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A group of 50 National FFA award winners toured agricultural sites in Costa Rica this summer and compared the industries in Central America and the United States. Following an orientation session in Atlanta on June 10, the group departed for an eight-day tour.

Burlington FFA was represented by Bayli Hyde. Seminar participants were selected from national agricultural proficiency award finalists and American Star Farmer and Star in Agribusiness finalists named last October at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The seminar, in addition to cash awards and plaques, are made possible by business and industry contributions to the National FFA Foundation.

Costa Rica is an ideal agricultural tour site, as it includes some of the most diverse agriculture and geography in the world. The group visited Dole’s Costa Rica banana farm, several of the country’s large and small production farms, a Starbucks coffee plantation, and rainforests. FFA members toured the Costa Rican capital of San Jose, one of the country’s national parks and a host of popular tourist destinations.

Hyde won her proficiency in Home and/or Community Development; therefore the Service Team Project of working with the children in the Sarapiqui area painting their classroom and planting trees was one of her favorite activities. One of the little girls wanted her picture

Bayli Hyde stands next to a beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica.

Oklahoma FFA member selected toparticipate in Costa Rica Travel Seminar

with Hyde because they both had curly hair. Hyde also had the opportunity to

meet Tim Tebow, and enjoy white water rafting and ziplining.


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Did this goose really ask for police help?By Lynn L. Martin

(This story was emailed to me after being retrieved from TheDodo.com, which is a website dedicated to rescuing animals.)

Givens has been with the Cincinnati Police Department for over 26 years, but in all that time he's never had an experi-

ence that compares to this one. Last Monday, Givens was sitting in his

patrol car in a parking lot when he was ac-costed by one very unexpected visitor who seemed dead set on getting his attention.

“This goose came up and started peck-ing on the side of the car,” Givens told The Dodo.com. “I threw some food out for her, but she didn't take it. She just kept peck-ing and quacking. Then she walked away, stopped and looked back. Then came over again and pecked some more.”

When the goose walked away a second time, and again looked back, Givens decid-ed to follow her. And it's a good thing that he did.

“She led me about 100 yards away to this grassy area near a creek. That's when I saw one of her babies all tangled up in some string from a balloon. His little feet were kicking,” said Givens. “She led me straight to him.”

Though stunned by what just hap-pened, Givens was wary of approaching the trapped gosling, fearing that the goose might attack if he did. So instead he radioed the SPCA, but no wildlife rescuers were im-mediately available.

Givens' colleague, Officer Cecilia Char-ron, heard the call and volunteered to help.

“She showed up on her own,” he said. “I told her to be careful, but she just

walked over and untangled the baby. The mother goose just watched, like she knew. It was amazing.”

Once the baby was untangled, Givens and Charron looked on as he rejoined his mom and swam away safely. Not surpris-ingly, the officers were in disbelief about how it all played out from start to finish.

Charron even started to tear up, telling Givens it was the highlight of her 24 years on the force.

“It seems like something made up. It was just incredible,” said Givens. “I hon-estly don't know why I decided to follow her, but I did. It makes me wonder – do they know to turn to humans when they need help?”

Though we'll never be sure if the des-perate mother goose did indeed approach the officer knowing he would help, what is certain is that he did – and that's what made the difference.

“I don't know what it all means,” Giv-ens said, “but I hope it might inspire more compassion in other people.”





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By Yvonne MillerBurlington Public School

Superintendent Glen Elliott reported that their finances are good. He told the board that a conservative estimate of their General Fund carryover at the end of this fiscal year is $2,175,000.

“I remember when we were happy to have $200,000 carry-over,” the longtime superintendent said.

This was at the Burlington Board of Education’s June meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 23. Members present were Terry Graham, Allison Armbruster, Aaron Smith, and Robert Hill. Member T.J. Rockenbach was absent. Others present were Superintendent Glen Elliott, Principal Shane Feely, and Minutes Clerk Tamre McGinnis.

Terry Pederson, who has taught 19 years at Burlington’s elementary, submitted her letter of resignation/retirement as the sixth-grade teacher. The board accepted Pederson’s letter and thanked her for her many years of service and dedication to Burlington Public School.

Following a 30-minute executive session, the board voted to re-employ Kathy Motycka, Aliene Gosselin, E.J. Diel and Emily Shrum as paraprofessionals for the 2016-2017 school year.

The board voted to re-employ Jenny Stewart and Kaci Mead as teacher

assistants for the 2016-2017 school year; to employ Jana Hickman as OTR for the 2016-2017 school year; and to employ Jan Eden as PT for the 2016-2017 school year.

Burlington is still interviewing for a coach so the matter was tabled.

More Burlington Board Action The only guest present was Marcel

Gosselin, owner of Alva Unlimited. Gosselin gave a short outline of the work that needs to be completed to fix the air flow issue in the pre-K through second grade building for the 2016-17 school year. After a short discussion, the board approved the bid of $13,700 from Alva Unlimited.

Gosselin also gave a short presentation on how he would run water to the barn at 401 Poplar St. The board accepted the bid of $1,500 from Alva Unlimited for school year 2016-17.

The bid of $5,100 for continuing the contract with Tom Cameron & Associates for federal programs management proposal for 2016-2017 was approved.

The only copier quote received was from Dirks Copy Products. The board approved the maintenance and rental agreement quote for the copiers and the maintenance agreement quote for six printers for the 2016-2017 school year.

The board approved the encumbrances, change orders and

warrants as follows: General Fund encumbrances $60,652.87, change orders ($2,449.25), warrants $87,194.42; Building Fund warrants $152.45; Child Nutrition Fund warrants $1,148.09.

The board approved to reserve the funds available for purchases and projects for bills that have been approved by the board but for which invoices have not yet been received as follows: General Fund $120,824.11 and Building Fund $152.45.

Other items approved were: the minimum teacher salary schedule for the 2016-17 school year; the May Activity Fund report; the transfer of $94 from petty cash and $325 from the clearing account to the general fund and $6,593.05 from the lunch account to the Child Nutrition Fund; e-grants management assurance statement and LEA Agreement.

The following was approved: District membership into Northwest Oklahoma School Officials (NWOSO) at $500, Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA) at $1,600, Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools (OROS) at $500 and Oklahoma School Advisory council (OSAC) at $350 for the 2016-2017 school year.

After a short discussion regarding the online virtual program Edgenuity, the board approved Edgenuity as the school’s online curriculum for the 2016-2017 school year.

The property and liability insurance coverage for the period of 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 at $28,525 with Oklahoma School Risk Management Trust was approved.

The workers comp with OSAG received board approval for $9,430, as did membership in Oklahoma Public School Unemployment Compensation Trust Account (OPSUCA) at $253.

The matters of support personnel raises and employee stipends were tabled until the next meeting.

The board discussed the current cell phone policy and whether any changes need to be made. The board asked the principal to continue working on

Burlington School General Fundcarry-over estimated at $2,175,000Terry Pederson retires after 19 years at Burlington

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ObituariesHAZEL LAVERNE CASE

Funeral services for Hazel Laverne Case will be held Friday, July 1, 2016,

at 10 a.m. at the Alva Church of God with Reverend Bob Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Wharton Funeral Chapel. Online

condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com.

Hazel Laverne was the firstborn child of seven to Cleta Mae (Yates) and Harry William Myers on a farm near Hardtner, Kansas, where she attended school. She passed peacefully from this life on June 26, 2016, at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 2 days.

Her mother died at the age of 36, leaving Hazel to help provide care for her younger siblings.

She married Lotus Aldon (Red) Case on August 7, 1940, and spent most of her married life in Alva. After raising their two children, she joined her husband in opening and operating the Daylight Donut Shop in 1968, continuing until his death in 1977. She subsequently worked for several Alva retailers including Magnuson Grocery, Holder Drug, and provided assistance to elderly in the community.

She was active in the First Baptist Church until her health and vision loss prevented her attendance there. In addition to time with her family, she spent many hours attending to her yard, flowers and home, taking great pride in her efforts. She also loved to travel, taking trips with her children and their families.

She was preceded in death by husband “Red;” grandson Jason Daniel Case; and siblings Virgil, Forest, Bethel, Donald and John.

She is survived by her son Jim Case (Barbara) of Alva, and daughter Georgia Beltz (Fred) of Clinton Township, Michigan; grandchildren Brandon Case, Sara Tandoc and Kristyn Ross; three great-grandchildren, Aurora, Matthew and Lucas; sister Virginia living in Dallas, Texas; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is remembered with great love by those who mourn her loss and celebrate her life.

Memorial may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and Alva Church of God.

HAROLD ERNEST LOHMANNMemorial services for Harold Ernest Lohmann will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,

June 29, 2016, at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Wagner officiating. He was cremated at his request under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.

Harold Ernest Lohmann, son of the late Theodore G. and Augusta Sophia (Engelken) Lohmann, was born October 23, 1933, on the farm in Woods County, Oklahoma, and passed away June 26, 2016, in the same house he was born at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 3 days.Harold attended Lutheran School and graduated from Alva High School. He was united in marriage to Kay Arnett. He lived his entire life on the family farm where he farmed and ranched.He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was a man who worked hard all of his life and enjoyed going to rodeos and fishing.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Lohmann; and three sisters, Margaret Larison, Gertrude Canaan and Velma Nordyke.Harold is survived by two sons, Randy Lohmann and wife Trayce (Kiowa, Kansas), and Mike Lohmann and wife Dyan (Tulsa, Oklahoma); one daughter, Laura Beth Hamil and husband David (Alva); and two sisters, Dorothy Anderson (Elk City, Oklahoma), and Bernice Tyree and husband Charles Bird (Alva).Also surviving are six grandchildren, Adria Simmons and husband Derek (Rose Hill, Kansas), Garrett Lohmann and wife Emily (Hardtner, Kansas), Clay Hamil and wife Tasha (Alva), Craig Hamil (Freedom), Ashley Hensy and husband Charlie (Pond Creek, Oklahoma), and Jay Lohmann and wife Andrea (Alva); 11 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for cancer research, the Alva FFA, or the Barber County Fair and Rodeo.Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.

MARY L. WILLIAMSMemorial service for Mary Williams

will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Chapel.

Mary L. Williams, daughter of William (Bill) Harvey and Amelia Frances (Goebel) Ross, was born August 25, 1918, ten miles northwest of Alva. She passed peacefully with her children by her side at Share Convalescent Home on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the age of 97 years 9 months and 25 days.

Mary was raised on a farm 10 miles northwest of Alva. She was the oldest of four brothers and one sister. She would help her father in the field as well as helping with the younger children. Her parents would hold barn dances in their big barn to help with living expenses. Mary attended the Capron Public Schools, she loved horses, playing basketball and dancing.

On July 4, 1939, she was united in marriage to (Elmer) Ray Williams. They had three children, Rita Ann, Lois Jean and La Donna Faye. Mary and Ray farmed and ranched 25 miles northwest of Alva and in 1946 moved to Hardtner, Kansas. They would spend there summers on the farm northwest of Alva and later traveled the country harvesting all the way to South Dakota where the Williams’ owned farm land.

Mary worked part time at the Hardtner Sundry and would do ironing for Hardtner residents. In 1963 she purchased the Hardtner Sundry store. Mary worked long hours with no vacations to support herself and children. In 1972 Mary sold her business and moved to Alva. She had a couple of jobs in Alva then worked for Share Hospital until her retirement.

Mary enjoyed traveling with her youngest daughter and family on their vacations and attending Clint’s football and Jodie’s basketball games. In Mary’s

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With joyful hearts, Mark and Cara Smith of Amorita, Oklahoma, and Jana Catlin Smith of Alva, Oklahoma, along with Jack and Shelley Siler of Cleveland, Oklahoma, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Samantha Shae Smith and Justin Wayde Siler.

The bride is a graduate of Burlington High School and earned a degree in agricultural communications from Oklahoma State University. She currently serves as the director of communications at the Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council in Oklahoma City. Samantha is the granddaughter of David and Barbara Catlin of Hazelton, Kansas, and Wes and Beth Smith of Alva.

The groom is a graduate of Cleveland High School and earned a degree in agribusiness from Oklahoma State University. He currently works as a carpenter for Siler Construction in Cleveland. Justin is the grandson of Jack and Nikki Siler, Jeff and Joyce Adams, and Kay Pulley, all of Cleveland.

The couple will be married October 15, 2016, in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

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Samantha Shae Smith and Justin Wayde Siler.

Annual Carmen 5th of July

The annual Carmen Fifth of July celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at the Carmen City Park. This event is provided by the Carmen Fire Department and emergency responders.

The Northwest Oklahoma Blood Institute will be on hand for individuals who wish to donate.

The Carmen Pool will be open from 1-5 p.m.

Children can enjoy a hay bale scramble, bounce houses and train rides.

The fire department will have a barbecue dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion. Homemade ice cream will also be available.

A number of food trucks will be available later in the evening and the fire department will have popcorn and drinks.

Vendor space is available. To reserve your spot please call Katie Irwin at 580-430-7762.

A space for antique and vintage cars will be reserved. If you wish to have your car on exhibit please notify the workers at the gate.

Music with a DJ will be available before the show. There will also be music and dancing after the show.

The fireworks display will be bigger and better and will begin around 10 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and bug spray and come enjoy the best little fireworks in northwest Oklahoma.

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On Thursday, June 23, Johnny Dulin (Cheyenne, Wyoming) and Jim Iersig (Alva) were in the 400 block of Maple Street cutting a tree that had fallen in the recent storms, when they found a large beehive. Pictured is Northwest Oklahoma Bee-keeper Association member Jimmy Shobert (Laverne) who rescued the bees. He estimated 60,000 to 80,000 bees were in the hive. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

brilliant exploding colors to celebrate Independence Day. By word-of-mouth their big show of shooting off over $3,000 worth of aerial fireworks has grown through the years.

Typically the Websters shoot large fireworks in a big lot beside their home on Rumsey Street and carloads of people pull into the Congregational Church parking lot across the street to watch the show. Many people bring their lawn chairs. Last year they moved the show to the west of Bogner Chevrolet. The show is sometimes on July 3, although they generally shoot off some aerials several nights during the holiday.

When called by the Newsgram to get information about their show, Callista said they won’t have a big fireworks show this year. “We are taking a break this year, but plan to do it again next year,” she said.

No fireworks show at Websters in Kiowa this weekendBy Yvonne Miller

There will be no fireworks spectacular in Kiowa, Kansas, this year put on by Shon and Callista Webster.

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By Yvonne MillerAlthough it was the June meeting

of the Kiowa District Hospital Board, a few firecrackers exploded like it was the Fourth of July last Thursday evening.

Board President Brenna May called the meeting to order with all members present including Jeff Miller, Pat Myers Jim Parker and Chantae Simpson (who was out-of-town but in the meeting via computer Skype.) KDH CEO Margaret Grismer sat at the board table.

Other KDH personnel at the meeting were: CFO Janell Goodno, Manor Administrator Kim Balding, new Manor DON Tammy Stroud, Dr. Christie Leal and her husband Mike, and Physician Assistant Melissa Stroh. Other guests were: Foundation President Judy Schrock, community member Lois Allenbach and owner of Kiowa Prescriptions Plus Lance Freeman.

The agenda was changed so Freeman could first address the board about his concerns over the 340B Program and his relationship with the hospital.

The 340B Drug Discount Program was created by the federal government in 1992 and requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible health care organizations at significantly reduced prices. Under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), more hospitals were eligible to take advantage of the discounted drugs as was KDH the last few years as a Critical Access Hospital. Covered entities are allowed to dispense the discounted medication to uninsured patients, and also patients covered by Medicare or private insurance.

As Goodno explained during the conversation, “340 B was designed to help revenue streams to Critical Access Hospitals and help rural pharmacies.” Both KDH and Prescriptions Plus have benefited from 340B, reportedly about $8,000 to $10,000 per month for the hospital and at least $3,000 for Prescriptions Plus since beginning the program one year ago. After the meeting,when asked by the Newsgram to confirm those figures, Grismer said she can prove Prescription’s Plus gets between $20,000 to $22,000 per month.

When Freeman took the floor, he appeared agitated and said he planned to

discontinue the 340B arrangement with KDH as of Aug. 31, which is the one-year contract renewal date.

“I am discontinuing talks with Margaret (Grismer),” he said. “Margaret is threatening to take the hospital’s business to Wal-Mart.” A few minutes later Freeman said, “I see no possible way to go forward if the hospital thinks I’m screwing them.”

Freeman said, “I thought it was going well, but the hospital doesn’t.” He said the hospital’s consultant “says it’s tilted too much in my favor.” He continued, “It’s been a fight the last week. I can’t ignore my four other stores.” He was referring to his other pharmacies in Medicine Lodge, Anthony, Harper and Conway Springs. “340B has worn me out.” He added, “My mental health is more important than finances.” He added, “340B is significantly taking a disproportionate amount of my time.”

In response to Freeman’s accusations, Parker, a board member and pharmacist who works at Prescriptions Plus in Kiowa, said, “I was in on the conversation and didn’t feel Margaret threatened you.” Goodno was also in on the conversation and said, “It was not presented as a fight or threat.”

When asked her side of the issue, Grismer said the hospital’s auditor from BKD and their 340B consultant advised her to revise KDH’s 340B arrangement because KDH should get more revenue from the prescription program as designed by the federal government. Grismer said her peers from the Wheat Plains Health Network gave the same advice on this “hot topic statewide.”

Freeman said he will lose money if the hospital makes a change in 340B. He told the board, “The only way you can make more money on it is out of my pocket.” He said this would result in him losing “at least $5,000” per month. Grismer said that $5,000 “would come out of his profit, not pocket.”

Kiowa woman Lois Allenbach asked Freeman if he quit doing 340B would it make or break the Kiowa pharmacy. He said if he loses this business the pharmacy will close.

Grismer said she thinks 340B “could be worked out” with Freeman. The

CEO said she must do everything she can to bring revenue to the hospital. Especially in a time of a depressed oil and gas economy which means less tax dollars for the tax supported hospital district. There’s strong indicators the hospital district’s mill levy might have to increase.

The hospital CEO said supporting the change of 340B is her part, “to do due diligence to the taxpayers.” “I asked him (Freeman) to solidify his relationship with us.”

Myers said of the board, “We’ve got to do what’s best financially for the hospital. Going out and asking for more tax money is not what we want to do.”

Board member Simpson who has Simpsons Hardware on Main Street in Kiowa, said to Freeman, “As one business owner to another, we want to keep a business downtown and we want to support our hospital.”

Patron Lois Allenbach said to Freeman, “As someone who gets 90 to 95 percent of my prescriptions there (at Prescriptions Plus), please reconsider as it would be a tremendous blow to our community.”

Freeman said, “My wife is against it. I would have to talk to her.”

Simpson asked if the 340B program issue could be tabled until the next meeting so they can further negotiate with Freeman. The board voted to table the issue.

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By Yvonne MillerLast Thursday evening the Kiowa Dis-

trict Hospital Board held their regular June meeting covering a variety of business.

Board President Brenna May called the meeting to order with all members present including Jeff Miller, Pat Myers Jim Park-er and Chantae Simpson (who was out-of-town but in the meeting via computer Skype.) KDH CEO Margaret Grismer sat at the board table.

Other KDH personnel at the meeting were: CFO Janell Goodno, Manor Admin-istrator Kim Balding, new Manor DON Tammy Stroud, Dr. Christie Leal and her husband Mike, and Physician Assistant Melissa Stroh. Other guests were: Foun-dation President Judy Schrock, community member Lois Allenbach and owner of Ki-owa Prescriptions Plus Lance Freeman. A separate story is running in the Newsgram today about Freeman’s comments to the board.

Following an approximately two-and-a-half hour executive session, the board approved a negotiated mutual severance agreement with Dr. Christie Leal, pending legal review. The board held a special exec-utive session meeting Monday night. Both the hospital board and Dr. Leal agreed on a mutual severance agreement, Grismer confirmed. Dr. Leal, will reportedly leave KDH at the end of September.

The board also held a special executive session meeting June 9. Upon return to open session, the board approved a mid-year Kiowa District Manor room structure and rate adjustment that will go into effect Aug. 1. The board also approved a notice of discharge for the manor.

In her CEO report, Grismer said the search for another doctor continues. When Dr. Vargas visited Kiowa for an interview and dinner last month, he was in the inter-view process with three other entities and reportedly accepted one of those offers in a northern state.

Grismer said that Dr. Tomsen of Wich-ita, who sees patients some in Kiowa and served as temporary chief of staff, has been “very helpful” and she is “thankful to him.”

In her report to the board, the CEO also said KDH’s utility bill from the City of Kiowa “will go up significantly.” She explained that Kiowa City Manager Lou Leone was to check if he could get “an or-ganizational rate” for the hospital. Grismer said Leone now told her “It could be up to a year to have an answer.”

Goodno said she submitted the hospi-tal’s tax credit application. The CFO also reported that she sent a draft of the 2017 tax budget to BKD for review. The board set the 2017 Tax Budget Hearing for Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m, in the clinic lobby. Im-mediately following the hearing, the board will hold their regular July meeting.

Landscaping bids to improve the hos-pital grounds were discussed. A landscape design was donated by Mark and Judy Schrock’s son. Gottlob and Younie were the bidders. KDH will use elements and services of both bidders. The board capped expenditures for landscaping at $18,000. The board is aware that this amount will be supplemented by the Turner Youth Founda-tion (who has already pledged) and “most likely” the KDH and Manor Foundation.

May Was Good Month for Hospital and Manor

As Goodno delivered May statistics and financials for the hospital and clinic, she said, “It was a good month.”

The hospital’s total of acute and swingbed days were 101, which Goodno said was “very good.” That made gross pa-tient revenue $455,540 “which helped tre-mendously,” she said.

Goodno said the number of surgeries “more than doubled.” In the absence of KDH DON Heidi Courson, Grismer gave her report, saying that surgeon Dr. Porter who does surgical procedures at the hos-pital has met his goal to double surgeries

and is on his way to tripling the numbers. Dr. Porter performs surgery two days per month at KDH. He is reportedly well-re-ceived.

Total outpatient visits were 590. Clinic visits totaled 335.

The hospital’s total operating revenue was $498,700. Total operating expenses were $427,705. So the net from operations was a profit of $70,995. With the addition of $97,363 tax money, the hospital’s prof-it for May was $168,358. Year-to-date the hospital is in the black $183,092.

The manor had 23 residents as of Thursday, Administrator Balding said. With increased residents, total resident care revenue was up approximately $15,000 at $117,999. Total operating revenue was $123,705. Total operating expenses were 136,866 for a loss of operations of only $13,161.

With the addition of $6,749 mainly tax revenue, the manor lost just $6,412, which Goodno said is “better than it’s been in a long time.” Year-to-date, the manor’s loss is $121,727, compared to the same time last year, $138,429.

The combined balance sheet of the hospital and manor shows they were in the black $61,364 at the end of May.

Goodno pointed out that accounts re-ceivable “really jumped.” Net patient ac-counts receivable were $739,405. She said it will be mid-July before KDH gets anoth-er payment due from Medicare, $461,058.

Giving a manor report, Balding in-troduced their new DON Tammy Stroud. Stroud previously worked in the Kiowa Clinic. She is preparing for a re-survey at the manor.

Balding said the manor childcare has more drop-in children than they do regu-lars. They are still offering half price en-rollment. The Mobile Meals plan is going strong with numerous people from the community offering financial help for those who can’t afford the meals.

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the matter and bring it back to the board at a later time with recommendations for changes, if any.

After a discussion the board approved purchasing a commercial combination refrigerator/freezer for the cafeteria at $5,950 plus freight from Sunflower Restaurant.

The board accepted the base bid from Endex of Oklahoma for a wireless digital clock system for $11,010.

A bid of $3,568.75 from Pettit’s to replace the tile on the stage and carpet in the small storage room in the elementary hall was approved.

After a lengthy discussion, the board accepted the quotes from Thomasy Electric for installing electricity to the barn at 401 Poplar for $7,300, installing new lighting in the woodshop lab for $8,985.00, and installing new lighting in the warehouse for $11,892.

Superintendent Elliott reminded that the OSSBA/CCOSA Convention is Aug. 26-28. Giving a comparison report on telephone and utility expenses for the 2015-16 school year, Elliott said utilities are down and telephone is increased since Burlington no longer receives e-rate money. He also reported on summer maintenance projects, inventories of the buildings and vehicles and vehicle mileage and current legislation.

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later years she spent her days at the Alva Senior Citizens Center. She loved walking to the center, helping in any way she could, eating lunch and playing pitch. That was her very favorite. In 2011 Mary moved to Share Convalescent to live. She loved playing cards and drinking coffee at Share.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister Minnie Mae, four brothers Jack Elmore, Tom William, Teddy Eugene and Billy Max Ross.

She is survived by her daughters, Rita Ann and her husband Mike Wolgamott, Lois Jean and her husband Garold Gum, and La Donna Faye and her husband Eddie Cushenbery; grandchildren Michael and Lisa Wolgamott, Willis and Marti Wolgamott, Jason and Dolly Woodle, Gail and Lonnie Bliss, Caleb Gum and Doug and Tonya Gum, Clint and Leah Cushenbery, Jodie and Royce Terrill; 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Alva Senior Citizens Center of Alva or your favorite charity through Wharton Funeral Chapel.

By Stephanie LambertThe end of harvest signals

another celebration bursting to begin: Independence Day. In our area, Independence Day celebrations stretch from the 3rd of July to the 5th, covering Dacoma, whatever fourth celebration you choose, whether it be Alva, Cherokee or Hardtner, and then Carmen on the 5th. Each event takes a lot of dedication and time, especially the Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department’s Third of July Celebration.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve attended the Dacoma Third of July Celebration with family or friends. It’s a special tradition to me, signaling the start of the Fourth of July festivities, as it is to countless families in the area. For some, it’s a time to get together with their loved ones, like a reunion. For others, it’s simply a time to relax with good friends and enjoy the show.

This is the 29th year for Dacoma’s Third of July Celebration. The event was created by the Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department years ago, and the department continues to hold the event. The Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department is made up of 20 volunteer members who cover a large district and provide aid to surrounding districts. The Dacoma Third of July Celebration is the Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department’s only fundraiser for the year, funding its building and truck maintenance, fire protection gear, and next year’s fireworks show. Some years the department doesn’t raise a lot of funding after expenses, but it’s about more than just the money for this crew: it’s about continuing the tradition for the people

Dacoma’s Volunteer Fire Department to host food, folks and fun

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who love to come to the event.The longest-active member of the

department is its former chief, Jay Leeper.

“I was there at the first one we held, and we did it as a way to bring the community together,” Leeper recalled. “It was something unique that we could do, that few others at the time were doing.”

The celebration is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.

“The fireworks display is solely funded by the donations from the public,” said Brandon Lambert, the department’s treasurer, “and we appreciate all the support we’ve received in the past 29 years.”

The celebration begins at 6 p.m. and includes entertainment by PeeWee, two silent auctions, raffle drawings, refreshments, games for the kids, and the fireworks display.

The Rowdy Rangers will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and there will be a snow cone stand. The Turtle Race begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Hay Bale Coin Search begins at 8 p.m. There will also be an egg toss, three-legged race, and bounce house and slide. Mechanical horse rides, train rides and horseless carriage rides will be provided. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will be at the event with their mobile blood drive to collect donations. The fireworks show will begin at dusk.

The Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department has two licensed pyrotechnicians, which are required by law to run the fireworks show. The fireworks used to be hand lit in the past, taking the entire department

to light them. Safety is a prime concern, so the department now sets off the fireworks electronically, using a remote control board to which the fireworks are wired.

Charles Woods, the current chief of the department, invites everyone to join them in celebrating the Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department’s 29th Third of July Celebration.

“Please come on and join the fire department for food, folks, and fun!” Woods said.

If you would like to make a donation, donations are accepted on entry to the event, or you can send them to the Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department, 18739 U.S. Highway 281, Alva, OK 73717.


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The big toy at Hatfield Park looks good as new after work contracted by the Alva Friends of Play. Photo by Bonni Sidders

If you’ve been down to Hatfield Park lately, you’ll have seen a lot of work going on. The park supervisor and the Bill Johnson Correctional Center trainee work crew have been doing clean up and brush clearing, the City of Alva is putting in new solar lights through a TSET grant, and the Alva Friends of Play Foundation has given the old lighthouse and ship a beautiful facelift.

When the Alva Friends of Play Foundation was created in 2011 and first began making their plans for the park, they did a walk through with their toy representative and playground inspector, Nick Whisenhunt from Cunningham Recreation in Oklahoma City. After long discussions about the extent of the work needed on the ship and the lighthouse to make them compliant with new safety regulations, the foundation felt the most cost-efficient solution was to remove the

Old toys get a new lease on lifeAlva’s Hatfield Park

The climbing bobber has received a facelift at Hatfield Park courtesy of the Friends of Play. Photo by Bill Marrs

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The Hatfield Park lighthouse shines brightly after welding and painting, which makes it safer and more attractive. It’s a project by the Friends of Play. Photo by Bill Marrs

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By Marione MartinFollowing are the unofficial results

of the Oklahoma primary election Tuesday, June 28:

ALFALFA COUNTYLibertarian

U.S. Senator: Robert T. Murphy 4, Dax Ewbank 5

RepublicanU.S. Representative, Dist. 3: Desiree

Brown 218, Frank Luca 944sState Senator, District 19: Greg

Ingle 62, Ross VanHooser 251, Roland Pederson 851

State Representative, District 58: Luke Ewing Doane 41, Carl Newton 990, Rochelle Covington 69, Steve Day 64

County Court Clerk: Tammi Waggoner Miller 923, Jerri Joe Smith 232

County Sheriff: Gary Mast 323, Rick Wallace 840

County Clerk: Jennifer M. Hensley 233, Laneta Unruh 931

DemocratCounty Court Clerk: Melissa Leslie

67, Kathy Ryel 169

WOODS COUNTYLibertarian

U.S. Senator: Robert T. Murphy 7, Dax Ewbank 7

RepublicanU.S. Representative, Dist. 3: Desiree

Brown 211, Frank Lucas 972State Senator, District 27: Tommy

W. Nicholson 340, Bryce Marlatt 828State Representative, District 58:

Luke Ewing Doane 42, Carl Newton 1,025, Rochelle Covington 73, Steve Day 51

County Clerk: Kim Goucher 334, Shelley Reed 842

City of WaynokaProposition to grant 25 year franchise

for natural gas distributionFor: 110Against: 31

StatewideState Re[resemtative, Dist. 58, Re-

publican: Luke Ewing Doane 386, Carl Newton 2,672, Rochelle Covington 521, Steve Day 706

State Senate, Dist. 19, Republican: Grege Ingle 942, Ross Vanhooser 3,659, Roland Pederson 4,311.

Primary election results

By Marione MartinFelony charges were filed last

week against two people in the passing of contraband at James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) in Helena. Caroline Rose Veracruz, 42, of Enid was charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution and trafficking in illegal drugs. Shane Jason Houston, 39, who is an inmate at JCCC, was also charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution and trafficking in illegal drugs. The charges were filed on June 20 in Alfalfa County.

According to court documents, on June 18 at 11:44 a.m. correctional officers were monitoring cameras of the visitation room at JCCC. They said they saw Houston reach into his shirt pocket and pull out a small gold-colored bundle; he then reached into his pants placing the bundle in his buttocks.

An officer escorted Houston into a holding cell and searched him. They said they could see the bundle in his anus. He was left in the cell until he produced the bundle.

Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office was contacted. When officers arrived, Veracruz was placed in custody.

Two charged with bringing contraband into JCCC

Deputy Warden Casey Hamilton took custody of the evidence, which contained approximately 2.1 ounces of a white crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine.

A review of the video showed no other visitors or inmates other than Veracruz approaching or having contact with Houston. Veracruz appeared to purposely obstruct the view of the officers while Houston was placing the bundle in his pants.

In an interview, Houston said he was given the drugs by someone visiting another inmate. However, a review of the video did not show that person

passing anything to Houston.Both Veracruz and Houston were

convicted on April 15, 2009, in Tulsa County on felony charges of manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance, unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substance and child endangerment. Veracruz was sentenced to 20-year suspended sentences in each charge with all counts to run concurrent.

Veracruz’s bond was set at $50,000. Her next court appearance is July 6 at 9:30 a.m. Houston remains in JCCC.


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3.6 quake near Alva MondayBy Marione Martin

Though it was not the strongest felt this month, a sizable 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in Woods County Monday night. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake was centered 6.8 miles south of Alva, which is just north of Hopeton. It was just over three miles deep.

About a half hour earlier, a smaller earthquake was felt near Mooreland. It was at 9:50 p.m. at a 2.8 strength. That one was centered almost 10 miles east northeast of Mooreland.

The USGS says the strongest earthquake felt in June in Oklahoma so far was a 3.7 near Mooreland last Saturday. The largest for the year in Oklahoma was a 5.1 near Fairview much earlier in the year.

By Yvonne MillerIf you love tradition, you’ll love

spending the Fourth of July in Hardtner, Kansas.

Expect all your favorite events. In this year of politics, organizer Syd Sterling said you need to watch for Donald Trump at the parade. She said there will be many political floats. There’s $1,000 prize money for the top floats, so get your entry ready.

Jim Powell, a Hardtner resident for 37 years, is the honorary parade marshall. Sterling laughed that Powell is referred to as Hardtner’s honorary mayor as he is always telling people to take pride in their homes by keeping the lawns mowed, etc. He takes care of several yards in Hardtner at an age beyond 80.

Powell is a Korean War veteran, having served in the 24th Infantry. He is a member of Hardtner’s American Legion and the VFW at Kiowa. He’s also

Hardtner’s Fireworks Extravaganza starts with a day of activities Dr. Chris recorded comments will be played at veteran’s service; Parade, free pit BBQ, free swim, White Elephant Auction; Look for `Donald Trump’ at the parade; • Jim Powell is parade marshall

a member of the Disabled Veterans. He’s earned the Pilgrim’s Degree, the highest honor, as a member of the Moose Lodge 2100 in Alva and the Woodward Lodge 452.

He lived in Medicine Lodge about 25 years. He worked in the oil fields, has lived through three oil booms. He came to Hardtner and worked for J.W. Platt. Now retired, he and his wife Mava (married 38 years) still reside in Hardtner.

“Hardtner is a good little town,” he said. Powell recalls all the fun he and Mava had dancin’ and playing cards with friends. He said he’s lost lots of friends.

The parade will feature a tribute to fallen soldiers and firefighters. Watch for the Lil Firecracker. At the end of the parade the first clue is given for the medallion hunt.

The veteran’s program at the Methodist church features a message from the beloved Dr. Chris.

Yur Place is open for lunch. You’ll find lots of games in the park and a free swim. At 4 p.m., get your free BBQ sandwich. The White Elephant Auction is at 5 p.m.

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When speaking to Hall, Kerr immediately denied hitting Villarreal. He also said Darby didn’t do anything at all. When asked about some cuts on his hand that looked recent, Kerr said he got them from work and he never hit Villarreal. He did say that Villarreal had been “running his mouth all night” and that he appeared to be very intoxicated.

Villarreal said that both Darby and Kerr jumped him when he came out of his room and beat him up. He said they got into a disagreement. He went to his room, and when he came out they jumped him. Hall observed that Villarreal was being very unruly and not following commands due to his level of intoxication.

Hall talked to the reporting party, Doss, and asked who threw the first punch. She said Kerr was the first to throw a punch. She identified Darby as going over to where Kerr and Villarreal were fighting and said he also began fighting with Villarreal.

Clayton Kerr of Winfield, Kansas, has been charged with misdemeanors of (1) assault and battery and (2) public intoxication. Naaman Darby of Mcrory, Kansas, was charged with misdemeanors of (1) assault and battery and (2) public intoxication.

nose and had swelling under his right eye. He also observed that Villarreal had a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage on his breath.

Officer Hall was then pointed toward the other individuals involved. He knocked on the door of a room and met with Naaman Darby who began to tell him what had happened. He said Villarreal had been “running his mouth to everyone and talking trash to the foreman of the crew.” Darby identified the foreman as Clayton Kerr.

All three of the men were placed under arrest and taken to the Alfalfa County Jail where they were interviewed after being read their Miranda rights.

Darby said after an argument with Kerr, Villarreal went to his room and returned fully dressed. When a fight began between the two, Darby said he was trying to break it up. He said he got between them and then put Villarreal in a headlock while pushing Kerr away. Hall observed blood on Darby’s left forearm and on the left side of his white shorts. Darby said he told a female witness to call the police. According to Hall, Darby also admitted he had been drinking after being asked about the odor of alcohol.

By Marione MartinWhen Cherokee police arrived

at the scene of a reported group of men fighting, it took a while to locate the participants who had scattered. Eventually three men were taken into custody.

According to court records, Cherokee Officer Tristan Hall was contacted about 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, about a fight at the Cherokee Inn. He was met there by Amy Doss who had made the report. She began to tell him where to locate the men involved.

Hall first saw Robert Villarreal who was on the phone yelling that “they” had just jumped him for no reason. Hall could see that he was bleeding from his

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“From all of the information we have been able to gather, the toys were originally built sometime in the 1940s. That’s a piece of the community’s history, and it wasn’t our true desire to lose that. It has taken five long years, and a lot of finagling to find people that would even touch the toys to work on them,” said Bonni Sidders.

“We initially had a welder that assisted us in the removal of the slide and barring up the opening on the lighthouse, but then he moved. Finally, last year, we were able to find another welder, Rick McLendon of McLendon Welding LLC out of Enid, willing to come over and make the necessary repairs to both toys. It has been a process of welding work and then a toy audit to find anything we missed, and then more welding work to finish it all up. And that was before we could even think about painting the toys.

“Last year, we hired a company through our toy rep to come out and paint the large toy in that area, and while they were there, we discussed the lighthouse and the ship. We were happy to be able to get Bill Marrs and the crew of M and M Services from Mocksville, North Carolina, to come back out this year and paint those toys, as well as the bobber climbing pole. The toys now look brand new, and we couldn’t be happier.”

These repairs, audit and painting have cost the Friends of Play approximately $20,000 to date, and they are looking at about another $15,000 to complete the

The S.S. Hatfield wears a colorful new coat of paint. The Alva Friends of Play are restoring several of the longtime toys in Hatfield Park. Photo by Bill Marrs

From Page 30 Parksafety requirements and get surfacing in for these toys. This brings the total to over $100,000 spent, just on toys, surfacing and repairs.

The Friends of Play really appreciate all of the support from the businesses and individuals in the community that have donated both time and money to assist in the projects, but they still have a long

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10:57 a.m. Deputy had a traffic stop on Highway 8.



11:35 a.m. Deputy en route to Woods County for a transport. Deputy transported one adult female.

11:59 a.m. Grass fire, reporting party advised a controlled burn from several days ago had flared up. Page sent Goltry Fire De-partment. Goltry Fire Department advised the fire was out and headed back to station.

1:29 p.m. Controlled burn 4 miles east of Helena.

1:41 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at the fairgrounds.

2:40 p.m. 911 call, caller advised a pick-up was all over the road. Advised Oklaho-ma Highway Patrol (OHP).

3:07 p.m. Suspicious person, caller ad-vised a suspicious person on an oilfield lo-cation. Deputy en route. Deputy advised all was okay.

7:17 p.m. Livestock, caller advised around 20 head of cattle was out on the roadway on Highway 45, south of Goltry.

8:30 p.m. Dog at large, reporting party advised a dog went into the neighbour’s yard and was attacked. Caller wanted to know if the dispatcher could find the report that his wife had called in a few months ago. Then said never mind they will come in the next day to talk to someone about it. A second party advised her dog was on a leash when a dog came into her yard. She was afraid the dog may have puncture wounds. Her dog was defending itself. She wanted to know if she needed to file a report. Advised deputy. Deputy en route to Jet. Deputy advised that both dogs were current on their shots.

9:15 p.m. Controlled burn northeast of Jet.

9:40 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Seventh Street and Ohio.

9:53 p.m. Dog bite, Integris Bass Hos-pital in Enid called to report a dog bite. Ad-vised deputy.

11:08 p.m. Deputy had a traffic stop at Third Street and Kansas.

11:25 p.m. 911 call, caller reported a

group of males were fighting outside of the Cherokee Inn. Officer and deputy en route. Officer had one male detained. Officer took three males in custody.

Wednesday, June 22, 20162:12 a.m. 911 call, caller advised there

was a suspicious person laying in the road. Advised the were in Kiowa, Kansas. Ad-vised Barber County with the information. Advised deputy of the situation because the call was mapped to Highway 64 and Coun-ty Road 520.

8:12 a.m. Dog at large, caller advised a dog was running loose. Advised officer. Caller called back and advised the dog was a boxer or brown lab with an OU collar.

9:50 a.m. Medic was paged for a trans-fer from St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid to Cherokee Manor.

3:32 p.m. Reporting party stated four horses, south of the co-op in Aline, needed water. Advised the horses were kicking the tank to try to get water. Contacted the co-op to find the owner.

3:53 p.m. Residential alarm, alarm company advised of a residential alarm going off on Country Road 550 and Dew-ey. Advised deputy. Deputy en route. Key holder en route. Deputy advised everything was okay.

4:08 p.m. Reporting party advised of a puppy in a vehicle with on water and the window barley open. Officer en route. Offi-cer advised the dog didn’t not appear to be in distress. Officer advised the owners were taking the dog home.

6:48 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Third Street and Kansas.

6:50 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Second Street and Kansas.

8:47 p.m. Reporting party stated her ex-husband had the kids and kicked her out of the house. Advised deputy. Deputy en route. Deputy advised both parties had separated.

10:33 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Toni’s express stop.

11:13 p.m. 911 call, a woman was hav-ing seizure. Officer and medic paged and en route. Individual was awake and eyes were open. Medic with patient and en route to Share Medical Center in Alva.

11:16 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at River Road. Subject had warrant from Gar-field County. Garfield County advised to hold them.

11:39 p.m. Reporting party stated there was an individual yelling, cussing and screaming. Advised officer. He advised he was aware, as he was on the scene already.

Thursday, June 23, 20161:05 a.m. 911 call, caller advised there

was a car swerving and had passed him twice already and coming back towards them again. Gathered information and called Woods County. They advised they would send a deputy.

6:30 a.m. Livestock at large, Highway 8 and Aline blacktop. Called possible owner.

8:17 a.m. Controlled burn south of Car-men Jiffy Trip.

9:32 a.m. Controlled burn between County Road 730 and 740 on Dewey.

11:32 a.m. Welfare check, called stated the person had not picked up his mail in about two weeks, which was out of the or-dinary. Requested a welfare check. Notified the deputy. Deputy made contact with the brother that lives at the residence. He stated that his brother had been in Texas and that he was alright.

1:08 p.m. Livestock at large, advised a horse had his foot stuck in a hog panel. Ad-vised officer. Officer advised owner and it was taken care of.

1:36 p.m. Deputy transported one fe-male to Share Medical Center in Alva.

3:28 p.m. Livestock at large, advised of two cows outside their fence on County Road 650.

3:32 p.m. Reporting party advised of controlled burn, out of control. Paged the Helena Fire Department. HFD en route. HFD advised the fire was out and en route back to station.

4:13 p.m. Fire structure, caller stated his house was on fire in Carmen. Page the Car-men Fire Department. Helena medic and CFD en route. CFD advised the fire was under control.

4:38 p.m. Reporting party advised there was a white SUV pulling a trailer full of garbage and he believes they were going to dump it. Advised deputy. Deputy made negative contact.

5:11 p.m. Reporting party stated there was a fire north of Burlington. Advised deputy. Burlington Fire Department en route. Fire was out and BFD en route back to station.

6:40 p.m. Livestock at large, caller ad-vised his neighbor’s cattle were out. Ad-vised deputy. Deputy en route. Deputy lo-cated the cattle and advised they look to be back on their land.

7:14 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop.7:23 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop9:48 p.m. Reporting party advised of

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Alfalfa County real estate transactionsReal Estate TransfersBook 797, Page 7: Herb Hughes and

Amber Hughes, husband and wife, and Matt Wright and Jessica Wright, husband and wife; convey unto the City of Chero-kee. Lot 0 and the S. 25’ of Lot 10, Block 67, Park Addition to Cherokee. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 8: Herbert Hughes and Amber Hughes; convey unto the City of Cherokee. Lot 8 in Block 67, Park Ad-dition to Cherokee. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 9: Darrell Wessels as Trustee of the Gene Belcher Revocable Trust; conveys unto Tim L. Hague, as Trustee of the Tim L. Hague Trust. N/2 NW/4 of S25-T25N-R11W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 11: Darrell Wessels as Trustee of the Gene Belcher Revoca-ble Trust; conveys unto Patria Hague, as Trustee of the Patria Hague Trust. Loca-tion same as Book 797, Page 9. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 26: Harold D. Wald-schmidt and Mary E. Waldschmidt; con-vey unto Harold D. Waldschmidt and Mary E. Waldschmidt. Lot 1 and 2 and the S/2 NE/4 of S14-T29N-R9W. War-ranty deed.

Book 797, Page 45: Leonard Scott and Sheryl L. Scott; convey unto Rodney G. Heitfeld and Linda M. Thomas. Lots 19 and 20, in Block 2, in Pinkerton’s Second Subdivision in S10-T26N-R9W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 97: H&E Family, LLC; convey unto Jeffery L. Owen and Terri L. Owen. Lots 1 and 2 and the S/2 NE/4 of S4-T27N-R12W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 316: Cyrus and As-sociates, Inc.; convey unto Cathy Lea-mon Hickman. Lot 1 and the SE/4 NE/4 of S2-T25N-R11W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 318: Barry Koehn

and Kendra Koehn; convey unto The Delbert F. Hiebert and Marjorie A. Hie-bert Revocable Trust. The E/2 NE/4 of S29-T24N-R9W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 395: Susan Lynette McCool; convey unto D.H. Hutson. Lot 6, in Block 1 of Glascock’s Northside Lakeview Addition in NE/4 of S10-T26N-R9W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 405: Ronnie Glen Nickel and Kodee Nickel; convey unto Reginald Nickel. An undivided 1/6 inter-est in a Tract in the NE/4 of S34-T24N-R11W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 580: William A. Wil-liamsen and Janet Blackledge William-sen; convey unto Dusty Dean Gaff and Tammy L. Gaff. The S/2 NW/4 of S24-T26N-R9W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 585: WTL Oil, LLC; convey unto RoadRunner Truck Center, LLC. A tract of land located in the Se/4 of S20-T27N-R10W. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 609: Brook Wallace Hess and Roger Hess; convey unto Mar-tin Dyck and Helena Dyck. Lots 9-10 in Block 33 in Carmen. Warranty deed.

Book 797, Page 47: Between No-ble County P.A.W.S.; and International Hearing Dog, Inc. Lot 15, in Block 27, in Burlington. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 58: Between Teresa A. Bradbury and Russell L. Bradbury; and Teresa A. Bradbury and Russell L. Bradbury. The NW/4 and the SE/4 of S11-T27N-R11W. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 93: Gwen Shaw, single, Dixie Thomas and Gregory M. Thomas, wife and husband, Skye Jolie Diers, single, Gwen Shaw and Dixie Thomas, Successor Co-Trustees of the Harold J. Shaw Revocable Declaration of Trust, and Gwen Shaw and Dixie Thom-as, Successor Co-Trustees of the Edith F. Shaw Revocable Trust; convey unto the H&E Family LLC. The NE/4 and the

SW/4 S4-T27N-R12W; and the SW/4 of S34-T28N-R12W. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 239: Jon L. Buller, Trustee of the Buller Family Trust; convey unto Jason Mardis and Wendy Mardis. Lots 9-11 in Block 35 in Goltry. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 310: Neilan B. Di-etz, as Trustee of the Neilan B. Dietz and Marilyn J. Dietz Revocable Trust, Greg Dietz, single and DaNeil Garner and Ray Garner, wife and husband; convey unto C.E.F. & F. Family Mineral Resources, LLC. The NE/4 of S35-T24N-R12W; the SE/4 S28-T24N-R11W; the NW/4 of S33-T24N-R11W. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 383: Cherokee Lions Club, Inc.; convey unto Coronado Artea-ga. Lot 7, in Block 2, in Gilmore’s Addi-tion to Cherokee. Quitclam deed.

Book 797, Page 581: Between Wil-liam Mike Schmitz III and Thresa Lea Schmitz, his wife, Jeremiah Von Schmitz and Amber Lee Schmitz, his wife, Jer-emiah Von Schmitz and Amber Lee Schmitz, Co-Conservators of the Con-servatorship for Noah Gabriel Schmitz; and Petro-Polys, Inc. A tract of land lo-cated in the E/2 of S1-T28N-R9W. Quit-clam deed.

MortgagesBook 797, Page 1: Between Patricia

Green and Charles Bert Green; and ACB Bank. The S. 37.5’ of Lot 10 and the N/2 of Lot 11, in Block 57, in Titus Second Addition to Cherokee. $18,500.

Book 797, Page 29: Between Ad-rick Johnson and Suzanne Johnson; and Quicken Loans, Inc. The N/2 NE/4 of S26-T25N-R9W. $227,786.

Book 797, Page 277: Between Parker Family, LLC.; and Central National Ban-ke and Trust Company of Enid. Tract 1: a tract of land containing 20.39 acres locat-ed in the S/2 NE/4 of S28-T28N-R9W; Tract 2: A tract of land containing 4.88 acres located in the NE/C of the SE/4 of S28-T28N-R9W; Tract 3: The E/2 SE4 of S28-T28N-R9W. $704,539.92

Book 797, Page 286: Between CA Land LLC; and First National Bank of Oklahoma. All of Lots 1, 2 and the N. 15’ of Lot 3 and all of Lots 7-10 and the S. 22’ of Lot 11 Block 71; Park Addition to Cherokee. $50,000.

Book 797, Page 588: Between Road-Runner Truck Center LL; and Valliance Bank. Location the same as Warranty Deeds Book 797, Page 585. $100,000.


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From Page 46 Sheriffa pickup driving around, had ran over a dog in the area. Advised CPD.

10:27 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop at River Road.

11:04 p.m. Domestic distur-bance, a mother and daughter fought. The ex-stepdad called it in and advised the mother had left but the daughter wanted a report made.

Friday, June 24, 20161:56 a.m. Grass fire, OHP ad-

vised they had a report of a wheat field on fire north east of Jet. Paged Jet Fire Department. Turned out to be a controlled burn.

7:18 a.m. Livestock at large, Highway 58 a black heifer calf was out. Called possible owner.

1:25 p.m. Grass fire, reporting party state there was a hay bale had gotten away and was now burning the ditch. Paged Goltry Fire Department.

1:53 p.m. Livestock at large, missing four calves from Dewey

and County Road 580.2:26 p.m. Medic en route for

a patient who was having chest pains. Medic had no transport.

4:42 p.m. 911 call, requested an ambulance for lady who had fallen and cut the back of her leg open. Page Helena ambulance and Jet Fire Department. Medic en route. Medic had no transport.

9:34 p.m. Livestock at large, a horse was out by the Sale Barn on the dirt road. Tired to locate the owner.

9:54 p.m. Reporting party ad-vised of a 55-year-old resident, who had injured his toe. Might need stitches. Paged medic. Medic en route. Medic en route with pa-tient to Alva Medical Center.

11:18 p.m. Reporting party ad-vised of white pickup just turned down County Road 700 and they think they were drunk. Advised officer.


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Community CalendarWednesday 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior

Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is open for games and other activities. Ex-ercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Mu-seum 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. Ex-ercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant.


3-6 p.m. Food distribution every Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, 818 Lane St.

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. Ex-ercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.


6-8 p.m. The First Friday Art Walk will be held in downtown Alva.

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According to the affidavits and pe-titions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is in-nocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All infor-mation is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during reg-ular hours at the Alfalfa County Court-house. The Alva Review-Courier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this in-

formation. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this news-paper.

Felony FilingsCaroline R. Veracruz, Enid, 42, bring-

ing contraband into a penal institution and trafficking in illegal drugs. ($546)

Shane Jason Houston, Helena, 40, bringing contraband into a penal insti-tution and trafficking in illegal drugs. ($606)

Misdemeanor FilingsClayton Kerr, Winfield, 33, assault

and battery and public intoxication. ($593)

Naaman Darby, McRoy, Kansas, 39, assault and battery and public intoxica-tion. ($593)

Marriage FilingsGene Allen Eilander, Jet, vs. Pamela

Kay Long, Jet: filed for a marriage li-cense with certificate. ($5)

Divorce FilingsCarrie Lea Kuepfer, Goltry, vs. Dave

Joseph Kuepfer: filed dissolution of mar-riage. ($204.66)

Paternity FilingsState of Oklahoma vs. Wendell T.

Frederick: paternity. ($146.66)Protective Order FilingsTerri Lynn Henderson vs. Kenneth

Alan Choate: protective order issued. ($218).

Child SupportDepartment of Human Service vs.

Bradley William Fausnaught, Helena: in-coming reciprocal. ($146.66)

Traffic FilingsRonnie Glen Nickel, Aline, failure to

carry security verification. ($231.50)Makayla Down Redding, Helena,

operating a vehicle while drivers license cancelled due to “sex offender” label. ($211.50)

Mahmoud Yaser Taleb, Alva, failure to carry security verification. ($231.50)

Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over the speed limit, ($188.50); Clinton Leon Adler, Stillwater.

Charged with failure to wear seatbelt, ($20); Kaitylynn Garnett Ann Hudson, Cherokee, (driver); Dakota Jae Eck-ert, Enid, (driver); Richard Alan Bolin, Harrah, (driver).

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June 20, 2016Medicine Lodge Fire Department re-

sponded to a diesel leak on U.S. Highway 281.

Julia N. Jahay, Hazelton, driving a 2001 Ford F150 struck a deer on K2. Over $1,000 damage, no on injured, investigated by Sergeant Gentry.

Karen Cunningham, Medicine Lodge, struck a deer South of Elm Mills on U.S. Highway 281. No on injured, unknown damage.

June 21, 2016Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded

to southeast Bethel Road.Sergeant Gentry and Deputy Rodriguez

did a welfare check on Bethel Road.Isabel Fire Department responded to an

ATV on fire on Isabel Road.Deputy Rodriguez responded to a

non-injury accident on Axline hill.Charlotte Hoagland, Medicine Lodge,

driving a 2011 GMC Acadia, struck a deer on River Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, investigated by Deputy Rodriguez.

June 22, 2016

Sheriff Rugg investigated a possibly drunk driver on southeast Bluestem Road.

Hardtner Fire Department responded to a wheat field on fire east of Hardtner.

Medicine Lodge Ambulance transport-ed patient from Northstart Road.

Sheriff Rugg and Sergeant Gentry did a welfare check in Hardtner.

June 23, 2016Sheriff Rugg responded to a traffic Haz-

ard on U.S. Highway 281.Medicine Lodge Ambulance responded

to Oak Street.June 24, 2016

Medicine Lodge Ambulance transport-ed patient from East Freemont to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital.

June 25, 2016Kiowa and Hazelton Fire Departments

responded to a traffic accident on K2 and Tri City Road.

Kiowa Ambulance transported patient from K2 to Kiowa Hospital.

Dearhead/Aetna Fire Department re-sponded to a fire at Tumble Weed and Kra-zy Horse.

During the week officers received 12 reports of cattle out, one report of goats out, one report of hogs out, performed two pub-lic assists and assisted six other agency.

ARRESTSJune 23, 2016

Darcy Jeanette Kocher, Attica, W/F, 24. Arrested by Medicine Lodge Police Depart-ment. Charges: driving while license can-celled/suspended/revoked, vehicle liability insurance required, vehicle registration, failure to appear warrant. Released June 23, 2016 on $2,000 surety bond for Barber County and $1,000 surety bond for Harper County.

June 25, 2016Freddie Dale Dizon, Medicine Lodge,

W/M, 50. Arrested by Medicine Lodge Po-lice Department. Charges: domestic battery, criminal damage to property.

June 26, 2016Mike Rodriquez, Wichita, W/M, 24.

Arrested by BASO. Charges: possession of controlled substance, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container.

Barber County Sheriff’s Office log

From Page 51 SheriffSaturday, June 25, 201612:38 a.m. Reporting party advised of

four-wheelers were driving all over and making a lot of noise. Advised officer.

1:55 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop north of the spillway.

7:10 a.m. Livestock at large, a small cow south of Cherokee.

8:35 a.m. Reporting party advised a sil-ver/white bike had showed up at his house on the south side, laying up against the fence.

9:11 a.m. 911 call, advised her husband was violent. He had been hitting and push-ing her around. She had her grandbaby and wanted to file a report. He was getting his cigarettes and leaving. Deputy en route. Re-porting party stated her daughter needed a deputy. Advised one was en route. Deputy advised everything looking but will look for second party.

10:52 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Second Street and Oklahoma.

11:11 a.m. Officer had a traffic stop at Grand and Adams.

11:34 a.m. Blaine County advised they were receiving a 911 call from a cell phone in Alfalfa County. Advised it was coming

from Carmen on Coal Road between Coun-ty Road 530 and 540. Tried to contact them three times. Got the voicemail. Deputy en route. Deputy advised it was an abandon oil location. Deputy made negative contact.

2:15 p.m. Officer had a traffic stop on Grand.

2:15 p.m. Controlled burn on County Road 730 and Osage.

4 p.m. 911 call, reporting party advised their attic was fully engulfed in flames and smoke. Medic, Amorita and Byron Fire De-partment and Nescatunga Fire Department en route. Cherokee Fire Department en route for mutual aid. Fire was out. Everyone went back to their stations.

Sunday, June 26, 20167:59 a.m. Controlled burn one mile

north of Cherokee.8:27 a.m. Reporting party advised their

boat was on fire. Also, there were down power lines. Advised Aline and Carmen Fire Department. Also, advised Alfalfa Electric Cooperative. Deputy en route. Deputy advised everything was okay.

3:08 p.m. Reporting party stated the power lines were sparking out by the River Trail Park. Advised AEC.

5:28 p.m. Reporting party state he thought his house was hit by lighting. Ad-vised the fire was out but wanted the fire chief to come check it out.

5:32 p.m. Reporting party wanted to talk to an officer. Advised she wanted her brother removed from the property. Ad-vised officer.

6:45 p.m. 64-year-old female having chest pains. Paged medic.

6:46 p.m. Controlled burn between County Road 630 and 640 on Caddo Road.

8:55 p.m. Reporting party stated they needed first responders from Amorita and Byron to check out his wife. Did not want an ambulance at this time. 61-year-old fe-male nauseated and not feeling well. Medic and paged en route. Medic en route to St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid.

9:43 p.m.- Reporting party advised they heard what sounded like a gun shot. Ad-vised officer.

9:45 p.m. Reporting party advised of a fire. Advised it was controlled burn.

11:16 p.m. Reporting party requested an officer follow her home. Advised officer.


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