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Lynn Says

Slow down and be thankful

The title to this article is nothing new, but I assure you the content will not be something you expect. This past Saturday

morning my husband was almost run over by a speeding pickup while running. I am extremely thankful he was not.

We live in the country along a dirt road that he runs on many days of the week, at different times of the

day, usually early in the morning while it’s still dark. Sometimes it is later in the day or early evening. He always wear fluorescent green.

My children also run on the dirt road at various times of the day. I can occasionally be found walking along the dirt road, in ad-dition to many of my neighbors. I actually prefer my treadmill rather than walking in the dark and being spooked by unexpected varmints.

We usually have a few dogs walking, running and exploring with us, one of their favorite activities to do with “their fam-ily.” I always worry about the dogs when we have to cross the black top because the semi-trucks drive so fast along the black-tops not considered major highways. These are generally unmanned by law enforce-ment officers for the most part and drivers tend not to worry about their speed or be aware of potential pedestrians on the road.

Saturday morning as my husband was running during the daylight around 7:30 a.m., he was nearly hit by a pickup speeding down the road heading to work. My hus-band managed to get into the ditch quick-ly enough to avoid being hit as the pickup swerved and ended up rolling over onto its top. Unfortunately, one of our constant canine companions was not so lucky. An-other was injured. This was our third loss of a dog in six months. We lost one due to old age, one to illness and one to speeding.

When my husband arrived home a lit-tle distraught and shared the news, in my grief, I kept telling myself, “Be thankful. Be thankful. Be thankful.” I am thankful. I am thankful my husband was not killed. I am thankful the driver was not hurt.

As our family along with our remaining canine companions mourns the loss of our beloved Daisy, I contemplate the countless number of times I have seen vehicles speed-ing down our road over the last 10 years headed to work, to town, to a golf game or to a friend’s home, despite the speed limit signs posted along the road.

I contemplate how many times our mail box has been hit because someone lost traction on the rocks while going fast and swerved into it. The posted speed limit signs are 35 mph because it is a residential area. I urge you that when driving down a dirt road you consider there are families with children and pets that live along those dirt roads.

I believe the only reason people feel they can speed down dirt roads is because they don’t believe they will be caught. That shouldn’t matter. Perhaps it’s because you are in a hurry to get to your destination because you haven’t allotted the time nec-essary to get there at the proper speed. Is it worth the loss of life for you to be there one to two minutes earlier? I dare say if my husband had lost his life because someone was speeding down the dirt road, it might have ruined that person’s life knowing they had taken someone else’s.

Speed limits are in place for a reason. Slow down because it’s the right thing to

do. Monitor your own speed when driving down dirt roads. Not only is it hard to brake at high speeds on dirt or rock roads, they also tend to be very dusty and impede vis-ibility if a vehicle is traveling in front of you.

My husband could have lost his life be-cause a person was speeding down a dirt road, not thinking about what could be on the road up ahead. Dr. Vernon Powders recently lost his life while driving down the side of a residential street on his riding mower because of a speeding, inattentive driver.

Slow down and be thankful. Be thankful for things that remind you

to be more aware. Be thankful you can do those things that you are in such a hurry to get to. Others are not so fortunate. I am thankful my husband will be sitting with us at our Thanksgiving dinner next week. I am thankful our other two dogs’ lives were spared. I am thankful for the companion-ship and great memories of our dog, Daisy. I am thankful for speed limits and those who exist to enforce them. I am thankful the driver of the pickup has another day to get to work and will be with their family at Thanksgiving. Slow down and be thankful.

(This article was submitted to us by Raye Lyn Bird. I think it is very appropriate and important. Since I’ve been walking along the city streets a lot more than in the past, I can relate to the concerns she names. LLM)

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technological strengths and weaknesses. Some of those weaknesses are: aging technology, slow upload connection, long waits for support, and “professional development is lacking,” he said.

“We can buy all the technology in the world, but if our teachers don’t know how to use it we go nowhere,” MacKinney told the board.

Superintendent ReportsSuperintendent Williams said the

roof on the central office is in bad shape and must be repaired before some other things can be repaired in that office. She said the quotes made for the roof last spring were $23,000 and have increased to $29,500. The general consensus of the board is to get more quotes before taking any action.

Williams said the door replacement at the high school will be completed during spring break. She said tennis courts repair is to start after the new playground cover is complete. The playground materials were in transit the day of the board meeting, Williams said.

Career Pathways is a topic of discussion between administration and the coordinator through ESSDACK. Pathways helps lead student to different careers. Completion of the program gives students either credits for college or for a skills career. Williams said South Barber “is very close” to being able to offer this to students. The guidance counselor will work closely with this program to help students find their interest.

South Barber Board ActionJenny Cantrell received board

approval as an emergency substitute. Current bills totaling $430,457.81

were approved. Clerk Johnson explained in detail why the amount was higher than usual.

The board approved the following Kansas Association of School Board (KASB) policy updates: GAAF – Emergency Safety Interventions; IHF – Graduation Requirements; IKA – Financial Literacy; JBC – Enrollment; and KGD – Disruptive Acts at School or School Activities.

KASB policy updates: first reads were considered: CEF – Expense

they have problems with tech support for iPads), and two Android tablets (he said Adobe is still No.1).

MacKinney said he has three assistants he calls “My Nerd Herd.” He said they’ll “be key when I’m gone.”

He listed many current projects such as: 33 new teacher computers, removal of old computer lab at elementary saying “It’s a disaster,” a new technology plan, career cruising, etc.

Some summer projects MacKinney listed include a technology camp and new network cabling throughout the district. He said this will cost over $30,000 and it’s necessary upgrading the school’s infrastructure. “Getting Wi-Fi should be like flipping a light switch,” he said. MacKinney said there are many considerations before the district would go to online enrollment.

Discussing current technology issues, MacKinney said Powerschool (a gradebook performance program that allows teachers, students and parents to access grades online) “has been a nightmare this year. There’s lots of problems with Powerschool – it quits working all the time.”

MacKinney is working on wireless connectivity density. He’s also working to insure Cryptelocker will not invade the system. “It’s bad, bad,” MacKinney said of the virus that encrypts your information, basically holds it ransom.

MacKinney discussed USD255’s

By Yvonne MillerFollowing a 15-minute executive

session toward the end of the meeting of the South Barber Board of Education Monday, Nov. 9, board members accepted the resignation of first grade teacher Holly Cook who is expecting a baby. Cook’s resignation is effective Feb. 19, 2016.

The executive session was also for the superintendent’s evaluation, but no action was taken upon return to open session.

Board President Steve Allen called the meeting to order with members Mike Anderson, Mark Pollock, Melissa Simpson and Deb Helfrich present. Two members were absent due to attending the Cherokee Junior High Basketball Tournament: Mariah Doherty and Dooli Rugg. Both principals, Marcia Cantrell and Brent Shaffer, also attended the tournament. Superintendent Dr. Andi Williams and board clerk Julie Johnson also sat at the board table.

Technology Update by MacKinneyLuke MacKinney, director of

technology and information services at South Barber, gave an update of the district at the request of Superintendent Williams. Naturally, he had a PowerPoint display for his update.

It showed the following number of electronic devices currently in USD255: 150 laptops and desktops, 224 soon-to-be 249 Chromebooks, 44 iPads (he said

Cook resigns, MacKinney gives technology update for South Barber School

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ObituaryMARTHA JEANNINE COPPOCK

Funeral service for Martha Jeannine Coppock, 84, will be Saturday,

November 21, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Cherokee First United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Duran officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Viewing will be Saturday 10 a.m.

until 11:30 a.m. with family present at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. in Cherokee (www.lanmanmemorials.com).

Martha was born on October 26, 1931, to Joseph and Clara Brown Wells in Monmouth, Illinois, and passed from this life November 14, 2015, in Enid. The family moved to Oklahoma before she was one year of age and settled on a farm outside Lahoma. Martha attended Lahoma High School, graduating in 1949. Upon graduating from high school she attended Wesley School of Nursing. After graduating from nursing school in 1952, she started her nursing career at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid. On December 7, 1952, she married the love of her life, Bruce Coppock, in Enid and to this union three children were born.

After their marriage, Martha continued her nursing career in Norfolk, Virginia, while Bruce finished his tour of duty with the U. S. Navy. Upon completion of Bruce’s active duty they moved to Cherokee where she worked for over forty years as a nurse at Cherokee and Kiowa, Kansas, hospitals. Martha was an active member of the Cherokee First United Methodist Church.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Eldon Coppock; one son, Bruce Eldon Coppock, Jr.; one daughter, Pamela Jean Theisz; grandchildren, Andria Leah and Sarah Elizabeth Coppock and her parents, Joseph and Clara Wells.

Martha is survived by one son, Keith Coppock and wife, Sherri of Ponca City; one brother, Milton Wells and wife, Lottie of Lahoma; two sisters, Phyllis Wedel of Enid and Janice Wehrman

of Lahoma; six grandchildren, Anna Fenner of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Marty Coppock of Midland, Texas, Cassie Copeland and husband, David of Denver, Colorado, Bryan Coppock and wife, Stacy of Kansas City, Missouri, Abbie Applegate of San Diego, California and Courtney Applegate of Denver, Colorado; five great grandchildren, Marcus and Sophie Fenner, Vox and Felix Copeland, Tegan Coppock and many nieces and nephews.

The light of a distant star continues to reach the earth long after the star itself is gone. In the same way, the light and love that Martha gave so many of us will continue to shine in many hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Circle of Love or the Veterans of Foreign Wars through Lanman Funeral Home, Inc.

RONALD RAY HEATONGraveside services were held

on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Capron Cemetery with Reverend Terry Martindale, Alva First United Methodist Church, officiating. Wharton Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Ray, son of Gladys (McGill) and Joseph W. Heaton was born on April 29, 1934, near Capron, Oklahoma. He passed away at the Alva Share Medical Center on the 14th of November at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 16 days. He lived on the farm and helped his parents and brothers with things around the farm until October of 2008 when he moved to Share Convalescent Home to live.

Mr. Heaton was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph on April 6, 1965, and Gladys on January 10, 1988, and two brothers, Joseph “Joe” David on May 2, 2012, and Richard Mac on October 11, 2013.

Ronald is survived by his three nephews, Joseph Lynn Heaton and wife, DeeAnne and their two sons, Andrew and Adam and wife Kelli, Gary Dale Heaton and Dan Duane Heaton and

wife, Karen and their children, Jeff and and wife, Jaci Heaton and their children Jantz, Jayt and Jacon, Derek and wife, Beth Heaton and their children Cord and Collins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Share Convalescent Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com.

NANCY MORELAND A loving life has left us, but her

light still shines. On Saturday morning November 14, 2015, Nancy passed away peacefully at home in Mustang, Oklahoma, while she and her husband/caregiver Ron were preparing for a day of football games. She was wearing her

favorite Sooner shirt the last day of her life. Even though Nancy was suffering the relentless effects of ALS, she played tough in order to continue to be a part of her family and friends’ lives.

Nancy was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, and was raised by her mother Jean Ann and father H.S. Graham in Alva, Oklahoma, where she graduated high school in 1965. Nancy loved being a cheerleader for her Alva Goldbugs. Two years later she graduated from Enid Business School after which she was employed by First Bethany Bank and Trust for 10 years working up to a vice presidency. On June 5, 1971, she married her high school sweetheart, Ron Moreland, whom she had met in the fifth grade. She resigned from the bank to become a full-time, stay-at-home mom to raise their two sons, James Ira who lives and works in Dallas, and Jason Sherman who lives and works in Oklahoma City. Ron began his career in banking with the First National Bank of Oklahoma City and retired recently from First Bethany Bank and Trust.

Besides being survived by her husband and sons, Nancy leaves behind a sister, Kay Ann Rudd, husband Jack and sons Aaron and Dion and families

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group looked at proposed calendar dates for their 2016 meetings. One change to the proposed list was made (a mistake was made on the March meeting date), and once corrected, the date list was approved.

The board then considered a one-time contract for services with Sandra Reece-Keck for a student assessment in the amount of $590.00. McCuiston said there is a student who needs assessed. He said right now no staff member is available in the area needed for assessment. A vote was motioned and the item was approved.

Next up, the group discussed hiring Lauren Blubaugh as a certified staff member beginning Dec. 14 of this year and for the remainder of the FY2016 school term. McCuiston recommended the hire and the board approved.

In new business, board member Cindy Reed gave a heated oration on the lack of progress the school is making toward repair projects. She showed her dismay by saying that the priority list they made as a board, and unanimously agreed upon, was no longer being supported because of obvious inaction. Reed cited that she has received many questions from community and staff members alike and they, along with her, have concerns about the problems not being fixed, like leaks in the gym roof, bursting lights, and puddled water on the floor – especially during basketball games.

“Fixing a flat roof for $40,000 every two years is flushing money down the toilet, and I’m done doing it!” said Reed.

Another concern for her was the insecure entrance and how visitors do not stop by the office to check in upon arrival. Also mentioned was the heating and cooling system. She said she is tired of Bandaids, duck tape and baling wire to fix things, and if passing the bond means an extra $50-$100 out of pocket annually, so be it. She said an amount so small would be worth it to ensure the kids’ safety, and even restore community pride.

With no other comments made, the meeting adjourned.

6, revenue collections for the state were running almost $215,000,000 behind last year’s comparable date.

Before mentioning the computer problems the library has been experiencing, McCuiston said the heat side of the offices’ heating and air unit was out. He said he hopes it will be an economical fix, but due to its age and efficiency level, there is a chance parts may not be attainable.

Luckinbill is scheduled to come out, as another staff member said there was a problem with her unit too.

In his report, Principal Brett Hill commended parents for the successful turnout at parent/teacher conferences. He moved on to say that six basketball games had already been played amongst the high school, junior high, and elementary students and that a Veteran’s Day program will be held this week. Enrollment is still at 79, down 19 students from this time last year.

Hill said he and his wife will be kicking off their fourth annual Angel Tree program soon. This program reaches out to families that may need assistance for holiday gift giving for their children. Lastly he mentioned a couple of teachers have participated in Literacy First training, and another is scheduled to go this week.

In a routine “housekeeping deal” as McCuiston called it, the board approved American Fidelity Assurance Company as the district Section 125 Flex Plan

Freedom School Board met MondayBy Stacy Sanborn

Monday night’s Nov. 9 Freedom Board of Education meeting had a relatively short agenda. All members were present and approved the consent agenda before hearing the superintendent and principal give their reports.

Superintendent Danny McCuiston started by saying district revenue collections showed November gross production collections of $13,538.86 as compared to fiscal year (FY) 2015 gross production $32,922.26 and FY2014 gross production of $19,939.44. Total revenue as of November FY2016 stand at $187,904.93 compared to November last year amount of $258,437.72 (both amounts are not counting school land, or CLO as it’s officially called), showing an obvious significant decrease. He said the district budget deals with long term projections, but in actual dollar amounts, from July 2014 - November 2014 to July 2015 - November 2015 shows an actual drop in local revenue of $70,532.79.

Decreased revenue and cutbacks are in the general discussion being heard across the state. The state current FY2015 budget is propped up on one-time monies that will not be available in 2016. As the state works closer toward the end of the year, the fiscal hole continues to grow. As of Friday, Nov.

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By Yvonne Miller“There’s no atheist in a foxhole,”

Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot Bob Ford told the captivated audience as he spoke at Burlington School’s Veterans Day Program Tuesday, Nov. 10.

With the call sign Black Cat 2-1, Ford flew Huey helicopters in over 1,000 missions as an aircraft commander over a helicopter detachment at Hue (way), which was 40 miles from the DMZ – the farthest northern helicopter unit in Vietnam. Whatever plane he flew, radio operators communicated with him as Black Cat 2-1. Sitting in the left seat, Ford was a first lieutenant and in command of the plane he flew.

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he survived while taking substantial enemy fire. In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed. Black Cat 2-1 is Ford’s story of survival and the valiant men he served with who risked their lives for the troops on the ground.

In the book Ford told after flying a while he was considered “the old man” and said his missions with some inexperienced pilots gave him a “sinking feeling.” After a particularly harrowing flight where the helicopter took on heavy enemy fire and by the grace of God made it back, Ford told how he felt dizzy and

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“Our survival was secondary to our mission,” Ford said.

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The Kiowa Historical Society provided scenes and pictures of Kiowa yesteryear to adorn the walls of our newly renovated manor. Now, we are ready to begin the personalization of the private in-patient rooms at the new hospital. We call on all our citizen photographers of Southern Barber County to submit modern day photography of real scenes from Southern Barber County. Maybe your photo will make the cut to be placed on canvas and adorn our new facility for many years. We are looking for golden wheat elds, our elevators, harvest crews at work, modern shots of our current store fronts, maybe aerial views of homesteads, our oil industry, our trains and windmills, maybe our schools and park. Submit

thWe are excited to announce the opening of the Kiowa District Childcare services on January 4 , 2016. We will be accepting 10 little tykes ages 2 ½ to 5 that are daytime potty trained. These services will be provided on-site at the Kiowa District Manor. Kiddos will have a safe and fun place to be Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30

p.m. We will offer 3 dietary approved meals and opportunities to interact with our residents. We are ready to explore what these two age groups have to offer one another. If you would like your little one to be considered for this opportunity and be placed on our waiting list, please call Kim Balding, Manor Administrator at 620-825-4117.

thBeginning, Friday, November 20 , 2015, Kiowa District Healthcare is partnering with Life Team for our air transport services.Lifeteam will be offering introductory annual memberships at the rate of $35 per family.

thStop in during lunch time on the 20 to speak to a Lifeteam representative or get your application anytime at the Rural Health Clinic front desk.

Coming Soon in 2016! Kiowa District Healthcare will be partnering with Vigilias. Vigilias is a physician owned telemedicine company dedicated to rural health. They use telemedicine technology to provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions for rural hospitals, providers, and patients. We share the goal of making high-quality care accessible to everyone, regardless of their location, or the

time of day. Vigilias strives to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas using modern technology. They will immediately offer endocrinology, nephrology, infectious disease, pediatrics, dermatology, and internal medicine. And soon we will be able to access allergy and immunology, neurology, pulmonology, and rheumatology.

Kiowa District Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Visit www.k-d-h.com to view our facility and services.

PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIPAWARD 2015

KIOWA DISTRICT HOSPITAL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP IN OUTCOMES AND FINANCIAL STRENGTH

Kiowa, KS, 2015 – Kiowa District Hospital today announced it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Ofce of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Outcomes and Financial Strength, reecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. Margaret Grismer, CEO of Kiowa District Healthcare stated, “In the ever-changing world of healthcare today, no entity can be condent in their nancial stability from one moment to the next, but with the help of the Friends of KDH and Manor Foundation and the citizens of southern Barber County and northern Oklahoma, we are very excited to have a community of approximately 1000 citizens who came together to raise over 1.5 million dollars to build a new 8.5 million dollar hospital and rural health clinic. This award was humbly accepted on their behalf.” Janell Goodno, CFO of KDH stated, “In addition, I believe KDH ranked this award from last year’s nancial audit and cost report indicating high depreciation of the new building as well as the capital transfer of funds from the foundation that secured the gap funding for the building project.” The rankings have been designated by the Hospital Strength INDEX™, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of hospital performance. In partnership with NOSORH, iVantage Health Analytics has developed a data-driven program designed to identify excellence across a broad spectrum of indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care. The Hospital Strength INDEX™ captures performance metrics for more than 4,000 acute care hospitals, including over 1,300 rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Leveraging data from public data sources, INDEX aggregates data from 66 individual metrics into three major categories and 9 pillars to derive a single strength overall rating for each facility.

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KDH WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCERURAL HEALTH DAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH

“These top quartile performers shouldtake great pride in this recognition. It

showcases their commitment tocontinuous performance analysis and

improvement. On this occasion ofNational Rural Health Day, it’s an

honor to celebrate their achievement asthey continue to serve their communitiesdespite the many market, regulatory and

financial pressures they face.”said Michael Topchik, senior vice

president of iVantage Health Analytics.


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Corrections Director Robert Patton welcomed the crowd of over 320 state corrections professionals. He also thanked them for their dedication and service to the state.

“Everyone with us today plays a role in protecting the public no matter what your position title is,” Patton said. “That is why today is important. We get to take a step back and give thanks to everyone for their continued support in making this department special.”

The keynote speaker at the event was Oklahoma State Senator Clark Jolley.

Sen. Jolley, who serves as the Senate Appropriations chair, pledged his continued support for the department and its employees.

“Employees at the department don’t get thanked enough for the work they do to protect the public,” Jolley said. “During the rest of my time in the Senate, I will continue to work with my fellow legislators to ensure the department has a voice at the Capitol.”

Concluding the speakers was Board of Corrections Chair Kevin Gross, who told the crowd the agency has a bright future because of the hard work and dedication of its employees.

“The obstacles corrections professionals face are many,” Gross said. “You are asked to do more with less and I applaud your continued work. Facing new challenges and overcoming them is important in today’s correctional system because you never know what’s going to happen every day when you go on shift.”

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Corrections Board Chairman Kevin Gross (left) and Corrections Director Rober Patton (right) present Kim Olson of James Crabtree Correction Center at Hele-na with one of three Meritorious Service awards for 2015.

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By Yvonne Miller“This is the community’s award,”

Kiowa District Hospital CEO Margaret Grismer said humbly. She was referring to an award she accepted from the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Kiowa’s healthcare facility is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) of which there are 1,333 nationwide. Only 80 of those CAHs received awards from the NRHA at the CAH’s annual conference in Kansas City this October.

Thursday, Nov. 19, is National Rural Health Day, which Grismer said is the day the NRHA wished to announce the award recipients. Awards were given to Critical Access Hospitals in the following categories: Top 20 Overall, Top 20 in Quality, Top 20 in Patient Satisfaction and Top 20 in Financial Stability.

Grismer admitted she was somewhat shocked to hear that KDH received their Top 20 award in financial stability. That’s as rural hospitals nationwide are struggling financially and KDH is no exception. KDH relies on taxpayer money and the larger percentage of Medicare reimbursements that CAH receive. However, with the Affordable Care Act the future of CAH reimbursements and other aspects is uncertain.

Grismer spoke at the conference and said the following, “I come from a community of approximately 1,000 citizens who came together to raise over $1.5 million dollars to build a new $8.5 million dollar hospital and rural health clinic. I humbly accept this award on

their behalf.” Because Grismer was not yet part of KDH during the fundraising, planning and building of the new facility, she asked KDH Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Janell Goodno, who was a part of all of those stages, to accept the award. Grismer said Goodno had scheduling conflicts so could not attend the conference.

The CEO believes KDH received this award for last year’s audit and cost report. She said the cost report indicated depreciation of a new building and also the financial transfer of funds ($1.5 million) from the Friends of the KDH and Manor Foundation.

Kiowa’s hospital was selected for this award based on their review by Ivantage Health Analytics. Their Financial Stability INDEX regards financial ratios based on CMS electronic cost reports. Grismer noted the index ranking continues to have KDH in an “at-risk” category. That’s due to having very little market share and a population (predominately aging) that is consider “at-risk.”

Grismer said, “Keeping ourselves strong financially as well as pertinent to our community and cost effective is no easy chore.”

In Kansas the only other CAH to receive one of these NRHC awards was the Meade District Hospital for patient satisfaction.

Grismer said many exciting things are transpiring at KDH. On her one year anniversary as CEO of KDH, which was Nov. 12, Kiowa District Healthcare launched their website which is www.k-

Kiowa District Hospital receives National Rural Health Association awardHospital launches its new website www.k-d-h.com

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of the Chieftains Dec. 18 ballgame.The Parent Teacher Organization’s

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The elementary school’s Christmas music program is Monday, Dec. 7. The junior/senior high Christmas concert by the bands and choirs is Monday, Dec. 14.

The high school football team ended their season 6-3. Junior high football was 6-1 and beat Norwich for 3rd in the Heart of the Plains League.

High School volleyball ended 26-10. Making HOPL All-League was: Nicole Blick, Anna Perez, Madison Polson and Bailey Roberts. Junior high volleyball ended 7-6.

SBHS basketball will begin Dec. 5. South Barber’s FFA A-Team

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In junior high vocal the following girls made the KCDA Honor Choir: Taylor Pollock, Savannah Hughbanks, Haylie Drake and Georgiana Wilhelm. There were 540 students who auditioned and these girls were some of the 220 students who made the choir. They’ll perform Feb. 26 at 5 p.m., at Century II in Wichita.

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PreK-6 Principal Cantrell complimented retired teacher Delores Diel for continuing to write grants for the school. Her latest grant is for stage curtains for which she’s received about $9,500.

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Ford was a student at the University of Oklahoma when he completed ROTC training and received a commission in the US Army in 1966. This Saturday Ford will be honored as “The Patriot of the Game” at the OU football game as they host TCU at 7 p.m. Speaking of this honor and his service, Ford said, “If you ask me, I would tell you that I would do it again. Every day of my life I am proud of my service with dedication and honor. I try to live and show by example every day of my life.”

Ford resides in Okeene as he has since returning from Vietnam where he manages the family flour business, Shawnee Milling, started by his grandfather.

high school and college buddies did not openly welcome him home.

Ford said after experiencing the horror and danger of war, he returned home to life, with the birth of his daughter Amy Katherine.

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He said often boxes of sea rations that had food like cheese and peanut butter were all soldiers had. Of great interest to youngsters was the tiny package of toilet paper in the sea rations box. Ford told the crowd there were times he ran out of water and drank the nectar from a can of fruit cocktail in his rations.

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Veterans from Kiowa's local VFW Post carry in the flags to post colors at Kiowa's Veterans Day service in the South Barber gymnasium. The veter-ans are (left to right) Dennis Chris-tensen, Roger Robison and Mike Mill-er. Photo by Yvonne Miller

Dressed in red, white and blue, South Barber High School counselor Cheryl Washburn shares her voice that's as beautiful as Old Glory when she sings “God Bless the USA.” She's accompa-nied by the combined South Barber junior and senior high band. This is at Kiowa's Veterans Day program. Photo by Yvonne Miller



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Real Estate TransfersBook 782, Page 732: Billy L. Pen-

quite and Patricia A. Penquite; convey unto Bill L. Penquite and Patricia A. Penquite, Trustees of the Bill L. Pen-quite and Patricia A. Penquite Trust. An undivided ½ interest in and to the SE/4 of 17-24-10, An undivided ½ interest in and to the NW/4 of 11-24-10; and an un-divided ½ interest in and to the NE/4 of 25-24-11, all in Alfalfa County, Oklaho-ma. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 808: Linda Vickers; conveys unto Linda Vickers, Trustee of the Linda Vickers Revocable Trust. E/2 SE/4 of 16-25-10, Alfalfa County, Okla-homa. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 830: Zweifel Enter-prises, LLC; Convey unto Charles Fe-

smire. The W/2 NE/4 of 24-24-10, Al-falfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 832: Lee W. Leeper and Tracie L. Leeper, Trustees of the Lee & Tracie Leeper Trust; convey unto Cale W. Leeeper and Cinthia I. Leeper. W 80 acres of the NE/4 of 22-26-12, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 883: Mary Evelyn Terry; convey unto Mary Evelyn Terry as Trustee of the Mary Evelyn Terry Re-vocable Trust. S/2 SE/4 of 20-28-9, Al-falfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 901: Gary D. Sack-et and Ruth A. Sacket; convey unto the Department of Transportation. A strip of land lying in part of the SW/4 SW/4 of 36-24-12, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed.

Book 782, Page 903: John E. Lam-le and Lola J. Lamle; convey unto the Department of Transportation. A strip of land lying in part of Government Lots 3 and 4, 1-23-12, Alfalfa County, Oklaho-ma. Warranty deed.

MortgagesBook 782, Page 718: Between Clay-

ton A. Roberts and Dallas R. Roberts; and ACB Bank. The N. 25.4’ of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 and the S. 25’ of Lot 11, in Block 1 in Aubrey Tatro’s Addition to Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $112,000.

Book 782, Page 766: Between Patri-cia Ann Irwin, a widow; and Cleo State Bank. The W/2 Se/4 of 32-24-12, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. $64,000.

Alfalfa County real estate transactions

appeal ($0).Civil Filings

Department of Transportation vs. K & E Railway Co, Curtis S. Green, Green Operating Co, and Alfalfa County Board of Commissioners: Condemnation ($224.66).

Department of Transportation vs. Chesapeake Energy Corp and Alfalfa County Board of Commissioners: Condemnation ($224.66).

Department of Transportation vs. Continental Oil Co: Condemnation ($224.66).

Kay Co Oklahoma Hospital vs. Jessey Johnson: Suit on account ($205.70).

Traffic FilingsThe following individuals received a

citation for speeding:Michael C. Esparza, no age listed,

Bedford, Texas: 1-10 mph over ($228.50).

Alfalfa County court filingsCourier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper.

Felony FilingsTeresa Arlene Sadler, 45, Helena:

Child neglect ($478).Michael Monckton, 42, Helena: Pro se

According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Alva Review-

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Monday, November 9, 20156:48 a.m. Transport, deputy en route to

Kay County for prisoner in custody, deputy with prisoner in custody x1 from Newkirk, Kay County, en route to sheriff’s office.

9:31 a.m. Civil matter, respondent stated she was trying to call court clerk’s office and it keeps ringing, was having an issue with her PO and didn’t think it was right, advised respondent there was nothing we could do about changing the court order and would have to keep trying to call the court.

1:57 p.m. Transport, deputy en route to Woods County, prisoner in custody x1 male.

4:23 p.m. Civil paper service in Cherokee, negative contact.

5:20 p.m. Civil paper service at apartments in Cherokee.

5:38 p.m. Civil paper service in Carmen, negative contact.

6:30 p.m. Civil paper service, papers served to individual at old DHS building in Cherokee.

Tuesday, November 10, 20157:18 a.m. Information, respondent asked

if anyone had reported a missing pickup, there is a black 4x4 with a trailer sitting on an oil field location and just wanted to see if it has been reported missing.

11:34 a.m. Fight no weapons, respondent said people are fighting at the Burlington Coop, people that live in old DHS building, sent officers.

3:30 p.m. Information, respondent stated there was a maroon colored Honda on Highway 8 in Aline by Salvage that was driving about 50 mph and crossed over the lines a couple of times, notified Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), respondent called back and said they had turned at the Carmen turn off, notified OHP.

3:56 p.m. Welfare check, respondent wanted a welfare check on her ex-husband, respondent said she has heard he is doing drugs and is on probation, thinks he has weapons, when asked the address, it was not in our county, advised respondent she needed to call Major County.

7:28 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called and wanted to talk to a deputy about her daughter’s cell phone, respondent says there are incoming and outgoing calls being made and wanted to know how this was possible because the DHS worker said the phone was turned in to evidence.

9:14 p.m. Miscellaneous, 911 patched through a call, respondent stated he got a text from his sister saying to come get

her, she was scared but didn’t know where she was, tried calling party and no answer, party called back and said she did not know where she was and could not describe any of her surroundings, deputy notified and was heading to police department, deputy present with respondent back tracking at 38 and 11 heading north on 720, deputy was contacting Harper County, deputy advised of location, Harper County with deputy, officer welfare check is fine, deputy in service and present x2 one male one female, Harper County with prisoner in custody x1, deputy clear, deputy out in Ingersoll for follow up on previous call.

Wednesday, November 11, 20159:21 p.m. Welfare check, respondent

wants a welfare check on his daughter, respondent advised daughter is on the other phone line and that her speech is slurred, respondent stated his daughter lives in Goltry and is going through a divorce, he is not sure if she has done something to herself or if she has carbon monoxide poisoning (because she has been using propane heaters for heat because her husband had turned off the heat), respondent then went on to say that his daughter got in her car trying to go to a friend’s in Enid, advised Enid Police Department, advised daughter not to drive any further and that Enid Police Department is going to try to locate her.

Thursday, November 12, 20151:38 a.m. Miscellaneous, caller wanting

to know if officer was on duty, advised to call city.

9:06 a.m. Suspicious person, Ford F-150 on Highway 38, respondent said no one has been there in six or seven years and the owners are in their 80s, respondent mows their yard and nobody is ever there, passed info to deputy.

2:53 p.m. Livestock in roadway, respondent called to report a horse out on Greer and 510, could not locate owner.

3:14 p.m. Busy, deputy busy at Cherokee School.

6:18 p.m. Information, deputy received a call from respondent about a possible threat at Timberlake School, deputy going to be in Nescatunga area trying to make contact with respondent, deputy wanted number for Timberlake principal, advised deputy of number.

7:08 p.m. Information, respondent called to advise that an individual put on Facebook that her 23-year-old daughter was missing and to call CPD if found, respondent stated she talked to daughter two days ago and that she was dropped off

in Oklahoma City without any money.8:36 p.m. Stolen property, respondent

called and wanted to know if we could ping his wife’s phone, respondent stated wife was shopping in Enid and she thinks someone might have stolen her phone, advised that we do not ping phone unless it’s an emergency situation, respondent stated that a stolen phone isn’t an emergency? Advised that it isn’t an emergency and that he might try calling the store to see if someone turned a phone in.

9:09 p.m. Officer assistance, deputy assisting officer, alarm going off.

Friday, November 13, 20156:43 a.m. Information, deputy out on

cell at Timberlake High School.7:56 a.m. Information, respondent

stated someone had hit his window in Helena, they did not break it but thought someone was trying to warn him, wanted to let us know.

9:57 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent called wanted to speak to officer about an incident last night, advised deputy.

10:08 a.m. Theft in Jet, respondent called and said he needed to make a report on a theft, respondent stated it happened approximately two weeks ago, he doesn’t live there, he had renters but had to evict them, advised deputy.

11:07 a.m. Theft in Carmen, respondent stated she had purchased a full tank of gas last night and now it is empty, someone stole all of it and there is a hose out in the street, notified deputy.

12:00 p.m. Civil matter, respondent stated she was calling about a friend who was renting a property and the dogs were taken off the property and were adopted out, wanting to know what she needed to do to get them back, told her it was a civil matter but she still wanted to talk to an officer.

1:09 p.m. Theft, deputy en route to Jet for theft report from earlier call.

2:00 p.m. Civil papers service at Timberlake High School, negative contact.

2:06 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent called and advised there were two horses out at County road 620 and Cleveland, could not locate an owner.

4:15 p.m. Livestock at large, respondent came in and reported a white calf out east of Helena turn off on Highway 64, contacted possible owner.

5:25 p.m. Suspicious person, respondent called in a suspicious person walking on

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See Sheriff Page 62


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Onsite computer repairs, Cell, PC, MEM Card deleted data re-covery. Web Design and Com-puter Tutoring. 1-580-430-1049

Campbell’s UpholsteryAny kind of furniture. 580-496-2351

You Are InvitedThe Cherokee Strip Muse-um would like to invite you to decorate a Christmas Tree (s) for the Festival of Trees 2015. Reserve your room now to get the choice of room you want by coming into the museum at 901 14 St, calling 580-327-2030 or email [email protected]. Fee $10 if you would like to be judged. Ask for more details when you reserve your room

Christmas Open HouseHardtner Community Center. Sun, Nov 29, 2015. 3-5pm. If you have crafts, food or other items please come. Set-up time 2pm. Soups & Goodies 4:30-5:30pm. Come and have fun in Hardtner, KS. Contact Sandi Rader if in-terested at 620-296-4610. Dona-tions are greatly appreciated

Alva Moose LodgeNo Karaoke Friday, Nov 20. No Sunday Buffet Nov 22. Join us at the Greenleaf Volunteer Thanksgiving Dinner at Alva Middle School

Fleshman Agency, Inc.Purchasing Producing and Non-Producing Minerals. Call 405-607-0917 or email to [email protected]. Serving Western Oklahoma for 32 years

Booth SpaceAvailable for the 34th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show & Home Based Business Expo, Dec 5, 2015. Municipal Hall in Anthony, Kansas from 9am-4pm. For info call 620-842-5456 or www.anthonychamber.com

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Goltry Craft BazaarGoltry Community Building. Sat, Nov 21, 9am-3pm. Come see our holiday of homemade breads, peppermints, New Year cookies & other goodies, hand-made jewelry, sewn and crochet items, wood crafts & wreaths. Pink Zebra, Mary Kay, Origa-mi Owl & more. Hot drinks & sweets concession. 580-541-9521

Firewood for SalePremium Oak. Can stack & de-liver. 580-922-1256

Barrel Racing ClinicNov 28 & 29. Cherokee, OK. Call now to reserve spot. 785-764-1150

Farm Welding & RepairCorral work, continuous fenc-ing, loadouts/lanes. Low rates. Call Sammy Kruckenberg at 580-334-6517

EmploymentHelp Wanted

BYZ Tavern, 119 W 2nd, Cher-okee, OK. Apply within

Help WantedSimpson’s looking for FT Re-placement Clerk. Must be de-pendable, self-driven and work well with others. Competive wages with benefits. Pick up app at Simpsons, 533 Main, Kiowa, KS

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Alfalfa Hay. Small square bales. 2nd, 4th, 5th cuttings. Clean, green, dry. 580-829-1866. Could deliver

Garage Sales

Indoor Garage Sale

63 Ridgway Rd. Alva. Fri 4:30-7pm. Sat 8am-noon. Vintage kitchen items, old doors & win-dow screens, dining table, home decor, mens & womens clothes & much more

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Metals For SaleInventer Iron, Livetrap Material, Iron Wheels, Rebar & lots more. 1208 Fair St. Alva. 580-327-1313

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Community Calendarercise is scheduled each day at 11 a.m. Transportation provided upon request.

Noon Alva Rotary Club meets at Champs Restaurant.

2-5 p.m. The Cherokee Strip Mu-seum in Alva is open every day except Monday. For information or arranged tours, call 580-327-2030.

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

7 p.m. Alva Moose Lodge men’s meeting is held every Thursday.

7 p.m. La Leche League meets the third Thursday of the month at the Alva First Baptist Church. LLL is a breast-

feeding group supporting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1027 8th (Wesley House) in Alva every Monday and Thursday.

Friday9 a.m. The Woods County Senior

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


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Wednesday9 a.m. The Woods County Senior

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Noon Alva Kiwanis Club meets at Champs Restaurant.


Thursday9 a.m. The Woods County Senior

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from her detailed artistic style: “Share the love and have some fun doing it. Well, as long as you bring me a Tim’s Dr. Pepper with extra ice.”

She and Ron attended the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Mustang. Nancy was committed to loving of a large circle of friends and former co-workers who were faithful and supportive until her death and to whom she gave instructions to continue to take care of her “three favorite men.”

Services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Mustang at 928 N. Mustang Road. Later graveside and burial services will be held in the Alva Memorial Cemetery in Alva, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may share your gifts in Nancy’s memory with a charity of your choice or the ALS Foundation.

Viewing will be available at McNeil’s on Wednesday Nov. 18 from 1-8 p.m. with family members available for visiting between 3-6 p.m.

GERVA E. (HARGETT) POWERSCremation has taken place and a

memorial service was held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Kiowa Masonic Lodge with service arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home of Kiowa, KS. Online condolences may be made at www.lanmanmemorials.com.

Oklahoma City and son Derek and family of St Louis, Missouri; Bonita McCoy of Edmond and son George and wife Jamie of Lawrence, Kansas; nephew Craig Moreland, wife Lori and daughter Emmy of Mustang, son of Ron’s older but deceased brother Jim Moreland; as well as sons and daughters of previously deceased sisters-in-law Zona Raveill of Independence, Missouri, and Leona Knight of Sallisaw. Ken Raveill still resides in Independence. Nancy loved them all. She also mothered hundreds of friends and many children who went through the halls of Mustang Valley Elementary School where she had worked until retiring in 2010.

Besides making a festive and happy home, Nancy was known for encouraging the continuance of family traditions and holidays which benefited

of Sandy, Utah and Hathaway Pines, California. She was preceded in death by her beloved nephew Jay Bird. She is also survived by a brother, Dr. Stephen Graham, wife Jennifer and children Jeff and Whitney and families of Norman and Edmond as well as Carol, Katie, Taylor and Drew wife and children of her younger brother Chris Graham who also died of ALS at his home in Roswell, Georgia, in 2012. Nancy was also preceded in death by a favorite teenage niece, Shawna Kaye Goodin. Additional survivors are Ron’s sisters, DeAnna Goodin of

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Highway 58 heading north, respondent stated the guy is now by the Amorita area, respondent stated he is an older guy wearing blue jeans and a grey shirt with red sleeves, advised deputy.

9:20 p.m. Civil matter, respondent called wanting to talk to an officer and ask a question, respondent stated her and her fiancé broke up and she moved in with her baby’s daddy till she could find a place, respondent has found a place and is going to move but the baby’s daddy is telling her she can go but she can’t take their child, baby’s daddy told her he talked to the sheriff and a lawyer and she can’t take their daughter, advised deputy, called respondent back and advised that it is a civil matter but officer advised that she has a right to take her daughter until court says different.

Saturday, November 14, 201512:04 a.m. Miscellaneous, respondent

advised of a white pickup truck pulling a trailer with no tail lights heading south on Highway 8, advised deputy.

11:26 a.m. Theft, respondent stated he has had some thefts on a couple of locations, happened overnight, respondent stated he has also had this issue in Kansas, notified deputy.

11:40 a.m. Welfare check, Harper County, Kansas, called in a welfare check on a white male walking approx near 680 and the state line, might possibly be

homeless, advised deputy.12:04 p.m. Vehicle fire, CPD advised

of a truck on fire next to the Byron Fire Department, advised deputy.

12:33 p.m. Miscellaneous, respondent wanted to talk to officer that was handling the case where dogs were taken from residence, respondent has one of the dogs and now the other party is wanting it back.

3:35 p.m. Information, respondent called and advised that he had stopped some guy that had been drag racing on McWillie blacktop, respondent was trying to get tag information but they ran off while on the phone with deputy, they were heading east and would be gone before anyone could get out there, respondent stated one is driving a green extend cab pickup.

6:01 p.m. Livestock in roadway, 911 advised that they had a call about a black cow out at Highway 58 and north of 412, called possible owner, he is going to check and call back, individual called back and stated he drove a little ways and did not see anything and all his are accounted for.

7:33 p.m. Welfare check, 911 wanted OHP advised of a vehicle sitting on the north side of the road between Helena and Goltry on Highway 45 E. with flashers on, looked like there is damage to the front of the vehicle but couldn’t see if anyone was inside, advised OHP, deputy called

and advised that he came upon the van on the way home and checked on the people inside, they advised that their transmission went out and they are waiting on some people to pick them and their vehicle up, advised OHP.

8:32 p.m. Information, OHP advised respondent stated there is firewood all over the road for a block radius at junction of highways 8 and 64, advised ODOT.

8:36 p.m. 911 call, respondent reported someone was knocking at her door and she was scared because she lives out in the country, respondent would like someone to come check it out, advised deputy, deputy advised everything is fine.

Sunday, November 15, 201511:39 a.m. Abandoned vehicle, deputy

with an abandoned vehicle at 10th and Penn, CPD called and said they got a call from individual who owns the vehicle and she said she ran out of gas but was on her way back now and will move it.

5:16 p.m. Medical emergency, medical alarm company called and said they had a call on an individual, alarm sounded, called 911 center and they paged first responders and ambulance, cancel call false alarm.

8:22 p.m. Reckless driver, respondent stated there was a semi with a back hoe west of Carmen, was all over the road, called Woods County and sent message to OHP.

November 9, 2015Sergeant Gentry investigated a theft on

River Road.November 10, 2015

Cade Lonker, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2000 Ford F150, struck a deer on Twin Peaks Road. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, accident investigated by Sergeant Gentry.

Medicine Lodge Ambulance was dispatched to East Washington Street.

Medicine Lodge Rural, Sharon, and Isabel Fire Departments were dispatched to River Road for a pasture fire.

Deputy Geraughty investigated a domestic disturbance on West Fowler.

November 11, 2015Medicine Lodge Ambulance was

dispatched to West First Street.November 12, 2015

Sergeant Gentry investigated a theft on

Highway 281 S.Deputy Richardson investigated a store

alarm in Sharon.November 14, 2015

Deputy Geraughty investigated a theft South of Hazelton.

TaLena Martin, Medicine Lodge, driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla, struck a deer on 160 east of Sharon. Over $1,000 damage, no injuries, accident investigated by Deputy Richardson.

November 15, 2015Deputy Geraughty investigated a theft

on Lone Tree Road in Sharon.During the week officers received eight

reports of cattle out, two reports of hogs out, one report of goats out, performed four public assists and assisted five other agencies

ArrestsNovember 9, 2015

Mickey Lowell Chamber, W/M, 53. Arrest by MLPD. Charges: Theft, possession of opiates drug paraphernalia. Released Nov. 13, 2015, on $7,500 surety bond.

Carolyn Sue Chambers, W/F, 47. Arrest by MLPD. Charges: Theft, possession of opiates drug paraphernalia, endanger child. Released Nov. 13, 2015.

November 10, 2015William Dean Hickey, W/M, 23. Arrest

by BASO. Charges: Court commit. Released Nov. 13, 2015, time served.

November 11, 2015Daniel Copple Austin, W/M, 34. Arrest

by BASO. Charges: No driver’s license operating motor vehicle. Released Nov. 11, 2015, on $500 surety bond.

November 14, 2015Kaley Carlynn Stoner, W/F, 31. Arrest

by BASO. Charges: DUI. Released Nov. 14, 2015, on $750 cash bond.

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