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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. David Shaw will entertain at 12:30 p.m. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030. 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Wednesday. Thursday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. 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. 4 p.m. Nescatunga Arts Council will meet at the Runnymede. 5:30 p.m. Alva Weight Watchers meet at College Hill Church of Christ. 6 p.m. Heart of Healing Grief Support Group will meet the third Thursday of the month in Suite C of the Alva Professional Building. Open to the public, the group offers support before, during and after the loss of a loved one. 7 p.m. La Leche League meets the third Thursday of the month at the Alva First Baptist Church. LLL is a breastfeeding group supporting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday. Friday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. 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. 6:30 p.m. A potluck meal and games are scheduled for Singles Night at the Woods County Senior Citizens Center, Alva. 7 p.m. Senior Awards will be presented at the Alva High School Auditorium.
Burlington couple caught growing pot Parents of Rep. Mike Jackson, Enid By Jim Stout Duane and Sherrill Jackson, ages 60 and 56, have been charged with criminal unlawful cultivation of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. They are parents to State Rep. Mike Jackson of Enid. Court documents were filed May 13 following a May 11 “Knock and Talk” investigation and consensual search of their Burlington residence. Agent Kyle Candida and Sr. Agent Puebla were accompanied by UnderThe 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
sheriff Brandon Powell and OHP Trooper Brock Morgan when the investigation was conducted. Officers found 11 marijuana plants growing outside in buckets and nine small marijuana plants growing in Styrofoam cups inside a closet. That closet had grow lights, water, a timer, a heat lamp, containers of water,
growing chemicals, potting soil and various items of cultivation commonly used for marijuana, documents state. The investigators also found two smoking bongs in the living room, a small baggy of purported marijuana in the freezer, and a small baggie of grow stock marijuana with seeds on the kitchen table.
Helena prison employees face contraband charges Prisoners had phones, tobacco
By Jim Stout Two prison employees and two prisoners have been charged following an investigation into how prisoners were obtaining cell phones and tobacco products inside James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena last year. Records filed May 11 in Alfalfa County Court state an investigation began last July when prisoner Usbaldo Venegas was discovered with a cellular phone. The court papers state that “numerous staff members” were alleged to be involved.
Correctional Officer Blake Huston of Enid admitted to bringing Skoal chewing tobacco pouches into the facility for his own personal use and said he once provided an offender with a half can of Skoal, court documents state. Employee Sharon West of Dacoma admitted to investigators she brought a cell phone and tobacco to prisoner Brent Berry, according to the court documents. The investigation revealed an address book in Berry’s possession that included phone numbers linking him to West. Houston and West were charged with bringing contraband into the prison while Berry and Venegas were charged with possession of contraband.
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Stolen Bellmon—Olson announce engagement plow found at metal recycler
JoAnn and Lyle Bellmon of Waynoka, Oklahoma, and Kim and Gary Olson of Carmen, Oklahoma, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Keedrian Bellmon to Landon Olson. Keedrian is in her first year of college. Landon is a 2006 NWOSU graduate with BA in Business Administration and a Minor in Spanish. The couple will be married in a private ceremony on May 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Women’s Building at the Fairgrounds. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony, all friends are welcome to attend.
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By Jim Stout Leroy Stauffer called Alfalfa County Sheriff’s office on January 6 to report someone had cut up his Allis Chalmers eight-bottom plow and hauled away most of it, according to court papers filed May 13. Undersheriff Brandon Powell went to the scene and found several hydraulic cylinders and three tires on rims with the center sections cut out. Stauffer called Enid Iron and Metal and learned they had received a cut up plow at 8:04 that morning from Richard Hart, 52, of 510 E. Harvard, Enid. The court documents state Powell and Stauffer went to Enid where Stauffer confirmed the cut up plow was his. Powell picked up two spindles to match the cut up hubs left in the field as evidence and obtained a cell phone number. Det. Nick John of Enid PD went to Hart’s residence and reported that Hart slammed the door in his face and refused to talk to him, court papers state. On Jan. 24, Powell received a call from Adam Ratzlaff stating one of his employees may have cut up a plow he shouldn’t have. Documents state Powell asked if the employee’s name was Hart, and Ratzlaff answered, “Yes.” Powell made an appointment with Ratzlaff and Hart, but they didn’t keep the appointment, documents state. A warrant for grand larceny was issued on Hart in Alfalfa County Court last week.
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Celebrating 60 Years Carl Lehl and Beulah Corbin were married May 20, 1951, in the First United Methodist Church of Alva. Shortly after being wed, the couple loaded their Plymouth and headed to California where Carl was to serve in the Marines. His service took him to Korea, and was safely returned in 1954. Upon his return, he and Beulah set up house and joined Carl’s father in the water well business and wheat farming. They eventually moved their business to its present location where they worked as a team running the business and raising their four children; Ron, Judy, Gary and Mark. They both have done several other endeavors. Carl raised Blackberries and repaired all the stained glass windows in their church; Beulah provided childcare for family and friends as well as cared for their aging parents. They both worked very
hard. After fifty years of serving northwest Oklahoma, they retired to enjoy their family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, road-trips, and reunions. They
remain active in the community and in service for the First United Methodist Church. Cards may be sent to Carl and Beulah Lehl at 705 Sherman, Alva, OK. 73717.
Carl and Beulah Lehl
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Lynn Says
Good grief. No web site has correct Alva Airport information By Lynn L. Martin As a pilot, I know there are both private and government sources to obtain airport information. But, it is easier to look to the internet to gather quick information in order to make a fly or nofly decision. We’re talking about facilities information. Later, another decision closer to flight time is made as to whether the weather is safe. For me, the facility’s requirement has five important features: I prefer a paved runway, a lighted runway, 100 LL fuel, a courtesy car, and no control tower. The reasons behind my thinking go like this: a paved runway is safer than a turf runway. When Alva had a turf runway, one would often see NOTAM warnings about possible “gopher holes.” A lighted runway is preferable. It is easy to take off from an unlighted runway at night. The aircraft’s landing light handles that well. However, if the aircraft has immediate mechanical trouble and the pilot needs to circle back quickly, lack of runway lights is a real pain and makes a safe landing very difficult. The need for re-fueling capability is obvious. Far more private flying would occur if pilots didn’t have to face rental car expense. I used to fly to Oklahoma City a lot. But free courtesy cars have disappeared there, and I can’t afford the $70 minimum expense of a rental car.
Most small town airports provide a junker (usually a worn out police car) as a free loaner to transient pilots. The unwritten rule is the pilot replaces the gasoline he uses in exchange for use of the vehicle. The town and airport benefit because the pilot will usually purchase aviation fuel and he/she and the passengers will drive into town for a meal and other items. While I learned to fly at an airport with a control tower (Lambert Field in St. Louis), tower routing procedures can waste a lot of time. Also, there is a lot more aircraft traffic or the place wouldn’t have a control tower. With more traffic there is a greater chance of running into each other (just like on the ground in a car) so I go with the better odds. If there is no other airplane nearby, you can’t hit it. Just a couple of weeks ago, I photographed a wedding in Lakin, Kan. I did not see a single aircraft in my part of the sky either coming or going. In compiling information for the trip to Lakin, I used internet sites exclusively. In that search, I also looked up the Alva Regional Airport and was shocked to see NONE of the sites mention the new runway. Web Sites For example, www.alvaregional.com shows we have one paved north-south 4400 ft. runway and one turf eastwest 1800 ft runway. Even the city’s own web-site, www. alvaok.org, shows only the old paved runway and still shows the now non-existent grass runway. Another site, http://www.city-data. com/airports/Alva-Regional-Airport-Alva-Oklahoma.html#R2 displays the same out of date information. The next web site is almost useless: http://oklahoma.airportbug.org/airport-13821.html It still lists Gerald Benson as the manager and has no runway information whatsoever. The site I prefer to use is http://www. airnav.com/airport/KAVK. This is the site I used to look up information on the Lakin, Kan., airport. It too shows only the shorter N/S runway and the non-existent
turf runway for Alva. I mentioned this to Alva Airport Manager Erik Stewart and he said most of these sites get their information off of an official FAA form and will not change the information merely because someone calls them and says something has changed. He said the secret is to get the FAA to update the form . . . which they’ve been trying to do. I can understand such a policy. At the newspaper, we generally will not publish a funeral or death notice unless it originates from a funeral home. We want an “official” source that we trust. Nonetheless, this obsolete information means that the Alva airport is not seeing as much benefit from the new longer jet-capable runway because pilots can’t learn about it. I just received a new batch of aviation maps to which I subscribe. The new runway is not mentioned in these either. Must visually identify airport And there’s one other glitch that most people wouldn’t think about. If I flew from a distant point to the Alva airport believing there was only one north-south runway, and upon arrival looked out the aircraft window and saw TWO northsouth runways, I would be very bothered by this. If I’m expecting a single runway, and see parallel runways, I’m going to be pretty convinced I’ve mis-navigated and flown to the wrong airport. Early in pilot training, student’s are told to be absolutely certain to visually identify their intended airport. Many screw-ups have occurred when a pilot was looking at the wrong airport while talking to the proper control tower. This means he receives clearance to land and it is a total surprise to the people at the wrong-airport to see a plane landing on their runway. Here’s a web address telling of many such mistakes mainly by commercial airline pilots: http://www.thirdamendment. com/wrongway.html Anyway, someone needs to pull whatever strings are available to update the Alva aiport information so we can benefit far more from the improved facilities.
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Burlington promotes 12 students to high school By Samantha Smith The singing of the Class Song, “May the Road Rise to Meet You,” kicked off the Burlington Public School’s Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony held Monday, May 16, in the school auditorium. Principal Joe Feely presented trophies to the eighth grade class valedictorians and salutatorians. Valedictorians, students who maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0, included Keyra Clark, Daniel Ross, Cheredan Vap, and Sadie Vore. Salutatorians Kyle Ellerbeck and Reno Talbott both had a GPA of 3.79. Superintendent Glen Elliott challenged the students to keep up their good grades so that they could be sitting in those same seats four years from now when they graduate from high school. Max Ott, Drummond native, past military commander, and current general manager and CEO of Alfalfa Electric Cooperative, served as the evening’s guest speaker. Ott talked about career goals and told the class to “stop, look, and listen.” He told the soon-to-be high school students to “stop” and start thinking about what they want in their future. He encouraged the students to “look” at the people they know and trust, to notice what those people are doing and consider whether it might be something they would be interested in doing as See Promotes Page 28
Burlington Public School eighth grade graduates were recognized at the school’s graduation ceremony on Monday. Pictured from the left are (back row) Reno Talbott, Lance Shahan, Samuel Ross, Daniel Ross; (middle row) Savanna Nall, Tabitha James, Kyle Ellerbeck, Keyra Clark; (front row) Rebekah Olson, Sadie Vore, and Kenzie Kraft. Not pictured is Cheredan Vap. Photo by Samantha Smith
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Alva State Bank congratulates the top academic achievers in the Class of 2011 at Alva High School
Alva High School seniors honored at the Alva Academic Banquet May 12 include, from left, front row: Kaytlin Brown, Jessica Williams, Alexis Allen, Megan Beard, Jessica Ortiz, Haarika Reddy, Kari Garrett. Second row: Brenen Hankins, Elizabeth McDonald, Taryn Phillips, Sydny Kletlke, Jennifer Valencia, April French, Madison Bird, Kathleen Gluth, Anisha Bhakta. Third row: Jacob Ellis, Dylan Lewis, Kevin Herren, Dalton Moser, Keyton Byrd. Fourth row: Devery VanLandingham, Aaron Fallis, Cole Pfleider, Lane Gavitt. Back row: Christopher Dowling, Colby Bouziden, Tayler Conder, Cody Rader, Nathan Wallis. Photo by Lynn L. Martin
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Carol is survived by her daughter, Teresa Walters of Emporia, Kansas and a son, Dean Doctor Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a granddaughter, Katrina Walters, one grandson, Aaron Walters and his wife Jennifer, a great grandson, Desmond Walters, her mother, Eva May Bird of Alva, two sisters; Jeanie and Larry Wade of Alva and Mary Kay and Dave Bibb of Las Vegas, New Mexico and a brother Merle and Jeanne Bird of Rossville, Kansas, a sister in law, Sarah Bird of Alva, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hand in Hand Hospice in Emporia, Kansas.
School with the Class of 1936 and attended Northwestern State Teachers College. On February 10, 1938, she was united in marriage to Francis Ray McGuire at Alva, Oklahoma. She worked as a receptionist in a doctor’s office for 12 years, then served as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Alva. She retired in 1989 after 25 years of service for the city. She was a member of the Alva Friends Church, BPW, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and knitting. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; six siblings, Mamie Glaze, Gertrude Cushinberry, Dora Shelite, John Rea, Minnie Harrington, and Thomas Rea. Lula is survived by two children, James McGuire and wife, Carol, of Shawnee, and Jean Ann Cowgill and husband, Darrell, of Eufaula; one sister, Kathryn Snyder of Wichita, Kansas, one brother Bill Rea of Hutchinson, Kansas; five grandchildren, Koleen Paschal and husband, Mike, of Oklahoma City, Shawn McGuire and wife, Enid, of Chandler, Jenny and Ryan McGuire, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Justin Walters and wife, Cassandra of San Antonio, Texas; 6 great grandchildren; Tabitha Gordon of Oklahoma City, Terrah Johnson of Broken Arrow, Kirsten Paschal of Oklahoma City, Shelbi Rea McGuire of Moore, Asher and Adin Walters both of San Antonio; two great-great grandchildren; Mikaylee Rea Rogers of Broken Arrow and Caden Gordon of Oklahoma City; and other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Alva Friends Church. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.
Obituaries CAROL (BIRD) HILLERS Funeral services will be Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples in Christ) with Reverend Ron Pingelton officiating. Burial will follow in Hardtner Elwood Cemetery. Wharton Funeral Chapel is in Charge of arrangements. Frances Carol, daughter of Eva (May) and William E. Bird was born November 2, 1934 in Alva, Oklahoma. She passed away at the Life Care Center in Burlington, Kansas on the 14th day of May at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 12 days. She attended the Fort Hays State College receiving her B.S. in Psychology and then her Masters in Guidance and Counseling. On August 10, 1952 Miss Bird was married to Gerald Doctor in Alva. To their marriage two children; Teresa and Dean were born. Gerald passed away March 3, 1971. Ms. Doctor was married to Harlan Hillers 1975 in Wilson, Kansas. They lived in El Reno, Oklahoma. Harlan passed away October 24, 2003. Mrs. Hillers is preceded in death by her father, William Bird on March 26, 1996 and a brother, Allen Leroy Bird on March 5, 2009.
LULA LEE McGUIRE Funeral services for Lula Lee McGuire will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the Alva Friends Church with Pastor Mark McDonald officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Lula Lee McGuire, daughter of the late William James and Katherine Jo (Johnston) Rea, was born May 5, 1919, in Capron, Oklahoma, and passed away May 11, 2011, at Eufaula, Oklahoma, at the age of 92 years and 6 days. Lula graduated from Capron High
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Lone bid for Alfalfa clinic building not enough By Roger McKenzie Alfalfa County will own the former clinic building next to the Great Salt Plains Health Center a while longer. On Monday at their regularly scheduled meeting, the county commissioners opened the lone bid received for the 3,800 square foot building, but the bid, even after the bidder was given a chance to raise his bid, was just a little more than half of the building’s appraised value. A team of three appraisers has appraised the building at $95,000, based on a low estimate (by today’s new building costs) of $25 a square foot for the modern looking brick structure. By state statute, the county could not accept less than 80 percent of the appraised value—making the minimum acceptable bid $76,000. But the lone bid of $40,000 (later raised to an offer of $50,000) did not reach that threshold and could not be accepted. The commissioners also rejected sheriff department vehicle bids opened last week at the request of Sheriff Charlie Tucker. Instead of accepting one of the bids received from Washburn Motors of Alva or Croft Country Chevrolet of Cherokee, the sheriff opted for a cheaper state bid vehicle that will come from Oklahoma City. The vehicle will cost $29,937.10 and it will be a police package vehicle equipped with a spotlight and wiring for lights, radios, and a computer. The fourwheel drive Tahoe can be serviced locally. Sheriff Tucker also asked for a got approval from the commissioners for $5,451.49 in materials and labor for work
on the Alfalfa County Jail locks. The locks at the jail are old and over time have ceased to work efficiently. The simple act of locking and unlocking some of the doors in the jail has become difficult. Integrity Steel Works of Colorado Springs, Col, will perform the work which includes cleaning, adjusting, and lubricating all the detention locks, readjusting the 12 or so doors in the detention area, supply and install three new locks with keys, trouble shoot all hardware, replace missing screws, verify the manual release mechanism and verify electrical operations. If extra work or materials are needed, they will be extra, although that was judged unlikely, according to Sheriff Tucker. Alfalfa County is slowly and surely gaining a financial boost due to mineral rights leases on property it owns. Two more leases were approved Monday. One was for two acres near Lambert and the other was for 0.109 acres in Jet. Chesapeake Exploration (for the Lambert area lease) and Equal Energy (for the Jet lease) each offered $500 per acre for a three-year lease and a 3/16ths royalty on any discovery. Thirteen road crossing permit requests were approved by the commissioners, with eight of them in District 1 and five in District 3. Select Energy Services (one permit in District 1), Atlas Pipeline (four permits in District 1 and five in District 3), Crescent Services (two permits in Dist. 1), and SandRidge (one permit in Dist. 1) made the requests. A detention transportation claim total-
ing $439 was approved. In other business, the commissioners approved the minutes of their previous meeting, maintenance and operations warrants for payment, blanket purchase orders, and miscellaneous officers reports.
Alabama man dies in rollover near lake By Jim Stout An Alabama man died at St. Mary’s in Enid following a rollover accident just south of the Great Salt Plains Lake Saturday. OHP Trooper Rick Wallace reported the victim, Thomas Thompson, 26, of Red Level, Ala., was westbound on SH38 about four miles north of Jet. His 2001 Ford F250 left the north side of the roadway for 284 feet, came back up on the roadway in a broadslide for approximately 113 feet rolling one and one-half times coming to rest in the eastbound lane. The driver was ejected coming to rest in the westbound lane. The OHP report listed the condition of the driver included the odor of alcohol and the cause as unsafe speed, exceeding legal limit. Seatbelts were equipped but not in use.
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PBC approves hospital improvement plans for Kiowa and Medicine Lodge By Yvonne Miller After discussing and debating the issue of hospital improvements in Kiowa and Medicine Lodge, Kan., since 2008, projects are about to move forward. Monday, May16, 2011 the Barber County Courthouse courtroom was filled with county commissioners, the Public Building Commission (PBC), hospital administrators, hospital board representatives, architects, builders, bond company representatives and more. In a three-hour meeting, the PBC approved the Medicine Lodge Hospital $9 million remodeling plan and Kiowa’s $6.5 million plan to build new. As reported previously, the county commissioners approved $4 million for Kiowa and $6 million for Medicine Lodge of taxpayer money to improve their medical facilities. That’s after the commissioners put a stop to a $26.5 million bond proposal for improvements
that was narrowly approved by voters in a November 2008 election. Medicine Lodge Hospital Remodel Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital’s approval is for a $8.5 to $9 million remodeling project. This includes an L-shaped approximately 17,000 square foot addition to the west and north of the existing hospital. It also includes some remodeling inside the existing structure, also estimated at 17,000 square feet, according to hospital administrator Kevin White. The PBC approved the plan of Medicine Lodge’s architects, Health Facilities Group (HFG) of Wichita and their builder Hutton Construction. The PBC also approved the funding plan for the Medicine Lodge Hospital as their GAP funding is in place to make up the difference from the approved $6 million figure to $9 million. White said local Citizens Bank agreed to purchase bonds to finance the approximate $2 million. Collateral is the hospital-owned ranchland. White said they have several other options in place to finance the remaining million if needed such as tax credits, grants, etc. White said they are currently in the publishing period in the local newspaper. “We are not spending any additional tax money,” White reiterated. He reminded that Medicare cost reimbursements to the hospital will help repay the bonds. The Medicine Lodge remodeling estimated timeline for completion is April 2013. Kiowa New Hospital Construction The PBC approved the architects’ plan for construction of a new Kiowa
District Hospital. The structure will be built on 17 ½ acres of hospital-owned land just south of old Ellis Field (the soccer field). That hospital property was annexed into the city limits a few years ago. The west side of the new hospital will be accessed by 4th Street also known as Highway 8. The backside of the hospital will be along 7th Street. Gordon Street runs along the north side of the hospital. GLMV Architecture of Wichita designed Kiowa’s new hospital. MW Builders from Texas is also involved in the project. The revised project approved by the hospital board last week is 25,362 square feet. The price tag goal is $6.5 million, hospital administrator Aldeen “Van” Vandeveer said. The PBC did not yet approve the financial aspect of the Kiowa project. That’s because the GAP funding (approximately $2.5 million) is not yet totally in place. Van estimates it will be in the next few months. Van said the hospital foundation seeks funding through grants and private enterprise. Once funding is complete, building of Kiowa’s new hospital should take 14 months. Estimated completion is in 2012. With all the approvals at the Monday meeting, bond firm Piper Jaffray, represented by Dustin Avey, will get the bond process going. County Commissioners Paul Harbaugh and Steve Garten reportedly said they plan to approve everything, they just wanted to wait until Commissioner Mike Thomas returns so he could be there for the official vote. Thomas is battling cancer.
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SBHS Class of 2011 talks choices, passion and remembering By Yvonne Miller There were touching moments that caused hardly a dry eye in the house mixed with inside jokes mentioned in speeches that had near all the 19 South Barber High School graduates laughing with the crowd. Superintendent Brad Morris introduced the 37th class to graduate from SBHS as he welcomed the gymnasium full of friends and family Sunday afternoon. Class President Erin Merklein Class President Erin Merklein cleverly wove her classmates’ personalities into comments that had everyone laughing. For example she asked her classmates, “Remember the super bowl party we had in eighth grade? No one actually watched the game, except Corry, of course, the `go-to man’ for anything sports related.” Erin said, “One of my favorite quotes says, `Never forget yesterday, but always live for today. Because you never know what tomorrow may bring or what it may take away.” Referring to her “little sister Lauren” who died about a year and a half ago, Erin said, “She taught me more about life
Members of the SBHS Class of 2011 at commencement are: (front l-r) Troy Cornelson, Shauna Guyle, Corry Hostetler, Hollie Cross, Hailey Roark; (middle) Bryan Jackson, Leona Kirkwood, Matt McMurray, Brena Diel, Taylor Robinson, Lauren Brogan; (back) Christian Johnston, Racheal Watts, Erin Merklein, Franklin Sowter, Dylon Molz, Kendall Clark, Daniel Lambert. Photo by Yvonne Miller than any amount of education or highly esteemed professor ever could. I learned
the value of life and how precious our time is with the people we love.” Erin ended, giving advice to her classmates with a Dr. Seuss quote,” You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your See SBHS Page 26
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own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” Salutatorian Racheal Watts Class Salutatorian Racheal Watts said while her class has done everything together for 12 years, their graduation marks a new beginning, “a chance to do whatever we want with our lives.” Continuing she said, “God gave every one of us special talents and abilities that He intended for us to use. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Now is the time to use our God-given talents, and enter the world for the first time on our own.” Racheal said where her classmates go from here all comes down to choices. She said a classic illustration of that is found in the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau, twin boys of Isaac, son of Abraham. Coming in from fieldwork and starving, Esau agreed to give his birthrights to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Racheal said, “Many of us today get caught up in trading away what’s really important for an immediate thrill.” She advised her classmates to remember that quick thrill is only temporary. “Consider the consequences before you make the decision. Choose what life you want to live, what kind of friends you want to have, what kind of person you want to be. You get to decide,” Racheal said. Remembering Lauren Merklein, Racheal referred to her prayer journal where a specific request was found – that the high school would make good decisions. “Our decisions determine the impact we have on others. Good or bad.” Racheal said the Class of 2011 wanted to honor two individuals who touched their lives: Lauren, who died as a freshman; and their principal Monty Thompson who died of cancer. Racheal called Lauren’s parents, Mitch and Shelly Merklein, and Mr. Thompson’s wife Jane to the front, presenting them with wind chimes. Saying that both “lived outstanding lives and gave us excellent examples to follow,” Racheal said that Lauren and Mr. Thompson “encouraged us to stand See SBHS Page 28 up for what we believe and make
Racheal Watts (left) is salutatorian and Hailey Roark is the valedictorian of the SBHS Class of 2011. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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choices based on our convictions.” Valedictorian Hailey Roark Class Valedictorian Hailey Roark advised her classmates to “look within yourself, discover what it is you are most interested in and how you can use that interest to succeed.” She said if they are “passionate” about what they do, “You will have more drive and purpose.” Hailey used the mnemonic P-O-W-E-R to illustrate her point. P is for Passion. “Whatever it is, discover it,” Hailey said. O is for Opportunity. “When those doors open, don’t be afraid to take a chance and see what’s on the other side.” W is for Work. Hailey advised her peers not to confuse labor for work. Labor is mentally and physically exhausting, she said. Work is directed toward the production or accomplishment of a task. Hailey said if you make a career out of a passion, “you will never labor a day in your life.” E is for Energize. Energize those around you to share your passion. R is for Relish. “Your passion should bring you joy! Appreciate the feeling of success you earn after working hard, and enjoy the moments of happiness your passion brings you.” “Believe in the power of your passion,” Hailey said. She ended her address with a quote by Barbara De Angelis, “The journey between who you once were, and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place.” – Before receiving diplomas and throwing the mortar boards in the air, the seniors were featured in their class slide show presentation that brought laughter and tears. The last frame showed the robed classmates walking away from the school and into their future. At left: During commencement SBHS graduate Lauren Brogan presents her grandmother Beth Smith of Alva with a rose while mom Cara watches with emotion after receiving her flower. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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well. Ott encouraged the students to ask questions and “listen” to what people had to say. He also noted that students should be prepared to adjust to life because unexpected things can happen. Reflecting on his past experiences, the CEO encouraged students to take classes that will potentially prepare them for what they would like to do. “As you move forward in your education,” he concluded, “don’t forget to stop, look, and listen…and have a little fun along the way. High School only happens once.” Twelve students dressed in caps and gowns walked across stage and received their certificates of promotion. Glen Elliott presented the class to the audience, tassels were turned, and 12 students became ninth graders. Students promoted included Keyra Clark, Kyle Ellerbeck, Tabitha James, Kenzie Kraft, Savanna Nall, Rebekah Olson, Daniel Ross, Samuel Ross, Lance Shahan, Reno Talbott, Cheredan Vap, and Sadie Vore.
Max Ott told Burlington’s 12 graduating eighth graders to “stop, look, and listen” when he spoke Monday as the guest speaker at the eight grade class graduation, which was held in the school auditorium. Ott is the CEO and general manager of Alfalfa Electric Cooperative. Photo by Samantha Smith
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Ag risk management topic of Tuesday meet By Tim Marshall, County Agent The Ag Risk Management meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Medicine Lodge. Darrell Holaday, President of Advanced Market Concepts, will be the featured speaker. Darrell is a very dynamic speaker that will focus on managing risk in your operation by understanding the forces that move agricultural markets and developing a risk management plan through the use of various marketing
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strategies and tools. With his personal experience as both a producer and a marketing professional, Darrell provides a unique insight into the process that is both informative and entertaining. The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. meal and will be followed immediately by the presentation at 6:30 p.m.. This opportunity is open to all area producers and is being offered at no cost due to the support of local sponsors. Please RSVP to the Barber County Extension Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23.
Sponsors for this event are the Barber County Cattlemen’s Association, Barber County Extension Council, Barber County Farm Bureau, Citizens Bank of Kansas, Farmers Cooperative Co., Farmers Cooperative Equity Co., First State Bank, OK Coop Grain Co., and Peoples Bank For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Barber County Extension Office at (620) 886-3971 or tmarshal@ksu.edu . mailto:t_hutson@ fstbanc.com.
Border Line Children’s Theatre auditions Sunday and Monday
By Yvonne Miller Students of all ages are encouraged to audition for Border Line Children’s Theatre production of Peter Pan.
Auditions are Sunday, May 22 from 2-4 p.m., and Monday, May 23 from 7-8 p.m. This is at the Kiowa Community Building. Summer production dates will be announced at auditions. Connie Jacobs and her teenage son Chris, a Border Line veteran, will codirect the play. For further information you can reach them at 620-825-4228 or 825-6112.
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Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Log May 9, 2011 11:15 a.m. report of oil field theft at 2 east and 1/2 northwest of Goltry. 3:17 p.m. Woods Co requesting Mutual Aid for Dacoma FD, Carmen FD was paged out to 4 west out of Carmen to CR 510 then north to Coal Rd, advised to contact Woods Co to get help, he only has 2 guys, 1 truck, Woods Co is calling Waynoka also. 5:42 p.m. report of white cow out 1 west of 58/64 Jct on north side of road, notified possible owner, they will check. 8:55 p.m. report of black cow out 1/2 south of Buds Salvage on east side of road, notified possible owner, they will check. May 10, 2011 5:54 a.m. possible intoxicated driver on Hwy 11/38 Jct heading westbound, caller is a truck driver, car is all over the Hwy, advised EOHP. 8:26 p.m. report of truck on fire 3 south of Jet off roadway, paged GFD, are enroute, 2 brush rigs, 1 rescue, 4 persons, fully engulfed, fire knocked down waiting on more water, request Mosers, GFD tanker on scene, all trucks and persons back at station. 9:42 p.m. report of mail box being hit, knocked it across the driveway at 3 north of Byron blacktop on Waldron Rd, doesn’t need officer, just wanted us to know. May 11, 2011 6:06 a.m. report of vehicle vs. deer 6 east of Burlington on Hwy 11 on north
side, EOHP advised, caller spoke with insurance agent, do not need trooper. 7:55 p.m. report of bull out with orange ear tag on Hwy 8 near new bridge, contacted possible owner. May 12, 2011 9:24 a.m. report of a naked man standing by the road south of Goltry, children is in the car, OHP advised, man was gone. 10:33 a.m. report of cow out 1/4 1/2 east of Dacoma on blacktop, Woods Co was advised, there is a sign, might be owner. May 13, 2011 12:00 a.m. report of 2 cows out 1 1/4 west of Goltry, notified possible owner. 10:20 a.m. report of cattle out 2.5 west of Helena, possible owner notified. 9:17 p.m. report of suspicious vehicle in driveway 1 mile east of Cozy Curve, tried calling residents, no answer, headlights on, backing down driveway, turned on county road. 9:25 p.m. report of black cow out 15 mile south of Cherokee on Hwy 8, called one possible owner, will send grandson out to check, called another possible owner, he will go look. 11:15 p.m. medical call to 600 block of south Grande in Carmen, dispatched Helena Ambulance, paged Carmen 1st Responders, they are enroute, waiting on train, Carmen advised patient has been turned over to Helena Ambulance and are enroute to Bass, they are back in service.
May 14, 2011 8:46 a.m. On Star reporting an accident at 1 mile west of Helena and north, man has hit his head, vehicle is in a pasture, advised rescue, ambulance, and EOHP. 9:27 a.m. report of keys locked in vehicle in Ingersoll. 5:04 p.m. report of lost wallet at Dairy Mart in Cherokee, called them to check but did not find it, checked all the dumpsters in town, did not find it, caller advised found wallet at home. 8:44 p.m. report of an assault at 200 block of south 3rd in Jet, individual had yelled and cursed at him then attempted to hit him, wants to make a report. 10:36 p.m. report of a rollover 3 north of Jet on Hwy 38, paged Jet FD, advised Life request Helena Ambulance, advised OHP, Jet on scene. May 15, 2011 10:54 a.m. report of rollover with subject pinned 4 mile north and 2 west, in Woods Co. 1:29 p.m. report of 30 goats out 1 mile south of McWillie on SH 8, contacted several possible owners. 1:50 p.m. report of hot rodding around town in Aline, individual and his wife were yelling at each other and he sped off and lost leaves out of his truck, vehicle is parked at residence. 4:57 p.m. report of 1 vehicle rollover with injury 1 mile east of Cozy Curve on bridge, advise rescue 1 victim, Cherokee Ambulance enroute to St. Mary’s.
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 David Otis Cole, 46, no address listed: Aggravated Assault & Battery. Blake Houston, 27, Enid: Bringing Contraband into a Penal Institution. (w)
Sharon D. West, no age listed, Dacoma: Bringing Contraband into a Penal Institution. Brent L. Berry, 40, Lawton: 2 counts of Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution. Usbaldo Venegas, 39, Cushing: Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution. Richard L. Hart, 52, Enid: Grand Larceny. Duane Russell Jackson, 60, Burlington: Unlawful Cultivation of Marijuana. Sherrill Anne Jackson, 56, Burlington: Unlawful Cultivation of Marijuana. Misdemeanor Filings Blake Houston, 27, Enid: 2 counts of
Bringing Contraband into a Penal Institution. Sharon D. West, no age listed, Dacoma: Bringing Contraband into a Penal Institution. Duane Russell Jackson, 60, Burlington: (1) Unlawful Possession of Marijuana; (2) Unlawful Possession of Paraphernalia. Sherrill Anne Jackson, 56, Burlington: (1) Unlawful Possession of Marijuana; (2) Unlawful Possession of Paraphernalia. Ronnie Wayne Vanbuskirk, 34, Lone Grove: Driving while License is Under Suspension. See Court Page 34
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Alfalfa County Real Estate Transactions Beginning Book 653 page 18 Real Estate Transfers George Hasselbring and Joyce Hasselbring to Ruby A. Holloway and Wesley D. Harder: the South 10 feet of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13 in Block 2 of McSparrin’s Subdivision, Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 9, WIM, and the North Half of the South Half of Lot 12 in Block 2 of McSparrin’s Subdivision, Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 9, WIM: Warranty Deed. Vicky Leigh Olson to Dean Hughes and Christa Hughes: Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 25 North, Range 12, WIM; LESS the oil, gas and other minerals and SUBJECT to easements now of record: Warranty Deed. Janet Springer Sheik, Vickie Springer Olson and Kelly Walden Springer, Successor Co-Trustees of the Revocable Inter Vivos Trust of Jack Dean Springer
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dated Oct. 25, 1990 to Sheryl R. Ellis: Lots 21 & 22 in Block 40 of East Side Addition to Cherokee: Quit Claim Deed. R. Kent Castle and Paula Marie Castle to State of Oklahoma acting through the Department of Transportation of the State of Oklahoma: a tract of land lying in part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 25 North, Range 10, WIM; containing 1.21 acres more or less: Warranty Deed. Larry Cochran and Christy Cochran to State of Oklahoma acting through the Department of Transportation of the State of Oklahoma: a tract of land lying in part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 25 North, Range 10, WIM; containing 1.31 acres more or less: Warranty Deed. Kem Joel Humphrey and Dorothy Dell Humphrey to Kem Joel Humphrey and Dorothy Dell Humphrey, Trustees,
or their successors in trust under the Kem Joel Humphrey and Dorothy Dell Humphrey Living Trust dated Dec. 31, 2009: the East Half of Section 35, Township 29 North, Range 11, WIM, and the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 28 North, Range 11, WIM: Quit Claim Deed. Ellenor Carol Johnson aka Ellenor C. Johnson to Kristi L. Boedeker, George Edward Johnson Jr. and Timothy William Johnson: (1) Lot 3 in Block 35 in the Town of New Jet; (2) all of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 28 in the Town of Jet; (3) all of Lots 4 & 5 in Block 35 in the Town of Jet aka Town of New Jet: Warranty Deed. Mortgages Aaron J. Randall and Tonya J. Randall to Citicorp Trust Bank: all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 38 in the Town of Burlington: $51,000.
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Civil Filings Midland Funding LLC vs. Dawn Fausett: Indebtedness for an amount more than $3,000. R. D. Diel Construction vs. Donald M. and Vickie Coffman: Breach of contract for an amount more than $67,000. Divorce Filings Levi Justin Rose vs. Crystal Lee Rose: Divorce. Marriage Filings Rob Jason Ballard, 39, El Dorado, KS and Rachel Suzanne Hood, 35, El Dorado, KS: Marriage License. Traffic Filings Jesse Lee Elam, 20, Ocheleta: Failure to stop at stop sign ($211.50).
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Dustin Chance England, 26, Weatherford: Operating a motor vehicle while license is revoked (state dismissed without fine or costs). Eric M. Riddle, 35, Helena: Operating a motor vehicle at a speed not reasonable or proper ($256.50). Joshua Adam Perry, 21, Pawhuska: Failure to carry insurance verification ($211.50). Daniel William Drew, 27, Azle, TX: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license ($256.50). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Taylor Leigh Jankey, 19, Enid: 16-20 over ($241.50); Donald Dexter Twitchell III, 36, Weatherford: 1-10 over ($188.50); Jonathan Blake Williams, 19, Longdale: 15 over ($226.50); Dickie L. Caruthers, 65, Cherokee: 1-10 over ($188.50); Joseph Edel Post, 29, Sayre: 16-20 over ($241.50); Jonathan Anthony Schlottman, 27, Tecumseh: 1-10 over ($188.50); Tommy T. Brewer, 55, Osawatomie, KS: 1-10 over ($188.50); Wilferd J. Weaterman, 41, Zenda,
KS: 1-10 over ($188.50); Randy Lee Novotny, 27, Alva: 1-10 over ($188.50); Samantha Diane Stroud, 25, Amarillo, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); Kacey Dawn Ferguson, 29, Waynoka: 21-25 over ($281.50); Miranda Jo Claypool, 28, Tuttle: 1-10 over ($188.50); James Edward Freelon, no age listed, Houston, TX: 21-25 over ($281.50); Stuart Wayne Campbell, 21, Longview, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); Stewart Nicholas Rhodes, 27, Kaufman, TX: 1-10 over ($188.50); Gregory Allen Plott, 49, Salina, KS: 1-10 over ($188.50); Blaine Kenneth Ragan, no age or address listed: 1-10 over ($188.50); Nicholas Chinonso Atumah, 35, Garland, TX: 15 over ($226.50); Luke Spencer Scott, 29, Cherokee: 1-10 over ($188.50); Michael Anthony Ruiz, 21, Fairview: 1-10 over ($188.50). The following individuals were cited for failure to wear seatbelt ($20 fine): Timothy David Buck, 39, Manuel, ND; Erik Douglas Stewart, 23, Alva; Jeffery Jay Gowan, 47, Grand Forks, ND; Gabriel Panuco Perez, 50, Dover; John Mark Sneary, 48, Garber; Nicholas Andrew Ritchie, 21, Wakita; Kristina Lynn Elliott, 23, Aline; Joseph Scott Morris, 30, Carmen.
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Hillary Nida and Ryan Cinnamon will marry this coming Saturday. Their day will go smoother because many great and fun pictures are already safely taken.
Couples in four different states have hired us for their wedding photography this summer. We offer unmatched creativity. www.LynnMartin.com
It’s difficult to gather families anymore because everyone is so busy. When you succeed, call us for a quick family portrait.
Most of these subjects had zero warning and fussed about “not being ready.” But we got the job done, and they each received a print as a Christmas present.
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Our job is to create “Jaw-Dropping” looks.
A 20 page hard cover senior photo album with all images at a cost of only $7.50 per 8 x 10 page. Many families are buying two. One for the senior to keep and one for the parents as a memory book for all the years of kid raising.
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Most will display this hard cover book at senior receptions.
20 years ago we sold 8 photo folios for $99.00. Now, we’re selling a 20 page album with often 100 images for $150.00. That means the price per print then was $12.36 per print. This year, if there are 100 images, that’s a price of $1.50 per print.
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Barber County Sheriff’s Log
05-09-11 Deputy Hall investigated a theft on Pageant Drive. 05-09-11 Deputy Rugg executed search warrant in Medicine Lodge. 05-10-11 Sun City, Lake City and Medicine Lodge Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a grass fire 4 miles west of Medicine Lodge. 05-10-11 Medicine Lodge Ambulance transported patient from the industrial park to Medicine Lodge Hospital. 05-11-11 Deputy Hall responded to a civil dispute near Sharon. 05-11-11 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa District Hospital to Kansas Heart Hospital.
05-13-11 Deputy English investigated an assault that occurred near Sharon. 05-13-11 Union Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Scenic Drive. 05-15-11 Deputy English assisted Kiowa Police investigating an assault that occurred east of Medicine Lodge. 05-15-11 Deputy English investigated an aggravated assault that occurred northeast of Medicine Lodge. 05-15-11 Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from Kiowa District Hospital to Kansas Heart Hospital. During the week officers received 8 reports of cattle out; 1 report of goats
out; performed 13 Public Assists; and assisted 6 other agencies. Arrests: 05-11-11 Dyllen D. Johnson, Medicine Lodge, W/M, 19. Arrest by BASO. Charges: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding. 05-12-11 Barry L. Stocking, Alva, W/M, 47. Arrest by KHP. Charges: DUI, TOC. 05-13-11 Sosefo F. Siale, Attica, PI/M, 20. Arrest by BASO. Charge: Aggravated Battery. 05-14-11 Robert L. Ehrlich, Medicine Lodge, 28. Arrest by MLPD. Charge: Domestic Battery.
Barber County Court Filings Criminal Filings Gary Leon Herd Jr., 19, Medicine Lodge: Liquor; Purchase/consumption alcoholic liquor/CMB by minor. Dalton Ray Cope, 19, Medicine Lodge: Liquor; Purchase/consumption alcoholic liquor/CMB by minor. Civil Filings Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Raymond Loiselle Jr, et al: Mortgage foreclosure for an amount more than $84,500. Chase Home Finance LLC vs. Jason D. Jackson et al: Mortgage foreclosure for an amount more than $38,500. Jared Allen Flores vs. Kansas Department of Revenue: Petition for review of administrative action suspending plaintiff’s driving privileges under
the Kansas implied consent law. Limited Civil Filings Medicine Lodge Physicians Clinic vs. Carl R. Glenn: Indebtedness for an amount more than $100. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital vs. Carl R. Glenn: Indebtedness for an amount more than $100. G & L Propane Service LLC vs. Joe White: Indebtedness for an amount more than $1,000. Credit Management Services Inc. vs. Laura and Jon A. Swinford: Indebtedness for an amount more than $300. Tate William Henke vs. Brad Martin: Money judgment for an amount more than $1,600. Marriage Filings Daniel Wayne Woods, 24, Medicine
Lodge and Trisha Kay Young, 20, Medicine Lodge. Traffic Filings Charles J. Lanham, 51, Newton: Driving on right side of roadway required ($168.50). The following individuals were cited for speeding: Upendra S. Bhakta, 42, Medicine Lodge: 76 in 65 ($144.50). Thia E. Copenhaver, 20, Anthony: 75 in 65 ($138.50). Chen Li, 26, Alva, OK: 77 in 65 ($150.50). Francis P. McAnarney, 55, Harper: 75 in 65 ($138.50). Russell W. McAnarney, 18, Pratt: 75 in 65 ($215). Robert D. Mecker, 61, Hutchinson: 75 in 65 ($138.50). Carolyn V. Soukup, 50, Wilson: 75 in 65 ($138.50). Dane M. Wood, 22, Chase: 80 in 65 ($168.50).
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Beginning Deed Book 134 Page 582 Real Estate Transfers Gregg A. Stackhouse and Carla J. Stackhouse to Gregg A. Stackhouse, Allison C. Stackhouse Mason ad Andrew L. Stackhouse: the West 7.5 feet of Lot 6 and all of Lot7 in Block 1 in Cook, Standiford and Company’s Second Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: Quit Claim Deed. Shirley Turner to Gary L. Johnson and Julienne Johnson: Lot 23 in Block 74 in the City of Hazelton: Quit Claim Deed. Richard W. Meador and Maureen Meador to Richard W. Meador and Maureen Meador: Lot 17 on the West side of North Main Street in the Original Townsite of the City of Medicine Lodge: Quit Claim Deed. Robert George McCollom to Billy E. Musgrove and Helen L. Abt: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 13 in Lake’s Second Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge, being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM: Warranty Deed. William Girard McCollom to Billy E. Musgrove and Helen L. Abt: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 13 in Lake’s Second Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge, being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 32 South, Range 12, WPM: Warranty Deed. Bonnie B. Slack and Byra L Ramsey, Successor Trustees of the Byron Fitzgerald Bliss Trust dated May 15, 1987; and Bonnie B. Slack and Byra L. Ramsey, Successor Trustees of the Evelyn Mar-
jorie Bliss Trust date May 15, 1987 to Fitzgerald-Bliss Farms Partnership, comprised of the Bonnie B. Slack Trust dated Aug. 25, 1995 and Byra L. Ramsey, individually: the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 33 South, Range 12, WPM, and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 33 South, Range 11, WPM: Warranty Deed. L. Douglas Swonger and Susan L. Swonger to John A. Terwort and Jamie L. Terwort: the South 65 feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 78 in the Town Company’s Addition to the City of Kiowa: Warranty Deed. Larry J. Miltner and Melanie Miltner to Lawrence D. Rausch: the surface only of Lots 62, 63, 64 and 65 located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 32 South, Range 10, WPM, including a 1982 Mobile Home located thereon: Warranty Deed. Lonnie R. Crites and Ellen M. Crites to Lester D. Leis: the surface interest only in and to Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 32 South, Range 10, WPM: Quit Claim Deed. Kenneth E. Cheek and Beitrice L. Cheek to Kathleen M. Miner: the North 50 feet of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 46 in the City of Kiowa: Warranty Deed. John W. Nixon to Lawrence D. Rausch: Lots 11 and 12 in Block 16 in Henton’s Addition to the City of Sharon: Warranty Deed. Beginning Mortgage Book 199 page 507
Mortgages Brian D. Alexander to The Peoples Bank: Beginning at a point 1257 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 31 South, Range 15, WPM, said point being on the South line of the right of way of the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, thence South 234.9 feet, thence West 129.5 feet, thence East 131.28 feet, thence North 232.7 feet to the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast of said Section 1, thence North 148.5 feet, thence East to the said South line of said right of way, thence Southeasterly along said South line of said right of way to the point of beginning: $49,600. Hec Bowen and April Bowen to the United States of America: Lot 10 in Block 1 in Deal’s Re-plat of a part of Highland Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge: $21,946. James R. Packard and Robin R. Packard and Lynn Packard and Jayne E. Packard to The Bank of Protection: all that part of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 31 South, Range 12, WPM: $353,000. Ernest H. Miller and Frankie Sue Miller, Trustees of the Miller Living Trust dated Nov. 23, 1993 to The Bank of Kremlin: (1) the North 93 1/2 feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 30 in the City of Kiowa, and the South 46 1/2 feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 30 in the City of Kiowa; (2) the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 34 South, Range 10, WPM; (3) the Northwest Quarter and all that part of the Southwest Quarter lying North and West of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way, Section 36, Township 33 South, Range 10, WPM; (4) East Half of the East Half of Section 4, Township 35 South, Range 11, WPM; (5) the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 33 South, Range 10, WPM; (6) the Southeast Quarter and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 33 South, Range 10, WPM: $668,075. Shawn M. Simpson and Melissa S. Simpson to Stonegate Mortgage Corporation: a tract of land beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 34 South, Range 11, WPM, thence North 330 feet, thence East 544 feet, thence South 30 feet, thence West 544 feet to the place of beginning: $74,755.
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Depot Bar & Grill Wed Lunch Special-Pork Chops, Stuffing, Green Beans, Caramel Apple Cake. Thur-Chicken Noodle Casserole, Green Salad, Cherry Puff. Fri-Chicken Fry, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll, Chocolate Cake. Open at 11am. Carry-out avail 580-3272212
Chicken Caesar Salad
with Garlic Bread and Cookie $6. Rosie’s Special Bierox, Pasta and Dessert $5. Revil Soup, all on Wed. Thur-Chicken Salad w/ Croissant and Cookie or Pulled Pork, Fri-Ham and Beans or Ham Salad. Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Sat. As the days get hotter our drinks are getting colder! All Lattes can be made Feather Extensions as Frozen Blend. We also have are in. Reflections Salon. 517 Strawberry Lemonade Smoothies Locust. 580-327-2424 Protect Your Home Sneak Preview with Fireguard around your Thursday 10pm. Rialto playing property. Also, Belly Dump loads “Pirates of the Caribbean-On of top soil and Bermuda Grass. Stranger Tides” Friday-Saturday Delivery available. Full line of 1:30-6:45-9:20. Sunday 1:30- heavy equipment. Weeks Blade 6:45, starting Thursday May 25, Services, Inc. Seiling OK 73663. “Kung Fu Panda 2” and “The Jay Weeks, Owner. 580-922Hangover Pt2” Movie info 580- 5412 327-1900 or 580-327-0535. Dan’s Pest Control Rialto Theatre Guarantees you a Pest Free home Gallery of Gifts or business, at an affordable is now taking consignments on price. It is time to get your home Jr. and Ladies like new or new treated for Spiders, Scorpions, items. I’m accepting, label brand Wasps, Ants, Flies, Bed Bugs & handbags, shoes and accessories. other flying & crawling pests. Must be clean on the hanger. To Dan and Sherry will be servicing set up appointment call 580-327- the Alva area May 18, 19, 20, 31, 7006. Get that closet cleaned out June 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, 17. Call and let me make you some extra 580-748-1953 money Professional Upholstery Lucky Buck Boot Repair with all types of furniture. Over Drop-Offs any time. 911 11th 55 yrs. experience. Goltry 580St. 443-791-1853. $50 Full Sole. 496-2351 Quick Quality Repair. Will be Computer Plus gone most of July Computer Repair, service, virus Pasture Tree Clearing removal & other computer needs. Save moisture & grass. Let me Competitive pricing. Call Adam clear trees in your pasture. Skid Swallow at 580-327-4449 or Steer & Marshall Tree Saw. Ed 580-748-2349 or come by 1329 Grover. 580-474-2465 or 580- Fair St. Mon thru Fri. Will do 542-0298 local housecalls
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Pony Boy Lures
Help Wanted
Alva, OK. 580-327-1233 or 580-430-5547. Top in fishing supplies. Buy-Sell-Trade Guns. Smith and Wesson Nodel 65 4” S.S. 357 $299. Let’s Make a Deal
Part-Time maintenance man needed for apartment complex. Must have good work ethic and must have references. Call 580327-0906 after 5pm or call and leave name and number
Oil/Gas Mineral Leases Please contact us if you are interested in leasing or selling your minerals. We provide services to Oil and Gas Mineral Owners. Our efforts create healthy competition resulting in higher bonus amounts and superior lease terms. Professional References Available. 580-3274440 or 580-327-7889. www. MineralMarketing.Com Carpentry Interior-Exterior improvements. Room additions. Plaster Repair & Painting. Handicap Upgrades. Will also accommodate Farm & Ranch. 580-307-4598 or 620825-4285. Hourly Rates avail. Mitch Reed Stretch Your Dollars
Now Hiring Experienced Crude Oil Transport Driver for Full-Time position in the Alva area. Competitive pay and benefits, health insurance, paid vacation. Day Cab and Sleeper work available. Call 806935-2525 or send Resume to PO BOX 1534, Dumas, TX 79029 Grace Living Center is taking applications for the following positions: LPN and Certified Nursing Assistant (FT and PT). We offer 401K, flexible schedule, Insurance, Life Insurance, Safety Bonus, Education Fund. Certification not necessary, training available. Apply in person at 111 Walnut Drive in Buffalo, OK or contact Jane Bowles or Shannon Day for more information. 580-735-2415
We’ll show you how to build your dream home and afford to Help Wanted live in it. Miller and Associates, LLC. 580-327-7935. www. We are looking for motivated and millerandassociatesllc.com dependable individuals to work in Production and Fabrication Employment shop. Looking to fill all 3 shifts. Help Wanted Benefits include Health/Dental/ Life Insurance, Paid Vacation/ Truck Driver Class A CDL. Holidays. All new hires will Local NW Okla deliveries. Home be asked to take a drug test. every night. Must have or be Please send Resume or fill out willing to get Haz-Mat & tanker application at Prairie Belting Inc, endorsements. Benefits include 396 w Highway 2, Anthony, KS Health Insurance, Retirement, 67003. Attn:Teresa Wilcox Paid Vacation & Uniforms. Garnett Oil Co. Pick-Up Starr Lumber applications at 518 Okla Blvd. Inside & Outside Sales Positions. 580-327-2691 580-327-0472
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Journeyman Electricians
Nicholas Services
Experience in the Oil and Gas Field is beneficial but not required. Paid Vacations, holidays, pension and health insurance provided. Pay will be based on experience. Call 580-883-4667 or pick-up application at 709 N. Main, Ringwood, OK
No hiring Class A Truck Drivers for all shifts. Earn over $1300 weekly/$15-$17.50 hourly. Excellent Benefits. Over 30 years in Business. Come be a valued member of our growing company that takes pride in our equipment and provides extensive oilfield training. 620-930-7511
Boomer Well Service Hiring Rig Supervisor, Rig OperatorClass A CDL. Derrick Hand, Floor Hand. Benefits, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Uniforms. Apply in person at 4520 B & B Drive, Woodward, OK 73801. Office-580-256-6860. Fax-580-256-6686 Generator Techs Successful oilfield service company needs experienced Generator Techs in the Fairview area. Call 580-227-2400
REAL ESTATE & AUCTION
www.murrowlandandhome.com www.murrowrealestateandauction.com
Yard Sale Fri 5pm-? at 107 Birch Garage Sale Tonight and tomorrow night. 524 Ridgway Rd. 5:30-9pm. Comics, dragon magazines, gaming novels, books for all ages, furniture and lots of misc. Something for everyone Rummage Sale
For Sale
Sat 8am-3pm. 1217 2nd St. South of Okla Blvd and at the end of 2nd St. Lots of misc items too numerous to mention
‘73 IHC 1600 Truck, LP, 16ft bed, 375 BU. Capacity, good cond. 580-829-2543 For Sale ‘69 Gleaner G 20’, Propane. $1500. 580327-7519 Garage Sales Yard Sale Inside My Garage
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Farm Supplies
Sat 9am-3pm. 108 Choctaw
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1 Gas Stoves, 1 Refrig, NWT Black Maternity Formal, Ballet Nursery Set, High Chair, Baby Swing, Pack and Play, Peddy Peds, Scrapbooking, Ladies Shoes size 6, Disney Costumes, Kitchenware. 1302 Maple. Sat 10am-?
Garage Sale 1202 10th St. Sat 9am-3pm. Sun 1pm5pm. Baby clothes, computer and parts, furniture, etc Inside Sale 610 E. 7th Cherokee, Fri 8:30-6, Sat. 8:305:30 Dishes, Exercise Equipment, video games, books, VCR and DVDs, Hull Pottery, Collectibles, endtables, lamps, lots and lots of misc. Last chance sale. Everything must go! Across From Tech Center Fri May 20, 4-7pm. Sat 8am-noon. 1712 Windsor Cove
Just Moved Here
3 Family
Lots of goodies. 726 Locust. Thurs and Fri 7am-noon
519 11th St. Fri noon-6pm. Sat 8am-? Swingset, Tricycle, Toys and much more. Weather permitting
Indoor Sale Fri 5-8pm. 913 Okla Blvd. Girls Stuff, Kitchen Items, Misc Moving Sale Friday 12pm-7pm, Sat. 8am-noon, 524 12th. Furniture, baby stuff, strollers, carseats, TVs, kitchen stuff, ladies clothes and more.
NELSON REAL ESTATE See all our listings at alvaokhomes.com Jeanette Nelson, Broker
Call for Details 580-748-0745 or 580-327-1745
Mark Your Calendar Coming June 4. Frances and Betty Brown’s Estate Auction to be held at Alva Fairgrounds. 60+ years of collecting Antiques JuneFest in Medicine Lodge, KS! Sat, June 4 at 7am. Citywide Yard Sales. 8am-2pm. Backyard BBQ competition in City Park. $500 people’s choice cash prize. Anyone can enter! 9am-Noon Car/Bike/Truck show-First and Main, cash prizes! Retail Sales/Crafters/Vendors/free swim and so much more. For more info or to participate call 620-886-3417 or email mlchamber@ sctelcom.net. Check out our FaceBook page for more info Garage Sale 1234 Locust Fri. 5-7; Sat. 7-12
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May 18, 2011 4 Family Sale 1703 Murray Dr. Sat 8am-2pm. Clothes, baby clothes, Christmas Stuff, Toys, Furniture, lots of misc Lawn Care Mowing Service Reasonable rates, call anytime 580-3278392, 580-603-1013. For Sale Swisher 60” trail behind mower, electric start, new belts & battery. used only 2 yrs. 14.5 HP Briggs engine, well maintained. 620-296-4581 Miscellaneous Going Out of Business 30% off Agco and Simplicity Lawnmower parts in stock. Belts, Bearings, Sickle Sections, Guards, Reel Arms, Brush Holders, Header and Separator Clutches, 2 24ft Sickles and misc parts. Cash Only. Dettle Implement, Helena, OK Graduates Love Show passes, movie and game rentals and drink coupons from Rialto. Any amount sold. “Reel Deel,” 2 show passes, 2 medium drinks, large popcorn and candy $25. Rialto 580-327-0535. The Rialto is seeking individual for employment Quality Portable Bldgs and Coast to Coast Carports. 580-3273621 Bake Sale Diamonds Annual Bake Sale, Sat May 21 at Alva’s Market 9am-1pm. Thank you for supporting our SoftBall Teams For Sale Bamboo Staves for Garden Trellis, etc.
Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Call Lily 580-430-8087 Looking to Buy Swinn Exercise Bike in local Alva area. 580-327-5735 For Sale Fully Self-Contained Slide-In Camper. Tesky Roping Saddle. 580-748-0811 For Sale Super Single Waterbed. $175. 580-3277561 People Who Bought Blue Motorbike in Carmen Sat May 15. Please call 580-987-2330 ‘Cleaning Lady’ with 10 years experience looking for work. With references. 360-580-7294 Lilac Bushes If you need Old Fashioned Lilac Bushes call me at 580-747-1936 For Sale RCBS RASS shooting bench. Used 3 times $275. Can email pics. 580-7480372 For Sale ‘04 D3GXL Caterpillar, 3785 hours, 6 way blade, hydrostat, AC, $35,000. Clean. 580-822-5417 For Sale 5 piece bedroom set w/double mirror. Leave name and phone number. 580327-8014 Real Estate Need to Rent 2-3 bdrm house or apartment in Alva for summer. Please call 580-327-7786
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Hardtner Home Reduced Price reduced on Hardtner Home. Updated home approx 1200 sqft, attached 1 car garage. Small Basement. Great Town. $43,000! 580-596-4401 eve. 580-231-0411 day. www.owners. com/WCW1225 Moving to Stillwater Why not buy a great-looking mobile home instead of renting 27x60, 3bdrm, 2bth, Natural Gas, Brand New CH/AC, located at Crestview Mobile Home Park that supplies a pool and tornado shelter access. Call 580-334-5914 or 580-7481871. Curtis and Linda Nutter Quality Custom Homes at affordable prices. Built in timely manner. Granite Custom Woodwork. Bucklewood Homes. 580-478-5242 House for Rent 2bdrm. 1 year lease required. No Pets. No Smoking. 580-327-3541 Normandy Apt For Rent 405-659-4199 For Rent 1 bdrm with Washer and Dryer. 580-7327181 For Sale Nice family home in Alva. 1842sqft. New CH/A. 4bdrm, 2bth. Fence. Ready to live in. 810 Locust. $89,900. 580-3274869 Looking to Lease Private and Professional person looking to lease 500 to 1000 acres for deer hunting for 5 years. This is not an outfitter. Please call 772-221-8500 or Fax info 772-221-8502 Want to Buy If you are interested in selling all or part of your mineral rights call Steve Redgate, Waynoka, OK. 580-824-3501 For Sale Brick Home, 3bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, attached garage, $89,500. United Country/ Kohlrus Real Estate. 580-327-4007. www.kohlrus.com
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