Vol. 125, No. 9 115 E. Main - Cordell, OK 73632 - Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 1 Section $1.00 Local area sees needed rainfall, but cotton crops hurt by dry summer By Mike McCormick area. gust, late July during the Reporter Musick stated, “We’re cycle cotton is in.” really diversified. We Black stated, “We had Two Washita County raise wheat and alfalfa, rainfall around July 20 farmers who raise cotton too, and a little bit of corn. but lacked sub-moisture say weather has been a We have about 2,000 due to not enough in the significant factor in thisacres in cotton.” winter.” year’s crop. They will Talking about last Musick thinks the rain begin harvesting their week’s rain, Musick said is “really too little, too crop sometime in October. he received about 1.3 late. It’s at least a week Tracy Musick, a third inches. “I live two miles out before we get any- generation cotton farmer, from my dad and he got more,” he said just under calls the crop average. about 2 ½ inches,” he a week ago. Chris Black describes it noted. “It’s struggled so long. as hit and miss. Black said the amounts It helped a little. It was Musick and his two of rain ranged from 1.25 great earlier. About a sons reside near Sentinel to 2 inches. “The majority month ago I had a seed and most of the farming got on average 1.25 to 1.8, representative tell me we is done west of there, he 1.9,” he added. had some of the best dry said. He thinks, “It will be land cotton in the south- Black and his brother beneficial for savingwest.” Nick raise cotton and wheat but it’s not the “We’ll be real lucky if wheat and have a cow-calf savior for cotton. We it makes enough to break operation in the Dill City needed it the first- ofeven. Au We might have some that makes a bale per acre which is about Cordell Christian Home 500 pounds per acre. I see most of it making 250-300 Remains Healthy After pounds per acre and it cost $200-$250 per acre to put Employee Recovers a crop in,” he added. “That would equate to By Mike McCormick $250 which would break “You have to have some “We had 105, 106, 108 shutting down. But when Reporter even,” Musick said. moisture. August was so degree temperatures. In it hits 100 degrees and The Cordell Chris- Medicaid (CMS). Phases Black pointed to having dry. The heat was so det- 89 – 95 degree weather above, that heat is pretty tian Home recently are directly correlated to to plant the cotton this rimental to this crop,” he cotton thrives, but north experienced its firstthe positivity staff rate sent to year between May 18-20. believes. of 95 the plant starts See COTTON, Page A6 member testing positive me by the CDC.” for COVID-19, but - Ad Wilcox said the nursing ministrator Gayle Wilcox home remains on lock- Inmates Test Positive for COVID at Washita says: “We are all negative down and still is not now.” accepting visitors “ex- County Justice Center Wilcox emphasized, cept for end of life By Mike McCormick They didn’t tell our depu- “We are following the situations.” Reporter ties he had been tested for guidelines set out by the She stressed, “We are COVID-19, so we put him Center for Disease Con- continually monitoring Several inmates at the in with other inmates in a trol.” staff and residents Washitafor any County Justice pod.” She said the person signs and symptoms. That Center tested positive for Reeve said, “The fol- testing positive was not goes along with CDC COVID-19 last month, but lowing Monday the State in direct contact with any guidelines.” Sheriff Roger Reeve said Health Department called other resident. During an interview the facility is COVID-free us and were trying to find Wilcox explained, “All about three weeks ago, now. out where this guy was. the families were notified she mentioned the nursing He said the two-week He had tested positive,” by a personal phone call home at that time had re- quarantine period ended the sheriff noted. from me. We appreciate mained COVID-free. on Labor Day Monday, The inmate was in the the family support and At that time she also Sept. 7, and “that none pod with others. “Two community support.” noted while visitation is of the inmates showed others tested positive, The nursing home is in not allowed except in the signs or symptoms” of the but were not showing Phase 2, she said, adding, already mentioned situa- virus.” any signs or symptoms,” tions, “We allow window “And that is based on The sheriff explained Reeve added. CDC guidelines and Cen- visits. That’s not a how it all unfolded begin- “We tested other toms.” of the last test and that ters for Medicare and ning on about Tuesday, inmates in the pod. Ev- period expired on Labor See CORDELL, Page A7 The sheriff said one Aug. 11. “We (oureryone was in the same bonded out but never got Day,” Reeve reiterated. deputies) picked up a De- area. Three more tested sick. “We kept the other He emphasized, “They partment of Corrections positive so that gave us five together. We did never the showed any signs or inmate from the correc- six, but again, none were quarantine of them for symptoms of illness while tional center in Davis. showing signs or symp- two weeks from the time they were quarantined.” Local Covid-19 Update By Mike McCormick There have been no deaths in the nute 3 and 2; Rocky 1 and 1. Reporter county attributed to the Coronavirus, Statewide the number of positive the OSDH reports. Of the 46 cases, cases has climbed to 70, 223. There The number of people in 39 have recovered, OSDH said. have been 905 deaths attributed to the Washita County testing positive for Cordell has reported 12 positive virus, the OSHD said. That number COVID-19 stands at 46 and that’s cases, the most in the county. Of was 64,520 a week ago with 853 re- an increase of only six in the last 3 ½ those, 10 have recovered. ported deaths caused by the virus at weeks. These are the numbers as pro- Burns Flat still has recorded the that time, according to OSDH. vided by the Oklahoma State Health second highest total number of pos- There are 10,311 active Department through Monday of this itive cases with 11 and all 11 have cases throughout the state as of week. recovered. Monday and that number was 9,953 at The number of positives a week Other communities in Washita the same time a week ago. There Cordell Christian Home’s August Employee of the ago stood at 43, so there have been County reporting positive cases and have been 59,007 who have recov- Month is Leslie Macias. Good job Leslie, and thank only three more testing positive in the number recovered include: Dill ered from the virus in Oklahoma, up you for all you do! the county in the past week. City 5 and 5; Sentinel 4 and 4; Ca- from the 53,414 last week.

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A2 - www.cordellbeacon.com The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Bethel Hall Duane Jackson February 15, 1942 – August 29, 2020 after, they were married on She was a loving mother City, Oklahoma. He at- also hosted 5 Day Bible October 9, 1956. Tiny and and gave selflessly to her tended Oklahoma State clubs at his home. He Bethel were married for 63 children to meet their needs. University in Stillwater, was also a Gideon and years, up until the passing of Her relationship with the Oklahoma and got his helped to distribute Bibles Loyd on June 16, 2019. Lord was evident as she master’s degree from in northeastern Colorado. Their union brought Mi- fervently prayed daily for Washington State Uni- Duane enjoyed photog- chael, Tami, Greg, and her husband, children, and versity in Pullman, raphy, biking, working Shane. She adored her family. Bethel’s love for her Washington. Later he outside, and fixing things husband and her children. grandchildren was apparent completed his PhD in including cars. Bethel was instrumental in as she showered them with Agronomy from Texas Duane was married to Tiny’s salvation and was love, making each one feel A&M in College Station, Mitzi Jackson from 1965- always faithful to be by special. Texas. He was the head of 1979. He is survived by Tiny’s side as a pastor’s Bethel was a member of the soil testing laboratory daughter Sheila Jackson wife. They resided in In- the First Baptist Church of at Ohio State University of Aurora, daughter April diana until 1983, but upon Cleveland, Oklahoma. She in Columbus, Ohio. Then Robbins and husband Jim receiving the Lord’s call to is survived by her daughter he moved to Sterling, Col- of Centennial, son Abe Funeral Services for Leon Duane Jackson minister at the First Baptist Tami Siess and husband orado where he lived for Jackson of Sterling; sister Bethel Hall, 89, Cleveland, who almost always went Church of Burns Flat, they Gary Sr., of Tulsa, OK; two over 40 years. Throughout Judy Soto and husband OK resident will be held by Duane, age 78, died at moved to Oklahoma. Upon sons-Mike and wife Kiley his life he was an agron- Pete of Globe, Arizona; 2:00 P.M., Saturday, Sep- Saint Anthony’s Hospital Tiny’s retirement from full of Andrews, TX and Greg omist helping farmers in grand-daughter Amber tember 12, 2020 in the Burns in Lakewood, Colorado on time ministry, they began and wife Rita of Cherokee, northeastern Colorado and Mack of Denver, grand- Flat First Baptist Church. August 29, 2020. Funeral a new phase of ministry at OK; daughter-in-law Misty Nebraska.Often, he would daughter Kayla Kurz Burial will follow in the services were held on Sat- FBC Arapaho, where Bethel Hall of Del City, OK. She is take soil samples and have and husband Jonathan of Fairlawn Cemetery in Elk urday September 12, 2020 continued her ministry as a also survived by her grand- them analyzed to see what Parker, grandson Cody City, OK under the direction at 1:00p.m. at Calvary pastor’s wife. In 2014, they children Dustin Hall and nutrients were missing Robbins stationed cur- of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Church Aurora, Colorado. downsized and relocated to wife Trina of Elk City, OK; from the soil. He also rently at Fort Benning, Home. There was an open house the Baptist Village in Cleve- Jordyn Hall of Andrews, TX; would tell farmers what GA; great grandson Aden Bethel Mae Hall, age 89, for viewing from 12:00- land, Oklahoma, where Tiny Gary Siess, Jr. of Norman; kind of bugs were eating Mack and great grandson of Cleveland, OK, passed 1:00 and after the service continued his ministry as Trevar and Aubrey Siess their crops. Duane was a Aivan Mack of Denver. away on Monday, September until 3:00. Chaplain. They could often of Tulsa; Zack, Blake, and Christian and a member Duane was preceded in 7, 2020. She was born on Duane was born be seen walking the halls and Jadin Hall of Cherokee, OK; of Calvary Baptist Church death by his mother Lu- October 9, 1930, in New- February 15, 1942 in praying with the residents and Maci and Mallory Hall as well as several other cille Jackson and his land, Indiana, and was the Frederick, Oklahoma there. Bethel continued this of Del City, OK. In addition churches throughout his father Dale Jackson. daughter of Ben and Nancy to Dale and Lucille ministry service until her are two great grandchildren, life. Frequently he would Interment will be at the (Risner) Hale. (Schiller) Jackson. They death. Lexie Hall and Brody Siess. run the sound equipment Sayre-Doxey Cemetery Bethel attended Wheat- lived in Manitou, Okla- Bethel loved serving in the Also survived by Bethel for church services and near Sayre, Oklahoma. field Public Schools. She homa and later in Dill church in various capacities. are her siblings Harris and quit school in 1946 to work She had a caring and giving wife Betty Jo of Frances- full time to help provide spirit. The less fortunate had ville, IN; Ben and wife Mary for her younger siblings. Louis Schmidt a special place in her heart. Hale of Rensselaer, IN; sister In her early 20’s she and October 6, 1923 – September 12, 2020 The “pastor’s” home was al- Edna and husband Richard her sister Virbra worked in ways open, whether it be for Michigan City, IN and Chi- Caviendar of Wheatfield, to Dansiz, Poland, and pocket!” IN; sister Beverly (Babe) cago, IL. She continued to a meal, cup of coffee, a bed back to Texas. It was on Louis and Elvera to sleep in, or just to visit. Pullins of Rensselaer, IN; help financially support her this trip that Psalm 23 loved Herold Menno- She was an avid reader and sister-in-law Linda Hale family at home during this became precious to him. nite Church. He served and enjoyed cooking, cro- of Hebron, IN. Also in- time. She later earned her He had to sleep near the as Deacon, Trustee, cus- cheting, giving gifts, playing cluded are many nieces and GED in 1987 from Western engine and propellers. todian, taught Sunday softball as well as playing nephews. Technology Center in Burns The noise and rough sea School, and helped any- board games—especially Bethel is preceded in Flat, OK. were overwhelming and where there was a need. Scrabble, in which very few death by her husband Loyd In 1956 while working he relied on the Scripture He helped panel the could ever beat her score. Hall as well as her beloved at Dormeyer Factor in In- for peace. church sanctuary, helped Bethel was a short order son Shane. In addition are diana, she met the love of If you ever spent much build the new Sunday cook for breakfast, preparing her parents, Ben and Nancy her life, Loyd “Tiny” Hall. time in conversation School rooms and - fin each one his/her own desired (Risner) Hale as well as six Their first date was -the an with Louis, you have ished the Family Life breakfast. sisters and a brother. nual company picnic. Soon heard stories from these Center. experiences. It was such He was preceded in Cornelius H (C H) Dalke Jr. The Lord called Louis an important time in his death by his wife, Elvera; Schmidt home on Sat- life. daughter, Nancy Koehn; January 7, 1928 – September 10, 2020 urday, September 12, When Louis got home great grandson, Orion 2020, at Hensley’s Matilda (Hinz) Dalke 1 Great ~ Great Grand- he met Elvera Kliewer Unruh; six brothers, two Nursing Home in Sayre, in Washita County. C H child, and a host of and they dated for over sisters, and his parents. Oklahoma. He was grew up and Attended dear nieces, nephews a year. They got married He is survived by his born October 6, 1923, school in Corn, Okla- and cousins. on August 8, 1947. They son-in-law, Bob Koehn to Edward F. and Marie homa. He married the Preceded in death had three girls: Nancy, of Elk City; daughter Jantzen Schmidt on a love of his life, June by his Parents: Cor- Valora and Arlene. El- Valora and husband farm south east of Bessie, Molen on October 10, nelius H and Matilda vera worked side by side Elroy Unruh of Meno; Oklahoma, just north of 1948 in Cordell, Okla- (Hinz) Dalke; Wife: with Louis raising cattle, daughter Arlene and hus- the Herold Mennonite homa, she preceded June (Molen) Dalke wheat and cotton. He did band David of Sayre; Church. Family life was him in death on May and Daughter: Me- carpentry work on the Grandchildren—Joy and busy with 11 brothers 31, 2013. C H and June linda Sue Payton. side. He helped work husband Eric Vandergrift and sisters. At the age had two daughters, Funeral: 2:00 p.m., on several houses, espe- and daughter Grace of El of 15 the family moved Cynthia and Melinda. Wednesday, September cially the cabinetry. Reno, Chad Unruh, wife to his grandparents’ He was a member of 16, 2020, Herold Men- In March 1966 the Natalee and son Asher house ¾ mile south of the Herold Mennonite nonite Cemetery, house the family was of Norman, Esther and the church, this was just Church. C H spent his Bessie, Oklahoma. living in caught on firehusband David Miller a mile south of where he working life farming Interment: Herold from old wiring. The and sons Josiah and Be- Cornelius H (C H) grew up. Church was the and he was also the City Mennonite Cemetery, house and everything naiah of Cordell, Hannah Dalke Jr., 92, of Cor- center of family life. of Cordell Dog Catcher Bessie, Oklahoma. in it was a total loss. Epp of Oklahoma City, dell, Oklahoma passed He attended grade till he was into his Visitation: 3:00 p.m. However, all lives were Rachel Epp of Kansas away suddenly on school at the same school 80’s. He will be deeply - 8:00 p.m., Monday, saved. The family moved City, Missouri, Riley September 10th, 2020 his mother attended, missed by all who September 14, 2020 into his parent’s old farm Shelton and Bailey Ster- at the Corn Heritage Flynn School, which was knew and loved him. and 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 house, tore it down and ling of Sayre; sisters Village in Corn, Okla- a 2 room school with Survivors include: p.m., Tuesday, Sep- built a beautiful new Ann Schmidt of Cordell, homa. He was born grades 1-8. Daughter: Cynthia Gav- tember 15, 2020, Ray house with the old wood. Helen Schmidt of the on January 7th, 1928 Louis worked on the igan, 6 Grandchildren: and Martha’s Funeral God blessed Louis Corn Heritage Village, to Cornelius H and farm with his dad, and 11 Great Grandchildren: Home, Cordell. and Elvera as they con- and Katie and husband he worked out for dif- tinued to farm until 2006 George Smith of Denver, ferent farmers. He and when they sold all the Colorado. News Tip? his brothers with his dad farming equipment and With the Lord as Email us at shingled several houses, rented the land. Louis his shepherd, Louis is thebeacon@ a barn, and the church. continued to work in his celebrating the begin- cordellbeacon. When Louis turned shop repairing things and ning of his eternal life. com 18 he registered with making lighthouses and In lieu of flowers, -do the government and toys for his great grand- nations can be made signed up for CPS, Ci- children. to Herold Mennonite vilian Public Service, as Elvera passed away Church. Funeral: 2:00 a conscientious objector. on January 2016. Louis p.m., Tuesday, Sep- CPA This was an alternative continued to live on the tember 15, 2020, Herold to serving in the mili- farm for a year till he had Mennonite Church, tary while still serving a stroke. He moved to Bessie, Oklahoma. the country. He served Hensley’s Nursing Home Interment: Herold Men- two years in Colorado in Sayre till he was nonite Cemetery, Bessie, Marla Ellis working on roads, sugar stronger. Then he moved Oklahoma. Visitation: beet farms, and in the to a small house across 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Certified Public mountains cutting fence from Arlene, but had to Sunday, September 13, posts. He transferred to move back to the nursing 2020 with Family wel- Accountant California and worked home after declining coming guests from 2:00 in the Giant Redwood again. He loved the visits p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 580-832-5337 Forest. When World from family and friends a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, War II was over Louis while in the Nursing September 14, 2020 with 106 E. First Street signed up to go to Eu- Home. The nurses and family welcoming guests rope on a Relief Boat staff were wonderful from to 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 Cordell, OK with a load of horses. him, and he always of- p.m. Ray and Martha’s www.marlaelliscpa.com The trip took a month to fered them candy, “one Funeral Home, Cordell, go from Houston, Texas, for now and one for your Oklahoma.

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A4 - www.cordellbeacon.com The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 It’s Time To Talk About Medical Marijuana

By Sarah Mears-Ivy is a lot of marijuana. Why ijuana is used alongside 5. We are seeing an in- and the silly and sugges- Please allow me to would anyone need that other drugs. I will allow crease in driving under the tive dispensary names, begin by saying I am not much at any one time? that this is my own anec- influence of drugs cases along with the ease of ob- totally for nor am I totally 2. Marketing. I go to a dotal evidence and that involving marijuana use. taining this “medicine” for against medical marijuana pharmacy for my med- the preceding statement is Medical marijuana, like a plethora of illnesses, I in Oklahoma. Rather, I ication. The pharmacy completely my own bias. prescription opiates and think we should just call it hope to point out some in- has a name that is pretty 4. Children are other intoxicating drugs, what it seems to really be: consistencies I have seen standard and boring. How- watching. I recently re- can interfere with the Recreational Marijuana. in regard to this “medi- ever, I encourage you to ceived online training safe operation of motor Let’s just trash the whole cine.” do an internet search for which shows that children vehicles, and should not “medicine” word. I agree that medical medical marijuana dis- are being impacted by the be used while driving be- I’ll end by re-stating possess and consume the marijuana may be a form pensaries. The names are use of medical marijuana cause it becomes a public what I wrote at the be- drug legally in this state. of harm reduction. I have often subtly suggestive of in the home. The training safety issue. ginning of this piece: I Regulation has allowed read literature and encoun- drug use and more often indicated accidental inges- 6. Call it what it is. A really do not have a dog consumers to have their tered anecdotal evidence tion of marijuana (mostly couple years ago, Okla- marijuana and smoke it are over-the-top flagrantly in this fight. Sure, I’m a that suggest those with an edibles) has led to an in- homa voters spoke, and little biased. I think using too. flouting the consumption addiction to prescription of the product for getting crease of children being they said they wanted any substance in excess However, there are painkillers tend to use less high, stoned, wasted, and treated for marijuana-re- medical marijuana. It is can be harmful. I think many factors regarding narcotics when they use other terms related to the lated overdose problems my opinion that Oklaho- calling something medi- Oklahoma’s medical mari- medical marijuana. consumption of the drug. in hospitals. Additionally, ma’s very liberal amounts cine that may not be used juana that concerns me: I recognize that the I have never gotten med- I learned that reported of marijuana allowed per in a medicinal way is 1. The legal amount process of regulating can- ication from a pharmacy cases of child abuse in cardholder seems nearly harmful. Does that mean allowed to be possessed nabis helps to decrease named in such a way that I homes in which parents recreational. I know my a person should go to by each cardholder. In criminalization as a result knew I’d be getting intox- are prescribed medical doctor has never let me prison for wanting to le- Oklahoma, a medical mar- of using and possessing icated. marijuana has increased in have THAT much medi- gally consume marijuana? ijuana consumer may have the substance. Regu- 3. Comorbidity. I have other states where the drug cation for my high blood I don’t think so. What we the following: Up to three lating the consumption of worked in substance use has become legal. Again, I pressure or hypothyroid have here is a real head- ounces of marijuana on marijuana by creating a long enough to know am not saying all people issues at one time. Also, is scratcher. Time will surely their person, Up to eight process by which an indi- that marijuana use often who consume medical smoking this “medicine” tell us how this will im- ounces of marijuana at vidual can become a legal, occurs in conjunction marijuana abuse their really good for you? I’ve pact Oklahomans. their residence, Six ma- card-carrying consumer of with other substance use: children, I am saying an never had a medical pro- While we wait, please ture marijuana plants and the drug allows that con- methamphetamines, pain- increase of medical mari- fessional tell me to smoke remember to be good to six seedlings, One ounce sumer, if they are abiding killers, alcohol, and so juana use in the home has anything. So is it medicinal one another. of marijuana concentrates, by the regulations a legal on. Rarely do I encounter coincided with an increase or recreational? With the and 72 ounces of edible marijuana consumer is an addict that uses only of child abuse reports in copious amounts allowed, marijuana products. That supposed to abide by, to marijuana. Typically mar- other states. Zonelle Page 2 Ray & Martha's FUNERAL HOMES Larry and Kimberly Eschiti, Owners www.rayandmarthas.com 203 S. 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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 www.cordellbeacon.com - A5 Flashbacks From the archives of The Cordell Beacon Thursday, Sept. 24, grain, but many others were Mayor Phil Kliewer said 1970 waiting for moisture. Some he expects construction on Cordell quiet; no crime, small grains, planted after the park to begin within two fire recent showers have come weeks. He said the best way “ It sure has been peaceful up. These will be greatly to get projects completed is around Cordell these last benefited by the goodraínsto have managers in charge few weeks. “ Cordell police this week. of each undertaking. chief Eby Don Walters com- The county rainfall was Ward 2 Councilman Steve mented Monday, Sept. 21. slow and steady, soaking Craig volunteered to manage Walters said the police into the ground and pro- the Police Department’s ren - have made no arrests and viding the maximum benefitovation project. The Cordell have investigated no crimes so far as pastures and crops officers are moving across in Cordell in the last nine are concerned. the square to a new building weeks.The Cordell fire - de Heavy showers are needed that was purchased last partment reported no fires into provide. Runoff water for month. Craig, who oversaw 20 days. stock ponds, depleted during the building acquisition, will Undersheriff Gerald the summer drought. now oversee its renovation. Kupka of the Washita county Flash flooding resulted in He said the preparations sheriff’s office reports no in - some state areas from heavy inside the building are sen- vestigations in the last two rainfall this week. Oklahoma sitive to its historic past. He weeks. City reported nearly eight also said he expects Chief The Oklahoma Highway inches of rain, and Norman Gary Coburn and company Patrol has seen action, how- was waterlogged with nine to be into the new site within ever, investigating three inches. Places in central and 60 days. minor accidents in three eastern Oklahoma with four fixing problems with- gov weeks. or more inches of rain were The students of Cordell ernments. The new council A car driven by Leslie numerous. High School recently had members had to campaign, Scott Day, 16, of Cordell Showers that fell over the opportunity to vote for which included making ran off county road- Sat much of the state last week mayor and city council posters to attract votes. urday afternoon, Sept. 12, resulted in noticeable im- members. As part of the US “If you don’t vote, you and into a ditch about 2-1/2 provement in pasture Government curriculum, the can’t gripe,” Rainbolt said. miles south of Cordell, She condition, Pasture and range school’s general population She stressed the im- suffered a cut above one eye condition for the week elected the officials to voice portance of the vote and while her passenger, David ending Sept. 21 was rated the opinions of the school’s the voting process to her Skaggs, 18, wasn’t injured, as nearly four-fifths fair studentor body during public students. Washita County reported Patrolman Louis better, compared with only city meetings. Election Board Secretary Speck. three-fifths the preceding The position of Mayor June Wesner showed the A Hobart physician, Dr. week, according to the was won by Alicia Cannon, classes how to mark bal- Richard Shriner received Oklahoma Crop Weather while the council will be lots and even allowed the superficial cuts and Bulletin.his car comprised of Tate Cun- school to use a county vote was damaged Wednesday, Cotton maturity 1s re- ningham, Mandy Profitt,counter for the election. Sept. 16, when it ran into a ported sharply ahead of last Sara Bryant and Melissa Wesner also registered stu- ditch about a half mile south year with about two-fifths of Wesner. As officers the- dentsstu 18-years-old for future of Rocky. Patrolman Donnie the cotton bolls open over dents will attend Cordell elections - city,county, state Powers said the car had to be the state. Cotton prospects, City Council meetings, and national. towed back to Hobart. however, continued mostly which they got a taste of Cordell Mayor Phil A Jeep, driven by David poor. Monday night on a rela- Kliewer loves The idea. He Owen DeWald of Amarillo, Peanut prospects con- tively slow evening for the said the city council will Texas, ran off highway 152 tinued to improve with council. The new junior del- use the teens in a consulta- about four miles west of nearly oneratedhalf of the egation will participate on tion fashion” to get different Cordell Friday,Sept. 18. De- too good and two-fifths fair.votes and discussion items input. Wald was uninjured but his brought before the gov- On Monday he addressed wife bumped her head, said Wednesday, September erning body. (there will be a the new members by saying, Powers. 20, 1995 non-binding vote.) “We will ask your advice Zonelle Rainbolt, the and perspective. This is your Good rains in county help Ainsworth To Lead teacher who organized the city and we want to hear crops, pastures Pocket Park Project; junior P.D. council, said she what you have to say.” Washita county fared well Will Be Moved Within Sixty hopes the experiment will Cliff Corbin, a Cordell in the general rains that fell Days get young people involved city councilman, likes the over Oklahoma this week. Cordell’s Bo Ainsworth with city government, so that youth participation.”Kids Local Observer Harlan R, was approved by the Cordell when they are adults,they complain about being mis- Hinds reported the moisture City Council Monday night will continue an interest in understood, and here’s a in Cordell amounted to 1.45 to be the team leader in in- local policy making. chance for them to speak inches. stalling the future “pocket By having a hand in the out,” he said. ucation expressed it would Seniors. Aspart of the class, The showers that began park” in down-town Cordell. city council, Rainbolt says Kliewer said Cordell’s also be willing to have - ju the students are required to early Tuesday and continued Ainsworth, who works the students see the op- trend setting idea was nior members participate in volunteer for three hours of into Tuesday night pro- for both the Cordell Water portunity to “get involved praised at a recent National their meetings. community service in Cor- Department and the Cordell and change things that are vided sufficient moisture for Main Street meeting, where Rainbolt teaches two dell. However, she said most planting of small grain crops Police Department, was sug- important to them.” She other communities asked sections of U.S. - Governof the students are going throughout the country. gested for the position by added involvement with the how to start a similar pro- ment, which is open to above and beyond what is Some wheat growers City Administrator David Cordell council will show gram. Sophomores, Juniors and required. have already planted their Fuqua. students how to go about The Cordell Board of Ed-

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Cordell Jr. & Sr. High BF-DC Jr. & Sr. High Sentinel Monday, Sept. 21: French Toast Sticks Breakfast: Monday, Sept. 21: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Ce- Monday, Sept. 21: Breakfast: Waffle, OR Muffin & String Cheese, Diced Peaches, Milk & real, Applesauce. Lunch: Chicken Noodles, Sliced Juice. Scrambled Eggs, Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Peas, Hot Roll, Carrots, Crackers, Sliced Peaches. Grab&Go Breakfast: Sweet Waffle Sticks & Yogurt Peaches, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs w/ OR UBR Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Pigs in a Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick Ham, Toast, Pineapple Tidbits. Lunch: Chicken Blanket, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk. OR Muffin & String Cheese, Diced Pears, Milk Cheese Crispito, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Man- Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, Ce- & Juice. Lunch: Tacos, Chips & Salsa, Lettuce, darin Oranges. real, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Grab&Go Breakfast: Sausage Tomatoes & Cheese, Refried Beans, Pears, Fruit & Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Dry Cereal, Crai- Biscuit OR Pop Tarts, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Soft Veggie Bar, Milk. sins. Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Pota- Beef Taco, Refried Bean Dip, Fritos, Fruit, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Sausage & toes, Gravy, Hot Roll, Fruit . Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Breakfast Piz- Egg Biscuit OR Muffin & String Cheese, Mandarin Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos, za (Egg, Sausage, Cheese, Gravy), Cereal, Fruit, Oranges, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Cheesy Chicken Picante, Pears. Lunch: Frito Chili Pie, Pinto Beans, Juice, Milk. Grab&Go Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Spaghetti, Hot Roll, Green Beans, Grapes, Fruit & Tropical Fruit. (Egg, Sausage, Cheese, Gravy) OR UBR Bar, Gruit, Veggie Bar, Milk. Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuits, Juice, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Breaded Chicken Sand- Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast: Mini Chocolate Diced Peaches.. Lunch: Chili Dog or Hot Dog, Tater wich, Chips, Baby Carrots, Fruit, Milk. Donuts OR Muffin & String Cheese, Banana, Milk & Tots, Baby Carrots, Fruit. Thursday, Sept. 24: Juice. Breakfast: Pancake on a Lunch: Baked Potato w/Fixins, Garlic Bread Stick, Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Grab&Go Break- Stick, Broccoli Salad, Peaches, Fruit & Veggie Bar, BF-DC Elementary fast: Pancake on a Stick OR Pop Tart, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Monday, Sept. 21: Breakfast: Pancake Wrap, Man- Milk. Lunch: Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Biscuit & Sausage Gra- darin Oranges. Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Salad, Salsa, Brown Gravy, Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk. vy OR Muffin & String Cheese, Fruit, Milk & Juice. Pinto Beans, Tropical Fruit. Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Cereal, Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Ranch Potato Wedges, Baby Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast: Pancake & Syrup, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Grab&Go Breakfast: Cinnamon Carrots w/Ranch, Tropical Fruit, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Applesauce. Lunch: Baked Potato, Diced Ham, Roll OR UBR Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Italian Milk. Cheese, Salad, Crackers, Mixed Fruit. Chicken Sub, Marinara Sauce, Caesar Salad, Fruit, Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Mini Cinns, Rai- Milk. Cordell Elementary sins. Lunch: Goulash, Green Beans, Roll, Salad, Monday, Sept. 21: Breakfast: Pancake On a Stick, Peaches Applesauce, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Steak Fingers, Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Canute Monday, Sept. 21: No School Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Hot Roll, Pineapple Croissant, Pears. Lunch: Chicken Strips, Mashed Tuesday, Sept. 22: Chunks, Milk. Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Oranges. Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit & Tuesday, Sept. 22: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fruit. Jelly, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Taco, Tortilla Chips, Diced Peaches, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Burrito w/ Lunch: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chips, Baby Cheese, Salsa, Salad, Fruit, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Cheese, Chips & Salsa, Chili Beans, Pears & Milk. Carrots, Apple. Breakfast: Cereal, Biscuit Wednesday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Mini Chocolate & Jelly, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Donuts, Diced Pears, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Roll, Green Beans, Chicken Spaghetti, Garlic Bread Stick, Green Fruit, Milk. Beans, Peaches, Milk. Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast: Sausage & Gravy, Thursday, Sept. 24: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs Biscuit & Jelly, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Chicken & Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes& Gravy, Roll, Blackeyed Square Cheese Pizza, Garden Salad w/Ranch, Peas, Fruit, Milk. Tropical Fruit, Milk. Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Long Johns, Cheese, - Friday, Sept. 25: Breakfast: Biscuit & Sausage Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese San Gravy, Fruit, Milk & Juice. Lunch: Hot Dog w/Chili & wich, Pickle Spears, Roasted Potatoes, Fruit, Milk. Cheese, Sweet Potato Fried, Apple, Milk.

Cotton crops hurt by dry summer Continued from page A1 detrimental. We got some saying, “They really have less than a week ago. old and also one 9 months. stated. moisture but then it got played a significant role in “That’s about 65 cents a “Hopefully, they will be Chris, like his brothers dry in August,” he reiter- what we are seeing for the pound for a bale of ginned fourth generation,” he Nick and Greg, grew up ated. outcome of this crop. It’s cotton that weighs about said. on the farm. Chris taught He said he was talking very patchy,” Black con- 480 pounds. That’s the “I’ve been doing this 40 Vo-Ag and was a FFA DON’T MISSMISS to a seed representative tinued. board price, not the cash years, since I was 18. My advisor at the school he late last week and told Musick posed the ques- price,” he explained. father had me driving a graduated from, Dill City- OUOUT!T! him, “what I am seeing tion, “who knows that the He elaborated, saying, tractor at 6,” Musick con- Burns Flat. He and his is hit and miss.” He indi- cotton price will be? It “the cotton is graded and tinued. wife Britney have two cated the seed rep agreed depends on what this rain the cash price is based on Black sees this year’s daughters, Hadley and SSUBSCRIBEUBSCRIBE with his assessment. does,” he commented. that grade in correlation cotton price as very av- Emersen. TTOO THETHE Black believes, “This “As weather cools off,with the the board price.” erage. “They are very “Our father farmed all crop isn’t going to be very bolls will open slower and Black thinks harvesting average at best,” he of his life until he died BEBEACON!ACON! good overall.. I can’t say get a little bigger. We’ll of the crop he and his stressed. suddenly in 2009,” Chris everything is going to be spray it. It’s hard to say brother have raised will “With a hit or miss crop said. “He raised cotton good or bad. We’ve seen when we will start har- start between Oct. 1-15. it’s not an ideal scenario.” and had stocker cattle,” he CALLCALL US ATAT some variability. When vesting it, probably latter He says weather condi- In addition to the added. 580-832- you went west, it was part of October.” tions will determine and cotton and wheat he “In the spring of 2015, even different over thereBlack said the price dictate how long it takes to and his younger brother I left the teaching profes- 3333 than here,” he noted. of December cotton was harvest it. “Could be done Nick raise, and the cow- sion and joined Nick full He pointed to the en- $64.84 and for March by Thanksgiving. You like calf operation they run, time with farming,” Chris vironmental conditions, cotton was $65.82 as of to be through by the first “sometimes we do alfalfa. said. “I had worked part week of December, but We haven’t done it within time on the farm while you don’t know what the about a year. But we will teaching.” weather is going to be.” have alfalfa next year,” he Musick pointed out, “We are diversified. We farm about 14,000 acres and own about a third of it. We take four truck loads of wheat to the Braum’s facility at Minco each week.” He related that they also truck wheat to Texas and New Mexico BIBLE MB CHURCH as well. Musick, sounding a ALL STARS little disgusted with the lack of moisture, said, “I’m ready to have 2020 ENROLLMENT WILL BE be over with. There’s WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 been nothing good about this year I can see. We AT 6:00 P.M. had a really good stand of cotton early. “At critical pointed FIRST SESSION WILL BE when we needed the mois- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 ture, we couldn’t get it.” MEAL AT 6:00 P.M Musick and his wife CLASS AT 6:30 P.M. Ronda have two sons, Colt and Larame who All Children Grades K-12 Welcome! work with him and they represent the third gen- eration. They are 30 and 34, he said, and his fa- This year’s schedule will be subject to ther Jimmie, who is still change. Please call the Church at 580-832- involved with their opera- tion, is the first generation. 3287 with any questions. Among his grandkids are two grandsons, 2 years

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SWOSU Family Day and Homecoming moving to Spring 2021 Southwestern Okla- (COVID-19). sistant Vice President for will give each event the homa State University More details will be an- Institutional Advancement greatest potential to at- (SWOSU) will host its nounced once SWOSU is Garrett King. “Including tract visitors, alumni and 2020-21 academic year able to clearly assess home athletic events as friends into Weatherford Family Day (formerly spring athletic scheduling key parts of the Family and onto our campus.” known as Parents Day) and planning. Day and Homecoming For more informa- and Homecoming during “Both SWOSU Family schedules is not only cus- tion please contact the Spring 2021 semester Day and SWOSU Home- tomary, it is critical. We the SWOSU Office of due to ongoing restric- coming are important and are hopeful that moving Institutional Advance- tions in place related to much-loved annual fix- this year’s Family Day ment at 580-774-3267 or the outbreak and spread tures in our institutional and Homecoming to the visit www.SWOSU.edu. of the novel coronavirus life,” said SWOSU As- Spring 2021 Semester Cordell Christian Home Continued from page A1 substitute for hugging have allowed our resi- and loving, but that’s dents to come out to a what we can do,” she common place, but they stated. must maintain social dis- Wilcox said that tancing.” Skype and Face Time In talking about the are utilized, too, noting, staff, she noted, “They “Sometimes the resi- must wear a mask at dents see themselves on all times. They sani- the screen and they don’t tize when they enter the want to participate.” building, they have their The nursing home is temperatures taken. They ATTENTION licensed for 110 beds. sanitize everything they “It was actually built as have, both at the begin- a retirement center in the ning and the end of their WASHITA CO MINERAL OWNERS 60’s. The rooms are built shift.” as a suite. We have beds only on one side due to WE ARE NOW PAYING TOP CASH the fire code,” Wilcox WESTERN commented. She pointed out, “Our OKLAHOMA MONEY FOR YOUR ACREAGE; census is in the 40’s. TIRE AND SERVICE L.L.C. Since COVID hit, it’s NewNew & Used & TiresUsed • Oil Tires Changes • Oil • Brakes Changes • Alignment • PRODUCING OR NON PRODUCING been a little bit down. CompleteBrakes Farm • Alignment & Road Service Because of strict admis- sion requirements by the CompleteBrad Lambeth, Farm ownerService State Health Department, HOURS 500 North 4th Street • Clinton, Oklahoma families are reluctant to M-F 8-5:30 580-323-2485 • 1-877-232-8473 Sat. 8-12 CALL TEXOK admit their loved ones at After hours 580-445-8302 this time,” she thinks. 580.225.1818 Wilcox pointed to her staff. “We have Heroes Unsure whether you who work here. I like to call them that.” can retire? Let's talk. She emphasized then, Phil Kliewer “There are activities we Financial Advisor can’t do. We can’t play 201 E Main Street Cordell, OK 73632 toss the ball, so we’ve 580-832-1106 gotten very creative in the things we do. • 24 hour Emergency Care Surgical Services “We have hall bingo • Inpatient Care and we do hall exer- edwardjones.com • Swingbed • General and Laparoscopic cises. Just recently we MKT-5894K-A • Lab Services • Orthopedics • Pharmacy • Cataract Surgery • Home Care • ENT • Respiratory Care Imaging Services • Sleep Lab • X-Ray • Physical Therapy • MRI • CT • Nuclear Medicine • Ultrasound • Family Medicine • Mammography • Upper and Lower Endoscopy Plus: Bone density testing • Calcium scoring • CT angiography • Cardiovascular scans (580) 726-1900 429 W. Elm • Hobart, Oklahoma www.elkviewhospital.com

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In a riveting battle at six points. Late in the back with this first win”niors: Adden Zanghi, for win for The Cordell The theme for the Hobart against the Burns-Flat Dill fourth quarter Junior he said, “we knew these flying around with the ballBlue Devil Senior Boys, game is “Luau” so be sure City Eagles, The Cordell Cale McCoy recovered a first three non-district defensively and running it being the first home- to wear Hawaiian shirts Blue Devil Football Team kickoff on the Blue Devil’sgames were all gonna be the ball hard offensively;coming win in their high and leis to show your spirit came out on top, beating 14 yard line leading to Se- pretty similar, but we’ve and Dane Corbin, for con- school careers. while supporting our Blue the Eagles by eight points. nior Dane Corbin scoring been working hard on tinuing to run the ball well. Next week the boys Devil Boys. The game started off a touchdown followed eliminating a lot of our Senior Lineman Gavin will have a “bye week”In other sports news, strong, with the Burns- by yet another beautiful mistakes.” Jasmer told The Beacon, meaning they will not The Cordell Lady Blue Flat Dill City Eagles field goal from Raydon Trammel chalks the win “Tonight we played harder play against another team. Devil Softball Girls were matching the Devil’s ef- Kuehne. Flying around up to a “strong offensive than we have at the past According to Coach, the unable to bring home a fort. An Eagle touchdown on defense the Cordell line” he said, “up front is two games, we played well boys will spend this time win in Saturday’s tourna- in the first quarter pushed Blue Devils stopped the where we shined tonight, and didn’t have any stupid cleaning up some mis- ment, held in Hobart. the Devils to play harder, Eagles from landing an- offensively for a couple mistakes.” He said, “We takes made in this game, The Softball girls played this resulted in a Devil other touchdown, ending of plays we dominated the knew BF-DC was gonna improving the play chart, two games, one against the touchdown and a fieldthe game with a score of line of scrimmage, and give us a good game so and getting their feet back Sentinel Bulldogs, and the goal, both scored by Se- 14 to 6. those were the two drives we did what Coach Ball underneath them. other against the BFDC nior Raydon Kuehne. Head Coach Zane Tram- that we ended up scoring told us to do ‘fly around, On September 25, the Lady Eagles. Cordell came out mell told The Beacon, on.” pin our ears back, and hit boys will play on the road The score for the game swinging in the second “this win feels good, we Coach highlighted the someone in the mouth’.” against the Hobart Bear- against Sentinel was 14-1, half, holding the eagles got the elephant off ourperformance of two se- This is a monumental cats, kickoff is at 7:00 P.M.and for BFDC 20-0.

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ABSTRACT FOR PUBLICATION Town of Foss, Washita County, Oklahoma Financial Statement of the various funds for the fiscalyear ending June 30, 2020 and Estimate of Needs for the fiscalyear ending June 30, 2021 STATEMENT OF FlNANClAL CONDITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 General ASSETS: Fund Cash Balance June 30, 2020 $ 53,092.32 Investments 108,033.75 Total Assets 161,126.07 Total Liabilities and Reserves 0.00 SURPLUS $ 161,126.07 ESTlMATED GENERAL FUND NEEDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 GENERAL FUND Personal Services $ 83,482.58 Maintenance and Operations 188,608.79 Capital Outlay 37,103.37 Total Required $ 309,194.74 FlNANCED Charges For Services $ 26,050.34 Local Sources of Revenue 41,094.03 State Sources of Revenue 67,346.86 Miscellaneous Revenues 13,577.44 Total Estimated Revenue $ 148,068.67 General Fund Surplus 161,126.07 Total Deductions $ 309,194.74 Balance Required From Ad Valorem Tax 0.00 CERTIFICATE GOVERNING BOARD STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COUNTY OF WASHITA, ss: We , the undersigned duly elected, qualified Governing Officers ofthe Municipality of Foss, Oklahoma do hereby certify at a meeting of the Governing Body of the said Municipality, begun at the time provided by law for Cities/Townsand pursuant to the provisions of 68 O.S. 1991, Section 3002, the foregoingstatement was prepared and is a true and correct condition of the Financial Affairsof said City/fownas reflectedby the records of the City-Clerkand Treasurer. We further certify that the foregoing stimate for current expenses for the Fisc Ye beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, lQ.21,as s11o\\'n- are reasonably necessary for the proper condu of the affairsof the said City/fown, that e timated e to be derived from sources otlt than ad valorem taxation not c ed the lawfully author·zed ratio of he same sources during the prece«!ingfiscal yei.r......

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PUBLIC NOTICE Rovena Alexander, Personal Rep- ed and the Personal Representa- (Published in The Cordell Beacon resentative of the estate of Helene tive discharged. on September 9, 2020 and Sep- M. McDaniel, deceased, having IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that tember 16, 2020) filed in this court her -Finalnotice Ac thereof be given by publica- count, Petition for Determination tion and by mailing a copy of this IN THE DISTRICT COURT of Heirs, Distribution and Dis- Order and Notice to all of the heirs OF WASHITA COUNTY charge of said Personal Represen- at law, devisees and legates of de- STATE OF OKLAHOMA tative: ceased, as required by law. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND IN THE MATTER OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN s://Christopher S. Kelly THE ESTATE OF that the hearing on said Final Ac- JUDGE OF THE HELENE M. MCDANIEL, count be and the same is hereby DISTRICT COURT DECEASED set for the 30th day of September, 2020, at 8:30 AM. at the District PB-2020-25 Court Room in the County Court- house at Cordell, Washita County, WESNER, WESNER & ORDER AND NOTICE Oklahoma; and all persons inter- RAINBOLT, PLLC FOR HEARING OF FINAL ested in said estate are notified 121 E. Main/P.O. Box 467 ACCOUNT AND FOR then and there to appear and show Cordell, OK 73632 DISTRIBUTION AND cause, if any they have, why said 580-832-3818 DISCHARGE account should not be settled and allowed, and said estate distribut-

PUBLIC NOTICE All creditors having claims next succeeding day which is not a (Published in The Cordell Beacon against Henry Ratke, deceased, Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. on September 16, 2020 and Sep- are required to present the same, tember 23, 2020) with a description of all securi- Dated September 9, 2020. ty interest and other collateral, s:/ Michael Dean Ratke IN THE DISTRICT COURT if applicable, held by each cred- Personal Representative OF itor with respect to such claim, s:/Paul Douglas Ratke WASHITA COUNTY to Michael Dean Ratke and Paul Personal Representative STATE OF OKLAHOMA Douglas Ratke, co-Personal Rep- resentatives of the Estate of Henry GRAFT & WALRAVEN, PLLC IN THE MATTER OF THE Ratke, deceased, at the law office Attorneys for Personal Repre- ESTATE OF of Graft & Walraven, PLLC, P.O. sentative HENRY RATKE, Box 190, Weatherford, Oklahoma Andrew R. Carruth, OBA #21466 deceased 73096, attorneys for the co-Per- 2811 E. Main Street sonal Representatives, on or be- P.O. Box 190 PB-2020-39 fore the following presentment Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 date: November 11, 2020, or the (580) 772-7721 NOTICE TO CREDITORS same will be forever barred. If the andy @graftwalravenlaw.com presentment date should fall on www.gwlawok.com TO THE CREDITORS OF HEN- a Saturday, Sunday, or legal hol- RY RATKE, DECEASED: iday, the presentment date is the

PUBLIC NOTICE Contract will be awarded, or South Western Oklahoma Devel- (Published in The Cordell Beacon rejected, within 21 days of bid opment Authority is an equal op- CONSIGNMENT on September 16, 2020 and Sep- opening. The equipment to be portunity employer. Minority- and tember 23, 2020) purchased under this contract in- women-owned firms are en- cludes all equipment and hardware couraged to submit bids. South ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS described in the specifications, Western Oklahoma Development auction bid, and contract documents. - auction Authority is committed to offer NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN South Western Oklahoma Devel- ing reasonable accommodations that sealed bids will be received opment Authority does not pre- to persons with disabilities. Bona by South Western Oklahoma qualify bidders. However, an fide bidders may obtain copies of TRACTORS - FARM EQUIPMENT - TRAILERS - VEHICLES Development Authority, Attn: investigation of the apparent low bid documents, forms, and submit- Carol Binghom, 420 Sooner bidder will be conducted to deter- tal instructions on South Western RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - GUNS & AMMO & MORE! Drive, PO Box 569, Burns Flat, mine the responsibility and capa- Oklahoma Development Author- Consignments Accepted through September 13 – Many More Consignments Expected! OK, 73624 until 3:00 p.m. (CST) bility of the bidder to perform the ity at www.swoda.org. Inquiries on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, work. South Western Oklahoma and requests for interpretation for the following equipment pur- Development Authority Board of must be directed in writing to Car- 10:00 a.m. • Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 chase: Trustees reserves the right to ac- ol Binghom, South Western Okla- WESTERN OKLAHOMA OPI- cept or reject any, all, or part of the homa Development Authority, at Sale Location: From Merritt Road & Rt. 66 (Hutch’s West Side) OID PREVENTION CONSOR- bids received, and to waive all in- [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. West of Elk City, OK, go 5 1/2 Miles West on Hwy. 6 TIUM MOBILE MEDICAL formalities. No bidder may with- (CST) on Wednesday, September UNIT draw a bid after the hour set for the 30, 2020. Answers and interpreta- 50 miles, 1 Owner, Needs Batteries 1-275R18 Tire & Wheel The bids will then be publicly opening of bids or before award tions to all inquiries will be posted TRACTORS-FARM EQUIPMENT 1-1996 Mustang Convertible, Candy Apple 1-Fuel Tank w/12 volt Pump & Tool Box Combo. opened and recorded. Bids re- of contract, unless said award is on the South Western Oklahoma 1-8640 John Deere Tractor, Quad Range, 2 Red, 100,000 miles 1-JD Quick Hitch Remotes, Slick Back, New Cab Kit, 4918 1-8’ Hay Bed w/Spike 2-Crossbed Tool Box ceived after the time fixed delayedfor for a period of forty-five Development Authority invitation hrs. 8640H002721R 1-Craftsman Bandsaw opening cannot be considered. (45) days. to bid page at www.swoda.org I 1-4630 John Deere Tractor, 3 pt, PTO, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1-Delta 10” Tablesaw 018202R 1-2003 Harley Heritage Softail, 100th Year 1-Dewalt Cut-Off Saw 1-2013 New Holland T4-105, 105 HP, 2 Anniversary, 24,000 miles, 1 owner, Sad- 1-Grill Guard, Older Model Ford Remotes, Joystick, 665TL Loader, 724.1 dle Bags 1-Cherry Picker 5-Rims hrs, 1 owner 1-6 Wheeler Amphibious Model #Max2 1-Charcoal Grill 1-Stieger 300 hp Tractor, 4x4 1-250 Yamaha 3 Wheeler 1-Dry Cement Auger 1-2012 New Holland H8040 Swather, 16’ 1-1985 Glastron Conroy Inboard/Outboard Header, 1164 Engine hours Boat GUNS – AMMO 1-John Deere 530 Baler, w/Monitor, Hitch 1-2 Man Buster Boat w/Trailer SELLS AT 10 A.M. & Manual 1-1994 Kawasaki 750 Jet Ski 2-International 5100 Wheat Drills, Double 1-RIA Shotgun, 12 ga, Chokes, 2 clips Town Of Rocky Drill Hitch, Press Wheels 1-Nitro Hunter Single Shot, 12 ga. PIPE – CULVERT 1-Smith & Wesson MP Shield 9mm, 2 clips 1-OMI 10 Wheel Hay Rake, New Tires & POST – PANELS September 2020 Newsletter Hydraulic Hoses 1-Browning Buck Mark 22, Heavy Barrel, 1-30’ Springtooth w/pickers 40-Joints 2 3/8” Tubing 3x9 BSA Scope 1-28’ Springtooth 40-Joints 2 7/8” Tubing 1-Savage 17HMR Heavy Barrel, A-17, NIB 1-8’ Drag Springtooth 40-Joints 1 ½” Tubing 1-Savage Model 110BA, .338 Lapua w/Har- 1-Miller 24’ Offset Disc 50-Joints 2 3/8” Pipe ris Bi-Pod, 3.5x15x50 Night Force Scope As a reminder...The Town Trustees regular meeting is scheduled for the 1-18’ Crustbuster Offset Disc 100-Joints 5/8” Sucker Rod 1-Chippa 17 HMR Pistol, 4.5” Barrel, NIB second Monday of each month at the Community Center at 6:30 p.m. We 1-12’ Offset Disc 38-Joints 4 ½” Pipe 1-Rock River Arms AR-15, 5.56, w/Rings & 1-24’ Krause Sweep Plow 1-Lot Pipe Racks Scope, Flash Suppressor encourage everyone to attend these meetings and be a part of the activi- 1-14’ Richardson Sweep Plow 20 Approx. 3”x12”x16’ Bridge Timbers 1-Rem. 700 BDL, 264 Win Mag, Redfield 1-Graham Hoeme 8’ Chisel w/cylinder 1-Cat Walk 1-Lot Short Racks 3x9 5 Star Scope, Muzzle Brake ties. 1-12 Shank Graham Hoeme Chisel 1-Lot Misc. Casing 1-Franchi 3.5” 12 ga., 26” Barrel, NIB 1-16’ Chisel, 16 Shank 10-Bundles of 10-3” Pipe Post 1-Ruger #1 220 Swift, Heavy Barrel, Bi- 1-24’ Kent Cultivator w/Pickers 2-Gates, 12’ & 13’ Pod, 6.5x20 Scope The Town of Rocky office is now located next door to the Fire Depart- 1-13’ Chisel 1-3 pt. Chisel, 10’ 1-Lot Scrap Aluminum 1-Saiga 20 ga Semi-Auto Shotgun 1-5 Bottom Moldboard Plow 1-Mossberg 410 ga. Pump, 3” as new LAWN MOWERS – TILLERS 1-Winchester Model 1890 22LR ment. Office hours are: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. 1-Rhino Posthole Digger, no auger 1-EZ Roll II Wire Roller SHREDDERS - SPRAYERS 1-Winchester Model 62A, 22 S-L-LR The telephone number for the office is 580-751-5000. Chad McDaugale, 1-Land Pride 84” Finish Mower, Never Used 1-Henry Golden Boy 22 LR TRAILERS – CARTS – FEEDERS 1-16’ Bushwacker Batwing Mower, 1,000 RPM 1-Rossi Pump Model 62, 22 S-L-LR City Maintenance telephone number is 580-751-0160. 1-1990 Fontane Trailer, Triple Axle, 50 Ton. 1-John Deere Riding Mower, 322 w/Tiller & 1-Ruger Mini 14 ATI Tactical .223 Low Boy, RGN Front Blade Attachment 1-ATI GSG-5, First Anniversary, Titanium 1-VE 130 Barrel Vacuum Trailer 1-Husqvarna Zero Turn Mower, 24 hp Ka- Finish, 22 LR MASKS MUST BE WORN if you are attending the Board of Trustees 1-Big Tex 40’ Gooseneck Flatbed, Tandem wasaki, 48” deck 1-Norinco Chinese SKS ATI Tactical, Stock, Duals, 10,000# axles 1-Kubota Riding Mower, G4200, HST, 42” deck 7.62x39 meeting. We thank you in advance for your consideration to others and 1-36’ Flatbed Semi Trailer 1-Murray Riding Mower, 46” cut 1-ITm Arms MK99, AK-47, 7.62x39 for protecting yourselves. 2-16’x7’ Trash Trailers 1-Bolens Riding Mower, 38” cut 1-Anderson Arms AR-15, 5 BR Pistol, 5.56, 1-16’ TA Trailer, Steel Floor 1-Honda Pushmower New 1-5x10 Single Axle, Tilt-Bed Trailer 1-300 Gallon Tank w/Booms, 3 pt. 1-Smith & Wesson M&P AR-15, 5.56 1-Unverferth McCurdy 275 Grain Cart 1-200 Gallon Sprayer on Skids 1-Zapap AK-47, 7.62x39 cal. ROCKY T-Shirts are still available!! The Town of Rocky is taking orders 1-8’ Creep Feeder 1-50’ Sprayer w/300 Gallon Tank, PTO 1-Kahr CW45, 45 cal. 4-24’ Self Feeders on Skids Pump, Shop Built 1-Ruger P95 DC, 9mm for T-Shirts to raise additional funds to upgrade the playground equipment 1-Pig Self Feeder, 1 hole 1-Glock Model 22 Gen 4, .40 cal. in the park. The cost of the T-Shirts is as follows: SM-SL $20 and 2X-4X 10-Round Bale Feeders WELDER – GENERATOR 1-Cobra Derringer 38 Special 8-Bunk Feeders, 5 Metal, 3 Plastic MISCELLANEOUS 1-Bond Arms Derringer O/U, 45 cal, new $25. The shirts are gray in color with black graphics. There will be a $5 1-Calf Cradle 1-Remington R1 1911, .45 cal, new 1-Miller D40 Welder, Diesel, on Trailer w/ 1-FR99 AR-12, LAR Style Shotgun 12 ga., shipping fee for those shirts that need to be mailed. Please make checks TRUCKS – PICKUPS – CARS Toolboxes new 1-Miller Roughneck Welder/Generator, 1-2000 Freightliner, Fuller Eaton 8 speed, 1-Fed Arm Single Shot, 410 ga, new payable to Town of Rocky. Donations are also appreciated. If you have 8000 Watt, Gas w/Leads 1-FA Model FRX Tactical Pump Shotgun, Detroit 60 series 1-SA 200 Welder 1-2017 Dodge Diesel, 4 Door, Auto., Flat 12 ga., new questions, please call the Town of Rocky office at 580-751-5000. 1-Honda Generator, EG5000 CL 1-FA Model FTS O/U Turkish Walnut Stock/ Bed, 187,000 Miles 1-Coats 10-10 Tire Machine 1-2004 Ford F-150 Pickup, Lariat Grip, 12 ga., new 1-Electric Winch, 12,000#, Controls, Hitch 1-SA Sports Ambush CrossBow w/Arrows 1-1978 Ford F-350 Custom Pickup, Gas, 1-B&W Turnover Ball Hitch, out of 2015 Ford THANK YOU! The Rocky Fire Department would like to thank each one that has responded. Welding Bed, Gin Poles, Hay Spikes, & Scope, new 3-Port-a-Cool Fans, Need Parts 1-Marlin 30-30 Electric Winch, Auto. 33-1000 Watt, 8” Halogen Lights 1-2000 Ford F-250, Dual Wheel, Single 1-SS 410, 3” shells 2-Snow Plows, Hooks to Pickup 1-Bretta Model 22, 22LR Cab, Diesel, Auto., Rebuilt Transmission, 2-24’ Bleachers 149,981 miles, Needs Work 1-Weatherby 12 ga. Pump, Camo Stock 1-Lot Misc. Plate Metal, ½” & 3/8” 1-Lot Ammo – 22 LR, 45 cal, 30-30 1-2001 Ford Ranger XLT, Step Side, Auto., 1-Lot Barn Tin Sheet Metal 176,000 miles 1-Lot T-Post & Electric Fence Post COLLECTIBLE TOY TRACTORS 1-Daihatsu Mini Truck, 4x4 4-Rolls 6’ Chainlink Fence, Approx. 1500’ Each 20-Collectible Toy Tractors-JD 520, 4450, 1-2013 CTS Cadillac Sedan, Premium 1-25 Gallon Poly Tank Pkg., 3.0 V-6 270 hp, AWD, 88,000 6410 w/Loader, Model G (Tricycle 1-Headache Rack Front), 9300T, White 160, Allis Chalmer miles, 1 Owner, Silver 1-Clean Burn Shop Heater 1-2010 Ford Taurus, 4 door, 255,000 miles 8030, Hesston 1380, Ford 9N, 8600, 1-PMW Parts Washer Case C80, 800, 500 Diesel, International 1-2000 Land Rover SUV, Discovery Series 2-16” Goodyear Tires 1-2010 Wheego Whip Electric Car, Approx. 1586, 1466 Turbo, Minneapolis Moline PERSONAL PROPERTY TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Personal Check. All Accounts must be settled on sale day. Permits must be shown or sales tax will be charged. Scan for More Information Consignments Accepted through September 13th, 5:00 p.m. - No Exceptions! MANY MORE CONSIGNMENTS EXPECTED! Grant’s Auction & Realty 580-225-0269 • “The Complete Liquidation Professionals”

Mike Grant Cindy Grant FIND US ON THE WEB AT Johnny Grant 1926-2010 Monte Tucker Auctioneer/Sales Associate Cashier/Real Estate Broker www.grantsauction.com Auctioneer & Sales Associate Texas License #13353 Elk City, OK Jeremy Justus Sunny Point, America Mobile: 821-1186 Mobile: 821-1738 Auctioneer (580) 515-4477 ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS WRITTEN OR ORAL STATEMENTS.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Burns Flat Equipment Revolving Fund for Inc., 15262.24, Asphalt6, Ergon Supplies194, Rother Brothers Controls, 134.02, Repair Service6, (Published in The Cordell Beacon $4,985.29 FY2021. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, Asphalt & Emulsions Inc., 210.00, Inc, 84.45, Supplies195, Wel- United Supermarkets, 26.89, Sup- on September 16 ,2020) $1,194.68 yes; Tompkins, yes. CRS-2 Road Oil; Drug Court 19, don Parts Inc., 813.22, Parts196, plies7, Gary s Upholstery, 210.00, Sentinel The Board opened Bid No. 2020- ODMHSAS, 180.00, Conference Bruckner Truck Sales Inc., 469.02, Repair Service8, ICS Jail Supplies Now on the 8th day of September $2,183.64 05 for shale rock. Bids were re- Expense20, ODMHSAS, 180.00, Parts197, Hampel Oil, 3149.40, Inc, 44.58, Freight9, ICS Jail Sup- 2020, the County Commissioners $ 531.04 ceived from the following: Ter- Conference Expense21, Mears- DEF198, Farmers Coop Bessie, plies Inc, 473.75, Supplies10, Tiger in and for Washita County met Dill City ry Johnson - $10.00 per load Ivy, Sarah Lea, 71.76, Travel22, 7694.77, Supplies199, City of Cor- Commissary Services, 3131.70, in regular session with Chairman $1,362.05 (10-wheeler) and $13.00 per load National Test Systems, 1668.95, dell, 557.67, Utilities200, AT&T, Inmate Commissary; SH Svc Fee Goeringer calling the meeting to $ 334.96 (Belly Dump) located in Section Supplies23, Office Depot, 14.99, 154.14, Phone Service201, Okla. 33, US Fleet Tracking, 359.40, order. Canute 23, Township 9 North, Range 19 Subscription; EMPG 3, Verizon Dept. Of Transportation, 905.58, Travel34, Dept. of Public Safe- Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, $1,311.15 West, John Collins - $9.00 per load Wireless, 40.01, Internet Service4, Lease Pmts.202, Kirby-Smith ty, 350.00, OLETS35, ImageNet County Clerk, for roll call. Roll $ 326.16 (10-wheeler) and $12.00 per load Office Depot, 46.99, Supplies; Machinery Inc., 1615.01, Ser- Consulting LLC, 22.29, Service call was answered by Gossen, Corn (Belly Dump). Motion made by Extension-ST 10, Quill Corpora- vice203, Direct Discount Tires, Contract36, Cordell Lumber Yard, present; Goeringer, present; $1,219.06 Tompkins seconded by Gossen to tion, 71.99, Supplies11, Oklahoma 1086.00, Tire & Service204, West- 95.00, Supplies37, Evetts Drug, Tompkins, present. $ 296.63 table the awarding of the bid for State University, 6666.66, Contract ern Equipment, 806.39, Parts205, 724.26, Medical Services38, Ben Guests present were Lynda Bessie further review. Gossen, yes; Go- Services12, Kristy D. Spalding, Western Aggregates, 15089.68, E. Keith Co., 5739.73, Janitorial Vermillion, Sherry Nightengale, $ 438.65 eringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. 272.15, Travel13, Dana Church, Rock206, Consumer Textile Corp., Supplies39, Cordell Service Cen- Krystle Uecke, and Roger Reeve. $ 109.35 Motion made by Gossen second- 56.12, Travel14, AT&T, 52.17, 136.74, Supplies207, Dub Ross ter, 923.20, Repairs & Parts40, The Board reviewed the minutes Rocky ed by Tompkins to approve the Internet Service15, Standley Sys- Co., 5808.00, Pipe208, Hutchin- Cordell Memorial Hospital, 46.00, of the previous meeting. Motion $ 392.62 2020-2021 Estimate of Needs and tems, 382.68, Contract Services16, son Oil Co., 9578.99, Diesel209, Medical Services41, Culligan, made by Tompkins seconded by $ 95.52 Financial Statement of 2019-2020 AT&T, 154.14, Phone Service; Fair John Deere Financial - Atwoods, 109.90, Supplies42, Melton Jani- Gossen to approve the minutes. Foss for Washita County Gossen, yes; - ST 4, Office Depot, 119.99, Sup- 474.01, Supplies210, Tractor tor Supply, 451.12, Janitorial Sup- Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; $ 365.96 Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. plies; General 174, Farmers Coop Supply Co, 287.58, Supplies211, plies43, Clinic Pharmacy, 35.88, Tompkins, yes. $ 91.12 The Elected Officials met for their Bessie, 1358.49, Fuel175, City of CK Energy, 294.21, Utilities212, Medication44, Finish Line Fuels, Motion made by Gossen seconded Colony quarterly risk assessment meeting Cordell, 7963.28, Utilities176, Washita Co. Rural Water, 25.00, 64.67, Fuel45, United Supermar- by Tompkins to approve the blan- $ 329.61 and discussed HR updates and Cordell Service Center, 412.95, Water Service213, FleetPride Inc., kets, 432.24, Board of Prisoners46, ket purchase orders as filed in the $ 81.07 the County’s COVID response as Parts & Service177, American 175.22, Repairs & Parts214, Dolese Bimbo Foods Inc, 307.20, Board County Clerk’s Office. Gossen, yes the CDC guidelines continue to Law Enforcement Radar & Train- Bros. Co., 1348.60, Rock215, Napa of Prisoners47, U. S. Post Office, Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; change and what risks each of the ing, 540.00, Service178, Gatlins Auto Parts Weatherford, 429.84, 110.00, Postage; SR Cit-ST 10, Motion made by Gossen seconded Tompkins, yes. topics pose to the County. No ac- Garage LLC, 604.93, Service179, Parts216, Omega 1 Communica- Southwest Air Conditioning & by Tompkins to approve the Motion made by Tompkins tion was taken. K & S Tire Inc., 275.80, Tires180, tions LLC, 55.00, Internet Ser- Heating, 557.93, Equipment11, monthly cash fund report for the seconded by Gossen to sign the Motion made by Gossen seconded Office Depot, 99.98, Supplies181, vice217, Okla. Dept. Of Transpor- Southwest Air Conditioning & County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, Cash Fund Estimate of Needs by Tompkins to approve the fol- Culligan, 103.00, Service182, Co- tation, 2942.86, Lease Pmts.218, Heating, 571.98, Repair Service12, Election Board, Assessor, and and Request for Appropriations lowing purchase order claims for manche County Juvenile Deten- Cannon Auto Supply Inc., 237.72, Washita Co. Rural Water, 177.50, County Commissioners. Gossen, received by the County in August payment: tion Center, 1520.00, Juvenile De- Parts219, Republic Services Utilities13, AT&T, 78.59, Phone yes; Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, for the following funds: Highway 2019-2020: EMPG 47, AT&T Mo- tention Service183, Pitney Bowes, #060, 422.74, Trash Service220, Service14, CK Energy, 96.94, yes. - $339,333.34, CBRI - $16,076.29, bility, 160.16, Internet Service; 193.08, Postage Machine Lease184, Newview Oklahoma Inc, 152.00, Utilities15, U.S. Foods, 1188.61, Motion made by Tompkins 911 Phone Fees - $5,816.00, Highway 1553, Cordell Beacon Lindley Farm Equipment Inc., Supplies221, T & W Tire, 2381.11, Supplies16, Town Of Rocky, 72.10, seconded by Gossen to sign the Drug Court - $11,794.13, LEPC Co. Inc., 150.00, Publications; Ru- 106.96, Parts & Service185, Russell Tire & Service222, Circle S Pav- Utilities OSF Form 3 for reimbursement of - $1,000.00, Sheriff Commis- ral Fire-ST 62, Casco Industries Enterprises Inc, 25.00, Monitor- ing Co. Inc., 7835.30, Asphalt223, Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; the salary for the Election Board sary - $3,419.13, Sheriff Service Inc., 11502.00, Tires63, Chief Fire ing Services186, Cordell Lumber O Reilly Automotive Inc., 109.93, Tompkins, yes. secretary for the month of August Fee - $22,529.42, County Clerk & Safety Co. Inc., 3610.00, Sup- Yard, 188.34, Supplies187, Farm- Parts224, Midwest Farm Supply from the State Election Board. Lien Fee - $878.50, County Clerk plies; 2020-2021: Assr Rev Fee 2, ers Coop Bessie, 68.53, Fuel & Inc., 38.69, Parts225, Melton Jan- Motion made by Tompkins Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Records Management and Pres- Culligan, 38.00, Bottled Water; Supplies188, The Home Depot itor Supply, 92.99, Supplies226, seconded by Gossen to adjourn. Tompkins, yes. ervation Fee - $5,970.00, Assessor Assr VI 19, Total Assessment Solu- Pro, 549.80, Supplies; General Sentinel Service Station, 15.00, Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Motion made by Gossen seconded Fee - $330.00, Treasurer Mortgage tions Corp, 8750.00, Service20, Gov’t-ST 8, AT&T, 154.14, Phone Supplies227, Town of Dill City, Tompkins, yes. by Tompkins to approve the allo- Certification Fee - $210.00, Resale Sentinel Leader Inc., 28.00, Sub- Service9, City of Cordell, 5314.59, 77.00, Utilities228, Cannon Auto cation of alcoholic beverage tax Property - $8,002.50, Law Library scription21, Farmers Coop Bessie, Utilities10, AT&T, 507.21, Pots Supply Inc., 40.94, Parts; Jail-ST 1, and motor vehicle tax collections - $363.323, Court Clerk Payroll 31.03, Fuel & Service22, Tisdal & Lines; Highway 188, Lindley Farm Acco-Self Insured Group, 1274.00, LEO GOERINGER, CHAIRMAN for the month of August to be - $3,838.09, and Court Clerk O Hara, 1631.25, Legal Fees23, Equipment Inc., 774.74, Parts189, Insurance Premium; ML Fee 5, Of- BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIR- distributed as follows: Preservation Fund – $389.00. Tisdal & O Hara, 2000.00, Legal Republic Services #060, 250.00, fice Depot, 86.74, Supplies6, OSU MAN Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Fees24, Ivester, Ivester & Ivester Trash Service190, Western Ag- CTP, 335.00, Registration Fee; STEVE TOMPKINS, MEMBER City/Town Tompkins, yes. PLLC, 1000.00, Legal Fees25, gregates, 24104.54, Rock191, Rural Fire-ST 2, Yow Auto Supply, KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY Alcohol Beverage Tax Motion made by Tompkins SPC Office Products, 83.16, Con- Cordell Beacon Co. Inc., 150.00, 480.57, Parts3, Kilhoffer Propane CLERK Motor Vehicle Collections seconded by Gossen to request tract Services26, Ivester, Ivester Publications192, Consumer Tex- Inc, 136.84, Propane4, Alpha One No- Cordell a Loader for District 3 from the & Ivester PLLC, 1016.80, Legal tile Corp., 78.98, Supplies193, Firetrucks LLC, 1825.00, Service; tice posted 09/03/2020 $7,064.71 County Road Machinery and Fees; CBRI 5, Circle S Paving Co. Cordell Lumber Yard, 120.84, SH Commissary 5, Earthsmart $1,718.17

PUBLIC NOTICE The Petitioner has alleged that Ormsby Haney be held on the 16th day of November, 2020, at (Published in The Cordell Beacon on Septem- Williams, Jr., Deceased, died intestate on No- 10:30 a.m. at the Washita County Courthouse, ber 16, 2020) vember 1, 2015, domiciled in and residing in 111 East Main Street, New Cordell, Oklahoma, Washita County, State of Oklahoma, and that before Associate District Judge Christopher IN THE DISTRICT COURT the total value of the Decedent’s property in Kelly. At the hearing the Court will decide OF WASHITA COUNTY Oklahoma is less than $200,000. Petitioner whether to approve the Petition for Summary STATE OF OKLAHOMA has asked this Court to appoint a Special Ad- Administration, the final account and distribu- ministrator and for other summary proceedings tion of the Petitioner. The final account and- pe IN THE MATTER OF pursuant to 58 O.S. 245, et seq. tition for distribution will be filed herein on or THE ESTATE OF In an Order for Combined Notice entered on before the 23rd day of October, 2020. ORMSBY HANEY WILLIAMS, the 31st day of August, 2020, the Court found You are hereby advised that you must file -ob JR., that it should dispense with the regular estate jections to the Petition for Summary Adminis- Jonathan Lee Prather DECEASED proceedings prescribed by law and order notice tration and the final account and distribution at to creditors and issue an order for hearing upon least ten (10) days before the hearing and send & PB-2020-42 the Petition for Summary Administration, the a copy to the Petitioner in care of her attorney, final accounting and distribution. Robert Kent, R Kent, PLLC, 2210 Cherrybrook COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all St., Duncan OK 73533, or you will be deemed Angela Danielle Turner AND NOTICE OF HEARING creditors having claims against Ormsby Haney to have waived any objections. If you have no (58 O.S. § 245-247) Williams, Jr., Deceased, are required to present objections, you need not appear at the hearing the same with a description of all security inter- or make any filings with the Court. To: All persons interested in the Estate of ests and other collateral (if any) held by each If an objection is filed at least ten (10) days Ormsby Haney Williams, Jr., Deceased creditor with respect to such claim, to Sharon before the hearing, the Court will determine at You are hereby notified that on the 31st day Faye Kent, Special Administrator, at the law the hearing whether summary proceedings are James Michael Reynolds of August, 2020, the Petitioner, Sharon Faye offices of R Kent, PLLC, 2210 Cherrybrookappropriate and, if so, whether the estate will & Kent, c/o Robert Kent, R Kent, PLLC, 2210 St., Duncan, OK 73533 addressed to Robert be distributed and to whom the estate will be Cherrybrook St., Duncan, OK 73533, Attor- Kent, attorney for the Personal Representative, distributed. ney for Petitioner, filed in the District Court ofon or before the following presentment date: Jami Lyn Fain Washita County a Petition for Summary Ad- October 16, 2020, or the same will be forever Robert Kent OBA #4979 ministration and Appointment of Special Ad- barred. R Kent, PLLC2210 Cherrybrook St., Duncan, ministrator to Probate. Notice is also hereby given that a hearing will OK 73533Attorney for Special Administrator William Kristopher Balcom & Rylee Jaide Villines

33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival and Car Show on the Historic Downtown UBLIC Cordell Square Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. UCTION www.thecordellchamber.com 160 Acres +/- Farm or Ranch Land Near Weatherford, OK

SALE & PROPERTY LOCATION: From Exit 80 at Weatherford, OK go 3 miles West on Frontage Road to County Road 2360 then 1 ½ miles South to the Southwest Corner.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Northwest Quarter of Section INTERSTATE 40 22 Township 12 North, Range 15 West, I.M. Custer County, Oklahoma. Containing 160 acres (mol). Selling surface and surface rights only.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This land consists of 160 acres with FSA Data showing 154.18 Farmland, 150.65 Crop- land, Wheat Base 138.60 and Grain Sorghum Base .70. This property has been in the Soil Health Management since 2014 and has had no-till farming and no chemicals. There is Rural Water on the North side of this quarter with a set of 26’ x 52’ cattle lots with load out, water tank with pad and also double COMING SOON! entry gates, good 5 wire fences, artesian well and excellent access. This 160 acres would make a perfect homesite, being close to Weatherford and I-40 or would be a great addition to any farm or ranch operation.

REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10% of purchase price to be placed in escrow day of sale. Purchaser will have 10 days to examine title. Balance of purchase price to be due and payable upon ac- ceptance of title. All 2019 and prior taxes will be paid by seller. 2020 taxes will be prorated. Possession will be at closing. All property sold “as is where is.” Auction is not contingent upon buyer securing or obtaining financing. Grant’s Auction & Realty is a transaction broker. Owner: Estate of Ivan Harrall WHEN SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION PIGS FLY Grant’s Auction & Realty CONSIGNMENT STORE 580-225-0269 • “The Complete Liquidation Professionals”

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OKLAHOMA (Published in The Cordell Beacon (Published in The Cordell Beacon (Published in The Cordell Beacon (Published in The Cordell Beacon on September 9, 2020 and Sep- on September 9, 2020 and Sep- on September 16, 2020) on September 16, 2020) tember 16, 2020) tember 16, 2020) CLASSIFIED IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHITA COUNTY WASHITA COUNTY, STATE OF AD NETWORK Classified 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA WASHITA COUNTY WASHITA COUNTY FOR MORE INFO CALL Advertising FOR MORE INFO CALL OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC 1-888-815-2672 COURTHOUSE COURTHOUSE THE ESTATE OF Plaintiff CORDELL, OKLAHOMA CORDELL, OKLAHOMA LEONARD L. GAMBRELL, VS. 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Call Joe Beauchamp,Co., KS; & Morgan Co.,NOTICE CO. wigginsauc- TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS PERSONAL DOE, AS OCCUPANT OF Co., KS; & Morgan Co., CO. 580-323-1704. tioneers.com or Lynsie @580-554-2633! REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PREMISES; AND JANE wigginsauctioneers.com or Lynsie DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DOE, AS OCCUPANT OF THE @580-554-2633! All creditors having claims against All creditors having claims DEVISEES AND LEGATEES PREMISES, HOUSE FOR RENT Ellis Leon Grigg deceased, are re- against Helen Elizabeth Atwood AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS Defendants. deceased, are required to present WANT TO BUY 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH quired to present the same, with a TESTAMENTARY Want to purchasedescription minerals and of allother security interests the same, with a description of all CJ-2019-13 ON ACREAGEoil/gas interests. Send details to: Want to purchase min- and other collateral (if any) held security interests and other collat- NOW on this 9th day of Septem- CORN AREAPO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. erals and other oil/gas by each creditor with respect to eral (if any) held by each creditor ber, 2020, there having been pro- NOTICE OF HEARING $475 PER MONTH such claim, to the named Personal with respect to such claim, to the duced in this court an instrument TO CONFIRM SHERIFF'S interests. Send details to: 630-518-1415OLD GUITAR$ RepresentativeWANTED! LARRY at 2400 S. MacAr- named Personal Representative at purporting to be the Last Will and SALE PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. BRING$ CA$H forthur vintage Blvd., TrailerUSA gui- #203 Oklahoma 2315 W. 51st Ave., Kennewick, Testament of Leonard L. Gam- WA 99337 or at the office ofbrell, his deceased, with a Petition PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tars, tube amps,City, banjos, OK 73128mandolins, or at the office of OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY her attorneys, Wesner, Wesner and attorneys, Wesner, Wesner and that the same be admitted to pro- Plaintiff will move the Court at etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- HELP WANTED Rainbolt, PLLC, 121 E. Main, P. Rainbolt, PLLC, 121 E. Main, P. bate, Letters Testamentary issued 9:30 a.m. on the 8th day of Octo- others. Call or O.text Box 918-288-2222. 467, Cordell, OK 73632, O. Box 467, Cordell, OK 73632, ber 2020, at the Washita County tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, Cordell First United Methodist and Lori L. Miller appointed Per- Church is in need of anwww.stringswest.com experi- on or before the following present- on or before the following present- sonal Representative of the estate, Courthouse, for a Second Order etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, ment date: November 9, 2020 or ment date: November 9, 2020 or and that the heirs, devisees and confirming the sheriff’s sale -con others. Call or text 918-288-2222. enced part-time Administrative the same will be forever barred. the same will be forever barred. legatees be judicially determined, ducted on December 4, 2019, www.stringswest.com Assistant. Please send resume said Will being filed herein. of the following real property: s/ Janet Gail Grigg, LOTS 6, 7, 8 and 9 BLOCK 3 and references to: CordellMcAlester Stockyards Special Cow IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND LIVESTOCK FUMC, PO Box 378, Cordell, Personal Representative for s://Thomas Jeffrey Atwood, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF SOUTH ADDITION TO THE & Bull Sale! Saturday, Sept. 19th at OK 73632. the Estate of Personal Representative for the that said Petition be and is hereby TOWN OF CORN, WASHITA Noon! Quality Bred Cows,Ellis Heifers, Leon Pairs Grigg, deceased estate of set for hearing on the 30th day of COUNTY, OKLAHOMA AC- McAlester Stockyards Special Helen Elizabeth Atwood, CORDING TO THE RECORD- PUBLIC NOTICE& Bulls. 918-423-2834. www.mcalester- September, 2020, at 8:30 o'clock Cow & Bull Sale! Saturday, Sept. deceased a.m. at the District Court Room in ED FLAT THEREOF. with a (Published in The Cordellstockyards.com Beacon 19th at Noon! Quality Bred Cows, on September 9, 2020 and Sep- the County Courthouse at Cordell, common address of: 106 E. Jef- Heifers, Pairs & Bulls. 918-423-2834. tember 16, 2020) WESNER, WESNER & Washita County, Oklahoma, when ferson, Corn, OK 73024 Plaintiff RAINBOLT, PLLC WESNER, WESNER & and where all persons interested will further move the Court for an www.mcalesterstockyards.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT 121 E. Main/P.O. Box 467 RAINBOLT, PLLC may appear and contest the same. Order directing the Sheriff to ex- ADVERTISE STATEWIDE 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICTPut your messageCordell, where it mattersOK 73632 most 121 E. Main/P.O. Box 467 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that ecute a deed to the real property WASHITA COUNTY– IN OKLAHOMA580-832-3818 NEWSPAPERS. We Cordell, OK 73632 notice thereof be given by mailing to Federal National Mortgage As- 580-832-3818 a copy of this Order and Notice to sociation. OKLAHOMAcan place your ad in 155 newspapers. Put your message where it mat- PUBLIC NOTICE all of the heirs at law, devisees and COURTHOUSEFor more information or to place ters most – IN OKLAHOMA CORDELL, OKLAHOMA (Published in The Cordell Beacon legatees of deceased, as required Dated: This 2nd day of Septem- an ad, contact Landon Cobb at ber, 2020. NEWSPAPERS. We can place on September 16, 2020 and Sep- by law (405) 499-0022 temberor toll-free 23, in2020) OK at PUBLIC NOTICE your ad in 155 newspapers. IN THE MATTER OF (Published in The Cordell Beacon THE ESTATE OF 1-888-815-2672. s://Christopher S. Kelly Respectfully Submitted: For more information or to place IN THE DISTRICT COURT on September 16, 2020 and Sep- Judge of the District Court Sally E. Garrison, J.V. RAINBOLT, AKA tember 23, 2020) an ad, contact Landon Cobb at MIKE RAINBOLT, OF WASHITA COUNTY OBA # 18709 (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at DECEASED STATE OF OKLAHOMA THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, IN THE DISTRICT COURT WESNER, WESNER PLLC 1-888-815-2672. ANTED OF PB-2018-34 IN THE MATTER OF & RAINBOLT, PLLC 421 NW 13th Street, Suite 300 THE ESTATE OF WASHITA COUNTY 121 East Main Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Tele- 10 HOMES STATE OF OKLAHOMA ORDER AND NOTICE FOR JOYCE PEGGY JACKSON, P. O. Box 467 phone: (405) 246-0602 Facsimile: WANTED HEARING OF FINAL AC- DECEASED Cordell, OK 73632 (405) 698-0007 IN THE MATTER OF 580-832-3818 [email protected] COUNT AND FOR DISTRIBU- THE ESTATE OF 10 HOMES TION AND DISCHARGE PB-2020-26 Attorneys for Plaintiff VERA JOHNSON RAY, A-FN4726462 09/16/2020 NEEDING ORDER AND NOTICE FOR DECEASED HEARING OF FINAL AC- METAL ROOFS Charles P. Rainbolt, Personal Rep- PB-2020-43 PUBLIC NOTICE resentative of the estate of J. V. COUNT AND FOR DISTRIBU- (Published in The Cordell Beacon on September 16 ,2020) SIDING OR WINDOWS TION AND DISCHARGE Rainbolt, a.k.a. Mike Rainbolt, NOTICE TO CREDITORS for our Advertising Program. deceased, having filed in this court Now on the 31st day of August 2020, the County Commissioners in and Paul Allan Jackson, a.k.a. Paul Al- We are opening a branch offi ce & will his Final Account, Petition for De- All creditors having claims against for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer termination of Heirs, Distribution len Jackson, Personal Representa- calling the meeting to order. be using these homes for advertising tive of the estate of Joyce Peggy Vera Johnson Ray, deceased, are purposes.Upon being selected, receive and Discharge of said Personal required to present the same, with Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Representative: Jackson, deceased, having filed in Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Goeringer, present; Tompkins, $300 gift certifi cate. this court his Final Account, Peti- a description of all security inter- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ests and other collateral (if any) present. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tion for Determination of Heirs, The Board reviewed the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Motion Distribution and Discharge of said held by each creditor with respect SAVE HUNDREDS that the hearing on said Final Ac- to such claim, to the named Res- made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to approve the minutes as pre- count be and the same is hereby Personal Representative: sented. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. NO MONEY DOWN OW MONTHLIT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ident Agent, Mark R. Wesner, at set for the 30th day of September, 121 E. Main, Cordell, OK 73632, Motion made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to approve the Schedule LOW MONTHLY 2020, at 8:30 am. at the DistrictAYMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the fiscal year ending June that the hearing on said Final Ac- or mail to the office of his - Resi Court Room in the County Court- dent Agent at Wesner, Wesner & 30, 2020. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. PAYMENTS house at Cordell, Washita County,Senior/Military count Discounts. be and the same is hereby Motion made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to approve the financial set for the 5th day of October, Rainbolt, PLLC, P. O. Box 467, Senior/MilitarySenior/Military Discounts. Discounts. Oklahoma; and all persons inter- Cordell, OK 73632, on or before statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, ested in said estate are notified 2020, at 8:45 AM. at the District yes; Tompkins, yes. Court Room in the County Court- the following presentment date: CALL NOW! then and there to appear and show November 16, 2020, or the same J.C. Moser, Vona Hicks, Buddy Holman, Steve McLaughlin, and Russ cause, if any they have, why said house at Cordell, Washita County, Meacham were present to represent the City of Cordell in a discussion 8 88-878-6443Oklahoma; and all persons inter- will be forever barred. 88-878-6443 account should not be settled and regarding the operations of the Cordell Ambulance Service. A request allowed, and said estate Mikedistribut Nickles- ested inESTATE said estate are notified was made by the representatives to have direct access to the county sales Mike Nickles ESTATE ed and the Personal Representa- then and there to appear and show tax earmarked for the ambulance service in order to help operate the am- Saturday, Sept.cause, if anya.m. they have, why said s:/Dianne Ray Arnold, tive discharged. Personal Representative for the bulance. Discussions were also held regarding a 522 Emergency Services Saturday, Sept. 19 - 10 a.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDEREDPayne Countythat Expoaccount Cntr., shouldStillwater not be settled and District. Motion made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to table discus- allowed, and said estate distribut- estate Payne County Expo Cntr., Stillwater notice thereof be given by publica- of Vera Johnson Ray, deceased sions until financial information could be provided by the City reflecting tion and by mailing a copyPetroliana of this ed and the Personal Representa- the expenses of operating the ambulance service. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, Petroliana Order and Notice to all of the heirs tive discharged. yes; Tompkins, yes. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that at law, devisees and legatesAuction of de- WESNER, WESNER & Motion made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to approve the following ceased, as required by law. notice thereof be given by publi- claims presented for payment: Auction cation and by mailing a copy of RAINBOLT, PLLC s://Christopher S. Kelly 121 E. Main/P.O. Box 467 2020-2021: Highway 187, AT&T, 52.17, Internet Service; ML Fee 4, Dow- Oil & Gas Advertising -Pump Globes JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT this Order and Notice to all of the ell, Kristen Michele, 211.60, Travel heirs at law, devisees and legates Cordell, OK 73632 - Oil Cans- Toys- COURT 580-832-3818 Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. Pump Plates-Cameras and MORE! of deceased, as required by law. Motion made by Tompkins seconded by Gossen to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Tompkins, yes. 405-533-2600 s://Christopher S. Kelly WESNER, WESNER & Judge of the District Court LEO GOERINGER, CHAIRMAN RAINBOLT, PLLC LEGALS BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN More Details and CatalogCaalog at.a .. More Details and Catalog at... 121 E. Main/P.O. Box 467 STEVE TOMPKINS, MEMBER Cordell, OK 73632 WESNER, WESNER DDEADLINEEADLINE KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK pickensauctions.com 580-832-3818 & RAINBOLT, PLLC Notice posted 08/26/2020 121 East Main Street MONMONDAYDAY P. O. Box 467 Cordell, OK 73632 12 PP.M..M. 580-832-3818

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A16 - www.cordellbeacon.com The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Golf Fundraiser for Scott Hines Goes Well By Mike McCormick had a silent auction for Reporter those. Someone else donated four certifi- A golf fundraiser cates for four players to for a Cordell native go and play at Winter who has been battling Creek at Blanchard, COVID-19 for more which Mary Jane said is than two months ex- a really nice golf course ceeded its goal, the and those were part of coordinator of the tour- the silent auction as nament said this week. well. The fundraiser She noted they also for Scott Hines was held did a silent auction due last Saturday to help the to COVID-19. “A mag- family with their ex- netic speaker was a give penses during his long away for mulligans that hospital stay. we are selling,” she Mary Jane Repp and said. her husband Eddie are “I want to thank ev- close friends of Scott eryone who has helped and his wife Becky. us. The Hines family They spearheaded the has been a part of this There were two all-girl teams participating in the Play for Scott tournament! Both teams finished with tournament held at the community for a long, 57’s! Ft. Cobb State Park long time.” Front row: Jaryn Rainey, Markie Repp Golf Course. Scott has established a Back row: Tasha Marshall, Amber Brewer, Haley Gunkel, Tori Windsor, Michele Robinson, Jamie Cameron “It was awesome,” winning tradition as Ft. Mary Jane said. “The Cobb basketball coach, golf course was full, the capturing seven state parking lot was full. It championships and two was a super turnout,” runner-up trophies. she added. He’s been hospital- “People dug deep ized since July 17 in down into their pockets. three different facilities. There were lots of vol- Scott’s wife Becky unteers, we had lots of said this past weekend, food and drinks and the “He’s doing okay, a last teams got done right little better than he was at dark,” she related. last week. He’s more Mary Jane noted, awake, more alert. They “People came from as are helping him with far away as Alva, Red Physical Therapy three Oak, Chattanooga, or four days a week and Granite and some from that is going good.” Oklahoma City. I think She confirmed on Alva was the farthest, Monday of this week thought I’m not sure.” that on Sunday they There was a total of took Scott off of the 60 teams that played, ECMO machine. He is 37 in the morning and still on the ventilator.” 23 in the afternoon, she “They have cut his said. sedation and pain med- “There were so many ication way down and The low score in the afternoon round was shot by L-R John H. Repp, Malachi Murphy, Dusty Ricks and people,” Mary Jane that is why he stays Rex Trent, shooting an impressive 54! They were one of three teams that came and played from Winter continued. awake,” she said. Creek golf course. Among family her Becky pointed out, own family members “As long as he’s in ICU, who played in the fund- he’s still in critical con- raiser were her husband, dition,” the doctors and her daughter Jamie nurses have informed Cameron and daugh- her. ter-in-law Merkie Repp. She mentioned that Scott’s two sons, last week he had some Cameron and Kellen, trouble with his trac, also played. but the nurses told her Mary Jane mentioned that was just part of it. that Scott’s wife Becky “He had some problem was able to drop by for with vomiting, but he a little bit on her way to appears to be past that,” visit her husband and Becky said. “It seems that Scott’s parents, there’s something all Mary and Dee Hines the time.” came for a while as did She thinks he is doing Becky’s parents. better with Physical “I’m sure it lifted their Therapy. spirits,” she believes. “The bed he is in Without saying ex- tilts and he does ex- actly how much the ercises with his arms golf tournament raised, and legs. He continues Mary Jane pointed out, to make improvement, “My goal was $25,000 he’s definitely not going and we exceeded that backward.” The morning champs by quite a bit.” Becky stressed, “It’s The low score among incredible the amount the teams playing in the of support in every way morning was 50 and we have received and among the afternoon continued to receive. teams it was 54. We are very, very ap- “There were two girls preciative, we couldn’t teams that played and do it without it, all our they were tied at the end families and friends.” with scores of 57 each.” Becky and Scott’s “Everybody we talked two sons haven’t seen with seemed to have a their dad since July 17 good time and it was when he entered Grady all for Scott. We got it Memorial Hospital in played,” Mary Jane ex- Chickasha. Cameron claimed. is a senior at USAO She emphasized prior and Kellen’s a sopho- to the tournament, more there. Both play “There has been super basketball, Becky said, support in all aspects to and Cameron also plays helping with the tourna- baseball. ment. There have been “We appreciate the a lot of businesses who support from every- are also sponsoring the body. Everyone has tournament and volun- been so helpful with teers who have helped. prayers, and at home Some are bringing food they have provided sup- and helping to serve it,” port in every way. she explained. “It’s an ongoing re- The local support was sponse from family, tremendous she indi- friends, community, and cated. even more far reaching Kellon Hines also hitting his second shot on the Cameron Hines watching his ball after hitting his They had a couple of than that,” Becky has par 4 Hole 12. Kellon teamed up with his broth- second shot on #12 at Ft. Cobb Golf Course. corn hole boards that previously stated. er Cameron and Brad Davis and Brent Walton of were donated and they Ft.Cobb for the Play for Scott Tournament.