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Municipal election results may be delayed By Lynn L. Martin I’m writing this at about 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon while the municipal elections are being conducted. When the polls close at 7 p.m., about an hour later we have the “unofficial” results. They are unofficial until the local election board meets on Friday and certifies the election. Usually the results are so “Helping Hands Across Northwest Oklahoma”
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obvious that we citizens assume the unofficial results are sufficient. Also, those are the only results available to us for printing in the newspaper until several days pass. We may not know the results of the Alva Municipal Election on Tuesday night until Friday evening because at least 27 ballots are being held in an uncounted state. A lady tipped me off Tuesday morning that she and others were upset because they are being told at the polling precinct they are not officially living within the city limits and cannot If you are 18 years old or younger and not living with your parents due to being homeless, runaway, or at risk for one of these conditions please come by or call Northwest Family Services at 580-327-2900. We are located at 620 Flynn Street in Alva. We have information that may be helpful to you. There is no charge for our services.
vote. She said, “I’ve voted in Alva city elections for 30 years and I have not moved.” I dropped by the Woods County Election Board office and asked Election Board Secretary Wylodean Linder what has changed. She said that when the 911 re-mapping was done, a lot of addresses were changed. In this case, some even numbered addresses were flopped to the other side of the road and some odd numbered addresses were flopped the other way. One side of Canyon Road is within the city limits, the other side is not. The voters had registered under the old number and the State Election Board was probably not aware the flopping had taken place. So when the signature ballot rosters for the municipal election were printed, folks on one side of the road were not shown as within the city. This means that on Friday, when the local election board meets to certify the election, they will have to review each ballot that has been held out. In all likelihood, they will count since the voters used to be in the city limits. If by chance the results Tuesday night are very close, with less than 27 votes separating the top two votegetters, then we won’t know who the winner is until about 5 p.m. Friday after the election is certified. A joke to lighten the day A woman went to the doctor’s office where she was seen by one of the younger doctors. After about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming as she ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story. After listening, he had her sit down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway back to where the young doctor was writing on his clipboard. “What’s the matter with you?” the older doctor demanded. “Mrs. Terry is 73 years old, has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant???” The younger doctor continued writing and without looking up said, “Does she still have the hiccups?”
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By Lynn L. Martin At the Cherokee Board of Education’s Monday night meeting, Treasurer Kayla Puffinbarger said the gross production revenues are now down $300,000 from firstof-the-year projections. Such problems will no doubt hit virtually all schools in Oklahoma that have benefited from the oil/ gas boom. Even though the flow of money is slowing, the Cherokee district has more money in the bank at the end of the month compared to the start of the month. Beginning cash in March was $4,893,4543.36. At the end of the month, the balance was $5,237,547.36. Puffinbarger said lunch fund collections are improving with $6,323 coming in during the month. However year-todate collections are $131,934 compared to $184,107 a year earlier. Encumbrance clerk Judy Porter reviewed the checks-written report and mentioned a couple of sizeable checks. Fusion Industries was paid $12,655 for the removal and clean-up of football field lighting
poles. KanOklahoma Communications received $16,969 for notebook computers and a cart to replace tower computers in the library. Overall, a total of $77,723.42 was encumbered during the month of March. The construction projects are coming along nicely. The old barn needs to be demolished by mid-May. There was some concern about the remodeling of the auditorium hoping it will be ready for graduation ceremonies in May. Bid solicitations are going out on the sports complex this week. The recipients will have three weeks to return a bid. The cost of the ag barn has been reduced from $540,000 to $336,000. Construction will likely start on that project next week. Principal Jeremy Hickman reported the speech team won the regional competition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for the third year in a row. Certified Employees The board entered into executive session to discuss re-employing certified
employees. Those from the high school included: John Arnbrecht, Rashele Blakley, Lyndee Cudmore, Shelly Davis, Gayla Failes, Tamara Goeken, Heather Gottsch, Cindy Graham, Matthew Guffy, Lindsay Headlee, Steve Hickman, Chad Hutchison, Greg Jantzen, Anita Jordan, Lance Leslie, Jimmie McBride, Jason Paris,k Bryce Schanbacher, Cindy Schanbacher, Charity Vanmeter, George Weve and Bretta Woodard. Elementary employees included: Shelly Burleson, Cathy Graham, Janet Hester, Ladonna Hoggard, Kadie Lancaster, Patty Means, Alicia Mitchell, Rebekah Munholland, Heidi Newlin, Keela Patterson, Charmaine Rathgeber, Stephanie Shepard and Stephanie Weve. The board read the superintendent’s recommendations (he was not present at the meeting) and he recommended that everybody be rehired. The board is following that recommendation with one exception. They tabled the re-hiring of Chad Hutchison.
Gross production tax revenue down for Cherokee schools
Local FFA members receive leadership conference scholarship Local FFA members have received scholarships to attend the 2015 Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., in June. These FFA
members will be recognized April 28 during the 89th State FFA Convention held at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Students are challenged
to take their leadership skills to the highest level by learning how to solve local problems, build relationships, develop their character and live to serve others. FFA members will tour our nation’s capitol, visit with members of Congress, and perform a service learning project within the Washington, D.C., area, while building friendships with fellow FFA members from across the nation. Students Ridge Hughbanks, Alva: $1,000, Sandridge Energy Sarah Garvie, Burlington: $1,200, Raymond Cockrum Alumni Association Special Recognition Grant Wilbur, Cherokee: $1,200, Monte & Reina Womack Alumni Association Special Recognition Ashley Tucker, Fairview: $1,200, The Craig Foundation
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Obituaries BRUCE DALE LOCKHART Graveside services were held April 7, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Wharton Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel. com. Bruce Dale, born to Pearl (Golden) and Kenneth Lockhart in Woodward, Oklahoma, on December 20, 1941. He passed away December 21, 2014, in Clarkston, Michigan, at the age of 73 years and 1 day. Bruce grew up in Fort Supply, went to Oklahoma State University to study mechanical engineering. He was hired by General Motors in Detroit, Michigan. He had a love for cars, enjoyed go-karts as a kid and drag racing as a young adult, and had a fulfilling 38 year career in the automotive industry. Not too long after moving to the Detroit area, he met his bride-to-be, Linda, from Ontario, Canada. They settled down in the quaint town of Rochester Hills,
Michigan, to raise their family and live out their lives together. Bruce enjoyed water, boating and fishing. In his retirement, he split time between Rochester Hills, a cottage on Lake Huron, and a condo in Naples, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ross and wife Linda (McDonald). He is survived by daughter Leah Lockhart (John Simpson), son Collin Lockhart (Carrie Newman), granddaughter Dana and grandson Brendan. Bruce will be missed by many. He had a warm, endearing smile and was a person you could always count on if you needed help. He was a great role model, dad, and grandpa. JULIE REED HARDTNER, Kansas – Julie Lesteen Reed was born to Eloise and Don Rathgeber on December 16, 1946, and passed away from Alzheimer’s on March 19, 2015, at the age of 68 at the Attica Long Term Care Facility. Julie graduated high school in Kiowa in 1946. Julie married Dewey Lee Reed in the Methodist church on May 30, 1964. Three children were born: Kent Reed, Travis Reed and Trishell Reed.
Julie worked on the ranch with her husband until the children were school age. She worked several jobs: Coontz running pattern torch; building hydraulic cylinders for Cross Manufacturing in Lewis, Kansas; bookkeeping for Bill Hurst; running a fencing truck with her husband for 24 years; and driving a tractor and farming three-quarters of land, but her favorite years were spent on the farm with her 200 ewes, 25 milk goats and lots of calves to care for. After moving back to Hardtner she mowed yards and took care of the fairgrounds and loved her job working for Sterling’s at Yur Place. Julie was a loving wife and caring mother. Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Eloise Rathgeber. She is survived by her husband, Duke Reed of Hardtner; one daughter, Trishell Reed of Hardtner; two sons, Travis Reed of Hardtner and Kent Reed of Alva; one sister, Flo Mathes of Houston,Texas; and one brother, John Rathgeber of Wichita, Kansas. In keeping with the wishes of Julie there will be no funeral service. She was cremated at her request. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Kiowa (www.lanmanmemorials.com). AMIE LEIGH TURNER Funeral services for Amie Leigh Turner, 42, Alva, are pending with Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.
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By Stacy Sanborn Newly appointed Waynoka Board of Education President Marinda Zook called the meeting to order 7:30 p.m. Monday with all members present. About seven visitors showed but only one comment was made. Visitor Chris Olson encouraged members to take advantage of the new assessor to keep track of where all monies were coming from. He offered to be available for the board if they have any questions, assuring them he was not hostile towards them, but rather willing to offer help and guidance if needed. The consent agenda was approved next with Superintendent Loren Tackett saying that the $430,000 ad valorem collections he was worried about last month ended up coming in, just a little later than expected. He said they didn’t have the April collections for gross production, but
March amounts were still higher than the last two years. Tackett said $300,000 in Atlas Pipeline money is due to come in as well, which leaves the school sitting pretty well financially. About $60,000 more was spent this year than this time last year, but it was in line with all the goings on, he said. In his superintendent’s report, Tackett said he and a couple of teachers went to the rally at the Capitol and learned there would be no new money for schools due to budget shortages, so teachers should not expect a wage increase. The tone was more positive than the last two to three years, he said. In the principal’s report, Michael Meriwether said the end of the year is going to be busy with FCCLA, testing, baseball, track and all the upcoming banquets. The next three agenda items were approved after Tackett recommended
making no changes in providers: the web hosting and license service agreement with Gabbert Communications for the 2015-2016 school year, Clearwater Enterprises as the natural gas supplier to Waynoka Public Schools for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, and lastly, Employee Evaluation Systems Inc. for OKTLE for the 2015-2016 school year. The board approved the superintendent and one or more board members to attend the OSSBA District 2 meeting on Shattuck later this month. It was also voted that qualifying students (Andrew Miller and Precious Ramos) attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., this summer. Lastly the board approved donations or sponsorships for fundraisers for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. The meeting adjourned with no new business to discuss.
Waynoka students approved to attend FCCLA conference
Local students selected for state FFA chorus Local students have been selected to perform as members of the state FFA chorus at the 89th State FFA Convention April 28 and 29 in Oklahoma City. Chorus members will arrive in Oklahoma City for
rehearsal two days prior to the convention. In addition to entertaining convention participants, the chorus will sing for the Oklahoma Legislature at the State Capitol as special guests of Rep. Lisa Billy. Rep.
Billy’s son, Nahinli, is a member of the Purcell FFA chapter and a three-year member of the chorus program. Alva Ridge Stanton Hughbanks – tenor Burlington Jonathan Scott Armbruster – tenor Collin Cedric Botts – bass Anthony Michael Clark – bass Brenner Verne Clark – tenor Jacobi Blake Cox – tenor Kyle Wayne Ellerback – bass Makalah Noel Henderson – alto Tabitha Marie James – alto Tanner Bradley Rieger – drummer Alysson Emily Stewart – soprano Waynoka Hannah Lophia Good – alto Nathan Lee Pitts – tenor
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Alva Schools receive three resignations By Lynn L. Martin The Alva schools accepted the resignations of three employees before entering into an executive session to discuss the remaining employees to be considered for rehiring. Rhonda Fields, longtime 2nd grade teacher at Longfellow School will retire as of June 1, 2015. Jessica Chegwidden has been an agriculture education teacher for the last three years. She is quitting on June 30, 2015 to pursue other employment opportunities. Cindy Shafer, a cook at Washington School for the last seven years, has accepted another job offer. In executive session, the board approved a resignation agreement with AMS teacher Jerry Warden. The agreement was a means of settling all disputes and obligations between the district and Warden. A resignation was offered by Warden on February 2, 2015, and accepted by the district. The agreement approved Tuesday night finished up pay issues and recovery of personal property and school property from each other. Sixth Grade Sports One of the items to come from meetings of a strategic planning committee was a recommendation to add 6th grade
competitive sports at the middle school. Several years ago, grades 7, 8 and 9 were located at the junior high. All had competitive sports. Then, 9th grade was moved to the high school, and 6th grade was moved to the middle school. Since that time, no extracurricular sports have been available to the 6th graders. Some administrators have expressed the opinion the 6th graders are just sort of floating there seeing the activities enjoyed by the 7th and 8th graders. Principal Ron Sunderland said he believes the addition of 6th grade basketball will create a more unified student body. Other nearby schools with 6th grade teams include Chisholm and Fairview. Sunderland said that in general, those schools try to get their 8 or 10 game schedules completed by the end of November before the older kids start their schedules. He estimated the cost of uniforms to be around $3500. Extra duty payment for a the coach would be around $2500. He estimated 20 boys and 20 girls would likely be interested. The board spent quite a bit of time discussing the idea and finally voted 4-1 to approve the plan. Larry Parker voted against the idea.
The board approved a request from the Bible Baptist Church to lease a school bus to take kids of Alva to a church youth camp June 8-12, 2015 at Black Mesa State Park near Kenton, Oklahoma. They also approved a plan for Nick Bradt to take Ganga Moorthy to the National Speech and Debate Contest in Dallas, June 14-19. Jane McDermott was named legislative liason for the Alva School District once again. Supt. Parkhurst recommended the district again participate in the Cooperative Education Project for the delivery of services to eligible preschool children with disabilities for the 201516 school year. Also, the board accepted a request from the Alva Educational Association for win-win contract negotiations. Supt. Parkhurst announced that the Pete and Ruth Leslie Foundation made a donation of $100,000 to build an indoor practice building on the southwest corner of the high school grounds where the tennis courts are located. The board declared all the fencing and light poles from the tennis courts as surplus. The superintendent also announced that Share Trust provided two $50,000 grants for the baseball field projects. The members of the board then entered into executive session to discuss rehiring certified staff and establishing the Superintendent’s salary..
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Kiowa City Council deals with water line issues, rising health insurance, good audit Last meeting for Councilman Mark Lambert: Pool manager needed By Yvonne Miller Monday night Kiowa’s City Council met for their April meeting dealing with a full agenda. Mayor Brandon Farney presided with all members present including: Bill Watson, R.L. Simpson, Russell Molz, Tom Wells and Mark Lambert. Also seated at the board table were City Administrator Nathan Law, City Attorney Laurel McClellan and City Clerk Marlo Rugg. At the end of the over two-hour meeting, Wells slapped Lambert on the back and said, “It’s been a pleasure to work with you.” Law told Lambert the same. Rugg said she was sorry Lambert’s appreciation plaque for his two terms of service on the council did not arrive in time for the meeting and invited him to return to the meeting next month to receive it. O.K. Grain General Manager Steve Inslee attended the meeting and spoke during the public agenda to further discuss the mixing station for chemicals the cooperative is building. He’s worked with the council to upgrade the water line size to meet the co-op’s needs. The co-op needs 365 feet of six-inch water pipe. The co-op is responsible and will pay for that, at a cost of approximately $12,800 to $13,400 At Law’s recommendation, the city council agreed to pay the difference to make all that water line pipe eight inch. The entire project will be around $30,000, less the co-op’s portion. Law and council discussed extending that eight-inch line further. When council members asked about the source of funding for the project, Law said the city has it in reserves although it will take away from other projects. The mayor said, “The co-op is a big deal in this agriculture town. We need to do it.” At the March meeting, the council had approved a resolution on this issue. This time the council approved Resolution No. 266 to amend the first one. The council voted to approve the project 4-1 with Simpson voting no. Inslee told the council, “I appreciate you guys working with us.” More Water Issues
Law said the multitude of water leaks on Main Street between Seventh and Eighth streets was discussed many times. He presented financial figures. The council approved the Main Street Water Project between Seventh and Eighth streets, replacing the six-inch line with 10-inch. The price is not to exceed $33,000. Law said it will take about $2,500 to bore a new line to fix another water leak on Main Street. This one is in the service line going to the Baptist church that goes under the state highway. Law contacted KDOT and obtained the proper permits. Good Audit, Insurance and More City of Kiowa Business Auditor Randy Ford attended the meeting to present an audit of city finances. He gave the City of Kiowa a good report. Other than a few minor details that were repaired, Ford said there were no violations of GAAP or Kansas Cash Basis Law, commonly used by small towns. Law spoke to a Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative who gave three options for annual renewal of health and dental insurance. The first option is a renewal that stays the same and is “grandfathered.” That option has a whopping 19.49 percent overall increase. That equals a $25,545.60 increase for the contract year. Council members said with the uncertainties of Obamacare, they do not want to make any changes that would jeopardize coverage for city employees. The council voted unanimously to keep the coverage they have. Law said he had
already allowed for a 10 percent increase in the budget. After the request last month by an expectant mother for the city not to fog the town for mosquitoes due to the harmful carcinogens it puts in the air, the council will not have city crews do the fogging. Law researched the issue. He recommends using treated briquets in standing water and other spaces that attract mosquitoes. Law said the cost is about $700 per year, much less than fogging. The council approved. An equipment and vehicle replacement plan and also capital improvements (the priorities of the planning commission) received council approval. The previous swimming pool manager decided not to continue the job, so a new manager is needed. Additionally, an assistant pool manager is needed, as are lifeguards. The council agreed to advertise for seasonal help. The pool manager salary is $1,800 per month for working a minimum of 40 hours per week. The assistant gets $10 per hour. Lifeguards are paid based on experience from $8.75 to $9.25 per hour. Last month the council approved a new police vehicle. Proposed cost for wiring the lights and sirens is $2,233.69. The council directed Law to determine from which fund the bill will be paid. Rugg attended a city clerk school. McClellan attended a rural water seminar. McClellan advised the council to have the mayor sign a consent document regarding a Verizon Tower Lease.
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Local students to receive State FFA Degree Local students have been nominated to receive the State FFA Degree, the highest degree of active membership awarded by the Oklahoma FFA Association. Recipients will receive their degrees April 29 during the 89th State FFA Convention held at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. All recipients will attend a banquet in their honor and will receive the gold state FFA degree charm and a plaque.
Alva Kolby Slater Fairview Brandon Case, Jaden Dillard, Audrey Dunlap, Sadie Wilson Freedom Connor Mullins, Victoria Mullins, Mckenna Nixon, Emma Reed Timberlake Kate Birkenfeld, Cheyenne Gaff Waynoka Josiah Darr, Kate Gosney
Aline-Cleo February Student of the Month Anthony Ramirez, seventh grader, was chosen as the February Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo School. His favorite quote is “Actions speak louder than words!� His inspiration comes from his parents. Playing basketball is his favorite hobby. Ramirez plans to graduate from high school with good grades and go to college. His two brothers are Isaac and Levi Ramirez. His parents are Israel and Cristina Ramirez, Cleo Springs.
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Parker wins Alva mayor race Duval is new Waynoka mayor
The following are unofficial election returns reported by the Oklahoma Election Board following voting on April 7. Both propositions for AlineCleo Schools passed with all six precincts voting 62-20 in favor of No. 1 and 62-21 in favor of No. 2. Alfalfa County Aline-Cleo Public Schools Proposition No. 1 For: 31 Against 10 Proposition No. 2 For: 31 Against 11 City of Cherokee Commissioner, Ward 2 Tyler Rice 76 Donna Irvin 25 Commissioner, Ward 4 Nick Campbell 16 David Collins 14
Town of Carmen Board of Trustees (top 3 win) Jeff Scribner 25 Kevin Irwin 77 Ron Kephart 35 Tammy Pruitt 19 Gwen L. Bailey 16 Lonnie Morriw 16 Travis Ryel 69 Buddy Veley 44 Harvey L. Curry 90 Town Clerk Tammy Williams 22 Sheryl Gahr 106 Town of Helena Board of Trustees, 4 years (top 2 win) Aaron Shepard 100 Garett Powell 109 Don Frech 67 Christopher Swindler Board of Trustees, 2 years unexpired (top 2 win) Paula Burkes 76 Raymond Stonehocker 72
Everett Grace 42 Neal Wallace 62 Woods County Aline-Cleo Public Schools Proposition 1 For; 3 Against: 0 Proposition 2 For: 3 Against: 0 City of Alva Mayor Kelly Parker 196 Steve Valencia 115 Roger Hardaway 102 Jennifer Chaffin 62 Councilmember, Ward 3 Seat 2 Wes Miller 306 Nancy Hardy Wilder 170
City of Waynoka Mayor Michael Duval 68 Harold Oliver 34
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SBA offers assistance to Oklahoma residents affected by March storms TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Oklahoma businesses and residents affected by the severe storms that raked parts of the state last month. Tuesday's disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Canadian,
Cleveland, Creek, Grady, McClain, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington counties. Interest rates can be as low as 4 percent for businesses, around 2.6 percent for private, nonprofit organizations and about 1.8 percent for homeowners and renters
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Nearly six years after fire devastated Anthony downtown, rebuilding is ongoing By Yvonne Miller If you haven’t driven through the Anthony, Kansas, downtown in several months, when you do you’ll see the results of small-town determination to rebuild. That’s after a gas line fire destroyed nearly a block of buildings on the north side of Main Street on July 8, 2009. Many area folks are disappointed the rebuilding project has taken so long. There’s been delays and controversy surrounding the project. “We’re coming up on six years,” Mike Lanie, Harper County Economic Development Committee (HCEDC) coordinator said.
Lanie said HCEDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit. “We had a board of seven and were totally transparent. We did the work to get it set up so that the downtown was rebuilt,” Lanie said. They circulated a petition to form a Community Improvement District (CID). A requirement was to obtain approval of at least 55 percent of landowners involved and 55 percent of the mass area. Lanie said they received over 70 percent approval. Community Improvement Districts are designed to help improve the community by bettering conditions for existing businesses and attracting new growth. A perk can be zero percent interest.
This is a view of the 10 new two-story shell buildings under construction on the north side of Main Street in Anthony, Kansas. A fire destroyed that side of Main Street July 8, 2009. Photo by Yvonne Miller
This is a conceptual drawing of what the north side of Anthony, Kansas, Main Street will look like when the 10 shell buildings are completed.
The CID tax for this rebuilding project in Anthony is two percent, which makes their tax rate 8.65 percent. The tax will be collected in a 22-year time frame to pay for the project. The CID program is through the Kansas Department of Commerce. “We’re one of the first small communities to have something like this,” Lanie said. “We have one of the largest CIDs in the state.” He said so far the tax generated over $1.2 million for the estimated $3.7 million project.
Harper County got involved in the project in 2011 with the county commissioners passing the deal. There were town hall meetings and endless discussion. The CID tax collection began in 2012. The county controls the CID funds. The construction of 10 shell buildings started last fall by Jeff Jones of True-Building in Wichita. They are two-story buildings that have elevators for ADA accessibility. Buildings are approximately 25 X 80 feet. Lanie said the entire project is 42,000 square feet, up and down. The framework is up with white commercial wrap on the outside as of Monday and the sheet rock is finished. Lanie said the plumbing and electricity are located at the back of each shell building. He said it will be up to each business to complete the inside as they desire. Lanie said the HCEDC owns five of the buildings. A few individuals who own land on that block did not sell it. This adds to the controversy. Lanie said negotiations are ongoing with individuals who plan to move into one of the five buildings owned by HCEDC. While not naming the individuals, Lanie said they range from retail to professional services. He said ultimately HCEDC wants to sell each building to the new business going in there “at a price as low as possible.” Of the CID tax project, Lanie said, “It’s a great program. I’ve spoken to other communities about it.” He said the way the CID is set up for Anthony “is good, but it’s not the original project
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Performances are Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
they spin involve “The Mysterious Lady in White,” “Sullen Summers – Private Eye,” grave robbers, “Hook Hand,” and the infamous “Bloody Mary,” that come to life on stage. Henry promised a few unexpected twists and turns and said, “The play ends with a strong message about the consequences of preying on the innocence of others.” The cast consists of seniors Daniel Anderson, Anya Anderson, Shawnee Thell, and Alexis Shaffer, juniors Reiley Courson, Nicole Blick, Kori Leech, Caitlin Jacobs, Ammorae Bryan, and Haylee Guyle, and freshmen Natalie Odell and Kylee Wright. Performances are in the SBHS Auditorium. Admission is $5 per person. Students and children can get in for free with the donation of one box of Kleenex.
South Barber drama class to present a teenage murder mystery with comic relief By Yvonne Miller This Friday (April 10 at 7 p.m.) and Sunday (April 12 at 2 p.m.) you have a chance to see the South Barber High School (SBHS) drama class present a teenage murder mystery. Teacher Meagan (Masters) Henry said the show offers “a touch of creepiness with a fair share of comic relief.” The one-act play is “Bottom of
the Lake,” by Steven Stack. It’s a teenage murder mystery set around a summer camp. When three young girls sneak away from camp one night to tell scary stories in the forest, they are surprised to stumble upon a stranger sitting at their usual campsite. After inviting him to join them, the teens take turns trying to one-up each other with terrific tales. The stories
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Storms pummel St. Louis region; more severe weather expected By Jim Suhr And Kelly P. Kissel ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lightning-packing storms pummeled the St. Louis region Tuesday with inches of rainfall and two-inch hail, causing flash flooding that turned streets and yards into makeshift ponds of standing water as the nation's midsection girded for more potential severe weather. The severe weather in Missouri produced reports of more than 3 inches of rainfall near Augusta west of St. Louis, National Weather Service meteorologist Laura Kanofsky said. Areas of flash flooding were commonplace throughout St. Louis County before the band of severe weather crept out of the region before noon Tuesday, Kanofsky said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. KMOV-TV reported that a lightning strike caused a Mississippi River traffic signal on the Eads Bridge linking Missouri and Illinois to malfunction. Crews notified the Coast Guard to inform any barge traffic of the issue. Later in the day, storms in south-
western Indiana toppled trees and downed power lines. Indiana State Police reported that strong winds caused a semitrailer to overturn on Interstate 69 near Evansville. Wind gusts measuring 70 mph were recorded in Spencer. More storms were possible elsewhere in the central U.S. Spring warming and changes in where the jet stream carves a path in the upper atmosphere were combining to increase the chances of severe weather across the Plains on Wednesday and Thursday, the Storm Prediction Center said. Particularly strong storms were possible in Kansas and Oklahoma on Wednesday and across Illinois on Thursday, with large hail, high wind gusts and a few tornadoes possible. Other severe storms could form from Michigan to Texas both days. The various contributors to severe weather — instability, heat, frontal passages — won't time out perfectly Wednesday but still will cause problems, said Greg Carbin, the warning
coordination meteorologist at the Norman, Oklahoma-based center. "By Thursday, it looks like all those ingredients come together. The timing looks better. You can really blow up some big storms," Carbin said.
New child abuse indictment issued against Oklahoma man OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new 17-count federal indictment has been issued against a 20-year-old Oklahoma man who is accused of sexually abusing children at an orphanage in Kenya. The indictment was returned Tuesday against Matthew Lane Durham of Edmond, who prosecutors allege engaged in sex acts with as many as 10 children ages 4 to 10 while volunteering at the Upendo Children's Home near Nairobi from April to June 2014. The indictment alleges Durham engaged in illicit sexual conduct with minors under 18 and aggravated sexual abuse of children under 12. Durham was named in a 24-count indictment in January. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Bob Troester, says the latest indictment combines several counts of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct against Durham into a single count.
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Alfalfa County sheriff’s log March 30, 2015 5:21 p.m. Welfare check, Crisis Services called to report that someone is wanting to kill himself, respondent said that person has a knife, while on the phone respondent said he was in Enid, gave number to Garfield County, Crisis Services called and advised Enid pinged the number and the person is in Cherokee, respondent said the subject is talking about taking pills, had been drinking, not sure if any weapons present, deputy unable to locate, person called and said he received a call from this number, asked if he was okay, he asked why, advised him we received a call, he hung up, called back and told him we just wanted to help, he said he tried to get help, subject said something about being on meds and hung up again, tried to call him back but phone went straight to voice mail. 6:04 p.m. Medical emergency, respondent called and wanted an ambulance to the Byron Fire Department, someone possibly had a heart attack, respondent is transporting subject to the Byron Fire Department/CPD sent ambulance. 6:58 p.m. Dog bite, Barber County Sheriff’s Office called and wanted deputy to call, officer has a person that got bit by her dog and is at the Kiowa hospital, advised deputy, deputy advised the lady just got scratched from her dog and she is fine, her dog is up to date on its shots.
9:05 p.m. Information, respondent called from the Salt Plains Refuge Spot, trying to get ahold of ranger because some people are playing music real loud, called ranger and left message. 11:20 p.m. Information, respondent advised that someone had left her 8-yearold daughter with a man at the bunk houses for 12 hours to go in search of drugs, respondent wants to remain anonymous, notified CPD. March 31, 2015 7:20 a.m. Transport prisoner in custody, deputy en route to Garfield County to pick up inmate, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 adult male. 8:19 a.m. Mental health transport, deputy with prisoner in custody en route to Northwest Behavioral Health. 9:06 a.m. Minor accident, respondent advised of a two-vehicle accident with a county vehicle involved at the Driftwood water tower, do not know if roadway is blocked or if there are any injuries, Cherokee 911 paged out fire department and ambulance, deputy en route, deputy advised roadway is completely blocked and injuries are present. 9:16 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised he locked his keys in his truck, request a deputy, gave directions, advised respondent we can not unlock vehicles anymore, gave number to locksmith.
5:40 p.m. Four wheelers, respondent called from Jet to report that some kids were riding around on four-wheelers and ATV around town, respondent advised that they almost got hit several times, respondent advised that no one in Jet under 18 is supposed to be riding on the streets, put respondent on hold to talk to deputy about situation, when got back on the line, respondent cussed and hung up (f**k deputy), respondent wouldn’t give name. 6:21 p.m. Grass fire, Woods County said that Dacoma wanted Carmen Fire Department assistance at CR 490 and Highway 45, fire in ditch, Carmen Fire Department en route. 8:11 p.m. Miscellaneous, CPD advised that there is a yellow dog with a purple collar dead just north of fairgrounds, individual was advised but said it was the county’s problem, CPD also wants if the dog has tags to notify the owner, unable to locate. 9:14 p.m. Abandoned vehicle, respondent called and reported a truck in the ditch, respondent stated vehicle is about 1 mile east of Burlington and 1 mile north to Major Road, respondent was worried because it has a welder and fuel tank on the back and he said people don’t leave those kinds of trucks, advised deputy,
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Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 768, Page 857: Between John Austin and Mary Austin; convey unto Calvin R. Irvin and Katricia Irvin: Lot 4, in Block 1, in Aubrey Tatro’s Second Addition to the City of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 768, Page 866: ACB Bank; convey unto Chad G. Wilson and Lydia A. Wilson: All of Lot 9, in Block 25 in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 768, Page 986: Donald Gene Crain, Jr., a single person, and Timothy Wayne Crain and Debra Crain, husband and wife, and Diana Ruth Mason and Butch Mason, wife and husband, and Cheryl Lynn Fore and R.D. Fore, wife and husband; convey unto Joseph Crain: The N/2 SW/4 and the SW/4 SW/4 of S9-24N9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.
Book 769, Page 1: Donald Gene Crain, Jr., single, and Timothy Wayne Crain and Debra Crain, husband and wife, Diana Ruth Mason and Butch Mason, wife and husband, and Cheryl Lynn Fore and R.D. Fore, wife and husband; convey unto Bryan McAllister and Keri McAllister: The SE/4 S5-24N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 768, Page 867: Between Chad G. Wilson and Lydia A. Wilson; and L. Joe Royster and Martha Royster: Same as Warranty Deed Book 768, Page 866. Quitclaim deed. Book 768, Page 897: Jack Parr, Trustee of the Jack Parr Living Trust, dated April 29, 1993; and Jaunita Parr, Trustee of the Juanita Parr Trust, dated April 29, 1993: Lot 5-12, in Block 26, Amorita, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 768, Page 985: Jessie A. Ashlock, a single woman, Gary Don Whitely and
Jessie Elaine Whitely, husband and wife, and Gary Dean Whitely, a single man; convey unto Gary Dean Whitely and Jessie Elaine Whitely: A tract in the NW/4 of S2-26N-11W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 768, Page 858: Between Calvin R. Irvin and Katricia Irvin; and ACB Bank: Lot 4, in Block 1, in Aubrey Tatro’s Second Addition; and Lot 4, in Block 59 in Small’s Addition all in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $95,600. Book 768, Page 989: Between Joseph Boyd Crain; and The Bank of Kremlin: Same as Warranty Deeds Book 768, Page 986. $200,000. Book 769, Page 2: Between Bryan McAllister and Keri McAllister; and Security National Bank of Enid: Same as Warranty Deeds Book 769, Page 1. $261,250.
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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 ReviewCourier 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 Nicholas Christian Highfill, 24, Cherokee: (1) Possession of controlled dangerous substance; (2) Possession of paraphernalia ($495.50). Protective Order Filings
Larry Bryce Harris Sr. vs. Larry Bryce Harris Jr.: EPO ($218). Traffic Filings Jacob Shane McCain, 26, Jet: Failure to stay in lane ($211.50). Jacob Shane McCain, 26, Jet: Pose articulable danger by driving inattentively ($211.50). Dakota James Blackmon, 21, Chickasha: Fail to carry security verification ($211.50). John Craig Allison, 59, Greendale, Texas: Operating a motor vehicle at a speed not reasonable or proper ($256.50). Jordan Taylor White, 19, Moore: Failure to yield right of way from stop sign ($211.50). Waylon Elden Piland, 32, Carmen: Inattentive driving resulting in collision ($211.50).
The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Stephanie Nichole Pearson, 21, Alva: 15 mph over ($226.50); James Dustin Rowden, 33, Tuttle: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Shane Diel Miller, 38, Cherokee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Michael Lewis, 40, Walters: 15 mph over ($226.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Jacob Shane McCain, 26, Jet; Franklin Edward Murry, 32, Ponca City; Jason Lee LeClair, 36, Sharon, Kansas; Brent Kevin Fields, 18, Paris, Arkansas; Jordan Taylor White, 19, Moore; Charles Ray Stephens, 55, Cherokee; Perry Wayne Dietz, 25, Cleo Springs; Auston Shane Colley, 29, Earlsboro.
Barber County court filings Criminal Filings Jennifer A. Musgrove, 1987, Medicine Lodge: (1) Possession of substance; (2) Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Civil Filings Keith Dannebohm vs. Sean Philbrick: Damages in excess of $75,000 plus costs. Limited Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Lonnie Divine: (1) Account stated; (2) Breach of contract in the sum of $4,525.19 plus costs. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust by and through US Bank NA vs. Dacya D. Doman: Indebtedness in the amount of $11,657.40 plus interest of $1,814.87 plus costs. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust by and through US Bank NA vs. Dacya D. Doman: Indebtedness in the sum of $11,979.88 plus interest of $1,218.63 plus costs. Pratt Regional Medical Center d/b/a South Central KS Bone & Joint vs. James Peters and Diana Peters: indebtedness in the amount of $124.59 plus interest and costs. Midland Funding LLC vs. Barbara J. Catlin: (1) Account stated; (2) Breach of contract in the sum of $613.65 plus costs. Domestic Relations Filings Ruth Charlene Hurtado vs. Francisco
Hurtado: Dissolution of marriage. Angela G. Bermudez vs. Francisco Jaime Bermudez: Marriage dissolution/ divorce. Marriage License Filings Curtis Ray Mitchell, 38, Medicine Lodge and Stacy Lynn Bluebird, 38, Medicine Lodge. Darius La’Quan Manns, 21, Medicine Lodge and Gabrielle Marie Johnson, 20, Medicine Lodge. Aaron Richard Blasi, 28, Sharon and Allison Renee Tharp, 26, Sharon. Sean Travis Smith, 40, Medicine Lodge and Abbigail Lea Rinke, 38, Medicine Lodge. David Paul Arneecher, 54, Attica and Linda Marie King, 48, Attica. Traffic Filings Jacob R Harmon, 21, Sharon: Parking, standing, or stopping in prohibited area ($170). Barry D Loveall, 56, Spring Hill: (1) Driving under the influence of drugs/ alcohol; 1st conviction ($1403); (2) Driving while license cancelled/suspended/ revoked ($0); and (3) Refusal to submit a preliminary breath or saliva test ($0). Nathan Brent Wampler, 34, Medicine Lodge: Report accident involving damage to vehicle or property; proof of insurance ($358). Tyler D Ward, 22, Medicine Lodge: Transporting an open container ($458). Tyler Zuspann, 17, Medicine Lodge: (1) Reck-
less driving ($289) and (2) Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license ($181). Tyler Zuspann, 17, Medicine Lodge: (1) Failure to wear seatbelt ($10); and (2) Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license ($208). William Robert Feely, 28, Medicine Lodge: Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle ($240). Chris S Lindsey, 33, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle ($189). Melinda S Wells, 41, Sharon: Driving on right side of roadway required ($183). John E Wrenn, no age or address listed: Over weight limits on wheels and axles ($156). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Nathan Denny Chambers, 33, Clearwater: 76 in 65 ($159). Danielle M Jewell, no age or address listed: 73 in 55 ($201). Ginger A Redd, 48, Medicine Lodge: 76 in 65 ($159). Lane Allen Wiersig, no age or address listed: 94 in 65 ($294). Kerry C Davis, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($153). Gregory Alan Failes, no age or address listed: 80 in 65 ($183). Mitchell Kilgore, 18, Alva, Oklahoma: 83 in 65 ($201). Scott J Layne, 30, Chickasha, Oklahoma: 76 in 65 ($240). Cindy Martinez, 22, Dover, Oklahoma: 85 in 65 ($213). Steven G McDaniel, 56, Park City: 79 in 65 ($177). Kelsey D Stephen, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($153). James Phillip Westphal, no age or address listed: 79 in 65 ($177).
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Barber County sheriff’s log March 30, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transferred patient from Kiowa Hospital to Wichita. Sheriff Rugg, Sgt Gentry, and KWPD Officer Howerter responded to a disturbance in Hardtner. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Cherry Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. April 1, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Ninth Street to Kiowa Hospital. Barber County sheriff’s officers, forensic scientists from the Society for Crash Air-Mechanics, and bands of concerned citizens searched an area in southwest Barber County for remains of a Lockheed Electra missing on an endurance flight in June 1937. The search was prompted by anecdotal evidence and the fact no wreckage has been found elsewhere. Results are being analyzed and will be released at a later date. April 2, 2015 Medicine Lodge Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire about 5 miles south of Medicine Lodge. Deana Lenkner, Coats, driving a 2009 Jeep SUV, struck a deer on Elm Mills Road about 2 miles east of McAdoo Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy Richardson.
April 3, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Eighth Street to Kiowa Hospital. Undersheriff Small investigated a report of theft in Hardtner. April 4, 2015 Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire about 3 miles west of Kiowa. April 5, 2015 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transferred patient from Medicine Lodge Hospital to Wichita. During the week officers received four reports of cattle out, performed 12 public assists and assisted five other agencies. Arrests March 30, 2015 Richard A Holt Jr., Hardtner, W/M, 22. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Battery. Released April 4, 2015, on $1,500 surety bond. March 31, 2015 Mickey L Chambers, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 52. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Domestic battery. Released April 2, 2015, on $1,500 surety bond. April 1, 2015 Michael T Cox, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 32. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Domestic battery. Released April 1, 2015, on
$5,000 surety bond. April 2, 2015 Christopher J Webb, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, W/M, 45. Arrest by BASO. Charges: Drive while driver’s license suspended 2. Possess drug paraphernalia 3. Parole violation. Raymond S Romans, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 44. Arrest by MLPD. Charged on Russell County Warrant – Fail to appear. Released April 2, 2015, on $600 cash bond. April 3, 2015 Bryan K D Strobel, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 22. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Domestic battery. Released April 3, 2015, on $1,000 surety bond. April 4, 2015 Nicholas R Pope, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 32. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Domestic battery. Released April 5, 2015, on $1,000 surety bond. April 5, 2015 Anthony W Summers, Sayre, Oklahoma, W/M, 23. Arrest by BASO. Charges: Furnish alcohol to minor 2. Transport open container. Released April 5, 2015, on $1,250 cash bond. Jason D Jackson, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 31. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Fail to appear. Released April 5, 2015, on $500 cash bond.
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Wednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 2 p.m. Cherokee Outlet Chapter of
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DAR will meet at the Alva Regional Airport. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 4 p.m. Nescatunga Arts Council will meet at the Runnymede in Alva. All members are invited. 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at College Hill Church of Christ 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.
Anthony people approved in the petition.” Lanie said the intent of the CID perpetual fund (using the interest only) is to be able to help future and existing businesses also. It’s true there’s been a fair share of finger pointing throughout this process of rebuilding over delays and more issues. But the solidarity of the small town of Anthony to be progressive is evident in those newly constructed buildings. Lanie said the shell buildings are scheduled to be complete in August.
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Barber County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 139, Page 460: Gary L. Catlin and Rebecca M. Catlin; convey unto Vance W. Diggins, Jane E. Diggis, Audrey Virginia Blessing, and Ryan William Diggins: The SE/4 NE/4 of S3-32S-13W. Warranty deed. Book 139, Page 467: Vernon F. Rinke; convey unto Billy E. Musgrove and Helen L. Abt: Commencing 15 rods W. and 760.5’ N. of the SE corner of the SW/4 NW/4 of S7-32S-11W, thence W. 208’9”, thence S. 129’, thence E. 208’9”, thence N. 129’ to the place of beginning. Warranty deed. Book 139, Page 472: Helen P. Farney Trust dated Jan. 20, 1992; convey unto Aleta Joan Banwart and Donald Dean Banwart: Lot 22 in Block 31 in Kiowa. Warranty deed. Warranty Book 139, Page 475: David A. Wiley and Cinda L. Wiley; convey unto Christopher Theis Revocalbe Trust AND Cheryl Theis Revocable Trust: Lots 1 and 12 in Block 10 in Highland Addition to Medicine Lodge. Warranty deed. Book 139, Page 476: Kimberly A. Reinhard; convey unto Glen W. Lanphear and Marla L. Lanphear: Beginning at a point
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614’ W. of the NE corner of the NW/4 SW/4 of S12-32S-12W, barber County, Kansas, then S. 185’, W 303’, N. 185’, E. 303’ to the point of the beginning. Warranty deed. Book 139, Page 456: Roberta M. Walz and Marc Walz; convey unto Ronald D. McKitrick: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 75 in Hardtner. Quitclaim deed. Book 139, Page 457: Vance W. Diggins and Jane E. Diggins, husband and wife, Audrey Virginia Blessing and Troy Blessing, wife and husband, and Ryan William Diggins, single; convey unto Robert T. Larson and Charlene G. Larson: The NW/4 NE/4 of S3-32S-12W. Quitclaim deed. Book 139, Page 462: Between Connie E. Gilliland and Vernon L. Gilliland, wife and husband; convey unto Erin T. Gilliland, Trustee of the Connie E. Gilliland Irrevocable Trust dated June 26, 2014: The NE/4 of S36-31S-12W; AND a 1/3 interest in: All of S36-30S-15W, and the NW/4 of S1-31S15W; AND Lot 1 in S2-31S-15W; AND All that part of the SE/4 of S2-31S-15W; AND Blocks 12-15 in Douglass Sub Division to Sun City, all in Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed.
Book 139, Page 473: Bruce Rickard and Pamela Rickard; convey unto William D. Bell and Debra A. Bell: The NW?4 NW/4 of S27-30S-11W. Quitclaim deed. Book 139, Page 474: Craig Mease and Sharla Mease; convey unto William D. Bell and Debra A. Bell: The NW/4 NW/4 of S27-30S-11W. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 218, Page 481: Michael J. Rucker and Denise L. Rucker; Citizens Bank of Kansas: The N/2 SW/4 of S23-32S-11W. $80,000. Book 218, Page 490: Gaten Thomas Wood and Amber Rachelle Wood; The Stock Exchange Bank: Lots 18-22 in Block 6 in Sharon, Barber County, Kansas. $19,925.27. Book 218, Page 500: B & N Rentals LLC; and Citizens Bank of Kansas: Lots 32 and 34 on the E. side of N. Main Street, in Block 1, in Currie’s Addition to Medicine Lodge, barber County, Kansas. $85,000. Book 218, Page 507: Randy Lohmann and Trayce Lohmann; and Vintage Bank Kansas: All of S3-35S-12W, Barber County, Kansas. $100,000.
Sheriff
deputy in area but unable to locate. April 1, 2015 4:15 p.m. Grass fire, Cherokee advised they sent out page to Carmen Fire Department about grass fire on Cleveland and CR 550. April 3, 2015 8:21 a.m. Abandoned vehicle, respondent advised of a wrecked abandoned vehicle ¼ mile west of Highway 8 on Harmon, advised OHP. 8:29 a.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised cattle out ¼ mile west of Highway 8 on Harmon, several people went to check, gave name of owner. 10:56 a.m. Grass fire, deputy advised of fire, request page to Amorita/Byron and Burlington, advised CPD, officer requested Cherokee Fire Department, deputy advised cancel Cherokee Fire Department, advised CPD, deputy advised fire out, was started by electrical lines, they are working on it now. 11:06 a.m. Suspicious person, respondent advised of possible hitchhiker at the four-way north of Cherokee,
appeared to be mid to late 70s, wearing tan coat, advised deputy. 8:34 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent advised a black bull is out in roadway 4 miles north of Amorita and 2 miles east, bull has been going back and forth but is in the roadway at present time, called owner, he said when he was up there the bull was in. April 5, 2015 5:29 p.m. Information, respondent called and reported that individual shot at her dog in Amorita, respondent stated the dog wasn’t hit and the dog had left her yard and went across the street, respondent wasn’t sure if person shot at the dog or just shot to scare dog, respondent stated it sounded like a BB gun, respondent said that the dog is her service dog, advised deputy. 8:29 p.m. Suspicious person, respondent called deputy and reported a suspicious person at the bridge east of Aline on Highway 8B, deputy was unable to locate anyone. 8:52 p.m. 911 call, respondent wants
an officer to her house in Jet, respondent stated that her son is threatening to hang himself and she wants an officer to come and take him to the hospital, respondent stated her son thinks he can handle the way he feels himself but he can’t, respondent advised son hasn’t been drinking and has no weapons but does have a pit bull, respondent said son has been a little combative toward her but he didn’t hit her, son is on prescription meds, advised deputy, deputy advised everything fine, son is going to the doctor tomorrow. April 6, 2015 4:30 a.m. Officer assistance, OHP advised of a single-vehicle accident west of Jet on Highway 64, it is a maroon Ford Explorer, respondent was taken by personal vehicle to hospital, OHP request assistance until trooper arrives, OHP advised they do not know if roadway is blocked or where the vehicle is actually at, deputy advised and en route, deputy advised there is no wreck on Highway 64 to Jet, advised OHP, OHP advised they will call the hospital and try to get more info, advised deputy.
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