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South Barber Chieftains to celebrate football homecoming Friday night Three senior young women hope to win homecoming crown By Yvonne Miller Friday night the undefeated South Barber High School Chieftains host the Attica/Argonia Titans for the 2016 Football Homecoming. The Titans are 2-1 while South Barber is 3-0 with head coach Matt Cantrell and assistant Austin Graves. Homecoming Queen coronation festivities start at about 6:30 p.m. before the game kicks off at 7 p.m. at the football field in Kiowa, Kansas. Chieftain enthusiasm starts long before the evening festivities with the homecoming parade and pep rally at 2:30. Three senior young women were selected as candidates. They are: Sabrina Hughbanks, selected by the presidents and vice presidents of organizations; Madison Polson, selected by the senior class; and Bailey Roberts, selected by the football team. Class attendants and their escorts are: junior class – Glenna Williams and Slater Blick, sophomore class – Taylor Pollock and Nick Malone, freshman class – Desiree Doherty and CJ Thayer. Kindergarten helpers are: Lynnon Humphrey, daughter of Trent and Abby Humphrey; Cambridge Rector, daugh-
The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp. 620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net news@alvareviewcourier.net Entire Contents Copyright 2016 Members of: Associated Press Oklahoma Press Association
ter of Tim and Melissa Rector; Callen Corr, son of Larry and Amanda Corr; and Cooper Courson, son of Brett and Heidi Courson. Three South Barber Football Homecoming Queen Candidates Sabrina Hughbanks Sabrina Hughbanks is the daughter of Kyle and Trina Hughbanks. At SBHS she is Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) President and FFA Treasurer. She was selected to attend Girls State and was a winner of the AEC Essay Contest, which earned her a trip to Washington, D.C. Hughbanks is a member of band and vocal, earning Superior (I) ratings at Regionals to qualify for state with a vocal solo. She is two-year captain of the tennis team and has first-place honors with her doubles partner and sister Savannah. For two years she’s qualified for state track and field and plays with the Lady Chieftains basketball team who has played at state two years with her as a member. She works on the family farm as needed. Playing softball with the Wichita Im-
pact, Hughbanks is an All-State Pitcher. She wants to play collegiate softball at a four-year university and major in premed. Madison Polson Madison Polson is the daughter of Brandi Thom and Dave Polson. She is treasurer of the senior class. She is a member of FFA, and the volleyball and basketball teams. She has earned allleague honors in volleyball and basketball. Polson is listed on the principal’s honor roll at SBHS. She is a member of Kiowa’s United Methodist Church Youth Group. She works at Sideline restaurant in Kiowa. She plans to attend Fort Hays State University and study radiology and sonography. Bailey Roberts Bailey Roberts is the daughter of Steve and Kay Roberts. At SBHS, she is President of STUCO and vice president of the National Honor Society. She’s
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One of these three senior young women will be crowned the South Barber High School Homecoming Queen Friday night about 6:30 p.m. in Kiowa, Kansas. The candidates are: (from left) Madison Polson, Sabrina Hughbanks and Bailey Roberts. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Watch out about virus warning screens By Lynn L. Martin It is necessary to write this warning about once every three months. I received a call from a local businessman with a computer question regarding a strange pop-up that just appeared on his computer. I personally received this same pop-up about three days ago. Then a day later I received a more alarming pop-up. The first pop-up is a full screen that uses typical Microsoft light blue and dark blue colors. It looks very Microsoft official. It is gently worded for a likely ramsom-ware message. It says something like, “Microsoft has determined that your computer may be infected by a virus.” Then it will give an instruction about clicking a button or calling some number to get relief. Don’t do it! Definitely DO NOT hit the upper-right
“close this window” X that we’re all familiar with. This is because the bad guys have learned to re-wire that X to say “OK” instead of saying “Close.” Another virus warning came a day later. It was very rude. A loud voice came over my speakers as the screen appeared. A huge red X displayed on the monitor and a voice demanded that I do nothing except call an 800 number ... or my hard drive would be erased. (That’s a good reason to frequently back up your boot drive.) This is ramsom-ware at its best. Had I called the 800 number, the villain will offer to clean my computer of the virus for $500 or $1,000. I’ve read some computer-related news stories where huge companies with millions of dollars of accounts receivable have paid the ransom fee of $500 or $1,000 rather than lose millions of dollars of assets in their bookkeeping software balances. My remedy is to immediately power-down the computer. Either hit the power switch or unplug it from the AC outlet on the wall. Then turn it back on.
Everything should be back to normal. Absolutely DO NOT go through your normal shut-down routine of clicking the start button in the lower left corner and clicking “power off” from the choices. Some versions of Windows have the power-off button in the upper right. It doesn’t matter where it is located, ignore it and unplug your machine. So why didn’t your installed anti-virus protection spring into action and give you a warning? That’s because you were looking at a video screen only, and you had not yet clicked a triggering action ... such as hitting X in the upper right corner or some other mouse-driven action. I don’t know how long this technique will continue to work until the bad guys figure out a way to launch their mischief in parallel of the video warning coming up. At least for the time-being, it has always worked for me. Finally, after you reboot your computer, it might be wise to run your antivirus or anti-malware program as a precaution. I’ve done that with no results. I attribute that to the effectiveness of the immediate power down action.
Letter to the Editor
SQ777 for those who value agriculture I’m writing this letter in response to the advertisements that have been run by the Kirkpatrick Foundation encouraging a no vote on State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm. SQ777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, is a state constitutional amendment to protect Oklahoma’s family farmers and ranchers, including small, local
and organic farms, from unreasonable government interference and attacks by out-of-state special interests. Right to Farm will not overturn agriculture regulations or existing laws. The State Question will not give farmers and ranchers a blank check but ensures reasonable regulations. Some don’t see the reason for this
amendment saying ‘you already have the right to farm’ and ‘what has happened here in our state to affect your right to farm’? My answer is – yes, I do have the right to farm. As a fourth generation agriculturalist, farming and ranching is our livelihood and feeding and clothing the world is our profession. My family and I take pride in our livelihood, our profession, our animals and our land. Thankfully, nothing major has taken place in the state of Oklahoma that would greatly hinder our profession, but there are several instances in other states that have. With each election and each generation that passes, folks are getting further and further removed from the farm. SQ777 is a preventative measure to protect the agriculture industry and the folks that choose that as a career
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Obituaries LUKAS HENDRICKS Funeral services for Lukas Hendricks, 31, of Alva are pending with Wharton Funeral Chapel. HAROLD W. MURRELL Funeral services for Harold Murrell will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Cherokee High School Auditorium with Reverend Tom Cooksey and Reverend Garry McNeill officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Goodwin-Wharton Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com. Harold W. (Buddy) Murrell – fabled football and track coach – finished the anchor leg Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 86 years old. He was born August 9, 1930, in Purcell, Oklahoma to Knox and Alma (Wells) Murrell. Buddy graduated from Purcell High School and then went on to play college football, first at Murray State College at Tishimingo,
and the last two years at East Central State University in Ada, Oklahoma. He served two years in military service in between. Buddy was honored as a “Golden Tiger” and was presented his medallion in Ada. Buddy’s first coaching and teaching position was in Ada in 1952. His next stop was Wynnewood, followed by a few years at Coalgate. He then accepted the head football and track field coaching job in Cherokee in 1956. He remained there for over 30 years until his retirement in 1985. His football teams achieved great success, culminating in the 1969 team that went undefeated. That same year, he was named as an all-state coach for the Oklahoma Coaches Association football team. He led the Cherokee Chiefs to five state titles, two state runner-ups, and numerous regional championships, spanning three decades. The state titles were in 1969, 1971-1973 and 1985. Buddy has been inducted into the OCA (Oklahoma Coaches Association) and OTCA (Oklahoma Track Coaches
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Association) halls of fame. Buddy is survived by his son, Tony Murrell and wife Janelle of Elk City, daughter Cyndy Burris and husband Jon of Edmond, son Andy of the home, and son David and wife Marie of Duncan. He loved his grandchildren and did his best to spoil them. They include Ryan Murrell of Austin, Texas; Aiza (Mike) Springer of Edmond; Kari (Bob) Brown of Houston, Texas; Madeline Murrell of Tulsa; and Sarah Murrell of Duncan. He is also survived by three greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 54 years, Stella (Brooks) Murrell; his brother Kenneth Murrell; sisters Mary Nell Blinscow and Betty Richerson; and his grandson Rhett Murrell. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a memorial fund for Andy at Alfalfa County Bank. DARRELL WHITELY Funeral services for Darrell Whitely, 71, Alva, are pending with Wharton Funeral Chapel.
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path. SQ777 will ensure that farmers and ranchers, like me, my children and grandchildren, have access to utilize the latest tools, techniques and technologies; allowing farm families like mine the ability to continue to grow abundant and nutritious food, while using less land and fewer natural resources. Did you know that 98 percent of Oklahoma farms are family owned and operated? The origin of SQ777 was from the lobbying efforts of grassroots Oklahoma agriculture groups and legislators who appreciate and value agriculture. This state question was authored by Representative Scott Biggs, a cattleman and multi-generation agriculturalist himself. ‘Right to Farm’ will protect the consumer too. When unreasonable regulations are put on farmers and ranchers, the cost of production will go up and that increase will be seen by
consumers as well. Finally, I encourage you to do you a little research. Look up the goals, missions and objectives of the groups opposed to SQ777. One of those groups is the Humans Society of the United States (HSUS). Go to their website and check out the 3Rs: reduce the consumption of meat, refine your diet, remove animal protein from the diet. HSUS is a radical animal rights group that is trying to put animal agriculture out of business and that is my livelihood! I, along with my husband and children, are proud to be the fourth and fifth generation of my family farming and ranching in the Waynoka area. I hope that if my children, nieces and nephews desire it can be their livelihood as well. Join me in voting YES on SQ777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, on Nov. 8. Sincerely, Chancey (Redgate) Hanson Waynoka, Oklahoma
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Do you need to establish a relationship with a new primary care physician? Have you just come to town, or has your previous physician moved away? Meet our latest provider, Dr. Michael Lawrence! Dr. Lawrence told the Alva Kiwanis club: First, nobody is paying me to say this, but during the six weeks I’ve been here as a new physician at Share Medical Center, I have been impressed most with how efficient the hospital is. There’s not a big hierarchy to get things done. Everybody is so straight forward. When I send
Dr. Michael Lawrence, DO 580-430-3366 His clinic is near the Urgent Care entrance at Share Medical Center
work to the lab, I get the results back faster than any other hospital I’ve been in, and that includes Tulsa and both hospitals in Enid. I am now enjoying visits from former Enid patients who are totally impressed with the service and modern technology available at Share Medical Center.”
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Burlington Junior/Senior play: “www.thatsentertainment.com” It’s a world wide web of entertainment and it’s just waiting for you to surf it up and cruise the net over to your favorite site. Whether it’s classic hits, movies, TV, or the latest in the world of recording, this high-tech choral medley lets you in on the latest in show business and music. With choreography by John Jacobson and five flexible sections, this show will be a super concert feature from the time you boot up ‘til you log off. Sections include: Opening; Old Time Rock & Roll (Musical Classics); Turn Me On (TV); Lights, Camera, Action (Movies); The Hits Keep Rollin’ (Records); Reprise. Song List • Addams Family Theme (from the TV show and movie) • Ballad Of Jed Clampett (from the TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies”) • Theme From “Bewitched” (the TV series) • The Brady Bunch (theme from the TV series) • Can’t Buy Me Love (from “A Hard Day’s Night”) • Cold-Hearted (featured in
“Drumline Live!”) • Don’t Be Cruel (To A Heart That’s True) • Happy Days (theme from the TV series) • Happy Trails (from the TV series “The Roy Rogers Show”) • The Heat Is On (from the movie “Beverly Hills Cop”) • Hey Jude • How Deep Is Your Love (from the movie “Saturday Night Fever”) • I Love Lucy (from the TV series) • Love Shack • Men In Black (from the movie “Men In Black”) • Mission: Impossible theme (from the TV series “Mission: Impossible”) • Mister Ed (from the TV series) • Oh, Pretty Woman (featured in the movie “Pretty Woman”) • Pump Up The Jam • Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head (from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”) • Shop Around • Stop! In The Name Of Love • Surfin’ U.S.A. • Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of
This) • (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (from “Loving You”) • That’s Entertainment (from “The Band Wagon”) • Turn The Beat Around (from the movie “The Specialist”) • The Way We Were (from “The Way We Were”) • We Got The Beat • Www.ThatsEntertainment.com • You Made Me Love You (I Didn’t Want To Do It) (from “Broadway Melody of 1938”) Cast The cast includes Jaden Allen, Deacon Burleson, Skyler Cass, Kaleigh Maness, Destiny Peffly, Ben Ryerson, Ty Stricker, Abi Trujillo, Jazmine Vest, Kylee Wright, Jonathan Armbruster, Ethan Barron, Rebecca Bonham, Marshall Burnet, Jacobi Cox, Bayli Hyde, Colten Kraft, Tanner Rieger, Kelsi Smith. The play is directed by Kiley Feely with assistant in sound booth Brenner Clark. Admission may be paid at the door Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Two injured in rollover near Alva By Marione Martin Two people were injured in a rollover accident northwest of Alva Saturday night, Sept. 17. The wreck occurred at 8:45 p.m. on County Road 350 a half mile north of Latimer Road. That’s approximately five miles west and six miles north of Alva. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol report
says Joshua Neil Bridgman, 28, of Alva was driving a 2005 Cadillac Escalade south on the gravel road when he lost control and entered a broad slide. The car left the road to the right, rolling a half time and striking an electrical pole. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. Bridgman was transported by Alva EMS
to Share Medical Center and later taken to OU Medical in Oklahoma City where he was treated for a head injury and released. A passenger, Heather Nicole Nelums, 26, of Miami, was also taken to Share Medical Center by Alva EMS and later transported to OU Medical in Oklahoma City where she was admitted in stable condition with head, arm, trunk internal and trunk external injuries. The report states the driver had an odor of alcohol beverage and lists the cause of the collision as alcohol, DUI. Although the vehicle was equipped with seat belts, neither of the occupants was using them. Trooper Gene Goodson of the Major County detachment investigated. He was assisted by the Woods County Sheriff’s Office, Alva Fire Department and Alva EMS.
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Wedding party arrives and leaves ceremony by boat at Lake Arrowhead near Medicine Lodge. We make good use of the drone to get the shots.
Wedding party heading for the boat dock.
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Shirly Rachelle Turnstead and Nick O’Neil both of Englewood, Colorado Photos by Lynn Martin Photography Alva, Oklahoma 580-327-1686
Another choice for FAST walk-in medical care. Our three downtown clinic providers see people quickly with either appointments or on a walk-in basis. The Urgent Care Service at the hospital has been well accepted with several hundred visits per month. Occasionally, the wait times in Urgent Care are longer than we would like. So give a call to 580-430-3328 or walk in to our downtown clinic in the Professional Building across from Alva’s City Hall at 410 4th St.
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Former Alva resident Elda Jones was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1993. The chronic, progressive type of MS she has forced her into a wheelchair by 1999. Her declining health forced her to retire from her position at NWOSU in Alva as an assistant professor of health and physical education at Northwestern, which she started in 1980. Jones has had many ups and downs as she’s battled the cruelest form of this disease, but that has not stopped her from persevering. She was active in starting an MS Walk in Enid in 1998. Her team, “The
Farkle Family and Friends,” participated in that walk for years. Jones eventually got the cycling fever and the Enid AMBUCS purchased her a hand-pedaled tricycle and she began training. The rest is history. She now has a team called “Out Spokin’.” They’ll compete in a walk/race this coming weekend. Jones has raised thousands of dollars for MS research. Her team Out Spokin’ raised $18,670 to place fifth in team fundraising last year. She personally raised $7,500 and placed fifth in individual fundraising.
She asks that you again help her in that effort. People can donate online to the National MS Society and find Jones’ name and donate. Or send a check to NM55, 4606 E 67th St, 5th 103, Tulsa, OK 74136 . Or send a check to Elda Jones at 5801 N Oakwood, G lOS, Enid, OK 73703. Make the check out to NM55 and put her name and bike ride in memo. Next week the Newsgram will run a feature on Jones and her positive attitude about living her life in a wheelchair all these years. Her attitude is, “I have a disability, but I am not disabled.”
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Enjoy Indian Summer Day Weekend in Medicine Lodge Friday and Saturday Medicine Lodge Stockade Museum invites you for a bean feed and activities By Yvonne Miller This is a perfect weekend to relax and have fun in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, as the town holds their Indian Summer Days weekend. You’ll be able to step back in time at the Medicine Lodge Stockade Museum and take in the rich heritage of the area. You can witness real-life historic glimpses of how families survived when they moved in to the Stockade in May 1874. The Medicine Lodge Stockade as it stands today is a replica of the original much larger stockade that was built more in the center of the town. It was the only stockade built in Kansas for the sole purpose of defending citizens from the Indians, historians say. Visitors will get a taste of the much slower paced lifestyle when women in the stockade made everything from soap to butter
from fresh dairy cream. Children helped and were allowed to play simple games. This is all while the men were out tending crops. A popular entertainment was group singing. Families survived in the stockade until the fall of 1874. Saturday visitors can go to the stockade to see a variety of demonstrations of those early day tasks from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can see the art of blacksmithing and much more. Start out the weekend Friday evening at the stockade for the annual bean feed beginning at 5:30 p.m. Lion’s Club members cook the beans in a huge kettle over a wood fire. Stay at the Stockade for the Peace Treaty Night Show from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Then head out to the Pageant Arena for the Ranch Rodeo that happens Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30. You’ll see how the real working cowboys take care
of their cattle on the ranch with branding, team penning, wild cow milking and more. The Cowboy Trappings and Trade Show and the Ranch Horse Show will make the event unforgettable! Saturday get ready for a whirlwind day with pow wows and the ever popular parade that starts at 10 a.m., with Native American dancers, a wagon train, Indian Maidens, local bands and more. A variety of vendors from arts and crafts to direct sales representatives will be set up downtown from 9 to 4. Dance to Freddy Fox and the Hot Rods Saturday night downtown. You’ll see some more of the Peace Treaty Night Shows reenactment there between the concert. Don’t forget to renew your Stockade membership or join to help this part of Medicine Lodge’s history stay alive.
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Integris application denied again Alva City Council votes 6-2 to deny medical clinic permit By Marione Martin The visitor seating at the Alva City Council meeting Monday was inadequate for the number of people attending. Half a dozen extra folding chairs were brought in and quickly filled as around 35 people gathered to observe the proceedings. Nearly all were there to learn the final outcome of a second Integris Healthcare permit application. There were no verbal fireworks, unlike earlier meetings. After some quiet consideration, the council voted 6-2 to deny the application. Some History Nov. 3, 2014, the city council passed Ordinance No. 2014-046 setting forth an application process for any new hospital or healthcare facility wishing to open in Alva. In 2015 Integris filed an application for a permit for a healthcare clinic. Following a feasibility study and a comment period, the Alva Planning Commission met and, in a split vote, recommended the permit be denied. About a year ago, a majority of the city council voted to deny the application. In April of this year, Integris
submitted an amended permit application for an Alva medical clinic. Integris Vice President Kevin Seely cited “recent physician departures from Alva and anticipated impact to the patients of the community” in a letter accompanying the application. Again there was a legal publication, a written comment period (only one received this time), and a feasibility study by Eide Baily. As outlined in the ordinance, the Alva Planning Commission again met to make a recommendation. With four of six members present, the commission vote was tied. The planning commission was given another chance. This time instead of a wide-open meeting with both sides giving very strong and opposing opinions, the commission members submitted written questions to Integris and Share Medical Center. Both submitted written answers. The full planning commission met Sept. 8 with no public comments allowed. At that time, they voted unanimously to recommend denying the application. Monday Council Meeting The final step in the process set by the ordinance is a vote by the Alva City Council. Monday, Sept. 19, was the deadline date for making a decision. With a full contingent of council members, Mayor Kelly Parker introduced the agenda item and outlined how he expected the council to proceed. Parker said City Attorney Rick Cunningham told him the application was “similar to consideration we would give a bid. Our ordinance would be comparable
to what we would consider our spec sheet in a bid project.” He said that like the spec sheet, the city ordinance set conditions “to protect the healthcare interests of the City of Alva while seeking to expand access to healthcare services.” Parker continued, “Our options are to either approve the application as is, deny the application as is, or the other option that is out there that hasn’t been taken, for the applicant to withdraw their application.” The mayor said that representatives from Integris and Share Medical Center were in the room but any information from either would be biased. He did encourage council members to ask questions of Richard Wagner of Eide Baily who was in the audience. He said Eide Baily was one of two firms recommended to the city by the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health. Parker said Eide Baily was unbiased: “they do not have a dog in this fight.” After the mayor opened the floor for discussion, about three minutes of silence ensued. Councilmember Steve Valencia asked attorney Cunningham what would happen if there were no motion. He replied, “It dies for lack of a motion.” At that, Councilmember Bryce Benson said, “I’ll make a motion to deny the Integris healthcare facility application.” Dr. Bo Hannaford seconded. Voting in favor were Benson, Hannaford, Randy Stelling, Wes Miller, Chris Eckhardt and Chad Fisher. Valencia and Joey Melton voted no.
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been listed on both the superintendent’s and principal’s honor rolls and earned her bronze and silver honor pins. Roberts has earned all-league honors in both volleyball and basketball and also all-state honorable mention in basketball. Roberts is also a member of FFA, vocal and yearbook at SBHS. She belongs to the Kiowa United Methodist Youth Group and also the St. John’s Catholic Church Youth Group. She is a lifeguard at the Kiowa Pool and also helps with computer work at the Kiowa Locker. She plans to attend KSU and major in accounting.
By Marione Martin Law enforcement officers confiscated drugs including meth and prescription medications in an undercover drug buy in Cherokee Thursday, Sept. 15. Mary Stephanie Sigle, 49, of Enid has been charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors. The felonies are: (1) trafficking in illegal drugs, (2) distribution of controlled dangerous substance, (3) unlawful use of communication facility, and (4) maintaining a place for keeping/selling controlled substance. She is charged with misdemeanors of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of controlled drug without a valid prescription. Her bond has been set at $50,000. According to court records, on Sept. 15 Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Agent Chris Powell worked with a confidential informant (CI) to set up a controlled buy of methamphetamine from Sigle. That afternoon, the CI arrived at the Cherokee Regional Office and made a recorded phone call to Sigle to set up the purchase. The CI also sent and received text message to and from Sigle to set up a meeting place. About 4:30 p.m. the CI met Sigle in
an alley to buy meth. A transmitting device was used so law enforcement could hear the sale. After completion of the buy, Powell and other officers moved in to take Sigle into custody. She had the recorded buy money in her hand. A bag containing possible meth was found in the driver’s seat. Powell explained to Sigle that they knew she often hid drugs within her body. She told him she had approximately one ounce of methamphetamine in her privates. During the search, officers found numerous prescription pill bottles not belonging to Sigle. Two white pills preliminarily identified as Carisoprodol (Schedule IV drug) were located along with one syringe and one bottle containing a residue that field tested positive for the presence of meth. After Sigle was transported to the Alfalfa County Jail, two female jailers took her to a cell where she removed the purported meth from her privates. The weight of the meth purchased from Sigle plus that found in her vehicle and in her body was 26.7 grams. Powell field tested the drugs purchased from Sigle which showed positive for methamphetamine.
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By Yvonne Miller Kiowa, Kansas, Mayor Brandon Farney called the September meeting of Kiowa’s City Council to order with all members present including: Bill Watson, R.L. Simpson, Russell Molz, Brian Hill and Tom. Also seated at the council table was City Administrator Lou Leone, City Clerk Marlo Rugg and City Attorney Laurel McClellan. Early in the meeting Rick Dirk of Dirk’s Office Supply and his IT rep Alan made a presentation as the city needed a new server and IT contract. The council approved the annual contract for $1,515. As keeping an adequate water supply is of utmost importance to the city, Leone has been researching ways to improve the existing infrastructure. BG Consultants conducted a preliminary
survey at no charge. BG’s findings are that the top two projects that need improvement are the water line along Tricity Rd (coming to Kiowa from Sharon) and the sewer system. Leone said the water line between the wells at Sharon and Kiowa is a 33-year-old system. “We’ve spent $20,000 plus just in contracted work” in repairs, Leone said. Watching Bill’s Repair work on the line, Leone said one pipe was cracked about 37 feet. He said there is a four-mile stretch where more problems are creeping out of that. Parts of the line that were previously repaired are again starting to have problems. Leone suggests the council consider replacing the entire line, which would cost an estimated $1 million. He suggests doing the water and sewer projects together. He referred to
Community Development Block Grants that the administrator said could bring up to $400,000 to the project. After review, the council approved contracting BG Consultants to develop engineering plans to replace the water well line and improve the existing water system. Cost is $11,000 so $5,500 would come out of the water and sewer budgets each. The council approved Ordinance #431 that updated Standard Traffic Ordinances to the 2016 edition. They also made a correction to Ordinance #422 by approving Ordianance #433. This corrected an inadvertent error made last year. The bottom line is golf carts are legal to be driven on the streets of Kiowa as the council approved several years previously. Circle C Paving will provide chip/ seal work on 21,615 square feet of road within Kiowa. The council approved the administrator signing the contract with Circle C for $44,730. At Leone’s request, the council approved a one-time $5 discount on the utility bill for each customer willing to be a survey respondent. This is because Leone is compiling a low to moderate income (LMI) survey as a funding mechanism to city projects. This would cost the city approximately $3,300. Under council items, Molz again asked about the total cost to resident Tom Holcomb about what he had to pay after hitting power poles and damaging a meter, etc. Leone confirmed to the Newsgram Holcomb’s bill was about $1,600. Leone planned a town hall meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 20, to answer patrons questions about the electric system and bills and any other concerns. The council approved Leone and Rugg attending the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference in October and the LKM Conference as well. They designated Leone as the voting delegate with Rugg alternate. The administrator thanked Kristi Molz as Chieftain Oil for sponsoring season passes to the swimming pool for grade school age children. Leone said the city has two student interns: Tanner Cloyd and Slater Blick.
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Cherokee’s Jarrett James makes a dive to get the yards and the Deer Creek-Lamont defense stops him. Cherokee beat the Eagles Friday night 42-6. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
Kolten Gilley (56) tries to get a few extra yards with the Eagles’ defense hanging on tight. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
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Enjoy dinner and patriotic/county/gospel concert Saturday evening in Kiowa Award-winning singer Barry Ward to perform at fundraiser for Freedom Gates Boys Ranch By Yvonne Miller Anyone who loves America, especially Vietnam veterans, will love hearing country/ gospel artist Barry Ward’s latest release, “Welcome Home.” This Saturday evening, Sept. 24, Ward will perform that hit and more songs live in Kiowa. “Welcome Home” honors Vietnam veterans and the video brings a sense of overwhelming patriotism as Ward sings while footage of soldiers in action in Vietnam is shown. The video concludes as it shows a few of those veterans today touching and saluting names on the Vietnam Wall Memorial at Medicine Lodge. You have an opportunity to hear Ward’s award-winning music and help the Freedom Gates Boys Ranch at Hazelton, Kansas. All you have to do is treat yourself to dinner and entertainment at the fundraiser in Kiowa’s Community Building, 119 S. 5th St., in Kiowa. The pulled pork meal is served at 6 p.m., with Ward’s performance starting at 7 p.m. Recommended donations for those attending are: $25 for a party of two; $15, single; $5, children ages 7 to 12; Free, children under age 7. For reservations call Bobbi at 580-541-7750. Freedom Gates Boys Ranch President Michael Simpson said funds raised at the dinner and concert will help FGBR finish their “Blue House” in Hazelton. The house was donated to the group that helps transform troubled young men and gives them a path for a bright future. The donated house had two bedrooms and one bath with a two-door garage. When World Mission Builders (WMB) was here in June, they remodeled and made it a fourbedroom and two bath with a game room. WMB donated their work. Simpson said the house is almost finished with carpet being laid this week. The money from the fundraiser will help cover expenses left to be paid on this project. Whatever money remains will help pay new house parents. The board is currently advertising for new house parents. Current house parents Dennis and Nancy Blake are NOT leaving. Simpson said the Blakes will take on a new role in FGBR. They will offer respite care (temporary care) for
the new house parents, help with boys’ individualized plans, and are becoming certified trainers for house parents. FGBR is still in the process of transitioning from being a foster care facility to a private placement so they will be free of dealing with the government. Simpson said during this transition period they only have two boys. He anticipates the private placement licensing process to be complete by early November. FGBR has applications from numerous boys. Simpson said it’s realistic to have them moved in by the first of the year so they can start school at South Barber in Kiowa for the second semester. Simpson said the average time house parents stay is two-and-a-half years. The Blakes have been full-time with little respite care to help them for about six years, he said. “The Blakes have done an amazing job. I’m so impressed with the care and attention
they give the boys,” Simpson said. More About Singer/Songwriter Barry Ward Ward describes himself as a western singer, but more importantly a cowboy who sings. Ward has a long list of honors for his musical talents listed on his website such as: the 2015 Western CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission, the 2014 Western Music Male Vocalist, Academy of Western Artists. Raised in the western plains of Kansas, he now calls Eureka, Kansas, in the Flint Hills home when he is not touring. On Ward’s website a review of his latest CD tells how it “captures an eclectic gallery of genres and interests, spanning from the back of a horse in God’s creation to the gold mines of Alaska!” The title cut, “Welcome Home,” reportedly has received standing ovation reviews. Ward shares his love of America through his music, in his albums and his original songs. A statement on Ward’s website said, “His patriotic, farmland spirit of a singer is so filled with the love of God that you can feel it when you listen to his music.”
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Something happened, a door was slammed, names were called, fists were put through walls, and now I have to go. I am given a trash bag and told to pack my things. I pack a few items of clothes, a pair of shoes, some socks, my toothbrush, and a few pictures of my family and friends into a bag normally reserved for trash. I look around the room at my bed, gifts I was given at Christmas and birthdays, and posters I put on the wall realizing they won’t fit into the trash bag. I write down as many names, phone numbers and addresses I know so I can keep in contact with friends and family. Where will I be going? Will they be nice? Will they yell at me? Will they hit me sometimes too? No one asked me if I wanted to leave. I have no control over anything. I’m at my new place now, parents seem nice enough. My room is okay. I’m now unpacking my trash bag. I miss my family, I miss being part of a family. It feels like I’m a tumor growing on the side of a family now. I live here, but I’m that other kid. I miss my old place. I wish I wouldn’t have messed that up. I don’t know why I have to beN this way. No wonder no one wants
me; why would they? I am always messing everything up. This time it will be different. I will be good, I promise. I will show them I can be good. Something happened again. This is a very sad reality for many young people today. Being moved from parents’ home to grandparents’ home, from mom’s home to dad’s home, or from foster home to foster home. Feelings of loneliness, abandonment and fear are an everyday reality. Freedom Gates Boys Ranch is committed to the call of showing young men they have a choice and a chance to change the direction of their lives. The young men coming here will always know that our love for them is not based on their actions toward us, that their past does not have to dictate their future, and that if given the proper tools, they can build a life and a family of honor and integrity. If you would like to know more about FGBR, like to set up a guest speaker, or like to set up a visit to our campus, please contact us at mbsimpson@freedomgatesbr. org or by calling 580-829-1212.
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Cody Gilstrap (13) tries to break free of Dylan Tefft’s (4) hold. Cherokee played against Deer Creek-Lamont Friday night, winning their homecoming game 42-6. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
Quarterback Jarrett James (20) makes a run for it and scores the first touchdown of the night. Cherokee won their homecoming game against Deer Creek-Lamont Friday night 426. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
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Kade Chase (22) and Payton Ream (7) takes down Deer Creek-Lamont’s Dylan Tefft (4) in the game Friday night. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
Cherokee held their homecoming game Friday night. Pictured is the Cherokee Homecoming Court: (from left) Jarrett James, Morgan Clem, King Garett Padilla, Queen Ralyn Waugh, Caleb Roberts and Jacey Jantzen; (in front) flower girl Ryan McDonald and crown bearer Creed Patterson. Photo by Desiree Malicoat
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office log Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:02 a.m. Reporting Party (RP) advised a dog came after her again yesterday and a neighbor yelled at the dog and it took off. Advised officer. 9:31 a.m. RP advised a head of cattle was out on Highway 58, south of Helena. Advised possible owner. 3:13 p.m. RP advised of a structure fire. Paged Cherokee Fire Department. Medic en route. Fire was out, everyone back at the station. 4:04 p.m. Deputy had a traffic stop at the four-way. 4:15 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop on Grand. 5:16 p.m. Controlled burn at County Road 630 and McClain. 5:34 p.m. Alarm company going off in the 800 block of Oklahoma. Officer en route. Officer advised everything was secure. 7:13 p.m. Deputy had a traffic stop on Highway 38, north of the lake. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12 a.m. RP advised she had struck a deer. RP stated the car was driveable. Advised her to contact her insurance company. RP stated the deer was in the road. Advised the game warden. He was unable to locate the deer. 7:55 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Massachusetts and 7th Street. 8:10 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at 4th Street and Grand. 8:17 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop. 8:23 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop on Grand. 8:33 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop on Grand and Harmon. 10:58 a.m. RP advised of cattle out on Highway 58 and Coal, north of Helena. 11:17 a.m. Civil papers served. 11:53 a.m. Officer advised of four-wheelers out on Pennsylvania and Main. 11:53 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Main and Pennsylvania. 1:05 p.m. RP advised there was a pickup sitting in the middle of the gravel road off Dewey Road west of the elevators in Yewed. Advised sheriff of the situation. Deputy en route. Deputy made contact. Advised the driver had gotten nauseated and passed out at the stop sign and came too and drove to residence. Also advised he had a cut on his wrist and was being taken by friend to get stitches. 4:27 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Grand and Washington.
4:35 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at 6th Street and Oklahoma. 8 p.m. RP stated there were about 20 head of cattle in the roadway. Advised possible owner. 9:25 p.m. RP advised of a two-vehicle accident at the Cherokee Sale Barn. Paged medic. Medic advised no transport and no injuries. 10:41 p.m. Officer advised of a small black calf out. Advised possible owner. Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:46 a.m. Controlled burn at Blaine Road and County Road at 510. 8:14 a.m. RP advised there were two dogs in his chicken pen and he wanted an officer to be there. Advised officer. 10:40 a.m. The post officer advised there was one of the carriers was having problem with a dog in town. Advised officer. 11:04 a.m. Controlled burn 3 miles west and 2 ½ miles south of Aline. 2:10 p.m. RP advised a tall, thin man had been sitting on the benches in the park observing the fourth graders on the football field at P.E. in Jet. At first, it seemed the guy was just sitting there and then the kids started telling the teachers there was a ladder in the tree and the guy had been on it to start with. When the kids started pointing in the direction of the guy, he got up and walked off. RP called the mayor to check on the maintenance men working in the area and no one was out of the area. Advised deputy. Called the RP back and and advised if the man came back to call the office back immediately. 2:38 p.m. RP advised there was a dog in a chain-link pen that was very skinny and had no food or water. Advised the Jet mayor about the complaint and he said he would check into it. Mayor called back and advised the dog was alert and had been fed recently and had water. 2:48 p.m. RP called yelling that the service company told her that he didn’t have to move his vehicle and it was blocking her driveway and she couldn’t go to get her child. Advised officer. Officer advised vehicle had been moved and was no longer blocking the driveway. 8:01 p.m. Mutual aid needed in Woods County for a grass fire at Choctaw and County Road 470. 9:46 p.m. Medic needed for a 58-yearold female. Paged medic. Medic en route. Medic with patient en route to St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid. Friday, September 16, 2016
2:43 a.m. RP advised his dog got out of the house. Please call him back if it’s found. RP called back and advised the dog was found. 7:24 a.m. RP advised there were four horses out on 3rd Street and Nebraska. Made contact with possible owner. 9:18 a.m. RP stated there was a dog loose and trying to bite the mail carrier. Officer informed of the situation. 10:37 a.m. RP asking for an ambulance across the street from the Burlington School for a juvenile with back pain. Paged medic and Burlington Fire Department. Medic with patient en route to Bass Hospital in Enid. 2:46 p.m. Cattle in the roadway on Canadian and County Road 740. Unable to located the owner at this time. 3:18 p.m. RP requested an officer to stop a disturbance. Stated an individual balled his fist up like he was going to hit someone and she wanted an officer. Officer contacted. 6:04 p.m. Ambulance requested for an individual having heart problems at James Crabtree Correctional Center. Helen ambulance en route. Medic en route to Bass Hospital in Enid. 6:20 p.m. RP advised of individual yelling and cussing. Advised officer. Officer en route. 6:25 p.m. RP requested an officer for a disturbance in the 400 block of 2nd Street. Deputy advised because officer was on the other call. 8:02 p.m. RP advised of a black heifer in the roadway on Greer and County Road 520. 8:07 p.m. Deputy had a traffic stop at Washington. 8:45 p.m. RP advised a large woman and a bearded man with glasses were pounding on his back door. He answered the door and they were looking for someone. RP advised them to leave his property and would like an officer. Officer en route. Officer advised the individuals left on foot and the fence in the back appeared to be pushed/broken down. Officer got a description from RP. Saturday, September 17, 2016 1:50 a.m. RP advised the people next door are partying and being really loud with music playing. It woke her and her child up. Advised deputy. 2:21 a.m. RP stated the father of her
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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. Felony Filings Daniel Tyran Ross, 32, has been charged with unauthorized entry into prison and bringing contraband into a penal institution ($628). Mary Stephanie Sigle, 49, Enid, has been charged with trafficking in illegal drugs, distribution of controlled dangerous substance, unlawful use of communication facility and maintaining place for keeping ($1,256). Misdemeanor Filings Donna Beth Smith, 58, Cherokee, has
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been charged with violation of protective order ($337.75). Rebecca Anne Andrada, 44, Jet, has been charged with threatening to perform an act of violence ($262.75). Larry S. Simpson, 36, Winfield, Kansas, has been charged with driving while license is revoked ($397.75). Austin Perry DeVore, 33, Jet, has been charged with false reporting of crime ($312.75). Mary Stephanie Sigle, 49, Enid, has been charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia ($262.75). Rachel Leah Alexander, 24, Jet, has been charged with possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($600.50). James Lawton Alexander, 34, Jet, has been charged with possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of paraphernalia ($600.50). Protective Order Filings Bessie A. Waldrep, Cherokee, vs. Jen-
nifer Marie Rodgers, Alva and Kimberly D. Loya, Alva: Protective order ($223). Marriage License Filings Caleb Tyler Kimberling and Hana H. Rashe Newman, both of Turpin, have filed for a marriage license with certificate ($5). Traffic Filings Jeffery L. Kathol, Shawnee, has been cited for failure to pay all taxes due to state ($235.25). Edgar Galvan, Enid, has been cited for operating a vehicle without a valid drivers license ($279.50). Edgar Galvan, Enid, has been cited for failure to comply with compulsory insurance law ($255.25). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Dustin Allen Gilmore, Enid, has been cited for speeding 1-10 mph over the speed limit ($210.75). Edgar Galvan, Enid, has been cited for speeding 1-10 mph over the speed limit ($210.75).
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kids had taken off in her car and was headed north, He was highly intoxicated and upset. Advised deputy. Deputy made negative contact with the vehicle. 6:42 a.m. RP advised she had hit a bull south of Cherokee on Highway 8. There were two adults in the pickup. Called deputy and paged medic. No transport. 8:31 a.m. RP stated there were hay bales on fire on Greer and County Road 560. 8:42 a.m. Controlled burn 2 miles south of Burlington on Kay Road. 9:16 a.m. RP advised things had been stolen out of his garage in Cherokee and had witness. Advised officer.
9:28 a.m. Post office reported the same dog was out for the third day in the row and advised the mail carrier would not be delivering to that area. Advised officer. Attempted contact with dog owner with negative contact. 9:35 a.m. Controlled burn 5 miles west on Greer. 10:56 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop. 11:13 a.m. Controlled burn on County Road 590. 12:23 p.m. RP requested an ambulance for person that had been hit by a brush hog and was bleeding. Paged the medic and Carmen Fire Department. RP advised the victim wasn’t breathing. Carmen First Responders. Contacted OHP. Medic en route. Attempted to get a helicopter in the air, Woodward denied and waiting on Kingfisher to call back. Medic with patient en route to Bass Hospital with possible intercept en route. Medic intercepted at the Fairview airport. MedEvac en route to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. 3:26 p.m. Controlled burn north of Helena. 9:58 p.m. RP stated there was a horse on 3rd Street on the west side of the road. Owner was notified.
10:37 p.m. Large dog was hit between 4th Street and Grand. Advised officer. Sunday, September 18, 2016 7:57 a.m. RP advised a horse was heading west on 4th Street. Contacted several possible owners. RP called back saying they have put the horses back in. 11:28 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Grand and Ohio. 3:37 p.m. RP requested an officer to their location for a disturbance involving a minor. 4:14 p.m. RP stated her daughter was riding her back at 4th Street and Kansas when a black pit bull chased her. The dog bit at the bike’s tire. Officer was on another call and advised he would be there soon. Officer advised he made negative contact with the dog’s owner. 5:42 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Highway 38 and River Road. 6:39 p.m. RP advised of cattle out north of Cherokee, on Highway 8 by the feed lot. Possible owner contacted. Owner advised the cattle were back inside their fence. 7:06 p.m. RP requested an ambulance for a male having seizure. Officer en route. Paged medic. Medic with patient en route to Share Medical Center in Alva.
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and Share Medical Center has Farm Supplies immediate openings in Dietary. Apply online at smcok.com or Hay For Sale Call us today and let us take care of call Mary Herold at 580-430ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS! 3390 Grade A Grass Hay, horse quality, fertilized, no weeds, Share Medical Center 4x6 round bales $50/bale. is seeking the following Delivery available. 580-626positions. Full-Time RN/LPN 4582 or 580-542-8559 for the Urgent Care Clinic and For Sale at the Medical Center. Apply online at smcok.com or call Alfalfa Hay. Small Square horse quality. 50 big square Mary Herold at 580-430-3390 PROUDLY SERVING NORTHWEST bales. R.F.V. 185; protein 24%. OKLAHOMA SINCE 2005 OK LIC# 071167 Alfalfa County Oat Hay, 75 Round Bales, very Sheriff’s Department is good quality. 580-829-1866 accepting applications for 1 FT For Sale jailer position. Must be able to work both shifts of 5am-1pm Hydraulic Arm Bale Unroller. and 1pm-9pm weekends and 3-point attachment. WorkSaver holidays. Four days on, two brand. Less than 2 yrs old. AUTO • HOME • days off. Must be able to read $800. 580-748-1385 LIFE • BUSINESS • and write fluently. Benefits For Sale WORKERS’ include health, vision, dental COMPENSATION and retirement, plus more. Pick- Alfalfa Seed-OK 49 (variety). Up application at 300 S Grand, Cleaned and ready to plant. Cherokee. Direct questions to $2.50/pound. 580-829-1866 Amanda 580-596-2202 For Sale Share Convalescent Home Todd Hamilton 200 Round Bales of Grass. Insurance Agent is seeking Full-Time and Part- Sprayed and fertilized. $40/bale. Time CNA, LPN and RN. Apply 100 Small Bales of Bermuda. online at smcok.com or call Sprayed and fertilized. $8/bale. rhamilton1@farmersagent.com Contact Rick Croft. 580-748-2222 Mary Herold at 580-430-3390
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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. Noon Narcotics Anonymous meets at The Wesley House, 1027 8th St., Alva (by the college). 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except
Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St. 6 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meets every fourth Thursday of the month at The Homestead in Alva. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Thursday. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday. Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 2 p.m. Holly Club will meet in the home of Joy Glass, Alva.
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Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Book 800, Page 420: Ellenor Carol Johnson, Kristi L. Boedeker and Justin Boedeker, wife and husband, George Edward Johnson Jr. and Bonnie Johnson, husband and wife, and Timothy William Johnson and Patrice Johnson, husband and wife. Lots 1-6, in Block 28, in Jet. Warranty Deed. Book 800, Page 263: Vickie Lou Deaton; conveys unto Vickie Deaton Farm, LLC. The NE/4 of S32; and the W/2 NW/4 of S20, all in T25N-R12W. Quitclaim Deed. Book 800, Page 287: Between Donita M. Lindley and Bruce C. Lind-
ley, and Bruce C. Lindley and Donita M. Lindley, Trustees of the B & D Lindley Trust; and Donald E. Metcalf, Trustee of the Donald E. Metcalf Family Revocable Trust. Undivided ¼ in and to the S/2 NW/4 of S15-T25N-R10W. Quitclaim Deed. Book 800, Page 289: Between Donald E. Metcalf, Trustee of the Donald E. Metcalf Family Revocable Trust; and Bruce C. Lindley and Donita M. Lindley, Trustees of the B&D Lindley Trust. Undivided ¼ in and to the N/2 SW/4 of S15-T25N-R10W. Quitclaim Deed. Book 800, Page 411: Deanna M. Mott; conveys unto Deanna M. Mott,
Trustee of the Deanna M. Mott Revocable Trust No. 1. Lots 1 and 2 and the S/2 NE/4 of S16-T29N-R12W. Quitclaim Deed. Mortgages Book 800, Page 266: Between Scott W. Robinson and Chelsea Robinson; and Fairview Savings and Loan Association. A tract of land lying in the SE/4 of S32T24N-R12W; And Lots 5 and 6 in Block 3 in Sutter First Addition, Fairview. $136,000. Book 800, Page 307: Between Lonnie L. Polson and Ruth Polson; and Alva State Bank & Trust Company. The E/2 NE/4 of S20-T29N-R11W. $25,000.
Barber County Sheriff’s Office log September 12, 2016 Sheriff Rugg investigated reckless driving on Highway 160 west of Medicine Lodge. Kiowa ambulance transported patient from south 5th to Kiowa Hospital. September 13, 2016 Deputy Bell responded to a welfare check on Plum Thicket Road. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital to Wichita. September 14, 2016 Sergeant Gentry and Deputy McDorman investigated a hurt deer on Gyp Hill Road. September 14, 2016 Deputy McDorman and Hazleton Fire Department responded to a fire on Lonetree Road. Sergeant Gentry investigated suspicious activity on Main Street. September 15, 2016 Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient to helipad.
Sergeant Gentry investigated a theft at the junction of Highway 281 and Hargis. Medicine Lodge ambulance responded to south Oak. No transport. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Gyp Hill Road to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Deputy Nygaar investigated a domestic disturbance on west Delaware in Hardtner. At 8:19 p.m. Jeremy Lee Owens, Pratt, driving a 2008 Ford Focus hit a deer on Highway 281 mile marker 32. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Sergeant Gentry. September 16, 2016 Medicine Lodge ambulance responded to west 1st Street. No transport. Sergeant Gentry investigated an accident on River Road. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. September 17, 2016 Danny Dutton driving a Medicine Lodge ambulance hit a deer 10 miles north of Medicine Lodge on Highway 281. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Goldenrod to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital to Kansas Heart Hospital. At 8:22 p.m. Clerk W. Thom, Isabel, driving a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado hit a deer 1 mile south of Medicine Lodge on Highway 281. Damage
unknown, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Bell. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from North Cedar to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. At 9:20 p.m. Charles A. Swayze, Medicine Lodge, hit a deer on Curry Lane. Unknown damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Rodriguez. At 10:03 p.m. Maria D. Moore, Hardtner, hit a deer on Gerlane Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Rodriguez. Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient to Wesley in Wichita. During the week officers received 11 reports of cattle out, one report of hogs out, assisted one other agency and performed one public assist. ARRESTS September 13, 2016 Monty Eugene Long, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 42. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Worthless check. Released Sept. 13, 2016, on $2,500 surety bond. September 15, 2016 Alisha Dawn Rugg, Kiowa, W/F, 33. Arrested by BASO. Charges: Bond revoked. September 16, 2016 Darius Laquan Manns, Pratt, B/M, 22. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Disorderly conduct. Released Sept. 16, 2016, on $1,500 or bond. September 18, 2016 Cody Lee Mitchell, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 28. Arrested by MLPD. Charges: Failure to appear. Released Sept. 18, 2016, on $1,000 cash bond.
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