Okmulgee Area Receives Over Foot of Rain Road Closures, High Water Rescues Made; Residents Urged to Report Flooding, Damage

Okmulgee area receives over foot of rain Road closures, high water rescues made; residents urged to report flooding, damage

To report flooding and storm damage, visit www.damage.ok.gov.

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A State of Emergen- cy has been declared for Okmulgee County due to flooding after the area received as much as 13 inches of rain early Mon- day. The declaration was signed during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Com- missioners. In Okmulgee, flooding PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR resulted in street closures, Flooding on 6th Street near Oklahoma Ave. Flooding in Hawthorne Park including some citizens having to be rescued from their homes due to high water. At 13th and Kern, residents of the Kern Street Trailer Park were forced to take shelter. “We want to thank the family living at the intersection of 13th & Kern that took in every sin- gle family from the Kern Street Trailer Park water rescue,” the Okmulgee Fire Department stated. “This mother literally COURTESY PHOTOS SEE FLOODING, PAGE A8 road near the lake was wiped out by the flood.AA bridge on Old Morris HighwayA car stuck in a ditch near Okmulgee Municipal Park County approves emergency declaration

PATRICK FORD gency management’s NEWS EDITOR ability to request federal The Okmulgee County assistance for the county. Board of Commissioners The following agenda approved an emergency items were approved. declaration for Okmulgee • Blanket Purchase Or- County during their ses- ders: District 1 - S&H sion Monday morning. Auto Parts for supplies as Okmulgee County was needed, $1,000; District hit by over 13 inches of 2 - Unifirst Holdings rain early Monday caus- for uniforms as needed, ing flooding and damage $700; Autozone for parts MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER around the area. The dec- and supplies as need- Chef Grady and his students share some secrets to their recipe for the 2021 Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival Pecan Brittle with Squiggy. laration will assist emer- SEE COUNTY, PAGE A8 The OSUIT Culinary Arts department has partnered with the Festival Committee to create the pecan brittle for this year’s festival. Chef Grady and his students will be preparing the brittle beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday morning near the Pecan Festival Stage. OSUIT brings pecan OPD investigates shooting death brittle to festival FBI handling another MELISSA HEMINOVER er for 2021’s Festival, Chamber to make sure we give back to our homicide STAFF WRITER of Commerce Executive Director community.” For years, those attending the Kay Rabbitt-Brower reached out Chef Grady said bags of pe- PATRICK FORD Okmulgee Chamber of Com- to OSUIT’s Culinary Arts depart- can brittle will be for sale at the NEWS EDITOR merce Pecan Festival have come ment and knew they would have Chamber of Commerce booth Okmulgee police are investigating a shooting inci- to expect a larger-than-life Pecan some great ideas. during the festival. “We will begin dent Saturday that left one man dead. Pie. Many recall having their very “We called in the profession- preparing the official Pecan Festi- According to the department, the shooting was re- own slice as a youngster. However, als,” Rabbitt-Brower said. “We val Brittle on Saturday at 11.” Chef ported in the 1300 block of East Smith Street just after as times change, so do the ways in knew they would come up with Grady said the brittle will take ap- 11 p.m. June 5. which one can partake of Okmul- something that would not only proximately 45 minutes to 1 hour A man is dead after a shooting near the 1300 block gee’s famous pecans. be unique, but also something we from start to finish. of East Smith Street, according to the Okmulgee Po- When the Okmulgee Cham- could present successfully that The brittle tent will be set-up lice Department. ber of Commerce Pecan Festival would be delicious.” along 7th Street between Morton Police were called to a home where officers found Committee began discussing a Chef Grady brought together and Grand east of the Pecan Fes- 28-year-old Jamison Weeden shot several times. The festival for 2020, they knew they several students that brainstormed tival Stage. victim was transported to the hospital where he later wanted to offer something differ- and came up with the idea to cre- “We are excited to give our died. ent to those that attended. When ate what may be the world’s largest festival goers a fun event,” Rab- According to Chief Prentice, a witness reported see- the pandemic hit, festival plan- pecan brittle. bitt-Brower said. “We are beyond ing a small blue vehicle leave the residence shortly be- ning was halted, as well as the pe- “This is a great opportunity for excited for this year’s festival and fore officers arrived, but officers do not have any other cans. us to be part of the community,” cannot wait to see everyone. suspect information. Weeden reportedly did not live As the Committee came togeth- Chef Grady said. “We always want SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A8

A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Modene Louise Jackson Lois Kalakowski Walker well as the secretary for September 4, 1932 - June 3, 2021 September 6, 1941 - June 6, 2021 Crosstown PH Church and retired as secretary Modene Louise (Sharp) Lois Kolakowski Walker of Okmulgee entered of Martin Enterpris- Jackson departed this Beulah Land on Sunday morning June 6, 2021, after es. If you knew Lois, life on Thursday, June 3, suffering a major stroke. Lois was born in Welty, on you know she loved to 2021. She was born on September 6, 1941, to Wilburn and Leora Baldridge sing and sing she did, September 4, 1932, to and attended school in Nuyaka, where she graduated from funerals, church Walter Vineyard Sharp in 1959. She leaves to mourn her passing husband services and the prison and Arizona (Williams) Richard of Dewar; sons Terry Baker of Okmulgee ministry that she and Sharp in Morris. On June and Billy Kolakowski of Tulsa; granddaughter Som- Jack started He’s Alive 17, 1955, Modene mar- mer Frank and grandson Kalem Baker, both of Ok- Prison Ministry. She ried Jess Jackson and be- mulgee. Great grandsons Tyler and Wesley Frank, also enjoyed baking pies came a mother of three Jaxon Pollard; great granddaughters Rylee and for her friends and family; her homemade crusts sons, Wayne, Jim, and Dawnlee Frank of Okmulgee. Lois is also survived were delicious. Lois was a joy to be around, always Donnie Jackson. Modene by three brothers, Fred Baldridge (Betty) of Broken had a smile on her face ready to help those in need or completed all 12 years at Morris Public Schools, grad- Arrow, Arvil Baldridge (Retha) of Oklahoma City sing to anyone who would listen. Always looking for uating in 1951. She loved playing basketball and af- and Bobby Baldridge (Joyce) of Ozark, Mo.; sister- the next garage sale, auction or anywhere she could ter graduation even continued by playing indepen- in-law Reva Baldridge of Prague; as well as her ad- buy something “at a bargain.” dent basketball. As most of you know, she loved her opted sister Gail McIntosh of Jenks and 15 nieces Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday June 10, pictures. Each and everyone of them were her prize and nephews. 2021, at First Assembly of God Church in Okmul- possessions. Over the years, Modene cleaned many She was preceded in death by her parents, husband gee with Reverend Doke and Oklahoma State Rep- homes across Okmulgee County. She worked in the Jack Kolakowski; sister Jemetta Heard; brothers resentative Scott Fetgatter. Burial will follow at the office for Dr. Burnett, cleaned the Morris State Bank, Audy and Reverend James Haskell. Three children Okmulgee Cemetery. Arrangements have been en- Morris Methodist Church, and Morris Oilfield Supply. Cari Baker Long, Jackie Jimerson and Dennis Kola- trusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Modene is proceeded in death by her parents; sister, kowski; and nephews Tommy Baldridge and Jimmy Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and vid- and brother-in-law Magnola and Jack Bohard; broth- Heard. eos may be shared with the family on Lois’ Tribute er Charles Floyd Sharp; son Donnie Jackson; and After graduation, Lois attended college at ORU Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com. grandsons Wade Jackson and Albert Wayne Jackson; for a short time and later worked as a waitress as nephews Dennis “Hoot” Sharp and Billy Jack Bohard. Modene is survived by son Wayne and Judy Jack- son, Okmulgee, Jim and Lyette Jackson of Summers, Clayton Troy Elijah Fisher nal uncle, Bobby Fisher; N.M. Grandchildren and families: Wanda & Bob- October 7, 1998 - June 5, 2021 and an infant baby. by Hahne and daughter Kim and Peter Kimani and Survivors include his sons Thomas and Zac, son Ryan Nguyen, son Andy Clayton Troy Elijah Fisher entered this world Oc- wife Abby Fanning; a Nguyen and daughter Aria. Ricky and Pam Jackson tober 7, 199, to Mandi (Creason) and Brad Fisher at son, Granger; daughters, and daughter Rachel Robin and Greg Ergle and sons Okmulgee Memorial Hospital. He attended Beggs Brylee and Sadie; par- Dustin and Tristen Walker, son Josh and Ashley Walk- Public School from Pre-K until he graduated in ents, Mandi and Clint er and McKenzie Ergle. Heath Jackson and Heather 2017, where he excelled at sports. Though football Atwell and Brad Fisher; Jackson. Jimmy and Karen Jackson and daughter Bre- was his passion, he also played basketball and base- siblings, Elizabeth and anna. Saundra and Jason Owens and daughter Isabel- ball. As a senior in high school, Clay was on the road A.J. Welch, Bradford la. Travis Jackson and daughters Maggie and Emma. as a pipe-liner while finishing his education online. and Katie Fisher, Hagan Josh Baughman and daughters, Alyssa, Kloe, Kamryn, He received his welding certification from GCTC Fisher, Savanna Atwell, Braislee, and Dawnita Hill. Sister-in-law Bonniegene in Okmulgee. He was well known in the ranching and Dakota Jones; great Sharp. Previous daughter in-love Barbara Jackson. community as a day worker and was making quite grandmother, Juanita Long; grandparents, Jerry and Nieces: Sharon (Bohard) Barker and Denise (Sharp) a name for himself as the owner of Circle F Fenc- Carla Creason, Bill and Darlene Fox, and Joy Kay Robison. Nephews: Curtis Sharp. Extended family: ing/Welding. Clay could teach himself to do or im- and Nelson Reeder; aunts, Randi and Joe Roberts, Steve and Donna Jackson, Dan and Linda Boydston, prove anything he set his mind to, whether playing Cassie and Patrick Cantrell, Robin and Kelly Farmer; Diane Livesy and Doris Sellars. Modene is also sur- the guitar and writing songs, doing leatherwork or nieces and nephews, Willa Jo, Bella, Brancher, Coy, vived by many cousins, family, and friends. Pall Bear- cooking. He enjoyed cowboying, fishing, noodling, and Lannie; cousins, Amariah, Ellie, and Trick; and ers will be: Heath Jackson, Josh Walker, Dustin Walk- playing video games, and shooting the bull with his numerous other family and friends. er, Jimmy Jackson, Travis Jackson, Jason Owen, Floyd friends and family. Clay would drop whatever he was Friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday Robison, Michael Robison, Matthew Sharp, Brady doing to help anyone in need and was a mentor to from 4-8 p.m. Sharp and Greg Argle. many young men on how to be kind and respectful. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June Services were Monday, June 7, 2021, at 2 p.m. at 1st In 2009, Clay was hailed for his heroism in saving 11, 2021, at the Crossroads Baptist Church in Beggs Baptist Church of Morris with Rev. Ray Moffeit offi- the life of his brother Bradford during a tragic fire. with Reverend Chad Eads officiating. Interment will ciating with burial at the Morris Cemetery. Visitation He was named an honorary fireman by the state fire follow in the Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery. Casket- was Sunday, June 6, 2021, from 2-6 p.m. at the Mc- Marshall and gifted with medals of military heroism bearers will be Jerry Wayne and the Cowboys-Jer- Clendon-Winters Funeral Home in Morris. by Terry Black. More than anything, though, Clay ry Creason, Bradford Fisher. Hagan Fisher, Patrick Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- will be remembered as a being a wonderful father Cantrell, and Kasey Clay. Honorary casketbearers don-Winters Funeral Home of Morris. Memories, and husband. He was dedicated to his family, setting will be Dakota Cooper, Josh Atwell, Josh Hamilton, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with aside weekends as family time. Mark Cottom, Dylan Turpin, Claude Brigance, Ross the family on Modene’s Tribute Page at www.mcclen- Clay was saved and baptized at Oak Grove Church Hill, Dylan Corum, Garrett Pendergrass, Nick Co- don-winters.com. in Edna with his siblings when in middle school. He day and Floyd Ritter. payed the legacy of loving the Lord forward to his Memorial contributions may be made in Clay’s children by choosing to have them dedicated last fall memory at Western Sun Federal Credit Union. Raymond Delbert Niles Miller, M.D. at Nuyaka Baptist Church. He loved his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- July 18, 1922 - November 27, 2020 Clay passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Ok- don-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memo- mulgee at twenty two years of age. ries, condolences, photos and videos may be shared Raymond Delbert (R.D.) Niles Miller, M.D., died Those preceding Clay in death were his maternal with the family on Clay’s Tribute Page at www.mc- November 27, 2020, after a brief illness. Ray was born great grandparents Troy and Stella Creason and Har- clendon-winters.com. on July 18,1922, to R.D. and Nono Niles Miller in Hol- old Long; paternal grandfather, Jerry Fisher; pater- lis. A memorial service honoring the life of Dr. Miller will be held 11 a.m, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Sheri Robert S. Parnell Arthur James Popp Lashley officiating. April 15, 1934 - June 1, 2021 June 4, 2021 Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in Okmulgee, VFW or OETA. Robert Scott Parnell, 87, a long time resident Services are pending for Arthur James Popp, 73 of Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- of rural Henryetta, died Tuesday June 1, 2021, Dustin, with Integrity Funeral Service. He died Friday, don-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, in Tulsa. June 4, 2021, in Okemah. condolences, photos and videos may be shared with A Home Going Celebration will be conduct- the family on Dr. Miller ‘s Tribute Page at www.mc- ed, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Union clendon-winters.com Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. McKinley John W Faust Rice, of St Matthew Baptist Church, Okmulgee, October 5, 1947 - June 4, 2021 delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Hawkins Cemetery, Hoffman. John William Faust, a resident of Henryetta, died Lois E. Ramsey June 4, 2021, in Tulsa, at the age of 73. He was born February 13, 1942 - June 5, 2021 Public visitation, Friday, June 11 in the Pre- cious Memories Chapel of House of Winn Fu- October 5, 1947, in Laconia, N.H. A private interment Lois E. Ramsey, a former resident of Okmulgee, died neral Home-Okmulgee, from 1-5 p.m. The fam- in the Veterans section of Westlawn Cemetery will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Henryetta at the age of 79. ily has been cared for by House of Winn Funeral held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direc- She was born February 13, 1942, in Sacramento, Calif. Home-Okmulgee. tion of the Rogers Funeral Home. to Lloyd Stevens and Olive (Brewer) Stevens. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Tues- day, June 8, 2021, at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Dar- ren Wainwright, Rev. Chester Cantrell and Rev. Scott Randall officiated. Interment followed in Salt Creek Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Ser- Unemployment rate rises in county vice. Okmulgee County’s jobless rate other counties were mixed in the April. Unemployment rates in rose slightly in April, according to month of April April were lower than a year ear- statistics released this week by the In April, Latimer County posted lier in all of Oklahoma’s 77 coun- Oklahoma Employment Security Oklahoma’s highest county un- ties. Commission. employment rate of 8.7 percent. The county’s unemploymentLe Flore and McIntosh Counties County Employment Rates: rate rose to 5.6 percent in April, shared the second-highest rate • Okmulgee County - 5.6% up from 5.5 percent in March. for the month, followed by Atoka • Muskogee County - 5.0% Okmulgee County reported a County. • Okfuskee County - 5.2% labor force of 15,599 with 14,731 Beaver and Texas Counties • McIntosh County - 6.5% currently employed. shared the lowest county unem- • Creek County - 4.5% The jobless rates for Oklahoma’s ployment rate of 1.5 percent in • Tulsa County 4.5%

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 NEWS Okmulgee Times • A3 Okmulgee Main Street to be featured

MELISSA HEMINOVER STAFF WRITER As film crews packed up last week from the television series Reserva- tion Dogs, another film crew came in to town to highlight Okmulgee’s Main Street. According to Heather Sumner, Direc- tor of Okmulgee Main Street, the crew was shooting video footage of different locations in the Historic Downtown Okmulgee area to highlight the changes that have been taking place over recent years in Okmulgee. “The Oklahoma Main Street Center is creating a general information commercial as well as videos on the four- point approach that is used within the National Main Street Program,” Sumner said. On May 9, Sumner received information that Okmulgee had been chosen as one of four communities throughout the state of Oklahoma to be featured. “The film crew that was here was the ICG marketing and advertising company hired by Oklahoma Main Street for this project.” Though the day brought it’s challeng- es, Sumner said the crew was still able to capture the footage needed. “The weather wasn’t exactly ideal the day of the shoot, but we definitely made the best of their time by highlighting our murals as well as our downtown restau- rants and businesses.” Local Okmulgee musician Freddie MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER Members of the ICG marketing and advertising film crew were seen around town last Tuesday filming footage for an upcoming commercial for the Oklahoma Main Street Center. Flint was filmed playing on one of the According to Okmulgee Main Street Director Heather Sumner, Okmulgee Main Street was chosen as one of four Main Street organizations in Oklahoma to be featured in the outdoor pianos around the square. The promotion. The film crew highlighted several locations throughout Okmulgee’s Historic Downtown. film crew was also able to get shots of Okmulgee’s Jim Newport Pocket Park, “We made sure they were able to Sumner said. “Myself and the Main cannot wait to see the final product.” the Orpheum Theatre marquis that was highlight the heart of our downtown, Street Committee are humbled that lit up for the night. the Muscogee Nation Council House,” they chose our historic downtown. We

June 10-12 day, June 18-19, beginning at Pecan Festival | The Pecan 8 a.m. at the Armory just north Festival returns to downtown of the OHS band room. Okmulgee Thursday through Saturday, June 10-12. Con- June 19 tact the Okmulgee Chamber of Beggs Frontier Days | Beggs Commerce at 918-756-6172 Frontier Days will take place for more information. Saturday, June 19, in downtown Beggs, featuring a car June 10 & bike show, vendors, food NARFE Meeting | NARFE trucks and more. Chapter 0730 will meet Thurs- day, June 10, at 11 a.m. at June 28 Shoney’s, 619 E. Main Street OCGS Meeting | Okmulgee in Henryetta (across from County Genealogical Society Walmart). Justin Klusak, an will meet Monday, June 28, at insurance and financial broker,1:30 p.m. on the topic of how will be program presenter. All to research female ancestors. active / retired federal em- Visit www.okmcgs.com for ployees and guests are invited more information. to attend. For additional information, contact Ron Vick at Ongoing Events 918-623-1693. Creek Nation Council House Hours | The new hours for the June 12 Creek Nation Council House Morris Boots & Badg- are Monday through Thursday es Community Challenge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri- Blood Drive | The Morris day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boots & Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive will be held Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morris Methodist Church by the Okla- homa Blood Institute. You can schedule your appointments at 877-340-8777 or www.obi. org. Blood donors will receive a Boots & Badges t-shirt and their choice of tickets to the Oklahoma Science Museum, Frontier City or Safari Joe’s H2O water park.

June 18-19 Bulldog Rummage Sale | The 2nd Annual Bulldog Rummage Sale has been rescheduled to take place Friday and Satur-

A4 • Okmulgee Times COMMUNITY Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Quilting group ready for show this weekend 2-day event is at First Baptist Church

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Scrap Happy Quilters Guild is holding a quilt show in conjunction with the Pe- can Festival. The group will have more than 30 quilts on display during the two-day event, named “Birds of a Feather Stitch Together.” It will be at the First Baptist Church (gym), located at 5th and Seminole. Hours on Friday are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5. Those who attend are asked to give their input on the various quits for vot- ing for Viewers Choice during the show. The Birds of a Feather Stitch Together quilt This is a non-juried show with all items made by guild members. Christian Church at 10 a.m. and mem- There will be various vendors on hand bers are being accepted. to showcase some of their quilting ac- The Guild welcomes everyone to at- cessories and products. tend. This weekend is looking to have Francine Daniels founded the group warm temperatures so they encourage about 26 years ago. The quilt shows have everyone to take a few minutes and stop PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR been taking place for about 16 years. by, relax in air conditioned comfort and Paula Neal and Francine Daniels are pictured with the “Birds of A Feather” quilt that will be on display during the They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday view the quilts at the show. upcoming show Friday and Saturday. This quilt was a collaborative effort between all the members of the Scrap of each month at Town and Country Happy Quilters Guild.

MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER Farmer’s Market Open for Pecan Festival The Okmulgee Farmer’s Market will be open this Friday during the Okmulgee gy encourages everyone to come out and take advantage of Farmer’s Bucks Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival presented by the Muscogee Nation. sponsored by Neal’s Furniture. Pictured with Squiggy is Robyn Pippin Frank- The Market will be located along 7th Street east of Morton this week. Squig- lin with Okmulgee Farmer’s Market and John Neal Jr. with Neal’s Furniture.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 COLUMNS & OPINION Okmulgee Times • A5 Grandmother has reservations about young guest

I am concerned that if I approach the subject with DEAR FLAG WAVER: There are rules for appro- Robert, he will be upset and I will lose all contact with priately displaying and disposing of our American him. Because he lives out of state, our visits are limited flag, some of which proud Americans either choose to as it is. Please help me, because the trip is in about four break or are ignorant about. (One that comes to mind weeks. -- SLEEPLESS SEASIDE addresses wearing clothing such as T-shirts, bathing suits -- and face masks -- bearing the likeness of the DEAR SLEEPLESS: Clearly, Jackson is seriously flag.) Many American Legion posts hold ceremonies disturbed. Because you are fearful that you or some once a year so people can dispose of flags that have other family member could be hurt -- or worse -- talk “seen better days.” For those who are interested in to your son about it. That boy’s mother should not learning more, and there is plenty more to learn, go DEAR ABBY: I am an active 90-year-old grand- take him anywhere without first clearing it with his online and type in a search for “U.S. flag code.” mother who, every year, treats my family to a week’s psychiatrist. You should not be expected to entertain vacation at a beach house. We have a lovely time to- him as a houseguest unless you can be assured that he DEAR ABBY: Should a spouse stay in a marriage gether. won’t present a danger to himself or to others. with minor children involved if they have fallen out Two years ago, my grown son, “Robert,” brought his of love and are no longer sexually attracted to their girlfriend, “Gennifer,” and her teenage son, “Jackson.” DEAR ABBY: I’m pleased and proud that so many spouse? -- JUST WONDERING IN CALIFORNIA After the trip, I was shocked to hear Jackson had killed people fly our American flag. However, it makes me the family kittens “to see how it felt.” I was horrified, sad and angry when I see flags that are torn and tat- DEAR WONDERING: I don’t think so, because un- but knowing he was in therapy, I eventually agreed to tered. People, please. If your flag is in bad shape, take it der those circumstances, the relationship is likely at allow him to join us on the trip last year. down and dispose of it properly. Many organizations, some point to implode. The important issue is that the We are now looking forward to our trip this sum- police departments, fire departments, Girl and Boy children be provided for financially and co-parented mer. However, it was recently mentioned that Jackson Scouts, the VFW and American Legion collect worn by two loving, supportive adults who can function as has been hearing voices instructing him to kill a hu- and damaged flags and hold proper disposal ceremo- a team, even if they are living apart. man. While I am sympathetic to his mental illness, I nies. Abby, please remind your readers who are proud am extremely frightened for myself and for other fam- of our country to be respectful of our flag. -- FLAG Copyright 2021 Uexpress ily members who are coming. I do not want Jackson to WAVER IN INDIANA come this year. Lessons in legislative process build better leaders

With the end of the legislative session, the work for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy now tran- sitions to more of an educational component. From the early part of the year through the end of May, our work primarily is dedicated to not only edu- cating lawmakers about policy and the impact of po- tential laws, but also to reach out to Oklahomans of all backgrounds across the state to encourage them to reach out to policymakers. These calls help share the desires of constituents in legislative districts to help influence the direction of bills being considered and voted upon. We are at this point collecting ideas for suggestions on interim stud- ies and compiling the results of the legislative session to share with advocates across the state. If you have a civic organization in your community that would like to hear from the staff or board members with OICA, we spend much of the middle and COURTESY PHOTO latter part of the year working with local leaders to Youth Leadership Oklahoma delegates debate policy during session in Oklahoma City. Joe Dorman, chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Institute for Child help encourage advocacy and outreach. Advocacy, a 12-year former state representative, was one of the students’ instructors on legislative procedures prior to this session. This consists of our team members going to communities to do presentations on how to be an effective and Reps. Cyndi Munson and Daniel Pae. The four of with youth organizations to provide those lessons on advocate, how to understand the legislative process us guided the students through a two hour discussion, understanding the system of government better and in our state, or presenting a detailed analysis of the including the group conducting a mock legislature speaking with adult organizations to enhance that in- child-related legislation which was considered in the from filing to making it to the desk of the governor. sight of how the process works. If you would like to 2021 session. The mature conversation about a tough issue in learn how to become a member of OICA and arrange One especially rewarding part of the job is when we debate was rewarding and left me optimistic for the for an OICA team member to visit with your organi- can work with youth-related programs to better un- type of young leaders we have in our state. The diverse zation, contact Christine at [email protected] or call derstand the process. This past week, I had the plea- background led to thought-provoking opinions, while (405) 236-5437 to learn more. sure of providing a legislative process class to the 2021 the respectful way the debate occurred showed that delegates of Youth Leadership Oklahoma. people can indeed disagree while maintaining respect About OICA: The Oklahoma Institute for Child Ad- This program was established to take about 50 infor one another. vocacy was established in 1983 by a group of citizens coming high school seniors from across the state on I fully expect the young people participating in this seeking to create a strong advocacy network that would a week-long tour of different destinations where they program, along with the many other youth organiza- provide a voice for the needs of children and youth in learn about different aspects of leadership. This year, tions shaping leaders at an early age, will continue to Oklahoma, particularly those in the state’s care and the program was timed to allow the delegates to begin generate individuals who will solidly take charge in those growing up amid poverty, violence, abuse and ne- the week learning about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre their future pursuits. We, as adults, need to take time glect, disparities, or other situations that put their lives by being present during activities and concluding the to work with these students to help give them wise and future at risk. Our mission statement: “Creating week in Oklahoma City where I had the opportunity counsel and provide opportunities to put them into awareness, taking action and changing policy to im- to teach them how a bill becomes a law. roles that build their confidence and experience. prove the health, safety, and well-being of Oklahoma’s This was done with the help of Sen. George Young, OICA looks forward to continuing partnerships children.”

blonde hair, glasses, beard/mustache, dark blue shirt tracking the land up. Requesting a deputy to come and dark Levi jeans. Female could not get car start- move the cows back to the property where they be- ed back. Advised male subject has some felony war- long. rants and may have a pocket knife on him. Advised they were fighting because she found out husband had been cheating on her. 4:54 p.m. - Animals - 500 block of N. 254 Rd. - Ne- glected horses. 5:39 p.m. - Fatality - 9300 block of Hickory Rd. - RP advised of a 75-year-old male, unresponsive/not 06/01/2021 breathing. Possible fatality. 1:38 a.m. - Disturbance - 15000 block of Skyline Dr. 6:09 p.m. - Animals - North of Chestnut on 180 Rd. - RP advised she allows a female to stay in travel trailer - Five black cows with orange/red ear tags on roadway. on her property. They are using power tools and will 8:00 p.m. - Animals - Hwy. 16/Dentonville Rd. - not quiet it down when she asked them. Black cows out on roadway. Advised County and OHP. 1:53 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 14000 block 8:56 p.m. - Missing Person - 8300 block of N. 310 of Lavender St. - RP wanting to speak with deputy in Rd. - RP advised of eight-year-old daughter missing. reference to suspicious vehicle. 2000 model blue in Last seen at 7:30 p.m. wearing tie dye t-shirt and blue color Ford Fusion that came to his house. Two men jeans. RP called back and advised daughter was locat- advised they were with Google but could not show ed. identification. RP advised they knew his name and thinks this is very unusual. 06/02/2021 2:19 p.m. - Animals - South side of Hwy. 16/320 Rd. 2:08 a.m. - Other - Wilson School - Building check. - Cattle near roadway. 3:08 a.m. - Trespassing - 500 block of S. Kern - RP 2:53 p.m. - Domestic - Hwy. 75 SB north of Hwy. advised he has asked a female to not come to his house 16 - RP advised of domestic while driving in a silver and she continues to bother him. Female not there at Hyundai with husband. Advised he smashed out car this time. He requests a phone call for options he has. window and threw car in park while on highway. Male 8:02 a.m. - Animals - 7400 block of Jefferson Rd. - half took off walking SB toward Beggs exit. Male with Advised eight cows that keep coming in her yard and

A6 • Okmulgee Times RELIGION Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Jubilee Christian Center is here for you.” Wednesday evening prayer is at 6 p.m. and Bible 918-756-5338 • jccokmulgee.com The CF campus is located at 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. Study is at 7 p.m. (Live Apostolic Holiness Broadcast- [email protected] in Okmulgee at the intersection of Oklahoma and ing). Jubilee Christian Center is a non-denominational Trent. Services are streamed LIVE on Facebook at church, where “Everybody Is Somebody,” located 1/2 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays to con- Second Baptist Church mile north of the Muscogee Nation Physical Rehab nect with our Facebook Family. The campus is closed Come join us at Second Baptist Church as we study Center on the east side of Hwy. 75 in Okmulgee. Wednesdays. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sundays for con- and learn about our great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pastors Dale and Colleen Litsey invite you to: necting with a cup from Café Hope if you like. The We have a class for every age. Sunday School begins at Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. (Children’s CF Band will kick off a time of passionate music at 9:30 a.m. and is followed by morning worship at 10:45 Church is also during this time) 10:30 a.m. and there is children’s programming and a.m. Our worship service is livestreamed on Facebook Adult Sunday School: Sunday at 9 a.m. Spirit-led encouragement from God’s Word. We have at OK2Bap and audio livestreamed at 918-400-9855. Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. (Youth & Chil- a seat for you. On Wednesdays, children and youth activities begin dren’s Church are during this time) Other ways to connect can be found at these social at 6 p.m. and our Adult Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday w/ optional dinner at 5 media sites: Instagram - CornerstoneOkmulgee, Twit- and is livestreamed on Facebok and OK2Bap. p.m. (costs $5). Meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. ter - @#CornerstoneOK and Youtube. For more infor- Second Baptist Church is located at 1003 North Al- Jail Ministry: Okmulgee County Jail every other mation, call 918-756-4787 or find us online at www. abama. If you need to contact the church office for Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. okmulgeefoursquare.org. #followingjesus #hopeish- more information or to see about a ride to church JCC Men’s Ministry: Every first Saturday of each ere #ThisIsThat #FacebookONLINE on Sunday through our bus ministry, please call 918- month at 8 a.m. 756-6027 Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to Anchor of Hope Women’s Ministry: Every third Belvin Baptist Church 2 p.m. The church office is open Wednesdays during Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Belvin Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible that same time. School from June 7-9. Each day’s event will be from We hope to see you this week at Second Baptist Henryetta First Christian Church 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the theme will be “Rocky Rail- Church, where “God’s Love Comes First.” Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship way - Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through.” Attendees will service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Every- have the opportunity to make friends, play games and Compass Assembly of God one is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First experience adventures, music and snacks. 13455 Loop 56 (1/4 mile east of the Creek Nation Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Street. For more information, contact Liz Deere at 918-752- Travel Plaza on Loop 56) “In God We Trust” by Mary Morris 9189 or Lisa Wahnee at 918-777-6533. Registration In today’s world, everyone is trying to find direc- “No other nation, no matter how great, has a god will be available at the church on the first day of Vaca- tions for his or her life. Here at Compass Assembly of who is so near when they need him as the Lord our tion Bible School. God, our very name says we understand and want to God is to us. He answers us whenever we call for help. help people find the path for their lives today and of- (Deuteronomy 4:7)” First Presbyterian Church fer directions with eternal significance. It’s not the size These are words that Moses spoke to the Israelites be- First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Sem- of the church that counts, it’s the size of its heart and fore they crossed the Jordan to occupy their promised inole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each its love for people. Our congregation looks forward lands. He was recalling, again, their recent history and Sunday morning to come worship our Lord and Sav- to meeting everyone with open arms and the love of the part that God had played in it. But the Lord’s role, ior, Jesus Christ. God. no matter what people or nation, has never changed. Childcare is provided. Please wear facial covering We have Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m., Sad to say, it is we who change. We grow away from upon entering and leaving the worship service. where the men meet with Pastor McDowell and the the Lord when we begin to think that is we ourselves women meet with Pastor Leona. Sunday morning ser- who have made us so “great.” Such a foolish notion! First United Methodist Church vice begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening service Whether you study the Old Testament or New, the 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee begins at 6 p.m. references to God’s nearness, strength, and power are www.fumcokmulgee.org Whether you are looking for a church or a new di- clear. And the best part is that He never tires of our You are invited to join First United Methodist Church rection for your life, come visit Pastors Rex and Leona asking for His help! But we must also remember that this coming Sunday morning. Tradional Worship Ser- McDowell. For information, call 918-756-0965 ours is a covenant relationship. That is, we must live for vice begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sun- Him in return for His hand of protection. day School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Children’s Church is Harvest Christian Center God’s promises are true, absolutely! He does His at 11 a.m. Contemporary Praise and Worship Service Loop 56 & McKinley Rd. • 918-756-2996 wondrous works in His own way and in His own time. meets in the Rowe Family Life Center at 11 a.m. and Harvest Christian Center, a non-denominational And we must do our part in the covenant relationship: the youth (UMYF) meets Sunday evening in the EPI church located at the corner of Loop 56 and McKin- honor Him in faith, word, and deed. In faith, we follow Center following Bible Study. ley, invites the public to join them for worship. Sun- Him and trust that He is keeping His word, even if we Opportunities of the Week: day morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday don’t see the results. In word, we read and study His Wednesday, June 9 evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday service message to us daily, remaining in an attitude of prayer 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry takes place at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to keep the line open. In deed, we become His servant, 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement and be blessed. Paul Ramsey is pastor. working for others without thought of who they are or 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement what they can do for us in return. 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal First Assembly of God There is much that needs doing for this nation or for Thursday, June 10 301 N. Seminole • Okmulgee any other, and greatness isn’t necessarily measured by 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry “Come check us out! We are more than a church… numbers or area. Reliance on the Lord is what will give Friday, June 11 we are growing an amazing ‘Family,’ where everyone us hope and make us great. Do it. Teach it. Live it. And 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement is welcome and everyone feels important,” pastors trust. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Jonathan and Melissa Hanshaw said. “We are making dynamic changes throughout our church to meet the Cornerstone Foursquare Church Eastside Baptist Church growing demand for those in our community. We are “Cornerstone is a place of Hope to find and follow 3rd & Osage truly building a ‘Connecting Place’ for everyone to Jesus,” lead pastor Rev. Mickey Baldwin said. He con- Join Eastside Baptist Church and Pastor Marcus Jef- find a home, a place to worship, grow and serve.” tinued, saying, “In our time, there are often crowds frey with services Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Wednes- Service times are as follows: Sunday School - 9:30 who stand ‘amazed and perplexed’ at the events of the day Bible Study is at 6 p.m. and Weekly Encourage- a.m. • Morning Service - 10:45 a.m. • Wednesday Ser- day, not knowing what it truly means. The same thing ment is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. vice - 6:30 p.m. • Youth & Kids Ministries - 6:30 p.m. happened in Acts 2:12 when the crowds were ‘amazed Feel God’s presence in our services and know He is and perplexed,’ and asking ‘what does this mean?’ Pe- New Life Apostolic Church real! Come make a connection with us! ter said, ‘This Is That.’ THIS is not what you suppose, New Life Apostolic Church has relocated. Come join Pastors Jonathan & Melissa Hanshaw • 918-756- but THAT which was told by Joel about the outpour- us at 4900 N. Wood Drive in Okmulgee. Elect Lady 0203 ing of the Holy Spirit. What we may think often times Anna Lewis is the pastor. is not what it really is. So, come and experience a day Sunday morning prayer is at 9 a.m. Handy Chapel AME Church of Hope and discovery at Cornerstone. Be our guest Sunday morning service is at 10 a.m. followed by 1st & Broadway • Beggs this Sunday as we connect face-to-face. We are ask- Live Apostolic Holiness Broadcasting from Iowa, with Sunday Worship Service takes place at 10 a.m. ing God to build new relationships. Relationships that Bishop Terry Gilmore. will help us live stronger lives, even in the midst of Bible Study is Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. being ‘amazed and perplexed’ as we follow Jesus. CF What can we learn from Jesus doing only what he saw his Father doing?

Even though Jesus lived a sinless life, he denied his one work. All God’s works revolve around this one sinless self in the Garden of Gethsemane when he work. prayed, “Father, if it is your will, take this cup away Religious leaders have their own ideas about what from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be works please God. Even though well intended, it done,” (Luke 22:42). doesn’t mean God approves or blesses. On the cross, Jesus drank the wrath that we deserve. We need to understand “the work of God” first. Af- Jesus hung on a cruel cross and absorbed the punish- terward, all other works will find their proper place ment of God’s righteous judgment so that we could within that one work of God, writes Kaung. live with him forever. The one work of God is to bring mankind to God. If there were another way to bring us to himself, Je- Faith in Jesus Christ as savior is the means whereby “Just like children imitate their parents, Jesus imitat- sus would have done it: “if it is your will, take this cup everyone can receive the benefits of Jesus’ one work on ed His Father,” says Holly, 12. “We are the children of from me.” However, Jesus denied his sinless self and the cross. God the Father will present the redeemed God. We can be loving, patient, caring and compas- submitted to his Father’s will: “nevertheless not my people of God as a royal bride to King Jesus. sionate and have the love of God in our hearts.” will, but yours be done.” Think about this: “Salvation is not something that No one has ever lived a more balanced life than the “Jesus was a human being who was completely set is attained through human effort, but instead it is a Lord Jesus. His love and righteousness balanced each apart for only one purpose; devotion to the Father and freely given gift. The only ‘work’ necessary is to receive other in perfect harmony. His will,” wrote Kaung. the gift of God for eternal life through His Son, Jesus We all have a tendency toward pride even when we’re Jesus multiplied a boy’s lunch to feed 5,000 people, Christ,” writes Bible scholar J.E. White. right. Jesus was always right yet always humble. In Je- but he refused to use his power to turn desert stones Memorize this truth: John 6:29 quoted above. sus, love and righteousness were perfectly balanced. into bread when the devil tempted him in the desert Ask this question: Have you learned from Jesus how “Jesus knew exactly what to speak, when to speak (Matthew 4:1-4). The question asked after Jesus fed to accept by faith his one work of salvation? and when not to speak anything,” writes theologian 5,000 people illustrates how most people misunder- Stephen Kaung. “How beautiful! May the beauty of stand God’s will. Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Lord Jesus become ours.” “‘What shall we do, that we may work the works of the Bible together. Research shows that parents who “Jesus followed what His Father has done. So we fol- God?’ study the Bible with their children give their character, low what Jesus does,” says Hannah, 10. “Jesus answered and said to them, ‘This is the work faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Jesus did not live according to public opinion polls. of God, that you believe in him whom he sent,’” (John Talk About God three times a week in a free email sub- He put himself under the rule of heaven. Because Je- 6:28-29). scription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. sus listened to the voice of his Father, he lived on earth The Bible teaches us about the many wonderful as though in heaven. works of God, but from his perspective, there is only Copyright 2021 Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, June 9, 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 Ozark • 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 Chickasaw • 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 & Pekin • 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 COMMUNITY Wednesday, June 9, 2021

MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER CP Kelco Is One of Several Festival Sponsors Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower, pictured with representatives from CP Kelco, would like to thank all of the sponsors for this year’s Pecan Festival, presented by the Muscogee Nation. Rab- bitt-Brower, along with John Neal Jr, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival Committee Representative, received the sponsorship check from CP Kelco representatives, from left, Marilyn Townsley, Kitty Horn, Shanna Tyler, Udonna Edmonds and Jerry Bradley.” COUNTY CONTINUED FROM A1 ed, $250; O’Reilly’s Auto Parts for $250; RPI, $1000; Health Department - Walmart, $1,500; Office Depot, $1,000; Amazon, $2,000; Nuyaka Fire Department - RPI, $500 and O’Reilly Auto Parts for $500. • Reimbursement Claim for Election Board Secre- tary Salary for May, for $4,032.78. • Reimbursement Claim for District Attorney’s Of- fice Expenditures for May, $816.76. • Agreement for Juvenile Detention Services with Sequoyah Enterprises, Inc. pending D.A. approval. • Award Bid #24 for road materials for six months based on the purchasing agent’s recommendation. • Award Bid #27 for Grayson Volunteer Fire Depart- ment for a 2021 or newer pickup truck from Harlan Ford.

SHOOTING Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice stated there CONTINUED FROM A1 was a fatal shooting in- at the home. Chief of Po- cident at 6th and Wood lice Joe Prentice says that Drive around 10 p.m. that this investigation is on- evening. According to going and no arrests have the chief, the victim was been made. reportedly Native Amer- Anyone with informa- ican. Muscogee Nation tion is asked to contact Lighthorse took control MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER the Okmulgee Police of the area while await- Department at 918-756- ing the arrival of the FBI, Pie Eating Contest Slated for Saturday 3511. who is handling the case. The FBI is involved in No other details have The Pecan Festival Committee welcomes Miss Mary’s Market as part of Street between Morton and Grand. The Pie Eating Contest will begin at this year’s Festival. Miss Mary’s Market will be providing the pies for this noon on Saturday on the Pecan Festival Stage. Pictured is Miss Mary’s the investigation of an- been released on that year’s Pie Eating Contest sponsored by 4K Massage. Anyone who would Market’s Jill Rhodes, left, and Sarah Rhodes, right, along with Squiggy other shooting Saturday case. like to participate, or volunteer a participant, can register at Miss Mary’s and Pecan Festival Committee members John Neal Jr. and Anthony Nieto. evening. Market, or on the day of the event near the Pecan Festival Stage on 7th

FLOODING water. The roadway was opened later Monday after- everyday and especially during emergencies such as noon. flooding of last evening.” CONTINUED FROM A1 Roads near the lake will also be closed as repairs are Thanks to Swift Water Rescue teams from: waded out in the water and took babies from fire- made to them. Muskogee County fighters’ arms and housed them until a bus driven by The City of Okmulgee and Okmulgee County Emer- Wagoner County Brad Hayden from Okmulgee Public Schools arrived gency Management, as well as the Oklahoma De- City of Henryetta Fire Department to take them to a church shelter. We know there are partment of Emergency Management, are requesting City of Okmulgee Fire Department more heroes like this in town today that didn’t get rec- residents impacted by the flood on June 7, to report Nuyaka Volunteer Fire Department ognized. Thank you.” flooding and storm damages online at www.damage. City of Mounds Volunteer Fire Department Many businesses and agencies were forced to closed ok.gov City of Morris Volunteer Fire Department including the Muscogee Nation Complex. Highway Reporting damage as soon as possible will assist Wilson Volunteer Fire Department 75 both north and southbound were closed for a peri- emergency management’s ability to request federal Schulter Volunteer Fire Department od of time due to high water. Several motorists found assistance for the county. This is an initial damage as- Law Enforcement support from: themselves stranded after trying to navigate the im- sessment and not an application for assistance. Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office passable roads. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at the First Police Departments from Numerous county roads were closed after several United Methodist Church Rowe Family Life Center, Cities of Okmulgee, Henryetta, Dewar. being washed away, along with cave-ins or sinkholes 302 S Seminole, for those displaced by the flooding. As well as: reported. Okmulgee County Emergency Management Direc- Okmulgee County EMS Okmulgee County Emergency Management, along tor Tim Craighton thanked all those assisting: American Red Cross (Shelter operations) with the three county districts, were working to put up “Last night’s rainfall may be a record. (June 6) Rain- Okmulgee Public Schools (bus transportation) signs and blockading the roads warning residents of fall totals ranged from 6 inches to over a foot of rain. Emergency Managers with: the dangers. Muskogee and Wagoner County Emer- This resulted in an heroic response from First Re- City of Okmulgee Emergency Management gency Management brought manpower and equip- sponders and community partners alike. Okmulgee County Emergency Management ment to assist in the efforts. Craighton reported 36 Thank you for all you do serving your communities Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management water rescues were performed during Monday’s flooding, including the evacuation of the trailer park. The Old Morris Highway near Skyline Drive was closed due to a road collapse according to Commis- sioner David Walker. During Monday’s commissioners meeting, the session was interrupted several times with calls about roads and bridges impacted by flooding in the county. In the City of Beggs, Mayor Jacob Branson reported the Alternate 75 underpass north of the city was closed, along with the Hwy. 16 underpass, due to high

MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER Wagoner County Emergency Management was one of the many organizations to help the citizens of Okmulgee County during the dangerous flood.

Hoopin’ It Up Talented cage squads compete at Okmulgee summer league

LARRY OWEN stow Purple Pirates, Kel- SPORTS EDITOR lyville Ponies, Chandler The Okmulgee Bulldog Lions, Holdenville Wol- varsity basketball team verines, Liberty Tigers, is currently competing Porter Pirates, and Kief- with several other tal- er Trojans. ented teams in a month- Each league contest COURTESY PHOTO | OCU consists of two 18-min- Former Beggs golf standout McKenzie McCoy was one of three Oklahoma long summer league on City University women’s golf team members to be selected to the NAIA their home court. ute halves and a 10-min- All-American Team last Wednesday. McCoy was named to the Third-Team The summer league, ute JV period and take All-American list. which is being held at place once an hour. historic Brock Memorial This past Thursday’s Gymnasium in Okmul- summer league action gee, featured action on kicked off with the host Thursday the first two Okmulgee Bulldogs’ Three OCU weeks (May 25 and June Red Team taking on the 3). The final three weeks Checotah Wildcats. of the 5-week summer Thursday’s other action league will see teams saw Idabel go up against golfers become playing on Thursday and Kellyville, Schulter Friday (June 10-11, 17- against Checotah, Idabel 18, and 24-25). against Checotah, Wil- Coaches will use the son against Chandler, All-Americans summer league to get an Idabel against Chandler, early look at their teams Wilson against Bris- before the start of the tow, Henryetta against Oklahoma City University’s Rachel Eckert, Natalie 2021-22 season. LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Chandler, and Henryetta Gough and McKenzie McCoy landed NAIA women’s Okmulgee’s Topley Powell goes in for a layup during last Thursday’s battle against Wilson. The teams competing with Checotah at the 2021 Okmulgee Summer Basketball League at Brock golf all-American honors. at the summer league in- Memorial Gymnasium. The league schedule Gough, a junior from Bixby, Okla., became a three- clude the host Okmulgee for Thursday and Friday time all-American by snaring first-team acclaim. Eck- Bulldogs, Beggs Golden Knights, Dewar Drag- Panthers, Stilwell In- (June 10-11) will be as ert and McCoy made the third team. Demons, Preston Pi- ons, Schulter Bulldogs, dians, Idabel Warriors, follows: In 2020-21, Gough delivered a 76.38 scoring average rates, Henryetta Golden Wilson Tigers, Glencoe Checotah Wildcats, Bri- SEE SUMMER LEAGUE, PAGE B3 in 16 rounds. Gough took Sooner Athletic Confer- ence player of the year and all-tournament in the SAC Championships on April 26-27 at Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club in Ardmore, Okla., and the NAIA Championships on May 25-28 at Rose Creek Golf Club in Edmond, Okla. She notched two SAC golfer of the week awards. On March 29-30, Gough grabbed her second career victory in the Texas Showdown at Cedar Crest Golf Club in Dallas, sparking a run of three consecutive top-three finishes, including third in the league tournament. She shot her top round of the season of 37- 34–71 to secure the victory. Gough posted her first top-10 finish in the national tournament (ninth). Gough has taken a second-team NAIA all-American honor, an honorable-mention Women’s Golf Coaches Association all-American acclaim, two SAC golfer of the year accolades, three all-conference honors and three league player of the week nods in her OCU career. Her stroke average stands at 76.40 as a Star. Eckert, a junior from Bixby, Okla., turned in 80.33 shots per 18 holes over 21 rounds this season. Eckert posted four top-10 finishes, including her career-best showing of fifth place in the Southern Plains Intercol- legiate on Sept. 14-15 at Gaillardia Country Club in Oklahoma City. She carded her top career round of 74 three times this season. Eckert has supplied OCU with an 80.28 scoring average over her career. McCoy, a senior from Beggs, Okla., produced a 79.81 stroke average through 21 rounds in 2020-21. LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR McCoy came through with three top-10 showings, Henryetta’s Alex Hudson goes in for a basket during last Thursday’s battle with Chandler at the 2021 Okmulgee Summer Basketball League at Brock SEE GOLFERS, PAGE B2 Memorial Gymnasium.

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Former Dirtbag Stars Return Home for Alumni Game Several former Henryetta varsity baseball players returned home Saturday Class 3A state tournament team, including current head coach Bryan Leader.outright winner of the Alumni Game, as the contest was brought to an end evening to take part in an Alumni Baseball Game at the Henryetta high The special event featured a Home Run Derby and the former Dirtbags being before the conclusion with heavy rainfall in the area. school baseball field. Some of the former players were members of the 2012divided into two teams and doing battle against one another. There was no

B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR The Dewar offense and Weleetka defense prepare to do battle during last Thursday’s Dewar team football camp at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. The Class B-5 gridiron squads were joined at the 2-day camp by Keota, Canton, and Caddo. Back at It Dragons begin title defense with team camp

LARRY OWEN get underway with Zero Week action SPORTS EDITOR on August 26-28 and Week 1 action on The 2020 Class B state champion Dew- September 2-4. ar Dragons began their title defense last The Dragons’ possible regular-season week with a 2-day football camp at Dr. opponents in 2021 include Southwest Ted Lewis Stadium. Covenant, Regent Prep, Maud, Foyil, The Dragons, who captured their first Watts, Porum, Webbers Falls, Weleetka, state football championship last season, Wetumka, and Quinton. The first half were joined at the team camp by four of the regular-season schedule will be other talented Class B football teams against non-district foes, while the oth- - the Weleetka Outlaws, Keota Lions, er half will be part of District B-5. Caddo Bruins, and Canton Tigers. --- The camp featured three of the teams Possible 2021 Dewar Schedule rotating their offense against two dif- Aug. 27 - vs Southwest Covenant ferent defenses, attempting to move the Sept. 3 - at Regent Prep football down the field. Sept. 10 - vs Maud After a predetermined number of Sept. 17 - Bye Week offensive series, one of the defensive Sept. 24 - vs Foyil teams moved to offense, while one of- Oct. 1 - at Watts fensive team moved to defense. Oct. 8 - at Porum The 2-day camp, which took place last Oct. 14 - vs Webbers Falls LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Thursday and Friday, helped the teams Oct. 22 - at Weleetka Dewar senior Marshall Been looks for an open receiver during an offensive play during last Thursday’s Dewar team involved to get better prepared for the Oct. 29 - vs Wetumka football camp at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Been is currently in a battle for the Dragons’ vacant starting quarterback upcoming 2021 season, which is set to Nov. 5 - at Quinton position in 2021.

MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER Gaines Competes in Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo The Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo took place in Henryetta this past weekend. Several athletes from Okmulgee County competed at the two-night event including Beggs native Kejuan Gaines. Gaines took home third place in the tie-down calf roping during Friday night’s performance.

GOLFERS giate (fourth). She shot her season-best Championships for the 15th top-five national championships in 2005, 2006, round of 40-33–73 in the first round of national finish in program history. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2017. CONTINUED FROM B1 the NAIA Championships. McCoy’s ca- OCU nabbed three victories and two collecting the finest finish of her career scoring average is 80.52. second-place finishes in nine starts this reer in the Southern Plains Intercolle- The Stars placed fourth in the NAIA season. Oklahoma City has won eight

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 SPORTS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3 McCoy guides OCU to 4th place finish Former Beggs golfer ties for 20th overall in final college tournament

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The Oklahoma City University women’s golf team finished tied for fourth in the team standings at the 2021 NAIA Golf Championships in Edmond. The Stars links squad, which features former Beggs standout McKenzie Mc- Coy, took home the fourth-place trophy along with Dalton State College, at the May 25-28 event at the Rose Creek Golf Course. The fourth-place finish is the second-straight Top 5 finish for the Stars, who were fourth overall in 2019. The 2020 NAIA Championships were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the 2021 NAIA Championships, the Stars finished with a team total of 1,211, missing the national championship trophy by 27 strokes. COURTESY PHOTO | OCU The 2021 national championship went Former Beggs golf standout McKenzie McCoy (center) helped guide the Oklahoma City University women’s golf team to a fourth-place tie at the 2021 NAIA Golf Championships to Keiser University with a team total of May 25-28 at the Rose Creek Golf Course in Edmond. McCoy finished tied for 20th overall on the individual leaderboard with a 4-round total of 300. 1,184. Taylor University edged South- eastern University for national run- order, heading into the final 18 holes of golfers to sit at 14th overall after the Birdies: 3 ner-up honors by one stroke - 1,203 to competition. first two rounds were Cami Culp of Pars: 11 1,204. Keiser University completed their Embry Riddle-Arizona, Mailey Buzzell Bogeys: 2 Natalie Gough, a junior from Bixby, run to the national championship with of Dalton State, Serah Khanyereri of St. Double Bogeys: 2 was the top individual finisher for the a final round total of 297, while Tay- Thomas-Florida, and Sofia Castelan of --- Stars, finishing ninth overall with a lor University finished seven strokes Morningside College. Round 3 Score: 76 (4-over) 4-round total of 295. behind Keiser University in the final A third-round score of 76 put McCoy Birdies: 2 McCoy was next in the Oklahoma round with a team total of 304 to finish in a tie for 13th overall with Khanyere- Pars: 10 City University scoring with a 4-round runner-up at the 4-day event. ri, entering the final 18 holes with a 54- Bogeys: 6 total of 300, which was good enough for Southeastern University and Dalton hole total of 224. Double Bogeys: 0 a tie for 20th overall. McCoy finished State College, who were fourth and McCoy finished her final college --- tied with Maddie Thomas of Taylor fifth, respectively, heading into the final tournament on May 28 by carding a Round 4 Score: 76 (4-over) University. round, moved up one spot each after final-round score of 76, finishing tied Birdies: 3 Rachel Eckert, a junior from Bix- the final 18 holes on May 28. with Thomas for 20th overall with a Pars: 9 by, was next individually for the Stars Southeastern University took over the 4-round total of 300. Bogeys: 5 with a 24th-place finish with 4-round third-place spot in the team standings The third round of the NAIA Cham- Double Bogeys: 1 total of 302. Lauren Behnken, a junior after firing off a final round total of 295. pionships was suspended at about 1:30 --- from Tulsa, finished tied for 67th with a Dalton State College earned the p.m. due to inclement weather, with 4-Round Total: 300 (12-over) 4-round total of 315. fourth-place tie with OCU after a fi- most golfers having to return on Friday Birdies: 13 Clair Hill, a senior from Gig Harbor, nal round total of 300, which was five to finish as much as seven holes before Pars: 38 Washington, carded scores of 81 and 82, strokes ahead of the Stars, who finished beginning their final round of compe- Bogeys: 17 respectively, in the final two rounds to the final round with a team total of 305. tition. Double Bogeys: 4 complete the OCU scoring. Hill played As for McCoy, the former Beggs stand- McCoy finished with a 72-hole total --- the final two rounds as a substitution out’s best round at the NAIA Champi- of 300 (12-over par), carding 13 birdies, Hole-By-Hole Results for Arianna Medina, a senior from onships came in the first round on May 38 pars, 17 bogeys, and 4 double bo- No. 1 - Par, Par, Par, Par Phoenix. 25. McCoy finished the opening round geys. Nine of McCoy’s 13 birdies came No. 2 - Double Bogey, Par, Birdie, Par After the first round on May 25, the with a 1-over 73, which saw the former on Holes 10-18, while 21 of McCoy’s 38 No. 3 - Par, Birdie, Bogey, Double Bogey Stars were tied for second with Taylor Lady Demon birdie her final three holes pars came on Holes 1-9 during the tour- No. 4 - Par, Birdie, Bogey, Bogey University at 294. Keiser University was (16-18) for her best 18-hole total of the nament. No. 5 - Par, Par, Bogey, Par five strokes ahead of both teams at 289 2020-21 campaign. McCoy’s best score McCoy’s best holes at the NAIA No. 6 - Par, Double Bogey, Par, Birdie after the first 18 holes of action. of the season was culminated by a 3-un- Championships were No. 1 (all pars), No. 7 - Bogey, Par, Bogey, Par Keiser University carded a 293 in the der 33 on the final nine holes (10-18) of No. 9 (all pars), No. 10 (2 birdies, 2 No. 8 - Bogey, Par, Par, Bogey second round to continue to lead the the round. pars), and No. 14 (1 birdie, 3 pars). No. 9 - Par, Par, Par, Par field, while Taylor University was sec- The 1-over 73 put McCoy in a 5-way --- No. 10 - Birdie, Par, Par, Birdie ond overall at 594 after finishing the tie for 14th overall with Thomas, Cam- 2021 NAIA Championship No. 11 - Bogey, Bogey, Par, Par second round with a team score of 300. eron Daniel of Dalton State, Michela May 25-28, 2021 - Edmond, OK No. 12 - Par, Birdie, Birdie, Bogey OCU was third in the team standings Tjan of Keiser University, and Madison McKenzie McCoy Results No. 13 - Bogey, Par, Bogey, Par after the second round following a score Bates of Loyola University-New Orle- Round 1 Score: 73 (1-over) No. 14 - Birdie, Par, Par, Par of 303. ans. Birdies: 5 No. 15 - Par, Par, Bogey, Par Keiser University and Taylor Univer- McCoy remained in a 5-way tie for Pars: 8 No. 16 - Birdie, Par, Par, Bogey sity each tallied team scores of 305 in 14th overall after the second round on Bogeys: 4 No. 17 - Birdie, Double Bogey, Par, the third round, while Oklahoma City May 26, finished her second 18 holes Double Bogeys: 1 Birdie University finished with a team total of of competition with a 3-over 75 for a --- No. 18 - Birdie, Bogey, Par, Bogey 309 to keep the Top 3 teams in the same 2-round total of 148. The other four Round 2 Score: 75 (3-over)

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Schulter’s Kenta Carter attempts to dribble past a Checotah defender during last Thursday’s meeting at the 2021 Okmulgee Summer Basketball League at Brock Memorial Gymnasium. SUMMER LEAGUE Friday’s Schedule 12 p.m. - Henryetta vs Okmulgee Red CONTINUED FROM B1 1 p.m. - Henryetta vs Schulter Thursday’s Schedule 2 p.m. - Kellyville vs Checotah 12 p.m. - Glencoe vs Okmulgee Black 3 p.m. - Kellyville vs Schulter 1 p.m. - Stilwell vs Bristow 4 p.m. - Bristow vs Checotah 2 p.m. - Glencoe vs Beggs 5 p.m. - Wilson vs Kiefer 3 p.m. - Stilwell vs Kellyville 6 p.m. - Preston vs Okmulgee Black 4 p.m. - Dewar vs Holdenville 7 p.m. - Wilson vs Liberty 5 p.m. - Stilwell vs Chandler 8 p.m. - Liberty vs Okmulgee Black 6 p.m. - Dewar vs Liberty 9 p.m. - Wilson vs Okmulgee Black 7 p.m. - Chandler vs Porter Admission to the summer league is $2 8 p.m. - Dewar vs Wilson for adults and children and passes will LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR 9 p.m. - Henryetta vs Porter not be allowed. Wilson’s Ryder Herring puts up a shot attempt during last Thursday’s showdown with Chandler at the 2021 Okmul- --- gee Summer Basketball League at Brock Memorial Gymnasium.

B4 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance COMICS Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B5

NOTICE is hereby given that ANNOUNCEMENTS Casey’s Marketing Company, Plaintiff in the above captioned Legal Notices and numbered cause, has filed a verified Petition requesting that Published in the Okmulgee Times the Court foreclose the right to 6-2-2021, 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021 reopen certain portions of the alley The estates of Scott Moore and described as follows: Tracy Johnson of Hectorville, All of the 20’ alley lying south of Okla. Are set for a Probate hearing Lots 7-14 and north of Lots 15- on July 13th, 2021 at 9:00 A.M., in 22, less and except that portion court room 3. For information call of said 20’ alley lying south of the Reverent Cotner, 918-808-7223 West 10’ of Lot 14 and north of the West 7’ of lot 15, all within Block 68 of the Original Town- ship [sic] of the City of Okmul- Published in the Okmulgee Times gee, Oklahoma. 6-4-2021, 6-9-2021 The above request to foreclose SOLICITATION FOR BIDS the right to reopen said alley will The City of Henryetta will be so- be presented to the Honorable liciting for the cutting, baling and Ramirez, District Judge for Okmul- removal of native hay from various gee County, Oklahoma on the 27th locations belonging to the City. day of July, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., or Certain seasonal limitations will as soon thereafter as practicable, in apply. Term of the lease agreement the Okmulgee County Courthouse, will be through October 31st, 2021. 314 West Seventh Street, Okmul- Interested parties wishing to look gee, Oklahoma 74447. at the hay meadows should contact Anyone in opposition to this Jody Agee at his work phone at Petition to foreclose the right to re- 918-652-3348. All parties desiring open said street or portions thereof to bid on the cutting, baling and may appear at the above time and removal of the native hay must place and resist the same, provid- submit their bids in writing and ed said party has filed a verified be agreeable to accept and abide answer showing the grounds for by terms of the lease agreement, opposition to the Petition at least a copy of which can be obtained five (5) days prior to the date set for from the City Hall. All bids for the hearing, and should opponents this work will be opened and read not appear and resist, then relief aloud at 2:00 P.M. June 17, 2021 in may be granted as prayed for in the the conference room at Henryetta Petition. City Hall, 115 South Fourth Street. PLAINTIFF: Casey’s Marketing The City reserves the right to reject Company all bids. c/o Taylor, Foster, Mallett, Downs, Ramsey & Russell, P.C. Stratton Taylor, OBA #10142 Published in the Okmulgee Times [email protected] 6-9-2021 Mark H. Ramsey, OBA #11159 IN THE DISTRICT COURT [email protected] OF OKMULGEE COUNTY Clint Russell, OBA #19209 STATE OF OKLAHOMA [email protected] CASEY’S MARKETING COM- 400 West Fourth Street PANY, an Iowa Corporation, Post Office Box 309 Plaintiff, Claremore, Oklahoma 74018- v. 0309 CITY OF OKMULGEE, OKLA- Telephone: 918-343-4100 HOMA, an Oklahoma Municipal Facsimile: 918-343-4900 Corporation; Attorneys for Casey’s Marketing OKMULGEE MUNICIPAL AU- Company THORITY, a municipal beneficia- DATED this 28th day of May, 2021. ry public trust having the CITY CHARLY CRINER, COURT OF OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA CLERK OF OKMULGEE as its beneficiary; COUNTY, OKLAHOMA BOARD OF COUNTY COM- By: Desiree Underwood MISSIONERS OF OKMULGEE Deputy Court Clerk COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, a Submitted By: political subdivision of the State Taylor, Foster, Mallett, Downs, of Oklahoma; Ramsey & Russell AT&T CORP., a New York Cor- Mark H. Ramsey, OBA #11159 poration; P.O. Box 309 BTC BROADBAND INC., an Claremore, OK 74017 Oklahoma Corporation; 918-343-4100 CEBRIDGE ACQUISITION, L.P., 918-343-4900 | Facsimile a Delaware Limited Partnership, d/b/a SUDDENLINK COMMU- NICATIONS; Published in the Okmulgee Times EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 6-9-2021 ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, June 1, 2021 INC., an Oklahoma Cooperative Pursuant to the Notice of Regular Corporation; Meeting properly filed and posted OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS as required by law, a regular meet- CO., a division of ONE GAS, ing of the Board of County Com- INC., an Oklahoma Corporation; missioners of Okmulgee County PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY was held June 1, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. OF OKLAHOMA, an Oklahoma in the County Commissioners Corporation; and Office at the Okmulgee County ANY OTHER HOLDER OF Courthouse. Present were Ron A FRANCHISE OR OTHER Ballard, Chairman; R. David Walk- RIGHT OR PRIVILEGE TO USE er, Vice-Chairman; James Connors, THE SUBJECT ALLEY TO BE Member. Cathi Murphy, County VACATED. Clerk, was present to take minutes. Defendants. The Board approved the minutes Case No. CV-21-64 of May 28, 2021. Motion, Walker; NOTICE OF HEARING ON Second, Connors. Vote: Walker, PETITION TO FORECLOSE yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. THE RIGHT TO REOPEN AN ALLEY TO EACH OF THE DEFEN- DANTS, THE PROPERTY OWN- ERS AND ALL PERSONS IN- TERESTED AND AFFECTED BY THE PETITION AND TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL:

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The Board approved the following The Board recognized Tom Payne, At 9:48 a.m. the Board voted to go County Clerk-Deputy/Secretary 1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO DONALD WADE ALLEN, Officers Reports for the month who provided an update on the into Executive Session to discuss VIN# 015190123327 Deceased. of April 2021: County Clerk Okmulgee County Veterans Me- a confidential communication CONTACT DUSTIN SULLIVAN Case No. PB-2020-003 $36,552.87; Health Dept. $425.00; morial. Tom has worked feverishly matter with the Board of County Published in the Okmulgee Times 918-884-5481 NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. to obtain the donations necessary Commissioners’ Attorney. Mo- 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021 ACCOUNT AND PETITION Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; in order to erect the Memorial tion, Connors; Second, Walker. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR ORDER ALLOWING FI- Ballard, yes. that will commemorate and honor Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; OF TULSA COUNTY Published in the Okmulgee Times NAL ACCOUNT, DETERMIN- The Board voted to approve the those in Okmulgee County that Ballard, yes. STATE OF OKLAHOMA 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 ING HEIRS, DEVISEES AND Agreement for work on Private have given selfless sacrifice for the At 10:12 a.m. the Board voted to IN THE MATTER OF THE LIEN SALE LEGATEES, DISTRIBUTING Property between District 2 Com- protection of this country. To date return from Executive Session GUARDIANSHIP OF: 1961 FORD ECONO VIN# ESTATE AND DISCHARGING missioner, Walker “County” and $40,000.00 has been raised of the and back to the regular meeting. SARI REINGOLD E10SH133463 CONTACT PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Okmulgee Area Development needed $50,000.00. A dedication Let the record show that no action An Incapacitated Person DUSTIN SULLIVAN 918-884- TIVE Corporation “Landowner”, for the is scheduled to take place on No- was taken by the Board in Exec- CASE NO. PG 2020-113 5481 Linda Susan Lundy, Personal purpose of: Investigating water vember 11, 2021, and that date 100 utive Session. Motion, Connors; JUDGE JAMES KEELEY Representative of the Estate of drainage problem and possible years ago happens to be the date Second Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL Donald Wade Allen, Deceased, has construction. Location is just west that the first solder was buried at Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. filed a Final Account And Petition PROPERTY BY PRIVATE SALE Published in the Okmulgee Times of the BNSF on Fairgrounds Rd. Arlington cemetery. Around the No action on anything discussed in TO: ALL INTERESTED PER- For Order Allowing Final Account, Motion, Walker; Second, Connors. United States bells are being rung Executive Session. 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 Determining Heirs, Devisees And SONS: LIEN SALE Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; in recognition of this momentous The meeting adjourned at 10:12 NOTICE is hereby given that Legatees, Distributing Estate And Ballard, yes. date, our own high school band a.m. with a motion by Connors and 1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD VIN# Discharging Personal Representa- Sharna Reingold, General Guard- 2T87P4N168372 CONTACT The Board voted to approve the will attend the dedication and will a second by Walker. Vote: Walker, ian of the Property of Sari Rein- tive. Court Clerk’s request for Requi- honor this moment by joining by yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. RICKEY LAMBERT 1-603-727- Take notice that the Final Ac- gold, an incapacitated person, will 5225 sitioning and Receiving Officers ringing bells. /s/Cathi Murphy sell at private sale, on or after June count And Petition will be heard as follows: Requisitioning Charly The Board approved the Engage- CATHI MURPHY, COUNTY 22, 2021, to the highest bidder, the remotely on June 22, 2021, at Criner and Julia Cleland; Receiv- ment letter for the State Auditor CLERK real property owned by the Ward 9:00 A.M. in the Chambers of the ing Charly Criner and and Inspector’s Office to begin /s/Ron Ballard in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Published in the Okmulgee Times Associate District Judge, Okmulgee Jamie Golightly; Motion, Ballard; the Regulatory Audit for FY 2020 RON BALLARD, CHAIRMAN located at 601 High St., Henryetta, 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 County Courthouse, Okmulgee, Second, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; and voted to designate the County BOARD OF COUNTY Oklahoma. The legal description LIEN SALE Oklahoma, at which time any per- Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. Treasurer, Vonna Lampkins and COMMISSIONERS of said property is as follows: 1979 HARLEY FLH VIN# son interested may appear and file The Board voted to approve the County Clerk, Cathi Murphy as Lots 1, 2 and 3, of Block 10 in 2A23007H3 CONTACT DUSTIN exceptions and contest the same. Invitation to Bid #28 Bid - 6 Month the Designated Officials to oversee Henryetta Heights Addition to SULLIVAN 918-884-5481 June 2, 2021. Equipment Rental/Lease by writ- the FY2020 Federal and Financial Published in the Okmulgee Times the City of Henryetta, Okmulgee /s/ Cynthia D. Pickering ten sealed bid for: WEEKLY/ Statements. Motion, Connors; 6-9-2021 County, State of Oklahoma, CYNTHIA D PICKERING MONTHLY RENTAL OF ONE Second, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; Associate District Judge NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The sale is subject to confirma- Published in the Okmulgee Times OR MORE 84” SELF-PROPELLED Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. OKMULGEE COUNTY GENER- tion by the Tulsa County District The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. SMOOTH DRUM ROLLER The Emergency Management 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 310 East Seventh Street AL FUND Court. The property will be sold on LIEN SALE WITH SHELL KIT WEEKLY/ Director, Tim Craighton was not NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the following terms and conditions: Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 MONTHLY RENTAL OF ONE OR in attendance due to a training 1971 GMC TK VIN# THAT THE BUDGET BOARD OF Cash. The property will be sold TKE182S512606 CONTACT MORE HYDRAULIC EXCAVA- session. OKMULGEE COUNTY, OKLA- in an “as is” condition. Bids for TOR (TRACKHOE) WITH STAN- Under New Business: Resolution # RICKEY LAMBERT 1-603-727- HOMA, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC the real property described herein 5225 Published in the Okmulgee Times DARD EQUIPMENT (APPROX- 21-91~American Rescue Plan Act HEARING BEGINNING AT must be in writing and may be left 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021 IMATELY 44,000 LB. UNIT); funds were requested by County 11:00 A.M., MONDAY, JUNE at the office of Maureen J. Knudson, DISTRICT COURT OF Motion, Connors; Second, Ballard. Clerk, Cathi Murphy and requests 14, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE P.C., 1861 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OKMULGEE COUNTY Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; that the Board of County Commis- OF ACCEPTING COMMENTS Oklahoma 74104. All bids must Published in the Okmulgee Times STATE OF OKLAHOM Ballard, yes. sioners acknowledge authorization AND HOLDING AN OPEN DIS- be received on or after 9:00 A.M. 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 PROBATE DIVISION The Board opened and awarded and request that Tim Craighton CUSSION, INCLUDING AN- on June 22, 2021. LIEN SALE IN THE MATTER OF THE Bid #26 for Preston Fire Depart- sign as Authorized Representative SWERING OF QUESTIONS, ON Dated this 7th day of June 2021. 1999 HARLEY SPORSTER S VIN# ESTATE ment to allow for purchase of: as he is the AR for Okmulgee THE PROPOSED OKMULGEE Respectfully submitted, 1HD1CHP13XK143840 CON- OF LEONARD DEAN SHEP- (1) 1993 OR NEWER PUMP- County DUNS#; and direct the COUNTY GENERAL FUND /s/Maureen J Knudson TACT DUSTIN SULLIVAN 918- HERD, Deceased. ER-TANKER 1500 GPM/3000 Okmulgee County Treasurer and BUDGET FOR 2021-2022. THE Maureen J. Knudson, OBA#10090 884-5481 Case No. PB-2021-39 GALLON; Bid was awarded to sole Okmulgee County Clerk Offices HEARING WILL BE HELD IN MAUREEN J. KNUDSON, P.C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS bid of Winslow Twp Fire District, to receive from the Coronavirus THE COUNTY COMMISSION- 1861 East 15th St. All persons having claims 9 Cedar Brook Rd, Sicklerville, NJ Local Recovery Fund and place ERS BOARD ROOM AT THE Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-4610 Published in the Okmulgee Times against Leonard Dean Shepherd 08081 in the amount of $89,999.00 funds into the American Rescue OKMULGEE COUNTY COURT- Telephone: (918) 747-1400 6-2-2021, 6-9-2021 are required to present the same for a 1994 Spartan Tender VIN# Plan Fund (per SAI instructions). HOUSE. OKMULGEE, OKLA- Fax: (918) 744-6300 Advertisement for Bids with a description of all security in- 4S7AT9DO6RC012089; Motion, Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. HOMA. Email: maureenjknudsonpc@ The Office of Central Procurement terests and other collateral (if any) Connors; Second, Walker. Vote: Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Dated at Okmulgee, Oklahoma this gmail.com for Oklahoma State University and held by each creditor with respect Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, Ballard, yes. 7th day of June, 2021. Attorney for the Guardian the A&M Systems, on behalf of the to such claim, to Bobbi Shepherd, yes. Continued with signing of doc- ATTEST: Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Personal Representative, at the of- uments. Seal Agricultural and Mechanical Col- fice of her attorney, Bill Barksdale /s/Ron Ballard Published in the Okmulgee Times leges, hereinafter, called the Owner, of The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C., Chairman 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021, 6-23-2021 will receive bids on: 310 East 7th Street, Okmulgee, /s/Cathi Murphy LIEN SALE Provide asphalt pavement repair Oklahoma 74447, by the following services at the Noble Center presentment date: August 4, 2021, Parking Lot located at Wilham or the same will be forever barred. Drive and Wayne Miller Drive June 2, 2021. and Asphalt Seal Coat Services /S/ Bobbi Shepherd at East Entrance of Bob Klabenes BOBBI SHEPHERD Drive listed in the Specifications, Personal Representative per the General Conditions and The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. 310 Solicitation for Bids on the cam- East Seventh Street pus of OSU-IT, Okmulgee, OK. Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 In the electronic solicitation system at the office of the Chief Procure- ment Officer, 1224 N Boomer Published in the Okmulgee Times Rd, Oklahoma State University, 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021 Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, until DISTRICT COURT OF June 23rd, 2021, at 3:00:00 P.M. OKMULGEE COUNTY CT and then publicly opened. Bids STATE OF OKLAHOMA received after this time or more PROBATE DIVISION than ninety-six (96) hours exclud- IN THE MATTER OF TH ing Saturday, Sunday and holidays ESTATE OF before the time set for the opening EULA MAE HEREDEN, of bids will not be accepted. Bids Deceased. must be submitted electronically Case No. PB-2020-84 during the time period set forth. NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL All interested parties are invited ACCOUNT AND PETITION to attend. FOR ORDER ALLOWING FI- The contract documents are on file NAL ACCOUNT, DETERMIN- at the above-named office and are ING HEIRS, DEVISEES AND open for public inspection. Copies LEGATEES, DISTRIBUTING may be obtained visiting The OSU ESTATE AND DISCHARGING and A&M Systems electronic bid PERSONAL REPRESENTA- system website at bids.okstate.edu TIVE by logging into your profile. If you Johnny B. Hereden, Personal do not have a profile, please create Representative of the Estate of Eula one by following the on-line in- Mae Hereden, Deceased, has filed structions. The on-line solicitation a Final Account And Petition For will be available the next business Order Allowing Final Account, day following this advertisement. Determining Heirs, Devisees And The Owner reserves the right to Legatees, Distributing Estate And reject any or all bids or to waive Discharging Personal Representa- any minor informalities or irregu- tive. larities in the bidding. Take notice that the Final Ac- Each bidder must deposit, with his count And Petition will be heard bid, security in the amount and remotely on June 22, 2021, at form set out in the contract doc- 9:00 A.M. in the chambers of the uments. Security shall be subject Associate District Judge, Okmulgee to the conditions provided in the County Courthouse, Okmulgee, Instructions to Bidders. Attention Oklahoma, at which time any per- of bidders is particularly directed to son interested may appear and file the statutory requirements, Certifi- exceptions and contest the same. cate of Compliance with Executive June 2, 2021. Order 11246 (as amended), and /s/ Cynthia D. Pickering CYN- certificate concerning, non-col- THIA D. PICKERING lusion, and business relationship Associate District Judge provisions. No bidder may with- The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. draw his bid within one hundred 310 East Seventh Street eighty (180) days after the date of Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 opening thereof. THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE OKLAHOMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGES By: Tucker Link Chair 1st Publication: 6/2/2021 2nd Publication: 6/9/2021

Published in the Okmulgee Times 6-9-2021, 6-16-2021 DISTRICT COURT OF OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

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