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For Tuesday’s Okmulgee City Council election results, visit www.yourokmulgee.com and the Okmulgee Times Facebook page. Complete results will be published in Friday’s edition. Contest of candidacy hearing is Thursday Beggs resident withdraws PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR A hearing is set for Thursday morning at the Ok- The week of Feb. 15-19 was proclaimed Farm Bureau Week in Okmulgee Walker, County Clerk Cathi Murphy and Chair Ron Ballard for the signing mulgee Courthouse after a contest was filed with the County. District 9 Director Jim Week (back left) and Okmulgee County of the proclamation. Okmulgee County Election Board. Farm Bureau Board member Richard Raby joined Commissioner David Janna Sue Duggan, a candidate for the Henryetta Office of Councilmember at Large, filed the petition Friday against Steve Sanford. She alleges Sanford is not qualified to run for the post stating he is not a resident in the city limits. Farm Bureau Week is Feb. 15-19 “He owns a business in city limits, but his primary residence is outside city limits,” Duggan stated in the Chris Borjon elected to County Fair Board post petition. In his filing, Sanford lists his address as 9724 West PATRICK FORD of the agency. Okmul- to the benefit pancake this Thursday also at the SEE CANDIDACY, PAGE A3 NEWS EDITOR gee County Farm Bu- breakfast this Saturday fairgrounds. A proclamation declar- reau has served farmers at the fairgrounds. Commissioner Ron ing the week of Feb. 15- and ranchers since 1944. The event will be from Ballard also announced 19 as Oklahoma Farm There are 1,584 member 7:30-10 a.m., and pan- the new County Fair Bureau Week was signed families in the county. cakes, sausage, bacon, Board member. Monday by the Okmul- Also in attendance was milk and juice will be The election for the Extreme cold gee County Board of Leslie Lewis, OSU Ex- served for a $5 donation. District 3 seat was held Commissioners. tension Educator and Proceeds will be used Saturday in Dewar. Chris Oklahoma Farm Bu- member of the Okmul- to support the FFA/4-H Borjon won the election reau District 9 Direc- gee County Farm Bureau youth and provide schol- over Marc Kutz, 53-29. returns to area tor Jim Meek expressed Young Ranchers and arships. • Blanket Purchase his appreciation to the Farmers. She invited the The County SpringOrders - S&H Autocare, Icy conditions, snow board for their support county representatives Livestock Show begins SEE BUREAU, PAGE A8 possible for county PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A strong weather system is bring- Okmulgee School board approves ing extremely frigid temperatures to the state and the county. The National Weather Service reported earlier this week, the surge amended calendar of arctic air will drop temperatures in the teens with wind chill values Superintendent gives district report near, at or below zero degrees. Areas of light freezing drizzle PATRICK FORD The district will use four of those “We have plenty of teachers and were predicted beginning last NEWS EDITOR as snow days beginning this Fri- support staff that have signed night until today. An amended calendar was ap- day and continue through the first up,” Dove said. “This is for Pre-K Okmulgee County Emergen- proved Monday evening by the week of March. The other four through 12 and students will be cy Management posted areas of Okmulgee School board during days will be kept in reserve. required to have face-to-face in- freezing rain will be possible by their regular session. Dove also announced Summer struction.” Wednesday night into Thursday, Superintendent Renee Dove told School will be held the first three The sessions will not be con- with significant icing possible board members there were eight weeks of June and the last three ducted virtually. across parts of southeast Okla- extra days built into the calendar. weeks of July. SEE SCHOOL, PAGE A3 SEE COLD, PAGE A4 MCN Department of Health launches Driver killed in robots to assist in COVID-19 battle As healthcare facilities look for new and innova- rollover crash tive ways to battle viruses and bacteria that can pose a risk to employee and patient safety, the Muscogee PATRICK FORD fied as Brett Ferguson, 34, (Creek) Nation Department of Health (MCNDH) is NEWS EDITOR of Tulsa. The subject was turning to new technology to enhance cleaning pro- The Oklahoma High- pronounced dead at the tocols. way Patrol is investigat- scene by an investigator In January, MCNDH deployed two new Xenex ing a fatality crash from with the Medical Exam- LightStrike robots. These robots will be utilized at Saturday evening west of iner’s Office. the Okmulgee Medical Center and the Creek Na- Okmulgee. According to the OHP tion Community Hospital in Okemah. The robots The collision happened report, seat belts were in use pulsed xenon to create intense bursts of broad at 5:19 p.m. on State use by the driver. Weath- spectrum ultraviolet (UV) light that quickly destroys Highway 56 southbound er at the time was cloudy bacteria and viruses on surfaces without damaging approximately 40 feet and the roadway was wet. materials in the room. The robot works quickly and west of 120 Road, about The investigation is be- does not require warm-up or cool-down time, en- 11 miles west of the city ing handled by Trooper abling MCNDH to disinfect multiple rooms per day. limits. Levi Foreman of the Ok- “This new technology equips our Environmen- A Ford F-150 was trav- mulgee County Detach- tal Services (EVS) team with enhanced disinfecting eling eastbound on the ment of Troop B, with technologies. The robots, which will be operated highway, when it failed assistance by Trooper Jon by our EVS crew, are an added layer of protection to negotiate the curve. Cotner, and Lieutenant and disinfection,” Timothy Hicks, Chief Operating COURTESY PHOTO The truck left the road- Mark Stow of the Tulsa Officer, Hospital Services, said. “During this pan- An employee of the MCN Department of Health uses the new Xenex way on the right side and County Detachment of LightStrike robots. The tools are being used to help disinfect rooms at demic, we are doing everything we can to protect the Okmulgee Medical Center and the Creek Nation Community Hospital overturned an unknown Troop B. our patients and staff. The LightStrike robot is prov- in Okemah. number of times, com- Responding to the en to deactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes ing to rest on its top and scene were members of COVID-19, on surfaces within two minutes.” a healthcare facility, including isolation rooms, op- caught fire. The driver the Okmulgee County More than forty peer-reviewed studies have been erating rooms, general patient care rooms, contact was pinned for about two Sheriff’s Office, Nuyaka published validating the efficacy of this technology, precaution areas, emergency rooms, restrooms and hours. Fire Department and Ok- Hicks stated. The robot can be used anywhere within public spaces. The driver was identi- mulgee County EMS.

A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Jim M. Carter Brenda Dawson Ellen Colbert November 18, 1931 - January 27, 2021 November 21, 1952 - February 4, 2021 November 21, 1941 - February 3, 2021 Jim Carter, of Okmulgee, Brenda Gail Daw- Ellen Greenleaf Colbert was born November 21, passed away peacefully in son was born on 1941, in Pierce, to Pauline Greenleaf and Ragle “Blue the early morning hours November 21, 1952, Boy” Warrior. January 27, 2021, at St. in Tulsa, to Jay Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Francis Hospital in Tulsa Leonard Beck and February 10, 2021, 1 p.m., in Oktaha Cemetery, with after a lengthy, debilitat- Barbara Ruth Beck Rev. Donald Brown, eulogizing. Public visitation was ing illness. He was born in (Miller). She passed held Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in the Precious Mem- Beggs November 18, 1931, from this life on ories Chapel/House of Winn Funeral Home-Musk- to Hub and Donna Carter Thursday, February ogee, during the hours of 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and was the youngest of 4, 2021, at her home The family has been cared for by House of Winn Fu- five siblings. in Henryetta. neral Home-Muskogee. He graduated from She married Rob- Webster High in Tulsa and ert P. Dawson Jr. in received electrical certification from OSUIT. He proud- Beggs, on April 10, 1973. Jason Wayne Hill ly served in the U.S. Army for two years as well. As a devoted wife and mother, she always made September 20, 1978 - February 2, 2021 He married the love of his life, Gina Carter, March sure family came first. Brenda was an excellent 21, 2001, after being together 12 years. They spent 31 cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her fam- Funeral services for Jason Wayne Hill of Beggs were wonderful years together before his passing. He loved ily. She enjoyed gardening and canning. Brenda held Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Greenleaf Indi- to make people laugh, being a pilot and flying, dancing, was quite versed at sewing and making clothes. an Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment was in the fishing and boating, playing saxophone and most im- She loved flowers and enjoyed taking pictures Greenleaf Church Cemetery. portantly, his family. of them. She cherished having everything orga- Jason was born September 20, 1978, in Claremore, Jim is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings nized and took pride in cleaning. Most of all, she to Maurice Cameron Hill and Nora Jane Harley. He Edith, Herb, Harold, and Maxine. He is survived by his loved her family very much. died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Glenpool, at the loving wife Gina Carter of Okmulgee; his son David She is preceded in death by her father Jay Beck. age of 42. Services were under the direction of Parks Carter, wife Courtney; nieces Connie, Tonie, Jeanette Survivors include her husband Robert Dawson Brothers Funeral Home. and Linda Sue; nephews Joe and Junior; grandchildren of the home; mother Barbara Beck of Sand Springs; Matthew and Victoria of Austin, Texas; and step-chil- daughter Karri Mate and husband Michael of dren James Hester and Dione Coy; step-grandson Bran- Beggs; son Robert Aaron Dawson and wife Rachel William Lee Gunkel don Kesler of Okmulgee. He was loved and will be great- of Okemah; grandchildren Dylan Mate and wife February 8, 2021 ly missed. Rest in peace my sweet Jimmy Poo. Graveside Alexius of Beggs, Dallas Mate of Beggs, Cole Daw- William Lee Gunkel of Okmulgee, age 84, passed services were held Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Iron son of Okemah, Weston Dawson of Okemah, and away on February 8, 2021, at his home. William was Bridge Cemetery in Iron Bridge. Family was cared for Oliver Dawson of Okemah. Great grandchildren born in Beggs, to Bill Gunkel and Marie Gunkel. He by King & Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler. Zach Mate and Gus Mate of Beggs; brother Duane is survived by his wife, Betty Gunkel of the home. Ar- Beck and wife Cindy of Sand Springs; sister Lavinia rangements are entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Fu- Lincoln and husband Jerry of Sand Springs; sister neral Service & Cremation Care. Roy Edward Madden Kellie West and husband Chris of Wisconsin; a September 15, 1947 - February 2, 2021 brother-in-law Danny Dawson and wife Myrna of Beggs; and a host of nieces and nephews. Roy Edward Madden, a resident of Weleetka, passed Dorothy Ann Sims A memorial service will be held Thursday, Febru- October 16, 1933 - February 8, 2021 away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Weleetka, at the age ary 11, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the McClendon-Winters of 73. He was born September 15, 1947, in Holdenville, Funeral Home Chapel in Beggs with Pastor Brayden Dorothy Ann Sims was born on October 16, 1933, to Leonard Ray Madden & Hazel Jean (Mangrum) Clark. Buss officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted in Beggs. She passed away on Monday, February 8, Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 13, to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Ok- 2021, in Muskogee at the age of 87. Visitation will be 2021, at 1 p.m. at Integrity Chapel in Henryetta. Services mulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos Wednesday, February 10, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. at the are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. may be shared with the family on Brenda’s Tribute Schaudt’s Okmulgee’s Funeral Service Chapel. Ser- Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com. vices for Dorothy will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Schaudt Funeral Service Chapel with James Phillip Raney Reverend Jeff Cranton officiating. Private interment March 21, 1956 - November 24, 2020 Tom Dixon will follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt James Phillip (Bub) Raney, 64, Morris, died on Novem- April 2, 1962 - February 9, 2021 Okmulgee Funeral Service and Cremation Care. ber 24, 2020, in Denison, Texas. A memorial service will Tom Dixon, a resident of Henryetta, died Feb- be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Mor- ruary 9, 2021, at the age of 58. Arrangements are ris First Baptist Church, in the Youth Center, 520 S. 2nd St. pending with the Rogers Funeral Home. Holiday closings, Sen. Roger Thompson appointed trash routes to GRDA task force Sen. Roger Thompson, and is funded through deems appropriate. the Senate and five from R-Okemah, has been ap- the sales of electricity “While GRDA does the House whose legis- announced pointed to serve on the and water. The agency’s not receive state appro- lative districts include Okmulgee’s City Hall offices and Public Works op- Joint Legislative Task mission is also to serve priations, it is a state a portion of the GRDA erations will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in obser- Force on the Grand River as a conservation and agency, and as such, we district. Members are vance of Presidents Day. Dam Authority (GRDA). reclamation district for have a responsibility for appointed by the leaders Sanitation service Monday through Thursday will Thompson was named to the waters of the Grand oversight,” Thompsonof their respective cham- run one day late. Friday’s route will run as normal. the panel by Senate Pres- River. The task force said. “I look forward to bers. Emergency service, police and fire departments, will ident Pro Tempore Greg was created to study the working with my fellow For more informa- remain operational during the holiday. Treat, R-Oklahoma City. functions, activities, pol- legislators on behalf of tion, contact Sen. Rog- City offices and Public Works operations will resume Created by the Legisla- icies, procedures and ex- the people of Oklahoma er Thompson at 405- on Tuesday, Feb. 16. ture in 1935, the GRDA penditures performed by who rely on the GRDA.” 521-5588 or email The Okmulgee County Courthouse will also be is Oklahoma’s largest the district and any re- The task force in- Roger.Thompson@ok- closed Monday. public power utility lated issues the task force cludes five members of senate.gov. COVID-19 vaccines create eligibility confusion for blood donors Vaccinated persons encouraged to Here are the latest re- Increase of 1,596 sults from the Oklaho- give to meet ongoing need ma State Department Okmulgee County of Health as of Feb. 9. Total Cases: 3,489 While recent vaccinations have usage due to COVID-19 patients is important for them to know Total Recovered: 3,270 brought hope to many, they’ve - has created an ongoing need for they’re eligible to give blood and Oklahoma Total Deaths: 39 also brought confusion from do- blood and platelet donations. Now, platelets, even the same day they Total Cases: 406,064 nors about how receiving the nearly a year into the COVID-19 receive their vaccination. As the Increase of 1,070 City / Deaths / COVID vaccine affects blood do- pandemic, Oklahoma Blood In- pandemic persists, the impact on Active Cases: 24,516 Recovered nation eligibility. stitute is issuing a renewed call for the community blood supply con- Total Recovered: Beggs: 377/4/354 Individuals who receive the blood and platelet donors. tinues as well - so we urge healthy 377,678 Dewar: 77/0/68 most common COVID-19 vac- “The health of our donors is adults, age sixteen and up, to make Total Deaths: 3,870 Henryetta: 889/11/840 cines - Pfizer and Moderna - are an integral part of our life-sav- blood donation a priority.” Increase of 53 Morris: 332/2/312 eligible to donate blood and plate- ing mission,” Dr. John Armitage, The need for blood and plate- Okmulgee: lets with no waiting time. president and CEO of Oklahoma lets has risen sharply, as hospital United States 1,427/22/1,323 Vaccine-related confusion - in Blood Institute, said. “As more demand for blood increases. Pa- Total Deaths: 465,072 Schulter: 42/0/41 conjunction with higher hospital Oklahomans are vaccinated, it SEE DONORS, PAGE A4

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 NEWS Okmulgee Times • A3 Legislators cover numerous topics at monthly forum

MELISSA HEMINOVER Legislators were then asked about Electric has always been very accessi- sale of land in reference to ‘grow hous- STAFF WRITER their budget priorities for this session. ble,” Fettgatter said. “We are working to e s .’ The Okmulgee Chamber hosted the Sen. Thompson stated Governor Stitt have a liaison we can reach out to when “Until you begin to do some coun- second Legislative Forum Friday at the has proposed adding $300 million into there are issues like this among our con- ty zoning, you won’t be able to see any McCullough Building. a savings account. stituents.” change,” he said. State Senator Roger Thompson and “I don’t believe I will be in favor of Sen. Thompson added East Central Regarding the idea of capping the Representative Scott Fettgatter ad- $300 million in savings until we catch Electric has always been easy to work number licenses in the Medical Mari- dressed those in attendance. up on some of our health needs and with and anticipates issues will be rem- juana industry, Thompson stated that is “We are off to one of the fastest starts make sure those things are taken care edied for their customers. not something he would be in favor of. we have had in a long time,” Thompson of,” he said. Legislators were asked if there was “We would then have to look at other said. “We have a lot of ground to catch Thompson said one of his priorities anything they could do in order to ex- industries and possibly capping them as up on from last year.” will be funding Medicaid Expansion pand broadband capabilities for the ru- well,” senator he said. “That is a road I “Session has been a whirlwind al- which Oklahoma citizens approved. ral residents in Okmulgee County. do not want to travel down.” ready,” Fettgatter said. Fettgatter says this is the first year he is “We do have fiber everywhere in Ok- The market will take care of itself Due to the pandemic and a shorter taking on more budget responsibilities. mulgee County,” Fetgatter said. “We are Thompson added. session in 2020, the House and Senate “It may be unpopular, but I have a needing to find that third party compa- “We can do something about this are seeing a lot of bills filed in 2020 be- plan that could add about $150 million ny that is willing to run that last mile.” when we have county zoning,” he said. ing refiled as well as new bills brought to the budget next year,” he said. Fettgatter added those companies he Legislators were asked about the bills in for the 2021 session. He stated it could be accomplished by has spoken with have been concerned that addressed the Open Meetings Act The first question posed to Legislators moving medical marijuana money to about cost and finding investors that allowing virtual meetings. addressed students distance learning the general revenue fund. could offset those costs. There is a bill “We intend to expedite the Open as well as recent discussions between “If we are going to call that a medi- coming through on the House side, but Meetings Act bill that will continue to Governor Kevin Stitt and Tulsa Public cal program, then it should help offset representatives haven’t found a way in allow virtual meetings,” Thompson said. School Superintendent Deborah Gist. medical expenses,” Fettgatter said. which to pay for it. Senator Thompson closed stating “I feel our schools have done a good Legislators were asked for an update “It is high on our radar,” Sen. Thomp- again there’s a lot of things that will be job through this pandemic,” Fettgat- on rural health as well as telehealth. son said. “We see the holes, we just have addressed this session which will be ter said. “Okmulgee Public Schools, “This is going to be one of the most to be able to fill them. It is high priority.” very fast moving. for instance, already had laptops and heated arguments you will see this year Influx of grow houses being seen in “We want to be accessible for you,” he hotspots for students when everything at the State Capital,” Sen. Thompson rural areas was addressed as well as one said. “You are always priority one, just ramped up.” said. “I have a lot of concerns.” attendee stated it is putting a strain on contact my office.” He addressed the recent conversations “On the House side, there is no sup- rural water. “Based on what I’ve seen this week, with Governor Stitt and Superintendent port for Medicaid Managed Care,” Fett- “We have private land owners selling you will see a lot of Medical Marijuana Gist stating he doesn’t always agree with gatter said. their land to private investors,” Fettgat- issues coming from my office,” Fetgatter the governor, but seeing that Tulsa stu- It was announced in January that ter said. “I can’t stop that.” said. dents have been out of class for over 300 Governor Stitt had a plan to amend the Business owners have found loopholes He also added that a recent confer- days is unacceptable. Medicaid program for Oklahoma pro- within the industry for owning land in ence call with Disney discussed them “One of the challenges with virtu- posing what would be referred to as the state of Oklahoma in order to have a picking up the recently filmed show al learning has been that some of the SoonerSelect. Senator Thompson will ‘grow house’ according to Fettgatter. “Reservation Dogs”. hotspots provided by the schools have be meeting with members of the Health “This year, one idea is to cap the num- “We are working diligently to come up not been working in Eastern Oklaho- Care Authority in the coming weeks ber of licenses,” he said. “That is not go- with some revenue to help with the film ma,” Thompson said. “So this has ex- to address further questions regarding ing to fix the problem.” rebate program that will result in a lot posed some things we need to work on.” specific issues with Managed Care and Fettgatter again stressed medical mar- of revenue for Okmulgee County,” Fet- Senator Thompson then added he Medicaid. ijuana needed to be moved to its own gatter said. feels Gov. Stitt did not handle conver- Legislators were asked about what agency within Oklahoma and is cur- The next Legislative Forum is sched- sations concerning Superintendent Gist they would be able to do to address rently a billion dollar industry. uled for Friday, March 5, at 9 a.m. on correctly. recent issues concerning billing issues Thompson stated he receives a lot of the 6th floor of the McCullough Build- “I believe he was trying to bully the through East Central Electric. emails from Okmulgee County citizens ing. situation,” Senator Thompson said. “It is my experience that East Central asking if he can do anything to stop the

CANDIDACY • Barbara Lou Shatswell Board of Trustees, Office • Dana L. Weeks City of Henryetta • Landon Eugene No. 5 CONTINUED FROM A1 Councilmember Ward 4 Jefferson Jr. • Darlene Rene Pierce Main Street. Friday. • Howard Nelson • Anthony D. Polk Sandefur The hearing is set for 10 The following races are Sheward Jr. a.m. Feb. 11, at the Ok- now set for the April 6 • Jennifer Michelle mulgee County Election Municipal General Elec- Munholland Board, Room 102. tion: There was also a can- City of Morris didate withdrawing their City of Beggs: Councilmember Ward 1 name for a Beggs council Mayor • Jerome W. Dugas Jr. post. • William Buchanan • Jess Wayne Payne Rick Roberds had filed Smith II for the Ward 3 Coun- • Jacob Kile Branson Town of Dewar cilmember post, but • Trevor Dillon Meyer Board of Trustees, withdrew his name on • Lanissa Jack Melton Office 2

SCHOOL The following agenda items were approved during Monday’s session: CONTINUED FROM A1 • Consent Agenda The superintendent gave an update on -Minutes of the January 11, special the recent Mental Health Night hosted meeting by the district. There were 125 attendees -Monthly encumbrances / expendi- for the virtual session by the Cook Cen- tures ter for Human Connection. The session -Rental Agreements: Brock Gym to focused on the impact of COVID on Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, mental health, as well as provided a free March 27; resource for parents, ParentGuidance. Brock Gym/Armory, New Beginnings org, which provides free courses to help Baptist Church, March 18-20, May 27- with their children who are struggling. 29. Dove stated another session is be- • 2020-2021 audit contract and en- ing planned for around the end of the gagement letter with Bledsoe, Hewett & school year. Gullekson. The Okmulgee School district was • Selection of E-Rate vendors and informed they would be receiving an- award contracts for FY22 - Suddenlink other grant of about $1.86 million, but remains vendor for internet for the dis- are awaiting further information. Dove trict. TeleComp (Beasley Technology stated there are 15 ways to spend the Inc.) was selected for a vendor. Assis- funds, but she will be working with tant Superintendent Jeremy Ramsey board members and district leadership stated there is a plan for 20 additional to determine where the money will be wi-fi connections throughout the dis- spent. trict with TeleComp providing the in- Due to COVID-19, Okmulgee Prima- stallation and equipment. ry is in virtual learning this week, but The board went into executive session will resume next Monday. Dove report- to discuss personnel matters included Monday there were six teachers out ing resignations of Garrett Janway (ex- at the high school, five at Dunbar, along tra-duty only) and Tyler Hughes (sup- with three bus drivers. port contract and extra duty.)

A4 • Okmulgee Times NEWS Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Beggs inducts new NHS members

Twenty-four new mem- Brooklynn Angielski bers were inducted into Miah Berry the Beggs High School Kaitlyn Brafford chapter of the National Maelonna Edmonds Honor Society on Sun- Lisett Herrera day. Alexia Holdaway NHS members must Ashley Lewis have a 3.8 grade point av- Dylan Manus erage and complete an ex- Kaitlyn O’Malley tensive application packet Taya Pennington that includes teacher rec- Jillian Remington ommendations. Beggs Addie Roseborough High School inducted Haylee Ross several new NHS mem- Cooper Rouk bers. Kaden Stanton The new inductees were: Kyanne Stephens Seniors Gage Tennyson Mackenzie Park Spencer Washam Marely Herrera Adaleida Zuniga Juniors Henacie Boss Haylee Chisum Jasey Pruitt COURTESY PHOTO | BHS YEARBOOK Brianna Hutchison Madison Matthews New Beggs High School National Honor Society members are pictured. There were 24 members inducted Sunday. Sophomores Alyssa Antwine Beggs family loses home in fire Okmulgee County residents woke in the middle of to safety before the entire home was engulfed. atives, and a GoFundMe account has been set up in the night to find their garage on fire. Stacey, a cosmetologist at All for You Hair Salon & their name. Adam and Stacey Coale say they contacted 911 and Unique Gifts in Okmulgee, says they lost everything. Donations are also being accepted on behalf of the rushed to get their children, family pets and vehicles The family has made arrangements to stay with rel- family at All for You Salon located at 218 E. 6th.

February 13 will be served at $5 per person. will meet Monday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. in will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, at VFW OCYFR Pancake Breakfast | Okmul- the school conference room. The group Post 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. from gee County Young Farmers & Ranchers VFW Auxiliary Meeting | VFW Post will approve or reject FY 21 Budget Re- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, 1189 Auxiliary will meet Saturday, Feb. vision. Facemasks are required. Please Feb. 13, at the Okmulgee County Fair- 13, at 10 a.m. call Cheryl at 918-733-2424 for any February 20 grounds in conjunction with the Spring questions. First Responder / Firefighter Lunch Livestock Show. The breakfast will take February 15 | VFW Post 1189 will hold a First Re- place from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and pan- Twin Hills JOM Meeting | The Twin February 18 sponder / Firefighter Lunch Saturday, cakes, sausage, bacon, milk and juice Hills School Johnson O’Malley Program Okmulgee Blood Drive | A blood drive Feb. 20, at 12:30 p.m.

DONORS ill COVID-19 patients - are not eligible to tients in more than 160 hospitals statewide. donate convalescent plasma after receiving It takes nearly 1,200 donors a day to meet CONTINUED FROM A2 the vaccine. those needs. tients undergoing cancer treatments, those However, they can still donate critically Appointments to give blood are not re- suffering trauma, or those battling chronic needed blood or platelets. quired but can be made by calling Oklaho- blood diseases all rely on blood. In fact, ev- “We will see an update to the eligibility ma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit- ery two seconds, someone needs blood that of convalescent plasma donors who have ing obi.org. Those who have recovered from can only be provided by a volunteer blood received the vaccine, in a matter of weeks,” COVID-19, have not received a COVID donor. COVID-19 patients not only receive Armitage said. “We are in the process of im- vaccine, and who are 14 days symptom free, convalescent plasma, but many also receive plementing brand new guidance from the may be eligible to donate convalescent plas- additional blood and platelet transfusions. FDA.” ma. Currently, convalescent plasma do- As the nation’s 6th largest non-profit blood Appointments to donate convalescent nors - those who have recovered from collector, Oklahoma Blood Institute’s donors plasma can be made by calling 888-308-3924 COVID-19 and donate plasma for critically provide every drop of blood needed for pa- or emailing [email protected].

COLD Tuesday. drizzle caused traffic Wednesday Night - A with a low around 11. Okmulgee School Su- problems, especially far slight chance of sleet be- North wind around 15 CONTINUED FROM A1 perintendent Renee Dove north of Okmulgee. fore midnight, then a mph, with gusts as high homa. Director Tim said the district was keep- Numerous crashes were chance of freezing rain as 20 mph. Craighton urged every- ing an eye on conditions, reported in the Tulsa and sleet. Cloudy, with a Saturday - A 30 percent one to drive safely in the and were ready to switch metro area. In Oklahoma low around 21. Wind chill chance of snow, main- conditions. to all virtual learning if City, a 29-car pile up due values between 8 and 16. ly before noon. Mostly Some county schools conditions merited lat- to icy road conditions re- North wind around 15 cloudy and cold, with a made adjustments to pro- er this week. Okmulgee sulted in several injuries. mph, with gusts as high high near 15. North wind tect students and staff. Primary School is already With this cold weather, as 20 mph. Chance of around 15 mph, with Henryetta Schools on distance learning due pet owners are urged to precipitation is 30%. gusts as high as 25 mph. chose to take advantage to their COVID-19 num- make sure their animals Thursday - A slight Saturday Night - Mostly of a snow day on Tues- bers. are protected from the el- chance of sleet before cloudy, with a low around day due to the forecasted Basketball games and ements. noon. Cloudy, with a 1. North wind around 15 conditions. From today other extracurricular A chance of snow is high near 28. North wind mph, with gusts as high through Friday, Hen- activities were also can- predicted by Monday of around 15 mph, with as 25 mph. ryetta students will be on celled this week in light next week. gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday - Partly sunny virtual learning. Schulter of the weather. Here is the latest fore- Chance of precipitation is and cold, with a high near School also transitioned On Monday, freezing cast from the National 20%. 13. North wind 10 to 15 to distance learning on conditions mixed with Weather Service: Thursday Night - Most- mph, with gusts as high Wednesday - A chance ly cloudy, with a low as 20 mph. of freezing drizzle before around 13. North wind Sunday Night - A 20 noon, then a chance of around 15 mph, with percent chance of snow. freezing rain and sleet. gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly cloudy, with a low Cloudy, with a high near Friday - Mostly cloudy, around 8. Northeast wind 28. North wind 10 to 15 with a high near 21. around 10 mph. mph, with gusts as high North wind around 15 Washington’s Birthday as 20 mph. Chance of mph, with gusts as high - A 40 percent chance of precipitation is 50%. New as 20 mph. snow. Mostly cloudy and precipitation amounts Friday Night - A 20 per- cold, with a high near 17. of less than a tenth of an cent chance of snow after Northeast wind 5 to 10 inch possible. midnight. Mostly cloudy, mph.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 COLUMNS & OPINION Okmulgee Times • A5 Friends disagree on splitting road trip expenses

or do you feel your responsibility begins when he ar- been severed decades ago. rives? There are no hard-and-fast rules about this, and frankly, I think it depends upon your financial situa- DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away unexpect- tions. edly. It was and is a tremendous loss to my two daughters and to me. DEAR ABBY: My husband died 11 months ago, and While writing my thank-you cards to individuals I thought I was ready to date. I dated a guy I’ll call Ken who attended his viewing and church service, I no- for six months, but things went south because it felt ticed someone had written “Mick Jagger” as attending weird. My question is, is it normal for a 57-year-old his viewing and “Rod Stewart” as attending his church man to still be living with his mom? service. I was floored and deeply hurt when I realized DEAR ABBY: My friend and I are planning a road Abby, Ken’s mom said bad things in front of me. She the handwriting belonged to one of our pallbearers -- trip. We live in different parts of the country, so he’ll be told her son if he’s going to have sex with me, he might my husband’s sister’s husband. Our teenage daughters flying to my city, where we will start the trip. We plan as well live with me. (We never had sex.) Another time also saw it and told me they thought it was disrespect- to split the cost of car rental, gas and hotels. However, she didn’t want me to wear shorts, hold Ken’s hand or ful. I was assuming he would pay his own airfare, and he even sit with him at their house. Why? Do I need help? I don’t know if I should tell my sister-in-law or let it was assuming we would split it like everything else. -- YOUNG-ISH WIDOW IN ILLINOIS go. I want to ask him why he would do such a thing. What’s normal in situations like this? Is it normal to Or am I overreacting? -- HURT IN TEXAS pay one’s own airfare and expect costs to even out in DEAR WIDOW: A single man living with his mom the future when the other person flies to you? Or is it is unusual, but not necessarily abnormal. Ken’s moth- DEAR HURT: No, you are not overreacting. What normal to split the cost each time? The road trip isn’t er’s behavior, however, was not normal or acceptable. your brother-in-law did was, to put it mildly, insensi- at risk because of this, but I want to set the right prec- The extent to which this man’s mother controls his tive. A funeral memorial book is the wrong place to edent for future vacations we take together. -- ROAD dating life is over the top. attempt a bad joke. By all means, tell your sister-in-law TRIPPING IN IOWA Apparently, she perceives you as a threat, and she about it. And when you do, be sure to mention how it doesn’t want to “lose” her 57-year-old son. You don’t affected you and your daughters. You all deserve an DEAR ROAD TRIPPING: This is something you need help; she does. So does Ken, who appears to be apology for his inappropriate behavior. need to discuss further with your friend. Do you con- her hostage. The tie that binds him to her may be emo- sider his getting there a part of your shared vacation, tional or financial, or those apron strings would have Copyright 2021 Uexpress

The Okmulgee Humane Society is offering dog houses and straw to those in need. Please, if you can afford to help your pets, let us help those that truly can’t afford. If you have a dog house or straw you can frostbite and other cold weather injuries, or worse. At neighbor provide them with straw to bed down in. donate, please call us, we will pick it up. the very least, for outside pets, please make sure they Your kindness could save a life. Community, as you might have heard, the tempera- have a safe and warm place to ride out the cold weath- Stay warm, friends. ture is REALLY dropping this week. Weather experts er. The city pound is full. We need your help. Foster are forecasting lows reaching 9 degrees. Just as we Secure them a dog house with ample straw, facing homes are needed now. If you know any of these dog- must shelter in from the cold, so must our pets. Help away from the cold, north winds. And, let’s continue gies, please call animal control at 918-756-3511. ensure your pets safety by bringing them indoors, if at to be there to support our community. If you see a pet all possible. Sadly, it’s very easy for dogs to experience in need, in the cold, kindly ask if you can help your Okmulgee Humane Society • 918-759-2000

A6 • Okmulgee Times RELIGION Wednesday, February 10, 2021

St. Michael Catholic Church brothers and sisters of Christ, we need ALWAYS, to first Sunday of the month). Contemporary Praise & 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) the very best of our ability, stand out from the crowd, Worship Service is held at 11 a.m. in the Rowe Family (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor. 10:31, 11:1/Mk. 1:40- no matter the cost or consequences. And even when Life Center. The youth meet Sunday in the EPI Center 45) we find that we’ve been sucked into the whirlpool of from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The first reading and the Gospel this Sunday speak the rest of humanity, we must claw our way out of the Opportunities of the Week: of leprosy, and the thought that is likely to come to muck and mire, pleading for forgiveness with every Wednesday mind is that leprosy symbolizes sin! inch. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry This gospel today has at least two applications for And therein lies the difference between believers 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement our lives. If leprosy is a symbol of sin, we need healings and all others: We have an alternative that is rock sol- 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement from God in Christ Jesus who came into this world to id. With the power and fortitude that goes beyond our 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal save whoever believes in Him. human frailty, we can achieve a greatness of which the Thursday We are not talking about the physical leprosy. Lep- unbelieving world has no inkling. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry rosy is still happening in some countries. However, Focus on Jesus. Remember that His acceptance is all Friday thank God we have a lot of progress for healing lepro- that matters. Know that foresight is better than hind- 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement sy with good medicines and doctors... Hopefully, one sight. And stand true to His name, no matter what. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement day we can control this disease. But today, we focus on Upcoming Events - Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 sharing about our spiritual leprosy. No one can heal Cornerstone Foursquare Church 5:15 p.m. Dinner - RFLC us, only God in Christ Jesus who came into the world A Place to Hear from God 6:15 p.m. Service - Sanctuary to touch and heal us from our sins. “God is moving by His Spirit is a phrase in one of my God gives us many different ways to heal our spiri- favorite songs,” says Rev. Mickey Baldwin, lead pas- Second Baptist Church tual leprosy. The Bible tells us Jesus establishes all Sac- tor of Cornerstone Foursquare (CF). He adds, “You Second Baptist Church has resumed services. It is raments in order to heal our sins. Christ Jesus touches may be looking at the circumstance around you and our prayer at Second Baptist Church that anyone who us with the water of Baptism to make us his children. the world, but I believe God is working in the midst does not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior He touches us with Confirmation to give us the Holy of it all. COVID has been bad, but think about how will come and discover how they can have eternal life Spirit whom He had promised to make us stronger and many people have turned to Christ this past year. So- in Him. trust God more. In Confession, Christ Jesus touches cial media can be a pit of wasted time, but the inter- Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. as we worship with and heals us of the leprosy of our sins. In Commu- net is flooded with the Word of God being preached music and the Word of God. This service is lives- nion, miracle of miracles, Jesus not only touches us, around the world. Yes, this past year has been rough, treamed. He comes completely into our soul and lives in us. We but if you are reading this right now, you are here for The Youth meet at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Youth mingle our lives with his life as St. Paul once said, “The a purpose. Would you consider finding God’s purpose Room at the church. Participants must enter through life I live now is not mine but Jesus lives in me.” And for you here at CF. Don’t let circumstances steal your the back door by the Youth Room. The Wednseday many more ways he touches us, to share food, comfort HOPE! Call out to Father God today and let Jesus (his Prayer Meeting is livestreamed at 6:30 p.m. others, to meet Jesus in the Scriptures. Or how do we Son who has paid the final price to give you life ac- Dr. Steve Gallagher is our pastor, Renee Dove leads feel about people of different races, different religions? cording to John 3:16) bring you a New Hope made on our music program, Wade Lackey leads the youth and How does this affect the attitude of ours? Father’s word.” Courtney Norton leads our children. In short, Jesus gives us many different ways to heal The CF family would love for you to discover God’s We have a bus ministry that runs on Sundays, so if our spiritual leprosy and heal others. Sometimes, we Word with us this 2021 as we dive in to be more and you need a ride or have a need to contact the church prefer physical medicines more than spiritual heal- more a reflection of Jesus Christ. office, please call 918-756-6027. ings, touching. We want to have every visible thing When you join a CF Sunday or Wednesday at our Our office is currently open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. more than spiritual ones. If we only focus on good Okmulgee campus or by connecting via LIVE stream to 2 p.m. The office phone line is available Monday - medicines, doctors…why do we follow Christ? Why on Facebook, you are family - you matter. Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. do we need Jesus and listen to his word? Believe it or The CF campus is located at 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. Second Baptist Church is located at 1003 N. Ala- not each of us have two lives, physical and spiritual as in Okmulgee at the intersection of Oklahoma & Trent. bama and is “Where God’s Love Comes First.” God created all mankind with flesh and spirit. He is Our service streams LIVE on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. You can find our livestream on Facebook at OK2BAP, not a physical Doctor! He is God who heals us all. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays to connect with and our phone number to livestream is 918-400-9855. We, of course, need the medicines, doctors and all our CF Facebook family. good means to heal physical leprosy. But the more im- The doors open at 10 a.m. for connecting and Café Morris Church of Christ portant thing, we must ask Jesus to heal our spiritu- Hope, followed by passionate music, childrens pro- Morris Church of Christ invites the public to hear its al leprosy. Only He can do it. Ask Him to touch our gramming and encouragement from God’s Word at new minister, Dr. Bob Whiddon, Jr. Listen to him in souls, our hearts and the hearts of others. For only Je- 10:30 a.m. person during worship service each Sunday at 10:45 sus gives us eternal life. One day, we must come to see Rev. Baldwin concluded, saying, “Putting our trust a.m. You may also hear him in a recorded sermon Him with gladness and joy in the Kingdom forever. in God often follows hearing His Word or seeing God on the Small Church Project Facebook page. Morris work in our lives. My prayer is that you will discover Church of Christ is located at 105 S. Hughes in Morris. Henryetta First Christian Church Jesus Christ as we seek this God of ours who is a com- Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship passionate Father moving by His Spirit.” Greater Jones Chapel AME Zion Church service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Every- Other ways to connect with us can be found at these Greater Jones Chapel AME Zion Church invites the one is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First social media sites: Instagram - CornerstoneOkmul- public to come and worship with them. Terry How- Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Street. gee, Twitter - @CornerstoneOK and Youtube. For ard, Sr. is the pastor. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. “Stand True” by Mary Morris more information, call 918-756-4787 or visit www. and morning worship begins at 11 a.m. The church is “If you do what is right, won’t you be accepted? But okmulgeefoursquare.org. #follwingjesus #hopeishere located at 1226 E. Smith St. in Okmulgee. if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the #givethanks #seeyousunday door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it. Harvest Christian Center (Genesis 4:67)” Trinity Lutheran Church Loop 56 & McKinley Rd. • 918-756-2996 One of the hardest things to do is right when being Pastor Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews and Trinity Lu- Harvest Christian Center, a non-denominational surrounded by wrong. We get caught up in the mob theran, a congregation of the Lutheran Church - Mis- church located at the corner of Loop 56 and McKin- mentality, so to speak, and lash out with words and souri Synod, cordially invite you to attend services. ley, invites the public to join them for worship. Sun- deeds that we would definitely think twice about do- Trinity Lutheran is located at 2014 E. 6th Street in day morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday ing if we were alone. Okmulgee. The office phone number is 918-756- evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday service Why do we do that? Do we want acceptance? Or is 6046 and office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday takes place at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come our heart truly that dark? through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Friday. and be blessed. Paul Ramsey is pastor. Although I may hit a nerve here, sometimes we need a good long look at ourselves in the mirror. Think of First United Methodist Church Eastside Baptist Church the kindest, most forgiving and loving person you 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee 3rd & Osage know. (Grandma comes to my mind.) Would that www.fumcokmulgee.org Join Eastside Baptist Church and Pastor Marcus Jef- person approve of the picture you’re presenting to the First United Methodist Church invites you to join frey with services Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Wednes- world? us this coming Sunday morning. Traditional Worship day Bibles Study is at 6 p.m. and Weekly Encourage- Now, replace that person with Jesus. How we must Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed ment is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. passionately sob at our representation of Him when we by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Children’s act like the rest of mankind! If we are to call ourselves Church is held at 11 a.m. every Sunday (except the Why did Jesus say, “I am the resurrection and the life?”

service. The predominant picture in the Bible of heaven or Je- This heaven myth often perpetuated in Hollywood sus’ eternal kingdom on earth is a PARTY! It’s called movies is countered by Jesus’ first miracle when he the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-10). turned water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1- Don’t be fooled by the word “supper.” Correctly trans- 11). To imagine Jesus as Lord of the Feast or Party, lated from the original Greek text, it should be ren- you may want to push the reset button on how you’re dered “feast.” It’s a party, the biggest party of all time! thinking about Jesus. The resurrected Jesus has invited everyone to par- Yes, Jesus did win big when he rose from the dead ty with him! Wedding invitations have been sent to on Easter morning. The devil thought he had defeated everyone. All you have to do is RSVP by accepting him. Even Jesus’ disciples didn’t get it at first. He broke God’s wedding gift of eternal life by believing in Jesus “Jesus gave life to humans to eat plants and meat to the circle of death. His body did not become fertiliz- as your savior. keep the circle of life in balance,” says Alexa 9. er for plants. Rather, it was transformed to a glorious Think about this: Jesus is the bridegroom and all The “Circle of Life” makes for a catchy song in “The body forever preserved from disease, death and decay. who believe in him are his collective bride (Revelation Lion King,” but the idea that death in and of itself is This is really great news for us because Jesus prom- 21:2). no big deal is ridiculous. Is there really hope in the ises this same victory over death to all who trust him Memorize this truth: “Let us be glad and rejoice fact that our decaying bodies will create fertilizer for as their savior. The good news gets even better! At the and give him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has plants to grow to be eaten by mammals? Try telling last supper with his disciples, Jesus said he would not come, and his wife has made herself ready,” (Revela- that to someone who has lost a loved one recently. drink wine again until he drank it with them in his tion 19:7). This famous song should be called the “Circle of kingdom (Matthew 26:29). That doesn’t at all sound Ask this question: Will you accept God’s invitation Death.” like the Hollywood version of heaven or heaven com- to party at the wedding of Jesus? “Because Jesus is the resurrection and the life, he ing to Earth when Jesus returns to establish his eternal gets to throw a big party in heaven and shoves it in the kingdom. Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study devil’s face that he won,” says Leyla, 10. Have you ever been to a great wedding where the the Bible together. Research shows that parents who Somber religious people will have a difficult time bride and groom look terrific and the food, music study the Bible with their children give their character, imagining Jesus throwing a big party in heaven. Many and drink are over-the-top amazing? In our tradition, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids suppose that heaven will be a boring place where reli- weddings last a few hours. In ancient Palestine during Talk About God three times a week in a free email sub- gious people sit on clouds plucking harp strings. Some Jesus’ ministry, bring your sleeping bag. Weddings scription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. would rather take their chances on living in hell forev- lasted for days, not hours. er than a heaven they envision as a perpetual church Now, press your mental button for a heaven reset! Copyright 2021 Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 RELIGION Okmulgee Times • A7

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

A8 • Okmulgee Times BEGGS HOMECOMING Wednesday, February 10, 2021 BHS to vote for Homecoming King, Queen

Beggs High School students will vote this week for their All Sports Homecoming Queen and King, who will be crowned Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Four young ladies and five young men will represent various sports. Cheerleading Queen Raigen Ashley Golf Queen Mackenzie Park Softball Queen Kayci Phelps • Cheerleading Queen - Raigen Ashely. • Golf Queen - Mackenzie Park. • Softball Queen - Kayci Phelps. • Basketball Queen - Caylee York. • Baseball King - Dawson Barrett. • Football King - Kendal Daniels. • Basketball King - Blake Gomez. • Track King -Jesse Pendergrass. • Cross Country King -Jordan Smith.

BUREAU • Resolution #21-73 Declaration of Surplus CONTINUED FROM A1 for District 2 of a Ho- District 1, $1,000 for bart Ironman Welder. parts and supplies as • Reimbursement of needed; Unifirst Hold- Election Board Secre- ings, District 2, $700 for tary Salary for January uniforms as needed. for $4,032.68. • Utility Permits - Ru- • Reimbursement for Basketball Queen Caylee York Baseball King Dawson Barrett Football King Kendal Daniels ral Water District 20 District Attorney Office in District 2, Howard for January, $805.47. Road between 330 and A report on the Ok- 340 Road; Rural Water mulgee County Veter- District 6 in District 1, ans Memorial by Tom water line at Hwy. 75 Payne was postponed. and Ferguson Road.

Basketball King Blake Gomez Track King Jesse Pendergrass Cross Country King Jordan Smith

Playoff Time County cage squads prepare for busy postseason schedule LARRY OWEN Saturday in Classes 2A and 3A. the Dewar gentlemen a spot in the CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER The Preston basketball teams will regional tournament next Thurs- The Road to the State Basketball compete in the Class 2A district day-Saturday at Frontier (sub-site) Tournament will get underway this tournament, while Okmulgee, Hen- and Yale (main site). A loss to Qua- Thursday with district tournament ryetta, Beggs, and Morris will battle paw will bring the Dragons’ season action for Classes A and B. for 3A district titles. to a close. The A and B district tournaments In this weekend’s A and B district In the Class B Area II, District 3 will take place around the state and tournaments, all county teams in- tournament, the Schulter Bulldogs will also feature games on Friday volved will be playing in ‘Win or and Lady Bulldogs will be part of and Saturday at various sites. Go Home’ games, which means in a 4-team bracket and will travel to LARRY OWEN | CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Each class will have four areas di- order to advance to next week’s re- Red Oak. The Schulter cage squads Okmulgee’s Isaac Graham (11) puts up a shot in the first half of last Friday’s vided into eight districts. Most of gional tournament, the county cage will be matched up against Cam- home game against Wewoka. the district tournaments in A and squads will need to win their dis- eron and will play their ‘must win’ B will feature 3-team tournament trict tournament openers. tournament games Thursday and brackets, while there will also be a The Dewar Dragons will travel Friday, respectively. The Lady Bull- few 4-team district tournaments to Afton for their 3-team district dogs will take on the Lady Yellow- taking place this weekend. tournament and will be matched up jackets Thursday at 6 p.m., while Among the playoff teams compet- against the Quapaw Wildcats Fri- the Bulldogs will take on Cameron’s Bulldogs drop ing this weekend will be three Ok- day at 7 p.m. If the Dragons defeat boys team Friday at 6 p.m. mulgee County cage programs. Quapaw on Friday, they will ad- Wins over Cameron will put Basketball programs from Wilson vance to the district championship Schulter in Saturday’s district cham- and Schulter will compete in the game against the host Afton Eagles pionship game against the winner of home battle Class B district tournaments, while on Saturday at 8 p.m. A win over the other ‘must win’ games between the Dewar Dragons will compete in Afton will put the Dewar squad Red Oak and Bokoshe. If Schulter the Class A postseason opener. into next Thursday night’s regional is successful against Cameron, the The other five county cage pro- quarterfinals at 8 p.m. at Frontier county school will advance to next with Wewoka grams will get their postseason High School. week’s regional tournament in Hen- journey underway next Friday and A win over Quapaw will guarantee SEE PLAYOFF, PAGE B5 Third quarter struggles hand OHS 6th straight loss LARRY OWEN returned to action on Sat- CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER urday, traveling to Okla- The Okmulgee Bull- homa City for a meeting Wilson splits cage meeting dog varsity basketball with the Oklahoma City team suffered their sixth- Douglass Trojans. straight loss of the 2020- The Bulldogs were 21 season this past Friday scheduled to host Wagon- evening. er on Monday and trav- with Mounds The Bulldogs (1-11)el to Beggs and Catoosa LARRY OWEN tage in the final frame to suffer the 57-19 defeat. struggled offensivelyon Thursday and Friday, CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Terra Blackbear was the top scorer for the Lady Ti- in the third quarter in respectively. All three of The Wilson varsity basketball program came away gers in the road contest, finishing with nine points. last Friday’s home bat- those contests were can- with a split decision here this past Friday evening. Brooke Branson was next in the scoring column for tle with the Wewoka Ti- celled on Monday. The visiting Lady Tigers found themselves on the Wilson with four points. gers (ranked 7th in 2A), Prior to Friday’s con- short end of a 57-19 outcome in the opening contest, The trio of Mellani Blackbear, Scout Hawkins, and leading to a 69-39 set- test, the Bulldogs suffered while the Tigers avoided the sweep in the nightcap, Kailee Branson rounded out the Lady Tiger scoring back - the Okmulgee cage road losses to Wagon- needing an extra 4-minute period to come away with with two points apiece. squad’s fifth double-digit er (64-33) last Tuesday a 67-61 victory. In the boys contest last Friday, the Tigers came out defeat on the year. and Hilldale (61-55) last In last Friday’s girls game at Mounds, the Lady Ti- of the high-scoring first period with a narrow 25-24 The Okmulgee squad SEE BULLDOGS, PAGE B2 gers had trouble offensively in the first three quarters advantage, then outscored the host Eagles 12-9 in the against the talented Lady Eagle squad. second stanza for a 37-33 lead at the halftime break. The Wilson ladies trailed 23-4 after one quarter of Mounds took the third quarter by a 16-11 margin play and 39-8 at halftime. to take over the lead at 49-48, heading into the final The Lady Tigers were outscored 13-3 in the third eight minutes of regulation. period to fall behind by a 52-11 margin with eight The Wilson gentlemen edged the host Eagles 11-10 minutes left in the contest. in the fourth period to send the game into a 4-min- Morris splits The Wilson squad managed a narrow 8-5 advan- SEE WILSON, PAGE B2 road meeting against Warner Preston cagers swept at home LARRY OWEN LARRY OWEN CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER The Preston varsity The Morris Eagles and Lady Eagles earned a split deci- basketball program suf- sion here this past Friday evening. fered a pair of losses last The Lady Eagles dropped a heartbreaking 51-47 de- Thursday evening to the cision to the host Warner Lady Eagles in the opening visitors from Kiefer. contest, while the visiting Morris Eagles came out of the The host Lady Pirates nightcap with a convincing 67-47 victory to avoid the struggled offensively in sweep. the first half and dropped The Morris cage squads were back in action on Tues- the opening contest by a day, hosting the Eufaula Ironheads and Lady Ironheads. 44-36 margin, while the The Eagles and Lady Eagles will also be at home this Pirates were unable to Thursday, welcoming their arch rivals, the Henryetta overcome a sluggish start Golden Knights and Lady Knights. Thursday’s county in the nightcap, coming battle in Morris will get underway at 6:30 p.m. followed up on the short end of a by the boys contest at approximately 8 p.m. 59-46 outcome. In last Friday’s girls game, the host Warner Lady Eagles The Preston cage took the opening frame by a 14-9 margin, while the visit- squads were back in ac- ing Lady Eagles doubled up their foes 16-8 in the second tion this past Friday at quarter for a 3-point halftime advantage, 25-22. home against arch rival Warner went back in front, 37-34, with eight minutes Beggs. The two county remaining, after outscoring Morris 15-9 in the third pe- squads were scheduled to riod. complete the home-and- The visiting Lady Eagles attempted to once again over- home series on Monday come a slim deficit in the fourth quarter, putting up 13 in Beggs, but that contest points in the stanza. The comeback attempt was thwart- was cancelled for an un- ed, however, as Warner countered with 14 points in the known reason. final period to hand the Morris ladies the 51-47 setback. The Pirates and Lady LARRY OWEN | CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER SEE MORRIS, PAGE B2 SEE PRESTON, PAGE B2 Preston’s Mya Tiger (22) shoots over a pair of Kiefer defenders during last Thursday’s basketball showdown in Preston.

B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Wednesday, February 10, 2021 MORRIS CONTINUED FROM B1 Senior standout Charie Barnett was the top scorer for the visiting Lady Eagles, finishing with a team-best 18 points. Maddie Moore also reached double figures for Morris in the contest with a 14-point performance. Other Lady Eagle scorers in the road contest were Em- ily Wallace with six, Kaleah Barnett five, and Marti Yae- rger and Emma Duclos two each. In last Friday’s boys game, the visitors began the contest with a 20-13 advantage in the opening quarter, then edged the host Eagles 15-12 in the second stanza to go into halftime with a 10-point lead, 35-25. Morris extended its margin to 19 points, 55-36 after coming out of the third period with a 20-11 advantage, then put the finishing touches on the 20-point victory by edging Warner 12-11 in the final frame. The balanced offensive attack for the visiting Eagles was led by Jaxsun Fulton with a team-high 17 points. The duo of Giorgio Dunn and Jeremiah Jones were COURTESY PHOTO | AMANDA WOODS COURTESY PHOTO next in scoring for Morris with 13 points apiece. Keegan Burgess just missed double-digit scoring with County Wrestlers Headed to State Tournament nine, while the remaining Eagle scorers in the road win Okmulgee County will be represented at the inaugural Oklahoma Girls in the 112 lb. division while Byroads came in on the loser’s bracket side, were Tucker Kelsey with six, Ryan Benevidez three, and State Wrestling Tournament by Eden Ramos (above left) of Morris and finishing 3rd in the 147 lb. division. The tournament is scheduled for Feb. Marco Smith Jr., Race Casey, and Cruze Lawson two Madison Byroads (above right) of Henryetta. Both competed Monday in 25-27 in Oklahoma City. each. the Eastern Regional Tournament in Broken Arrow. Ramos finished 2nd --- Girls Game Warner 51, Morris 47 WILSON Mounds 57, Wilson 19 Morris: 9 - 16 - 9 - 13 (47) Wilson: 4 - 4 - 3 - 8 (19) Warner: 14 - 8 - 15 - 14 (51) CONTINUED FROM B1 Mounds: 23 - 16 - 13 - 5 (57) Morris Scoring: Charie Barnett 18, Maddie Moore ute overtime with the score deadlocked at 59-59. Wilson Scoring: Terra Blackbear 9, Brooke Bran- 14, Emily Wallace 6, Kaleah Barnett 5, Marti Yaerger In the extra period, the Tigers came away with an son 4, Mellani Blackbear 2, Scout Hawkins 2, Kailee 2, Emma Duclos 2. 8-2 advantage to walk away with the thrilling 67-61, Branson 2. --- overtime, victory. --- Boys Game Asa Mitchell led Wilson with a game-high 26 Boys Game Morris 67, Warner 47 points. Michael McKinney was next for the Tigers Wilson 67, Mounds 61 (OT) Morris: 20 - 15 - 20 - 12 (67) with 20, followed by Yahv Williams with 11. Wilson: 25 - 12 - 11 - 11 - 8 (67) Warner: 13 - 12 - 11 - 11 (47) Ryder Herring just missed double-digit scoring Mounds: 24 - 9 - 16 - 10 - 2 (61) Morris Scoring: Jaxsun Fulton 17, Girogio Dunn 13, with eight, while Nick Williams rounded out out the Wilson Scoring: Asa Mitchell 26, Michael McK- Jeremiah Jones 13, Keegan Burgess 9, Tucker Kelsey Wilson scoring with two points. inney 20, Yahv Williams 11, Ryder Herring 8, Nick 6, Ryan Benavidez 3, Marco Smith Jr. 2, Race Casey 2, --- Williams 2. Cruze Lawson 2. Girls Game

PRESTON 13-4. A 12-3 Preston run to begin the second stanza cut CONTINUED FROM B1 the deficit to three, 16-13, then Kiefer took the final Pirates were also on the hardwood Tuesday, traveling half of the period 11-6 to send the teams to their re- to Kiefer for a rematch with the Kiefer Trojans and spective locker rooms with the Pirates trailing by Lady Trojans. eight, 27-19, at the halftime break. Preston will travel to Henryetta this Friday and will Preston was unable to overcome the 8-point half- close out its regular-season schedule next Monday at time deficit, as the Pirate offense was limited to just Eufaula. six points in the third quarter, while Kiefer put up 14 In last Thursday’s girls contest against Kiefer, the points in the frame to extend its lead to 16 points, 41- Lady Pirates opened the game with a 5-0 run. Kiefer 25, with one period remaining. answered with a 9-0 run on three-consecutive 3-point Kiefer opened the final stanza with a 7-0 run to push baskets to take over the lead at 9-5. its advantage to 23 points. After a basket by Adrianne Wilson ended the Kiefer The Pirates finished the frame with a 21-11 advan- run, the visitors closed out the opening period with tage, but wound up on the losing end of a 59-46 set- an 8-0 run to lead 17-7 after the first eight minutes of back. action. Goree had the hot hand offensively for the Preston The Lady Pirates were edged 9-7 in a low-scoring gentlemen, finishing with a game-high 25 points. second quarter to go into halftime down by 12 points, The trio of Kareffren Bagby, Orlando Bagby, and 26-14. Tucker Webb were next in the scoring column for the The Preston squad doubled up on the Lady Trojans host Pirates with five points each. by a 12-6 margin in the third quarter to cut the deficit Keyton Smith had three points in the contest, fol- in half, 32-26, heading into the final eight minutes of lowed by Markhi Johnson with two and Malachi Li- regulation. gons one. The Lady Pirates were unable to get any closer, as --- Kiefer took the final stanza 12-10 to hand the Preston Girls Game squad the 44-36 defeat. Kiefer 44, Preston 36 Wilson led Preston in scoring with nine points. Wil- Kiefer: 17 - 9 - 6 - 12 (44) son was followed in the scoring column by the trio of Preston: 7 - 7- 12 - 10 (36) Rylee Pinkston, Jadyn Roberts, and Mya Tiger with six Preston Scoring: Adrianne Wilson 9, Rylee Pinkston points apiece. 6, Jadyn Roberts 6, Mya Tiger 6, Maycie Jones 5, Ka- Maycie Jones and KaTory Batiste rounded out the Tory Batiste 4. Lady Pirate scorers with five and four points, respec- --- tively. Boys Game In the boys’ game last Thursday, the Pirates fell be- Kiefer 59, Preston 46 hind 11-0 in the first five minutes of the opening quar- Kiefer: 13 - 14 - 15 - 18 (59) ter. The host Preston squad ended the 11-point run Preston: 4 - 15 - 6 - 21 (46) with a basket by Jervais Goree at the 2:28 mark of the Preston Scoring: Jervais Goree 25, Kareffren Bagby opening period. A basket by Kareffren Bagby cut the 5, Orlando Bagby 5, Tucker Webb 5, Keyton Smith 3, deficit to seven, 11-4, while Kiefer ended the frame Markhi Johnson 2, Malachi Ligons 1. LARRY OWEN | CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Preston guard Jervais Goree (2) attempts to score a basket during last with a basket to put the host Pirates down by nine, Thursday’s home game against Kiefer.

BULLDOGS mark. Wewoka took advantage of the Bull- CONTINUED FROM B1 dogs’ offensive struggles, putting up 17 Thursday. points in the period to make it a 57-23 In Friday’s home battle with Wewo- contest with eight minutes remaining in ka, Okmulgee found themselves dead- regulation. locked with the visitors at 4-4 early in The offense returned for Okmulgee in the opening frame. Wewoka scored the the fourth quarter, posting a 16-point next five points to regain the lead at frame. Wewoka countered with 12 9-4, while a 3-point basket by LaPatrick points in the stanza to hand the host Vann and a free throw by Calip Har- Bulldogs the 69-39 setback. jo cut the deficit to one, 9-8, midway Miles, along with Malachi Simmons through the first quarter. and Joseph Robertson, led the way of- The visitors closed out the opening fensively for Okmulgee with six points. period with a 9-3 advantage to send the Graham and Laurance Green were next game into the second stanza with the in the scoring column for the Bulldogs Bulldogs trailing by seven, 18-11. with four points each in the contest. Okmulgee opened the second quarter Williams, Harjo, and Darius Reason scoring on a basket by Isaac Graham. each finished with three points in the After the Graham basket, Wewoka loss, while Asberry’s free throw in the scored the next eight points to push its third quarter rounded out the Okmul- lead to double digits, 26-13. gee scoring. A 3-point basket by Braden Williams --- and a free throw by Darin Miles cut the Wewoka 69, Okmulgee 39 deficit to nine, 26-17. Wewoka: 18 - 22 - 17 - 12 (69) That was as close as the Bulldogs got Okmulgee: 11 - 11 - 1 - 16 (39) to overcoming the first-half deficit, as Okmulgee Scoring: Darin Miles 6, the visitors closed out the frame with a Malachi Simmons 6, Joseph Robert- 14-5 run to take a 40-22 advantage into son 6, Laurance Green 4, Isaac Graham the halftime break. 4, LaPatrick Vann 3, Darius Reason 3, LARRY OWEN | CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER The Okmulgee offense was held to just Braeden Williams 3, Calip Harjo 3, Da- Okmulgee’s Calip Harjo (24) eyes the basket during last Friday’s battle against Wewoka at Brock Memorial Gymna- one point in the third quarter - a free vieon Asberry 1. sium in Okmulgee. throw by Daveon Asberry at the 2:17

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 COMICS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3

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B4 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, February 10, 2021

IN THE MATTER OF THE Associate District Judge YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Stephen M. Ferry and Melonie D. and/or order of the Court, prior to ANNOUNCEMENTS ESTATE OF The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. that an Amended Petition has been Ferry, being all of the Defendants the sale, said judgment entered in QUIDA NADINE WOLF, now 310 East Seventh Street Okmul- filed in the Court of the Muscogee and persons holding or claiming the District Court in and for said Legal Notices NARDONE, gee, Oklahoma 74447 (Creek) Nation alleging that the any interest or lien in the subject County, State of Oklahoma, in Case Deceased. above-named child is a deprived property. No. CJ-2020—82, entitled U.S. Published in the Okmulgee Times Case No.: PB-2021-11 child and that, as the parent of said Eddy Rice, Sheriff of Bank Trust National Association 1-27-2021, 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 Judge: Cynthia Pickering Published in the Okmulgee Times child, N.D., you have been named Okmulgee County, Oklahoma as Trustee of the Lodge Series IV IN THE DISTRICT COURT ORDER AND NOTICE OF 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021 as the Respondent, all as more fully By: /s/ Eddy Rice Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Jackie Jackson; OF OKMULGEE COUNTY, HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROCLAMATION AND set out in the Petition. DEPUTY Dianna Sue Jackson, et al., Defen- STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPOINTMENT OF ADMIN- NOTICE OF ELECTION YOU ARE THEREFORE OR- Don Timberlake - # 9021 dants, to satisfy: Chere Kay Czaia, ISTRATOR, DETERMINATION Under and by virtue of Section 26, DERED TO APPEAR at the Court- BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C. FIRST: The costs of said action Plaintiff, OF HEIRS, AND ISSUANCE OF Article X of the Oklahoma Con- room of the District Court of P.O. Box 18486 accrued and accruing; - vs - LETTERS OF stitution and Title 70, Article XV, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0486 SECOND: The judgment and Casey Johnson and Kimberly ADMINISTRATION Oklahoma Statutes 2011, and other Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on the 13th Telephone: (405) 842-7722 first lien of the Plaintiff, U.S. Bank Johnson, husband and wife, if Now, on this the 5th day of Feb, laws supplementary and amenda- day of May 2021 at the hour of 9:00 Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 Trust National Association as living, and if they or either of 2021, LAURA EILEEN NAR- tory thereto and a Resolution of the Am. for an Adjudication Hearing BT File No.: 120519 Trustee of the Lodge Series IV them be deceased, their unknown DONE petitioned this Court for Board of Education of Elementary and to there remain subject to the Trust, in the sum of $18,959.24 successors in interest, the appointment as Administrator School District Number 11 of call of the Court until discharged with interest thereon at the rate Defendants. of the Estate of OUIDA NADINE Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, ad- so that you may be advised of the Published in the Okmulgee Times of 7% per annum, as adjusted, if No. CJ-2021-07 WOLF, now NARDONE, deceased, opted on the 14th day of December, allegations and may answer that 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 applicable, from July 1, 2018, until NOTICE BY PUBLICATION and prayed that the heirs of said 2020, an election is hereby called you admit or deny the allegations DISTRICT COURT OF paid; advances for taxes, insurance THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Decedent be determined by the to be held in said School District of the Deprived Petition. OKMULGEE COUNTY and preservation expenses, accrued TO: Court, and that Letters of Ad- on the 2nd day of March, 2021, You may seek the advice of any STATE OF OKLAHOMA and accruing; abstracting expenses, Casey Johnson and Kimberly John- ministration be issued to LAURA for the purpose of submitting to attorney on any matter relating to PROBATE DIVISION accrued and accruing; bankruptcy son, husband and wife, if living EILEEN NARDONE. the registered, qualified electors this action at your own expense. IN THE MATTER OF THE fees and costs, if any; and an attor- and if they or either of them be IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that thereof the following propositions: Or, if you are qualified as indigent, ESTATE ney’s fee, plus costs, with interest deceased, their unknown succes- said Petition be and hereby is set for PROPOSITION NO. 1 an attorney can be appointed for OF thereon at the same rate, until paid. sors in interest, hearing on the 16th day of March, Shall Elementary School District you. HOMER F. GAY, JR., Deceased Persons or other entities having Take notice that you, and each 2021, at 9:00 A.M., in the Court- Number 11 of Okmulgee County, IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND and META JOAN VAN DOREN interest in the property, including of you, have been sued in the room of the undersigned Judge, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness THIS HEARING. YOUR PA- GAY, Deceased. those whose actual addresses are above cause by the plaintiff, Che- Okmulgee County Courthouse, by issuing its bonds in the sum RENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE AD- Case No. PB-2020-73 unknown and persons or other rie Kay Czaia, and that suit has Okmulgee, Oklahoma. of Seven Hundred Seventy Five VERSELY AFFECTED AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND entities who have or may have been brought for the purposes of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Thousand Dollars ($775,000) to YOU MAY BE CITED FOR CON- NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL unknown successors and such obtaining a judgment IN REM TO ALL PARTIES that this mat- be issued in one or more series to TEMPT OF COURT AND A ACCOUNT AND PETITION unknown successors are hereby against the defendants in the sum ter has been ordered set down for provide funds for the purpose of BENCH WARRANT MAY BE FOR ORDER ALLOWING notified are: Jackie Jackson; Dian- of $22,722.73, plus interest accrued Hearing to be held on the 16th constructing, equipping, repairing ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST. FINAL ACCOUNT, na Sue Jackson; Occupants of the and accruing from February 1, day of March 2021, at the hour of and remodeling school buildings, Issued this 29th day of Janu- DETERMINING HEIRS, Premises; State of Oklahoma, ex 2012, at the rate of 12.5% per 9:00 A.M. All parties are directed acquiring school furniture, fixtures ary2021. DEVISEES AND LEGATEES, rel. Oklahoma Tax Commission. annum, until paid, accruing late to appear at the aforesaid date and and equipment and acquiring and /s/ Tobie King DISTRIBUTING ESTATE AND The property has been duly ap- fees, together with attorney fees time for hearing and show cause, improving school sites, and levy Deputy Court Clerk DISCHARGING PERSONAL praised in the sum of $60,500.00. and costs, and for foreclosure of if any they have, why LAURA EI- and collect an annual tax, in addi- Muscogee (Creek) Nation District REPRESENTATIVE WITNESS MY HAND this 28th plaintiff’s Contract For Deed cov- LEEN NARDONE should not be tion to all other taxes, upon all the Court All persons having claims against day of January, 2021. ering the following described real appointed Administrator, heirs be taxable property in such District [Seal] Homer F. Gay, Jr. or Meta Joan Van /s/ Eddy Rice property, to-wit: determined, and Letters of Admin- sufficient to pay the interest on Doren Gay, both deceased are re- KIVELL, RAYMENT AND W/2 of Lot 12, of Jericho Subdi- istration issued to LAURA EILEEN such bonds as it falls due and also quired to present the same with a FRANCIS vision, located in the SW/4 and NARDONE. to constitute a sinking fund for the Published in the Okmulgee Times description of all security interest A Professional Corporation the W/2 of the SE/4, Section 29, Your Failure to Appear may re- payment of the principal thereof 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021, 2-24-2021 and all other collateral, if any, K. Renee’ Davis, OBA #15161 Township 16 North, Range 13 East sult in the relief requested by the when due, said bonds to bear IN THE DISTRICT COURT held by each creditor with respect Triad Center I, Suite 550 of the Indian Meridian, Okmul- Petitioner being granted. interest not to exceed the rate of OF THE MUSCOGEE to such claim to Jon Alexander 7666 East 61st Street gee County, State of Oklahoma, IT IS SO ORDERED. ten (10%) percentum per annum, (CREEK) NATION Gay, Personal Representative at Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 According To The Recorded Plat /s/ Cynthia D Pickering payable semi-annually and to be- OKMULGEE DISTRICT the offices of his attorneys, The Telephone (918) 254-0626 Thereof, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT come due serially within ten (10) IN THE MATTER OF: Barksdale Law Firm, P.C., 310 Facsimile (918) 254-7915 and that you must answer the COURT years from their date? N.D.; DOB: 12/24/2004 East Seventh Street, Okmulgee, E-mail: [email protected] petition filed herein by said plain- Prepared by: PROPOSITION NO. 2 Alleged Deprived Child. Oklahoma 74447, by the following ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF tiff on or before March 15, 2021, KELLY M. HUNT, OBA#31387 Shall Elementary School District Case No. JV-2020-18 presentment date: March 8, 2021 or or said petition will be taken as DRU R. TATE, OBA#30434 Number 11 of Okmulgee County, JUVENILE SUMMONS same will be forever barred. true and judgment IN REM will South County Law Firm, PLLC Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness THE MUSCOGEE NATION to: All persons interested in said Published in the Okmulgee Times be rendered for said plaintiff and 1700 E. 6th St. Okmulgee, Okla- by issuing its bonds in the sum of Deante Carun Asberry, Jr. Estate are hereby notified that 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 against said defendants, granting homa 74447 One Hundred Seventy Thousand YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED March 16, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. in IN THE DISTRICT COURT plaintiff judgment IN REM against Phone - 918.756.1000 Dollars ($170,000) to be issued that a Second Amended Petition Courtroom No. 1 of the Okmulgee IN AND FOR OKMULGEE said defendants, as set forth in the Fax - 918.917.8485 in one or more series to provide has been filed in the Court of the County Courthouse, Okmulgee, COUNTY petition, together with foreclosure funds for the purpose of purchas- Muscogee (Creek) Nation alleging Oklahoma, the Final Account and STATE OF OKLAHOMA of said property according to law ing transportation equipment, and that the above-named child is a de- Petition For Order Allowing Final In the Matter of the Estate of and that the proceeds thereof be Published in the Okmulgee Times levy and collect an annual tax, in prived child and that, as the parent Account, Determining Heirs, De- JIMMY WAYNE SMITH, applied to payment of said Con- 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021 addition to all other taxes, upon all of said child, N.D., you have been visees And Legatees, Distributing Deceased. tract For Deed of the plaintiff, DISTRICT COURT OF the taxable property in such Dis- named as the Respondent, all as Estate And Discharging Personal Case No. PB-2020-37 with interest thereon, costs of this OKMULGEE COUNTY trict sufficient to pay the interest more fully set out in the Petition. Representative will be heard and NOTICE TO CREDITORS action, and a reasonable attorney STATE OF OKLAHOMA on such bonds as it falls due and YOU ARE THEREFORE OR- ordered and all persons interested To the Creditors of Jimmy Wayne fee, all as prayed for in plaintiff’s PROBATE DIVISION also to constitute a sinking fund DERED TO APPEAR at the Court- in said estate are notified to then Smith, Deceased: petition filed herein. IN THE MATTER OF THE for the payment of the principal room of the District Court of and there appear and show cause, if All creditors having a claim WITNESS My hand and seal of ESTATE thereof when due, said bonds to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, any they have, why the same should against Jimmy Wayne Smith, De- said Court this 21st day of January, OF bear interest not to exceed the Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on the 13th not be done. The Final Account ceased, are required to present the 2021. JOHN R. SLAGLE a/k/a JOHN rate of ten (10%) percentum per day of May 2021 at the hour of 9:00 And Petition will be filed at least same with a description of all se- (SEAL) RODNEY SLAGLE, Deceased. annum, payable semi-annually and am. for an Adjudication Hearing five (5) days before the hearing. curity interests and other collateral Charly Criner, Court Clerk of Case No. PB-20-22 to become due serially within five and to there remain subject to the January 29, 2021. (if any) held by each creditor with Okmulgee County, Oklahoma NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL (5) years from their date? call of the Court until discharged /s/ Pandee Ramirez for respect to such claim, to Aaron /s/ Desiree Underwood ACCOUNT AND PETITION The ballots used at said election so that you may be advised of the CYNTHIA D. PICKERING Smith, Personal Representatives, Deputy Court Clerk FOR ORDER APPROVING shall set out the proposition as allegations and may answer that Associate District Judge at the office of Jason M. Lile, 500 Loeffler, Allen & Ham INVENTORY AND ALLOW- above set forth and shall also con- you admit or deny the allegations The Barksdale Law Firm W. 7th St., Tulsa, OK 74119, on or Keith Ham, OBA# 3746 ING FINAL ACCOUNT AND tain, with respect to each proposi- of the Deprived Petition. 310 E. Seventh Street before the following presentment Attorneys For Plaintiff DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, tion, the following words: You may seek the advice of any Okmulgee, Oklahoma date: April 21st 2021, or the same P.O. Box 567 DEVISEES AND LEGATEES, For the above Proposition attorney on any matter relating to (918) 756-0900 will be barred. Bristow, Oklahoma 74010 DISTRIBUTION AND Against the above Proposition this action at your own expense. Date this 19th day of January (918) 367-3331 DISCHARGE The polls shall be opened at seven Or, if you are qualified as indigent, 2021. Bradley James Osborn, Personal o’clock A.M. and remain open an attorney can be appointed for Published in the Okmulgee Times APPROVED: Representative of the Estate of John continuously until and be closed you. 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 /s/ Jason M. Lile Published in the Okmulgee Times R. Slagle a/k/a John Rodney Slagle, at seven o’clock P.M. IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND IN THE DISTRICT COURT Jason M. Lile, OBA #21014 1-27-2021, 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 Deceased, has filed a Final Account The number and location of the THIS HEARING, YOUR PA- IN AND FOR OKMULGEE 500 W. 7th St. 74119 LIEN SALE And Petition For Order Approving polling places and the names of RENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE AD- COUNTY STATE OF Tulsa, OK 74103 2005 HD SFTL VIN# Inventory And Allowing Final the persons who shall conduct said VERSELY AFFECTED AND OKLAHOMA (918) 932-2800 4K7S81351D0033624 CONTACT Account, Determining Heirs, De- election shall be designated by the YOU MAY BE CITED FOR CON- U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL (918) 932-2900 (fax) DUSTIN SULLIVAN 918-884- visees And Legatees, Distribution County Election Board(s). Such TEMPT OF COURT AND A ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE ATTORNEY FOR THE 5481 And Discharge. officers shall also act as counters. BENCH WARRANT MAY BE OF THE LODGE SERIES IV PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Take notice that the Final Account The specific projects for which at ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST. TRUST; And Petition will be heard on least eighty-five percent (85%) of Issued this 29th day of January Plaintiff, February 23, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds 2021. Published in the Okmulgee Times vs. Published in the Okmulgee Times in District Courtroom No. 1, shall be expended and the dollar /s/ Tobie King JACKIE JACKSON; DIANNA 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 2-10-2021 Okmulgee County Courthouse, amounts for each project shall be Deputy Court Clerk IN DISTRICT COURT SUE JACKSON; et al. IN THE DISTRICT COURT Okmulgee, Oklahoma, at which as follows: Muscogee (Creek) Nation IN AND FOR OKMULGEE Defendants. IN AND FOR OKMULGEE time any person interested may PROPOSITION NO. 1 District Court COUNTY Case No. CJ-2020-82 COUNTY appear and file exceptions and to construct, furnish, equip and/or [Seal] STATE OF OKLAHOMA Judge Ramirez, Pandee STATE OF OKLAHOMA contest the same. acquire improvements to expand NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- February 5th, 2021. the cafeteria $775,000.00 UNDER EXECUTION TATES OF: ANTHONY WAYNE /s/ Cynthia D Pickering PROPOSITION NO. 2 Published in the Okmulgee Times THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO MINYARD, DECEASED CYNTHIA D. PICKERING to acquire vehicles for pupil trans- 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY And portation from the proceeds of ALIAS INFORMATION OBTAINED CHRISTINE LAVERN MIN- bonds maturing within five (5) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE WILL BE USED FOR THAT YARD, DECEASED, years from their date $170,000.00 CJ-2020-099 PURPOSE. Case No. PB 2020-092 WITNESS our hands as President Notice is given that on the 9th Notice is hereby given that on NOTICE TO CREDITORS and Clerk of the above Board of day of March, 2021, at 10:00 AM, the 9th day of March, 2021, at 10 All creditors having claims against Education and the seal of said at the North Door of the County o’clock, A.M., (location at Court- the Estates of ANTHONY WAYNE School District this 14th day of Courthouse, in the City of Okmul- house or Room #), 1st Floor, of the MINYARD, Deceased and CHRIS- December, 2020. gee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County Courthouse in TINE LAVERN MINYARD, De- Brian Costanza the Sheriff of said County will offer Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the under- ceased, are required to present the President, Board of Education for sale and sell, with appraisement, signed Sheriff will offer for sale same, with a description of all se- ATTEST: for cash, at public auction, to the and sell for cash to the highest and curity interests and other collateral David R. Miller highest and best bidder, all that best bidder, subject to real estate (if any) held by each creditor with Deputy Clerk, Board of Educa- certain real estate in Okmulgee ad valorem taxes, superior special respect to such claim, to TERRY tion County, Oklahoma, to-wit: assessments and all interests of WAYNE MINYARD, Personal (SEAL) The South 47 feet of Lot 3 and all of record, if any, except the Mortgage Representative, at the law office of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2 in GRAND- and interests foreclosed herein on Luke Gaither, 405 W. Trudgeon, VIEW ADDITION to the Town of the following described real prop- P.O. Box 1090, Henryetta, OK Published in the Okmulgee Times Beggs, Okmulgee County, State of erty, to-wit: 74437, on or before the 25th day 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021, 2-24-2021 Oklahoma; Lot Six (6), Block Four (4), in M of MARCH 2021, or the same will IN THE DISTRICT COURT subject to unpaid taxes, advance- & H HEIGHTS ADDITION to be forever barred. OF THE MUSCOGEE ments by Plaintiff for taxes, in- the City of Okmulgee, Okmulgee /s/ Terry Wayne Minyard (CREEK) NATION surance premiums, and expenses County, State of Oklahoma, com- TERRY WAYNE MİNYARD OKMULGEE DISTRICT necessary for the preservation of monly known as 702 East 15th Personal Representative IN THE MATTER OF: the subject property, if any, said Street, Okmulgee, OK 74447 (the Dated: Jan. 19, 2021 N.D.; DOB: 12/24/2004 property having been duly ap- “Property”) GAITHER LAW OFFICE Alleged Deprived Child. praised at $65,000.00. Sale will be Sale will be made pursuant to Henryetta, Oklahoma Case No. JV-2020-18 made pursuant to an Alias Special a Special Execution and Order of JUVENILE SUMMONS Execution And Order Of Sale is- Sale issued out of the office of the THE MUSCOGEE NATION to: sued in accordance with judgment Court Clerk in and for Okmulgee Published in the Okmulgee Times Kimberly Ann Beal entered in the District Court of Ok- County, Oklahoma, and pursuant 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 mulgee County, Oklahoma, in Case to said judgment reserving the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF No. CJ-2020-099, entitled Planet right of Plaintiff to recall said OKMULGEE COUNTY Home Lending, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. execution by oral announcement; STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B5

IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Published in the Okmulgee Times The name of any person or Sale will be made pursuant to an 1700 E. 6th Street OF OKMULGEE COUNTY TATE OF MILDRED BERNICE 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 unknown successor of any person Order of Sale issued upon a judg- Okmulgee, OK 74447 STATE OF OKLAHOMA PRATER, fka Mildred Bernice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE whose actual address is unknown ment entered in the District Court (918) 756-1000- Telephone IN THE MATTER OF THE Waller, deceased, D. C. No. CJ-2020-101 who has an interest in said property of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, (918) 917-8485- Facsimile Attor- GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PER- NO. PB 2021-2 Notice is hereby given that in is: Sandra L. Lainhart, Deceased; in Case No. CJ-2019-181, wherein neys for Petitioner SON AND ESTATE OF: NOTICE TO CREDITORS pursuance of an execution and Unknown Successors of Sandra Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is Plaintiff YOU MAY SEEK THE ADVICE D.D.M.; DOB: 08/03/2011, TO: THE CREDITORS OF: order of sale issued out of the Dis- L. Lainhart, Deceased; Thomas and Susan L. Howard is/are De- OF AN ATTORNEY ON ANY A Minor Child. MILDRED BERNICE PRATER trict Court of Okmulgee County, Owens. fendant(s) to satisfy said judgment MATTER CONNECTED WITH Case No.: PG-2020-57 fka Mildred Bernice Waller, Oklahoma, on January 25, 2021, WITNESS my hand this 28th in the sum of $33,228.03 together THIS SUIT OR YOUR RE- SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY deceased in an action wherein United Built day of Jan., 2021. with interest at 7% per annum from SPONSE. SUCH ATTORNEY PUBLICATION NOTICE All creditors having claims Homes, L.L.C., was Plaintiff and EDDY RICE, Sheriff May 1, 2019, including late charges, SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO: against, MILDRED BERNICE Sandra L. Lainhart, Deceased, and Okmulgee County, Oklahoma a reasonable attorney’s fee, and IMMEDIATELY SO THAT A TAMMY MAE PITMAN, Natu- PRATER, deceased, are required to Unknown Successors of Sandra By /s/ Eddy Rice all necessary funds advanced by RESPONSE MAY BE FILED ral Mother of D.D.M. present the same, with a descrip- L. Lainhart, Deceased, et al., were Sheriff/Under Sheriff/Deputy said Plaintiff accrued or accruing WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT Whereabouts Unknown tion of all security interests and Defendants, directed to the Sheriff By /s/ William McDonial hereafter through completion of STATED IN THE SUMMONS. TAKE NOTICE that you have other collateral, if any, held by each of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, William P. McDonial, OBA #5968 this action. been sued in a guardianship action creditor with respect to such claim, commanding that he levy upon 721 W. Country Club Road WITNESS MY HAND this 28th in the District Court of Okmulgee to TERRI HENSON, Personal and sell with appraisement the Chickasha, OK 73018 day of January 2021. Published in the Okmulgee Times County, State of Oklahoma, Case Representative of the Estate of following described property in [email protected] BY /s/ Eddy Rice 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021 No. PG-2020-57, styled in the MILDRED BERNICE PRATER, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, to- (405) 224-1991; FAX: (405) 224- Sheriff IN THE DISTRICT COURT Matter of the Guardianship of the deceased, at the office of Donald W. wit: 1994 SHAPIRO & CEJDA, LLC OF OKMULGEE COUNTY Person and Estate of D.D.M., A Mi- Henson, Attorney At Law, High- A tract of land located in the South- Attorney for Plaintiff 770 NE 63rd St. STATE OF OKLAHOMA nor Child. The action alleges that way 75 North (P.O. Box 993), east Quarter of the Northwest Oklahoma City, OK 73105-6431 IN THE MATTER OF THE the Temporary Co-Guardians are Okmulgee, OK 74447, on or before Quarter of Section 18, Township 13 (405) 848-I819 GUARDIANSHIP OF THE entitled to Letters of Guardianship the following presentment date of North, Range 14 East of the Indian Attomeys for Plaintiff as to the Minor Child. th Published in the Okmulgee Times PERSON AND ESTATE OF: April 5 , 2021, or the same will be Base & Meridian, Okmulgee Coun- 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 File No. 19-135686 D.D.M.; DOB: 08/03/2011, You are notified that you must forever barred. ty, State of Oklahoma, according answer the Petition filed by the th WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., A Minor Child. Dated this 28 day of January, to the U.S. Government survey Plaintiff, Case No.: PG-2020-57 Temporary Co-Guardians or ap- 2021. thereof, said tract being more V Published in the Okmulgee Times SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY pear at the hearing on the 6th day By: /s/ Donald W Henson particularly described as follows: SUSAN L. HOWARD A/K/A SU- 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021 PUBLICATION NOTICE of April 2021 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. DONALD W. HENSON, OBA BEGINNING at the Northwest SAN HOWARD A/K/A SUSAN IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TO: Failure to respond and/or attend #4118 Corner of Block 5, Illinois Addition LYNN BULLARD; SPOUSE, IF OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE T.J. MORGAN, Adult Sibling of will result in the allegations con- Attorney At Law to Morris; Thence West on a pro- ANY, OF SUSAN L. HOWARD; OF OKLAHOMA Minor Child tained in the Petition being taken as P. O. Box 993 jection of the South Right of Way AND JOHN DOE, OCCUPANT IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Whereabouts Unknown true and judgment will be entered Okmulgee, OK 74447 line of Peoria Avenue in said Addi- Defendant(s). HEATHER LYNN JONES, TAKE NOTICE that you have against you and in favor of Tempo- (918) 756-5023 tion a distance of 242 feet; Thence Case No. CJ-2019-181 Petitioner, been sued in a guardianship action rary Co-Guardians as prayed for in South parallel with the West line Judge Pandee Ramirez And in the District Court of Okmulgee their Petition. of said Addition a distance of 210 FIRST ALIAS ALEXANDER RICHARD County, State of Oklahoma, Case Given under my hand and seal Published in the Okmulgee Times feet; Thence East parallel with said NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE JONES, No. PG-2020-57, styled In the this 28th day of Jan., 2021. 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021 Right of Way line a distance of 242 NOTICE IS GIVEN to Susan L. Respondent. Matter of the Guardianship of the CHARLY CRINER, Court Clerk LEGAL NOTICE feet to a point on the West line of Howard; Spouse, if any, of Susan CASE NO.: FD-2020-138 Person and Estate of D.D.M., A Mi- Okmulgee County State of Okla- Older Americans Act Funding said Addition; Thence North on L. Howard; John Doe, Occupant, SERVICE OF SUMMONS nor Child. The action alleges that homa Available the West line of said Addition a and their unknown successors and BY PUBLICATION the Temporary Co-Guardians are By: /s/ Lacey Dixon Eastern Oklahoma Development distance of 210 feet to the POINT assigns, that on ,March 9, 2021, at TO THE ABOVE-NAMED entitled to Letters of Guardianship (Deputy) District Area Agency on Aging OF BEGINNING, 10:00 a.m., 1st Floor of the County RESPONDENT: as to the Minor Child. Prepared by: announces availability of Older to satisfy a judgment and decree Courthouse at the County Court- ALEXANDER RICHARD You are notified that you must Kelly M. Hunt, OBA #31387 Dru American Act Title III Funding. of mortgage foreclosure in favor of house in Okmulgee, Okmulgee JONES answer the Petition filed by the R. Tate, OBA #30434 SOUTH Grant is for one (1) year from July said Plaintiff and against Sandra L. County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of TAKE NOTICE that you have Temporary Co-Guardians or ap- COUNTY LAW FIRM 1700 E. 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Lainhart, Deceased, and Unknown said County will offer for sale and been sued for dissolution of mar- pear at the hearing on the 6th 6th Street This is not for individuals. Successors of Sandra L. Lainhart, sell for cash at public auction to riage in the District Court of Ok- day of April 2021 at 9:00 o’clock Okmulgee, OK 74447 Bid proposals are being accepted Deceased, et al., obtained and made the highest and best bidder, with mulgee County, State of Oklahoma, a.m. Failure to respond and/or (918) 756-1000- Telephone for the following services to be in said Court on the 15th day of appraisement, all that certain real FD-2020-138, styled In Re the attend will result in the allegations (918) 917-8485- Facsimile provided to persons age 60 years January, 2021, on its cause of action estate in Okmulgee County, Okla- Marriage of: Heather Lynn Jones, contained in the Petition being Attorney for Petitioners and older in: Adair, Cherokee, wherein court found there was due homa, to wit: Petitioner and Alexander Richard taken as true and judgment will McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, $32,748.74, together with interest LOTS 21, 22, 23, 24 AND THE Jones, Respondent. The action al- be entered against you and in favor Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties. thereon until paid at the rate of NORTH 75 FEET OF LOTS 25, leges that the Petitioner is entitles of Temporary Co-Guardians as Health Promotion (all 7 counties) 10.50% per annum from February 26, 27 AND 28, BLOCK 12 IN to a Final Decree of Dissolution of prayed for in their Petition. Okmulgee Senior Nutrition (Okmul- 5, 2020, plus late charges, plus ALTA VISTA ADDITION TO Marriage. Given under my hand and seal gee County only) costs accrued and accruing cost THE CITY OF OKMULGEE, You are notified that you must this 28 day of Jan, 2021. Bid packets available January 29, and attorneys’ fees of $4,500.00, OKMULGEE COUNTY, STATE answer the Petition filed by the CHARLY CRINER, Court Clerk 2021, for pickup at the EODD and title report expense; he will on OF OKLAHOMA. Petitioner or appear on the 7th Okmulgee County State of Okla- office located at 1012 N 38th St., the 9th day of March, 2021, at the PROPERTY ADDRESS: 416 S. day of April, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at homa Muskogee, OK 74401, or mailed hour of 10:00 a.m. of said day at Osage, Okmulgee, OK 74447 the Okmulgee County Courthouse, By: /s/ Lacey Dixon upon request. To be considered the North door of the Courthouse subject to taxes and tax sales, said Okmulgee, Oklahoma or the alle- (Deputy) for funding, a representative from in Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, property being duly appraised at gations contained in the Petition Prepared by: bidder agency/organization is Oklahoma, offer for sale and sell $38 000.00 will be taken as true and judgment Kelly M. Hunt, OBA #31387 required to attend the Proposers’ to the highest bidder for cash, the will be entered against you and in Dru R. Tate, OBA #30434 Conference on Friday, February 19, said property above described, favor of Petitioner as prayed for in SOUTH COUNTY LAW FIRM 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at EODD. Facility or as much thereof as will satisfy their Petition. 1700 E. 6th Street is ADA accessible. Bid proposal said judgment with interest, costs Issued this 29th day of Jan, 2021. Okmulgee, OK 74447 closing date is March 12, 2021, at and attorneys’ fees, said sale to be CHARLY CRINER, Okmulgee (918) 756-1000- Telephone 12:00 noon. Contact AAA Planner, subject to taxes on said property, County Court Clerk (918) 917-8485- Facsimile Attor- at (918) 913-9585 or email snich- if any; the total appraised value By /s/ Julia Clelland ney for Petitioners [email protected] with questions of said property being the sum of Deputy Court Clerk or to request a bid packet. $15,000.00. Approved: Kelly M. Hunt, OBA #31387 Published in the Okmulgee Times Dru R. Tate, OBA #30434 2-3-2021, 2-10-2021, 2-17-2021 SOUTH COUNTY LAW FIRM IN THE DISTRICT COURT

PLAYOFF Bulldogs. The girls district title game will tip off at 6 p.m., Boys Bracket while the boys championship game will get underway at Quapaw vs. Dewar; Feb. 12, 7 p.m. CONTINUED FROM B1 8 p.m. Quapaw/Dewar winner vs. Afton; Feb. 13, 8 p.m. ryetta. Losses to Cameron will bring the Schulter cagers’ Wins next Saturday over Valliant will put the Knights Class B, Area II, District 5 • At Red Oak seasons to an end. and Lady Knights in the winner’s bracket quarterfinals Girls Bracket In the Class B Area IV, District 8 tournament, the Wil- of the regional tournament in Henryetta February 23 at Schulter vs. Cameron; Feb. 11, 6 p.m. son Tigers and Lady Tigers will travel to Bowlegs and 6 and 8 p.m., respectively, while losses next Saturday will Red Oak vs. Bokoshe; Feb. 11, 8 p.m. will be matched up against the host Bowlegs Bison and drop the Henryetta squads into the consolation quarter- Red Oak/Bokoshe winner vs. Schulter/Cameron Lady Bison in their ‘must win’ tournament contests. final games in Henryetta February 23 at 1 and 3 p.m., winner; Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Wilson will need wins on Friday over the host Bowlegs respectively. Boys Bracket Bison and Lady Bison at 6 and 8 p.m., respectively, in or- If Henryetta can keep its season alive past February 23, Schulter vs. Cameron; Feb. 12, 6 p.m. der to advance to next Thursday’s regional tournament at the HHS cage squads will continue their regional tour- Red Oak vs. Bokoshe; Feb.12, 8 p.m. Kiowa High School. nament action February 24 and 25 at Adair High School. Red Oak/Bokoshe winner vs. Schulter/Cameron If the Tigers and Lady Tigers get past Bowlegs, they Beggs and Morris will both compete in the Area IV di- winner; Feb.13, 8 p.m. will advance to Saturday’s district title games against the vision of the Class 3A district tournament and will both --- Maysville Warriors and Lady Warriors. be at home next weekend. Class B, Area IV, District 8 • At Bowlegs Losses on Friday will bring Wilson’s season to a close. The Beggs Golden Demons and Lady Demons will Girls Bracket In the Class 2A Area II, District 3 tournament will host the Sperry Pirates and Lady Pirates in the District 1 Bowlegs vs. Wilson; Feb. 12, 6 p.m. see the Preston Pirates and Lady Pirates play host to the championship games, while the Morris Eagles and Lady Bowlegs/Wilson winner vs. Maysville; Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats and Lady Wildcats next Fri- Eagles will welcome the Claremore Sequoyah Eagles and Boys Bracket day night. The girls district title game will get started at 6 Lady Eagles to town to compete for the District 8 titles. Bowlegs vs. Wilson; Feb. 12, 8 p.m. p.m., followed by the boys championship game at 8 p.m. The district tournament games at Beggs and Morris Bowlegs/Wilson winner vs. Maysville; Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Wins next Friday over Choteau-Mazie will put the will get underway with girls action at 6 p.m., followed by --- Preston cage squads in the winner’s bracket quarterfinals the boys title games at 8 p.m. Class 2A, Area II, District 3 • At Preston of the regional tournament February 23 at Dale High Beggs wins next Saturday against Sperry will put the Girls Bracket School with games taking place at 6 and 8 p.m., respec- Demons and Lady Demons in the winner’s bracket quar- Chouteau-Mazie vs. Preston; Feb. 19, 6 p.m. tively, while losses to Chouteau-Mazie will drop the Pi- terfinals February 23 at Beggs with games at 6 and 8 p.m., Boys Bracket rates and Lady Pirates into the consolation quarterfinals respectively, while losses to Sperry will send the Beggs Chouteau-Mazie vs. Preston; Feb. 19, 8 p.m. of the regional tournament with games being played at 1 squads to the loser’s bracket quarterfinals of the regional --- and 3 p.m., respectively. tournament February 23 at 1 and 3 p.m., respectively. Class 3A •Area II, District 4 • At Kiefer In the Class 3A Area II, District 4 tournament, the Ok- If the Beggs squads can keep their seasons alive past Girls Bracket mulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs will travel to Kiefer February 23, the Demons and Lady Demons will travel Okmulgee vs. Kiefer; Feb. 19, 6 p.m. next Friday evening to take on the Kiefer Trojans and to Antlers February 24 and 25 to continue their regional Boys Bracket Lady Trojans. The girls district championship game will tournament action. Okmulgee vs. Kiefer; Feb. 19, 8 p.m. take place at 6 p.m., followed by the boys title game at 8 If the Morris squads are victorious next Friday, they --- p.m. will advance to the winner’s bracket quarterfinals Febru- Class 3A • Area II, District 5 • At Valliant Wins next Friday will put the Okmulgee squads in ary 23 in Morris with games taking place at 6 and 8 p.m., Girls Bracket the winner’s bracket quarterfinals of the regional tour- respectively, while losses to Claremore Sequoyah will put Henryetta vs. Valliant; Feb. 20, 6 p.m. nament February 23 at Kiefer with games taking place the Eagles and Lady Eagles in the consolation quarterfi- Boys Bracket at 6 and 8 p.m., respectively, while losses to Kiefer will nals February 23 in Morris at 1 and 3 p.m., respectively. Henryetta vs. Valliant; Feb. 20, 8 p.m. drop the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs into the consola- If Morris can keep its season alive past February 23, the --- tion quarterfinals of the regional tournament February Eagles and Lady Eagles will continue their regional tour- Class 3A • Area IV, District 1 • At Beggs 23 at Kiefer with games being played at 1 and 3 p.m., re- nament action February 24 and 25 at Spiro High School. Girls Bracket spectively. Below are complete district tournament assignments Sperry vs. Beggs; Feb. 20, 6 p.m. If Okmulgee can keep its season alive past the regional for all of the Okmulgee County basketball programs, Boys Bracket tournament opener, the county cage squads will contin- as well as the playoff guidelines concerning COVID-19 Sperry vs. Beggs; Feb. 20, 8 p.m. ue their regional tournament action February 24 and 25 restrictions for each site as presented by the Oklahoma Class 3A • Area IV, District 8 • At Morris at North Rock Creek High School in Shawnee. Secondary Schools Activities Association. Girls Bracket In the Class 3A Area II, District 5 tournament, the --- Claremore Sequoyah vs. Morris; Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Henryetta cage squads will travel to Valliant next Satur- OSSAA District Basketball Assignments Boys Bracket day evening to battle the host Valliant Bulldogs and Lady Class A, Area II, District 3 • At Afton Claremore Sequoyah vs. Morris; Feb. 19, 8 p.m.

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didates should possess good com- HOUSING/PROPERTY BUSINESS/EMPLOYMENT munication and problem-solving MERCHANDISE skills. Associate Degree with 3-4 For Rent Help Wanted years experience in accounting, Miscellaneous finance or banking is required. 10-key, Microsoft Word and Excel required. Experience with Banner operating system preferred. A criminal history and credit check will be arranged through Human Resources. For a full job summa- ry and to apply visit https://jobs. okstate.edu Computer access is available in Human Resources. “Oklahoma State University is 7 Burial Lots for Sale, Ellis Family, an AA/EEO/E-verify employer Okmulgee Cemetery, Section Old committed to diversity and all A, Lot 150, Call 918-756-5109 for Nice 4 Bedroom House, 3 Bath- qualified applicants will receive Pricing rooms, $1250 per month, Yard consideration for employment and Work Included, Credit Check will not be discriminated against Required, 918-231-4201 based on race, color, religion, sex, SERVICES national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSUIT is a Home Improvement For Sale tobacco-free campus.”

Morris Public Schools is looking for full time (40 hrs/week) Grounds/Maintenance person. Job duties include, but not limited to: mowing, weedeating, spraying, fertilizing, tree trimming, picking Assistant Bursar OSU Institute of up/hauling trash, occasional cus- Technology in Okmulgee is accept- todial work. Reports directly to Tree Services ing applications for Assistant Bur- Maintenance Director. sar. This position is responsible for Must be able to operate and main- maintaining accurate, up-to-date tain grounds and yard equipment, Fishers Tree Service Serving billings for sponsored students, including small tractors, frontend Okmulgee for 20 yrs. Trees re- scholarships, special arrangement loaders, mowers, weedeaters and moved, trimmed, topped, stump students, and external billings. other small engine equipment. grinding, bucket truck service, in- Provides support and supervision Must be safety minded, careful, sured, free estimates Mark Fisher in the absence of the Bursar. Can- self motivated, energetic, depend- 918-756-5145 able, and be able to work without constant close supervision. Po- sition open until filled. Starting date flexible. Apply in person at the school and/or email tstewart@ morrisschools.net.

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