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The Cherokee United Supermarket had a grand opening ribbon cutting on Dec. 30. After the cutting of the ribbon, the entire crowd attending was asked to pose for a photo. Pictured are (kneeling, left to right) Tim James, Josh Argraves, Kenna Harmon, Raeley Harmon, Jennifer Fluman, Sonya Savely, Shyla Frost; (standing rows) Schaun Aker, Megan Rice, Terry Graham, Joey Thomasy, Barry Howard, Kevin Smith, Billy Joe Thomasy, Keitha Dale, Kendall Smith, Aaron Hoggard, Shannon Williams, Kristal Harmon, Adam Smith, Lacy Hoggard, Scott and Shelly Smith, Phyllis Puffinbarger, George Hoggard, Marie Nevels, Jan Monroe Ellis, Loren Rieger, Chris Guffy, Jason Harms, Moriah Pearce, Keithan Smith, Amy Olson, Mike Cloyd, Don Bowman, Tammy Argraves, Roman Stevens, Ryan Hoggard, Ashley Greene, Roxanne Smith, Ellen Walborn, Jennifer Whitesides, Joe Weve, Cathy Swafford, Margaret Smith, Charlie Tucker, Tom Cleveland, Greg Graham, Deana Thompson and Patti Helf. Newsgram photo by Lynn L. Martin
4-H soup supper and auction
Every other year, the Barber County 4-H Council hosts a soup supper and auction fundraiser to support their activities. The menu includes turkey and homemade noodles or chili with a wide assortment of homemade pies and cakes. The event will take place Jan. 16 at the Parish Hall in Sharon, Kansas. Soup starts being served at 6 p.m. with a free-will donation. The auction starts at 7 p.m. Each 4-H family donates one item for the auction.
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In past years, we have had beef bundles, gift baskets, jewelry, homemade goodies, sacks of feed and many more items. Each year, 4-H Council pays for events like Family Fun Night where youth can explore new projects and consider taking them. 4-H Council also pays for local camp counselors to go to Rock Springs 4-H Camp. County Club Days is able to occur each year because 4-H Council pays for
the judges and ribbons. The 4-H Council consists of two members from each of the six clubs in Barber County. Plan to attend the soup supper and auction for a wonderful meal prepared by our 4-H members and chance to help support the future of 4-H in Barber County. If you have any questions, contact Tim or Robin at the Barber County Extension Office at 886-3971.
Family Fun Night is one of the events 4-H Council Sponsors. In 2015, Slater Blick taught a GPS Class. He is pictured here with Carson Cargill and Rustin Ward.
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What’s the best work snack? Start stashing this nut in your desk. By Lynn L. Martin (Not a word of this article was written by me. However, the topic certainly is appealing since most of us fight the munchies between meal times.) By Markham Heid from Time Magazine Work munchies: they strike between breakfast and lunch, or an hour before you punch out. You could hold out for your next meal, but it’s not pretty when you get “hangry.” So what should you reach for as you try to keep that New Year’s resolution? Fruits and vegetables are no-brainers. But for lots of reasons, walnuts are an optimal work snack, says Dr. Lenore Arab, a professor of medicine and disease prevention at UCLA. Most nuts contain healthy antioxidant compounds called polyphenols that improve cholesterol scores and also help lower rates of oxidative stress and vascular
disease. But of all nuts, walnuts pack the greatest polyphenolic punch, according to a 2011 study appearing in the Royal Society of Chemistry. Simply Eating Walnuts May Improve Your Overall Health Walnuts beat out some other nuts when it comes to their stores of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), essential fats that both improve your metabolism and help you feel full. There’s evidence PUFAs help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. And the American Heart Association has linked the kinds of PUFAs found in walnuts to lower rates of heart disease and stroke, as well as better cellular health. On top of all this, Arab points out that walnuts contain very little salt and are a super-convenient snack—no plates or utensils needed. They’re even easy on your teeth. (“My dentist says almonds are too hard,” she says.) But setting all that aside, the most compelling reason to munch on walnuts might be their potential to support your brain. For a research paper published earlier this year, Arab and her colleagues examined the diet and lifestyle habits of thou-
sands of adults. In terms of memory, concentration, and “information processing speed,” the people who ate walnuts significantly outperformed their nut-averse counterparts. These results held even after the study team adjusted their results to control for age, exercise, ethnicity and other lifestyle factors that could otherwise explain the apparent brain benefits. The best part: just half an ounce of walnuts a day, roughly six or seven whole walnuts, is all you need to enjoy the benefits indicated by her study. (Full disclosure: The study was funded by the California Walnut Council. But Arab and her colleagues don’t receive money from walnut producers, and theirs is just the most recent of dozens of studies linking walnuts to brain and body benefits.) When it comes to a walnut’s brain-supporting powers, “it seems to be a combination of nutrients that promote cognitive health, rather than just one component,” Arab says. She lists various vitamins and nutrients, the antioxidants mentioned above, and a type of plant-based omega-3 fat called alpha-linolenic acid. In a nutshell, walnuts are like a natural health supplement, chock full of salubrious compounds. “Eating a handful of walnuts daily as a snack or as part of a meal can help improve your cognitive health,” she says. “It isn’t every day that research results in such simple advice.”
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A video scene from Monday's Active Shooterdrill at Alva High School. At right, students and teachers have been told to exist the school with hands up and fingers-spread (so the hands can't be holding anything.) In the hallway, "dead" or "injured" students lay on the floor. Standing is a group of four law enforcement officers arranged in a 360 degree circle with guns drawn as they make their way down the hallway seeking the "active shooter." In the yellow vest, a law enforcement officer records the scene on video. The video from which this scene was grabbed, is online at www.AlvaReviewCourier. net. The online video includes initial instructions from an OSBI agent before the exercise began, then scenes from when gunshots rang out, and finally an analysis meeting in the high school auditorium where various participants outlined their experiences and offered suggests. Video frame by Lynn L. Martin
Short meeting for Alva School Board
By Lynn L. Martin The Alva Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night at 5 p.m. in the Alva District Office downtown. All members were present; however, three of five principals were absent because they were supervising basketball
games, so no principals’ reports were given. Also, several reports were not yet available since the board meeting occurred after a long holiday period. For example, the bills on the encumbrance report totaled only $39,547.24, which is considerably lower than a normal month’s bal-
ance. Superintendent Steve Parkhurst reported on the “Active Shooter” drill that was held Monday afternoon at Alva High School. It was a large scale practice on how teachers, administrators, students and law enforcement agencies should work together in the event a gunman enters the high school building. Parkhurst said that one thing they learned is that it is impossible to write down in black and white how an active-shooter incident should be handled because each of the district’s building sites are so different. He told the board that the Alva police chief is the person responsible for declaring an all clear. They also discovered that while regular teachers have keys in order to lock classroom doors, many substitute teachers do not. One other problem came to light that stronger doors and
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Burlington school board – Hill to fill unexpired term, Graham unopposed Burlington School Educational Foundation annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. By Yvonne Miller There is no need for an election regarding seats on the Burlington School Board of Education. At the board’s Dec. 21 meeting, board members unanimously voted to appoint Robert Hill to fill the unexpired term of Seat No. 3, which was held by Roger Allen. Judge Loren Angle attended the meeting to administer the oath of office to Hill, who then took his seat at the board table. Hill works in the agriculture industry for the Schupbach brothers (Matt and John) and is the son of Roger and Jan Hill. Hill and his wife Natalie have three school-age children: Lauren, Tyler and Carleigh. The seat held by Board President Terry Graham was up for election. A longtime board member, Graham again filed for the position but was unopposed so no election is needed. Graham called the meeting to order before Hill took his new seat at the table. Members present were: Allison Armbruster, T.J. Rockenbach and Aaron Smith. Others present were: Superintendent Glen Elliott, Principal Shane Feely, Minutes Clerk Tamre Bohn and Robert Hill. Superintendent Elliott reminded board members of the upcoming 13th Annual Meeting of the Burlington Public School Educational Foundation. The meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
in the school auditorium. Elliott asked board members to attend if possible. Executive Sessions Toward the end of the meeting the board held a near two-hour executive session. The session was for the purpose of evaluating and discussing the superintendent, evaluating and discussing the principal, discussing certified personnel status of evaluations, and discussing filling the paraprofessional position with Emily Shrum of Capron for the remainder of the 2015/2016 school year with a vote to be taken on the paraprofessional position upon return to open session. Upon returning to open session the board voted to employ Emily Shrum of Capron as a paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2015/2016 school year. The board held a second executive session for the purpose of discussing the acquisition of real estate and future building projects with no vote to be taken upon return to open session. That lasted about 20 minutes. Burlington School Board Business and Superintendent Report Superintendent Elliott updated the board on a variety of subjects. One of those was a comparison of utility and phone expenses. He said the school’s utility cost was down a couple thousand dollars. As the school’s e-rate money is basically gone because Burlington no
longer qualifies due to having better finances, their telephone expense increased about $4,000. Regarding the county visual inspection, Elliott said every three years you are assessed, but you pay taxes every year based on ad valorem. What they paid $25,000 to $26,000 on last year cost roughly $35,000 or $36,000 this year. The superintendent handed out copies of a news article that calls for school consolidation. Elliott said Sen. Anderson from Enid filed a bill that would consolidate county administrators. The board is considering the purchase of a John Deere tractor with a front end loader. The board opened quotes from Western Equipment, Livingston Machinery and Rother Brothers. Jennifer Hiller attended the meeting to answer any questions regarding the quote from Western Equipment. The board briefly discussed the quotes and tabled the issue until they obtain more information on each of the quotes. The board approved the encumbrances, change orders and warrants for 2016 as follows. General Fund: encumbrances $109,568.17, change orders $425.61, warrants $266,004.18; Child Nutrition Fund: warrants $5,178.53; Building Fund: encumbrances $65,500, warrants $65,768.58; Reserves: warrants $5,337.52. The November activity report received board approval. Graham thought it might be wise for board members to review the Burlington standards for public participation at school board meetings. After reviewing and discussing the document, the board made no changes. Principal Feely Updates Principal Feely said the FFA members are taking orders for custom metal signs. The Burlington Elks resumed basketball play Tuesday night. The following statistics are before those games. The BHS Lady Elks are 9-1 and the Elks are 6-4. The junior high girls are 9-1 and the boys are 6-3. At the elementary level, the girls are 8-2 and the boys are 4-6.
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Kiowa District Childcare begins at Kiowa Manor this week By Yvonne Miller The need for child daycare is an ongoing issue in Kiowa, Kansas. There’s a new source of daycare that began Monday at Kiowa Manor, which is part of the Kiowa District Hospital (KDH). It’s called Kiowa District Childcare. A large room on the east end of the manor is now decorated and furnished as a daycare. Manor Administrator Kim Balding said they can take 10 full-time children and two part-time youngsters. Half of the slots are saved for the children of manor and hospital employees on a first-come firstserved basis. The daycare is designated for children age two-and-a-half and up. Kelsie Eck is the full-time child care employee. KDH employee Shannon Thimesch, a certified nurse aide, is the relief for Eck. Employees who spend at least three hours per month with children have a background check. The daycare is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. A daily meal and snacks are provided through the manor kitchen. Balding encourages those interested to drop by the manor to see the daycare area and a rate sheet. Employees get a price break (their price is given in parentheses). Five hours or less is $13.50 ($11); five to 10 hours is $27 ($22); drop-ins are $3 per hour. After-school care for children from kindergarten to grade six is $6. Childcare assistance for SRS is available, Balding said. An enrollment fee of $50 is required. Children must be current on immunizations and have a health assessment through their primary care doctor. Parents will sign an agreement they won’t bring a sick child. “There’s no tolerance,” Balding said. Although there is a separate play area for the kids away from manor residents, Balding said there will be a designated time daily for residents and children to interact. This might be a craft project, an indoor or outdoor activity, etc. “Interaction with children helps keep elderly people active,” Balding said. Research proves that theory. So does watching the interaction and love shown between residents and kindergarten students when South Barber teacher Connie Rooks brings her students for regular visits. Studies show it keeps elderly more alert and aware of current events when they have
outside interaction, Balding said and added, “Some days it’s pretty depressing when there are no children here.” Besides administration seeing the benefit to the children, their families
and residents of childcare at the manor, it also has a financial impact. Balding said estimates are that 10 children will generate about $60,000/year income for the manor.
Christian and Julian Eck check out the new large room at Kiowa Manor designated Kiowa District Childcare that opened Monday. They are the children of Kelsie Eck, the full-time child care employer. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Obituaries ALBERT J. BLAHUT Albert J. Blahut, 91, of Sharon, Kansas, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, at the Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire, Kansas. He was born on April 15, 1924, in Lyon County, Kansas, the son of Albert Blahut and Elizabeth (Burenheide) Blahut. On September 7, 1949, he married Lillian (Winter) Blahut in Sharon, Kansas. She survives. Albert was a farmer and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of strong faith. Albert was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, where he was a former Grand Knight. He served on the Hazelton Coop Board. Surviving in addition to his wife, Lillian, are eight children: Jeanette (Rick) Schneider of Overland Park, Kansas; Richard (Ronda) Blahut of Clinton, Missouri; Phillip (Patty) Blahut of Webster Groves, Missouri; Elizabeth (Ron) Bittle of Alva; Patricia (Ron) Pomeroy of Belle Plaine, Kansas; Doris (Rodger) Dreiling of Hutchinson, Kansas; Jud (Ben) Cott of Goddard, Kansas; and Rose Mary Blahut Cantu of Lenexa, Kansas. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Blahut of New Hall, California, and Richard Blahut of Baxter, Minnesota. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Arnold Blahut; and two sisters, Lucille Martin and Marcella Stanford. Vigil service will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sharon. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with Father Firmin Kyaw officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Sharon. Memorials may be made to the St. Boniface Catholic Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www. larrisonmortuary.com.
PHYLLIS JEAN BURKES Memorial services for Phyllis Jean Burkes will be 10:30 a.m, January 8, 2016, at the Carmen Christian Church with Pastor Kirk Board officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wentworth Mortuary LLC. Phyllis Jean Burkes, daughter of the late Lester Almond and Edith Esther (Howard) Fowler, was born June 24, 1923, at Carmen, and passed away December 30, 2015, at Alva at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 6 days. Phyllis grew up in Carmen and graduated from Carmen High School and went on to attend college. She was united in marriage to Walter Gene Burkes in September of 1955. After their marriage, they made their home in Carmen. She was a member of the Carmen Christian Church and was the secretary for her husband’s insurance business for many years. Phyllis loved playing cards, going dancing, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Donnis Riggs. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Walter, of Carmen; children Mark Burkes and wife Anne of Alva, Barbara Sacket and husband Billy Jr. of Aline, Judy Elliott and husband Mike of Cleo Springs, and Phillip Burkes and wife Paula of Helena; grandchildren Michael Sacket and wife Lori of Enid, Jeremy Sacket and wife Theresa of Ponca City, Sherry Hofen and husband Scott of Helena, Justin Elliott and Lanie of Enid, Christopher Elliott and wife Misty of Fairview, Cody Elliott and wife SamieJo of Cleo Springs, Ty Burkes and fiancé Sarah Thomas of Edmond, Teague Burkes and wife Jessi of Helena, and Craig Winters and Stacy of Attica, Kansas, and Nicholas Burkes of Alva. Also surviving are greatgrandchildren Creighton, Wyatt and Silas Hofen; Dallin, Lillian and Owen Sacket; Gwyneth and Garrett Sacket; Kolby, Lauren and Katelynn Elliott; Camryn and Sofie Elliott; Blakely
Riggs; Henry Burkes; Maddie Winters; Haylee, Haden and Heath Elliott; other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Carmen Christian Church, UMW meals, After 55 Club, or Beadles Activity Fund. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www. marshallfuneralhomes.com. FRED MOTT KIOWA, Kansas – Funeral service for Fred Mott will be Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Kiowa Congregational Church with burial in Riverview Cemetery. On Friday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. there will be a time of visitation at the funeral home with the family present. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Kiowa. Memories may be shared at www. lanmanmemorials.com. Fred L. Mott was born on April 21, 1944, the son of Frank Mott and Helen Diel Mott at Hardtner, Kansas. After high school, he attended college in Emporia, Kansas, and Alva. On July 1, 1966, Fred and Deanna Betty were married in Kiowa Congregational Church. They lived in the Kiowa area where he was a farmer/stockman. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a Moose and Elk Lodge participant. He attended many rodeos and always had to have coffee or tea at Yur Place in Hardtner. He particularly loved attending the grandkids’ events. He is preceded in death by his parents; two baby boys, at birth, Wes and J. F.; and one brother-in-law, Gary Wetzel. Fred is survived by his wife, Deanna Mott of Kiowa, Kansas; his daughter Marcy Heaney and husband Dave of Kansas City, Kansas; three grandchildren, Peyton, Reese and Cade; two sisters, Deanna Wetzel of Wichita, Kansas, and Darlene Cloyd and husband Buford of Kiowa, Kansas; two brothers, Stephen Mott and wife Suzanne of Kiowa, Kansas, and Roger Mott and wife Trice of Hutchinson, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Kiowa Historical Society, Oklahoma Medical Research, Heart Division or charity of choice through the funeral home.
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Barber County sheriff under investigation for alleged domestic disturbance Court-appointed prosecutor in Wichita comments to Newsgram
By Yvonne Miller Monday KAKE Channel 10 News in Wichita, Kansas, reported that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is conducting a special investigation involving Barber County (Kansas) Sheriff Justin Rugg. KAKE’s report quoted Barber County Attorney Gaten Wood, who reportedly told them that on Dec. 20 it was reported that a domestic disturbance took place at the home of Sheriff Rugg (who resides in Hazelton, Kansas). Wood would not say exactly what happened in the home except that it involved Rugg and a family member, according to the KAKE report posted on their website.
To avoid any appearance of impropriety, Wood requested outside assistance from the KBI. “I would anticipate some search warrants being executed on some digital media, phone records,” Wood was quoted saying in the KAKE report. Wood said it was important to remain transparent, especially today. “That is why we take every precaution that we need to avoid any favoritism or to avoid any type of local cover-ups,” Wood said. Rugg is reportedly still actively working with the sheriff’s department. KAKE News called him for comment on the case, but he declined. The Newsgram also contacted Rugg for a comment Monday, but he did not respond during this ongoing investigation. Tuesday morning when the Newsgram contacted Wood to check for accuracy of his
statements to KAKE and to get an update on the investigation, we were referred to Jess Hoeme, a court-appointed prosecutor with Joseph Hollander and Craft LLC law firm in Wichita. Hoeme said he would not confirm or deny any of the information on the KAKE report. He did confirm, “No charges have been filed.” He also said, “This was an allegation against the sheriff.” Hoeme said he is working with the KBI on this investigation. “The KBI will send me a report this week,” Hoeme said. “I will decide whether or not to file charges.” Hoeme further said, “The county attorney did the right thing by contacting me.” The prosecutor said he expects to make a decision sometime this week.
Meals-on-Wheels closer to starting through Kiowa Manor Meal recipients and drivers needed, please contact the Kiowa Manor By Yvonne Miller The wheels literally started turning when Kiowa City Councilman Rus Molz said he received several requests for a Meals-on-Wheels service in Kiowa, Kansas. What barely started with the city
council is now in the hands of the Kiowa Manor, a part of Kiowa District Healthcare. Manor Administrator Kim Balding is working diligently to make Meals-on-Wheels a reality in Kiowa. The meals will be prepared in the kitchen at the manor. Balding has several meal recipients, but needs more. A certain percentage of recipients have to meet income guidelines. Recipients must be 60 years or older. However, Balding said that folks who are homebound due to an impairment can also receive meals. The program is through ElderCare in Great Bend, Balding said. There is naturally lots of paperwork with a government program that reimburses in part for the meals. The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Service (KDADS) is also involved in this service.
The nutritionally balanced complete lunch will be delivered Monday through Friday. Emergency meals can be arranged. The flat rate per meal is $3.25. Balding said the manor now operates a restaurant-style menu which is popular with residents. “We are required to have a dietician for our residents,” Balding said which is good in meeting individual needs and is required for this new program. She seeks drivers to deliver Mealson-Wheels. They would be paid so much per day and mileage. Balding hopes some youth organizations will consider helping with delivery as part of their community service. If you are interested in finding out about being a recipient of Meals-onWheels or want to help, call Kim Balding at the Kiowa Manor: 620-825-4117.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two counties are asking the state to reimburse them for thousands of dollars in legal expenses arising from cases filed by sexual predators committed to Larned State Hospital. The fees stem from cases where the individuals challenge their confinement to the state's Sexual Predator Treatment Program at Larned. Counties where the patients' case originated must pay the legal costs but, in the past, the Attorney General's office reimbursed them through the state's Sexually Violent Predator Expense Fund. However, lawmakers didn't appropriate any money for the fund during the current fiscal year, prompting McPherson and Butler counties to ask a joint legislative Special Claims Committee on Monday for reimbursement, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported (http://bit. ly/1n0tCNG ).
McPherson County Counselor Brian Bina told the committee his county's $37,400 costs all arise from one man, Dustin Merryfield, whose challenges at Larned has gone to the Kansas Supreme Court. The court ruled in February that counties had to pay the court costs for an unsuccessful challenge by Merryfield and another inmate. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services had argued the plaintiffs should pay. Butler County officials said two individuals were responsible for their $24,000 expenses. Bina said the state had previously reimbursed McPherson County $15,000 but Merryfield's challenges continue, with about 20-25 court actions in 2014. The county has hired an attorney to deal specifically with cases filed by Merryfield. "McPherson County simply does not have funding in the budget to be able to
pay for this," Bina said. The committee can only recommend to the full Legislature whether to reimburse the costs and the counties are expected to receive a decision within three weeks. But several committee members asked Monday if there was some way to limit challenges that would not violate the Constitution. Sen. Dan Kerschen, R-Garden Plain, asked whether claims by predators where no proof is offered could be limited, perhaps after three or four attempts. Willie Prescott, special assistant to the Attorney General, said he was not aware of any limits on challenges by patients. Mark Johnson, a Kansas City-area attorney who has worked with the American Civil Liberties Union, indicated some curbs on repeated challenges are possible but it would likely require legislative action.
Counties seek state funds for sexual predator legal fee
Online food directory aims to link farmers with consumers WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — A Wichita native has developed an online directory of farmers in hopes of connecting them with digital consumers. The Wichita Eagle (http://bit. ly/1R9fKgs ) reports that 31-yearold Mikel Bowyer started working on the ICT Food Circle project in June after joining a civic hacking organization that aimed to improve the community through public data projects. "So I'm sitting there amongst everyone who has these name tags that say coder, or developer, or engineer, and here's mine that says 'food guy' on it," he said. "This is my idea of a sustainable force to promote local living, eating, buying," In mid-December, the Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita re-
leased research about local food production and consumption in Sedgwick County. The study found that even though many fruits and vegetables can't grow in Kansas, if just 5 percent were local, it would keep about $54.6 million within the county each year. Bowyer said he got the idea to create an online directory when he saw a need to bridge the gap between farmers and millennials. "And not necessarily start it off face-to-face, but on the computer online," he said. The site currently allows consumers to browse and contact farmers based on what products they sell. In the future, Bowyer wants to offer consumers a look at each farms' real-time inventory. Bowyer has been working on
ICT Food Circle as a side project to his part-time and full-time jobs. He hopes to eventually register the site as a nonprofit. He also wants to open a public market near downtown with local grocery food, local fast-casual restaurants and live entertainment.
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The Alva Kiwanis Club has commissioned an ultra-weave afghan woven featuring buildings of Alva. Each quilt will sell for $99. It is a fundraiser so the Kiwanis Club can continue their children's projects and also perform community projects such as their goal of putting an awning over the courthouse stage. Only 100 are being created at this time. Kiwanis believes it would be a great coverlet to keep your feet warm while watching TV, or a superb gift to hand down to coming generations. The afghan may be purchased at Graceful Arts or from most Kiwanis members. Estimated production time is 45 days.
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State regulators again approve Keystone XL oil pipeline By James Nord PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — State regulators approved again on Tuesday the portion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline that would go through South Dakota, despite the project's stalled status at the federal level. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission's decision also hinges on a requirement that TransCanada Corp. get a presidential permit for the project. President Barack Obama blocked the pipeline in November, but it could be revived under the next administration. South Dakota's decision "further strengthens" the company's commitment to the project, and TransCanada is evaluating its options despite the "unjustified denial" of its application by the Obama administration, spokesman Mark Cooper said in a statement. TransCanada's proposed pipeline would go from Canada through Montana and South Dakota to Nebraska, where it would connect with existing pipelines to carry more than 800,000 barrels of crude
oil a day to refineries along the Gulf Coast. It would move about 100,000 barrels of oil daily from the western North Dakota oil patch. The project has prompted opposition from Native American tribes, some landowners and environmental groups that were concerned the pipeline would contaminate water supplies and contribute to pollution. John Harter, a Tripp County landowner whose property would be crossed by the pipeline, said the decision is "basically just leaving me hanging" since TransCanada doesn't have a presidential permit to move forward with the project. Opponents of the pipeline, who have lauded Obama's decision, had previously argued that the company would have to start from the beginning with a new application for a new project. The Public Utilities Commission rejected that thinking last month. The state authorized the pipeline in 2010, but permits must be revisited if
construction doesn't start within four years. The commission voted to accept the company's guarantee that it can complete the project while meeting the conditions of the 2010 approval. Robin Martinez, an attorney with organization Dakota Rural Action, said the group is "seriously considering" an appeal to the courts. Supporters say the pipeline would be a boon for the country and would create construction jobs in South Dakota. It's also a safer way to transport oil than by rail, said Sam Mickelson, whose Meade County land is part of the pipeline's proposed route. Mickelson said the pipeline would also bring in tax revenues for South Dakota. Opponents discount economic arguments. "The property taxes, the number of jobs, cannot be compared to or equal the devastation it will cause," said Paula Antoine, chair of opposition group Oyate Wahacanka Woecun.
Oklahoma court upholds life sentence in woman's death TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the life prison sentence of a 22-year-old man convicted of raping and beating an elderly woman to death. The court handed down the decision Tuesday to Tyrone Woodfork of Tulsa. A Tulsa County Jury convicted Woodfork of the March 14, 2012, attack on 84-year-old Nancy Strait, who died the next day from complications of blunt head trauma. Woodfork was also found guilty of two counts of robbery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with a home-invasion attack on the victim and her 89-yearold husband, Bob Strait. He died on May 4, 2012, of what the Medical
Examiner's Office says were underlying medical conditions. Woodfork's defense attorney, Stuart W. Southerland, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment.
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Oklahoma oil, gas regulators order changes after earthquakes By Tim Talley OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state commission that regulates Oklahoma's oil and natural gas industry ordered some injection well operators to reduce wastewater disposal volumes on Monday after at least a dozen earthquakes hit an area north of Oklahoma City in less than a week. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission said it was implementing a plan that affects five wastewater injection wells operating within 10 miles of the center of earthquake activity near Edmond, a northeast suburb of Oklahoma City. Among the recent quakes to hit the area was a 4.2 magnitude temblor on New Year's Day that caused minor damage but no injuries. "We are working with researchers on the entire area of the state involved in the latest seismic activity to plot out where we should go from here," Oil and Gas Conservation Division Director Tim Baker said, adding that responding to the swarm of earthquakes in the region was an ongoing
process. Oklahoma has become one of the most earthquake-prone areas in the world, with the number of quakes magnitude 3.0 or greater skyrocketing from a few dozen in 2012 to more than 800 in 2015. Many of the earthquakes are occurring in swarms in areas where injection wells pump salty wastewater — a byproduct of oil and gas production — deep into the earth. George Choy, a U.S. Geological Survey seismologist in Denver, said studies indicate that earthquakes in certain areas have been induced by wastewater disposal. About 200 million barrels was disposed in the state each month in 2015, he said. "Ceasing activity or slowing it down would be a prudent measure," Choy said. "The science here is still developing. What we need to know is more about the geology, more about the existence of faults." At least three earthquakes were recorded Monday in the Stillwater area, about 50 miles northeast of Edmond. The largest was a magnitude
3.2 quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Baker said his agency also was looking at the new seismic activity. The response plan announced Monday calls for one well located 3.5 miles from the center of earthquake activity near Edmond to reduce disposal volumes by 50 percent and four other located between six and 10 miles away by 25 percent. Other wells within 15 miles of the activity will conduct reservoir pressure testing. Compliance with the plan is voluntary at this point, though none of the operators have raised objections. The commission said the operator of the well closest to the earthquake activity, Pedestal Oil Company Inc., has agreed to suspend operations entirely to assist the agency's research effort. The operator of another well, Devon Energy Production Co., has also agreed to suspend operations, and no objections have been raised by the operators of the other wells, agency spokesman Matt Skinner said. Other changes had already been made in response to the quakes. Over the past year, agency directives resulted in 197 wastewater disposal wells reducing the depth of their operations and 14 wells reducing disposal volumes by half, according to the commission. In addition, applications for disposal wells are reviewed for potential seismicity, and wells operating in earthquake-prone areas have to record and report their volumes and pressures to be analyzed by researchers. Art McGarr, a USGS seismologist in Menlo Park, California, said geologists have recommended better monitoring to identify at an early stage which wells are capable of inducing a damaging earthquake. "We've pointed out that the earthquakes are increasing dramatically, and they are continuing to increase," McGarr said. "Injecting at different depths may or may not provide a solution to the problem."
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GOP lawmakers signal desire to overhaul Kansas' K-12 schools By John Hanna TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Republican legislators are preparing to push for huge changes in Kansas' education system, and more liberal lawmakers said Tuesday that some of their proposals are "hostile" to public K-12 schools. Ideas under consideration include junking current standardized testing for students, turning over some school services to private companies and forgoing federal dollars to avoid federal education requirements. A joint legislative committee set up last year to study what students should be learning and the best way to fund schools met briefly Tuesday to review a draft report from its chairman. The report calls for a "complete overhaul" of how the state distributes more than $4 billion in aid annually to its 286 local school districts. The committee's chairman, Republican Rep. Ron Highland, of Wamego, said he wrote the report to reflect the panel's overall views. The report says public schools aren't adequately pre-
paring enough students for the future or spending taxpayer dollars efficiently enough — arguments commonly made by GOP conservatives who control the Legislature. "We are trying to promote change to get our public education system and the funding process into the 21st Century," said Sen. Molly Baumgardner, a conservative Louisburg Republican. But Rep. Melissa Rooker, a moderate Fairway Republican, said the report includes "black helicopter stuff" reflecting distrust of the federal government, opposition to multistate academic standards adopted for Kansas schools and support for giving parents tax-funded "vouchers" they could use at private schools. The report said federal education requirements are enough of a "burden" that the state ought to weigh the costs against the benefits of taking federal education funds. The state received $510 million for its public schools for 2014-15, about $1,100 per student, or 8.4 percent of the total $13,124 spent per pupil.
"The report was very partisan and didn't include a lot of information," said Rep. Ed Trimmer, of Winfield, one of three Democrats on the committee. "I think it was very anti-public education." The report said the state's previous, per-student aid formula "hasn't produced the necessary and desired results" for improving students' academic performance. GOP legislators repealed the old formula last year, replacing it with "block grants" for districts under a law set to expire in July 2017. The committee tabled the draft report and asked the Legislature's nonpartisan research staff to rewrite it to incorporate additional material gleaned from public hearings. The decision put off a potentially contentious debate on the report's recommendations until at least later this month. The draft report said school funding "needs to be redesigned to focus on the individual student," without going into more detail. Rooker saw that line as support for vouchers. The report also said the state's current regimen of annual standardized tests for students has "little value" and encourages "teaching to the test." It suggested having the state pay for all high school students to take the ACT college entrance exam and said Kansas should considering other testing. Also, because school districts operate separately, they duplicate common services, the report said. It suggested that some services, such as transportation, accounting, food services and building maintenance could be handled regionally. It added that turning them over to private companies would provide additional savings. Much of the report is in line with criticism of public schools and education funding from the Kansas Policy Institute, a conservative think tank influential with GOP legislators. President Dave Trabert said it hasn't reviewed all of the recommendations thoroughly but added, "There was nothing in there that gave us heartburn."
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By Josh Lederman WASHINGTON (AP) — Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass. The president struck a combative tone as he came out with plans for expanded background checks and other modest measures that have drawn consternation from gun rights groups, which Obama accused of making Congress their hostage. Palpable, too, was Obama's extreme frustration at having made such little progress on gun control since the slaughter of 20 first-graders in Connecticut confronted the nation more than three years ago. "First-graders," Obama said woefully, resting his chin on his hand and wiping away tears as he recalled the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. "Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad." Obama's 10-point plan to keep guns from those who shouldn't have them marked a concession by the president: He'll leave office without securing the new gun control laws he's repeatedly and desperately implored Congress to pass. Although Obama, acting alone, can take action around the margins, only Congress can enact more sweeping changes that gun control advocates say are the only way to truly stem a scourge of mass shootings. "It won't happen overnight," Obama said. "It won't happen during this Congress. It won't happen during my presidency." But, he added optimistically, "a lot of things don't happen overnight." The centerpiece of Obama's plan is an attempt to narrow the loophole that exempts gun sales from background
checks if the seller isn't a federal registered dealer. With new federal "guidance," the administration is clarifying that even those who sell just a few weapons at gun shows, flea markets or online can be deemed dealers and required to conduct checks on prospective buyers. Whether that step can make a significant dent in unregulated gun sales is an open question, and one not easily answered. Millions of guns are sold annually in informal settings outside of gun shops, including many through private sales arranged online. But the Obama administration acknowledged it couldn't quantify how many gun sales would be newly subjected to background checks, nor how many currently unregistered gun sellers would have to obtain a license. Easily reversible by a future president, the government's guidance to gun sellers lacks the legal oomph of a new law, such as the one Obama and likeminded lawmakers tried but failed to pass in 2013. The Justice Department said online the guidance "has no regulatory effect and is not intended to create or confer any rights, privileges, or benefits in any matter, case, or proceeding." What's more, none of the steps would have probably prevented any of the recent mass shootings that Obama invoked in the East Room: Aurora, Oak Creek, Charleston, Newtown, to name some. But Obama defiantly rejected that critique, dismissing it as the tired trope of gun lobbyists who question "why bother trying?" "I reject that thinking," Obama said. "We maybe can't save everybody, but we could save some." Hoping to give the issue a human face, the White House assembled a cross-section of Americans affected by searing recent gun tragedies, including former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Mark Barden, whose son was shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School, introduced the president with a declaration that "we are better than this." Obama readily conceded the execu-
tive steps will be challenged in court, a prediction quickly echoed by Republicans. Chuck James, a former federal prosecutor who practices firearms law at the firm Williams Mullen, said opponents are likely to challenge Obama's authority to define what it means to be "engaged in the business" of selling guns beyond what's laid out in the law. The White House asserted confidence Obama was acting legally, and said Justice Department and White House lawyers had worked diligently to ensure the steps were watertight. Other new steps include 230 new examiners the FBI will hire to process background checks, aiming to prevent delays that enabled the accused gunman in Charleston, South Carolina, to get a gun when the government took too long. Obama is also asking the government to research smart gun technology to reduce accidental shootings and asking Congress for $500 million to improve mental health care. Other provisions aim to better track lost or stolen guns and prevent trusts or corporations from buying dangerous weapons without background checks. Obama's announcement carved a predictably partisan fault line through the presidential campaign. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, both competing for the nomination from Obama's party, pledged to build on his actions if elected. The Republican field formed a chorus of voices vowing to annul the whole package, with Marco Rubio claiming "Obama is obsessed with undermining the Second Amendment." "Rather than focus on criminals and terrorists, he goes after the most law-abiding of citizens," said House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Republican. "His words and actions amount to a form of intimidation that undermines liberty." The National Rifle Association, the largest gun group, panned Obama's plan and said it was "ripe for abuse," although the group didn't specify what steps, if any, it will take to oppose or try to block it.
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By Kristin J. Bender and Scott Smith SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Forced by drought to become miserly with water, Californians were warned against reverting to old habits Tuesday as the first of several storms spawned by a record-tying El Nino began drenching the state. A series of storms lining up over the Pacific Ocean was welcome news in parched California, despite their potential for causing flash floods and mudslides. But authorities cautioned that even the wettest of winters can't replenish depleted reservoirs and aquifers unless everyone keeps pitching in. California's water deficit is so deep after four years of drought that a "steady parade of storms" like these will be needed for years to come, said Mike Anderson, climatologist for the state's Department of Water Resources. "We're at least on a good trajectory," he said. "We've got to keep it going." The current El Nino — a natural warming of the central Pacific Ocean that interacts with the atmosphere and changes weather worldwide — has tied 1997-1998 as the strongest on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center said, citing statistics that go back to 1950. El Ninos usually bring heavy rains to California, although it remains to be seen whether people should expect anything like a repeat of 1997 and 1998, when storms killed 17 people, wiped out crops, washed out highways and pushed houses down hillsides. "DarthNino may finally have California in its sights," said Jeff Masters, meteorology director of the private Weather Underground. "A parade of strong Pacific storms characteristic of a strong El Nino event will batter the state this week and will likely bring damaging flooding by the time the second storm in the series rolls through on Wednesday," Masters said. However, Masters and meteorologist Ryan Maue of the private WeatherBell Analytics don't believe this first storm is as powerful as some other Pa-
cific storm systems, and caution that the storms now following it may land elsewhere. The current forecast calls for a "kind of a nice level of bombardment" over the next two weeks; probably not enough to cause the tremendous flooding of 1998, but then again, that year's floods didn't peak until February, Masters said. As much as 15 inches of rain could fall in the next 16 days in Northern California, with about 2 feet of snow expected in the highest points of the Sierra Nevada, said Johnny Powell, a forecaster with the National Weather Service. In Southern California, between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain is predicted to fall across the coastal and valley areas, and up to 5 inches falling in the mountains. The first in the line of storms also drenched the desert Southwest on Tuesday and was aiming for the Gulf Coast, but should weaken to no more than a couple inches of rainfall by the time it reaches the Southeast, Masters added. Flash flooding and flows of mud and debris were a concern, especially in places left barren by last year's wildfires. Residents of the Silverado Canyon burn area in Orange County and the Solimar burn area in Ventura County were urged to consider evacuating. "The best time to prepare is before a weather event happens, but there is still time to prepare at least a basic emergency kit for your home, your car or your place of work," said Brad Alexander, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Rocks fell on the roadway through Malibu Canyon, damaging four vehicles and clogging a heavily traveled commuter route through the steep Santa Monica Mountains, and Los Angeles police were rousting the homeless from normally dry riverbeds. As steady and sometimes heavy rains fell, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti urged people to clear gutters and anything in their yards that might clog storm drains, and to stockpile sandbags if their home is susceptible to flooding. Garcetti also said that the city's homeless encampments have been mapped for the first time, and promised shuttles to bring people to shelters with
6,000 beds. Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said swift-water rescue teams are ready, but he'd rather not deploy them. Authorities hope to avoid a repeat of last September's rescue of a homeless man who scrambled up a tree with his dog when the Los Angeles River quickly grew to a torrent. The storms are whipped up large ocean swells that could generate hazardous breaking waves at west-facing harbors. Ventura's Harbor Boulevard was closed Tuesday by flooding about a foot deep, police there said. Altogether, the storms hold the potential for massive amounts of precipitation for a very parched state, but water managers won't be able to fully estimate this year's snowmelt until April 1, when the snowpack is typically at its deepest. "Mother Nature has a way of surprising or disappointing us," Department of Water Resources spokesman Doug Carlson said, insisting that conservation must continue. Californians used 20 percent less water this past November than they did in November 2013, before Gov. Jerry Brown declared the state's water emergency, the Water Resources Control Board announced Tuesday. That falls short of Brown's 25 percent conservation mandate for a second straight month, although board chairwoman Felicia Marcus said the state remains on track to meet his overall goal. "The fact that per person water use dropped to 75 gallons per person per day on average is proof that Californians are clearly thinking twice before turning on the tap," Marcus said in a statement. Despite these storms, Shawn Coburn says growers like him, working thousands of acres in the western San Joaquin Valley, expect no water this year from the federal government's vast system of reservoirs and canals. He blames strict environmental laws designed to protect endangered fish. "I hope that it rains so much that Noah and his ark are flowing down the San Joaquin River," he said. "The people that run the system are telling us to be prepared for zero."
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Kiowa Hospital Foundation plans 3rd Annual Jeans and Gems for Saturday, Jan. 16 South of the Border fajita bar with margaritas and sangria; Silent and live auction; donate items now; Tickets available at KDH business office, also at Shirts and More By Yvonne Miller If you like Mexican food and drinks, fun with your friends and supporting your local hospital, clinic and manor, mark Saturday, Jan. 16, on your calendar. The Friends of the Kiowa District Hospital (KDH) and Manor Foundation plan their Annual Jeans and Gems fundraising meal and auction. The theme this year is South of the Border, featuring a fajita bar with margaritas and sangria. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Kiowa (Kansas) Community Building, located one-half block south of Main Street on Fifth Street. Foundation President Judy Schrock said, “The Jeans and Gems event is a great opportunity to showcase the excellent health care tradition we have in our community. In 2015, a total of $69,313 given by generous donors made it possible for the foundation to enhance the care our staff provides through the hospital, clinic and manor. Funds raised at this year’s event will help continue that tradition.” KDH CEO Margaret Grismer said, “The foundation has supported Kiowa District Healthcare every step of the way. Over this last year, we have seen their efforts in liaising with the community directly result in new doors for the manor, coordination of manor revitalization gifts, half the purchase of the new manor bus, and most recently a new anesthesia machine for the operating room. Of course, most noted is that they rallied the community in securing the gap funding for the new build, which resulted in the ‘2015 Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in the nation for Financial Stability’ award. We look forward to their continued support as we look into the future and plan for a physical therapy add on. We cannot express enough gratitude for their grass roots efforts and continued support as we continue to strive to provide ‘Quality CARE close to Home’.” Upon arriving at Jeans and Gems, guests can peruse the silent auction
items. When you see an item you like on the silent auction, write down your bid on the paper provided beside the item. If you are the highest bidder, the item will be yours at the end of the evening. Donated items usually range from gift baskets to jewelry, handmade crafts and much more. The live auction items will also be displayed for viewing. There is always a nice variety of items on which to bid.
A colorful handmade king-size quilt is certain to be a highly sought item. This log cabin pattern quilt was made by Sherre Mawhiter, who is mother-in-law of KDH CFO Janell Goodno. A few of the other items already committed are: a Western art watercolor by Medicine Lodge artist Earl Kuhn, John Deere toys and more, a fitbit watch and
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This colorful handmade quilt will most certainly be a highly sought item at the KDH Foundation's Jeans and Gems fundraising South of the Border dinner and auction Saturday, Jan. 16.
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dent said they pretty well have to go with Pepsi because Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) does, as Alva High occasionally runs concession stands for NWOSU. The district will receive approximately $2,900 in revenue from the contract, along with the dispensing machines needed. The board voted to provide breakfast and lunch meals for the “Big Five Head Start” program (formerly known as Head Start). The school’s food service delivers the meals to the Head Start site. The Alva District is reimbursed for the meals with federal funds from Head Start. One of the recurring problems in the large Alva High School gymnasium has been various ceiling lights overheating and dimming during basketball games. The first quote
the district received on replacing all the light fixtures (approximately 29) was about $40,000. Parkhurst said Alva electrician Darrell Kline found a source for LED lights that would fit in the old fixtures, which brought the renovation cost down to $11,000. Another item on the encumbrance list was a payment of $8,863.70 to the Alfalfa County treasurer to pay for the Alva district’s portion of Visual Lease assessing expense. Parkhurst said the district has received significantly increased tax revenues because of the services provide by Visual Lease. They also participate with the firm in Woods County. The board then adjourned into executive session to discuss the previous evaluation of the superintendent and with an action item to renew the contract of Steve Parkhurst.
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better door locks are needed in some classroom. One of the actors (Jerry Kolhrus) portraying one of three active shooters was able to force open a door the two teachers thought was locked. Those teachers “died” in the exercise. Tim Argo, Lincoln principal, said feedback he received is that everybody was impressed that such exercises are needed because the realism caused much deeper thinking than just in-service lectures. Parkhurst reported that the official district enrollment for the year was established in October 2015 at 1,010. Now, the first week of school in 2016, the number has fallen by eight to 1,002. The board voted to approve continuing the contract with PepsiCo to provide soft drinks for the school concession stands. The superinten-
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several delectable desserts created by area bakers. To donate an item call the business office at KDH, 620-825-4131 ext. 5. Tickets for this South of the Border evening are $25 and available at the hospital’s business office and also Shirts and More. While there are many businesses and individuals contributing to Jeans and Gems, the major sponsor this year is Kiowa’s First State Bank. Hospital board member and foundation volunteer Brenna May said, “It is the third annual Jeans and
Gems! It’s so exciting that an event that has raised over $30,000 each year is still going strong. Hospitals are so important to keeping rural America thriving. We are fortunate enough to live in a community that is so supportive of our hospital, manor and foundation. As a foundation volunteer and hospital board member I am excited to see what Jeans and Gems, South of the Border holds in store for us this year. I am positive it will be a great success, all the while being a night of friends, fun and philanthropy!”
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 US Bank National Association vs. Glenva C. Steinhoff: Foreclosure ($244.66). Marriage Filings Taylor Joe Schwerdtfeger, age 30, of Alva and Jill Brook Troutt, age 31, of Alva: Marriage license ($50).
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December 28, 2015 2:19 p.m. Controlled burn 1 ¾ miles west of McWillie. 3:46 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called saying that Alfalfa County had the best roads to travel, wanted to know if we had electric. 4:52 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy west of Driftwood to serve papers, negative contact. 5:06 p.m. Livestock at large, brown cow out just east of four-way, called four possible owners. 5:12 p.m. Info, caller wanted to know how much individual’s bail was and what the charge is. December 29, 2015 2:30 a.m. Transport, deputy and officer with prisoner in custody x2 to Lexington, from Lexington en route to Oklahoma County, deputy with prisoner in custody one female en route to sheriff’s office. 2:42 a.m. Livestock in roadway, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) advised of two cows out on U.S. Highway 64 east of Jet, one cow had been hit but was still alive on the side of the road, other cow is
standing off the road, respondent notified OHP and is stopped on the side of the road with her flashers on so no one will hit it, tried to notify possible owner, someone else stopped and identified who the cow belonged to, notified owner and deputy is en route. 12:53 p.m. Controlled burn northwest of Amorita, notified police department. 1:22 p.m. Controlled burn, Enid called with a controlled burn but not in our county, called Major County and said Enid called them as well. 3:06 p.m. Information, advised Woodward County that individual was ready for pick up. 3:21 p.m. Information, Woodward County advised they have deputy en route to get individual. 4:07 p.m. Controlled burn, respondent advised control burn half-mile west of Helena on County Road 650 and Highway 45. 6:24 p.m. Road information, respondent called that there is a snowdrift west of Aline, it’s down to one lane and very icy, he is afraid someone is
going to wreck their vehicle, reported to commissioner. December 30, 2015 9:12 a.m. Controlled burn south of Jet at correction line, notified police department. 3:06 p.m. Information, caller wanted to know if we were hiring, told her not at this time, she stated she was a deputy for Bryan County and wanted to know if it was worth her while to move up here. 6:05 p.m. Information, game warden said if we have any calls about a deer carcass north of Jet on Highway 38 that it has been removed. 6:34 p.m. Transport, deputy en route to Helena to pick up prisoner in custody, deputy out at Crabtree, deputy en route to sheriff’s office with prisoner in custody x1 white male. 8:56 p.m. Medical emergency, medical alarm company said a man had fallen and his med alert had gone off, advised CPD alarm company cancelled. 9:01 p.m. Information, Alfalfa Electric
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Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 786, Page 257: Marvella K. Simard and Ronald Lee Simard, wife and husband, Carter F. Buller, single, Charles D. Buller and Carol A. Buller, husband and wife; convey unto Stetson Buller and Kylea Buller: Lots 17-19 in Block 12 in the Town of Goltry, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 383: Treva Ann Arnold and Thomas Frank Arnold; convey unto Thomas Frank Arnold and Treva A. Arnold, Trustees of the Arnold Living Trust: Tract 1: The W/2 NE/4 of 12-24-10; Tract 2: The E/2 SW/4 of 11-27-11; Tract 3: NW/4 30-26-11; Tract 4: SE/4 19-2710, all in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 427: Cordelia J. Anthony; conveys unto Cordelia J. Anthony: SE/4 of 34-24N-12W, A tract containing 11.5 acres located in Lots 3-5 SE/4 NW/4 of 6-23N-11W; Lots 10, Block 52, in Aline; Lots 11 and 12, Block 52, First Addition to Aline; Lots 1-4, 21-24, Block 1, in Aline, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 430: Dolly Marie Daniels and Christine Rae Schanbach-
er, Co-Trustees of the Dolly Marie Daniels Revocable Living Trust Agreement; convey unto Steven C. Schanbacher and Christine R. Schanbacher: A tract of land in the SW/4 SW/4 of 1-26N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 434: Brady Owen Walker and Wendy Louise Walker; convey unto Monty Lee Ferrell and Linda Ferrell: A tract of land containing 133.47 acres in SW/4 of 15-27N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma; and a tract containing 60 acres in SE/4 of 16s-27N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 452: Matthew Nickel and Ashley Nickel, husband and wife, and Dallas Pontious and Sandra Pontious, husband and wife; convey unto Lemoine Properties, Inc.: NE/4 NE/4 of 15-27N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 477: Jack Michael Moser and Cindy K. Moser; convey unto Earl Douglas Moser and Elaine Boyce Moser: Lots 13-16, Block 46, Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 524: Michael Pete Smith and Connie Smith; convey an undivided ½ interest unto Earl Stanley Crowder
as Trustee of the Elisa M. Crowder Trust, and undivided ½ interest unto Earl Stanley Crowder as Trustee of the Earl Stanley Crowder Trust: A tract of land in the NW/4 of 12-26N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 530: Linda Constantin; conveys unto Jeffery L. Owen and Terri L. Owen: The E/2 NE/4 of 29-28N-12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 786, Page 536: Jonna S. Geitgey, Trustee of the Jonna S. Geitgey Revocable Trust, and Fancis L. Miller and Deborah Geitgey Miller, Trustees of the Francis L. Miller and Deborah Geitgey Miller Revocable Trust; convey unto Thomas A. Tucker and Amanda G. Tucker: Lots 1-5, in Block 1, Yoder’s First Addition to Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Mortgages Book 786, Page 538: Between Thomas A. Tucker and Amanda G. Tucker; and ACB Bank: Location same as Warranty Deeds Book 786, Page 536. $85,000. Book 786, Page 594: Between Kelby T. Chace; and Farmers Exchange Bank: A tract of land in the SE/4 of 2-25N-12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $172,000.
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Civil Filings Katie A. Alfano Et Al vs. George L. Bissantz Et Al: Petition in Partition. Limited Civil Filings Roz-Well, A Partnership vs. J.S. Oilfield Services LLC: Judgment for $312 plus interest and costs. Tammy Norman D/B/A Sharon Liquor vs. Gary Leon Herd Jr.: Judgment for $120 plus fees, interest and costs. Roz-Well, A Partnership vs. Future
Energy Services of Oklahoma Inc.: Judgment for $4,986 plus interest and costs. Traffic Filings The following individuals were cited for speeding: Michael Lee Cogdill, no age or address listed: 79 in 65 ($177). Zachary Alexander Dumas, no age or address listed: 81 in 65 ($189). Jesus Hernandez, 27, Granite Shoals, Texas: 80 in 65 ($183).
Zachary M. Ibarra, 22, Maize: 76 in 65 ($159). Thomas A. Klier, 24, Galatia: 78 in 65 ($171). Evan J. Swisher, 29, Rose Hill: 80 in 65 ($183). Craig Francis Viox, no age or address listed: 76 in 65 ($159). Dustin D. Weise, 35, Salina: 76 in 65 ($159). Sage E. Ash, 25, Kiowa: 85 in 65 ($213). Jon D. Richardson, 43, Stafford: 84 in 55 ($365). Lynn Elizabeth Shipley, no age or address listed: 78 in 65 ($171).
Barber County court filings
Barber County Sheriff’s Office log December 28, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Wichita Via Christie. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from North Main to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Kiowa Ambulance was dispatched to State Road. December 29, 2015 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from North Cedar to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. December 30, 2015
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Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa Hospital to Wichita. January 1, 2016 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Goodview to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. January 2, 2016 Deputy Geraughty investigated possible gun shots at the Barber County Lake. Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient to Wichita. Kiowa Fire Department responded to
a call on Sixth Street. January 3, 2016 Duane Ricke, Attica, struck a calf belonging to Jerry Ricke on Blackmoore, investigated by Deputy Geraughty. During the week officers received one report of horses out, performed 1 public assist and assisted three other agencies. Arrests Stetson Coy Rhodes, Goodland, 22, W/M. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Driving while suspended. Released Jan. 1, 2016, on $750 surety bond.
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Cooperative called needing a locksmith number by the Carmen Home, gave number to locksmith. December 31, 2015 8:49 a.m. Medical emergency, alarm company called and said a med alarm is going off and not getting an answer by phone, advised 911, advised it was a false alarm. 11:49 a.m. Livestock at large, respondent stated there was a black calf out on U.S. Highway 64 and County Road 670, called owner, owner called back and said there was nothing out. 3:46 p.m. Residential alarm, alarm company called in a med alarm, tried calling three times but phone busy, called individual and he was on the phone with her and everything is fine. 4:36 p.m. Miscellaneous, driver license check and record/wanted check on individual, possibly wanted in Grant County, Grant County said for individual to get a hold of their court clerk by
Wednesday or next time they will probably pick him up, advised officer. January 1, 2016 10:09 a.m. Controlled burn, called CPD to let them know controlled burn at McClain and 520, they are going to page Burlington and let them know. January 2, 2016 12:25 a.m. Intoxicated driver, respondent called and said there was a possible drunk driver headed east of Jet in a red car, notified OHP and Grant County. 1:14 p.m. Information, individual going to store in Enid, at 6:47 individual is home from store. 8:51 p.m. Traffic, deputy out with a truck trailer with no lights, individual out of Tonkawa, driver license comes back to same person, wanted to know if complete driver license record were alcohol related, advised yes in 2007, deputy out of unit helping person with lights. 9:42 p.m. Traffic, deputy with vehicle that comes back to individual from
Wakita, driver license and record/wanted check comes back to same, check record with Garfield County, negative, wanted to know what OHP officer is coming to assist, he is south of Alva, prisoner in custody x1, still on scene, deputy advised to call wrecker, they will be en route shortly, deputy advised officer will transport and meet deputy here, officer en route with prisoner in custody. January 3, 2016 11:32 a.m. Controlled burn a quartermile east of Jet on east side of Jet. 3:15 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent called saying two black Angus calves were in roadway west of Goltry, advised possible owner, Garfield County advised of owner’s number, called owner they would be there shortly, another call came in about same cattle, owner is en route. 6:13 p.m. Gas leak, CPD advised of a possible gas leak in Carmen behind Jiffy Trip, Carmen Rescue on scene.
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Need your house cleaned just call Mrs. Clean! for Alva and spaywayalva@gmail.com. Email surrounding areas. Reasonable to reserve your spot for a low rates. References available. costspay & neuter clinic in Alva Anita Pigman 337-353-1931 on January 30 & 31. Limited spotDacoma Diner savailable Automobiles For Sale 2013 F-150 XLT 4x4 5.0 V8. 74K. New ties. $23,700. 580-327-5416 For Sale 1992 Mercury Cougar. Low mileage. 580-430-9316 or 9310 Business Services For Rent 10x12 Storage. 1st month $1 with paid 2nd month. 580-430-6052 Conceal or Unconceal Carry Conceal or Unconceal your choice one day class in Cherokee, OK. Sat, Jan 9 at 8am. Call for registration 580-541-7425 Local, Affordable
Under new management. MonFri 6am-2pm. Buffet on Sun 10am-2pm. Come check us out Ty’s Quality Painting Also remodeling. References avail. 918-577-0199 Smok Shak Daily Specials. Wed-Grilled Ham & Cheese w/FF or TT. Thur-Open Faced Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans. FriHandbreaded Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Corn. Mon-Homemade Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll. TuesMeatloaf w/Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans. Wed-BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/Coleslaw. 580-748-1291. Hwy 64 & 4th St in Ingersoll
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Barber County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 140, Page 232: Dennis E. Colle and Camille A. Colle; convey unto HSM Ranch, LLC: Parcel 1: The SW/4 of 34-31S-11W; Parcel 2: The SE/4 SW/4 and the SW/4 SE/4 of S28; and the NE/4 NW/4 and the NW/4 NE/4 of S33, all in 31S-11W; Parcel 3: An undivided ½ interest in and to the S/2 SW/4 of 27-31S-11W; All in Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 234: Barbara Hawkins; convey unto Barbara Hawkins and Carol J. Ward: Lots 9, 11, 13, 15, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 and 64, in Block “F” in Hammond’s Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 243: Lamar C. Johnson and Tyrrell S. Johnson; convey unto Alfalfa County Land and Cattle, Inc., an Oklahoma Corporation: The NE/4 and the S/2 NW/4 of 5-31S-15W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 245: Mary J. Peirson; conveys unto John R. Peirson and Margaret A. Peirson: The N/2 of Lot 11 and the E. 175’ of the S. 40’ of Lot 12 in Block 1, in Hammond’s Second Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 278: Corner Stop, LLC; convey unto Brian Nielsen and Shelby Nielsen: A tract of land located in Lots 1719, and a portion of the vacated alley, in Block 33 in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 279: Robert W. Christensen and Cynthia E.
Christensen; convey unto Jeff Oyler and Altha Oyler: The S/2 of Lot 13 and all of Lot 14 in McClearey’s First Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 289: Carol M. Hoffman; conveys unto John J. Fischer, Randall L. Fischer, Robert W. Fischer and Scott A. Fischer: The N/2 NE/4 of 7-30S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 293: Brooke Borysiewicz and Wojciech Borysiewicz; convey unto Clayton Don Rucker: A tract of land in the S/2 of 30-31S-12W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 295: Shea Goodwin; conveys unto Clayton Don Rucker: Location the same as Warranty Deeds Book 140, Page 293. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 235: David F. Basye and Laura Basye; convey unto Martha Smith and Marilyn Markham: The SW/4 of 1-30S-14W; and The NE/4 of 7-34S-10W; all in Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 237: Michael J. Hiltner and Laurie J. Hiltner; convey unto Michael J. Hiltner and Laurie J. Hiltner, as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship as Tenants in Common: The S. 10’ of N. 85’ of Lots 1012 in Block 78, in Town Company’s Addition in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 242: Kent Harbaugh; convey unto Paul A. Harbaugh and Yvonne C. Harbaugh, as Trustees of their Successors in Trust under the Paul
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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
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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. Noon-1 p.m. Woods County Democratic Women meet first Thursday of every month at Gambino’s in Alva. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s
meeting is held every Thursday. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday. Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.
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A. Harbaugh and Yvonne C. Harbaugh Living Trust: The E. 32 acres of the SE/4 of 32-33S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 253: Mary Lou Eden and Elmer O. Farr; convey unto Mary Lou Eden Farr, as trustee of the Mary Lou Eden Farr Revocable Trust: Lot 3 and the SW/4 NW/4 of 3-35S-14W, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed.
Book 140, Page 280: Brynn Carman, single, Caroline Carman, single, and Cole Carman, single; convey unto Trent J. Carman and Marla M. Carman: The N/2 N/2 of 32-33S-13W, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 297: Jessica Brown; conveys unto Alan Brown: The E. 10’ of Lot 27, all of Lot 26 and the W. 3’ of Lot 25 in Block 2, in Cook, Standiford & Company’s Second Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 221, Page 286: Between Lowell E. Dohrmann and Cheri K. Dohrmann; and The Peoples Bank: Lot 13 in Block 1 in
Deal’s Re-Plat of a part of Highland Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. $21,000. Book 221, Page 287: Between Michael T. Burden and Yvonne D. Burden; and The Peoples Bank: The N. 592’ of the NE/4 of 7-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. $90,000. Book 221, Page 296: Between Brian Daniel Alexander; and Ted R. Alexander: N/2 NE/4, N/2 SW/4, NW/4 and E/2 of S33, all of Sections 34-26, 31S-15W, Barber County, Kansas. $300,000. Book 221, Page 305: Between Brian Daniel Alexander; and Donald Andrew Alexander: N/2 NE/4 of S32, N/2 SW/4, NW/4 and E/2 of S33, all of Section 3436, 31S-15W; All of Section 1-3 and the E/2 of S4 and the NE/4 and the N/2 SE/4 of S9 and all of Sections 10 and 11, and the W/2 SW/4 and NW/4 and NW/4 NE/4 of S12 and the N/4 of S14-32S-15W, Barber County, Kansas. $300,000.
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