watts and Mark A. Watts; convey unto Connie A. Watts Trust: The N/2 NE/4, and the NE/4 NW/4 of 30-34S-13W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 208: Mark A. Watts and Connie A. Watts; convey unto a 1/2 interest to the Mark A. Watts Trust, and a 1/2 interest to the Connie A. Watts Trust. The N/2 of Lots 19-23, and the S/2 of the vacated alley running E. and W., all in Block 1, in Cook, Standiford and Company’s Revised Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 209: HMS Ranch, LLC; conveys unto D.L.H. Construction Intermediary, LLC: Lot 2 in Camden Heights Addition, being a portion of the NW/4 of 8-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 216: Michael T. Roe and Christine A. Roe; convey unto B & N Rentals, LLC: Tract 1: Lots 32 and 34 on the E. side of North Main Street, in Block 1, in Currie’s Addition; Tract 2: Lots 26, 28 and 30 in Block 1 on North Main Street in Currie’s Addition; Tract 3: The N/2 of Lot 4, and the E. 100’ of the S/2 of Lot 4, and the S. 30’ of Lot 5, in Van Sylke’s Addition; Tract 4: The S. 100’ of Lots 12-16 on Second Avenue West, in Orchard Par, a Sub-Division of Stolp’s Addition, all in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 226: Dovie A. Martin and Uyel Ray Martin; convey unto Dovie A. Martin, Trustee of the Dovie A. Martin Revocable Trust: The SW/4 of S22; the NE/4 of S28; and the NW/4 of 27-30S-12W, Bar-
ber County, Kansas; and the E/2 and the S/2 SW/4; and the S/2 N/2 SW/4 of S23 and the N/2 N/2 of S26, all in 31S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 228: Bill J. Duvall; conveys unto John W. Duvall and Christina Duvall: The S. 42.7’ of Lots 5 and 6 in Block 14 in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 206: James R. Crombie and Lori J. Crombie; convey unto Michael B. Sorg: Commencing 210’ E. of the NW/C of the SW/4 NE/4 of 12-32S-12W, then E. 70’, then S. 128’, then W. 70’, then N. 128’ to the beginning. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 212: Carol Kramer and Rick Kramer; convey unto Anita Kimball: Lots 32 and 34 on the W. side of Cherry Street in Swank and Gobeille’s Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 213: Joyce Bennett and Brent Bennett; convey unto Anita Kimball: Location same as Quitclaim Deeds Book 140, Page 212. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 214: Merilea Miller and Brian Miller; convey unto Anita Kimball: Location same as Quitclaim Deeds Book 140, Page 212. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 215: Susan Klusman and Ivan Klusman; convey unto Anita Kimball. Location same as Quitclaim Deeds Book 140, Page 212.
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Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 223: Roland and Brandi Garibay, husband and wife, and Angela Sullivan and Dennis Sullivan, wife and husband; convey unto Jesse Elliott: A portion of the S. 100’ of Lots 10-12 in Block 136 in the Town Company’s Addition to Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 227: Ronald E. Landwehr and Rhonda D. Landwehr; convey unto Clifford C. Foster: The S/2 of Lot 9 and all of Lots 10-13, lees the S. 15’ of Lot 13, in Block 3, in Cook, Standiford & Co.’s Revised Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 221, Page 223: Between Aaron E. Hott and Kelsey Renee Hott; and U.S. Bank N.A.: Lot 14 in Block B in Forsyth Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. $91,800. Book 221, Page 238: Between Daniel Lambert; and The First State Bank. The N. 26’ of Lot 17 and all of Lot 19 on North Walnut Street in Stolp’s Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. $37,000. Book 221, Page 245: Between Dazoo, LLC; and Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company: A tract of land located in the NW/4 of 28-31S-13W, Barber County, Kansas; and a tract of land located in the E/2 SW/4 of 21-31S-13W, Barber County,
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36, Medicine Lodge: Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; first conviction; blood/breath .08 or > ($1703). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Blake Base, 21, Coldwater: 85 in 65 ($213); John Ali Benson, no age or address listed: 78 in 55 ($240); Alyssa Gale Chance, no age or address listed: 81 in 65 ($189); Troy Alan Heeke, no age or address listed: 78 in 65 ($171); Michael Dee Hyde, no age or address listed: 77 in 65 ($165); Lesley Ann Koehn, 41, Pratt: 81 in 65 ($0); Henry John Liggenstoffer, no age or address
listed: 71 in 55 ($189); Nicholas Scott Murry, no age or address listed: 87 in 65 ($231); Shirley Delana Stone, no age or address listed: 79 in 65 ($177); Brett Cody Tunnell, no age or address listed: 77 in 65 ($165); Marsha Lou Waltrip, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($153); Thomas A. Klier, 23, Otis: 78 in 65 ($171); Courtney Shay Lantz, 19, Harper: 80 in 65 ($183); Justin Dean Schneider, 24, Pratt: 87 in 65 ($231); Craig Francis Viox, no age or address listed: 76 in 65 ($159); Britnee Cierra Winfield, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($153).
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