Severe weather possible for area Thursday

Bid items approved during county session

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee County could see severe weather later this week, according to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton. PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR During his report at Monday’s meeting of the Ok- mulgee County Board of Commissioners, Craighton Congratulations OHS Class of 2021 issued the warning. “Thursday could be a rough day for us, storm-wise,” Jarrett Mitchell, Okmulgee High School Senior Class representative, is at the 2021 Commencement Saturday evening at historic Harmon Field. congratulated by Asst. Principal David Dunlap, after receiving his diploma See additional photos from the event on page A8. Craighton said. The National Weather Service is calling for several thunderstorms and heavy rain potential. Due to all the moisture the area has already received, the added pre- cipitation could lead to a flood threat. The agency is also predicting additional storms late Man injured in I-40 motorcycle crash SEE WEATHER, PAGE A3

PATRICK FORD Sportster Motorcycle. of the crash, and helmets were not NEWS EDITOR The report stated the cycles were in use by either driver, the OHP An Okemah man was injured in the right lane on I-40 when they reported. Monday evening when two mo- collided in the same lane of traffic. The cause of the collision is un- Muscogee Nation torcycles collided on Interstate 40. Both vehicles overturned and slid der investigation by Trooper Wil- The Oklahoma Highway Patrol 177 feet before stopping. liam Landsheft of the Okmulgee reported the crash about 9:31 p.m. Lindsay was treated by Okmul- County Detachment of Troop on the highway westbound, .6 gee County EMS and refused B. Assisting at the scene was the receives initial miles west of South 180 Road. transport for further medical as- Henryetta Fire Department, Ok- A 2009 Honda Rebel motorcycle sistance. mulgee County EMS, Henryetta was being driven by Kelly Lind- Wilson was transported by Air Police Department, and the Ok- say, 52, of Okemah, while John Evac Life Team to St. Johns Hos- mulgee County Sheriff’s Depart- Recovery Funds Wilson, 40, also of Okemah, was pital in Tulsa with head injuries. ment. driving a 1993 Harley Davidson The roadway was dry at the time The Muscogee Nation allows us greater flexibili- government has received ty and planning, and with initial payment of Fiscal this amount we can meet Recovery Funds of the immediate need as well American Rescue Plan as setting our Nation on a from the U.S. Treasury. solid foundation for sev- Okmulgee offering free burn permit The first distribution is eral generations of pros- for $421,354,068.50. This perity and progress.” MELISSA HEMINOVER Fire Station at 333 N Central Avenue. “Once the per- initial distribution was The administration and STAFF WRITER mit application is completed, the Fire Marshal will formulated through the the National Council The City of Okmulgee will be holding a free burn still have to approve it,” Fritsche said. “If he approves pro rata share of the to- have received initial Trea- permit event as part of the annual Keep Okmulgee it, then there will be no charge.” tal certified tribal enroll- sury guidelines on how Beautiful event. Those that receive a free burn permit will be al- ment. the funds can be utilized, “We were not able to have a Keep Okmulgee Beau- lowed to burn June 6 – 12. “The Muscogee Nation with final guidance ex- tiful event like we have had in past years,” Shawn Applications may be printed via the City of Ok- appreciates the Biden Ad- pected in July. Tribal of- Fritsche, Code Enforcement Officer/Safety Coordi- mulgee’s website okmulgeeonline.com or you can ministration and mem- ficials will meet this week nator, said. “We do still want to offer this free burn pick a permit application up at the Central Fire Sta- bers of Congress passing to begin discussions on a permit to citizens to help them rid their property of tion. Those with questions are asked to call the Ok- this bi-partisan relief ef- distribution plan. unwanted brush and debris.” mulgee Fire Department at (918) 758-1135 or (918) fort for tribal nations,” The Nation will be seek- According to Fritsche, burn permit applications 758-1134. No permit applications will be accepted Principal Chief David ing input from Muscogee will be accepted June 1 – 3 at the Okmulgee Central after 4:30 p.m. on June 3. Hill said. “This funding SEE MUSCOGEE NATION, PAGE A2

OHS football coaching staff introduced at board meeting Personnel items covered during session PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Okmulgee School board met in regular session on May 20. Personnel issues took up the majority of the meet- ing as the board went into executive session following Superintendent Renee Dove’s report. During that portion of the meeting, the superintendent welcomed OHS Football Coach Brent Scott as he intro- duced his staff for the upcoming school year. Returning to assist Coach Scott are Randy Jackson, David Wilson and Scott PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR SEE BOARD, PAGE A3 The Okmulgee High School Football Coaching Staff for 2021-22 are Randy Jackson, Scott Bevan, Head Coach Brent Scott, Joe Brown, David Wilson and Scott Martin. Green Country Technology to hold signing day Thursday Green Country Technology school’s Facebook page. be able to visit campus, meet chining - 4 p.m. All students will meet in the Center is wrapping up its cur- This Thursday is Signing Day their instructors, and “sign” Health Careers & HVAC - Seminar Room. rent school year this week. for all new students who have their letter of acceptance. 4:15 p.m. Thursday is also the last day Last night, graduation was been accepted into GCTC full Here is the schedule for the Construction Trades & Medi- of school for GCTC full-time held for the full time program, time programs for the 2021- signings: cal Office - 4:30 p.m. students. which was livestreamed on the 2022 school year. Students will Cosmetology & CNC Ma- Welding - 4:45 p.m.

A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Geneva Guckian Geneva Laverne Potter Billie Jean (Park) Burger January 1, 1920 - May 18, 2021 July 18, 1939 - May 22, 2021 March 18, 1930 - May 20, 2021 On Tuesday, May 18, Geneva Laverne Billie Jean Burger went 2021, Geneva Erma Potter, a resident of to be with her lord and Guckian, loving moth- Okmulgee passed savior Jesus Christ on er, grandmother, and from this life on May 20, 2021, at the age great-grandmother, Saturday, May 22, of 91. passed away at the age 2021. She was born Billie was raised in of 101. Geneva was born July 18, 1939, to Whitesboro, by her on January 1, 1920, in the late Lester The- grandparents Jim and Ida Springfield, Mo., to Ho- odore White and Mings. Billie was saved mer and Erma Salmon. Altamae Imogene when she was young, and She was raised on 160- (Beck) White in her faith and her family acre farm in Boynton. Okmulgee. Gene- were the most important Geneva and her two sis- va enjoyed garden- things in her life. She al- ters Juanita and Melvina loved helping on the farm. ing and cooking. Her pride and joy was being a ways tried to live her life according to the teachings of That is where her love of gardening all started. In grammy. Jesus and wanted everyone to know him. She showed 1938, she received her high school diploma from Lib- Geneva was preceded in death by her husband hospitality and love to everyone. If you ever came to erty High School and was captain of the girls’ basket- Emanuel; a daughter Susan Garner; sisters Belin- her house whether you were family, friend, or a first- ball team. On September 24, 1942, she married the da Foust and Ester White; brother Calvin Leon time visitor she was going to make sure there was al- love of her life James Joseph Guckian Jr. right before White; a grandchild; and a great grandchild. ways a place at the table for you. She was a very hum- he left to serve in World War II. While he was away, Those left behind to remember all the memo- ble person and always put everyone else above herself. she worked for John Paul Getty as a riveter produc- ries of Geneva are her children Della Chastain, She always taught her daughters that there was always ing war material. She worked on P38 and B15 bomber David Garner, Sherry Potter Shandy, Tony Pot- someone more needy. She was always taking meals to aircraft. As soon as James returned from the war, they ter, and Angela Garner; sister Betty White; someone or visiting shut ins or taking people to their moved to Houston, Texas and started a family having brother-in-law Danny Foust; aunts Sue Meneley appointments until her health no longer allowed her one daughter, JoAnn and one son, James (Steve). She Smith, Freddie Moore; daughter-in-law Yvonne to do so. loved being a stay-at-home mother while her children Draper Potter; along with numerous nieces and Billie was a long-time member of the Second Bap- were young. Later, she went to work for Windwood nephews. tist Church in Okmulgee. She loved her church family Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June and touched many lives there. Geneva was always a nurturer at heart. She would 1, 2021, at the Okmulgee Cemetery Preceded in death by husbands, Bob Park and James always take care of the neighborhood kids. She cared Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mc- Ethan Burger. for many of her grandchildren and great grandchil- Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Survived by daughters Dinah Beckwith, Susie (Rick) dren over the years and she worked in the nursery at Memories, condolences, photos and videos may Westbrook, Jami Park Hellandall (Ron). church. She had a passion for gardening. She would be shared with the family on Geneva’s Tribute Granddaughters Kim (Wayne) Jewell, Keli Hill, work for hours in the garden planting vegetables or Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com Lauren Hellendall; Great Grandsons Deshon Stout, flowers and she could make anything grow. If she were Rusty Hill, Jack Jewel; Stepdaughters Janice, Lynn, and not working in the garden or playing with her grand- Rhonda. kids, she would be watching sports (Houston Astros, Bonnie L. Smith And special thanks to her furry friend Wallace (dog, Texans, and Rockets) and loved the TV shows MASH September 20, 1934 - May 20, 2021 boy) who gave her great joy and comfort in the last and Mama’s Family. She also loved to read the Nation- four years. al Enquirer and STAR magazines. Bonnie L. Smith, a long time resident of Dustin, At Billie’s request, there will be private family ser- Geneva made friends wherever she went. She was died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in McAlester at the vices held in Whitesboro and Wilburton. such a kind, compassionate person. She would do age of 86. She was born September 20, 1934, in Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- anything that she could for you. She loved to celebrate Pierce, to Albert Ridge and Dollie (Scott) Ridge. don-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, holidays and wake up early every Christmas morning Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with ready to open presents. Since her birthday was on New May 25, 2021, at Hanna First Baptist Church the family on Billie’s Tribute Page at www.mcclen- Year’s Day, she would always stay up until midnight with Rev. Mike Matlock officiating. Interment don-winters.com. New Year’s Eve to sing, toast and receive her many followed in Hanna Cemetery under direction of birthday phone calls. She enjoyed listening to old time Integrity Funeral Service. country music. Her favorite singers were Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, Bob Wills and Patsy Cline. She loved to eat chocolate and Werther’s candy and she always had a supply nearby. She once said that it was the reason for her longevity. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, James; her two sisters Juanita and Melvina; and many more loved ones. She is survived by her two children: JoAnn Coker and her husband Morris, Steve Guckian and his wife Linda. Her grandchildren: Angela Coker and her chil- dren Kathleen and Darwin, Shawn Coker and his wife Jessica and their children Danika and Christopher, Laura Huffman and her husband Matthew and their children Tristan and Chloe, Julie Cooney and her hus- band Matt and their daughter Jaclyn; and many be- loved nieces and nephews. Geneva will be laid to rest in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. There will be a graveside service on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- COURTESY PHOTOS don-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with Morris High School Class of 2021 the family on Geneva’s Tribute Page at www.mcclen- The Morris High School seniors were recognized in their commencement of the students as they received their diplomas. Pictured above are Kolby don-winters.com. ceremony on Friday evening, as friends and family braved the rainy weath- Adams and Emily Wallace; and Kolby Burgess proudly shows his diploma. er to honor the graduates. The dreary weather didn’t dampen the smiles Congratulations to the all the graduates. Melinda Moutray November 5, 1957 - May 23, 2021 Melinda Sue Moutray, a resident of Henryetta, died May 23, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born Novem- Frontier Days schedule of events ber 5, 1957, in Roswell, N.M. to Neil and Benerly (Gaunt) Teague. Private family service will be held at a later date. Ar- The Beggs Area Cham- a day they won’t want to shoe tournament and Cookie Contest: 10 a.m. rangements are under the direction of the Rogers Fu- ber of Commerce has an- m i s s .” cornhole tournament. Car/Bike Show: 10 a.m. neral Home. nounced their schedule Vendors and many “We are also bringing -1 p.m. of events for their 2021 events during the day will back the medallion hunt Quilt Exhibit: 10 a.m. - Frontier Days celebration center around Legacy for Frontier Days.” 1 p.m. Robert L. Jenkins scheduled for June 19. Park in downtown Beggs. Sponsors are still being Coin Scramble: 10 a.m. May 30, 1938 - May 20, 2021 “We are so excited for Anyone interested in sought. Anyone interest- Turtle Race 10:30 a.m. this year’s event,” Beggs participating in this year’s ed is asked to contact a Outhouse Race: 11 a.m. Robert L. Jenkins, 82, died Thursday morning, May Area Chamber of Com- event is asked to visit the Beggs Chamber repre- BBQ Judging: 11 a.m. - 20, 2021, in Okmulgee. Service arrangements are merce Publicity Chair Ali Beggs Area Chamber of sentative. 12 p.m. pending at this time with the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Goebel said. “There are a Commerce website for BBQ Sampler Kits for Directors, Inc. few other events happen- applications at beggs- The schedule of events Sale: 12 - 2 p.m. ing this same weekend. area-chamber-of-com- is as follows: Parade: 2 p.m. We are just excited for merce.square.site. Vendors: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cookie Bake Off Judg- everyone to come out. It’s There will be a horse Kids Zone: 9 a.m. SEE FRONTIER DAYS, PAGE A3

rural development. MUSCOGEE NATION The Muscogee Nation will re- CONTINUED FROM A1 ceive an additional allocation at a citizens through a survey on how to address several areas of need later date and will announce that best to disperse the funds. This ac- with the funds including, but not amount when it has been final- tion will be taken before anything limited to direct assistance, health ized. is finalized. care, housing, education, business The deadline for distribution of The Muscogee Nation will look recovery, tribal infrastructure and the funds is Dec. 31, 2024.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 NEWS Okmulgee Times • A3

COURTESY PHOTO Beggs FFA recently attended the 95th Oklahoma FFA Convention where they were awarded the Chapter Trust. The chapter was also recognized as a Four Star Silver Plus Level Chapter Trust Northeast Area FFA Eagle traveling trophy for their contribution to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation Fund Contributor. Beggs AgEd receives grant

MELISSA HEMINOVER to help improve its CareerTech The grant recipients are select- be used to purchase new equip- STAFF WRITER programs through lottery ed based on the type of technolo- ment that will provide hands-on The Beggs Agricultural Ed- grants,” Ross said. “These grants gy that was requested during the learning opportunities for the ucation Program was recently are available to technology cen- application process from each students. awarded a $15,000 Lottery Grant ters as well as K-12 CareerTech school as well as program goals “Once I have all the paper- for new technology for the 2021- programs such as Agricultural for the specific technology, jus- work completed and the new 2022 school year. Education, Family and Consum- tification of the technology and equipment comes in I hope to According to Robert Ross, er Sciences and STEM.” how it will fit into the program’s have our legislators come down Beggs Ag Teacher, the Oklaho- Ross says the grants can be long-term plan. In addition, to see what we have purchased ma Department of Career and used to purchase innovative ODCTE reviews how the tech- and allow our students to thank Technology Education receives “cutting edge” hardware and nology will impact students, and them for making the lottery money from the Oklahoma Ed- software, curriculum materials, how the new technology can be funds available,” Ross said. ucation Lottery Trust Fund each machinery and equipment for used to measure student success. year. new technologies, or instructor Ross says the grant awarded “The ODCTE uses this money training. to the Beggs AgEd Program will Fundraiser, flag pole dedication planned for former hospital Another BBQ fundrais- King Drive, directly east BBQ experience. emony will begin at 10 vited to attend the event. er will be held this week- of the old Dunbar Gym. For preorders, call 918- a.m. and the public is in- end to benefit Landmark Orders will be available 752-8036. for All Generations, Inc. for dine in or to go. There will be BBQ din- The fundraiser will be This fundraiser willners with your choice held Friday and Saturday, benefit the Landmarkof meat and sides, along May 28-29. for all Generations, Inc. with sandwiches, meats On Friday, the serving known formerly as the by the pound, loaded po- time is from 11 a.m. to Okmulgee Colored Hos- tatoes and desserts. 6 p.m. On Saturday, the pital, Oklahoma’s first A dedication of the event is from 11 a.m. to Colored Hospital. newly erected flag pole 4 p.m. or until all food is Grill Master will be at the Landmark for All gone. Gregory Jones, who holds Generation, Inc., located It will be at the Conver- an Associate Degree in at 210 N. Wood Drive, sion Ministry Church, Culinary Arts from OS- will be held on Saturday, 1330 E. Martin Luther UIT with over 30 years of June 12. The short cer- Holiday closings, trash routes announced Okmulgee’s City Hall offices and Pub- will remain operational during the hol- lic Works operations will be closed on iday. Monday, May 31, in observance of Me- City offices and Public Works opera- morial Day. tions will resume on Tuesday, June 1. Sanitation service Monday through The Okmulgee County Courthouse Thursday will run one day late. Friday’s will also be closed Monday, along with route will run as normal. Emergency the Okmulgee Times business office. service, police and fire departments, FRONTIER DAYS CONTINUED FROM A1 ing: 3 p.m. Street Dance: 5:30 - 7:30 Fishing Tourney Weigh p.m. in: 4 p.m. Alumni Banquet: 6 p.m. Awards: 5 p.m. Rodeo: 8 p.m.

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A4 • Okmulgee Times NEWS Wednesday, May 26, 2021 OHS grad named Dean of School of Nursing at MGH Institue of Health Profession

Kenneth R. White, PhD, practitioner at UVA Medical Dr. White’s scholarly work Commonwealth University. He APRN, FACHE, FAAN, a 1974 Center. Earlier in his career, is extensive. He has published also holds a Master of Public graduate of Okmulgee High he was an executive with the many refereed articles as well Health degree in health admin- School, has been appointed Mercy Health System, an in- as chapters and texts on several istration from the University Dean of the School of Nurs- ternational provider of health areas important to the practice of Oklahoma and a Post-MS ing at MGH Institute of Health care, where he led the civilian of nursing including: intensive, Certificate as an Adult/Geron- Professions in Boston. hospital on Guam and served hospice and palliative care; tology Acute Care Nurse Prac- Dr. White, who recently com- in various administrative roles nursing innovation and entre- titioner. In his work as a certi- pleted service as the Associate with Mercy Health Center in preneurship; the evolution of fied nurse practitioner, he also Dean for Strategic Partnerships Oklahoma City. Catholic health systems; access holds specialty certification in in the School of Nursing and From 1993-2013, Dr. White to health care for vulnerable hospice and palliative care. Endowed Professor of Nursing was a professor and direct- populations; and many areas of Dr. White was inducted as a at the University of Virginia ed the graduate programs in hospital leadership and man- Fellow in both the American and where he continues in that health administration at Vir- agement. He is widely known Academy of Nursing and the affiliation as an emeritus pro- ginia Commonwealth Univer- for his award-winning text, American College of Health- fessor, will begin his new role COURTESY PHOTO | DAN ADDISON sity. He also held the inaugu- The Well-Managed Healthcare care Executives. Later this year, at the MGH Institute on July 1, Dr. Kenneth R. White will begin at the MGH ral Sentara Professorship in Organization, published by he will begin a two-year term 2021. Institute on July 1, 2021. Health Administration until Health Administration Press as the President of the Amer- “Dr. White brings a wealth his transition to UVA in 2013. which now is in its 9th edition. ican Academy of Nursing, an of academic, health care, and Nursing in its next chapter.” He has completed visiting pro- In 2019, he received the Amer- organization with which he administrative experience to While at UVA, Dr. White also fessorships at the Luiss Busi- ican College of Healthcare Ex- has been actively involved for the role,” Alex F. Johnson, PhD, held joint appointments at the ness School in Rome and at the ecutives Gold Medal Award, its years. He also is a member of CCC-SLP, Provost and Vice Darden School of Business, the Swiss School of Public Health. highest award for lifetime con- the Association of University President for Academic Affairs McIntire School of Commerce, He also has completed consul- tributions to health and health Programs in Health Adminis- at the MGH Institute, said. “We and the School of Medicine. He tancies in the Republic of Ka- care leadership. tration. look forward to having him also maintained a clinical prac- zakhstan, Guam, Micronesia, He received his BSN, MSN, join us in leading our School of tice as a palliative care nurse and the Republic of Palau. and PhD degrees from Virginia Beggs teen graduates from Oklahoma School for the Deaf

Jordan Dean Scism Chris Dvorak said. “This grams and the determi- graduated May 19 from year has been so chal- nation of medical eligibil- the Oklahoma School for lenging. I am proud of ity for disability benefits. the Deaf. the dedication of our OSD has been located in He is the son of Lacy staff throughout thisSulphur since 1908. OSD Scism of Beggs. school year and the per- provides residential and After graduation, Scism severance of our gradu- day school educational plans to attend Oklaho- ates. This class has always services at no charge for ma State or Tulsa Com- been one of those special students who are deaf munity College, pursuing classes, and it is fitting or hard of hearing. The an information technol- that they overcame one of school provides a range ogy and game creation the greatest challenges of of outreach programs, in- COURTESY PHOTO degree. Jordan Scism our lifetime.” cluding pre-school pro- The OSD 2021 grad- OSD is a division of the grams and onsite consul- Howell Recognized for uating class includ- Reininger and Krenchy Oklahoma Department tation for public school ed Scism, Brian Samuel Junior Lokeijak. of Rehabilitation Services students, their families, 35 Years of Service Chavez, April Pennel, “Seeing the Class of (DRS), a state agency that public school districts Kayleah Emme Chebul- 2021 graduate is especial- assists Oklahomans with and communities state- Okmulgee City Manager Tom Giulioli (right) presents an plaque of recog- ly rewarding for not only nition to Jackie Howell on 35 years of service with the City of Okmulgee. tz, Dallas Lowry, Shealee disabilities through vo- wide. Howell is one of the longest running employees the City of Okmulgee Junger, Alejandra Me- our teachers but for every cational rehabilitation, has ever had. Howell has read meters, meter change outs, and basically dina Crouch, Isaiah staff member at OSD,” education, employment, helped keep things running, and is still going strong. The City thanks him Cristopher Holt, Jasmie OSD Superintendent independent living pro- for his service and dedication to the community.

BOARD nel matters for the summer and next school year. After • FY22 Federal CARES, ESSR II & III budget fore- a return to open session, the board approved the fol- cast CONTINUED FROM A1 lowing items: • Summer Food Service Programs at Primary, Dun- Bevan. New coaches are Joe Brown and Scott Martin. • Administrative Contract - Scott Bein as assistant bar and OHS. Coach Scott will be starting his third year at the principal at Okmulgee Dunbar School. • Open Transfers for School Year 2021- 2022 helm of the Bulldog football program. • Certified Staff - Probationary Contract: Arielle • Negotiated Agreement for Certified Staff for FY22. He briefly discussed the work already underway Mullinax. • Ratification of the Title VI Parent Committee By- with the players, along with goals for the upcoming • Certified-Temporary Contract: Chris Burns, Mari- laws for FY22 as previously approved by the Title VI season. ah Miles, Angie Sexton and Ed Vaughn. Parent Committee in a public hearing held May 10. The board thanked Scott for his work and assured • Certified-Emergency Contract: Dametria Dawson, • Indian Policies and Procedures document for FY him and his staff of their support. Stephen Finks, Bailey Janway, Tonya Dunlap, Randy 22 as previously approved by the Title VI Parent Com- An executive session followed to discussion person- Jackson and Latresa Warrior. mittee in a public hearing held May 10. • Resignations: Certified - Lorin Hammer and Ed • Amending of BPOL 7021-S1, S2, S3. King; Support - Janneth Ware and Gionni Harris. The next board meeting will be held Tuesday, June Action agenda items approved were: 14 at the Administration Building. Superintendent • Vendor/Service Contracts for FY22. Renee Dove hopes to introduce the staff of the new • FY21 OSDE Summer School Application. Aviation Academy set to begin in the fall.

WEATHER son said. Connors made the motion to allow the item to go CONTINUED FROM A1 to bid. Friday and into early Saturday. “Maybe this will help you,” Connors said. With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, residents The panel also opened and awarded Bid #25 for a are urged to monitor forecasts and outlooks especially 2021 or newer 3/4 ton pick-up truck for Okmulgee if you have outdoor plans. County Emergency Management to Harlan Ford. During Monday’s session, the Okmulgee County • Officers’ Reports: For April, Election Board, Board of Commissioners approved Invitation to Bid $5,271.47; Treasurer’s Office, $5,594.31 #27 for the Grayson Volunteer Fire Department to ad- • Blanket Purchase Orders: Quality Tire from As- vertise for a new vehicle. sessor’s Office, parts and repairs as needed, $2,000; The department is seeking to obtain a 2021 or newer. Comdata Network, Emergency Management, fuel as Grayson’s fire chief, Leon Anderson, was on hand to needed, $700; RPI from District 2, parts and supplies answer questions from the board. as needed, $1,000. Commissioner James Connors asked Anderson • Employee Forms: Jim Edmundson, District 3, re- what the department currently has available. tirement effective May 31. “A ’65 3/4 ton pickup and a ’68 Ford F800,” Ander- • Utility Permits with District 1: Rural Water Dis- trict #6 Hectorville Road and North 250 Road for wa- terline, Water District #District 7, at Herrick and 110 Road, for water line. • Resolution#21-89 Declaration of Surplus for Dis- trict 2 for a 2008 Chevrolet truck. • Transfer of Appropriations from Capital Outlay The annual Cooperative Service Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and USDA Ani- mal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wild- life Services (WS) for damage management project was approved. This is for beaver removal.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 COLUMNS & OPINION Okmulgee Times • A5 Lonely customer spends hours at local business for seniors in your area. Then explain to the customer husband communicate more effectively on the sub- that while you appreciate his business, you and your ject of his spending, she may eventually have to make employees have work to do, limited time to do it and some decisions about her and her children’s futures. cannot socialize with him. Then suggest some places Let her know you love and support her, but do not stir where he can spend time, volunteer, etc. the pot. Say little, if anything, on this subject and only if you are asked. DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law have been married for seven years and have two young DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been invited to daughters. We get along well and spend a lot of time a surprise engagement party honoring a distant rela- together. Our daughter is an only child, and I have no- tive I’ll call “Elizabeth.” The invitation states, “Shhhh DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in the retail business for 12 ticed over time that my son-in-law is very selfish and ... This is a surprise! Elizabeth doesn’t know about the years; my husband and I own it. A customer moved puts his needs before the family’s. Because he works impending proposal.” here a few months ago. He’s retired and lives with his hard, he seems to feel it entitles him to do whatever Is this something new? What if she says no?! Does wife, daughter and grandchild. He’s bored and doesn’t he wants. My daughter works hard too, and she con- everyone go home or stay and endure an uncomfort- want to be around his family, so he has started spend- stantly puts the family’s needs and his needs ahead of able meal? Should we take a gift? Isn’t this beyond ing every day in our store, wasting our time. her own. awkward and over the top? What’s next? -- BEHIND He bothers customers with his stories and traps them I know she’s not happy about his spending habits. THE TIMES? for hours at a time. He has purchased some items, so Recently, over her objections, he bought an $80,000 he is buying from us. But I can tell he just wants a car. While they can afford it, I believe she resents the DEAR B.T.T.: I agree that marriage proposals place to hang out. He is loud and intrudes into other bulk of the family expenses falling on her while he gets should be private and intimate, rather than a Holly- people’s conversations when they are at the counters. what she calls his “boy toys.” Their earnings are very wood production. (If only because there’s always a risk He has also taken a liking to one employee who works disparate. My daughter, a doctor, makes three times that the person being proposed to might feel trapped, Saturdays and has started spending four to five hours his salary as a police officer. They have been in coun- embarrassed or refuse.) However, you and I should every Saturday coming in and trying to make conver- seling, but it seems to have had minimal impact. not assume we speak for everyone. sation about anything. How can I support my daughter in dealing with this? Over the last decade or so, marriage proposals, in- I have never had to deal with this kind of custom- I worry about her happiness. I have a good relation- vitations to senior proms, etc. have taken on a life of er. I don’t know how to tell him he can’t hang out at ship with my son-in-law, but we don’t discuss difficult their own. And, if it makes people happy -- and hurts our store. He’s basically using us as an outlet to talk to issues. So, while I want to support their family, it will no one -- who are we to judge? As to whether to bring people and keep himself out of his house. Please help. have to be through my daughter. Any suggestions for a gift to this event, it might be more prudent to bring I want to say it in a nice way, but I think any way is me? -- HELPFUL MOM IN MARYLAND one to the bridal shower rather than the surprise en- going to hurt his feelings. -- UNPLEASANT SITUA- gagement party. TION DEAR MOM: Resist the urge to involve yourself in this. Your daughter is educated, successful and intelli- Copyright 2021 Uexpress DEAR UNPLEASANT: You seem to be a compas- gent enough to do something about it when she’s had sionate person. Check out what services are available enough. Because counseling didn’t help her and her Even as tempers flare, a dialogue is needed to avoid poor policy

ferred military families, nor for families returning to or not achieving intended results. We speak for those Oklahoma due to work transfers. Other “wait period” with no voice, ensuring government remains one that categories in law, such as in-state college tuition, have is “of the people, for the people, and BY the people”… a one-year wait, with exceptions. all of them. Reportedly, the agreement creating this bill – though Such policy discussions can be healthy, especially it is not part of the law – is for the state to cull down when our shared goal is to improve the lives of Okla- the existing list, removing applicants who have moved homa’s children and avoid mistakes. Lawmakers and out of state, died, or no longer need assistance. Once advocates have common goals to help children, and done, the spoken promise is for lawmakers to fully dialogue helps make the different paths converge for fund services, eliminating the waiting list. Again, that better results. This is the final week of the 2021 legislative session. is not in the bill and good intentions are no replace- We hope this new law, already signed by Governor Lawmakers must adjourn by 5 p.m. Friday. Most of ment for law. Stitt, quickly leads to the promise of fully funding the the big issues were considered last week, giving the The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Developmental Disabilities Service Division (DDSD) Legislature a chance to override any vetoes the gover- supports full funding to eliminate the waiting list, get- Home and Community-Based Services Waiver. Then, nor may make before they adjourn. ting support to families immediately. Still, we opposed this newly-crafted five-year wait for new residents A few years ago, lawmakers created the Joint Com- this legislation because it has no exemptions, no writ- should be shortened so children are not denied ser- mittee on Appropriations & Budget, or JCAB for short. ten guarantee that full funding will happen, and the vices they need when their families move to Oklaho- The committee allows budget-related bills to be filed longest new-resident waiting period in the nation. ma. late in the session. Unfortunately, late-filed policies HB 2899 has too many unknowns and too little scru- with limited public scrutiny spring from it. So long as tiny from inception to passage. OICA does not want About OICA: The Oklahoma Institute for Child Ad- there are razor-thin ties to the budget, JCAB bills fly to see children denied services because of a punitively vocacy was established in 1983 by a group of citizens through the process at an accelerated rate. long residency requirement. There was no discussion seeking to create a strong advocacy network that would Limiting public input often creates questionable pol- with advocates serving the developmentally disabled provide a voice for the needs of children and youth in icy, which brings us to House Bill 2899. Proponents before the legislative debate. As a result, we felt this Oklahoma, particularly those in the state’s care and say it eventually would lead to the 13-year waiting list legislation sprang from a poor process. those growing up amid poverty, violence, abuse and ne- for those with developmental disabilities to get ser- OICA and several groups issued alerts noting flaws glect, disparities, or other situations that put their lives vices being reduced to “zero.” Unfortunately, the bill in the bill and the process. Tempers flared among and future at risk. Our mission statement: “Creating does not say that. It instead creates a five-year wait some who felt the good in the spoken agreement out- awareness, taking action and changing policy to im- before new Oklahomans who need such services can weighed the questionable in the written bill. prove the health, safety, and well-being of Oklahoma’s apply for them. Despite this, lawmakers and agency leaders know it children.” Disability attorneys, OICA, and numerous advocates is the job of organizations like OICA to “call out” ini- believe the bill allows NO exemptions, not for trans- tiatives we and other youth programs see as harmful

to adopt or foster, please email us at okmhumsoc@ sbcglobal.net. We are having our sec- ond adoption event at Burke’s Department Store on Wood Dr. this Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please come see what we have available and pick The city pound is filling for us, please come visit up information about our up once again. So many us at the office Monday group. dogs everywhere. Please, through Friday from 9 community, if you have a.m. to 12 noon. Okmulgee Humane a missing dog, call us at At the city pound this Society • 918-759-2000 918-756-3511. The city week, we have Ms. Tillie, only holds a dog or cat a 2-year-old Pappilion / for three days before it is Chihuahua mix. She is euthanized. a sweet little girl weigh- The Okmulgee Coun- ing approximately 12 lbs. ty Humane Society does There are also two little not have a shelter. We girls that need to be ad- operate through foster opted together, 2-5-years- homes. Right now, we are old and approximately 12 struggling with overfilled lbs. each. Sweet and lov- homes. ing Schnauzer / Yorkie If you wish to foster / Terrier mix. To apply

A6 • Okmulgee Times RELIGION Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Jubilee Christian Center fix what ain’t broke! morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Our worship service is 918-756-5338 • jccokmulgee.com So yes, continue to fight. Fight back the constant at- livestreamed on Facebook at OK2Bap and audio lives- Jubilee Christian Center is a non-denominational tacks from evil with what is both tried and true. Pray treamed at 918-400-9855. church, where “Everybody Is Somebody,” located 1/2 for God’s guidance, protection and strength. Study On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., our Adult Bible Study mile north of the MCN Physical & Rehab Center on His Word to keep it refreshed and constantly in your is livestreamed on Facebok and OK2Bap. the east side of Hwy. 75, in Okmulgee. thoughts so that your decisions are based on its teach- We have a bus ministry that runs Sundays, so if you Pastors Dale and Colleen Litsey invite you to: ings. Maintain your connection with other followers need a ride or have need to contact the church of- Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. (Children’s in order to help each other stay strong. And then the fice, please call 918-756-6027. The office phone line is Church is also during this time) fight’s on! available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to Adult Sunday School: Sunday at 9 a.m. 2 p.m. and the church office is open on Wednesdays Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. (Youth & Chil- First United Methodist Church during that same time. dren’s Church are during this time) 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee Second Baptist Church is located at 1003 North Ala- Celebrate Recovery: Friday w/ optional dinner at 5 www.fumcokmulgee.org bama and is “Where God’s Love Come’s First.” p.m. (costs $5). Meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. You are invited to join First United Methodist Jail Ministry: Okmulgee County Jail every other Church this coming Sunday morning. Tradional Wor- Compass Assembly of God Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed 13455 Loop 56 (1/4 mile east of the MCN truck stop JCC Men’s Ministry: Every first Saturday of each by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Children’s on Loop 56) month at 8 a.m. Church is at 11 a.m. Contemporary Praise and Wor- In today’s world, everyone is trying to find direc- Anchor of Hope Women’s Ministry: Every third ship Service meets in the Rowe Family Life Center at tions for his or her life. Here at Compass Assembly of Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 11 a.m. and the youth (UMYF) meets Sunday evening God, our very name says we understand and want to in the EPI Center following Bible Study. help people find the path for their lives today and of- Henryetta First Christian Church Opportunities of the Week: fer directions with eternal significance. It’s not the size Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship Wednesday, May 26 of the church that counts, it’s the size of its heart and service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Every- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry its love for people. Our congregation looks forward one is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement to meeting everyone with open arms and the love of Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Street. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement God. “Fight On” by Mary Morris 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal We have Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m., Fight on. Thursday, May 27 where the men meet with Pastor McDowell and the “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry women meet with Pastor Leona. Sunday morning ser- eternal life to which you were called when you made Friday, May 28 vice begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening service your good confession in the presence of many wit- 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement begins at 6 p.m. nesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)” 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Whether you are looking for a church or a new di- What kind of fight do you have in you? Paul clearly rection for your life, come visit Pastors Rex and Leona feels there is a time for fighting, despite the fact that First Presbyterian Church McDowell. For information, call 918-756-0965. Jesus taught peace. But it’s just as clear his meaning First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Sem- has nothing to do with fists. inole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each Natura Baptist Church He refers to “the good fight” because there will al- Sunday morning to come worship our Lord and Sav- 7995 N. 250 Rd. & Hwy. 16 • Beggs ways be those who oppose Jesus and us who follow ior, Jesus Christ. Natura Baptist Church is a friendly, Bible believing, Him. Satan is alive and well, forever looking for a foot- Childcare is provided. Please wear facial covering community-centered, praying family. Natura Baptist hold. Our job is to stay as well connected to the Savior upon entering and leaving the worship service. is a place where you can feel at home. We welcome as when we first believed. you to our country church, where the Lord is our fo- And how do we do that? Prayer, Bible, and maintain- Second Baptist Church cus and visitors and neighbors are our friends. ing contact with that “presence of witnesses.” I know, Sunday School classes are back in swing at Second Pastor Scott McCullah I know, same song and almost the same verse, but the Baptist Church! We have a class for every age. Sun- proof is in the centuries leading up to now. You don’t day School begins at 9:30 a.m. and is followed by

How was doing the will of God like food to Jesus?

er on the verge of dropping several hundred feet. I can woman who came to draw water from a well. When guarantee you’re not thinking about food. the woman discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, she Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that got so excited that she left her water pot to tell others My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be about Jesus. We all have the need to eat and drink, but full” (John 15:11). we have a deeper need in our souls for reality. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed When we discover that Jesus is the reality who satis- are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for fies the thirst and hunger in our souls, it’s easy to for- they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). get about our physical needs and a lot of other things. There’s an unimaginable joy and inner satisfaction The deep, abiding joy that Jesus gives makes a lot of that comes from walking with God. If I put water in other things look very small and trivial. God wants us “We get bigger by eating healthy stuff and obeying the gas tank of my car instead of gasoline, I’m going to to live large, and that’s only possible with him. God’s word helps us grow,” says Marina, 5. be very disappointed with the results. I would be stu- Think about this: When you long to do God’s will Serious athletes know that disciplined eating will en- pid to curse the car. It’s not designed to run on water. more than you desire to eat and drink food, you will hance their performance on the field. Serious Chris- Guess what? We aren’t designed to run on the spiri- know the joy that Jesus experienced. tians know that they must feed on the Bible to win tual junk food that’s offered to us every day. It’s a cheap Memorize this truth: “Jesus said to them, ‘My food spiritual battles. substitute for living in an ongoing conversation with is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His When God’s word is embedded in your mind a holy, living God. Don’t scream when you come to work’” (John 4:34). through memorization, you’re ready for action. Every the end of yourself frustrated out of your mind. Your Ask this question: What kind of food are you eating Christian faces a daily battle between old patterns of attempt to fill your own life with junk will leave you today? self reliance and the new patterns of depending on feeling empty and lonely. God. We’re not designed to live apart from God. Trying to Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study “One thing I enjoy doing is pleasing my family, espe- run on water instead of the high-octane fuel that God the Bible together. Research shows that parents who cially my parents,” says Theresa, 11. “When Jesus did has for us is a fool’s journey. study the Bible with their children give their character, something that he knew pleased God, he felt so joyful When Jesus’ disciples returned from going into town faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids sometimes that his nourishment was the joy he felt.” to buy food, they offered some to him, but he said, Talk About God three times a week in a free email sub- Have you ever been empowered by God in an activ- “I have food to eat of which you do not know” (John scription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. ity to the point where you simply forgot to eat? If you 4:32). haven’t, imagine yourself on a high-speed roller coast- Jesus had just offered living water to a Samaritan Copyright 2021 Carey Kinsolving

10:38 p.m. - Alarm - 2900 block of Grimes Rd. - In- advised there has been a lot of traffic coming in and dicator, general alarm. out of a neighbor’s house and believe it is drug related. 11:01 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75/Henryetta NB - HPD advised of a green SUV that is NB the SB 05/16/2021 lane. 1:46 a.m. - Fire - Across from 31000 block of Arbeka 11:43 p.m. - Accident No Injury - Loves - Deputy - RP advised of an abandoned building on fire. Thinks advised out with a car in the ditch. somebody is in it because he hears chanting. 2:31 a.m. - Burglary - 200 block of N. 260 Rd. - 05/15/2021 RP advised that someone has broken into residence 12:49 a.m. - Shooting/Shots Fired - 30000 block of S. and taken items. Also left butcher knives randomly 05/13/2021 210 Rd. - Lot of yelling and shots fired. More than six through house. 9:35 p.m. - Accident with Injury - Hwy. 75 north of shots fired. 2nd RP advised her brother is at a party 11:54 a.m. - Domestic - 23000 block of Howard Rd. 266th NB - RP advised of a rollover accident with sev- there and the owners are shooting at them. - RP wants to make a report in reference to domestic eral vehicles involved. 1:44 a.m. - Missing Person - Indian Nation Turn- assault that happened around 10:30 a.m. 10:43 p.m. - Suspicious Person - N. 220 Rd. - RP ad- pike/New Lake - RP advised they have five missing 1:06 p.m. - Animals - 12000 block of Will Sampson - vised neighbor called and advised there is a subject adults and one juvenile. Advised they were heading to RP advised his neighbor’s dogs keep coming over and laying in the ditch in front of his house. Eufaula Lake and was supposed to be home two and a killing his chickens. Today, he caught them and shot 11:35 p.m. - 911 Hang-up with Response - 135 Rd. half hours ago. Last known location was on the side of one of the dogs and now she is freaking out. between Grimes and Garfield - 911 Hang-up with Indian Nation Turnpike in a blue Chevy Impala with 2:38 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Hwy. 75 SB negative contact on call back. no tag. from Preston - Advised a dark in color Nissan flashed 11:56 p.m. - Disturbance - Kern/Seneca - RP advised 5:28 p.m. - Welfare Check - Hwy. 75 between 251st- a gun at him. Advised County, OPD and OHP. of bonfire with loud music. West side of roadway. 281st NB - RP advised of a female with red hair stand- 3:58 p.m. - Civil - 18000 block of Cherry Rd. - RP ing on the side of the road in a towel. 2nd RP advised advised neighbor, who he already has restraining or- 05/14/2021 subject is around 271st now. Seen her about four der on, has put a gate between properties with a lock 2:52 a.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75/Schulter SB - hours ago fully clothed and now she’s not. Also tried to where he cannot access it. RP advised of a maroon pickup, possibly intoxicated. to walk into traffic a few times. 3rd RP advised they 6:08 p.m. - Fire - Area of 500 block of N. 251 Rd. - Advised they are speeding and almost wrecked. Ad- can’t understand what she is saying. May be speech or Structure fire. vised County and HPD. hearing impaired. 6:04 p.m. - Civil - RP requesting a phone call in 9:15 a.m. - Civil - 1500 block of N. 1867 Rd. - Re- 7:54 p.m. - Alarm - 3300 block of Peoria - Residential reference to child custody issue. Referencing father questing to speak to a deputy in reference to property burglary alarm, indicator interior motion. Key holder smoking weed. being flooded due to a tinhorn. requesting dispatch. Key holder advised looked at the 6:40 p.m. - Civil - 2200 block of N. 166 Rd. - RP 1:35 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Schulter camera and didn’t see anything. advised had dispute with boyfriend who has left and Church - Advised a vehicle was parked in the parking 9:21 p.m. - Fraud - RP requesting to file a report. threatened to tear up her yard. lot of the church and inside there was drugs. Advised she has some fraud charges on her account 7:21 p.m. - Civil - 15000 block of Old Morris Hwy. 7:05 p.m. - Animals - Old Morris Hwy. E. of 270 Rd. from California. - RP advised she swapped vehicles with another par- - RP advised of a young bull in the middle of the road. 9:41 p.m. - Animals - Conifer Rd. - RP advised she ty to see if they wanted to trade vehicles permanently 9:44 p.m. - Animals - Old Morris Hwy./270 Rd. - gave four cats to a female and her husband let their and now she cannot make contact with other party. CNLH advised they have an officer and a Morris offi- dogs kill them. 10:45 p.m. - Alarm - Okmulgee Courthouse - Door cer out with the bull from earlier. 9:49 p.m. - Drugs - 2200 block of N. 166 Rd. - RP alarm.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 RELIGION Okmulgee Times • A7

Okmulgee Indian Baptist APOSTOLIC W Eufaula • Okmulgee NAZARENE Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Church of the Nazarene Preston First Baptist Church 700 S Liberty • Okmulgee 711 N Okmulgee • Okmulgee 918-756-5979 918-756-2662 918-756-3359 Second Baptist Church Apostolic Life Church 1103 N Alabama • Okmulgee 1512 E 13th • Okmulgee PENTECOSTAL 918-756-0313 Southside Baptist Church Abundant Life PH 918-756-2065 Greater Praise & Worship Center 10094 Leanard • Okmulgee 918-650-0232 13425 Loop 56 • Okmulgee St. Matthews Baptist Church 918-756-0965 1001 E Chicago • Okmulgee The Refuge Okmulgee Jesus Is Lord Apostolic Trinity Baptist Church 1206 W 5th • Okmulgee 918-756-2442 • www.therefuge.us 14th & Oklahoma • Okmulgee West of Morris on Hwy 62 918-733-2746 United Pentecostal Mount Calvary Miracle Temple 608 W Ozard • Morris 1004 N Osage • Okmulgee Twin Hills Baptist Church 918-733-2610 918-756-1648 20200 Hwy 16 • Okmulgee New Life Apostolic Church PRESBYTERIAN 4900 N Wood • Okmulgee CATHOLIC First Presbyterian Church 918-756-5983 St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 401 S Seminole • Okmulgee 515 S Morton • Okmulgee ASSEMBLY OF GOD 918-756-4385 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS Compass Assembly of God Uganda Martyrs Marantha Seventh Day 13425 Loop 56 • Okmulgee 806 E 3rd • Okmulgee 1213 E Chicago • Okmulgee 918-756-0965 918-756-4385 918-521-0482 First Assembly of God Okmulgee Seventh Day 4th & Seminole • Okmulgee CHRISTIAN Hwy 62 • 3 miles east of Okmulgee 918-756-0203 First Christian Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee First Assembly of God (Beggs) 918-756-0994 OTHER 400 E Main • Beggs Bald Hill Community Church 918-267-4407 First Christian Church (Morris) N 280 & Bald Hill 3rd & Peoria • Morris First Grace Assembly Beggs House of Prayer 716 N Taft • Okmulgee Love International Christian Ministry Broadway & 1st • Beggs 918-756-6544 710 N Hillman • Okmulgee 918-756-2682 The Church Morris Assembly of God 2501 E 2nd • Okmulgee 206 N Hughes • Morris Osage Avenue Christian Church 918-733-4200 1101 E Smith • Okmulgee Church of the Living God Preston Assembly of God Town & Country Christian Church Temple 94 • 1100 N Osage • Okmulgee 918-756-2724 14030 Celia Berryhill • Okmulgee 1160 E 13th • Okmulgee 918-845-3919 South of cemetary • 918-756-6107 Church of the Living God 1301 W Eufaula • Okmulgee BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 918-756-9539 Belvin Baptist Church Church of Christ Church on the Move South 320 N Mission • Okmulgee 3rd & Comanche • Okmulgee Glenpool Conference Center 918-582-9535 • 918-906-4986 918-990-0215 Compassion & Love Outreach Calvary Baptist Eastside Church of Christ 103 E 9th • Beggs 801 N Miami • Okmulgee 1327 E 13th • Okmulgee Conversion Ministry 918-756-4887 918-756-6737 1330 E MLK • Okmulgee Grand Ave. Church of Christ Cane Creek Baptist Cornerstone Foursquare Boynton, OK 318 S Grand • Okmulgee 617 N Oklahoma • Okmulgee 918-756-7462 Central First Baptist 918-756-4787 Southside Church of Christ 521 N Central • Okmulgee Freedom Is Just a Click Away 918-756-0578 15th & Rogers • Okmulgee www.godsgatheringplace.org 918-756-6142 Clearview Baptist Church 918-815-9476 16950 Loop 56 • Okmulgee House of Fire 918-230-6710 CHURCH OF GOD 729 S Chickashaw • Okmulgee Church of God of Prophecy Cotton Creek Baptist 918-756-5557 1st & Cherokee • Beggs Boynton & Morris House of Prayer 918-441-3388 Eastside Church of God in Christ 1015 N Wood • Okmulgee 1500 E McLagan • Okmulgee Crossroads Baptist Church 918-756-6471 918-756-2811 6962 Happy Camp • Beggs Jesus More Than Enough 918-267-4720 Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ 714 W 16th • Okmulgee 707 N Muskogee • Okmulgee Eastside Baptist Church Jubilee Christian Church 3rd & Osage • Okmulgee New Beginnings Church of God 2 miles north on Hwy 75 • Okmulgee 918-756-1686 13040 Celia Berryhill • Okmulgee 918-756-5338 918-756-2204 Faith Baptist Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1000 N Grand • Okmulgee Northside Evangelistic Temple 1229 E 6th • Okmulgee 918-756-1634 • 918-752-0388 Preston • 918-756-7563 918-756-4129 • 918-652-3392 Trinity Church of God in Christ First Baptist Church Lakeview Community Church 5th & Seminole • Okmulgee 1701 N Mission • Okmulgee 918-756-4181 918-756-7880 918-756-9004 (Leave a Message) Lighthouse Outreach Center First Freewill Baptist Church 918-652-9517 11th & Oklahoma • Okmulgee EPISCOPAL Church of the Redeemer Living Way Tabernacle Fundamental Indian Baptist 213 N Seminole • Okmulgee Oklahoma & Eufaula • Okmulgee 615 S Oklahoma • Okmulgee 918-756-2384 Mt. Calvary Miracle Temple Grovania Freewill Baptist 1004 N Osage • Okmulgee 12015 N 230 • Okmulgee LUTHERAN 918-756-1648 918-756-5305 Trinity Lutheran Church Oasis Church Liberty Baptist Church 1314 E 6th • Okmulgee 1314 N Oklahoma • Okmulgee 23570 Liberty • Morris 918-640-9072 918-733-2623 METHODIST Okmulgee Community Church Macedonia Baptist Church Beggs United Methodist Church 729 S Chickashaw • Okmulgee 1029 N Sioux • Okmulgee 6th & Broadway • Beggs 918-756-0956 918-267-3820 Rebound Church 114 N Grand • Okmulgee Morris First Baptist Church Big Cussetah United Methodist 918-519-3977 2nd & Peking • Morris 3.5 miles south on Prarie Bell • Morris 918-733-2340 Restore Church Cleaves Memorial 1219 E 11th • Okmulgee Morris Indian Baptist Church 806 E Smith • Okmulgee 918-758-4286 Morris First United Methodist Servants of YHVYH Torah Congregation Mt. Zion Baptist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee 918-756-4353 1500 N Miami • Okmulgee 918-756-6083 918-756-6553 Together Church Greater Jones Chapel AME 212 E 6th • Okmulgee Natura Baptist Church 1125 Smith • Okmulgee 7995 N 250 • Beggs 918-756-8296 Triple Cross Cowboy Church Tulsa RV Ranch • Hwy 75 N New Jerusalem Baptist Church Handy Chapel 918-759-1107 11435 Nixon • Preston 1st & Broadway • Beggs 918-695-0361 World Outreach Morris First United Methodist 1111 W 11th • Okmulgee New Salem Baptist Church 601 S Hughes • Morris 918-899-4264 1300 E Lafayette • Okmulgee Newtown United Indian Methodist Northwest Baptist Church 14460 N 210 • Okmulgee CHECK THE 10455 Smith • Okmulgee 918-304-1400 918-703-9480 HENRYETTA FREE-LANCE Shorter Chapel AME For Southside Listings! Nuyaka Baptist Church 405 N Central • Okmulgee 12 miles west of N Hwy 75 & 3 miles west of Okmulgee

A8 • Okmulgee Times OHS GRADUATION Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Valedictorian Gavin Garcia

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Commencement Held for OHS Class of 2021

Commencement for the Okmulgee High School Class of 2021 was held with their diplomas. Before the commencement exercise, a special presen- Saturday at Harmon Field. Families, friends, school administrators, board tation of diplomas was given to two graduating seniors, Keyshon Venzen members and staff saluted the graduates on their accomplishments. Pic- and Brennon White. To conclude the evening, the Class of 2021 presented tured above, Jarrett Mitchell, Senior Class Representative, welcomed to the the torch to Junior Class Representatives Ryley Balius, Kaden Ballard and crowd to the event. Valedictorian Gavin Garcia and Salutatorian Domenika Raynee Howell, and the class formed the Letter “O” in the center of the Ulloa spoke to the class before the board members presented the graduates football field.

Salutatorian Domenika Ulloa

2021 OHS graduate Jaylon Ross is joined by members of his family at graduation. Keyshon Venzen and Brennan White

Brianna Harris receives her diploma.

Valedictorian Gavin Garcia receives his diploma.

Dekoven Wallace Morgan Goddard

COURTESY PHOTO Keyshon Venzen receives his diploma from grandmother and Okmulgee School board member Vickie Jones.

The Journey Begins Area teams start preparations for 2021 with spring practices

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR Oklahoma high school football teams are just three months away from beginning their journey towards a possible state championship. The 2021 varsity football season is scheduled to kick off August 26-28 with some teams opening their sea- sons during Zero Week. Teams that compete during Zero Week will have a Bye Week during the regular season, while teams that do not compete during Zero Week will find themselves opening 2021 one week later, September 2-4 and will compete for 10 straight weeks. Based on last year’s regular-season schedules, five of the six Okmulgee County football teams will start their 2021 campaign during Zero Week on August 27, while the other will kick off 2021 one week later on September 3. (Editor’s Note: The 2021 regular-season schedules for the six varsity football teams had not been released at presstime.) Varsity football teams in Classes 6A-I through Class C are allowed to hold spring practices and strength and conditioning workouts from the second week of May until June 24. LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR There will be a Dead Period in place from June 25- Morris offensive linemen work on their stance during Monday’s spring practice session. July 4 where no teams are allowed to hold condition- ing workouts, team camps, or 7-on-7 leagues during Teams competing in Zero Week will take the field the Class 6A-II - Bixby this time. following week, while teams opening the following Class 5A - Carl Albert After the Dead Period, teams can resume their con- week can compete in one final preseason scrimmage Class 4A - Wagoner ditioning workouts through the remainder of July. to make final adjustments before opening 2021 Sep- Class 3A - Holland Hall On August 9, teams will continue preparations for tember 2-4. Class 2A - Metro Christian the upcoming 2021 season with limited practices. On Postseason play will get underway on November 12 Class A - Cashion August 13, teams will be allowed to conduct full-con- for all classes. Class B - Dewar tact practices. --- Class C - Tyrone Along with the full-contact practices, teams will also 2020 State Football Champions take part in preseason scrimmages August 19 or 20. Class 6A-I - Jenks

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Beggs’ Jameson Ross prepares to complete a pass to a receiver during last Thursday’s spring practice session at Dewar’s Tryton Mack performs a bench press during last Friday’s conditioning workout at the Dewar football field- Golden Demon Stadium. house at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium.

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Preston Cage Coaches Hold Camp Preston high school basketball coaches Rylie Littlejohn (above left) and today, was for boys and girls, grades 1-9, and was used to teach campers LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Chase Littlejohn (above right) conducted a basketball camp earlier this week the fundamentals of the game of basketball. A Beggs receiver reels in a pass to a receiver during last Thursday’s at the Jim Waller Event Center in Preston. The 3-day event, which concludes spring practice session at Golden Demon Stadium.

B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Wednesday, May 26, 2021 County football teams hold spring practices

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Pictured on this page are action shots from spring football practices at Beggs, Morris and Dewar.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 COMICS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3

FRANK AND ERNEST ® by Ron Thaves THE BORN LOSER ® by Art & Chip Sansom

ARLO & JANIS ® by Jimmy Johnson

Check out what’s feasible this year. Underestimating the ex- tent of your plans will become an ongoing aggravation. Size up situations before you get going, and modify any plans that need adjustment. Disci- pline, organization and mod- eration will lead to success. THATABABY ® by Paul Trap GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Strive to advance. Don’t take shortcuts when precision and detail are required. Pace yourself and leave nothing to chance, and you will overcome any obstacle you encounter along the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Explore new possibilities, but don’t buy into something without doing your home- work. Underlying issues in a bureaucratic situation will lim- ALLEY OOP ® by Dave Graue & Jack Bender it your ability to build a secure base.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Take a moment to digest what’s going on around you, then make your move. Take the lead, and don’t slow down until you are happy with what you achieve. Don’t listen to idle chatter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Ease into whatever you want BIG NATE ® by Lincoln Peirce to pursue. Size up what you have to work with, then imple- ment changes that are in sync with trends. Refuse to let per- sonal matters slow you down. HERMAN ® by Jim Unger LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Reflect upon the lessons of ex- perience. Rise above any med- dling or misinformation you encounter. You have no time to waste, and a good chance of success. Be smart and alert.

THE GRIZWELLS ® by Bill Schorr SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Pick up the pace, and don’t stop until you feel you have ac- complished what you set out to do. Discipline is necessary, along with vision, innovation and sound instincts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Consider your relationships with others and how they op- erate. Question those who try to muddy situations or manip- ulate what others do, and it will be easier to navigate your way to victory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Be open to creative concepts and doing things different- ly. An opportunity will need tweaking, but will ultimately provide you with something concrete.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Take a gander at what’s hap- pening globally, and you’ll gain perspective regarding your next move. Protecting your home and family will put your mind at ease and lead to a better future.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Stop, assess and rethink your strategy. Don’t take unnec- essary risks. Information will be vague and making a good decision will be difficult. Focus on self-improvement where you can make headway.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Take better care of your mon- ey, possessions and docu- ments. Use common sense, and talk through worrisome matters with someone you trust to give you sound advice. Strive for stability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Do things your way. Make up your mind instead of letting someone step in and take charge. Change begins with you. Size up whatever situa- tion you face, and construct a solid plan.

B4 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Board approved the Detention Highway 218, SAMUEL P MCKEE, 521.47, At 11:03 a.m. the Board voted to ANNOUNCEMENTS Service Agreements Contract(s) 902, McCOYS BUILDING SUP- Struts; 219, VERIZON WIRELESS, return from Executive Session between Okmulgee County and PLY, 44.34, felt pads; 903, WEL- 70.78, HOTSPOT; 220, SAMUEL and back to the regular meeting. Published in the Okmulgee Times Legal Notices Tulsa County Juvenile Detention DON PARTS - TULSA, 82.10, P MCKEE, 119.99, Work on unit Let the record show that no action 5-12-2021, 5-19-2021, 5-26-2021 Home / Sac and Fox Nation Ju- DEF. FLUID; 904, GEFFS MANU- 1298; 221, VERIZON CONNECT was taken by the Board in Exec- IN THE DISTRICT COURT Published in the Okmulgee Times venile Detention Center for the FACTURING INC, 1864.09, Parts NWF INC, 219.37, TRACKING utive Session. Motion, Connors; IN AND FOR OKMULGEE 5-26-2021 purpose of detaining juveniles for Chip Spreader D325-0101; DEVICES; 222, Okla. Dept. Of Second Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; COUNTY 5-17-2021 within the stated facility. Motion, 905, FIZZO Inc, 65.25, WATER; Public Safety, 350.00, OLETS Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. STATE OF OKLAHOMA Pursuant to the Notice of Regular Connors; Second, Walker. Vote: 906, WELDON PARTS - TULSA, USER FEE; 223, Bryant, William Commissioner Connors makes BOBBY ROSS and. WILMA Meeting properly filed and posted Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, 115.81, Airbag for D302-0154; 907, T., 110.00, Evaluation; 224, JAVA a motion for item discussed in TOWNSELL as required by law, a regular meet- yes. CUMMINS SOUTHERN PLAINS DAVES, 215.59, cooler rental & Executive Session; to change the Plaintiffs, ing of the Board of County Com- Commissioner Connors of District INC, 290.69, Valves, Push Rods & coffee; 225, R & S Collision Center, salary of the Executive Secretary VS. missioners of Okmulgee County 3 presented Mr. Jim Edmundson Gasket Set; 908, Tulsa Overhead 351.68, REPAIRS; 26, SAMUEL of the Commissioner’s Office at the DOROTHY TAYLOR, THE UN- was held May 17, 2021, at 9:00 with a Certificate of Appreciation Door LLC, 6913.00, Rolling steel P MCKEE, 266.89, REPAIR; 227, Courthouse to $2,788.66 monthly; KNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, a.m. in the County Commissioners for his 23 years of dedication, loy- door w/ motor; 909, CINTAS Okla. St. Bureau Of Investigation, $33,464.00 yearly. A Part-time ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, Office at the Okmulgee County alty, and conscientious service to CORP. NO. 2, 159.41, Medical Sup- 500.00, PAYMENT; 228, BANK- office help at the rate of $10.00 per ASSIGNS AND SUCCESSORS, Courthouse. Present were Ron the Citizens of Okmulgee County, plies; 910, OFFICE DEPOT, 68.88, ERS BANK CARD SERVICE*, hour for no more than 16 hours IMMEDIATE AND REMOTE, Ballard, Chairman; R. David Walk- by displaying exemplary service, Office Supplies; 911, Southwest 60.20, ANNUAL FEES; 229, Com- per week with no benefits; will fill OF BERTHA THORNS, DE- er, Vice-Chairman; James Connors, honesty and integrity in the of Trailers & Equip.-Tulsa, 2458.63; pliance Resource Grp. Inc., 174.00, in while Executive Secretary is on CEASED, THE UNKNOWN Member. Cathi Murphy, County Okmulgee County Board of Com- 912, B & J OIL COMPANY INC., PRE EMPLOYMENT & RAN- vacation; for no more than 1000 HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AD- Clerk, was present to take minutes. missioners, Dist. 3. 7230.00, FUEL; 913, Kingdom DOM TEST; hours total yearly; to become ef- MINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, The Board approved the minutes The Board signed and approved Door Company, 1000.00, Over- Mtg Cert fective July 1, 2021. No other items ASSIGNS AND SUCCESSORS, of May 10, 2021. Motion, Walker; the payment of Claims for May 17, head Door Repair; 914, WELDON 20, FIZZO Inc, 7.25, WATER; 21, on list provided by Commissioner IMMEDIATE AND REMOTE, Second, Connors. Vote: Walker, 2021 in the amount of $259,793.70. PARTS - TULSA, 71.35, Tool Sets MABREY BANK, 50.00, SAFETY Walker were voted on. Second by OF AUSTIN THORNS, DE- yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. General for Shop; 915, CINTAS CORP. NO. DEPOSIT BOX; Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; Con- CEASED, THE UNKNOWN The Board approved the following 1306, BTC Broadband, 396.75, 2, 82.31, MEDICAL SUPPLIES; Co Use ST nors, yes; Ballard, No. HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMIN- Blanket Purchase Orders: S&H PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE; 916, RAMBIN PETROLEUM 69, THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS The meeting adjourned at 11:07 ISTRATORS, DEVISEES, AS- Auto Care Parts & Supplies as 1307, STANDLEY SYSTEMS LLC, INC, 1775.10, SUPPLIES; 917, CO, 515.15, PAINT & SUPPLIES; a.m. with a motion by Connors and SIGNS AND SUCCESSORS, IM- needed $1000.00; O’Reilly Auto 420.01, CONTRACT BASE RATE McCOYS BUILDING SUPPLY, 70, CASTLECOM, 3363.20, access a second by Walker. Vote: Walker, MEDIATE AND REMOTE, OF Parts, Inc Parts & Supplies as need- CHARGE/COPIES; 1308, SAMU- 69.73, PAINT SUPPLIES; 918, control; yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. ISAAC THORNS, DECEASED, ed $250.00; Auto Zone Stores LLC EL P MCKEE, 194.79, Wheel hub BALLARD, RONALD, 33.01, Ra- CRT- Hwy-ST /s/Cathi Murphy AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, Parts & Supplies as needed $250.00; repair; 1309, MILISSIA SMITH, dio Antenna Reimbursement; 1115, KELLPRO INC, 203.32, CATHI MURPHY, COUNTY EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRA- Unifirst Holdings LP Uniforms as 225.00, OFFICE CLEANING; 919, McCOYS BUILDING SUP- KELI SYSTEM; 1116, KELL- CLERK TORS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNS needed $700.00; Unifirst Holdings 1310, BTC Broadband, 1074.81, PLY, 203.12, SUPPLIES; 920, IN- PRO INC, 1135.87, COMPUTER /s/Ron Ballard AND SUCCESSORS, IMMEDI- LP Uniforms as needed $700.00; PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE; TERSTATE DIESEL LLC, 39.44, UPGRADES; 1117, Southwest RON BALLARD, CHAIRMAN ATE AND REMOTE, OF NELL O’Reilly Auto Parts, Inc Parts & 1311, BTC Broadband, 216.65, PARTS; 921, KSM EXCHANGE Trailers & Equip.-Tulsa, 3682.29, BOARD OF COUNTY GADDIES, DECEASED, Supplies as needed $250.00; Mo- PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE; LLC, 1526.00, GRADER BLADES; MAINTENANCE; 1118, OSBORN COMMISSIONERS Defendants. tion, Connors; Second, Walker. 1312, MILLER OFFICE EQUIP- 922, REPAIR PROCESSES INC, TRASH SERVICE INC, 60.00, Case No. CV-2021-41 Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; MENT, 104.82, CONTRACT BASE 691.07, DEF Fluid, Hydraulic Hos- TRASH SERVICE; 1119, LIN- NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY Ballard, yes. RATE CHARGE/COPIES; 1313, es & Fittings and Welding Rods; DA SMITH CLEANING, 225.00, Published in the Okmulgee Times PUBLICATION The Board voted to approved the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, 250.00, 923, TULSA GAS AND GEAR OFFICE CLEANING; 1120, IN- 5-26-2021 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Application & Utility Permit for POSTAGE FOR STAMP MA- LLC, 28.95, Acetylene & Oxygen LAND TRUCK PARTS & SER- Arborstone Storage at 720 W. 9th TO: Okmulgee County RWD #20 to CHINE; 1314, LEWIS, LESLIE, Tank Rental Fee; 924, AT&T, 51.26, VICE, 5412.77, TRUCK REPAIRS; St., Okmulgee, OK 74447 will auc- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, Bore for a water located at 1823 N. 430.64, TRAVEL; 1315, WINN, Long Distance Service District 1121, UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP, tion the contents of these units on EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRA- Morton for the purpose of ditches DEBORAH, 63.28, TRAVEL; 1316, 1; 925, FASTENAL COMPANY, 251.44, UNIFORMS AS NEED- Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 12:00 TORS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNS and drainage within, District #2. RICOH USA INC.**, 106.92, BASE 16.14; 926, McCOYS BUILDING ED; 1122, WELDON PARTS - p.m.; in accordance with Section AND SUCCESSORS, IMME- Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. CHARGES; 1317, OKMULGEE SUPPLY, 27.97, PAINT SUP- TULSA, 80.70, ADAPTER; 1123, 191-200, title 42 of Oklahoma Stat- DIATE AND REMOTE, OF Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; TIMES, 60.00, YEARLY SUB- PLIES; 927, BEST BUY BUSINESS Tulsa Asphalt LLC, 1374.16, AS- utes. Units contain household and BERTHA THORNS, AUSTIN Ballard, yes. SCRIPTION; 1318, WALKER ADVANTAGE, 649.99, Desktop PHALT; 1124, S&H AUTO CARE, personal goods unless otherwise THORNS, ISAAC THORNS, and The Board voted to approve the COMPANIES, 98.00, NOTARY Computer w/monitor; 928, OF- 998.25, PARTS AND SUPPLIES indicated. The following Unit’s NELL GADDIES. District Attorney’s Office Reim- BOND; 1319, BTC Broadband, FICE DEPOT, 1380.98, Desktop AS NEEDED; 1125, ANCHOR contents will be auctioned: GREETINGS: bursement Claim Voucher in the 404.09, PHONE & INTERNET Computer w/monitor; STONE CO, 19026.87, CRUSH- Unit Name Address Said Defendants are hereby notified amount of $824.93. Motion, Con- SERVICE; 1320, BTC Broadband, 911 Phone ER RUN & HAULING; 1126, 61 Anita Robinson that they have been sued in Case nors; Second, Walker. Vote: Walk- 204.84, PHONE & INTERNET 348, RAVE WIRELESS INC, OG&E, 416.41, UTILITIES; 1127, 1219 E Smith, Okmulgee, OK No. CV-2021-41 in the District er, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. SERVICE; 1321, FIZZO Inc, 29.00, 4590.00, Rave 911 suite stan- McCOYS BUILDING SUPPLY, 74447 Court of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, The Board voted to approve Resolu- WATER; 1322, QUADIENT LEAS- dard; 349, VICKI RAE ATCHLEY, 47.14, SUPPLIES; 1128, Bruck- 04 Lawrence Gritten 715 entitled Bobby Ross and Wilma tion #21-88 Declaration of Surplus ING USA INC, 204.68, MONTH- 500.00, ADDRESS WORK & GIS ner’s Truck & Equip. Tulsa, Corp. N Griffin Ave., Okmulgee, OK Townsell, Plaintiffs, vs. Dorothy for Commissioner Walker District LY BILLING; 1323, EMPIRE ELE- MAINT.; 350, STANDLEY SYS- Billing LLC, 1280.38, Parts, labor 74447 Taylor, the Unknown Heirs, Exec- #2 (1) 1994 Dura patcher asphalt VATORS LLC, 235.00, ELEVATOR TEMS LLC, 212.97, CONTRACT & Shop Supplies; 1129, CITY OF utors, Administrators, Devisees, patching machine D340-0201 se- MAINTENANCE; 1324, AMER- BASE RATE CHARGE/COPIES; OKMULGEE, 44.40, UTILITIES; Assigns and Successors, Immediate rial# 1259 Acquired 03/30/1994; ICAN DOCUMENT SHRED- 351, BTC Broadband, 158.35, 1130, Dunhams Asphalt Services and Remote, of Birth Thorns, Aus- Street Dura patcher D340-0202 DING, 300.00, CONTAINER PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE; Inc., 1309.50, COLD PATCH; 1131, Published in the Okmulgee Times tin Thorns, Isaac Thorns, and Neil serial# 1461 Acquired 05/30/2018. SHREDDING; 1325, COOKSON- 352, AT&T, 176.46, WIRELESS ANCHOR STONE CO, 3355.69, 5-26-2021 Gaddies, Defendants. Defendants Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 720.20, 911 PHASE l & ll; 353, A T & T, CRUSHER RUN & HAULING; IN THE DISTRICT COURT must answer the Petition herein Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; LEGAL PUBLICATIONS; 1326, 1424.80, SERVICE; 354, Sudden- 1132, FOLTZ EXTERMINAT- FOR OKMULGEE COUNTY on or before the 1st day of July, Ballard, yes. GRIMSLEYS INC, 361.03, JANI- link; Communication, 5.50, SER- ING, 25.00, PEST CONTROL; STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2021, or the allegations of said The Board approves Preston Fire TORIAL SUPPLIES; 1327, K&S, VICE; 355, LANGUAGE LINK, 1133, BEGGS PUBLIC WORKS IN THE MATTER OF THE Petition will be taken as true, and Department’s Invitation to Bid # 26 235.00, ELECTRICAL REPAIR; 92.30, LANGUAGE SERVICES; AUTHORITY, 42.50, TRASH ESTATE OF RICHARD SCOTT a judgment will be entered quieting for a 1993 or newer pumper-tanker 1328, C&C Pest Control, 425.00, RM & Preservation SERVICE; 1134, VERIZON WIRE- GAZALSKI, SR., DECEASED. the title as prayed for in Plaintiffs’ 1500GPM/3000Gal, by written PEST CONTROL; 1329, CITY 53, KELLPRO INC, 138.00, LA- LESS, 40.01, IPAD SERVICE CASE NO. PB-2021-10 Petition and excluding Defendants sealed bids. Motion, Connors; OF OKMULGEE, 638.59, UTIL- BELS & SHIPPING; SHARED BILLING; 1135, JAVA ORDER AND NOTICE OF from any claim in the following Second, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; ITIES; 1330, GRIMSLEYS INC, Emergency Mgmt DAVES, 39.89, COFFEE; 1136, B. HEARING ON RETURN OF described real property, to wit: Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. 172.56, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES; 107, Idtulsa, 115.00, DECALS; 108, ETHRIDGE INC., 3974.03, FUEL; SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Tract One: The Board voted to Table the 1331, EMPIRE ELEVATORS LLC, CITY OF OKMULGEE, 113.50, 1137, PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF (40-Acre Tract on North 240 The Southeast Quarter of the Invitation to Bid #27 by Grayson 235.00, ELEVATOR MAINTE- UTILITIES; 109, OKLAHOMA OKLA., 354.73, UTILITIES; 1138, Road, Mounds, Oklahoma) Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Fire Department to advertise to NANCE; 1332, BTC Broadband, NATURAL GAS CO., 71.29, UTIL- Compliance Resource Grp. Inc., Leonard I. Pataki, Personal Township 14 North, Range 11 East, purchase by sealed Bid (1) 2021 58.16, INTERNET SERVICE; ITIES; 110, AT&T, 139.51, PHONE 116.00, RANDOM TEST; Representative of the Estate of in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. OR NEWER PICK-UP TRUCK. 1333, AMERICAN DOCUMENT SERVICE; 111, PUBLIC SERVICE Sheriff-ST Richard S. Gazalski, Sr., has made Tract Two: Motion, Connors; Second, Ballard. SHREDDING, 300.00, CONTAIN- CO. OF OKLA., 92.36, UTILITIES; 253, RESPONSE TECHNOLO- his Return of Sale pursuant to The Southeast Quarter of the Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; ER SHREDDING; 1334, PATRICK 112, VERIZON WIRELESS, 40.01, GIES LTD, 1015.00, Radio Kit; 254, 58 Okla. Stat. §426, requesting a Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Ballard, yes. E. MOORE/ATTORNEY AT LAW, IPAD SERVICE SHARED BILL- COMDATA NETWORK INC., hearing on the Return of Sale, and Township 14 North, Range 11 East, The Board approved the Inter- 5250.00, PROFESSIONAL SER- ING; 113, VERIZON WIRELESS, 5007.63, FUEL AS NEEDED; confirmation of the sale of certain in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. local Cooperative Agreement(s) VICES; 1335, FIZZO Inc, 21.75, 46.35, CELL PHONE SERVICE; Rural Fire-ST real property, to-wit: 40 acre unde- the “Property”. between the Board of County WATER; 1336, JAVA DAVES, 114, L&M Office Furniture, 250.00, 316, Integrity Metal Roof, 7120.00, veloped tract of real estate located Date: 5/7/2021 Commissioner and Town of Dewar 17.36, COFFEE, CREAMER & storage cabinet; Metal Roof; 317, RURAL WATER on North 240 Road, Mounds, Okla- Court Clerk / Town of Morris for Emergency DELV FEE; 1337, PUBLIC SER- Health DIST#4, 32.58, SERVICE; 318, homa, described as: E/2 E/2 of SE/4 Charly Criner Management to be facilitated and VICE CO. OF OKLA., 1226.41, 155, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT. EAST CENTRAL ELEC COOP Inc, of Section 5, Township 15 North, By: /s/ Desiree Underwood organized on a county-wide basis. UTILITIES; 1338, PUBLIC SER- OF HEALTH, 13528.78, PAY- 30.96, SERVICE; 319, CRITICAL Range 13 East, Okmulgee County, Deputy Clerk All parties agree there is a need, VICE CO. OF OKLA., 178.73, ROLL; 156, OKLAHOMA STATE COM, 49.30, DIRECT PHONE Oklahoma (the “Property”), said Kendall W. Johnson OBA #15704 and each entity is securing the UTILITIES; 1339, BTC Broadband, DEPT. OF HEALTH, 29448.82, FIRE ALARM; 320, WELCH sale being made to Van Hich Pham 320 South Boston, Suite 1026 benefits of mutual, advantage and 170.52, PHONE & INTERNET PAYROLL; 157, BURCH, STE- STATE BANK, 5619.78, PAY- for the sum of $68,000.00. Telephone (918) 583-9000 aid in the protection of life and SERVICE; 1340, HOLIDAY INN PHEN, 43.12, TRAVEL; 158, MENT; 321, EUFAULA FORD, Upon consideration of the Re- Fax: 918-584-1425 property through participating in AND SUITES, 192.00, CLASS/ AMERICAN DOCUMENT 14635.00, 1999 Ford F350; 322, turn of Sale the Court finds that it [email protected] the Okmulgee County Office of TRAVEL; 1341, QUILL COR- SHREDDING, 50.00, DOCU- CHUPPS AUCTION COMPA- should be set for hearing. Attorney for Plaintiffs Emergency Management (OEM) PORATION, 578.88, OFFICE MENT SHREDDING; 159, CUL- NY, 1830.00, General items; 323, IT IS ORDERED that the Return Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. SUPPLIES; 1342, COMDATA LIGAN OF TULSA, 61.50, EQUIP- CRITICAL COM, 223.80, WEB of Sale of the Personal Representa- Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; NETWORK INC., 305.44, FUEL MENT RENTAL; 160, STANDLEY PAGING & TELCO FEE; 324, tive be and hereby is set for hearing Published in the Okmulgee Times Ballard, yes. AS NEEDED; 1343, Kelloggs SYSTEMS LLC, 505.23, BASE EAST CENTRAL ELEC COOP on June 8, 2021,at 2:00 p.m. before 5-12-2021, 5-19-2021, 5-26-2021 Firestone Service, 977.40, TIRES; CHARGES/ COPIES; 161, STATE- Inc, 175.00, install fee; the Hon. Cynthia Pickering, Ok- IN THE DISTRICT COURT 1344, ALLENS AUTOMOTIVE WIDE CLEANING SERVICES, Crt Clk Revolving mulgee County Courthouse, 314 WITHIN AND FOR SERVICE INC, 2017.22, TRUCK 1250.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE; 116, PAM DISTRIBUTING, W. 7th Street, Suite 305, Okmulgee, OKMULGEE COUNTY REPAIRS; 1345, OREILLY AUTO 162, CHARLES R. CUNNING- 165.72, CABLE; 117, FIZZO Inc, Oklahoma 74447. STATE OF OKLAHOMA PARTS Inc., 82.34, BATTERIES; HAM, 125.00, PEST CONTROL; 36.25, WATER; 118, QUILL COR- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Vanderbilt Mortgage and Fi- 1346, Kelloggs Firestone Service, 163, AT&T MOBILITY, 74.50, PORATION, 18.39, BALANCE that all persons interested in the nance, Inc., 60.00, SERVICE VEHICLE; SERVICE; 164, AT&T MOBILITY, NOT PAID; Estate of Richard S. Gazalski, Sr., Plaintiff, 240.24, IPAD SERVICE; 165, BTC Drug Court may appear at the hearing to object vs. Broadband, 585.96, PHONE & 151, OKMULGEE COUNTY to the sale or show cause, if any The unknown heirs, execu- INTERNET SERVICE; 166, City COURT CLERK, 1539.65, COURT exists, why an order confirming the tors, administrators, devisees, Of Okmulgee, 156.91, UTILITIES; COST sale, as requested in the Return of trustees, and assigns, immediate 167, PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF Emergency Management Director, Sale, should not be granted to the and remote of Daniel S. Ashley, OKLA., 562.01, UTILITIES; Tim Craighton advised the Board Personal Representative. Addition- deceased, et al., Resale to be prepared for quite a bit of al information about the sale may Defendants. 239, PREFERRED BUSINESS water the rest of the week. be obtained from the Return of Sale Case No. CJ-2021-55 SYSTEMS LLC, 180.00, MAIN- Under New Business: filed with the Clerk of Court. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TENANCE CONTRACT; 240, The Board approved the Estimate IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA COOKSONHILLS PUBLISHERS of Needs that were presented that notice of the hearing shall be TO: The Unknown Successors of INC, 453.33, ADVERTISE JOB late after the agenda had already given by mailing a copy of the Ap- Daniel S. Ashley, deceased OPENING; 241, QUADIENT been printed in the amount of plication and the Order and Notice You, and each of you, are hereby FINANCE USA INC, 541.88, $1,068,167.30. Motion, Connors; of Hearing to all heirs at law of the notified that you have been sued MAILING EQUIPMENT FEES; Second, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; decedent, and by one publication by the Plaintiff above named, in 242, QUADIENT LEASING USA Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. in a newspaper published in Ok- the above entitled Court, and you INC, 457.70, LEASE PAYMENT; The Board acknowledged and mulgee County. The mailing and must answer the Amended Petition 243, BTC Broadband, 298.14, signed a letter of support for Ok- publication of notice of the hearing of the Plaintiff on file in the above PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE; mulgee County Emergency Medi- is to be effected not less than ten styled and numbered cause on or 244, Suddenlink Communication, cal Services in their application for (10) days prior to the date of the before the 3rd day of July, 2021, 163.90, INTERNET SERVICE; 245, the Oklahoma Response System hearing. or judgment will be awarded in OKMULGEE COUNTY SHERIFF, Stabilization Improvement Re- DATED this 21st day of May, 2021. the amount of $75,242.47, with 4050.00, POSTING PROPERTIES volving Fund. Motion, Connors; /s/Cynthia D Pickering interest, costs, and an attorney fee, FOR RESALE; Second, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT and rendered against the interest SH Svc Fee Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. COURT Continued with signing of doc- Sidney K. Swinson, OBA #8804 of each, or any of you, foreclosing uments. David B. McKinney, OBA #6032 your interest in and to the follow- At 9:29 a.m. the Board voted to go GABLE & GOTWALS ing described real property, situat- into Executive Session to discuss 1100 ONEOK Plaza ed in Okmulgee County, State of the Commissioner’s Office person- 100 West Fifth Street Oklahoma, to-wit: nel reorganization with possible Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103-4217 salary adjustments. Motion, Con- (918) 595-4800 nors; Second, Walker. Vote: Walk- Attorneys for Leonard I. Pataki, er, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. Personal Representative

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A tract of land being a part of The total value of the Estate Before the Court is the Applica- The Court finds that the Sale A complete set of Plans and Spec- will not be made. the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of of Ada M. Roberts, as set forth tion (the Application”) of Leonard Application should be reset for ifications may be obtained in an The Owner reserves the right to Section 31, Township 14 North in the Petition is not greater than 1. Pataki, Personal Representative hearing to afford sufficient time for electronic downloadable format for waive any informalities or to reject (T14N), Range 14 East (R14E) of $200,000.00. of the Estate of Richard S. Gazalski, this Order and Notice of Hearing to $75.00 from QuestCDN by enter- any or all bids. the Indian Meridian, Okmulgee All persons receiving notice and Deceased (the “Petitioner”), to be served on the heirs, devisees and ing Project # 7855540 at questcdn. Each bidder MUST purchase County, Oklahoma being de- all interested parties may file any continue the hearing on his Appli- legatees and for it to be served upon com on the project search page. A plans from Quest CDN or WDB scribed as follows: Commencing objections to the Petition at any cation for an Order authorizing the the heirs, devisees and legatees at hard copy set may be obtained at Engineering, PLLC and appear on from the Northeast Corner of time to the final hearing and send sale of G&H Decoy, Inc., Including least ten (10) days in advance of the the office of WDB Engineering, the official plan holder’s list.ANY the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of a copy to the Petitioner or you will Real Estate, filed May 10, 2021 (the hearing, and published once each PLLC located at 6330 SE 74th BID RECEIVED BY A BIDDER Section 31; thence South along be deemed to have waived any ob- “Sale Application”) pertaining to week in a newspaper in Okmulgee Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73135 NOT APPEARING ON THE OF- the East boundary of Section 31 jection to the Petition. If an objec- the following described real estate, County for two consecutive weeks. upon payment of $150.00 per set. FICIAL PLANHOLDER’S LIST a distance of 1956.62 feet; thence tion is filed before the hearing, the consisting of the facility of G&H IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, If obtaining a hard copy set, please WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT West a distance of 567.86 feet to Court will determine at the hearing Decoy, Inc., 601 N. U.S. Highway that the hearing previously set notify WDB Engineering, PLLC at BEING READ. the Point of Beginning; thence whether appointment of Special 75, Henryetta, Oklahoma 74437: for the 18th day of May, 2021, be least 24 hours prior to picking up Neither the Owner nor Engineer continuing West a distance of Administrator was appropriate, A strip, piece or parcel of land lying stricken and that the Sale Appli- the hard copy set. Hard copy sets will be responsible for full or par- 208.71 feet; thence North a dis- whether summary proceedings in part of the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Sec- cation be, and hereby is, set for may be mailed to the bidder ONLY tial sets of Bidding Documents, tance of 208.71 feet; thence East are appropriate, and if so, Whether tion 6, T 11 N, R 13 E in Okmulgee hearing on the 8th day of June, if the bidder provides a FedEx or including Addenda if any, obtained a distance of 208.71 feet; thence the Estate of Ada M. Roberts will County, Oklahoma. Said parcel of 2021, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., Room UPS account number to the sender, from sources other than the Issuing South a distance of 208.71 feet to be distributed and to Whom the land being described by metes and #3 Okmulgee County Courthouse, WDB Engineering, PLLC. Refunds Office. the Point of Beginning, containing Estate of Ada M. Roberts will be bounds as follows: at which time the heirs, devisees, 1.00 acre more or less and subject distributed. All creditors having Beginning at a point on the South legatees, and all persons interested to all Easements and Right-of-Way claims against Ada M. Roberts, line of said SE1/4 SE1/4, 598 feet in the Estate are required to appear records; and 2008 Southern MH, Deceased, are required to present West of the SE comer of said and show cause, if any they have, VIN: DSETX11117AB the same with a description of all SE1/4 SE1/4, thence West along why an order should not be entered WITNESS my hand and seal of said security interest and other collat- said South line a distance of 434 for the sale of such real property of Court this 5th day of May, 2021. eral (if any) held by each creditor feet, thence Northeasterly on a the Estate for the reasons stated in Okmulgee County District Court With respect to such claim, to curve to the right having a radius the Sale Application; and, Clerk Ginger Earlyn Harman, Special of 3069.8 feet a distance of 586.2 That a copy of this Corrected BY: /s/ Desiree Underwood Administrator, c/o 206 West 7th feet., thence S 66°20’E a distance of Order be mailed, postage prepaid, Collin M. Hinds, OBA# 17391 Street, Okmulgee, OK 74447, 55 feet, thence Northeasterly on a to all heirs, devisees, and legatees Hinds Law Firm, PC not later than 30 days following curve to the right having a radius of at their last-known address, not 115 W. 3rd St., Ste. 410 the filing of the Petition and this 3014.8 feet a distance of 241.4 feet, less than ten (10) days before the Tulsa, OK 74103 Notice, or the same will be forever thence S 76°11’E a distance of 152.8 hearing on the Sale Application; (918) 514-3203 barred. feet, thence S 22°57’E a distance of and, [email protected] Pursuant to an Order of this 208.8 feet, thence Southwesterly on That a copy of this Order and Attorney for Plaintiff Court, NOTICE IS HEREBY a curve to the left having a radius of Notice of Hearing be published GIVEN that the HEARING on the 2714.8 feet a distance of 92.5 feet to once each week for two consecutive Petition for Summary Administra- a point on the North line of Block weeks in a newspaper published Published in the Okmulgee Times tion, Final Account of the Personal 3 of Edward Dotts Addition to the in Okmulgee County, and that the 5-19-2021, 5-26-2021 Representative and Petition for original townsite of Henryetta, hearing be set at least ten (10) days IN THE DISTRICT COURT Determination of Heirs, for Dis- thence West along said North line from the date of first publication to IN AND FOR OKMULGEE tribution of said Estate and for a distance of 56.5 feet to the NW his Order and Notice of Hearing. COUNTY Final Discharge of said Personal comer of said Block 3, thence South DATED this 12th day of May, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Representative, has been fixed by along the West line of said Block 2021. IN THE MATTER OF THE the Judge of said District Court 3, a distance of 450 feet to point of /s/ Cynthia D Pickering ESTATE OF: for the 13th day of July, 2021, in beginning. Judge of the District Court ADA M. ROBERTS, the District Courtroom, Okmulgee LESS and EXCEPT 5.95 acres, Sidney K. Swinson, OBA #8804 Deceased. County Courthouse, Okmulgee more or less of new right-of-way, GABLE & GOTWALS Case No. PB-2021-43 Oklahoma, at 9 o’clock A.M.. the remaining area included in the 1100 ONEOK Plaza Judge Pickering Witness my hand this 13th day above description being the 24.75 100 West Fifth Street COMBINED NOTICE OF of May, 2021. foot section line right-of way and Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103-4217 HEARING UPON PETITION /s/ Cynthia D Pickering including all rights to light, air or (918) 595-4800 FOR SUMMARY ADMIN- Cynthia D. Pickering view above the surface of the prop- Attorney for Leonard I. Pataki, ISTRATION, NOTICE TO Associate District Judge erty described in this instrument Personal Representative CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF Prepared by: and the right to control, limit and HEARING FOR DETERMINA- Javier Ramirez regulate access from the remainder TION OF HEIRSHIP, FINAL Attorney at Law of grantors property to the LIMIT- Published in the Okmulgee Times ACCOUNTING AND 206 West 7th Street ED ACCESS HIGHWAY, except 5-26-2021, 6-2-2021 DISTRIBUTION AND Okmulgee, OK 74447 that grantors, their heirs, succes- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL (918) 756-3391 Telephone sors or assigns, shall have the right Sealed bids for construction of REPRESENTATIVE (918) 756-3390 Facsimile of access from the South 545 feet of NEW BOOSTER PUMP STA- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Attorney for Petitioner the SE1/4 SE1/4 lying West of the TION will be received by the pursuant to 58 O.S. §245 and §246, LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY OKMULGEE COUNTY RWD #4 that a Petition for Summary Ad- onto a local road to be constructed at its office located at 20270 HWY ministration has been filed on the Published in the Okmulgee Times along the West side of the LIMIT- 52, MORRIS, OK 74445 until 2:00 Estate of Ada M. Roberts, who died 5-19-2021, 5-26-2021 ED ACCESS HIGHWAY between p.m. local time, July 9th, 2021, intestate on the 6th day of February IN THE DISTRICT COURT said property and the LIMITED and then publicly opened and 2013. That at the time of death, the WITHIN AND FOR ACCESS HIGHWAY. read aloud. Decedent was a resident of Okmul- OKMULGEE COUNTY All bearings contained in this de- The information for Bidders, Form gee County, State of Oklahoma. STATE OF OKLAHOMA scription are based on the Oklaho- of Bid, Form of Contract, Speci- The Petitioner, Ginger Earlyn IN THE MATTER OF THE ma State Plane Coordinate System fications, and Form of Bid Bond, Harman is the daughter-in-law ESTATE OF and are not astronomical bearings. Performance and Payment Bond, of the Decedent Ada M. Roberts, RICHARD SCOTT. GAZALSKI, BIDS MUST BE SENT TO and other contract documents may and resides at 107 S. Wilson Ave., SR. LEONARD I. PATAKI, PER- be examined at the following: Okmulgee, OK 74447. The Peti- DECEASED. SONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WDB Engineering PLLC tioner Ginger E. Harman has been Case No. PB-2021-10 THE ESTATE OF RICHARD S. 6330 S.E. 74th Street appointed as Special Administrator ORDER CONTINUING GAZALSKI, SR., C/O SIDNEY Oklahoma City, OK 73135 of the Estate of Ada M. Roberts, by HEARING ON APPLICATION K. SWINSON, GABLEGOT- The Issuing Office for the Bidding an Order entered by this Court on TO SELL G&H DECOY, INC., WALS, 110 N. ELGIN, SUITE Documents is: WDB Engineer- May 13, 2021. A Will has been filed INCLUDING REAL ESTATE 200, TULSA, OK 74120, AND BE ing, PLLC, 6330 SE 74th Street, with the Court for administration. RECEIVED BY NOON ON THE Oklahoma City, OK 73135, Attn: The names, ages and last known FIRST BUSINESS DAY FOL- David Wyatt, (405) 741-7090, addresses of the heirs or devisees of LOWING THE ENTRY OF AN [email protected]. the Decedent Ada M. Roberts are: ORDER GRANTING THE SALE Prospective Bidders may examine 1. Ginger Earlyn Harman, Legal APPLICATION (WHICH MAY the Bidding Documents at the Is- Age/Daughter-in-law, 107 S. Wil- BE ENTERED AS EARLY AS suing Office on Mondays through low, Okmulgee, OK 74447. THE DAY OF THE SALE HEAR- Fridays between the hours of 8AM 2. Dawn Harman DeBock, Legal ING). FURTHER INSTRUC- – 5PM, and may obtain copies of Age/Granddaughter, 1001 Airview TIONS ON THE BIDDING PRO- the Bidding Documents form the Ave, Okmulgee, OK 74447. CESS ARE CONTAINED IN THE Issuing Office as described below. 3. David Matthew Harman, Legal SALE APPLICATION FILED ON Bidding Documents also may be Age/ Grandson, 908 Cardinal Lane, MAY 10, 2021. examined at Quest CND, SW Okmulgee, OK 74447. News and Dodge Data; and at the All the heirs are of legal age. Office of the Engineer listed above.

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