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How I predict divorce based on the wedding cake By Lynn L. Martin (This is an article someone sent me. It is written by a minister, Kevin Thompson. However, I was intrigued because as a wedding photographer with more than 4,000 weddings under my belt, I too have wondered at the occasional hostility I see in cake-feeding scenes. This is a good analysis.) As a pastor who regularly performs weddings, I can tell that some couples are more likely to divorce than others. It’s not most evident in pre-marital counseling or private comments made before the service. I can’t see it as the vows are said or rings exchanged. It’s not even in the kiss. As a pastor, I can predict the likelihood of divorce based on how the wedding cake is exchanged. I’ve been performing wedding ceremonies since I was 18. One of the first ceremonies I performed was pretty routine. Everything went without a hitch until it came time for the cake exchange. What began as a playful moment turned ugly. He pushed it into her face; she pushed it harder into his; and he forced her to the ground. The crowd laughed; I was shocked; and a few weeks later they were divorced. So began my interest in watching how the traditional exchange of wedding cake is played out. The wedding cake moment gives a glimpse into the relationship in a way that few other events can. The couple
is nervous because of the occasion and crowd – nerves often exploit the worst of us. The cake comes at the end of a long experience so any pretending that has been taking place is less likely to occur as time goes on. The moment requires the couple to do something that is not a normal activity. All of these circumstances create a unique moment to answer one question: which is more important, the relationship or one spouse’s reputation? While most cake exchanges are cute, playful, gentle and respectful, some of them get ugly. Here are the signs of a marriage in trouble based on the cake exchange: Force Gentleness is a trait of a healthy marriage. Specifically, men need to be gentle with their wives. Our strength is to be used for the well being of our spouses, not to their detriment. When someone uses an extreme amount of force when they are happy and in public, it makes me wonder what they are willing to do when they are angry and in private. Revenge The cake exchange is supposed to have a bit of “gotcha” in it. You get me; I get you. However, some individuals ratchet up the revenge. They don’t just get even, they make sure their “get back” is better. This might be meaningless with cake, but it is fatal in fights. This trait will cause every disagreement to turn into a nightmare of a battle. A spouse who does this can never have a small fight. Every word spoken to them will be returned with a harsher word. Every assumed slight will lead to a greater slight directed back toward the spouse. Pride If you can’t lose, you might as well not get married. Every married person is going to have to lose on occasion. Sometimes you will lose because you are wrong and sometimes you will lose because you care more about the relationship than the argument. Some people can’t lose – even when it comes to the cake exchange. If they have to be the victor at the expense of their spouse, they might win the cake but they will
lose the marriage. If a person isn’t humble enough to have a little cake on their nose in a happy moment, they will never have the humility to submit to their spouse during a tough time. Contempt It is shocking to me how often an apparent disdain for a spouse is revealed moments after committing their lives solely to one another. It is one thing to get a playful laugh, but it is something far different to completely disrespect your spouse’s personhood in order to look victorious at feeding each other cake. These are the negative aspects of cake exchanges gone bad. Here is what a cake exchange should reveal: Playfulness If a couple can’t have fun WITH each other (not at the expense of each other) what’s the point of getting married. Feeding each other cake is an odd tradition, but one that should be defined by lighthearted fun. Respect Healthy marriages are built on mutual respect. No matter the setting or circumstance, spouses should always respect the dignity and well-being of their spouse. Even if an action will get a good laugh, a wise person will never exploit their spouse in order to get the laugh. Love It seems obvious, but the next time you attend a wedding and watch the cake exchange, ask a simple question: “Was that done in a loving way?” You will be shocked at how often it is not loving. If the cake exchange isn’t executed with love, the couple will have little chance of navigating the difficult issues of marriage with love. It’s a funny habit – to watch newlyweds exchange cake wondering what I can decipher about their relationship – but one that has been sadly accurate over the years. Next time you are at a wedding watch and see. Of course if the bride hits the floor as the groom laughs, take back your wedding gift, because the couple will likely be divorced within the year.
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Cherokee renews superintendent contract for three years
The Cherokee school board is planning to call a special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. to discuss and possibly approve the idea of a prefabricated restroom and concession stand facility for the sports field. These photos show the manufacturing facility in Texas and a typical product.
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By Lynn L. Martin The Cherokee Board of Education went into executive session only seven minutes after opening their meeting Monday night to discuss the salary and contract of Donna Anderson, their superintendent of about five months. The executive session agenda also mentioned the possible employment of an elementary secretary and an elementary custodian. After about an hour and one-half private meeting, the board returned to open session and voted to employ Anderson on a three-year contract with the addition of a $6,000 per year travel stipend. Kassie Hair was employed as elementary secretary and Kenneth Kephart was hired as a elementary custodian. The Cherokee agenda has moved more items to the consent agenda, which is usually handled in one vote by the board. As a result, the following nine items were approved with a single vote: • minutes of the Nov. 2 meeting • minutes of the Nov. 19 special meeting • general fund encumbrances, purchase orders and balances • general fund warrants • child nutrition fund encumbrances, purchase orders and balances • child nutrition warrants • building fund encumbrances, purchase orders and balances • building fund warrants • activity fund report (balances) The board voted to employ Stephen L. Smith Corp. as a financial consultant to the schooldistrict. Superintendent Anderson said she hoped the firm would be able to determine a better way to pay off remodeling and building bonds faster. The principals’ reports were skipped over since Ruth Richmond, the elementary school principal, was home with a sick child and Chad was busy coaching basketball in a game that was occurring at the same time as the board meeting. The superintendent, under her re-
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Obituary ROBERT E. MASQUELIER Robert E. Masquelier, 57, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, died on December 3, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee with Pastor Gregory J. Hall and Pastor Garry McNeill officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at the Kingfisher Cemetery in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater, Oklahoma, is in charge of the services. Robert was born March 28, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert L. and Maxine Masquelier. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1976, and then attended Okmulgee Technical School where he obtained his welding certification. He worked as a welding/ pipeline specialist for the majority of his career, most recently being employed by Conoco Phillips. Robert had a great love for God as well as his daughters, grandchildren and the rest of his family and friends. Robert did spend a few years in the military and was honorably discharged in November 1980. Robert is survived by his parents, Robert L. and Maxine of Kingfisher; three daughters, Cassandra Berry and
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husband Jason of Cherokee, Shea Griffin and husband Kyle of Wichita, Kansas, and Robyn Elmore and husband Dustin of Edmond; five grandchildren, Chesney and Lyndey Berry, Kelbry and Karsten Griffin, and Duke Elmore; two sisters, Denise Russell and husband Ned of Texas and Carlita Stewart and husband Kevin of Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to CREEK Ministry of Malawi, Africa C/O First Baptist Church P.O. Box 656 Cleveland, OK 74020. Condolences may be sent to the family and an online obituary viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com. JESSIE MARY (METCALF) REINHART CHEROKEE – Jessie Mary (Metcalf) Reinhart passed away December 1, 2015, at the age of 87. Jessie Mary was born November 17, 1928, to Emery Lemuel and Jessie Emily Metcalf. Born on the family farm homesteaded in 1893, she was the only daughter and the youngest of six children. Jessie Mary attended Timberlake and Jet public schools and married her high school sweetheart, Cecil Gene Reinhart, on June 26, 1948, in the Timberlake Methodist Church. Together they nurtured and raised three children. In addition to being a devoted wife, homemaker, mother and
grandmother, she dedicated 31 years to Cherokee Elementary School as a teacher and principal. The Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals honored her as District Administrator of the Year for 198788. In their later years, she and Cecil were passionate in sharing their faith, not only with their children and grandchildren, but also through the ministry of Wildwood Chapel and the Kairos Prison Ministry. Jessie Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Jessie Metcalf; brothers Dale Metcalf and wife Mabel; Earl Metcalf and wife Francis; Ivan Metcalf and wife Florence and E.L. Metcalf Jr. She is survived by her dedicated husband of 67 years, Cecil; daughters Vicki Cooper and husband Dick of Lubbock, Texas, and Nancy Evans of Enid; son Clark Reinhart and wife Jeannie of Jet; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Donald Metcalf and wife Florence and sister-in-law Betty Metcalf. Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Jet United Methodist Church under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Cherokee. Casket bearers were Jessie Mary’s nephews, Dale, Vern, Kent, Darell, Lee and Kim Metcalf. Online condolences may be made at www.lanmanmemorials. com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made through the funeral home. The family suggests the Timberlake Swimming Pool, Jet Volunteer Fire Department or the Jessie Mary Reinhart Track Meet of Cherokee.
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By Lynn L. Martin The Alva Board of Education approved a Christmas compensation of $1,350 for all employees in the district. Those benefitting will include both certified and non-certified staff. The only people not receiving the pay will be substitute teachers and those not employed by the district before the Dec. 7 board meeting. New hires by the board include Pamela Gale, central office secretary, who is in training with Becky Pingelton. Tracy Bratton and Tiffany Littlejohn were both employed as paraprofessionals. At the present time, Littlejohn will be assigned to Alva Middle School to replace Jill Trout, who will be resigning by Friday of this week. Tracy Bratten will be assigned to Washington School to replace Mercedes Key, who is resigning Dec. 18.
In financial reporting, Superintendent Steve Parkhurst said gross production tax collection is down about $60,000 from the same period last year. He said we’re still in good shape. “I’m hoping the experts are correct when they say it will come back in January and February,” he said. Looking at revenue comparison, fiscal year (FY) 2015 was $3,380,065.34 compared to a drop in FY2016 to $2,329,207.21 totaling $1,1050,858.13. Gross production for the entire budget year of 2015 was $1,777,517.11 and for 2016 $1,023,409.84, a drop of $754,107.27. The child nutrition fund has tolerated a loss of about $4,000 since the start of the year. The superintendent told the board they’ve got about $15,000 in food inventory so, in a way, the loss is part of that asset.
In comparison of encumbrances, the dollar figure for FY2015 was $8,063,073.06 compared to FY2016 of $8,837,555.05, an increase this year of $774,481.99. Warrant comparison shows FY2015 general fund at $2,908,400.95 compared to FY2016 $3,333,508.71, an increase of warrants of $435,107.76. The board approved a change on policy DPB, which is substitute employee terms. They also added ticket-takers to the extra duty salary schedule. The board is still hoping to use volunteer ticket-takers but this puts the district in a position to hire someone if a volunteer can’t be found. Finally, the board approved out-ofstate travel to Hutchison, Kansas, on Dec. 11 for the Alva FFA and 4-H judging contest at the Kansas Beef Expo.
Alva school employees to receive Christmas compensation
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port, distributed a drawing created by a firm called Restroom Facilities Limited of Marble Falls, Texas. She was enthusiastic about a prefabricated product, that appeared very study and a lot of money could be saved by the factory method of construction that was not hampered by winter weather. She expected a delivery time of 120
days. She said the original restroom plans drawn by the architect were going to be astronomical in price and a building with six toilets for women, three toilets and three urinals for men, along with a concession area and dressing rooms for game officials could be had for about $400,000.
An agenda entry will be created for a special board meeting next Wednesday to discuss this idea for board approval. She said it should be completed and onsite by next football season, with spring sports having to make-do with portable restrooms. Some of the larger items on the encumbrance list include portable buildings for elementary students at $1,481 per month on a 36 month rental, an elementary bell system for $10,000, complete track timing system at $3,894, a shooting machine from Airborne Athletics for $2,849, kitchen dryer and sewer line repair for $2,825.01, and to Archway Marketing Services of $25,647.70 for K-5 Reading Curriculum and $12,414.12 for K-5 Math series. Total bills on the encumbrance list came out to $87,920.79. The superintendent made a specific point of bragging on the work of Judy Porter and Amanda Sanborn in adapting to some of the changes being made in the office.
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By Stacy Sanborn Waynoka’s Board of Education met Monday night and zipped right through the short agenda. In the consent agenda, Superintendent Loren Tackett began by going over finances. He said the first gross production check for November came in and it was down considerably from last year at $45,000. Amounts are just ahead of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, but if oil and gas markets keep declining, they’re going to be about half of what they were last year. But in reality, he said, no gross production money has been spent in the last three years. The carryover went up just about what the gross production is. Expenditures are pretty consistent with the last couple of years, just a little high at this time because of the activity bus purchase. A small bit of that was absorbed this month though, he said, adding that, financially, the school is in sound condition. The consent agenda was approved. In his report, Tackett said the guy who is supposed to build the ag barn came to look around and materials should arrive in about two weeks. The cement guy should be at the school by next week, and it’s a possibility that barn construction could start within the next two weeks. The superintendent had two architectural firms draw up some of the things that have been talked about in regard to the bond issue. Kerr 3 Design Group is one of the two and will be in Waynoka this week with preliminary drawings and numbers. Tackett said he had a meeting with
Joe Hall from Boynton-Williams and Associates. Hall is the construction manager and is responsible for the work on the fire station and other projects in Woodward, and the schools in Buffalo and Fargo. The meeting reportedly went very well and as far as timelines go, they’re in good shape. Tackett said he will report numbers and drawings to the board as they come. He said basketball has begun. Everybody from fifth and sixth grades up is busy, and the next two weeks will pick up even more. In his report, Principal Michael Meriwether gave kudos to Dana Hope who is working with the children on the upcoming program. He said she does a great job with them and he expects parent turnout will be good. He spoke about the recent trip the high school boys’ football team took to claim the state academic championship and said everyone is really proud of them. A man from the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) was really impressed with Waynoka’s kids’ behavior and manners, and also the parents, Meriwether said. The kids got to go out to eat, and that was paid for by a source in town that wishes to remain anonymous. Meriwether said they very much appreciated that. Concluding his report, he said the greenhouse was coming along pretty well, and they’ve been working hard on that. The next to last thing on the agenda was to vote on a school board resolution with Prosperity Bank. Some information has to
be changed on the credit card. Prosperity wants a new resolution saying the board of education is aware the card is used. Tackett said it’s the same card that they’ve been using for years. The approval was made. Lastly, the schedule of regular board meetings of the Waynoka Board of Education for the 2016 calendar year was approved; the dates correspond with last year’s. There was no new business and the meeting adjourned.
Waynoka ag barn construction to begin soon
Aline-Cleo November Student of the Month Freshman Taylor Dobbs was selected as the Aline-Cleo November Student of the Month,. Her school philosophy is to be ready and eager to learn every day. Her inspirations come from her family and friends. Basketball, academics and softball are her special interests. Taylor is the daughter of Duane and Valerie Dobbs of Cleo Springs.
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Superintendent Danny McCuiston talks to the Freedom community members who showed up for a public meeting regarding the problems facing the school district since the failure of the $1.3 million bond issue last month. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
Freedom bond issue is about children emphasizing that the problems aren’t occurrence limited to Freedom, with the By Stacy Sanborn going to go away and patching them as a technology advances in HVAC systems A special Freedom School Board temporary solution has basically “timed and cost savings available, why should meeting was called Sunday, Dec. 6, to out.” He said it’s ridiculous to be having it ever occur again?” go over the failed bond issue proposal. this conversation in which Public Restroom Update That election was Nov. 10. they are talking about Another item, listed Superintendent Danny McCuiston children. under the miscellaneous hosted the meeting, with members Joe Boiler at 50 Percent category, was an update of Jessup, Concha Herrera, Cindy Reed Efficiency the public restroom, and and Lynn Bolar present. Shane Morris The school’s boiler is not just for update’s sake. was absent. running at only 50 percent The restroom would be “What we are doing here is to go over efficiency and, because of updated to be in compliance our recent bond proposal that the district its age, is in need of repairs. with the Americans with put out and try to cover the material step Due to the BTU size of the Disabilities Act (ADA). by step, basically because the needs of – Barbara Smith Becoming compliant with boiler (in excess of 1 million the district are still in front of us and BTU) and the efficiency of those standards does not the board is going to have to readdress the unit, coupled with age and cost of come cheap. this issue. The issue was not passed by repairs, the time has come for the district Besides the boiler, several huge the voters. That issue was missed by the to make an economical change. issues plague the school. super majority by about 15 votes. So “The current price of natural gas and Gymnasium we’re trying to get feedback from the the district’s budget position has kept The gymnasium roof has been voters as the board starts working on this heating the facilities feasible. In the notleaking badly for quite some time, the issue again.” so-distant past, natural gas prices spiked, four roof drains on the four outside An estimated 20 people showed up to causing an economic hardship on the cost corners are out and the roof is holding listen to the presentation. of heating facilities. Couple this with the water in its center, resulting in two Waiting Period for New Election downturn in the state’s economy, which shallow pools not reaching the drains. The proposal cannot be submitted occurred at the same time, and that was The freezing/thawing of the standing again for six months unless significant when students were wearing blankets water has caused leaks to occur over changes are made in the proposal, not to class,” McCuiston time that have been patched up several particularly the items said. times. McCuiston said the district needs on the proposal. “I see this as to install a standing seam metal roof What constitutes a eerily similar to the to eliminate the possibility of standing significant change direction the energy water. in the proposal is sector is turning Inside the gym, the floor has fallen of course left up to with the downturn victim to nail heads surfacing. The floor interpretation to the – Supt. Danny McCuiston in production and was placed in 1969 and due to numerous state although the the state economic refinishes, the maple has been sanded off items on the proposal shortfall. And while I seriously doubt may remain the same. students sitting in class wearing coats McCuiston was clearly disappointed or wrapped in a blanket was a single in the bond issue’s failure to pass, See Freedom Page 46
“If we don’t take care of our school, we’re going to lose it.”
“Students were wearing blankets to class.”
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College or High School Senior Portraits. Also timed for Valentine’s Day giving. www.LynnMartin.com
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Cherokee banker graduates from OBA Operations School
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Jennifer Fluman, cashier at ACB Bank in Cherokee, completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Operations School in Oklahoma City. Fluman was among 32 graduates of the school, which was held Nov. 16-20 at the OBA Harris Event Center. The OBA Operations School, conducted annually, prepares junior-level operations managers to manage effectively and efficiently operations functions within a bank. Students develop a thorough understanding of key operations areas, develop and apply analytical skills, strengthen management skills in relations to human resource planning and motivational techniques, study regulatory and competitive factors that affect banking and learn about state-of-the-art banking technologies.
The chili cook-off during Kiowa's Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House Sunday benefited two charities. Creator of the award-winning chili is Bobby Drake (at right). Others in the photo are (left to right) PrairieLand employees Travis Marsh, Allen Finley and Josh Myers. Photo by Yvonne Miller
Chili cook-off benefits Kiowa’s food bank and Project Pink By Yvonne Miller Kiowa’s Ministerial Alliance Food Bank and Project Pink received financial gifts in the spirit of Christmas. The gift came from the chili cook-off held Sunday during Kiowa’s Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House. PrairieLand Partners, a John Deere dealer at Anthony, sponsored the cookoff. Josh Myers of Kiowa, who is a PrairieLand employee, organized the event. Myers said the chili cook-off raised $430. The winner received $50.
The remaining money went to the food bank and Project Pink. Each received $190. Bobby Drake of Kiowa created the award-winning chili, a delicious concoction with just the right kick. Others who entered other varieties of tasty chili, ranging from white with green chilies to red and spicy, were: Ammorae Williams, Aimee Bryan, Slater Blick, Tisha Drake and Mike Mayberry, who won many of Kiowa’s chili cook-offs in the past.
Divorcing parents are often faced with many new problems during this difficult time for the entire family. Although their marriage is ending, their role as parents continues through their lives. To help make this transition easier, Northwest Family Services Inc. staff member Ginger Smith, MBS, will be teaching their Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class Monday night, Dec. 21. The class will be in Cherokee from 6-9 p.m. in the Civics Room (first floor) of the Alfalfa County Courthouse, 300 South Grand. If the Civics Room is unavailable, the alternate courthouse room will be posted. To enroll and for price of class, please call Northwest Family Services at 580-327-2900 or e-mail info@northwesfamily.net. Participants must pre-enroll; the class will be canceled if there is inadequate pre-enrollment. This class was designed at the request of the courts to help divorcing couples understand the problems their children may experience during and after a divorce or separation. It will fulfill the court order for all divorcing parents. Parents will learn skills to parent cooperatively, even though they are divorced. In the class, parents will learn how to effectively communicate with their children and with their former spouse. They will practice reflective listening skills and will study various active communication techniques and nonverbal communications. They will also practice workable negotiation styles for dealing with conflict and rules for effective expressions. Recognizing and avoiding Pain Games is another topic of consideration. Parents will learn to recognize and cease games like I-Spy, Set-up, and Wishbone, which are likely to hurt the children. Class members will also discuss various options for parenting, such as joint custody and mediation.
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Just like a snowman when the temperature rises, these pre-kindergarten students melt the hearts of the audience of adoring parents, grandparents, other family and friends at the South Barber Elementary Christmas Program. The children frame their sweet-as-sugar-cookie faces with Santa hats as they sing “Must Be Santa.” Students are (front, left to right) Izzie Maas, Saige Schurter, Daniel Courson, Janda Goodno, BaiLea Swonger, William Cooper; (back, left to right) Cambry Rector, Hunter Williams, Emmalynn Stoner, Ethan Countryman, Jancey Goodno, Kaylee Dotts. Photo by Yvonne Miller
Singing in the Season at South Barber By Yvonne Miller South Barber’s elementary gym in Kiowa, Kansas, was packed for the annual Christmas program for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Vocal teacher Boram Shin led students in a crowd-pleasing
performance of Christmas favorites. Miss Shin directed the older students in harmonies as beautiful as the shiniest Christmas ornament. Band director Jill Daughhetee had the young band students sounding festive as they performed “A Holly Jolly Christmas.”
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“You better watch out, you better not cry, your better now pout, I'm telling you why – Santa Claus is coming to town.” South Barber first and second graders have fun singing at their Christmas program: (front, left to right) Reignie Coggins, Kenslea Schupbach, Chase Bough, Kariss Sciara, Joshua MacKinney, Aneesa Courson, Nicolai Lowenstein; (middle row, left to right) Garen Cantrell, Jocelyn Davis, Tyler Archuleta, Jose Castro, Ethan Mader; (back row, left to right) Ryan Taylor, Bella Dick, Austin Swonger, Bree Bodemann, Leah Rosenberger, Angel Stewart. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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By Lynn L. Martin Freedom High School Principal Brett Hill and his wife, Stevie, are once again encouraging folks to participate in the Angel Tree program in the Freedom Community. The goal is to help parents at Christmas get gifts for their kids if it is going to be a barren December 25th. Hill said, “It’s not so much to provide toys, but rather items like shoes, jackets, socks, underwear – the basic necessities of life that a lot of us take for granted.” He said, “We may get tips from teachers or others in the community about kids they observe who might be in need. We then contact that parents and get sizes and other information and put it on a list that is taken down
to the bank in Freedom. “They have a tree at the bank and they put angels on the tree with these lists. When a list is taken by someone and they sign off on it, we know who is being helped and we can also see who isn’t being helped by the angel lists that remain.” That way the Angel Tree leaders can see who may still need help. Hill and his wife are the contacts at the school to help determine what kids need to be on the tree, and the bank is the contact point for those wanting to help out. The target date to return gifts to the bank is Dec. 16, with a distribution date to the parents of Dec. 17. That way, the parents can take the gifts home and hand them out at Christmas.
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Angel Tree program at Freedom
Brett Hill, Freedom High School principal
Share Physicians Three file for Clinic to open Alfalfa County downtown Jan. 4 commissioner By Lynn L. Martin After getting medical insurance acceptance paperwork approved, Share Medical Center has announced their downtown physician’s clinic will open on Jan. 4, 2016. Dr. Kirk M. Smith, MD, will now start accepting January appointments prior to the actual opening; those interested may call the Kinzie clinic at 580-4303366. After the new clinic opens, appointments may be scheduled by calling the new clinic directly at 580-430-3328. Lindsay Head, PA-C, is planning to see patients at the new location in mid-January. Both providers will be working in the Professional Building, located across the street from the Alva City Hall and Fire Department. The clinic facility is in the offices remodeled since Dr. Bierig moved from Alva.
By Marione Martin Only one race has developed so far in candidate filings in Woods and Alfalfa counties. Filing opened Monday and continues until 5 p.m. Wednesday for the February school board election. The same filing period has been established to fill the District 1 vacancy for the Alfalfa County commissioners. As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the only race developing was for that county commissioner seat. Filing so far are Jay Rodgers Hague, Brett Ackerman and Martin Bond. In Alfalfa County school board filings, Terry Graham has filed for Burlington, Jeff White for Cherokee and Patsy Judd for Timberlake. In Woods County, those filing are Steve Ellis for Alva school board, Rick George for Waynoka and Joe Jessup for Freedom. Randy Reed has filed for the Northwest Technology Center school board opening for Zone 1.
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Christmas Open House DECEMBER 10, 2015 •6-8PM The Public Is Invited To Join Us For Refreshments, Entertainment, And Decorations. Everyone Is Invited. Tours Also Available. 901 HOMESTEAD DR. ALVA, OKLAHOMA 73717 - 580-327-4080
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Kiowa City Council passes budget amendment, Johnson gets new title, city holiday hours
Preparing for membership with new electric provider, advertising for electric lineman; Emergency preparedness class Dec. 21 at South Barber High School By Yvonne Miller Kiowa’s city council conducted its December business in just under an hour and a half Monday evening. Mayor Brandon Farney called the meeting to order with all but one member present, including R.L. Simpson, Russel Molz, Tom Wells and Brian Hill. Councilmember Bill Watson was absent. New City Administrator Lou Leone, City Clerk Marlo Rugg and City Attorney Laurel McClellan also sat at the council table. Kiowa Police Chief Steven Johnson told the council he plans an emergency preparedness class for Dec. 21 at South Barber High School starting at 10 a.m. Johnson said that specifically this class is designed for reacting to a situation with active shooters. The chief said because of the shootings that happen now too frequently around the country, local law enforcement must be prepared. The approximately four-hour class will have instruction followed by an actual drill involving a classroom situation. Johnson said he has confirmation that the Barber County Sheriff’s Department and Medicine Lodge Police Department plan to attend. Any other law enforcement agencies or interested individuals are welcome to attend. Ready to Join New Electric Pool After the first of the year, Kiowa will be part of the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency as they join a pool to be their electricity provider. This requires the City of Kiowa to appoint a representative to the KMEA board of directors. The council appointed administrator Leone as Kiowa’s first director, City Clerk Rugg as second director and Mayor Farney as the alternate director. Leone said the EMPS electric pool added an “out” clause that can be activated after Year 3. The council approved this amendment to the EMPS agreement upon review of the
city’s attorney McClellan. The council authorized the mayor to sign Resolution 191, Amendment 20, which provides Kiowa’s full membership status within the PS group. The council agreed to a one-year contract extension for the consulting agreement with Greg Wright, who consults the City of Kiowa regarding their electricity provider. For 2016, Wright will provide services at a reduced rate of $425 per month for five hours of consultations monthly. Leone said they’ve been advertising for an electric lineman. Interviews will begin in January, he said. After meeting with Wright and Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (AEC) officials, Leone said Kiowa should expect $7,600 in credits due to them. He said Colin Whitely of AEC told him that AEC is working out a deal to allow Kiowa District Hospital (located on the south edge of Kiowa) to join KMEA (as is the City of Kiowa) for electrical service. Budget Amendment Leone explained that as the end of the year approaches some budget amendments are necessary regarding the water and sewer funds. He said the water fund amendment is due to a 10inch water main break in August that is 25.71 percent over the current budget. The sewer fund amendment is due to additional contract work done that was an increase of 25.5 percent over the current budget. The administrator told the council, “With the amended budget our overall carryover for 2016 would be reduced to $380,000. That is assuming that we used every bit of the adjustment. I can assure you that we will not. Carryover would have been $502,000 but we are adjusting the budget $121,000.” With no one attending the budget hearing for public comment, the council
approved the budget amendments as presented. Other Kiowa City Council Action Gary Johnson has held the title of street superintendent for several years. At Leone’s recommendation, the council agreed to make Johnson city superintendent. Under this change, street, water, sewer, refuse and electric will report to Johnson, who will in turn report to the city administrator. This title change has no pay increase, the council confirmed. Regarding Christmas considerations, the council approved giving 29 $50 gift certificates for the Kiowa business of choice to city employees. The city’s Christmas Lighting Contest for residents and businesses is ongoing as always. Since Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Friday this year, the council agreed to give employees a four-day weekend. The council approved paying appropriate expenses for any council members or city administration to attend the KACM conference. Payment of $4,549.07 to Data Technologies Inc. was approved. This is payment for data tech license and support for Summit software used by the city. Rugg said they use the support service an average of once per month. Sonic Equipment provides preventative maintenance and assistance to Kiowa’s Chief Theater. The council approved paying the $600 renewal. The council approved Ordinance No. 426 regarding the salary of the municipal court judge. The judge’s salary will be fixed at $300 per month. In his administrator’s report, Leone said his goal is to reduce overtime, which is said to generally be about $12,000 annually. Leone said he’s attended numerous meetings in the community and county to familiarize himself with this area.
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By Sean Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jurors in Oklahoma City resumed deliberations Tuesday in the case of a former police officer accused of sexually victimizing 13 women in the neighborhood he patrolled. Daniel Holtzclaw's case went to the state court panel Monday evening, after prosecutors and the former policeman's lawyer finished their closing arguments. The jury, which is being sequestered, disbanded early Tuesday morning and reconvened about eight hours later. Holtzclaw, 28, could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on any of six first-degree rape charges. In all, he faces 36 counts that also include sexual battery. In his closing arguments, defense attorney Scott Adams called the former college football player an honorable man who put his life on the line to protect the poor inner-city neighborhoods near the Oklahoma state Capitol. Prosecutors, however, said Holtzclaw targeted drug addicts and other women with felony records, believing his threats to jail them could intimidate them. "This officer violated an oath to protect this community," Assistant District Attorney Gayland Gieger said. "He exercised authority on those society doesn't care about. Convince these ladies that someone does care about them." Since the trial started Nov. 2, the 13 women told jurors that Holtzclaw stopped them in their neighborhoods and sexually victimized them. Most said Holtzclaw checked for outstanding warrants, and then wanted them to prove they weren't carrying drug paraphernalia, then forced himself on them. All but one said they did not report the attacks for fear they would not be believed. Holtzclaw, fired after his arrest last year, did not testify. Adams, through his cross-examinations, questioned the credibility of the women who testified against Holtzclaw. He cited their felony records,
outstanding warrants and pounced on inconsistencies in their stories. He noted to jurors that some women didn't come forward until investigators approached them and that some had filed civil lawsuits against the city. Outside the courthouse Tuesday afternoon, about three dozen demonstrators, mostly black women, chanted "36 counts ... we want life" as they circled the building. "We are out here today to say, 'We believe you,'" said Grace Franklin, one of the demonstration's organizers. The noise from the protest could be heard inside the courtroom where the jury was deliberating, so District Attorney David Prater asked Franklin
to move the group away from the windows of the courtroom. They complied. "We want the jury's decision to be based on the evidence, not any outside influence," Prater said. The allegations against Holtzclaw brought new attention to the problem of sexual misconduct by law enforcement officers, something police chiefs have studied for years. The case was among those examined in an Associated Press investigation of such misconduct. Holtzclaw's father and sister regularly sat behind him in the courtroom, as did other family members and friends. Also in the courtroom often were pastors and activists from the communities where the women live.
Jurors resume considering charges against Oklahoma officer
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The Waynoka Railroader football team was named Class C Football Academic Champions with a combined GPA of 3.633 last week. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Head Coach Scott Kysar, Coach Beau Westfahl, Draven Smith, Chase Zook, Josh Edwards, Colton Reuss, Jake Adair, Logan Haltom, Curan Olson, Josh Castillo, Gabriel Delgado, Colton Budy, Logan Meriwether, and Principal Michael Meriwether; (back row, left to right) Superintendent Loren Tackett, Coach Tim Crissup, Traben Redgate, Seth Green, Kristopher Sittingdown, J.P. Smiley, Bailey Goucher, Austin Durkee, Nathan Pitts, Dylan McGuire, Zachary Long. Not pictured: Coach Robbie Gaskill and Kellen Allison
With a voice as clear as a Christmas bell, third grader Hudson Rector is one of the soloists in his class perforKindergartners Araceli Miranda and Chance mance at the South Barber Howland shine for the holidays as they perform Elementary Christmas Prowith their class at the South Barber Elementary gram. Photo by Yvonne Miller Christmas Program. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Oklahoma gas prices lowest since January, keep falling
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The average price of gasoline in Oklahoma continues to fall and is now the fourth-lowest price in the United States. AAA Oklahoma said Tuesday that self-serve regular in the state is averaging $1.82 per gallon — down by 2 cents from a week ago and 25 cents lower than a month ago. The price is approaching the lowest price of the year, which was $1.79 per gallon in January. Only Missouri, South Carolina and Michigan have lower average prices. Prices in selected Oklahoma cities range from $1.70 per gallon in Shawnee to $1.89 in Idabel. In the state's metro areas, drivers in Tulsa and Lawton are paying an average of $1.75 per gallon while those in Oklahoma City are paying $1.81.
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Kansas economist says state farm income has declined TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A farm economist with the Kansas Farm Management Association says gross income for farms is down by at least 20 percent in the state. The Hutchinson News (http://bit.ly/1M1uPZt ) reports that last year southwest Kansas farmers averaged about $56,000 in accrual net farm income, a $50,000 drop from 2013. Doug Stucky is currently visiting farms across the region working on year-end planning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted in November that net farm income in the country will drop about 40 percent to $55.9 billion this year, reflecting depressed crop prices and a softening livestock market. The decrease in income has affected companies that manufacture equipment as well. Randy Veatch, vice president of sales for Straub International, says agricultural manufacturers are reporting a nearly 30 percent decline in sales since about 2013. "The unfortunate thing is you can't take a 30-, 40-, 50-percent reduction in crop prices and not have some ripples that extend out a long way," he said. To deal with the decline in sales, companies are being aggressive in efforts to get farmers to purchase equipment by offering discounts and zero-percent financing. Some farmers are considering leasing machinery. The feeder cattle market may also be seeing a decline due to dropping prices. Jake Lewis, general manager at Pratt Livestock, one of the state's largest auction markets, says more cattle are being funneled through sale ring because of an increase in customers, but prices have been dropping. He said prices were good until October. "The year before, you could do anything - anything you bought made money," Lewis said. "Right now, it is pretty tough."
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down to the nail heads in many places. fixtures, ceiling removal, pipe leak One basketball game has already been repair, and renovation on the south office moved out of the facility due to its form. and classroom. An optional renovation News reporter Lynn Martin asked, “I on the north classroom was listed too. was planning to come over to Freedom This building would also call for ADA last Friday and photograph the games for restroom renovations. the Freedom Call, which we’re trying to With the inclusion on the north revitalize. I received a classroom renovation call a few hours before (that was listed as the game saying it had optional), total cost been postponed and of just the Vo-Ag moved to Ft. Supply building renovations as a later away game come in at $241,250. because of water leaks That amount includes in the Freedom gym. the design and My question is, “Will engineering fees. any more basketball Cost of Roof Repairs – Reporter Lynn Martin games be played in One person in the the Freedom gym this audience, Jim London, year?” seemed to be in The answer was, “Probably. When disbelief at the cost of repairs. “You’re the floor dries out and if we go a few going to spend $241,000 to fix a roof?” days without rain.” McCuiston replied, “Your $241,000 A new sloped roof with new wall is for 7,020 square feet. I mean, that’s cladding and insulation were itemized cheap. That’s cheap construction. With on the proposal. The gym’s exterior new construction that’s costing $230 needs weren’t the only items on the a square foot.” (The $241,250 for over list. The board included some interior 7,000 square feet equates to $34.33 improvements, like retractable goals, per square foot, considerably less than modern lighting, a new HVAC system, recent costs on new school constructions seating and more. This facility would running at $230 per square foot.) call for an update to the locker rooms for The superintendent said the board of ADA compliance. education began discussions about a year Vo-Ag Facility and a half ago on how to resolve these Unfortunately, unforgiving issues and collectively made a wish list. conditions are not strictly confined to That list was significant, but quotes were the gymnasium. The vo-ag facility needs made on it all. Different projects were major renovation too. Part of the bond paired off of that list – trying to get most issue proposal was to have repairs made critical needs to present a bond issue to on the roof. the voters. He said it was the board’s The decking needs fixed and trusses intention to come up for a long term plan reinforced due to water damage. The for the district. bond proposal included a new single ply Two architectural firms came and roof with rigid foam insulation, gutters walked through the facilities, and and downspouts, new windows, lighting presentations were made based off that
“Will any more basketball games be played in the Freedom gym this year?”
long term vision. The firm TriArch was chosen of the two, as they have completed a project at Northwest Tech in Alva, and is currently the architect working with Cherokee Public Schools. He said the Board felt confident in the quotes. A Secure Entrance The last part of the bond proposal was renovations to install a secure entrance. This would have included relocating some offices and would have allowed only one way into the school while maintaining its current exits. One member in the audience recommended the board think about including security for the playground area on their next proposal. Had the bond been passed by voters, TriArch would have made renderings to be approved by the board, and those projects subsequently sent out to bid. When bids came back within dollar amount approved by voters, then construction could have proceeded. If any areas were beyond amounts approved by voters, TriArch would have had to change renderings and bids would have been sent back out. The important thing he said, was that everything would have to stay within dollar amounts approved by the voters. Impact on Taxpayers In regard to the impact on taxpayers, McCuiston said he understands large landowners pay a lot in taxes, but in essence, a nine mill increase probably wouldn’t have even been noticed. He said the proposed bond was a clean proposal with no fluff and if a taxpayer paid $100 last year, the amount this year would have only increased to $115.56, which equates to $1.30 per month. Projected millage rates were not expected to rise over 11.52 over the ten year issue. He said he thinks a lot of people don’t understand how millage works, and reminded those listening that it takes 10 mills to equal one penny. The superintendent said that it’s back to the drawing board and agreed with audience member Barbara Smith when she said, “If we don’t take care of our school, we’re going to lose it. We’ve got to have our school and take care of it!” See our longer report on this meeting in the Dec. 10 issue of The Freedom Call.
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Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 783, Page 992: Billy Lee Mahieu and Regina Kay Mahieu; convey unto Kenneth Pugh and Margie Pugh: All of Lots 13-15, Block 45 in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 784, Page 85: Peggy Milene Graham Cook and Terry Glenn Graham, Trustees of the Peggy M. Graham Cook Revocable Trust: N/2 of Lot 18 and all of Lots 19 and 20, Block 37, Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 784, Page 142: Dorotha E. Woodford, single, and Virginia May Palmer and Jerry Palmer, wife and husband, and Katherine S. Cutright and John Cutright, wife and husband, and Linda Ruth Ging and Jerry Ging, wife and husband; convey unto Rhonda L. Hungerford and Kip L. Hungerford: The E/2 NE/4 of 35-24N-10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 783, Page 973: Between Louis Schuneman; and Louis A. Schuneman and Betty C. Schuneman, Trustees of the Louis A. Schuneman Revocable
Trust: A tract of land out of the SE/4 of 9-24N-12W; The SW/4 of 22-24N-12W; and the NE/4 of 28-24N-12W, all in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 784, Page 1: Jessie A. Ashlock; convey unto Jessie E. Whitely and Gary D. Whitely. Lot 16-24, Block 3, Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 784, Page 2: Joyce Jojola; convey unto Shyla Marie Whitely and/or Ty Dean Whitley and/or Gary D. Whitely: W. 70’ of lots 9-12, Block 6, Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 784, Page 3: Jessie Ashlock; convey unto Jessie E. Whitely and/or Gary D. Whitely: E/2 of Lot 14, W/2 of Lot 15, Block 2, Holcomb Addition to Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Book 784, Page 117: Leona Norene Werner; convey unto Abby Mason: E/2 NW/4 of 25-24N-10W; E/2 SW/4 of 23-24N-10W/ and SE/4 of 25-24N-10W, all in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed.
Book 784, Page 120: Abby Mason and Trever Mason; convey unto the Werner Family LLC: Location same as Quitclaim Deed Book 784, Page 117; including N/w of 36-24N-10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 783, Page 976: Between Gary Dean Whitely, single; Gary Don Whitely and Jessie Elaine Whitely, husband and wife; and ACB Bank: A tract of land in the NW/4 2-26N-11W. $25,000. Book 783, Page 993: Between Dwayne L. Severin and Melissa A. Severin; and BancCentral, National Association: The SE/4 of 6-24N-9W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $200,000. Book 784, Page 27: Between Robert D. Cummins and Jessica Cummins; and National Bank: Lots 21-24, Block 73, in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $133,000. Book 784, Page 44: Between Kale Aaron Pierce and Tasha Dawn Pierce; and Farmers Exchange Bank: Lots 2024, Block 12 in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $80,000.
Judge throws out Kansas man's murder conviction By Jim Suhr OSKALOOSA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who served more than 15 years of a life sentence for the 1999 shooting death of his sister-in-law was freed Tuesday after a judge overturned his conviction when new evidence implicated the man's brother as the likely killer. Floyd Bledsoe, 39, broke into a broad grin after Jefferson County District Court Judge Gary Nafziger, who presided over his murder trial and sentencing, announced "the defendant is to be released." The decision came after a Jefferson County Sheriff's investigator testified that Bledsoe's brother, Thomas, killed himself last month after DNA evidence implicated him in the death of 14-yearold Camille Arfmann. Thomas Bledsoe left behind suicide letters admitting he killed the girl. Prosecutor Jason Belveal said it's un-
likely that he will continue pursuing the case. Minutes after the decision was announced, a Jefferson County jailer removed Bledsoe's shackles, drawing applause from his supporters in the courtroom. Bledsoe appeared overwhelmed and struggled for words. "I'm just grateful" and "glad this day is here," he said, adding his immediate plans were "to get out of the courtroom." He was then ushered away by his attorneys. Thomas Bledsoe initially confessed, then recanted and blamed his brother, who always maintained his innocence. Floyd Bledsoe was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated indecent liberties. Thomas Bledsoe testified at Floyd Bledsoe's trial. Arfmann was last seen as she stepped off her school bus at the home in Oskaloosa, about 45 miles west of Kansas
City, that she shared with Floyd Bledsoe, her sister and their two children. Her body was discovered three days later in a trash ditch near the home of the Bledsoes' parents. She had been shot four times. Attorneys with the Project for Innocence and Post-Conviction Remedies at the University of Kansas argued on Floyd Bledsoe's behalf that a new report showed sperm from Arfmann's body likely belonged to Tom Bledsoe. Thomas Bledsoe died in apparent suicide last month, just weeks after the DNA results were made public.
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November 30, 2015 3:54 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy advised negative contact, neighbours advised they are only there on weekends, it’s been about a week and a half since they have seen them. 6:47 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent stated they had rented a cabin and could not get into, advised ranger was heading over. 9:42 p.m. Residential alarm, respondent stated an alarm was going off and passcode could not be verified, notified deputy, alarm company called and said to cancel, it was verified, advised deputy. December 1, 2015 12:37 a.m. Civil paper service, deputy served papers at the Jiffy Trip. 8:37 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to Garfield County, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 male. 3:10 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called and wanted his clothes from his girlfriend, who lives in Woodward, respondent to contact Woodward Police Department. 4:05 p.m. Residential alarm, alarm company advised medical and burglary alarm going off on county road, advised deputy and Cherokee Police Department (CPD), talked to person at house, she set off the alarm and put in the wrong code and got the right one in too late, advised CPD and deputy. 4:31 p.m. Unknown fire, CPD advised that Alfalfa Electric Cooperative called about a unknown fire at County Road 770 and Leflore 2 miles west of intersection, advised Woods County. 7:12 p.m. Busy, deputy at Grady and County Road 600 with abandoned trailer, recovery, deputy waiting on owner, deputy advised owner picked up property. December 2, 2015 12:10 a.m. Officer assistance, deputy
busy at bar in Cherokee assisting officer, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 adult white male. 7:45 a.m. Busy, deputy busy at Crabtree, prisoner in custody x1 male en route to station. 9:18 a.m. Controlled burn, respondent having a controlled burn, small brush pile, in Nescatunga, notified CPD. 5:33 p.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x2, one to Crabtree and one to Garfield County, deputy with prisoner at Garfield County. December 3, 2015 7:03 a.m. Transport, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 male en route to Lawton, deputy no longer prisoner in custody, deputy at Garfield County. 10:00 a.m. Information, respondent stated he was going to the store in Enid and would be gone about 3-4 hours, at 2:35 pm respondent was back home. 11:15 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent came into office and said he was trying to find out where his wallet is from incident on Oct. 11, notified deputy, returned call to respondent. 7:51 p.m. Abandoned vehicle, deputy advised vehicle on County Road 550 and Cotton is disabled and will be picked up tomorrow. December 4, 2015 6:46 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised he is heading west on U.S. Highway 64, he has a flat tire and is trying to make it to Cozy Curve where his wife will meet him with a spare, in case anyone calls about a vehicle impeding traffic, it is him. 11:09 a.m. Information, respondent called and wanted to know if there was any program or anything that we have that could help with child who is having behavior problems. 1:16 p.m. Information, respondent stated her daughter is getting a protective order against her boyfriend and wanted to know what she needed to do because he comes into her work every day, advised deputy. 4:43 p.m. Civil paper service, deputy in Jet to serve papers, negative contact. December 5, 2015 1:05 a.m. Warrant check, Woods County called for a warrant check on individual, advised we had two, faxed copy of warrants. 7:05 a.m. Burglary report, respondent stated someone broke into his shop and went through everything
and broke window on his pickup, happened between Friday evening and Saturday morning, would like officer to come down but would like it to be this afternoon do to a funeral this morning, respondent called and said back in the area and gave list of a few things he is missing, told respondent deputy would head that way when he is done with his other call. 11:51 a.m. Harassment in Cherokee, respondent called for deputy but deputy was off duty so another deputy is taking report. 12:22 p.m. Burglary report, respondent called and said he went to his father-in-law’s house in Aline to check on things and noticed it had been broken into, said it happened a couple of times in the last few weeks, was there last night and everything was fine, noticed the locks had been broken on the shop and house, deputy headed that way. 4:48 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent called in some cattle at large on Lambert Road, tried getting ahold of owner but went straight to voicemail, cattle no longer out. 5:25 p.m. Information, respondent reported that he smelt a gas leak around Helena, advised officer. 7:19 p.m. Reckless driver, Grant County called and advised that a respondent called in reckless driver on State Highway 11 heading west into out county, advised Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). December 6, 2015 2:15 a.m. Unwanted person, Crabtree advised of a silver Dodge Charger driving around, they had their lights on then they would shut them off, car stopped at gun range and told two officers they were lost, subjects were one black male and one black female, escorted them out of town, they headed towards Goltry, ran tag, came back to individual out of Oklahoma City. 5:34 a.m. Warrant check, Stillwater Police Department did record/wanted check on individual, had hold place. 9:54 a.m. Suspicious person, possible drug deal at Jiffy Trip, black male with hoodie handing stuff into cars and pulling out large amounts of cash, sent officer down to check it out. 10:47 a.m. Transport, Woods County deputy with prisoner in custody x1
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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 Patrick Dean Brigman, 44, Alva: Driving while license is under suspension ($266.50). Thomas Jacob Bailey, 32, Pryor: Operating vehicle while driver’s license suspended ($366.50). Lisa Ann Baxter, 36, Burlington: Obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($304) Outstanding warrant. Ryan Ross Shockley, 31, Kingfisher: Two counts of obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check ($533) Outstanding warrant. Sarah Elizabeth Green, 33, Pond Creek: Two counts of obtaining cash and/ or merchandise by bogus check ($533) Outstanding warrant. Wildlife Filings Todd A. Burton, 42, Guthrie: Hunting without a license ($221). Joshua David Vontress, 23, Yukon: Hunting without orange during primitive deer season ($206). Joshua David Vontress, 23, Yukon: Shooting across a public road ($696). Scott Eric Tidwell, no age or address
listed: Littering on roadway ($288). Traffic Filings Patrick William Arthur Webster, 25, Cherokee: Failure to reduce speed when lawfully required ($211.50). Austin Wayne Flynt, 21, Alva: Operating vehicle without turn signal lamps ($211.50). Marcel J. Gosselin, 52, Midwest City: Failure to reduce speed when lawfully required ($211.50). April Daneille Eymer, 14, Cherokee: Operating vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50). Sarah Theresa Thomas, 35, Jet: Driving with expired license ($211.50). Sarah Theresa Thomas, 35, Jet: Failure to comply with compulsory insurance law ($231.50). Sarah Theresa Thomas, 35, Jet: Failure to pay all taxes due state ($256.50). Christopher Allen Rogers, 45, Enid: Passing on left without sufficient distance or visibility ($211.50). David L. West, 44, Haviland, Kansas: Overweight vehicle (axle) ($766.50). David L. West, 44, Haviland, Kansas: Overweight vehicle gross ($246.50). Andy Jay Bond, 38, Liberal, Kansas: Overweight vehicle (axle) ($546.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Thomas Jacob Bailey, 32, Pryor: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Gregory Paul Grimes, 20, Garber: 11-14 mph over ($226.50); Christopher W. Fraley, 41, Enid: 16-20 mph over ($241.50); La Travia Rushawn Taylor, Amorillo, Texas: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Sebastian
Escaleante, 18, Fort Worth, Texas: 15 mph over ($226.50); April Daneille Eymer, 14, Cherokee: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Lance J. Ehret, 45, Marrero, Louisiana: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); William K. James, 17, Cherokee: 15 mph over ($226.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Herbert F. Hughes, 54, Cherokee; Grant Thomas Whipple, 28, Waynoka; Janell Deann Nakvinda, 49, Ames; Fraire Matias Cervantes, 49, Dover; Vicky Lyn Belt, 45, Carmen; Travis Leroy Krob, 35, Cherokee.
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white female, en route to Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office. 2:55 p.m. Unknown fire, CPD advised fire 3 miles east of state highways 8 and 45 and then north, Carmen Fire Department en route, CFD request Cherokee Fire Department to assist in fire, Cherokee Fire Department en route. 5:20 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent called and reported pigs at large on County Road 680 and Bryan, respondent stated it looked like one had been hit but is still alive, respondent went to the door of the owner but could not get anyone to answer the door, advised owner. 5:49 p.m. Warrant check, Oklahoma City requested record/wanted check on individual, subject has local charges. 8:26 p.m. Suspicious person, respondent called and reported a suspicious vehicle on her property, respondent was called by a neighbor who saw the vehicle and lights on the property, no one should be there, deputy advised and en route, deputy spoke to respondent, respondent will call tomorrow and let us know if anything is missing. December 7, 2015 4:13 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised of fire northwest of Carmen, advised the flames were close together, advised respondent that it was the oil company burning off the gas.
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November 30, 2015 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Anthony Street to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. December 3, 2015 Mary Lynn Meyers, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, struck a deer 1 mile south on U.S. Highway 281. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, accident investigated by Sheriff Rugg. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from North Main to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. December 4, 2015 Kiowa Ambulance dispatched to Tenth Street. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from North Oak to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. December 6, 2015 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Curry Lane to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient to Wichita. During the week officers received one report of cattle out, one report of hogs out, one report of goats out, performed one public assist and assisted five other agencies.
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Community Calendar Wednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior
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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.
Barber County court filings Criminal Filings Eric L. Ricke, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: (1) Interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct misdemeanor warrant service or execution; (2) Disorderly conduct; fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment. Alyssa G. Chance, no age listed, Medicine Lodge: Interference with law enforcement officer; falsely report a crime intending to obstruct. Sandra Kruse, no age listed, Haviland: (1) Theft of property or services; value $1,000 to $25,000; (2) Possession of stolen property; value $1,000 to $25,000. Eric J. Boyles, no age listed,
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Barber County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 140, Page 182: Harry W. Dawson; convey unto Equisset, LLC: Lots 83 and 84 and the N. 13.75’ of Lot 85 on North Orchard Street, and the N/2 of Lot 82 on Central Avenue, all in Orchard Park, a sub-division of Stolp’s Addition to the Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 183: Dallas C. Lawrence and Patricia A. Lawrence, Trustees of the Dallas, C. Lawrence Living Trust and the Patrician A. Lawrence Living Trust; convey unto Rose Rock Midstream Crude, L.P.: A tract of land in the N/2 NE/4 of 21-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 199: Bret A. Spicer and Judith K. Spicer; convey unto Bret A. Spicer and Judith K. Spicer, Trustees of the Bret A. Spicer Revocable Trust: The NE/4 of 33-33S-10W; and the S/2 NW/4 of 34-33S-10W; and Lots 10 and 11, Block 45, Subdivision 26 of Hazelton; and Lots 1-4, 23 and 24, Block 69, Subdivision 26 of Hazelton; and the Se/4, the NE/4 and the N/2 NW/4 of 34-33S-10W, all in Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 201: Charles R. Sawyer, Jr. and Beverly J. Sawyer; convey unto Steve M. Eck and Michelle L. Eck. Beginning 2,108.5’ W. of the NE/C of 36-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas, then
continuing W. along the N. Section line 532.5’ to the N/4 corner of said S36, then S. along the 1/2 section line 610’, then E. parallel with the N. Section line 532.5’, then N. parallel with the 1/2 Section line 610’ to the place of beginning. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 202: Ashley D. Taylor formerly Ashley D. Becker, and Jason K. Taylor; convey unto Leonard C. Gum: Lot 23 in Block 1in Deal’s Re-Plat of a part of Highland Addition to Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Warranty deed. Book 140, Page 190: Jeff Black and Stacy Black, husband and wife, and Jay Black, single; convey unto JAL Farms, LLC: The N/2 S/2 of Outlot 27, in Hardtner, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 191: Ronald J. Greiving and Cheryl K. Greiving; convey unto Ronald J. Greiving and Cheryl K. Greving, as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship: Beginning at the SW/C of the W/2 of 9-32S-10W, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 193: Helen June Harbaugh; convey unto Paul A. Harbaugh and Yvonne C. Harbaugh, as Trustees or their Successors in Trust under the Paul A. Harbaugh and Yvonne C. Harbaugh Living Trust: The W/2 SE/4 of 29-33S-11W, comprising of 80 acres; the SW/4 of
33-33S-11W, comprising approximately 161 acres; an undivided 1/5 interest in and to the SW/4 and the NE/4 of 29-33S-11W, and the E/2 of 33-33S-11W, comprising of 128 acres. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 195: Helen June Harbaugh; convey unto Marsha Stranathan and Sidney Stranathan, Trustees of the Revocalbe Inter Vivos Trust of Marsha L. Stranathan: The NE/4 of 32-33S-11W, 159 acres; the E/2 SE/4 of 29-33S-11W, 80 acres; the SW/4 of 28-33S-11W and the W/2 Se/4 of 28-33S-11W, 242 acres. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 197: Helen June Harbaugh; convey unto Kent Harbaugh: The NW/4 of 33-33S-11W, 162 acres; the E. 32 acres of the SE/4 of 32-33S-11W. Quitclaim deed. Book 140, Page 198: Sherry Nickelson; convey unto David Wenzel and Stanley Wenzel: The S. 75’ of the E/2 of Lot 11 and S. 75’ of Lot 12, in Block 119, in Town Company’s Addition to Kiowa, Kansas. The S. 13’ of the N. 65’ of the E/2 of Lot 11 and the S. 13’ of the N. 65’ of Lot 12 in Block 119 in the Town Company’s Addition, Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Quitclaim deed. Mortgages Book 221, Page 87: Between Terry Martin Ricke and Renee Lyla Ricke; and The Kansas Homestead Rehabilitation Corporation: The NW/4 of 35-32S-11W, Barber County, Kansas. $93,900. Book 221, Page 102: Between J&B Precision Ag, LLC; and BancCentral, National Association: All of Lots 5-9 in Block 40 in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. $48,550.20 Book 221, Page 143: Between Kenneth N. Richardson and Faun L. Richardson; and The First State Bank: Lots 1-4 Except the W. 30’ of Lot 4 in Block 93 in the Town Company’s Addition, Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. $111,200. Book 221, Page 202: Between James E. Jahay and Julie N. Jahay; and Citizens Bank: The W/2 of Block 13 and all of Block 14 in Hazelton; and commencing at the corners of S9, S10, S15, and S16, 34S-10W, then N. 8.28 chains to the place of the beginning, all in Barber County, Kansas. $310,000. Book 221, Page 215: Between Edwards Services, LLC; and Citizens Bank of Kansas: All of Lot 12, except the N. 3’ on the North Main Street, in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. $18,000.
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