Cherokee School Board appoints new board member July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 2 Secretary of Agriculture Arthur visits Sen. Pederson’s wheat field at Burlington Secretary said Pederson’s ag/producer perspective helpful at Capitol; Arthur says eastern Oklahoma crops suffered more from flooding

By Yvonne Miller County southwest of Oklahoma City willing to listen.” Oklahoma Sen. Roland Pederson is on a farm with wheat, soybeans and During the combine cab ride, best known in the Burlington area as a cattle. She was active in 4-H and FFA – Pederson said, “We discussed the longtime wheat farmer and stockman. and graduated from OSU. She worked Department of Agriculture budget and He and his wife Terry raised their now in the secretary of agriculture office some of the issues facing agriculture adult daughters on the family farm about before becoming executive director of in the state. She was appreciative of five miles west of Burlington. the 4-H Foundation. Then Gov. Kevin the increase in the appropriation the Last week Oklahoma Secretary Stitt appointed her as the first female department received this year and is of Agriculture Blayne Arthur visited Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture in making a positive difference for ag in Pederson while he harvested his wheat. 2018. Oklahoma.” During an interview with the Newsgram, “I’ve been very lucky that people On her tour of Pederson Farms Arthur said she’s been touring various gave me some great opportunities – I (family-owned property he’s farmed parts of the state to see the effects of the have been very, very blessed,” Arthur for decades), Arthur said she was “most excessive amounts of rain on crops – the said. impressed with the family component,” yields, quality, etc. Pederson and Arthur had a chance to seeing his wife, daughters and others Riding in the cab of Pederson’s visit during their ride around the field in “working together to get the job done combine with him, Arthur said of the the combine. “Roland is a big supporter in conjunction with their other jobs. senator, “It’s great to have someone at of the agency, our employees and any the Capitol who is a real producer and issues,” the secretary said. “He’s always See Visit Page 36 knows how to drive a combine. He brings a great perspective to the Capitol – from an ag producer point of view.” She expressed thankfulness that “we have Roland who is willing to serve and when he’s not at the capitol he’s at his family operation and understands the challenges that come with ag production.” Vice chairman of the senate ag committee, Pederson said that Arthur is “very knowledgeable and doing a good job.” The secretary grew up in Grady

The Alva Review-Courier / Newsgram is published Wednesday by Martin Broadcasting Corp. 620 Choctaw St. Alva, Oklahoma 73717 Lynn L. Martin, President Telephone Numbers: Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200 Newsgram 580-327-1510 FAX 580-327-2454 www.alvareviewcourier.com E-Mail: manager @alvareviewcourier.net [email protected] Entire Contents Copyright 2018 Members of: Associated Press The girls working at the Burlington Co-op have a surprise visit from the Okla- Oklahoma Press Association homa Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur. From left: Sadie Crusinbery, Caitlin Flackman, Blayne Arthur, Abbie Newman, Bayli Hyde. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 3 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 4 Jim Barker book now available Roxie Faulkner Kirk has also published a book with a deep knowledge of the marsh. As her family members leave, she is left to By Marione Martin history of Alva and Woods County.” survive alone. When a man for down is At the Alva First Friday Art Walk This easy-to-read book incorporates found dead, locals blame her. last week, Patty Barker greeted me with information from many written Here’s part of the online description: a big smile, “I have sources, some personal knowledge Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver good news.” She and experiences, interviews, and even and Karen Russell, Where the Crawdads said she promised statements from acquaintances who Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the her husband, the possessed some unique bit of knowledge natural world, a heartbreaking coming- late Jim Barker, that that would otherwise be forever lost. of-age story, and a surprising tale of she would get his Patty said another of Jim’s books is in possible murder. Owens reminds us that books published. the works and nearly finished. Hopefully we are forever shaped by the children The first book is we can look forward to its publication we once were, and that we are all subject now published. I soon. Meanwhile, I’m looking forward to the beautiful and violent secrets that found it on Amazon to the arrival of the paperback copy of nature keeps. by searching for Jim Jim’s first book. Educated: A Memoir Barker. Another Author from Alva If you’ve ever wondered what it “Old Alva and Monday I received a note from Alva would be like to live “off the grid,” Woods County” is a collection of Jim’s native Roxie Faulkner Kirk who will be this book by Tara Westover provides an columns published in the Alva Review- in Enid this Saturday, July 13, to sign unforgettable view. Westover was kept Courier. Although Jim was primarily a copies of her new book, “The Red Dirt out of school by her survivalist family sports reporter for the paper, his columns Hymnbook.” From 1 to 3 p.m. she’ll but overcame numerous obstacles to covered a wide range of topics including be at the Putnam 6 Bookstore, 610 S. earn a PhD from Cambridge University. a lot of stories about the history of Alva. Cleveland, Suite 212. “This book is a Here’s how it’s described online: If you grew up in the county, live in the thriller, a wry and funny self-discovery Born to survivalists in the mountains county or have ties here, you’d probably journey, and a commentary on faith in of Idaho, Tara Westover was 17 the first enjoy this publication. everyday life. But mostly, it’s a love- time she set foot in a classroom. Her Here’s how Amazon describes it: letter to Cedar Grove and Alva and all family was so isolated from mainstream Jim Barker has created an informal, fun, things Woods County,” according to society that there was no one to ensure and informative collection of historical Kirk. the children received an education, and stories from columns originally written She promises a future book signing in no one to intervene when one of Tara’s for Alva’s local newspaper. In his own Alva. I haven’t read the book yet but look older brothers became violent. When words, “it was not my original intent to forward to doing so. You can connect another brother got himself into college, write a collection of history articles to with her at www.roxiefaulknerkirk.com. Tara decided to try a new kind of life. be edited in book form, but as I delved Summer is for Reading Her quest for knowledge transformed further and further into the early history On the subject of reading, as a her, taking her over oceans and across of Alva and Woods County, I learned youngster I looked forward to summer continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge more and more that I had not previously for the chance to get out and have fun. University. Only then would she wonder known. I reasoned then that the same But it was also a great time to enjoy the if she’d traveled too far, if there was still might be true for many people presently books I wanted to read instead of those a way home. living in the county.” The book does assigned as homework. In addition to Someone Knows not aspire to chronicle the area’s past my favorite mystery category, I’ve been Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite in its entirety. Instead, Jim wonderfully reading books that explore relationships writers in the mystery genre. Her books recounts events as “a series of vignettes among friends and families. are usually about some female lawyers loosely arranged in chronological order” In case you’re looking for a who find themselves embroiled in cases instead of as a “complete and unabridged interesting book, here’s a list of four with a twist. This book is a complete I’ve found entertaining and thought- departure from the usual. It explores provoking recently. Three are fiction and how a single secret can affect a group of one is a memoir. friends and their families over the years. Where the Crawdads Sing Here’s the description: Allie Garvey My daughter occasionally suggests is heading home to the funeral of a books, and she recommended this one childhood friend. Allie is not only grief- by Delia Owens earlier this year. My stricken, she’s full of dread. Because granddaughter also read and enjoyed it. going home means seeing the other This is Delia Owens’ first book, and I two people with whom she shares an hope she’ll continue to write. unbearable secret. The book is set in the salt flats of Twenty years earlier, a horrific North Carolina where the “Marsh Girl” grows up with no formal schooling but See Barker Page 38 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 5 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 6 South Barber Board has presentation on new bleachers, personnel changes, reorganizes for new year

By Yvonne Miller brought samples of the heavy plastic Tami Lee Speicher was hired for South Barber USD255 held their seats with backs that he said are superior the part-time assistant high school cook July meeting Monday night with two in comfort to the wood. He’s been in the and part-time custodian position. The members absent: Melissa Simpson and bleacher business 42 years and brought superintendent said that Speicher had Ryan Molz. All others were present pictures of recent work he has done. worked at the Sharon School site and when President Mark Pollock called the His bleachers include ADA compliance comes with good references. meeting to order including: Bryan Quick, seating. The board approved South Barber Deb Helfrich, Mariah Doherty and Mike His quote includes using three colors Employee Contracts for the 2019-2020 Miller. Superintendent Dr. Mylo Miller in the seating for the price he quoted. academic year. sat at the board table as did Board Clerk After checking out South Barber’s In reorganization for the new Julie Johnson. Grades 7-12 Principal bleachers, he said, “If you don’t buy school year, the board approved many Brent Shaffer was present as was the new bleachers this year, you need to put it in housekeeping items and more that part-time assistant elementary principal your budget.” follow: and classroom teacher Kaynette Scheck. After discussion later in the meeting, • Monthly board meeting dates to This was the annual re-organizational the board agreed to table the bleacher be held on the second Monday of each meeting and typically the board holds subject until the next meeting. month at 6 p.m. at 512 Main, Kiowa, election of officers. However with the Personnel Changes at South Barber Kansas. Any time the second Monday is November election, the board signed a USD255 a legal holiday, the meeting will be held resolution saying they would wait until The board accepted the resignation on the next day, Tuesday, at the regularly January to elect the new board officers. of Jarrod Inman as the assistant junior scheduled time and place. However, they did go ahead and high boys’ basketball coach. • Approval of school year, 1,116 approve Board Clerk Julie Johnson; The resignation of Mylo Miller as hours method. Deputy Board Clerk Luke MacKinney; an assistant track and field coach was • Approval of official depository for and Treasurer Walter Fry. approved. school district funds. Clerk may invest New Bleacher Presentation Nikki Brattin is accompanist for idle funds: Craig Lipsey with Hussey Seating the choirs and will continue that job in A. Idle fund investments are made a detailed presentation (just over addition to her new role. The board hired deposited in the First State Bank of one hour) about new bleachers in South her for the part-time job of teaching Kiowa and People’s Bank of Kiowa. Barber’s 7-12 gym. This would replace fourth grade. B. Checking: First State Bank of the existing wooden bleachers that are Jenny Cantrell teaches at the high Kiowa the original ones from when the high school and was hired for a new role as C. CD with Interest account: People’s school was built in the 1970s. well. She will be the part-time at-risk Bank of Kiowa. Lipsey’s quote was $144,853, He teacher for grades 7-12. • Approval of signatures for bank accounts, District Petty Cash and CD with Interest accounts: A. Mylo Miller B. Julie Johnson C. Luke MacKinney • Approval of signatures for district funds accounts: A. Board Treasurer B. Board President C. Board Clerk • Approval of petty cash limits: A. Central Office: $800 B. PreK-6: $500 C. 7-12: $1500 D. Concession stand, K.S.A.: $500 • Approval of Principal Brent Shaffer to administer high school activity fund; approval of Principal Mylo Miller to

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By Kathleen Lourde make the tax impact more complicated ment with James Miller that revised his Freedom board of education held a to explain, but Jordan said he would do contract term to expire on July 19, 2019. special meeting Monday, July 8, at noon whatever it takes to explain it. Present at the meeting were board to discuss some weighty matters. A question raised in earlier board members Shan Wilson, Phillip Kirkpat- After approving the consent agen- meetings was whether splitting it meant rick, Robert Babcock, Russell Reed and da, consisting of encumbrances and costs related to selling the bond would Shane Morris. Also present were Super- warrants for general, building and child be multiplied by the number of proposi- intendent James Miller, Minutes Clerk nutrition funds, the board launched into tions being put out there, but Jordan said Patricia Dauphin, Bryan Drummond, the question of whether and how to hold that when selling the bond the passed Terri Hodgson, Angela Miller, Annabell another bond election. propositions can be combined. Miller, Jeremiah Miller, Ally Miller, Ja- Jordan Smith of Stephen L. Smith Board members had expressed dis- cob Miller, Joseph Miller, Judah Miller, Corp., who attended the meeting, dis- satisfaction with the cost of the portion Alizabeth Miller, and Jordan Smith. cussed the various options. He explained of the earlier bond proposal that related to the board that when running a bond to the new ag building. Board member election again, they cannot “harass” the Wilson said the board may still want to voter; therefore, they are required to wait leave the ag building out of the next at- Alfalfa County six months from the date of the failed tempt. election to run the same issue. However, At the end of this discussion, the if a significant change has been made to board approved separate resolutions procures new the proposition, it can be run earlier. authorizing the calling and holding of a In 1981, Sharon Mutual had a bond special election for the issuance of gen- fail. They split the question into sepa- eral obligation bonds for proposition 1 rate propositions and tweaked the dollar and proposition 2 – with the omission of backhoe amount. A patron complained that they proposition 3, concerning the ag build- were harassing the voters, and the case ing. By Stacy Sanborn Personnel Issues The second week of the new fiscal went all the way to the Supreme Court, year started off quietly for commis- which ruled that it was different enough The board accepted the resignations of Michael Schnatz (teacher and coach) sioners in Alfalfa County. With a short and could proceed. agenda, the three men began by signing This is the only precedent that’s been and Jennifer Renken (elementary teach- er and cheer coach). off on a lease-purchase agreement with set about what “different enough” con- Yellowhouse for a backhoe to be used in sists of. A good lawyer could argue that The board then went into executive session – accompanied by attorney Bry- District 3. just dropping one project is not differ- After that, maintenance and opera- ent enough, Jordan told the board. He an Drummond – to discuss the employ- ment status of superintendent James tion warrants for payment, blanket pur- recommended mirroring Sharon Mutual chase orders, monthly officer reports and and splitting the bond. Doing that does Miller. Upon return to public session, the board approved accepting an agree- lapsed appropriations were approved. After commissioners provided their signatures on the large stack of paper- work, the meeting adjourned. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 9 Obituaries

NELSON ALLEN orado, then returning to his wife’s child- Survivors include their children: Funeral services for Nelson Allen, hood home of Cherokee, Oklahoma, to Tammy (Craig Dunning) of Lawrence, 71, of Enid were held at 10:30 a.m. on go into private practice. Kansas; Tom (Cris) Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at St. Paul’s Lu- Judge Cullen was licensed to prac- of Kiowa; Cindy theran Church, with Rev Kenneth Wade tice law in four states, and his court (Tony Donnelly) of and Rev. David Reber Jr. officiating. admissions included multiple state and Loveland, Colora- Burial followed at 2:30 p.m. in Lone federal courts and the Supreme Court do; and Bob (Carla) Star Cemetery, southeast of Waynoka. of the United States. Well known for his of Harper, Kansas. Nelson was born October 6, 1947, in humor in his personal and professional Also surviving are Alva, Oklahoma, and passed away on life, he held the position of Associate six grandchildren Friday, July 5, 2019, at his home in Enid. District Judge until he retired, earning Chris (Jamie), Traci, On August 29, 2003, he married the respect of the community he served Courtney, Brandon, Beverly Thompson in Newkirk, and they and the law enforcement personnel who Clay and Katie; six made their home in Enid. worked with him as a fair and compas- step-grandchildren, Bailey, Kelsey, Joel, Nelson is survived by his wife Bev- sionate judge. Timothy (Melissa), Ashlee and Baylee; erly, four children, 11 grandchildren and Not content to slow down upon leav- two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and one brother. ing the bench, Judge Cullen acted as a Noah; one brother, Paul; and many, Memorials may be made through mediator by appointment, cofounded the many friends in the community. Anderson-Burris to St. Paul’s Luther- Alfalfa Major Woods Community Sen- Recitation of Rosary will be held an Church. Online condolences may be tencing Planning Council and served 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial made at www.andersonburris.com. as the council’s review court judge for at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at Sa- several years, and as vice-chair until his cred Heart Catholic Church in Anthony, DAVID PAUL CULLEN resignation in early 2019. He also con- Kansas, of the St. Joan of Arc Parish. The Honorable David Paul Cul- tinued to enjoy hunting, time with his Cremation will take place following the len, 87, of Cherokee, Oklahoma, suc- family and traveling with his wife, Nao- service and inurnment will be held at a cumbed to complica- mi, and friends. later date at Attica Cemetery. Viewing tions from a fall and Judge Cullen is survived by his be- and visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 7 passed away on July loved wife of 66 years, Naomi; daugh- p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Prairie Rose 3, 2019. ters, Eva-Marney Cullen (John Fread), Funeral Home in Anthony, Kansas. Known simply as Amy Madison; son, Andrew (Kathy) In lieu of flowers, memorials may “the Judge” by fam- Cullen, adopted son, Kevin (Cheri) be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic ily, friends and the Burleson; sisters, Margaret Shea and Su- Church of the St. Joan of Arc Parish community in which san Cullen; nine grandchildren and four and may be sent in care of the funeral he lived, David great-grandchildren and many loving home. Prairie Rose Funeral Homes, 602 Cullen was an avid nieces, nephews and extended family. E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003, is in hunter, history buff, A celebration of his life was held at charge of arrangements. Online condeo- reader and traveler. He enjoyed making 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the lences may be made at www.prairierose- connections across cultures, the camara- Cherokee High School Auditorium, 412 funeralhomes.com. derie of hunting with friends and family, East 5th St. Judge Cullen will be laid and expanding his intellectual horizons to rest at Cherokee Cemetery. Arrange- BENJAMIN WARREN HUGHES through lifelong learning. After serving ments by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Benjamin Warren Hughes, son in the United States Air Force, he grad- Cherokee. Online condolences may be of Mildred Dale Hughes and Orval uated from the University of Oklahoma, made at www.lanmanmemorials.com. Hughes, was born on married his college sweetheart, Nao- Memorial donations in lieu of flow- December 31, 1933, mi Joyce Hankey, and went on to get a ers may be made to the Cherokee City in Aline, Oklahoma. masters degree in civil engineering. He Hall Flagpole Fund through the funeral He passed away with pursued his juris doctorate from George home or to the American Kidney Fund, family by his side on Washington University Law School in www.kidneyfund.org. July 6, 2019, at the Washington, D.C., graduating with hon- age 85 years. ors while simultaneously working in the MARGARET ANN (VONDRACEK) Ben graduated U.S. Patent Office, and later obtained his HOLCOMB high school in Aline. masters degree in judicial studies while Margaret Ann (Vondracek) Hol- After high school he on the bench. comb, age 86, of Anthony, Kansas, attended Oklahoma The judge started his legal career as passed away on July 7, 2019. Margaret A & M in Stillwater. Ben was a member an attorney with Conoco, Inc., where he was united in marriage to William (Bill) of the Farm House Fraternity, and also remained for over two decades before Holcomb on October 26, 1957 in Kiowa, moving to oversee the legal department Kansas. He preceded her in death on No- of Milestone Petroleum in Denver, Col- vember 14, 2005. See Obits Page 18 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 10 Cherokee school board appoints Goodwin to vacant seat for rest of term Implementation of after-school program for elementary students approved By Kathleen Lourde that along,” said Anderson. “What back packs during school and during At the Cherokee Board of Educa- we’re planning to do is have an activ- outside athletics time. If a teacher sees tion’s regular Monday, July 8, meet- ity-based place for kids to go;” a safe a student with a device during these ing, the board voted to appoint Kurtis place for kids to be outside of regu- times, the device will be confiscated Goodwin to the vacant Seat 5 position lar school hours. Teachers would help and returned at the end of the day. The for the remainder of the term, follow- the kids with their homework, and a devices are kept in a safe place in the ing a discussion of the issue in execu- snack would be provided. Anderson administrator’s office, and the parent tive session. has teachers willing to staff it, and can come in and get them. Teachers Goodwin will fill out the remain- plans for activities that are “above the can have further such policies in their der of the term for the seat previously norm,” she said. classrooms as needed. Superintendent held by T. J. Allison, who passed away The after-school program would be Anderson said she expected the high recently. a paid service for children from pre-K school would be moving in that direc- The school board also discussed through fifth grade. tion as well. another issue in that executive session: Elementary Handbook Changes FCCLA Success in Anaheim whether to have Superintendent Don- The board also approved changes Anderson has received two thank na Anderson research the purchase or to the Elementary Handbook that is you notes from FCCLA members who appraisal of real property. On return to given to parents. attended the national FCCLA conven- public session, the board voted to take Changes included information on tion in Anaheim, California. One was no action. how to use the kiosk when bringing named a master advisor to the FC- After School Program Approved their children to school, and poli- CLA organization and was presented Superintendent Anderson told the cies for how kids get checked in and an award for that onstage during the board about a proposed elementary checked out. convention. Cherokee had a national after-school program. The board ap- Also added was a statement that winner in a category and a nation- proved implementing the Cherokee fifth graders need to adhere to OS- al runner-up. They sent thank you Elementary After-School Program. SAA eligibility rules to participate in notes because we helped with funding Plans for it are still in the works, activities. “I think what they’re trying that trip “and they wanted to let you but Anderson seems confident that the to promote is good grades, good citi- know that they appreciate it very, very service is needed and would benefit zenship, and get them ready for junior much,” said Anderson. kids. A spring survey garnered a very high, when they have to do the eligi- Construction and Repairs positive response, she said. “Of the re- bility process. Hopefully this will be Anderson updated the board on sponses we got in, only two or three an earlier start to ‘have to make your repairs and improvements that have said they wouldn’t use the service,” grades if you want to participate in ac- been done or are in progress at the she told the board. tivities.’” schools. Among those are: “We have a community forum Other changes include requiring • Re-sided and re-roofed a house that’s going to start really moving children’s phones to remain in their used for storage. • Painted and guttered the elemen- tary school building. • “Re-done” all of the bathrooms at the elementary school and the stu- dents’ bathrooms in the pods. • Additional door put in for a class- room that didn’t have a fire exit for students. • Currently putting in concrete un- der the bleachers at the baseball and softball fields “because there were rocks that were really fun to throw, and we don’t want the kids to throw them anymore,” said Anderson. • Expanded the sprinkler system. “We’ve got a lot of

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From Page 9 Obits a member of the national meat judging Family Scholarship – or to the charity of Oklahoma City), Alyson Murrow and team. Ben graduated with a double ma- the donor’s choice – through the funeral husband Wes (of Austin, Texas), Kyle jor, a bachelor of science in agriculture home. Murrow and wife Bobbie (of Mus- education and in animal science. tang); six great-grandchildren, Aid- On August 15, 1953, in Helena, Ben MAXINE (MAX) L. MURROW en and Ethan Gerst, Katelyn Cooper, married Jean Lavonne Fetzer. Following Maxine (Max) L. Murrow, 87 passed Ashton Henderson, Kase Murrow and their marriage, they made their home from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Alex Kidd-Weaver. in Okarche, where three children were Maxine was born A private memorial service will be added to their family: Dean, Cindy and in rural Woods Coun- held at a later date. Services are under Doug. Ben taught vocational agricul- ty northwest of Alva, the direction of Henninger-Hinson Fu- ture at Okarche High School where he Oklahoma, in 1932 neral Home. helped many of his FFA students suc- to Alphie Ora and In lieu of flowers, memorials may ceed at stock shows and in leadership Mayme (Wagoner) be made to Hospice Circle of Love of development. Finfrock. She spent Enid, with the Funeral Home acting as After teaching high school, Ben her childhood on custodians of the fund. worked as a nutritionist for a feedlot in the family farm and Condolences may be made online the panhandle of Oklahoma and later as graduated from Far- at www.enidwecare.com. a banker at Kingfisher Bank & Trust. In ry High School in 1972 he returned to his hometown area western Woods County. Maxine was JUDY KAY VORE CAMERON of Carmen, where he enjoyed farming, the second child of four with an old- NEWMAN ranching and building a family farming er brother Theodore and younger twin Judy was born in the waning years operation until his retirement. He was a sisters Joan and Jean. of World War II in Alva to Clyde and member of the Carmen United Method- She married E. Leon Murrow in Marji Vore and passed from this life ist Church. 1949, at the Cora Church of the Naz- on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Fairview Ben enjoyed fly fishing in South arene the union was blessed with a Hospital at the age of 77. She grew Fork, Colorado, where he and his wife daughter, Bonnie Jean, who did not up on a farm in Dacoma, Oklahoma, spent the summers, racing thoroughbred survive infancy, and sons Ricky L where her love of animals was born. horses, and spending time with his fam- Murrow (Anita) of Enid, and Jerry M. She was valedictorian in her senior ily. Murrow (Sherri Jones) of Mustang. year and she also sang, played and He was preceded in death by his par- Maxine was a wonderfully talent- taught piano. ents and his sister, Betty Jean. ed individual; she played basketball in It was at this time that she met her Ben is survived by his wife, Jean; high school, enjoyed golf as an adult husband, Burnell Cameron. To this their three children, Dean Hughes and and painted landscapes. She loved to union three children were born, daugh- wife Christa, Cindy Eimen and husband quilt and was a member of the Central ters Jeanette and Junell and son Les. David, Doug Hughes and best friend Oklahoma Quilters Guild. She also es- Her love of music inspired her to teach Lisa Wells; siblings Dale Hughes and pecially loved her grandchildren vis- this to her children. In those years she wife Donna, and Don Hughes and wife iting her at the farm as she shared the joined Sweet Adelines, an Oklahoma Ruby. He is also survived by his grand- Woods County country wildlife and City based choir. She loved singing children and great-grandchildren Andrea nature walks with them looking for immensely and often told tales of con- and Jay Lohmann and their children Jor- animal tracks while watching birds, cert performances and the friends she dan, Jagger and Adley; Aaron and Dana turkey and deer. made there. Hughes and children Drake and Aubree; She worked as a bookkeeper for Leaving United Founders Tower as Tatum Hughes; Dustin Eimen; Michael First National Bank of Perry, Oklaho- her first job in the corporate world, she and Kelsey Eimen and child Tucker; and ma; a teller at Central National Bank moved to Nebraska in 1975 to raise Greg and Chrissy Eimen, as well numer- of Enid; and secretary/treasurer of her family. She divorced in 1978 and ous nephews, nieces, other relatives and E.L. Murrow Company in Enid. moved to the east coast to work and friends. Maxine was preceded in death by enjoy Broadway plays. She came back The funeral service for Ben will her father in 1945 and mother in 2002’ to Oklahoma during the boom of the be Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. brother (KIA in the Korean Conflict) ‘80s to work at Statex Petroleum. She at Carmen United Methodist Church. in 1952; both sisters, Jean in 2001 and loved bridge and was a grand master. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Joan in 2017; infant daughter Bonnie It is here that she met Don Newman. Home, Inc. of Helena. Viewing will be Jean in 1951 and husband Leon, who She always said that he was the true Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at passed in 2010. love of her life. Wentworth Funeral Home in Carmen. She is survived by her sons; five When she and Don were mar- Online condolences may be made at grandchildren, Vanessa Murrow Gerst ried Judy worked as an accountant www.lanmanmemorials.com. and husband Marty (of Oklahoma for the Jewish Federation League in Memorials may be given to Oklaho- City), Megan Murrow (of Lahoma), ma State University in the Ben Hughes Ryan Murrow and wife Leann (of See Obits Page 34 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 19 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 20 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 21 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 22 Alfalfa County man charged in domestic assault By Marione Martin living. When he arrived, EMS and first slammed her head into a wooden cabinet; An Alfalfa County woman ended up responders were treating the victim, she fell to the floor and almost blacked with eight staples to close a head wound Cassandra Srader who was sitting at the out. She discovered she was bleeding after an alleged fight with her husband, dining table and had her head bandaged and scrambled to her feet, retreating to who now faces numerous charges. by EMS. the kitchen to protect her daughter. Michael Wayne Srader, 41, of Cleo Mrs. Srader told Rockenbach after She said Mr. Srader shoved her some Springs, is facing two felony counts: an argument, her husband Michael left more but she told him, “I’m bleeding, (1) domestic assault and battery by the house but returned about 20 minutes please stop.” She said his eyes got big. strangulation and (2) aggravated assault later. She didn’t want to let him inside He turned to her daughter and said, and battery. The first is punishable by not because he was still angry and locked the “Well, Daddy’s going back to prison.” less than one year or more than three years door when he tried to enter. He started Mrs. Srader said she called 911 in prison, or by a fine of $3,000, or both. kicking the door, and she unlocked it to and heard her husband leave on his The second is punishable by up to five keep it from being broken, then opened motorcycle. She locked the door until years in the penitentiary or up to one year the door just as he kicked. The door hit help arrived. in county jail or by up to $500 fine or both. her and knocked her back into the room. Deputy Rockenbach followed the Srader is also charged with three Her husband pushed her back against ambulance to the hospital where he misdemeanors: (1) domestic abuse – the door, took her cellphone away and photographed Mrs. Srader’s injuries assault and battery, (2) domestic assault went to the kitchen to retrieve his insulin. including a two-inch laceration on the and battery in presence of minor, and (3) She moved to block the hall to keep top of her head, teeth marks on her left disrupt, prevent, interrupt, emergency him from getting near her daughter. He arm and a penetrating bite mark on her telephone call. backed her up to the bedroom, dropping left middle finger. The ER doctor said According to court records, on her cellphone, which she retrieved. He he applied eight staples to close the Monday, July 1, Alfalfa County T.J. pushed her onto the bed and tried to get laceration. Rockenbach was dispatched to an the phone, biting her finger when she Records show Michael Srader has address in Aline where the couple was wouldn’t let go. been convicted of three different felonies Mrs. Srader said she hit her husband in Garfield County for which he was in the back of the head when he wouldn’t sentenced in July 2014 to 12 years in the stop biting her finger, then pulled back state penitentiary. The felonies were for Don’t trade it, donate it! on his gold neck chain which caused him knowingly concealing stolen property, to release her finger. Her daughter was burglary second degree, and possession watching and crying so she took her to of methamphetamine. the kitchen. Mrs. Srader has filed a protective But she said Mr. Srader followed, order against her husband who will need put a choke hold on her and dragged her to post a $10,000 bond to gain release into the dining room. There, she said, he from jail.

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The Helena Lions Club Express makes its way down the streets of Cherokee for the 4th of July celebration. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

Carmen Fire Department set up an obstacle course for the kids to do. Dylan Newman helps Cayden Moore try to shoot the ball off with a water hose. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

Isaiah Jospeh (left), Mason Staley (middle) and Hunter Keltch (right) were the final three in a hula hoop competition. Staley won this round at the Carmen 5th of July celebration. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

Garry McNiell is ready as son Garri- son throws him an egg in the Chero- Alex Chandler gets dunked in the dunk tank at Dacoma’s 3rd of July celebra- kee 4th of July celebration’s egg toss tion. Photo by Desiree Malicoat event. Photo by Desiree Malicoat July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 27 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 28 Cherokee man From Page 6 Barber charged for administer elementary activity fund. alternates as representatives to the SCK- • Approval of textbook and workbook SEC. alleged threats rental (document): • Approval of Governmental A. PreK through sixth, workbook: Relations Network representative By Marione Martin $25 and alternate (cur. Deb Helfrich as A Cherokee man has been charged in B. First through sixth, textbook: $25 representative, all other board members Alfalfa County after he allegedly made C. 7-12, workbook: $30 as alternates). threats to a deputy. D. 7-12, textbook: $30 • Approval of Federal programs Phillip Logan Sharp, 18, of Cherokee, E. Student activity tickets: $30 representative: Superintendent. was charged July 3 with plan, conspire, F. Adult activity tickets: $40 • Approval of compliance officer for endeavor to perform act of violence. This G. Family (immediate) activity federal programs; Title I, Title VI, Title crime is punishable by imprisonment up ticket: $100 VII, Title, IX, ; Superintendent. to 10 years. H. Breakfast: Elementary: $2.20 • Approval of Truancy Officers: According to the information sheet (up from $2.10); 7-12: $2.40 (up from A. PreK-6 Building: Principal Mylo in the court file, Sharp allegedly stated $2.30);C. Adult: $3.40 (up from $3.30) Miller he would devise a plan with his gang- I. Lunch: Elementary: $2.90 (up B. 7-12 Building: Principal Brent related friends to do whatever he had to from 2.80); 7-12: $3.15 (up from $3.05); Shaffer do to get his brother out of jail including Adult $4.00 (up from $3.90) • Approval of food service burning the town to the ground if that’s J. Extra mMilk: $.50 all ages (same) representative: Kay Roberts; approval what he had to do, in a manner and with • Approval for clerk of the board to of food service (FYI) agreement the intent to perform a malicious act of pay bills early when necessary. previously approved June 2019; violence. • Approval of mileage reimbursement approval of hearing officer for free and Sharp has also been charged with rate, state rate, $.58/mile. reduced price meal application appeals: harassing and threatening electronic • Approval of district personnel Superintendent. communication, a misdemeanor, to destroy old records; approval of • Approval of KPERS representative: punishable by a fine up to $1,000, or rescinding all actions by the board that Julie Johnson; approval of school imprisonment up to one year, or both. established policy during the previous attorney: Kansas Association of School Court papers show on July 2 about year; approval of KASB Board Policy Boards; approval of coordinator for 4 p.m. Cherokee Police Officer Diego book as policy. homeless students: Superintendent. Gutierrez encountered Alfalfa County • Approval of the annual waiver of • Approval of official district Deputy Loren Nusser at the sheriff’s requirements for Generally Accepted newspaper: The Gyp Hills Premiere; office. He learned that Nusser had been Accounting Principles, GAAP. approval of auditor: Busby, Smith & receiving threats on voice mail from • Approval of Capital Outlay Ford Sharp who was upset about the arrest of Resolution, expenditure guidelines. • Approval of designate school his brother Daniel. • Approval of SCK-SEC district communications manager, Court records show Daniel Sharp was representative (cur. Mark Pollock); purchasing agent, custodian of records: charged with a misdemeanor of driving approval of all other board members as Superintendent. while impaired. Daniel was released on bond on July 3. After the charges against Phillip Sharp were filed July 3, he was served with the arrest warrant on Monday, July 8, and was released on a $5,000 bond. His next court date is set for July 10. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 29 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 30 Hardtner’s Lil Firecracker explosive winners

By Yvonne Miller Dressed in patriotic red, white and blue, there was a world of cuteness in the Hardtner 4th of July Lil Firecracker contest. The children selected as Lil Firecracker winners were: 0-24 Months Tinley and Tucker Williams, twins of Casey and Clarissa Wil- liams (Kiowa, Kansas); Tucker Blevins, son of Tyler and Kelsi Blevins. 2-4 Year Olds Charley Bogatay, son of Jon and Tamara Bogatay (Hardtner, Kansas); Kathryn Johnson, daugh- ter of Steve and Brandy Johnson (Hardtner).

Kathryn Johnson and her daddy, Steve Johnson, are a patriotic pair as they ride in Hardtner’s 4th of July Pa- rade. Kathryn is Lil Firecracker girl winner for age 2-4. Photo by Yvonne Mom Clarissa Williams is on the Lil Miller Firecracker float with her daughters Tinley and Tucker, who are the 0-24 month girl winners. The float is head- ed down Main Street in Hardtner for the 4th of July parade. Photo by Yvonne Miller

Charley Bogatay is the Lil Firecracker boy winner age 2-4 at Hardtner’s 4th of July. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 31 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 32 KDH hires community coordinator, is in the black year-to-date Public invited to Preventing and Managing Diabetes Luncheon to- day, July 10; Pick yourself some produce at the Community Garden

By Yvonne Miller is today, Wednesday, July 10, at noon to benefit the public, such as a car seat The Kiowa District Hospital Board in the First State Bank meeting room in safety clinic, elementary health fair, had a fairly light agenda for their regular the basement. She invites anyone who clinic on vaccinations, etc. June meeting at the end of the month, is interested to attend. Some experts on “I’m excited to get things in motion,” finishing their regular meeting in 45 diabetes will speak while you eat lunch. Malone said. minutes. She estimates the luncheon will last an She continues to reside in Alva where President Pat Myers called the hour. meeting to order with two members She’s brainstorming for more events See KDH Page 33 absent. They were: Chantae Simpson who was out of town and Jeff Miller who was in the middle of harvest. Members attending were Jim Parker and Miranda Allen. KDH CEO Robert Whitaker and CFO Janell Goodno were present along with other hospital personnel and a few members of Cohesive management and consulting firm. Whitaker introduced Macie Malone, who was recently hired as the KDH Community Health and Education coordinator. Malone graduated in May from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a major in biology and minor in chemistry. “I have a huge passion for public and community health so this job is perfect for me,” she said. Malone is excited to bring the first of many events that promote health in the community. She planned a Preventing and Managing Diabetes Luncheon that

NWOSU graduate Macie Malone is the new Community Health and Education coordinator at the Kiowa District Hospital. Photo by Yvonne Miller July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 33

From Page 32 KDH From Page 10 Cherokee her pride and joy is her dog Josey, a wheaten terrier. painting going on; the buildings look really awesome,” An- Malone reminded that the Community Garden has abundant derson said. “We’ve just come off of hosting Fourth of July produce (lots of zucchini now) and everyone is welcome to again. It was a big success; everybody had a great time; the pick some for yourself. Work nights are each Thursday at the fireworks were good. We’re pleased to be able to provide garden located at the hospital house at Drumm and 9th streets. such a beautiful facility for anyone who wants to come up Goodno thanked Cohesive for donating a shed at the garden and enjoy that. I do believe they’re wanting to continue to where people can weigh and record the amount of produce they do that every year.” take. No names. It’s just so the KSU Extension can record how Other Board Business plentiful the garden is. At the beginning of the meeting, the board approved the KDH Statistics and Financials consent agenda, which included encumbrances, purchase When Goodno gave the financial information she had orders, balances and warrants for the general, child nutri- positive news. As of May 31, the comparative balance sheets for tion, building, bond and complex bond funds. Also included the hospital and manor show they were in the black $145,366. was the activity fund report, showing that the Class of 2017 The hospital’s profit YTD was $135,185. The manor’s profit account had been closed and $183.42 transferred to the YTD was $10,182. Beautification Account. The consent agenda also includes Cash on hand in all funds was $1,107,511. Total net assets the treasurer’s report, and any fundraiser requests or resig- nations. are $9,125,450. The board also approved the contract with Kan-Okla for In May the clinic had 378 visits with outpatient visits 2019-2020. totaling 568. Total days of acute and swingbed care were 87 Present for the meeting were Board President Kory Lit- with 19 total admissions. tlefield and board members Desiree Gibson and Amber Wil- In May the hospital had totaling operating revenue of hite, along with Superintendent Donna Anderson. $398,794 and expenses totaling $604,375. With the addition of (A video of this meeting can be seen on the newspaper’s $80,318 (mainly tax revenue) the loss was curbed to $125,263. website, www.alvareviewcourier.com.) The manor’s patient census was 23 and they were getting a new resident at the end of June. For May the manor had a profit of $15,596. The board approved the financial reports for May. They also approved a bad debt list for approximately $9,000. KDH Business Whitaker told the board he signed the contracts with LK For your family’s Architecture for the KDH Behavioral Health/Wellness addition (including physical, occupational and speech therapies). Manor DON Krisgina Fossah gave a detailed presentation healthcare needs about training and educating for new nursing home regulations. The plan has “5 Star Focus Areas and Facts.” She had a timeline Call for an and said they expect a state survey about October. The intent is appointment with to keep the manor’s 5 Star Rating. Michael Asebedo, Lead RN Case Management/Risk/QA, Paige Kruckenberg also gave a detailed report which the board approved. The KDH Policy Books received board approval. They Share Medical tabled a free state contract. Medical staff appointments approved by the board include: Physicians Clinic Dr. Kevin Hamm, DO (consulting/radiology) and Jason Kimball, MD (telehealth/internal). Enter at SW corner The board spent about 40 minutes in executive session to of the hospital discuss two financial assistance cases and strategic planning. Upon return to open session they approved both Financial PAIGE KRUCKENBERG, PA-C Monday-Friday Assistance Applications. 8:00 am - 5 pm The next hospital board meeting is July 25. 580-430-3366

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From Page 18 Obits Oklahoma City and the director, Garth, helped Judy set up a non-profit called Granny’s Toy Closet. Judy placed toys and books anywhere there were chil- dren in need so that they were able to check books and toys out to take home. She wanted children to have the opportunity to learn to enjoy reading. After they married, Judy helped Don raise his daughter, Shannon. They also helped raise their grandchil- dren, Randy, Jamie and Brian Tripp, and Devin and Jordan Tiger. Judy and Don helped to see the grandchildren Cherokee’s Girl Scouts hosted their through to adulthood. They loved annual water balloon toss. Garrison their children and grandchildren very much, and there wasn’t anything that Xavier Brown throws the ball at the McNiell catches the water balloon and it bursts. Photo by Desiree Malicoat they wouldn’t do for them. Her love target in hopes to dunk someone in the for all was absolute and unending. She dunk tank. Photo by Desiree Malicoat will be greatly missed by all. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Marji and Clyde Vore; her husband, Don Newman; husband Bur- nell Cameron; her two daughters, Jea- nette and Junell; and one granddaugh- ter, Serna Willey. Survivors include her son Les Cameron and grandchildren Randy, Jamie and Brian Tripp; Devin and Jor- dan Tiger; Shaun Willey and Rickey Newman. Graveside service for Judy will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Union Center Cemetery, Dacoma, Oklahoma, with arrangements by Lan- man Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. Viewing will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon at the funeral home Hayden Hansel slides face first down with the family present from 10 a.m. the bouncey slide at Dacoma’s 3rd until noon. Online condolences may of July celebration. Photo by Desiree be made at www.lanmanmemorials. Malicoat com. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 35

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There’s lots of early mornings and late nights.” some sesame right behind his cut wheat. When it comes to till “That’s the wonderful part of Oklahoma – it’s great to see or no-till farming, Pederson favors tillage. He also raises alfalfa family members working together,”Arthur said. which many acres were lost due to flooding this year. He also Arthur rode to the Burlington Co-op elevator to dump a runs a cow/calf operation. load of wheat with Terry. The secretary went inside the scale Ag Secretary Arthur Speaks of Oklahoma Harvest, house to see the process of testing the wheat and met the girls Challenges and Future of Farming working there during harvest. Arthur wrote on Facebook, In her tour of the state wheat crops, Arthur said the worst “Wheat looked great, got to ride to the co-op and meet some was in the eastern part of Oklahoma. Touring the Webber Falls great young ladies with lots of jokes and even stopped by to see and Spiro area she said floods prevented some farmers from the Kisling clan. Burlington is a wonderful town full of great having any harvest at all. Oklahomans.” She said as rivers rushed across fields the water washed Despite rain delays and wet fields, Pederson said the 2019 away the top soil, brought in sand and has totally affected the wheat harvest was above average and “very good” for him, quality and content of soil for those farmers. “just tough cutting conditions.” For the first time he planted The secretary said she’s had many discussions with the conservation commission and NRCS (Natural Resources and Conservation Service) for options on how farmers can move on and improve their soil the next several years. “The positive we’ve seen is, when they could get in if the rain cooperated, we’ve had a decent harvest for most of our producers, although much later than normal,” Arthur said. “It’s not as good of quality as hoped for but still some positive results for our producers in Oklahoma. “Definitely our farmers are tough folks,” the secretary said. “It’s been really, really challenging for those folks on the east part of the state. We’ve had some tough years for our producers – just one thing after another. “We’ve about completed harvest in See Visit Page 38

Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur said she is most impressed with the family component she saw at Sen. Roland Pederson welcomes Oklahoma Secretary of Agri- Pederson Farms at Burlington during her tour of the state. culture Blayne Arthur to his wheat field as she tours the state Sen. Roland Pederson’s wife Terry drives their wheat truck to see how the excessive rain affected crops. Pederson took as the two go dump a load of wheat at the Burlington Co-op. Authur for a ride in the cab of his combine during her visit. Daughters Kristy and Toni are in the field helping their dad. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 37 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 38

From Page 4 Barker incident shattered the lives of five also the year of the first moon walk. most tumultuous summer of the 20th teenagers, including Allie. Drinking The Vietnam War was in the news along century. It’s 1969, and for the Levin and partying in the woods, they played with protests against it. Author Elin family, the times they are a-changing. a dangerous prank that went tragically Hilderbrand chose the year because it’s Every year the children have looked wrong, turning deadly. The teenagers when she and her twin brother were forward to spending the summer at kept what happened a secret, believing born, the day after the moon walk. their grandmother’s historic home in that getting caught would be the worst This historical novel by a bestselling downtown Nantucket. But like so much thing that could happen. But time has author is the story of a family else in America, nothing is the same. taught Allie otherwise. Not getting living through this time of unrest, As the summer heats up, Ted Kennedy caught was far worse. accomplishment and change. sinks a car in Chappaquiddick, man Summer of ’69 Here’s more about the book: Four flies to the moon, and Jessie and her I chose this book because 1969 was siblings experience the drama, intrigue, family experience their own dramatic quite a year. That’s when we moved to and upheaval of a summer when upheavals along with the rest of the Alva as the new owners of KALV. It’s everything changed. Welcome to the country.

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Oklahoma,” said Arthur. She recalled commodity to Oklahoma – industrial hours; 4) farm transition planning, the May 18 pre-harvest reports that said hemp. She said there are over 16,000 because the average age of the Oklahoma 88 percent of the wheat crop was good to acres in test plots through a pilot ag producer is 65. excellent. “Then monsoon season hit,” program. She said the industrial hemp The secretary said, “We understand she said. is different than marijuana (THC level why young people are not going back “Commodity prices are not what we is critical). Arthur said the THC levels to full-time farming – long hours would like – producers are looking at must be at or below .03. “It’s going to be and it’s challenging from an income options,” the secretary said. Although a learning experience for us all.” perspective. But we also have a growing northwest Oklahoma is an unusual place She said canola was tried by some population and we need to make sure to grow cotton, Arthur said she is seeing farmers, but it’s really dropped off the we are able to feed the world. Certainly a lot more of it in the last two or three last three or four years. the United States plays a huge part in years. “Price-wise it’s good,” she said When asked the biggest challenges that because of the natural resources we of cotton, generally higher than wheat facing Oklahoma farmers, the secretary have available to us. Everyone in the and the price is more stable. She said the of agriculture listed: 1) weather from ag world is starting to work together to Department of Agriculture has resources drought to flood; 2) commodity prices see what the options are to encourage for people wanting to try cotton. from cattle to wheat; 3) labor – finding young producers to return to the farm Arthur said there is one very new people willing to work hard and long and make sure there’s opportunities for them there.” When asked about President Trump and tariffs, Arthur said, “We’re very much part of a global market. It’s good to try and get the very best for our American products. Some of the tariffs have been challenging for our producers, but I think the administration has acknowledged that with some of the funding resources that have come down through the USDA. We have a great dialogue with the state ag perspective and our USDA counterparts. We always have a close eye on those discussions so we can be a resource for our producers here in Oklahoma. “The U.S., has the safest, most affordable food supply in the world. Some people don’t understand how our food gets to grocery store.” July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 39 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 40 Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office logs

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 reports in the area. Advised no but to call railroad tracks. During this day there were seven traffic Major County. 2:09 p.m. – Medic needed for a female stops, one report of cattle out and one Wednesday, July 3, 2019 with chest pains. Medic took the patient controlled burn. During this day there was one report of to Bass Hospital in Enid. 10:11 a.m. – Report of a reckless white cattle out. 5:30 p.m. – Caller advised a dumpster truck on State Highway 8. 11:18 a.m. – Caller advised of an oilfield was on fire on 9th Street. 10:28 a.m. – Report of possible accident and needed an ambulance at 8:57 p.m. – Caller advised of two vandalism. County Road 660. motorcycles speeding up and down 8th 11:57 a.m. – Woods County advised of 12:07 p.m. – Medic needed for a child Street. Officer advised the bikes were a grass fire on County Road 510 and stung by a hornet and having an allergic parked and no one was around. Grady Road. reaction. Caller advised they were 11:06 p.m. – Caller advised of a snake 1:14 p.m. – Caller advised copper was traveling home to get an epi pen and in their yard. being stolen from a well site 2 and a half would meed the ambulance there. Medic Saturday, July 6, 2019 miles south of Latimer Road and County had no transport. During this day there were reports of Road 670. 10:28 p.m. – Caller advised of people two controlled burns. 2:25 p.m. – Caller advised of a grain doing fireworks by her and she has cedar 11:18 a.m. – Medic needed for a female truck west of Carmen for the last day and trees and was afraid they would catch not breathing and unresponsive in Aline. a half. Advised deputy. Deputy advised fire. Medic took the patient to Fairview. that the truck was having mechanical Thursday, July 4, 2019 Sunday, July 7, 2019 issues and someone will be coming to 1:07 a.m. – Caller advised of a mother, During this day there were two traffic help the driver. son and girlfriend who were fighting. stops and two reports of cattle out. 9:51 p.m. – Caller advised his son Transferred to Barber County. 8:16 a.m. – Caller advised of five dogs worked in Ringwood and left work at 6 2:35 p.m. – Report of a burglar alarm loose. p.m. and hadn’t came home yet. Caller going off. Advised the house was being 8:12 a.m. – Caller advised of subject just wanted to know of any accident shown and it was a false alarm. who was attempting to load a riding 8:39 p.m. – Report of a dog that wouldn’t lawn mower into a gray mini van. Caller leave the caller’s house. advised she said the mower belonged to 9:57 p.m. – Caller advised of a tree limb a friend and when she went to get her smoldering at the corner of Kansas and phone to record the incident, the subject 5th. Advised Cherokee Fire Department. fled the scene in the van without the 10:34 p.m. – Reckless driver in a red mower. Caller was unaware of any other Charger speeding on 3rd Street and property stolen but was going to do an Kansas. inventory. At 8:27 a.m. caller called 10:44 p.m. – Caller advised they were back and stated the subject had driven shooting fireworks off on Pennsylvania. by twice in a white Toyota pickup. Afraid they are getting too close to her 3:26 p.m. – Woods County advised a cedar trees. deputy was needed on State Highway 45 Friday, July 5, 2019 at the county line. He does not have a During this day there was one traffic deputy in the area. Advised a male in a stop. gray pickup was chasing a female in a 12:20 a.m. – Caller advised they hit a brown Yukon and threatened to kill her. raccoon and punctured the radiator and Deputy en route. Woods County advised had to leave the vehicle. the male was headed north on County 10:37 a.m. – Caller advised of an Road 500. individual that was walking on the 5:22 p.m. – Report of an alarm going off in the 500 block of Kansas. Key holder advised the lock on the patio was broken. 5:44 p.m. – Caller advised she had a protection order against her husband and he messaged her on Facebook Messenger. 9 p.m. – Caller advised of a fight in the 200 block of Main in Goltry with around 10 people . The second call advised there were only three people involved. Medic en route for a male with back and facial injuries. Medic took patient to St. Mary’s in Enid. Officers had one adult male in custody. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 41

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ALVA STATE LivingFor Estate Sale Sale Miscellaneous BANK & 1017120 Alfalfa 2nd St., round Alva. bales, Sat, 9am-good 40x76For Insulated Sale TRUST COMPANY ?grinding Like new hay. washer 580-829-2782. & dryer, Burlington, OK TableMetal TopBuilding. Delta Band700 Sawsq’ bedroom furniture, living room apartment. 2000 sq’ open Specialists in $40. GMC Cut-Off Saw $25. furniture, table80 Acres & chairs, lots Extrastorage. large AC folding in apartment, camp cot Agriculture Lending of glassware & kitchen items. $40.heat inCabellos all. Covered Mister parkingHeater, SaleM/L byWoods Rita. 580-430-5210 County Farm space. 1014 2nd St., Alva. Ground, 5 E of Alva, 5 3/4 S compact camp heater, propane $25.For SaleBlacksmith or Rent. Forge, 580-829- 33 We’ve Served You on DacomaMulti-Family blacktop, Sale SE 1/2- 2601 100 Years! se 1/4 23-26-13, surface only, inch legs, blower and 1 pair Kidswindmill clothing/toys, on NE corner. men For& tongsHappy $100. Birthday Aluminum Brother Turkey womensinfo contact clothing, Randy home Stelling decor, Cooker Pot, all assessories desk,580-829-2601 basinett, rocker and other $20.Jeff ScribnerColeman is3 soburner old todaycamp misc items. Fri 4-? Sat 8am-? stovehe can $20. remember Black &when Decker the Dead Sea was just sick. Happy 726 Sherman,Garage Alva Sales Hedge Trimmer $20. 145 x 12 Birthday and don’t let the Deluxe Screened Gazebo, new GoingWashington Out of Business ECC cons talk you into a spanking! $40. 580-748-2560 Annual Garage Sale May Bargain Boutique at 326 7th., Real Estate Alva.25th, 8am-noon.Weekly Items2-4:30pm. may be Real Estate VENDETTI Satdropped 9am-1pm. off starting Last May week. 17th For Rent at the north cafeteria door Workshop For Rent PLUMBING & DRAIN Everything must go! 2bdrm fully furnished. All Call us today and let us take care of Carbills lift,paid. wash Rent pit, by bathroom, the day, Huge GarageConsignment Sale Sale ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS! Oklaweek Blvdor month. location. 580-732-7181 580-430- in big shed, 400 S Florida 1316 Center in alley. Sat 8am- 6052 Avenue in Cherokee, OK. House for Rent noonMay 10 & 11, 8am-4pm. May Rentals Available 12, 1-4pm. Lots of furniture, 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bth in Alva. Lawn Care PetsStove allowed.& Refrig 2bdrm,included. 1bth. No glassware, pottery, linens, 619-534-2878-text for inquiry pictures, cookwareFor Sale and much Smoking. No Pets. 580-541- 1067 2011more. ComeHustler see 60” the buildingSuperduty is For Rent XD,full. Sale128 byhours. Jan’s Collectibles.$4000 obo. Office/RetailFor Space.Rent Bills paid. PROUDLY SERVING NORTHWEST 580-829-3062 OKLAHOMA SINCE 2005 OK LIC# 071167 580-430-1012 580-430-60523bdrm 1bth House. 580-748- 580-871-2223 AAHEAD = Peddler’s Market 1537 at Ruby’s in Nash, OK. Sat, For Sale May 11 8am-2pm. Mary Ann Oyler 580-819-2900 4 or 5bdrm home with fenced 10 acres+. Remodeled Lawn Care upstairs, CH/A, rural water. Cherokee, OK. 918-225-8678 Looking For yards to mow and maintain. For Rent 580-748-3548 2bdrm House. 580-327-7580 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 43

Alfalfa County real estate transactions Real Estate Transfers Joline L. Moser, trustees under Book 847 page 578: John C. the Jerrod Moser and Joline L. Austin and Mary J. Austin, Moser Revocable Living Trust: as trustees of the John C. all that portion of the north Austin and Mary J. Austin half of section 14, township 24 Revocable Trust, convey north, range 12, lying east of unto Jack McKnight and the right-of-way of the Kansas Sandra McKnight, husband City, Mexico and Orient and wife: lot 5 in block 54 in Railroad Company, containing the Titus Addition to the City approximately 163 acres, more of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, or less WIM. Quit claim deed. Oklahoma. Joint tenancy Book 847 page 679: Rebecca warranty deed. Nell Moser and Max D. Moser, Book 847 page 667: Elizabeth wife and husband, convey unto Ann Hodgen, a single person, Marietta Pearl Dennis: surface conveys unto Rebecca Nell rights only in and to lots 19 and Moser: lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in 20 in block 17 of the Original block of the 150 First Addition Town of Carmen, Alfalfa to Carmen, Alfalfa County, County, Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Mortgages Book 847 page 669: Rebecca Book 847 page 580: Jack Nell Moser and Max D. Moser, McKnight and Sandra wife and husband, convey unto McKnight, husband and wife, Jerrod Moser and Joline L. to Broker Solutions, Inc. Lot 5, Moser Revocable Living Trust: in block 54 in Titus Addition to surface rights only in and to the the City of Cherokee, Alfalfa south half of lot 5 and all of lots County, Oklahoma. Note: 6, 7, 8 and 9 in block 154 of $85,424.00. the First Addition to the Town Book 847 page 680: Loren E. of Carmen, Alfalfa County, Angle, to Alva State Bank. Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. The southwest quarter of Book 847 page 674: Jerrod section 35, township 29 north, Edward Moser and Joline L. range 10 WIM, in Alfalfa Moser, husband and wife, County, Oklahoma. Note: convey unto Jerrod Moser and $1,051,860.30. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 44 Community Calendar

Wednesday Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is meet the second Thursday of the month 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior open for games and other activities. at Cancun Grill in Alva. Citizens Center, 625 Barnes, Alva, is Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s open for games and other activities. a.m. Transportation provided upon re- meeting is held every Thursday. Exercise is scheduled each day at 11 quest. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will a.m. Transportation provided upon re- Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in quest. Cancun Mexican Grill. Alva every Monday and Thursday. Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Mu- 8:15 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Cancun Mexican Grill. seum in Alva is open every day except will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Mu- Monday. For information or arranged in Alva. seum in Alva is open every day except tours, call 580-327-2030. Friday Monday. For information or arranged 3-6 p.m. Food distribution every 1-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Mu- tours, call 580-327-2030. Thursday, Alva Wesleyan Food Bank, seum in Alva is open every day except Thursday 818 Lane St. Monday. For information or arranged 9 a.m. The Woods County Senior 6 P.M. Woods County Democrats tours, call 580-327-2030. Alfalfa County court filings According to the affidavits and petitions courthouse public records, it will appear – assault and battery; domestic assault on file, the following individuals in this newspaper. and battery in presence of a minor and have been charged. An individual is Felony Filings disrupt/prevent/interrupt/emergency innocent of any charges listed below Phillip Logan Sharp, Cherokee, 18, telephone call ($829.50). until proven guilty in a court of law. All has been charged with plan/conspire/ Civil Filings information is a matter of public record endeavour to perform act of violence Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah, vs. and may be obtained by anyone during ($437.75). Charles B. Green, Cherokee: indebtedness regular hours at the Alfalfa County Michael Wayne Srader, Cleo Springs, ($229.14). Courthouse. The Alva Review-Courier 42, has been charged with domestic Small Claim Filings will not intentionally alter or delete any assault and battery by strangulation and Cory Glen Wilson vs. Oklahoma Tax of this information. If it appears in the aggravated assault and battery ($690.50). Commission: lost title ($68). Misdemeanor Filings Protective Order Filings Bridget Renea Bebee, Alva, 33, has Johna Kaye Lockhart, Aline, and Warren been charged with public intoxication Lee Kirkendall vs. Amy Dotson-Key ($491.50). and Braiden Lee Key: protective order Jerry Lee Evans, Carmen, 46, has been ($223). charged with driving a motor vehicle Traffic Stop Filings while under the influence of alcohol Daniel Lee Sharp, Cherokee, has been ($1,343). cited for reckless driving ($531.50). Daniel Lee Sharp, Cherokee, 23, has Daniel Lee Sharp, Cherokee, has been charged with driving while impaired been cited for failure to comply with ($311.50). compulsory insurance law ($269). Phillip Logan Sharp, Cherokee, 18, Jerry Lee Evans, Carmen, has been cited has been charged with harassing and for failure to stop at a stop sign ($249). threatening electronic communication Jerry Lee Evans, Carmen, has been cited ($386.50). for failure to comply with compulsory Nathan Wade Schanbacher, Cherokee, 37, insurance law ($269) . has been charged with reckless driving Jerry Lee Evans, Carmen, has been cited and eluding an police officer ($663). for operating a vehicle on which all taxes Michael Wayne Srader, Cleo Springs, 42, due to state have not been paid ($249). has been charged with domestic abuse The following individuals were cited for speeding: Shawn Edward Masters, Kingfisher, has been cited for speeding 15 mph over the speed limit ($264). Pamela J. Sethman, Stillwater, has been cited for speeding 15 mph over the speed limit ($264). July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 45 July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 46 Barber County Sheriff’s Office logs

July 2, 2019 out on State Highway 2. • MLPD and BASO performed a • Barber County Sheriff Office • BASO responded to a report of cattle welfare check at Casey’s. (BASO) and Kiowa Police Department out on River Road. • MLPD responded to a dog complaint (KWPD) responded to an incident in • MLPD responded to a noise complaint on Washington Avenue. Hardtner. on Cherry Street. • BASO responded to a report of cattle • BASO investigated a report of found July 5, 2019 out on US 160. property. • MLPD responded to a noise complaint July 7, 2019 • BASO responded to a report of on 1st Street. • KWPD investigated a report of suspicious activity. • MLPD responded to a noise complaint suspicious person at Kiowa Manor. • BASO attempted to locate an on Oak Street Court. • BASO responded to a report of a individual in Hazelton. • BASO responded to a report of a traffic hazard on SH 2. • Medicine Lodge Police Department cattle out on Gyp Hill Road. • BASO assisted a motorist on Tri-City (MLPD) responded to a citizen’s • KWPD and BASO performed a Road. complaint on U.S. Highway 160. funeral escort. • MLPD responded to a dog complaint • MLPD and BASO responded to a • MLPD performed a welfare check on on north Iliff Street. report of a child in need of care. north Walnut Street. • MLPD and BASO responded to a • BASO responded to a dog complaint • MLPD responded to a noise complaint report of a disturbance on north Oak in Sharon. on north Cedar Street. Street. • KWPD responded to an animal call • BASO and MLPD responded to a • MLPD investigated a report of a on south 7th St. reckless driving complaint on US 160. missing juvenile on north Walnut • MLPD investigated a report of July 6, 2019 Street. suspicious activity on Abbe Circle. • MLPD responded to an incident on • BASO responded to a report of cattle July 3, 2019 north Main Street. out on River Road. • BASO and MLPD responded to a • BASO responded to a citizen’s • BASO performed 38 traffic stops. citizen’s assist on U.S. Highway 281. complaint at the Barber County Lake. DISPATCH NEWS FIRE/EMS • BASO responded to a non-injury • BASO investigated an abandoned July 2, 2019 accident on northwest Elm Mills Rd. vehicle on US 281. • Kiowa EMS responded to a call in • MLPD investigated a report of • BASO responded to a report of cattle Hardtner. suspicious activity on north Main out on US 281. • Kiowa EMS responded to a call at the Street. • BASO responded to a report of traffic Kiowa District Manor. • BASO performed a VIN inspection. hazard on west Petit Avenue. July 3, 2019 • BASO responded to a report of a • MLPD responded to report of a dog • Sun City Fire Department responded traffic hazard on Gyp Hill Road. complaint on High Street. to an accident on northwest Elm Mills July 4, 2019 • BASO responded to an animal call Road. • KWPD and BASO responded to a on US 281. July 4, 2019 disturbance on 10th Street. • KWPD responded to a dog complaint • Kiowa EMS transported a patient to • BASO performed a welfare check in on Campbell Street. Wichita. Isabel. • BASO responded to a report of a • Hardtner Fire Department responded • BASO responded to a report of cattle horse out on River Road. to a grass fire. July 5, 2019 • Medicine Lodge EMS transported a patient from Wichita. ARRESTS July 2, 2019 • Shawn Edwin Read, Hazelton, 44, W/M. Charges: warrant. July 3, 2019 • Lori Renee Quick, Wichita, 29, W/F. Charges: warrant. July 6, 2019 • Stevie Dwayne Wolfe, Tipton, Oklahoma, 61, W/F. Charges: DUI. • Richard Alan Schwerdtfeger, Medicine Lodge, 34, W/M. Charges: warrant. July 7, 2019 • Sean Adam Griffin, 41, W/M. Charges: driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked. July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 47

Clyde Bell and Sheila Wackett enjoy the lunch put on by Cherokee Main Street for 4th of July. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

Roger Pierce eyeballs his spot to throw his horseshoe at the Cherokee 4th of July. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

The Wilson family makes their way through the line for lunch served by the Cherokee Main Street board members at the Cherokee 4th of July celebration. Photo by Desiree Malicoat

Chloe Barron (left) and Hadley Estes (right) join in the sack races at the Cherokee 4th of July celebration at the City Park. Photo by Desiree Mali- coat July 10, 2019 Alva Review-Courier/Newsgram Page 48