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Anthony man claims $1M Powerball prize Troy Hurst was on his way to Wichita from his home in Anthony, Kansas, last Wednesday when he stopped in Harper to get gas and found himself smack dab in the middle of a “Powerball Frenzy.”

“There were so many people in line buying Powerball tickets for that night’s drawing that I couldn’t get to the counter,” Hurst explained. “I figured instead of getting irritated, I might as well get myself some tickets, too, and join the fun.”

When he got up to the counter, Hurst got himself a $10 Powerball Quick Pick ticket with five plays. He couldn’t possibly have envisioned that the simple act of buying a Powerball ticket would make him a millionaire!

“I checked the ticket the next day on one of those Check-a-Ticket machines,” said Hurst. “The machine said to ‘Sign the back of the ticket and redeem at Lottery.’ I wasn’t sure what that meant.” Hurst quickly found out what that meant, though, when the store manager looked at the winning Powerball numbers from the night before and showed Hurst he’d matched the first five numbers on one of his plays to win a $1 million prize.

The winning numbers in the Jan. 13 record-breaking $1.6 billion Powerball drawing were 04-08-19-2734 Powerball 10. Hurst matched all numbers except the Powerball on the last play on his ticket.

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It was a true occasion when Hurst claimed his $1 million Powerball ticket. His father Bill Hurst and his business partner Allen Thomas accompanied him to Lottery headquarters. The big winner and his two traveling partners were all wearing black cowboy hats when they arrived at the Lottery.

“I was wearing this hat when I bought my lucky ticket,” said Hurst.

“I’ll be wearing it next time I buy a Powerball ticket, too, and the time after that!”

Hurst plans to “pay off some

notes” with his Powerball winnings, plus do a few little things and put most of the money away for retirement.

The lucky $1 million ticket was purchased at Casey’s General Store 3063 in Harper, Kansas. For selling the ticket, the store becomes eligible for a $1,000 selling bonus.

Hurst’s $1 million Powerball ticket was one of two tickets in Kansas that matched the first five numbers to win $1 million in the Jan. 13 drawing. The holder of the other ticket has not yet claimed their prize.

Troy Hurst

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Lynn Says

Top 10 reasons for divorce

By Lynn L. Martin (Someone sent me this back in 2012.

Many good points here about the causes for divorce.)

10. Difference in priorities and expectations Sitting at number 10 on the list of reasons for divorce is the difference in priorities amongst married couples. It may be a self-explanatory issue that a lot of men and women discuss and anticipate prior to marriage, however, unanticipated matters at times do become major issues for many marriages. The fact is, no matter how much we try to harmonizes our priorities, we still remain distinct and different individuals, so the best solution is to meet halfway when it comes to priorities. Couples who encounter major differences in priorities throughout their lifestyle should sit down fairly and try to come up with a medium and acceptable level of sacrifice from both sides.

9. Addiction Marriage, family and drug addiction certainly don’t mix well. An addict not only has a degrading effect on his own self and spouse, most often they leave disastrous emotional scars on their children, close relatives and friends. Addiction is like a black hole that sucks down everything in its path of destruction and the more it continues the stronger it gets.

Some of the steps with addiction help can include: identifying the source of addiction, being honest about it and immediately seeking professional counseling intervention. Addiction is one of the most

draining causes and reasons for divorce and should be paid immediate professional attention.

8. Child-rearing issues Have you ever had an argument over who does what in regards to raising your kids? Well, that’s child-rearing and it does cause rifts in marriages, while contributing as one of the reasons for divorce. Sharing simple responsibilities like changing dirty diapers, singing songs at bedtime for kids to taking them to school or soccer games seems also to belong to Top 10 causes of divorce. One of the ways to manage this better is to write down responsibilities and share them fairly. Specify who will do what, then start working on them a trial basis; maybe a week, or longer. Of course you can collectively decide to change or shift responsibility as needed.

7. Religious and cultural strains As one of the top reasons for divorce, religious and cultural differences usually take a lot of heat. Many times this problem does not exist at all, while other factors push a marriage towards its demise but religious differences get thrown in and are blamed. Many couples usually try to discuss their differences before sliding rings on their fingers yet in other cases religion can become distancing factor.

6. Boredom in marriage Believe it or not married couples get bored of each other or the lifestyle they are drawn to. In many cases boredom can become much more noticeable and intolerable after years of marriage. While more compatible couples will stay together for life, some couples will eventually grow distant, disinterested and consequently bored. Couples in this kind of situation should aim to remember the good things and accomplishments of their lives and

shift the focus from the negatives to the positives. Trying new thing like traveling, occasionally eating out or planning long-term projects can be good remedies for couples facing boredom, helping them to find a common goal and purpose once again.

5. Sexual incompatibility Right in the middle of the pack of Top 10 reasons for divorce sits the reproductive and the sexual compatibility of the couple. In most cases sexual dissatisfaction results in separation and divorce but in a lot of other cases the problem could be amended by being open with each other. The issue of sexual incompatibility, whether it is reproductive incapability or otherwise, varies significantly from case to case. Couple who feel that such an issue is affecting their relationship should openly consult professionals who may be able to help.

4. Marital financial issues Money or anything related to it is always a possible cause of disagreement between people – including couples. Married couples, whether happy or not, may have disagreements over little financial issues to much bigger shared financial responsibilities or unequal monetary status to even the lack of financial support.

Money is not always the sole or primary cause of divorce in married couples and is usually combined with other top reasons for divorce causing distress. In any case, it is still a significant contributor and should be managed with fairness from both sides, understanding and a tiny dose of compromise.

3. Physical, psychological or emotional abuse Marriage abuses – from either husband or wife – is a big area of concern for many couples. Physical, psychological or emotional abuses take a large diversity of forms that vary from family to family. However, in a short list they include things like telling a spouse that they are unwanted, beating, name-calling, ignoring, restricting a person to a room, terrorizing, monitoring phone calls, forcing spouse to do something they are not comfortable with. Abuse is one of the biggest reasons for divorce and any person oppressed in such a condition

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Superintendent Elliott contract renewed, board members recognized, Holt to retire Burlington Public School Foundation annual meeting Feb. 9

By Yvonne Miller Thanked for his 25 years as Burlington Public Schools superintendent, Glen Elliott received the board’s approval for renewal of his contract for school year 2016-2017.

This was at the Burlington Board of Education’s regular January meeting last Wednesday at 8 a.m. Board President Terry Graham called the meeting to order with the following members present: Allison Armbruster, Robert Hill and Aaron Smith. Member T.J. Rockenbach arrived at 8:17 a.m.

Others present at the two-hour meeting were Superintendent Elliott, Principal Shane Feely and Minutes Clerk Tamre Bohn.

Board members received appreciation certificates for their years of service: Graham 20 years, Allison Armbruster seven years, Aaron Smith four years, T.J. Rockenbach one year and Robert Hill, who was appointed last month.

Veda Holt, who has taught Spanish at Burlington 20 years, submitted her letter of resignation/retirement. The board accepted her resignation and thanked Holt for her service.

The board made the decision about

Elliott’s contract and Holt’s resignation following a 30-minute executive session. That executive session was also to evaluate Principal Feely with no action to be taken upon return to open session.

Superintendent Updates on Finances, Foundation Elliott reminded the board of the upcoming Burlington Public School Foundation’s 13th Annual Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the school auditorium. He asked board members to attend if possible.

The superintendent gave a midyear expense and revenue comparison on all funds. This is total expenditures and revenue since July. Elliott said in the General Fund they spent about $200,000 more compared to the same time last year. General Fund revenue taken in was about $150,000 less than than the same time last year. The biggest part of the decrease is gross production, he said.

The Building Fund took in about $13,000 more than last year. The superintendent said Building Fund expenses increased about $230,000 because the school district purchased numerous properties. He said the Child Nutrition Fund revenue is about $12,000 more than last year. Expense increased $27,283.75.

The superintendent said a mid-term adjustment showed Burlington should get about $4,500 more transportation

funds due to increased enrollment.

Elliott reminded there is no need for a school election since Graham was unopposed for Board Seat No. 1.

Burlington School Board Business The following encumbrances, change orders and warrants for 2016 received board approval: General Fund encumbrances $39,451.46, change orders $8.25, warrants $201,271.12; Child Nutrition Fund encumbrances $15,000, warrants $4,516.27; Building Fund warrants $134.29; reserve warrants $2,202.57. General Fund reserves are $2,806,004.08.

The board held a 15-minute executive session to discuss the acquisition of real estate and future building projects. After returning to open session, the board authorized Superintendent Elliott to continue research on acquisition of real estate.

Items receiving board approval include: the December activity report; to reaffirm the Exposure Control Plan.

As is customary, board members discussed sportsmanship at basketball games. Elliott reported it has been a good year so far and asked the fans, players and coaches to keep up the good work through the remainder of the season and throughout the playoffs.

The board agreed to table the purchase of a new tractor and front end loader until the next meeting.

The purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet pickup from Croft Chevrolet for $20,300 was approved by the board.

The pickup will be used for custodial and maintenance purposes.

Principal Feely Reports Principal Feely reported that the teachers workshops on Jan. 18 involved the tech committee and safe school committee. The safe school committee focused mainly on lock down procedures with several recommendations for safety courses for the students.

The principal said that Jaden Allen and Sadie Collins both took sheep to the Denver Livestock Show. The eighthgrade students went to Kiowa, Kansas, last week to do a walk-through for their first meat judging competition.

Accelerated Readers were treated to a swim party Jan. 15.

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Obituaries LUANNE BOHAM Funeral services for Luanne Boham will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Alva First United Methodist Church with Chris Beard, pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Lumbarton, Texas, officiating.

Burial will follow in Alva Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Wharton Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com.

Mary Luanne Boham, oldest daughter of the late Billy and Evah Beard of Amorita, Oklahoma, was born on January 9, 1950, in Alva, and passed away at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas, on January 24, 2016, at the age of 66 years and 15 days.

Luanne grew up in Amorita and graduated from Burlington High School.

She attended and graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, where she earned and received her teaching degree.

On June 2, 1972, Luanne married the love of her life, Loyd Glen Boham. She captured his heart while writing letters to him while he was in the service. Their loving marriage was blessed with three children: Dayna Jo, Loyd Bart and Travis Dale.

Luanne loved making a difference, therefore she taught elementary education for 22 years. She loved her school kids and they loved her as they selected her for the Teacher of the Year Award in the 1996-1997 and the 2010-2011 school years. Luanne also shared her love of her Lord and Savior as she taught many years of Sunday school as well.

Luanne had many hobbies, but she truly loved to work in her flower garden and yard, which brought her great pride.

For years she planted a vegetable garden to help feed her family. She always liked to be outside enjoying the sunlight, birds, butterflies and any other wildlife.

Even more precious to her were her own kids and grandkids. She gave the very best hugs and always went out of her way to make everyone feel loved and special. She always had family gatherings for all to enjoy. The happiness and joy she

brought to her family and friends will be missed beyond measure.

Luanne was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law Harold Boham.

Luanne is survived by her husband, Loyd Boham; her daughter, Dayna Pedersen and husband, Stan, of Amorita; Bart Boham and wife Leah of Alva; and Travis Boham also of Alva; four precious grandchildren: Kyler Boham, Kinley Boham, Colton Pedersen and Blaze Pedersen; two loving sisters, Marsha Carothers and husband Ken, and Ronda Eslinger and husband Dan; and one loving brother, William Beard and wife Patti; loving mother-in-law Arlene Boham, loving sister-in-law Carol Powers and husband Victor, and loving brother-in-law Rex Boham; other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund to benefit Freedom High School seniors.

WINONA LEAH FRAZER Funeral services for Winona Leah Frazer, 78, of Alva are pending with Wharton Funeral Chapel.

WILMA RUTH REEG Wilma Ruth Reeg, a long-time resident of Alva and Enid, died Sunday the 24th of January at Golden Oaks Village in Enid.

Born on April 16, 1963, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, Wilma attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University and continued her education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University earning her masters in pharmacology in 1988.

Wilma worked as a pharmacist for K Mart for several years in the Arlington, Texas, area until she was forced to retire due to her health. Wilma put up a courageous fight against multiple sclerosis for more than 25 years.

Wilma had many friends from her school and work days and greatly enjoyed her family. She was an accomplished pianist and cat lover. Wilma greatly enjoyed cruise vacations and her Biology Club’s social events.

She is survived by her father and stepmother, Harvey and Barbara Reeg;

her brother and sister-in-law, James and Lauri Reeg; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Cindy Reeg; and her nephews and their families, Matt Reeg and Jordan Agee, Dan and Megan Reeg and their sons Sam and Max. Wilma was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Ann Reeg. She leaves behind many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the National MS Society.

Marshall Funeral Home of Alva has been entrusted with arrangements.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Alva at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016, with Reverend Dr. Carol Cook Moore officiating.

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

LOTTIE V. SCRIPSICK WICHITA, Kansas – Lottie V. Scripsick, homemaker, 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 22, 2016.

Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas, followed by a 3 p.m. graveside service at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Alva.

Survivors include her husband, John; children, Mark (Tammy) Scripsick of Haslet, Texas; Cathleen (Jim) Reed of Parker, Colorado; Tom (Debbie) Scripsick of Derby, Kansas; Mike (Paula) Scripsick of Lafayette, New Jersey; Vince (Brenda) Scripsick of Wichita, Kansas; siblings, Patricia Binder, Theresa Anderson, Grace Kirby; 15 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3636 N. Ridge Road, Wichita, KS 67205. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West is in charge of arrangements. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.

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Roberts told FOX News the man continued to bang on the door louder and she did not know who he was, so she went upstairs to get her gun then called her son and 911.

"I got my gun and got to the top of the stairs and thought if he comes through the door I will shoot him, and I told 911 that," said Roberts.

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Voters should apply early for absentee ballots Voters in Alfalfa County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 1 Presidential Preferential Primary Election and the Special Primary Election for County Commissioner District Number One should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Kelly Stein said today. Although the county election board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Stein urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.

Absentee ballot application forms are available at the county election board office located at 602 W. 5th St., Ste 3, Cherokee.

The absentee ballot application forms also can be downloaded and printed at: www. elections.ok.gov.

Voters who have requested an absentee ballot can track their ballot at http://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_ Info/Online_Voter_Tool/.

“At least two mail transactions must be made,” Stein said. “The county election board must mail the ballots to the voter and the voter must return the voted ballots by

mail.” Ballots must be in the hands of the county election board by 7 p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

Stein said that any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he/she is eligible to vote. However, a voter must be registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of a school district or a municipality to be eligible to vote in school district or municipal elections. It is not necessary to give a reason – or excuse – for voting absentee.

“While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several excuses, and it is to the advantage of some voters to use one of them,” Stein said. By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, these voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots. The reasons are: • Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may

apply only by mail, by fax, or by email.

• Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee.

An absentee voting board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstances similar to those at a regular precinct polling place. They may apply only by mail, fax or email.

• Military personnel and residents of the county living overseas and the spouses and dependents of each group are eligible receive absentee ballots. These voters may apply only by mail, fax or email. Military personnel should contact the voting service officers in their units for application forms and additional information or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website (www.fvap.gov/oklahoma) for more information and instructions. Residents of Oklahoma living overseas can obtain the same materials from any United States military installation and from United States Embassies and Consulates as well as on the FVAP website.

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Deadline to request absentee ballots approaches Registered voters in Alfalfa County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in the Annual School Election for Medford SD I-54 on Feb. 9 have until Wednesday, Feb. 3, 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, Feb. 4, or Friday, Feb. 5. 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/

Alfalfa County commissioners’ meeting

By Leslie Nation CHEROKEE – The Alfalfa County commissioners had their usual meeting Monday morning at the county courthouse.

Before moving on to usual business on the agenda, the commissioners first reviewed open bids for structural fire helmets for Helena Rescue. With only one bid coming from Chief Fire and

Safety for a total of $6,800, representatives from Helena Rescue decided to accept the bid since it met their specifications, and the commissioners gave their approval.

After the commissioners approved the minutes, Tony Hellar informed the commissioners that Luckinbill was at the courthouse every day last week, except for Friday, to work on all issues that

were addressed by Hellar in an email.

Heat pumps and heaters are now working within the courthouse.

Hellar says that they are close, but there is still a way to go before renovations on the courthouse are fully finished.

The commissioners then reviewed and approved payroll warrants, M & O warrants for payment, blanket purchase orders and road crossing permits.

Other items on the agenda that were approved by the commissioners were: • Ten surplus property resolutions; • Request to change requisitioning and receiving officers to county employees for Amorita/Byron Responders.

Remove Ellen Rochenbaugh as receiving officer and add Tony Gates and Jeff Tullis, and remove Brad Rieger and Bob Rochenbaugh as requisitioning officer and add Chad Roach and Ray Walker; • Request to receiving officer to Emergency Management: Remove Nancy Lambert as receiving officer and add Cathy Hagen-Shiek per Dianne Phillip’s request; • Circuit engineering district auction policies.

Road crossing permit revenue is as follows: District No. of Revenue

Permits 1 0 2 4 $2,000 3 0 - Total: 4 $2,000

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By Yvonne Miller As reported from the Kiowa City Council January meeting earlier this month, the city is searching for a journeyman/lineman to maintain the city’s electrical system.

At that meeting, representatives from Strom Power Services of Oklahoma City, which has a crew stationed in Anthony, Kansas, attended and offered

their services.

The Kiowa City Council held a special meeting Monday night. The council unanimously approved Mayor Brandon Farney to sign a contract with Strom. The contract had new verbiage that Kiowa City Attorney Laurel McClellan had reviewed it and given his approval. All members were present, including Bill Watson, R.L. Simpson, Russel Molz, Tom Wells and Brian Hill.

The contract stipulates 20 hours per month for $175/hour, which Kiowa City Administrator Lou Leone said is roughly $42,000 per year. This calls for 24/7

service to Kiowa as needed by Strom’s rotating crew, he said.

“This is a big Band-Aid while we still do our search for a journeyman,” Leone said. He added that a representative from the City of Anthony’s utility department will help him review applications for the job.

The entire meeting lasted about 45 minutes. Of that, Leone said the last 30 minutes was in executive session to discuss confidential financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties. No action was taken upon return to open session.

Kiowa City Council signs contract for electric journeyman service

Barber County Kansas sheriff investigation update

By Yvonne Miller In early January, the Newsgram reported that Barber County Sheriff Justin Rugg was under investigation for an alleged domestic disturbance with a family member that took place at his home in Hazelton, Kansas, on Dec. 20.

Barber County Attorney Gaten Wood turned the case over to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation so no appearance of impropriety would be shown by his office in Medicine Lodge.

Wichita attorney Jess Hoeme of

Joseph Hollander and Craft LLC is the court-appointed prosecutor for the case.

When the investigation first started, Hoeme told the Newsgram he would decide whether or not to file charges when he received and reviewed the KBI report.

After contacting Hoeme again Monday afternoon, he confirmed that he received the KBI report on the investigation last Friday. Hoeme said he will make a decision whether to file charges by this Friday, Jan. 29.

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KDH board intensifies physician search, manor census rising, year-end finances black Some daycare slots open, Meals on Wheels still in process of forming

By Yvonne Miller At the Kiowa hospital board’s January meeting last Thursday, the board changed the method by which they are searching for another physician.

Originally the board hired Arthur Marshall, a professional physician recruiting firm, about six months ago and spent $24,110.

That has not been effective for the board. The three dossiers the firm sent the board decided would not be a good fit for Kiowa, Kansas. Additionally, Kiowa District Hospital (KDH) has attended a Kansas University physician job fair, worked on word-of-mouth leads, posted and advertised on numerous sites, etc.

KDH CEO Margaret Grismer presented information about two other recruiting companies. They are Doximity, which is professional networking for physicians, and The Inline Group, which is mobile marketing for primary care.

Dr. Christie Leal, DO, who practices full-time at KDH, and Dr. Susan Hull, who is now practicing in Kiowa on Thursdays and Fridays and the remainder of her week at her clinic in Waynoka, both recommended Doximity. After lengthy discussion about both, the board voted to go with both companies and terminate

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their contract with Arthur Marshall. KDH is past the point with Arthur Marshall that the firm would receive a bonus for bringing a doctor to Kiowa, so board members feel they would no longer get the best service.

Doximity will cost $10,260 for one year of service and 50 emails per month. The Inline Group is $750 per month with an 18-month contract. However, that service can be suspended and used later if KDH finds a physician in less than 18 months.

Although using different models, both services drive the provider directly to KDH, rather than to a recruiter. The board still welcomes physician suggestions from the local community.

KDH Board President Pat Myers called the meeting to order with all members present: Jeff Miller, Jim Parker, Brenna May and Chantae Simpson. Other hospital personnel attending were Grismer, CFO Janell Goodno, Manor Administrator Kim Balding, Dr. Leal and Dr. Hull.

When the board approved the medical staff appointment of Dr. Nicholas Tomsen MD, Goodno said she and others are hearing excitement from the community about him and Hull. Tomsen now comes to Kiowa every other Tuesday and Wednesday. Both Leal and Physician Assistant Melissa Stroh work four days per week at the KDH Rural Health Clinic.

Administrators Report Grismer commented on the success of the board’s day-long retreat recently at the Kiowa Methodist Church. The five directors of KDH departments presented reviews of their departments and strategic planning.

Friends of the Hospital and Manor Foundation President Judy Schrock and members Judy Tucker and Kristi Molz also addressed the board at their retreat. Since mid-November and including the Jeans and Gems fundraiser, the foundation has raised approximately $75,000 for KDH. Schrock said that Goodno will again be applying for tax credits, either through the hospital or foundation.

Grismer also updated the board on the Vigilias Tele-medicine group. She said the hope is the cost of credentialing specialty doctors can be shared among participating hospitals. They await a conference call with an attorney for determination. KDH will proceed with credentialing five specialty docs.

In Manor Administrator Balding’s report, she said the resident census is up to 22 and more admissions are pending. She said having the daycare at the manor is going well for both residents and children. Balding is gathering information regarding financial assistance for qualifying children. A few spots for full-time children at the daycare are still available.

Regarding establishment of a Meals on Wheels program through the manor kitchen, Balding said Kiowa City Administrator Lou Leone is helpful. She needs help with organizing and delivering meals.

Hospital and Manor Finances When Goodno presented financial reports of the hospital and

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By Sean Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gay rights advocates in Oklahoma called Tuesday for Republican leaders to repudiate more than two dozen bills they say unfairly target members of the LGBT community for discrimination.

Eighteen such bills remain active from last year, while another nine were filed ahead of the 2016 session that Troy Stevenson, director of gay rights group Freedom Oklahoma, says discriminate against the constitutional rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Stevenson said there tend to be a

handful of Oklahoma legislators each year who push anti-gay bills rather than focus on more pressing state problems.

"They would rather talk about how to harm a community, how to tell us that members of our community are not allowed to use a public restroom, or to tell us ... that business owners should be allowed to exclude us from their businesses," Stevenson said.

Among the new bills Stevenson highlighted is one by Sen. Josh Brecheen, R-Coalgate, that would cut off state funding to schools that allow students of one gender to use restrooms or changing

rooms designated for the opposite gender.

Others dubbed "religious freedom" measures would protect people from discriminating against gay people if one had a "sincerely held religious belief," similar to those passed last year in Indiana and Arkansas. A bill by state Rep. Mark McCullough, R-Sapulpa, would seek a public vote on whether to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to ensure such protections.

McCullough said he isn't anti-gay and that his bill would not infringe on a gay couple's right to marry. But he said he felt obligated to propose an amendment to protect a narrowly defined class of people from being forced to actively recognize or participate in a gay marriage if it violates their religious beliefs.

"I wish I didn't even have to file the bill," McCullough said. "I understand the unwanted attention it will draw. I do not in any way savor that."

Rep. Sally Kern, an Oklahoma City Republican who made headlines in 2008 when she said homosexuals pose a greater threat to the country than terrorism, is the primary author of several measures targeted by the state's gay rights groups.

Among them is a bill to prohibit school counselors from providing students with information on human sexuality without first notifying the student's parents.

"The primary motivation is who's responsible for these children — the schools or the parent? That's the primary purpose of this bill. If that flusters the homosexuals, I'm sorry," Kern said.

"The issue is not discrimination, but who's in charge of those kids.

A spokesman for Gov. Mary Fallin said her staff is still reviewing hundreds of bills that have been filed for the session that begins Feb. 1.

"The governor generally withholds commenting on bills until she and her staff have had a chance to review the final version approved by lawmakers," Fallin spokesman Michael McNutt said.

None of the anti-gay legislation targeted by Freedom Oklahoma in 2015 advanced to the governor's desk, but most still could be considered in the coming session.

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EUFAULA, Okla. (AP) — The Eufaula Police Department say the man who is suspected in a fatal bank robbery was only in the building for 63 seconds.

The Tulsa World (http://bit. ly/1OVH5xb ) reports that the police department released a timeline of the events before, during and after the Jan. 21 robbery and shootings that left Bank of Eufaula president Randy Peterson and 39-year-old robbery suspect Cedric Lamont Norris dead.

Police also released 911 audio.

Police say Norris was in the bank for about a minute before he fled. According

to authorities, Norris tried to take a bank employee Becky Howell hostage on his way out of the bank, but she resisted and he shot her. The FBI said that Norris then took a customer Julie Huff hostage and left the bank in a vehicle. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol pursued Norris, who was killed during a short exchange of gunfire with police. Huff was injured during the exchange.

It is unclear which officer or officers shot Norris, or whether an officer shot the hostage. Eufaula Police Chief Don Murray said Norris was "absolutely" using the hostage as a human shield to

protect himself from gunfire.

Howell and Huff are expected to survive.

Authorities are investigating whether Norris is the same suspect in surveillance footage from a Texas convenience store who is seen beating the store clerk before stealing his vehicle on Jan. 19.

Court records indicate Norris had been allowed to leave a Texas prison by mistake in March 2012 despite still needing to complete prison sentences of 60 years and 10 years in Oklahoma. He was released on mandatory supervision that would have ended in February 2017.

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Hospital manor, she said total cash in all funds was $562,797 as of Dec. 31. “I haven’t seen cash-on-hand that high at the end of the year since I’ve been here,” the CEO said.

Due from Medicare is $463,000, which is good, she said.

At the end of December the combined balance sheet of the hospital and manor shows earnings of $586,880. She said the hospital brought in $21,000 with their cash discount offer for payment of bills in full toward the end of the year.

Goodno said overall numbers in the hospital and clinic declined in 2015 compared to 2014. That made lost revenue of $380,000, she said. However, lower patient numbers mean a greater Medicare reimbursement.

Before tax revenue and foundation gifts were added, the hospital would have lost $640,332 in 2015; however, with that money added, the hospital showed an earning of $937,423.

The manor’s loss would have been $417,188 for 2015. With $55,000 tax revenue and other donations the loss was $350,543.

So together, the hospital and manor showed a gain of $586,880 at the end of 2015.

The next meeting of the KDH board is Feb. 18.

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January 15, 2016 7:49 a.m. Controlled burn 2 ½ miles south of Highway 11 on Highway 38.

11:04 a.m. Stolen property, respondent advised a John Deere mini-tractor was stolen from 550 and Jefferson, advised deputy he spoke with respondent.

1:44 p.m. Road information, respondent advised a truck is dumping something at a creek on 690 and Latimer, they are parked on the wrong side of the road, it may cause an accident, advised deputy, deputy spoke with driver, he was facing the wrong way but off the road, was not dumping into the creek.

2:47 p.m. Transport, OBN and deputy with prisoner in custody x1 male en route to station, prisoner in custody on Beckham County warrant.

6:25 p.m. Abandoned vehicle, respondent called and advised that a black car is sitting in a ditch, not sure if someone was in the car, respondent advised to go on Highway 45 south of Goltry across from railroad tracks and the car is in the east ditch facing south, advised deputy.

11:30 p.m. Civil matter, respondent called saying that if we see a white Camaro SS with yellow stripes that it was stolen, he and his girlfriend are separated, she is not to drive his car,

couldn’t give tag info, she works in Jet and he is in South Texas on a pipeline crew, advised deputy who said it was a civil matter.

January 16, 2016 12:27 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent stated the last few days there has been a pickup speeding down the road in front of her house.

January 17, 2016 5:24 a.m. Medical emergency, respondent called and advised that her dad is having trouble breathing and needs an ambulance in Carmen, advised CPD. 2:04 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of a lot of cattle out at the tanks south of Helena, advised possible owner, he will check.

8:39 p.m. Minor accident, respondent called saying he had a report of an accident at a four-way, wanted to know if we had any reports, advised no, asked CPD and OHP if had any reports and both had no reports, advised deputy, deputy advised car is at 580 and U.S. Highway 64, they have hit something in roadway and knocked the bottom off the radiator.

January 18, 2016 8:42 a.m. Information, Woods County advised they are dropping a hitchhiker off in our county, black cap

and grey overalls, advised deputies.

3:03 p.m. Dog at large, respondent stated there are some dogs running loose and have killed some of her hens in Nescatunga, called and left message and information with animal control.

January 19, 2016 12:46 a.m. Warrant check, Garfield County called for a record/wanted check, advised positive check.

9:55 a.m. Miscellaneous, officer advised someone flagged him down about an ajar door, he will clear the building, all is fine.

January 20, 2016 5:02 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called wanting to talk to an officer about a situation with divorce papers.

6:58 a.m. Miscellaneous, officer advised respondent said there was some kind of water-line break on Highway 38 and 730, deputy advised he will check, spoke with Jet fire chief and he will check with City of Jet, it is a water break and the road is slick, request Rural Water and ODOT, ODOT will check the area, it was Jet’s line and ODOT is on scene.

3:43 p.m. Stolen property, respondent advised she had a chainsaw stolen and knows who stole it and where it is, wanted to talk to officer, advised deputy.

7:08 p.m. Information, respondent stated that someone is letting their cattle out southwest of Goltry, this time they saw them doing it and described the vehicle, wanted to let us know.

January 21, 2016 7:18 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield County to pick up prisoner in custody, en route to station.

8:27 a.m. Controlled burn from Amorita 2 miles north 1 mile east ¼ mile north and west into.

11:35 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield Co with prisoner in custody.

5:46 p.m. Information, respondent advised she is worried about her father, he had surgery a couple of times, respondent advised that he has not kept anything down in about five days, contacted individual who lives with him, advised Cherokee Police Department, respondent called back and advised her father has been vomiting and needs an

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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.

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 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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ambulance, advised CPD. January 22, 2016 8:24 p.m. Welfare check, respondent advised that he hasn’t talked to his kids in two days and wants a welfare check done, his girlfriend is staying with kids, there was no words exchanged last time they talked, car was in driveway, wanted to be sure that they are okay, deputy in area, negative contact but a neighbor did advise that the girlfriend left earlier today with children, tried to call respondent back, no answer, advised deputy will try to contact later.

9:22 p.m. Domestic disturbance, CPD advised of a domestic disturbance, individual stated that her father and another person hit her vehicle and pepper-sprayed her husband, they took off in a white Tahoe, advised deputy they are looking for vehicle.

January 23, 2016 9:20 a.m. Stolen property, respondent stated lawnmower stolen from his barn, advised deputy.

9:53 a.m. Grass fire in ditch at Highway 11 and county roads 660/670, advised CPD. 2:18 p.m. Civil matter, respondent called wanting to talk to officer about a DHS case, advised deputy.

3:54 p.m. Stolen property, respondent advised he had some firewood stolen last night, they also were around his building, the only thing missing is a rick of firewood, he has some good tire tracks, advised deputy.

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5:13 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised of a black calf in ditch on 58 south of Driftwood on north side of creek, called possible owner.

8:41 p.m. Minor accident, CPD advised of an accident on Highway 11 between 660 and 700, lady has hit guard rail while trying to miss coyote, is in ditch and needs a wrecker, advised deputy and OHP. January 24, 2016 1:20 a.m. Officer assistance, officer called and needs help in Helena with a drunk person that has been driving a four-wheeler, called deputy and he is heading that way, officer has prisoner in custody x1 white male.

3:51 a.m. Information, respondent called and said a guy might be drunk driving around town in Byron.

6:18 p.m. Grass fire, Woods County advised of grass fire on County Road 760 and Jefferson east of county line, Grant County requests assistance from Nescatunga and Amorita/Byron, advised CPD. 6:25 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised that she is home alone and two cars are parked by her home, one possibly broke down and someone knocked on her door, it was a woman’s voice but she didn’t answer the door because she was afraid, advised deputy.

6:44 p.m. Residential alarm, respondent advised that a panic alarm is going off in Burlington, deputy advised and en route.

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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.

Misdemeanor Filings Cassie Jo Northcross, 22, Alva: Unlawful possession of paraphernalia

($229).

Civil Filings Discover Bank (Discover Card) vs.

Cassandra Lynn Woodard: Suit on account ($216.66) Wildlife Filings Robert Dale Kennedy, 41, Newalla: Shooting across a public road ($150).

Barber County Sheriff’s Office log January 19, 2016 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Wichita.

Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Enid.

January 21, 2016 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Wichita.

January 22, 2016 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient to Wichita.

Deputy Richardson investigated a theft of heifers west of Medicine Lodge.

Douglas Ford, Anthony, lost control of his vehicle after hitting a pile of dirt and left roadway, investigated by Deputy Richardson.

January 23, 2016 Lisa M. Fischer, Sharon, driving a 2006 Pontiac, struck a deer 2 miles north of Sharon on Tri City Road, no injuries,

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damage unknown, investigated by Deputy Richardson.

Sergeant Gentry investigated a possible trespassing at Sun City.

During the week officers received one report of hogs out, one report of horses out, one report of goats out, two reports of cattle out, performed two public assists and assisted two other agencies.

Arrests January 19, 2016 Sarah Renee Ricke, Medicine Lodge, W/F, 36. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Duty of driver: Unattended vehicle.

Released Jan. 19, 2016, on $500 surety bond.

Connie Petardi, Sun City, W/F, 58.

Arrested by BASO. Charges: Driving while suspended, no vehicle insurance.

Released Jan. 21, 2016, on $2,500 surety bond.

January 21, 2016 John Everley Clinton, Kiowa, W/M, 53. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Operate vehicle with no registration, operate a motor vehicle without valid license, vehicle; liability insurance coverage required. Released Jan. 22, 2016, time served.

Anthony Paul Petardi Jr, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 35. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Failure to Appear. Released Jan. 21, 2016, on $1,580 surety bond.

January 22, 2016 Joseph Garrard Wright, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 71. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Battery. Released on Jan. 22, 2016, on $750 surety bond.

Thomas Lynn Brown, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 24. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Harper County Warrant, Failure to Comply.

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could face a really miserable life and should seek help quickly.

2. Communication breakdown in relationships

In a lot of cases when a marriage is breaking down one or both partners often say “we just cannot communicate” or “we just don’t understand each other.” Some people may think that “communication” in a marriage always means agreeing with each other, so when they are not able to agree then the couple refers to the problem as a “communication problem.” This is not true. Good communication is not always about agreement but when you are in disagreement it most likely means that you are communicating well and clearly stating your position. Couples who have communication problems that usually lead to divorce and breakdown are not able to find a happy

medium between the two points. Once again, it requires compromise and finding a balance.

1. Marriage infidelity: top reason for divorce Infidelity, more commonly known as “cheating,” tops the list of reasons for divorce in the U.S. Most people know what infidelity or cheating is but in more formal terms infidelity is a violation of mutually agreed rules or boundaries that a couple assume in a relationship. In most marriages these terms are not mentioned since they are only assumed to be kept and honored by each person. Ironically, it is the No. 1 reason for divorce in the U.S. and many other countries.

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