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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.

1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Wednesday.

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.

1-5 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. 8 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.

1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at the Wheatheart Nutrition site, 122 1/2 E. Second, Cherokee.

Burlington City Manager dies in single-vehicle wreck

By Yvonne Miller Robert Hyde, Burlington city manager, died in a single vehicle accident sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

The wreck happened 3.5 miles east and 1.25 miles south of Kiowa, Kan., on Bluestem Road at Stateline Road.

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Bryan Quick investigated at the scene. He said the time of the occurrence is pending further investigation.

According to Quick’s report, Hyde, 53 of Burlington, was southbound on Bluestem Rd in a 2005 Chevrolet truck.

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of the roadway. Then the truck vaulted over Stateline Rd., where the vehicle overturned and ejected Hyde, who was not wearing a seatbelt, according to the

trooper.

Hyde’s wife Marci is the Burlington city clerk. Their daughter Bayli is an eighth grader at Burlington.

Injured child dies Saturday After Friday morning wreck near Alva

By Marione Martin An 8-year-old boy has died from injuries received in a two-vehicle crash in Woods County. Kaden Dewayne Johnson of Wewoka died Saturday at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. The wreck happened Friday morning on the Dacoma blacktop almost a mile south of US 64. The boy was a passenger in

a pickup driven by Derek Ray Johnson, 29, of Wewoka, who was injured in the accident. He was reported to be in critical condition at the hospital.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Johnson was driving a 2007 Dodge pickup north on the Dacoma blacktop when he attempted to pass a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis driven

by Bret Thomas Simpson, 46, of Woodland Park. Johnson went off the road, lost control and went into a broad slide.

Simpson braked, swerved to the left, and hit Johnson’s pickup which went off the road, hit a fence and rolled two and one-half times, coming to rest on its top.

Both Derek and Kaden Johnson were ejected. Simpson was not injured.

According to the report, neither of the Johnsons was wearing a seat belt but Simpson was. The wreck is still under investigation.

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Alva considering on-site police for public schools

By Lynn L. Martin Superintendent Steve Parkhurst told the Alva Board of Education Monday night that the Alva District’s Safe School chairmen and administrators met with firemen, local police and the game warden to talk about a pretend intruder and how we handled that.

“They felt like we had a good plan at this point in time. Some suggestions were made that might help us in the future including locking more doors. We might get some buzzing type of signal to open doors.”

The Superintendent said he has visited with the city manager about adding a resource police officer to the district and what it would cost so it might be included in the budget for the 2013-2014 school year. He noted there might be an advantage to the city so they could utilize the officer when the schools are not.

“The Career Tech is also interested and they are looking forward to doing something with the city on this topic,” he said.

Kenneth Byrd Retires This was the last meeting for longtime board member Kenneth Byrd.

Steve Parkhurst said, “I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Kenneth Byrd for the many years he’s been on the board. His knowledge will be missed. I may not have always agreed with him, but I respect his knowledge and what he’s done for the Alva Public Schools.”

Byrd responded, “I’ve appreciated the opportunity to serve on the board with all the board members I’ve served with. And like Mr. Parkhurst says, “We don’t always agree, but I think everyone

has tried to do what is best for kids.”

“In ten years, I’ve served under five different superintendents – Beverly, Don, Don, Vickie and Steve – and I don’t know how many board members, but I’ve enjoyed serving and if you guys ever need to ask me something I’ll be glad to help out.”

Legislative Report Steve Parkhurst reported that 1,200 bills were introduced in the Oklahoma Legislature on the first day of filing.

Many of these pertain to education.

The Superintendent explained that just last year they passed a proposal for an A-F report card. Then there was a big study by the University of Oklahoma and OSU basically stating that this method didn’t really measure any student’s success. “So the word is ‘tweaking.’ They’re going to tweak that law. Actually, we think they’re going to scuttle it and go to a numeric system, but we don’t know for sure.”

“Several bills on safety issues were introduced,” he said. “These include laws on firearms in schools; letting school boards make their own policies regarding firearms; and there are a couple of bills in there prohibiting the legislature from mandating anything that is not funded at the same time.”

The legislature is talking about a lot of reform about end-of-instruction exams, such as replacing them with the ACT or placing ACT as an alternative.

One bill proposes to extend the school year from 180 days to 185 days. That would be an increase from 1,080 hours to 1,110 hours. If they do that, then money becomes an issue because teachers must be paid for five more days.

A couple of bills would increase state employee pay by two percent and increase teacher pay and benefits for 2013-2014.

Parkhurst concluded, “There are 29 pages of education bills right now, but a lot of them are directed at the same thing. As we get more into the legislative process, we’ll see a lot of these combined. I’ll try to keep everybody informed.”

Steve Parkhurst reported that the school district has changed from AT&T Internet service to Pioneer Telephone and the staff is reporting much higher internet speeds.

Financial The superintendent said that gross production tax revenue is recovering. In January, the district collected $116,658 compared to $87,956 in December. The amount collected for the entire fiscal year is still down by $568,917.

Staffing The board agreed to reduce the number of bus-driving hours for Mallory Seevers from four to three hours per day.

DaNae Hagelburg, already a three hour per day paraprofessional, was approved for four hours per day as a certified teacher.

Kris Goodwin was approved as assistant high school boys and girls soccer coach for the 2013 soccer season.

Will Jenkins and Tom Huddleston will share an assistant high school coaching position for the 2013 baseball season with the $1,375 budget split $375 and $1000 respectively.

The board accepted a letter of resignation as high school cheer-leading coach from April Graves. It will be effective at the end of the school year.

They also accepted the resignation of faculty member Sherrye Lovelace effective Feb. 8. Her father is ill and she needs time off to help care for him in Arizona.

The board accepted the voluntary separation of Schaun Aker of Byron, a non-certified audio-visual employee at Longfellow school. She has accepted the Cherokee Main Street manager’s job.

The board accepted the resignation of Clyde Holcomb as a bus driver.

Mr. Parkhust said they have received 20 applications so far for the high school principal’s job. Five of the candidates have experience. Interviews will likely begin in March.

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Good financial news, rehires for principals, bullying and stipend policy highlight CISD meeting Sad goodbyes for outgoing trustee Cheryl Washburn

By Roger McKenzie Her last Cherokee School Board meeting had no bad news to report, but tears still flowed as board member Cheryl Washburn said goodbye at Monday’s school board meeting after five years of service. Superintendent Cory Ellis read a short poem he wrote that ended with the line, “You will be missed before you go.”

That certainly was the case as board members thanked Washburn for her service, which included leading the board.

She said to them, “I’ve learned a lot. I appreciate you.”

She was presented with flowers and a small gift and refreshments were served in her honor right before the board went into an executive session to consider extending contracts to the district’s two principals.

When they came out of the behind doors session, and at the recommendation of Ellis in both cases, they voted to extend high school principal Jeremy Hickman’s contract through the next school year (2013-14) with a 2.5 percent increase in salary. In a separate vote, they voted to extend the half-time Elementary positions currently held by Rick Brown for another year. Brown, who is retired but able to work under state rules that limited him to $15,000 this year,

will be able to earn more next year. He will be paid half of what his base salary and years of experience entitle him to.

In the school treasurer’s report, the board heard new treasurer Kayla Puffinbarger present a financial report that has revenues up over $300,000 to date over a year ago. A big chunk of that is in the district’s sinking fund from a recent bond issue, but ad valorem tax collections and gross production revenues are both up significantly over last year.

Ad valorem tax collections to date have reached almost $544,000, which is over $15,000 more than was collected all of last year. Ellis said he expected, based on past history, about $100,000 more to be collected from ad valorem taxes.

Gross production revenues are currently at $240,000, which is over $126,000 more than was collected all of last year. Another $100,000 may come from this revenue source before the school year ends on June 30, according to Ellis.

The board members approved Puffenbarger’s financial and activity fund reports.

Ellis presented a bullying policy that has been fleshed out with more detail.

“We’ve always had a bullying policy,” he told the board, but admitted that its details were vague.

The expanded policy is an attempt to better communicate with students and parents exactly what the district’s responsibilities are and what it will do in the event of bullying complaints. It was submitted to the state and will be reproduced in the school’s handbooks. Part of the policy includes an investigation checklist, a report form and an outcome notification letter.

No action was taken, but a teacher stipend policy continues to undergo modification as it moves toward approval for next year. However, the current state of the policy is pretty close to being final and will serve to help Ellis be more accurate in discussions with current extracurricular teachers, newly hired ones or those still considering employment by Cherokee Independent School District.

If no more changes are made, the new stipend program for coaches, academic team, sponsors, etc., will increase the payout by about $14,000 over current levels – an average change of $400 over what is being paid now.

The board did approve the renewal for 2013-14 of a contract with ADPC to provide software and technical assistance for all financial accounting programs for the district. They also gave the okay for an FCCLA fund-raiser involving the sale of coupon books.

In routine business, the board approved minutes of two previous meetings and encumbrances for the district’s three main funds.

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Barber County, OSSBA to assist Waynoka Schools in Kansas City and school superintendent search

By Alex Cole At Waynoka’s Monday night school board meeting, Executive Director of Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) Dr. Jeff Mills was a guest speaker. He explained to the board members how OSSBA can assist with the search for a new superintendent.

According to Mills, meetings will be held with the school staff and the community to get their feedback and to find out what traits their ideal superintendent possesses. Mills said searches generally cost anywhere from $4,000 to $5,500.

The school board is reviewing two different plans, both carrying different costs. Through these services, board members will be able to view every applicant online. Mills added that if the board is not satisfied with the hired superintendent after a year, OSSBA will assist with a new search at no cost.

While discussing the superintendent’s report, Peggy Constien said preparations will take place soon to renovate the football bleachers. These preparations will double as a community project. Volunteers will be requested to do some power washing, oxidizing and painting. Start dates have not been set, but Constien said announcements will be made soon. Board member Ferguson chimed in, “I think it might be

fun!”

Superintendent Constien also referred to the state of the rusting goal posts. She said that one quote for $4,760 has been received so far, and it was decided at the meeting to take no action until a later time. She added that new scoreboards have been ordered, too.

Discussion then took place on whether to approve or reject a stipend for certified and/or support staff. During the conversation, Principal Michael Meriwether interjected, “Teachers are underpaid, and I think this would be a reward for being where we’re at academically. They’re worth it.” The board members agreed, and the stipend was approved.

At another time, Meriwether announced that the school will be having an academic achievement assembly as a reward for being 4.0. He said Waynoka is 1 out of 13 schools to achieve that.

President of Northwestern Oklahoma State University Dr. Janet Cunningham will attend the assembly and speak to the students.

Board members then held an executive session to discuss the possible employment of a superintendent. After the session, the meeting ended with the decision to negotiate with OSSBA and utilize their services for the search of a new superintendent.

position filings

By Yvonne Miller The Barber County, Kan., clerk provided the following names of those who filed for open city council and school board positions. The election is Tuesday, April 2.

There will only be races for South Barber USD No. 255 School Board and for Hazelton City Council.

There will be no races for Hardtner, Kiowa (City), Medicine Lodge (City), Isabel, Sharon or Sun City (Except write-ins are needed to fill open seats for those three cities listed lastly.)

HARDTNER Mayor: Nathan Drake, (new and replaces now county commissioner Bill Smith) Two city council: Laura A. Drebot, incumbent (I), David M. Gorden, (I) HAZELTON Three city council: Kathy J. Hays (I), Tyler Ricke (I), Danny J. Stewart, Owen Gene Weber (I) ISABEL Mayor : Marilyn Murphy (I) Two city council: Tamara Krom (I) KIOWA CITY Mayor: Brandon T. Farney (I) Two city council: R.L. Simpson, new, Tom Wells, new MEDICINE LODGE Three city council: Nick Burns, new, Norman Clouse (I), Michael Roe, (I) SHARON Mayor, Two city council SUN CITY Mayor, Five city council USD #254 (North Barber at Medicine Lodge) Position #4 - Andrea Fisher, new, Position #5 - Allen F. Dick (I), Position #6 - Micha Werner (I) USD #255 (South Barber at Kiowa) Position #4 Dist 2 – inside Kiowa -Mark Pollock, Janet L. Robison (I) Position #5 Dist 1 – outside Kiowa Position #6 Dist 1 – outside Kiowa - Stephen Allen, Dooli Rugg, Kent Swartz (I)

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Aline-Cleo December Student of the Month Sophomore Justin Dobbs has been chosen as December Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo High School. His inspiration comes from his parents, teachers, extended family and friends.

He likes to play basketball, run track and participate in both FFA and Student Council activities.

He plans to attend college after high school.

Justin is the son of Duane and Valerie Dobbs of Cleo Springs.

Carley Ziober and Elliott Sutter

Ziober – Sutter announce engagement Justin Dobbs

Ron and Mary Ziober Of Shreveport, La., and Edward and Teresa Sutter of Alva would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Carley Jean Ziober and Elliott E. Sutter.

Carley is the granddaughter of Quen-

tin and Margaret Dawson of St. Francisville, La., Marion Ziober of Tyler, Texas, and the late Billy Ziober.

Elliott is the grandson of Maynard and Katharina Arndt, Alva, Edward E. Sutter II of Enid, and the late Helen Sutter.

Carley is a 2001 graduate of Byrd High School in Shreveport, La., and a 2004 graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in advertising. She is employed with the TradeFair Group of Houston, Texas.

Elliott is a 2000 graduate of Alva High School and a 2005 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He is employed with the Hunton Trane Group of Houston. Texas. The couple plans to be married in Austin, Texas, on April 27.

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Lynn Says

Our 50th three-day anniversary

By Lynn L. Martin Our daughter Marisa Dye has done a nice job of arranging a community reception in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary that will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. this coming Saturday in the fellowship hall of the College Hill Church of Christ. She told me she’s had a lot of help from B. L. and Roma Scott.

Probably this gettogether would not happen if left to Marione and I. While we are amazed that 50 years has flown by, we simply are overwhelmed at our workplace. As nearly all small businesses have discovered, competent employees are extremely difficult to find. We are very lucky to have a number of long-term employees at both the photo studio and at the newspaper.

When we try to hire from the current generation of candidates, the work ethic (showing up five days out of five) is way down the list of priorities. I really don’t want to make this a sour column, but fellow business owners report the same problems. As a result, we bosses always have to show up. As Marione said, earlier, “I don’t have time for a 50th anniversary.” (We do have openings for sports writer and news writer. Remember, sports mainly occurs on weekends and at night.)

I’ve told this story before, but I suppose a milestone like a 50th anniversary might permit me to tell it again. The truth is, we don’t know exactly what day we married. Here’s the story.

We were supposed to marry on Feb. 2, 1963, at the Licking (Missouri)

Church of Christ. All the invitations and the newspaper wedding announcements said so.

It was a small wedding with perhaps 100 guests. We had two people stand up with us and the cake-punch reception was held at Marione’s parents’ residence.

Our honeymoon consisted of going out to a nice dinner at the “Houston House” at the train station in Newburg, Mo. The meal was a gift from Bob Miers, my attendant.

All of the public and Marione’s folks thought that was when we got married.

Here’s what really happened.

Like most states at that time, the state of Missouri required both of us to get a blood test within one week of the wedding. Back then all blood was analyzed at Jefferson City, Mo., the state capitol.

Marione had her sample drawn by the family doctor in Licking. My sample was drawn at the offices of our family doctor in Rolla. Both samples were mailed the same day. Turns out that my blood sample arrived in Jefferson City and was processed a couple of days earlier than Marione’s blood sample.

When we took the blood test results to the court clerk’s office in Rolla to file for a marriage license, we learned mine would expire one day before the Saturday wedding on Feb. 2. Marione’s test was good through Saturday, the wedding day. This meant only one of us could legally get married on Saturday.

We met with my dad who was the officiating minister to discuss our options.

For some reason, we felt that Marione’s mother would have a melt-down if she heard we couldn’t marry on Saturday so we didn’t want to tell her. Our suggested remedy was to go through the entire

vows at the rehearsal on Friday night, while my blood test was still legal. Dad did not like that idea at all saying that never do you go through the entire ceremony at the rehearsal. Also, he felt this was a very serious set of vows, and he recalled that lots of joking and laughing occurs during rehearsal vow exchanges.

His suggestion was to conduct the vows on Thursday night. So we planned a “date” in Rolla for Thursday. Because I had four younger siblings living at home, we didn’t want them to know about the secret ceremony, so Dad suggested we go out to the radio station the family owned, and conduct the ceremony in the quiet of a broadcast studio.

So that’s what we did. To meet the legal requirements, we would marry early, but still go through with the public ceremony on Saturday.

The radio station signed off at 11:05 p.m. The disk jockey on duty, Earl Fleer, could not understand why all the bosses, Marione and I showed up and were hanging around the radio station whistling in the air while we waited for him to leave. Bob Miers came along to be my witness, and my mother, Jeanne, was going to be Marione’s witness.

Finally, Earl Fleer gave up and left the building a few minutes before midnight. So Dad commenced to do the ceremony, and we were married. When we next happened to look at the clock, it was about 12:05 a.m. We then realSee Says Page 24

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Oklahoma Bar Associations, American College of Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (charter member), the Hudson-Hall – Wheaton Chapter of the American Inns of Court and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Alan authored articles on the practice of law for various regional publications.

He was a highly regarded speaker lecturing in Oklahoma and other venues throughout the U.S. Alan was the highest ranked speaker for Oklahoma Bar Association Seminars for the year 1989, received the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Certificate of Meritorious Service and was selected for admission into “The Best Lawyers in America.” Martindale Hubbell – the foremost guide for rating attorneys – awarded Alan an “av” (very high) rating, which is the highest possible.

He was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th circuit, the United States Supreme Court and several state courts.

Alan was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt quail. Though he was a highly educated and driven man, he never forgot his roots and the lessons learned growing up on the farm in western Oklahoma. Alan loved his extended family and served God through service to his many clients and friends.

Alan is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen Carlson, sons Eric and Kevin and his fiancee Tanya Kopytin.

He is also survived by his brother Dean and wife Saundra, sisters Virginia Lane and Verona Greenawalt and husband Gary, brother-in-law Dr. Earl Smith and wife Patsy, sisters-in-law Rene Catli and husband Craig and Kipa Smith and her partner Tracy Ferlet, and nine nieces and nephews.

Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org.

a.m. at the South Barber High School Gymnasium. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc., of Kiowa, Kan. Condolences may be shared with the family at www. lanmanmemorials.com.

Robert was born on Feb. 19, 1959, at Kiowa to Loyd Hyde and Tommie Jo Wells Hyde.

He graduated from South Barber High School with the class of 1977.

On May 10, 1997, he and Marci Anne Watkins were united in marriage. They made their home in Burlington, where he was the city manager for 15 years.

He was a member of the Driftwood Christian Church, Burlington Fire Dept, Shriners, Masons, Barber County Rodeo Committee, and was the clock keeper for the Burlington Elks.

He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Hyde, and all his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Marci and daughter Bayli; mother Tommie Jo Hyde; two sisters, Mary Pendell and husband Richard and Allison Rockett; nieces and nephews and many friends.

Memorials may be made to Bayli Hyde Education Fund and given to the funeral home.

Obituaries ALAN RAY CARLSON Alan Ray Carlson, 65, resident of Bartlesville and longtime attorney, died Saturday, Feb. 2, in Bartlesville.

Funeral services for Mr. Carlson will be held at 10:30 a.m.. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University – Fine Arts Center with Dr. Devin Smith, of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, officiating.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday Feb. 8, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery at Alva, under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society c/o Kathy Leeper P.O. Box 1094 Bartlesville, OK 74005, or to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 841125 Dallas, TX 75284-1125.

Alan Ray Carlson was born on June 29, 1947, at Alva. He earned his high school education at Alva High School, a Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering with Honors from Oklahoma State University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa in 1973.

Alan was engaged in the practice of law with the Garrison, Brown and Carlson law firm from 1974 to the present.

Alan was a member of many professional organizations including, but not limited to, the American Institute of Industrial Engineering, American and

ROBERT WAYNE HYDE BURLINGTON—Robert Wayne Hyde, 53, passed away on Feb. 4. Funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10

JENNIE KATHERINE SIMPSON A memorial service for Jennie Katherine Simpson, 77, of Carmen will be at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of AndersonBurris Funeral Home and Crematory, Enid.

Katie was born on June 19, 1935, in Bristow to Wesley and Jennie (Fish) Hamand and died on Feb. 2 in Enid.

She was a retired LPN. Katie is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; children Greg, Eric, Vince and Max Sheik, Ken and Darrell Simpson; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters, Vera Thies, and Jessie Peck.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister and brother Frank Hamand.

Memorials may be made to the Town of Carmen Library.

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Marione and Lynn Martin

Fiftieth anniversary reception for Lynn and Marione Martin Lynn L. and Marione (Derrickson) Martin were wed on Feb. 1, 1963.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Martins will be honored at a come-and-go reception

at the College Hill Church of Christ in Alva from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is hosted by their daughter and family, Marisa and Darrel Dye and the seven grandchildren. All friends, family and well-wishers are invited. Your presence is the best gift. Cards will be welcomed.

Those who cannot attend may send cards to them at 109 Aspen St., Alva, OK 73717.

we were married. Was it January 31st or February 1st? Dad put February 1st on the marriage license. Then I took Marione home to Licking, kissed her goodnight, and drove back to Rolla.

So if you back up and look at this, our wedding date might be Jan. 31, Feb. 1, or Feb. 2 (the day everybody else thought we got married.)

This has served me well. It’s given me a window of about three days to remember to purchase an anniversary card or gift. So if I forgot on February 1st, I could always fall back on the excuse, “Wasn’t it the 2nd we got married?”

About the only downer from all of this is we never got around to telling Marione’s mother about the deception.

One day, two or three years later, I was working the morning DJ shift at KTTR in Rolla and told the story on the air to my fellow DJ. Marione’s mother, Esther, happened to be listening to the radio 35 miles away in Licking and that was the first she knew of it. As I recall, the only fallout was she was puzzled why we felt we couldn’t tell her back then.

Bob Miers teases me to this day that if I hadn’t been so scared of blood test needles, we could have driven to Jefferson City, done the test all over again, and the acceleration of the ceremony wouldn’t have been necessary. Unfortunately, he is right in his analysis.

Anyway, we would be flattered and honored if you can show up for a few minutes this coming Saturday. However, we sure won’t be offended if you choose not to.

I’ve been to several thousand wedding receptions and know that most men are dragged kicking and screaming to such occasions.

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Kiowa District Hospital/Manor ends year in the black, ready to turn dirt for new facility

By Yvonne Miller There were smiles, handshakes and even a little applause at the January meeting of the Kiowa District Hospital.

That’s after the board unanimously approved the bid of $7,342,727 for construction of the new hospital. Dirt will start moving in the very near future. This bid is for the bricks and mortar. The entire project cost is estimated at $8.3 million which will include cost to furnish the hospital and fill it with equipment.

Of course, some of the equipment will be moved from the existing hospital to the new one.

All board members attended the meeting held at the manor, including Zack Odell, Robert Armbruster, Dan Lukins, Lori Schrockand Robert Stark.

Also seated at the board table were District Chief Executive Officer Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer, Chief Financial OfficerJanell Goodno, Head Nurse of the Operating Room Heidi Courson and Public Relations/Marketing Director Brenna May. Others affiliated with the hospital district attending were Manor Director of Nurses (DON) Nicole Tronsgard, Manor Assistant DON Jan Smith and Hospital Foundation Director Judy Schrock.

MW Builders representative Todd Cunningham attended to provide board members with details of the bids, which are listed as the guaranteed maximum price. The base bid was $7,177,717 for the cost of construction. Then add the

cost of $45,980 for the public water line to the site, plus $119,035 for construction administration services to be performed by the design team, for the total of the approved bid.

The new hospital and clinic should be complete in early 2014 on a 17-acre site on the south end of Kiowa on the east side of Highway 8, just south of the water tower and new motel.

End-of-Year and December Financials and Statistics Goodno said that together the hospital and manor were in the black $184,218 for fiscal year (FY) 2012. The hospital showed revenue in excess of expenses of $549,282. That’s with the addition of $1,405,759 non-operating revenue (mainly taxes, grant and tax credit revenue). Goodno credits Medicare reimbursement for helping this Critical Access Hospital.

For FY2012, the manor showed a loss of $365,064. That’s after the addition of only $66,226 total non-operating revenue. The manor does not get Medicare reimbursement as does the hospital.

The manor is strictly private pay and Medicaid.

For December the hospital showed a gain of $346,454. That’s due to the $399,050 reimbursement finally received for installation of Electronic Health Records.

In December at the hospital total days of acute and swingbed care totaled 37. Outpatient visits totaled 377. Clinic visits were also 377.

The manor resident census was 23 at the end of December. DON Tronsgard said they are painting to freshen the manor. They need certified nurse aides and a cook. Jan Smith said they’ve start-

ed Hand-in-Hand Dementia Training.

She said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is pushing for it – the goal is to give less anti-psychotic drugs.

CEO Report Vandeveer said everyone is relieved to have the $399,000 check in hand for partial reimbursement of the federally mandated electronic health records expense. The board held a 25-minute executive session to discuss that at the beginning of the meeting.

• Vandeveer said it will cost an estimated $150,000 to $175,000 to move the physical therapy department to the new hospital.

“It won’t affect our Critical Access status or our Medicare reimbursement, but we want it (PT Dept.) out there,” Vandeveer said.

• Regarding CMS, Vandeveer told the board the physicians who provide services in the outpatient departments with “Method 2” billing will be eligible to participate in a new incentive payment: the Medicare Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.

Medical Records Manager Lynne Johnson later told the Newsgram this could mean an additional $40,000 to $50,000 to the hospital over a three year period.

• Vandeveer said they are considering hiring a facilitator to do a strategic planning session. He said Hardtner man John Allen, a facilitator who has returned to his home town, is making a proposal for the board to consider at the February meeting.

• Courson said they are planning a disaster drill. She complimented Kiowa See Hospital Page 30

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Dear editor, Ward 3 race develops

By Vona Darr Again, I want to thank you for giving Waynoka a space on your page.

Waynoka’s deal with the electrical system, OMPA, is what the city relies on to exist.

The folks who want to vote away the golden goose is a group of no brainers.

We’ve gone through all that before in the ‘80s. Why do we encounter big talkers that have no financial ideas what they’re talking about, even suggesting we give up our life savings. Are they the same losers who managed the nursing home out of existence? Wake up Waynoka, before it’s too late! Now is the time.

for Alva City Council

By Marione Martin After a day and a half of filing, a race has developed for the Alva City Council in Ward 3. Filing opened Monday and will continue through 5 p.m.

Wednesday for the municipal election to be held April 2.

Both Bo Hannaford and incumbent Roger Hardaway have filed for Alva City Council, Ward 3, Seat 1. Trent Goss has filed for Alva City Treasurer.

He currently holds that office after being appointed when Art Ware resigned.

Donnie McDermott has filed for Dacoma City Treasurer. Filing for the Dacoma Board of Trustees are Joel Shoulders, 2 year term; Larry Leslie, 2 year term; and Darren Slater, 4 year term.

Jovita L. Rhodes has filed for the Freedom Board of Trustees, Ward 2.

Three people have filed for the Waynoka City Council. They are Ronnie Pitts, Ward 4, Seat 2, Susan Bradford; Ward 1, Seat 1, and Troy Bradford, Ward 2, Seat 2.

Three have filed for the Jet Board of Trustees where a total of three seats are open, two for 4 years and one for 2 years. Filing are Matt Morris, Wanda Gray and Donna S. Keller.

Karen Hawkins has filed for Commissioner at Large (mayor) on the Cherokee City Council. Diana Williamson has filed for councilmember, Ward 1, and Kryslyn Packard filed for councilmember, Ward 3. Esther Lingemann has filed for Cherokee City Treasurer.

For Burlington, Jack A. Davis is the only filing for board of trustees.

Mindi Clark of Byron has filed for town treasurer.

Filing for the board of trustees in

Carmen are Chris Moore and Michael J. Wilkinson.

Vernon R. Sanders Jr. has filed for board of trustees in Goltry.

School Election Feb. 12 Next Tuesday, voters will go to the polls in the annual school election.

Two candidates have filed for Alva School Board Office No. 3: Tiffany L. Slater and ReJeana Wiebener. The Alva school district extends into a portion of Alfalfa County, and this is the only item on the ballot for Alfalfa County.

Two people are on the ballot for Waynoka School Board Office No. 3. They are Andy Ferguson and Don Blalock.

In addition, three men have filed for the unexpired term of Mayor of Waynoka. They are Andy Bowen, Joshua Taylor and Greg Scioli.

City of Waynoka voters will also cast their votes on two propositions.

Proposition 1 is to authorize and amend Ordinance 00613 enacting a one percent sales tax for the Waynoka Nursing Center Authority which allowed the center to borrow money and repay it using the sales tax. Voting for this proposition would allow the tax to continue once the note is paid off with the tax to be used only to (1) construct, maintain, repair and replace streets and related infrastructure in the city, (2) for the costs of any related engineering services, (3) as local funds to match state and federal grants for capital improvement projects, and/or (4) to pay the debt service and costs of issuance on any notes, bonds obligations or evidences of indebtedness issued by the city or the Waynoka Utilities Authority to finance such capital improvements.

The second proposition, if passed, would allow the Waynoka Utilities Authority to sell a tract of property and building formerly used as a nursing home provided the price is equal to or greater than the fair market value as determined by a commercial real estate appraiser.

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Alfalfa commissioners approve bid for new pens at fairgrounds

By Roger McKenzie Bids were opened Monday at the Alfalfa County commissioners’ meeting for show area holding pens and catch pens for use at the upcoming livestock show at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds.

The low bid of $16,967.20 from Priefert Ranch Equipment of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, was accepted after a quick examination of the three bids by members of the Alfalfa County Fair Board.

The other two bids were for $20,942.25 from Northwest Vet Supply, Inc., of Enid and $23,509 from WW Livestock Systems of Thomas.

Representing the Farm Bureau, Ryan Pjesky asked commissioners to declare the week of Feb. 18-24 as Farm Bureau Week in the county. Commissioners directed County Clerk Laneta Unruh to

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set the county seal on the proclamation to make it official. The proclamation notes that more than 880 families in Alfalfa County are members of the Alfalfa County Farm Bureau.

Additional county heavy equipment from District 2 was declared surplus by resolution. The equipment will be sent to the Elk City auction, which is set for March 8-9. The District 2 equipment included a grader (1993 John Deere), a backhoe (2004 New Holland) and two belly dump trailers (2006 Pack Mule and 2007 Pack Mule).

Most of the rest of the meeting was pretty routine, except for the total of road crossing permit fees – $50,125, a large total but not the record for such fees. In all, 25 permits were approved.

District 1 garnered $19,875 for 9.5 per-

mits. District 2 had eight permits generating $12,500 in fees. District 3, which shared a permit with District 1 because it crossed district lines, totaled $17,750 in fees for 7.5 permits.

No action was taken, but the updating of the county courthouse generator was briefly discussed. A new generator was purchased recently, but it is too small and needs to be exchanged for a larger model.

The commissioners approved minutes of their previous meeting, maintenance and operations warrants, monthly officers reports, appropriations, the monthly highway expenditures report, and the consumable items report. A new state change means the latter will no longer have to be approved by the commissioners each month.

Hospital

Police Chief Steven Johnson for his thorough help with preparedness.

Courson also shared a patient care survey of the hospital with the board.

She said on a scale of 1-5 they usually always receive fours and fives (the best).

Board members and staff discussed future equipment purchases at length.

Foundation Update Foundation spokesperson Brenna

May expressed appreciation as she told the board that the General Store is giving a generous donation of $30,000 to sponsor a room at the new hospital.

“Our community is extremely generous,” Van said.

May said the foundation is now close to raising $900,000 in donations toward the new hospital.

“That puts us even closer to $1.2 mil-

lion to get GAP funding,” May said. She added that helps them in getting funding from other foundations who give matching grants.

May stressed that most all the donations to the foundation have been from area individuals with only a few exceptions.

“Great news – great work,” Odell said.

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South Barber High School’s basketball homecoming was one to cheer about as the Lady Chieftains handily defeated Stafford Friday night, making their record 11-3. The Chieftains also won a game that became a nail-biter at the end. The Chieftains are 9-5 so far on the season. Members of the SBHS Homecoming Royal Court are: (back, left to right) Escorts – sophomore Bryce Roberts, junior Jeffrey Schultz, senior basketball player Jace Thurman (who escorted all three senior queen candidates), freshman Trenton Jahay; (middle) Sophomore attendant Morgan Myers, queen candidate Mikala Gillig, junior attendant Courtney Roark, homecoming queen Morgan Koblitz, queen candidate Jessica Daughhetee, freshman attendant Santana Reeves; (front) Kindergarten helpers – Andrew McCullough, Paige and Haven Stoner, Axton Baier.

Photo by Yvonne Miller

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Alva Public Library planning book events and building renovations

By Alex Cole Alva’s library was built in the early 1960’s. Like many buildings in Alva, it is considered a part of the town’s history.

Head Librarian Sandra Ott-Hamilton has decided that its interior could use some updating. She has made plans to order custom-made metal blinds for the front windows, and she is getting prepared to have the foyer updated.

Ott-Hamilton is considering the in-

stallation of benches in the foyer with shelves where students can store their backpacks. When school is out during the summer, the shelves can be used for display. During the discussion, Mayor Chaffee asked Ott-Hamilton, “Would you be willing to look at some benches I have that I would be willing to donate?”

“We would be glad to do that,” she replied. Ott-Hamilton added that the bathroom flooring will not stay clean, and it will eventually be replaced completely.

The library has also been planning some book projects for children and adults. One event that will take place after spring break will encourage young adults to read books they wouldn’t normally choose on their own. For every book that is read, the child’s name will go into a box. A drawing for prizes will be held at the end.

Ott-Hamilton said that she is looking at a budget of $500 for the event. While discussing it, Mayor Chaffee said, “I’d like to offer a challenge. I will donate the first $100 and I challenge each of you board members to match that.”

Another book event starting midFebruary is called Blind Date with a Book. A selection of books are wrapped up so that when someone checks one out, they don’t know what they are going to read. Ott-Hamilton said, “It’s a fun thing to do to get people to read something they normally wouldn’t.”

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Cherokee Burlington School hires architect and sets bond sale Schools Honor Roll date for building project

By Yvonne Miller Since Burlington School District patrons recently approved a bond issue, the board held two special meetings to discuss hiring an architect and set a bond sale date.

The first was a two-hour meeting Jan. 22 with the following members present: Beth Guffy, Allison Armbruster, Terry Graham and Roger Allen. Member Aaron Smith was absent as he was ill. Others present were Superintendent Glen Elliott, Minutes Clerk Jan Hill and Christian Ballard with Boynton Williams Associates.

Discussion focused on employing an architect for the band/safe room and the agriculture education shop. The

board voted to employ Boynton Williams Associates as architect for these building projects. The board will take separate action regarding the schoolowned residence.

The board held a second special 10-minute meeting Monday evening with all members present except Allen.

The purpose was to discuss a resolution determining the maturities of and setting a date, time and place for the sale of the $1,275,000 General Obligation Building Bonds of the school district. The resolution received board approval. Bids for the bond sale are due Feb. 27 at 12:45 p.m., in the superintendent’s office. The sale will be at 1 p.m.

Superintendent’s Sixth grade – Brayan Hernandez, Alexander Mitchell, Wyatt York Seventh grade – Mackenzie Golden, Bethany Lancaster, Sydney Wyatt Eighth grade – Haven Davis, Jacey Jantzen, Anna Mitchell, Joseph Wagner Ninth grade – Avery Bagenstos, Cole DeWitt, Jadon Hicks 10th Grade – Tanner Bowman, Colby Locke, Kristen Sheperd, Nicole Unruh 11th Grade – Courtney Hiller, Cherokee Wade, Brianna Wilhite 12th Grade – Josh Argraves, Grant DeWitt, Derek McKinnon, Jessica Unruh Principal’s Sixth grade – Toby Highfill, Kimberly Hoos, Kacen Kilcrease, Kadean Koehn, Michael Sheperd, Lucas Wagner Seventh grade – Stephanie Croft, Kelby Franks, Elaine Hernandez, Raegan Hester, Logan Hicks, K’ly Metcalfe, Taylor Miller, Dustin Reese, Caleb Reinhart, Sierra Slocum Eighth grade – Casey Klick, Cody Klick, Matthew Lancaster, Cameron McGee Ninth grade – Shelby Bender, Nicholas Cochran, Austin Guffy, Demetries Highfill, Grant Wilber 10th Grade – Kaitlin Ducotey, Austin James, David Madison, Jose Salinas, Kasie Stone, Jakota West, Ashlee Wright 11th Grade – Jacob Beall, Whitney Cloyd, Mollie Hawkins, Dakota Spooner 12th Grade – Michael Lucas, Connor McGee, Kelsey Miller, Landon Schanbacher, Carson Tullis

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Alfalfa commissioners okay seeking bids for new Goltry fire truck

By Roger McKenzie The Goltry Fire Department is looking a at new cab-and-chassis truck to hold some innovative fire fighting equipment.

The Alfalfa County commissioners approved a request to advertise for bids for an F750 truck at their end-of-the-month meeting on Thursday, Jan. 31.

“We’re looking to put some new technology on this truck,” Goltry Fire Chief Jon Nichols told the commissioners.

He was referring to a compressed air foam fire fighting system, known as CAFS. The system allows smaller trucks to put out larger fires.

“We feel like it would be an asset to the community,” he said.

But the chief stressed that any purchases have to be approved at the local level.

Because of a new state mandated change in the way county fair board members are elected and in the length of their term of office, the commissioners approved the changes and appointed three members to a term of office that expires on Dec. 31, 2014. The other board members’ terms of office will expire on Dec. 31, 2016.

The changes involve having the fair board members elected through elections conducted by the county election board, lengthening their terms of office and staggering those terms.

Three of Alfalfa County’s fair board members, whose terms would have expired anyway, will serve out their threeyear term and leave the board in 2015.

They are Dave Allen (District 1), Rick Croft (District 2) and Troy Shepard (District 3). The other six members, two for each district, will now have four-year terms, as will all subsequent fair board

members. They are Chuck Green and Tyson Kolb (District 1), Nicki Wyatt and Tom Chase (District 2) and Aaron Shepard and Brad Bailey (District 3).

Their terms of office are extended a year and will now expire in 2016.

The commissioners approved two personnel matters. In one, they proclaimed Lacey Roquemore as the county clerk’s first deputy. In the other, they approved replacing Nancy Lambert with Cady Tucker as the receiving agent for the Alfalfa County OSU Extension Office.

Also approved was a lease with Sandridge Exploration and Production, LLC,

for about two and a half acres more or less that has been dubbed the Brower 2611 1-10H lease. The commissioners opted for a payment calling for $1,000 per acres for signing the lease and a 3/16th royalty on whatever is found there.

In another energy-related matter, the commissioners approved 23 road crossing permit requests for a total of $23,000 in fees. District 1 had 15 permit requests ($12,500). Districts 2 ($7,750) and 3 ($2,750) each had four permit requests.

In other business, the commissioners approved minutes of their previous meeting, the monthly payroll warrants and maintenance and operation warrants.

Alfalfa commissioners approve vehicle for assessor’s office

By Roger McKenzie Monday’s short Alfalfa County commissioners’ meeting was unusual for what it didn’t have – no road crossing permits.

The commissioners did approve a bid for a vehicle for the county assessor’s office and two surplus property resolutions.

Two bids for a vehicle were opened.

Only one met the specification regarding engine size, however, and that bid--for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse--was approved.

The bid from Cherokee’s Croft Chevrolet for the used vehicle (under 30,000 miles) with a 3.6 liter engine met the specifications and also was an all-wheel drive vehicle, which commissioners considered a plus. The bid was for $28,500, which was $300 less than a bid for a 2012 Ford Edge submitted by Washburn Ford of Alva.

That company submitted a second bid for a 2012 Ford Escape for $22,500. It was rejected by the commissioners because of the engine size and their feeling it was too low to the ground for some of the terrain it might have to travel on in the county.

After approving Croft’s bid, the commissioners also passed resolutions declaring nine radios and several vehicles from District 2 as surplus. The radios can no longer be used and will be scrapped. The 1994 Peterbilt semi truck, Ford-New Holland tractor, John Deere tractor, a Caterpillar loader and two Galion graders will be headed to the counties’ Elk City surplus equipment auction sale.

Commissioners approved a revision in their 2013 meeting schedule to correct some end of month meetings that were inadvertently left off.

No action was taken on an agenda item about the courthouse generator because there was nothing new to report. The item will be part of Thursday’s meeting agenda.

A transfer of $1,956.83 closed out an old bridge fund that is no longer used. The money was moved to the new black top road account, which receives a portion of sales tax revenue.

In other business, the commissioners approved minutes of their previous meeting, maintenance and operations warrants, and blanket purchase orders.

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Cherokee High School speech and debate team wins at NWOSU Speech Tournament The Cherokee High School speech and debate team took 14 participants to the annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) Speech Tournament Saturday, Jan. 26, taking first place sweepstakes in both the class 3A and Champ division.

Juniors Whitney Cloyd and Hayden Clem won first place Champs Policy Debate with teammates Drew Hoggard and Jakota West placing second in the same. Jacob Beall and David Madison won Champs Humorous Duet while Avery Bagenstos and Nick Cochran secured second place.

The Chiefs swept 3A domestic extemporaneous with Cochran winning the event, Freshman Grant Wilber placed second and Bagenstos finished third. Cochran also took third place in Champs humorous interpretation.

Junior Zach James won first place in 3A dramatic interpretation and placed second in 3A monologue. Sophomore Colby Locke was runner-up in Champ standard oratory.

Sophomore Austin James placed second in 3A prose. Freshman Shelby Bender placed second in 3A dramatic interpretation and third place in 3A prose. Finally, freshmen, Meridian West and Ezekiel Cloyd won first place in 3A CX debate.

The Chiefs travel to Okeene this weekend.

Senior Morgan Koblitz was crowned South Barber High School’s 2013 basketball homecoming queen Friday night.

Morgan is the daughter of Justin and Shelly Koblitz and was nominated by the basketball teams. Earning her bronze and silver honor pins, Morgan is National Honor Society treasurer. She’s senior class vice president, a member of FFA and KAYS. She is a member of the volleyball and basketball teams. Morgan is a waitress at the Plum Thickett restaurant.

She plans to major in agribusiness at Kansas State University. Photo by Yvonne Miller

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City of Kiowa pay increases, scrap metal license, garage, drought plan and more

By Yvonne Miller Due to scheduling conflicts, Kiowa’s City Council met on a Saturday morning instead of their usual Monday night time for the regular January meeting.

Kiowa’s Mayor Brandon Farney conducted the meeting with all members present including Bill Watson, Brian Hill, Russell Molz, Brandon Poland and Mark Lambert. City Administrator Nathan Law, City Clerk Marlo Rugg and City Attorney Laurel McClellan were also present.

At the end of the meeting, the council held three short executive sessions.

Following one of those, Law said the council approved recommended meritbased pay increases for city employees. The council also raised their own monthly pay from $50 to $75.

The council also gave Law a favorable annual evaluation as administrator.

Kiowa Police Chief Steven Johnson met with the council in executive session. Law said the chief presented guidelines to police department policies regarding officer conduct and the use of social media. Upon return to open session, the council approved the guidelines.

Budget Review Law gave an end-of-year budget review to the council. He explained the Electric Fund budget authority is currently over-spent by $42,352.84. The Electric Fund $59,429 audit adjustment from January 2012, swaps for $73,568.98 this month (January 2013).

Law said this increases the current overspent amount to $56,492.82.

Law said this would be a budget violation unless corrected. Council approved making salary and transfer adjustments to avoid violations.

Scrap Metal Dealer License After researching scrap metal dealer licenses more closely, the city administrator said that according to a uniform state law, the city must pass an ordinance to regulate scrap metal dealers to even allow it within the city limits. He said the city would face a penalty if they don’t take action.

This will require scrap metal dealers to purchase a license/permit. Law said having the ordinance in place will let the city set the fee as low as statute allows.

After much discussion, the council approved Ordinance No. 402 and authorized Mayor Farney to sign it. This will set an initial licensing fee of $100 and $25 per year thereafter.

Although the ordinance passed unanimously, Lambert said, “I’ll vote yes, but I don’t like it.”

Law said the state’s goal behind licensing dealers is to help prevent and track scrap metal thefts.

Lease of City-Owned Building Law said the Old Barn Supply Company of St. Louis proposed leasing the city-owned building at 630 Main. The offer was $500 per month for storage space. Old Barn representative Stan Ervin made the offer.

Ervin also offered to pay $500 for all the old tin ceiling titles in the building.

Some council members said they are sure the tiles are worth more than $500.

Council approved the $500/month lease, but took no action regarding the tiles.

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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log

January 27, 2013 2:20 p.m. Domestic abuse north of Burlington, man threw woman into a bed and broke it, deputy advised and en route, deputy asked for check for record/wanted with county on subject.

January 28, 2013 3:16 p.m. Medical call to 4 miles west of four-way 1 mile north and 2 miles back west, man having a seizure, advised CPD, deputy en route.

10:22 p.m. Medical call to 300 block of E. Sixth, individual had collapsed on the floor, could not get her to wake up with the phone, advised CPD for officer and ambulance.

January 29, 2013 6:13 a.m. Lightening fire north of Helena, lightening struck a transformer by their house, it is on fire, paged Helena Fire Department, Jet Fire Department sent page about fire, Helena Fire Department advised they are going to sit there until Alfalfa Electric Cooperative shows up, it was a small fire and it is out, transformer is still sparking.

11:29 a.m. Cattle out ½ mile south of Carmen on Highway 8, two cows, contacted possible owner, gave name of a different owner, contacted that person.

3:31 p.m. Lady standing in middle of the road on highway in Byron, she is blocking traffic, they are up there filling in a hole in the road, she was yelling at them at first, now she is just standing there, deputies advised and en route.

10:18 p.m. Possible domestic at ¼ mile north of Alfalfa County/Garfield County line on Union, stepdad was beating him up, grabbed him by the hair on back of his head and threw him out of his house, deputies were already out there, asked him if he was going to press charges against his step dad and he said yes, respondent said just to give him a call when deputy got time tomorrow.

10:30 p.m. Possible domestic at 200 block of E. Broadway in Aline, respondent advised that her neighbour and her daughter were being held in her house by her live-in boyfriend, she thinks the boyfriend is on crystal meth, deputy advised and en route, everything is receiving well, they were arguing between each other.

January 30, 2013 1:50 a.m. Break-in at Kiowa RV park, respondent advised someone is trying to break in his trailer, needed someone there immediately, advised Barber County Sheriff’s Office, respondent called back and advised he had a gun and would shoot

the intruder if they got in, advised Sheriff’s Office of weapon and situation.

3:01 a.m. Wreck on Highway 8 between Carmen and Cherokee, trooper advised a man had a wreck, he had broken bones and was in bad shape, ambulance was called and he ran before they got there, looking for wrecked vehicle at this time, man has possibly two broken wrists, broken ribs and a lot of bleeding from the left side, he advised it was dark and could have missed the wreck but he thought he looked pretty close.

8:33 a.m. Accident seriousness unknown 2 miles north of Carmen turn-off on Highway 8, no one around and tag was gone, Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised, asked if this had to do with wreck from earlier this morning, advised individual that at the scene the fence is messed up, he will go check.

2:41 p.m. Car fire at Coop station in Goltry, paged Goltry Fire Department, en route with three other men.

10:04 p.m. Accident south of Manchester on Highway 132, didn’t think that they needed an ambulance, advised Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Grant County, Grant County said they already knew of situation and have the ambulance and deputies en route.

January 31, 2013 3:03 a.m. Train stopped in Goltry, is blocking Highway 45, the train never stops in Goltry and he has lived there all his life, called Burlington Northern, they advised the train stopped to get their directions, will be moving shortly.

7:00 p.m. Trucks speeding 2 miles east and 4 miles south of Byron, wanted a deputy to come out and take a report, deputy advised and will be en route in a few minutes.

February 1, 2013 7:11 a.m. Minor accident by highways 58/64 Jct, they clipped their mirrors on a small bridge, Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised.

3:09 p.m. Minor accident in front of Napa on the highway, advised CPD. 3:29 p.m. Request for deputy in Carmen, man didn’t want his ex in the house without him there ever, she has a key and he wants it back, would like to talk to deputy now.

3:40 p.m. Grass fire 1 miles east of cemetery in Wakita, advised Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

8:15 p.m. Loud music at Carmen trailer park, some people are playing their music way too loud, deputy advised and

en route.

February 2, 2013 9:24 a.m. Medical call to 200 block of N. Central in Carmen, no details given, advised Carmen and Helena Ambulances, called Carmen to find out more details, back fracture.

10:35 a.m. Medical call to Carmen, deputy had called for back up at house, deputy with prisoner in custody one white female, headed to house on Third, unable to find anyone at residence.

11:35 a.m. Pit bull tore his coat at 300 block of N. Central, has been waiting all day to make a report, deputy advised and en route to talk to respondent, owner of dog is in Cherokee, will be coming up to Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office to wait for deputy.

5:39 p.m. Cattle out 4-5 miles west on Fifth, called possible owner.

9:01 p.m. Car that doesn’t belong in Byron, car keeps creeping up and down the road, would like an officer to come check it out, deputy advised and is going to check it out, deputy talked to the foreman and it was one of the rig hands.

February 3, 2013 3:15 p.m. Green SUV in road on Highway 64, two wheels out in the road, causing a hazard to other drivers because they are pulling out to go around SUV, deputy advised and en route, could not find SUV. 3:30 p.m. Possible domestic, respondent’s daughter is trying to get away from a guy that lives in Cherokee, guy took her phone, phone is not hers it belongs to respondent, he wants to press charges, advised deputy and he advised it was a city matter and to call CPD. 10:03 p.m. Kids throwing things at cars in Carmen, talked to the parents and they said it wasn’t their kids, deputy advised and en route, deputy was going to talk to kids but does not think it is the kids that were throwing stuff.

February 4, 2013 2:01 a.m. Alarm sounding at 2 miles south of Highway 11 west on dead end, tried to make contact with keyholder, no answer, it is the kitchen door alarm, deputy will go out, gates are locked will have to walk in, all appears to be receiving well, there are three rigs within a mile of this residence.

5:48 a.m. Cattle out on CR 740 and Canadian Rd, respondent hit a cow, he is not hurt, vehicle is okay, he has left the scene, doesn’t need an accident report, just wants to report the cattle out, advised possible owner, he will go check.

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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 William Eugene Holsapple, 43, Canton: Driving while license is under suspension ($229).

Clinton John Horner, 32, Cherokee: Driving while license is under suspension ($296.50).

Levi Garrett Williams, no age listed, Holden: Driving while license is revoked ($229).

William Matthew Failes, 39, Cherokee: Leaving the scene of an accident ($229).

Dylan Michael Garriso Knierim, 20, Alva: Driving while under the influence ($748.50).

David Wayne Chandler, 39, Guymon: Driving while license is under sus-

pension ($229).

Civil Filings Eric McClain vs. State of Oklahoma: Petition for expungement and sealing of records ($135.70).

Small Claims Filings Chaparral Village Apartments vs.

Michael Allen Dugger: Forcible entry and detainer ($103).

Dee Stonehocker vs. Mitch Reed: Indebtedness in the sum of $5,000 ($183).

Marriage Filings Adam Gary Cottrill, 26, Cherokee and Savanna Rae Ferrell, 25, Cherokee: Marriage license ($50).

Protective Order Filings Tammy Laynnette Guffy vs. Mike Blake: ($218).

Traffic Filings Patrick William Chancellor, 37, Oklahoma City: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($324).

Daniel David Soles, 51, Celeste, Texas: Overweight vehicle ($446.50).

Billy Jay Goddard, 49, Ringwood: Overweight vehicle (axle) ($766.50).

Billy Jay Goddard, 49, Ringwood: Overweight vehicle gross ($446.50).

David Wayne Chandler, 39, Guymon: Failure to carry insurance verification ($231.50).

Cody Christopher Richard, 26, Oklahoma City: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($211.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Becky Lynn Brand, 36, Cherokee: 16-20 over ($241.50); Sarah Elizabeth Boston, 19, Wichita, Kan.: 21-25 over ($281.50); Michael David Figard, no age listed, Oklahoma City: 1-10 over ($188.50); Tracy Dewayne Dill, 39, Stigler: 15 over ($226.50); Sabino Padilla Medina, 61, Ada: 1-10 over ($188.50); Naicee Diane Gugelmeyer, 19, Hardtner, Kan.: 1-10 over ($188.50); Tylar Paige Mead, 21, Alva: 16-20 over ($241.50); Chancey Leigh Campbell, 23, Jet: 16-20 over ($241.50); Joseph W. Rossillon, 39, Leroy, Kan.: 1-10 over ($188.50); David Wayne Chandler, 39, Guymon: 26-30 over ($341.50); John Richards Herrick, 25, Enid: 1-10 over ($188.50); Phillip Wayne Estepp, 26, Oklahoma City: 1114 over ($226.50); Amy Sue Ferguson, 34, Watonga: 11-14 over ($226.50).

The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Raymond Lee Horne, 60, Cherokee; Zachariah Stahl Kuhr, 23, Hazelton, Kan.

Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Start Book 704, page 844 Real Estate Transfers • Alfalfa County Land and Cattle, Inc. to R. C. Brown and Phyllis J. Brown: the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; warranty deed.

• Ellenor Carol Johnson, Kristi L. Boedeker and Justin Boedeker; George Edward Johnson, Jr. and Bonnie Johnson; and Timothy William Johnson and Patrice Johnson to David Sands and Larry Sands: All of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 35 in the Town of Jet, aka Town of New Jet; quit claim deed.

• Alfalfa County Land and Cattle, Inc. to Regie Diel: the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; and the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; warranty deed.

• Carol Ann Wetta, nka Carol W. Komin, and Andrew P. Komin; Patricia

Wetta, and Karen E. Wetta to Wetta Family Trust, dated Dec. 15, 1995: the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 24 North, Range 12 WIM; warranty deed.

• Lisa Marie Zink to Great Salt Plains Health Center, Inc.: a part of Block 2, a subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 26 North, Range 11 WIM as described; quit claim deed.

• Marie I. Cloyd, a trustee of the Ray and Marie Cloyd Revocable Living Trust, to Jason Cloyd and Jeanine Cloyd: all of Lots 10, 11, and 12 in Block 17 in the Original Town of Byron; quit claim deed.

• James W. Early and Judy A. Early to James W. Early and Judy A. Early: Section 35, Section 36, and the Southwest Quarter of Section 25 in Township 28 North; and the North Half and Southeast Quarter of Section 1, in Township 27 North; all in Range 9 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Jackie L. Adkins and Louise Adkins to Tina M. Nelson and/or Earl W. Nelson: Lots 8, 9, and 10 in Block 34, in the Original Town of Carmen; warranty deed.

• Alfalfa County Land and Cattle, Inc. to Brady Owen Walker and Wendy Louise Walker: a tract of land as described in the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; and the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; warranty deed.

Mortgages • R. C. Brown aka Richard Charles Brown and Phyllis J. Brown to the Bank of Kremlin (Kremlin): the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; $500,000.

• Ryan L. Hodgden and Jo Dell Hodgden to Central National Bank and See Real

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Barber County Sheriff’s Log 02-01-13 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Forrest Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

02-03-13 Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Cedar Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

During the week officers received two report of cattle out; 5 reports of goats out; performed 15 Public Assists; and assisted five other agencies.

Arrests 01-28-13 Chad N. Capansky, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 34.

Arrest by BASO. Charged on Sedgwick County Warrant – Probation Violation. Released 01-28-13 on $25,000 Surety Bond.

01-29-13 Dennis R. Prickett Jr, Nashville, W/M, 35. Arrest

by BASO. Charged on Stafford County Warrant – Fail to Appear. Released 01-29-13 on $1,500 Cash Bond.

01-31-13 Amanda D. Rice, Duncan, Okla., W/F, 20. Arrest

by BASO. Charges: Fail to Appear.

02-02-13 Ryan L. Davis, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 37. Arrest

by MLPD. Charges: Domestic Battery 2. Kidnapping.

02-02-13 Zachary R. Clark, Collbran, Colo., W/M, 32.

Arrest by BASO. Charges: DUI 2. Speeding 3. Drive Left of Center 4. Battery on LEO 5. Obstructing Arrest 6. Disorderly Conduct.

Barber County Court Filings Criminal Filings Briana D. Horn, 1990, Medicine Lodge: three counts of Giving a worthless check; Value < $1,000.

Randall A. Wilburn, 1994, Kiowa: Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment.

Jesse Wade Brenner, 1986, Cullison: (1) Aggravated false impersonation; Liable to payment of debt; (2) Driving while cancelled/suspended/ revoked; first conviction; (3) Vehicles; Liability insurance coverage required; (4) Failure to wear seatbelt.

Limited Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Brenda Kelly: Indebtedness in the amount of $1,323.73.

Tammy Norman dba Sharon Liquor vs. Colteur Carter: Indebtedness in the amount of $234.65.

Kiowa District Hospital vs. Shon Leroy Webster and Callista Webster: Indebtedness in the amount of $2,388.93.

Kiowa District Hospital vs. Jeremy Stewart and Shawna M. Stewart: Indebtedness in the amount of $525.

Small Claims Filings Farmers Coop Equity vs. Ryan Lee Kramer: Goods and services in the amount of $488.04.

Domestic Relations Filings State of Kansas vs. Lucas Bell: Paternity.

Linda Crites vs. Russell Durant: Protection from stalking order.

Marriage Filings Joshua Michael Fishgrab, 24, Medicine Lodge and Jenna Lee Flores, 24, Medicine Lodge.

Traffic Filings Virgil L. Dennis Jr, 54, Quitman, Ark.: Gross weight limits for vehicles ($318).

Philip J. Lewis, 72, Mooreland, Okla.: Failure to yield at stop or yield sign ($123).

Francis P. McAnarney, 57, Pratt: Child passenger safety; Restraining systems & seat belts ($158).

Francis P. McAnarney, 57, Pratt: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10).

William Albert McGourty, 42, Quinton, Okla.: Following another vehicle too closely ($173).

Bradley H. Mitchell, no age or ad-

dress listed: Gross weight limits for vehicles ($1,018).

Eric Titus, 28, Ringwood, Okla.: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10).

The following individuals were cited for speeding: Rodney W Funk, 59, Hillsboro: 78 in 65 ($161).

Brett Alan Gardner, 40, Garden City: 79 in 65 ($167).

Isela Mata, no age or address listed: 83 in 65 ($191).

Russell Lee Roderick, no age or address listed: 76 in 65 ($149).

Brandon Dee Shilts, 22, Gainesville, Texas: 79 in 65 ($167).

David B. Chenoweth, 46, Pratt: 78 in 65 ($161).

Jesus Israel Gonzalez, 25, Ft. Worth, Texas: 77 in 65 ($155).

Breanna M. Larkin, no age or address listed: 77 in 65 ($155).

Megan Krystal Shinliver, 29, Medicine Lodge: 78 in 65 ($161).

Duncan Kristopher Simmons, 21, Delta, Colo.: 77 in 65 ($155).

Clayton Joe Weve, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($143).

Barber County Real Estate Transactions Beginning Book 136, Page 269 Real Estate Transfers • Ronald L. Hoagland and Judith S. Hoagland to Richard L. Howes, Shannon T. Howes, Jarrod L. Howes, Roland E. Howes, Hope J. Howes, and Brian D. Howes: (1) the Southeast Quarter; the East Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter; the East Half of the West Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter; and the East Half of the East

Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 32 South, Range 14 West; (2) the West Half of the Northwest Quarter; and the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 32 South, Range 14 West; and (3) the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the

Northwest Quarter, all in Section 21, Township 32 South, Range 14 West; warranty deed.

• Linda G. Wing aka Linda G. Green to Troy L. Campbell: Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 and Lot 11 except begining in the Northwest corner of Lot 11, thence South 20 feet, thence Northeasterly 29 feet, thence West 10 feet to the point of See Transactions Page 56

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beginning, LESS railroad right of way, in Block 7 in thee Original Town of Sun City; quit claim deed.

• Virginia Walker to Sheryl K. Farney and Vickie J. Brown: all of grantor’s interest in and to the Southeast Quarter of Outlot 36 to the City of Kiowa; quit claim deed.

• Ellen M. Swiggart to Tate W. Henkee: the North 87.5 feet of Lots 19 and 20 in Block 1 in Cook, Standiford & Company’s Third Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge, with an exception as described for Lot 19; warranty deed.

• Neil L. Fisher and Vivian Fisher, Co-Trustees of the Martha G. Rhea Trust dated May 2, 2003, to Neil L. Fisher and Sharon G. Dickson: all of grantor’s interest in the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4; all in Township 30 South, Range 13 West of the 6th P.M.; trustee’s deed.

• Dan L. Hittle and Ila Hittle and Vicki Livengood and Donny Livengood to Jewel D. Hittle: (1) the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 30 South, Range 13 West of 6th P.M.; quit claim deed.

• Kyle A. Callison and Lindsey V. Callison to Danny Callison and Lynette V. Callison: the South 50 feet of Lots 4,

5 and 6 in Block 125 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa; quit claim deed.

• Paul Sternberger aka Paul L. Sternberger aka Paul Leon Sternberger and Lia Sternberger to Paul L. Sternberger and Jason R. Sternberger, Trustees for the Paul L. Sternberger Revocable Trust, dated Jan. 26, 2012: in Woods County, OK (1) Lots 1 and 2 and the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township North, Range 14 WIM; (2) Lots 3 and 4 and the South Half of the Northwest quarter of Section 16 North, Range 13 WIM; and (3) the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, township 29 North, Range 13 WIM; and in Barber County, Kan., the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 35 South, Range 12 WIM; quit claim deed.

• Reta D. Bell, aka Reta Bell, and Tony P. Bell aka Tony Bell to Tony P. Bell: (1) the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 30 South, Range 13 West; (2) the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 30 South, Range 13 West; (3) the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 30 South, Range 13 West; (4) the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 30 South, Range 13 West; (5) the Northwest Quarter of the South-

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west Quarter of Section 8, Township 30 South, Range 13 West; quit claim deed.

• James R. Donovan to the James R. Donovan Living Trust dated Mar. 4, 2010: all of grantor’s interest in and to the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 33 South, Range 12 West; the South Half of the Southeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 33 South, Range 13 West.

Mortgages Beginning Book 207 Page 199 Scott M Donaldson & Denise L Donaldson to The Peoples Bank: all of Lots 1, 17 and 18 and the North 88 feet of Lots 2, 3 and 4 and the North 13 feet of Lot 16 all in Block 49 in the City of Hardtner: $52,000.

Robert V Ricke & Dianna L Ricke to The Peoples Bank: Lots 10 & 11 in the Paige Subdivision to the City of Medicine Lodge: $42,400.

Ricky B Dirks to The Peoples Bank: the South 20 feet of Lot 7 and all of Lots 8, 9 and 10 in Ramsey’s Addition in the City of Medicine Lodge, except railroad right-of-way: $71,900.

Michael V Mayberry & Carra J Mayberry to Hutchinson Credit Union: Lots 1 & 2 in Block 147 in the Towns Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: $57,300.

Real Estate

Trust Company of Enid (Enid): the Southeast Quarter of Section 7; Lot 1, the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18; all in Township 23 North, Range 12 WIM; less and except two tracts of land as described; $357,000.

• Earl Smith and Rita Smith to Farmers Exchange Bank (Cherokee): Lot one and the North 30 feet of Lot two, in Block 56, in the Titus Addition to the City of Cherokee; $60,000.

• Frank K. Marcum Farms, Inc. to Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, PCA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma ACA (Alva): the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 12 WIM;

$441,000.

• Charles V. West and Debora S. West to Leonard Scott: Lot 4 in Block 54, in Titus Addition to Cherokee: $5,000.

• Chad S. Hester and Janet L. Hester to Farmers Exchange Bank (Cherokee): all of Lot 3 and the North Half of Lot 4 in Block 4 of Gilmore’s Addition to the Town of Cherokee; $100,000.

• Brady Owen Walker and Wendy Louise Walker: to Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, PCA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma ACA (Alva): a tract of land as described in the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; and the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 11 WIM; $731,860.

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‘02 BMW 330 I. 4 door. Black Beauty. Like new. New brakes/ English Bulldogs. AKC. 8 weeks. rotors, new cooling system, great 4 M. 1 F. White with Spots. economy & performance. $6995 $1200/each. Call after 4pm 580obo. 405-474-1567 524-2465 For Sale For Sale ‘08 Ford Expedition. $12,000.

3 Lovable M Bischon Frise 580-829-1359 puppies. 7 wks. Ready for Valentine’s. Shots & wormed.

Business Services 580-748-1817 Candy Bouquet For Sale is stocked and ready for Shih Tzu puppies. 2 M & 1 F. Valentine’s Day! Order by Feb 11 Will be ready on Feb 11. Call or and receive 10% discount! 326 text 580-748-0401 7th Street, Alva. 580-327-0588.

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For Sale CDL Class High Quality 2 year old Angus Bulls. Mojave & Legend Prepare for the CDL. Written Test/ Breeding. 580-430-8085. Guy Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger.

Forell Northwest Technology Center, Alva. 5-10pm. Feb 11 & 12. Cost Automotive $35. Call 580-327-0344 to enroll For Sale Laundromat ‘03 Chevy Malibu. For more info 12 New Washers. 12 new call 580-327-1905 Dryers. Open to public 24/7.

‘99 Suburban Only $1.50/Load. Watch TV while you wait. 602 Hart Street.

Excellent condition, $3500. 580Aspen Apartments. 2 blocks S of 327-7165 NWOSU For Sale Gene-O’s Barbeque ‘11 Ford F150 Crewcab XLT. Will now be open for lunch with 3.5 Liter V6. Ecoboost. 53,500 Ryan running it! Tues-Fri 11a-2p miles. Sync. XM Radio. Less and Wed 11:30a-2p. Gene will be than 5000 miles on tires. Still open Friday 4:30p-? and Sat 11aunder warranty. Asking $31,000 2p. 110 Oklahoma Blvd. obo. 580-307-5422 call or text

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New Releases

Crooked Oak

New on Blu-Ray and DVD this week at Rialto Video, “Alex Cross,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” and “Here Comes the Boom.” Free popcorn. Open 7 days. Best happy hour drinks, Icee, coldest drink in town

Bed & Breakfast, Your Home Away From Home. 580-4306052

Photography Class

Kasie Mae’s Cafe

The NW CareerTech digital photography class taught by Lynn Martin starts Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. The class runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for four consecutive weeks in February. Tuition is $50 + $5 costs. Those 65 or older living within the district pay only the $5 costs. Call 580-327-0344 for Alva enrollment

412 N. Park Street in Cleo Springs. 580-438-2259 - 1 blk west of the bank. Under New Management! Come in and let our eager staff take care of you!

Fried catfish every Friday!

Buy or Sell Avon Start-up Fee $10. For more info call 580-327-1905

Dan’s Pest Control

Guarantees you a Pest Free home or business, at an affordable price. It is time to get your home Downtown Storage treated for Spiders, Scorpions, 10 x 12 Units for Rent. Well lit Wasps, Ants, Flies, Bed Bugs & & secure near downtown police other flying & crawling pests. station. Please call 580-327-1876 Dan and Sherry will be servicing the Alva area Jan 9, 10, 11, 21, or 580-430-8085 22, 23, 24. Feb 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, Massages by Vanna 19, 20, 21. 580-748-1953 Schedule your therapeutic Hunters & Trappers massage & foot detox appt. today! 580-727-5209. If you are KanOkla Fur Co will be in Alva looking for more than massage, every Sunday through March 3 at please do not call or text me - I 619 E Flynn from 1-3pm to buy am not here to fill your sexual fur. 620-892-5895 needs! You will only receive a For Your Const Needs professional massage. Thank From A-Z, New Construction, you, Vanna.

Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, House Cleaning Siding, Windows, Int/Ext, Cheap rates. Call for appointment. Painting, All Work Guaranteed.

Improve the value of your home.

903-521-0331 Call 580-732-1028 AAA Driver Pasture Tree Clearing Improvement Program, Mon Feb 11 9am-4pm. Northwest Save moisture & grass. Let me Technology Center, Alva. Taking clear trees in your pasture. Skid this class may reduce your Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed insurance premiums. Cost is $26. Grover 580-474-2465 or 580542-0298 Call 580-327-0344 to enroll

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Remodeling. Painting. Texturing. New in stock-1911 22 SIG Sauer.

918-577-0199. With this AD get Stoeger-40 Smith & Wesson. a 10% Discount.

Ruger 10/22 SS-Blue. Glen’s Gun Shop. 580-430-5400. Aline, OK Tree/Shrub Trimming Premium Firewood Avail Good time of year for trimming.

Let us get your shrubs ready for Black Jack & White Oak. Also Spring. Free Estimates. Please quality Firewood Racks. Will leave message if no answer 580- stack & deliver. 580-922-1256 732-3472 Alva Sewing Center CC Construction Free SD Professional Plus Interior-Exterior improvements. Embroidery Software or Room additions. Plaster Repair TruEmbroidery for Mac & Painting. Handicap. Structural Software with the purchase of a & Non Structural Concrete. Designer Deluxe. $2299 value.

Will also accommodate Farm & Price includes free owner classes Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620- for the machine and the software!

825-4285 580-327-3312. 415 Barnes Street Hunters & Trappers

Depot Bar & Grill

KanOkla Fur Co will be in Alva every Sunday through March 3 at 619 E Flynn from 1-3pm to buy fur. 620-892-5895

Wed Lunch Special-Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Coconut Cake.

Thur-Taco Soup, Tortillas, Pineapple Sheet Cake. FriProfessional Upholstery Chicken Fry, Mashed Potatoes, will all types of furniture. Over Gravy, Corn Roll, Chocolate 55 years experience. Goltry, OK. Cake. Full Menu Every Day. 580-496-2351 Carry-Out avail. 580-327-2212 Conceal Carry

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Conceal or Unconceal your choice one day class in Cherokee, OK Sat Feb 9. Call for Registration 580-541-7425

Drywall, Texturing, Minor Carpentry, Interior and Exterior.

Free Estimates. 580-748-2578 Dan or 580-748-0935

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For all computer repair needs call Adam Swallow at 580-327-4449 or 580-748-2349 or come by 1329 Fair. Will do local housecalls

Valentine’s Day is almost here!

Treat the special someone in your life to a relaxing massage by Tammy Hawley! Gift Certificates available at Hair on the Square.

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Need New Sidewalks?

Driveway perhaps, we do all Bake Sale types of concrete work. Stamp and Colors also avail. Give us a Sat 8am-2pm. Alva’s Market. By call for estimates. 580-732-1028 Creature Concerns

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Employment

Share Medical Center

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

is looking for Full Time Night Shift RN. We offer medical, Dental & Retirement benefits. Pick-Up application at hospital lobby or call 580-430-3313 for more information

Bill Johnson Correctional Center is recruiting for: Correctional Security Officer I/II/III-beginning hourly salary $11.85 with increase to $12.42 in 6 mo & to $13.25 after 18 mo + overtime. Must be 20 yrs of age. Alcohol/Drug Counselorstarting at $2275.96/monthly ($13.13hr).

Benefits for all jobs include Health, Life, Dental, Vision Ins, Vacation & sick leave.

Contact Lisa Ackerman at 580-327-8000 at BJC

Looking for CDL Driver in Alva area.

501-499-3338 Help Wanted Oakwood Retirement Village, now under Kroeker Management is taking applications for the following positions.

Dietary Supervisor. Assisted Living Center: CNA/CMA/MAT 11-7. Golden Oaks Nursing Center: CNA/CMA & LPN/ RN. Apply in person at 5801 N Oakwood Road, Enid, OK 73703 Help Wanted Waitress/Kitchen Help. Seeking a reliable individual for a multi-task position at the iconic Sun City Pub. Duties include kitchen and dining room responsibilities.

Interested applicants contact Jim Underwood at 620-246-3215 Help Wanted Bill Johnson Correctional Center now recruiting for: Food Service Manager starting at $2643.50 monthly ($15.25 hr).

Secretary I starting at $1880.88 monthly ($10.85 hr). Full benefits. Interested applicants contact Lisa Ackerman at 580327-8000 at BJCC

Crescent Services is seeking to fill 4 positions avail at our Fairview, OK location. We are looking for Oilfield Operators that are at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to be insured to help us in our Poly Pipe division. No exp necessary but helpful. Advancement possible. Call 580-227-2400 or submit Resume to apps.oilfield@crescentservices. net & in the subject line put FA Help Wanted Depot Bar & Grill. Bartender. Pick-Up application at 3 N college. 580-327-7011 Help Wanted Lite-N-Nite. Apply in person. 1624 Okla Blvd Share Convalescent Home is looking for Part Time Activities Assistant.

Also Night Shift CNA’s. We offer medical, Dental & Retirement benefits. Pick-Up application at hospital lobby or call 580430-3313 for more information

Miscellaneous Coming Soon to Rialto Check us on Facebook, movie info 580327-1900. Starts Friday “Identity Thief.”

Coming “A Good Day to Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis, “Safe Haven,” all digital. Credit Cards accepted For Sale 10ft Vinyl Bottom Feed Bunks. 7ft Galvanized Water Tank. Ratchet Type Calf Puller. 580-747-1936 For Sale Old Wooden Windows with grids for decoration. Propane Hot Water Tank. 580327-1391 Reward For information leading to the recovery or arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for theft of 37 rolls barbed wire and 100 + 6ft T-Posts 16 miles NW of Alva. Call Woods Co Sheriff office at 580327-3434 or Les at 580-327-7331 Camper For Sale ‘08 Cruiser 26 RK 1/2 Ton towable.

Fiberglass 5th wheel, 1 slide, 4 season + polar tec upgrade, equalflex suspension, 15000 AC, 8 cuft ref, microwave, flat screen TV, boat hitch, exc cond. Always shedded, hitch and rails included. $17,500.

580-430-9033 Happy 80th Birthday to our “Dandy.” Beulah Lehl. Card Party will be Feb 10 at 705 Sherman Street Electric Gold

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Singing Valentine’s $10. Call 580-4305796. Deadline is Feb 13

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alley (Campbell Building) which is an eyesore and health hazard and located next to the 630 Main Building. The city budgeted $70,000 for the bowling alley demolition in this year’s budget, but the lowest estimate so far is about $93,000.

They continue to search for a lower estimate.

Garage Debate Molz said he had a local man approach him who wants to expand his two-door garage to a three-door. Molz looked at the location and said he doesn’t see why the man can’t expand his garage.

Law said the problem is the garage sits on a city right-of-way. The structure can’t be expanded or it will be in violation of building codes.

Lambert said the situation “irritates me.” He further stated, “We are overstepping our boundaries of telling folks what they can and can ‘t do on their own property.” He pointed out there is nothing between the man’s garage (about 25 or 30 feet) and his garden area.

Poland said, “It’s not our baby. They need to start at the planning commission.”

Lambert reminded there is a $100

fee to go to the planning commission and said he’s tired of the bureaucracy.

Drought Emergency Plan and More City Business Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and the Kansas Water Office requested that because of the drought, each city review their water conditions and drought emergency plan. They also want cities to look at water conservation and ways to enforce it.

Law said the City of Kiowa has a Municipal Water Conservation Plan, but needs to update the document and make it more specific. Councilmen are to review the plan before next month’s meeting.

• The council approved the mayor’s appointments of: the city’s official depositories – First State Bank and People’s Bank; and official newspaper, The Kiowa News. They also approved a GAAP Waiver.

• Regarding the city’s surplus items for sale, council held off on selling two firetrucks as they received only one bid.

They’ll see if a trade-in is better.

With no other bidders, surplus items went to: the old Dodge Charger police car to Officer Robert McGlothlin for

$2,100 and also an old pop vending machine for $10; a packer went for $60 to Brandon Farney; an old trailer went to Bill Watson for $30; an old freezer unit for $50 to Nathan Law. • The council agreed to advertise for a water/wastewater operator position.

• As the city needs rip-rap, which is broken pieces of concrete, to line the walls of the sewer lagoon, the council approved a contract with Henry Dick Digging to provide and place the rock.

Cost is not to exceed $5,000.

• The council asked for public input on capital improvement projects for the 2014 budget. Project request sheets are available on the city website at www. kiowaks.org • Purchase of four transformers estimated at $3,560 each, received council approval from the Electric Fund.

• The council approved payment of $1,681.50 for transmission work on the older Crown Victoria police vehicle.

• The council approved purchase of a 20-ft., corrugated, double-wall PVC culvert pipe from the Farm Service Agency at a cost of $44.37 per foot.

This is to use on the drainage project on the east side of Kiowa.

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February 6, 2013

Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram

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