Hughes County Tribune April 15, 2021 • No. 49 of the 103rd year of Hughes County’s Home-Owned Newspaper • Published in Wetumka, OK 74883 • .75¢ Graham-Dustin Shirley Nero new State 2021 Prom More photos page B-2 Historical Society Vice-President OKLAHOMA CITY — The Okla- membership in a responsible and effec- homa Historical Society (OHS) Board tive manner.” of Directors elected Dr. Deena Fisher Shirley Nero, the new OHS Board of Woodward as its new president at its vice president, is a retired history teach- meeting on May 20, 2020. In addition, er. Born and raised in the All-Black the board elected town of Clearview, Nero has served on Shirley Nero of the OHS Board Clearview as vice of Directors since president and Kar- 2004. She is cur- en Keith of Tulsa rently the chair as treasurer. of the OHS Black The results of Heritage Commit- the OHS Board tee and a past trea- of Directors elec- surer for the OHS tion were also Board of Direc- announced. OHS tors. She is also members elect- editor of “The ed Southwestern View,” which is Oklahoma State published week- University Presi- ly in the Hughes dent Randy Beut- County Tribune ler, Weatherford, and covers black to the board as a history and news member, as well of the Clearview as re-electing Jack community. Baker, Oklaho- Newly elected Aceslyn Proctor with her date ma City; Deena treasurer Karen Fisher, Woodward; Keith has served Teresa Black Bradway, Clayton; and as a Tulsa County commissioner since Kenny Sivard, Idabel. Jack Baker is 2008. A graduate of Oklahoma State the outgoing board president. University, she worked as a Tulsa tele- The newly elected president Deena vision reporter, anchor and host for 26 Fisher, who recently retired as dean of years. She has been an OHS member Northwestern Oklahoma State Univer- since 2008 and on the board since 2010. sity’s Woodward Campus and profes- The mission of the Oklahoma His- sor of history, holds an Ed.D. in higher torical Society is to collect, preserve education administration from Okla- and share the history and culture of homa State University. She is a long- the state of Oklahoma and its people. time OHS member and has served on Founded in 1893 by members of the the OHS Board since 2004. She previ- Territorial Press Association, the OHS ously served as OHS Board treasurer maintains museums, historic sites and and vice president. affiliates across the state. Through its “I hope to build on the legacy of research archives, exhibits, education- President Jack Baker’s success,” said al programs and publications the OHS Fisher, “I am very honored and hum- chronicles the rich history of Oklaho- bled to be elected by my colleagues ma. For more information about the as president. The new OHS officersOHS, please visit www.okhistory.org. look forward to continuing to serve its Jacksons ruling to be delivered Friday morning 8:30a.m. Ken Childers possession of child por- of a computer to violate Gaylen Davis and Nicholas Fife Seminole Producer nography, bestiality and Oklahoma statute. other criminal counts. Smith said sever- The preliminary hear- Jackson was arrested al witnesses testified at ing in the sex crimes case March 26, 2020 in a joint the hearing, including of James and Rebecca effort between the FBI, agents of the FBI, the Jackson was held on Fri- Hughes County Sher- DADVCTF, and one of day, April 2 in Wewoka. iff Marcia Maxwell, her the principal alleged vic- District Attorney Paul deputies and Wetumka tims. Smith said in a press re- police. At the time, Jack- At the close of the lease that scheduling son had been charged evidence, arguments of conflicts necessitated thewith two counts of ag- both Defense Counsel bearing be held in Sem- gravated criminal sexual and the D.A. were heard inole County by agree- abuse of a minor in Wh- by the court and the ment. iteside County, Illinois, court took the ruling un- The couple, who once where he and his wife, der advisement to look served on the Wetumka Rebecca, lived previous- over the many exhibits City Council, was arrest- ly. offered and admitted by ed separately last year Rebecca Jackson, the State and review the on charges related to sex who was once on the lengthy testimony pre- crimes. Wetumka City Council, sented by the State last- James Jackson, the was arrested last April ing most of the day. one-time mayor of We- on four charges, includ- The court will an- tumka, was already fac- ing possession of child nounce its ruling on ing sex-crime charges pornography, conspira- April 16 at 8:30 a.m. at in Illinois when he was cy to commit a felony, the District Court Court- charged last March in engaging in a pattern of room in Holdenville, ac- Hughes County with criminal activity in two cording to Smith. Brady Pippin and date lewd acts against minors, or more counties and use Page A-2 • Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL Have you put off regular DISTRICT Have you put off regular treatment due to the pandemic? OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA treatment due to the pandemic? SITTING IN AND FOR Maybe a routine vaccination for your child or even a follow-up HUGHES C0UNTY Maybe a routine vaccination for your child or even a follow-up with IN THE MATTER OF THE with your provider? You may have felt ill that was asymptomatic ESTATE OF CERCE C. FISH, Deceased, your provider? You may have felt ill that was asymptomatic Case No. PB-2021- 13 of COVID-19 yet still delayed being seen. NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS of COVID-19 yet still delayed being seen. OF ADMINISTRATION, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS. DEVISEES AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Cerce C. Fish, Deceased, that on the 12th day of April, 2021, there was filed in the District Court of Seminole County, State of Oklahoma, the Petition of Charles Wayne Fish, praying that Letters of Administration be issued to him as Personal Representative of the Estate, to serve without bond, for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent. Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on the 12th day of April, 2021, notice is given that the 19 day of Holdenville General Hospital ensures the health & safety of May, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock Holdenville General Hospital ensures the health & safety of each A.M. is the day and time that each visit with strict and thorough guidelines in place. We take the Petition will be heard in the District Courtroom of the visit with strict and thorough guidelines in place. We take pride in Hughes County Courthouse, pride in providing the most positive patient experience, from Holdenville, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear providing the most positive patient experience, from admissions all and contest the same. admissions all the way to the exam room with your provider. So Witness, the undersigned, the way to the exam room with your provider. So, please give any Judge of the District Court please give any of our clinics a call to schedule an appointment of Hughes County, State of Oklahoma, this 12th day of April of our clinics a call to schedule an appointment today! 2021. today! S) Trisha D. Smith JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Rural Health Clinic Physician’s Clinic Wewoka Clinic Submitted by: S. Stephen Barnes Barnes Law Office 204 E. 2nd Street P.O. Box 1534 (405) 379-4201 (405) 379-4202 (405) 257-3396 Wewoka, OK 74884 (405) 257-6135 (PUBLISHED IN THE HUGHES COUNTY TIMES ON APRIL 15 AND 22, 2021)

LPXLP Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021 • Page A-3 Our Sympathies extended to the families of... Irene House Looking for an Eye Doctor? Irene House passed away Saturday, Leewright; granddaughter Dana Lee Cook; HOLDENVILLE April 10, 2021, at Holdenville General great-grandchildren Jordan Cook, Austin EYE CENTER Hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the Cook, Seth and Preston Leewright, Erica age of 94. Smith, Hayden Leewright, and Brooke Nick Hardgrave, O.D. • Jay LaValley, O.D. Irene was born January 2, 1927 in Mullen; great-great-grandchildren Carter, Call today for an Holdenville, Oklahoma to Ethel (Garner) Cason, Everly, Canaan, Zane Cook and appointment Byerly and George “Buddy” David Smith. Eye care Byerly. She lived in Funeral service will be 2:00 for all ages! (405)379-3700 Holdenville area most of her pm Thursday, April 15th, at life; she attended Greenleaf Hudson-Phillips Funeral Keep your eyes healthy with comprehensive checkups School. Irene married JD Home Chapel in Holdenville, • Comprehensive Eye Exams House. She was a member Oklahoma with Pastor Allen of the Holdenville Assembly Lewis officiating. Interment • Children’s Eye Exams of God Church and enjoyed will follow at Holdenville • Diabetic Eye Exams Choose from hundreds of styles that singing at church and loved Cemetery. • Contact Lens Fittings make you see clear and look great music. Pallbearers are Jordan • Treatment of Eye Infections and Injuries Irene was preceded in death Cook, Austin Cook, Greg by her parents; husband JD Cook, Hayden Leewright, • Management and Treatment of Eye Diseases House; siblings, Edward, Eric Leewright and Amos * Most major medical and vision insurance plans accepted Claude, Jack, Lester, Bill Smith. Honorary pallbearers “Sonny”, J.D. and Byerly; are Kenny Byerly, Bruce 720 N. Hinckley • Holdenville, Oklahoma daughter-in-law Sharon Leewright; and Byerly, Claude Byerly, Keith Byerly and grandson Bryan Leewright. Billy Jack Byerly. She is survived by her daughter Marlene Services are under the direction Leewright Crittenden of Wewoka; son of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Service held for Fred Wendell Leewright of Wewoka; Holdenville, Oklahoma. brother, Clyde Byerly; grandson Eric TJ Treadwell TJ Treadwell left here parents Scot and Vicki Mary Ellen Kilgore on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Treadwell; sister Natalie to be with his Lord and Tapley and her husband Adams of Fresno, California and Kel- Funeral Services for Mary Ellen Kil- Savior. He was born June Bryan; nieces gore were held Wednesday, April 14, li Jensen and husband J.J. of Atwood, 6, 1985. and neph- 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Broth- Oklahoma; two sisters, Linda Good- T J ews Baylee, ers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetum- win and husband Robert of Wetum- loved the Bryce, Bri- ka, Oklahoma. Interment ka, Oklahoma and Lil- outdoors, elle and followed at the Wetumka lian Robinson and her loved hunt- Kruse; sister Cemetery. daughter Chrissy Conrad ing, fishing, Sara Fehl Mary Ellen Kilgo- of Oceanside, California; farming, his and hus- re was born January 18, six grandchildren, Vance cattle and band Rich; 1952 in Sacramento, Cal- Contrestano of Fresno, working on new arrival having the ifornia to Darwin and California, Stetson Wilk- Holden Jack best-look- Dorothy (Paisley) Henry. erson of Wetumka, Sierra Dean; Per- ing places She passed away Satur- Merriman of Holdenville, cy and Lucy, in Hughes the pugs; day, April 10, 2021 at her Sahara Adams of Fresno, County. His and honorary California, Gavin De- home in Wetumka, Okla- green thumb was obvious brother Hunter Oliphant; Anda of Fresno and Tori homa at the age of 69. in anything he planted Granny Billye Treadwell, When Mary was young- Adams of Fresno and one and he loved to watch it aunts, uncles, cousins, er, she enjoyed horseback great-grandchild, Chloe grow. He loved his boys, dog Duke, and a host of riding and also riding motorcycles. Contrestano of Fresno. She is also sur- watching Jax turning ev- friends. She loved working in her yard, keep- vived by special friends, Adon Smith ery knob and pushing ev- A celebration of TJ’s ing her yard immaculate and decorated of Sasakwa and Cindy Nix of Wetum- ery button and ignoring life was held Wednesday, was important to her. Most of all, she ka. the wishful “stop” com- April 14th, at 2:00 pm at enjoyed spending time with her fami- Serving as active pallbearers will be mand, and Sawyer work- Barnard Memorial Unit- ly. At the age of 50, Mary went back to Robert Merriman, Stetson Wilkerson, ing on his motor bike to ed Methodist Church in school to receive her GED, which was Jason Bogle, Samantha DeAnda, Jean- be ready for the next big Holdenville, Oklahoma. race. His half (Papa) something she was proud of. She will nie Adams and Kelli Jensen. Pallbearers were Dustin smile and big laugh were be missed by many family and friends Honorary pallbearers were Robert Elkins, Jeff Lucas, Cody infectious. He consid- Keesee, Chase Powell, who loved her. Goodwin and Lillian Robinson. ered himself “The Grill Pete Mothersole and Ja- She is preceded in death by her par- Services were under the direction of Master” and would boss cob Baca. Honorary Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Wetum- ents; her husband Randy Kilgore and everyone in the kitchen pallbearers were Leon one sister, Marla Brawley. ka, Oklahoma and officiated by Tony on cleanup. He loved do- Barrett, Russell Howard, Survivors include her three daugh- Wulf and Samantha DeAnda. ing math in his head so he Robbie Beaver, Bryan ters, Samantha DeAnda and husband Online condolences may be made could tell you the answer Tapley, Rich Fehl, Jordan Morris of Fresno, California, Jeannie at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome. before you could get your House, Andrew House com phone. It sounds like the and Monte Phillips memories will go on for- In lieu of flowers a Brandon Scott Lowe ever. PTL!!! scholarship fund for Saw- Brandon Scott Lowe passed away Ronnie Buck and wife Rana of Ada, and TJ is preceded in death yer and Jax has been set Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Sapulpa, Alicia King of Holdenville. Brandon is by his grandparents, Jack up at Security State Bank Oklahoma at the age of 38. also survived by numerous other rela- and Fleta Coppedge; in Holdenville and a Go- Brandon was born July 11, 1982 in tives and friends. great-grandmother Big FundMe Page. Shawnee, Oklahoma to Thomas Lowe Visitation will be 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Barnes; and grandfather Services were under and Necie Buck. Brandon graduated Friday, April 16th, at Hudson-Phillips Tommy Treadwell. the direction of Hud- from Holdenville High School. He at- Funeral Home, Holdenville, Oklahoma. He is survived by his son-Phillips Funeral tended UCO and received Funeral service will be partner Hannah North; Home, Holdenville, Okla- his Bachelor of Finance 1:00 pm Saturday, April sons Sawyer and Jax; homa. degree. He is a member of 17th, at Many Springs Bap- the Yeager United Meth- tist Church in Holdenville odist Church. He was a with Pastor Fred Lowe Calvin Election Results Black Jack Supervisor at assisted by Pastor Jimmy Riverwind Casino. He Anderson. Interment will Challenged was very intelligent and be at Puntka Lowe Ceme- A petition alleging irregularities in the Statuto- enjoyed math and problem tery. ry Municipal General Election for Town of Calvin solving. Brandon loved Pallbearers are Board of Trustees has been filed with the Secretary of reading, and spending time nephews Thomas Mikel the County Election Board, by candidate Mike Troup, with family and friends. King, Kaleb King, Izaia challenging the announced results of the election held Brandon is preceded King, Ulises Rojo, Daniel on April 6, 2021. in death by his beloved Rojo, Jimmie Fulghum and Said candidate alleged there were illegal votes be- grandfather, Tom Lowe, Sungie Buck, and cousin ing cast by people not living within the Calvin city whom raised him. Josiah Avelar. Honorary limits and that many voters were misinformed to vote He is survived by his parents; his pallbearers are Chris Lovato, Jason Lo- for three candidates, including himself. wife Kara; children Taylor Lowe, Ca- vato, Ronnie Buck, Ricky Trieu, Patrick He is asking that the court prove that it is impossi- den Lowe, and Preston Lowe of Nor- Mitchell and Josh Miller. Flowergirls ble to determine with mathematical certainty which man; siblings Christopher Lovato and are nieces Emily Fulghum, Reagan candidate is entitled to be issued a certificate of elec- wife Erika of Holdenville, Jason Lovato Buck and Kaytlynn King. tion. of Holdenville, Jamie Fulghum and hus- Services are under the direction of The hearing will be held in the Hughes County band Harold of Sparks, Oklahoma, Ka- Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Hold- Courthouse on April 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. trina McClure and Leo Rojo of Kansas, enville, Oklahoma. Page A-4 • Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021

Commissioners’ Proceedings LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Cause No.: 20210001 Sealed proposals will be received at the Hughes County ALLEGATIONS OF IRREGULARITIES IN THE ELECTION HUGHES COUNTY Clerk’s Office, 200 N Broadway, Suite 5, Holdenville, OK 74848, FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS until 9:00 A.M. on the 3 rd of May 2021 and at that time will be REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF CALVIN BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLDENVILLE, OK. publicly opened and read aloud for the work listed below at 9:15 HUGHES COUNTY April 5th 2021 A.M. PETITIONER: Mike Troup Road preparation, grinding and mixing approximately 7.75 ORDER FOR HEARING The Hughes County Board of County Commissioners met miles in Hughes County. Starting at Intersection NS375 & A petition alleging irregularities in the Stautory Municipal for a Regular Meeting in the Hughes County Commissioners EW147, go east on 147 approximately 1 mile to NS376. Go General Election for Town of Calvin Board of Trustees, held on Boardroom in the Hughes County Courthouse at 200 North south approximately 1 mile, then continue on to NS376.5 April 6, 2021 has been filed with the Secretary of the County Broadway, Holdenville Oklahoma, with the following board approximately 1 mile to EW149. Go east on 149 approximately 1 Election Board. members present: Gary Phillips-Chairman, Coal Dilday-Vice mile to NS377.5. Go south on NS377.5 approximately 1.25 miles A hearing to consider the allegations contained in said petition th th Chairman, Tommy Peak, Morgan Adams-Commissioner Admin to 4 St in Gerty. Go east on 4 St approximately 0.5 mile to shall be conducted by the Honorable Trisha D. Smith at Hughes Assistant. Christina Kelley-First Deputy, Amber Jones-Assessor, EW150. Continue on EW150 for approximately 2 miles to ending County Courthouse 200 N. Broadway Holdenville, Oklahoma Guest-Mike Dockrey-Emergency Manager point at Highway 75. 74848 commencing at 1:00 p.m. on April 19, 2021. This work will be performed according to the Project Provisions Said hearing shall be conducted under the provisions The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M recognized guests provided for this project. of Section 8 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes and shall and a roll call was announced to establish a quorum. The proposal will include a 5% bid bond in a certified or include the allegations of irregularities listed in said petition cashier’s check or surety bond and shall accompany the sealed Motion made by Tommy Peak to approve and sign meeting that occurred in the Counties or Precincts as enumerated in the proposal of each bidder. Evidence of having proper liability attached petition. Additional allegations may be raised if they minutes from previous meeting minutes, second by Coal Dilday, and on this vote motion carried. Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. insurance and worker’s compensation coverage for employees were unknown at the time the petition was filed. Nays: None. as provided by Title 85 of the Oklahoma Statutes Section 61 Dated this 9th day of April, 2021. shall be required prior to issuance of a work order. s) Brandy Davis Motion made by Tommy Peak to approve and sign claims and Plans, forms of proposals, contracts and specifications may be County Election Board Secretary warrants to be paid, second by Coal Dilday and on this vote motion examined at the Hughes County Courthouse, 200 N Broadway, PETITION FOR IRREGULARITIES CONTEST carried. Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. Nays: None. Suite 5, Holdenville, OK 74848. Plans and proposal forms may I, the undersigned, was a candidate for the Office of Board be obtained from the Hughes County Clerk, 200 N Broadway,of Trustees Town of Calvin at the Statutory Municipal General 2020-2021 General: 1407, OKLAHOMA CORRECTIONAL Suite 5, Holdenville, OK 74848 Election conducted in Town of Calvin on April 6, 2021. I hereby INDUSTRI, 264.00, COURTHOUSE SUPPLIES; 1408, A pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on April challenge the announced results of that election, as provided by th TIMEDOK, 177.50, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 1409, EUREKA WATER 15 , 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hughes County Courthouse, 200 26 O.S. §8-120, based on the irregularities alleged below in the COMPANY, 56.25, SHERIFF/BLANKET; 1410, OFFICE DEPOT, N Broadway, Suite 5, Holdenville, OK 74848. named counties and precincts. 96.03, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 1411, UNIFIRST, 167.75, BLANKET; Hughes County hereby notifies all bidders that it will 1412, ADA PAPER CO, 63.22, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 1413, I accompany this petition with a cashier’s check or certified affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to OFFICE DEPOT, 67.43, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 1414, ADA PAPER check in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded CO, 84.17, COURTHOUSE SUPPLIES; 1415, TISDAL & OHARA each county affected by this petition. PLLC, 1568.20, LEGAL SERVICE; 1416, D3, 50.00, FUEL; full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and I allege that irregularities are sufficient in number and of such Health: 146, STAPLES ADVANTAGE, 265.37, H.D./ will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, or nature as to: SERVICES & SUPPLIES; 147, SHED LAWN CARE LLC, 70.00, national origin in consideration for an award. Prove that it is impossible to determine with mathematical H.D./SERVICES & Hughes County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. certainty which candidate is entitled to be issued a certificate of SUPPLIES; 148, STAPLES ADVANTAGE, 238.45, (Published in The Hughes County Tribune on April 1 and 15, election. H.D./SERVICES & SUPPLIES; 2021) s) Michael Ray Troup, Petitioner Highway: 1666, JAMES WELDING SUPPLIES, (SEAL) 39.00, HWY/BLANKET; 1667, LIMESTONE ROCK, 4926.84, (Published in The Hughes County Tribune on April 15, HWY/BLANKET; 1668, YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY, 2021) 1449.60, HWY/BLANKET; 1669, SPRAY, ROCHELLE, 260.00, HWY/BLANKET; 1670, O K AUTO SUPPLY, 334.41, HWY/ LEGAL NOTICE BLANKET; 1671, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, 209.41, HWY/ IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR LEGAL NOTICE BLANKET; 1672, PEAK, TOMMY L, 171.47, HWY/TRAVEL IN THE DISTRICT COURT HUGHES COUNTY EXP.; 1673, UNIFIRST, 736.17, HWY/BLANKET; 1674, OF HUGHES COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA RINKERS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 50.45, HWY/BLANKET; STATE OF OKLAHOMA No. FP-2021-2 1675, SOUTHERN TIRE MART, 4008.00, HWY/PART/PARTS; Case No. PB-2021-12 1676, BRUCKNERS TRUCK SALES INC, 1045.82, HWY/ FGN: 000845362001 BLANKET; 1677, EDWARDS CANVAS, 611.36, HWY/PART/ AUTUMN NICOLE MELVIN, Petitioner, Judge: Trisha Smith PARTS; 1678, MID-WEST PRINTING, 43.60, HWY/OFFICE and IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF V. Louise Wannschaff, Deceased. SUPPLIES; 1679, HOPKINS PROPANE, 14580.00, FUEL; 1680, JOSEPH FRANKLIN KURTZ, Respondent. COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF LIMESTONE ROCK, 9993.54, HWY/BLANKET; 1681, WELDON NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION HEARING PARTS INC., 1284.87, HWY/PART/PARTS; 1682, PREMIER NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Franklin Kurtz that you TO: All Persons interested in the Estate of V. Louise Wannschaff, TRUCK GROUP, 324.13, HWY/PART/PARTS; 1683, WALKER have been sued by the above named Petitioner and the COMPANIES, 89.00, NOTARY,RENEWAL,BOND,SERVICE; Deceased. State of Oklahoma, and that you are directed to file a written 1684, MAX LIFT INC, 1958.00, HWY/PART/PARTS; 1685, You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of April, 2021, that Response to the Notice of Child Support Obligation and Motion JAMES WELDING SUPPLIES, 136.16, HWY/REPAIRS; Charles Rohlf, the Petitioner filed in the District Court of Hughes to Establish Custody and Visitation filed with the Court Clerk of 1686, P & K EQUIPMENT, 806.99, HWY/PART/PARTS; 1687, County a Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Hughes County. You have forty-one (41) days to file your written YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY, 317.49, HWY/PART/PARTS; Special Administrator, and for Administration of the Decedent’s Response with the Court. 1688, STANDARD MACHINE, 142.09, HWY/PART/PARTS; Estate. Unless you respond to the Petition within the time stated, 1689, P & K EQUIPMENT, 24.38, HWY/PART/PARTS; 1690, The Petitioner has alleged that V. Louise Wannschaff, MIKE KREBBS CONSTRUCTION, 7000.00, EQUIPMENT; 1691, judgment will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in Decedent, died testate on February 28, 2001, a resident of LIMESTONE ROCK, 1798.56, HWY/ROAD CONST. SUPPLIES; the Petition, together with the costs of the action. Toole County, State of Montana, arid that the total value of the 1692, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, 34.99, HWY/PART/PARTS; Pursuant to Order of the District Court of Hughes County, Decedent’s property in Oklahoma is less than $200,000.00. Hwy-ST: 62, DUIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of May, 2021, at 10:00 Decedent executed a Will on October 11, 1996 and two codicils 7600.00, HWY/BLANKET; o’clock A.M., all matters will be heard at the District Courtroom, executed on February 12, 1997 and November 12, 1997. The ML Fee: 32, ADA PAPER CO, 79.96, OFFICE Hughes County Courthouse, Holdenville, Oklahoma. name and addresses of the heirs and devisees are: Charles SUPPLIES; DATED this 5th day of April, 2021. Rohlf, PO Box 689; Deborah Wannschaff, 330 North 34th Street, Rural Fire-ST: 94, O K AUTO SUPPLY, 100.00, FIRE CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON DEPT/BLANKET; 95, HOME PROPANE INC., 499.51, FIRE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Apt. 1, Lincoln NE 68503; Hester Lum, 85-105 North Ala Akau Street, Wainaei, HI 96792; Estate of Virginia Rohlf, PO Box 689, DEPT/BLANKET; 96, Robert L. Irby PEOPLES ELECTRIC CO-OP, 46.24, MONTHLY Shelby, MT 59474. The Irby Law Firm, P.L.L.C. SERVICE; 104 North Broadway Petitioner has asked this Court to admit the Will and Codicils SH Svc Fee: 183, PRUETTS PHARMACY, 60.63, P.O. Box 955 to probate and for other summary proceedings pursuant to 58 SHERIFF/RX FOR INMATES; 184, FINISH LINE FUELS LLC, OS 245, et seq. In an Order for Combined Notice entered on 1169.26, SHERIFF/FUEL; Holdenville, Oklahoma 74848 (405) 379-9891 the 8 day of April, 2021, the Court found that it should dispense Sheriff-ST: 272, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, 15.96, with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and SHERIFF/BLANKET; 273, SOUTHERN TIRE MART, 1076.08, (Published in The Hughes County Tribune on April 8, order notice to creditors and issue an order for hearing on the SHERIFF/VEHICLE 15 and 22, 2021) Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Personal MAINTENANCE; Representative, Admission of Will to Probate, Determination of SR Cit-ST: 82, OFFICE DEPOT, 67.28, SR CENTER/ EQUIP/SUPPLIES/SERVICES Identity of Heirs-at-Law, Devisees and Legatees. LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all creditors having NOTICE TO SELL COUNTY PROPERTY claims against V. Louise Wannschaff, Decedent, are required to Motion made by Tommy Peak to approve and sign Blanket (Acquired at Resale) present the same with a description of all security interests and purchases order second by Coal Dilday. and on this vote motion Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the receipt of other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such carried Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. Nays: None. bid, that I, Dawn Lindsey, County Treasurer of Hughes County, claim, to Charles Rohlf, Special Administrator, c/o Parker Smith, Oklahoma, will on the 26th day of April, 2021, beginning at 9 8116 E 63rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133, Attorney for the Petitioner, on a.m. at my office in the courthouse at Holdenville, Oklahoma,or before the following presentment date: 11th day of May, 2021, Pursuant to Title 19 § 444 o.s. the Board approves the Blanket sell separately the hereinafter described tracts, parcels, or lots or the same will be forever barred. Purchase Orders. of land all situated in Hughes County, Oklahoma, and heretofore Notice is also hereby given that a hearing will be held on acquired by said County at Resale. Following the description ofthe 19 day of May, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., at the Hughes County BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER each property separately offered for sale is the name of the bidder Courthouse in Holdenville, Oklahoma, in and before Judge and the amount bid, as follows: Smith. At the hearing the Court will decide whether to approve the General DESCRIPTION BIDDER AMOUNT BID Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Personal Tisdal & Ohara Pllc 002819 $2500.00 N53’ of Lots 1 & 2 and Representative, Admission of Will to Probate, Determination District 1 E3’ of N50’ of Lot 3, Block 66 Lila Ford $610.00 of Identity of Heirs-at-Law, Devisees and Legatees, and Cowboy Trucking 002820 $5000.00 Bellview Addn., Wetumka, OK Distribution. The final account and petition for determination of Lantz Hardware 002821 $100.00 The said properties will be separately sold to the highest heirs, devisees, and legatees and distribution will be filed herein O K Auto Supply 002822 $500.00 competitive bidder, for cash in hand, or to the original bidder at Grand Teton Bottling Co 002823 $100.00 on or before the 7 day of May, 2021. Pontotoc Sand & Stone 002824 $5000.00 the amount bid if there be no higher price offered, subject to the You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the District 2 approval of the Board of County Commissioners in its discretion. petition for Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment The apportioned cost of advertisement and other Eureka Springs 002825 $250.00 of Personal Representative, Admission of Will to Probate, District 3 expenses incident to said sale shall be paid by the purchaser,Determination in of Identity of Heirs-at-Law, Devisees and addition to the amount bid upon said properties. KMB Trucking LLC 002826 $30000.00 Legatees, and Distribution at least ten (10) days before the Sherriff Witness my hand this 23rd day of March, 2021 hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner in care of his attorney, Dawn Lindsey 002827 $500.00 Parker Smith, Parker Smith, 8116 E 63rd St. Tulsa, OK 74133, Pruetts Food Hughes County Treasurer Eureka Water Co 002828 $100.00 or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you Published in the Hughes County Tribune on April 1, 8 and 15, have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make 2021. any filings with the Court. If an objection is filed at least ten (10) Motion made by Coal Dilday to approve and sign Officer Monthly Reports, second by Coal Dilday, and on this vote motion carried. days before the hearing the Court will determine at the hearing Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. Nays: None. whether the Will attached to the Petition shall be admitted to LEGAL NOTICE probate and whether summary proceedings are appropriate NOTICE TO SELL COUNTY PROPERTY Motion made by Tommy Peak to approve and sign transfer from and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the account 1102-6-4300-4110 Capital Outlay District 3 into account (Acquired at Resale) estate will be distributed. 1102-6-4100-4110 Capital Outlay District 1 for the amount of Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the receipt of Respectfully Submitted, $12,500.00. for District 3, ½ ownership of 1993 Bomag Asphalt bid, that I, Dawn Lindsey, County Treasurer of Hughes County, s) Parker Smith Recycler, #86121 Second by Gary Phillips. and on this vote Oklahoma, will on the 10th day of May, 2021, beginning at 9 Parker Smith, OBA#20338 motion carried. Ayes: Phillips, Dilday, Peak Nays: None a.m. at my office in the courthouse at Holdenville, Oklahoma, Parker Smith Attorney at Law PC sell separately the hereinafter described tracts, parcels, or lots 8116 East 63rd Street The Board took no action on opening bids on Gerty Road of land all situated in Hughes County, Oklahoma, and heretofore Tulsa, OK 74133 preparation, grinding, and mixing for District 3 as open date is acquired by said County at Resale. Following the description of 918-286-2713 phone rd May 3 2021 each property separately offered for sale is the name of the bidder 918-512-4683 fax and the amount bid, as follows: [email protected] Unfinished Business: DESCRIPTION — NE 50’ of Lot 3 & SW 10’ of Lot 2 Attorney for Personal Representative Motion made by Coal Dilday to approve Debra Richmond as Block 106 OT Holdenville (Published in The Hughes County Tribune on April 15 Custodian for Hughes County Courthouse, seconded by Tommy BIDDER — O’Kelley Investment L.L.C Peak second by Tommy Peak and on this vote motion carried and 22, 2021) AMOUNT BID — $1,000.00 Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. Nays: None.; The said properties will be separately sold to the highest competitive bidder, for cash in hand, or to the original bidder at LEGAL NOTICE the amount bid if there be no higher price offered, subject to the IN THE DISTRICT COURT New Business: OF HUGHES COUNTY There being no more business to come before the Board, Tommy approval of the Board of County Commissioners in its discretion. The apportioned cost of advertisement and other STATE OF OKLAHOMA Peak made a motion to Adjourn, seconded by Coal Dilday Case No. PB-2021-5 and on this vote motion carried. Ayes: Phillips, Dilday and Peak. expenses incident to said sale shall be paid by the purchaser, in Nays: None. addition to the amount bid upon said properties. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTIE LOU ROMANO, ************************************************************************ Witness my hand this 7th day of April, 2021 DECEASED. Dawn Lindsey NOTICE TO CREDITORS Approved and signed this _____ day of ______, Hughes County Treasurer To the Creditors of Bettie Lou Romano, Deceased: All creditors ______Published in the Hughes County Tribune on April 15, 22 and having claims against Bettie Lou Romano, Deceased, are required 29 , 2021. to present the same with a description of all security interests ______and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to GARY PHILLIPS, CHAIRMAN such claim, to Jerry Wayne Romano, Personal Representative, at the law office of THE IRBY LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C., P.O. Box ______PUBLIC NOTICE 955, Holdenville, Oklahoma 74848, addressed to ROBERT L. COAL DILDAY, VICE-CHAIRMAN IRBY, attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before A public notice is information intended to inform citizens of the following presentment date June 7, 2021 or the same will be ______government activities. The notice should be published in a forever barred. TOMMY PEAK, MEMBER forum independent of the government, readily available to the DATED this 29th day of March, 2021. public, capable of being securely archived and verified by the s) Robert L. Irby ATTEST: publisher. ROBERT L. IRBY, OBA#19842 Attorney for Personal Representative This newspaper carries public notices and is proud to serve ______104 N. Broadway - P.O. Box 955 Angela Kay Brooks, County Clerk the public in this way. Holdenville, OK 74848 (405) 379-9891 www.oklahomanotices.com (Published in The Hughes County Tribune on April 8 LPXLP for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers and 15, 2021) Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021 • Page A-5

Black History is Oklahoma History AFRICAN AMERICAN EXODUS TO CANADA Between 1897 and 1911 Clifford Sifton, Canadian minister of the in- denied voting rights. He later changed his mind, charging that railroad terior, actively promoted immigration to western Canada, offering free officials were encouraging blacks to leave, in order to obtain their land. land to prospective immigrants from western and northern Europe and Reflecting the racist attitudes of the time, White stated that the better class the United States. When these efforts failed to produce the desired results, of blacks had already emigrated and that the newer immigrants would be Sifton recruited in eastern and southern Europe and in the United States. “half breed Indians.” He advised the government “to take such action African Americans from Oklahoma enthusiastically responded. as would prevent any more of them making homes in Canada.” Blacks When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, William H. Murray, president were declared unassimilable and “better adapted to life in a warmer cli- of the constitu- mate.” The Canadian government then advised J. S. Crawford, their agent tional conven- in Kansas City, Missouri, “as a general policy, to refuse certificates or any tion that united encouragement to migration of this class,” and to “take immediate mea- Indian Territo- sures to check this class of immigrants.” ry and Oklaho- Canadian authorities instituted rigorous medical examinations to screen ma Territory, and delay black entrants into the nation. Medical officers often received remarked: “[I] bribes and fees based on the number of rejections. Blacks could only enter t is an entire- Canada through Emerson and North Portal. Those who entered through ly false notion other posts had to give detailed explanations on how they had gotten into that the Ne- the country. Some immigrants had to undergo further screening upon ar- gro can rise to rival in Edmonton, where local health officials were instructed to find rea- the equal of a sons to deport them. white man in Soon a scheme was developed to spread negative propaganda among the professions prospective immigrants. In the United States, blacks who were opposed or become an to immigration were supplied with photographs unfavorably depicting equal citizen the Cana- to grapple with dian cli- public ques- mate. G. tions.” The W. Miller, first state legislature discussed the possibility of disenfranchisinga black black voters. Segregation legislation was passed in 1907 and implemented in medical 1908. It mandated separate railroad cars, streetcars, and schools. Blacks doctor challenged segregation laws in the courts and organized protests, some of from Chi- which were violent. Blacks also fought against Jim Crow transportation cago, was laws and against a grandfather clause that prohibited them from voting. hired to go Ultimately, they voted with their feet, and many migrated to western Can- to Okla- ada. homa to In 1908, Canada instituted a restrictive immigration policy to cur- prevent tail black immigration. This, however, failed to stem the tide of African applicants Americans coming to Canada from Oklahoma and other places. Between from em- 1908 and 1911 more than one thousand African American Oklahomans igrating. sold their farms and migrated to Alberta or Saskatchewan. Readily accepted because of his medical credentials, Miller was success- Some Canadian whites vociferously opposed black immigration. Con- ful in his assigned duties, convincing many Oklahoma blacks that they sidering black immigrants to be poor farmers and bad citizens, whites pe- could not prosper in Canada’s cold climate. Black editors and preachers titioned the government to restrict the movement. They argued that black augmented his efforts. settlers took the place of more desirable immigrants and that property Nevertheless, social factors continued to propel African Americans out adjacent to black settlements could not be sold. of the state. Capitalizing on antiblack sentiments, the Democratic Party When Canadian officials decided to restrict the entry of African Ameri- disenfranchised black voters in order to retain white control of the state cans, they used the argument that blacks were not real farmers, but in real- government. Whites organized violence and intimidation against blacks ity, most of the immigrants were accomplished farmers. The government and threatened the lives of anyone who employed or rented land to them. started a campaign to instill fear among prospective black immigrants, Furthermore, black Indians (Creek Negroes or former Creek slaves) re- trying to convince them that they were not industrious enough or physi- sisted black settlers (the Watchina or “state Negroes”) from the Old South. cally strong enough to cope with Canada’s various soils and inhospitable Black Indians blamed the Watchina for the loss of status and for being climate. Conversely, however, the Canadian government continued to ad- reclassified as blacks and not Indians. vertise, in black as well as white newspapers, that the climate was splen- Among the prominent African Americans who immigrated were Benja- did and hospitable and that the soils were adaptable and rich, producing min Singleton and Edward P. McCabe. A direct correlation exists between bumper harvests. the development of segregation in Oklahoma after statehood and emigra- In 1910, W. J. White, a Canadian immigration inspector on a fact-find- tion of blacks to Canada in the 1908–11 period. ing mission to Oklahoma, found that blacks were leaving the new state D. Chongo Mundende, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Ency- because they were oppressed by social conditions and because they were clopedia Makai Lee Blades • Pittsburg State University Men’s Gorilla Track Team • Pittsburg, Kansas

Makai Lee Blades, of Glenpool, outdoor. The family is looking for- Oklahoma and son of Marvin and ward to more weekends with Makai. Tanya Blades, runs track at Pitt Those attending were grandparents State in Pittsburg, Kansas. He Donnie and Shirley Nero and Mar- runs the 100-meter, 200-meter, and ilyn and Ted Jackson (an all-Amer- the 4x1 relay. On Saturday, at Pitt ican track star himself) of Clear- State, Makai’s relay team came in view; Gerald Morris and Dione 1st and he came in 3rd in the 100. He King of Kansas City; Tanya, Jordan, was unable to run the 200 because and Jada Blades of Glenpool; Don- of a knee injury after the 100 but is nie Jr, Carroll, and Berlin Nero of looking forward to running the 200 Glenpool; Teddy John, Heather, and next weekends. Makai, for the first Isaiah (another high school track time during his freshman year, due star at Shawnee) of Shawnee, Okla- to Coronavirus, was able to have his homa; and hosting the group most family see him run during indoor or of the time were Dr. Harvey and Sharon Dean of Pittsburg who coached Shirley Nero and Ted Jack- son at Weleetka High School. The Deans have remained in contact with Wele- etkans since they left for Pittsburg and Harvey Dean with Shirley Nero and Ted are great advocates Jackson his star basketball player and -hur of education for the dler and disc thrower. country. More Clearview news page A-6 Page A-6 • Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021

Gold is at its highest prices ever! Fairview Reunion • Broken Chains Cancelled • Stoneless Rings • Unwanted Jewelry Dear Fairview Classmates, • Unneeded Jewelry... I hope this letter finds each of you healthy and staying safe from the Covid Virus. It’s all Money We have had several classmates pass and that are no longer with us. They are: Junior Owens, Cherry Knight, in your pocket! Roberta Shropshire, Wayne Parker and Jimmy Taylor. If you know of other please let me know. Another reason I am writing is to let you know we Let Us buy your gold!! have once again decided not to meet this year. The situation is such that we want no one to be taken ill by the virus. Hopefully next year will be a much better year for us all. I also want to inform you about the funds in the 100 E. Main • Ada Fairview Reunion account. Monthly our account has (580)332-0457 been incurring services charges. After discussing this with several of our classmates, the decision was made to Ada’s Full Service Jeweler transfer this money to the Fairview Cemetery account, keeping it for use in the Fairview community. The check Open Monday - Friday 10 to 5:30 Lic# PM001011 was written this past week and mailed to Jerry and Janice Saturday 10 to 2 Baxter for deposit in the Cemetery account. I hope all of you are staying healthy and well. Hopefully this time next year the Covid Virus will be gone and we can happily meet again. Sincerely, ECO Family Health Center, Inc. Jane Willingham Nelson To provide affordable, high quality, patient-centered health care to East Central Oklahoma Hughes County Court Records MISDEMEANOR Isaiah Simpson—possession of controlled dangerous substance MARRIAGES Our health center is open and ready to assist you. Our healthcare providers and staff Kenny Wayne Milam and Dana Ann Reece, both remain diligent and prepared to provide their services in office, via telehealth or phone of Holdenville visits. Christopher Lee Persinger and Danielle Schedule an appointment at one of our convenient locations and let our providers put your Floradanika Rowell, both of Holdenville medical, dental or behavioral health needs first. DIVORCE Amber Jetaime McGhee vs. Justin Duane Boolin ECO Family Health Center-Wetumka (405)452-5400 Kristee Lively Seeley vs. Stanlei Gherardo Clark ECO Family Health Center-Wewoka (405)257-5422 Linsey Michelle Iker vs. Brian Wyatt Iker ECO Family Health Center-Henryetta (918)652-9614 SMALL CLAIMS ECO Family Health Center-Behavioral Health (918)652-9615 Lee Barrett vs. McKenna Weaver—entry & detainer Lee Barrett vs. Kacy Fish—entry & detainer Terry A. Pierce vs. Morgan Herr—small claim Clearview News over $1,500 from page A-5 Wetumka Police Dept. Rhonda Michelle Morris Citation List 3/1/2021 - 4/1/2021 July 11, 1954 – April 5, 2021 3-1 Memorial Service Marsha Lynn Rupe- Possession Schedule I or II ( ex- Saturday April 10, 2021 cept marijuana and subsection D of (63 O.S. 2-206)), first True Light Missionary Baptist Church offense. Kimberly Jane Farmington- Lend, sell permit the use Oklahoma City, Oklahoma of, alter, procure, etc. a certificate of title or license plate Rev. Travis Rollins - Pastor issued OR operating a vehicle without a license or in vi- I will lift mine eyes unto the hills from ternal grandparents A. T. and Julia Golden olation of rated license capacity, etc.; Operating a motor whence cometh my help. My help com- and paternal grandparents Alex and Vercy vehicle without a driver’s license. eth from the Lord who Herndon. 3-4 made Heaven and Earth. Those left Allyssa Roughface- Possession Schedule I or II (ex- Rhonda was born to cherish her cept marijuana and subsection D of (63 O.S. 2-206)), first July 11, 1954 to Horace memory are her offense. and Colleen Herndon in mother, Col- Stephen Noon- Consumes or inhales intoxicants in a Wichita, Kansas. Rhon- leen Golden, her public place. da accepted Christ and daughter, Mi- 3-8 was baptized at the age sha L. Carter; Ivan Yahola- Obstructing officer x 2; Consumes or in- of 9. She was highly ac- grandson, Jase hales intoxicants in a public place. - tive in Tabernacle Bap- Matthew Carter; Esse Yahola- Obstructing Officer; Consumes or in hales intoxicants in a public place. tist Church where she sons, Jonathan - became a youth lead- Eugene Car- Esaias Harrison- Obstructing Officer; Consumes or in hales intoxicants in a public place; Eludes or attempts to er. She attended Height ter and Robbie elude the Peace Officer, first offense. High School and was Kendall Morris, Bradly Buckley- Obstructing officer highly active and popular her sister, Mar- 3-14 all through school. She ilyn J. Dumas Neil Sean Deegan- speeding was the first to volunteer (Roy) from Long 3-19 and help after school and Beach, Califor- Christopher James McCarthy- speeding with the family. She was an excellent nia, sister, her brother, Ellis Trusty Hern- 3-24 swimmer and ran for prom queen along don (Anglia) from Oklahoma City, Okla- Jonathan Carroll Reeves- Possession Schedule I or with president of the student body. Af- homa, sister, Darla Herndon from Denver, II (except marijuana and subsection D(63 O.S. 2-206)), ter moving to California and attending El Colorado; brother Horace Stanley House Second or Subsequent; uses or possesses drug parapher- Camino College for a year. Rhonda met from Wichita, Kansas; cherished aunts, nalia to plant, grow etc to introduce into the human body and married Arthur Carter. The marriage uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a a controlled dangerous substance except the licensed per- ended in divorce. She later married Rod- host of wonderful family and friends. son in the professions of podiatry, dentistry, medicine etc. ney Morris and divorce him as well. Rhonda was always ready and willing Tiffany Mildred Paradies- Violating maximum and Rhonda was proceeded in death by her to help whenever there was a need. Her minimum speed limits. father Horace Herndon, her sister Alice Aunt Chank used to tell people: every- 3-30 Herndon and brother Alex Herndon, ma- body needs a Rhonda. Inee Rae Hobia- Operates a vehicle without proper li- cense plate or decal or on which all taxes due the state Clearview News: have not been paid. The Town Trustees met on Tuesday to discuss the business of the Town. Two trust- HUGHES COUNTY ee positions are up for election next month, Marilyn Jackson and Otis Davis. Anyone SHERIFF’S REPORT wishing to run for these positions need to file with Shirley Nero, secretary/clerk. The Raheem Abdul Akbar Scott—driving with license Trustees are making plans for the Memorial Day weekend, Juneteenth, and August 7th. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas about these dates, please contact the mayor. Happy canceled, suspended or revoked; DUI; driving under 71st birthday on April 13th to Sharon Johnson Patton of Oklahoma City. Please continue the influence of alcohol; possession of controlled your prayers for those on the sick list Joyce Barrett, Sharon Johnson Patton, L. C. Car- substance son, Marjorie Plunkett, Kevin Sinnett, Kurrilue Johnson, Billy Walker, Cornell Lucas, Isaiah Lvmhe Simpson—possession of and Jean Chatman. paraphernalia; public intoxication Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021 • Page B-1 Around Town The Cat in the House By John Martin Please keep these Staff Writer basic guidelines foremost in We were dressed and your mind when you shop. ready to go out for the New Snapdragon time of Years Eve Party. We turned your life on a night light, turned the No matter how old you answering machine on, are, this can always be a covered our pet parakeet Snapdragon time of your and put the cat in the life. Just follow these backyard. directions as closely as We phoned the local cab time and circumstances will company and requested a allow: taxi. The taxi 1. Part arrived and of me has we opened snapped; and the front the rest of me door to leave is draggin’. the house. 2. I The cat we don’t skinny put out in the dip anymore; back yard, now I chunky scoots back dunk. into the front door. 3. Dear IRS: I would like We didn’t want the cat to cancel my subscription; in the house because she Please remove my name always tries to eat the bird. from your mailing list. My wife goes out to the 4. I only taxi, while I went inside have kitchen because it to get the cat. The cat runs came with the house. upstairs, with me in hot 5. I’m not COMMERCIAL STANLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT pursuit. 40-something; I’m $34.95 WELDING EQUIPMENT Waiting in the cab, plus shipping and handling my wife doesn’t want the 6. I don’t have hot driver to know that the flashes anymore; Now I house will be empty for the have short, private vacations night. So, she explains to in the tropics. the taxi driver that I will be 7. A balanced diet is out soon, “He’s just going chocolate in both hands. upstairs to say Goodbye to 8. I was born free, my mother.” but now I’m expensive. A few minutes later, I get 9. And remember, into the cab. “Sorry I took so a friend is someone who long,” I said, as we drove thinks you’re a good egg away. “That stupid hag was even though you’re slightly hiding under the bed. I cracked! had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off, so I grabbed her by the neck. Then, I had to wrap SATURDAY, April 17TH 10:00 AM her in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. COALGATE, OKLA. “But it worked! I hauled Auction Location: 1610 SW Railroad Street. Coal County Fairbarn. Watch for signs her downstairs and threw Auctioneers Note: This auction has Mr. & Mrs. Copper of McAlester & Another Estate from McAlester (They have sold their place and will be her out into the back yard.” moving). Chillie's Auction has been commissioned to sell at public auction all of the items listed with no minimum or reserve. Auction will have Trailers, Side By Sides, Furniture, Tools, Coins, Knives, Antiques, Collectibles, Riding Mower, Household and lots more. This auction will have some nice The cab driver hit a furniture and a lot of other items. This will be a large auction so no telling what we will find. Most of the items were already packed to be moved. We will parked car!!! be running 2 auction rings so bring a bidding partner. We will be posting more pictures of items on auction zip the week of the auction. Perks of reaching This auction is inside a climate controlled building so plan on coming and seeing us. 50. Or being over 60. CHECK US OUT AT AUCTIONZIP.COM MEMBER #33713 FOR PICTURES. EVERYTHING SELLS AS IS. And heading towards 70 FURNATURE - APPLIANCES TOOLS-SHOP ITEMS or even zipping past 80 (I 3 Belt Sanders Electric Chainsaw 2 Hydraulic Cylinders should know). Large King size Poster Bed Hydraulic Jacks Gas Weed Eaters Work Bench Work Antique Ice Cream Table & Chairs 1. Kidnappers are not Wood Bookcase Leather Couch w/2 Lights Ryobi Planer Craftsman Upright Tool Boxes Lots of very interested in you. Recliners on End Leather Love Seat Hand Tools Upright Battery Charger Kobalt 30 Gallon Air 2. In a hostage situation, Marble Top Night Stands Marble Compressor Several Chainsaws (1 Stihl) Lots of Power Tools you are likely to be released Top Lamp Table Wood Dining Table 3000 PSI Power Washer Ryobi Table Saw Delta Sander w/4 Chairs Wood Dining Table w/4 Chop Saw Contractor Air Compressor Ryobi 2000 PSI Power first. Metal Chairs Leather Couch 2 Washer Lots of Long Handle Tools 3. No one expects you to Wrought Iron & Glass Top End Tables Wrought Iron & Glass Top Coffee run -- Anywhere! Table Stainless Steel Fridge King Size Bed 3 Glass Front MISCELLANEOUS 4. People call at 9 p.m. Curio Cabinets, Wood Chest, Oak Dressers Barstools Oak and ask, “Did I wake Desk Cloth Couch Cloth Loveseat 2 Leather Wing Back Large Smoker on Iron Wheels Ladders Wrought Iron Recliners 2 Matching Night Stands you?” Planters Porch Swing Several Metal Dog Crates Picnic Table Stainless Fire Pit Person Lift File Cabinets Metal 5. People no longer view KNIVES-BOAT Cabinets Large Metal Shelves Large White Circus Tent you as a hypochondriac. Galaxie Boat w/Inboard Motor & Trailer 40 Case XX Knives (1970- Furniture Dolly Aiwa Stereo Metal Trunks Pictures 6. There is nothing 89) 15 Case XX Knives (1990-2000) Set of 8 Case XX in Display Lamps Crock Pots Sewing Items Silverware New Yarn left to learn the hard way. ( Stag Handles-Blue Scrolls) 5 Stags Case XX Engraved Bolsters Ping Pong Table Propane Heater Apartment Fridge Golf Set of 4 Case XX 90 Mixed Knives 2 Swords 4 Bowie Knives Clubs Plus Lots & Lots of misc 7. Things you buy now Set of 4 Stag Handles 12 Straight Blades Bowlow won’t wear out. 8. You can eat supper at TRAILERS-RTV-MOWERS 4 PM. 9. You can live without sex, but not your glasses. 10. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 11. You quit trying to 10 Foot Haulmark Cargo Trailer 10 Foot Flatbed Trailer w/Fold down Ramp 16 Foot Flatbed Trailer w/metal Floor, Yahama hold your stomach in no Side By Side Set of Tires for Side by Side Older Side by Side Snapper Riding Mower Craftsman 6.25 HP Pushmower Rear matter who walks into the Tyne Tiller Walk Behind Weed Eater Craftsman 5.5HP 26” Tiller room. ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES 12. You sing along with elevator music. 4 Cast Iron Boot Jacks 20 Cotton Scale Peas Camel Back Trunk 1960's-70's True West Magazines Corning Ware Elvis Presley Whiskey Decanters Champlin 2 Gallon Oil Can Doll Dresser Antique Clocks, 1950's Milk Bottles in Wood 13. Your eyes won’t get Crate Old Board Games Dolls Mortar & Pestles Lots of Baseball Cards Lots of Hot Wheels Frankoma Limoge much worse. Jewel Tea Grapette Bank Old Post Cards Cobalt Blue Road Runner Lamp Cartoon Glasses Comic Books McCoy Pedestal Army Tel ephone Waltons Metal Lunchbox Lead Crystal Jadite Rooster TV Lamp McCoy Cookie Jar Lots of 14. Your investment in old Fishing Reels Cross Cut Saw Blue Corning Dishes Antique Singer Sewing Machine Cast Iron Wagner Pot Fireking health insurance is finally Wood Chicken Canister Set Signed Indian Art Aladdin Picnic Set Several Old Oil Lamps Quilts Antique Push mower beginning to pay off. Antique Telephone Operators Desk & Chair Wurlitzer Juke Box Slot Machine 2 Reel to Reel Machines And, one more thing: Chillie's Auction 23045 CR 1521 Ada, OK. Chillie Bills Owner/ Auctioneer Never, never, never, ever Owner or Auction Service not responsible for theft or accidents take a sleeping pill and a Auction Announcements made day of sale supersede all other advertisement laxative on Conductedby: CHILLIE’S AUCTION SERVICE the same night. For Information on Auction, Call: 580-258-0312 Page B-2 • Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021

Graham-Dustin Life & Times of Tommy Joe Many of us remem- one of my favorites from My mom, dad, and ber the Sheppard fami- the ‘good ole days,.’ small brother lived in a 2021 Prom ly, Gary and Lula owned The Life and Times one-story house on land a local pool hall back of Tommy Joe has for a that covered a whole city in the 1950s and 60s. very long time been in block on the west side They served hamburg- the recesses of my mind, of town. The land had ers, chili and refresh- and on occasion, right up been in Grandma Shep- ments in their business. front. As with any job or pard’s side of the family I knew them well and project, it is the getting for many years. When continue to be a close started that is the tough- Mother Sheppard, as she friend of their son Ron est. As a teacher for for- was called, passed away, who lives in Seminole. ty-two years, story-telling it was willed to my dad. A few years back I met was a vital part of my Living in a house on his brother Tommy Joe classrooms and quite of- South Wewoka Street and we quickly became ten followed student as- was like living on a good friends. signments and projects farm. We had a chicken Tommy authored a that were well done. This house, a large hay barn, book “Life And Times was my way of saying and a tin utility storage of Tommy Joe”. It is “well done” to my kids. building. great. I recently started This story telling would The hay barn was used reading it for the second be prompted by a student for storing feed for the time. saying, “Tell us about the milk cows and our Shet- Today I want to share good old days,” or “when land pony. The lay out or one of the stories from you were growing up on floor plan was perfect for a ten year old boy with Lilana Lynch and Ezekiel LeSarge that book. The story is the farm, Mr. Sheppard.” Maybe some of you can lots of imagination. On recall someone in your the bottom, a hallway di- past who, at least to you, vided the floor into two was a master storyteller. sides. From ground lev- I grew up in a small el, you used steps to the community in South Cen- entrance on either end of tral Oklahoma. The small the hall. On each side, as town of Wetumka was lo- you walked from one end cated in an area of gentle to the other, there were rolling hills with lots of rooms used for storing flat land in between. Thecorn, tack (saddles, bri- farmland grew crops of dles, combs, brushes) cotton, corn, and peanuts. for the horse, and most Native buffalo and prairie importantly, old trunks grasses supported sever- of Mother Sheppard and al ranches. The ranch- her parents. There were ers usually raised corn, old letters, pictures, and bailed the buffalo grass, even locks of hair. The and used the hay to feed hair especially gave you several head of cows. a creepy feeling. The The cows were main- trunks became our trea- ly Whiteface and a few sure chest to play with Black Angus. You could as we used our imagina- usually find some Quar- tions. At the middle of ter horses, or as the local the hall a ladder took you people called them, cow up to the loft where up to ponies, on the ranches. three hundred bales of Some of the better hay were kept. The hay was perfect for building Gaylen Davis and Nicholas Fife grass and farmland lay in the river bottoms. This tunnels and forts where land, year after year, pro- great battles were waged. duced the best crops of Of course, we made sure corn and cotton. The only that the bad guys always drawback was that during lost. the rainy season the rivers Not long after my and creeks would over- tenth birthday my parents flow, and a year’s worthbought a farm southwest of crops would be de- of town. They thought it stroyed. It seemed on the would be a good idea to years that the high water raise two rambunctious didn’t get the corn that boys on a farm. They the stalks were ten feet believed we could have a high and would go on as far as the eye could see. Continued on Page B-3

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Life & Times of Tommy Joe Continued from Page B-2 er was hidden behind the finger inside the can andon to say that the origi- idea and made the pow- better chance of growing bathroom stool. pulled out a small pinch nal idea had come from der much more powerful up knowing how to work I was standing just out- of some gray looking a military magazine. He Continued on Page B-6 hard, raise animals, and side the bathroom win- powder. He carefully had just expanded on the grow crops. dow when Jim tried it out. placed the gray powder We did have to work The door to the bathroom down on the sidewalk. hard raising farm ani- opened, the stool lid came “Now, watch this.” Jim- mals, building fences down, and just at that pre- my raised his foot up and READY that went on for miles, cise moment Jimmy said, brought it down sharply chopping weeds around “Don’t do that!” From on top of the gray stuff. the corn stalks, and cut- inside the bathroom we There was a loud BANG SET ting and bailing hay in heard a scream. “Damn as Jim’s foot shot up the hot, humid summer you, Jim Sheppard, I’m about six or eight inches months. However, this going to kill you! I’m into the air. I couldn’t EARN story in not about hard telling Mom and she will believe my eyes. That work, it’s about the times kill you!” LaDean just small bit of powder had about tore the door down blown his foot off the Are you looking for financial growth you can count on? With after the work was done, 2.25% getting out of there. sidewalk. the New Money 4 fixed annuity, lock in up to for the weekends, and endless first year and as much as 1.75% for three more after that.1 summer days, ice cold After each episode, he Soon, several others would be called on the were trying out the Shep- UP YOUR PACE WITH A Novembers, and spring 2 carpet. Jimmy’s mom pard-ite, as Jim called GUARANTEED BOOST! floods. SHEPPARD-ITE would say, “Now Jim- it. POW! Blue Smoke! my,” and he would just Laughter! Shouts! And My cousin, Jimmy, Guy Fechter was someone you would duck his head and get a everybody was jumping 215 Broadway of America not forget. He was one sheepish grin on his face. around. 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Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company/ what he had dreamed up. excitement,” I was think- Well, Jimmy and Mr. Oklahoma City, OK. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates. PR-ANN-A (4-21) Most of his projects, or ing as the bus pulled up Chowins had their meet- in front of the school to ing. It was pretty one-sid- “inventions” as he liked UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS to call them, were put let us off one morning. ed. Mr. Chowins did all A large group of students the talking and Jimmy HUGHES COUNTY, OKLAHOMA together in the family APRIL 6, 2021 garage. The garage was had gathered at the bot- did all the listening. He a separate building that tom of the steps. Sud- was told to get rid of the denly there was a loud powder and was threat- CITY OF HOLDENVILLE was about fifteen feet bang and a large puff of ened with certain bodily COUNCILMEMBER WARD NO. 1 from the main house. ROBIN D. BAXLEY ...... 239 smoke. The kids jumped harm if the powder ever This meant, to Jimmy, AERIC CREEKMORE ...... 41 a place where he could back, tripping over each showed up at school BILL FREEMAN ...... 339 experiment on all sorts other as they tried to again. Jimmy promised KATRINA PICKETT ...... 21 of things with little or put some distance be- to take the powder home no supervision. Jimmy tween themselves and the and destroy the formula. COUNCILMEMBER WARD NO. 2 would keep the door smoke. After they had Right after school, AMBER HUNTER ORR ...... 409 closed. Outside the door scattered, I could see Jim- Jimmy and I got togeth- LYNDA DESHIELDS ...... 232 was a sign that said, “En- my standing right in the er. I had decided to walk ter and You Die!” This middle of the smoke. He home with him. I figured COUNCILMEMBER WARD NO. 4 MICHELLE SKIPWORTH ...... 394 sign scared most of the was laughing. I worked I could get a ride with KALE W. BALDWIN ...... 28 little kids and kept them my way over to see if he my dad when he got off LIZ C. CAMPBELL ...... 221 away. was hurt and if he had all work. I was riding with Jim his body parts. The first words out of “You ok? Are you my mouth, as we started GRAHAM-DUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS and his mom one day, OFFICE NO. 1 hurt, Jimmy?” I almost walking, were to ask how coming from town to JIMMY SHADDIX ...... 20 Jim’s house. It was just shouted. the Sheppard-ite was JEREMY PIPPIN ...... 10 over two blocks, and be- He just laughed and made. That was a mis- fore I knew it we were said, “Did you like it?” take because Jimmy went TOWN OF CALVIN turning into the drive- “What?” I asked. into this long, drawn-out BOARD OF TRUSTEES way that led to their He replied, “The Shep- process of explaining RHONDA TWEEDLE ...... 39 garage. As we were pard-ite.” the secret formula. His T.G. ADAMSON ...... 43 making the turn, Jim “The What?” secret formula would be Mike Troup...... 30 hollered, “Tommy Joe, “The Sheppard-ite! I safe with me. I didn’t Kara Pembrook ...... 15 watch this!” The garage made it. It’s my inven- understand one word he Marla D. Riddle...... 33 door automatically start- tion. It has the sensi- had said. He then went ed opening. I couldn’t tivity of nitro. It’s very believe my eyes. He had touchy.” invented a remote-con- His mouth was going Wetumka Elementary non-stop. Jimmy had trol door opener. 2021-2022 When Jim wasn’t in- flipped his lid. He must Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment have gotten hold of some venting things or fixing gadgets, he was torment- of that bitter weed that the Wetumka Elementary is now accepting enrollment for those students who will be eligible for Pre-K or Kindergarten during the 2021-2022 school year. Enrollment packets are available ing his mom or his old- cows were always getting into. It drove the cows in the Wetumka Elementary School office. Students will not be enrolled until the following er sister, LA Dean. He documentation is received: was always giving his crazy. I figured it might A. For kindergarten, the child is to be five (5) years old on or before September 1 st, sister grief. One of my have worked on Jimmy. 2020. For Pre-K, the child is to be four (4) years old on or before September l, 2020. favorites was the hid- “Here, I’ll show you how B. A copy of the child’s Certificate of Live Birth issued by the den speaker trick. He it works,” he said as he Department of Health from the state in which the child was born. C. A copy of the child’s immunization record indicating the child has been administered: had painstakingly run a gestured for me to move in closer. 1. 5 doses of DTP or a combination of DTP and DtaP vaccines totaling 5 doses (unless speaker wire from the the fourth DTP/DtaP was received after the fourth birthday. garage to the bathroom He took a small tin can, 2. 4 doses of polio vaccine (unless the third dose was received after the fourth birthday). wall of the house. At the a sniff can in fact, out of 3. 2 doses each of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) wall, the wire went up his pocket. Old people 4. 3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine. 2 doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine. to the window and just were known to dip snuff, 5. a type of smokeless to- 6. 1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox) under the window sill. D. A copy of the child’s social security card. bacco, that they got out of The wire came down be- E. A copy of the Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card, Citizenship card, or hind the curtains and ran this type can back when I proof of Citizenship if applicable. was a kid. After twisting across the floor under Please call the Wetumka Elementary School office 452-3245 if you have any questions. the rug. A small speak- off the top, he carefully inserted his thumb and Page B-4 • Hughes County TRIBUNE • Published at Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883 • April 15, 2021

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The home features walk in closets and an open kitchen/dining area. Large 40X60 insulated shop with concrete floors, electric and a bathroom. 30x50 barn with concrete MANOR NURSING HOME floor and electric. There is a water well located on the property and two storm shelters. There is also RV hookups. 1,744 sq. ft. $340,000 IS NOW HIRING FOR THE NEW LISTING: MLS# 949031 36726 E Ew 1290 Rd. Wewoka. 3bd 2ba country home located on around 2.5 acres. Home is located right outside of city limits on a blacktop FOLLOWING POSITION: road with 3 phase electric at the road. Home is being sold as is. 2 shops located on the property, one approximately 30x40 and the other is 18x36. *Owner/sales agent* 1,572 sq. ft. $185,000 DOUBLE WEEKENDS, LPN NEW LISTING: MLS# 945470 36426 Ew 1310 Rd. Wewoka. Country home located in a great area right off of a blacktop road! 3bd 1ba and an office with an unfinished 3-11 MON-FRI, LPN room. This home is located on 1.18 acres and the process of being remodeled has been started. The electric, HVAC and kitchen have all been updated. New doors are purchased 11-7 CNA (FULL TIME, 4 ON along with the carpet and just need to be installed. Home is being sold as is. If you’re looking for a home to make your own with all of your own finishing touches, come take 2 OFF) a look! 1,900 sq. ft. $150,000 NEW LISTING: MLS# 949540 8326 Ew 133 Rd. Lamar. NEW PAY SCALE WITH Beautiful 40 acres located right on a blacktop road. Land is about 95% open. Three phase electric is located at the road as well as the rural water line. Small shed located on property. This acreage can be used for cattle grazing, dream home building site or other opportunities! $300,000 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR NEW LISTING: MLS# 949050 5 vacant lots in Cromwell, Ok. 137.5 X 126.5 Great investment opportunity! $7,000 3-11, 11-7, AND WEEKENDS, NEW LISTING: MLS# 948686 17 Pine St. Calvin. Two single wide mobile homes and commercial lots in Calvin, Ok. Great investment opportunity! Both homes have city HOLIDAY PAY, SEMI water and sewer, metal roofs, and all appliances remain. Storm cellar, 20 X 50 carport, 8 X 16 storage building with electric and wood floor, 8 X 12 metal storage building, 12 ANNUAL BONUS, ANNUAL X 25 storage/shop building with electric and cement floor. 10 foot water well that is red brick lined. First home is 1248 sq. ft., 3 bed 2 bath central heat/air built in 1992. Electric EVALS, AND INSERVICE and LP gas. Second home is 840 sq. ft. 2 bed 1 bath central heat/air, water softener, built in 1972. Total electric. Commercial lots are vacant. $99,000 NEW LISTING: MLS# 947683 405 N. Echo St. Fixer upper!! Great investment opportunity. Structure is there. Property is located close to the park! 676 sq. ft. $7,000 IS PROVIDED THROUGH NEW LISTING: MLS#945742 119 S. 1st St. Okemah. Large nice office building equipped with multiple bathrooms, meeting areas and offices. The building includes a APP AND ONLINE FOR sprinkler system, storage and filing areas. Great location with lots of parking areas, located only 1/2 block from Main Street! Many opportunities for this property!! 7,894 sq. CONVENIENCE. ft. $575,000 (tfn-04/02) NEW LISTING: MLS# 947220 111110 N. 3790 Rd. Okemah.3 bedroom mobile home located on 200 acres. Property has one mile frontage along county road N3790, with 3 phase going the entire length of the property. There is also 1/2 mile county road frontage along E1120 Rd with 3 phase access. The 200 acres has 2 ponds, a creek and 3 hay fields. Everything is fenced. Great location being only 2 miles from Highway 27. 1,216 sq. ft. $495,000 HELP WANTED: CNAs, DDCA NEW LISTING: MLS# 942224 2706 Ns 382 Rd. Wetumka. Established medical marijuana growing business located on 2.5 acres. The business building includes an office, & CMAs needed at Pioneer Nurs- a clean room, a main grow room (around 16x30, holds around 100-150 plants)includes 15-LED grow lights, built in safe with cameras and a security system. Outdoor grow ing Home, all shifts available. area is already fenced off according to the OMMA guidelines. Additional buildings/storage/shops located on the property as well as more cleared areas that would be great for Please apply in person, 620 S. Al- greenhouses. Three phase electric is located at the property! Remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house is very clean and spacious. It includes 2 living areas and an additional bonus room/office. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer will stay! Large 2 car garage and additional buildings currently used for storage would also make great buildings abama in Wetumka. 3-30-tfc suitable for growing. 1,624 sq. ft. $325,000 NEW LISTING:MLS# 941334 109 Eric Dr. Holdenville. This cul-de-sac is the best kept secret in town! 3bd 2ba brick home near the end of the cul-de-sac. Central heat/air, nice size yard with mature trees and complete privacy in the back of the house. Covered front porch with new metal roof. Storage building in the back yard. Charming, very MISCELLANEOUS quiet and secluded neighborhood is established and privacy at its best. Neighborhood is in city limits but feels more like living in the country. You really must see to appreciate this house as well as the neighborhood. New garage doors just installed, some new flooring as well as other remodeling and updates. 1,305 sq. ft. $85,000 REDUCED! MLS# 939225 Ns 387 Rd. Wetumka. 320 acres located only 1/2 mile from Highway 9. Acreage has 2 ponds. There is also a 3 bedroom/ 2-bathroom mobile home Buying Baseball, Football and with a storm shelter. Land is around 25% open, fencing all the way around. $700,000 - OPEN TO OFFERS. Basketball cards. Call 405- NEW LISTING: MLS# 939434 610 N. Gulf St. This is a nice 2-bedroom, 1 bath home with a great study/home office. Living room features a cozy fireplace between built-in 361-6057. (6tp-05/20) bookcases with glass doors. Original refinished hardwood in living room, dining room and study. Also features beautiful french doors to the study as well as the dining room. With central heat and air, this home also had a new roof in 2019. Back yard is fenced and has two storage buildings (10’x18’ and 12’x16’). 1,457 sq. ft. $77,000 Looking to contact former REDUCED: MLS# 935440 NS 380 Rd Wetumka. Looking for a great property that offers many opportunities? This 160-acre tract could be a beautiful home site, as well as excellent deer hunting or could be used for cattle. Two large ponds, plenty of woods with openings make it the perfect hunting set up. This would be a great property to build members of the Church of Christ a hunting cabin for a secluded getaway! Located right on a blacktop road, close to the lake. Three phase electric located on property. Seller is open to OFFERS! 160 acres in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Chuck $520,000 Johnson, 918-617-1783. (2tc- REDUCED!: MLS# 929248 8 lots on Broadway of America. These nicely maintained eight lots have Highway 48/Broadway of America frontage. There are a few mature 04/15) trees but the majority is cleared and mowed. 200 X 140 land is easily assessable and just .3 miles from Hwy 270. Previously a homestead, this vacant land has water, sewer, natural gas, and electric is available. $19,500 DO YOU NEED SOMEONE MLS# 927977 710 N. Country Club Ada, OK Investment property. $600,000 to MLS# 927975 1914 E. Arlington Highway Ada, OK 1.477 acres $500,000 clean your home? Call 405-249- MLS# 927973 1800 E. B St. Ada, OK 5 acres $500,000 6858 No answer leave message. MLS# 927978 710 N. Country Club Ada, OK Investment property. $150,000 REDUCED: MLS# 923856 410 Warren St. with (3tc-04/15) Stunning brick home that has been newly updated. 3 bed 2 bath, large living room with entrance to a beautiful sunroom separate heat/air unit, new neutral paint, carpet and tile, light fixtures, ceiling fans, all new kitchen appliances, new heat/air unit, new converted gas log fireplace. Large corner lot (100 X 196) in established neighborhood, privacy fenced backyard, 2 storage buildings, large gazebo, attached double garage, spacious utility room. This home would be great for entertaining inside or outside. 1,756 sq. ft. $175,000. CONCRETE WORK. Side- MLS# 557216—1015 Speer St., Dustin. 40›X60› building currently used as a feed store. Reduced to $50,000 walks, driveways, new home 3 VACANT LOTS on Ramsey St., Holdenville. In established neighborhood, $9,500 ea. foundation, etc. Free estimates. Call R&D Concrete Construc- tion, 918-424-3470, 918-656- 3470. 5-20-tcc

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I kept “Boy, was it sensi- I finally said that I wasfrom his face to his arm. to come back, but I knew seeing the bloody hand tive!” stepping out the back I was horrified to see that he had lost enough wrapped in the dish tow- His formula was writ- door. There was no rea- what had been his right blood to be in serious el. Jimmy’s screams ten on a piece of note- son for two people to get hand. The ends of two trouble. wouldn’t go away. book paper. It looked blown up. fingers were missing. “Now where is the “How much blood like something Einstein No sooner had I The ones left showed ex- phone? Man, I’m shook can you lose before you would have written. stepped down and closed posed bone and mangled up.” I couldn’t even re- die?” I spoke aloud. Jimmy had used up the screen door when a skin. The hand, or what member where the phone What was I going to all the powder at school tremendous bang almost was left of it, was bleed- was. Finally, my brain do if he didn’t make that day. He said his next tore the screen door off ing profusely. kicked back in and I it? Tears were coming batch would be a larger the hinges. The window I knew Jimmy needed quickly walked into the down my cheek as I tried amount. over the sink exploded, help right away and that dining area where the to suppress the negative When we got to his spraying glass all over the bleeding had to be phone was located. I got thoughts. house, Jimmy burst me and the yard. The stopped. In scouts, I’d hold of the operator and Suddenly, the outside through the back door back of the house shud- learned simple first aid.told her that I needed doors swung open. My and hollered, “Mom, I’m dered as if an earthquake I grabbed a tea towel off Jim’s mother and for her dad, mom, and Jimmy’s home!” had hit. Smoke billowed the counter and wrapped to call Doc Wendrick. He sister, LaDean, rushed it around the injured No one answered. out the open window wasn’t a full-fledged doc - inside. All had worried There was a note on the and back door in large hand. I kept telling him tor, but he was all that we looks on their faces. Boy kitchen table from his columns. to hang on, that I would had in Wetumka. was I glad to see them. Jimmy suddenly start- get some help as soon as mom telling where she What seemed like All of them were fir- had gone. ed screaming. It was like I could. I took my belt an hour but was really ing questions at once. I We went into the kitch- nothing I’d ever heard off and put it around his only minutes passed be- did my best to tell all that en because that’s where before. “No, no! My arm just under his arm- fore Jim’s mom and the I could remember of the he had made the powder hand is gone. Oh no!” pit. Chief of Police arrived at details of the past hour. I rushed back into the I thought for a mo- the first time. Jimmy got around the same time. The next several days an ashtray off the kitchen kitchen not knowing ment that I was going Jimmy’s mom went were just a blur. Jim- table. He selected sev- what to expect. What I to be sick. My stomach crazy the moment she my was in critical con- eral 12-gauge shotgun saw sent shudders up and was rolling. I kept think- saw Jim and the blood. dition because of all the shells and began to emp- down my body. Glass ing, “What am I going to She started screaming blood he had lost. His ty the powder into the mixed with blood was do?” The word SHOCK and shouting, “My baby! injuries were many. He glass ashtray. With a ta- everywhere. Blood was came to my mind. I My poor baby! My poor completely lost his lit- didn’t remember a lot ble knife he began to stir on the floor, plastered baby!” tle finger. The one next to the wallpaper, and about it. I should have the gun powder and his The Chief picked Jim- to his little finger was secret formula, working dotting what had once paid more attention to my up off the chair and blown away just below the ingredients together. been a white ceiling. the scout master when he quickly carried him out the knuckle. The joint As I watched, I began The doors of a large, up- was teaching us kids. I to the police cruiser. In was so badly damaged right metal cabinet were did remember that losing to get uneasy, remind- moments he had Jim in that the doctor fixed it ing Jimmy that he need- caved inward. a lot of blood could be the back seat. His mom in a permanent bent con- Jimmy was standing deadly. ed to be careful. Jimmy rapidly crawled in with dition. The middle fin- thought that using the near the sink covered Jimmy had turned him. “Get in, Tommy ger was saved, but Jim glass ashtray would cut in glass and blood. His white as a sheet. He Joe! You need to go with would have to deal with down on the chance of face had been black- said he was real weak us,” Aunt Lois hollered. lots of scar tissue for the any accidental spark that ened by the smoke and and needed to sit down. I jumped in next to the rest of his life. Large Chief. glass chunks from the I’d never in my life ashtray had been driv- been in a car that went en into his stomach and as fast as we were going. both legs. One large With the siren blasting, piece had just missed the we ran through the only main artery in his leg. It stop light in town. In mo- was a miracle that the ments we were turning glass hadn’t hit his face. onto the highway to the Jimmy stayed on the only hospital for miles critical list for four days. around. People pulled During this time only his over to let us pass long immediate family could before we got near them. go into the room. On the This would have been fifth day, he was allowed the trip of a lifetime with short visits from friends the red light flashing and and cousins. the siren screaming, but I When I walked kept thinking it would be into the room, he was too late for Jimmy. propped up and reading On the straight away a funny book. I recog- we were closing in on nized the book. It was eighty miles an hour. For the real popular FLASH 1949, that was pretty fast. GORDON, a book about After about twen- space travel. ty minutes, the hospi- He seemed ok but was tal came into view. The quieter than usual. He Chief drove up to the called me over to the bed emergency entrance and and said, “Thanks, cuz, slammed on the brakes. you saved my life.” We Quickly, Jimmy was hugged and did our did carried into the corridor. our secret handshake. I A nurse with a wheel- promised to visit him chair me us . . . Jimmy again soon. As I started was placed in the chair out the door, he called and off they went. His me back and said, “Tom- mom and the Chief fol- my Joe, I’m done with lowed. I was a kid, so the Sheppard-ite. I’ve I had to wait outside. It learned my lesson. Will didn’t bother me. The you promise not to tell or last place I wanted to go show anyone the secret was the emergency room. formula?” I was told there was a “Jimmy, I swear on a waiting room down the stack of Bibles, I’ll never hall to the right. I went tell.” He still didn’t get in and found a chair. I it. I didn’t have a clue tried to relax, but all sorts about his secret formula. of things were running Until this day Jimmy is through my mind. Things the only one that knows. like a doctor using a saw