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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. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 12:30 p.m. Rocky Ferrell will entertain at the Woods County Senior Citizens Center, Alva. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Wednesday.
Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. 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.
8:15 p.m. South Barber High School boys will play in the Kansas State Basketball Tournament at Fort Hays State University against RexfordGolden Plains. 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. 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. 2:30 p.m. Alva High School will play baseball at OBA.
Where do plumbing, other repair funds come from? AC commissioners answer sheriff’s request
By Roger McKenzie The Alfalfa County Commissioners held two meetings Monday morning. The first was a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) the county is seeking for improvements which will make the Alfalfa County Courthouse more accessible to the handicapped. The commissioners have sought help twice before. Last year, they applied for a CDBG, but didn’t make the cut. In the year before that application, the county tried to get a REAP grant to help make The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp. 620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: news@alvareviewcourier.net Entire Contents Copyright 2011 Members of: Associated Press National Newspaper Assn. Oklahoma Press Association
the improvements. A small audience attended the public hearing. No one was very vocal. Commissioner Doug Murrow shared the improvements the county is seeking, along with estimates of what the work will cost. A video of the meeting can be found on the website of the Alva Review-Courier. Go to www. alvareviewcourier.com. Regular meeting answers maintenance question The second meeting of the morning was the commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. In that meeting the commissioners’ recognized the legitimacy of a request from the Sheriff’s Office that funds for such maintenance items as water, electricity, and plumbing repairs come not from the maintenance and operations funding of the department, but from the county’s general funding set aside for county courthouse maintenance and operations. Commissioner Doug Murrow made a motion to that effect which was approved. It will apply not just to the Sheriff’s Department, but to all
departments at the courthouse. Before taking the action, the advice of the auditor and district attorney was sought. Both sources recommended the action, Murrow said. New record for road crossing permits? Commissioner Morrow’s District 1 has been the chief beneficiary of road crossing permits sought by energy related companies as they fuel an oil and gas boom in the county and surrounding areas. On Monday, a record of sorts was apparently set when 18 such road crossing permits, all for District 1, were approved by the commissioners. Murrow admitted that in his service as commissioner, he could not remember more road crossing permits coming before the board in any one meeting. The permits require fees that can vary, but are usually $500 or higher. The fees go into the maintenance and operations budget for the district they are in. Monday’s list of road crossing See Alfalfa Page 22
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Crabtree officers find pot on inmate
Charges of: Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution were filed in Alfalfa District Court Friday against Dick C. Harling, 34, Helena. The charges were the results of a strip search conducted by officers at James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena. Officers discovered a bag with nine baggies of marijuana in Hartling’s clothing. Hartling admitted to officers that the marijuana was his and signed a Miranda waiver.
Eric Skouby and Taylor Turner
Turner—Skouby announce engagement
Taylor Elyse Turner and Eric David Skouby are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Taylor is the daughter of Dr. Kay Decker of Freedom and the late Terry G. Turner of Freedom. She is the granddaughter of Terry and Pat Turner of Alva, and Roy and Loretta Decker of
Waynoka. Eric is the son of David Skouby and Sherry Skouby of Enid, and the grandson of the late Leroy Skouby and Geraldine Skouby of Waukomis, and Ray Estes and the late Oleta Estes of Prescott, Arkansas. Taylor is a 2006 graduate of Freedom High School and a 2009 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in AgriBusiness/Finance. She is employed as an Examiner for Farm Credit Administration in Denver, Colorado. Eric is a 2000 graduate of Waukomis High School and a 2002 graduate of Oklahoma State UniversityOkmulgee with a degree in Applied Science/Natural Gas Compression. He is employed as a mechanic for Koch Industries in Enid, Oklahoma. The couple will wed in May 2011, in Freedom, Oklahoma.
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Alva hires new school superintendent By Lynn L. Martin Vickie Johnson was hired Monday night by the Alva Board of Education to be the Alva School Superintendent. At the present time, Johnson is Assistant Superintendent of the Wagoner, Okla. Public schools, a district twice the size of Alva. Board President Brian Gaddy said that Johnson has extensive curriculum experience, and she impressed the Alva board by having researched nearly every document available at the State Department of Education and knew more about the Alva district than anyone they’ve ever interviewed. In casual conversation before the board meeting, it became apparent she has a lot of grant writing experience. (A video of Brian Gaddy discussing the new superintendent is posted at www. AlvaReviewCourier.com). Don Ford, who was hired just last summer, is returning to Eufaula, Okla., to help with his family. His parents are having health problems. Also, his wife, who was planning to move to Alva, landed the job of Superintendent of the Eufaula schools, and he couldn’t ask her to give that up. The other finalist interviewed Monday night was an Alva High School graduate, Bo Hannaford. He is principal of the Ponca City High School. A total of 26 applicants from three states applied for the Alva job. The Alva school board rearranged their agenda so that the two superintendent candidates would be interviewed first because they had long night trips to return home. The other
people attending the board meeting had a two hour and fifteen minute wait before the board returned to their agenda. No Audit Report The agenda called for an audit report from Buddy Carroll of the firm of Chas W. Carroll, P.A. That item was postponed because the report is not yet complete and Carroll was not present. Supt. Ford explained that the State Department of Education had been making some changes in what is expected and this change delayed virtually all auditors in the state on knowing how to complete their reports. A special meeting will have to be called to hear this report before the deadline of March 31. The board did go ahead and employ the Carroll firm for next year. Snow Days The board voted to make up the lost snow days with the extra hours already built into the calendar. Alva schools were out of session on February 1, 2, 9 and 10. The 2011-2012 school calander was approved by the board. The first day of school will be August 17th and the last day of school will be May 19, 2012. Not Enough Interest in Boys’ Soccer No boys’ soccer team will be fielded this year as not enough students were interested. A girls’ team will be active. Olivia Yandel was hired as high school tennis sponsor ($1000) and Steve Gale will be high school tennis coach ($300). It is anticipated Yandel will spend considerably more time on the tennis project. High school faculty member Tom Shirley submitted a letter notifying the
board of his intent to retire after 39 years of teaching. Kindles and iPads The district has purchased some Kindle and iPad readers using Title 1 funds. Supt. Ford said each Kindle has 60 books included. Board President Brian Gaddy was concerned whether the district had an iTunes account since that is required in order to use an iPad. Principal Tracie Leeper said they had attended some in-service training meetings which advised that the teacher should use a personal iPad account for the present time. The board spent some time discussing the re-routing of an above ground sewer line across their ag-farm property near Flynn and Hwy 281 north. Board members suggested the superintendent try to negotiate a better deal than the $1 offered for right of way. In another action, approval was given to allow Dawson Geophysical Company to conduct a survey across school land. Video surveillance systems are being installed in all buildings. Not all are up and working, but AMS Principal Terry Conder said the system at his school had already been useful in identifying some problem behavior by students.
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NWTC offers Don’t do your bad free truck deeds on the internet driving class Lynn Says
By Lynn L. Martin A few hours after the AlvaReviewcourier.com website posted the story about the 8:50 p.m. robbery at the Alva Jiffy Trip, we received a reader comment to the story. It read like this: Name : Email : Story Title :
Reader Comments Not Concerned realokie@hotmail.com
Comments I URGE ALL OF YOU TO STOP SNITCHIN’ AND REFRAIN FROM TALKING WITH THE LAW
Close Window
I suppose there are about three possibilities as to the identity of the maker of this comment. (1) It could be the robber himself; (2) it could be a friend of the robber trying to protect him, and (3) it could be someone merely exercising free speech . . . stupidly, of course. Someone in law enforcement suggested it could be handy to obtain the IP address of the computer from which this remark originated. So, we asked for it and received this: Date Time IP Address Identity 3/2/2011 5:20:32 PM 156.110.42.10 “Not Concerned” There is a service on the internet called, “http://whois.domaintools.com.” Enter that in your browser and you can type in a domain name or an ip address and learn quite a bit about it. By plugging in 156.110.42.10, one learns this IP address is located in Alva, Oklahoma, and is at a location controlled by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Or to say it another way: somewhere on the NWOSU campus. Now, that is about as far as an amateur sleuth can go. I submitted this to an expert and he wrote: This might not be of much help as Northwestern probably subnets and does NAT (Network Address Translation) to some IP address such as 192.168.0.???. There are several subnets that are NOT route-able on the internet and simply die when they hit such a modem/router. For instance, on the system that I’m on, the EXTERNAL IP address is: 184.98.232.214 – don’t worry about me giving it out, Qwest changes it every other day. However, the actual IP address of my machine is 192.168.0.xxx. The modem/ router translates the 192.168.0.xxx to 184.98.232.214 and adds a port number to the address that it sends out on the internet. When traffic comes back to my machine, the modem/router looks up the port number and transmits the See Says Page 18 packet to that port, i.e. my machine
By Jim Stout With the oil play creating sudden demand for more truck drivers, Northwestern Technology Center in Alva is offering free, hands-on, in-the-semiseat driving classes. On completion of the intense, twoweek course, the students may take the CDL Class A Drivers test in the same truck they trained in during the class. “Northwest Technology Center is meeting an important need in the business community by offering this course,” stated Daren Slater, NWTC’s Assistant Superintendent on the Alva campus. “We want to help fill the growing demand for Class A CDL drivers in our area.” The classes will begin with four hours of classroom instruction. The remainder of the two week course will be actual driving and learning practical skills, Slater said. Seven Starting Dates Seven classes are being offered with the following starting dates: March 14, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30 and June 13. Class schedule is 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for the two weeks. Classroom work will be at NWTC-Alva with driving practice in the Alva area. “We have had so many requests for a pool of people with the Class A CDL certification and there are immediate employment opportunities for those who successfully complete this course and pass the certification examination.” stated Charlotte Hadwiger, NWTC’s Business and Industry Services Director. NWTC applied for specific funding to provide this training at no cost to class participants, Hadwiger said. The school received notification on Monday morning from the IMPACT Coordinator that the request was approved. NWTC is partnering in this effort with the Truck Driver’s Academy at Central Technology Center in Drumright, Hadwiger added. Central Tech is loaning three trucks to NWTC for the duration of the training. The instructor is Bob Monticello, a contract instructor for See Class Page 18
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CISD agrees to seek $441,000 in bonds For transportation, building needs
By Roger McKenzie After a very lengthy discussion of just what will an upcoming bond issue will be used for, the Board of Education for the Cherokee Public Schools passed two resolutions at its meeting Monday night calling for a special election to issue a total of $441,000 in general obligation bonds. The special election will put two separate bond proposals before the CISD voters. One, for transportation items, will be for $263,000. The other, for building improvements, will be for $178,000 according to figures approved at Monday’s meeting. The final total is about $140,000 more than the $300,000 “area” Interim Supt. Bob Meyer said previously that he was hopeful of arriving at. But Board President Cheryl Washburn and board member Daylon Carothers defended the do everything decision because the transportation items are much needed, as are the building improvements. She noted the latter are needed after years putting off things. Carothers agreed. The larger than originally anticipated bond issue, if passed, will cost the district an extra $10,000 in fees to the firm helping the district with the bond election because it steps up to a higher fee level. Even so, Washburn said that being able to make all the improvements was worth it. The biggest change Monday night came in the board’s decision to purchase a new full size bus rather than go with
a used bus. Early in the discussion, it seemed like the board would go for a used bus which was estimated to cost $80,000. However, during the meeting Carothers apparently changed his mind. After saying he was favorable to a “good used bus,” he later said that the timing was right to purchase a new bus. The board apparently agreed and made the decision to seek a new bus, which will cost approximately $145,000. The board also agreed that the rest of the transportation bond issue would go for a smaller new bus (24-30 passenger) and two new Suburbans. There will be some current vehicles which will be either traded in or sold at bid that should reduce the total amount needed for transportation. The building bond would be spent on a new pick-up truck for the Agriculture Department, air conditioning and heating improvements at the elementary school and high school, new flooring at the junior high, new desks (primarily for the high school), a lawn mower, and lighting improvements at the elementary school. Supt. Meyer noted that when he was mentioning a $300,000 area for the bond total, he was basing that figure on a used bus and without a new smaller bus and a lawn mower. Board reorganization After swearing-in new board member T. J. Allison, the board reorganized its officers. However, no changes were made since President Cheryl Washburn, Vice President Ken Girty, and Clerk Daylon Carothers were all re-elected.
The board accepted the resignation of Marcia Failes, an elementary special education teacher, effective June 30. They hired Samantha Phillips as a teacher’s aide at the elementary school. In a routine item, the board approved an extension of the contract with the Chas. W. Carroll, P.A. firm to conduct the school audit for 2011-12. Also approved was the annual resolution authorizing actions to allow the district to participate in the Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-rate) for 2011-12, including payment for such services. The board also voted to establish a policy regarding the release of faculty and student names and other vital information when it is requested by outside sources. Financial matters After examining the Activity Report and the Treasurer’s Report, the board approved both. Treasurer Jennifer Roach’s report noted that, although state aid is down from last year, the school district’s cash flow is up considerably, both from the previous month and from this time last year. The board also approved encumbrances totaling $21,372.93.
CISD
Transportation Bonds $145,000 New full-size bus $52,000 New 30-passenger bus $66,000 2 New Suburbans $263,000 Total Building Bonds $40,000 New ag pick-up $40,500 Heating and AC $39,500 Flooring $32,000 Desks $10,000 Lawn mower $16,000 Lighting $178,000 Total Grand Total $441,000
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Cedar Grove Church. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes. com.
Mark McDonald in Newberg, Oregon. They pastured churches in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, and Ark City, Kansas, before moving to Alva in 2004. She was Head Cook for Alva High School. She was an active member of Alva Friends Church and Esther Friends Women, teaching Sunday School and serving as Chairman of the Outreach Committee. She loved reading, baking, being outdoors, raising flowers, working puzzles, cross-stitch, and working with children. She devoted her life to her family. Carol is survived by her husband, Pastor Mark McDonald of Alva, daughter, Linda Darlene of Alva; mother, Darlene Helm, of Newberg, Oregon; brother George Helm (Robin) of Portland, Oregon; sisters Sandra Azevedo (Steve) of Socorro, New Mexico, and Mary Campbell (Randy) of Shedd Oregon; “adopted” sister, Linda Byrd of Newberg, Oregon; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Memorial contributions to an education fund for her daughter, Linda, may be made through Marshall Funeral Home. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www. marshallfuneralhomes.com
Obituaries SHIRLEY JEAN BULL Funeral services for Shirley Jean Bull will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Henson officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Shirley Jean Bull, daughter of the late Howard and Doris Louise (Phillips) Erikson, was born July 30, 1944, and passed away March 5, 2011, at Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years, 7 months, and 5 days. Shirley attended Alva Schools. She was united in marriage to Frank Bull. She worked as a CNA in Hardtner and at the hospital and nursing home in Clinton. She enjoyed dominoes, embroidery and raising her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Erikson and Lloyd Erikson. Shirley is survived by her husband, Frank, of Indiahoma; two daughters, Angela Louise Bull of Lawton and Jennifer Ann Bull of Indiahoma; five grandchildren, Rebecca Ranee, Rosella Marie, Julie Lee, Laila Lynn, and Zachery Allen; two brothers, Ronald Erikson of Alva; Russell Erikson and wife, Linda, of Alva; one sister, Ellen Beck and husband, Steve, of Cleo Springs; other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the
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HOWARD KAY ENT Funeral for Howard Kay Ent, 69, will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at United Methodist Church, Aline, with interment following at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Scott Heusel will officiate. Arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Helena. Share online condolences at www.lanmanmemorials. com. Howard was born on January 26, 1942 to Orval and Fern Ent in Watonga, and died March 5, 2011, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, after taking suddenly ill. Howard married Brenda Brinson in 1975 who preceded him in death in 1981. He is survived by one daughter, one son, four sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research, Kidney Division through the funeral home. CAROL MAE McDONALD Funeral services for Carol Mae McDonald, 53, will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Alva High School with Rev. John Smith officiating. Another service and interment will be in Newberg, Oregon. Local arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. There will be no viewing at the school. Carol Mae (Helm) McDonald, daughter of Darlene (Jones) Helm, and the late Owen Helm, Jr., was born June 20, 1957, in Springfield, Oregon, and passed away March 4, 2011, in Enid, Oklahoma. Carol grew up in Oregon and graduated from McMinnville High School. She received a Liberal Arts degree from George Fox University. After graduation she worked as periodicals librarian at the University for several years. July 2, 1988, she married
WARREN A. MEADOR Warren A. Meador, 92, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, He was born October 17, 1918 in Forgan, Oklahoma the son of Walter and Florence (Imel) Meador. He and Marcy Vancyoc were married on December 25, 1938 at Anthony, Kansas. Warren is survived by his wife, Marcy of the home, one daughter, two sons, sixteen grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Higher Grounds and Leather Bounds, 103 S. Bluff, Anthony. In Lieu of Flowers the family requests memorials be made to Main Street Ministry, Anthony United Methodist Church, or Donor’s Choice, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104.
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36 apply to Waynoka BOE OFB Safety for superintendent position Services adds texting and driving video By Steve Ward In a very short agenda for their regular March meeting Monday night, the Waynoka Board of Education revealed that they had 36 applicants for the Superintendent’s position since Dale Ross’ resignation last month. All members (including President Rick George, Vice President A.J. Ferguson, Clerk Mindy Zook and members Donnie Miller and Clint Olson) were present for the meeting which began promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 7 meeting, the contract for the school audit with Charles Carroll, P.A., and for the Superintendent and one or more board members to attend the OSSBA District 2 Meeting at Woodward on April 28, 2011. The Board tabled discussion on review and revision of policies dealing with use of school facilities during evening hours by school patrons. Superintendent Ross presented
financial reports which including good news about the district’s finances overall. The prior ad valorem, carryover funds and other receipts are up about $104,000 from this time last year. Gross Production revenues are also up about $48,000 from last year. State aid is down about $34,000 from this time last year. General Fund expenditures are about $54,000 less than at this time last year while the Building Fund expenditures are about $14,000 higher. Ross recommended that the Board consider the possibility of buying another new mini-bus just like the one purchased last fall. An increase in students needing bus transportation has made it more feasible to use more of the present fleet of mini-buses than Suburbans or Expeditions. He also advised the Board to consider the purchase of one new lawn mower. Both those recommendation were based upon a continued positive financial outlook by the district. The Board unanimously approved paying General Fund encumbrances #248- #262 in the amount of $2,424.32 and General Fund Payroll encumbrance #70124 in the amount of $5,382.50. Building Fund encumbrances #48$50 in the amount of $57.11 were also approved. The Board then adjourned into executive session for the purpose of discussions about applications for the Superintendent’s position with no vote to be taken upon return to open session. The Board adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Safety Services has added a new video to their defensive driving program describing the dangers of sending text messages while driving. The video tells the story of Dallas Hutchinson, who was killed in an automobile collision on July 18, 2010, while texting and driving. Cheryl Nichols, Hutchinson’s mother, is featured in the video as she details the collision that took her son’s life. “Dallas was 23 years old,” Nichols said of her son. “He didn’t like cell phones at first, but once he learned how to text – it was like an addiction.” OFB Safety Services shares Nichols’ story to curb drivers’ use of text messaging while operating motor vehicles. “This video gives us the opportunity to teach drivers around the state of Oklahoma about the real consequences of texting and driving,” said Justin Grego, director of OFB Safety Services. “People who drive on our state’s roads have a real concern about their fellow drivers texting.” In the video, Nichols tells the events that happened the night her son was killed. She warns drivers that losing a loved one because they were texting and driving is a painful experience. “We just need to put our phones away,” Nichols said. “It can wait. It really can.” OFB Safety Services provides defensive driving programs to drivers across the state. Oklahoma Farm Bureau members who have their automobile insurance through the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company can receive a discount on their auto insurance upon completion of the course. The course can be provided to groups other than Farm Bureau members, upon request. For more information, contact Safety Services Director Justin Grego at (405) 523-2300.
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With all of that said, Northwestern may keep a log of the machine name that their router assigned to which port at which times. The cops should be able to finesse NWOSU into giving them the info. At least, we know that it came from NWOSU campus in Alva.
So that gives you a clue of how CSI works in the real world.
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March 15 last day to assess property
Woods County Assessor Monica Schmidt reminds March 15 is the last day to assess farm equipment, business personal property, and mobile homes, without penalty. Also March 15 is the deadline to apply for homestead exemptions and additional exemptions for the 2011 tax year. One may also apply for an additional homestead exemption if the total gross household income, from all sources, was under $20,000. One may apply for a valuation freeze on their homestead property if age 65 or older and if the total gross household income, from all sources, was under $52,100. Sufficient proof of gross income must accompany each application to substantiate the validity of the application. Finally, any 100 percent disabled veteran, who has not already done so, must bring their VA letter to the office and fill out the proper paperwork by March 15.
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Class Central Technology Center. Topics covered in the course include: Pre-trip inspection, 90-Degree Alley Dock, Convention Parallel Parking, Sight-side Parallel Parking, Offset Backing, Straight Line Backing and Road Testing. Three Prerequisites Three prerequisites are: 1. a CDL permit which must obtained by passing the written CDL exam; 2. documentation of passing a DOT physical. Dr. Bierig, Share Medical Center, and Great Salt Plains Health Center all can do a DOT physical; 3. must provide a current Department of Motor Vehicle Record which can be obtained from a local tag agency. Students may have no more than two moving violations within the last year. Also, students may have no DUI’s or DWI’s or other infractions which put the public at risk. To enroll, call 580 327-0344.
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Burlington 3rd Nine From Page 2 Weeks Honor Rolls Alfalfa
Superintendent’s Honor Roll 12th Grade: Amber Allen, Ashley Armbruster, Delissa Hoffman, Kevin Smith, Staci Stewart. 11th Grade: Garrett Butler, Garet Harden, Victoria Loeser, William Maltbie, Hana Newman, Molley Vap, Stetson Vore. 10th Grade: Katelyn Garvie, Brandon Gosselin, Christopher Guffy, Lane Newlin, Tiffany Rieger. 9th Grade: Jenna Maltbie. 8th Grade: Keyra Clark, Daniel Ross, Reno Talbott, Cheredan Vap, Sadie Vore. 7th Grade: Shelby Bender, Lexi Clark,
Sadie Collins, Sarah Garvie, Lauren Harms, Abigail Newman, Alysson Stewart. Principal’s Honor Roll 12th Grade: Irys Botta, Jaron Flackman, Andrew Guffy, Lizzy Guffy. 11th Grade: Addie Allen, Keith Ellerbeck, Joshua Stewart. 10th Grade: Jessica Ferrell, Tyler Flackman, JonReid Ross. 9th Grade: Heather Armbruster, Makayla Nall, Carter Stewart. 8th Grade: Kyle Ellerbeck, Tabitha James, Kenzie Kraft, Samuel Ross. 7th Grade: Julia Ferrell.
Kiowa fixes water main; adds funds for tree board City and School candidate ‘Meet and Greet’ March 29 By Yvonne Miller Kiowa’s City Council met for their March meeting Monday night covering numerous issues from the water main break to approving an electric main contract for the Humphrey Addition. The 7 p.m., meeting couldn’t officially begin until a board member quorum was in place. Member Brandon Poland made arrangements to be home with his new baby. Mark Lambert
arrived near 7:30 p.m. Other members present included: Mayor Brandon Farney, Bill Watson, Brian Hill and Bob Drake. City Administrator Nathan Law and City Clerk Marlo Moreno also sat at the board table. Law reminded there is a “Meet and Greet” for city council and school board candidates Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., See Kiowa Page 40
permits included two from Select Energy Services, six for SandRidge, two for Crescent Services, and eight for Atlas Pipeline. E-911 funding starting to accumulate Among the various appropriations approved by the commissioners are January revenues being set aside for the county’s Enhanced 911 Cash Fund. The total was $2,524.86 from surcharges applied by the county’s three telephone service providers. Those surcharges were approved by county voters recently in a special election. Pioneer Telephone’s total was $1,441.33, while South Central Telephone’s share was $701.62. AT&T was responsible for $338.91. The money will continue to grow in the cash account. However, it can be spent immediately for such items as signs which the new Enhanced 911 system will require when it is fully established. The county’s new Secretary for the Alfalfa County Election Board, Kelly Stein was approved by the commissioners as that office’s requisitioning officer. Other business In other business, the commissioners approved the latest Alcohol Beverage Report. It totaled just over $5,000 for the county’s communities—ranging from $$2,408.95 for Cherokee to $13.30 for Lambert. Highway consumables and the maximum highway expenditures resolution were approved, as well as miscellaneous officers reports. Also approved were minutes of the commissioners’ previous meeting, blanket purchase orders, and maintenance and operations warrants for payment.
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Wheat grazing test plots tour
FAIRVIEW FCCLA winners are left to right, Micah Hamen, Larissa Austin, Jessica Kehn, Chloe Ewbank, team captain, and Jessica Williams.
Fairview Lifesmarts team advances to state finals Fairview FCCLA members, Chloe Ewbank, Larissa Austin, Jessica Kehn, Micah Hamen, and Jessica Williams, competed at Oklahoma’s Lifesmarts competition on Feb 23 at Stillwater. The team advanced to the state finals by completing online testing and placing as one of the top six teams in the state. Those six teams faced each other at inperson competition. The Fairview team placed fourth.
LifeSmarts, the ultimate consumer challenge, is an educational program of the National Consumers League that develops the consumer and marketplace skills of teens in a fun way, and rewards them for the knowledge they demonstrate. In the past four years, Fairview FCCLA has advanced to state competition three times, and this is the second consecutive year that Chloe Ewbank has been a state qualifier.
By Tim Marshall The Barber County Extension Office invites all wheat producers to a field day for the Wheat Grazing Test Plots on Thursday, March 17. In an effort to better compare winter wheat varieties, the test plots were established with 21 of the most popular varieties for this area in replicated plots with grazing pressure ranging from never grazed to full season grazing. The McDaniel plot is located ½ mile north of Hwy 160 on the Harper County line and the Chain Ranch plot is located approximately 5 miles south of Corwin on Corwin Road (140 Ave). The tour will begin at the McDaniel plot at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at the Chain Ranch headquarters at noon and the plot tour at their location will begin at 1 p.m. Lunch is being sponsored and served by the Farmers Cooperative Equity Company. Due mainly to the differences in soil type at each location, there are visible advantages to certain varieties at one plot when compared to the other plot. However, if you are unable to attend both locations, you are welcome to attend only the one in your area. mailto: tmarshal@ksu.edu. For more information, please contact Tim at the Barber County Extension Office at (620) 886-3971 or tmarshal@ ksu.edu.
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SBHS Chieftains headed to state Thursday, pep rally and honk parade Lady Chieftains SubState Runners-up
By Yvonne Miller The South Barber High School Chieftains and Lady Chieftains experienced intense ballgames as both teams played in the finals of the Class 1A-Division II Sub-State in Norwich, Kan., Saturday night. The Chieftains overcame Cunningham 60-55 in the finals to become Sub-State Champions. Now SBHS plays Rexford Golden Plains Thursday, at 8:15 p.m., in the opening round of the state tournament at the arena on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kan. Thursday, Chieftain supporters are invited to a pep rally in the gymnasium at the high school in Kiowa at 12:25 p.m. This will lead into a honk parade about 12:40 from the high school down Main Street to give the Chieftains a spirited send-off for the big game. Since becoming Sub-State Champions, the Chieftains are ranked 6th in the state in their division by the Kansas Coaches Association; 7th by the Hutchinson newspaper; and in “The Others” by the Wichita Eagle who ranks the Top 5 followed by “The Others.” Golden Plains is 14-8 on the season with the Chieftains 17-6. South Barber Superintendent Brad Morris is also head coach of the Chieftains assisted by James Johnston.
EMOTIONAL MOMENT -- As the South Barber High School Chieftains are announced as the Sub-State Champions, the emotions shown by the team and fans are priceless. Photo by Yvonne Miller Of his team, Coach Morris said, “I’m awfully proud of these kids. They’ve had a great season so far. Now we still have a week of hard work left to hopefully win a state championship.” If the Chieftains win their first game at state they’ll play again Friday at 8:15 p.m. The third place game is Saturday at 2 p.m., with the championship game at 6:15 p.m. In the Sub-State Championship game against Cunningham, senior Christian Johnston was on fire, earning the top scorer position, sinking eight threepointers for 24 total points. Senior Dylon Molz put in 16 points followed by Luke
Yearout, eight points; Jace Thurman, five points; Logan Hitchcock, four points; and Blake Wagenbach, three points. Yearout was top rebounder with eight and Kendall Clark with six. Coach Morris said for the season Yearout averages nine per game; Clark six per game and Molz five per game. The Chieftains earned a bye in the Sub-State Tournament and made it to the finals by defeating Norwich 50-36. Lady Chieftains Lose to Undefeated Team in Finals Opening Sub-State play, the Lady See SBHS Page 32
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Kiowa Hospital Board hears Cherokee to new vs. renovation proposals host blood Board members say both proposals too high
By Yvonne Miller To build new or renovate – that’s the $9 million dollar question. Kiowa’s Hospital Board members aren’t yet sure of the answer. They are certain of one thing after hearing financial proposals for the two possibilities – both estimates just over $9.1 million. Board member Lori Schrock probably said it best, “We can ask all we want, but in reality we can’t do this. We can’t get $5 million more. What would this do to our mill levy? Our only option is an increase in the mill levy and it’s not an option to triple our mill levy.” Schrock was referring to the $4 million of taxpayer money already approved for the hospital improvement project by the Barber County Commissioners. Of course, formation of the new Friends of the Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation with tax exempt status allows pursuance of other avenues to raise funds. Designed to help improve healthcare access in southern Barber County, the foundation can access grants
from government and private funding sources. Since late November, representatives from MW Builders and GLMW Architecture (approved by the board) met with department heads and administration of the Kiowa Hospital to assess their needs to improve the existing facility or build new. The builders and architects made a presentation to the board at their February meeting which was postponed until March 3. Their representatives made a presentation – with detailed drawings and financial estimates for both new and renovated. The men were Todd Cunningham of MW Builders from Temple, Texas; Mark McCluggage and Todd Ford of GLMV Architecture from Wichita, Kan. Both proposals totaled just over $9.1 million. Renovated or new, the hospital would be an 8-bed facility. The number one factor is the difference in the time frame of completion. Renovation would be done in phases taking an estimated 22 months as the facility remained open. A new See Hospital Page 54
drive Mar. 16 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fairgrounds
Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) and Cherokee community are partnering in a blood drive 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 16. All healthy adults, 16 and older, are encouraged to donate blood at the County Fairgrounds, to save the lives of those in our community hospitals. Donors at this drive can also support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by forgoing the acrylic tumbler offered in appreciation for giving blood. In turn, Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a monetary donation of similar value to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It’s a chance to ‘doubly give’ for Oklahomans with these blood disorders… through the gift of lifesaving blood… and support of research and treatment initiatives. All blood donors in March will also receive free health screenings and Donor Rewards Points. “This month- especially with Spring Break – fewer people typically donate,” said John Armitage, Oklahoma Blood Institute president and CEO. “But the blood needs for patients in our local hospitals remains.”
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Chieftains easily overcame Attica 44-14. Next they came out on top of Norwich 41-36. Steve Roberts is head coach of the Lady Chieftains assisted by Kandi Davis. In the Norwich game, senior Erin Merklein scored 15 points followed by Jessica Daughhetee with 12; Nacee Gugelmeyer, 8; Ali Thurman, 3; Morgan Koblitz, 2; and senior Racheal Watts, 1. Daughhetee led rebounding with 16; followed by Watts, 7; Merklein, 6; Thurman, 4; Gugelmeyer, 2; and Koblitz, 1. Daughhetee had 6 blocks. In the finals, South Barber faced the undefeated Argonia Raiders (and last year’s state champions) in what many spectators agreed was the roughest, most physical game of the season. At one point, the referees stopped the game and had law enforcement escort one of the Argonia fans from the game. The gym was deafening and intense. Through much of the game, the Lady Chieftains, 17-5, held their own with the Raiders who were 22-0 going in to the game. At the end of the first quarter, the Raiders led by four and at halftime by seven. At the end of the third, Argonia led 31-24, but the gap narrowed many times. Finally in the fourth, the Raiders outscored the Lady Chieftains 13-6 making the final score 30-44. Merklein sunk 12 points followed by Daughhetee with 10; Gugelmeyer with five; and Watts with three. In rebounding Watts led with seven; Merklein, six; Daughhetee, five; Thurman, four; Gugelmeyer, three; and Koblitz, two.
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CISD welcomes one new member, says early goodbye to another By Roger McKenzie One new member was welcomed to the Cherokee School Board at its Board of Education meeting Monday night.
And one member submitted his early resignation and was given a reluctant farewell. The first order of business Monday
Cherokee Public Schools’ newest school board member T. J. Allison (left) was welcomed to the school board Monday night by Interim Supt. Bob Meyer. Photo by Roger McKenzie
was to administer the Oath of Office to new member T.J. Allison, a Cherokee graduate who defeated Amber Wilhite in the district’s recent school board election. The 33-year-old and his wife have two children, ages 4 and 2, who will soon be part of the Cherokee school system. The couple also has another child on the way. Allison said his interest is to keep the school district as great as it was when he attended school here. He remembers Cherokee’s really nice facilities and has a special interest in making needed improvements to the buildings and campus. At the meeting’s end, under new business, board member Jim Moncrief formally announced his resignation as a school board member because he and his wife will henceforth be living in Enid. The long-time educator has been a school board member in Cherokee for four years of a five year term. The school board will meet sometime in the future to consider a replacement for his term’s final year. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time on the board,” said Moncrief. “You’ve done an awesome job,” said Board Chairman Cheryl Washburn. “We’re going to miss you.” “We’re losing a lot of experience,” said board member Daylon Carothers. “It’s been a pleasure.” Superintendent Bob Meyer referred to Moncrief as “the great thinker” and said, “He keeps superintendents on their toes.” Moncrief had made known his intentions earlier and snacks were served following the meeting in honor of his years of service to the board.
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Kiowa Hospital CEO now to oversee Manor Goal: to increase residency, reduce costs By Yvonne Miller In January 2010, Alden “Van” Vandeveer became CEO of the Kiowa District Hospital. Effective February 26, Vandeveer expanded his role, also becoming administrator of Kiowa’s Manor. This is after completing an Administrator in Training course of study through the Kansas Adult Care Executives (KACE) program last fall. He passed the National Association of Boards (NAB) licensure examination January 12. Vandeveer said the key to improving the manor is building patient census numbers, to reduce expenses and operate more efficiently. He describes Manor Director of Nurses Nicole Tronsgard as “the key in our team effort to constantly improve services for our residents at the manor.” He said Tronsgard’s recent commitment to purchase a house in Kiowa and move her family to the community is reinforcement of her determination to make the facility successful. “Nicole is outstanding. She is a great leader,” Vandeveer said of the Manor DON. Having more manor employee
nursing staff instead of hiring agency is a top priority of Tronsgard and Vandeveer to reduce costs and provide better quality of care for residents. Vandeveer reminded that in 2010 the manor agency nursing expense decreased about $321,000. Total agency was $167,516.84 compared to $488,666.85 in 2009. He plans to reduce agency even more in 2011. Medicaid reimbursement is approximately $147 per day per resident, he said. Private pay daily rates are $140. Just under half the residents are in the Medicaid reimbursement category. Monday the manor’s patient census was 27 with maximum occupancy 36, according to the administrator. He said a difficult aspect of placing residents regards the shared restroom situation. “It’s limiting,” Vandeveer said. In December the total patient revenue was $128, 514.00 with 29 residents, Vandeveer said. Expenses were $157,721.90. Improving Dietary Services, a Priority The administrator said he’s working toward improvements in dietary
services. They’ve already purchased a three-door freezer for the kitchen with tax credit money. Vandeveer said they need to replace the outdated range hoods and ovens as well as expanding dining room space. Recently the manor made a new med room which doubles as an examination room for physicians to use when seeing patients. This reduces the need to take residents out of the manor into sometimes inclement weather to see a doctor at the hospital. Vandeveer said he’s so pleased that the hospital/manor foundation is now in place to help with purchases and capital improvements. “The foundation gives us an alternative funding source.” “I’m extremely pleased for the opportunity to lead both the hospital and manor,” Vandeveer said. “This is an exciting time in the evolution and growth of the two facilities.” Regarding the hospital building project, Vandeveer said the committee met with the team of builders/architects last week and has a recommendation for the board that will be presented at the March 3 meeting. Before Vandeveer assumed the manor administrator position, the role was filled by interim Carla Dunigan after interim Cindy Wheeler left July 2010.
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Bill takes licenses from Okla teen dropouts
Cherokee senior Jaylyn Packard signed a letter of intent Monday afternoon to continue her basketball career with Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas. Present for the inking were Cherokee High School Girls Coach Jeremy Hickman, Jaylyn , her mother Rhonda Packard (all sitting) and standing, father Justin Packard, sister Kryslyn Packard, Central Christian Assistant Coach Neva Morales and Central Christian Head Women’s Coach David Bryant. Photo by Steve Ward
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teenagers who drop out of school to work would lose their driver’s license under a bill narrowly approved by the Oklahoma Senate. The Senate voted 26-18 on Monday for the measure by Sen. John Ford, R-Bartlesville, who said his goal is to reduce Oklahoma’s dropout rate. A bill requires 25 votes for passage in the Senate. Under current law, teenagers who drop out of school are able to get a driver’s license if they work at least 24 hours a week. Ford’s bill would remove that exemption. He says the bill is a request from the United Suburban Schools Association. Several members objected to the proposal, saying it would hinder those who drop out of school because of a personal hardship and are attempting to support their families.
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at the community building. City Water Supply Up and Running As reported in the Newsgram an oilfield truck accident occurred on TriCity Road February 11 that resulted in a break in Kiowa’s water main supply that comes from the city’s wells south of Sharon. City crews worked on the major project to repair some 300 feet of water main. In the meantime the turn of a switch allowed the city access to rural water. As of Thursday March 3, repairs were finished and the city is again using water from the Sharon wells. The sputtering water sometimes coming from the faucet and cloudy appearance is just from air in the lines – no contaminates, Law assured. He said the expense of repair is to be paid by the oil company’s insurance. Council expressed appreciation to the rural water district for allowing the city to utilize their supply to avoid interruption to Kiowa. Council said repayment will be made. Just two days after the accident, city workers discovered a leak in Kiowa’s north water tower. It was repaired by the company who has a contract with the city. Ironically, approval of the city’s emergency water supply plan appeared on the agenda which council adopted. Tree Board Funding Melvin Conrad of Kiowa’s Tree Board gave an annual update to council. Mayor Farney appointed Conrad to
another board term which ends in 2014. With a chuckle, Conrad said he will be 87 years old by then. Commenting on the nice variety of trees in Kiowa, Conrad said he recalls helping his father plant some of the trees still standing along the west edge of the elementary school in the 1930s. This is the 15th consecutive year Kiowa received the national Tree City, USA award. Conrad said the tree board has planted 154 trees and bushes, spending about $5,131 in those 15 years. Mayor Farney signed a proclamation designating April 29 as Kiowa’s Arbor Day. In April the Tree Board will announce the winner of the 18 participants in their local tree poster contest for 5th graders. Council approved giving $600 to the tree board instead of the requested $500 as they need to rent a tree spade for a project. More Council Business In December council approved a petition to extend a new underground electric main in the Humphrey Addition. AEC did the work that cost $12,648.50. City approved paying $8,623.50 and the Humphrey landowners the remaining $4,025. Following the February 3 auction of Almega Cable equipment located at 1301 Drumm, resident Les Coggins expressed concern about a potential accidental fire hazard during removal of some equipment. Council adopted Resolution No. 238 allowing a controlled burn of the property. Council approved a Burn Period for March 18-31. Law complimented his office staff on their efforts to make time and cost saving measures to issue delinquent utility
notices. Council approved the change. Delinquent notices will now go out on postcards instead of sealed envelopes. Council approved a Chamber of Commerce sponsored dance in Progress Park on the Saturday night of Labor Day weekend (September 3). Under council items, Lambert asked why the city didn’t stick with just one welder during the water main crisis instead of calling one during daytime hours and another in the middle of the night. Representing Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU) Colin Hansen and Bradley Mears addressed council about what KMU offers and why the City of Kiowa should join. Formed in 1928, KMU is the statewide association representing municipal electric, natural gas, wastewater and telecommunication utilities. KMU acts as lobbyists to protect the rights of those they represent. Hansen said he just returned from Washington D.C., where he discussed EPA regulations and the negative impact they can have on small town systems like Kiowa’s. KMU has 882 customers. The men said Kiowa is the largest provider of electricity that’s not a member of KMU. They urged the council to consider membership. Instead of charging a set amount for KMU dues, they are now on more of a fee per service basis. Those services are varied such as: an apprenticeship program for linemen; and mutual aid services for emergencies and disasters. Council will consider membership, but took no action. Council met in executive session about 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel, but took no action upon return to open session.
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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 Dick C. Harling, 34, Helena: Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution. Small Claims Filings Lanman Funeral Home vs. Mondella and Jim Taylor: Indebtedness for an
amount more than $3,000. Wildlife Filings Jeffrey Lynn Flanagan, 48, Jet: Shooting from a public roadway ($221). Traffic Filings The following individuals were cited for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Weldon Kole McMillian, 28, Miles, TX; Brock Dewayne Martin, 21, Cherokee.
Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions
Beginning Book 645 page 776 Real Estate Transfers Mildred Mae Schmidt and Ervin Schmidt to Jeff Greb and Yvonne Greb: Lot 13 in Block 29 in the Original Town of Goltry: Quit Claim Deed. Norman Fred Graham and Donna Jo Graham to Gregory Scott Graham: an undivided 1/2 interest in and to the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 27 North, Range 12, WIM; LESS AND EXCEPT all of the oil, gas and other minerals which are reserved and expected from this conveyance: Quit Claim Deed. Norman Fred Graham and Donna J. Graham aka Donna Jo Graham to Douglas James Graham: West 90 feet of Lot 3 in Block 3 of the Montgomery Addition to the City of Cherokee: Quit Claim Deed. Becky Schubert to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 6.10 acre surface only tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 29 North, Range 10, WIM: Warranty Deed. William M. Schmitz III aka William Mike Schmitz III and Thresa Schmitz to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 6.57 acre surface only tract of
land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 9, WIM: Warranty Deed. William Mike Schmitz III as General Power of Attorney for William John Schmitz to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 6.57 acre surface only tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 9, WIM: Warranty Deed. Jeremiah Von Schmitz and Amber Schmitz to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 6.57 acre surface only tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 9, WIM: Warranty Deed. Gene R. Lash and Alice Martha Lash, Trustees under the Gene R. Lash and Alice Martha Lash Living Trust dated Feb. 20, 2008 to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 10.35 acre surface only tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 26 North, Range 6, WIM: Warranty Deed. Amy E. Harrison and Terry M. Harrison Jr. to Vickey Marsh: Lot 4 in Block 67 of Park Addition in the City of Cherokee: Quit Claim Deed. Charles L. Sweatt to Gene E. Sweatt: (1) the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 24 North, Range 9, WIM; (2) the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 24 North, Range 9, WIM: Quit Claim Deed. Cody Carl Creswell to Justin Packard and Rhonda Packard: a tract of land beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 13, Township 26 North, Range 11, WIM, thence South along the West line of the Section for a distance of 478 feet to the point of beginning, thence East 450.08 feet, thence South 342.44 feet, thence West 450.08 feet, thence North 342.44 feet to the point of beginning; containing 3.53 acres more or less:
Warranty Deed. Larry Angle to SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC: a 6.10 acre surface only tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 29 North, Range 10, WIM: Warranty Deed. Mark P. Welch, Co-Trustee of the Melvin B. Welch Trust #1 dated Jan. 20, 1992 and Melva J. Wedge, Co-Trustee of the Melvin B. Welch Trust #1 dated Jan. 20, 1992 to Alysha D. Locke: the West 22 feet of Lot 14, and all of Lots 15 and 16 of Block 28 in the Town of Helena: Warranty Deed. Scott E. and M. Yvonne Tuxhorn to Kenneth P. and Connie I. Buffalohead: South 90 feet of Lots 30, 31 and 32 in Block 29 of the Original Town of Helena: Warranty Deed. Mortgages Ryan and Lee Enterprises LLC to ACB Bank: the South 10 feet of Lot 12 and the North 90 feet of Lot 13 in Block 46 in East Addition to Cherokee: $6,041.80. Jennifer Mahieu and Mitchell L. Mahieu to Brookside Mortgage LLC dba Express Mortgage of Tulsa: a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 24 North, Range 12, WIM: $184,500. Brad Hendrick and Wendy R. Hendrick to Central National Bank and Trust Company of Enid: Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 29 North, Range 9, WIM: $44,293.68. Walter Gordan Tucker II aka W.G. Tucker II and Pamela C. Tucker, W.G. Tucker III and Janelle R. Tucker, Jennifer B. Tucker and William Patton Tucker to The Bank of Kremlin: the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 25 North, Range 9, WIM: $590,000.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log
March 1, 2011 7:30 p.m. caller reporting her carbon monoxide detector is making noise at 3 north and 3 east of Cherokee, already changed the batteries, request info if someone has a sniffer to see if its the detector or something in her house, equipment not available will stay at her mothers tonight and have someone check it tomorrow. March 2, 2011 8:26 a.m. caller reporting some kids partying up in his barn at 6 north of Amorita, wants to go up and check it. 7:50 p.m. report of 3 black cows out at 2nd curve north of Jet, caller has headlights on and will stay there until we contact owner, called possible owner, went to go check, cows are in. March 3, 2011 2:11 a.m. medical call to 500 block of north Central in Carmen, patient having problems breathing, request ambulance. 1:20 p.m. caller reporting a semi lost load of rock on Hwy 64/11 Jct west, notified OHP and DOT, moved the rock, road is clear. 6:45 p.m. caller reporting theft of copper, radiators and grinders at 3-4 mile west of Aline, took a report. 9:11 p.m. report of cow out 1 mile north of Jet Landing on west side,
advised possible owner, they will check. March 4, 2011 5:02 a.m. report of alarm going off at 1 south and 3 east of the Carmen turn, made contact with owner he is enroute, owner advised someone tried to force entry. 7:59 a.m. caller reporting an oil leak 2 west 1/2 north of Goltry on Hwy 45, GFD was paged out, spoke with owner and company, has happened before and now it happened again. 3:22 p.m. caller reporting someone dumped a dead calf at bridge and 4 more dead calves at the 3 mile corner on east 5th. 6:07 p.m. caller reporting his gate is open and cattle are gone 1 west 1/2 north of McWillie, he found some of the cattle, 8 calves all black are missing, will check the field again in the morning. 9:20 p.m. caller reporting he found empty pill bottles 3 west on 5th south to the bridge that had been thrown over the bridge, there were also a pair of shoes that he didn’t pick up. March 5, 2011 11:42 a.m. caller reporting kids playing chicken with the train on the tracks in Carmen, advised twice that this was one of their faster trains, needed deputy to check it out and to call
back to see how they want to handle it, officials present with 3 juveniles to their resident. 2:50 p.m. caller reporting her brother was hitting her mom at 200 block south Broadway in Goltry, could hear them arguing in the background, caller stated no known weapons at this time, checked warrants out of Garfield Co., someone was sent to the location, everyone has left the scene, had mom stopped and she reported nothing physical only verbal at this time, looking for son. 1:18 p.m. caller reporting he was notified on Facebook that his personal property was to be picked up at ACSO today, some stuff had been stolen from his house, they had given him the wrong directions. 10:27 p.m. medical call to 700 block of north Grand in Carmen for a child having a convulsion, someone will wait on Main Street for Rescue. March 6, 2011 9:49 a.m. medical call to 600 block of Main in Aline for patient having trouble breathing-COPD, Helena Ambulance and Aline First Responders dispatched. 10:07 p.m. caller reporting she had been assaulted by her step-dad at location east of Vining Church, prisoner in custody.
Barber County Court Filings
Criminal Filings Deryl D. Ebeling, 1984, Medicine Lodge: 2 counts of Giving worthless check. Jerry Edward Garten, 1954, Medicine Lodge: (1) Distribute certain hallucinogens; (2) Use or possess w/ intent paraphernalia to cultivate cont subs; (3) Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax
stamp payment for marijuana or cont substance. Civil Filings Snyder Brooks Ranch Partnership vs. Woolsey Energy Inc.: Other contract. Chase Hoe Finance LLC, ET AL vs. Raphael Gehlen, ET AL: Petition to foreclose mortgage for an amount more than $9,000. Mathew W. Barr vs. Kansas Department of Revenue: Petition for Review of Administration Action Suspending Plaintiff’s Driving Privileges Under the Kansas Implied Consent Law. Limited Civil Filings Kiowa District Hospital vs. Jamie F. Duvall: Indebtedness for an amount more than $3,000. G & L Propane Service LLC vs. Kyle Scott Davis: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,000. G & L Propane Service LLC vs.
Jamie L. Lonker: Indebtedness for an amount more than $500. SC Telcom vs. Marcel Gosselin ET AL: Indebtedness for an amount more than $450. Surgicenter vs. Aaron Froman: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,500. Small Claims Filings A Full House vs. Briana D. Horn ET AL: Recovery of merchandise of value in the amount of $3,600. Larry G. Snyder vs. Kelly Joe Edwards: Money judgment for an amount more than $200. Domestic Relations Filings Tina Carwile vs. Michael Christian Schrock: Protection from abuse. Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services vs. Caleb Alonso: Paternity. Tawanna Rebecca Elam vs. Dustin Michael Elam: Divorce.
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Barber County Real Estate Transactions Beginning Deed Book 134 Page 510 Real Estate Transfers Dorothea E. Lalicker ad John F. Lalicker to Donna Kay Klaus and Robert Lalicker: an undivided 1/2 of their 1/35th interest in and to all of Section 15, the East Half of Section 16, the North Half and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, and the North Half of Section 22, all in Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM: Warranty Deed. Alfred L. Jacobs and Norma J. Jacobs to Jamie D. Vickers and Damon E. Wilbur: Lots 1 and 2 and the East 37 1/2 feet of Lot 3 in Block 79 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: Warranty Deed. Wes Martin to Tyler T. Ricke and Cassidy Ricke: Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 71 an Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 72 in the City of Hazelton: Warranty Deed. Janice R. Olson to David L. West and Michelle L. West: Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 in Block 14 in Bell Sub-Division of the City of Isabel and all that tract of land situated in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 30 South, Range 11, WPM: Quit Claim Deed. David D. Grant and Sanza Grant to Jacob Achenbach:Lot 13 in Block 69 in the City of Hardtner: Quit Claim Deed. Homesales Inc. to Spencer D. Oldham: Lots 1 and 2 except the South 61 1/2 feet of said Lots in Block 1 in Cook, Standiford and Company’s Second Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: Warranty Deed. Matthew R. Wilkerson aka Matthew R. Wilkerson Sr. and Jeri Lynn Wilkerson to Roger Lee Simpson III and Gabrielle E. Simpson: (1) Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 121 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa; (2) Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 121 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: Warranty Deed. Techmillenium LLC to Kevin J. Noland and Ronda M. Noland: an undivided 1/2 interest n and to Lot 10 on North Main Street in the Original Townsite of the City of Medicine Lodge: Quit Claim Deed. Darin Robinson to Raymond E. Robinson, Trustee of the Raymond E. Robinson Trust dated Dec. 30, 1999: Lot 50 in Gobeille and Noble’s
Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: Warranty Deed. Beginning Mortgage Book 199 page 251 Mortgages Indian Oil Co. Inc. to First National Bank in Pratt: commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 32 South, Range 11, WPM, thence South 60 feet to a point of beginning, thence South 1,230 feet, thence East 300 feet, thence Northwesterly 1,230 feet to the U.S. Highway 160 Road right-of-way, thence West 250 feet to the point of beginning (containing 7.5 acres more or less): $187,500. Donald W. Lonker and Barbara J. Lonker to Peoples State Bank: the East Half of the Northeast Quarter and the South Half of Section 16, and the West Half of the East Half and the West Half of Section 22, and the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, and Lot 1 and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, and all that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and Lots 3 and 4 and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM, lying North and West of the Gyp Hill Road, and all that part of Section 25 lying North and West of the Gyp Hill Road, and the East Half of Section 26, and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and the East Half of Section 35, and all that part of Section 36, Township 32 South, Range 13, WPM, lying North and West of the Gyp Hill Road, and all that part of Lots 3 and 4 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1 lying North and West of the Gyp Hill Road, and Lots 1 and 2 and the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 33 South, Range 13, WPM: $1,600,000. The Bar I Bar Ranch Revocable Trust dated Sept. 10, 2010 to Central National Bank & Trust Company of Enid: (1) Section 17, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM; (2) an undivided 1/2 interest in the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 31 South, Range 13, WPM; (3) an undivided 1/2 interest in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 31 South, Range 13, WPM; (4) an undivided 1/2 interest in the South Half of Section 7, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM; (5) an undivided 1/2 interest in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter, the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, the East Half of the Southwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section 8, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM; (6) an undivided 1/2 interest in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, and West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM: $700,000. Gilbert Colborn and Ada Colborn to The First State Bank of Kiowa: the South 90 feet of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 118 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: $13,000. Brendon Howard Taylor Wheelock and Stephanie L. Wheelock to The Peoples Bank of Pratt: the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of Section 33 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and the South Half of Section 34, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, and Lot 1 and all that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying North of the right-of-way of the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in Section 4, and the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM: $278,500. Brendon Howard Taylor Wheelock and Stephanie L. Wheelock to The Peoples Bank of Pratt: the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of Section 33 and the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and the South Half of Section 34, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM, and Lot 1 and all that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying North of the right-of-way of the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in Section 4, and the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM: $225,000.
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Specialty Sandwiches & Soup
Animals and Pets
For Sale
Bull Sale
M Orange Sable Pomeranian. Reg. $250. 580-307-4527
Total package bull sale. Registered Angus bull sale. Automotive March 28, 2011, 1 p.m. selling For Sale 50 fall bulls, 100 spring bulls. Freedom, OK Ky Luddington ‘03 GMC, 1500, extended cab, 580-327-7127, Konnie Ott 620- auto, manual windows and 239-4185 or 620-886-2081 locks, carpet, cruise, CD player, bedliner, 2wd, 79,000 miles, Open Horse Sale $8800. Call 620-825-4147 Cherokee, OK. Indoor Arena. For Sale Sun, Mar 13. Tack at 1pm. Horses follow. All Horses Welcome. ‘60 Chrysler Imperial Crown. Call Dennis Price 580-227-0459 Runs. 580-233-8720 Maine Anjou Bulls
Business Services
replacement heifers, club claves, Just a S.I.P. spring/fall borns. Video www. Structural Insulated Panels redgatecattleco.com. 580-334will reduce your energy bills. 3439 or 580-824-1041 They pay for themselves in Free to Good Home months. Miller and Associates, LLC. 580-327-7935. www. 1 yr old M Catahula. Shots, millerandassociatesllc.com Neutered. Good with kids. 580278-1446 Boulevard Bistro Lost
Daily Lunch Specials 506 E Okla Blvd. Open from 6am-9pm Daily. 1/2 Blue Heeler 1/2 Australian 580-327-6643 Shepherd, Black with white tip on tail, was on back of truck S If You Need Flowers of Hopeton, noticed missing S of Think Pretty Petals and Gifts, Greensburg corner. Answers to 413 Barnes. 580-327-3316 Taz. 580-327-7971 if seen Looking for Free to Good Home Wheat to Harvest. 2 JD combines Mini Dachshund 4 1/2 months and supporting equipment. old. Good w/Kids and other Farmer owned business. Call dogs. Contact Mandy 580-402Derek Sumner at 785-871-0962 5705
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“Girl Friday”
Pony Boy Lures
needs work. I wash dishes, clean house, do laundry, organize, read, house/pet sit, sew, cook, minor home repairs, paint, cut hair, even secretarial tasks. Call Judy 580307-5811
Alva, OK. 580-327-1233 or 580-430-5547. Top in fishing supplies. Buy-Sell-Trade Guns. Smith and Wesson 4” S.S. 357 $399. Let’s Make a Deal
Kick N Koffee Spring forward = 2 shots of espresso. Wed-Rivil Potato Soup and homemade cookies. ThurHuge batch Chicken Noodles over Mashed Potatoes. FriHammy Beans and Cornbread. Sat-Tasty Sausage Gravy over Biscuits and the new item in town (Breakfast Bierox). Don’t forget our Drive-Thru for convenient service. 580-327-4486. Food Distribution
V’s Daycare Come in take a look. NB to 12 yrs. 422 E Barnes. Flex Hours. 580-273-3376 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 Professional Upholstery
with all types of furniture. Over Alva Wesleyan Church & Okla 55 yrs. experience. Goltry 580Regional Bank. Wed Mar 9 from 496-2351 2-6pm. 3rd & Church St. We Alva Sewing Center want to feed your body and your National Quilting Month. Free soul! Gift with each “Register to Win” Guitar Lessons entry form completed. www. 428 Last chance to take lessons from alvasewingcenter.com. the 2nd best guitar teacher in the Flynn. Alva universe! Robert 580-327-3100 Depot Bar & Grill Spring Break Coming Wed Lunch Special-Ham and In addition to our regular Beans, Potatoes, Cornbread, showtimes we will add daily Chocolate Cake. Thur-Beef matinees at 1:30pm March 12- Burritos, Beans and Rice, Peach 20. Showing “Rango,” “Mars Cobbler. Fri- Chicken Fry Steak, Needs Moms,” and “Battle:LA.” Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Rialto Theatre, 580-327-0535. Roll, Poppyseed Cake. Open at 11am. Carry-out avail 580-327Visit us on FaceBook 2212 Stop Teen Pregnancy! Pasture Tree Clearing Pregnancy is the #1 Preventable health condition facing teens. Save moisture & grass. Let me Dr. Elizabeth Kinzie manages clear trees in your pasture. Skid medical and emotional issues to Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed stop teen pregnancy. Call 580- Grover. 580-474-2465 or 580542-0298 430-3366
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Carpentry
Help Wanted
Interior-Exterior improvements. Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap Upgrades. Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620825-4285
Depot Bar & Grill, Full-Time Nights. Must be 21. 327-7011
Fence & Corral Const. and welding. Contact Jeremy Durkee 580-430-5150 Twisted-Timber Pasture Tree & Brush Clearing. No dead trees left to burn or be stacked with us. See videos and photos on our web site at twistedtimber.com. Russel Graves. 620825-4080 Travis and Bobbie Krob
Now Hiring Class A Drivers for all shifts. Earn over $1200 Weekly. $15-$17.50 Hourly. 70% Pd. BC/BS Med for employees and family-low ded. 90/10 Co-Pay. 70% Pd Dental and Vision for employees and family. Short and Long Term Disability. Life Insurance and 401K Plan. Vacation Pay. Oilfield Training Provided. Class A with Tanker Endorsement Required. Drug Testing Required. 620-9307511. Nicholas Services Truck Mechanic
Earn up to $60,000. Paid hourly based on experience. 70% paid BCBS medical family plan. Dental, Vision, LT/ST Disability. Life Insurance and 401K.Duties include truck services, brake work, electrical and general shop maintenance. Nicholas Services/ Murrow’s FrameArt LLC Medicine Lodge, KS 620-930Custom Picture Framing. Framed 7511 Art Prints. Gift Certificates Farm Supplies Available. Free Estimates. 427 Barnes. Downtown Mall, Alva, For Sale OK. 580-327-4600. “We Can Westfield grain auger, 36ftx Frame That For You!” 8”, hydraulic drive, very good Employment condition. 580-327-3205 580829-1866 Local contractor Harry Ferguson looking for telemarketer parttime, flexible hours, experience 4cyl Tractor, Front End Loader, preferred/will train. 620-825-4285 3pt, PTO, 5’ Mower, Posthole Digger and counter balance. Position Available $3000. 829-2601 Salt Fork Adventure Program Garage Sales in Nash is hiring PT Floor Staff to supervise juvenile boys. Moving Sale Promotion to FT position. State Fri and Sat. 816 Ridgway Rd. Background check required. Call Lots of different stuff 580-839-2320 for application Tree Trim and cut and Removal + Stump Grinding. Very Reasonable Rates. Call anytime. Insured. Travis 580-747-4256. Bobbie 580-430-7103. House 580-3285461
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Indoor House Sale
Miller Trailblazer 302
For Sale
304 S 7th Kiowa, KS. Fri March 11 6pm8pm. Sat March 12 9am-2pm. Clean items, kitchen things, furniture and what nots
diesel generator/welder, 360 hrs, with extra long leads. Will sell for $5000. 500 580-871-2207
New Lift-Recliner. $500 obo. 580-3276691
Moving Sale
Rent It Here First
Fri and Sat. 816 Ridgway Rd. Lots of different stuff
The Rialto Video is the only place where you can rent movies on the National (Tuesdays) Release date. RedBox and NetFlix are held back 28 days by the studios. Only at Rialto Video-580-327-0535. Visit www.myvideostore.com/rialto
Garage Sale Fri 3-6pm. Sat 8am.noon. 1646 Murray Dr Miscellaneous For Sale Stove and Fridge 580-748-1755 We Buy Junk Cars, Iron, Copper, Brass, Appliances, Tin. If I missed it and it is metal, we buy it. Good prices are in effect. Scribner Salvage. 580-327-1313. Alva Volunteer Recruitment Share Medical Center April 14. RSVP by April 5. Contact Joanna Johnson 580-4303324 Bierox For Sale Proceeds go to Relay for Life. $12 for 6. $24 for 12. Order by March 24. Pick-up/ Deliver 28th. Contact Michelle at 580216-0619 or Kiki at 580-554-0533
For Sale Nice wooden table with leaf and six chairs. Very good cond. $75. 580-829-3079 For Sale 18’ Car Hauler. Like new. 5200# Axles, Dove Tail, Ironman, Red. Call 580-7482710. Serious Inq only Lost at Cimarron Bluff Wildlife area parking lot. 1 Falcon Split Grip Rod with Curado Reel. 1 Shimano Rod with Bass Pro Reel. Reward offered. 580-571-1350
For Rent Variety Store Opportunity in Waynoka bldg and fixtures. 6400 sqft. Waynoka, OK. Excellent location. Contact Waynoka Industrial Authority. 580-824-2261 for details and application. Deadline March 14 Real Estate For Sale 3bdrm, 2bth, CH/A recently remodeled. 1129 2nd, Alva. 580-327-3811 For Sale 2bdrm Corner Lot, 930 Barnes. United Country/Kohlrus Real Estate. 580-3274007. www.kohlrus.com For Sale or Rent 3bdrm, 1bth. Fireplace, Fenced in Yard. 2 living areas. Avail immediately. 620-2132994 or 620-213-0003
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REAL ESTATE & AUCTION
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www.murrowlandandhome.com www.murrowrealestateandauction.com
NELSON REAL ESTATE See all our listings at alvaokhomes.com Jeanette Nelson, Broker
Call for Details 580-748-0745 or 580-327-1745
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Hospital
hospital could be constructed in about 14 months on 17 acres of hospital-owned land south of Kiowa, the experts said. Renovation of Existing Facility Renovation of the existing facility would involve expanding east to 9th Street which involves a few houses and utility lines. The first phase would involve making a new ER area, OR and a nursing suite. The CT machine would be housed inside instead of a mobile unit. Clinic renovation would be a second phase. Builders said when renovation was complete, the facility would be 95 percent new. They said the original part of the hospital, built in 1950, would be the only part of the existing facility that could be salvaged as it’s concrete. “This building is not compliant by today’s standards,” McCluggage said. For example it doesn’t have the required eight foot hallways. During renovations $40,000 is allowed for temporary office facilities for
administration. Pros of renovation listed by the group is that the existing facility is used; the community likes the location; the ER and nurses station are together; it’s a good floor plan arrangement. Cons listed include: duration of project; cost; displacement of employees; more unknowns; difficulty of construction; no semi-private corridor allows non-restricted public access so compromises patient privacy; the lab needs more space; location of ambulance bay. Building New In the proposal, construction of a new hospital south of town would give almost 9,000 more square feet for an approximate total of 27,000. There would be two additional exam rooms and no commercial kitchen. The hospital would be accessible from Highway 8. The eight patient rooms would be 20X18 with private baths. Hospital Administrator Alden “Van” Vandeveer said the goal is to have six private rooms and two that could be made semi-private if needed. Pros listed by the experts include: shorter construction time; no employee displacement; new mechanical systems means better control of environment; new hospital and new clinic; restricted corridor separation gives more patient privacy; cost per square foot is less expensive ($250 per square foot for new vs. $275 for renovation); ambulance access off highway instead of through
town; ER access not adjacent to clinic; utilize existing hospital for foundation office and other uses. Cons include: total price too high; cost of maintenance of existing hospital; not located in town. Back to the Drawing Board Board President Zack Odell echoed Schrock’s sentiment when he said, “This is a little overwhelming at this point to me. It seems unattainable – a little hard to process.” Board member Dan Lukins said, “I don’t know what all is available to us. Are there ways to cut back?” McCluggage said, “This is a process we will work through. We will work with you to get what you can afford. You give us a dollar amount – we’ll tell you what you could get for that amount.” Ford said one way to decrease cost is to reduce square footage. He assured the board that looking at the initial plan and making reductions “is all part of the process.” Cunningham said, “I encourage you to look at the needs of the community – don’t just look at the obstacles . . . the hurdles. We need to talk to the community.” Following the meeting, Vandeveer told the Newsgram the architects’ original proposal had many “wish list” items included. “We’re going back as a building committee to reduce square footage.” He said, “We’re still in the planning stage. We will get this to a more manageable and affordable level. We’ll approach in a practical manner.”
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