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By Marione Martin The Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about a domestic dispute between a father and son on Dec. 3 about 2:18 a.m. Deputy Sheriff Blake Trekell responded to the residence about 1 ½ miles west of Carmen on State Highway 45. The reporting party also asked for an ambulance, as the father was injured. According to documents on file, Trekell arrived on the scene about 2:27 a.m. and was told by Lila Morris that the father, David Byxbe, 55, and the son, David Joshua (Josh) Byxbe, 31, had been in a physical altercation and Josh had left the residence by the back door stating he was not going to jail. Trekell spoke with David, who was waiting for the ambulance. David said he and his son were having a discussion about Josh’s mother. Josh got offended when his father called his mother a name and swung at him, punching him in the face. The two struggled until David was able to get out of the room and go through the house to Lila Morris and Dale Oringderff’s room for help. David said during the struggle, Josh had his hands around his father’s neck, holding him down. Josh continued to be aggressive, and Morris told them she called for help. Josh then left. Trekell asked David what he wanted done. David said it wasn’t the first time Josh had See Dispute Page 34 tried to fight him, and he told
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Warehime exceeds her dream of making 1,000 teddy bears By Yvonne Miller It all started in 1947 when her little daughter Debbie wanted a teddy bear. You know the childhood song about the Teddy Bear’s Picnic? If today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic, someone better prepare a feast. Since that day in 1947, Bernetta Warehime of Cherokee has made 1,182 teddy bears. That surpasses her dream to make 1,000. Each bear is uniquely dressed. Warehime creates bears from fur coats, neck ties, chenille bedspreads, velvet scraps, draperies, OU and OSU fabrics, FFA and 4-H jackets – you name a fabric, she’s probably used it for a bear. She used to take custom orders, but no longer. To start, she actually had a bear pattern, but that quickly wore out, so she makes her patterns from newspaper. What does she like the most about creating her unique bears? “Seeing people appreciate them,” Warehime quickly replied. She said proudly that her bears are in just about every state in the nation. A dedicated volunteer at Cherokee Manor, Bernetta started a tradition years ago of donating 25 of her bears annually. The bears are auctioned and money used for resident activities. Marva Fallis, activities director at Cherokee Manor, said the first year Warehime’s bear auction brought in $200, and one year almost $900. Warehime said several men donate their own ties and then buy them back in the auction. “I don’t know what I’d do without Bernetta,” Fallis said. “She comes out almost every day and plays cards, dominoes or Skipbo with residents. She helps me with lots of parties.” Fallis described Warehime as “very easy going and fun to be around. We’re friends even after hours.” About 10 years ago Warehime branched out in to making sock monkeys that she starts with a man’s sock. She also makes floppy-eared rabbits. Her latest creations are what she calls “topsy-turvy dolls.” When the little doll See Warehime Page 38 The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp. 620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net news@alvareviewcourier.net Entire Contents Copyright 2013 Members of: Associated Press Oklahoma Press Association
Cherokee woman Bernetta Warehime has surpassed her goal of making 1,000 teddy bears. Each has a unique look and personality. She said the best part of making the bears is seeing others love them. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Cherokee schools to get tough on lunch bad debt By Lynn L. Martin Superintendent Cory Ellis told the Cherokee Board of Education Monday night that he may decide to utilize small claims court to collect past-due student lunch accounts left over from the year. “We’ve been sending letters to parents hinting that we may get tougher, but only one person has paid,” said Treasurer Kayla Puffinbarger during her financial report. “There are some accounts over the thousand dollar mark.” The school must follow certain rules in feeding students whose parents are behind in paying lunch fees, said Ellis. “We are to feed them peanut butter sandwiches,” he said. “We didn’t make these rules up. There are guidelines we are to follow.” On another item relating to lunch, Ellis said a new policy is that when bad weather requires early dismissal, the district will now always operate until 12:30 p.m. and lunch will always be served. Ellis then transitioned into a discussion about the telephone calls he receives when bad weather is on the way and may cause cancellation of classes. “The other day I got a call at 11:30 a.m.wanting to know if we were going to cancel classes the next day,” Ellis said. “I’m not a
prophet, so I can’t make cancellation decisions that early.” Ellis explained that they prefer to operate school, not cancel classes. “When we start late, it is usually 9:15 in the morning,” he said. Ellis also mentioned that only about 19 students live outside of town, but many teachers drive much farther, commuting from, for example, Freedom, Enid and Canton. Other Items The board accepted the resignation from custodian Hazel Ponce. Vo-ag instructor Robbie Maples has also tendered his resignation effective Jan. 8, 2014. In new hires, Allyson Goeken was hired as a fourth-grade teacher and Ashley Schmitz as music teacher for both the junior and senior high schools. The financial report revealed that the general fund has $533,390 more this year than it did last year. The building fund is up by $12,928 and the sinking fund is up by $9,129.26. The board convened into executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. After the return to open session, the agenda called for a a discussion and vote to approve the superintendent’s evaluation and 2014-2015 contract.
Kevin Wallace has been named the Aline-Cleo Student of the Month.
Aline-Cleo November Student of the Month
Kevin Wallace, junior, was chosen as the Aline-Cleo November Student of the Month. His school philosophy is do, or do not – there is no try! His inspirations are Bruce Lee, The Doctor and Lindsay Headlee, his English teacher. Hobbies are playing basketball and music. Wallace plans to have a well-paying job in the future. He is the son of Daniel and Lisa Wallace.
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Watch out for latest computer scams
By Lynn L. Martin The computer technician from Radio Shack, Randy Barrett, told me he’s received a dozen telephone calls from people reporting they’ve had a telephone call from someone claiming either to be from Microsoft or that their ISP (internet service provider) has indicated that it’s found a virus on their computer. This is just another in the long list of scams designed to steal your hard-earned cash. The telephone is a great device. It allows you to reach out to friends, family and businesses. Sadly, each new decade produces more sophisticated scams perpetrated via the telephone. We’ve gone through eras of junk stock market offers, satellite dish sellers, long-distance tele-
phone switching, hot real estate deals and now alleged Obamacare health providers. Another current scam involves calls from a “technician” who says that your computer is infected with a virus. If you receive a call from someone who claims to be a computer expert with a magic fix for your computer, hang up. It is likely that your number just happened to be the next on a list of computer-generated numbers. They most likely will offer to download a program to your computer that allows them to operate it remotely so they can “fix” it. The unfortunate part is that many legitimate firms provide customer service by temporarily remotely operating your computer. We’ve permitted that in our businesses two or three times in the last month, but we initiated the call. When you receive a call from the scammer saying your computer is infected, there’s a good chance that is true. I would say that most computers used to
cruise the Internet have stuff on it that you wish wasn’t there – things like “cookies” that report to their master (or maybe the National Security Agency) what you are up to. Cookies can be very helpful, but I wish I had more convenient control of which ones are permitted. After you get rid of the scammer, you should verify that a virus is not on your computer. Is your virus-scanning software up to date? If you are not comfortable determining that your computer is virusfree, ask a friend or relative who’s knowledgeable about computers or computer professional to look at your computer. Don’t get snookered by the latest in computer scams. Just hang up on any computer repair telephone solicitations. It might seem rude to hang up on a caller, but you can be sure that the telephone scammer has no concern for your feelings. (A few lines in this story were from the Lowellsun.com.)
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By Yvonne Miller South Barber’s school board covered a short agenda at their December meeting Monday night. President Steve Allen presided over the meeting with all members present: Jeff Black, Deb Helfrich, Dooli Rugg, Dana Roark, Mark Pollock and Mike Anderson. Superintendent Brad Morris and board clerk Julie Johnson also sat at the board table. The board held its first paperless meeting during which each board member used a Chromebook (like an i-pad). All their board reports were in the Chromebook and could be accessed at the touch of a finger. A big-screen television was at the front of the room and displayed the information through a Chromecast. These Chromebooks remain at the central office. As reported earlier, South Barber students in upper grades are using Chromebooks in their classrooms this year. South Barber’s Technology Director Luke MacKinney said using Chromebooks is the most economical way to bring technology into the classroom for the district. PK-6 Principal Marcia Cantrell gave a brief update from the site council meeting. She said members plan to further research the eight-point and 10-point grading scale that’s been debated at recent board meetings. The board plans to make a decision on this issue after the
first of the year. Principal Brent Shaffer said he is compiling information on the grading scale for the site council’s review. Board members discussed and approved a lease on a new tractor/mower from Prairie Land Partners based in Anthony, Kan. The cost of the tractor is $39,970 with annual payments of $8,866.03. The agreement is a five-year lease with an extended warranty. Morris distributed superintendent evaluation forms to all board members. They are to complete the forms and plan to discuss them in executive session at the January board meeting. Payment of current bills totaling $333,472.31 received board approval. Allen serves as South Barber’s representative on the South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative (SCKSEC). He said that board discussed the turnover rate of their administrators. Salary is part of it and Morris reminded that increasing health insurance costs will add to the problem. The district’s policy for emergency safety interventions received board approval. The goal is to have every teacher trained in this, Morris said. The SCKSEC provides the training. Helfrich attended the Kansas Association of School Boards Convention and came home with a world of information on current issues facing education. She
shared that information with the board. The subjects ranged from how to handle bullying to students having cell phones in the classroom and advising parents to keep up with the technology their child uses. Morris gave an update on the buildings and grounds, ranging from parking lot lights now working at the high school to the fire marshall’s report and corrections made for any minor violations. Principal’s Update on Student Achievements and Activities National Honor Society induction is this coming Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in the library. Basketball season has begun. The junior high girls are 4-0 and were champions of the Cherokee tournament. Nineteen girls are out for basketball. The junior high boys were third in the Cherokee tournament and are 3-1 so far this season. There are 20 boys out for basketball. The South Barber High School (SBHS) Chieftain boys and girls both won their first games against Caldwell and played Burlington last night with results unknown at press time. SBHS plays in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Prep Classic beginning Thursday night. There are 14 girls and 17 boys out for basketball at SBHS. Principal Cantrell said The Body Venture set up at the elementary was a huge success. She said students have lots of fun Christmas parties planned. After finals Dec. 18-19, high school students will be “Blocking the Door” with all types of non-perishable grocery items the last day of the semester, Friday, Dec. 20. The goods will go to the South Barber Ministerial Alliance Food Bank.
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Owen, Emma, Birdie, Kyle, Charley, Bryson and Liam; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Lotus Coulter; and best friend and guitar playing buddy Jack Ritter. Memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars or Oklahoma Medical Research, Arthritis Division through the funeral home.
of 1977, Zona married Ken Raveill at Slover Park Congregation in Independence. They were blessed with more than 36 years of marriage. Zona had many friends. She had a passion for gardening. She also loved hand work, such as cross-stitching, crocheting and quilting. She was an avid reader and a devoted dog owner to her canine companion, Fritz. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church, attending the Stone Church Congregation regularly. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association, New Era Study Club, Shepard Center, Urantia Society, and Knife and Fork Club, as well as many other clubs where she frequently volunteered her time and talents. Zona was predeceased by her parents, Sherman and Gayel Moreland, her older brother who died in infancy, her sister Leona Knight, her brother Jim Moreland, her niece Shawna Goodin, and her stepson Paul Raveill. She is survived by her loving husband Ken Raveill; son Dennis Cordell; daughter and son-in-law Gayla and Phil Chaney; daughter Zoe Haynes; sisters DeAnna Goodin and Bonita McCoy; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Nancy Moreland; grandchildren Vanessa Hooper and Hilary Anne Haynes, Paul Chaney, Paxton Chaney and Phillip Chaney; greatgrandsons Caleb Sawyer and Paxton Chaney, Jr.; stepdaughter and husband Nancy Lynn and John Herrera; nephews Derek Goodin, George McCoy, Craig Moreland, James Moreland, Jason Moreland and Jesse Knight; and nieces Sue Denton, Debi Gould, Celesta Bennett and Michelle Striplin, as well as many cousins and other relatives. The family would like to express their gratitude to The Groves Retirement Center staff and hospice workers for theirf excellent care and the kindness and compassion shown toward Zona.
Obituaries RAYMOND DEAN ‘RAY’ COULTER OKEENE – Funeral services for Raymond Dean “Ray” Coulter, 81, will be Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at Timberlake High School Auditorium in Helena with Ray’s son, Pastor Len Ray Coulter, officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery near Helena. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home of Helena. Viewing at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., with family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. Ray was born on April 6, 1932, near McWillie, the youngest of 11 children of parents Ernest J. Coulter and Annie McCray Coulter. He passed from this life on Saturday at his home near Okeene. Ray graduated from eighth grade at McWillie in 1946 and from high school at Helena in 1950. He and Winnie Krob were married in Alva on May 21, 1951. They had three children: Len Ray, Loretta and Myron. Then on May 12, 1972, Ray and Marilyn Woodard were married, and Ray became dad to three more children: Bonnie, James and Trish. Ray was self-employed as an advertising specialist and had proudly completed 51 years of service doing his job last October. Ray also had a country band and played at the Elks and the American Legion for many years. He also raised miniature horses for many years. Ray was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He enjoyed his extended family of nieces and nephews, as well many friends. Those who have preceded him in death are his parents and all of his brothers and sisters: Everette, Harold, Bertha, Clyde, Glenn, Pearl, Hazel, Opel, Loren “Spud” and Lawrence. Those remaining to cherish Ray’s memory are his wife, Marilyn; his children, Len Ray and Vicki Coulter, Loretta Coulter, Myron and Debbie Coulter, Bonnie and Tom Troutt, James and Laura Opitz and Trish States; 16 grandchildren, Brice, Carrie, Miranda, Jason, Brian, Lindsay, Lacey, Abby, Emily, Ethan, Chealsey, Dakota, Austin, Seth, Chloe and Josh; 17 great grandchildren, Jesse, Zakk, Ashley, Ryan, Kaylee, Blake, Aubrey, Jude, Kelsey, Keegan,
ZONA MAURICE MORELAND RAVEILL Zona Maurice Moreland Raveill, 84, transitioned from this earthly plain on Sept. 22, 2013. Born in Alva on Nov. 9, 1928, Zona was the second of seven children born to Sherman Walter Moreland and Gayel Celeste (Ritter) Moreland. An older brother died in infancy, leaving Zona the oldest sibling of Leona, Jim, DeAnna, Bonita and Ronald. Nicknamed “Doughie” by her family, Zona was fond of telling stories from her early days in rural northwest Oklahoma. Zona’s family lived on a farm outside of Freedom, where she spent the first 12 years of her life. It was here that she attended the one room school house she often spoke of along with her sister Leona and brother Jim. She loved recalling her days in Freedom, running foot races with her cousins and siblings and spending time on the family farm. When Zona was twelve, the family moved away from the farm, first to Alva and later to Santa Fe, N. M., where they lived for three years before returning to Alva. Zona graduated from high school in Alva and went on to attend Northwestern State College. She received her teaching degree from Northwestern State College and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Zona married Eugene Cordell of Alva on July 11, 1948. To their marriage, three children were born: Dennis, Gayla and Zoe. In 1969, Zona moved to Independence, Mo., where she accepted a position as a fifth-grade teacher at Alton Elementary School. Later, she would also teach third grade there. On June fourth
BECKY GAY SHARP Funeral services for Becky Gay Sharp, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Waynoka First Baptist Church with David Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery under the direction of See Obits Page 38
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December 20 deadline at the Alva Fire Department!
At the time this ad was put together, only two people had brought toys to the Alva Fire Department for this Christmas season’s campaign by the Alva Rotary Club. New and unwrapped toys are preferred. If you can help, drop the toy off at the Alva Fire Department by December 20th so there is time for Santa to do his job of delivering.
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Man stopped for outstanding warrants By Marione Martin A deputy recognized a passing motorist as someone with outstanding warrants and stopped the vehicle. The driver ended up with a misdemeanor charge. Robert F. Cunnigham II, 29, of Carmen has been charged in Alfalfa County with unlawful possession of paraphernalia. According to documents in the case, Alfalfa County Deputy Sheriff Blake Trekell was on a traffic stop about 5 miles south of Cherokee on Highway 8 on Dec. 2 about 4:45 p.m. He saw a white SUV traveling north and knew the driver to be Cunningham. He also knew Cunningham had failure-to-appear warrants in Woods County. Trekell left the traffic stop and asked
the dispatcher to contact the Woods County Sheriff’s Office and confirm Cunningham’s warrants. He also ran the tag on Cunningham’s vehicle and learned it was still registered in the name of the previous owner, who sold the SUV about four months prior. Trekell had cited Cunningham about two weeks earlier and told him to change the registration as required by law before operating the vehicle. Trekell activated his emergency lights and pulled Cunningham over at Grand and Ohio streets in Cherokee. He asked Cunningham if he was aware of the warrants in Woods County, and he said he was. Trekell detained him and had him sit with him in the patrol vehicle. Trekell could smell an odor of burnt marijuana inside Cunningham’s vehicle and on his person once he was inside Trekell’s vehicle. Trekell asked about the odor, and Cunningham denied he was smelling marijuana. Trekell requested Cherokee Police
Chief Andrew Minson to run his K-9 around Cunningham’s vehicle based on the odor. Meanwhile, Woods County confirmed they had active warrants for Cunningham and wanted to have him arrested on them. Trekell and Minson spoke to Cunningham, who said there was nothing in the vehicle but there had been. Later he said there might be a socket used to smoke marijuana either in the car or in his pants pocket. The K-9 alerted on an odor around the driver’s door. Cunningham said he had smoked earlier that day and the pipe was either in his pocket or in the vehicle. Trekell checked Cunningham and found a chrome colored socket with a burnt substance inside that smelled like burnt marijuana. The officers searched the SUV and found another pipe similar to the first with a green leafy substance inside. Cunningham’s vehicle was secured and left in the parking lot at his request. He was arrested and taken to the Alfalfa County Jail.
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Kiowa hospital offering discount on bills paid by Dec. 31; all Manor rooms private now
By Yvonne Miller Many decisions were made at the regular November meeting of the Kiowa Hospital Board held Dec. 5. All members attended, including President Zack Odell, Robert Stark, Dan Lukins, Jim Parker and Lori Schrock via video chat. Chief Financial Officer Janell Goodno was also at the table, with interim manor administrator Carla Dunigan and Development and Public Relations Director Brenna May. May told the Newsgram she submitted her letter of resignation effective at the end of the year, but will volunteer her services to the Friends of the Kiowa Hospital and Manor Foundation. Board member Parker, a pharmacist, introduced the new owner of Hibbard’s Prescriptions Plus drug store, Lance Freeman, who attended the meeting. No Agreement for DNP McNamar and Board Patty McNamar has almost 28 years
with Kiowa’s hospital. She began as a registered nurse, became a nurse practitioner and eventually earned her doctorate, becoming a DNP (doctor of nursing practice). In February 2011, the board extended a two-year contract to McNamar. About the time the contract would have been renewed, February 2013, McNamar became seriously ill, which prohibited her from working the rest of this year. She’s been getting stronger and believes she is ready to return to work part-time as a health provider. On Thursday night, McNamar met with the board in executive session, as she has many months. When asked about any action taken following that executive session with McNamar, board president Odell said, “For about 10 months we’ve tried to develop a mutually beneficial contract and find a place for her in the district. At the end we could not find common
ground. The board appreciates Patty’s service to the hospital and clinic and we wish her well.” Odell said the negotiation process was emotional for all involved. Since McNamar’s contract ended in February 2013 and there was no proposed contract, Odell said there was no need for a vote regarding her employment. Odell said the board’s goal is to have two full-time medical doctors or one physician and a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine). Current providers are Dr. Paul Wilhelm and Melissa Stroh, a physician’s assistant. He said the hospital is also contracted with Docs Who Care, which provides a doctor on weekends and as needed. However, Odell said that company is “expensive.” The amount the district spends on Docs Who Care is near 75 percent of what they would pay a fulltime physician, Odell said. See Hospital Page 34
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Alfalfa County commissioners see red By Rebecca Kinney Two of the three Alfalfa County commissioners, along with Nancy Lambert and Laneta Unruh, showed up in Oklahoma Sooner shirts and colors. The lone stick-in-the-mud was Doug Murrow, who wore white. Even Sooner cupcakes were available for snacking. The commissioners opened the meeting with the signing of an agreement with Dusty Bittle to finance a loader us-
ing John Deere credit at 2.3 percent with Yellowhouse. Next they handled routine minutes, warrants for payments, officeholders’ monthly reports and blanket purchase orders. Property easements were approved for the location identified as SE ¼ 9-2311 and NE ¼ 16-24-11 to remove trees from a ditch and place on the landowner’s property.
The commissioners extended the bid opening date for heating and air-conditioning at the fairgrounds exhibit building. Bids for three pickups from Croft Chevrolet at $36,000 apiece were approved, with the exception of one $300 extra. A contract with Guernsey heat/air and generator was approved, as were road crossing permits (see box).
A surprisingly robust Bedlam Sooner victory mood was present at the Monday morning meeting of the Alfalfa County commissioners. Decked out in Sooner jerseys. are (from left) Toby Walker, Laneta Unruh, Chad Roach and Nancy Lambert. Photo by Rebecca Kinney
Alfalfa County commissioners hear more about heating and air conditioning By Rebecca Kinney Three representatives of Oklahoma City-based Guernsey Architectural visited with the Alfalfa County commissioners concerning the renovation of the heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems at the courthouse. The representatives were architect John Templeton, electrical engineer Zach Korenak and senior electrical engineer Dale Stoll. The engineering firm provided a handout detailing 14 questions. One had to do with temperatures. Oklahoma State Department of Health requires jails to maintain heat at temperatures of a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 85 degrees. The
architects asked if the design temperatures for the facility were 72 degrees in winter and 74 in summer. Other questions included how many occupants (court clerk, treasurer, etc.) are in each space of the courthouse, what the operating hours are of each space (they are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), who will maintain the HVAC equipment (probably Alfalfa Electric), and if existing air distribution systems are to be re-used. The firm also asked if, on installing a natural gas standby generator, is it to be of a size capable of handling only critical equipment, or will it be required to run the entire facility. Other questions had to do with
where control panels would be located and what space is available for switching equipment and other panels. The total project is estimated to take 12-13 months. Other Business The alcohol beverage tax distribution for Alfalfa County towns was: Aline – $300.18, Amorita – $53.66, Burlington – 220.42, Byron – $50,76, Carmen – $514.80, Cherokee – $2172.33, Goltry – $361.09, Helena – $2,034.56, Jet – $308.88, and Lambert $8.70. The total receipts for road crossing permits for the week ending Dec. 2 was $26,500.
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When asked about this issue, McNamar said, “The board made a business decision.” As a DNP, she said, “I can’t work independently as a doctor does and the board wants two doctors and a mid-level, which they already have.” “People need to continue to support our health care facility in Kiowa or we won’t have one. We have excellent providers and staff,” she said. As for McNamar’s future, she said, “I’m exploring other options and I will continue to support this hospital district.” Board President Comments on CEO Search, Hospital DON, Manor Rooms Odell reported at the meeting that the board hopes to have a new chief executive officer (CEO) for the hospital hired by the end of the year. When asked later by the Newsgram, Odell said the board had nine people apply, of which seven were viable candidates. The board narrowed the field to three and then two. “We are currently negotiating with our candidate of choice,” Odell said, confirming it is a man. The board hopes the candidate will sign by the end of the year, he said. Regarding the hospital’s director of nurses position, Odell said, “The board recognizes what a great job Heidi
(Courson) and Kathy (Winters) have done as interim DONs.” He said Heidi applied for the DON position and the board will recommend her to the new CEO. Following executive session, Odell said the board passed a motion to take the manor’s number of licensed beds to 29. This makes all rooms for manor residents private. He said two of the rooms are available for husband and wife couples. In October the total number of residents was 23. Currently, the number of residents is 22. Dunigan said residents are “very happy” to have their own rooms. “It makes their lives more comfortable,” she said. The board previously discussed manor rate changes. Letters were sent to manor residents and/or their caregivers about changes. Statistics Report Shows Physical Therapy Visits Increased 240 Percent Presenting the October hospital and manor statistics, Goodno said physical therapy (PT) revenue increased 240 percent with 142 therapy visits. That’s with in-house physical therapist Lana Smith working with PT assistant Todd See Hospital Page 46
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Dispute him next time he would call the police. He said he wanted him to go to jail. David had a large bump on his forehead on the right temple and had bleeding wounds on his right arm. EMS arrived and took David to the hospital to be checked. On Dec. 3 about 2 p.m. Josh contacted the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office wanted to talk about what had happened. Trekell contacted him a short time after. Before they talked, Trekell read him his Miranda rights. Josh said he and his dad got into an argument when he told his dad what a good role model his mother’s boyfriend was in his life. He said his dad got offended and tried to hit him. Trekell asked if he ever punched his dad. He said he did after his dad punched him and broke his finger. Asked why he left the house after being told the police were coming, Josh said he was very drunk and he had three people against him and he knew he would go to jail. He said after he left he walked to a residence in Carmen, walking through the fields. David Joshua Byxbe has been charged with domestic abuse – assault and battery, a misdemeanor.
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Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka. The casket will be open until 12:30 p.m. Thursday and remain closed at the church. Becky Gay Sharp, daughter of the late Richard Allen and Gurly Gay (Russell) Hefner, was born April 3, 1957, at Amarillo, Texas, and passed away Dec. 7, 2013, at Waynoka. Becky is survived by her husband Monte of Texas, two sons, one daughter, one brother, two sisters and four grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com. MARK CLINTON WILLIAMS Mark Clinton, son of Evelyn (Leigh) and Stewart F. Williams, was born June 15, 1946, in Greenwich, Conn. He departed this life on Nov. 28, 2013, for that “big drag race” in the sky. Mark moved to Alva in 1976 and went to work for Bob Coker Motor Company. Later he was employed by Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, from which he retired in 1992. He then went to work
for BNSF Railroad in 2002 and retired in June of 2012. His last really “fun” job was with the NAPA auto parts store in Alva. Mark was a picker, car builder and kind of a “jack of all trades.” Those who knew him certainly realized he had a great gift for gab! Mark will be missed by his “NAPA kids,” the crew at BNSF Railroad, his car family and many friends. Mark’s greatest passion was his love of animals, six of whom survive him. Mark is survived by his best friend Donna of the home and his step-children, Kellie Dunkin Lane of Bloomington, Ind., and Ryan Dunkin of Dallas, Texas. Also surviving is his brother Allan and sister-in-law Lynn of Greensboro, N. C. ....Until we meet again. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held sometime in June of 2014. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the SPCA or the Wounded Warriors Project. Online condolences may only be made online at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com. Wharton Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Warehime is held one way it is a baby with a white face. Flip the doll and dress over, and it’s a baby with a black face. Each of the babies has a miniature baby doll in the pocket of its dress. “The purpose is to show children that color doesn’t matter,” Warehime said. While Warehime is a seamstress, her favorite handiwork is crocheting. She likes to embroider tea towels and pillow cases. She still likes to make oldfashioned pillowcase dolls like she did for the Pilgrim Daughter Fall Bazaar at Kiowa’s Congregational church as she did years ago when a Kiowa resident. Warehime was married to Willis Rhodes in Kiowa in 1947. Their son Mike Rhodes continues to reside in Kiowa with his wife, Ronda. Warehime was widowed after 43 years. Ten years later, she married Bill Warehime of Cherokee. He passed away after 10 years of marriage. Warehime continues to reside in Cherokee. She’s active in First Christian Church, where she sings with the choir. That’s a lifelong passion of Warehime’s, as she sang in the Congregational choir in Kiowa for years. Eternally youthful, this greatgrandmother is teaching four other grown women to tap dance. “We have a ball,” she said. If you need a dose of holiday cheer, all you need to do is find Warehime. Her personality is as squeezable and welcoming as one of those more than 1,000 bears she created.
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Hospital
Reeves. In October the hospital had 26 total days of care (acute and swingbed). Total outpatient visits were 574. Clinic visits totaled 381. Hospital and Manor Finances for October For October, the hospital/clinic was in the black $27,527. However, the financial statement actually shows revenue in excess of expenses by $484,208 for October. Goodno explained that figure comes from a transfer from the foundation of $390,781. She said that money is used for costs with construction of the new hospital. To date, the foundation money has paid $1 million on the project, Goodno said. The hospital’s total gross patient revenue in October was $250,452. With the addition of total contractual adjustments, net operating revenue was $389,750. Total operating expenses were $440,040. Goodno explained there were three pay periods in this month, which
increased costs. This made a loss of $50,290. However, with the addition of mainly $77,759 in tax revenue the hospital was in the black $27,527. The manor’s total operating revenue was $99,351. Total operating expenses were $195,894. The manor had a net from operations loss of $96,543. The addition of mainly $5,000 in tax revenue made the manor’s loss $91,323. At the end of October, the financial report shows the manor’s loss to date at $406,112. The combined balance sheet for the hospital and manor shows a current year loss of $10,191 at the end of October. Goodno said they’ve requested a near $30,000 adjustment on the hospital’s bill from Nextgen. This is for Nextgen’s travel and training (on electronic records software), which Goodno said was “not effective.” Pay Bill in Full by Dec. 31, Get 20 Percent Discount The district’s total gross patient
accounts receivable are $863,989. With $412,000 allowances, the net patient accounts receivable are $451,989. Anyone who pays their bill in full by Dec. 31 receives a 20 percent discount, as approved by the board. Other Kiowa Hospital Board Action, Tax Credits Approved Purchase of 11 32-inch hospitalgrade TVs for the new hospital received board approval. The purchase is not to exceed $7,000. The board also approved a quote from RSI for a new VHS antenna not to exceed $3,500. The board heard a capital budget update regarding equipment purchases for the new hospital, which is all included in the $8.5 million budget. Two beds were approved for the new emergency room (ER). They are Stricker Prime-X Electric Big Wheel ER beds. The cost is not to exceed $16,400. Privileges were board-approved for the following doctors: Ron Edwards, MD; Mary Nielson, MD; and Joe Parkey, MD. May gave an update on the foundation, which was mainly a recap of the success of this past year. May said the hospital was one of 68 that applied and one of the 35 selected for the Kansas Community Service Tax Credit program. People can get a 70 percent tax credit and help the hospital at the same time. Contact the hospital to learn more information. The hospital’s next regular meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m.
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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 Robert Franklin Cunningham II, 29, Carmen: Unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($296.50). Richard Van Walker, 38, Enid: Driving while license is under suspension ($296.50). Gerald Robert Udovich, 32, Cherokee: Larceny of merchandise from a retailer ($296.50). Starla Kay Phillips, 29, Wellston: Driving while license is revoked ($229). David Joshua Byxbe, 31, Carmen:
Domestic abuse – assault and battery ($304) Outstanding warrant. James Edger Gray III, 45, Perryton, Texas: Driving while under the influence ($779.40). Small Claims Filings Melissa Kay Kirkland vs. Oklahoma Tax Commission: Lost title for car ($63). Divorce Filings Brandi Dawn Elliott vs. Spenser Wayne Elliott: Divorce ($193.70). Traffic Filings Oscar Piedra-Ochoa, no age listed, Albuquerque, N.M.: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($324). Starla Kay Phillips, 29, Wellston: Transporting open container of beer ($316). Starla Kay Phillips, 29, Wellston: Failure to use child passenger restraint system ($234.50). Oscar Piedra-Ochoa, no age listed, Albuquerque, N.M.: Operating a vehicle without at least two properly mounted headlamps ($211.50).
Megan Dawn Smith, no age listed, Lamar, Mo.: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50). Wesley Tyler Lambert, 21, Jones: Inattentive driving ($211.50). The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Dillon Perkins, no age or address listed: 31-35 mph over ($481.50 state dismissed); Joshua Adam Hidden, 22, Nash: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Byron James Timmons, 28, Garrison, Texas: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Zachry Luke Doyle, 20, McAlester: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Johnny Carroll Moore Jr., 35, Ola, Ark.: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Michael Fitzgerald Jordan, 49, Tonkawa: 1-10 mph over ($188.50); Justin Montel Arnette, 21, Oklahoma City: 16-20 mph over ($241.50). The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear a seatbelt ($20 fine): Jeremiah Don Owens, 31, Kingfisher; David Lee McCarthey, 39, Cherokee.
Barber County Court Filings Criminal Filings Robert Allen West, 1993, Isabel: Cruelty to animals; Failure to provide food/water/shelter. Limited Civil Filings Pratt Regional Medical Center vs. Gwen Mills: Indebtedness in the total amount of $5,102.64 plus costs. Dillions Companies vs. Sara Holt: Indebtedness in the total amount of $2,510.44 plus costs. Credit Management Services Inc. vs. Evan Kelley & Sibyl Kelley: Indebtedness in the amount of $336.74 plus costs. Capital One Bank NA vs. David Catlin: Indebtedness in the amount of $2,151.69 plus costs. Corefirst Bank & Trust vs. Justin H. Smith: Indebtedness in the amount of $598.45 plus costs. Small Claims Filings Farmers Cooperative Equity Company vs. Len E. Bell: Goods and services in the amount of $1,583.57 plus costs. Medicine Lodge Housing Authority vs. Jessica Marie Menkhoff: Rent and late fees in the amount of $441, repair
costs to damaged unit in the amount of $468.10 and costs. Traffic Filings Kendra Rennaye Boyer, no age or address listed: Defective muffler ($246). Daniel Clouse, 53, Pratt: Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle ($265). Matthew L. Dornan, 30, Carney, Okla.: Failure to yield at stop or yield sign ($171). Deana L. Horn, 40, Sharon: Driving under the influence; first conviction ($750). Henry John Liggenstoffer, no age or address listed: Failure to wear seatbelt ($10). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Kristi L. Armantrout, no age or address listed: 70 in 65 ($258). George H. Beck Jr., no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($141). Jerrod R. Blackburn, 30, Duncan, Okla.: 78 in 65 ($159). Perry W. Dietz, 23, Cleo Springs, Okla.: 80 in 65 ($171). Taylor J. Donaldson, 18, Louisberg:
68 in 55 ($159). Jorge L. Escalane, 34, Arkansas City: 83 in 65 ($189). Johnny R. Evans, 50, Vici, Okla.: 80 in 65 ($171). Kylea M. Hallford, 34, Hutchinson: 83 in 65 ($189). Deana L. Horn, 40, Sharon: 84 in 65 ($542). Kevin B. Huber, 32, Clearwater: 75 in 65 ($141). Joseph P. Laizure, 61, Mankato, Minn.: 78 in 65 ($159). Tyler Aaron Lynch, 17, Isabel: 70 in 55 ($171). Charles Scott Mason, 33, Liberal: 76 in 65 ($147). Craig L. Pfannenstiel, 52, Wichita: 79 in 65 ($165). Katherine S. Ratzlaff, no age or address listed: 88 in 65 ($228). Eric Wade Reed, no age or address listed: 92 in 65 ($264). Tina K. Schooley, no age or address listed: 80 in 65 ($171). Rebecca Deanna Williams, no age or address listed: 75 in 65 ($141).
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log
December 2, 2013 9:10 p.m. Medical emergency, caller needs ambulance 4 miles north of Carmen and back east to rig, man was cut, wound is open and irritated but not bleeding, advised Helena EMS and paged Carmen Rescue, both units en route. December 3, 2013 2:08 a.m. Domestic disturbance, respondent advised she needed an ambulance 1 ½ miles west of Carmen on Highway 45, individual got into fight with his son and now can hardly walk, advised Helena EMS and Carmen first responders, advised deputy that there was a fight, advised he was going out there, Helena EMS en route to Bass in Enid. 3:26 p.m. Structure fire, respondent states barn fire is on east side of Dacoma, advised Woods County, Woods County requests assist from Carmen Fire Department, Carmen advised. December 4, 2013 12:34 a.m. Welfare check, respondent advised that he received a text from person earlier this evening saying
that her boyfriend hit her again, he was worried about her, deputy made contact with individual, all is ok and she stated nothing happened. 6:42 a.m. Vehicle fire, respondent advised a truck blew a tire and now it is on fire, advised Carmen Fire Department, Carmen Fire Department is responding to fire 2 miles south of Cozy Curve. 9:07 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent advised a person from Cherokee hit an awning, wanted to locate person, advised Cherokee Police Department. December 5, 2013 2:16 p.m. Medical emergency, respondent advised 8 year-old possibly having seizures, advised Cherokee Police Department request ambulance. December 6, 2013 5:25 p.m. Welfare check, respondent called and wanted a welfare check on individual, subject is off meds and could be dangerous. December 7, 2013 11:19 a.m. Structure fire, respondent called to report smoke in her house but she didn’t want to do anything until her
husband got home, called back, said she saw fire and needed fire deparment, advised Cherokee Police Department. 12:42 p.m. Transport prisoner, deputy is going to Stillwater to transport prisoner, Stillwater called wanting us to pick him up because of the bedlam game and they were going to need the room. December 8, 2013 8:46 a.m. Vandalism, respondent advised that the east side office door at the Carmen Coop was shattered, it wasn’t enterable but was in really bad condition, deputy advised. 2:49 p.m. Medical emergency, respondent advised he needed first responders and ambulance to possible heart attack on the corner of First and Nash in Aline, advised Aline first responders and Helena Ambulance. 7:59 p.m. Domestic disturbance, Barber County Sheriff’s Office called and wanted us to be on the lookout for individual wanted for domestic abuse, he was last seen on foot, wanted us to watch Highway 8 for suspect, deputy advised, Barber County advised they had the suspect, take no further action.
Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Beginning in book 727 page 968 Real Estate Transfers Jessie M. Reinhart s/p/a Jessie May Reinhart & Cecil Reinhart to Benjamin R. Bickerstaff & Lesli L. Bickerstaff: a tract of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 26 North, Range 10, WIM: Quit Claim Deed. Forrest E. LeCrone to The Don Francis Kinsey & Thelia Maye Kinsey Revocable Living Trust dated Dec. 18, 2007: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 in Block 24 of the High School Addition in the Town of Helena, SUBJECT to existing rightof-ways, easements, deed restrictions, and mineral leases and reservations of record: Warranty Deed. Jim Patton & Ginger Patton to Christopher Parkhurst & Andrea Parkhurst:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and the South Half of Lot 8 in Block 52 of the Original Town of Goltry: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed. Gary Dolasinski to Gary Z. Dolasinski & Vicky Lynn Dolasinski: Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block 30 in the original Town of Carmen: Warranty Deed. L. Louise VanOsdol, Durable Power of Attorney for L. Jack VanOsdol to L. Louise VanOsdol, Trustee of the L. Louise VanOsdol Living Trust dated Aug. 20, 2012: an undivided 1/3 interest in and to (1) the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 26 North, Range 9, WIM; (2) Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block 5 in the Town of Jet: Quit Claim Deed. Judy Newman to Judy Newman & Leslie A. Newman: Lots 13, 14 & 15 in Block 51 in First Addition of Aline: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deed. Mortgages Ryan T. Madden & Kacey C. Madden to Farmers Exchange Bank: a tract of land lying in the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 24 North, Range 10, WIM: maximum obligation limit
$68,000. David A. Rohrs & Julia Rohrs to Security National Bank of Enid: Lot 10 in Block 1 of Montgomery Addition to the City of Cherokee: $298,000. Dennis Mast & Rhonda Mast to Farm Credit of Enid: Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 26 North, Range 12, WIM: $125,000. Kyle Puffinbarger & Kendra Puffinbarger and Dennis Mast & Rhonda Mast to Farm Credit of Enid: Lots 1 & 2 and the East Half of the Northwest Quarter ADA Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 25 North, Range 11, WIM: $125,000. Kyle Puffinbarger & Kendra Puffinbarger and Dennis Mast & Rhonda Mast to Farm Credit of Enid: Lots 1 & 2 and the East Half of the Northwest Quarter ADA Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 25 North, Range 11, WIM: $125,000. Dennis Mast & Rhonda Mast to Farm Credit of Enid: Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 26 North, Range 12, WIM: $125,000.
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December 2, 2013 • Anthony Leon, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2013 KW semi, overturned on Sun City Road about 1 mile south of White Sands Road. Over $1,000 damage, driver taken to hospital via Medicine Lodge Ambulance with unknown injuries, accident investigated by Deputy McCullough assisted by Kansas Highway Patrol Lieutenant Quick, Sun City Volunteer Fire Department and Medicine Lodge Rescue Squad. • Deputy Small responded to a report of battery in Sharon. December 3, 2013 • Trevor Thompson, Medicine Lodge,
driving a 2001 Chevrolet pickup, ran through a ditch and struck a tree on the west side of Barber County State Lake. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Small. • Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from west of Medicine Lodge to Medicine Lodge Hospital. December 6, 2013 • Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Jefferson Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital. December 8, 2013 • Deputy McCullough investigated a burglary west of Kiowa. During the week officers received
five reports of cattle out, performed 12 public assists and assisted five other agencies. Arrests December 4, 2013 • Leroy J. Mader, Cherokee, Okla., W/M, 72. Arrest by KWPD. Charges: DUI 2. Failure to yield 3. Leaving the scene of an Accident 4. Failure to appear. Released Dec. 6 on $5,250 surety bond. December 8, 2013 • James E. Smith Jr., Kiowa, B/M, 33. Arrest by KWPD. Charges: Domestic battery 2. Obstruction 3. Disorderly conduct 4. Battery of a law enforcement officer 5 Theft.
Barber County Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Transfers Beginning book 137, page 43 Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Treaty Association to Community Bible Fellowship: the West 59 feet 4 inches of the South 9 inches of Lot 2 and the West 59 feet 4 inches of Lot 3 and the West 59 feet 4 inches of the North 7 inches of Lot 4 in Block 1 in Cook, Standiford & Company’s Revised Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: General Warranty Deed. Dale R. Walker, Trustee of the Margaret Walker Trust dated Sept. 16, 2008 to Joseph Garrard Wright: Improvements on leased land in Medicine Lodge Township; Airplane Hanger; per Sheriff’s Deed recorded in Book 123 on Page 187 in the records of the Register of Dees in Barber County: Quit Claim Deed. Citizens Bank of Kansas NA to John W. Nixon: Lots 31, 33, 35, 37 & 39 on Kansas Avenue West in the Origi-
nal Townsite of the City of Medicine Lodge: General Warranty Corporation Deed. Clara Marie Blackwell aka Marie Blackwell to Thomas L. Terwort & Dewey Lee Terwort: Lots 10, 11 & 12 in Block 89 in the City of Hardtner AND Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 in Block 98 in the City of Hardtner: Joint Tenancy Quit Claim Deed. Dewey Lee Terwort & Thomas L. Terwort to Thomas L. Terwort & Dewey Lee Terwort: Lots 7, 8 & 9 in Block 89 in the City of Hardtner: Joint Tenancy Quit Claim Deed. Jon F. McDonald & Angela J. McDonald to Darin S. Goodwin: a tract of land in the South Half of Section 30, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM: Warranty Deed. Mortgages Beginning book 209, page 317 Ryan S. Dohm & Sandra F. Dohm to United States of America acting
through the Farm Service Agency for the United States Department of Agriculture: the South Half of Section 10, Township 32 South, Range 10, WPM, EXCEPT a tract described on page 322 of book 209: $84,800. Jordan C. Webster to Citizens Bank of Kansas: a tract of land commencing 162 feet North of the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM, thence East a distance of 185 feet, thence North a distance of 122 feet, thence West a distance of 185 feet, thence South a distance of 122 feet to the place of beginning: $45,714. Allison R. Tharp aka Allison Renee Tharp to Citizens Bank of Kansas: Lots 22, 23 & 24 in Block 4 in the City of Sharon: $57,653. Jimmie D. McCullough & Judy K. McCullough to Citizens Bank of Kansas: Beginning at a point 390 feet 2 inches North of the Southwest Corner the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM, thence East 233 ½ feet, thence North 127 ½ feet, thence West 233 ½ feet, thence South 127 ½ feet to the point of beginning in the City of Medicine Lodge, SUBJECT to Public Road over the West 30 feet thereof: $62,500. Michael B. Simpson & Ariel M. Simpson to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the East 10 feet of Lot 30 and all of Lots 31 & 32 in Block 40 in the City of Kiowa: $26,000.
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Kan/Okla Fur Co. will be in Alva every Sunday through March 2nd Very small & friendly at 619 E Flynn from 1-3pm to Chihuahuas. 580-748-0312 buy fur. 620-892-5895 For Sale Exotic Heat Wave Poodle, Chihuahua, Morkie, Exciting news from our salon! Yorkie Poo, Maltese pups. We are now offering facials, lovealotkennels.com. 620-886peels, microdermabrasion & 3458 or 620-213-1490 continuing skin care support with BioElements professional Just in Time/Christmas skin care products. Call or come Super nice & gentle ponies to by for your Free consultation. ride up to 12 hands tall. Suitable (Husbands, a gift certificate for 4-12 yr-olds. Only a few left! for our services would make a 620-296-4449 wonderful Christmas present.) 1016 Noble, Alva. 620-253-1261 Automotive or 580-327-4328 For Sale Freeman’s Garden Market ‘99 Dodge Ram 1500 V-8, ready to roll a long way. One owner & Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Large and looks good. 580-327-2554 $4500 Small Xmas Cactus, Kalonchoe, KangarooPa, Mini Cyclamen and Business Services Mini Norfolk Pine. 1407 College Blvd. 327-3522 Depot Bar & Grill Wed Lunch Special-Baked Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Cherry Dump Cake. ThurBeef Enchilada, Rice, Refried Beans, Brownie. Fri-Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Lemon Cake. Open at 11 a.m. Full Menu Every Day. Carry-Out avail. 580-3272212
Winter Special 25% off Dec/Jan. Offer expires Jan 31, 2014. Kathy’s Painting/Alva. Interior, exterior, commercial & residential painting & staining, wall & ceiling repair, texture. Free Estimates. 405-831-6814 Pasture Tree Clearing
Save moisture & grass. Let me clear trees in your pasture. Skid Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed Christmas at Schuhmacher’s Grover 580-474-2465 or 580Copper Penny. 405 College, Alva 542-0298 It’s a Copper Penny
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is looking for Part-Time Office Manager. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing non-profit organization. If interested contact museum Conceal Carry office at 580-327-2030 or 580430-5801. Stop by the museum Conceal or Unconceal your from 2-5pm Tues-Sun to pick-up choice one day class in Cherokee, an application, Alva OK Sat Dec 14. Call for Registration 580-541-7425 Now Hiring Drivers Septic Tank Service
for day & night shift in Alva & surrounding area. Must 24/7, locally owned & operated have Class A CDL with tanker since 1972. 620-482-2956 or endorsement, experience a +. 580-824-0770. We offer competitive wages, CC Construction health benefits & scheduled days off. Please call Kerri at Wild C Interior-Exterior improvements. Trucking 405-853-5118 Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap. Structural Help Wanted & Non Structural Concrete. CDL Drivers-Humboldt, KS, Will also accommodate Farm & Pacer Energies, an affiliate of Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620the Nichols Companies has the 825-4285 following open positions for Professional Upholstery Night Drivers at our facility in Humboldt, KS. Must have Class will all types of furniture. Over A CDL, clean record, hazmat 55 years experience. Goltry, OK. & tanker experience. Submit 580-496-2351 resume to Hr@nbservices. Glen’s Gun Shop com. Must include job title/job location in the subject line. www. Aline, OK. 580-430-5400. 1 MI Nicholsbrothersinc.com Garand 30-06. Good selection of pistols. Several hunting rifles. Help Wanted Cash, Check, Credit Card. Call Lite-N-Nite. Apply in person. for your need! 1624 Okla Blvd
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Drivers-Competitive Pay! Local- Lady to care for elderly woman Home often. Vacations/Benefits. during the day in Alva. 940-203CDL-A, 2 yrs & 200K + mi 0385 exp. Walk-Ins Welcome, Hodges Help Wanted Trucking. 855-CHK-HAUL Tractor & Farm Equipment Help Wanted Mechanic full-time. Farm Kiowa Manor is seeking qualified Equipment Detail & Light cooks, dietary staff, Licensed Mechanic work position. Nurses and Certified Nurse Full-Time of Part-Time. Aides. Offering competitive Competitive wages & benefits. benefits and many shift options. Pick-up applications at Devery If interested please inquire at Implement. 327 Barnes. Alva. 620-825-4117. Must pass preFarm Supplies employment screenings Feed For Sale Help Wanted 300 + Round Schumac Bales. Beadles Nursing Home has an 620-886-5340 opening for CNA for 11pm-7am. We will certify and train. Please For Sale pick-up an application at 916 1610 JD Chisel, 24ft, walking Noble Street, Alva. EOE tandems, both sides fold, good Help Wanted cond. 580-829-1866 or 580-3273205 Marketing A Health & Wellness Program. Flexible hours, work Garage Sales from home, Mercedes Benz car Smith Estate Sale program. Call Pamela at 580Microwave, washer & dryer, 334-0574 small appliances, dishes, some Help Wanted antique dishes, pots & pans, Triple F Oilfield Services is vintage sewing items, bedding, needing a housekeeper. 40 hours towels, sleeper sofa, rocker, 2 weekly. Call 936-590-9706 or recliners, lamps, marble/pecan 936-572-0603 end tables, ladies coats, mens clothes and coats, books, vintage Help Wanted Singer sewing machine & Share Convalescent Home seeks cabinet, nice table cloths. Inside full-time LPN, RN and CNA. sale at 2348 Elm St. Dec 13 & 14 Please call 580-430-3390 or in Waynoka. Discounted on Sat apply online at www.smcok.com 9am-5pm. Cash Only! Help Wanted
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Share Memorial Hospital seeks Christmas Decor a full-time RN (night shift) and Large Assortment of Christmas part-time surgery scrub tech. Decor and Pre-Lit Trees 1/2 Off. Please call 580-430-3390 or Come See Us at GNK Vacuum! apply online at www.smcok.com 722 E. Ok Blvd.
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HD Cargo & Ladder Rack for 6’ bed. $450. 580-327-2554
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Steel shelving with 9 shelves. 7’x6’x18’ or 7’x3’x18’ over 50 avail. $75 each. Western Equipment 3216 College Blvd. Alva. 580-327-0105-Steve
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For Rent 2/3 bdrm, 2 bth. 580-732-5732 or 580732-5337 House for Sale with 10 acres 1 mile E of Waynoka. 580824-7201 For Rent 2bdrm with washer & dryer. 580-3271391 For Rent 2 bdrm apt. 580-430-6052 House For Sale 3bdrm 2bth home in Waynoka, OK. Contact John Fuqua at 580-430-7892 For Rent 1 Room Studio Apartment With Bed, Refrigerator, Microwave, DishTV and Bath. 316-734-5485
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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. 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. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at College Hill Church of Christ in Alva.
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. 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at the Senior Citizen Center, 122 1/2 E. Second, Cherokee.
Evening of Winter warmth and Christmas cheer in Helena On Wednesday, Dec. 18, visit Helena for an evening of winter warmth and Christmas cheer. The Timberlake after-prom committee will host a chili supper in the high school cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..Then at 7 p.m., the Timberlake
High School drama class will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” This beloved American holiday classic will come to life as a captivating, live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story
of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplates suicide. He had always wanted to leave Bedford Falls to see the world, but circumstances and his own good heart have led him to stay. He sacrificed his education for his brother’s, kept the family-run savings and loan afloat, protected the town from the greedy banker Mr. Potter, and married his childhood sweetheart. As he prepares to jump from a bridge, his guardian angel intercedes; showing him what life would have become for the residents of Bedford Falls if he had never lived.
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