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Page2...Eagle Scout project honors veterans.

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When life gives you lemons ...

GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE Ministry students serve lemonade Thursday to help raise money for victims of the Piedmont and Joplin, Mo. tornados. Students raised $134 for their weekly mission project. Participating (from left) are Hayley Thresher, Justine Inman, Paden Porter, Caity Mathis, Nevaeh Ramirez and Damien Ramirez.Saved!

By KORINA DOVEMessenger & Republican Staff

There is a moral to every story, and the moral to this story is never underestimate a group of women determined to keep Cherokee’s Head Start center open.

During her first year as lo-cal director, Debbie Decker re-ceived notice before the end of the school year that the 20-year-old Head Start program would cease to exist. Three-year-olds in Cherokee would no longer have a preschool option, a chance to get a “head start” on educa-tion.

That was not acceptable.Decker, along with Head

Start Parent Group President Dana Wimpee and Family Ad-vocate Jennifer Hess, appealed the decision to close the cen-ter and were given a second chance. If they could raise en-rollment to a minimum of 13 students, the center could keep its doors open.

The three started pounding the pavement. They handed out flyers, knocked on doors and contacted the newspaper.

“We rallied to the commu-nity, held open house and open enrollment,” Decker said. “I think the information in the newspaper that made people aware that we had the need

helped the most. I really think the news articles helped a huge amount.”

The more the word was spread, the more parents showed interest in the pro-gram. By last month, enroll-ment hit 16, and supervisors from Opportunities Inc. head-quarters in Watonga gave the stamp of approval on keeping the center open.

“I knew this community would get behind us,” Decker said. “Whenever they told us we were closing, I wouldn’t go down without a fight. It’s a resource the community just couldn’t afford to lose.”

Decker gives most of the cred-it to Wimpee, who took a solid lead in saving the program.

“Whenever I went to her and told her what was going on …

she kind of had the same mind-set as I did,” Decker said. “She lives here in this commu-nity, so she was really the one who went out and walked the streets and con-tacted people she knew.”

Wimpee went the extra mile and then went even further.

“She presented our case to the policy council and went ev-ery month and fought for us,” Decker said. “She was very de-termined as I was to get this off the ground.”

Fellow Head Start supervi-sors called the feat incredible.

“I am just very excited,” said Haven Williams from the Head Start center in Enid. “As a su-pervisor, I just think Debbie and Jennifer and Dana have worked their tails off. Had they not done that… the people above us would not have been able to make that decision (to keep the center open).”

See HEAD START Page 3

Head Start center will stay open

Back tax payment benefits school, countyAttorneys hand treasurer $37,756.98 for taxes due on former Wilson building

CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Director Star Baker ex-amines one of the six new Netbooks the library obtained recently from grant monies. Library members will be able to check out the laptop computers as soon as a library pol-icy is set and approved. The library also will receive five desktop computers and five laptop computers in the near future.

Fifth-wheelers now viable living quarters

By KORINA DOVEMessenger & Republican Staff

Oil and gas workers migrat-ing to town can now live legally in travel trailers, as long as the units pass inspection by City Manager Don Bowman.

City commissioners ex-panded the city’s mobile home ordinance during the June 9 regular meeting. The new or-dinance, which once specified guidelines for mobile, manufac-tured and modular homes only, now includes fifth wheels and campers.

“There’s going to be an influx of those,” Bowman told commis-sioners Diana Williamson, Jack Custer, Donna Irvin and Mayor Karen Hawkins. Commissioner

Rachel Hager was absent from the meeting.

Hawkins was not thrilled with the prospect of allowing citizens to use travel trailers as permanent residences.

“I have a hard time with a fifth-wheeler in a neighbor-hood,” she said.

A lack of feasible living quar-ters to accommodate the influx of new residents, however, left the council with few choices.

Bowman said although the ordinance will offer relief to new residents looking for a place to live, stipulations will be strict.

All residents will require a permit and must pass inspec-tion.

See CITY Page 3

City expands mobile home ordinance, sells lots to SandRidge, welcomes new technology at library

By KORINA DOVEMessenger & Republican Staff

Cherokee Public Schools will sock back more than $30,000 from a recent payment of back taxes owed on the former Wilson Manufacturing Building that now sits empty in the Cherokee Industrial Park. Alfalfa County’s general fund and the county’s emergency management service will benefit as well.

Attorneys for the mortgage company

that now holds the deed to the structure paid a visit June 9 to the Alfalfa County Treasurer’s Office.

A payment of $31,486.49 for delinquent real property taxes for 2007 to 2010 was made in the name of BLX Capital LLC of New York, New York. The same company also paid $6,270.49 in delinquent per-sonal property taxes owed from the same years.

The school will receive 80 percent of the

taxes paid. The county’s general fund will realize 10 mils of the payment for all four years, and the county’s EMS service will get 3 mils of the payment ($6,412) made for 2010.

Although the county’s portion of back taxes is paid up, the building cannot be sold before federal and state taxes are settled.

Liens on the former portable corral See TAXES Page 3

“I knew this community would get behind us.”

Debbie Decker

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By KORINA DOVEMessenger & Republican Staff

Alfalfa County’s District 2 is getting ready to rock.

District 2 Commissioner Chad Roach asked fellow com-missioners Doug Murrow and Toby Walker Monday to ap-prove a trade with Eagle En-ergy for $17,000 worth of rock in lieu of three road crossing permit fees worth $500 apiece.

“Pretty good trade, huh?” Roach said.

The company of-fered to buy the rock, which District 2 crews will distrib-ute down a county road nine miles west of Cherokee.

“We’re going to try and connect 5th Street with Dacoma Road,” Roach said. “We’re going to start where the blacktop ends and see how far we can go. We’ve got it figured at a little over a mile.”

The addition will benefit all parties involved, according to the commissioner. Eagle Ener-gy services several wells along the road.

“They (Eagle Energy) are not going to have to fight mud-dy roads. They’re going to have rock roads,” Roach said. “But I have seven or eight residents out there, so it’s going to help me also.”

Roach said right now Eagle Energy has only asked to wave the three road crossing per-

mits, but more may be in the works.

“Right now there’s only been three,” Roach said. “There probably will be some more, but they also said there will be some more rock, too.”

The company is making the same trade with Woods Coun-ty.

“They’re going to go proac-tive and do what’s good for the community,” Roach said. “It’s

going to benefit them, too.”LAW LIBRARY NO LONGER

STORAGE UNITCommissioners took a trip

to the third floor with Assis-tant District Attorney Westline Ritter to study the possibil-ity of turning a portion of the county’s law library into an in-terview room.

Ritter said she and law en-forcement officials could use a private area to interview chil-dren and others involved in high profile cases.

The county already owns video and sound equipment to record interviews. Ritter said officials just need a place to in-

stall and use it effectively.“We need quality sound

proof,” Ritter said. “It’s very needed in Alfalfa County in my opinion.”

The room, which is now home to both old and new law books, microfilm machines and Christmas decorations, will be cleaned out, reorganized and divided into two rooms.

The new interview room will be soundproof and contain

chairs and sofas to make a comfortable setting for anyone being interviewed.

“These (rooms) are designed to be kid friendly to help with the interview pro-cess,” Ritter said.

Roach motioned to get three written es-timates for materials. Inmates housed in

the county jail will supply the labor to clear out the room and build the dividing wall. Com-missioners expected material costs to be less than $2,500.

“If it makes a difference in one child’s life, I think it would be worth it,” Roach said.

In other business, commis-sioners approve the county’s Alcoholic Beverage Tax for May. The tax totaled $8,482.78 and was allocated as follows: Aline, $526.17; Amorita, $108.19; Burlington, $383.57; Byron, $110.64; Carmen, $1,010.56; Cherokee, $4,007.81; Goltry, $658.95; Helena, $1,089.24; Jet, $565.52; Lambert, $22.13.

Eagle Energy deal is rock-solidCounty trades rock for permit fees, agrees on law library remodel

“They’re going to go pro-active and do what’s good for the community.”

Chad Roach, District 2 commissioner

Pumping gas slowly, early in morning can save a few bucksForrest Michael, Jet banker,

e-mailed us the following tips designed to conserve gasoline. He indicates the information comes from a gentleman in Cal-ifornia, who has a background in the business.

“Here in California we are pay-ing up to $3.75 to $4.10 per gallon (for gasoline). My line of work is in petroleum..., so here are some tricks to get more of your money’s worth for every gallon.”

1. Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold.

Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon.

A 1-degree rise in tempera-ture is a big deal for this busi-ness. But the service stations do not have temperature com-pensation at the pumps.

2. When you’re filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode.

If you look you will see that the trigger has three stages: low, middle and high. You should be pumping on low mode, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping.

All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pump-ing on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank be-comes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you’re getting less worth for your money.

3. One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL.

The reason for this is the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates fast-er than you can imagine.

Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This

roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the at-mosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.

4. Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill

up; most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

To have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of gas buy-ers. It’s really simple to do.

Eagle Scout project complete! NAMES of 110 service men and women are engraved on the Veterans Memorial wall lo-cated in Burlington's "Purple Park." The wall was an Eagle Scout project by Jesse Gordon of Burlington. It was funded by the sale of bricks. "It's a small token of the gratitude to those whose names are engraved," said Gordon. "Please remem-ber to thank our veterans and those currently serving." At left is the plaque on the wall.

STILLWATER – Lacey New-lin of Burlington was named a College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Success Leader for the 2011-12 school year at Oklahoma State University. She will serve as a CASNR Ambassador through the SSL program.

CASNR Ambassadors are a

group of 14 students selected to represent the agriculture in-dustry, CASNR and Oklahoma State University. They will host various events throughout the year to educate students about career and educational opportu-nities in the industry, host pro-spective students on the OSU campus and speak to various

groups on behalf of CASNR.Newlin is the daughter of

Curt and Jennifer Newlin. She is a graduate of Burlington High School. While at OSU, Newlin has been active in Freshmen in Transition. She is a junior at OSU, majoring in animal sci-ence and agricultural commu-nications.

Lacey Newlin to serve as ag science leader at OSU

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The units will have to sit on a lot that is at least 50 feet wide and equipped with water and sewer hookups and trash service.

“They’ll have to pay a $150 deposit (for water, sewer and trash),” Bowman said. “Once they go through the permit process, they’ll have a right to be there, just like a house.”

Neighbors will have to give their approval as well.

“What I plan on doing is vis-iting with the neighbors first to make sure it’s not an issue,” Bowman said.

If the majority of commu-nity members do not approve of their new neighbors, the person wanting to move into a travel trailer can appeal to the commission.

CITY SELLS PROPERTIESTwo business propositions

that have been the focus of at least three executive sessions in the last two months were fi-

nalized during the meeting.Commissioners signed con-

tracts to sell Blocks 4, 5 and 6 in the Cherokee Industrial Park to SandRidge Energy. The sale netted a profit of $28,395. An adjacent piece of property, Block 8 of the indus-trial park, was sold for $6,075 to James and Mary Votaw of Ponca City.

The Votaws operate J&J Solutions in Perry and will take over Rickertson Electric, which is relocating to Nebras-ka. Bowman said the Votaws plan to build an office and shop on the property.

“It’ll be a nice thing to have here,” Bowman said.

LIBRARY GOES HIGH TECHCity-County Public Library

Director Lillian “Star” Baker showcased one of six new ad-ditions to the library’s inven-tory.

“We have received six Net-books,” Baker told the board.

“They’re basically just a lap-top computer.”

The public will be able to check out the computers for home use as soon as the li-brary board sets policy regard-ing their use.

“We have not set up policies

yet,” Baker said. “I’m wait-ing for our board to meet next week before they do that.”

The library received a grant to purchase the equipment. The grant also will furnish five new desktop computers and five additional laptops.

business date back to 1996, just a year af-ter the 40,000 square foot structure was built.

According to county records, the busi-ness owed more than $200,000 to the Oklahoma Tax Commission by 2000. That sum grew to more than $900,000 by 2010.

Federal tax liens are almost as sub-stantial, totaling more than $500,000 by 2005 and topping more than $628,000 by 2010.

A sale in May yielded no bidders for the now defunct business, which closed about a month ago under the management of Louis A. “Lou” Meyer, who died in his home May 31.

Cherokee Assistant Police Chief Chris Ferrell found Meyer’s body after Mayor Karen Hawkins requested officers check on the former business owner.

Ferrell said he and Police Chief Mike Andrews, along with the medical examin-er, believe Meyer died of natural causes,

most likely a heart attack.Meyer took over Wilson Manufacturing

six years ago from founder R.L. Wilson of Cherokee.

Wilson incorporated the business, which made national headlines for being one of the first manufacturers of portable corrals, in 1989 and started churning out the first units in 1990 in a building at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. He later moved the business to a building in down-town Cherokee.

Wilson purchased land on the west side of town in 1995 from Alfalfa Electric Co-operative and moved the growing busi-ness to what is now the Cherokee Indus-trial Park.

That same year, Wilson secured a mort-gage through Emergent Business Capital to build the enormous facility that now stands vacant on the property. The mort-gage has changed hands at least nine times since then.

According to county records, Emergent

Business Capital sold the mortgage to the Small Business Administration in 1996. The loan was later assigned in 2002 to Capital Crossing Bank and then to Capi-tal Crossing Preferred Corporation the same year.

In 2003, it was transferred back to Cap-ital Crossing Bank and then to Wachovia Bank. Bank of Union took over in 2004, and records indicate the Business Loan Center took the mortgage in 2010, ulti-mately transferring it to BLC Real Estate LLC, which sold out to BLX Capital LLC.

Wilson has since started a similar cor-ral and welding operation in Burlington and said Tuesday he has not been part of the Cherokee business since he sold his shares of stock to Meyer in 2005.

At that time, Wilson said the business averaged about 13 to 15 employees.

Don Wessels, also of Cherokee, was volunteering at the facility when it closed last month. He said about 22 employees lost their jobs at that time.

Allison Clark, assistant di-rector of operations for Head Start, said directors did not want to close the center, but tight budgets could not sup-port a center with few stu-dents.

“I definitely give my hats off to Debbie Decker and the par-ents,” Clark said. “We are very proud of the community and the parents that are in the center. They just really banded togeth-er. They pretty much just did it all themselves.”

Head Start classes will begin

Aug. 10 and school days will run concurrent with Cherokee Public Schools itinerary.

Students in Head Start will attend class from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with breakfast and lunch avail-able each day.

Parents interested in enroll-ing a child in Head Start can call Decker at (580) 596-2286.

“I would like to thank the community for the support,” Decker said. “Without the peo-ple behind us we wouldn’t have been here.”

HEAD STARTTAXES

CITY

DeWitt’s commitment to banking community pays off

NORMAN – Larry DeWitt, senior vice president at Farm-ers Exchange Bank in Cherokee, was honored for his year-long service as chairperson of the Oklahoma Bankers Associ-ation’s Agriculture Committee at the OBA’s 114th Leadership Forum and Annual Convention held May 23 and 24 at the Embassy Suites in Norman.

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Steve Hickman plays chesswith his track athletes!

Pledge of Allegianceis strong message

"If by a 'liberal' they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people – their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties – someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a 'liberal,' then I’m proud to say I’m a “liberal.”

– President John F. Kennedy

– From the Center for Rural Affairs LYONS, Neb. – Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-

Iowa, and Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., have introduced the Rural American Preservation Act of 2011, a bill designed to lower the cap on farm commodity program payments and limit sub-sidies to the nation’s largest farms, while also simplifying eligibility and ensuring that pay-ments flow to working farmers.

"This legislation represents the most impor-tant step congress can take to strengthen family farms – limit the subsidies that mega farms use to drive smaller operations out of business," said Chuck Hassebrook, executive director at the Center for Rural Affairs. "The act includes measures to close the loopholes in farm payment limitations that others in Washington know how to close but won't, because of the political clout of mega farms."

"There’s no problem with a farmer growing his operation, but the taxpayer should not have to subsidize it," said Grassley in his statement on the Senate floor. "There comes a point where some farms reach levels that allow them to weather the tough financial times on their own.

"Smaller farms do not have the same luxury, but they play a pivotal role in producing this nation’s food."

Johnson concurred in his statement, saying, "Farm payments need to be targeted to those who need it, the small and mid-size family farm-ers in South Dakota and across the nation."

"The original intent of the federal farm pro-grams was not to help the big get bigger. But, the safety net has veered sharply off course," added Grassley.

According to Hassebrook, the legislation would set a limit of $250,000 for married cou-ples for farm payments in an attempt to better target farm program payments to family farm-ers. Specifically, the bill caps direct payments at $40,000; counter-cyclical payments at $60,000; and marketing loan gains – including forfei-tures, loan deficiency payments and commodity certificates – at $150,000.

It also closes loopholes that people are using to maximize their take from the federal govern-

ment. The bill improves the standard which the Department of Agriculture would use to deter-mine that program recipients are actually farm-ers who are actively engaged in their operations.

"The bill would tighten rules that are sup-posed to limit payments to active farmers who work the land and to their landlords," explained Hassebrook. "Current law is weak.

"Investors who participate in one or two conference calls are considered active farmers, allowing mega-farms to get around payment limitations by claiming uninvolved investors as partners."

The legislation would save the federal trea-sury more than $1 billion over 10 years, accord-ing to the Congressional Budget Office.

According to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, current law requires a contribution of 1,000 hours of labor on the farm or involvement in its management to receive payments.

However, the vague, unenforceable regula-tory standard for "actively managing" farm operations has foiled lawmakers’ attempts to target payments to working farmers. This bill would clarify the definition of management to require ongoing and direct involvement in farm activities to stop the current evasion of payment limits.

Closing the current management loophole is widely viewed by experts as the linchpin to any attempt to stop abusive practices that al-low mega farms to receive millions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies.

Grassley has previously championed simi-lar legislation, co-sponsored for many years by former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and in the last Congress by former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisc. The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate, winning the votes of a majority of senators in 2002 and again in 2007. It did not, however, become law.

(Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Af-fairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.)

– From the Sand Springs LeaderThey either don’t know what the law says,

or don’t care about what the law says.With elected officials, you can never be too

sure. But whatever the reason, the examples of governments ignoring Oklahoma’s Open Meet-ing Act laws are running rampant in the area.

The Open Meetings Act is a section of state law that requires public institutions to be open about what they do in their meetings. Their de-cisions and discussions have to be made in full view of the public.

This is so that the public knows exactly what their elected officials are doing with the taxpayer’s dollars.

Again, this is state law. Once someone is elected to a post, whether senator, governor, city councilor, town trustee or school board member, they do not get to pick and choose which laws to

follow. (Politicians tend to forget that).The only exception is the little-understood

and oft-abused executive session option.Executive sessions are allowed when dis-

cussing personnel matters, such as hiring, firing or discipline, legal matters like pending lawsuits or property issues, or land acquisitions. Even when public bodies go into executive session, the agenda must list the specific reason why.

In Mannford, the school board went into executive session. They were going to talk about a coach’s resignation, but that specific name or position was not listed on the agenda.

An attorney sitting in on the meeting asked board members who they were going to talk about before they went into the session. The su-perintendent of schools there pointed out a list of all district employees.

Not good enough.

(Editor’s Note: The following editorial by Duncan Banner Publisher Ed Darling celebrates Flag Day – June 14. It should also serve to put everyone in the mood to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 4.)By ED DARLINGThe Duncan Banner

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

It is a simple paragraph. But there may not be a stronger message. And there may be no better time to remind ourselves of its enduring strength than as we recognize Flag Day this week.

I pledge allegiance…By choice, not command. As a country we have faults

and challenges, to be sure, but we also have the opportu-nity to get involved, to express opinions, to become part of a decision-making process, to improve our fortunes both individually and as groups. We have the chance to make a difference.

…to the flag of the United States of America…Not just a colorful piece of cloth, but to what it

represents. By comparison, we are a young land, but we have learned much. Our fathers and their fathers have given us a way of life abundant in everyday pleasures, one that cherishes human life and values treasures of the mind, piecing together freedoms of convenience as well as need. Our role is to continue that tradition, to strengthen that commitment and to leave this world a better place.

…and to the Republic for which it stands, one na-tion…

Though our states number 50 and we occasionally disagree, we are one. Born of differing cultures and expectations, we share a pride of belonging that crosses many boundaries. We are free to explore the breath of our land, to travel in an unending quest for knowledge and to broaden our own horizons without being moni-tored, watched or threatened.

…under God…We can worship without persecution, without fear.

There is no threat of losing our jobs or being treated as second class citizens because of our religious thoughts. Our churches, though diverse in denominations, are bonded by a common love and reach out to share a spe-cial strength. We can study the Bible, talk openly about our beliefs, our faith and, more importantly, we can share our purpose of life and our hope with others.

…indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.The availability of food and shelter, the ease of life

without restrictions and censorship and a common, long-standing work ethic are but a beginning. Our world is one of imagination and accomplishment, of self-improve-ment and growth, limited only by our own abilities to match our talents with our desires.

Strange that a single paragraph can say so much. But it does. And the flag, that magnificent collection of alternating stripes on a solid background, stands strong-ly as our eternal symbol, a graphic reminder about how precious those freedoms, those coveted qualities of life, really are.

It and our pledge to it take on added meaning dur-ing this special time of the year. Hopefully on Tuesday or during some meeting or event during the week, you’ll have the occasion to place your hand over your heart and recite those exceptional words.

If you do, listen closely to the whispers of those who preceded us and pay attention to each word.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Then add a brief, personal prayer of thanksgiving for, you see, God has truly blessed America.

Commodity cap to be tightened?$250,000 limit for married couples; save $1 billion over 10 years

They either don’t know or don’t careExamples of governments ignoring Open Meetings Act rampant

I’ve tried to avoid any talk about the 2012 presidential race, especially during my vis-its to the coffee shop. It doesn’t take more than uttering a word that sounds like “Obama” and a near riot could erupt.

But now that a few Republi-can hopefuls have come out of the closet (oops, a poor choice of words), maybe it’s a topic that can be discussed civilly, or at least without a trip to the emergency room.

Mitt Romney seems to have a corner on the GOP money tree after boasting recently about raising $10 million in one day. But Romney, who’s reversed his position on every-thing from abortion to health care in an effort to attract the Republican tea partiers, still hasn’t caught on with the ultra-conservative wing of his party.

It doesn’t help the former Massachusetts governor when Obama goes out of his way to remind the GOP faithful that “Obamacare” is a ripoff of the health insurance plan passed by Romney.

But the economy remains the issue that will resonate with voters – whether Republi-can or Democrat. Unless Presi-dent Obama can get unemploy-ment numbers below 8 percent by November 2012, prospects aren’t good for a second term.

That said, unless congres-sional Republicans get off their penchant for kicking themselves in the rear when it comes to Medicare, Romney or the Republican of choice, may find themselves facing a Demo-crat majority in the House if they win the presidency.

No matter how they spin it, even mentioning a change to Medicare as we know it causes a majority of America’s senior citizens to rise up in arms. We’ve seen several town hall meetings held by GOP congressmen – including the author of the kill Medicare plan, Paul Ryan – that rival the bitterness of those faced by Democrats trying to defend Obamacare.

All the while, America and many of its unemployed stand on the sidelines, praying one party or the other will turn its attention to jobs. Little is get-ting done and it can be blamed on both political parties.

Republicans say they won’t consider a tax hike to help the budget deficit unless dras-tic cuts come first. Not to be outdone, many Democrats say they won’t consider any chang-es to Medicare without tax increases for the wealthy first.

Meanwhile, Americans wonder why they should vote for anyone who may be on the ballot in November.

– ftc –Oklahoma Republican Party

Chairman Matt Pinnell needs a lesson in state politics.

Pinnell asks why voters in the 2nd Congressional District would consider sending an-other Democrat to Washington to replace Dan Boren, who decided last week not to seek re-election.

Dems are painfully aware that Boren voted more often with Republicans than Demo-

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OKLAHOMA CITY – For the first time in state history, the Oklahoma House of Represen-tatives will have standing con-ference committees that hold meetings open to the public.

The historic reform, adopted by lawmakers at the start of session, will be implemented next week as conference com-mittee work begins.

“Opening up conference com-mittees represents a major change in the way business is conducted at the state Capitol,” said House Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee. “The rule changes adopted this year dramatically increase the opportunity for public input into the legislative process and provide greater safeguards against last-minute changes escaping thorough re-view.”

House Speaker Pro Tempo-re Jeff Hickman, R-Fairview, echoed Steele’s contention that the new process will allow the public more input.

“While the democratic pro-

cess may be noisy and, at times, contentious, it must also be transparent for the public to have faith in the decisions made at the Capitol,” said Hickman. “I believe this new process pro-vides far greater openness and accountability as well as com-mon-sense timelines for the end of session allowing adequate op-portunity to review legislation.

“These reforms were needed in the Legislature for decades, and I am proud that lawmakers have been bold enough to enact them this year.”

Conference-committee rule changes are the result of a work-ing group created in November 2010 and chaired by Hickman.Conference Committee Reforms

When the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, the legislation is then sent to a joint conference com-mittee where a final version is negotiated.

In the past, those conference committees rarely convened in any actual meeting of the mem-

bers and votes were seldom cast in public.

Under the new process, the House will establish permanent standing conference committees to handle its half of the process. Those permanent conference committees will hold public meetings and all votes will be cast in public.

Advance public notice that includes a detailed listing of bills on the agenda will be re-quired for each conference com-mittee meeting.

House rules will continue to prohibit completely gutting a bill in conference and replacing it with language unrelated to the measure’s original topic.

To provide extra safeguards against such action, no bill can be assigned to a standing con-ference committee unless the group’s membership includes the chairperson and vice-chair-person of the traditional stand-ing committee that previously heard the measure.

Prior to receiving a vote in

conference committee, proposed versions of each bill will be pub-licly posted online for member and public review with a link to previous versions with changes highlighted.

As in the past, for a bill to emerge from conference com-mittee and receive a vote from the entire Oklahoma House of Representatives, the confer-ence committee report must re-ceive the support of a majority of both the House and Senate members constituting the con-ference committee.

The reforms also include a hard 24-hour rule that requires a House conference committee report to be filed and posted online for a full day before it can be considered on the House floor. Previously, there was no 24-hour rule during the final two days of session.

Because of his extensive work in preparing redistricting maps, Hickman is a member of the Conference Committee on Redistricting.

Jungman retires with second John Sheffield teaching award

RECENT NWOSU graduate and Student Government As-sociation President Vince Lauderdale presents Dr. Fred Jungman (right) with the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year award. Jungman is retiring from Northwestern this year, but will teach a few classes in the fall.

ALVA – Since 1981, Dr. Fred Jungman, professor of econom-ics at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and the father of Cherokee attorney Marcus Jungman, has served the uni-versity and its students in the areas of social sciences and busi-ness. He was recently named the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year.

Originally from Castroville, Texas, Jungman was raised on a farm and he grew up wanting to become a ranch manager.

He attended Texas A&M to study agriculture animal sci-ence. It was at Texas A&M that he got involved in teaching. When asked how he became interested in teaching he said he enjoyed the college and aca-demic environment.

Jungman arrived in Alva in 1981 and has been teaching at Northwestern for 30 years. He receives the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year award as he enters retirement.

This award honors the mem-ory and ideas of Sheffield, a former professor at Northwest-ern. The recipient must show a genuine enthusiasm for people, courage to give of himself to others and faith to trust in his profession.

Jungman was surprised to receive this award a second time, as he received it in 2006.

“It is a great honor to win it and receive recognition from the university,” Jungman said. “I never thought I would win it twice. I just go in and do my job everyday in hopes to pres-ent the material where the stu-dents can grasp concepts.”

Retirement will be an adjust-ment for Jungman, but he plans to stay connected to Northwest-ern by teaching a few classes in the fall.

Jungman and his wife, Wen-dy, reside in Alva. They are the parents of Nicholas, Gregory, Timothy, Katherine and, of course, Marcus.

Public now welcome to House standing conference committee meetings

Joby Michelle Prince, a C h e r o k e e native, was among ap-prox imate -ly 2,400 s t u d e n t s awarded de-grees during spring com-mencement ceremonies held April 29-30 at Mis-sissippi State University. Prince grad-uated with a Doctor of Phi losophy in Agronomy with a minor in Statistics. Prince is a 1996

graduate of Cherokee High School, and a 2001 and 2002 gradu-ate of Okla-homa State University. Dr. Prince is employed as a Research A s s o c i a t e for educa-tion and out-reach, of the N o r t h e r n Gulf Insti-tute of Mis-sissippi State University. She is the daughter of Mack and

Donna Prince of Amorita.

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CARMEN – The Carmen Cavalry Relay for Life will have a Father's Day bake sale at 9 a.m. Friday, June 17, at the First Carmen Bank. Make plans to support the relay team in their efforts. The Relay will be held June 24 at Alva.

FINAL HARVEST SERVICEThe final harvest service will

be held at 8:00 a.m. Sunday at the park. Carmen Methodist Church will host the service. There has been a good turn-out for the services. For more infor-mation, contact Kendal Poland.

STORY HOUR CONTINUESThe library story hour has

been well attended. Story tell-ers have been Janis Wooten and Mary Inez Hoffman.

Next story hour will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 20. Marga-ret Goss will tell stories about Africa. Crafts and refreshments will also be included.

Story hour is to encourage area children to continue read-ing in the summer.

JULY 5th CEREMONY SETThe Carmen Fire Depart-

ment will once again hold the July 5th Celebration in the city park. This will be on Tuesday evening at dusk. A BBQ dinner will be served starting at 5 p.m. Make plans to participate in this celebration. Carmen Fire Department is known to pro-duce the best little fireworks in Northwest Oklahoma.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Bobby

Perryman who competed in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) cage fight Saturday night where he won in the lightweight round in 50 seconds against Kenneth Gilbert of Hobart.

Congratulations to Jay and Andrea Lohmann of Alva on the birth of their daughter, Adley Jean, who was born June 10 in Norman. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.

She has two brothers, Jor-dan and Jagger. Carmen grand-parents are Christa and Dean Hughes.

BIRTHDAYSHappy birthday to Rick

Barnes, Earl Moser, Corky Green, and Phyllis Burkes.

JET – Thirty-nine members and guests were present for the Jet Senior Citizens’ June meet-ing. President Joan Burnham called the meeting to order with the flag salute. The program was provided by Ashton Blewitt who sang, “Mississippi.”

Hosts were Harlin and Faye Strait, Carol Johnson, Mary Irby and Linda Kiser.

Treasurer’s report was given by Harlan Strait.

Eddie Bill Tucker told some jokes; Joan Burnham read two little stories from a reminisce book.

July 11 meeting hosts will be Matt and Judy Morris, Faith

Fortune and Susie McAlister. Guests were Ginger Row from

RSVP, Faith Fortune’s sisters, Judy Mann of Enid and Donna Horn of Salt Lake City, Utah, Darlene Johnson, Bill Howard and Makayla Bishop.

JOBY PRINCE

Dr. and Mrs. Carl Newton of Cherokee are pleased to an-nounce the engagement of their daughter, Stacie Elizabeth, to Keenan Matthew Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hoff-man of Byron.

Newton is the granddaugh-ter of Corrilla Clark, Moore-land, the late Tom Clark, Rev. Charles Newton of Waynoka and the late Jessie Newton.

Hoffman is the grandson of the late Wayne and Verna Hoff-man of Canton and Paul Hill of Vici and the late Linda Hill.

Newton is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and is currently seeking a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Colorado State University.

Hoffman is employed at First Baptist Church, Cherokee, as a youth minister intern and will continue his education at Colo-rado State University.

The wedding will take place Aug. 27 at the Newton Ranch near Waynoka. The Rev. Charles Newton will officiate.

The couple will make their home in Fort Collins, Colo.

Prince earns doctorateCarmen Relay team plans Fathers Day bake sale

Newton and Hoffman to wed

Divorcing parents are often faced with many new problems during this difficult time for the entire family. Although their marriage is ending, their role as parents continues through their lives. To help make this transi-tion easier, Northwest Family Services Inc. staff member Gin-ger Smith, M.B.S. will be teach-ing their Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class Monday, June 20.

The class will be in Chero-kee from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Civic Room of the Alfalfa County Courthouse, 300 South Grand. To enroll, please call Northwest Family Services at 580-327-2900. Participants must pre-enroll. The class will be canceled if there is inadequate pre-enroll-ment. The cost $30 per person.

This class was designed at the request of the courts to help

divorcing couples understand the problems their children may experience during and after a di-vorce or separation. It will fulfill the court order for all divorcing parents. Parents will learn skills to parent cooperatively, even though they are divorced.

In the class, parents will learn how to effectively commu-nicate with their children and with their former spouse. They will practice reflective listening skills and will study various ac-tive communication techniques and non-verbal communications. They will also practice workable negotiation styles for dealing with conflict and rules for effec-tive expressions.

Class members will also dis-cuss various options for parent-ing, such as joint custody and mediation.

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class offered

39 attend Jet Senior Citizen meeting

Cherokee Principal’s Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks

Seniors: Joshua Ard, Joshua Girty, Brayden Nixon, Ronnie Rinkines, Taylor Waugh, Taylor Wright.

Juniors: Linzie Castro, Sa-mantha Green, Austin Hawk-ins, Samantha Lovely, Katelyn Roberts, Ally Stocking.

Sophomores: Ruben Castro, Michael Lucas, Jessica Unruh.

Freshmen: Mollie Hawkins, Macy Starks.

8th Grade: Kaitlin Ducotey, David Madison, Trey Salinas, Katie Schanbacher, Kristen Shepard, Ashlee Wright.

7th Grade: Avery Bagens-tos, Ezekiel Cloyd, Kelby Gil-ley, Austin Guffy, Sarai Hoos,

Hunter Jordan, Kiera Roberts, Meridian West, Grant Wilber.

Superintendent’s Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks

Seniors: Austin Bradshaw, Kayti Lavicky, Justin Schan-bacher, Garrett Starks, Chase Wallace, Collin Washburn.

Juniors: Alexa Goodwin, Tay-lor Highfill, Carli Richmond, Nikolas Wagner, Sabrina Wil-ber.

Sophomores: Joshua Ar-graves, Grant DeWitt, Derek McKinnon.

Freshmen: Courtney Hiller, Brianna Wilhite.

8th Grade: Colby Locke, Ni-cole Unruh.

7th Grade: Nicholas Cochran, Jadon Hicks.

Cherokee school releases final nine weeks honor roll

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Alfalfa Electric Co-op121 E. Main - Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-3333

Smith Drug Store121 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-2764

Croft Country ChevroletHwy 64 South - Cherokee

(580) 596-3348

Ellis & AssociatesInsurance & Real Estate200 Southgate - (580)596-3423

Patton Agency - Real Estate(580) 596-3321

Goodwin Funeral Home106 W. Second - Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-3346

Farmers Co-operativeCherokee * Carmen * Aline

Great Salt PlainsHealth Center

Dr. Keenan Ferguson, D.O.405 S. Okla. - (580) 596-2800

Farmers Exchange Bank419 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-3371 - Member FDIC

Alva State Bank & TrustBurlington, OK - (580) 431-3300

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Ms. Dottie’s Cafe596-5699

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Burlington FarmersCoop

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Smok-Shak, Inc.2N & 2W of Cherokee on Hwy. 64

Dine In - Carry Out - Catering596-3584 or 888-486-0686

Debra Engle, owner

CHEROKEE CHURCHESFirst United Methodist

Pastors: Paul Calkin Jeni Markham ClewellSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.CHUMYouth Classes: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Choir Chime: 6:30 Choir Practice: 7:30 p.m.

New Life Assembly of GodInterim Pastor: Robert StewartSunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.Sunday Evening Bible Study & Prayer: 6:30 p.m.Wed. Prayer & Bible Study: 7p.m.Prayer line: (580) 596-2155

Bethel Baptist ChurchPastor: Rev. Ed JonesSunday School: 10 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.Wednesday Youth: 7 p.m.Adult Bible Study, Wed.: 7 p.m.

First Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

Pastor: Dr. Ron Hansen Youth Minister: Barbara JamesSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m.Youth Meet: 5:30 p.m.KREJ Radio Wed: 8:20, 12:55, 5:25

First Baptist ChurchPastor: Tom CookseyAssoc. Pastor: Brandon HollowayMorning Worship: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.Discipleship Training: 6 p.m.Evening Worship: 7 p.m.Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.

St. Cornelius Catholic ChurchPastor: Father LawrenceMass Every Sunday: 11:15 a.m.

Friends ChurchSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Living Vine Community ChurchPastors: Matthew & Tamara YoderSun.Worship: 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7 p.m. Men’s: 2nd & 4th Mon., Women’s: 2nd & 4th Wed.

BURLINGTON CHURCHESChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Pastor: Dr. Richard DuckworthChurch School: 10 a.m.Worship: 11 a.m.

Church of Christ RiversidePreacher: Jeffrey KeeleSunday School: 10 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:50 a.m.Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.

Green ValleyFree Methodist Church

Pastor: David KellerSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Worship: 10:45 a.m.

HELENA CHURCHESFirst Christian Church

Pastor: Jay DrawbridgeWednesday Bible: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:20 a.m.

Church of ChristPastor: Bill SpringerSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Evening Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Nazarene ChurchPastor: Dean HoltSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.Evening Worship: 7 p.m.Wednesday Service: 7:30 p.m.

Helena United MethodistPastor: Joel ThompsonSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Youth Group: 6 p.m.

First Baptist ChurchPastor: Scott Hofen Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Wilber Fertilizer(580) 596-3440

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Rick CaruthersConstruction, Inc

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Cleo State Bank4 Convenient Locations

Cleo Springs • Carmen • Jet • MenoMEMBER FDIC

Yoder Gas CompanyJet, OK

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ACB Bank323 S. Grand - Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-3337

AMORITA CHURCHESAmorita Community

Pastor: Guy Phillip HarrisMorning Worship: 10 a.m.Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Prairie Valley United MethodistPastor: Mary IrbyMorning Worship: 9:45 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

GOLTRY CHURCHESSt. Michael’s Catholic Church

Pastor: Father Larry Kowalski Sun. Morning Mass: 7:30 a.m.

Except for Special Occasions

Community Bible ChurchPastor: Bryan BaldwinSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship: 6 p.m.Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

First Congregational ChurchPastor: Jane HoSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Family Meal: 1st Sunday, NoonLadies Aid: 1st Sunday, 1:30 p.m.Last Sunday: Holy Communion

New Covenant FellowshipPastor: Dale CumminsSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.Wed. Yth Grp, Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Pleasant View MennonitePastors: Dennis Koehn, Randy Schmidt, & Patrick Koehn Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Evening Worship: 7:30 p.m.Ladies Aid: 1st & 3rd Thursday

Zoar MennonitePastor: Gary EastinSunday School: 9:40 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.Sun & Wed Evening Serv: 6 p.m.

DRIFTWOOD CHURCHDriftwood Christian

Minister: Greg SchmidtBible School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

BYRON CHURCHRidin’ 4 Him Cowboy Church

Sunday Learnin’: 9:00 a.m.Sunday Preachin’: 10:00 a.m.Communion 1st Sun. of MonthFellowship Potluck 1st Sun./Mo.

JET CHURCHESNazarene Church

Pastor: Dean HoltWorship Service: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Vining Community ChurchSunday School: 10:00 a.m.Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.Wed. Prayer Mtg: 7:30 p.m.Fellowship & Communionlast Sunday of the month

Jet United Methodist ChurchPastor: Mary IrbySunday School: 10 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.UMW: Every 3rd Wed. 7 p.m.

CARMEN CHURCHESCarmen Christian Church

Pastor: Kirk BoardSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Carmen United MethodistPastor: John BizzellSunday School: 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Assembly of GodPastor: Rev. Mike WilesMorning Worship 11 a.m.Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Carmen Baptist ChurchPastor: Jerry StaffordMorning Worship: 9:30 a.m.

ALINE CHURCHESMethodist Church

Pastor: Scott HeuselSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.Bible Study: 5:00 p.m.

Pleasant PlainChurch of the Brethren

Pastor: Elsie KoehnSunday School: 10 a.m.Morning Worship: 11 a.m.Sunday Eve Service: 7:30 p.m.3rd Sunday Fellowship following Church Service

First Christian ChurchPastor: Polly YoungSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.Youth Group: 4 p.m.CYF: 5 p.m.

Wildwood ChapelRiver Road Non-DenominationalSunday: 830 p.m.

Cherokee Family ClinicAffiliate of Integris Bass Baptist Health Center

Niki Lewis-Wyatt, P.A.-CCristopher D. Schultz, D.O.

221 S. Grand, Cherokee - 596-3516

Kellers of Carmen510 W. Main * 580-987-2436

Auto Sales * Repairs * Grocery Store

The Caring Company217 S. Grand - 596-3535www.thecaringco.com

Lynette Morris

Pate Agency LPWinona Bruner & Paula Mahieu

401 Cherokee, Ste #B580-596-2727

The Healthy TouchSherry Green ~ CMT

580-430-6410

Northwest Radiator & Automotive Service596-2044 • Cell 430-9001

Murrow’s FrameArt LLCCustom Picture Frame Shop and Gallery

Downtown Mall, 427 Barnes St., Alva

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Carmen CemeteryPlease remove all flowers,fences, etc. off the ground

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EaRnEsT PREsTOn PagEJet – Memorial service for

earnest Preston Page, 67, was at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Jet United Methodist Church. Rev. Mary Irby and Pastor Dan O’Daniel officiated. Arrangements were by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.

earnest was born in Chero-kee Feb. 3, 1944, to Garold and Doris Smith Page. He had at-tained a Bachelor’s Degree in Math and served in the U. S. Navy Reserve.

He and Sandra Worden were married in Jet Dec. 4, 1964 and lived in many places before set-tling back in Jet where he was a farmer.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Jet and most recently was involved in the Cowboy Church.

While he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jet, he served the various offices. He joined the Guthrie Consistory, where he achieved his 32nd degree. He became a member of the Corinthian Lodge # 307, when Corinthian and Jet Ma-sonic Lodge consolidated. After the consolidation he became Worshipful Master of the Corin-thian Lodge.

He served on the Jet-Nash School Board, Jet Co-op Board, Jet Fair Board and was a vol-unteer Fire Fighter on Jet Fire Department for 20 years.

He was awarded the Crop-land Conservation Award for Alfalfa County in March 2011.

He was a Den Master for Cub Scout troop 240 for eight years

as well as Santa Claus for four years to thousands of children. As a Santa he was a member of Amalgomated Order of Real Bearded Santas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jim Page.

He is survived by his wife, Sandee of enid; his children, Brian Page of Parker, Colo., Bryce Page of Pleasantville, N.Y., Brandon Page of edmond; and ten grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Prostate Cancer Research through the funeral home.

Memories may be shared at www.lanmanmemorials.com.

gaRy WEaThERseNID — Funeral service for

Gary Weathers was at 2 p.m. tuesday, June 14, 2011, at In-dian Creek Village Chapel in Ringwood. He will be laid to rest at the eagle City Cemetery.

He was born in enid March 6, 1956, to Ray and Claudia Weathers and died in his home in Meno June 10, 2011.

He grew up near Meno and graduated from school in Ring-wood. He went to work in the oil fields and started driving rig up trucks.

He married Kathy Sept. 11, 1979, at the Ringwood Method-ist Church. they lived in the Ringwood area a few years, then moved to the Cedar Springs and Canton areas. then in 2007 they bought a home in Meno.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Chad Weathers

Meno, daughter, Regina Slo-vacek of Helena, son, Garrett Weathers of enid, daughter, Jessica Gray of edmond, son, GW Weathers of Ringwood, daughter, Jerrica Weathers of Meno, and daughter, Des-tinie Weathers of the home; 11 grandchildren; sister, Sharon Nightengale of Drummond; and brother, Rick Weathers of Mar-shall.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Hospice Circle of Love with the funeral home serving as custodian at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724. Condolences may be made on-line at www.haiglerpierce.com.

ROnald lEE MaRTinCARMeN – the funeral for

Ronald Lee Martin, 57, was at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at Alva First Church of the Nazarene. the Revs. Dave Keller and Bill Kalfas offici-ated. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Carmen. Ar-rangements were by Wharton Funeral Chapel.

He was born to Justine (Mar-tens) and edward Lee Martin, March 23, 1954, in Fairview and at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City June 9, 2011.

He attended the Fairview school system and graduated with the class of 1973. He then graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1977.

July 2, 1976, in Dacoma, he married Charlene Newlin. Following their marriage they lived in Alva and Hopeton, then moved to the farm where they

farmed and ranched.He was a member of the Alva

Church of the Nazarene and served on the church board. He was a member of the Alva, Dacoma, Carmen and Sooner Farmers Co-ops.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene, of the home; a daughter, Ronda, of Waukomis; two sons, Charles of Loving-ton, N.M. and Kent of Garden City, Kan.; five grandchildren; and sister, Kandace Wichert of Fairview.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Cedar Springs Church of the Naza-rene to rebuild from tornado damages.

Condolences may by made online at www.whartonfuneral-chapel.com.

ThEda M. BlyECOLWICH, Kan. – Rosary

Service for theda M. Blye, 86, was held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, and Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich, Kan. Father Ken Schuckman offici-ated. Interment was in Resur-rection Cemetery, Wichita, Kan. Arrangements were by Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

She was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Blackwell to Lowell and Pearl Waters Rucker and died Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd O. Blye; and daughter, Janice easter.

INGeRSOLL – the annual Siler Reunion took place May 20 and 21 in Ingersoll with 49 descendants attending.

Attending from the Bob Siler family were Ron and Dorothy Siler, Cushing; Robyn Siler, ed-mond; Jimmy and Nancy Siler and Jaden, Blackwell; James Siler, Sergio Blas, Guadalupe, Beatric and Fabiola, Oklahoma City.

From the Merle Siler Shel-ton family were Wendall and Sharon Shelton, Jay; Larry and Shirley Shelton, Birden, Kan.; Jim, Michelle and Austin Shel-ton, Lu Fallior, Arkansas City, Kan.; Arlo and Vivien tyler, Blossom, texas.

Gilbert and Maxine Meeks represented the Maxine Siler Meeks family. Don and Peggy Siler, Steven Siler and guest, Pam Phillips, Cherokee, also attended.

Also present were Lori Held-man, Broken Arrow; trey, em-ily and Joese Heldman, Mul-drow; Brad Heldman and Katie Heldman, edmond; Luann Siler and guest tami Mankins, Bak-

er, Ore.; Bryan Gretchen, Alli, ethan, Matthias and Max Siler, Fairview; Chris and Stacey Siler, enid, and guests Debbie Jantz.

Hosts were Jim and Ann Siler, who had guests Dennis and Janet Frisk and Madison Wheeler, all of Cherokee.

49 Siler descendants attend 2011 annual family reunion

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By MARGARET GOSSCarmen Correspondent

CARMEN – The quiet, friend-ly young man who greets you at the Carmen Coop is a unique athlete. Bobby "Bad Boy" Per-ryman participates in cage fighting, or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), where he won his bout in the lightweight class (155 pounds) Saturday, June 11, at the Expo Center in Enid.

Bobby eliminated his compet-itor, Kenneth Gilbert of Hobart, in just 50 seconds. The fight, Gilbert's first, was stopped by the referee by virtue of a techni-cal knock out (TKO) when Gil-bert couldn't get up after Perry-man knocked him down.

Perryman has trained in MMA for over a year. He works out at Hard Knocks Gym in Enid three or four nights a week, lifts weights and runs at home.

Coaches help him in the art of cage fighting. He usually fights about once a month, although he took a year-long break from training and has only recently returned to fighting.

Perryman grew up enjoy-ing fighting and loved to watch "cage fighting" on TV. He decid-ed he could compete if he could find a trainer. He works on tech-nique and strategy and studies his competitors' styles.

He says his strategy is to be very aggressive and keep oppo-nents in the center of the ring. Perryman's record is 3-1.

Mixed martial arts is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting tech-niques and skills – from martial arts as well as non-martial arts. Rules allow striking as well as grappling techniques, whether standing or on the mat.

MMA takes place in a octago-nal steel "cage" ring. The steel

cage "net" impacts the strate-gies a fighter can use. The cage allows a fighter to pin his op-ponent in the area where the fence meets the mat. The mat is foam padded.

Before a fight, Perryman weighs in and is then given a physical by a doctor. The doctor re-examines fighters after their bouts and if a problem is found, they are covered by insurance if they go directly to a hospital.

Competitors are accompanied by a sanctioned commissioner at all times before the fight and cannot leave the holding area

Don’t let twinkling eyes fool you, he’s ‘Bad Boy’ Perryman

BOBBY “BAD BOY” PERRYMAN

without the commissioner with them.

Perryman wears shorts, no shoes or shirt into the ring and his hands are wrapped in gauze and tape. Lightweight gloves are used to protect his hands and the commissioner checks each fighter to make sure the tape is applied correctly, that there is nothing else in his hands and that no oils are used on his body. Fighters also use a mouthpiece and protective cup.

During each fight, a referee enforces the rules and three judges determine each partici-

pant's score by round. The win-ner receives 10 points and the loser nine points or less.

A doctor, coach and trainers are at ringside, and an ambu-lance and EMTs are available, if needed.

Fouls are called by the ref-eree for holding or grabbing the fence, butting with the head, eye-gouging, biting, spitting, hair-pulling, groin attacks, downward elbow strikes, strikes to the back of the head, throat strikes, clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh, or kicking the head.

Perryman says he enjoys cage fighting, likes the chal-lenge of competing and enjoys the satisfaction when his hard work and training pays off with a win.

"In today's competition, it's hard to stand out," said Perry-man. Cage fighting gives him a personal goal and challenge, he explained, and is a great way to stay in shape.

The sport is very closely reg-ulated and Perryman is a state and nationally licensed MMA fighter.

Because he is an amateur, he accepts no money for winning a fight, however, he explained his goal is to become professional so that he can receive money. He doesn't pay any entry fees and is notified about a month before a fight.

Bobby's parents, Lori and Bob Perryman of Carmen, along with his girlfriend, Ash-ley Morrison, support him in his quest. A number of friends and relatives usually travel to his matches to support him.

When not training, Perry-man said he enjoys gardening, swimming, fishing and hunting, much like any other young man from northwest Oklahoma.

But don't be fooled, while he's a soft-spoken, sweet young man with twinkling blue eyes on the outside, within his heart beats the fierceness of a fighter!

ALVA – Northwestern Okla-homa State University has announced the hiring of Andy Carter as the school’s athletics director (AD).

Carter brings more than 23 years of experience to the job, with the last 13 as the leader of an athletics department. He has spent more than eight years at a NCAA institution as the AD.

"I am humbled and excited to be joining the leadership team at Northwestern Oklahoma State University,” Carter said. “I am very impressed with ev-erything I have experienced and everyone I met during the interview process. I want to thank President (Janet) Cun-ningham and the search com-mittee for trusting me with this vital leadership position."

Carter replaces Bob Battisti who has served the past three years as the director of athlet-ics.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for the leadership and preparation provided by Bob Battisti, especially in regard to the NCAA application process,” Carter said. “His work has po-sitioned Northwestern athlet-ics for an exciting future. I am grateful to have been selected to lead the Athletic Department into the next phase of growth and to aid in reaching our full-

earned NCAA Tournament ap-pearances, with two regional championships and one nation-al championship.

Prior to AASU, Carter served seven years as the AD at New-berry College in Newberry, S.C. Under his direction, he led Newberry to 14 NCAA Cham-pionship appearances after the school had just one in the previ-ous 11 seasons.

Highlights included the be-ginning of an intercollegiate wrestling program that finished second in NCAA Division II in 2009, conference champions in football in 2006 and 2008, as well as conference titles in women’s basketball and men’s golf.

Before arriving at Newberry, Carter served five years as the AD at Missouri Baptist Univer-sity in St. Louis, Mo. He served as the baseball coach from 1991-99 and led the team to seven straight conference titles.

Carter received his bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Missouri Baptist in 1987, then earned his MBA from Lindenwood Uni-versity (Mo.) in 1990.

Carter and his family will locate to the Alva area soon, as he begins his job duties on Mon-day, June 20. He and his wife, Rena, have six children.

Andy Carter new AD at NWOSU

ANDY CARTER

est potential. This is an exciting time to be a Ranger!"

"We are pleased to have Andy Carter lead our athletic pro-gram," Cunningham said. "He brings a wealth of experience and will offer some new ideas in moving our program forward."

Carter comes to Northwest-ern after serving two years as the AD at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga. While at AASU, he super-vised 11 varsity sports. In his first year, six of 11 programs

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coUntY commissionersJUne 6, 2011

The Alfalfa County Commissioners met in the Civic Room at 10:00 AM with Chair-man Murrow calling the meeting to order with members Roach, Walker and County Clerk Martin present.

As required by Oklahoma State Statutes 1991, Title 25, Section 311, Notice was given of this regularly scheduled meeting by posting the Agenda in the North Entrance (Handicapped Entrance) of the Courthouse and in the County Clerk’s office at 9:40 AM, June 3, 2011.

Murrow moved to approve the minutes of May 31. Walker seconded. All voted aye.Roach moved to approve the blanket purchase orders. Walker seconded. All voted

aye.Murrow moved to approve the following M & O Warrants for payment. Roach sec-

onded. All voted aye.coUntY cLerk cash

6............Martin, Bruce .........................................$148.23 ................................... TravelgeneraL FUnd

1087......Carmen Farmers Coop .......................$1,298.81 ...................................... Fuel1088......AEC .........................................................$37.63 ..................................Utilities1089......S&S Pest Control, Inc. .............................$40.00 ................................. Service1090......Croft Chevrolet ......................................$134.06 ................................. Service1091......Estrada, Barbara A. .................................$73.44 ................................... Travel1092......ONG ......................................................$156.67 ..................................Utilities1093......Cherokee Publishing Co. .......................$588.25 ..........................Publications1094......Unifirst Corporation .................................$53.60 ...................................Rental1095......City of Cherokee ....................................$461.25 ..................................Utilities1096......AEC ....................................................$2,026.50 ..................................Utilities1097......Alco .........................................................$39.90 ............................... Supplies

highWaY cash1682......ONG ......................................................$121.37 ..................................Utilities1683......Town of Burlington ...................................$72.45 ..................................Utilities1684......Town of Helena ........................................$75.40 ..................................Utilities1685......Jet Utilities Authority ................................$21.50 ..................................Utilities1686......Goltry PWA ..............................................$52.91 ..................................Utilities1687......Pioneer Telephone ................................$135.36 ..................................Utilities1688......Alfalfa Co Rural Water .............................$26.61 ..................................Utilities1689......South Central Telephone Assn. .............$185.18 ..................................Utilities1690......Guffy, Jim...............................................$460.00 ...................................Gravel1691......Jacks Automotive ..................................$344.04 ............................... Supplies1692......Marc ......................................................$304.61 ............................... Supplies1693......Amorita-Byron Sewer Sys Auth. ..............$10.00 ..................................Utilities1694......AEC .......................................................$205.34 ..................................Utilities1695......Circuit Engineering Dist #8 ....................$344.00 ............................... Supplies1696......Kiowa Auto Parts .....................................$51.26 .....................................Parts1697......Hercules Tire Sales ............................$1,285.82 ..................................... Tires1698......Western Equipment .................................$59.00 ............................... Supplies1699......Carmen Farmers Coop ..........................$130.34 ............................... Supplies1700......Rich’s Shale Pit .......................................$60.00 ....................................Shale1701......Jack’s Automotive ..................................$690.79 ............................... Supplies1702......Wilber Fertilizer ..................................$2,040.00 ............................... Supplies1703......City of Cherokee ......................................$34.00 ..................................Utilities1704......AEC .......................................................$173.57 ..................................Utilities1705......Boehs Building Supply ............................$48.55 ............................... Supplies1706......Country Grocery ......................................$25.18 ............................... Supplies1707......Unifirst Corporation ...............................$833.41 ...............................Uniforms1708......BB Machine & Supply Inc. .....................$230.50 ............................... Supplies1709......BB Machine & Supply Inc ......................$308.43 ...................................Repair1710......Western Equipment ............................$8.500.00 ............................Equipment1711 ......Cummins Construction .......................$4,264.66 ................................. Asphalt1712......The Empire Companies ......................$1,591.00 ................... Lease/Purchase1713......Town of Byron ..........................................$61.69 ..................................Utilities

saLes taX - heaLth283........AEC .......................................................$125.10 ..................................Utilities284........ONG ......................................................$108.16 ..................................Utilities285........Merrifield Office Supply .........................$116.94 ............................... Supplies286........Osage Ambulance ..........................$116,620.00 ........................... Ambulance287........Alco .........................................................$50.37 ............................... Supplies

sheriFFs reVoLVing cash90..........United Supermarket ..............................$725.82 ............................... Supplies

Roach moved to approve the following monthly reports: Court Clerk, Election Board, County Clerk, Board of Prisoners, and Foreign Process Docket. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve two road crossing for SemGas in Dist #2. Roach sec-onded. All voted aye.

Walker moved to approve two road crossing permits (1 in Dist #1, and 1 in Dist #2) for RodCo Services. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to approve the consumable items reports for Dist #2 and #3. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the resolution to direct interest earned on account SJ-SF3 to that account. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

Murrow moved to approve the contract and grant papers for the Department of Commerce for the CDBG Grant for courthouse handicapped accessible contract. Roach seconded. All voted aye.

Roach moved to adjourn. Walker seconded. All voted aye./s/ Doug Murrow

Doug Murrow, Chair/s/ Chad Roach

Chad Roach, Member/s/ Ray Walker

Ray Walker, MemberATTEST:/s/ Bruce Martin

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Shortly after the explosion, the son of a Carmen couple was called upon to provide recov-ery support in the surrounding area. He played a vital role in getting a devastated commu-nity through the aftermath of destruction that was once un-thinkable.

The attack was a mock one, but it gave Army Spec. Joshua D. Carter, son of Douglas R. Carter and Tracy L. White of

Carmen, vital training for pos-sible future attacks in as realis-tic an environment as possible.

Carter was one of more than 3,300 people from 17 states participating in “Vibrant Re-sponse,” a U.S. Northern Com-mand held chemical, biologi-cal, radiological, nuclear attack response exercise in southern Indiana that brought together active duty Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy, National Guard and Reserve units, along with numerous federal and state agencies in an effort to coordi-nate response actions in the af-termath of possible attacks and disasters.

Every person involved in the training had a specific job to do to ensure the post-attack effort was a success and order could be brought to the attack zone.

“My mission is to aid and as-sist in clean up and support of

the relief efforts,” said Carter.In order to make the training

as realistic as possible, the 180-acre Muscatatuck Urban Train-ing Center was littered with wrecked vehicles, buildings were built to simulate heavy damage, roads were lined with rubble and debris, controlled fires and smoke dotted the environment, and mannequins representing dead victims were scattered throughout the training area.

A group of 160 role players covered in moulage simulated victims with various wounds and radiation burns to round out the scenario as survivors of the attack.

“This type of exercise pro-vides realistic training on aid-ing American citizens in a time of tragedy,” said Carter, who is a carpentry and masonry spe-cialist with the 77th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood,

Mo.Having the training and

knowledge to react quickly and effectively to a disaster is some-thing Carter practices, not only during Vibrant Response, but throughout the year.

“Throughout the year, I re-ceive training on what to do in case of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack as well as on natural disasters, like tornados,” said Carter, who graduated in 2006 from the Guthrie Job Corp Program.

It’s almost impossible to pre-dict something as catastrophic as a nuclear blast, but Carter and his fellow responders have a plan that will go far in helping pick up the pieces and give sur-vivors a chance to regain some sense of normalcy.

“Vibrant Response shows you how prepared you really are, get a feel for what needs to

happen and how things need to be done,” said Carter, who has been in the military for more than four years.

No one ever expects the threat

of a nuclear explosion to hit close to home, but real-life scenarios like the recent earthquake di-saster in Japan show why it is so important to be prepared.

Carmen soldier plays vital role in ‘nuclear disaster’

ARMY SPEC. Joshua D. Carter recently participated in exercise “Vibrant Response” at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Cart-er is the son of Douglas Carter and Tracy White of Car-men. (Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Worrell)

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Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE\O

F OKLAHOMAAPPLICANT: SANDRIDGE

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, LLC

RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION EXCEPTION

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 22, TOwNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 11

wEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTy, OKLAHOMA

CAUSE CD NO. 201004454AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All

persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and all other interested persons, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC, has filed an amended application in this cause requesting the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma to enter an order, to be effective as of the date of the execution thereof or as of a date prior thereto, as follows: (i) authorizing and permitting an exception to the permitted well location tolerances in the 640-acre drilling and spacing units formed in Section 22, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and Mississippian separate common sources of supply, so as to allow a well to be drilled from a surface location being not closer than 165 feet from the north line and not closer than 1040 feet from the east line of said Section 22 to subsurface locations of such well’s entry into and such well’s exit from each of the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton and Cherokee separate common source of supply and to a subsurface location of such well’s entry into the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the north line and 1040 feet from the east line of said Section 22, with the first perforation in the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the north line and 1040 feet from the east line of said Section 22, and with the last perforation in the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the south line and 1040 feet from the east line of said Section 22, and with the terminus or end point of the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the south line and 1040 feet from the east line of said Section 22, and with a “tolerance distance” for the above-described subsurface locations, horizontal portion or lateral and comple-tion interval of such well being as follows: a distance of not more than 100 feet in an easterly direction and in a westerly direc-tion from any such subsurface location, from any point on or along such horizontal portion or lateral and from any point on or along such completion interval, and to be completed in and to produce hydrocarbons

from the above-named separate common sources of supply, with such authorization and permission running in favor of Appli-cant or some other party recommended by Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper allowable for the proposed well involved herein as to the separate common sources of supply covered hereby, which allowable Applicant requests be established as a full allowable with no downward adjustment made thereto.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the amended application in this cause requests that the order to be entered in this matter be made effective as of the date of the execution thereof or as of a date prior thereto and that the authoriza-tion and permission requested herein run in favor of Applicant or some other party recommended by Applicant.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the “land sections adjacent to the area within the location exception” requested herein in said Section 22 in regard to the subsur-face location tolerance areas described above are Sections 14, 15, 23, 26 and 27, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The other “land sections” surrounding said Section 22 are Sections 16, 21 and 28, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause is set before an administrative law judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause is set for hearing before an admin-istrative law judge on the Conservation Docket at the Western Regional Service Office of the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. on the 5th day of July , 2011, and that this amended notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Applicant and interested parties may pres-ent testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their names and tele-phone numbers.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact John R. Reeves, Attor-ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Tele-phone: (405) 235-1110; or Kevin Manning, SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Telephone: (405) 429-5788.

CORPORATION COMMISSIONOF OKLAHOMA

DANA L. MURPHY, ChairJEFF CLOUD, Vice Chairman

BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 7th day of June, 2011.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: PEGGY MITCHELL,Commission Secretary

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system to provide safe drinking water.The source of drinking water used by CHEROKEE is Ground Water Under Direct Influence of Surface WaterFor more information regarding this report contact: Jim HoosPhone 580-596-3326 Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda

bien.Source of Drinking waterThe sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and

wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses andbacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff,

industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and resi-

dential uses.- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes

and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ

transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infec-tions. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Regulated Contaminants DetectedLead and CopperDefinitions:

Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

water Quality Test ResultsMaximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or ex-pected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.na: not applicable.Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.Regulated Contaminants Inorganic Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Contaminants Detected Detected Nitrate [measured 23 2.75 - 2.75 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching

as Nitrogen] from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Radioactive Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of ContaminationContaminants Detected Detected

Combined Radium226/228 0.419 0 - 0.419 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

Uranium 1 0 - 1.077 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE

OF OKLAHOMAAPPLICANT: SANDRIDGE

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, LLC

RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION EXCEPTION

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 15, TOwNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 11

wEST OF THE IM, ALFALFA COUNTy, OKLAHOMA

CAUSE CD NO. 201100533AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARINGSTATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All per-

sons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers and takers of oil and gas, and all other interested persons, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applicant, SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC, has filed an amended application in this cause requesting the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma to enter an order, to be effective as of the date of the execution thereof or as of a date prior thereto, as follows: (i) authorizing and permitting an exception to the permitted well location tolerances in the “640-acre” drilling and spacing units formed in Section 15, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, for the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton, Cherokee and Mississippian separate common sources of supply, so as to allow a well to be drilled from a surface location being not closer than 165 feet from the north line and not closer than 1190 feet from the east line of Section 22, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, to subsurface locations of such well’s entry into and such well’s exit from each of the Douglas, Lansing, Kansas City, Marmaton and Cherokee separate common sources of supply and to a sub-surface location of such well’s entry into the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the south line and 1190 feet from the east line of said Section 15, and with the first perforation in the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the south line and 1190 feet from the east line of said Section 15, and with the last perforation in the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the north line and 1190 feet from the east line of said Section 15, and with the terminus or end point of the horizontal portion or lateral of the borehole of such well in the Mississippian common source of supply being as follows: not closer than 165 feet from the north line and 1190 feet from the east line of said Section 15, and with a “tolerance distance” for the above-described subsurface locations, horizontal portion or lateral and completion interval of such well being as follows: a distance of not more than 100 feet in an easterly direction and in a westerly direction from any such subsurface location, from any point on or along such horizontal portion or lateral and from any point on or along such completion interval, and to be completed in and to produce hydrocarbons from the

above-named separate common sources of supply, with such authorization and permission running in favor of Applicant or some other party recommended by Applicant; and (ii) establishing a proper allowable for the proposed well involved herein as to the separate common sources of supply covered hereby, which allowable Applicant requests be established as a full allowable with no downward adjustment made thereto.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the amended application in this cause requests that the order to be entered in this matter be made effective as of the date of the execution thereof or as of a date prior thereto and that the authoriza-tion and permission requested herein run in favor of Applicant or some other party recommended by Applicant.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the “land sections adjacent to the area within the location exception” requested herein in said Section 15 in regard to the subsurface location tolerance areas described above are Sections 10, 11, 14, 22 and 23, Town-ship 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The other “land sections” surrounding said Section 15 are Sections 9, 16 and 21, Township 29 North, Range 11 West of the IM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause is set before an administrative law judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause is set for hearing before an admin-istrative law judge on the Conservation Docket at the Western Regional Service Office of the Corporation Commission, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 A.M. on the 5th day of July, 2011, and that this amended notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Applicant and interested parties may pres-ent testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their names and tele-phone numbers.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact John R. Reeves, Attor-ney, OBA #7479, Fourteenth Floor, Two Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, Tele-phone: (405) 235-1110; or Kevin Manning, SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102-6406, Telephone: (405) 429-5788.

CORPORATION COMMISSIONOF OKLAHOMA

DANA L. MURPHY, ChairJEFF CLOUD Vice Chairman

BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 7th day of June, 2011.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:PEGGY MITCHELL,Commission Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION

OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMAAPPLICANT: TRIAD ENERGy, INC.

RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLINGLEGAL DESCRIPTION: E/2 SECTION 31, T29N, R10w, ALFALFA COUNTy,

OKLAHOMACAUSE CD NO. 201102508

NOTICE OF HEARINGTo all Persons, Owners, Producers,

Operators, Purchasers, and Takers of oil and gas including Mabel Goom, widow of Austin Groom, deceased; C.G. Messecar, deceased; Heirs of C.G. Messecar; Ener-lex, Inc.; Delma Imogene Crozier; Estate of Otto McGinty, deceased; Magnolia Petroleum, Inc.; Austin Goom, deceased; Mabel Goom, deceased; C.G. Messecar, deceased; Otto McGinty, deceased; Delma Imogene Crozier, possibly deceased; and all persons living or if deceased their known and unknown successors and all corporations existing and if dissolved their known and unknown successors and all corporations existing and if dissolved their known and unknown successors and all other persons having an interest in the lands covered hereby, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ap-plicant is requesting POOLING of interests and adjudicating the rights and equities of oil and gas owners in E/2 Section 31, T29N, R10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, a 320-acre drilling and spacing unit for the (i) Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, True Layton, Os-wego, Cherokee, Mississippian, Misener, Viola, and Simpson common sources of supply created by Order No. 562991 and (ii) Endicott Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Sandstone, and Lower Tonkawa Sand-stone, created by Order No. 586107.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Ap-plicant is requesting the following SPECIAL RELIEF: The request is that

(a) the Commission-issued Order pool interests and adjudicate rights and equi-ties in the unit well, in each such common source of supply, and in each such drilling and spacing unit therefor as a unit;

(b) the Order herein be effective prior to the date of issuance of the Order;

(c) the operation commencement date be not more than one year from the date of the Order to issue in this Cause; and

(d) the Commission designate the Ap-plicant or some other owner as Operator of the unit well, of each such common source of supply, and of each drilling and spacing unit therefor as a unit.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause has been set before an Administra-tive Law Judge for hearing, taking of evi-dence, and reporting to the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause will be heard before an Admin-istrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, 1st Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 8:30 a.m., on the 5th day of July 2011, and that this Notice will be published as required by law and by the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action please communicate with Applicant, Triad Energy, Inc., 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, telephone (405) 842-4312, or with Russell James Walker, Attorney, 511 Couch Drive, Third Floor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102.

CORPORATION COMMISSIONOF OKLAHOMA

DANA L. MURPHY, ChairJEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman

BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 9th day of June, 2011.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

Criminal MisdemeanorDeborah Helen Reed has

been charged with assault and battery.

The following have been charged with obtaining cash and/or merchandise by bogus check: Joey Lynne Brewer, Nash; Douglas Carter, Carmen; Jeremy L. Evans, Enid; Fatasia Hamil, Cherokee; Virgil Wayne Steel II, Bastrop, Texas; Ray-mond Luther Unbankes, Hel-ena; Logan Dale Thompson, Byron.

Joe R. McLemore, Lansing, Kan., has been charged with

driving while under the influ-ence.

Criminal FelonyLarry Ray Brown, Terlton,

has been charged with obtain-ing cash and/or merchandise by bogus check.

Small ClaimsCleo State Bank and Jet

State Bank have sued Jonathan J. Law, McPherson, Kan., for an amount less than $6,000.

CivilCredit Acceptance Corpora-

tion has sued Edith Diana Ent, Goltry, for indebtedness in an amount less than $10,000.

DivorceCharlie Elliott, Aline, has

sued Kristina Lynn Elliott, Aline, for divorce.

Protective OrderBarbara White, Cherokee, on

behalf of Amber Renea White, has filed for a protective order against Marlin Monte Yoder, Cherokee.

Marlin Monte Yoder, Chero-kee, on behalf of Elsie Marie Yoder, has filed for a protective order against Amber Renea White, Cherokee.

TrafficCharged with failure to wear

seat belt, $20: Ryland J. Stone-hocker, Carmen; Trevor Ryan Robinson, Enid; Danny Earl Vickery, Tecumseh; Christopher S. Wallace, Helena.

Charged with speeding 1-10 mph over speed limit, $188.50: Bai-ley Nicole Cummings, Douglas.

Charged with speeding 11-14 mph over speed limit, $226.50: Gerald Dean Northrup, Wood-ward.

Charged with speeding 16-20 mph over speed limit, $241.50Robert Wayne Epperly, Nardin.

June 63:51 p.m. – Careless driver,

hauling rock through Jet.5:41 p.m. – Girl harassing

another girl by stalking her on Facebook. Father’s wife spoke with other girl’s mother, who was rude and no help.

6:26 p.m. – White Ford van with trailer parked by caller’s house west on SH 11. Caller thought it was strange.

8:34 p.m. – One red cow out three miles south of Cozy Curve. Owner was notified.

9:30 p.m. – Peeping Tom at home near Jet.

11:27 p.m. – Car following too closely on SH 8 near Aline.

June 79:15 p.m. – Thirty-five gal-

lons of fuel stolen two miles

south of Jet.June 8

12:44 p.m. – Truck broken down at old flashing light.

12:58 p.m. – Wheat field fire outside Amorita. Amorita-Byron Fire Department paged. Burlington Fire Department paged for mutual aid.

5:58 p.m. – Trailer came off truck and ran into fence at Co-rona Cemetery south of Goltry. Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.

6:36 p.m. – Mutual aid request-ed on fire two miles north of Alva. Cherokee, Burlington, Amorita-Byron departments paged.

June 93:44 a.m. – Male having trou-

ble breathing in Aline. First re-sponders paged.

9:13 a.m. – Two underage girls driving moped and Trail-blazer in Carmen.

11:06 a.m. – Black calf out north of Cherokee on SH 11. Left message with person who takes care of cattle at location.

11:36 a.m. – Someone drained 7,000 gallons of water out of storage water tank two miles west of Helena.

2:59 p.m. – Field on fire on Latimer Road and County Road 740. Amorita-Byron and Burl-ington fire departments called out.

7:10 p.m. – Four calves out on SH 45 between Goltry and Carmen. Owner contacted.

7:42 p.m. – Fireman in need of breathing treatment. Trans-ported to St. Mary’s Regional

Medical Center in Enid.June 11

8:08 a.m. – Horses out west of prison in Helena. Owner notified.

7 p.m. – Tin in ditch close to road east of four-way stop.

June 1212:07 a.m. – Fire east of Gol-

try on SH 45. Bale on fire. Goltry Fire Department dispatched.

3:02 p.m. – Hitchhiker near the Alfalfa-Woods County line. Deputy could not locate.

3:23 p.m. – Accident four miles east of Carmen turnoff. Oklahoma Highway Patrol ad-vised.

5:26 p.m. – Grass fire two miles north of Byron Blacktop and Fish Hatchery Road. Bur-lington, Amorita-Byron fire de-partments responded.

Cherokee Police Department Log

Alfalfa County Court Docket

Cherokee, Okla., Messenger & Republican • Thursday, June 16, 2011 • Page 11

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REAL ESTATE

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METAL ROOF MATERIAL avail-able at Boehs Building Supply in Helena. 580-852-3664 (tfc)

OWENS-CORNING Blown-In Fi-berglass insulation is in stock at Boehs Building Supply in Helena. 580-852-3664 (tfc)

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WOOD STOVES, wood inserts, pel-let stoves, pellet inserts, and gas fi re-places are all in stock at Boehs Build-ing Supply in Helena. 580-852-3664

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

SERVICES

Cherokee Food PantryOPEN Every 3rd Thursday 5 - 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church, Cherokee

Montalvo Lawn& Tree Service415 S. Pennsylvania

Cherokee, OK

(580) 596-3186“Let us serve you

better and safer than before.”

ALINE-CLEO PUBLIC SCHOOL is accepting applications for a bus driver for the 2011-2012 school year. Training and fees will be paid by the school. Good pay!! Back-ground check necessary. EOE (tfc)

HELP WANTED

YARD SERVICESLOLO’S YARD SERVICE - Mow-ing, Painting. 580-596-6117. (tfc)

OVER 100 Repos on land or 0 down w/your land! Call for more info. 1-866-764-3200 or 405-631-3200 wac. (tfc)

POOL PARTY at your NEW house!! 0 down w/your land. EZ fi -nance, bad credit OK! Free POOL w/purchase. No cost approval by phone 866-764-3200 or 405-631-3200 wac. (tfc)Ms. Dottie’s Cafe

580-596-5699115 S. Grand Cherokee

Tues - Sat 6 a.m.-2 p.m.Tues - Fri 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Breakfast Served All Day

ALINE-CLEO PUBLIC SCHOOL is currently taking sealed bids on a dishwashing machine. Bids will be accepted until June 28, 2011 at 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened at the June 29, 2011 board meeting. Any questions please call Patricia Cox at 580-463-2255.

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QUALITY DRIVE-AWAY, INC. is seek-ing 40 CDL qualified drivers to deliver new trucks and buses. We are the exclusive transporter for Collins Bus in Hutchinson, KS and have five regional offices with other large contracts. Call today 1-866-764-1601 or visit www.qualitydriveaway.com.

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HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! For old gui-tars, amps, mandolins, ukuleles. Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, etc. Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in Tulsa. 1-800-525-7273. www.stringswest.com

LEGAL SERVICES

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DIVERS-FLATBED .46/mi Paid Vacations, 401K, Free Rider Program, CDL Training Available! Call Prime Inc. Today! 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com

LOCAL DRIVING JOBS Big Money, Home Daily. Class A and 2 years experience required. More options in your area. Call Taylor today 866-687-5281 or www.taylorgasliquids.com EOE

DRIVER-STUDENTS. 18 days from Start to Finish! Earn your CDL-A. No out-of-pocket tuition cost. Step up to a New Career with FFE. recruit@ffex.net. 855-378-9331.

OWNER OPERATORS & FLEET OWNERS: Tired of high fuel costs?! Average fuel network savings of 43¢/gallon. Earn over $2.00/mile! 1-800-743-0435. www.JoinMalone.com

LICENSED LOAN ORIGINATORS in your area. 75% salary commission 60% office generated leads, FHA USDA approved. Call American Mortgage 405-878-8500. Fax resume 405-878-8560.

QUALITY DRIVE-AWAY, INC. is seeking 40 CDL qualified drivers to deliver new trucks and buses. We are the exclusive transporter for Collins Bus in Hutchinson, KS and have five regional offices with other large contracts. Call today 1-866-764-1601 or visit www.qualitydriveaway.com.

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ALLIED HEALTH career training-Attend col-lege 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409. www.CenturaOnline.com

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LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

PUBLIC NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRO-

POSED 2011-2012 Budget for the Town of Jet will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 6:00 PM at Jet City Hall, 421 Main St., for the purpose of discussing and devel-oping the Town Budget for the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2011. The public hearing is open to the public and citizen comments will be welcome. A copy of the proposed budget is available in the offi ce of the town clerk at the Jet City Hall.

TOWN OF JET BUDGETFOR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012

GENERAL FUNDREVENUE:OTHEROther Income .................................... 180COMMUNITY BUILDINGDonations and Fundraisers ........... 3,000Rentals .......................................... 1,620Interest.............................................. 120GENERALSales & Use Tax .......................... 49,200Cigarette Tax .................................... 660Lodging Tax ....................................1,110Franchise Tax .............................. 10,320Alcoholic Beverage Tax ................. 5,040Other.............................................. 3,360Interest................................................ 90Grants Receivable ....................... 10,620FIRE DEPARTMENTOther................................................. 180Grant Receivable ........................... 5,280MUSEUMOther................................................. 270STREET & ALLEYMotor Vehicle Tax .......................... 1,620UTILITYCustomer Billings........................111,120Other.............................................. 3,120Water Tower Quarters....................... 240SEWERGrants Receivable ......................... 8,400WATEROther.............................................. 3,240Interest.............................................. 570TOTAL REVENUE..................... 219,360EXPENDITURES:OTHEREquipment ..................................... 2,880COMMUNITY BUILDINGMaterials & Supplies ...................... 1,440Other Services & Charges ........ 1,890.00Utilities ........................................... 2,520Insurance ....................................... 1,500GENERALElection Board .................................. 780

Grants Paid.................................. 10,620Salaries........................................ 15,840Payroll Taxes ................................. 1,200Health Insurance ........................... 5,610Insurance/Workers Comp .............. 2,610Board Compensation ..................... 1,680Materials & Supplies ......................... 780Repairs/Maintenance........................ 330Postage ............................................ 300Other Services & Charges ................ 300Utilities & Telephone ...................... 3,000Dues & Fees .................................. 5,850Legal Fees ........................................ 150FIRE DEPARTMENTMaterials & Supplies ......................... 450Fuel................................................... 510Utilities ........................................... 1,830Firefi ghters Pension....................... 1,620Insurance ....................................... 1,800MUSEUMRepairs & Maintenance .................... 720Utilities ................................................ 90 Insurance ....................................... 1,590Alarm System ................................... 270STREET & ALLEYMaterials & Supplies ......................... 330Repairs & Maintenance ................. 4,470Fuel................................................... 960Utilities ........................................... 6,450UTILITYDepartment of Commerce ............. 7,698Jet State Bank ............................... 9,090Salaries........................................ 25,790Payroll Taxes ............................... 1,4710Health Insurance ........................... 5,610Postage ............................................ 330Other Services & Charges ................ 150Insurance ............................................ 90Telephone ...................................... 1,440Legal Fees ........................................ 150Grants Paid.................................... 3,600SEWERMaterials & Supplies ......................... 180Repairs & Maintenance ................. 1,140Grants Paid.................................... 8,400TRASHTrash Contract ............................. 18,960WATEREquipment Rental ............................. 270Materials & Supplies ...................... 7,170Repairs & Maintenance ................. 2,070Fuel................................................ 4,560Other Services & Charges ............. 2,070Training ............................................. 630Utilities ......................................... 10,140Dues & Fees .................................. 3,660Testing .............................................. 540Insurance ....................................... 3,720TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......... 200,298NET INCOME .............................. 19,062

LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thurs-day, June 16, 2011. 2t

IN THE DISTRICT COURTOF ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA

PB-2011-14In the Matter of the Estate of Ruth Ann

Bates, Deceased.NOTICE TO CREDITORS

AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, FINAL

ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATIONOF HEIRSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION

AND DISCHARGEAll persons having claims against

Ruth Ann Bates, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named personal repre-sentative, Gary Lynn Goeken, at the offi ce of Hadwiger & Jungman, P.L.L.C., 120 S. Grand, P.O. Box 306, Cherokee, Okla-homa 73728, attorneys for said personal representative, on or before the following presentment date: July 14, 2011, or the same will be forever barred.

Notice is hereby given that a final account and petition for distribution will be fi led herein by July 15, 2011, and all persons interested in the estate of Ruth Ann Bates, deceased, are hereby directed to appear in the Courtroom of the District Court of Alfalfa County, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, on the 21st day of July, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., to show cause, if any they have, why an order approving fi nal ac-counting; determining heirs; decreeing distribution; discharging the Personal Representative; and closing this estate should not be entered.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of June, 2011.

s/Loren E. AngleJudge

Kyle B. Hadwiger, OBA#11329Marcus Jungman, OBA#19138HADWIGER & JUNGMAN, P.L.L.C. 120 S. Grand, P.O. Box 306Cherokee, OK 73728(580) 596-3591Attorney for Petitioner

LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, Thursday, June 23, and Thursday, June 30, 2011. 3t

INVITATION TO BIDEASEMENT #8924

The Commissioners of the Land Offi ce, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 6” natural gas pipe-line in the NW/4 Section 36-T29N-R11WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Offi ce. Appraised value is $1,100.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be consid-ered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our offi ce by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8924”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Offi ce, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefi t the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Di-vision of the Commissioners of the Land Offi ce by calling (405) 521-4136 or email james.spurgeon@clo.ok.gov.

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LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, Thursday, June 23, and Thursday, June 30, 2011. 3t

INVITATION TO BIDEASEMENT #8926

The Commissioners of the Land Offi ce, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 6” natural gas pipe-line in the SW/4 Section 36-T24N-R11WIM, Alfalfa County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Offi ce. Appraised value is $1,300.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be consid-ered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our offi ce by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #8926”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Offi ce, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefi t the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Di-vision of the Commissioners of the Land Offi ce by calling (405) 521-4136 or email james.spurgeon@clo.ok.gov.

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LEGAL NOTICEPublished in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

NOTICE OF OIL AND GAS LEASE SALEBY SEALED BIDS TO BE OPENED AT 11:00 A.M.

SALE DATE: 7/20/2011THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA INVITES BIDS for Oil and Gas Leases upon the following terms covering the tracts of land hereinafter described. Bids are to be in writing on bid forms provided by the Land Offi ce and enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the notation on the outside front face of the envelope “Bids for Oil and Gas Lease Sale” and the date of the sale. Bids which are mailed must be enclosed in another envelope and addressed as set out below. Bids must be mailed or delivered to the Commissioners of the Land Offi ce, 120 N ROBINSON SUITE 1000W, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102-7749, on or before the time and date of the sale. All bids received prior to 11:00 A.M. on date of sale will be publicly opened and the bids announced. No bid will be considered that is not delivered by 11:00 A.M. on the date of sale. Acceptable leases will be awarded to the bidder of the highest bid in U.S. dollars. Awards are generally made within 6 weeks of the sale date. TERMS OF SALE: Lease will be on a form prescribed by the Commissioners, and will be for a term of three years, as extended, and will provide for 3/16ths royalty, and an annual delay rental of $1.00 per net acre to be paid in full before lease is issued, in addition to lease bonus. Bids shall be for a cash bonus for each tract, but no bid of less than $5.00 per acre will be considered. Each bid must be accompanied by a remittance in the amount of 25% of bid as earnest money. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Successful bidder shall have 30 days from the date of acceptance of bid to pay balance of bonus and all delay rentals and cost of advertising, unless an extension of time is granted, and shall be liable for the full amount of bid and all delay rentals provided that failure to comply with any of the terms will be grounds for the cancellation of the award and the retention of the deposit of earnest money as liquidated damages, at the election of the Secretary. The Commissioners of the Land Offi ce and the State of Oklahoma make no warranty of title and reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The Performance Fund Balance has reached $250,000. The Performance Fund fee will be accessed when the balance of the Performance Fund falls below $200,000. IMPORTANT: Separate bid and check are required on each tract if you are bidding on more than one tract. PLEASE ENCLOSE ALL BIDS IN ONE “9 x 12” ENVELOPE. PLEASE DO NOT FOLD BIDS OR USE STAPLES. Bid Forms are available at www.clo.ok.gov Note: The M.R. % column refers to percentage of the mineral interest offered for each tract. CURRENT RULES PROVIDE THAT ALL OIL AND GAS BIDS BECOME FINAL AT DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING.

TRACT COUNTY LEGAL SEC TWP RGE M. R. % GROSS NET DESCRIPTION ACS ACS1 Alfalfa SE/4 36-25N-11WIM 100.00 160.0000 160.0000

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COMMISSIONERS OF THE LAND OFFICE DAVID SHIPMAN, DIRECTOR, MINERALS MGMT. DIV. 120 N ROBINSON SUITE 1000W OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 (405) 521-4000CLO Website: http://www.clo.ok.govBID FORMS FURNISHED ON REQUEST

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Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR AN

ORDER AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO ITS PENSION TRACKERCAUSE NO. PUD 201100027

NOTICE OF HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on

February 22, 2011, OG&E fi led an Applica-tion seeking certain amendments to its pen-sion tracker to amend the pension tracker to include the costs associated with the Retiree Plan and to amortize the estimated $85 million over the term required by fi nancial accounting standards, which is estimated to be approximately fi ve point three (5.3) years, beginning January 1, 2011.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that OG&E would book the difference between actual level of Retiree Plan costs and the level used to establish rates in Commis-sion Order No. 569281, issued in Cause No. PUD 200800398 to a regulatory asset/liability, as the case may be. The Company estimates the regulatory liability for calen-dar year 2011 to be $1.6 million.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause shall be set for hearing on the merits before an Administrative Law Judge on the 14th day of July, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in Courtroom B, Jim Thorpe Building, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105.

NOTICE IS FUTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For more information concerning this matter, contact Patrick D. Shore, OG&E, P.O. Box 321, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101, (405) 553-3658.

CORPORATION COMMISSIONOF OKLAHOMA

DANA L. MURPHY ChairJEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman

BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2011.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thurs-day, June 16, 2011. 2t

IN THE DISTRICT COURTOF ALFALFA COUNTY STATE

OF OKLAHOMANO. PB-2011-12

In the Matter of the Estate of William Dennis Huff, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAll creditors having claims against

William D. Huff, Deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal

Representative, c/o D. Daryl Lidia, at the law offi ce of Lidia Law Firm, 1320 East 9th Street, Suite 9, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, on or before the presentment date of August 10, 2011, or same will be forever barred.

DATED this 31st day of May, 2011.Michael L. Huff,

Personal Representative of the Estateof William Dennis Huff, Deceased

D. Daryl Lidia, OBA No. 13310LIDIA LAW FIRM1320 East 9th Street, Suite 9Edmond, OK 73034(405) 216-8661Attorneys for Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICE

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, 2011. 1t

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION

OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMAAPPLICANT: TRIAD ENERGY, INC.RELIEF SOUGHT: WELL LOCATION

EXCEPTIONLEGAL DESCRIPTION: W/2 SECTION 5, T28N, R10W, ALFALFA COUNTY,

OKLAHOMACAUSE CD NO. 201102892

NOTICE OF HEARINGTo all Persons, Owners, Producers,

Operators, Purchasers, and Takers of oil and gas, including Sandridge Exploration & Production, LLC, and all persons living or if deceased their known and unknown suc-cessors and all corporations existing and if dissolved their known and unknown succes-sors and all other persons having an interest in the lands covered hereby, particularly in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Applicant in this Cause is requesting that the Commission permit a WELL LOCATION EXCEPTION for the lands described in the caption hereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed well location is in NW/4 Section 5, T28N, R10W, which is adjacent to S/2 Section 32 and SW/4 Section 31, all T29N, R10W, and E/2 Section 6, T28N, R10W, all in Alfalfa County Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant in this Cause is requesting the following SPECIAL RELIEF: The request is that:

(a) the Commission issue an Order permitting a well to be drilled and produced at the following location: not closer than 660 feet to the north line and 660 feet to the east line of W/2 Section 5, T28N, R10W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, as an exception to Order No. 549919, as corrected by Order Nunc Pro Tunc No. 550596, as to the Pontotoc, Wabaunsee, Endicott Sandstone, Upper Tonkawa Sandstone, Lower Tonkawa Sand-stone, True Layton, Oswego, Cherokee, Mississippian, Misener, Viola, and Simpson common sources of supply, same to be a unit well for said W/2 Section 5, a 320-acre

drilling and spacing unit for said common sources of supply created by said Order, which requires unit wells to be drilled not closer than 660 feet to the boundary of SW/4 said Section 5;

(b) the Order herein be made effective prior to the date of issuance of the Order; and

(c) the Commission designate Applicant or some other owner as Operator of the well.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause has been set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence, and reporting to the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, 1st Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 8:30 a.m., on the 5th day of July, 2011, and that this Notice will be published as required by law and by the rules of the Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may pres-ent testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all in-terested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action please communicate with Applicant, Triad Energy, Inc., 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, (405) 842-4312, or with Russell James Walker, Attorney, 511 Couch Drive, Third Floor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102.

CORPORATION COMMISSIONOF OKLAHOMA

DANA L. MURPHY, ChairJEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman

BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 9th day of June, 2011.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:PEGGY MITCHELL, Secretary

LEGAL NOTICE

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LEGAL NOTICES

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 9, and Thurs-day, June 16, 2011. 2t

NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDSIn accordance with 62 O.S. 2001, §

354, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 46 of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, will receive bids by: sealed bid, facsimile bid, electronic (Parity®) bid or similar se-cure electronic bid on the 20th day of June, 2011, at 12:45 o’clock p.m., at the Library, High School Building, Cherokee Public Schools, 6th and Massachusetts, Chero-kee, Oklahoma, for the sale of $445,000 of General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds of said School District, which Bonds will mature $100,000 annually in two (2) years from their date, and $115,000 an-

nually each year thereafter until paid. The bids will be opened and read and shall be awarded at the fi rst Board of Education meeting held after the bids are due.

Said Bonds shall be sold to the bid-der bidding the lowest rate of interest the Bonds shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder shall submit with his bid a sum in cash, cashier’s or certifi ed check, electronic (wire) transfer or surety bond payable to the Treasurer of the District, equal to two (2%) percent of the amount of his bid. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids.

WITNESS my offi cial hand and seal this 23rd day of May, 2011.

Daylon Caruthers(SEAL) Clerk, Board of Education

LEGAL NOTICE

Published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican Thursday, June 16, and Thursday, June 23, 2011. 2t

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONAPPLICATION NO. 1107750012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That SandRidge Exploration and Production, LLC, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, is requesting that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, pursuant to OAC Rules 165:10-5-5 , 165:10-5-6 and 165: 5-7-27, administra-tively authorize the approval of disposal of saltwater and associated deleterious substances into a Commercial disposal well as follows:

WELL NAME AND LOCATION: Al-

lison SWD 1-22, SE4, SW4, SW4, NW4, Sec. 22-T29N-R12W, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

DISPOSAL ZONE AND DEPTH: Ar-buckle, TOP – 5677’, BOTTOM – 6775 TD

DISPOSAL RATE AND PRESSURE: 60,000 BPD, 2000 PSI

Objections may be fi led with the Okla-homa Corporation Commission within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. Objections, if any, should be mailed to Oil and Gas Conservation Division, Pollution Abatement Dept., Jim Thorpe Bldg., P.O. Box 52000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-2000

June 16, 2011

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AA Meetings7 p.m. TuesdaySenior Citizens Center

Behind Baker Bldg. (in alley)Cherokee, Oklahoma

7 p.m. SaturdayFirst United Methodist400 S. Grand-Cherokee

Wheat harvest here and gone in a flashBy KORINA DOVEMessenger & Republican Staff

Through wind, heat, fire – and even a little rain – area farmers managed to wrap up Harvest 2011 in about a week and three days.

“We are done at Carmen,” said General Manager Kendall Poland, who also manages the Aline and Cherokee Farmers Cooperative branches.

Carmen Co-op took in about 80 percent of the 1.6 to 1.7 mil-lion bushels it saw last year, but that percentage was far better than what producers expected.

“Test weights were good,” Po-

land said. “Moisture was good.”Test weights averaged be-

tween 60 and 63 pounds per bushel, while moisture levels hovered between 8 and 10.

More than two inches of rain that fell Saturday night and early Sunday morning in some areas of the county slowed the last of the cutting down a bit but didn’t hamper harvest enough to make much of a difference.

“We didn’t receive anything on Sunday, so they were just basically out that full day,” Po-land said.

Cherokee saw about 1.3 inch-es of rain, and about 2 inches

fell in Aline. Poland said those two cooperatives still were tak-ing in some wheat on Tuesday, but harvest in those communi-ties was basically over, too.

Statistics from this year’s lo-cal and state crops are available at www.carmencoop.com.

Branch Manager Chuck Car-son said Jet Farmers Coopera-tive took in about 400,000 bush-els of wheat.

“We didn’t do as good as last year,” he said. “It was down probably a third to a half.”

The total may have been low, but he has not heard too many complaints.

“It was amazing for the dry weather we had,” Carson said. “It was very dry. We didn’t even have to sample most of them.”

The grains sampled, how-ever, yielded moisture levels in the 10s and test weights that averaged about 62 or 63 pounds per bushel.

Area farmers have delivered about all the wheat the Jet el-evator will see for awhile.

“We’ve got one or two still cutting, but it’s pretty much wrapped up,” Carson said.

In the northern part of the county, Burlington has seen the last harvesters of the season as

well.“We’ve taken in about 1.6

million bushels, that would be for Amorita and Burlington combined,” said Burlington Farmers Cooperative Agrono-mist Steve Clark.

The total was “just a hair less than last year,” according to Clark, who said Saturday’s rain of 1.5 inches caused a slight dip in test weights.

Before the rain, producers were seeing test weights of 63 to 64 pounds per bushel. As of Monday, samples were measur-ing 60 and 61 pounds.

Altogether, however, Clark

said he would rate this year’s harvest as “satisfactory.”

“People are satisfied between the yield and the price,” he said. “I think people had a good har-vest. Even though the yields are a little lower, I think the price of wheat sort of made up for it.”

The price of wheat through-out harvest held steady at about $8.50 per bushel. As of Tues-day morning, it had dropped to $7.98.

Ryan Thomas, branch man-ager of the Farmers Exchange Cooperatives in Helena and Goltry, could not be reached for comment.

Wildlife refuges in the rough

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ac-cording to a new report re-leased last week by the Co-operative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement (CARE), Okla-homa’s nine national wild-life refuges will be in grave jeopardy if proposed congres-sional budget cuts to the Na-tional Wildlife Refuge System are enacted.

Oklahoma’s refuges protect diverse habitats such as hard-wood forests, oxbow lakes, up-land prairies and bottomland forests, which support swamp rabbits, bobcats, fox squirrels, armadillos, and hundreds of migratory and resident bird species.

In 2010, more than two million visitors participated in wildlife-related recreation on Oklahoma’s refuges, in-cluding hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Oklahoma refuges are sad-dled with a backlog of approx-imately $19 million in deferred maintenance and $6 million in mission-critical operations needs, according to CARE. These refuges need at least 50 additional staff, including wildlife management, visitor services, law enforcement and maintenance positions.

“National wildlife refuges are critical to the health of hu-man communities and to the vitality of local economies,” said Evan Hirsche, president of the National Wildlife Ref-uge Association and Chair of the CARE coalition. “This is no time to cripple a critical federal program that provides so much benefit to Oklahoma’s communities.

“Without sufficient fund-ing, Oklahoma refuges will fall farther behind in their mission to conserve wildlife for the benefit of the Ameri-can public.”

Found in every U.S. state and territory, and within an hour’s drive of most metropol-itan areas, national wildlife refuges:

•Attract approximately 45 million visitors each year, with a range of activities that include wildlife-watching, hunting, fishing, photogra-phy, hiking, canoeing, kayak-ing, and environmental edu-cation.

•Generate more than $1.7 billion for local economies and create nearly 27,000 U.S. jobs annually.

CARE is a national coali-tion of 21 wildlife, sporting, conservation and scientific organizations representing a national constituency num-bering more than 14 million Americans. CARE has been working since 1995 to help the National Wildlife Refuge System fight a serious fund-ing crisis.