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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. Ex-

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ercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m.

Transportation provided upon request.

Gary Booze will entertain at 12:30 p.m.

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.

5:30 p.m. Alva Weight Watchers meet at College Hill Church of Christ.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday.

Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities.

Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

11 a.m. Alva Middle School will hold a Veterans’ Day Assembly.

12:30 p.m. NWOSU Rangers will play basketball vs. West Texas A&M University at SWOSU in Weatherford.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

2 p.m. Holly Club will meet with LaDonna Benningfield.

3 p.m. NWOSU Lady Rangers will play basketball vs. University of Central Oklahoma at SWOSU in Weatherford.

Top Left: Carrie Bowers of Cherokee was crowned Miss Northwestern 2012 in a pageant Sunday night at Herod Hall. First runner up was Madison Bird of Alva and second runner-up was Chelsay Adams of Mooreland.

Above: Kenzie Kraft (center) of Burlington was named Miss Outstanding Teen during the Miss Northwestern Pageant Sunday evening in Herod Hall. First runner up was Victoria Kimbrell (left) of Enid and second runner-up was Kelsey Castle of Jet. Photos by Jim Stout

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DA files rape charges against step-dad of girl Danielson denies allegations

By Jim Stout Rape charges against Thomas Lynn Danielson, 58, Burlington, were filed Oct 31 in Alfalfa District Court. Danielson denied the allegations, according to the court documents.

The charges stem from a report by a 15-year-old stepdaughter that the incidents began when she was 12 and recurred “about once a month,” according to court documents. The girl reported the incidents to a church

minister after she believed she may be pregnant from the encounters.

The girl told investigator Steve Tanio the incidents would occur when the mother was away leaving her and her special needs brother alone with Danielson, according to the court documents.

Danielson denied the allegations but did say there were occasions when the girl was in his bedroom while his wife was gone, court documents relate.

Because he kept two handguns, a rifle and a shotgun in that bedroom, weapons charges were also filed in connection with the case.

Alfalfa opens bids for District 1 grader Our mom and dad (Bobby and Erica Kraft) will celebrate eleven years of marrieage on 11-11-11. We love you.

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By Roger McKenzie Bids were opened on a new grader for the District 1 during Monday’s Alfalfa County commissioners meeting.

Three bidders submitted bids. There was a fourth bidder which replied but submitted no bid.

Yellowhouse Machinery Company of Enid submitted the low bid of $199,459 for a John Deere grader. Warren Cat of Oklahoma City submitted a bid for a Caterpillar grader for $223,953. Van Coppell of Oklahoma City submitted a bid for a Volvo grader for $245,000.

Whichever is purchased will be paid for in either 60 or 84 monthly payments. Action was tabled for further consideration.

Dennis Frisk and Blake Trekell were approved as requisitioning and receiving officers for the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Department. In the county clerk’s office, Kathy Stamman was approved as a receiving officer. She takes over for the retired Nancy Harmon.

One lone bid was received for the county’s call for supplying it with ballots

for a year. Royal Printing of Oklahoma City was approved after submitting a bid with prices that ranged from 21-26 cents.

The requests for private property easements and road crossing permits remained steady. Three private property access easements were approved, all in District 1. Twenty-four road crossing permits were approved. The latter included seven for SandRidge (four in District 1 and three in District 3), six for Crescent Services (five in District 1 and one in District 3), four for Atlas Pipeline (all in District. 1), four for Mid-America Midstream Gas Services in District 1, two for Caprock in District 1, and one for Brickman Fastline in District 1.

The monthly alcoholic beverage report showed the state disbursing $6,780.17 in revenues from that source to the county’s 10 communities. Cherokee received the most--$2,444.56. Lambert netted $9.79.

In other business, the commissioners (Chad Roach was unable to attend) approved minutes of their previous meeting, blanket purchase orders, maintenance and operations warrants for payment, appropriations, and several other reports—miscellaneous officers reports, appropriations, highway consumables, and maximum highway expenditures.

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Alva School Board hires new band director

By Lynn L. Martin Alva High School Principal Steve Parkhurst said he and Middle School Principal Terry Conder interviewed six candidates to fill the vacancy of Mike Conner as band director. He said they recommended to the board the employment of Robert Rogers.

Rogers comes from Newkirk, but he has experience in Arkansas and Kansas besides Oklahoma. Also, he has been the band director for the 45th infantry in Kansas for over 30 years. The vote was unanimous to employee Roberts for the remainder of the school year.

Another important personnel matter was the resignation of Dr. Mark Rathgeber from seat four of the school board.

New AHS Band Director Robert Rogers.

The Rathgeber family will be moving to Oklahoma City so Mark can take a federal job with the Bureau of Indian Affairs beginning the first of the year.

The school board agreed to discuss at next month’s meeting how to fill Rathgeber’s seat. They mentioned inviting “letters of interest,” from those interested in completing the remaining two years of the term. Or they could simply select someone from district four.

In other board matters, the annual school election was set for February 14, 2012. If a run-off election is needed it will be held on April 3, 2012. The filing period for seat two will begin Monday, December 5, at 8 a.m. and continue through Wednesday December 6 until 5 p.m.

Financials Vicky Johnson, superintendent, said collections are up $301,508 compared to the same time last year. The increased oil drilling in Oklahoma resulted in a boost in Gross Production tax revenues by $108,000.

She reported that Waller Glass Company has agreed to replace the leaky Middle School front round window at a cost of around $9,000.

The superintendent said she was pleased to announce that in finishing the accreditation report she learned that the district has 100% “highly qualified” instructors.

Johnson is working to update the board policy book. She said there are redundancies in the book. For an initial fee of $5,000 the Oklahoma School Boards Association will review the policy book and make sure the policy wording is

correct, and they will provide new policies when requested by the board. After the initial first year review, the annual maintenance fee is $500. The board could submit 12 policy writing requests per year for that price. Board President Brian Gaddy suggested the matter be brought back next month as an agenda item for the board to consider.

Another lengthy discussion concerned floor scrubber machines. Some of the machines use chemicals and newer machines use water only. A new water-based machine will cost about $7,000. The chemicals used in the older machines cost about $1000 per year for each of the five building sites. So the cost of chemicals in just one year would total close to the purchase price of the newer style machine. The board had further questions, and the superintendent will bring answers to the next meeting.

The board agreed to allow Doris Marcus to participate in the sick-leave sharing program. Also, permission was voted for the Electric Gold show choir to travel to Chicago during spring break, March 21-25, 2012.

Steve Parkhurst provided the high school dropout report. He said two students were over-aged when they dropped out; two students said they were moving but the district never received a transfer request for school records so the students are considered dropouts. One student dropped out due to pregnancy and another had to leave because of legal problems. Parkhurst says he fears the new legislative mandates will push the dropout rate even higher.

The board approved a plan for the Achieving Classroom ACT Remediation Plan. Funds of $6,954 have been provided by the state to pay teachers for services before and after regular school hours.

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Fundraiser Workplace Stress: 10 to benefit Surprising Causes Kremlin auger victims Lynn Says

By Lynn L. Martin I have an acquaintance who was showing serious effects of stress in her life. After seeing several medical professionals she finally figured out that the amount of stress in her life was increasing weekly and was probably the cause.

So she changed to a less stressful job and the problems went away.

This was on my mind when I ran into this article by Dennis McCafferty on a website called cioinsight.com.

Unfortunately, a couple of these stress inducers are present in my life.

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10 Surprising Causes 1. Procrastinating. Putting off until tomorrow what can be done today results in an intimidating (and stress producing) pile of to-do’s.

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A fundraising dinner and concert for two teenagers who each lost a leg in a grain auger accident will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon in Nash.

Tyler Zander who attends Chisholm High and Bryce Gannon who attends Kremlin High were injured when one fell into the auger and the other tried to rescue him. The incident happened at Zaloudek Grain in Kremlin.

Four churches are pooling resources and manpower for the event. Although it will be held at Nash Christian Church, Nash Baptist, Hawley Baptist and the Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church are co-sponsoring the effort.

Food has all been donated so all donations will go to help the victims.

The menu will include smoked pork, potato salad, coleslaw, beans and cake.

Entertainment includes the Hunt Family Bluegrass Musicians from Stillwater and the Hope 4 Quartet from Pond Creek plus some local youths.

Checks can be made out to the Zander/Gannon Benefit and placed in the drop box at the event or left at the First National Bank of Nash where a fund has been established.

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Supt. Ellis has Cherokee BOE busy with improvement plans

By Roger McKenzie Because the Cherokee schools did not do well on their Average Yearly Progress report card, Superintendent Cory Ellis has the district embarked on self-improvement.

Just about everyone in the system, including students, are being surveyed and asked to answer questions that will be used to identify the district’s strengths and weaknesses in order to make improvements.

Ellis talked about what is happening in his monthly report at Monday’s Cherokee School Board meeting.

After collection of data, it will be studied and used to form a “to do” list. A time line will be formulated to make sure improvements are on-going.

These activities will be brought to the board for their input and approval and eventually the state will have its say.

Concurrent, with school improvement plans, the district is participating with schools across the state in a common core transition plan which will become part of the district’s school improvement plan.

“This is a move towards standardsbased schools,” Ellis said.

He noted it will eventually lead to new teacher evaluation methods.

Additional course offerings will also result. He mentioned music (without saying the word “band”) and foreign language.

Later in the meeting, Ellis presented some guiding principals and a timeline

for school improvement. The Board approved both.

Board President Cheryl Washburn noted that teachers had told her how excited they were about the school improvement plans.

It has been a busy month, Ellis told the board. In addition to the work he mentioned and various school reports that have to be made, the school’s defending state champion Chiefs are headed to Fox to defend their football title in a first round play-off game on Friday.

No action was taken on setting times and dates for the 2012 school board meetings. Instead, Supt. Ellis said he had some issues with the variability of the meetings. He wants have a standard meeting date, either early in the month or late in the month, to help avoid having so many special meetings. He also noted that one board activity at the meeting—signing checks—really isn’t necessary, since the only signature needed is that of the treasurer.

He said he sees more benefits to having a standard meeting date. He will be bringing two schedules to a future meeting for the board members to consider.

Although it will need some minor changes, the board approved last year’s technology plan for the current school year.

No action was taken on HVAC bids for the elementary gym and the high school girls’ locker room because only

one bid had been received.

The board approved calling a school board election to fill board seat number 2 on Feb. 14, 2012. A run-off for the seat formerly occupied by Jim Moncrief before his resignation will be held on April 3. The seat has been filled by Amber Wilhite following her appointment to it by the board.

Another board seat became vacant when the board reluctantly accepted the resignation of Daylon Caruthers who is moving with his family to Enid. His term for seat number 5 was not due to be up until 2015.

The treasurer’s report and activity report were approved. Highlights of the former include improvements of over $11,000 in ad valorem tax receipts and over $14,000 in gross production revenues from a year ago.

Enrollment is up 31 students in the district. Every grade is up except for second, fourth, sixth, 11th, and 12th.

The extra state revenue from the boost in enrollment could be around $200,000 for the district, according to Ellis.

“We’re sitting fine, right now,” he said, speaking of finances.

In other action, the board approved encumbrances and minutes of its regular meeting on Oct. 6 and its special meeting held Sept. 29.

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Waynoka BOE learns kids favorite lunches Test scores, sick leave on agenda

By Stacy Sanborn The Waynoka Board of Education learned what students like and don’t like for lunch among agenda items at Monday night’s meeting.

The fifth graders presented their reports on a cafeteria survey they recently conducted. Students showed board members colorful bar graphs that depicted each grade’s favorite and least favorite lunch food. Students determined chicken nuggets and pizza were among top favorites, with goulash landing in the least favorite column. Board members were impressed with the student’s report, but quickly got down to business after the kids cleared out.

After roll call, Superintendent Peggy Constien called for votes on several items. Members approved minutes of October 3rd’s regular board meeting and October 12th’s special-called meeting.

Each item on the meeting agenda was unanimously approved including the Gifted and Talented Educational Plan for the 2011-2012 school year, the FY 2012 Contract for Secondary Career and Technology programs, and finally a salary adjustment for faculty member Danny Green. Constien also presented an amendment to her contract and the contract of Principal Michael Meriwether. Constien said a small error

was made in how CCOSA dues were reflected on the payroll and an amendment was necessary. Board members approved.

The group was presented with handouts of the financial reports and were able to see where the school stood financially, focusing on the general fund, building fund, and activity fund. The Superintendent told them the school was in good shape thus far, but planned to keep spending at a minimum to ensure encumbrances were maintained.

Encumbrances were all approved as well.

Michael Meriwether, 11th year Waynoka principal, talked to members about current API scores and said he was proud of his students and teachers. Waynoka’s scores have been consistently higher than those of some surrounding towns, hitting a high of 1345 in 2008-2009. Meriwether attributes much of the student’s success to the dedication of the teachers, and says the after-school program has been instrumental in getting the kids back on track. The program is designed to spend time tutoring students whose grades fall below 80%.

Another hot topic of Monday’s meeting was the Waynoka Public School Sick Leave policy. Constien showed her fellow board members examples of sick leave policies from other small school districts and asked them their opinions about a revision to the “immediate family” clause.

Current policy states staff may only use sick days to care for themselves or anyone in the immediate family who lives under the same roof. The Superintendent expressed concerns about that clause, stating oftentimes situations not involving immediate family members arise that may call for a faculty member to miss work. She also mentioned a proposal to start a sick day fund. The fund would allow faculty to donate up to five sick days to coworkers who may need them.

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Obituaries FRED D. HELMS Fred Donald, son of Florence (Davis) and Benjamin Helms, was born July 25, 1933 in Payson, Oklahoma. He passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on the 22nd of October at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Graveside services arranged by Wharton Funeral Chapel will be at the Alva Municipal Cemetery on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11 a.m.

A reception will be held immediately following the graveside service at the Runnymede.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Hospice of the Valley Sherman Home in memory of Fred D. Helms 1510 E. Flower Street, Bldg. 1 - Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Condolences may be made online at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com.

STANLEY M. OWEN Stanley Max, son of Opal Leona (Maddox) and Ira Claire Owen, was born February 6, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He passed away at the Enid St. Mary Regional Hospital on the 4th of November at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 29 days.

He attended Capron School System and graduated with the class of 1962. During school he was active in FFA; he raised and showed pigs, chickens, sheep and cattle and judged livestock and crops. He received his BS,

and his Masters degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

In 1972 Stan started teaching 6th grade and coaching in Burlington. In 1975 he left his teaching career to work with his dad on the family farm; raising pigs, cattle wheat and alfalfa, until his death.

On November 30, 1963 Stan married Beverly Alexander in Kiowa, Kansas.

To their marriage two sons, Jeffery and Jeremy, were born.

Over the years he drove the activity bus for the school district. He enjoyed working for years during the Cargill Salt harvest in the fall.

Stanley was married to Linda Wilcox on April 20, 2006 in Newkirk, Oklahoma and made their home in Alva.

Stan enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his granddaughter’s events and he loved working on the family farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Stan is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons and their wives, Jeff and Terri, and Jeremy and Dannyell; five grandchildren, Traci, Julie, Tara, Alexis and Anthony; a sister, Peggy O’Neil; a stepson Joel Jacobs; a step grandson Aaron Jacobs; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Alva FFA or 4H Livestock Judging Teams.

Private services were held with Wharton Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

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Timberlake to host Veteran’s Assembly Veterans are invited to a Timberlake Student Veteran’s Day Assembly Friday, November 11, at 10 in the morning in the High School Auditorium in Helena.

Students from Timberlake extend a special invitation to family members who have been a part of the armed services to share one of their special memories with those who attend. All veterans in attendance will be recognized.

The Timberlake Kindergarten Class will be singing “You’re a Grand ‘ol Flag.”

No quorum for Kiowa Council meeting

By Yvonne Miller The regular monthly (November) meeting of the Kiowa City Council was scheduled for Monday night.

However, in the afternoon City Administrator Nathan Law learned there would not be enough councilmen who could attend to make a quorum.

The meeting was rescheduled for next Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

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Holder Drug is ready for the holidays Holder Drug presents the senior citizen nutrition center menu. This is not served at Holder Drug, but rather one block west. Citizens age 60 and over are eligible to eat for only a small donation, typically $3.00. Please join us as the more people eating helps our funding.

Wednesday November 9

Enchilada Casserole, Ranch Style Beans, Apricots, Bread, Sugar Cookie

Thursday November 10

Polish Sausage w/Kraut, Fried Potatoes, Bread, Congealed Fruit

Friday November 11

Taco Salad, Mexi Corn, Peaches, Cinnamon Roll

Monday November 14

Beef Stroganoff, Carrots, Spinach Parmesan, Cinnamon Roll

Tuesday November 15

Baked Fish, Cabbage Au Gratin, Sweet Potato Patties, Cheese Biscuit, Brownie

Wednesday November 16

Ham & Beans, ½ Baked Potato, Tomato Spoon Relish, Cornbread, Apricots

Thursday November 17

Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Dinner Roll, Spice Cake

Friday November 18

Spanish Rice w/Beef, Zucchini, Marinated Carrot Salad, Peanut Butter Cookie

Monday November 21

Chicken & Noodles, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Potato Salad, Biscuit, Chocolate Pudding

Tuesday November 22

Hot Ham & Cheese, Tomato Soup, Pea & Cheese Salad, Crackers, Pineapple Upsidedown Cake

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Cherokee family searches for missing daughter, 37

Staci (Thresher) Killman last seen Oct. 9

By Stacy Sanborn A search is underway for , Cherokee native and Medford resident. Officials say they have a few new leads in the case, but nothing solid. Staci Francine (Thresher) Killman, 37, was last seen backing out of her parent’s driveway sometime after 4 p.m. Sunday, October 9.

Her parents, Raymond and Diana Horne, didn’t think anything to be out of the ordinary until October 10th, when they realized Staci hadn’t been seen

Staci Killman

since her departure the previous afternoon. Staci’s husband, Ron Killman, of Medford, filed a report with the Medford Police Department that same day.

Family and friends say that Staci did not inform them of her destination, and didn’t even tell them she planned to leave. Staci’s two children, ages 20 and 17, had no information to offer about their mother’s whereabouts, and are stunned and confused about what has led to their mother’s absence for the last four weeks. The family says they are holding up okay but say they “need to get her found and get her treatment.”

Staci is a type II diabetic who had recently stopped taking her medication for the ailment. She also suffered from an ongoing illness that family says might have influenced any decisions she made, good or bad. She had recently stopped taking a prescription for that disorder as well.

The family, worried about Staci’s well-being, was left with more questions after receiving a notice in the mail that Staci’s van had passed through the Kilpatrick Turnpike without paying the toll at 10:33 p.m. on October 9, the day she went missing.

Medford Police Chief Roger Christman with the Medford Police Department put Staci’s information in NCIC, the National Crime Information Center, which allows all law enforcement agen-

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cies to enter and search criminal record history information, fugitives, stolen properties, and missing persons. NCIC is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and officers are hoping that other agencies will be alert and on the lookout for Medford’s missing woman.

An article published in Staci’s hometown reported Staci may have been heading to the Oklahoma City area to see her ex-husband, but the family is left to speculate. The ex-husband, currently being held at the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office on charges unrelated to the Staci Killman case, has not been able to offer any information about the missing woman.

Staci was last seen wearing a flowered blouse with jeans. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs approximately 190 lbs.

Her hair is shoulder-length and brown in color although her husband Ron says she usually dyes it sandy blonde. She has brown eyes and also wears eyeglasses.

Her van, a 1998 Chevy Venture, is dark green with the tag number 818BQR. Any information should be directed to the Medford Police Department at (580) 395- 2823 or to Ron Killman at (580) 741-1135.

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2007 Chevy Silverado reg cab, WT, t&c, stereo, white balance of factory warranty, P1230 $21,995

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2007 Pontiac Torrent V6, Auto, PW, PL, T&C, Stereo Gray, P1226-A $14995 or $261/mo 60 mos @ 5.9% w/10% DN WAC

2007 Chevy 1500 4WD EXT CAB pw, pl, t&c, stereo, white, T26571 $13,995

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2003 Chevy Tahoe LS Black, PW/PL/PS T&C, P4341 $11995

2006 Pontiac G6 Hard Top Convertible V6, PW, PL, T&C, Stereo, U350-A $14995 or $261/mo 60 mos @ 5.9% w/10% Dn WAC

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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix PW, PL,m T&C, Stereo, P1212A $6995

2005 Chevy 2500 4WD White, Bale bed, T26621 $14995

2004 CHEVY ½ Ton LS ext cab, 4WD, chrome grill & wheels, white, T25932 $9,995

2004 Chevy Tahoe White, P1201A $12995

2007 Chevy 3500 LT 6.0, 4WD, Bramco Bale Bed, 60, PW, PL, T&C, 45K, Silver Birch, T2715-1 $22995 or $342/mo 72 mos @ 5.9% w/10% Dn WAC

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Waynoka School will be hosting a concert7 p.m. Thursday at the Multi-Purpose Building. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the school or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the school’s reading and math incentive program. The band features Waynoka students Justin Replogle at lead guitar, Weston Hill on drums and Harley Conner, bass guitar. Vocalist include Michaela Zook, Stephanie Nutter, Maria Wilcox, Draven Smith, Krystin Hull and Katie Blair. The music selections range from country, pop to rock. For information, call Waynoka School at 580-824-4341.

Harper County plans Oil and Gas Summit The oil and gas “boom” in South Central Kansas is pretty hard to ignore lately.

In an effort to help better inform the residents of South Central Kansas, an informational meeting has been planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Chaparral High School auditorium there will be an introduction to Chesapeake Energy, SandRidge Energy, and Shell

Oil Company followed by a question and answer period of frequently asked questions. At approximately 8 p.m. we will break out of the auditorium in to the commons area to allow time for any questions of the individual companies.

In addition to the energy companies there will be representatives from NRCS, FSA, local banks, accounting and investment professionals, and many

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others will be on hand to help answer any questions you may have. The meeting will adjourn at 9 p.m.

If you have any questions about the evening or your business would be interested in setting up a table/booth for the event, please contact Brian at the Harper County Extension Office at 620842-5445 or by email at ksuwally@ksu. edu .

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Makenzie Arganbright chugs along on a miniature tractor Saturday Fast Food took on a whole new meaning last Saturday at the Cherokee Turnip Festival. Dylan Silver, at the Turnip Festival.

Kayla Highfill, Ruston James,Talor Miller and Taryn Miller watch as two turnips race to be #1!

This little guy can't decide if her want to ride the little tractor or push it.

Greg Graham and Alex Mitchell prepare to launch turnips out of a homemade turnip gun.

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Monday, November 14 noon Cherokee Main Street meets Second Monday, location varies.

Friday, November 25, Kick off the Shop Local Campaign Look for drawing tickets at area businesses. Win one of three gift baskets or a grand prize of $1,000 gift card to United Supermarket.

Sunday December 4 2-4:30 pm, Farmers Extension Club Holiday House Tour Tuesday, December 6, Tax Free Shopping at participating Area Merchants Saturday, December 17, Early Morning Shopping specials, 7 am till 1 pm. Alfalfa County Santa Store and photos with Santa, 2 pm, Baker Building. Prize Drawings 5:30 pm United parking lot, followed by Lighted Christmas parade (approximately 6 pm) For more info on these or other Cherokee activities contact Cherokee Main Street. 580 596 6111. mainstreet@akslc.net look for us on Facebook

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If it’s at 1 p.m. it’s only a test New technology, old fears

By Jim Stout A test by multiple federal agencies is leading state and local authorities to fear large segments of the population will miss the part that says, “This is a test.”

Scheduled for 1 p.m. today, (Wednesday, Nov. 9) the test is being conducted by the Federal Emergency Alert System.

“This system test is the first of its kind,” Alva Fire Chief Kirk Trekell wrote in an announcement distributed to local media and organizations. None of the previous tests have gone to all parts of the nation at the same time, Trekell noted.

The three-minute test will include radio and television messages. Trekell said the message on televisions may not indicate it is just a test.

Just remember, if it’s at 1 p.m. today, “This is only a test!”

Barresi releases School API Scores State Supt. Janet Barresi Tuesday released Academic Performance Index scores for each school in Oklahoma.

The list has been posted at http://sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/pdf/API/API2011.pdf.

“While this number takes into account multiple metrics, it is difficult for parents and those in the community to derive the impact of what these scores mean,” Barresi said. “We look forward to the implementation of our A through F grading system in our schools, so everyone -- parents, community members, grandparents and business leaders -- can work together with educators towards continuous improvement of schools.”

The Academic Performance Index, which ranges from 0 to 1,500, includes state math and reading test results averaged by attendance counts at the elementary level. The API also takes into account ACT results, college remediation for math and English, Advanced Placement participation and graduation and drop-out rates at the secondary school level. The scores are used to determine if a school has made Adequate Yearly Progress as required by the federal No Child Left Behind ACT. Schools that fail to meet AYP face a number of sanctions.

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JANITOR/MAINTENACE/ LAWN CARE PERSON

Alfalfa County Commissioners are taking applications for a janitor/maintenance/lawn care person.

Beginning salary will be dependant on experience and qualifications.

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Celebrate veterans and American freedom at South Barber Friday

By Yvonne Miller Freedom isn’t free. That’s a message that always resounds at the South Barber Veteran’s Day Program.

The community is invited to remember and honor our veteran’s this Friday, November 11during a 10 a.m., program at South Barber Jr./Sr. High School.

Longtime teacher Pat Noble organized another program certain to bring a feeling of pride in this country and the local veterans who served, some of whom gave their lives for our freedom. Those past veterans and men and women currently serving will be honored in many ways, including a screen presentation.

When entering the school and walking through the commons area, notice the “Our Heroes Wall” featuring names and pictures.

Mrs. Noble said a special emphasis will be put on WWII veterans this year.

Her speech students interviewed several of those local veterans and will read aloud about them. They also have a special presentation about the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Students of all ages will do their part to honor veterans in many ways: choir, band and solo performances; a flag routine; elementary march as they sing and

wave flags; special readings; etc.

Anyone who has attended the veteran’s program in the past knows it’s wise to bring a tissue as the emotion flows when thinking of all these veterans sacrificed for our freedom.

The program concludes with a 21gun salute, playing of Taps and red, white and blue balloon release outside the school.

Veterans and a guest are invited to stay for lunch as guests of the school.

Nancy Harmon poses with the cake, flowers, and a gift presented to her by coworkers in the Alfalfa County Clerk’s office on Oct. 31. Harmon retired at the end of the month after almost 14 years as the county’s deputy clerk. She will take on a (hopefully) less stressful job at the Cherokee library. She will be sorely missed, said County Clerk Bruce Martin. Photo by Roger Kenzie Offering the Best Oil & Gas Leases for Mineral Tracts Under 320 Acres!

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AGRICULTURAL LEASE NOTICE

Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of the City Clerk, 415 4th St., Alva, Oklahoma, 73717 until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 for a (2) two year agricultural cash lease with a third (3rd) year option on the following described property: SE/4, of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Twenty-seven (27) North, Range Fourteen (14) W.I.M. Woods County. This property lies South of the Alva Medical Center and North of Harper Road. The total acreage is 32.6+/- acres. The property has not been farmed for two (2) years. Some alfalfa exists on the property.

PAYMENT METHOD: One-half (½) due July 1st, one-half (½) due January 15th. Possession is possible upon signing the contract.

The Alva Utility Authority reserves the right to accept or reject and and all bids. NO FAX BID WILL BE ACCEPTED. A copy of said Agricultural lease is on file at the City Clerk’s office for review. Bids will be opened publicly at the office of the City Clerk, 415 4th Street, Alva, Oklahoma, 73717, at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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AUCTION

Dune Buggys ~Wood Working Tools ~ Masonry Tools ~ Lawn Care Shop Equipment ~Welding ~ Electronics SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 ~ 10:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION: Northwest Technology Center, 1801 11th Street, Alva, Oklahoma

Dune Buggys • Two Sand Rail Dune Buggys/VW engines, (B & S Buggy Shop Kits), 1 orange, 1 blue.

Wood Working • Power Mate table saw/extension, 3 Phase.

• Rockwell vari-speed drill press, 120V. • Power tools, drills, sanders - De Walt, Rockwell, Porter Cable, Skill, Ryobi.

• Four wood lathes, Jafay-Ecan, 3 Phase, ½ hp.

• Rockwell 12” clearance wood lathe, 120V. • 110 V wood lathe.

• Sanders • Ryobi detail sander kit.

• ¼” and ½” shank router bit set.

• Six table vises.

• 3/8” and ½” Skill and De Walt corded drills.

• De Walt and Bosh Power screw guns.

• Rockwell saws all.

• Six sets wood turning tools • Two Delta saws, 7.5”.

• Rockwell/Delta heavy duty shaper/bits and tools.

• Two sets of wood chisels.

• Eight jack planes and six bench planes.

• One Freud biscuit joiner.

• 6.5”, 7.5”, 10” table saw blades.

• Delta wheel, 1” belt sander.

• Grizzly 22” scroll saw.

• Bosch 1584 vs jig saw.

• One 10” table saw blade guard system.

• One set roller extension for table saw.

• Three roller extensions.

• Palm sanders, Porter Cable and Mikita • Bosch mdl. 19055 ¼” router.

• Bosch belt sander, 3”.

• Two Skill 7.24” worm drive saws.

• Two Rockwell 7.5” saws.

• Rockwell/Delta 6” belt and 12” disc sander/table.

• Rockwell 1” belt sander.

Concrete - Masonry Tools • • • • •

Concrete forms and bracing.

Gas Marshalltown power trowel 36”.

Several types of masonry tools.

One stone, concrete vibrator.

Transit and wooden tripod.

Hand Tools • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sheet rock tools, block sanders.

Eight construction tool belts.

Four nail pullers.

4lb and 8lb sledge hammers.

Six shingling hatchets.

Fifteen claw hammers.

Twelve 26” hand saws.

Westlock door boring kit.

Biesemeyer T-square fence system.

Six coping saws.

Ten wood planes.

Several brace and bit sets.

Five back saws.

12’ aluminum ladder.

Two carpet extractors.

Lawn Care

• Honda self propelled mower, 21” cut, commercial, walk behind.

• Weed eater, gas powered.

• Lawnboy s.p. electric start mower.

Auto - Shop Equipment - Welders

• Hunter front end alignment machine, Model F111.

• Karcher electric power washer.

• Natural gas power washer.

• Clayton brake parts washer.

• Large parts washer.

• Pressure washer.

• Three floor jacks, 1-2½ ton, 2 - 2 ton (not working) • Overhead shop heater, gas.

• Binks air spray gun.

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Air compressor, 120V. Miller Ideal Arc 250 AC-DC Welder.

Lincoln Ideal Arc SP200 Mig Welder.

Band saw.

Bandsaw blade welder.

Five 6’ steel work benches.

Sixteen steel lockers.

Electronics - Cameras • • • • • • • • •

Zenith 27” TV. Zenith and Sony VCR’s.

Three TV carts.

Cannon E250 FD87 - 8mm video cassette camera.

Sony Mavica MVC FD87 camera.

Panasonic video projector.

Cassette tape recorder.

Two Cannon electric typewriters.

Ten Cannon desktop calculators.

Office - Miscellaneous • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Black 4-drawer file cabinet Gray storage cabinet.

Six 4’ and six 5’ tables.

Twenty- five each Burgundy and Blue chairs.

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South Barber grad Jacobs receives American FFA Degree

By Yvonne Miller Of the over half million FFA members nationwide, Kyle Jacobs is one of only 3,241 (0.6 percent) nationwide to receive the American FFA Degree in 2011.

A 2008 graduate of South Barber High School in Kiowa, Kan., he received this coveted award for years of academic and professional excellence at the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., October 22. As a high school student Kyle earned numerous FFA awards and hold his State FFA Degree as well.

The American FFA Degree recognizes demonstrated leadership ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs.

For eligibility, members must have earned and productively invested $7,500 through supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enterprise and serve 50 community service hours. Recipients must also make it their mission to demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement.

Kyle is a senior at K-State majoring in agriculture education.

He will have to attend another year to finish up student teaching requirements because of scheduling. His plan is to become a

vo-ag teacher.

In addition to obtaining his education, Kyle maintains a business herd of registered Angus cows and boer goats on his parents farm near Capron., They are Jim and Jill Jacobs. He is the grandson of Lloyd and Norma Jacobs of Kiowa; and the late Wallace and Geneva Wennet of Capron.

Each award recipient received a Gold American FFA Degree key, and a certificate in a blue leatherette frame. The presentation was made by National FFA President Riley Pagett of Woodward.

South Barber ‘08 graduate and K-State student Kyle Jacobs receives the American FFA Degree being presented by National President Riley Pageant from Woodward.

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Library Closed for Veteran’s Day The Alva Public Library will be closed Friday November 11th through Sunday November 13th for Veteran’s Day. Normal business hours will resume Monday November 14th.

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Kiowa Hospital approves electronic records software YTD hospital finances in black, manor in red

By Yvonne Miller Kiowa’s Hospital Board met Thursday night, November 3 for their regular October meeting that was postponed.

Members present included: Robert Armbruster, Lori Schrock, Robert Stark and Zack Odell. Dan Lukins was absent.

Board moved discussion of the NextGen Electronic Health Records (EHR) to the front of the agenda. Odell excused himself from the room as he is employed

by SCTelcom, based in Medicine Lodge, that is under consideration to provide the server (hardware) for the hospital’s electronic health records system.

Hospital/Manor Administrator Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer presented an amended contract from NextGen for (EHR) software and not the server. He also gave a proposal from SCTelcom for the server service.

In lengthy discussion board members waived the pros and cons of having SCTelcom provide the service locally via fiber optics with the servers in Sharon, Kan., where the information would be stored. That’s versus NextGen storing the records at their site in Austin and available through the internet.

SCTelcom’s offer is less money by some $89,000 as mentioned at the meeting, but the board realizes this would be the first time the local company would handle a project of this size. Board planned to seek input from staff and

their experience with previous use of the SCTelcom server.

Board members agreed to further discuss the issue in executive session.

Vandeveer said that following executive session, board approved the software contract with NextGen. The revised figures were not available at press time because Vandeveer was unavailable.

Vandeveer said the board took no action yet on selecting the hardware (server) provider.

Hospital Finances and Statistics New CFO Janell Goodno presented the September hospital financials and statistics to the board.

Outpatient revenue decreased about $40,000 which made total gross patient revenue down to $203,503.14. Contractual agreements were a negative $17,232.36 which made total operating revenue $186,726.72.

Net from operations was a loss of $70,436.70. The addition of total nonoperating revenue (mainly tax dollars) totaling $60,815.15 curbed the loss to $9,621.55 for September.

The good news is for YTD the hospital shows a gain of $338,880.11. For the same time the previous year, the gain was $90,962.64.

Just on the job since October 31, Goodno said after reviewing bad debts and accounts receivable she said they should be reduced by about half, In Sep-

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tember, gross accounts receivable totaled $998,182.60. She plans to work on reducing them to $400,000 to $500,000. She’s adding an additional collection agency.

Staff noted that emergency room visits are becoming a larger percentage of uncollectibles while clinic visits decrease.

Hospital statistics show 14 admissions with 44 days of combined swingbed and acute care. Outpatient visits totaled 461. Total clinic visits were 329.

Manor Financials and Statistics For September the manor’s average patient census was 22.97.

The Manor’s net patient revenue was $122,020.37. Total operating expenses were $25,957.33. The addition of $5,068.68 (mainly tax revenue) curbed the $25,957.33 loss to $20,888.65.

Year-to-date the manor shows a loss of $144,046.82. That’s less than this same time last year when the loss was $188,549.55.

Other Business Regarding the building project, Vandeveer said he and some other staff are meeting with the building architects for the new hospital plans. They are meeting at the architect’s office in Wichita today.

He said the USDA requires the hospital have a public meeting regarding details of the new building. “We need to get a date set,” Vandeveer said.

Board approved a request for an upgrade of the Radiology PACS hardware and software not to exceed $19,500.

Vandeveer reported that a “significant donation” was made to the Hospital Foundation but did not elaborate further.

Board approved an Abaquis Subscription agreement for MDS 3.0, a resident data support for the manor.

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South Barber suffers loss in tough regional playoff game

By Ethan Wharton South Barber’s hope for a trip to the eight man Division II football championship game ended abruptly on their home field Saturday afternoon. The offense of undefeated Baileyville’s B&B High School proved too much for the Chieftains in a 44-14 loss.

It looked like it might be a defensive game after the Falcons and Chieftains punted on their first possessions.

On B&B’s next possession, the visitors scored on a prayer on a fourth and five play when quarterback Dustin Rottinghaus threw for a five yard touchdown to Matt Engelken. Rottinghaus scrambled for the two point conversion making it 8-0. That was the only score recorded for the first quarter.

The next score came just 45 seconds into the second quarter when Mitch Engelken ran 14 yards for the Falcons’ second TD. They were unable to score on the conversion and took a 14-0 lead. The Falcons kicked it to the five yard line to Blake Wagenbach. After breaking some tackles, the ChiefSee Chieftains Page 42 WESTERN & RUSTIC FURNISHINGS FOR THE HOME OR OFFICE. MANY NEW ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM

South Barber’s Blake Wagenbach (on the ground) trips up B&B quarterback Dustin Rottinghaus after a very short gain during Saturday’s play-off game with the Falcons. Tyler Deters (4) provides a block for his Falcons teammate, while Chieftains Conner Black (20) and Lane Hess (71) give chase to Rottinghaus.

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Media Guide to A Taffata Christmas Oklahoma Earthquakes to play Nov. 17-19 Northwestern students in the public relation class started getting the Act I Theatre ready for the upcoming play, “A Taffata Christmas,” a musical by Rick Lewis.

It has a small cast with only four women. April Nighswonger will be playing the part of Kay, Dixie Meyer will be playing as Donna, Roxie Martin as Cheryl and Sally Nighswonger the final actress will be playing as peg.

Charla Parker will be the musician for the two hour long production.

This is the third time the “Taffatas” will perform in Alva. The first play was self-titled “The Taffatas,” and the second was “Taffata Memories.” The Taffatas are a quartet of women who sing 1950’s music and have fun doing it.

The play will be performed at 8 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, November 17-19.

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A recent rash of earthquakes has jarred Oklahomans, leading numerous members of the media to contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department for information.

To aid your reporting, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak provides the following: Oklahoma Earthquake Facts The Oklahoma Insurance Department has developed a Web page at http:// www.ok.gov/oid/earthquake_tips.htmlwith information on earthquake preparedness and response, including links to other products including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ “Consumer’s Guide to Earthquake Insurance.”

Any Oklahoma consumer with questions about earthquake insurance (or any other insurance-related matter) can call the Oklahoma Insurance Department Consumer Hotline toll-free at (800) 5220071.

Until local and state officials, insurance companies and adjusters have had an opportunity to receive and review all reports of earthquake damage it is difficult to know how many structures were damaged or what the total monetary loss to these earthquakes will be in Oklahoma.

Earthquake insurance is not a popular product in Oklahoma. Dan Ramsey, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma, estimates that less than 1 percent of Oklahoma homeowners carry earthquake insurance.

Only about $6.74 million in direct premiums are written annually for earthquake insurance in Oklahoma. The state’s top five carriers for residential earthquake insurance are:

Travelers Group American International Group State Farm Group Zurich Insurance Group Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Earthquake insurance typically must be purchased apart from a standard homeowners policy, either as an “endorsement” added to the policy by the company that carries the purchaser’s homeowners insurance, or as a separate policy from a company specializing in earthquake coverage. Consumers will also have to wait a period of time – usually 30 to 60 days – after the most recently reported earthquakes in their area before they can purchase new earthquake insurance, due to the likelihood of aftershocks.

The cost of an earthquake policy varies depending on factors, including the carrier and the policyholder’s desired level of coverage, but typically an Oklahoma homeowner might expect to pay between $100 and $150 per year for earthquake insurance.

Earthquake policies frequently have nuances, such as providing or not providing coverage for brick or stone veneers on the home.

Earthquake insurance carries a separate and often substantial deductible, apart from the standard homeowners deductible. Often this deductible is calculated as a percentage of the insured property’s value – commonly 5 to 10 percent, but occasionally lower or higher – meaning that a $100,000 home would require a deductible of $5,000 to $10,000.

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Fall Fest nets fun and funds for South Barber Elementary

By Yvonne Miller Laughter and fun abounded on the lawn and in the gymnasium at South Barber Elementary late Sunday afternoon. This was during the PTOsponsored Fall Fest.

PTO President Tiffany Bodeman said so far the event raised between $1500 and $1600 and more donations are coming in for the project.

“This is enough to help us start our field trip program for students,” Tiffany said.

“We had a great turnout. Most importantly the kids had so much fun,” she said. “Our parents are amazing – they went above and beyond to make our Fall Fest such a success.”

The “bobbing for apples” booth was definitely one of the most popular at the PTO-sponsored Fall Fest at South Barber Elementary in Kiowa. Students Brandon Baysinger and Devawny Brown both dunk their heads in the cold water at the same time in a race to see who can win. After just seconds in the water both youth emerge from the tub exhilarated with a red apple in their teeth. Despite crisp fall temperatures, kiddos returned to the cold water to dive in for apples again and again. Photo by Yvonne Miller

The sweetest booth at the South Barber PTO-sponsored Fall Fest was the one where youngsters could decorate their own cupcake. Elementary student Xander Myers shows off his creation before he takes a big bite of the frosted masterpiece. Photo by Yvonne Miller Mother C.J. Webster volunteers her talent as a facepainter at the South Barber PTO-sponsored Fall Fest. Student Grace Cantrell holds very still as C.J. draws a picture on her cheek. Photo by Yvonne Miller

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tain returned it 75 yards for six points.

The next B&B possession went nowhere and the Chieftains started a drive with the ball on the 33 yard line.

On the second play of the series, Wagenbach got the handoff and took it the 33 yards for his second touchdown of the game. The two point attempt was good on a pass from Micah Polson to Wagenbach. With the successful conversion, the game was tied 14 all. Unfortunately for South Barber, it would be the final scoring play for the Chieftains.

B&B was able to add to their score on 15 yard run by Cody Heiman and two Mitch Engelken touchdown runs of 75 yards and three yards to make the score 36-14. Matt Engelken scored the final six points on a 31 yard pass from Rottinghaus.

The Chieftains finished their season with an 8-3 on record. B&B continues in the play-offs with an 11-0 record.

Dylan Allison (33) slips the grasp of a Falcon before meeting B&B’s Cody Heiman (5) during Saturday afternoon’s second round play-off game at Kiowa. The undefeated Falcons stayed that way with a 44-14 win over the host Chieftains.

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Cherokee Outlet & Local Ranch History subject of new book Descendants and friends of Cherokee Strip cowpunchers will be interested in a new book, The Vanished Herd, the History of the Cherokee Strip Cowpunchers’ Association and the Cattlemen and Drovers of Early-Day Oklahoma, by Jim Fulbright and Albert Stehno.

It is a full-sized, 8 ½ by 11 inch, hardbound book with over 532 pages, index, and thousands of photos, maps and illustrations featuring stories on the cattlemen, trails, towns and events related to early-day Indian Territory and Oklahoma.

Among the many biographies in the book are stories and photographs of individual cowboys who settled in Woods County after the opening of the Cherokee Outlet for settlement. The book is very well indexed.

The selling price of this limited edition volume is $60.00 per book, tax included, plus $5.00 shipping. To order, please send your name and address, along with a check or money order, On Labor Day weekend ninetyone years ago, a group of former cowboys gathered in a buffalo pasture at

the 101 Ranch south of Ponca City. A few years earlier, many of those men had followed the marching armies of longhorn cattle that trailed north from Texas through Indian Territory, and others had been herders on the range of the Cherokee Outlet; cowboys in Oklahoma’s unsurpassed cattle country with its sea of grass stretching for over 200 miles along the Indian Territory border with Kansas. In their prime, they were young adventurers, most looking for a

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livelihood and the freedom of the open range, but their ranks also included farsighted entrepreneurs who developed ranches and fortunes in the cattle trade, which, beginning in 1867, dominated much of the West for nearly thirty years.

By 1920 most of those old cowboys were family men in their forties and fifties, some even older. They met at See Book Page 45

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the 101 Ranch that year to renew old acquaintances and briefly relive their cowboy days, and as it turned out, the twenty-five to fifty former range riders who attended the reunion enjoyed it so much that they decided to meet annually. They elected a slate of officers who promised to contact even more “oldtimers” for the next year’s reunion, and before they left the 101 Ranch that weekend, they chose a name for their new group: “The Cherokee Strip Cowpunchers Association.”

In 1921 over 160 “cowpunchers” showed up for the second annual meeting, and during the next ten years, the number increased to nearly 600. By 1926 they had moved the reunion location to a little rise on the south bank of the Salt Fork River in the corner of the buffalo pasture. They dubbed it, “Cowboy Hill,” and a small building and other improvements were placed there for their Labor Day meetings. Initially, CSCPA membership required having previously worked in the Cherokee Strip, or “Outlet,” of Indian Territory, a requisite that was soon expanded to include those engaged in the cattle business in other parts of Oklahoma.

In the 1800s, these early-day range riders had arrived in Indian Territory from many states and countries and from all walks of life. The majority were born in Missouri, Illinois, or Texas, while several came from Kansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and even Canada. Only nine states or territories in existence at the time were not represented by a CSCPA member.

During the years Oklahoma was opened for settlement, most of these men left the cattle range and claimed homesteads, while others either returned to their home states or looked

for new ventures elsewhere. Far and away the largest number of them remained in Oklahoma their entire lives, and many descendants of the old cowpunchers live in the state today.

The last of the original Cherokee Strip cowboys died in the 1960s but today their memory and the days of ranching in the Outlet live on in the recently released book The Vanished Herd by Jim Fulbright & Albert Stehno.

Thirty-five years ago, Stehno, a Billings rancher, began collecting materials about the Cherokee Strip Cowpunchers when his great-grandmother gave him a membership ribbon worn by her stepfather Cal Rosecrants. Stehno spent his spare time combing the countryside, locating and interviewing other descendants of the CSCPA. Many of them supplied photos and other memorabilia, which became part of a large collection of CSCPA material, portions of it now on display at the Marland Grand Home in Ponca City.

After three decades of collecting, Stehno began thinking about ways to share the collection, and fours years ago he began collaborating with Jim Fulbright, a native Oklahoman who has authored several books on Oklahoma history. The result is a new full sized, hardbound book entitled The Vanished Herd. It contains over 500 pages and 1,000 plus photographs.

The book’s title, according to Stehno, is derived from an incident in the 1930s when Zack Miller of the 101 Ranch donated a buffalo hide to the CSCPA on which the names of the men associated with the organization were burned like brands. The hide also contained colorful paintings by artists Emil Lenders and Roger Glenn Taylor, and Miller entitled his gift, “The Vanishing

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“With all the original cowboys now gone,” said Stehno, “we decided to tell their story and times on the range, calling our book ‘The Vanished Herd.’”

Stehno and Fulbright say that one of the challenges in preparing the work has been deciding what accurately constitutes an official role of CSCPA membership. There have been several lists over the years, from the buffalo hide itself to the names inscribed on the Jesse Chisholm Trail Memorial. To be as accurate as possible, the authors decided that the original ledger book, dutifully kept up-to-date by several CSCPA secretaries down through the years, and now archived in the Gilcrease Museum at Tulsa, Oklahoma, should serve as the official record of membership. To the extent possible, they have used that old fading ledger to reconstruct the cowpunchers’ work record, the ranch or cattleman they served, and provide a biographical sketch of each member’s life. The Vanished Herd also contains biographies of other area ranchers, and cattlemen, as well as incidents and stories about town building in the Cherokee Outlet following the 1893 land run.

The book is available at the Waynoka Museum Gift Shop at the Harvey House or by mail order. Cost is $60.00 per book, plus 9% tax and $5.00 shipping. To order, please send your name and address, along with a check or money order, to Waynoka Historical Society, PO Box 193, Waynoka OK 73860. Credit card orders are accepted.

For further information, call 580-8241886. The authors visited Waynoka during the research phase of the book.

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Okla. lawmaker eyes sale of surplus state property

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By Sean Murphy OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma could generate millions of dollars by selling some of the estimated 9,000 state-owned properties and using the money to help fund basic infrastructure needs such as upkeep on the state Capitol and improvements to roads and bridges, a state lawmaker said Tuesday.

Rep. T.W. Shannon, who is in line to become speaker of the House in 2012, conducted an interim study before the House Government Modernization Committee to explore the idea of selling surplus state property.

“When state government owns 9,000 buildings, there is clearly room to liquidate some of those holdings,” said Shannon, R-Lawton, who was elected speaker-designate by the House GOP caucus last month. “At a time when dollars are very limited, it is inexcusable for agencies to cling to expensive facilities that are no longer necessary to carry out the agencies’ missions or basic operations of government.”

Shannon wrote a bill last session that directs the Department of Central Services to compile a list of all state-owned property and narrow down the 5 percent “most underutilized state properties.”

The bill, which took effect Nov. 1, requires DCS to publish a report by the end of the year.

John Morrison, interim director of DCS, said the agency currently is drafting the rules and developing a process for how it acquires data from various agencies. The agency will then determine how to decide which properties are underutilized. Morrison said much of the concern from state agencies is how the revenue generated from the sale of surplus property would be used.

Shannon said he would oppose any effort to divert proceeds to the state’s general fund, arguing instead it should be used to fund capital improvement needs for many of the state’s aging and decaying buildings. An engineerSee Surplus Page 54

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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log October 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. report of cow out north of Salt Fork Bridge on west side, tried calling possible owner, no answer, tried another possible owner, no answer.

11:11 p.m. report of a unwanted person in home at 400 block of N 6th in Carmen, caller advised her husband is drunk and tearing up the house, she wants him out of the house.

November 2, 2011 5:59 a.m. report of black cow out 1 mile west of Goltry, advised possible owner, will send someone out to go check it out.

6:54 a.m. minor accident 1 ½ west of Nash on Hwy 64.

2:25 p.m. minor accident ¼ east of Byron blacktop on Latimer, caller requested A/B Rescue to come and make sure, roadway is not blocked, unit is en route to scene, checking out victim.

10:10 p.m. possible intoxicated driver en route to Enid, request to send vehicle description to Enid & OHP. November 3, 2011 12:41 a.m. individual came in office to report vehicle at Croft Chevy car lot had the hatchback up on it, thought it was suspicious and immediately came to ACSO to report it, tired to make contact with unit, no answer, CPD advised not sure what to do, vehicle is secure.

November 3, 2011 1:25 a.m. 911 call, domestic in progress at 200 block of W 3rd St, need the police there now, caller very upset & crying, can hear alot of screaming from a male in the background, caller advised she needed an escort out of her house, notified CPD and they advised if they needed ACSO let me know, CPD advised she made contact with unit.

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2:44 p.m. report of locked vehicle 8 west on 5th ¾ south on west side 200 yards in, go into pasture, someone will be there.

3:48 p.m. report of a grass fire 4 west, 3 south & ½ west, request ACSO page to Jet FD, having problems with pager system, also paged Helena FD, en route to fire.

11:37 p.m. report of brown cow out south of Aline turnoff, called one possible owner, not his, called another, not his, advised 1 other person, he will go check on them.

November 4, 2011 12:57 a.m. report of cattle out 5-6 east of Helena on hwy, advised possible owner, he will check, he advised could not find any cattle out.

12:29 p.m. report of a red fuel truck fire 4.5 north of Byron, A/B was advised of both calls, 2 units en route, back at station.

3:34 p.m. semi vs car accident on Hwy 64 between Jet & Nash, no injuries, roadway is not blocked, unit en route and advised OHP. 7:17 p.m. medical call to 200 block of W 5th in Helena, individual is having trouble breathing and daughter is requesting ambulance, advised Life, Helena unit will go over there, back at county.

November 5, 2011 10:56 a.m. report of dog running loose on 6th St in Jet, running around callers house & going after her kids, advised Oklahoma Animal Control & left a message, respondent called back about the dog, unit is in the area.

12:40 p.m. report of problem at rig 4.2 east of Dacoma, advised a driller has a boot knife out cutting holes in the walls thinking there are spiders in them, he says he sees the walls moving, the driller has been over seas with the military, Chesapeake would like the driller removed from the site, units are en route to Share Medical Center with officials or visitors present.

4:10 p.m. report of a reckless driver on Hwy 58, a white Ford PU is going from ditch to ditch, ran someone off the road, advised OHP and local unit, advised Barber & Harper Counties, has not found anything.

10:55 p.m. earthquake hit Cherokee, individual advised it hit Goltry, at lake, Noble Rd at 720 line, Burlington, SE of Jet, the courthouse shook all over & walls were moving, do not know of any damage done at this time, respondents were wanting to know if it was an earthquake, no damage found.

November 6, 2011 1:00 p.m. 911 call, report of a house fire at 500 block of Maine, caller advised they walked outside & the fire has sparked again, advised her to get everyone out of the house, CPD paged CFD, medic also arrived on scene, back at station.

4:28 p.m. 911 call, medical call to 14th & Robinson in Kiowa KS, individual has been bucked off a horse, landed on the back of his neck, he is combative, request ambulance, advised Kiowa PD got Barber Co SO, advised them we needed an ambulance to this location.

5:11 p.m. report of cows out south of Driftwood, east of feedlot right at the driveway, advised possible owner, said they might be his dads, he will call him & go out & check on it.

6:25 p.m. report of a domestic after the fact at 300 block of N McDonald Ave in Goltry, callers ex-boyfriend took her phone away, she ran across the street to her parents’ and he shoved her down on the ground, then tried to smooth everything over with her, advised earlier he started taking stuff out of the residence, she advised him she was going to call ACSO so he started bringing stuff back in the house, asked if she wanted to make a report but she stated no, asked if she wants a deputy to come out she stated no, caller refused medical treatment.

6:33 p.m. minor accident 2 ½-3 miles south of Goltry, caller advised cows were out, while talking to her on phone a car hit a cow, caller stated she was a nurse, she went back gave phone to someone else, stated the cattle owner was there & she left, dispatched Helena Ambulance, advised Goltry FD & OHP, advised roadway is not blocked, no injuries, all units are back at station.

November 7, 2011 5:46 a.m. report of a horse loose on road west of Dr on 10th, advised City & then possible owner he stated it was probably his.

7:17 a.m. report of 3 head of cattle out 6 west of Goltry on Hwy 45, called possible owner, she advised he is already out there.

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Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Start in Book 667, page 128 Real Estate Transfers Paul E. Cook and Gracie J. Cook, Trustees of the Paul E. Cook Trust, dated Mar. 18, 1998, and Paul E. Cook and Gracie J. Cook, Trustees of the Gracie J. Cook Trust, dated Mar. 18, 1998, to SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC: a 6.45 acre tract of land as described in the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 24 North, Range 10 West; warranty deed.

Scott Cook to Charles Oneil and/ or Carol Oneil: Lots 4 and 5, Block 38, Aline Original; quit claim deed.

Joseph L. Heaton and Dee Anne Heaton; and Dan Duane Heaton and Karen Heaton; and Gary Dale Heaton: to Matt Rockers and Theresa L. Rockers: a tract of land as described in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 9 WIM; warranty deed.

Gaytha Lynn Ioerger, fka Gaytha Lynn Phillips, Sole Successor Trustee of the Dewayne Stoabs Trust of Feb. 16, 2000, to Gaytha Lynn Ioerger: an undivided one-half interest in and to the following tracts of land as described, (1) the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 25 North, Range 9 WIM; (2) the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township

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27North, Range 9 WIM; (3) the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; (4) the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; trustee’s deed.

Gaytha Lynn Ioerger, fka Gaytha Lynn Phillips, Sole Successor Trustee of the Dewayne Stoabs Trust of Feb. 16, 2000, to Glendora Faye Pierce a life estate interest wotj the remainder to Gaytha Lynn Ioerger: an undivided one-half interest in and to the following tracts of land as described, (1) the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 25 North, Range 9 WIM; (2) the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 27North, Range 9 WIM; (3) the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; (4) the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; trustee’s deed.

Gaytha Lynn Ioerger, fka Gaytha Lynn Phillips, Sole Successor Trustee of the Dewayne Stoabs Trust of Feb. 16, 2000, to Gaytha Lynn Ioerger: (1) the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; (2) the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; (3) the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 27 North, Range 9 WIM; (4) the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Town-

ship 27 North, Range 9 WIM; trustee’s deed.

Marsha Freeman to Donald E. Kurtz and Georgia I. Kurtz: Lots 13, 16, and 17, in Block 19, Goltry Original; quit claim deed.

Alma L. Richards to Alma L. Richards, and her successors, Trustee of the Alma L. Richards 2011 Revocable Trust: the Northwest Quarter and all the West One-Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 26 North, Range 11 WIM; quit claim deed Mortgages Marie Pshigoda and Theodore Pshigoda to Farmers Exchange Bank: Lots one and two in Block 19 in the Original Town, now City of Cherokee; $28,000.

3C Land and Cattle, LLC to the Central National Bank of Alva: the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 26 North, Range 12 WIM: $606,320.90.

Dennis Mast and Rhonda Mast to Farmers Exchange Bank (Cherokee): the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 26 North, Range 12, WIM; $32,070.90.

Curtis B. McMahan and Blythe L. McMahan to Farmers Exchange Bank (Cherokee): a tract of land as described in the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 12 WIM; $156,000.

Surplus

ing analysis of the state Capitol found mortar between its massive limestone panels was disintegrating, prompting the erection of barricades that prevent pedestrian traffic around the south side of the building. Repairs, along with revamping the outdated electrical, plumbing and other systems, could cost as

much as $130 million.

“It’s a symbol of our democracy, and certainly that needs to be one (priority), but we’ve got infrastructure needs all over the state that resemble those of the state Capitol,” Shannon said. “I think we all see very clearly that the money should be reinvested there. It doesn’t need to be used as part of the regular budget.”

Oklahoma already is on the right track by first emphasizing the importance of establishing a detailed database, said Leonard Gilroy, director of government reform for the Reason Foundation, a California-based think-tank that promotes libertarian principles.

“The real reason you do this is to assess the value of what you own,” Gilroy said. “The less you own, the less you

have to maintain.”

Gilroy said besides the savings from not having to maintain some properties, the state can see added benefits of moving state-owned properties to the private sector and onto tax rolls.

Gilroy said a similar effort undertaken in Georgia generated $43.2 million in revenue over five years from the sale of surplus property and an additional $8.5 million from the restructuring and consolidation of leases.

The committee also examined recent changes to the state’s purchasing system and learned Oklahoma has saved an estimated $20 million over the last two fiscal years through renegotiating state contracts in an effort to leverage the state’s buying power, according to State Purchasing Director Scott Schlotthauer.

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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.

Criminal Filings Thomas Lynn Danielson, 58, Burlington: (1) 2nd Degree Rape; (2) Possession of Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.

Misdemeanor Filings Jason Maynard Spooner, 48, Cherokee: Driving While Under the Influence.

Carla Renea Lovely, 43, Enid: Violation of Protective Order.

Civil Filings Carl Shaum vs. Cunningham Grain, Inc: Personal Injury.

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Wesley Scot Gardiner: Indebtedness for an amount more than $2,000.

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Evan Mitchell Wofford: Indebtedness for an amount more than $2,500.

Marriage Filings Jeremy Allen Fuller, 22, Alva and Johnette Lullabye Burleson, 20, Alva: Marriage ceremony performed by judge.

James Matthew Sanborn, 25, Cherokee and Heather Joann Owen, 30, Cherokee: Marriage ceremony performed by judge.

Protective Order Filings Sonja Dionne Kiwia, Harvey Lee Baker, Silvery Kiwia, Snoe Kiwia and Alfred N. Obiero II vs. Richard Lee Fischer.

Wildlife Filings Marion Warren Beach, 70, Sand Springs: (1) Failure to check deer properly ($221); (2) Possession of deer not legally taken ($696); (3) Possession of deer not legally taken ($696).

Timothy Paul Nix, 42, Lecanto, FL: Making a false statement/information to a hunter check station ($221).

Traffic Filings Jason Maynard Spooner, 48, Cherokee: Transporting open container of beer ($316).

Scott Michael Pendergraft, 19, Newcastle: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license (state dismissed without fine or costs).

Damon Ray Sharrock, 27, Enid: Failure to carry insurance verification (state dismissed without fine or costs).

David Troy Hobbs, 43, Enid: Left of

center in no passing zone ($211,50).

Robert Andrew Sliger Long, 25, Ada: Failure to carry insurance verification ($211.50).

Charles Andrew Flanery, 22, Woodward: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50).

Jeffrey Craig Rice, 46, Cameron, MO: Failure to keep to the right on road of sufficient width ($211.50).

Albert Warren Pierce, 56, Longdale: Overweight on group of 2 ($666.50).

Bryson Keith Schmidt, 26, Helena: Overweight on group of 5 ($766.50).

Earl Marten Ritterhouse, 53, Woodward: Violation special permit ($706.50).

The following individuals received a citation for speeding: Charles Andrew Flanery, 22, Woodward: 11-14 over ($226.50); Matthew Ryan Columbus, 28, Yukon: 16-20 over ($241.50); Scott Michael Pendergraft, 19, Newcastle: 1-10 over ($188.50); Brandon Antonio Anthony, 40, OKC: 21-25 over ($281.50); Shanicha Correll Campbell, 19, Enid: 1-10 over ($188.50); Steven Lane Barrett, 50, Cherokee: 1-10 over ($188.50); Christopher Blake Ganz, 38, Pond Creek: 1-10 over ($188.50).

The following individuals received a citation for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Thomas Andrew Klier, 19, Galatia, KS; Michael Lynn Beaston, 45, Copan.

Barber County Sheriff’s Log

10-31-11 Alan Brown, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2001 Chev PU struck a deer on U281near Scott Canyon Road.

Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy English.

11-01-11 James Cooper, Hazelton, driving a 1999 Dodge PU struck a deer on K2 about 3 1/2 miles west of Hazelton.

Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy English.

11-01-11 Deputy English and Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded to an unattended death southeast of Sharon.

11-02-11 Gwen Mills, Sun City, driving a 2007 Chev PU struck a deer on the Sun City Road about 2 miles north of Sun City. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident investigated by Deputy Rugg.

11-03-11 Medicine Lodge

Ambulance transported patient from Walnut Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

11-03-11 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa Manor to Kiowa Hospital.

11-04-11 Jordan Lytle, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2007 GMC PU struck a deer on the Hardtner Shortcut. Over $1,000 damage, no injury, accident worked by Deputy Rugg.

11-05-11 Hazelton and Kiowa Rural Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a well site fire about 3 miles northeast of Hazelton.

11-05-11 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Medicine Boulevard to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

11-06-11 Richard Dow, Enid, Oklahoma, driving a 2009 GMC SUV

ran off K2 at the curves west of Kiowa and overturned. Over $1,000 damage, driver taken to Kiowa Hospital via Kiowa Ambulance and thence to Wichita with unknown injuries, accident investigated

by Trooper Quick and Deputy Rugg, assisted by Kiowa Rescue Squad.

11-06-11 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from Guffy Street to Medicine Lodge Hospital.

During the week officers received 3 reports of cattle out; 2 reports of horses out; 1 report of goats out; performed 20 Public Assists; and assisted 8 other agencies.

Arrests: 11-06-11 Heath M Landwehr, Sharon, W/M, 20. Arrest by KHP. Charges: DUI 2. Transport Open Container 3. Minor Possess/Consume Alcohol. Released 1106-11 on $750 Cash Bond.

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Specialty Sandwiches & Soup

40% OFF CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS THIS WEEK ONLY!

Animals and Pets

Pony Boy Lures

Catalog Horse Sale

600 Mimosa, Alva. 580-327-1233 or 580-430-5547. Lethal-Scent Eliminator Laundry Detergent, Shampoo and Body Wash Field Spray and Activator. Henry Rifles.

Buy-Sell and Trade Guns. Smith and Wesson 4” ss 357 Rev-$299

Stillwater OK Nov 25 and 26. Catalog Deadline Nov 14.

Expecting 300 Horses. All Horses Welcome. Buyers for all over the US. 580-227-0459 or pricehorsesales.com For Sale

Single Mom

trying to earn Christmas money.

Bay Quarter Horse Gelding. 8yrs Will do painting, holiday old. Good for Trail. $1500 obo. decorating, clean flower beds, etc.

580-307-7466 No job to big or small. 580-748Automotive 2278

SIDWELL INSURANCE AGENCY Livestock Risk Protection

(Subsidized Program) Nice Clean Machine Quilting New Shipment of Jelly Bean Rugs Remember - Order Early For A ‘84 98 Olds Reg. New Tires. Runs Home Star Machine Quilting Protects cattle Producers against Christmas Wreath.

good. Must see to appreciate. 580- Teresa Farrar 100 N Main in declining market prices.

430-6213 Medicine Lodge, KS. Edge/Edge (800) 299-2408 and Custom Quilting. Call now Business Services Designs & Gifts By Susie for Christmas del. Estimates. Pet brenda@sidwellins.com www.sidwellins.com Susie Schlarb and Smoke free Studio. 620-886Christmas Photos 3 Blks N. of swimming pool, Alva, OK Personal Service is Our Commitment 580-327-0300 • 829-1482 Cards, photo gifts, book a session 0589 Busy B today! 580-327-0311

Floral

Home Improvements

Just in. Huge shipment of Hair Things and TuTu’s. Great Energy Star Windows, Siding, Christmas presents and Stocking Roofing, Garages, Room Stuffers. 524 Flynn. Mon-Sat Additions, Sun Rooms, Decks, 10am-5pm Kitchen and Bath Remodels, Tub to Walk-In Shower Conversions.

The Salvation Army Serving KS and OK. Refs.

580-327-8053 Available. 620-825-4300. Call Daycare Opening Today!!

Small Home Daycare opening soon. Has openings for infants to with all types of furniture. Over 3 year old. Call 580-748-2728 or 55 yrs experience. Goltry, OK. 580-748-2729 580-496-2351 Professional Upholstery

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HOLDER DECORATIVE DRUG THANKSGIVING Plates & Napkins, 580-327-3332 • 1-800-458-5349 513 Barnes • Alva, Okla.

Come Smell Our New McCalls Candles!

Visit us at www.countrygro.com for our weekly special and coupons!

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Purchase tickets now for advanced showing, “Twilight:Breaking Down,” Thursday Nov 17. Rialto Theatre

Driveway perhaps. Also Brick and Block work. Stone Work avail.

Also Haul Top Soil, Fill Dirt and Driveway Stone. Give us a call.

Free estimates. 580-732-1028

Alva Sewing Center

Premium Blackjack

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by Husqvarna Viking One for the Road. Are you looking for a convenient, compact and lightweight sewing machine for travel and classes? Or are you new to sewing and want to create trendy looks and personalized items?

The new H/Class 100Q Sewing Machine by Husqvarna Viking is the perfect choice for you! Let’s start something beautiful!

Firewood. 100% split and cured.

Will stack and deliver. 580-9221256 Oil/Gas Mineral Leases

Please contact us if you are interested in leasing or selling your minerals. We provide services to Oil and Gas Mineral Owners. Our efforts create healthy competition resulting in higher bonus amounts and superior lease terms. Professional Depot Bar & Grill References Available. 580-327Wed-Beef Enchiladas, Rice and 4440 or 580-327-7889. www.

Beans, Pineapple Sheet Cake. MineralMarketing.Com Thur-Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Pasture Tree Clearing Apple Pie. Fri-Chicken Fry, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Save moisture and Grass. Let me Roll, Pumpkin Pie. Open at 11am. clear trees in your pasture. Skid Carry-out avail. 580-327-2212 Steer and Marshall Tree Saw. Ed Grover. 580-474-2465 or 580Carpentry 542-0298 Interior-Exterior improvements.

Food Distribution Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap Upgrades. Thanksgiving Baskets at Alva Will also accommodate Farm & Wesleyan Church. This Wed Nov Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620-825- 9. 3rd and Church St. 4-6pm. We 4285. want to feed body and your soul.

“A Small Town Store With Big Town Prices!”

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Dan’s Pest Control

DC Quality Painting

Guarantees you a Pest Free home or business, at an affordable price. It is time to get your home treated for Spiders, Scorpions, Wasps, Ants, Flies, Bed Bugs & other flying & crawling pests. Dan and Sherry will be servicing the Alva area Nov 2,3,4,14,15,16,17,18,28,29,30.

Dec 1,2. Call 580-748-1953

Interior/Exterior. Free Estimates.

580-748-2578 For Your Const Needs From A-Z, New Construction, Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, Siding, Windows, Int/Ext, Painting, All Work Guaranteed.

Improve the value of your home.

Call 580-732-1028

Jan’s

Collectible’s Specializing in Estate Liquidation and Ebay Sales

Janet Stout, 15 Yrs Experience 308 S. Florida Cherokee, OK 73728 580/829-3062 or 580/596-2110 Leave Message Check out our website at estatesalesbyjan.com js9122@sbcglobal.net

WINDOW HEADQUARTERS

FALL SALE *Roofing *Windows *Bath Remodeling *Siding/Trim

DEAL LOCAL & SAVE References Always Available

620-825-4300 Serving Kansas & NW Oklahoma

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BARREL RACING Nov. 15th & 22nd

BRONC RIDING CLINIC Nov. 25th, 26th & 27th

HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC Dec. 16th & 17th

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Help Wanted

Computer Repair, Service, Virus Removal and other Computer Needs. Competitive Pricing. Call Adam Swallow at 580-327-4449 or 580-748-2349 or come by 1329 Fair St. Mon-Fri. Will do local housecalls

Part-time Car Wash Maintenance. Mechanical exp preferred. Apply at Tidal Wave Car Wash, 423 Okla Blvd, Alva or call 580-327-8021 for an application Hawley Hot Oil

Employment

is accepting applications for dependable hot oil unit & high pressure truck operators. Top Truck Driver Class A CDL. Local pay for exp operators. Contact NW Okla deliveries. Home every County Arena Events night. Must have or be willing to get 580-542-1200. *Call Troy Shepard at (580) 548-6719 Haz-Mat & tanker endorsements.

Help Wanted to schedule events.

Benefits include Health Insurance, One Good Woman who takes Retirement, Paid Vacation & personal pride in her self and Uniforms. Garnett Oil Co. Pickher job. Do you want a full-time Up applications at 518 Okla Blvd. job? Do you want to be on the 580-327-2691 job for 40-50 hours a week?

Do you want to make $350+ Wake Up a week? Do you want to work This is a Great Job. Need HTS in a friendly atmosphere, good for care of client with disabilities. working conditions with a free PT non lifting in Cherokee. daily meal? If so come see me Current DL and insured vehicle. or call Lon Hawkins at Cherokee Independent Opportunities. Toll Inn 580-761-0260 or 580-596Free 1-866-918-7288 EOE 2828 Help Wanted

Alfalfa

COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIED

ARDEN CHAFFEE ALONG WITH THE FRIENDS OF PLAY ORGANIZATION, GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS & CITIZENS OF ALVA WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE WOODS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. COMMERCIAL THANK YOU FOR DREDGINGCLASSIFIED HATFIELD PARK POND!

BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SECTION 8 INCOME BASED.

COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIED PLEASE CALL 327-1829 FOR MORE INFO OR 1901 COLLEGE FOR APPLICATION

PEANUT CLUSTERS ARE HERE!

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NW TECHNOLOGY CENTER AUCTION Sat., Nov. 12, 10am •RANGER ESTATES Only 2- 5 acre tracts left!

•10 acre tract (580) 327-5151 Office • (580) 430-1985 Kevin (580) 327-7207 Kaylee

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McGhee’s Honey Farm

Enjoy the benefits of Oklahoma Raw & Spun Honey!

Samples Available.

Pretty Petals FLOWERS, GIFTS & GALLERY

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Now Hiring Class A

Garage Sale

Luncheon/Bake Sale

Drivers for all shifts. Earn over $1,300 weekly/$15-$17.50 hourly. Excellent benefits. Over 30 years in business. Come be a valued member of our growing company that takes pride in our equipment and provides extensive oilfield training.

Nicholas Services, 620-930-7511

1001 E 10th Street. Cherokee, OK. Sat 8am-?

Sacred Heart Altar Society Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale. Sat, Nov 12, 2011. 8am2pm. Soup, Chili, Dessert and Drink $7.

Parish Hall 12th and Center

Wanted Experienced Wood Cutter w/Reliable Chain Saw to work Sat and/or Sun. DecApr. Contact 580-748-1818

Garage Sale Sat 8am-6pm. S of girls dorm 640 Hart St. Old rnd Oak table, 9ft Christmas tree, decorations, bedding, and other household items.

Miscellaneous Warmth For Winter

wants to lease river bottom land for deer hunting. 772-221-8500. westcodev@ comcast.net

Each year at this time the College Hill Church of Christ collects coats and other clothing that you no longer use to make them available for those who are short on funds. The church office will be open from 9am-noon M-F or call 580-327-0130 for pick-up

For Lease

Free Hunter’s Brkfst

Farm Supplies Out of State Hunter

Acreage. 580-327-5212 Garage Sales Garage Sale Storage next to Lite-N-Nite. Fri 4-6pm.

Sat 8am-noon. Furniture and Misc Indoor Sale Sat. Nov 12, 8am-4pm, first house south of Western Equipment on Hwy 281. No early birds please.

Opening Day 11/19. 8am-noon at Cedar Grove Church. 7 mi W, 10 mi N, 2 mi W of Alva. Biscuits/Gravy, donuts, coffee, juice, online deer check-in, scales to weigh in and pictures provided It’s Easy-Eat/Support Gambinos and AMS Booster Club are teaming up Tues, Nov 15 from 5:30-8:30.

A percentage of all dine-in and carry-out sales will go to support the AMS Booster Club OU Tickets for Sale 2 tickets Nov 26 Iowa State. Call Wallecia 580-327-0801 or 580-829-1262

PAT WHITE REALTY NEW LISTINGS: Extensively Remodeled 3-4 Bdrm at 515 Locust is stunning!

1531 Davis is 3bdrm; 626 Apache is choice location; 970 & 973 Baker Place are cozy.

See on www.patwhiterealty.com Call Pat 580-327-4337 or 580-430-5743 Terri 829-3164 or Julia 327-7164

For Sale ‘03 Nu-Wa Snowbird LS, 30.5ft 5th Wheel w/2 Slideouts. Loaded with equip including Fiberglass Exterior, Rubber Roof and Insulated Underbelly. Located at Almost Home RV Park at Kaw Lake. Call 316-209-7310 Now Playing “Pussin Boots” (#1 Movie 2nd Week) “Footloose” ends Thursday. “Tower Heist,” starting Friday “Jack and Jill” starring Adam Sandler. Rialto 580-3271900 or 0535 For Sale Like new Humidifier. 580-327-2518 Booth Space Avail for the 30th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show and Home Based Business Expo Dec 3, 2011, Municipal Hall in Anthony, KS from 9am-4pm. For info call Anthony Chamber of Commerce at 620842-5456 House to be Removed 580-327-7206/580-748-1487 EG Pumpkin Rolls $12.50. Del-11/13. To Order call 580-4305796 Firewood For Sale 580-737-0317 or 580-748-4064 Real Estate 1 BR Duplex water/trash pd, no pets. Rent $425, Dep $400. 580-748-3363 For Rent 2 bdrm House with Washer and Dryer.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE Full-time Certified Home Health Aide.

Full-time Hospital Receptionist.

Full-time Requisition Clerk.

Full-time Certified Nursing Home Nurse Aide.

Please contact Human Resource Director, Allison Zimmerman at 430-3313 for more information.

THE ALVA RECREATION COMPLEX WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME 38 AREA BASKETBALL TEAMS THAT WILL BE COMPETING IN OUR 2011-2012 YOUTH COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL LEAGUE.

The league consists of girls and boys grades 3rd-6th. The girls will kick off our season Saturday November 12th, with the boys beginning November 19th, the league will continue until the first weekend in March. We will rotate weekends with the boys and girls. We would like to invite everyone out to watch some great basketball, concessions are available and admission is only $1.00.

3rd & 4th Grade Girls: Alva Stars Alva Dynamite Waynoka Rails South Barber (2 teams) High Plains Storm Enid Lady Bulldogs Boomer Bullets Mooreland Dream Team

5th & 6th Grade Girls Alva Ladybugs Alva Lady Rangers Alva Cobras South Barber Woodward Laverne Lady Tigers High Plains Storm Shooting Stars Woodward Cheetahs Chisholm Lady Longhorns Mooreland

3rd & 4th Grade Boys Alva Rangers Alva Goldbugs Alva Thunder South Barber Waynoka Rails Chisholm Longhorns Enid Hoops Woodward Thunder Waynoka Railroaders Mooreland Bearcats Enid H.E.S. Bulldogs

5th & 6th Grade Boys Alva Goldbugs Alva Noise Woodward Boomers Anthony Wildcats Chisholm Longhorns 6th Chisholm Longhorns 5th Mooreland Bearcats

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Funds for Okla.’s heating assistance program cut OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Fewer Oklahomans will be able to access federal funds this winter to help pay their heating bills.

The Department of Human Services has announced that because of limited federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, an open application period set for December will not be held.

“Typically we have an open application period for winter heating assistance

Farmer’s Please Help!

63 Yr old looking for a hunting lease for deer. Will pay top price for good place.

580-554-0999 Thinking of moving?

Think Hi-Lo Apartments. 1 & 2 bed apts available. No smoking. Absolutely no pets. Call 580-748-0157 and leave msg or stop by 409 College for an application.

Want to Buy If you are interested in selling all or part of your mineral rights call Steve Redgate, Waynoka, OK. 580-824-3501 For Sale 2bdrm home w/appliances $26,000.

United Country/Kohlrus Real Estate. wwwkohlrus.com. 580-327-4007 For Sale Updated ready to move in 1800 sqft Brick Home, 3bdrm, 1 1/2 bth, 2 living rooms, 2 car carport, large back yard, 3 story shop, 623 East Texas Street, Cleo Springs, OK. To look at the house call Jessie at 580-7474003 Sale by Owner 1011 S. Grand Ave Cherokee; 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath, 1 story, vinyl sided home. Island kitchen, all appliances stay, including washer & dryer. Has family room with gas log fireplace, all new flooring, new tornado shelter, fenced rear yard, 1 car attached garage. $79,000. 712-542-0103, 712-303-9649

that normally would begin Dec. 1,” said Kathie Wright, DHS programs manager, said in a news release Monday.

“But because of the drastically reduced funds this year, we will only offer assistance to pre-approved households, or those who already receive benefits through other OKDHS programs and identified as most vulnerable.”

Wright said that about $16 million in federal funds were appropriated this year for the program, which also includes assistance for summer cooling.

That’s about one-third of the budget provided a year ago.

“We were faced with some very

tough decisions this year,” Wright said.

“We could keep the same dollar amount paid to households in past years, and help less people. Or, we could reduce the dollar amount to each household and try to help as many Oklahomans as possible. We opted for that decision.”

If Congress approves additional funds for the program, Wright says DHS will consider accepting applications for additional households in 2012.

“Bottom line is that OKDHS is trying to help as many Oklahomans as possible with what we have been provided,” Wright said, “We continue to hope additional funds will become available.”

Okla. officers arrest 305 in pseudoephedrine sting OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State and local law enforcement officers have arrested 305 people and seized 10 methamphetamine labs as part of a sting that included surveillance at 20 pharmacies in northeastern Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs spokesman Mark Woodward said Tuesday the agency

identified the top 20 pharmacies that sell pseudoephedrine products, which are used to make methamphetamine.

Woodward says with the pharmacies’ cooperation, officers watched for suspicious activity by customers who tried to purchase allergy or sinus medication.

He says the arrests began Friday in cities such Tulsa and Broken Arrow, and have included people who had previous convictions for meth possession.

They face complaints including obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud.

Oklahoma law requires medications containing pseudoephedrine to be kept behind pharmacy counters and it restricts purchases.

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