Two found in stolen vehicle HPD makes arrests Wednesday PATRICK FORD identification, which was NEWS EDITOR provided to the officer. Two county residents However, Driver did not were arrested Wednes- have the insurance verifi- day after the vehicle they cation, stating she would were in was found to be have to call a family stolen. member to obtain it. A Henryetta police of- After placing the fe- ficer was sitting at a stop male in his vehicle to run sign at 2nd and Main a check, the officer noted when he observed the the odor of marijuana, PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Jeep Compass with a the affidavit stated. She Missouri tag make a traf- Cassie Driver turned over a bag con- Celebrating MLK Jr. fic infraction. taining marijuana along After stopping the ve- Brandon Riddlespurger, with a pipe containing a Monica Cross performs as a special guest musician at the Martin Luther King Jr. program held Wednesday at hicle, he came in contact 35. crystal-like substance. Okmulgee Dunbar School. She was accompanied by her husband on the piano. Looking on are Dunbar staff Dianna Humphrey, who coordinated the two programs, along with Josh Norton. Other staff, including Patricia Harris, with Cassie Driver, 27, According to the court A search of the vehicle Brad Brown and Bill Williams, joined students in commemorating the life of the civil rights activist. A Powerpoint who was operating the document, the pair were yielded another small presentation by Courtney Norton was also shown to the students. See additional photos on page A4. SUV and a passenger, asked for license and SEE STOLEN, PAGE A5 Providing Baldridge appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Council

needed help Christie Baldridge of Okmul- Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. gee has been appointed as a new New members appointed: member of the Affordable Hous- Christie Baldridge of Okmulgee Registration open for virtual ing Advisory Council. has been the Executive Director FHLBank Topeka and its board for Deep Fork Community Action Family Mental Health Night of directors made the announce- Foundation, Inc. (Community ment recently of the four mem- Action Foundation), since March Parents and guardians of Family Mental Health bers to the AHAC. The 12 AHAC 2013. Her responsibilities include Okmulgee School students Night, will be held Jan. members advise FHLBank Topeka direction, development, and im- are invited to register for 25, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the administration of its hous- plementation of all phases of a to- an upcoming virtual ses- It is provided by the Cook ing and community development tal Community Action Program. sion that will address and Center for Human Con- programs. The AHAC is made up In addition, she provides over- support mental health. SEE HELP, PAGE A5 of representatives of housing and sight of a HOME rental program community development orga- as well as three tax credit proper- Christie Baldridge nizations throughout Colorado, SEE BALDRIDGE, PAGE A3 Oklahoma Career Exposure Week Chamber welcomes new staff Malorie Brasier eager to serve the community OHS seeks assistance from alumni ANTHONY NIETO Commerce at the begin- in Early Childhood De- Okmulgee Public Schools is participating in the Okla- GENERAL MANAGER ning of the year. velopment. homa Career Exposure Week as a way to help students Glenpool native Mal- Brasier is a graduate Upon graduation, Bra- relate the courses they take now to their future career. orie Brasier began her of Tulsa Community sier moved to Okmulgee All events will help them learn more about potential role as the new Admin- College (TCC). While with her husband, Col- career interests while also allowing them to meet and de- istrative Assistant for the attending college, she lin. SEE CAREER, PAGE A5 Okmulgee Chamber of obtained an Associates SEE CHAMBER, PAGE A5 Malorie Brasier City employees honored for 25 years of service Council awards demolition bid PATRICK FORD proved a resolution amending the 2021 NEWS EDITOR budget by increasing revenues and ex- Three city employees were honored penses in the General Fund. The adjust- for 25 years of service during Tuesday’s ment was made due to the receipt of a Okmulgee council meeting. Safe Oklahoma Grant through the Of- Mayor Richard Larabee, on behalf of fice of the Attorney General to the Ok- the Oklahoma Municipal League, rec- mulgee Police Department for the pur- ognized Public Works Director Ricky chase of additional radios compatible Pearson and Okmulgee Fire Depart- with the new radio system. The grant ment Battalion Chief Dewayne Hurt for was for $25,369.54. their service to the city and community. After a brief discussion, the members Also honored, but not at the meeting, awarded Contract No. 10-20 for Dem- ANTHONY NIETO | GENERAL MANAGER was OFD Lieutenant John Nicholson. olition and Site Clearance to Five Star Mayor Richard Larabee recognizes City of Okmulgee employees Ricky Pearson (Public Works) and Dewayne Hurt During the session, the council ap- SEE CITY, PAGE A5 (Okmulgee Fire Department) for 25 years of service. Not pictured is John Nicholson, also of OFD.

A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Friday, January 22, 2021

Betty Mae Hankins Ronald Factor Gladys Dodge August 30, 1932 - January 20, 2021 January 15, 1964 - January 19, 2021 May 7, 1930 - January 19, 2021 Betty Mae Hankins Ronald Factor passed away in Tulsa, Tuesday, Services are pending for Gladys Dodge, 90, of Hen- made her journey home- January 19, 2021, at the age of 57. Ronald was ryetta with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away ward to Heaven at 88 born on January 15, 1964. Services will be an- on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in Henryetta. years young. She passed nounced and published in the following days. peacefully onward Janu- Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt’s Ok- ary 20, 2021, at her resi- mulgee Funeral Service. Eddie Lowe dence in Sapulpa. Family and friends may leave kind words of August 3, 1964 - January 9, 2021 Betty, a long time comfort, special memories and condolences to breast cancer survivor the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice. Eddie Lowe Jr., a resident of Okmulgee, left this and worlds best Grand- com. earthly world on January 9, 2021, at the age of 56. He mother, was born on Au- was born August 3, 1964, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., gust 30, 1932, in Hugo, to Edmond Lowe and Martha (McNac) Lowe. Wake to Robert Yates and Vio- Florence Pierce service 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tallahassee Indian la Mae Shackleford. She was the 4th of nine siblings. July 1, 1927 - January 18, 2021 Methodist Church. Betty spent her youngest years living in Hugo, before Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 22, moving to Carnegie, with her family at age 3. There Virginia Florene Pierce, a longtime resident of 2021, at the Tallahassee Indian Baptist Church. Inter- she grew up working on cotton farms with her parents rural Henryetta died Monday, January 18, 2021, ment will follow at the Proctor & Lowe Family Cem- and tending to her younger siblings whom she loved in Henryetta at the age of 93. She was born July etery west of Hanna. Services are under the direction dearly. She met her husband Robert Frank Hankins 1, 1927, in Glenpool to William Michael Robert- of the Rogers Funeral Home. (Bob) at a soda shop while he was working construc- son and Lucille (Kelley) Robertson. tion. She said when he finally got up the nerve to ask Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Fri- day, January 22, 2021, at Integrity Chapel with Joseph Wells her on a date she had already decided they would be September 13, 1936 - January 17, 2021 married! That they did, on November 12, 1949. They Rev. Rodney George officiating. Interment will started their life together in Carnegie before moving follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Joseph “Jay” Wells, a resident of Henryetta, died Jan- to Roswell, N.M. after Bob came home from his time uary 17, 2021, in Henryetta at the age of 84. He was in the service. Together they welcomed a daughter, born September 13, 1936, in Okfuskee County to Dick Donna Gayle and son, Steven Edward. They resided Rico Robertson and Daisy (Hamilton) Wells. in Oklahoma until a tragedy took Betty’s oldest broth- January 9, 1972 - January 12, 2021 Graveside service were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan- er and they moved to Gridley, Calif. to be with her uary 21, 2021, at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka, family. They stayed there for 20 years, before moving Rico Robertson, age 49, resident of Okmulgee, with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Services are under to Okmulgee. As much moving as Betty has done in died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Muscogee the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home. her lifetime, she has always considered Okmulgee to Creek Nation Medical Center. be her “true” home. She has been so loved by so many Arrangements are pending with House of in our community. Winn Funeral Home-Okmulgee. Geraldine Mordecai Betty served many, many years at the formally September 13, 1936 - January 17, 2021 known “Okmulgee Memorial Hospital” as a hospital volunteer. She donned her Pink Jacket with pride and Meghana Ellissee Samples Services are pending for Geraldine Mordecai, 93, ran the snack kitchen with humor and an immense August 3, 1984 - January 14, 2021 of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed amount of respect for those she served. She made sev- away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in Henryetta. eral friends in her time there and was always grateful Meghann Ellisse Samples, 36, of Broken Ar- for the time she spent behind the counter. row, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, Betty was a member of First Baptist Church in in Tulsa. She was born August 3, 1984, in Tulsa Anna Marie King Okmulgee, where she spent her time serving in the to Barry Ray Durbin and Marcy Lynne Durbin. July 3, 1945 - January 18, 2021 kitchen. She volunteered her time through many VBS Meghann was an accountant with the travel in- dustry. Anna Marie King, a resident of Tulsa, died Monday, summers, funeral dinners, church events and was also January 18, 2021, in Tulsa at the age of 75. She was an active member in the B.A.L.L. group. She was very She is preceded in death by her paternal grand- parents, Buddy & Marylu Durbin, her maternal born July 3, 1945, in Talihina to William Phillips & close to her church family. Martha (Francis) Phillips. Betty was an avid reader, you could catch her most grandfather, Bill Lantz. Meghann is survived by three children, Peyton Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Mondays at the Okmulgee Public Library. One of her January 22, 2021, at Integrity Chapel. Interment will crowning glory stories was that she proudly took each Durbin, Kourtney Durbin, and Katilynn Durbin all of the home, her parents, Barry and Marcy follow at Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta. Services of her grandchildren to get their first library card and are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. went on regular weekly trips to take them to pick out Durbin of the home in Broken Arrow; brother, new books. Christopher Durbin. Fiance’, Jonathan McGill Betty was a master quilter and crochet-er. She had of the home; two paternal aunts, Christy West- moreland and husband Kevin of Dewar; Tra- Roxene Marie Roberts several talents and loves but her favorite place to be June 6, 1946 - January 17, 2021 was in her kitchen surrounded by the sounds of her cy Gaither & husband Lloyd of Dewar; also by family crowding into her home. Betty spent many cousins, a host of friends and other family. Roxene Marie Roberts was born on June 6, 1946, in years making pies for Sue’s Little Peso’s and other cus- Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Bakersfield, Calif., to Roy and Priscilla Hendrix. She tomers who hunted her down after trying a “fried pie” Service. died on January 17, 2021, in her home in Okmulgee, for the first time. She so enjoyed bringing joy to others surrounded by her loved ones. Her sacred farewell will by cooking or creating things for them. commence on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. in Perhaps her greatest accomplishment was not the James Eugene O’Neil the Okmulgee City Cemetery. Elder Hubert Fary, Pas- things she did, but the people she counted as fami- April 26, 1946 - January 11, 2021 tor of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, ly and friends. Betty loved her family with every bit James (Jim) Eugene O’Neil passed away on will officiate. of the heart God gave her. She prided herself on be- January 11, 2021. He was born to Joseph and Visitation will be at the Chapel of Peace of the Keith ing at every single school event, birthday, birth, and Mary Lee (Macstravick) in Okmulgee on April D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Okmulgee on life accomplishment. She never missed a special day. 26, 1946. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Her extended family included the girls in the “Friday Friends may visit the funeral home for a Time Friends and family who would like to join in the Breakfast Club” who met at McDonald’s each Friday of Remembrance on Friday, January 22, 2021, funeral procession to the cemetery are kindly asked morning for years and years. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. to assemble at the funeral home on Saturday before Betty spent her last three years residing at The Gar- Due to the Covid Pandemic, a private Memo- 12:30 p.m. for departure. dens in Sapulpa. The healthcare workers and support rial Mass for his immediate family only, will be staff there have become like family to her, especially held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the St. over the last year as they stood in the gap during the Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Ruthie Bagby unfortunate shut down of nursing centers. Joshua Litwack officiating. Interment will be in December 22, 1937 - January 16, 2021 Betty is survived by her daughter, Donna Conway of the Okmulgee Cemetery. Tulsa; daughter-in-love, Jayme Hankins of Okmulgee. Ms. Ruthie Bagby, 83, died Saturday morning, Janu- The family hopes, in the near future, there can ary 16, 2021, in Okmulgee. Granddaughter Heather Conway and busband Carlos be a time of sharing memories and hugging one of Louisville, Ky. Granddaughter Brooke Hankins- Service arrangements are pending in the Okmulgee another. Chapel of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. Provence and husband Mickey of Okmulgee. Grand- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may son, Lee Conway and wife Tish of Texas. Grandson, be made to the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Peter Hankins of Okmulgee. Grandson, Garrett Church. Hankins and wife Michelle of Newcastle. Nine great Arrangements and cremation services have grandchildren, Alea, Andy, Noah, Elle, Nova, Isabella, been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Fu- Evan, Sawyer and Weston. Sister-in-law, Rita Horn of neral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condo- Broken Arrow. Sisters Sue Mund of Biloxi, Miss., Kay lences, photos and videos may be shared with Williams of Biggs, Calif., Rhonda Williams of Biggs, the family on Jim’s Tribute Page at www.mcclen- Calif, and many, many nieces and nephews and sever- don-winters.com. al life long friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Yates and Viola Mae; her husband, Bob Hankins; her son, Scoby A. Anderson Here are the latest re- Steve Hankins; her sister Louella “Sis” Miller; brother April 14, 1953 - January 8, 2021 Okmulgee County Harrison Jay Shackleford; brother Dean Shackleford, sults from the Oklaho- ma State Department Total Cases: 3,147 brother Bob Wayne Shackleford, brother Neal Shack- Scoby Anderson, age 67, a resident of rural leford; and best friend, Dolores Anderson. Funeral of Health as of Jan. 21. Total Recovered: 2,863 Henryetta, died Friday, January 8, 2021, in OSU Total Deaths: 35 arrangements made through McClendon-Winters fu- Medical Center-Tulsa. Oklahoma neral home. A Home Going Celebration, will be conducted, City / Deaths / Service will be held Monday, January 25, 2021, at 2 Total Cases: 363,046 Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 2 p.m. in Great- Increase of 2,686 Recovered p.m. at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. er Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1226 E. Betty will find her final resting place at the Okmul- Active Cases: 34,035 Beggs: 337/4/313 Smith St. Okmulgee, with Pastor Terry Howard, Total Recovered: 327,125 Dewar: 71/0/64 gee Cemetery. eulogizing, cremation to follow. Visitation, Fri- Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClen- Total Deaths: 3,140 Henryetta: 794/11/722 day, January 22, 2021, in the Precious Memories Increase of 55 Morris: 298/1/283 don-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, Chapel of House of Winn Funeral Home-Ok- condolences, photos and videos may be shared with Okmulgee: mulgee during the hours of 1-5 p.m. United States 1,298/19/1,168 the family on Betty‘s Tribute Page at www.mcclen- The family has been cared for by House of don-winters.com. Total Deaths: 406,147 Schulter: 41/0/36 Winn Funeral Home-Okmulgee. Increase of 4,375

Friday, January 22, 2021 NEWS Okmulgee Times • A3

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Leman Lewis presents Okmulgee Times employees, like Katina Holland, with a T-shirt for the Landmark for All Gen- erations, Inc. fundraiser now underway. T-shirt fundraiser still underway

A fundraiser is under- way to assist in refurbish- ing a historic structure in Okmulgee. Landmark for All Gen- erations, Inc., was estab- lished in 2015 with the mission to restore, re- habilitate, stabilize and preserve Oklahoma’s first colored hospital. The Okmulgee Colored Hospital, completed in 1922, served the Afri- can-American commu- nity from 1924 until it closed in 1957. It was list- ed on the National Reg- ister of Historic Places in 1984. Anthony Nieto shows off his shirt and encourages everyone to help support Leman Lewis pur- the fundraiser to refurbish the historical structure. chased the building from the City of Okmulgee in Landmark for All Gen- verse cultural heritage. June 2015. erations, Inc. is located at “Our mission is to bring A T-shirt fundraiser is 210 N. Wood Drive. the history of the former underway and sizes range “We believe this project Okmulgee Colored Hos- from small to 4XL. The will create a transforma- pital to life “for all gener- shirts contain the logo tive and enduring im- ations,” Lewis said. “Share the Story,” and pact upon the lives of all The hospital also made may be ordered by con- who inhabit and visit the Preservation Oklahoma’s tacting Lewis at 918-636- Okmulgee community,” 2020 list of Oklahoma’s 3981. Shirts are $15 each Lewis said. Most Endangered Plac- and can be paid for by The structure will be es. Donations can also be cash, money order, Cash used for a variety of pur- made App or PayPal. Orders poses including an event Donations can also can be picked up at the center, business space and be made to the project hospital and those order- a multicultural center to at Western Sun Federal ing will be notified when preserve and promote Credit Union. they arrive. Okmulgee’s rich and di-

VACCINE to schedule and administer life-saving vaccinations to over 450 elders today at CONTINUED FROM A1 River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. (first and second doses) and conducted More information about the tribe’s 32,434 COVID-19 tests. COVID-19 response is available On Wednesday, the agency was able at www.creekhealth.org/covid.

BALDRIDGE was responsible for the state and federal laws. firm’s marketing and for Mr. Bartlett worked for CONTINUED FROM A1 developing client rela- USDA Rural Develop- ties. Prior to her employ- tionships. She served as ment from 1992 through ment with Community Executive Director and 2018, serving in various Action Foundation, Ms. Economic Director for roles. Baldridge served as Di- Spring Hill Chamber of Nathan Clyncke of Col- rector of Deep Fork Child Commerce from 1991 to orado Springs, Colo., is and Adult Care Food 2005. She is currently a the Executive Director of Program from October member of Kansas Eco- Rocky Mountain Com- 2010 to March 2013. She nomic Development Al- munity Land Trust (RM- serves on the Okmulgee liance and Mid-America CLT) and has been since Area Development Cor- Regional Council. October 2012. His tenure poration. Incumbents appointed at RMCLT began in June Another new appoin- to three-year terms were: 2012 when he served as tee was Janet McRae of Paul Bartlett of Kear- Special Projects Coordi- Paola, Kansas. She has ney, Neb., has served as nator. Mr. Clyncke served been the Director of Eco- a board member, Vice in the United States Ma- nomic Development for President and member rine Corps for 21 years Miami County, Kansas, of the Family Selection prior to joining RMC- since 2007. Her duties committee of the Kearney LT. RMCLT manages, or include serving as the Area Habitat for Human- partners with other local primary liaison between ity (Kearney HFH) since nonprofit organizations city and county agencies 2008. His responsibilities to manage, 212 single and providing assistance to include providing credit multifamily homeowner- businesses and serving as counseling to current and ship units, 132 multifam- a resource connector be- potential applicants, re- ily affordable rental and tween Miami County and viewing applications and transitional units, and cities, school districts, recommending potential new development and and regional partners. Kearney HFH home- acquisition/rehabilita- Prior to her employment owners to the board. He tion of single-family and with Miami County, Miss. is also responsible for townhouse units to sell to McRae served as Director developing procedures low- to moderate-income of Business Development and monitoring compli- first-time homebuyers. for Poole Fire Protection ance with procedures to (2004-2007) where she ensure compliance with

A4 • Okmulgee Times COMMUNITY Friday, January 22, 2021

Dianna Humphrey welcomes students and staff and introduces those on the special program.

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Dunbar Students Celebrate MLK Jr.

Dunbar School held a program honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Wednesday morning. Pictured above, students join Patricia Harris in song.

Coach Bill Williams gave an inspirational speech to students about the life of Dr. King and how it affected him.

Patricia Harris sings the Black National Anthem during Wednesday’s MLK program at Dunbar School.

Josh Norton recited one of Dr. King’s famous speeches, along with giving the leader’s biography. Staff member Brad Brown recites words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 25 only business meeting will mcgs.com or by calling Traci, February 5 is looking for new members to more information, please call Okmulgee County Genea- commence at 1 p.m., followed OPL Genealogy Librarian, at VFW Bean Dinner | VFW Post join them every Thursday at secretary Nicole Rains at 918- logical Society | The Okmul- by an open meeting at 1:30 918-758-1172. Come join our 1189 will hold its monthly 2 p.m. at Conversion Ministry 759-7227 or Pres. Cassandra gee County Genealogical Soci- p.m. which the public is invit- virtual meeting on Jan. 25 and bean dinner Friday, Feb. 5, Church, 1330 E. Martin Luther Northington at 918-830-1628. ety will hold its first meeting ed to attend. This month will be sure to visit our website from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. King Dr. of 2021 Monday, Jan. 25. Due feature an open topic forum to at www.okmcgs.com for more COVID-19 Testing | The Ok- to the Okmulgee Public Li- begin the new year. For infor- valuable genealogy tips and February 13 Okmulgee Community Play- mulgee County Health Depart- brary being closed to public mation on registering for the information specific to the- OkVFW Auxiliary Meeting | VFW house | The Okmulgee Com- ment will continue COVID-19 meetings, this will be a virtual meeting, please contact OCGS mulgee area. Post 1189 Auxiliary will meet munity Playhouse is seeking testing Friday from 8:30 to meeting via Zoom. A members either by email at OCGS@ok- Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. local, talented people for 10:30 a.m. Appointments theatrical productions, plays, are needed. Please call 918- February 20 musicals, skits, talent shows 756-1883 with questions or First Responder / Firefight- and backstage assistants. to schedule an appointment. er Lunch | VFW Post 1189 will The group is now rehearsing Testing is conducted in the hold a First Responder / Fire- for a mystery play, as well as tent in the parking lot behind fighter Lunch Saturday, Feb. other talent productions. The the health department, located 20, at 12:30 p.m. OCP meets Monday evenings near the hospital at 1304 R.D. at 6:30 p.m. at the Okmulgee Miller Dr. Ongoing Events American Legion building on City-Wide Prayer Band | Ok- the corner of Oklahoma & 6th, mulgee City-Wide Prayer Band across from Randy’s Foods. For

Friday, January 22, 2021 COMMUNITY Okmulgee Times • A5 The Studio at Lemon Tree Landing Morris business adds additional space for classrooms, rentals Lemon Tree Landing in Morris re- cently expanded their business, which provides handcrafted embroidered gifts, custom sewing, and custom digi- tizing and embroidery services. Lemon Tree is owned by Carla Blair, and she and her three employees are ex- cited about The Studio, which opened last year. The Studio is the new addition and is used primarily as a training classroom. Classes available include Floriani Em- broidery Digitizing Software, Introduc- tion to Embroidery, My Machine and Me, Make and Take sewing/embroi- dery, Beginner Sewing and Intermedi- ate Sewing. Classes are posted on the class calen- dar on the website, Lemontreelanding. com, as well as announced on Face- COURTESY PHOTOS book. There is a class happening soon available to rent on a half-day or full- painting classes. To reserve The Studio, so head over to sign up. day basis for any event from meetings, call Lemon Tree Landing at 918-733- In addition to classes conducted by baby showers, birthday parties or oth- 9606 or email Carla at carla@lemon- Lemon Tree Landing, The Studio is er get togethers such as Chalk Couture treelanding.com for more information. New tech allows school threats to be reported by text

Students, teachers and staff can now report threats do everything in our power to ensure student safety, event should be reported. in Oklahoma schools via text message. Through a and we are grateful for this partnership that allows for “Our office is committed to the safety and security partnership between the Oklahoma State Department us to expand the tip line.” of our students and school personnel across the state,” of Education (OSDE) and the Oklahoma School Secu- The text function works in conjunction with OSSI’s said Gary Shelton, OSSI program manager. “We are al- rity Institute (OSSI), a division of the Oklahoma De- telephone tip line. Before the addition of text, reports ways looking at new technology to enhance our threat partment of Emergency Management and Homeland could be called in at (855) 337-8300 or filed online at ti- reporting capabilities, and we hope this addition to Security (ODEMHS), this state-of-the-art technology pline.ok.gov. Now, suspicious activity or concerns can our current tip line will be utilized to better warn our will enhance statewide school safety and security to an be reported by texting “OKSThreat” to 226787. Tex- schools of any pending acts of violence.” already existing telephone tip line. ting a tip will allow for anonymous, two-way commu- The funding for the texting add-on to OSSI’s tip line “Students need to feel safe and comfortable for nication, images and video to be sent 24 hours a day. came from a $250,000 grant awarded to OSDE by the meaningful learning to occur,” said State Superinten- Any incident that could compromise the safety or se- U.S. Department of Justice. dent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister. “We must curity of any Oklahoma school or school-sanctioned

Volunteers sought for statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort The Oklahoma Medi- in their communities medical training, but oth- cal Reserve Corps (OK- who are ready to make a ers have no special train- MRC) is seeking med- difference when help is ing prior to joining. ical and non-medical needed most.” Possible roles for vol- volunteers to support Major emergencies and unteers include: Vaccina- COVID-19 vaccination disasters involving in- tor, Form Review, Regis- efforts at more than 50 jury or disease to large tration, Traffic Control, points of vaccine dis- numbers of people can Runners, assisting the pensing (PODs) loca- overwhelm full-time elderly, sanitizing, and tions statewide. emergency response other duties as needed. “This is a huge, unprec- personnel. Volunteers Background checks are edented effort to vacci- can provide an import- conducted on all volun- nate the majority of our ant “surge” capacity and teer applications. COURTESY PHOTOS population of nearly 4 supplement medical and Last week, OKMRC million Oklahomans. We health personnel short- volunteers were request- Missing Family need as much help as we ages. The OKMRC helps ed to support vaccination can get from our commu- fill these gaps with vol- efforts in 52 Oklahoma Pet / Support nity to make it possible,” unteers who’ve been or- counties. Lezlie Carter, state coor- ganized, trained, and For additional informa- Animal dinator for the Oklahoma assigned to assist where tion, or to apply, please Have you seen this dog? A local family is searching for Medical Reserve Corps, their expertise is best ap- visit OKMRC.org. the whereabouts of a missing pet who is also a support said. “When you become plied. For more information dog. It was reported missing in the 3rd and Muskogee a volunteer with the OK- Any Oklahoma resident about COVID-19 and area. The dog, named Bailey, is a companion for Micah McDade, who is confined to a wheelchair. The family MRC, you join hundreds or individual employed vaccination efforts in is looking for the safe return of Bailey. Contact Micah of other citizens involved in Oklahoma can apply Oklahoma, visit Oklaho- McDade, Anisa Tuggle McDade or Bobbie Powell on in the safety, security, to be part of the OKM- ma.gov/COVID19. Facebook if you have any information, or contact the health, and well-being RC. Many members have Okmulgee Times and we will forward the information.

CAREER high school to their current posi- so that all current students may find HELP have provided the Okmul- tion. a connection or inspiration. gee School district with a CONTINUED FROM A1 Any OHS alumni, (especially All events will be virtual and the CONTINUED FROM A1 free resource to help par- velop connections with alumni and from the graduating classes of 2008 alumni will have different options nection. The event will ents with important topics others in our community. - 2016), interested in sharing their in how to participate. If you are look at the impact of such as identifying anxi- One of the week’s events will be a experience are asked to contact interested, please contact Mariah COVID on mental health, ety, understanding inter- panel of alumni, from a variety of Mariah Price at Okmulgee High Price at [email protected]. and aid children who are nal family systems, coping career fields, answering questions School. She is hoping to have a large struggling. with grief and Parenting about their personal journey from variety of career fields represented This event is very im- with Purpose. portant as it will help both Registration is now open parents and children. at http://cookcenter.info/ CHAMBER In her free time, Brasier Okmulgee Executive Di- out and introduce her in Leading family therapists Okmulgee enjoys writing, spending rector Kay Rabbit-Brow- the next few weeks.” CONTINUED FROM A1 time with her husband, er said. “She has been For more information “I love meeting every- playing the drums, and an integral part of the on community events STOLEN Driver is being held one,” Brasier said. “I’m being a cat mom. Chamber and has caught and how to get involved on Possession of Stolen so excited to be involved “I am excited Malo- on quickly. She’s doing a with the Okmulgee CONTINUED FROM A1 Vehicle, Possession of with this year’s Pecan rie wanted to become great job and is a lot of Chamber, contact the of- bag believed to contain CDS-Marijuana, Posses- Festival.” a part of the Chamber,” fun. We hope to get her fice at 918-756-6172. methamphetamine. sion of CDS-Meth, and Dispatch informed the Possession of Parapher- officer the vehicle was a nalia. Her bond was set at CITY 7,011 linear feet of six inch PVC Tom Manager, the council voted to Honda sedan, and after $26,000. waterline to serve the West Eufaula give the mayor the authorization to checking the VIN num- Riddlespurger was held CONTINUED FROM A1 Street Waterline Extension. finalize all the needed paperwork ber, it was determined the on complaint of Posses- Demolition as the most responsible After a return from executive ses- concerning the matter. Jeep was reported stolen sion of Stolen Vehicle, bidder in the amount of $31,685. sion where the panel discussed two The board also approved agenda out of Tulsa. with a bond of $10,000. There were two other bids submit- items, the council voted to deny the items on the meetings of the Ok- The pair were taken Both are due in Okmul- ted for the demolition of nine pri- claim in Brenda Marzette v. City. mulgee Municipal Authority, Ok- to the Henryetta Police gee County district court vately owned properties in the city. The second matter concerning mulgee Economic Development Department, then trans- for an initial appearance The council acknowledged receipt amendment and terms of the agree- Authority and Okmulgee Commu- ported to the Okmulgee on Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. of a permit for the construction of ment with Okmulgee City Manager nity Trust. County Jail.

A6 • Okmulgee Times COLUMNS & OPINION Friday, January 22, 2021 Vaccine event planned this weekend

of our staff in delivering this life-saving vaccine to our er and who registered through our vaccine informa- community. tion line. Due to great response on the MCN COVID Vaccine This event, just like the one held on Wednesday, al- Information Line, the MCN Department of Health lows us to vaccinate a large number of patients, de- (MCNDH) was able to schedule and administer vac- livering on our commitment to ensure that these cinations to over 450 elders on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at life-saving vaccines reach our patients as the doses the River Spirit Casino. become available. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of If you are an MCNDH patient and interested in Health (MCNDH) announced it will host another receiving the vaccine, please utilize our information drive-through patient vaccination event in Okmulgee line. A patient can call (918) 758-3501 to learn more I am happy to report the Muscogee (Creek) Nation on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Okmulgee Medical Center. about our vaccine groups and eligibility. More infor- has administered more than 6000 doses of the Pfizer The health system plans to deliver 300 first doses of mation about the Tribe’s COVID-19 response is also and Moderna vaccines (first and second doses). I am the Pfizer vaccine at the event. The appointments were available at www.creekhealth.org/covid. tremendously proud of the hard work and dedication offered to MCNDH patients who are 65 years and old- Rocky, But Peaceful Transfer of Power

other and had many heated meetings on the effects of the Great Depression before Roosevelt took office. After a contentious election in 2000, the country went weeks without knowing the winner. Even after Presi- Congo Bar dent George W. Bush was eventually declared the win- ner, the country felt deeply divided. This year’s transition has not been smooth sailing With the help of sympathetic followers Big-as- and there are many people who still have concerns life Aidini rented the Congo Bar Sunday mornings. about the outcome of the election. We’ve weathered Area prostitutes began losing business as more rocky transitions in the past and ultimately come to- and more people converted. A municipal governor The peaceful transfer of power is a pillar of our de- gether and grown as a nation, but it didn’t happen confronted Aidini. “You must stop your meetings mocracy. While every transition has been peaceful overnight. It took time, hard work, and a dedication in the bar.” The preacher turned to the official. He and our nation has always endured, some transitions to our country. This transition is no exception. There spoke with a boldness the onlookers had grown ac- have tested our strength and resilience. is no challenge too great for Americans to overcome customed to. “In three days, you sir will no longer When Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860, ten- and I am confident we will band together. be governor.” Before the time passed a crisis hit, sions between the North and South were at an all-time Wednesday, we transferred power to a new presi- forcing the official to vacate his post. high. Ahead of his inauguration in March of 1861, dent. Now, we must work together to move our coun- The work expanded. A visiting Swiss man was seven states broke away from the Union. In the days try forward, just as we have throughout our history. stirred by what he witnessed and contributed funds. following the inauguration, four more states seceded Soon the gathered band of believers took owner- and ignited the Civil War. Want to stay up-to-date on what I’m doing in Oklahoma ship of the longstanding beer tavern. As testament In 1936, President Herbert Hoover and Presi- and Washington on your behalf? Sign up for my newsletter to the life-altering nature of the gospel, the place dent-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt despised each by visiting Mullin.house.gov/newslettersignup. was renamed. My preaching visit to Congo Bar Church in 1986 had been fostered by an inner yearning. Not a hun- ger to preach in a large city church but a stirring within my wife and me. To set out beyond our Ken- ya home and serve elsewhere in Africa. But which country? The vast continent was home to more Colleague refuses payment than fifty nations. “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” - Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) The stirring to relocate was partly ignited during a talk given at our mission’s annual retreat. Elim’s for help above and beyond chairman, Carlton Spencer, had come from New York. DEAR DISMISSED: “Several of you have served in this beautiful land If you are smart, rather than for some years. I sense the Lord’s nudge, that some address the issue with your daughter’s mother-in-law, of you may find a stirring within. To venture be- who either has the emotional intelligence of an oyster y on d .” or really doesn’t care for your daughter, mention it to My wife and I were moved to take the message your son-in-law and point out to him being slighted is to heart. Following soul-searchings and times in hurtful. There may be a better result if he brings it up prayer, our conviction grew that we would locate to his mother. to a new field. DEAR ABBY: “Well, we know the mission serves regions west- I battle with a double chin, and I ward,” I mused. “And to the south as well.” loathe it. My chin hides itself only if I am under 126 DEAR ABBY: Shortly afterward, I flew the fifteen hundred miles My colleagues and I were recently no- pounds. Anything over that and it’s there. I’m not to Kinshasa. To find myself before a crowd in a ren- tified our company is closing next month. My work overweight, but my double chin makes me feel that ovated bar. partner and I have collaborated closely for four years, way. I returned home from Zaire with still no clear and he’s an expert at the software I need to know to I have read dermal fillers in the chin can discreetly ministry direction. We turned our attention to get a job in my field. When I asked if he would give get rid of this issue. The problem? My husband. He’s Kenya’s big neighbor to the south - land of famed me a couple of lessons via Zoom, I was thinking it’d be against any type of plastic surgery. He doesn’t like my explorer-missionary, Doctor David Livingstone. about a three-hour commitment for him. But he was double chin either, but he wants me to only get rid of This time, I would not go alone. We crossed into enthusiastic and designed a 20-plus-hour curriculum it “naturally.” Normally, I would agree. I have been ex- Tanzania at the Namanga border. What surprise lay for me. ercising (running four times a week) without success. ahead! He keeps saying he doesn’t want me to pay him, but I don’t feel comfortable looking this way. I want to find an appropriate way to express my grati- I think I deserve this shortcut. Should I get the filler Copyright 2021 Jerry Lout tude. What would be an appropriate amount to com- without my husband’s blessing, or should I continue Writer-speaker Jerry Lout grew up in Okmulgee pensate him without getting too steep (which is why this struggle? -- TAKING IT ON THE CHIN County. After serving with his wife in overseas mis- I didn’t do the full-price software training in the first DEAR TAKING IT: sions, he founded and directed a TU campus min- place. It was $2K)? Thanks for any advice. -- THANK- You are an adult, and it’s istry. Twice visited by polio, Jerry authored “Living FUL IN ILLINOIS your body. You do not need permission to do some- with a Limp.” His “Giants in the Rough” memoir thing that will help you feel better about yourself. If DEAR THANKFUL: highlights the Africa years. Both books are available If you know of any interests, your husband is against any type of plastic surgery through Amazon. He welcomes reader comments hobbies, a sport, etc. your partner has outside the (and by the way, fillers do not qualify as plastic sur- and warmly accepts invitations for speaking engage- workplace, consider going online to see if you can find gery), he should forgo having it when his frown lines ments. [email protected] something connected to that activity he would enjoy begin to look like tractor furrows and he develops a that’s within your budget. wattle. DEAR ABBY: Every year on Facebook’s “National DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son has been dating a love, you and your son’s friends should urge him to Daughter’s Day,” my daughter’s mother-in-law pro- girl for two or three months. She seems very nice. She discuss this with a lawyer before signing anything. He fesses her love, respect and admiration for her own has two children and is pregnant with her third child. needs input from someone who is not emotionally in- daughter, but never acknowledges her daughter-in- She’s due in three months. The child is not my son’s. volved and can explain the legal ramifications of what law (my daughter). Yet on “National Son’s Day,” she I was told, by some friends of my son, he’s planning he’s considering. posts glowing tributes not only to her sons, but also to to sign the birth certificate as the father. He under- Not all romances have storybook endings, but if this her son-in-law. stands the implications. How do I convince him, al- relationship leads to marriage in the future, he can al- We all live within miles of each other, and this re- though he feels like he and this girl will be together for ways adopt or provide financially for the child if he curring slight makes it difficult to act like everything the long haul, this is a poor decision to make, especial- wishes. I sincerely hope you and the others who care is fine when, in truth, this is hurtful to my daughter ly because of the short length of time they have been about him can get through to your son. and to our family. Should I address this issue with the dating? -- TOO MUCH, TOO SOON mother-in-law or continue to bite my tongue? -- DIS- Copyright 2021 Uexpress MISSED IN TEXAS DEAR TOO MUCH, TOO SOON: Although it can be difficult to convince someone in the throes of new Subscribe today! Visit www.cookson.news for more information!

Friday, January 22, 2021 RELIGION Okmulgee Times • A7

St. Michael Catholic Church can be found at these social media sites: Instagram - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) CornerstoneOkmulgee, Twitter - @CornerstoneOK (Jonah 3: 1-5, 10/1 Cor. 7: 29-31/Mk. 1: 14-20) and Youtube. For more information, call 918-756- Every time we pick up a newspaper, or turn on the 4787 or visit www.okmulgeefoursquare.org. #follow- radio, or TV, we are confronted with bad news, much ingjesus #hopeishere Answered of which is of a very distressing nature. It leaves us numb and helpless. We are in real danger of being Second Baptist Church swamped by bad news. But today Christ Jesus came to Second Baptist Church has resumed services. It is us with good news, the good news of the father’s love, our prayer at Second Baptist Church that anyone who Prayer acceptance and forgiveness, which is offered free to all does not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior those who desire it and seek it. will come and discover how they can have eternal life In the first reading today, we hear how Jonah, sent in Him. RANDY ZINN by God to warn the people, storms through the streets Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. as we worship with PASTOR, RUSSELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST of Nineveh, scaring the citizens out of their wits. And music and the Word of God. This service is lives- One of the most awesome things that a person it worked! God has a change of heart, seeing “by their treamed. can ever experience is for the God of Heaven to actions” how the people turn from evil, a new day The Youth meet at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Youth hear and answer our prayers. I have no idea what dawns. (Jonah 3:10) Room at the church. Participants must enter through I would do if God did not answer my prayers. An- Next, we hear Paul telling the Corinthians, “The the back door by the Youth Room. The Wednseday swered prayer is the reality for every child of God world in its present form is passing away.” (1Cor. 7:31) Prayer Meeting is livestreamed at 6:30 p.m. who is in fellowship with and right with Him. He calls for a change of heart. Stopping short of telling Dr. Steve Gallagher is our pastor, Renee Dove leads The question that comes to mind is, “What kind them to stop carrying out their everyday activities, he our music program, Wade Lackey leads the youth and of prayer is God looking for?” In a previous article urges them, rather mysteriously, to live as though they Courtney Norton leads our children. we saw that the Lord is looking for heart prayers, are not doing the things they are doing. A new day has We have a bus ministry that runs on Sundays, so if but what kind of heart? God is seeking for a re- dawned! you need a ride or have a need to contact the church pentant heart - a heart turning from sin and self to Finally, in the Gospel from Mark, Jesus stands on office, please call 918-756-6027. Christ. Peter, trusting himself to be able to stand for the shore and tells people, “The Kingdom of God is Our office is currently open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. Christ, had denied his Lord, even cursing, when he at hand!” (Mk. 1:14) Simon and Andrew abandoned to 2 p.m. The office phone line is available Monday - felt his life was in danger for being a disciple of His. their nets and father, and follow Jesus. A new day has Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peter repented with bitter tears and was restored by dawned! Second Baptist Church is located at 1003 N. Ala- the Lord. Everyone has to change when a new day dawns, the bama and is “Where God’s Love Comes First.” We noted also that, if we as believers want our Ninevites, the Corinthians and the first Apostles. Did You can find our livestream on Facebook at OK2BAP, prayers answered, we must have a clean heart. The not a new day dawn for us as well? Jesus came into and our phone number to livestream is 918-400-9855. Scriptures teach us that unconfessed sin in our lives the world to bring us back to the Father. He wants to will hinder our prayers. David said in Psalm 66:18, change our lives. He wants us to be happy to seek the First United Methodist Church “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not meaning of this life with his ransom. He came to give 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee hear me,” and he prayed in Psalm 51:10, “Create in us the good life. Jesus calls Simon, Andrew and other www.fumcokmulgee.org me a clean heart, O God.” fishermen to be his Apostles to catch people. They fol- First United Methodist Church invites you to join We found too that God is searching for a faithful lowed him. May Jesus help us to accept his invitation us this coming Sunday morning. Traditional Worship heart. Abraham was a mighty man of prayer and and follow him to bring his Good News to others. Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed one who saw marvelous answers to his prayers. Ga- by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Children’s latians 3:9 describes Abraham, “So then they which Cornerstone Foursquare Church Church is held at 11 a.m. every Sunday (except the be of faith are blessed with ‘faithful’ Abraham.” A Place to be Accepted first Sunday of the month). Contemporary Praise & Now let’s consider further the kind of heart be- “Moving forward is not easy in spite of the issues Worship Service is held at 11 a.m. in the Rowe Family hind the prayers God answers. God is looking for we have experienced in 2020,” lead pastor Rev. Mick- Life Center. The youth meet Sunday in the EPI Center a broken and contrite heart. A contrite heart is one ey Baldwin said. “Nevertheless, we do not judge our from 5 to 7:30 p.m. that is humble and deeply affected with grief or surroundings by mirror circumstances. Many times, Opportunities of the Week: sorrow for having offended God. After King Da- we look at our circumstances and judge who our God Friday, Jan. 22 vid had committed a grievous sin, he cried out to is, but we must look at our God and put our circum- 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement God, “Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and stances in the light of His Word.” 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement cleanse me from my sin. The sacrifices of God are a The CF (Cornerstone Foursquare) family would love Sunday, Jan. 24 broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, for you to discover God’s Word with us this 2021 as 9 a.m. Worship - Sanctuary Thou wilt not despise (Psalm 51:2,17).” The Lord we dive in to be more and more a reflection of Jesus 10 a.m. Sunday School will always hear the heart that is broken and turned Christ. When you join a CF Sunday or Wednesday (at 11 a.m. Worship - Rowe toward Him. our Okmulgee campus or via LIVEstream on Face- 5 p.m. Youth - EPI Center Another kind of prayer God hears comes from an book), you are family - you matter.” Monday, Jan. 25 undivided heart. In James 1:8 we read, “A double The CF campus is located at 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement minded man (person) is unstable in all his ways,” in Okmulgee at the intersection of Oklahoma & Trent. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement and Verse 7 tells us, “Let not that man think that he Our service streams LIVE on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 shall receive any thing from the Lord.” The prophet, Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays to connect with 5:30 p.m. Craft Night Jeremiah, recorded these words of the Lord, “And our CF Facebook family. Wednesday, Jan. 27 ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search Doors open at 10 a.m. for connecting and Café 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry for Me with ‘all’ your heart.” Hope, followed by passionate music, children’s pro- 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement We must be willing to give the Lord all of our gramming and encouragement from God’s Word at 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement heart and all of our life. The phrase “whole heart” 10:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal is found throughout the Psalms and the great com- Rev. Baldwin concluded, saying, “This season may Thursday, Jan. 28 mandment is to love the Lord with all of our heart, be challenging, but we must move into 2021 with 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry mind and soul. greater hope and faith in Jesus. Join us as we declare Friday, Jan. 29 Finally, God honors the obedient heart with an- an open hand and heart to follow Jesus this year.” 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement swered prayer. I John 3:22 tells us, “And whatsoever Other ways to connect with Cornerstone Foursquare 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement SEE ANSWERED, PAGE A9

Project Heart Senior • Thursday:Breakfast: Tot & Egg Casserole or Mini Twin Hills School • Monday: Cowboy Stew, Green Beans, Sliced Peach- French Toast Bites, Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Grape Juice All meals served with white or chocolate milk. Salad bar es, Cornbread, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar, Milk Lunch: Beef Burrito or Chicken Taco, Mexicali Corn, available for lunch. • Tuesday: Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin, Brussel Watermelon • Monday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Mixed Fruit Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Roll, Pear Crisp, Milk • Friday: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit or Breakfast Piz- Lunch: Stew, Cornbread, Peaches • Wednesday: Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, za, Yogurt, Applesauce, Orange Juice • Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, Apricots Strawberries, Spanish Rice, Rice Crispy Treat, Milk Lunch: Chili Dog or Frito Chili Pie, Corn, Pineapple Lunch: Nachos, Corn, Tropical Fruit • Thursday:Asian Chicken, Oriental Vegetables, Chunks • Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Pears Mandarin Oranges, Rice, Lemon Bar, Milk Lunch: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Peaches • Friday: Beef Steak w/ Mushrooms & Onions, Au Preston Schools • Thursday:Breakfast: Frudels, Blueberries Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable Blend, Sliced Bread, Bread Choice of fat free and low fat flavored white or choc- Lunch: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Bread Sticks, Mixed Pudding w/ Vanilla Sauce, Milk olate milk and chilled fruit served daily for lunch and Fruit breakfast. Cereal option and fruit juice served daily for • Friday: Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Applesauce Morris Schools breakfast. Only main entrees are listed. Lunch: Hamburgers, Curly Fries, Pears All meals served with fruit and milk. Breakfast also • Monday: Breakfast: Donuts served with juice and Pop Tart option. PB&J is an op- Lunch: Chicken Patty on Bun or Ham & Cheese Roll tion each day for lunch. Up or Taco Salad • Monday: Breakfast: Pancake, Egg • Tuesday: Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Corn Lunch: Stromboli Pinwheel or Popcorn Chicken Wrap • Tuesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Chicken Caesar Salad Lunch: Frito Chili Pie, Pinto Beans • Wednesday: Breakfast: Mini Cinni’s • Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Gravy, Sausage Lunch: Meatloaf or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich or Lunch: Mama Mia Pasta, Green Beans Italian Chef Salad • Thursday:Breakfast: Mini Pancakes • Thursday:Breakfast: Sausage Pancake on Stick Lunch: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potato, Gravy Lunch: Mozzarella Dunkers or PB&J or Popcorn • Friday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage Chicken Salad Lunch: BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese, Carrots • Friday: Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage Lunch: Italian Pizza or Nacho Munchable or Chicken Beggs Schools Bacon Ranch Salad Milk variety and cereal options offered daily for break- fast. Extra fruit and vegetable options available for Schulter Schools lunch. Milk variety and water offered at lunch. All meals served with milk and fruit. Breakfast is also • Monday: Breakfast: Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits or served with juice and an option for cereal. Ham & Cheese Biscuits, Cheese Stick, Pears, Grape Juice • Monday: Breakfast: Oatmeal, Toast Lunch: Chicken & Waffles or BBQ Chicken Tostada, Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli & Cheese, Jell-O Sweet Potato Fries, Pears • Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Gravy, Sausage • Tuesday: Breakfast: Muffin or Colby Egg Omelet, Lunch: Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Toast, Peaches, Orange Juice Roll, Spinach Lunch: Pigs in Blanket or Chicken Sandwich, Au Gra- • Wednesday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Cheese Stick tin Potatoes, Black Eyed Peas, Cantaloupe Lunch: Crispito, Rice, Chili Beans • Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Gravy & Sausage • Thursday:Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Biscuit Patty or Mini Pancakes, Cheese Stick, Pears, Apple Juice Lunch: Mac & Cheese, Lil’ Smokies, Carrots Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Roasted Chicken Breast, • Friday: Virtual Day Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli & Cheese, Tropical Fruit, Roll

A8 • Okmulgee Times PUBLIC RECORDS Friday, January 22, 2021

RP requesting call in reference to a harassment report. custody. 8:41 a.m. - Abandoned Vehicle - S. 240 Rd. south of 01/12/2021 Hwy. 266 - Advised a Charger has ran through a fence. 12:01 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 1300 block Advised no occupants. Paper tag returns to Car-Mart. of Lagonda - RP advised of vehicle parked in the stor- Advised OHP for property damage and County Units. age area. RP called and advised vehicle left everything. 9:05 a.m. - Accident with Injury - Celia Berryhill/ No assistance needed. Alt. Hwy. 75 - Major accident with two vehicles. 9:46 a.m. - Speak with Officer - 2600 block of How- 10:47 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 231st St./ ard Rd. - RP requesting a call on how to get a restrain- Hwy. 75 - Gray Chevy truck parked in intersection. ing order on his brother-in-law. Advised he keeps RP unsure if driver is passed out or asleep. OHP and 01/11/2021 driving by and taking pics. County advised. 8:05 a.m. - Harassment - 300 block of N. Miami - RP 9:51 a.m. - Dumping - West of Prairie Bell Rd. and 11:43 a.m. - Animals - Hwy. 62 - Bull out. Advised requesting a deputy in reference to filing a PO-Harass- Bald Hill Rd. by Bridge - Trash has been dumped. OHP and OCSO. ment. Advised he has already spoke to the courthouse There are no identifiers on trash. Requesting to advise 1:00 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Hwy. 16/ and they advised him to speak with a deputy. County Barn. Hwy. 52 - Advised a male walking down the middle 8:33 a.m. - Speak with Officer - Tulsa/Okmulgee 10:47 a.m. - Speak with Officer - 1300 block of W. of the road wearing shorts with no shirt and no shoes. County - RP requesting to speak to a deputy in ref- 3rd - RP requesting call in reference to what she can Advised OHP and OCSO. erence to her PO from Tulsa County being served to do/needs to do about paying somebody for some yard 2:11 p.m. - Non-Injury Accident - Conifer/Wilson subject in Okmulgee County. work they didn’t complete. Cut Across - Traffic Accident, possibly major. 10:21 a.m. - Dumping - South of Gun Club and 310 12:30 p.m. - Stolen Vehicle - ½ mile south of Preston 4:28 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75 SB/241st St. Rd. - Report of a mattress and other trash dumped. on Hwy. 75 - En route to a possible stolen vehicle. - Gold Toyota in and out of traffic, flashing lights to Advised County and County Barn 2. 1:01 p.m. - Other - Polk Ave. in Preston - RP advised move people over. Advised OHP and County Units. 10:37 a.m. - Fraud - Requesting next case number a deputy showed up to his mother’s residence looking 6:03 p.m. - Animals - West of Henryetta Lake Spill- for home owner fraud. for him. Requesting a call by deputy. way - Six black cows on roadway. Advised OHP and 10:50 a.m. - Speak with Officer - In county area of 1:07 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 1800 block of County Units. Beggs - RP requesting call in reference to getting vehi- N. 254 Rd. - RP requesting deputy to check his prop- 6:35 p.m. - Accident No Injury - 20000 block of Bald cle back from an ex. erty. Advised he heard/saw two males on his camera Hill Rd. - RP advised truck lost trailer. Trailer hit and 11:55 a.m. - Speak with Officer - 800 block of W. that were on his property. Advised when he first saw damaged fence. Driver did not stop or come back. Main - RP advised BPD advised her to call OCSO for them on screen, it looked like they were chasing af- 8:49 p.m. - Suicide - 10000 block of E. 271st St. - Sui- questions on how to get a PO. ter a dog. RP advised he could still hear them walk- cidal subject. 2:28 p.m. - Road Debris - I-40 MM 234 WB - Re- ing around residence and believes he heard one of his 9:58 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 17000 block port of a green SUV in median with an elderly woman ATVs getting started. Advised nobody should be at of Bristlecone Rd. - RP advised her neighbor advised sitting down. Advised contents of vehicle are all over residence and only cars there are in the garage. Time her that two suspicious people were seen running highway. Advised County and OHP. lapse two minutes. through her yard by her house. Also, a blue four-door 2:40 p.m. - Other - Area of 1200 block of N. Madison 3:10 p.m. - Road Debris - Sharp Rd. and New Bridge newer model car was parked down the road, which - Report of a car on fire against tree. Unsure if major - Deputy advised of trash and road debris in roadway. has since left the area. Requesting deputy to COS the accident or if anybody is still inside. OFD had been 3:48 p.m. - Alarm - 10000 block of Fig Rd. - Res- area. paged. Advised County and OHP. idential Alarm, storage unit. Made contact with key 11:24 p.m. - Other - Wilson School - Security Check. 4:39 p.m. - Juvenile - 19000 block of Dripping holder. Requesting it to be dispatched. Springs Rd. - RP advised step father is verbally abus- 01/14/2021 ing and neglecting seven-year-old little sister. Advised 01/13/2021 12:17 a.m. - Other - 15000 block of Skyline Dr. - RP marijuana is smoked a lot in the home. 8:36 a.m. - Other - 9200 block of W. Rogers - Re- advised neighbors are shining a spotlight and point- 5:13 p.m. - Harassment - 1400 block of N. Monroe - questing to speak to an officer in reference to child SEE SHERIFF, PAGE A9

12:46 a.m. Disturbance. RP advised of large group 12:01 a.m. Disturbance. RP advised of a disturbance, being loud, asked to leave and will not comply. Holi- also believed they heard three gunshots in the area. day Inn Express. Turning Leaf Apartments. 2:01 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Vehicle parked at 4th/ 1:12 a.m. Disturbance. Someone outside flattening Kern Circle K. RP’s tires. 800 block of West Skelton. 12:26 p.m. Domestic. RP advised son broke into 7:45 a.m. Animal control. Small horse out. Miami/ house. 900 block of S. Chickasaw. Randolph. 6 p.m. Disturbance. Neighbors upstairs jumping on 11:41 a.m. Suspicious person. Black truck following floor and banging on walls. 1500 block of North Ok- them. Request officer. 1st/Choctaw. mulgee. 1:18 p.m. Animal control. Loose dogs. 600 block of 01/01/2021 9:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. White vehicle sitting in East 12. 1:37 a.m. Traffic accident no injury. SUV hydro- alley behind residence. 1st/Seminole. 1:19 p.m. Animal control. White pit bull loose. 1100 planed and in ditch, hit pole. Henry St. just east of 9:34 p.m. Threats made. 600 block of North Taft. block of East 12th. Wood Drive. 10:06 p.m. Unwanted person sitting outside store 2:15 p.m. Destruction of property. Super 9 room. 1:43 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. North of Beeline Sal- covered in blanket. Dollar General/5th Street. 2:30 p.m. Fraud. Subject attempting to purchase vage. 11:46 p.m. Shots fired. RP heard one gunshot in area. merchandise on someone else’s account. TH Rogers. 1:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. RP advised vehicle 1000 block of East Smith/2nd and Liberty. 3:41 p.m. Traffic accident, no injury. 6th and Musk- parked up the road that has been sitting there for ogee. awhile, keeps revving up engine. 900 block of North 01/03/2021 4:22 p.m. Animal control. Report of two pit bulls Mission. 12:24 a.m. Home burglary. 300 block of South Morton. loose in the 800 block of Mockingbird Lane. 3:39 a.m. RP advised one shot fired. 900 block of 12:28 a.m. Suspicious activity. 1000 block of East 5:37 p.m. Shoplifting. Customer pulling sensors off North Prairie. Smith. merchandise. Factory Connection. 5:20 a.m. Suspicious activity. RP believes someone is 2:57 a.m. RP states someone messing with vehicle. 6:33 p.m. Traffic accident, non injury. 1100 block of prowling around house. 600 block of West 12th. 1000 block of East Smith. North Comanche. 6:41 a.m. Suspicious person. Person driving slumped 9:04 p.m. Harassment. RP request to speak to officer. 9:54 p.m. Traffic accident, hit and run, parking lot. over steering wheel. 20th/Wood Drive turn lane. 600 block of West 12th. 20th/Wood. 7:16 a.m. Suspicious activity. Driver fell asleep at 11:09 p.m. Disturbance. Customers refusing to leave 9:54 p.m. Fight in progress. Room at Belair. wheel at Sunny Stop. store. Walmart. 10:22 p.m. Shots fired. RP advised of 4-6 gunshots. 8:26 a.m. Traffic accident, no injury. County unit in- 11:57 p.m. Drug/Narcotic violation. Oxford Apart- 800 block of North Central. volved. Loop 56, northbound lane. ments. 8:36 a.m. Fraud. RP states someone made a charge 01/06/2021 on a card in their name at Walmart. 01/04/2021 2:05 a.m. RP believes they hear someone under the 12:05 p.m. Traffic accident, no injury. Walmart park- 1:51 a.m. Suspicious activity. Possible prowler. 800 house. 800 block of South Severs. ing lot. block of Crutchmer. 5:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Light-colored van 12:58 p.m. Threats made. RP states they received 4:04 a.m. Suspicious person. RP advised of subject looked like it was checking mailboxes. Sped off and threatening messages. 700 block of North Griffin. standing outside store attempted to grab at her. Sub- turned south on Skyline. 15700 block of Old Morris 1:13 p.m. Shots fired. Turning Leaf Apartments. ject now in store. 4th/Kern Circle K. Highway. 2:01 p.m. Motorist assist. Black SUV ran off the road 7:49 a.m. Suspicious person. RP saw subject going 9:03 a.m. Animal control. Loose pit bull. into ditch. Buffalo, east of Miami Street. into abandoned house, subject exited now walking 2:36 p.m. Traffic accident, no injury. 7th/Osage. 2:56 p.m. RP saw smoke in wooded area north of northbound on Kern. 1100 block of West 8th. 2:45 p.m. 1st/Muskogee. RP advised there aren’t sup- Head Start. Believe two hitchhikers walking away 8:38 a.m. Suspicious person. Homeless person stay- posed to be subjects on scene. One is attempting to were the cause of it. ing in shed behind property. 800 block of North Ok- dismantle a wheelchair ramp. 7:56 p.m. Domestic. RP can hear screaming and mulgee. 6:08 p.m. Physical assault. Subject running down things thrown inside apartment. 600 block of S. Al- 12:15 p.m. Burglary. 700 block of East 15th. road, just assaulted by boyfriend. Northbound from abama. 3:32 p.m. Animal control. RP advised of big black 900 block of North Taft. 10:26 p.m. Four shots fired. Southwest of 100 block dog chasing their cat. 700 block of North Collins. 6:20 p.m. Burglary. House broken into. 300 block of of North Taft. 4:54 p.m. RP advised of car chasing them. Taft/Bel- West Cherokee. 11:09 p.m. Shots fired. Gunshot heard in area. 500 mont. 8:24 p.m. Suspicious person. RP advised of aban- block of North Clearcrest. 8:46 p.m. Traffic accident, no injury. Hwy. 75 north- doned building with a group of people inside, appear 11:19 p.m. Auto burglary. 200 block of East 5th. bound/Clearview Baptist Church. to be trying to hide. 5th/Porter. 11:19 p.m. Traffic accident, no injury. Randolph/Co- 01/02/2021 01/05/2021 manche.

State of Oklahoma vs. Richmond, Chase State of Oklahoma vs. Lowe, Jason Daniel Dumping Trash on Public or Private Property-Misd. Violation of Protective Order-Misd. CM-2021-00012 01/14/2021 Divorce State of Oklahoma vs. Richardson, Frankie Lee Jr. Ramsey, David Wayne vs. Ramsey, Renee Violation of Protective Order-Misd. Divorce CM-2021-00013 Okmulgee 01/14/2021 FD-2021-00006 State of Oklahoma vs. Lowe, Jason Daniel 01/20/2021 Violation of Protective Order-Misd. Bailey, Charlene Rae vs. Bailey, Patton Lee Felony CM-2021-00014 Annulment CF-2021-00004 State of Oklahoma vs. Lowe, Jason Daniel 01/14/2021 Violation of Protective Order-Misd. Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Owens, Damukio Shontil CM-2021-00015 ML-2021-00006 DUI Alcohol-Municipal-Felony 01/14/2021 01/19/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Boswell, Clayton Douglas Sullivan Jr., Ron Michael Thomas and Cowett, Dixie Faye Misdemeanor Trespassing After Being Forbidden-Misd. Marriage License w/ Counseling CM-2021-00010 CM-2021-00016 ML-2021-00007 01/14/2021 01/14/2021 01/20/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Fenton, Kenneth State of Oklahoma vs. Dean, James Leon Jr Gable, Michael David and Mccullough, Tressa Lynn Poss. of Cds-Misd Violation of Protective Order-Misd. Marriage License CM-2021-00011 CM-2021-00017 01/14/2021 01/14/2021

Friday, January 22, 2021 COMMUNITY Okmulgee Times • A9 WPS dedicates school bus

MELISSA HEMINOVER ing his children, nieces and nephews in STAFF WRITER all of their extra curricular activities as Wilson Public Schools recently lost Wilson Tigers. one of their own due to COVID-19 and “He was dedicated to helping where honored him Wednesday with a bus he could at Wilson,” says Wilson Super- dedication. Wilson “Junior” King had intendent Andrea James. “He was very been a bus driver for WPS for years af- kind and patient and everyone loved ter retiring from the Union Pacific rail- him. He will be greatly missed from the road in 2016. Wilson Family.” Junior, as he was known by all who Junior’s family attended the bus dedi- knew and loved him, was no stranger cation as Superintendent Andrea James to the Wilson School District. His wife led faculty and students in a balloon Karen and two of his children, Matthew release in his memory followed by the and Whitney are graduates and his dedication of one of the school’s buses. MELISSA HEMINOVER | STAFF WRITER youngest son, Esiah, is still attending. The bus now reads In Loving Memory Family of Junior King along with administration, staff Wednesday during a bus dedication for King who passed Junior could always be found support- Wilson Lee King Jr. “Junior”. and students released black and orange balloons Dec. 31, 2020 due to complications with COVID-19.

SHERIFF could drop three boys off at RP’s house and then drove 01/17/2021 off. Yesterday morning they were running around the 8:54 a.m. - Alarm - 13000 block of Daisy St. - Resi- CONTINUED FROM A8 house and now they are just gone. dential burglary indicator Motion 2. Negative contact ing camera on her residence. Has been ongoing. She 9:18 a.m. - Alarm - 3800 block of Peoria Ave. - Resi- with key holder. has heard they are Lighthorse. dential alarm, living room motion. 12:01 p.m. - Property Damage - 20000 block of Rog- 11:14 a.m. - Welfare Check - 16000 block of Prairie 12:05 p.m. - Assault and Battery - Spanish Peaks - ers Rd. - RP advised there is a protective order against Bell Rd. - Requesting welfare check. RP advised patient had been pistol whipped and has husband out of Tulsa County. She has been gone from 12:13 p.m. - Welfare Check - 14000 block of Bramble some injuries. Time lapse two hours. Subject believes her residence since Nov. 20, 2020. This is the third Rd. - Welfare check. two males assaulted him. time she has been back since Jan. 5 to get her belong- 12:24 p.m. - Fire - 17000 block of Hardin Rd./Bixby 1:13 p.m. - Welfare Check - Area of 11000 block of ings and there is blood spatter, trash and human waste Rd. - Grass Fire. Dentonville Rd. - Deputy advised got a direct call of everywhere. Advised it looks like there is a hole from 1:42 p.m. - Larceny - 24000 block of S. 230 Rd. - Two someone laying in the roadway. Will advise if EMS is a 9 mm bullet in the wall. Wants a report of property guitars stolen. Electric tie dye Strat guitar and acous- needed. damage to give to her mortgage company because the tic/electric black Fender guitar. Last time RP laid eyes 2:26 p.m. - Traffic Hazard - Hwy. 75 NB from New house is not livable. on the guitars was May 2020. Water Tower to Preston - RP advised of a ton of trash 2:36 p.m. - Welfare Check - Tulsa RV Ranch - RP 2:39 p.m. - Other - 9700 block of W. Main - Advised scattered all over the highway. requesting welfare check on husband while she is in she’s been hearing gunshots and what she believes to 3:00 p.m. - Residential burglary alarm indicator liv- Texas. Advised stepson left husband around noon to- be explosions for the past two days. ing room back door. day and he did not seem right or like he was hallu- 5:45 p.m. - Burglary - 11000 block of Will Sampson 3:31 p.m. - Other - 15000 block of Hwy. 16 - RP re- cinating. Advised he has a past with drugs. Drives a Rd. - RP advised came home from work, front door questing to speak to a deputy in reference to family four-door silver F-250 with Mesa Ridge camper. Ad- open and firearm missing. member taking advantage of elderly family member. vised he has been in a mental health hospital before. 8:19 p.m. - Accident with Injury - Alt. Hwy. 75, 3:36 p.m. - Animals - Old Hwy. 62 west of Henryetta 3:13 p.m. - Traffic Hazzard - EB Hwy. 16 just past south of Preston at Single Lane Bridge - Single vehicle - Black cow in roadway. 245 Rd. - RP advised of red pickup possibly a Ford accident. 6:46 p.m. - Alarm - 25000 block of Hwy. 62 - Shop hauling a barn that is not strapped down and she is 9:05 p.m. - Reckless Driver - SB Hwy. 75 passing motion. Key holder requesting dispatch. worried something might happen. 261st St. - Reckless driving. Advised OHP. 9:20 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 22000 block 4:18 p.m. - Accident No Injury - 10000 block of of Liberty Rd. - Red GMC pickup. Possibly intoxicat- Creek Mine Rd. - RP advised lady was speeding 01/15/2021 ed. around corner and hit his mailbox and backed vehicle 10:01 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Montezu- 11:36 p.m. - Information - Advised of a red Ford into a nearby driveway. A woman got out of the vehi- ma Creek - Male subject standing in the middle of pickup that was trying to race him on Hwy. 75. Ad- cle and into another and left. Vehicle description is a roadway seemed disoriented. Wearing road crew vest. vised the vehicle had a siren. Advised County Units. Hyundai Azera. 10:43 a.m. - Animals - 7500 block of Grimes Rd. - 11:59 p.m. - Other - Dustin Rd./Mulberry - Request- 6:14 p.m. - Fire - 15000 block of Loblolly Rd. - Ad- RP requesting a deputy to come out. ing deputy to patrol area. Advised of unusual traffic in vised of a grass fire moving to a structure. 11:32 a.m. - Speak with Officer - 10000 block of Fig the area tonight. 11:12 p.m. - Open Door - USA Compression/Hwy. Rd. - RP requesting to speak to an officer possibly in 75/Hectorville - Open gate. Security check. reference to an alarm at his address and was told by neighbors officer was trying to contact him. 11:37 a.m. - Other - 19000 block of Windmill Rd. - Requesting to speak to a deputy about neighbors put- ting a huge brush pile on their land. 12:54 p.m. - Larceny - District 1 County Barn - Ad- vised property has been stolen. Advised possibly em- ployee involved. 1:01 p.m. - Animals - 7500 block of Grimes Rd. - Reference to call from earlier today. 2:09 p.m. - Information - 15000 block of Buchanan Rd. - RP wants to speak to a deputy in reference to animals going missing, then one showing up dead the next day followed by red spray paint out on property. 2:24 p.m. - Animals - 7700 block of Hornbeam Rd. - RP advised cow being out. 4:22 p.m. - Burglary - 3600 block of Herrald Rd. - Attempted break-in while family was away for school and work. 5:08 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 1500 block of S. Florida - Gray truck and blue truck with trail- er parked on property. RP thinks individuals are on property that are not supposed to be on property. 9:10 p.m. - Reckless Driver - NB Hwy. 75 between Coalton and Bartolina’s - Reckless driver. Black Char- ger. Pulled over on shoulder. Advised County and OH P. 10:03 p.m. - Information - Banyan Rd. between 340 Rd and 350 Rd. - Advised dogs were barking outside. Son spotlighted outside and someone spotlighted back from vehicle on roadway. Advised deputy for in- formation. 10:43 p.m. - 911 Hang-up with Response - No one on line can hear what sounds like a TV in background but can also hear verbal arguing. Unsure if it is coming from the TV. No answer upon three call backs. 11:01 p.m. - Road Debris - Hwy. 62 by Prairie Bell - Mattress on roadway. 01/16/2021 5:25 a.m. - Harassment - Advised wants to speak to deputy. Her father is threatening to kill her and her daughter and damaged her car. Advised part of the in- cident happened in Okmulgee County. 7:39 a.m. - Mental Subject - 1500 block of N. Bry- an - Advising yesterday a random man asked if she ANSWERED CONTINUED FROM A7 we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His com- mandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” A wonderful promise in regard to our prayers is found in II Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.” Wow! May each of us know the joy of answered prayer by the God of Heaven - our Father. Randy Zinn is pastor of Russell Missionary Baptist Church, Russell, Ark.; formerly of Okmulgee.

A10 • Okmulgee Times Friday, January 22, 2021 Lions updated on Okmulgee Young Professionals

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was pre- sented by one of our own newer Lions members, Lane Pilkington of Schaudt’s Funeral Services, on one of Okmulgee’s newest organizations, the Okmulgee Young Professionals. And who could not miss the op- portunity to insert the old-familiar-pun, he’d be the last to let you down. But there is more truth than story in the pun if you’re talking about Lion Pilkington be- cause, not only in his business life, but also in his daily personal life. I have known his family for many, many, many years. The Young Professionals was “organized” in 2017, (I believe) as an off-shoot of the Okmulgee Neighbor- hood Revitalization Program (ONRP), not sponsored nor funded by the City of Okmulgee but, rather, relied on volunteers and donations for it’s backing. This pro- gram was the brain child of Shawn “Maverick” Frit- DEAN CRAIG | LIONS CLUB sche, and he and Bryan Dudley, both City of Okmul- Pictured from left are President Lion Rev. Dr. Chris Tiews and Lion Lane Pilkington. gee employees, presented a program to the Okmulgee Lions Club on Nov. 19, 2019, explaining this project. to volunteer once some of the projects were an- plies was purchased by donations from: Okmulgee The ONRP was designed to assist citizens of Okmul- nounced. Initially, the group had to use whatever tools Chamber of Commerce, Viersen Foundation, East gee in maintaining their property so as to be free of and power equipment they personally owned, their Central Electric, Okmulgee Family Dental - Dr. Mi- health hazards, eye sores, graffiti, dilapidated struc- own trailers, gas, vehicles, etc. This group presently randa Ruleford, Greg Marriott, Ina Agnew and Reno- tures, and/or accumulations of trash and weeds and/ numbers around 25 members, but Pilkington said he vations Salon and Barber. or other public nuisances as defined in the Okmulgee usually sends out about 45 e-mails announcing up- The Young Professionals have held several dumpster Municipal Code and the International Property Main- coming projects. “roll-offs” for citizens to bring trash, junk, and other tenance Codes. This project was named the most in- Pilkington serves as President; Seth Walker, Vice materials that cannot be put in trash polycarts. The novative community project of the year by the Okla- President; Shay Pilkington, Secretary; Lora Meins, first one had two rented roll-offs at $375 each, and homa Municipal League. Treasurer; Tim Taylor, Crystal Larabee and Debi the last one had five. Donors for these projects were: Lion Pilkington told us that he was not a member Brown, Board Members. Okmulgee Rotary Club, Okmulgee Lions Club, Stone of the original group, but he and his wife were quick A $14,000 trailer to haul their equipment and sup- Horse Construction, DC Hauling, Love International, First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Okmulgee Chamber of Com- merce and Scott Fetgatter, State Representative. The Young Professionals is basically under the um- brella of the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce but are responsible for their funding and projects. A BIG shout-out to the Viersen Foundation for their $3,500 donation to this group, and also for ALL of the afore- mentioned donors. And if any of you have any spare funds just rotting under your mattress, or maybe you don’t need your stimulus checks, feel free to assist the Young Professionals. “WE SERVE.”

Lady Demons shut down Lady Bulldogs

JACOB FACTOR SPORTS EDITOR Beggs Demons stormed the court in Okmulgee Tuesday for two straight wins over the Bulldogs. The Lady Demons secured their win over the Lady Bulldogs 80-26. Beggs scored double digits every quar- ter and almost reached 30 points in the third quarter. Heiress Hicks led the Lady Demons with 20 points. Haily Barnes followed with 13 points and Jasey Pruitt score 12 points. Caylee York scored nine points, Hal- lee Sumner, Myla Vaden and Kiamynd Daniels scored six points each and Melea Phillips and Payton Crook scored three points. For the Lady Bulldogs, Tori James led JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR with nine points. Natori Yates was a close second with Dewar’s Joey Fowler made the 2021 Oklahoma eight points. Coaches Association all-state team. The Beggs boys also dominated against Okmulgee, securing their win 76-34. The Bulldogs kept pace with the De- Two Dragons mons a few minutes into the game, but the Demons’ defense was just too pow- make all-state erful. Blake Gomez, Jameson Ross and Kend- Congratulations to Dewar’s al Daniels all worked on the Demons’ de- fense to make steals and they took a 23-8 Joey Fowler and Baylor Sel- lead after the first quarter. by on making the Oklahoma The Bulldogs almost matched the De- Coaches Association All-State SEE DEMONS, PAGE B2 Football Team. This is the first time in school history for Dewar to have two all-state players in the same season. “Very proud to be their coach,” head coach Josh Been said. Fowler was the Dragons’ star quarterback who led the Drag- ons to their first state champi- onship. He threw for 1,585 yards in the regular season and ran 1,018 yards. He threw 28 touchdown passes and ran in 20 TDs of his own. Selby was a key defensive JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR player with 88 tackles during Above: Beggs’ Myla Vaden shoots over Okmulgee’s Tori James. the Dragons’ season. Left: Tori James shoots a three pointer against Beggs.

McIntosh Tumblers Host Duel

COURTESY PHOTO Dobson ranked fourth in wrestling Macy Dobson, 11-year-old daughter of Marissa Bear and Aron Dobson of Henryetta, was re- COURTESY PHOTO cently named 4th place in the 82 pound weight division in Oklahoma’s Girls Junior High Wres- Henryetta’s McIntosh Tumblers will be hosting MT Midway Madness, a United States Tumbling and Trampoline Association event, tling. Macy, a 5th grader at Wilson Elementary and part of the MOJO Grappling team, has been Saturday at the Henryetta High School Gym. Katie Thompson, Head Coach for McIntosh says the event will be a duel between her team wrestling for 3 years and wrestles in the 12-and-under class with 12- and 13-year-olds. Macy and Twist and Shout. The duel will help the athletes be better prepared for USTA All Star Team Trials that take place February 13 and will be competing with her teammates at the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Association Novice 14 in St Charles, Missouri. The tumblers are aiming for the USTA National competition scheduled this summer in Rochester, Minnesota. State Championships later this month in Guthrie.

B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Friday, January 22, 2021 DEMONS point quarter in the fourth while Ok- Daniels scored 12 points, Trey Gaines Harjo scored four points and Keith Tal- mulgee only scored three, securing the scored nine points and Blake Gomez ton scored one point. CONTINUED FROM B1 win for the Demons. scored five points. Beggs boys are playing in the Old Fort mons pace in the second quarter, scor- Ross led the Demons with 23 points, LaPatrick Vann led the Bulldogs with Classic Tournament at Fort Gibson, and ing 10 points to the Demons’ 13, but the followed by Kameron Whiteley with ten points, followed by Darin Miles with Okmulgee has the weekend off after first quarter was too much to overcome. 14 points and Kaden Stanton with 13 eight and Braedon Williams with six. playing Wilson Thursday night. The Demons scored another 20-plus- points. Justin James scored five points, Calip

JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR Okmulgee’s Braedon Williams makes a layup against Beggs. Beggs’ Trey Gaines jumps past Okmulgee’s Darin Miles for a goal.

Friday, January 22, 2021 COMICS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3

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

ARLO & JANIS ® by Jimmy Johnson

Control your emotions. Chan- nel your energy into some- thing creative, meaningful and mindful. How you reach out to others will determine what you receive in return. Use your intelligence, skills and re- sourcefulness to gain support and achieve success. THATABABY ® by Paul Trap AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Refuse to let anyone control what you can do. Gather in- formation, and make a move only if you feel it will benefit you. Helping others is admira- ble, but not when it’s at your expense.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Be a good listener, but don’t share personal secrets or get involved in gossip. Review your accomplishments, and consider what’s in your best ALLEY OOP ® by Dave Graue & Jack Bender interest as you move forward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your enthusiasm will attract attention, but it will attract those who want to exploit your energy to get ahead. Don’t do something for others without receiving what you want in re- turn.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Check the facts before you pass along information. An exaggerated version of a situ- BIG NATE ® by Lincoln Peirce ation will make you look bad. You can be creative and at- tract attention without being misleading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HERMAN ® by Jim Unger Live and learn. Learn some- thing new. Don’t let a change someone makes or a problem with an institution throw you off guard. Utilize your time and money carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Work with people you know THE GRIZWELLS ® by Bill Schorr will come through for you. A partnership based on equali- ty will help you overcome any situation you face. Follow your heart and instincts. Romance will enhance your life.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Enjoy the company of those with whom you share com- mon goals. You will learn much and contribute much, as well. Keep an open mind, but don’t lose sight of your ul- timate goals. Romance is fea- tured.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Keep your money and pos- sessions in a safe place. Don’t share financial information or leave your passwords on dis- play. Be smart when dealing with someone close to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) A partnership will experience difficulties. Hesitation will be an indication of uncertainty regarding whether you are heading in the same direction. Personal growth and romance are favored.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Conversations will lead to emotional fallout. Think be- fore you speak, and question what’s said before you react. An exaggerated opinion will lead to assumptions and pre- mature judgment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Use your charm to entice others to do things your way. You’ll gain support if you do something nice for a friend, relative or colleague. A change at home will pay off. Romance is featured.

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DETERMINING HEIRS, Objections if any may be filed The Board approved the Resolution In The Matter of the Estate of THIS HEARING IS SCHED- ANNOUNCEMENTS DEVISEES AND LEGATEES, with the Oklahoma Corporation to direct deposit funds of $635.00 BARBARA DAVIS, nee CHALA- ULED TO BE CONDUCTED DISTRIBUTING ESTATE AND Commission, within 15 days of received from OTC for reimburse- KEE, ELECTRONICALLY UNDER Legal Notices DISCHARGING PERSONAL this notice, and should be mailed ment of expenditures into the As- Deceased. THE 4TH AMENDED OKMUL- REPRESENTATIVE to Oil & Gas Conservation divi- sessor’s Revaluation Travel account Case No. PB-2020-52 GEE COUNTY EMERGENCY Published in the Okmulgee Times Jimmy Lee Fuller, Personal Rep- sion UIC department P.O. Box (0001-1-1601-1310). No Report ORDER AND NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION COURT 1-15-2021, 1-22-2021, 1-29-2021 resentative of the Estate of Archie 5200 Oklahoma City, OK 73152 from Emergency Management HEARING PETITION FOR ORDER ISSUED MAY 8, 2020. IN THE DISTRICT COURT Lee Fuller, Deceased, has filed a Saleem Nizami-Regulatory Director/911 Communications ORDER ALLOWING ALL PERSONS WISHING TO OF OKMULGEE COUNTY Final Account And Petition For Petroleum Geologist Director. DETERMINATION OF COMMENT OR VOICE AN STATE OF OKLAHOMA Order Allowing Final Account, American Petroleum & Envir. Under New Business: Court HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION OBJECTION SHALL DO SO IN GRIGGS & DAY ENTERPRISES, Determining Heirs, Devisees And Cons. APEC, Inc. Newkirk advised the Board that OF ESTATE AND FINAL WRITING AND SUBMITTED LLC, Legatees, Distributing Estate And Penn pointe Office Park 2252 he would like to schedule to have a DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL TO THE COURT CLERK NO Plaintiff, Discharging Personal Representa- NW 164th Edmond, OK 73013 representative from INCOG come REPRESENTATIVE LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS ANGEL CURREN, ERIC CUR- tive. Ph: 405-513-6055 and do a presentation before the NOW on this 13th day of Janu- BEFORE THE HEARING OR REN and ELIZABETH CURREN, Take notice that the Final Ac- Board to provide addition informa- ary, 2021, there having been filed DEFAULT DATE. ANY PER- if living, or if they are deceased, count And Petition will be heard tion on the CPACE Program. The by MARTHA DAVIS EICHEN- SON WHO IS NOT A PARTY their heirs and unknown heirs, on February 9, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. Published in the Okmulgee Times Board advised that he could set this BAUM, in the District Court WISHING TO APPEAR IN PER- Defendants. in District Courtroom No. 1, Ok- 1-22-2021 up to have them put on the agenda of Okmulgee County, State of SON SHALL CONTACT THE No. CV-21-2 mulgee County Courthouse, Ok- Pursuant to the Notice of Regular in two weeks. No formal vote was Oklahoma, a Petition for Order Al- ASSIGNED JUDGE’S OFFICE SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY mulgee, Oklahoma, at which time Meeting properly filed and posted made only discussion. lowing Determination of Heirship, NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS PUBLICATION NOTICE any person interested may appear as required by law, a regular meet- At 8:46 a.m. the Board voted to go Distribution of Estate and Final BEFORE THE HEARING TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA and file exceptions and contest the ing of the Board of County Com- into Executive Session to discuss Discharge of Personal Represen- MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. TO: same. missioners of Okmulgee County a confidential communication tative. ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THE ANGEL CURREN, ERIC CUR- January 12, 2021. was held January 11, 2021 at 9:00 matter with the Board of County IT IS ORDERED that said Peti- COURT CLERK SHALL CON- REN and ELIZABETH CURREN, /s/ Cynthia Pickering a.m. in the County Commissioners Commissioners’ Attorney. Mo- tion is hereby set for hearing before TAIN THE STYLE OF THE CASE if living, or if they are deceased, CYNTHIA D. PICKERING tion, Ballard; Second, Walker. this Court in the Okmulgee County AND CASE NUMBER AND Office at the Okmulgee County th their heirs and unknown heirs, Associate District Judge Courthouse. Present were Ron Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Courthouse, 314 W. 7 St., Suite CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GREETINGS: The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. Ballard, Chairman; R. David Walk- Ballard, yes. 305, Okmulgee, OK 74447, on the THE SUBMITTER, AND MUST Take notice that you and each of 310 East Seventh Street Okmul- er, Vice-Chairman; James Connors, At 10:16 a.m. the Board voted to 23rd day of February, 2021, at 9:00 BE MADE BY MAIL, EMAIL OR you have been sued in the District gee, Oklahoma 74447 Member. Cathi Murphy, County return from Executive Session a. m. FACSIMILE. Court of Okmulgee County, Okla- Clerk, was present to take minutes. and back to the regular meeting. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED DATED this 19th day of January, homa, in the above entitled and The Board approved the minutes of Let the record show that no action that notice hereof be given by 2021. numbered cause by the Plaintiff, Published in the Okmulgee Times December 31, 2020 and January 04, was taken by the Board in Exec- mailing copies of said order and /s/Cynthia D Pickering and that you must answer the peti- 1-15-2021, 1-22-21, 1-29-21 2021. Motion, Connors; Second, utive Session. Motion, Connors; notice to each heir at law, legatee HONORABLE CYNTHIA D. tion filed by Plaintiff in the office of “Green Country Technology Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; Con- Second Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; and devisee of decedent, at his or PICKERING the undersigned Court Clerk on or Center” is taking bids for the nors, yes; Ballard, yes. Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. her last known place of residence as JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT before the 3rd day of March 2021, Green Country Technology Cen- The Board approved the monthly The meeting adjourned at 10:18 required by law, and to the Region- COURT or judgment against you and a de- ter (GCTC) – Roof Replacement report for the following: Election a.m. with a motion by Connors and al Director of the Bureau of Indian Submitted By: cree quieting Plaintiff’s title in and (Storm Damage) for Bid Package Board for the month of November a second by Ballard. Vote: Walker, Affairs. LOU ANN MOUDY, OBA to the following described property #1 – Roofing. 2020, County Clerk, and Health yes; Ballard, yes; Connors, yes. /s/ Cynthia Pickering #13741 and premises situated in Okmulgee Plans and Specifications are avail- Department for month of De- /s/ Cathi Murphy JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT PO Box 266 County, Oklahoma, to-wit: able for review at Green Country cember 2020. Motion, Connors; CATHI MURPHY, COUNTY COURT Henryetta, OK 74437 Lot 11 in Southwind II Estates Technology Center (GCTC) and Second, Walker. Vote: Walker yes; CLERK By: /s/ Laney Miller 918 652-3328 (Phase I), a subdivision of Okmul- Tulsa area plan rooms. Hard copies Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. /s/ Ron Ballard DEPUTY COURT CLERK [email protected] gee County, State of Oklahoma, of Bidding Documents may also The Board opened Bid # 16 for RON BALLARD, Prepared by: Attorney for Petitioner formerly being a part of Country be procured by bidders (limited election ballots for a twelve-month CHAIRMAN Monica L. Maple, OBA #17491 Meadows, now vacated together number) by contacting Schilt Man- period. This Bid was awarded to BOARD OF COUNTY Jassalyn M Price, OBA #33005 with a manufactured housing de- agement Services at 918-824-2800. Midwest Printing after review and COMMISSIONERS MAPLE LAW Published in the Okmulgee Times scribed as Serial No. LPP 8672 A/B Sealed Bids will be due Thursday, recommendation by the Election 420 Plaza Court 1-22-2021, 1-29-2021 Model ON UV001, Make: Lincoln February 4th at 10:00 AM @ the Board Secretary; Ashley Carnes. Sand Springs, OK 74063 NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS Park Homes, Year: 1998, Label/Seal Seminar Center located at GCTC: Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. Published in the Okmulgee Times Telephone: (918) 771-3696 In accordance with 62 O.S. 2011, No. NTA 829957 & 829958. 1100 N Loop 56, Okmulgee, Ok. Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; 1-22-2021, 1-29-2021 Facsimile: (918) 221-8139 § 354, notice is hereby given that and judicially determining their 74447. Bids will be publicly opened Ballard, yes. IN THE DISTRICT COURT E-mail: [email protected] the Board of Education of Inde- possession and ownership of said and read aloud. A Mandatory Pre- The Board approved the follow- IN AND FOR OKMULGEE E-mail: [email protected] pendent School District Number real property, all as set forth in Bid Meeting will be held Thursday, ing Resolutions to dispose of COUNTY Counsel for Petitioner 3 of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma the petition, will be rendered ac- January 21st 2:00 P.M. @ the Sem- Equipment that were traded into STATE OF OKLAHOMA will receive bids by; sealed bid, cordingly. inar Center. Yellowhouse Machinery: In the Matter of the Estate of facsimile bid, electronic (Parity®) Dated this 13th day of January 2015 John Deere Grader, D307- RICHARD W. LARNEY (a/k/a Published in the Okmulgee Times bid or similar secure electronic 2021. 0223 District 2; 2015 John Deere RICHARD WESLEY LARNEY) 1-22-2021, 1-29-2021 bid on the 10th day of February, Charli Criner, Court Clerk Grader D307-0224 Dis- 3/4 Muscogee (Creek) Nation, IN THE DISTRICT COURT 2021, at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the By: /s/Desiree Underwood, Published in the Okmulgee Times 1-22-2021 trict 2; 2015 John Deere Grader Roll No. 4655 OF OKMULGEE COUNTY Board of Education Room, Morris Deputy D307-0129 District 1; 2015 John Deceased. STATE OF OKLAHOMA High School Addition, 6th and ROBERT INGLISH ATTORNEY NOTICE, APPLICATION NO: 2100101902 Deere Grader D307-0127 Case No. PB 2020-95 IN THE MATTER OF THE Ozark Streets, Morris, Oklahoma, PLLC District 1; 2015 John Deere Grader NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA L. for the sale of $700,000 of Build- Attorneys for Plaintiffs STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owner, producers, op- D307-0128 District 1; Motion, All creditors having claims TYLER-KEENER, ing Bonds of said School District, erators, purchasers, and takers of Connors; Second, Walker. Vote: against the Estate of RICHARD Deceased. which Bonds will mature $175,000 oil & gas, and all other interested Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, W. LARNEY (a/k/a RICHARD Case No. PB 2020-96 annually in two (2) years from their Published in the Okmulgee Times persons, particularly in Okmul- yes. WESLEY LARNEY), deceased, are NOTICE OF HEARING date and $175,000 annually each 1-15-2021, 1-22-21 gee County, Oklahoma. The Board approved the Decla- required to present the same, with a AMENDED PETITION FOR year thereafter until paid. DISTRICT COURT OF NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN: ration of Surplus of an Okidata description of all security interests PROBATE AND Said Bonds shall be sold to the OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE That Monarch Energy Co., LLC Turbo Printer ML320, D237-0101 and other collateral (if any) held DETERMINATION OF HEIRS bidder bidding the lowest rate of OF OKLAHOMA PROBATE P.O. Box 70 Eufaula, OK 74432 is for District 1. Motion, Connors; by each creditor with respect to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN interest the Bonds shall bear and DIVISION requesting that the Commission, Second, Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; such claim, to ROBERT JASON to all persons interested in the agreeing to pay par and accrued IN THE MATTER OF THE pursuant to OCC-OGR 165:10- Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. LARNEY, Personal Representative, above styled estate that on this interest for the Bonds. Each bidder ESTATE 5-5 and 165:10-5-6 and ROP 165: The Board approved the Declara- at the law office of Luke Gaither, date, GUYS. RADER III, made shall submit with his bid a sum in OF 5-7-30 authorize the approval tion of Surplus of the following 405 W. Trudgeon, P.O. Box 1090, Amended Petition for Letters Tes- cash, cashier’s or certified check, ARCHIE LEE FULLER, of disposal/injection of saltwater items for District 2: Henryetta, OK 74437, on or before tamentary, admission of will, and electronic (wire) transfer or surety Deceased. into a well as follows: Air Operator Grease Pump D420- the 30th day of MARCH, 2021, or determination of heirs in the above bond payable to the Treasurer of Case No. PB-2020-71 WELL NAME & LOCATION: 0202; Campsprayer Power Wash- the same will be forever barred. styled estate. the District, equal to two (2%) NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL Dillingham Ranch 24-3 W/2 SW er D439-0202; Lanier Copier Mod- /s/Robert Jason Larney NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN percent of the amount of his bid. ACCOUNT AND PETITION SW SW 3-14N-13E Okmulgee el # LD330 D212-0201; Motion, ROBERT JASON LARNEY, that the 16th day of February, 2021, The Board reserves the right to FOR ORDER ALLOWING County Connors; Second, Walker. Vote: Personal Representative at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the Okmul- reject all bids. FINAL ACCOUNT, DISPOSAL ZONE AND DEPTH: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, Dated: January 19, 2021 gee County Courthouse, has been WITNESS my official hand and Booch, Bartlesville 1150-1675 ft. yes. GAITHER LAW OFFICE fixed as the time and place for hear- seal this 18th day of January, 2021. RATE & PRESSURE: 1500 bpd at Henryetta, Oklahoma ing said Amended Petition, when /s/JERRY WEBSTER 550 psi and where all persons interested Clerk, Board of Education in said estate may appear and be Published in the Okmulgee Times heard. 1-22-2021, 1-29-2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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hours. Serve cold. Chinese Gooseberry Recipe adapted from spiceroots.com

Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes 2 cups strawberries, sliced 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar ⅓ cup vanilla almond milk ¼ cup vegetable oil Kiwifruit is an edible berry native to China. It grows 2 eggs on a weak, woody vine and must be supported for the 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract vine to survive the growth of the fruit. The fruit it- Frosting self is oval, about 3 inches long. It is entirely edible 16oz cream cheese though the skin is often discarded due to the fibrous ½ cup butter, softened nature of it. It has a thin, fuzzy, tart, light brown skin 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted and light green or golden flesh with rows of tiny, black 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract seeds. The fruit has a soft texture with a sweet, unique 4 strawberries, diced flavor. It is also called the Chinese gooseberry due to 1 kiwi, peeled and diced an old catalog entry from 1904 describing kiwi as “… Place sliced fruit in blender or food processor. Blend edible fruits the size of walnuts, and the flavour of ripe until pureed and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. gooseberries.” The name stuck until the 1960’s when Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Mix flour, baking New Zealand began exporting it and changed it to ki- soda and salt in small mixing bowl. Cream together Kiwi Salsa wifruit due to its similar color and shape to the kiwi butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at 3-4 ripe kiwifruit, peeled, carefully chopped bird. Today, there are about 60 different species of this a time and mix well. Add oil, almond milk, vanilla and ¼ cup pomegranate seeds berry grown. While still predominately grown in Chi- fruit puree. Blend well. Add flour mixture. Combine 1 avocado, peeled and chopped na, they are also grown in New Zealand, Austria, Eu- all ingredients until well combined. Pour batter into 1 heaping Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion rope and the U.S. - mainly in California. prepared muffin tins. Bake 22-25 minutes. Remove 1 Tbsp. (adjust to taste) of chopped fresh or pickled This small fruit packs a big flavor and a big impact cupcakes to wire rack to cool completely. Combine all jalapeño peppers (no seeds) on your nutrition. They are full of nutrients like vita- ingredients for frosting with stand mixer. Pipe frost- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro min C (273% RDI in 1 cup!), vitamin K, vitamin E, ing onto cupcakes with tips and a piping bag or spread 1 tsp. lime juice folate, and potassium. They also have a lot of antioxi- on top with knife and top with extra strawberries or Salt and pepper to taste dants and are a good source of fiber. kiwis, if desired. Store in air tight container in fridge. Place kiwifruit, pomegranate seeds, avocado, green Vitamin C is well known as an essential nutrient Recipe adapted from whitneybond.com onion and olive oil in medium bowl. Starting with when it comes to boosting your immune system to just teaspoon of chopped jalapeño, gently fold in and ward off disease. One study from Canadian Journal of add more to your desired level of heat. Mix well after Physiology and Pharmacology even found kiwis may adding. Add cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste and support immune function and reduce the likelihood lightly mix until combined. This was so good on fish of developing cold- or flu-like illnesses. A 2014 study tacos! published on Pubmed.gov found evidence the bioac- Recipe adapted from simplyrecipes.com tive substances in three kiwis a day can lower blood pressure more than one apple a day. Long term, this may also mean a lowered risk for conditions that can be caused by high blood pressure, like strokes or heart attacks. A study from the University of Oslo found eat- ing two to three kiwis a day significantly lowered the risk of blood clotting. They were also found to reduce the amount of fat in the blood. Researchers said these effects were similar to those of a daily dose of aspirin to improve heart health. One study by JAMA Oph- thalmology found by eating three servings of fruit a day, macular degeneration (the leading cause of vision loss) was decreased by 36 percent. Kiwifruit’s high levels of zeaxanthin and lutein are thought to contrib- ute to this effect. To get the full benefits of kiwifruit, it is best to eat it raw though. Kiwifruit is a small fruit with many benefits. It No Bake Kiwi Cheesecake would be worth it to add it to your diet a couple days Crust a week. If nothing else, you could easily blend it into 6 graham crackers, pureed a smoothie if you don’t like the taste much. There you 1 Tbsp. melted butter could mask it with other strong flavors like banana. 2 Tbsps. sugar Make your grocery list and meet me in the kitchen to Cheesecake Filling cook with this small Chinese gooseberry! 1 8oz container Cool Whip 2 8oz blocks cream cheese ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract Topping Easy Kiwi Mousse ¼ cup water 1 cup kiwifruit, pureed 2 kiwifruits peeled and chopped ¼ cup sugar 2 Tbsps. sugar 2¼ tsps. gelatin 1 Tbsp. gelatin 1 cup whipped cream Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with cupcake In medium pan over low heat, warm pureed kiwi- liners. Mix ingredients for crust until well blended. fruit. Warm it up. Keep it on min flame. Add sugar Spoon crust into prepared cupcake liners and press and keep stirring till the sugar dissolves completely. down firmly to pack. Bake for 5- 7 minutes, until If pulp appears to be too thick add 1-2 Tbsps. water. lightly browned, if desired. This is not necessary so Meanwhile in microwave safe bowl, dissolve gelatin in don’t bake if you don’t want to. Allow to completely 3 Tbsps. water. Heat it in microwave for 30 seconds. cool. Beat sugar and cream cheese for filling, until Add gelatin liquid to kiwi mixture and stir to com- light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well. Add Cool bine. Remove from heat and leave it to cool. Fold in Whip and gently fold until well mixed. Add filling on the whipped cream to the kiwi mixture gently until top of crust and allow to chill for at least 2-3 hours or combined. Pour it in cups and let it set in refrigerator overnight. Cook sugar and kiwis for topping together at least an hour. Once set, decorate as per your choice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into blender and blend and serve chilled. it smooth consistency. Allow to cool slightly, about 5 Recipe adapted from tanyasrecipez.blogspot.com minutes, and add in gelatin. Mix until it thickens and spoon over cheesecake filling. Chill again at least two